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CraftSanity Podcast 144: A conversation with artist Kelly Allen

by jennifer October 12, 2014

by jennifer October 12, 2014

If you crave more art and craft supplies or have a few extras (ahem) stashed in your basement, you need to meet Kelly…
Green Crafting Sewing TV Videos
CraftSanity On TV Back-To-School Edition: A Reusable Sandwich Sleeve & Snack Pouch Tutorial

by jennifer September 3, 2010

by jennifer September 3, 2010

It’s time to send the kids back to school and I can’t quite believe it. This is the fastest summer I’ve ever experienced…
Felting Going Green Green Crafting wool
CraftSanity on TV: Making mittens out of wool sweaters

by jennifer January 15, 2010

by jennifer January 15, 2010

When I decided to shed the security of a steady day job last summer, I knew my craft budget was going to take…
Green Crafting Sewing
CraftSanity On TV: Recycled Fabric Totes

by jennifer July 31, 2009

by jennifer July 31, 2009

Today’s “Take Five & Company” segment was once again about recycling, one of my favorite ways to craft. The segment features a few…
Green Crafting TV weaving
CraftSanity on TV: Making Potholder Loopers Out of Recycled T-shirts

by jennifer July 10, 2009

by jennifer July 10, 2009

Remember these? This week’s craft “Take Five” TV segment is an ode to the looper pot holder. Oh, how I love the loopers.…

3 weeks ago by craftsanity I can’t stop, won’t stop weaving super soft rugs. : ) #craftsanitylooms #weaving #rugweaving #rug #weave #handwoven #fiberart #weave #craftsanityrugloom #catlady #handmadeinmichigan #weaver #thesoftestrugs #fiberart #interiordesign #luxuryrugs #handmade2020
2 weeks ago by craftsanity Just finished packaging all the orders shipping out today including this set of three of the new narrow spaced CraftSanity potholder looms + loopers. There are big things on the horizon for CraftSanity. 2020 is looking pretty exciting so far. Stay tuned for details. : ) #craftsanitylooms #craftsanity #looms #weaving #weaver #weaversofinstagram #puremichigan #handmadeinmichigan #potholderweavingloom #weavers #looperpotholders #boxofcolor #pegloom
2 weeks ago by craftsanity For those looking to show their support for professional journalists who work to protect our democracy every day, I just posted a batch of “Journalists: Guardians of the People” t-shirts in my shop. I’m looking to clear these out before I move my printshop to a new studio space. The shirts come in gray and white and are $20 with free U.S. shipping. Link in profile. Scroll right to see a video of the printing process. ❤️
2 weeks ago by craftsanity I’m prepping course materials for my students and feeling slightly better about not being completely paperless by using a stapleless stapler. It’s a real thing, comes in my favorite color and actually works. It’s the little things, friends. : ) #staplelessstapler #classprep #professorjen #syllabus
2 weeks ago by craftsanity I just started reading this book the other night when I couldn’t sleep and feel like it’s completely explaining my Gen X life to me. Thank you, @adacalhoun !! If there are any other Gen X ladies reading this book, let’s discuss. #genx #thisis43 #goodbooks #genxexplained #reading #whatimreading #genxwomen #wecanhaveitall #wait #canwereallyhaveitall #truth #whywecantsleep #yep #letsbehonest