There is nothing like slapping paint on a canvas! This is the first in a series of abstracts I am working on ..sort of inspired by a wild sea. The […]
My Home Office
Hello! It’s all change over at Creative in Chicago. I have given the blog a massive shake up with a new look and moved from Blogger to self hosted WordPress. […]
Sashiko Squares
Dear Chicago House, I have been dabbling with a needle, white thread and blue fabric …. look at the loveliness that has resulted! This type of embroidery is called Sashiko […]
Free Adult Coloring Book
Dear Chicago House, I know, I know, things have been rather silent on this blog this year. It is not as though my creative gland has dried up … I […]
How to Make Christmas Crackers
Dear Chicago House, When I was in the UK a few weeks back I saw loads of boxes of Christmas Crackers..sadly they were too bulky for me to carry back […]
Free Geeky Merry Xmas Card
Dear Chicago House, The geeky, maths side of me loves this fun concept for a Christmas card. ..and yes, I do understand the algebra! It is yours FREE to download […]
Simple Christmas Decorations for a Dining Room
Dear Chicago House, What with my hectic trip to England last week, Christmas is really creeping up on me this year. Fortunately Miss Chicago took it upon herself that the […]
Festive Greenery
Dear Chicago House, I had a rather hectic trip to the UK last week with Miss Chicago teen. She had an important “appointment” and I had an opportunity to do […]
Pumpkins
Dear Chicago House, I always leave it until the last minute to carve my pumpkins and this year was still hands deep in orange mess when the door bell rang […]
Secret Messages for Kids
Dear Chicago House, What kid isn’t intrigued by secret messages and codes? … I am a grown up and they still fascinate me! I have been designing a collection for […]
