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CraftSanity on TV: T-shirt Refashioning

by jennifer August 21, 2009August 21, 2009

by jennifer August 21, 2009August 21, 2009

I cut my craft budget in July when I quit my day job as a newspaper reporter because I knew my new life…
Charity Crafting Craft Columns Crafting for the Home Crochet Grand Rapids Local Events Rag Rugs
Crocheting Rag Rugs For a Cause

by jennifer May 19, 2009

by jennifer May 19, 2009

I have several projects in the works, including this rag rug. It’s a sample for Friday’s TV craft segment. This segment was inspired…
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…
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I Looked. I Wanted. I Did Not Buy Anything At Fiber Fest.

by jennifer August 16, 2008August 17, 2008

by jennifer August 16, 2008August 17, 2008

ALLEGAN, MICH. — For a moment, I thought about helping this little fiber friend escape. I guess I assumed the chewing was an…
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Get Your Scrap Fix This Weekend in Grand Rapids, Mich.

by jennifer July 24, 2008

by jennifer July 24, 2008

Hey, local scrapbookers, this is your weekend. The 5th Annual Great American Scrapbook Convention kicked off today with a pre-show cropping party at…
Art Shows Grand Rapids
Don’t Miss This If You’re Local

by jennifer July 11, 2008July 11, 2008

by jennifer July 11, 2008July 11, 2008

GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. – My nephew’s first birthday party will keep me away from the very cool Avenue for the Arts Market Saturday,…

1 week ago by craftsanity Marigold solar dye nine days later. Is it colorfast? We shall see. : ) . #solardyeing #naturaldye #dye #colorsfoundinnature #craftsanitystudio #fiberart #marigold #marigolddye #naturaldyes #orange #gold #color #naturalfabricdyeing #independentstudy
4 days ago by craftsanity The bees are big fans of my lavender plants. When I become a beekeeper, I will be sure to plant lavender by the hives. Tomorrow I’m going to attempt to make a homemade lavender essential oil. It takes a crazy amount of fresh lavender, but it will be really cool if it works. I’m still adding lavender to my yard. I’m tempted to replace the whole front lawn with a lavender patch. That would amazing. : ) #bees #suburbanfarming #lavender #farmdreams #beelife #buzz #lavenderbee
3 days ago by craftsanity Lavender farming is hard work. Today I’ve spent hours harvesting, bundling, and hanging it up to dry. I also prepped four cups worth for a very experimental batch of essential oil. And, after all that, there is more to harvest. This is a fantastic problem to have and I’m thrilled. #lavender #lavenderharvest #suburbanfarming #herbs #farmdreams #diyessentialoil #growyourown
3 days ago by craftsanity Here’s a scene from my Sunday morning walk. I really enjoy watching these wild sunflowers bloom in the same place every year. I might order seeds and add them to my garden next year so I can watch the whole process up close. If more people took the time to plant seeds and watch them grow, I imagine that the world would feel like a much kinder place. There’s something very calming about watching flowers bloom and I wish more people could experience the peacefulness of it. #sunflowers #plantseeds #watchflowersbloom #bloom #sundaymorning #walk #sundaymorningvibes #ontodayswalk #bluesky
2 days ago by craftsanity I wrapped up the summer lavender harvest yesterday and I’m looking forward to harvesting the next crop in the fall. #suburbanfarming #lavender #lavenderharvest #herbs #homegrown #puremichigan #farmdreams #lavenderfarm