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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, 2016September 22, 2016

by jennifer September 22, 2016September 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, 2010July 18, 2010

by jennifer July 16, 2010July 18, 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…
Aprons ArtPrize Charity Crafting Contests CraftSanity Community English Paper Piecing Favorite Things Local Events News Paper Piecing Podcast Update Public Art Running
A CraftSanity Apron Contest & Show Reminder and New Project Announcement

by jennifer April 14, 2010April 14, 2010

by jennifer April 14, 2010April 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, 2009May 24, 2009

by jennifer May 24, 2009May 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 This week has been transformative. One of the big revelations has been to remember how good it feels to treat food and drink as fuel as opposed to something to bury stress under. I’m really enjoying my water, red pepper and hummus these days. P.S. The creepy lemon sticker on my water bottle was designed by my daughter, Abby. @heathysnack #foodasfuel #healthy #creepylemon #drinkwater @dipper .draws
1 week ago by craftsanity This wool was naturally dyed so beautifully by my fellow guild members and it absolutely made my day. I love the colors, the softness and the possibilities ahead. #naturaldye #yarn #wool #somethinggood #fiber #colorsfoundinnature
7 days ago by craftsanity I’m looking forward to teaching a free weaving workshop from 11 a.m. -2 p.m. today for GRCC students at the Library and Learning Commons. Participants will go home with a free CraftSanity Loom! : ) #craftsanity #weaving #grcc @grandrapidscc #weavingworkshop #fiberart #weaver #weave #circular weaving #yarnbar #weaversofinstagram #craftsanitylooms
4 days ago by craftsanity I’m buried in grading and other work for the next several days and really looking forward to weaving some circles very soon . : ) #backtowork #weaving #circleweaving #weave #craftsanitylooms #fiber #fiberart #weaver #circle #circularweaving #carrot
2 days ago by craftsanity I recently changed my ways from skipping breakfast to cooking fresh food every morning after working out at 5 a.m. and before heading out the door to drop my daughter off at school and driving to work. Change is easy when to make it an absolute priority and it tastes amazing, too. I’m doing my best to sleep like a champ (Seriously, Mom), eat great tasting fresh food, workout before I do anything else and limit my exposure to toxic people and situations that steal my joy. Life is way too short to compromise on health and happiness and we