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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…
Crafting with Kids Fiber Art Gratitude Green Crafting Public Art Q&A weaving
Weaving in the Ends And Moving on to the Next Project

by jennifer May 26, 2012

by jennifer May 26, 2012

Hello. 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…
ArtPrize English Paper Piecing Paper Piecing Public Art Quilting Recycling Sewing
Stitch A Charity Quilt With Me At July 21 Stitch-in, Be Part of ArtPrize 2010

by jennifer July 16, 2010

by jennifer July 16, 2010

Finally updated with video Oh my word, I’m so tired! I’ve been stitching like mad lately and wanted to give you folks an…
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A CraftSanity Apron Contest & Show Reminder and New Project Announcement

by jennifer April 14, 2010

by jennifer April 14, 2010

My oh my. I’m insanely busy and kind of loving it. I’m exhausted and I don’t really know what day it is, but,…
Grand Rapids Local Events Podcasts Public Art
CraftSanity Episode 97: A Chat With Grand Rapids Urban Experiment Creator Rob Bliss

by jennifer May 24, 2009

by jennifer May 24, 2009

Get the Mp3 player widget and many other great free widgets at Widgetbox! Rob Bliss bills himself as a just a regular guy.…
Chalk Art Grand Rapids Local Events Public Art
Grand Rapids Chalk Flood Unites, Brightens Up Downtown

by jennifer April 18, 2009

by jennifer April 18, 2009

GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN – Doesn’t this look happy? I just loved seeing the downtown sidewalks looking so bright and whimsical after today’s first-ever…

2 weeks ago by craftsanity I’m very excited to be adding a portable, indoor cyanotype printing set up to my studio that I will also be able to use to sprout my seeds for spring planting. Today is nice and sunny so I made a quick doily test print out on the deck. This form of printing is so much faster and cleaner than carving lino. However, I have no plans to give up printing with ink and look forward to continuing to explore all forms of printmaking. : ) #cyanotype #cyanotypes #sunprinting #doilies #sunprint #printmaker #fiberartist #fiberart #testprint
1 week ago by craftsanity Learning to embrace and celebrate life’s imperfections is a very freeing experience. I’m practicing this twice a week with muddy hands and wishing I had more time to spend exploring what can be made with clay and a bit of patience. #pottery #potterswheel #throwing #artschool #throwingpottery #grcc #potter #imadethis #art #mugs #mud #artist #imlearning #rookievibes #trysomethingnew #clay #handmadeinmichigan
6 days ago by craftsanity I’m finally weaving some new rugs for my house. : ) #craftsanitylooms #rugs #weave #rugloom #rug #weaver #handwoven #handmadeinmichigan #homedecor #turquoise
5 days ago by craftsanity Today I’m packing looms of all sizes to ship to Hawaii, North Carolina, Oregon, Florida, Virginia, Arizona, California, Georgia and Canada. Thanks so much for your support! I hope you all have a blast weaving with your CraftSanity Looms. : ) (Shop link in profile.) #craftsanitylooms #loom #weavingloom #weaver #handmadeinmichigan #weavingsupplies #art #fiberart #artsupplies #weaversofinstagram #handmadebiz #loommaker #etsysellersofinstagram
2 days ago by craftsanity I’m up way past my bedtime, but I did manage to salvage my day and end it well. I shared a peanut butter apple with my daughter on our way back from art school this evening and it tasted amazing. Life is sweeter when you take a moment to reflect on what really matters. I was the last student to leave this space today. #arttherapy #pottery #motherdaughterart #art #learningstuff