Thank you to everyone who took part in the November 13, 2009 Craft Social. To see more photos of the event and to add your own projects from the night, visit the Chicago Craft Social Flickr pool. Thank you for taking photos all night, Hannah!

If you're in the Chicago area and want to share photos of other projects you're working on, add them to the Chicago Craft Community pool.

Supply Swap table

Hey, fellow crafters. As we mentioned, there's a new addition to the wonderfulness that is Craft Social: a Supply Swap.

How it works: Bring any unwanted craft supplies that are lurking around your home. Fabric, scrapbooking paper, beads, buttons, whatever... if you don't want it anymore, we do! We'll sort the items on the swap table and you'll have the opportunity to "shop" throughout the evening. One crafter's junk is another's treasure, right? The leftover supplies will be donated.

If you have any questions, please email Jackie by clicking here. See you on Friday!

Ladies and gentlemen, you're invited to the next Chicago Craft Social, holiday edition.

10/20/09 WE'RE FILLED TO CAPACITY, FOLKS! No more RSVPs, please. But maybe we'll see you next time!

Meet other creative types, enjoy some dessert, and spend an evening whipping up handmade holiday gifts and ornaments.

The Evanston Vineyard Church is graciously allowing us to use their giant lobby, where dozens of tables will be set up. Each table will feature a different project theme, ranging from decoupage to jewelry making; you name it. You can bring your own project* to work on and sit with other people doing their own thing. Or pick a table and join a project leader who will show you how to make something cool.

*If you bring your own project, we ask that it wouldn't involve fire, electricity, or messy stuff like aerosol sprays. Your neighbor might not appreciate being spray painted. Thanks.

New this time:
• Craft supply swap table: bring any extra supplies you'd like to get rid of and donate them to others. Here's your chance to clear out your closet (or go home with more stuff than you came with).

• $10 to help cover costs. Snacks and beverages will be provided.

• Your own supplies, if you like. See below for a list of the evening's projects.

This event has space for 150 people. Please let us know if you plan to attend so we can set up accordingly. To RSVP, leave a comment on this post saying you're in. (One comment per person, please; we'll use this for the head count.)

Optional things to include in your comment:
• Your blog or website URL, if you have one
• Your suburb or neighborhood
• Whether you're bringing your own project or want to try one of ours

10/20/09 WE'RE FILLED TO CAPACITY, FOLKS! No more RSVPs, please. But maybe we'll see you next time!

Jar terrarium
What to bring: A clean jar (from jam, pickles, spaghetti sauce, etc.) with the label removed

Freezer paper stenciling
What to bring: A T-shirt, onesie, tote bag, piece of fabric you'd like to sew with later, etc. (The finer the weave, the crisper your print will be.) Optional: A design you'd like to use for your stencil

Felt iPod or phone case
What to bring: The device you want to make a case for, or measurements. Optional: Any felt, embroidery floss, buttons, or embellishments you'd like to use

Wooden tile pendant
What to bring (optional): A small piece of decorative paper you'd like on your pendant, scissors or utility knife

Poppy pin
What to bring: Scissors for fabric

Doodling by number artwork
What to bring (optional): Favorite pens or Sharpies

Wearable art / Victorian jewelry
What to bring (optional): Remaining earring from lost pairs, faux gems, small photos/images, old jewelry you would like to re-purpose and revive

Image transfers
What to bring (optional): family photos, size 5"x7" or smaller

Fabric flower necklace

Recycled juice carton wallet
What to bring (optional): Clean, dry half gallon milk or juice carton with plastic cap, scissors

Holiday card with fabric yo-yo
What to bring (optional): Cardstock, fabric, scissors, paper cutter

Gift tags

Holiday chalk banner

"Happy Owl-idays!" collage

Fleur de Lis ornaments
What to bring (optional): Scissors

Scrap fabric pompom ornaments
What to bring (optional): Fabric, scissors for fabric

Beaded snowflake ornaments

Assorted felt ornaments
What to bring (optional): Felt, needle, embroidery thread, scissors

3D paper wreath
What to bring (optional): Scissors, stapler

Crocheted retro christmas lights and ball ornament
What to bring: Size G crochet hook (project is beginner skill level)

**And don't forget to bring any unwanted craft supplies you want to swap at the swap table!**