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

by jennifer July 21, 2019

by jennifer July 21, 2019

When Donald Trump called himself “a very stable genius” in January of 2018, many of found his comment a bit stunning in ways…
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Traverse City artist Andrew Rockwood makes a splash on the Day 1 of ArtPrize 8 with his Trout Bike entry

by jennifer September 22, 2016

by jennifer September 22, 2016

By Jennifer Ackerman-Haywood About a half hour after Artprize 2016 kicked off Wednesday in Grand Rapids, Michigan, there were sightings downtown of a…
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Stacie Tamaki’s tiny origami installation makes a big impression at ArtPrize 2016

by jennifer September 21, 2016

by jennifer September 21, 2016

By Jennifer Ackerman-Haywood While many artists like to go big with their ArtPrize entries, Stacie Tamaki strives to work as small as possible.…
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Art Downtown: Let’s Go to Grand Rapids Friday Night (April 15)

by jennifer April 14, 2011

by jennifer April 14, 2011

Friday night I’m headed to Grand Rapids with my daughters for an evening of art appreciation. From 6 to 11 p.m. 28 downtown…
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Thornapple River Rippers Quilt Guild Show This Weekend In Hastings, Michigan

by jennifer March 12, 2011

by jennifer March 12, 2011

If you love quilts and you’re looking for something to do this weekend, go check out the Thornapple River Ripper Quilting Guild Show…
Grand Rapids On Exhibit Printmaking
Way Late To The Party, But Still Loved The Show: New Collection From The Pinafore Print Collective Is A Hit With This Sewing Machine-Revving, Apron Lover

by jennifer July 22, 2009

by jennifer July 22, 2009

It took me weeks, but I finally made it to The Sparrows, a lovely little “coffee, tea, newsstand” here in Grand Rapids, Mich.…

6 days ago by craftsanity I stitched a faded test print of CraftSanity Embroidery Sampler No. 3 during tonight’s #DemDebate . Now it’s time to get some sleep. #embroidery #sampler #stitch #embroiderysampler #embroideryofinstagram #handprinted #craftsanity #craftsanitypress
3 days ago by craftsanity I’m carving another one of my oldest daughter’s designs today before I head into my print studio to pull some prints. This one is dedicated to everyone out there living with depression and anxiety. Always remember that you are not alone. Please keep going and reach out if you need help. The National Suicide Hotline is 1-800-273-8255. ❤️ It’s challenging to accept that I cannot always stop bad things from happening in this wild and beautiful world, so I occupy myself with making things and empowering others to unlock the healing power of creativity, too. Sometimes my efforts feel like
3 days ago by craftsanity The carving is done. : ) #craftsanitypress #arttherapy #printmaking #linocut #lino #ptintmakersofinstagram #art #motherdaughterart #colab #recharge #bekind #tryagain #keepgoing #youarenotalone #printmaker #handcarved
2 days ago by craftsanity This was the scene after last night’s print session. Shirt patches for my students and a new batch of CraftSanity Embroidery samplers for an upcoming workshop are hot off the press. #craftsanitypress #printmaker #printmaking #printer #linocut #lino #printmakersofinstagram #tshirtpatches #embroidery #embroiderysamplerdesign
1 day ago by craftsanity Calling it a night after a productive day of creative work. Tomorrow’s to-do list is already a mile long. I’ll be up early to tackle it starting with a trip to the gym. : ) #craftsanitypress #pinking #pinkingshears #samplerprep #embroiderysamplers #handprintedsamplers