Grayslake Library Blog

  Elisabet M. enjoys making special custom-decorated cookies for her family and friends.  However, she realized how time-consuming it was for her to hand-cut card stock to make the special shapes.  Elisabet was familiar with The Hub’s 3D Printer from taking her children to Hub classes, asked the staff for help, and soon made her own custom cookie cutters! “The staff helped me understand the steps to use the 3D Printer and told me about Thingiverse.com where I found 3D designs of cookie cutters in the shapes I needed.  Their help made it very easy to make my own cookie cutters,” said Elisabet.  “Making my own cookie cutters is fun and also saves me money and time,” said Elisabet.  “It would cost at least $10 for one cookie cutter from a specialty website and might take weeks to arrive, but in The Hub, I can get them in a much shorter time.” Next, Elisabet explored designing stencils on the Silhouette Cameo to personalize the icing and decorations for her coo...

February is here, and with it comes Valentine’s Day. Whether you plan on spending this day with a significant other, hanging out with a group of best friends, or just taking the day to treat yourself right, V-Day is a perfect opportunity to give a heartfelt gift. And if you’re shopping on a budget, or if you’re looking for an excuse to stretch your creative muscles, the Grayslake Library is here to help! We have plenty of resources available to you to help get that handmade gift project off the ground. Creativebug Creativebug is an educational resource available to Grayslake Library cardholders that hosts over a thousand step-by-step tutorial videos and courses on all things crafty. From sewing projects to candy making, embroidery to watercolor painting, there’s something for every creative soul. The videos are all presented by talented and well-spoken experts, making for an easy and enjoyable watching experience. While Creativebug does have a couple of Valentine’s Day-specific tutori...