arts and crafts

Have you been looking forward to summer as your chance to relax, spend time with the kids, or enjoy a staycation? This is the perfect time to declutter spaces dedicated to creative and recreational activities! In episode #125 of The Clutter Fairy Weekly, Gayle Goddard, professional organizer and owner of The Clutter Fairy in Houston, Texas, shares strategies for organizing creative and play spaces to get the most fun and relaxation from your hobby, art, or craft.

Show notes: http://cfhou.com/tcfw125

The Clutter Fairy Weekly is a live webcast and podcast designed to help you clear your clutter and make space in your home and your life for more of what you love. We meet Tuesdays at noon (U.S. Central Time) to answer your decluttering questions and to share organizing tools and techniques, success stories and “ah-hah!” moments, seasonal suggestions, and timeless tips.

To participate live in our weekly webcast, join our Meetup group, follow us on Facebook, or subscribe to our mailing list. You can also watch the videos of our webcast on YouTube.

 Have you ever wondered about the person and brains behind many of the Altenew product designs that you love? For the first time, we get to hear from Sabrina Zaman from the Product Development Team. Find out all about her unique journey with the company, from packaging orders for Altenew's very first customers to designing countless well-loved Altenew products. You are sure to love this inspiring podcast episode!

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Arts and crafts are a great way to keep kids entertained, but is it worth all the clutter and stains they leave behind? Rachael and Karlie share some great ways to keep art supplies organised, and the best ways to clean up (and prevent) mess!

LINKS  

• Kmart 3 Tier Trolley – https://www.kmart.com.au/product/3-tier-trolley-42979692/
• Kmart Storage Container with Lid – https://www.kmart.com.au/product/storage-container-with-lid-flat-white-42271956/ 
• IKEA Måla Apron – https://www.ikea.com/au/en/p/mala-apron-with-long-sleeves-yellow-10485351/
• IKEA Bästis Lint Roller – https://www.ikea.com/au/en/p/baestis-lint-roller-grey-70425627/  
• Follow Mums Who on Facebook.  
• Join the Mums Who Organise Facebook group.
• Follow Nova Podcasts on Instagram @novapodcastsofficial.  

Got a question for Rachael and Karlie? You can email them at homehacks@novapodcasts.com.au.   

CREDITS  

Hosts: Rachael Hallett and Karlie Suttie.  
Managing Producer: Elle Beattie.  
Producer and editor: Amy Kimball.  

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Hockey, cheerleading, and the trombone! Enjoy listening to a fun conversation with Laura Bassen as she shares all about her beautiful family, her thrilling crafting journey, and more. Hear about her unique childhood dreams - and which ones came into fruition. This podcast episode will keep you on your toes!

Check out Laura's Altenew Academy classes here: 

• Clean, Simple, and Colorful Techniques Online Cardmaking Class - https://altenew.com/products/clean-simple-and-colorful-techniques
• Creative Watercolor Media Online Cardmaking Class - https://altenew.com/products/creative-watercolor-media

Craft your life with Altenew! Follow us for more design inspiration:
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Card blog: https://www.blog.altenew.com
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Is it possible to have a 7 figure a year creative business? Is it a number we should all be shooting for? Yes... and no... Heather and Melissa talk about what's involved in running a 5, 6  and 7 figure business and how to measure success.

This episode is brought to you by Fine Lime Designs Illustrations

This is a great episode for creatives who:

• struggles with using $$ as their only success metric
• hasn’t figured out what success is for them or looks to the success of others to define whether or not they are successful
• is curious as to what is involved in running and scaling a 5, 6 or 7 figure a year business
• wonders if they have what it takes to make 7 figures a year as a self-employed working creative
• wonders if it’s ok not to want to have a 7 figure business

For a summary of this episode and all the links mentioned please visit:
Episode 104: A 7 Figure a Year Creative Business?

You can find Melissa at finelimedesigns.com or on Instagram @mhchipmunk.
You can find Heather at heatherlynnetravis.com or on Instagram @heathertravis.

You can connect with the podcast  on:

• Instagram at @andshelookedup 
• Facebook 
• YouTube 

For a list of all available episodes, please visit:
And She Looked Up Creative Hour Podcast

And She Looked Up was born from belief that creating for a living takes a special kind of person: one part artist and one part businessperson.

Each week The And She Looked Up Podcast sits down with inspiring Canadian women who create for a living. We talk about their creative journeys and their best business tips, as well as the creative and business mindset issues all creative entrepreneurs struggle with. This podca

You can connect with the podcast on:

• Instagram at @andshelookedup
• Facebook
• YouTube
• Tik Tok at @AndSheLookedUp

For a list of all available episodes, please visit:
And She Looked Up Creative Hour Podcast

Each week The And She Looked Up Podcast sits down with inspiring Canadian women who create for a living. We talk about their creative journeys and their best business tips, as well as the creative and business mindset issues all creative entrepreneurs struggle with. This podcast is for Canadian artists, makers and creators who want to find a way to make a living doing what they love.

Your host, Melissa Hartfiel (@finelimedesigns), left a 20 year career in corporate retail and has been happily self-employed as a working creative since 2010. She's a graphic designer, writer and illustrator as well as the co-founder of a multi-six figure a year business in the digital content space. She resides just outside of Vancouver, BC.

For the first time in Craft Your Life Podcast history, the whole of the Altenew Leadership Team sit down and answer questions from you, our listeners! They reminisce about our first release, let you in on the craft supplies they love the most, and talk about where they would like the company to go from here. Follow along with Jen, Tasnim, Nicole, May, Lydia, and Nabil for a fun chat with lots of unpredictable twists and turns and juicy Altenew behind-the-scenes commentary.

Watch Jen's stamp design process goes in the video below!
What is it like to design stamps? A Personal Talk with Altenew Co-Founder Jen Rzasa: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EYHhNQKvxJE

Get to know more about our leadership team HERE: https://altenew.com/pages/the-leadership-team

Craft your life with Altenew! Follow us for more design inspiration:
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Card blog: https://www.blog.altenew.com
Scrapbook blog: https://www.mixedmedia.altenew.com

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The most fun Altenew pair is back for another round of exciting crafty conversations! Follow along with Jen and Lydia for a fun chat with lots of unpredictable twists and turns, as well as juicy Altenew behind-the-scenes commentary. Learn more about the process of creating card-making video tutorials, what it's like to get feedback on public videos, everything that's involved in the role of Creative Ambassador, and more.

 Want to check out the funny videos mentioned in this podcast episode? Refer to the links below:

6 Things You Will Only Understand if You Live with a Crafter: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hHHXWCn2VCM

Behind The Scenes: Funny Altenew Bloopers

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DburUGlVwCU

Getting to Know Altenew on a Personal Level ( Creative Content Team Branding Video Playlist): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL81lfYRwRwEIkbkRrUhJN4-0D7j3OrxAN

 Must-Watch Paper Crafting Tips & Tutorials Video Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL81lfYRwRwEIiAoqP3nwj5qm7fIQkOAoX

 Altenew Products on Display Video Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL81lfYRwRwEJvwvRRr1NvGvHqQ_1yvm0L

Craft your life with Altenew! Follow us for more design inspiration:
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Card blog: https://www.blog.altenew.com
Scrapbook blog: https://www.mixedmedia.altenew.com

Visit www.altenew.com to shop for your crafting stash.

Contact our Customer Happiness Team at support@altenew.com if you have any questions.

 Swimming, biology, travel - Amy Hill draws from a rich range of experiences for her paper crafting career, which she shares in this fascinating insider look at her life. Listen to Amy share her earliest crafting projects, how she discovered layering stamps, her favorite travel memories, and more in this fun episode.

Find out more about the Altenew Educator program here: https://altenew.com/pages/altenew-educator-certification-program

Craft your life with Altenew! Follow us for more design inspiration:
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Card blog: https://www.blog.altenew.com
Scrapbook blog: https://www.mixedmedia.altenew.com

Visit www.altenew.com to shop for your crafting stash.

Contact our Customer Happiness Team at support@altenew.com if you have any questions.

When Bridget Casey began working on Altenew projects, she could have never guessed how far she would go. Funny in some parts and emotional in others, this lovely conversation brings us back to the beauty of crafting - the friendships it creates and the joy it brings to our lives. Enjoy listening to Bridget's personal crafting journey, learn where she gets her crafting inspiration, discover how she attended her own baby shower, and find out what Bridget says that makes Jen cry in this heartfelt episode.

Jen and Bridget mention "Jen's 5 Stages of Crafty Woe" in this episode. You can watch that video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hQjavtuAJIY&t=19s.

Bridget also mentions that she got crafting inspiration from Nicole Watt's Mission: Inspiration Online Cardmaking Class. You can find out more about this class here: https://altenew.com/products/mission-inspiration

You may also find out more about the Altenew Educator program here: https://altenew.com/pages/altenew-educator-certification-program

Craft your life with Altenew! Follow us for more design inspiration:
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Card blog: https://www.blog.altenew.com
Scrapbook blog: https://www.mixedmedia.altenew.com

Visit www.altenew.com to shop for your crafting stash.

Contact our Customer Happiness Team at support@altenew.com if you have any questions.

From Ibn Batuta to less traveled souls like us, we all have experienced Khat in some form! You may have seen it at Dhabas and enjoyed a meal on it, or played a game of cards or chess on it, or laid back on it gazing at a sky full of stars. In this episode, we explore the beauty and simplicity of Khat, also known as charpai, khatiya, manjee and maanja.

You can bring home the antiquity of the charpai, as a texture on your wall, in a range of colours with Taana Baana by Asian Paints Royale Play, a first-of-its-kind range of wall textures inspired by Indian handicrafts and weaves. 

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Special thanks to

Ayush Kasliwal

Ramkumar

Shamsher Khan

Produced by: Ideabrew Studios

Director: Aniruddha Pawade

Research & Script: Nupur Sonar

Voice Over: Hrishi K

Sound Design: Stanley Chacko

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How did this talented 19-year-old crafter from Chile rise up the ranks so fast in the crafting world? Enjoy this sweet conversation with the beloved Maryam Perez, an inspirational force at Altenew with behind-the-scenes secrets and an amazing crafting story to share. Find out how Maryam joined the Altenew team, whether she prefers scrapbooking or cardmaking, and if she thinks more young people should be involved in paper crafting.

 Follow Maryam along on her crafting journey by visiting her blog and following her on social media.
Blog: http://maryamperez.blogspot.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maryampdesign/

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Card blog: https://www.blog.altenew.com
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Why did this talented engineer leave a dream job? How does she manage all her paper crafting supplies? What do her kids' teachers think about her? Where did she learn about card making in the first place? It's time for the exciting moment our listeners have been waiting for. This month, Jen sits with Jennifer McGuire for a tell-all tale about the beloved paper crafter's life story, how she uses her passion to give back, and more. We love this podcast episode, and we know you will, too!

Craft your life with Altenew! Follow us for more design inspiration:
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Card blog: https://www.blog.altenew.com
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Sunya Folayan ventured  into something new in  2003.  After working as a family and marriage therapist she decided to follow her heart and work as an artist.  She especially wanted to explore fabric and processes used across the globe.

In this interview she talks about how keeping these ways alive relates to her work as an activist.

Find out more about Folayan here:
https://www.sunyafolayan.com/

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Altenew fans have enjoyed listening to Therese Calvird's calming voice in her notable Take 2 with Therese video series for years. Her iconic CAS cards are always a favorite, and in this thrilling podcast episode, we get to hear from the master crafter herself! Find out where Therese gets her crafting inspiration, when she finds time to craft, all about her lovable pets, and some fun facts she's never shared before.

Watch Take 2 with Therese crafting videos HERE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FtqdOZyj_f0&list=PL81lfYRwRwEK-2z_bSO8C3bSaXHZmzbOv&index=1

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Card blog: https://www.blog.altenew.com
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Sometimes life gives you lemons and you make lemonade or margaritas ( I kind of love them both).  This month, life threw me lemons, pies in my face and a cute little kitten friend, but as much I am taking all (almost) like a champ, I haven't been able to tend to my podcast much.  I didn't want you to think I have abandoned this pursuit, so here is my short and sweet episode full of excuses and very loud purrs.  Yes, if you are a cat person, you will be happy about that.  I'm taking a short break until end of October or beginning of November, so this, folks, is the end of Season 1.  Stay tuned for new episodes coming soon!

SHOW NOTES (All are linked if possible):


Podcasts to check out:
Andy J. Pizza's Creative Pep Talk
Cathy Heller's Don't Keep Your Day Job
Lisa Congdon's the Lisa Congdon Sessions

Edward Gorey Stuff:
The Edward Gorey interview
The Edward Gorey talk by Mark Dery
the Edward Gorey biography, Born to be Posthumous, book by Mark Dery

Music is Ladybug Hop by Dresden, the Flamingo, licensed via Sounstripe.com

If I missed anything, please let me know on Instagram by commenting on this episode's post and I will try and answer as soon as possible.

Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/creativeelixir)

Podcast Instagram is very new (like the podcast) and is  @theCreativeElixir
My art Instagram is @Brujeria_Studios (connect with me)
Curious about me? Bio is available at RoseStardust.art (also somewhat under construction, so only a bio right now)

SHOW NOTES:

Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/creativeelixir)

Podcast Instagram is @theCreativeElixir
My art Instagram is @Brujeria_Studios (connect with me)
Curious about me or my art ? Find out more at RoseStardust.art

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Tamara kicks off this episode a little tired from a fun filled day of babysitting. There were some mixed results with how pleased people were with their dinners. Tamara might be visiting this weekend for some bathroom remodeling. Rheannon is gearing up to make some real progress on the bathroom remodel with or without her. Also, preparing to buy tons of pellets. Being an adult means you turn on the heat when you feel like it. Tamara made a huge mess doing some arts and crafts. No glitter though so it could have been worse. Dead bird brought into the guest room. Instead of cleaning it up Rheannon spent time interrogating the cats. Will it still be there when Tamara visits? Jury is still out, but it will probably go downhill fast. 

Join us for the maiden voyage of the Pagan Creative Podcast! Find out what the podcast is all about, why being willing to embrace mess and failure can be important parts of our creative journey and why we all do better when we can give ourselves permission to create, in whatever form that might take for us. 

Creativity is not just about 'the arts', it's a way of thinking, a way of approaching life. It can bring tremendous change, healing and transformation when it is allowed to flow and bring us new visions for the world and our personal lives.  Join me on this first step of discovery as I embark on a journey to explore and dive deep into these ideas.  You'll also find journalling prompts or questions for reflection within the podcast to help you see how these idea are relevant to you and your own life on a practical level.

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This podcast is brought to you by Rowansong, a (very!) small UK creative business that specialises in handcrafted pagan, spiritual and nature themed arts and crafts. 

This podcast is not intended to substitute for professional medical or counselling advice. If you suffer from a physical or mental illness, please always seek professional help. 

After years of watching her start the Altenew Academy and getting inspired by her projects on the Altenew Card Design Team, now we get to hear from Virginia Lu herself about her crafting journey. Listen to her describe her "food culture shock" while adapting to a new country, how she experiments with stamp therapy, and her special crafting style. You will also get to hear fun secrets about her wild side - did you know she always wanted to be an actress? Listen in as Jen and Virginia have a conversation you don't want to miss!

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Card blog: https://www.blog.altenew.com
Scrapbook blog: https://www.mixedmedia.altenew.com

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Enjoy a chill, personal conversation with Jen and Nicole Watt as they discuss musical styles, crafting preferences, and unique crafting experiences. Find out about the first time Jen and Nicole met at Creativation, Nicole's long journey from musician to crafter, and the three times she tried out a master's degree. This is a fun episode you don't want to miss!

Watch Sketch Starters with Nicole HERE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gP1LWBQeCPs&list=PL81lfYRwRwEIQoH4jiEtEEXSGBEwqrlwK

Craft your life with Altenew! Follow us for more design inspiration:
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Card blog: https://www.blog.altenew.com
Scrapbook blog: https://www.mixedmedia.altenew.com

Visit www.altenew.com to shop for your crafting stash.

Contact our Customer Happiness Team at support@altenew.com if you have any questions.