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June 7, 2014

Peonies





April 11, 2014

Birthday Party in a Box

A new product is coming to Hazel Street Designs...

Birthday Party in a Box!

Have you ever wished you could give someone more than just a birthday card? Here's a fun & unique way to celebrate someone's birthday - give them a mini party in a box!

Inside, you will find a mini bunting...
cupcake/cake toppers...
a candle to make a birthday wish...
and a birthday card from you!
And it all fits in the palm of your hand :)




April 4, 2014

Perfect Spring Clutches

I've been on a clutch-making kick lately!
And these 3 cuties are now available in my shop.



January 31, 2014

Valentine Decor

I don't do a lot of decor for Valentine's Day. But I was craving some bright colors this winter, so I made this simple heart collage.


I took an 8x10 frame and "framed" some kraft (brown) paper to use as the background. I then punched 24 hearts out of patterned paper. To add some dimension, I folded them in half. And then I added a tiny bit of poster putty on the back of each one and stuck them to the glass.

Super simple.



January 23, 2014

Cold Weather = Creativity

It's soooo cold outside right now. I know what you're thinking...of course it's cold in January, in Chicago! And yes, that's true. But this is one of the coldest winters in 30+ years. It's insanely frigid, and unfortunately, no end in sight.
So what does one do when it's this cold? Stir up the creative juices and start making some things, of course! Here's what I have made lately:

December 24, 2013

Merry Christmas!


Wishing you a Merry Christmas & a Bright 2014!

I have come into the world as light,
so that whoever believes in me may not remain in darkness
John 12:46



December 10, 2013

Autumn in Chicago {2013 Edition}

I know it's 2 weeks before Christmas, but I'm just now getting a chance to sit down & post some of my autumn photos. I think fall is my favorite season to photograph!

So here are my favorites from Autumn 2013

{At one of the last farmer's markets}

{Around my neighborhood}

{My favorite place to photograph - Millennium Park}

{Downtown Chicago}