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I’m really doing it this time: A fall cleanup & reorganization at the CraftSanity Headquarters

by jennifer November 2, 2016

by jennifer November 2, 2016

Greetings from the mitten state where fall color is in full bloom. My family has been making our favorite fall recipes for homemade…
Craft Columns Fall Halloween Holiday Recipes
Dear Craft World, I’m taking this Halloween off

by jennifer October 26, 2014

by jennifer October 26, 2014

Yes, you heard that right. I’m not going to forgo precious sleep to stay up all night making handmade costumes and party favors…
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CraftSanity Magazine Issue 8 Preorder Preview Sale

by jennifer November 11, 2012

by jennifer November 11, 2012

Here’s a preview of the fun projects, stories and recipes featured in this issue: Crochet wrist warmers by Lisa Gutierrez from goodknits.com. A stylin’…
Fall Gratitude Inspiration
Let them fly kites

by jennifer October 4, 2011

by jennifer October 4, 2011

My daughters learned to fly a kite Sunday at the beach. I’m so grateful for these beautiful moments. I dreamed of days like…
Fall Leaf pounding
CraftSanity On TV: Leaf Pounding 101

by jennifer September 30, 2011

by jennifer September 30, 2011

Today my “Take Five” craft segment on WZZM Channel 13 was about leaf pounding. I got inspired to try leaf pounding after a…
Contests Fall Goodies Sewing
Savoring Fall, Brainstorming Holiday Craft/Gift Ideas & Dispersing More Amy Butler Loot!

by jennifer November 7, 2008

by jennifer November 7, 2008

Most of the leaves have blown off the trees around here, so I’m doing what I can to savor that last bit of…
Crafting with Kids Fall Local Events This & That
Fall Rocks. And So Do Savvy Crafty Business Women.

by jennifer October 20, 2008

by jennifer October 20, 2008

I took this picture Saturday when Abby, Amelia and I went out to collect leaves to press. I just love fall. Michigan is…

6 days ago by craftsanity I woke up at 4 a.m. then fell back asleep at 6 a.m. for a bit. There is so much to be concerned about, but isn’t this yarn pretty? I really appreciate random distractions like sun shining on yarn. Today I need to make a couple looms to fill orders, organize a sale of discounted seconds, unpack more boxes and most importantly wash fabric to sew face masks. My sister works at a nursing home in suburban Detroit and needs a fresh supply. She said she only has one disposable mask. That is so ridiculous. We need to get a
5 days ago by craftsanity When I pulled up the blinds this morning, this sweet creature was staring back at me. Even in this chaotic time, there is beauty. I’ve become quite the deer, squirrel, turkey, duck and other bird watcher since moving to the woods a few weeks ago. Watching all the animals coexist and problem solve gives me hope that we will get through this and eventually feel normal again. #nature #hope #deer #snow #puremichigan
4 days ago by craftsanity Am I really sewing masks?! I tried on my sample, looked in the mirror and, well, I still can’t quite believe how weird this all is. There’s a whole lot to be worried about right now, but I’m going to keep sewing face masks because I have loads of fabric and can do something about this. It makes me so mad that states are having to bid against each other to get over-priced N95 masks. That is so ridiculous and shame an the jerks who raised the price. Since the hand sewn masks are not as effective as N95s, I’m
4 days ago by craftsanity Now that I figured out a system to make these fabric face masks in small batches, I need to bust out with some brighter fabrics for the next batch. All this brown is putting me to sleep. It was good to sew again for a bit today after my 3-hour google hangout with my journalism students. While not all my students are embracing our online classes, most of them are continuing to report from their remote locations. I’m headed out to my studio in a bit to make some looms. Since CraftSanity is a home-based business, I will continue to
3 days ago by craftsanity I’m so glad we can still go outside here in Michigan. We took a short walk through the woods today, but did not go anywhere else. Thankfully, I’m a total homebody. I can do this stay at home thing. I’ve trained for this my whole life. If we couldn’t go outside this would be much more difficult. We’ll see how we all feel about this in 21 days. ❤️