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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…
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Free CraftSanity Recycled Book Craft Event Oct. 29 at Schuler Books

by jennifer October 12, 2012

by jennifer October 12, 2012

Hello! I’m busy working on Issue 8 of CraftSanity Magazine, but wanted to take a break to invite you to join me at…
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Earth Day Craft Ideas Part 1

by jennifer April 13, 2012

by jennifer April 13, 2012

Earth Day is coming up April 22, so I thought I’d pass along some easy, kid-friendly project ideas for crafting with recycled materials.…
Crafting with Kids TV
CraftsSanity On TV: Crafty DIY Organizing Tips Using Recycled Containers Part 2

by jennifer January 6, 2012

by jennifer January 6, 2012

Ok, I’m back with Part 2 of the instructions for today’s “Take Five” craft segment projects. My 6-year-old daughter, Amelia, asked for construction…
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…

4 weeks ago by craftsanity This was the scene after last night’s print session. Shirt patches for my students and a new batch of CraftSanity Embroidery samplers for an upcoming workshop are hot off the press. #craftsanitypress #printmaker #printmaking #printer #linocut #lino #printmakersofinstagram #tshirtpatches #embroidery #embroiderysamplerdesign
4 weeks ago by craftsanity Calling it a night after a productive day of creative work. Tomorrow’s to-do list is already a mile long. I’ll be up early to tackle it starting with a trip to the gym. : ) #craftsanitypress #pinking #pinkingshears #samplerprep #embroiderysamplers #handprintedsamplers
3 weeks ago by craftsanity It was great to recharge my teacher batteries while leading an embroidery workshop today at Aquinas College. The vibe is so positive when I teach art for mental wellness. What an uplifting experience! More of this, please. P.S. The orange piece was stitched by a kind student who embroidered for the first time today. So awesome. : ) #craftsanitypress #letsstitch #craftsanityworkshops #stitch #embroidery #handprinted #crafttherapy #arttherapy #aquinascollege #wellness @aquinas_chws
2 weeks ago by craftsanity Calming stitches. #embroidery #chill #stitch #slowstitches #embroiderysampler #stressmanagement #craftsanitysampler1
1 week ago by craftsanity I love how my creative work always circles back around to projects I absolutely love. Soon, I will be loading up a vintage suitcase with little bits of inspiring fabrics and paper hexagons to share with students at this semester’s finals relaxer. I’ll be teaching an English paper piecing workshop at the college where I spend most of my time teaching journalism. This will be a refreshing change of pace that I’m really looking forward to. I’ll be putting my good crocs on for this one. : ) #craftsanityworkshops #epp #englishpaperpiecing #hexies #hexagons #handstitched #slowstitching #finalsrelaxer @grandrapidscc #grcc #craftsanity #relax