Crafting the Case

This week on Crafting the Case, Tara covers the tragic case of Kristin Johnson, who was murdered by her ex-boyfriend Nicholas Butcher in a devastating case that shocked many following the story. While Tara takes us through the case, Sandi fully embraces the craft chaos by bringing back a fan-favourite activity: bedazzling oversized Diet Coke cans ✨🥤 (aka piggy banks… technically 😂). Between rhinestones flying across the table, emotional moments, and our usual aftershow conversations, this episode is peak Crafting the Case energy.

This week, we’re bringing you a coastal-inspired episode of Crafting the Case 🌊
Sandi takes on sea glass art, creating something beautiful from ocean treasures, while Ashley shares the heartbreaking story of the SS Atlantic shipwreck, one of the most tragic shipwrecks in Nova Scotia history.
With Tara away, we’re joined by special guest co-host Devin, who jumps right into both the storytelling and the crafting (with mixed results 😉).
As always, we wrap things up with our after show — chatting, crafting, and catching up.
A little bit cozy, a little bit chilling — just the way we like it.

Episode 36… or 37?? honestly who knows at this point 😂
This week on Crafting the Case, Sandi dives into the disturbing story behind the FLDS group and Samuel Bateman, unpacking the events leading up to the recent Netflix documentary and how it all connects back to the ongoing legacy of control, power, and manipulation within the FLDS.
While the story unfolds, Tara leads us through a calming (and much-needed) acrylic painting session on canvas 🎨✨ — a slight emotional contrast to the case, to say the least. We’re not done yet though… next week we’re continuing the project by adding molding clay to create a full picnic scene 🧺🌼
As always, we wrap things up with our aftershow — chatting books, shows we’re loving lately, and exchanging some very on-brand little gifts 💅🎁
Dark stories, cozy crafts, and a little bit of chaos — just how we like it. 

This week on Crafting the Case, we’re bringing you a little bonus chaos with Episode 35.5 💅
Ashley dives into the story of the Bannister brothers — their crimes, the path that led them to Dorchester Penitentiary, and the chilling details surrounding their deaths. It’s a case that hits a little different… especially considering where we’ve been lately 👀
Meanwhile, Sandi is fully in her seasonal era, leading us through a cozy and creative spring wreath craft 🌸✨
We also spill all the details from our real-life sleepover at Dorchester Jail (yes… actually 😳), plus a classic after show catch-up filled with laughs, snacks, and a little bit of chaos.
True crime, crafts, and questionable decision-making — just the way we like it.
 
 
 

his week on Crafting the Case, we cover the abduction and recovery of Elizabeth Smart — the search, the breakthrough, and the powerful story of survival that followed.
And because we cannot sit still without a glue gun in our hands, we’re still deep in our junk art phase, decorating picture frames with whatever random treasures we can find.
Serious case. Sparkly chaos. Classic CTC.
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Conspiracies, crafts, and chaotic snacks? Yep, it’s that kind of episode.
Ashley breaks down the recent news and conspiracies around Kurt Cobain’s death, while Tara leads us in one of our favourite crafts yet: junk crafting! We hot glue random items onto hair clips, lighters, and picture frames with wildly fun results.
Plus, in the after show, Sandi brings Japanese peach drinks and we do a Doritos taste test you won’t want to miss.

Welcome to Episode 32 of Crafting the Case — our first episode in the new studio!! 🎉
We’re celebrating the glow-up with a Valentine’s-themed episode. Tara brings the case energy, Ashley walks us through making adorable DIY roses using Q-tips (we were shocked how cute they turned out), and we wrap things up with a chill aftershow where we share what we’ve been up to behind the scenes and how the studio came together.
Craft along with us, hang out, and welcome to our new creative home 🖤
✨ New studio🌹 Easy Valentine craft🎧 Aftershow catch-up

This episode of Crafting the Case takes us to New Brunswick for the story of Bennie Swim, a case remembered for its shocking ending and the conversations it sparked across Canada.
We explore what happened, why the community reacted so strongly, and how this moment became part of a larger discussion about justice and capital punishment.
While we talk, the girls create mosaic trays using broken plates, a craft that perfectly mirrors the themes of fracture, repair, and making something meaningful out of pieces.
True crime, history, and cozy crafting — all in one episode.

In Episode 30 of Crafting the Case, Ashley explores the strange story of Granger Taylor — a man from Vancouver Island who vanished in 1980 after telling his family he was leaving to board an alien spaceship. Decades later, remains of his truck were found in the forest, but his disappearance still raises big questions: tragic accident, mental health crisis, or something truly unexplained?
Meanwhile, Tara and Sandi keep things light and crafty by making simple Valentine’s Day suncatchers from everyday supplies — colourful, cozy, and full of creative chaos. If you love mysteries with a side of crafting, this one’s for you!

In Episode 29 of Crafting the Case, we’re getting cozy and creepy at the same time. 💐😈
While Sandi and Ashley make Valentine’s wreaths with dried flowers, and cozy craft vibes, Tara walks us through the disturbing true story of the Synanon cult — a group that began as a drug rehabilitation program and slowly evolved into one of the most manipulative and dangerous cults in U.S. history.
We explore:
How Synanon began and gained legitimacy
The psychological tactics used to control and isolate members
How the group escalated into abuse, surveillance, and violence
And how a “self-help” movement turned into a full-blown cult
It’s a chilling case wrapped in cozy crafting — the perfect blend of true crime, cults, and creativity.
🧠💐 Grab your glue gun, light a candle, and craft along with us while we unpack one of the most unsettling cult stories out there.
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