For those of you who don’t follow Chicago Crafty on Twitter, here are this week’s news briefs:

1. Sad news: homeboy http://www.homeboychicago.com/ , a shop that sells handmade stuff, is closing after this weekend. 3327 N. Broadway.

2. CORRECTION Constructor Fair is May 24. Date I had was from last year. No info online that I can find but I am assured that it is 24th. Oops!

3. Amy Butler loves Chicago Crafter M “n” M Treasure’s belt buckles.

4. In case you missed it on Gapers Block http://www.gapersblock.com The CPL has a contest for a new poster design. Jay Ryan will be a judge.