Sharing the Crafty Love at CHA Winter 2013

Sharing the Crafty Love at CHA Winter 2013 | The Zen of Making

CHA Winter 2013 was about two things: Checking out ALL OF THE NEW CRAFT PRODUCTS and getting silly with my favorite crafty pals. So if you’d ever wondered if I look awesome lounging in the back of a tie-dyed VW bus (I assure you that I do), if The Crochet Dude is really that tall … Continue reading

Sunday Snapshot: Post-CHA Playing in Chicago

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My post-CHA Summer 2012 weekend in Chicago went something like this: “OMG, shoes! I must have the shoes!” “Break-your-own-geodes? I’ve wanted to do this since I was five!” “Pancakes with fried plantains on top? Brilliant!” “Two uninterrupted hours of crocheting on the plane? Perfect!” Giant e-hugs to my darling friend Aubs, who facilitated a wonderful … Continue reading

CHA Summer 2012: The iLoveToCreate Creativity Lounge and Video

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On Wednesday, I was a host in the Creativity Lounge at the iLoveToCreate booth, where I got to spend part of the afternoon hanging out and crafting with fellow bloggers and CHA Summer 2012 attendees! Folks who stopped by the booth could make a cute, simple flower brooch in less that 5 minutes. Here’s how … Continue reading