We joined the 3-day Chicago Winter Wonderland Craft Market at Gurnee Mills and were greeted with beautiful snow.  We were all smiles as we lifted our things and navigated the service hallways to find our designated spot.

Kindness from Shoppers and Fellow Vendors

A big thank you to the beautiful couple who visited our booth and brought coffee and breakfast on a freezing morning.  You made our day!  Your kindness will always be remembered.

Thank you to Kobler Krafts and Blockhead shop for taking care of our booth when we had to step away.  Kobler Krafts make lovely birdhouses featuring your beloved sports team's logo. Blockhead Shop creates top-notch custom miniature figurines.  Please check out their websites at:  https://www.blockheadshop.com/ and https://www.blockheadshop.com/ 

Hi John! We hope you read this.  We truly appreciate your insights on craft markets and possible avenues to promote and sell our products.  We hope to see you again in the future!

Shout out to the three lovely teenagers who visited our booth and the lovely lady with amazing nails!  Chatting with you was a blast!

Thank you everyone for your kind words and encouragement.  Your feedback inspires us to do better.

Clay Belles will be busy preparing for 2026 and will be making more beautiful items ranging from simple to more intricate pieces.  Watch out for brighter and bolder colors as we welcome spring and summer. 

Here's a photo of our family!

Stay tuned and don't forget to spread kindness and cheer this Christmas.  Happy Holidays!