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Hey, I Thought Of You
@heyithoughtofyou.bsky.social
Hey, I Thought of You is a gift shop in Albany Park specializing in Chicago area artists. We have a strong commitment to small arts businesses, LGBTQ artists, and diverse artists. The shop also offers group art classes. We like dogs.
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heyithoughtofyou.com
Happy Trans Day of Visibility! We love you. You matter.
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April 1, 2025 at 1:25 AM
We had a rug tufting class today with @backalleyrugdealer. She was so patient and we all did large yarn rug creations!
March 31, 2025 at 2:06 AM
Did you know that we have craft classes? We have different workshops all throughout April in Albany Park, Chicago, and we even have free art afternoons. You can find them all here: heyithoughtofyou.com/index.html#b...
March 26, 2025 at 11:52 PM
New artist alert! We love these Chicago paintings by @kennydarkpoet.bsky.social. This one is The L at Sunset. It reminds us of Chicagohenge!
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March 20, 2025 at 11:36 PM
When art imitates life. @uooart’s A Short Trip To The Grocery Store. It’s a risograph print made for our dogs. Bonnie did this while I was answering emails. She has no regrets.
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March 18, 2025 at 3:26 PM
They talk, we listen. We love talking about our pets. There are gifts for both the cat lovers and dog people in your life!
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@thefound @lafamiliagreen.bsky.social
March 17, 2025 at 12:47 AM
We LOVE when dogs visit. Here’s BB, Samwise, Gus, and Penny. 🐾
March 15, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Are you checking out all your favorite taverns and pubs this St. Patrick’s Day weekend? @matchboxcityprints has this super cool collection of Chicago bar mementos to help you remember the weekend by! These posters are so fun. Bonnie’s personal favorite is PB&J bc of the tiny pb sandwiches for dogs.
March 15, 2025 at 9:45 PM
It’s beautiful out today, and tomorrow, too! Are you visiting a park? We love this Etch-a-Sketch of Millennium Park by @princessetch! Enjoy the sunshine!
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March 14, 2025 at 9:03 PM
We’re so glad it’s finally sunny out for walkies. Our shop is dog friendly. Please bring your dog on leash. Thank you!
March 13, 2025 at 9:10 PM
What a phenomenal time painting Roxy the Sloth with the @flyingfox_conservation_fund! Everyone got to paint this charming and sleepy model, and the folks from Flying Fox told us so many sloth facts! Her favorite foods are sweet potatoes. Flying Fox was super nice, and the BIGGEST thanks to them!
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March 13, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Thursday at 12:30, we’re having a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony with the Albany Park Chamber of Commerce! 🎀✂️
February 27, 2025 at 5:24 AM
Updated the sandwich board sign. We love making signs!
February 22, 2025 at 4:03 AM
Happy Birthday, Chappell Roan!
February 20, 2025 at 12:04 AM
We had a protest sign making event at the shop yesterday. It was really cathartic for everyone! 🪧🪧🪧
February 17, 2025 at 10:45 PM
@souldust.studio dropped off more crocheted roses and little hearts! 💐💖
February 14, 2025 at 11:48 PM
Wow, we had a FANTASTIC Galentine/Valentine’s Folkmade Cookie class! Ashley showed everyone how to make fruit and hearts, and a few people added flourishes to their box-of-chocolate-cookies! We absolutely love her classes, and we’re betting those cookies are eaten the moment they get home.
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February 14, 2025 at 11:43 PM
We had a free papercutters meetup this weekend! Collage, printmaking, alebrije, lasercut pieces, and hand-cut artwork. It was very fun to see what tools people like to use, what they’re working on, and their new projects for the year. We’ll definitely have another meetup like this in the future.
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February 11, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Oh my gosh, we had such a nice time making Valentine embroideries with Corrie of @string.theory.embroidery! She led a beginner class, and everyone learned new techniques. The little rose accents are the best part. Thank you for teaching yesterday, Corrie!
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February 10, 2025 at 7:05 PM
New hair claws from @thepeachfuzz.co! We got some old favorites in, and now there’s also pizza rats and trash pandas. The details on these are amazing!
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February 8, 2025 at 9:36 PM
FREE - Papercutters Meetup
Feb 9th, 3-5pm (Sunday)
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Free-to-attend community Papercutters Meetup! Bring your papercutting projects (we also have paper & x-actos/scissors here), and meet new art friends. Participants are encouraged to bring pieces to exchange.
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February 8, 2025 at 9:35 PM
We’re getting ready for Valentine’s Day with lots of art events, like stained glass, cookie decorating, embroidery, and papercutting! Classes are listed on our website here. heyithoughtofyou.com/index.html#c...
January 26, 2025 at 3:49 PM
One of my favorite things to do is send out the artist payments at the beginning of the month. Shopping small literally supports so many Chicago artists and makers. Thank you so much to everyone who keeps our little corner of the art world steadily moving upward. Here’s to an excellent 2025.
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January 2, 2025 at 3:30 PM
How are all these holidays happening at once?! We’ve got the cards for all sorts of festivities. Open everyday until Xmas (and then open 3-5 on Christmas for a free BYO Project and Cookie Potluck).
December 21, 2024 at 2:35 PM
We’re always trying new kinds of art classes and we’d love to know what kinds of art classes would you like to take? 🎨
December 12, 2024 at 12:35 AM