Crafting Examiner Roundup for January 9, 2012

Looking for a few new places to shop for crafts in Illinois, interested in taking a few classes, or trying your hand at a new project? Then come check out this week’s craft roundup from the Arts& Crafts Examiner and the PaperCrafting Examiner.

WarmUp Lake Zurich

Warm Up Lake Zurich was launched last fall at the Ela Area Public Library and organized by employee Laura Cloud as a community project/program for local knitters.

I’dRather Be Knitting Yarn Studio

I'd Rather BeKnitting Yarn Studio was founded in 2003, by Linda Goone. Her mission is to continually strive for a friendly, welcoming community where one can shop for the finest yarns and knitting accessories, while enjoying a warm, inviting atmosphere.

Bird Seed Ornaments

These molded bird seed ornaments are a lot of fun to make, and very inexpensive. You may already have all the materials you need in your home - we were able to make gifts for all the wonderful friends in our life for around $3.

CulturedPearls of McHenry County

The Cultured Purlsof McHenry County are a fun and friendly group of knitters in Northern Illinois meeting together to share ideas , the love of knitting, and to spread knitting in the community.

Happy Crafting!

Creativity Bug ~ Sue

Crafting Examiner Roundup: January 2, 2012

Last week  was a busy one for me on my Arts and Craft Examiner article website. With the Christmas holiday coming to a close and the New Year in the near future, last week’s articles included quick homemade gifts, ideas for recycling Christmas cards, and tips for holiday storage.

Homemade Scented Room Spray

Make your own homemade scented room spray for gift giving!

Homemade Lotion Bars

A perfect gift for those with extremely dry skin that need a pick me up during the cold winter months.

Homemade Bath Fizzies

Bath fizzies (a.k.a. bath bombs) are a fun project to make at home and a fun gift to receive.  They can be a frugal addition to a spa gift basket or creatively packaged, they’re a great gift idea just by themselves. 

Recycled Christmas Card Crafts

Recycle your Christmas cards in fun holiday crafts to give next year.

Expert Tips for Holiday Storage

Now that the holidays are over, it is time to take down the holiday decorates and store them safe and sound for next year.

Candy Cane Mice

Gather the kids and take a few moments to create these adorable candy cane mice that can be placed on the tree, given as party favors, or used as package toppers.

Curled Paper Christmas Trees

Easy to make Christmas trees using cardboard, pattern paper, and glue.

Happy Crafting!

Creativity Bug ~ Sue

Arts and Crafts Examiner: Weekly Wrap-up for August 14, 2011

This week at the Arlington Heights Arts and Crafts Examiner, I focused on upcoming classes at local stores, a back to school project, organizing on a budget, and festivals in the neighborhood.

Joann Fabric and Craft: Sewing classes

Water Bottle Treat Holder

Organizing Crafts on a Budget

Lincolnshire Art Festival

Indian Trails public library displays local talent

Long Grove Fine Arts and Wine Festival

I hope you enjoy this week’s articles. If you have any suggestions for future Examiner articles, please feel free to post a comment or send an email to me at creativebugs2-blog@yahoo.com

Happy Crafting!

Creativity Bug ~ Sue

Arts and Crafts Examiner: Weekly Wrap-up for August 7, 2011

This week at the Arlington Heights Arts and Crafts Examiner, I focused on end of the summer classes, events happening in the area, and a few back to school craft ideas.

Here are the articles for your reading enjoyment:

Scrapbook EXPO

CraftFancy: August 2011 events

Antioch Public Library: Summer 2011 Arts and Crafts Events

Art at the Glen

Dollar store crafts: Decorative flower pencils

Dollar store crafts: Crayon pencil holder 

I hope you enjoy this week’s articles. If you have any suggestions for future Examnier articles, please feel free to post a comment or send an email to me at creativebugs2-blog@yahoo.com

Happy Crafting,

Creativity Bug ~ Sue

Arts and Crafts Examiner: Weekly Wrap-up July 31, 2011

This week at the Arlington Heights Arts and Crafts Examiner, I focused on end of the summer classes, events happening in the area, and a crafty idea.

Here are the articles for your reading enjoyment:

CHA Summer 2011 Highlights

Clay Monet – Ceramics and Clay Badge

Dollar Store Craft: Flower Pot and Pen

Antioch Fine Arts Foundation

Morton Arboretum – Nature Unframed

Johanna Gullick’s Art Gallery and Studio

I hope you enjoy this week’s articles. If you have any suggestions for future Examnier articles, please feel free to post a comment or send an email to me at creativebugs2-blog@yahoo.com

Happy Crafting,

Creativity Bug ~ Sue

Arts and Crafts Examiner: Weekly Wrap-up July 24, 2011

This week at the Arlington Heights Arts and Crafts Examiner, I focused more on what events where happening in the area rather than making crafts.

Here is the week in review:

Lake County Discovery Museum: Quilt Treasures

CraftFancy: July 2011 Classes and Events

 Decorating for Less: Dried Bean and Seed Frames

Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio

Snickerdoodle Dreams Design Team Call

CHA Summer 2011 Highlights

Hope you enjoyed a look at this week’s articles and will check again next week for more arts, crafts, and events!

Creativity Bug ~ Sue

Arts and Crafts Examiner: Weekly Wrap-up July 17, 2011

Today starts the third week of my new adventure as a freelance writer for the Arlington Heights Arts and Crafts Examiner.  It has been fun creating projects, interviewing local businesses, and attending many local arts and craft events.

Here are a few of last week’s articles that may be of interest:

Trash to Treasures Crafting: Cloche

July 2011 Arts and Craft Events in Illinois

Dollar Store Crafts: Wall Decor

Decorating for Less: Decorative Candles

The 10^th Annual Buffalo Grove Invitational  Fine Arts Festival

Hope you enjoyed a look at this week’s articles and will check again next week for more arts, crafts, and events!

Creativity Bug ~ Sue