Hi, I’m Jen!  I’m a small-town Deaf creator with a big love for crafting, connecting, and sharing real life—in ASL.

The ASL Craft Table is where the real-life magic happens—LIVE from my studio, in ASL, with cozy vibes and inky fingers. It’s my creative hangout space inside my bigger brand, The Jenifer Benner.

Here on the blog, you’ll find everything from card-making and scrapbooking to planner pages, tutorials, cozy tips, and everyday moments from my real life. All of my videos are in ASL, told through visual storytelling (and usually with a snort or two from my boxer, Diesel 🐾).

My content is always Deaf-friendly—because ASL is my primary language and accessibility isn’t optional. It’s essential.

✨ Now a little about me

I’m a stay-at-home mom, Nana, and proud veteran wife. I’ve been married to Jeff for over 29+ years, and we have three amazing sons (ages 27, 23, and 21), two wonderful daughters-in-law, and three beautiful grandchildren — two grandsons (9 and 6), a granddaughter (3) and another grandchild due in March of 2026!! We’re blessed with a loud, lovable white boxer named Diesel, who you’ll often spot in my videos. In May 2025, we had to say goodbye to our sweet boy Dozer, and his spirit still fills the studio with love. 💙

Our family is rooted in service and tradition. My husband Jeff and our oldest son also served in the United States Air Force. Jeff’s grandmother, who turned 101 years old in August of 2025, began the tradition of Friday nights at our favorite local spot, Casa Romero — she’s been going there for the last 20 years now. We later took over Jeff’s parents’ usual table after they tragically passed in a fatal motorcycle accident involving a drunk driver in 2013.

My crafting journey began in 2002 and has taken me through many creative seasons—paper, ink, chalk, mixed media, and more. Over the years I’ve dabbled in direct sales, independent design, and affiliate partnerships, but my heart has always stayed the same: sharing creativity, connection, and community.

Outside of crafting, I’m a passionate reader (I average around 300 books a year when I’m in a reading mood!) and a writer in my quieter corner of the internet.

I’m always here to share, answer questions, and connect. Whether you’re here to learn, be inspired, or just hang out—I’m so glad you’re here. Pull up a chair at the ASL Craft Table. 

Let’s make something beautiful together.