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CraftSanity – A blog and podcast for those who love everything handmade

A blog and podcast for those who love everything handmade

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  • craftsanityshop.com
  • Weaving Looms
    • craftsanityshop.com
    • Loom video tutorials
    • About the looms
  • T-Shirts
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  • Podcast Archive
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Green Crafting

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    CraftSanity Podcast 144: A conversation with artist Kelly Allen

    by jennifer October 12, 2014
    by jennifer October 12, 2014

    If you crave more art and craft supplies or have a few extras (ahem) stashed in your basement, you need to meet Kelly…

  • Air PlantsBusinessCraft ColumnsglassGoing GreenGrand RapidsGreat FindsGreen CraftingHandmade StoriesPodcasts

    CraftSanity Podcast Episode 141: A library love story leads Marianne Gardner and Sean Maginity to handmade business venture

    by jennifer September 28, 2014
    by jennifer September 28, 2014

    Sometimes handmade business partnerships start in the most unlikely ways. Sean Maginity was working in the maintenance department at the Grand Rapids Public…

  • BooksDyeingGardeningGreen CraftingNatural CraftsNaturePodcasts

    CraftSanity Podcast Episode #130: A conversation with ‘A Garden to Dye For’ author, Chris McLaughlin

    by jennifer June 7, 2014
    by jennifer June 7, 2014

    Hello, hello! After a bit of a hiatus, I’m back recording podcast interviews with artists and crafters. On episode #130, I’ll introduce you to California…

  • CrochetFavorite ThingsGoodiesGratitudeGreen CraftingJewelryMotherhoodSewing

    The First Day of School

    by jennifer September 4, 2012
    by jennifer September 4, 2012

    The first day of school is always bittersweet. When this day arrives it marks the official end of summer as all children know…

  • Crafting with KidsFiber ArtGratitudeGreen CraftingPublic ArtQ&Aweaving

    Weaving in the Ends And Moving on to the Next Project

    by jennifer May 26, 2012
    by jennifer May 26, 2012

    Hello. Hello. It’s been a little nuts around here as I let myself get completely carried away by April’s Earth Day inspired weaving extravaganza at…

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    Video Highlights of Woven House Earth Day Project

    by jennifer May 1, 2012
    by jennifer May 1, 2012

    Hello! Here’s the edited video slide show we played for the elementary students who worked on the woven house project at their school…

  • Green CraftingPaper craftingRecyclingTV

    Earth Day Craft Ideas Part 1

    by jennifer April 13, 2012
    by jennifer April 13, 2012

    Earth Day is coming up April 22, so I thought I’d pass along some easy, kid-friendly project ideas for crafting with recycled materials.…

  • Green CraftingInspirationweavingyarn

    New organic cotton yarn inspires lovely possibilities

    by jennifer March 25, 2012
    by jennifer March 25, 2012

    When the lovely folks at Galler Yarns sent along a free sample of their Inca-Eco 100% Organic Cotton Yarn for me try, I…

  • Green CraftingOrganizingRecyclingTutorialsTVUncategorized

    CraftSanity on TV: Crafty DIY Organizing Tips Using Recycled Containers Part 1

    by jennifer January 6, 2012
    by jennifer January 6, 2012

    One of the big mistakes I’ve made while trying to get my house in order is loading up on many unnecessary and/or unsuitable…

  • CraftSanity LoomsGreen Craftingweaving

    Look What My Sister Made…

    by jennifer August 10, 2011
    by jennifer August 10, 2011

    I’ve been making CraftSanity wooden peg looms for more than two years and I’m thrilled that my little sisters have both recently gotten…

  • Crafting with KidsFloral DesignGreen CraftingNatural CraftsTutorialsTVVideos

    CraftSanity on JTV: Make Wrapping Paper With Foliage Crayon Rubbings

    by jennifer May 16, 2011
    by jennifer May 16, 2011

    Hi folks! I’m a guest on this week’s webisode of JTV, a fun floral design show hosted by my friend, J Schwanke, flower…

  • Green CraftingHolidayTutorialsTVVideos

    CraftSanity + JTV = Crafty Holiday Fun… and a Wrapped Mini Christmas Tree Video Tutorial

    by jennifer December 13, 2010
    by jennifer December 13, 2010

    My unplanned foray into crafting on TV has not brought me riches or fame (I don’t get paid to do my segments and…

  • Green CraftingSewingTVVideos

    CraftSanity On TV Back-To-School Edition: A Reusable Sandwich Sleeve & Snack Pouch Tutorial

    by jennifer September 3, 2010
    by jennifer September 3, 2010

    It’s time to send the kids back to school and I can’t quite believe it. This is the fastest summer I’ve ever experienced…

  • Crafting with KidsGreen CraftingRecyclingSewing

    A Little More Stitching Before I Go… and a Seattle Meetup Update (Sort of)

    by jennifer August 9, 2010
    by jennifer August 9, 2010

    As I’ve mentioned before, I’m heading West for the Conference for Creative Entrepreneurs in a couple days. There’s lots to do before I…

  • Crafting with KidsCraftSanity LoomsGreen CraftingJewelryTutorialsTVVideos

    CraftSanity On TV: A Super Fast T-shirt Necklace Tutorial

    by jennifer July 23, 2010
    by jennifer July 23, 2010

    Soon after launching my loom business last summer I started collecting colorful t-shirts to use in my weaving projects. But every now and…

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  • CraftSanity Episode 224: A conversation with Dano Wall, creator of the popular stamp used by thousands to get Harriet Tubman on the $20 bill

    June 19, 2020
  • CraftSanity Episode 223: A conversation with Diana Weymar, creator of the Tiny Pricks Project public art project featuring hundreds of vintage linens embroidered with Trump quotes

    July 21, 2019
  • CraftSanity Episode 222: Learn how to graduate from art school with zero debt and other handmade business savvy things from Dayna Walton, owner of Solstice Handmade

    April 14, 2019

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