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CraftSanity Video Tutorial: How to prep and weave a continuous strip of torn fabric

by jennifer May 14, 2015May 14, 2015

by jennifer May 14, 2015May 14, 2015

Jonathan, the new CraftSanity multimedia editor, and I are back with another video tutorial complete with a blooper reel. Ha! This video covers the…
Going Green Green Crafting Holiday Podcast Update Recycling TV
Making Recycled Bows Out of Magazines, Newspapers, Glossy Store Ads and Phone Book Pages

by jennifer December 19, 2009

by jennifer December 19, 2009

If you’re bothered by the garbage bag of gift wrap that becomes the centerpiece of many holiday parties, you might want to consider…
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CraftSanity Episode 109: A Conversation with Craft Blogger Maya Donenfeld

by jennifer December 13, 2009December 21, 2009

by jennifer December 13, 2009December 21, 2009

Maya Donenfeld joined the craft blog scene about two years ago with the creation of her Maya*Made blog and has been inspiring readers…
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Fashion Designers of the World, tonight I will salute you with a dress made of newspaper

by jennifer August 8, 2009

by jennifer August 8, 2009

I’ve been blog silent lately because I’ve been stitching like mad in preparation for tonight’s Recycled Runway event tonight at the UICA in…

1 week ago by craftsanity While printing on fabric is my favorite, I do print on paper sometimes, too. ; ) I finally installed this print and another one (scroll to see it) in our reconfigured family work/chill space. Framing is for the birds, but it feels like a very adult move. Wire and clothespins are my usual go-to. : ) #craftsanityprints #prints #art #lino #printmaker #framed #freedomofthepress #whoarewe #wallart #linocut #printmaking #handprinted #craftsanitystudio #mywork
7 days 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
3 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
2 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
1 day 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