Grace Bales Art

06/06/2026

I painted a sculpture for Downtown Naperville’s Dog Days event this summer!
Better pictures will be available soon hopefully 😅
To show your support please vote for my sculpture in the contest!

Mine is #20 on the map- for Naperville Yard

downtownnaperville.com/sculptures/

05/24/2026

05/17/2026

Join us for a fun and interactive workshop with Bri from Forget Me Not by Bri, Wood Flower Florist! ONLY 7 SPACES REMAINING!!!

Come experience the magic of wood flowers as you create your very own one-of-a-kind book vase! In this hands-on workshop, you’ll transform a book into a charming vase and design a beautiful floral arrangement made with wood flowers. These stunning blooms never need watering and will serve as a lasting reminder of the fun and creativity shared during the class.

Grab a friend, bring your imagination, and join us for this unique creative experience. All supplies and instructions are included, and you’ll head home with a wood flower book vase that will brighten your space for years to come.

www.tinyurl.com/msmfloralworkshop

Main Street Merchants
12700 Rt 34, Suite D
Plano, IL 60545

✨HOURS✨
Mon-Sat 10-6

(between The Chocolate Shoppe and Light Source Lighting)

🌟WINNER BEST HOME DECOR & GIFT SHOP IN KENDALL COUNTY 2025🌟

FURNITURE • HOME DECOR • SEASONAL • GIFTS • CLOTHING & APPAREL • JEWELRY • HANDMADE GOODS • LOCAL ARTISTS • PAINTINGS • CHOCOLATE • SOAPS • PET TREATS • LOCAL HONEY • GOURMET FOODS • CANDLES • MUGS & TUMBLERS • WOODWORKS • HANDBAGS • BABY GIFTS • FASHION • ART • KITCHEN ACCESSORIES

05/17/2026

✨Are you an artist or crafter with a small business?✨

Main Street Merchants in Plano has 3 vendor spaces available beginning July 1, 2026!

Summer is the perfect time to grow your business inside of our award-winning shop alongside 35 other talented local artisans, crafters, curators and makers.

This opportunity allows you to connect with our incredible community while selling your specialty products in a beautifully curated retail space, with minimal overhead and flexible lease terms.

Come see why Main Street Merchants was voted THE BEST Gift Shop & Home Decor in Kendall County!

Applications are open now. Visit www.tinyurl.com/msmvendor to apply. Spaces will fill quickly so don't delay!

Main Street Merchants
12700 Rt 34, Suite D
Plano, IL 60545
Monday-Saturday 10-6

(between The Chocolate Shoppe and Light Source Lighting)

🌟WINNER BEST HOME DECOR & GIFT SHOP IN KENDALL COUNTY 2025🌟

FURNITURE • HOME DECOR • SEASONAL • GIFTS • CLOTHING & APPAREL • JEWELRY • HANDMADE GOODS • LOCAL ARTISTS • PAINTINGS • CHOCOLATE • SOAPS • PET TREATS • LOCAL HONEY • GOURMET FOODS • CANDLES • MUGS & TUMBLERS • WOODWORKS • HANDBAGS • BABY GIFTS • FASHION • ART • KITCHEN ACCESSORIES

04/30/2026

More dragonflies!!
These are plant stakes, and made with a combination of stained glass and glass beads, they’re so fun to make!

04/28/2026

I will be doing LIVE foiling and soldering demos and selling my stained glass this Saturday at the first ever Art Explosion in Downtown Geneva!
If you’re looking for a mother’s day gift or just want to check out all the cool art and artists then stop by!!

04/27/2026

I’m so excited to share this dragonfly piece I’ve been working on! This was my first time working with Van Gogh glass, it definitely threw me some curveballs but I couldn’t be happier with how it turned out!

04/20/2026

Van Gogh from
This commission really challenged me, it’s probably the most detailed digital illustration I’ve ever made, I couldn’t be happier with how it turned out!!