What is Crafting Connections?
Crafting Connections is your simple, step-by-step creative companion for turning everyday moments into meaningful memories.
Whether you’re a busy mom juggling work, school runs and dinner, or a grandma looking for fresh ways to bond, you’ll spend just 10 minutes a day transforming things you already have (think cardboard tubes, fabric scraps, egg cartons) into story-filled keepsakes.
No special skills, no mess-making marathons: just quick, confidence-boosting projects that spark joy, laughter and real conversations with the children you love.
Join Today
The Doors Close In
00
DAYS
00
HOURS
00
MINS
00
SECS
Who is Crafting Connections For?
Busy Moms
- Feeling guilty about all the screen time?
- Worried activities are too messy or complicated?
- Overwhelmed by keeping multiple children entertained?
Grandmas & Grandpas
- Unsure what crafts will feel relevant to different ages?
- Hesitant to tackle big setups with multiple children?
- Have limited time with your grandchildren and not sure how to make it special?
Early Childhood Educators & Caregivers
- Lesson planning takes hours?
- Materials budgets are tight?
- Keeping siblings or mixed-age groups occupied?
No matter the caregiver or the mix of ages, Crafting Connections breaks down the barriers of time, skill and sibling dynamics, empowering you to create 10 minutes of magic together through simple, accessible and storyfilled projects.
Crafting Connections makes it easy for you to turn scraps into stories and ordinary days into magical family memories.
Join TodayWhy Crafting Connection is the Solution?
Zero-stress setup
We send you clear, no-prep supply lists of recyclables and supplies you most likely have around the house right now - so you can start crafting in minutes.
Micro-moments that fit your day
Each activity is designed for just 10–15 minutes of focus. Perfect for nap breaks, snack time or right after dinner.
Five pillars of playful growth
- Connection: Story hooks and mission prompts turn crafts into shared adventures.
- Fine-motor mastery: Cutting, folding and gluing build dexterity.
- Emotional security: Celebratory “show-and-tell” moments reinforce confidence.
- Creative thinking: Open-end variations spark imagination and problem-solving.
- Reflect & celebrate: Guided conversation questions help you notice progress and milestones.
What is the Transformation you will receive?
Here’s the transformation you’ll experience, grounded in our Five Pillars of Playful Growth, and what your child will gain alongside you:
For you:
For your child:
"It was a fun activity that practiced fine motor skills and created a toy my daughter played with all day.
She loved making a little Girl and Dada. She is only 20 months so I prepared the craft before cutting everything out. She was able to pick what order she wanted to do them, roll glue on, and help put then together!
My mom did two with her and I did two with her. My mom and I have Fond memories of making paper dolls when I get as a child. It was nice to experience it with my daughter. It was a great screen-free activity."
– Brianna Clark
"My 6 year old son and 10 year old daughter had fun cutting them out. They enjoyed having some time with me and putting them together.
It was fun watching their excitement on making them and not having to put a lot of time or thought into creating the craft. It was minimal effort for some quality time together!"
– Amanda
"My 5yo daughter is asking to craft with me daily, which is really sweet but also very frustrating. As she is 5, her attention span is minimal. It seems that I spend more time trying to come up with a craft and gathering supplies than we do actually crafting. This was the perfect craft for us!
She was very excited, we were ready in minutes and the project was completed and ready to play with within 30 minutes. Absolutely lovely, easy and fun!"
– Mattie Nelson
"A fun way to talk about families. Engaged a child, parent and grandparent in a fun, easy project"
– Nancy Griffith
"We had such a great time with the paper doll craft! It was really easy to do, even though my daughter isn’t able to cut much on her own yet.
We enjoy crafting together regularly, but this one felt extra special. She loved getting to choose the character—she picked the “sister” because she’s a proud big sister now! It was such a sweet and simple way to spend time together, and she was so proud of the finished doll. Highly recommend for a fun and meaningful little project!"
– Petra Vujtechova
"We actually connected with neighbours, in order to get enough toilet paper rolls on a short notice, so my 3 kids could all do the craft together.
My youngest, 4yo, was happy to do the « same » craft as his older sisters. I appreciate the two options of difficulties. My middle one, 7yo, made the easy one, then decided to make the more challenging one. This boosted her confidence. "
– Claire Perrin-Smith
Introductory Module: Foundations of Crafting Connections
- Fundamentals of material choice for different ages and why each works
- Strategies for working in the same space with children of multiple ages
- Tactics for keeping every child engaged and connected
- Solutions for when a child does not want to participate
- How to extend every craft into meaningful play
- Overview of theSew A Story Five Pillars of Creative PlayTM
- Shifting focus from outcome to process and story-centered creation
Six Weekly Storytelling Projects / Patterns / Instructions / Downloads
- Enchanted Kingdom Felt Masks
- Egg Carton Fairies
- Fox & Goose Puppet Storybook Theater (popsicle-stick puppets)
- Frog & Toad Tic-Tac-Toe Game
- Little Red Riding Hood Paper-Roll Dolls
- Yarn-Hair Weaving & Braiding Doll
Weekly Four-Lesson Structure
- Caregiver Introduction with supply list and multi-age options
- Hands-On Project Video for child-and-adult crafting
- Purposeful Play Extension with downloadable prompts
- Five Pillars of Creative Play guide to deepen skills all week
10-Minute Magic
- Every project is designed to start (or finish) in just ten minutes—perfect for snack time, bedtime, or any open window
Multi-Age Friendly
- Simple entry-level builds plus embellishment ideas and challenges for older children, so siblings at different stages can create together
Built-In Purposeful Play
- Story questions and prompts woven into each activity to foster language, empathy, problem-solving, imagination, and self-regulation
Instant, Hassle-Free Supplies
- No special purchases required, use toilet-paper tubes, cereal boxes, fabric scraps, ribbon, yarn and other items you already have
Ongoing Benefits of Crafting Connections
- Confidence with a variety of mediums, paper, felt, fabric, popsicle sticks, yarn
- Real-world skills (cutting, threading, weaving, building) practiced through story
- Keepsakes and story props that spark imaginative play long after the craft is complete
In Addition to a Private Community to support, encourage and inspire, share and ask questions!
No more wondering what to do for those ten minutes. Crafting Connections makes every moment count.
Join Crafting Connections Today
One Time Payment
$197
Best Value
- Introductory Module: Foundations of Crafting Connections
- Six Weekly Storytelling Projects / Patterns / Instructions / Downloads
- Weekly Four-Lesson Structure
- Private Community to support, encourage and inspire, share and ask questions!
Three Payments Plan
$74
3 payments for 3 months
- Introductory Module: Foundations of Crafting Connections
- Six Weekly Storytelling Projects / Patterns / Instructions / Downloads
- Weekly Four-Lesson Structure
- Private Community to support, encourage and inspire, share and ask questions!
Six Payments Plan
$39
6 payments for 6 months
- Introductory Module: Foundations of Crafting Connections
- Six Weekly Storytelling Projects / Patterns / Instructions / Downloads
- Weekly Four-Lesson Structure
- Private Community to support, encourage and inspire, share and ask questions!
Are You New Here?
Watch the FREE 10-Minute Workshop Before September 7th.
Hi! I'm Jennifer Long,
SEW A STORY DESIGNER & FOUNDER
I am a Riley Blake Designs fabric designer, professional modern rag doll designer, quilt & doll pattern writer, machine embroidery digitizer, and online educator.
I created Crafting Connections as a warm, guided experience that shows you how to turn everyday household scraps (cardboard tubes, fabric bits, cereal boxes) into 10-minute, story-filled projects that spark laughter, ignite imagination and build real skills.
Come and join us.
Let’s craft something meaningful together.
