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CraftSanity Podcast Episode 141: A library love story leads Marianne Gardner and Sean Maginity to handmade business venture
by jenniferby jenniferSometimes handmade business partnerships start in the most unlikely ways. Sean Maginity was working in the maintenance department at the Grand Rapids Public…
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CraftSanity Podcast Episode #130: A conversation with ‘A Garden to Dye For’ author, Chris McLaughlin
by jenniferby jenniferHello, 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…
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The First Day of School
by jenniferby jenniferThe first day of school is always bittersweet. When this day arrives it marks the official end of summer as all children know…
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Weaving in the Ends And Moving on to the Next Project
by jenniferby jenniferHello. 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 jenniferby jenniferHello! Here’s the edited video slide show we played for the elementary students who worked on the woven house project at their school…
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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.…
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New organic cotton yarn inspires lovely possibilities
by jenniferby jenniferWhen the lovely folks at Galler Yarns sent along a free sample of their Inca-Eco 100% Organic Cotton Yarn for me try, I…
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CraftSanity on TV: Crafty DIY Organizing Tips Using Recycled Containers Part 1
by jenniferby jenniferOne of the big mistakes I’ve made while trying to get my house in order is loading up on many unnecessary and/or unsuitable…
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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…
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CraftSanity on JTV: Make Wrapping Paper With Foliage Crayon Rubbings
by jenniferby jenniferHi folks! I’m a guest on this week’s webisode of JTV, a fun floral design show hosted by my friend, J Schwanke, flower…
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CraftSanity + JTV = Crafty Holiday Fun… and a Wrapped Mini Christmas Tree Video Tutorial
by jenniferby jenniferMy unplanned foray into crafting on TV has not brought me riches or fame (I don’t get paid to do my segments and…
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CraftSanity On TV Back-To-School Edition: A Reusable Sandwich Sleeve & Snack Pouch Tutorial
by jenniferby jenniferIt’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…
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A Little More Stitching Before I Go… and a Seattle Meetup Update (Sort of)
by jenniferby jenniferAs 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…
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CraftSanity On TV: A Super Fast T-shirt Necklace Tutorial
by jenniferby jenniferSoon 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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