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Crafting On Deadline In The Name Of Dance

by jennifer October 24, 2009

by jennifer October 24, 2009

It rained most of the day Friday in West Michigan. The wind was worse than the rain. And while I don’t care much…
Fashion Giveaway Grand Rapids Local Events Sewing TV
CraftSanity on TV: T-shirt Refashioning

by jennifer August 21, 2009

by jennifer August 21, 2009

I cut my craft budget in July when I quit my day job as a newspaper reporter because I knew my new life…
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The Big “Headliner” Newspaper Dress Reveal

by jennifer August 9, 2009

by jennifer August 9, 2009

This is the “Headliner” newspaper dress that I made for last night’s “Recycled Runway” event at the UICA here in Grand Rapids, Michigan.…
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Fashion Designers of the World, tonight I will salute you with a dress made of newspaper

by jennifer August 8, 2009

by jennifer August 8, 2009

I’ve been blog silent lately because I’ve been stitching like mad in preparation for tonight’s Recycled Runway event tonight at the UICA in…
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Art Meets Craft On The Runways of West Michigan Student Re-Fashion Shows

by jennifer May 3, 2009

by jennifer May 3, 2009

Forest Hills Fashion Show I’ve been having a lot of fun checking out student fashion designs and wrote today’s column on the topic…
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Made in Grand Rapids: Jo Clothing Offers Unique Style and Comfort

by jennifer February 22, 2009

by jennifer February 22, 2009

Today, my GR Press art & craft column is about Sarah Jo Saunders, the creator of the Jo Clothing line. I had been…
Fashion Podcasts
CraftSanity Episode 92: A Conversation With Fashion Designer Daniel Vosovic, ‘Project Runway’ Finalist and Author of ‘Fashion Inside Out’

by jennifer January 6, 2009

by jennifer January 6, 2009

Download the show (you may need to right-click the link) Subscribe to CraftSanity on iTunes RSS feed for podcast Before he moved to…
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Got Any Burning Fashion Questions for ‘Project Runway’ Season 2 Finalist Daniel Vosovic?

by jennifer December 9, 2008

by jennifer December 9, 2008

I plan to interview Daniel Vosovic Wednesday night for an upcoming podcast, so now’s the time to let me know if you have…
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Kaffe Fassett is Coming to West Michigan!

by jennifer November 20, 2008

by jennifer November 20, 2008

I’m very happy to report that designer Kaffe Fassette will be visiting West Michigan in May 2009. The details have yet to be…

2 weeks ago by craftsanity I’m very excited to be adding a portable, indoor cyanotype printing set up to my studio that I will also be able to use to sprout my seeds for spring planting. Today is nice and sunny so I made a quick doily test print out on the deck. This form of printing is so much faster and cleaner than carving lino. However, I have no plans to give up printing with ink and look forward to continuing to explore all forms of printmaking. : ) #cyanotype #cyanotypes #sunprinting #doilies #sunprint #printmaker #fiberartist #fiberart #testprint
1 week ago by craftsanity Learning to embrace and celebrate life’s imperfections is a very freeing experience. I’m practicing this twice a week with muddy hands and wishing I had more time to spend exploring what can be made with clay and a bit of patience. #pottery #potterswheel #throwing #artschool #throwingpottery #grcc #potter #imadethis #art #mugs #mud #artist #imlearning #rookievibes #trysomethingnew #clay #handmadeinmichigan
6 days ago by craftsanity I’m finally weaving some new rugs for my house. : ) #craftsanitylooms #rugs #weave #rugloom #rug #weaver #handwoven #handmadeinmichigan #homedecor #turquoise
5 days ago by craftsanity Today I’m packing looms of all sizes to ship to Hawaii, North Carolina, Oregon, Florida, Virginia, Arizona, California, Georgia and Canada. Thanks so much for your support! I hope you all have a blast weaving with your CraftSanity Looms. : ) (Shop link in profile.) #craftsanitylooms #loom #weavingloom #weaver #handmadeinmichigan #weavingsupplies #art #fiberart #artsupplies #weaversofinstagram #handmadebiz #loommaker #etsysellersofinstagram
2 days ago by craftsanity I’m up way past my bedtime, but I did manage to salvage my day and end it well. I shared a peanut butter apple with my daughter on our way back from art school this evening and it tasted amazing. Life is sweeter when you take a moment to reflect on what really matters. I was the last student to leave this space today. #arttherapy #pottery #motherdaughterart #art #learningstuff