Holiday

Yes, you heard that right. I’m not going to forgo precious sleep to stay up all night making handmade costumes and party favors…

As the mother of a 10-year-old Minecraft addict, pixelated cubes are now a part of my life. When I chaperone school field trips,…

Hello! Things have been pretty quiet here on the CraftSanity blog while I’ve been off teaching journalism at the local community college. I’ve…

This mini basket pattern is inspired by my Great Grandma who used to crochet little baskets around butter tubs for the little girls…

Today’s craft segment is a continuation of the bucket filling conversation started in Sunday’s craft column. The mission is to encourage viewers to…

My daughters are an endless source of inspiration. I wrote this column published in today’s edition of The Grand Rapids Press after witnessing one of…

We’re headed to our first family holiday party today and I’m feeling like I could really use a little more time to prepare.…

On this episode of the podcast I chat with award-winning cookbook author and culinary instructor, Diane Morgan, about the joys of gifting food…

I’m addicted to beading, so it’s no surprise that I LOVE making these beaded heart pins. I made a bunch last year and…

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

Ready for Thanksgiving? Don’t worry, I’m not either. Not even close. Since time is short, this year’s decorating ideas have to be fast.…

This craft tutorial is in honor of Veterans’ Day, the day we pause to remember and honor the men and women who have…

Running out of fresh Halloween decorating ideas? I was, too.

Father’s Day is coming up and my daughters are very excited. Abby has been squirreling away little handmade gifts for weeks and Amelia…

Dandelions rank among my favorite flowers. I used to pick them for my mom when I was a kid and now I get…