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

by jennifer June 7, 2014June 10, 2014

by jennifer June 7, 2014June 10, 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…
Fall Leaf pounding
CraftSanity On TV: Leaf Pounding 101

by jennifer September 30, 2011September 30, 2011

by jennifer September 30, 2011September 30, 2011

Today my “Take Five” craft segment on WZZM Channel 13 was about leaf pounding. I got inspired to try leaf pounding after a…
Crafting with Kids Floral Design Green Crafting Natural Crafts Tutorials TV Videos
CraftSanity on JTV: Make Wrapping Paper With Foliage Crayon Rubbings

by jennifer May 16, 2011May 16, 2011

by jennifer May 16, 2011May 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…
Craft Columns Natural Crafts weaving
Next Week’s Column: Pine Needle Weaving!

by jennifer August 30, 2010August 30, 2010

by jennifer August 30, 2010August 30, 2010

Happy Monday! This is what I’m writing about today. Check back later this week to for the details. What are you working on?
Flower Pressing Flowers Natural Crafts Nature
Pressing Matters… In The Garden

by jennifer August 11, 2010August 11, 2010

by jennifer August 11, 2010August 11, 2010

I finally clipped some Queen Ann’s Lace to dry between pieces of newspaper in my homemade press. I can’t wait to see how…
Crochet Flowers Natural Crafts Nature
Queen Anne’s Lace: Nature’s Doilies

by jennifer August 1, 2010August 5, 2010

by jennifer August 1, 2010August 5, 2010

Tonight I’m working on my column while Jeff edits the Maker Faire Detroit highlight video we shot yesterday. In the meantime check out the…
Leaf Pressing Natural Crafts
Rediscovering Fall Inside An Old Phone Book

by jennifer February 28, 2009March 1, 2009

by jennifer February 28, 2009March 1, 2009

It seems I’m continuously trying to organize my house in an effort to battle the cluttered mess that follows every deadline project I…

4 days ago by craftsanity Magic happens here. Stay tuned for all the details on an upcoming podcast : ) @craftsanity #podcasting #journalist #handwoven #handmadeinmichigan #abilityweavers #weaving #weave #weaver #inspiring #craftsanitypodcast
4 days ago by craftsanity I bought the most lovely handwoven towels today. Tomorrow I want to warp my loom to weave some of my own. In all these years of weaving, I have never made towels. That needs to change. : ) #handwoven #weaving #handwoventowels #weave #weaver #cottontowels #todolist #abilityweavers
3 days ago by craftsanity I posted a new podcast about the relaunch of the well-known McGarr Norwood Looms Co. Check it out at CraftSanity.com. (Link in profile.) . #craftsanitypodcast #looms #podcast #norwoodlooms #mcgarrnorwoodlooms #weavingtools #handmade #handmadeinmichigan #podcaster #podcasting
2 days ago by craftsanity I’m up late night carving a block designed by my daughter. These collaborations are very fun. : ) . #craftsanitypress #carve #lino #linocut #printmaking #printmaker #jenandabby #space #arttherapy #nmp #biglinocuts #space #motherdaughterart
1 day ago by craftsanity I still have a bit of carving to do on this block designed by my daughter. This is going to be a large appliqué print that will be really fun to wear. :) . #craftsanityprints #linocut #printmaking #printshop #lino #carvinglino #carve #motherdaughterart #print #printmaker