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The Squid Scarf – A Splatoon-inspired hood, scarf, mitten combo for gamers and cosplayers just in time for Halloween
by jenniferby jenniferHalloween is coming up fast and this time I’m prepared days ahead of time. Inspired by my 11-year-old daughter’s favorite video game –…
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CraftSanity Podcast Episode 165: A conversation with Sonia Lyne, owner of Dandelyne
by jenniferby jenniferOn this episode of the podcast I have a lovely chat with kindred spirt Sonia Lyne, who I wish lived closer than half…
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Girls on the Run Coaching Experience Inspires Latest CraftSanity Video Tutorials
by jenniferby jenniferThere are days when life seems too good to be true. You know, those moments when you feel like you’re living out the…
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Fuller by Design Interview: Jennifer talks about the intersection between motherhood and creativity
by jenniferby jenniferHello, folks! It’s been an exhausting week and it’s only Tuesday. And when I’m feeling particularly emotionally drained, I try to take a…
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Love. This print marks the beginning of what is shaping up to be a fantastic creative adventure. It all started when my 7-year-old…
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Soccer Mom vs. Everything Else
by jenniferby jenniferI should be working right now, but I’m a bit preoccupied. This weekend my daughters will suit up in their purple soccer jerseys…
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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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Thoughts on needle turn appliqué, good change and kind letters
by jenniferby jenniferHello! I’ve been completely swamped here at the CraftSanity Headquarters as the winds of change swirl around us once again. I’m staring down…
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After a couple weeks of feeling exhausted and inspired, reality is setting back in and I’m being reminded that I can’t solve every…
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I rolled out of bed at 6:08 a.m. this morning, quite pleased that I only hit the snooze button once. I ate a…
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Mother’s Day Dandelion Fork Flower Tutorial
by jenniferby jenniferDandelions rank among my favorite flowers. I used to pick them for my mom when I was a kid and now I get…
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Throw Your Heart Around: A Valentines’s Day Bean Bag Tutorial
by jenniferby jenniferI’ve never been one to get caught up in the commercialism of Valentine’s Day, but I do LOVE making heart-themed craft projects for…
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More Bead Love… This Time From My Daughter
by jenniferby jenniferMy little Amelia was my special guest at last month’s Craft Club meeting at the Y. She was having a rough day and…