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Four Years And Counting: Another Birthday for CraftSanity
Four years ago the very first episode of CraftSanity was released into the world. My husband uploaded the show and added it to iTunes while I headed into to the office for my first day back at work after my second maternity leave. I was feeling emotionally torn about whether or not going back to work was the right thing and wondering how the world would respond to my first foray into a the wonderful world of podcasting.
Nothing was certain. But it all worked out. I eventually left my day job to become a freelance writer, but continue to podcast and love it. The photo I took of a skein of yarn I personified in my kitchen morphed into an actual logo (with help from my talented bro-in-law, Andrew) and eventually a registered trademark. I knew things were getting serious last summer when I invested in a branding iron to burn the CraftSanity name into the side of my new line of handmade wooden weaving looms .
So much has happened during the last four years and I’m so grateful to those who have cheered me on along the way. I wouldn’t be doing any of this stuff without the love and support of husband, Jeff, the guy who handles the tech part of this operation. And I would have quit this gig long ago if not for the encouragement and kindness I’ve received from you, dear blog readers and podcast listeners. Thank you so much for tuning in and sticking with me on this creative journey. It’s been an absolute blast and I can’t wait to see what happens next. Thank you so much!
Writing a book is next on my goal list. Now I just have to buckle down and write my proposal. And when I can get my book project off the ground, I’ll have a very good reason reason to travel around and craft with you lovely people in person. Wouldn’t that be fun? So keep your fingers crossed folks, and feel free to mention my book aspirations to all your publisher friends. : )
If you want to hear more about how CraftSanity got started, tune into Alison Lee’s CraftCast podcast. She was very kind to invite me on as a guest during a recent episode. Thank you so much Alison! You can subscribe to CraftCast via iTunes. So go check it out.
Program note: CraftSanity episode 112 will be released on Wednesday. To tide you over check out today’s craft column about running a handmade business.
Posted: January 24th, 2010 under Craft Columns, CraftSanity Weaving Looms, News, Podcast Update, Press, This & That.
Comments: 26
Comments
Comment from Mandi
Time: January 24, 2010, 12:41 pm
Wow I can’t believe its been 4 years! I’ve been listening your show since you and Sister Diane made a podcast about podcasting, hehe. I’m finally ready to launch my own blog and podcast about beadweaving! Thanks for the extreme wealth of inspiration over the years!
P.S. Still have the Craft Sanity button on my bag that I ordered years ago ;)
Comment from jennifer
Time: January 24, 2010, 1:09 pm
Thanks for your support, Mandi! Good luck with your blog & podcast. You go, sister!
Comment from Mara
Time: January 24, 2010, 1:13 pm
Happy anniversary & many more!
Comment from Catherine
Time: January 24, 2010, 1:17 pm
HUGE congratulations, Jennifer! Wishing you many, many more years of crafty fun. :)
Comment from Georgia
Time: January 24, 2010, 1:28 pm
Congratulations Jennifer! I’ve been listening to you from the beginning and it just keeps getting better. Thank you for providing us with such a wonderful source of inspiration!
Comment from EL
Time: January 24, 2010, 4:07 pm
“The key is to make something you love enough to keep repeating the process.” You must love this blog and podcast, and you’ve done it consistently and well. Congrats on four, and many more.
Comment from Ellyn
Time: January 24, 2010, 4:12 pm
Congrats! I listened to the Craftcast interview the other day & it just made me smile, listening to you too go on & on about your love for craft. It was contagious…. I felt all smiley for the rest of my crafty day. Keep doing what you’re doing…
Comment from linda
Time: January 24, 2010, 4:13 pm
I have to say congratulations and thank you so much for sharing through your blog and podcast. I really appreciate your hard work and it definitely inspires me to craft. All my best to you and your next big goal of publishing a book. I’ll be following along… :P
Comment from Simone QdM
Time: January 24, 2010, 4:43 pm
Have to say congrats aswell! And thanks again for doing an AMAZING job. Keep em coming!
Comment from Missy
Time: January 24, 2010, 6:27 pm
Happy Birthday! Congratulations on doing what you love to do. I really enjoy your work!!
Comment from Louise
Time: January 24, 2010, 6:29 pm
Congratulations! I have listened to your podcast from the beginning, and I have to say it was that which really launched me into a crafty life, thank goodness :)
Comment from Diane
Time: January 24, 2010, 9:41 pm
Congratulations Jennifer! I really enjoy your blog – you are the very first one in my Favorites list! Happy anniversary and many, many more! ;-}
Comment from Kristyn
Time: January 24, 2010, 9:54 pm
Here’s to many more years of crafty goodness to come!
Comment from Laurie Sharp
Time: January 25, 2010, 12:34 pm
Congratulations, Jennifer. Your podcast has brought many hours of delight to my ears! I admire your clever sense of humor and the challenges you’ve taken on recently with work and lifestyle. Can’t wait to read your book! Please come visit Seattle on your book tour-I’ll buy you a cup of coffee! (or tea if you prefer).
Comment from turtle
Time: January 25, 2010, 7:23 pm
happy blogiversary!!
Comment from Natalie Ramsland
Time: January 25, 2010, 8:18 pm
Happy Anniversary! I just discovered your podcasts last week – my god! where have I been?? I have become a complete fan. I am enjoying making up for lost time listening to all of your archived podcasts as I build bikes in my workshop. It is absolutely true that inspiration transfers across various craft forms. Thanks for keeping me inspired!
Comment from iHanna
Time: January 26, 2010, 11:03 am
happy blog-o-versary, or might one say happy pod-o-versary to you?! You still rock the craft world!
Comment from Lauretta Reyes
Time: January 26, 2010, 2:39 pm
Love all your podcasts. They help to keep me centered.
I look for inspiration everywhere. I am mostly a quilter ,so I look for design everywhere. I have a great picture of a tile floor in a hotel in Rapid City that I want to make a quilt tile center of. I live in Southern California so I have many thing around to inspire. Mountains, Oceans, Animals etc.
Comment from Felicia
Time: January 26, 2010, 3:08 pm
Woo hoo! Happy Birthday Craftsanity :)
Comment from Nick Ramos
Time: January 27, 2010, 9:24 am
Congrats.. I have not been listening for 4 years, but I have listened to every single podcast and always look forward to them… So many interesting stories!
Comment from LIBUSE BERRY
Time: January 27, 2010, 12:36 pm
CONGRATULATION JENIFER, I’VE BEEN LISTENING FOR THE LAST YEAR (BUT I DID CATCH UP WITH THE OLD POSCASTS TOO) SO KEEP THE WORK GOING – YOU ARE SPREADING CRAFT AND INSPIRATION THROUGH EVERY SHOW.
Comment from DeDe
Time: January 29, 2010, 2:01 pm
Happy, Happy Birthday/Anniversary/PodBlogoversary to CraftSanity (and JAH)!!
Comment from raebeth
Time: February 2, 2010, 4:47 pm
Best Wishes!!! Thanks for bringing the craft back into my life! I totally understand the meaning of “Craftsanity”, it works for me, too!!!
Comment from Gucci Bags
Time: February 6, 2010, 11:46 am
happy blog-o-versary, or might one say happy pod-o-versary to you?! You still rock the craft world!
Comment from Emily ohhhsweetturkey
Time: February 16, 2010, 3:23 am
Thank you so much for doing these. I only recently started listening to them and find them so very inspiring. I am a new momma living abroad in Turkey. I want to get creating again and your interviews really are helping me revisit where to channel my creativity and time. Thanks! And I hope you get your book deal!
Comment from Caps Store
Time: September 20, 2010, 5:23 am
Thank you so much for doing these. I only recently started listening to them and find them so very inspiring. I am a new momma living abroad in Turkey. I want to get creating again and your interviews really are helping me revisit where to channel my creativity and time. Thanks! And I hope you get your book deal!
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