The DIY Trunk Show is a diverse gathering of creative talent to showcase, sell and promote handmade arts, crafts, goods, and endeavors of all kinds in Chicago.
In 2003 Amy Carlton and Cinnamon Cooper decided that there was so much amazing and local talent that Chicago needed a locally-focused indie craft show to give those creative folks of all DIY ventures a venue to show their stuff to the city. But more than a one-day-show, they wanted to give the creative community a leg-up in development. They wanted people to see the value of being able to look the
06/29/2016
We haven't been around for a few years, but the public still loves us! Awww. :-) Thanks to everyone who voted for us - it means a lot that you remember us so fondly. And now, go spend your money at one of the many other amazing artisan shows our city offers! http://www.chicagoreader.com/chicago/best-art-sale/BestOf?oid=22606176
Best art sale The DIY Trunk Show diytrunkshow.com Runner-Up: Blue Jay Way...
05/03/2015
Thank you to everyone who's helped make this show so great over the years. It's been such a terrific journey. Please see our blog post for more details on the cancellation of this show: http://diytrunkshow.com/2015/05/thanks-for-11-amazing-years-a-memorial-for-the-discontinued-diy-trunk-show/
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DIY Trunk Show - End of an Era After 11 amazing shows, the DIY Trunk Show comes to an end. For more details, read our blog post - http://diytrunkshow.com/2015/05/thanks-for-11-amazing-year...
03/31/2015
This is useful info for quite a lot of us jewelry crafters! How to Make your own Tarnish Remover (DIY Tips & Life Hacks) - YouTube http://ow.ly/KZo4p
How to Make your own Tarnish Remover (DIY Tips & Life Hacks) http://www.bluebuddhaboutique.com/ Learn how to clean your tarnishable jewelry on the cheap with help from Blue Buddha Boutique teammate Betsy...
03/26/2015
A tasty treat to make for spring! This counts as DIY, right? ;)
Spring Rice Krispie Treat Nests - Skip To My Lou These spring rice krispie treat nests are the perfect Easter treat. Best of all they take minutes to put together.
03/23/2015
From the Edgewater newsletter: "Loyola University is conducting a retail survey and demographic analysis of the area surrounding the university campus. Please fill out the survey to provide your input and feedback about the current retail, service and restaurant options and what you would like to see in the future." Loyola Area Market Study - Online Survey
Loyola Area Market Study - Online Survey http://ow.ly/KBdkv
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03/21/2015
Shared from the Edgewater newsletter: "Audio Archaeology is turning one, and you're invited to their first anniversary party! Come in that day for special discounts and enter to win a bunch of prizes - even including a record player! Snacks and drinks will be served at 7:00 PM. Stop in and enter to win! " FB invite here: http://ow.ly/KBaTe
03/20/2015
This is a fascinating look at the precious metals inside our electronics, and how someone reclaims them to make fine jewelry! -- Designer Uses the Silver Inside All the Gadgets We Throw Away http://ow.ly/2WbzW5
This Designer Uses the Silver Inside All the Gadgets We Throw Away How long have you had the computer or phone you're reading this on? How about the others that proceeded it? Inside all of these electronics are...
03/19/2015
to last year's video from Rebeca of ways to relax your eyes -- I use these tips all the time! | Eye Yoga Exercises For Healthy Eyes - Reduce Eye Strain (tips for crafters and anyone else!) - YouTube http://ow.ly/Ky96n
Eye Yoga Exercises For Healthy Eyes - Reduce Eye Strain (tips for... For chainmaille supplies, jewelry kits, projects instructions and tools visit http://www.bluebuddhaboutique.com/ Learn some simple techniques for...
03/17/2015
Last Minute St Paddy’s Day Bracelet http://ow.ly/2W1hqL
Last Minute St Paddy’s Day Bracelet It is so easy to create these last minute St Patrick's day bracelets using some fabric and bakers twine. Perfect way to be pinch proof!
03/17/2015
Here are 22 tips for a successful art shows. http://ow.ly/KrGK5
22 Tips for a Successful Art Show - The Artcademy Getting ready for an art show, fair or event is an overwhelming and extremely tense time. If you are new to the scene you will quickly learn that...
03/17/2015
DIY Earring Cards That Won’t Break Your Budget http://ow.ly/2W1hqF
DIY Earring Cards That Won’t Break Your Budget DIY Earring Cards That Won’t Break Your Budget March 15, by Shellie Wilson. Leave a Comment If you’re in the business of Jewelry making then you...
03/16/2015
Self-care, craftivism, and adding magic to every day life --- http://ow.ly/JYFhq
Self-Care Interview Series with Sayraphim Lothian March 3, 2015 It's an exciting day around these blog parts for a couple of reasons. First of all, wrenbirdarts is stepping off of the continent today for today's...