Craft Hangout

It's our Season 5 finale, and it's just us! Tune in to hear what we've been up to and what's in store for the future. ---------------------------------------------- Our snazzy theme song is by Scott Making Cents: https://m.soundcloud.com/scottmakingcents ———————————————————— www.crafthangout.com www.instagram.com/crafthangout https://www.facebook.com/crafthangout

Our season finale will be released on Friday, December 30th. Email us by December 11th with your questions and comments so we can read them on the air! ---------------------------------------------- Our snazzy theme song is by Scott Making Cents: https://m.soundcloud.com/scottmakingcents ———————————————————— www.crafthangout.com www.instagram.com/crafthangout https://www.facebook.com/crafthangout  

Lisa Solomon is an artist, author, and educator. She has developed her own Color Meditation practice and has generously shared her technique with the world via classes, literature, and most recently-- a cool deck of cards called, "The Color Meditation Deck." Lisa stopped by to hang, and she discussed the process, her approach to art and teaching others, the importance of mindfulness, her gallery show, and lots more! Check out Lisa online: Website: http://www.lisasolomon.com IG @lisasolomon Gallery show: http://waltermacielgallery.com ---------------------------------------------- Our snazzy theme song is by Scott Making Cents: https://m.soundcloud.com/scottmakingcents ———————————————————— www.crafthangout.com www.instagram.com/crafthangout https://www.facebook.com/crafthangout

Today's guest is Cara Rosalie Olsen who is a fine artist and art educator with a passion for botanicals and watercolor. She stopped by to hang out with us to chat about art, flowers, what she's binge watching, and of course-- her new book called Botanical Watercolor for Beginners: A Step-by-Step Guide to Create Beautiful Floral Artwork (available wherever you buy your books!). Check out Cara online: Instagram: @rosaliegwenpaperie Website: https://www.rosaliegwenpaperie.com/ ---------------------------------------------- Our snazzy theme song is by Scott Making Cents: https://m.soundcloud.com/scottmakingcents ———————————————————— www.crafthangout.com www.instagram.com/crafthangout https://www.facebook.com/crafthangout

Carrie Barratt is an American art historian specializing in museum administration and leadership. Her career journey is incredible, as she was the Deputy Director at The Metropolitan Museum of Art as well as the first female CEO and President of New York Botanical Garden! Carrie is currently LongHouse Reserve's Director and Curator of the sculpture garden. She has the most incredible insight on art, creativity, craft, and nature. We had such an inspiring conversation, and we are excited to share it with you! Check out Carrie online: LongHouse Reserve: https://longhouse.org/ Carrie's Website: https://www.carriereborabarratt.com Carrie's Instagram:  @carriereborabarratt Carrie's Blog/Podcast: https://carriereborabarratt.substack.com/p/the-solace-project-37 ---------------------------------------------- Thank you to our sponsor, Java House! Try their delicious coffee with promo code STAYCRAFTY to receive 10% off your first order! https://javahouse.com?sca_ref=2435521.xKfgF5rYde (If you decide to purchase through this link, the show receives a small commission.) ---------------------------------------------- Our snazzy theme song is by Scott Making Cents: https://m.soundcloud.com/scottmakingcents ———————————————————— www.crafthangout.com www.instagram.com/crafthangout https://www.facebook.com/crafthangout

Jennifer Bertrand, winner of HGTV's Design Star, has a knack for using her creative skills to help others. Now starring on the TV show Military Makeover with Montel on Lifetime, Jennifer continues to lean into her drive for intersecting passion and purpose by helping military members via her design expertise. Jennifer stopped by to hang and talked about her creative journey, being on TV, decluttering, hot design tips, and so much more.   Check out Jennifer online:   Military Makeover with Montel Williams: Website: https://militarymakeover.tv Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MilitaryMakeover   Jennifer's Website: http://jenniferbertrand.com Jennifer's Instagram: @jenniferbertranddesign ---------------------------------------------- Our snazzy theme song is by Scott Making Cents: https://m.soundcloud.com/scottmakingcents ———————————————————— www.crafthangout.com www.instagram.com/crafthangout https://www.facebook.com/crafthangout

Doc Wright made the most incredible career pivot. He went from being a geologist working in corporate America to incredible wood artisan entrepreneur. His company, The Wright Edge, focuses on large-scale unique pieces, and he stopped by to hang to talk about his custom artisanal woodwork, his creative journey, hot craft tips, pop culture, pivots, and so much more. He is truly an inspiration. Check out Doc online: Website: https://thewrightedge.com Instagram: @thewrightedge ---------------------------------------------- The Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade on June 24th. To learn more about what you can do to help, go to: https://www.podvoices.help/ ---------------------------------------------- Our snazzy theme song is by Scott Making Cents: https://m.soundcloud.com/scottmakingcents ———————————————————— www.crafthangout.com www.instagram.com/crafthangout https://www.facebook.com/crafthangout

Were you obsessed with stickers as a kid? Do you still love stickers? We have touched on how much fun stickers are in the past, but today's episode is a deep dive into this super rad & inspiring category with Annie Simkin & Laura Wonsik from The BFF Sticker Club.   Check out The BFF Sticker Club online! Instagram: @thebffstickerclub Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/thebffstickerclub ---------------------------------------------- Our snazzy theme song is by Scott Making Cents: https://m.soundcloud.com/scottmakingcents ———————————————————— www.crafthangout.com www.instagram.com/crafthangout https://www.facebook.com/crafthangout

Curious about manifestation? We got you! Today's guest is Sebastian Soul from the awesome podcast Affirmation to Manifestation. Sebastian is a manifestation expert and stopped by to hang. He shared some incredible insight on how to achieve your creative goals, shift your mindset, and make your dreams come true! He even dropped some hot tips on visualization. You won't want to miss this episode! Check out Sebastian online! Podcast: Affirmation to Manifestation Website: https://www.affirmationtomanifestation.com/ ——————————————————————— Snag Eliza's ebook here! https://www.meltawaycreativeblocks.com ----------------------------------------------- Try Podbean's Affordable, Unlimited Hosting. Get one month free using our affiliate link: https://www.podbean.com/staycrafty ---------------------------------------------- Our snazzy theme song is by Scott Making Cents: https://m.soundcloud.com/scottmakingcents ———————————————————— www.crafthangout.com www.instagram.com/crafthangout https://www.facebook.com/crafthangout

Sema Martin is an aerospace engineer, artist, and author. She stopped by to hang with us to chat about her fascinating career journey, and it is very unique! Sema worked at NASA and eventually made a shift to follow her art passion and is now a full-time artist living in the French Riviera. Her story is incredible and inspiring. Check out Sema online: Website: artismycareer.com IG: @artismycareer Website: semamartin.com IG: @artistsemamartin ----------------------------------------------- Thanks to our sponsor! Let's Make Art: zen.ai/crafthangout for 20% off - coupon code activated at checkout!   -----------------------------------------------   Our snazzy theme song is by Scott Making Cents: https://m.soundcloud.com/scottmakingcents ———————————————————— www.crafthangout.com www.instagram.com/crafthangout https://www.facebook.com/crafthangout

This is the "audio only" version of The Craft Hangout Awards 2022. Watch the full awesome video here: https://youtu.be/-Z2awu4-MOA

Naomi Garcia is the talent behind EJ's Fun Crafting. She's a content creator and influencer who is passionate about crafting and teaching, and she also gave the best tips about getting visibility on TikTok. Check out Naomi online: Website: ejsfuncrafting.com Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, & Pinterest: @ejsfuncrafting ——————————————————————— Snag Eliza's ebook here! https://www.meltawaycreativeblocks.com ----------------------------------------------- Our snazzy theme song is by Scott Making Cents: https://m.soundcloud.com/scottmakingcents ———————————————————— www.crafthangout.com www.instagram.com/crafthangout https://www.facebook.com/crafthangout

Today's guest is Abby Glassenberg from Craft Industry Alliance. She has such incredible insight on the crafting industry. Hear all about Abby's journey as well as her projects currently in the works. Plus, if you're thinking about writing a craft book, Abby dropped the hottest tip about finding and working with a publisher!   Check out Abby online: Websites: https://craftindustryalliance.org & https://whileshenaps.com/ Instagram & Facebook: @craftindustryalliance ——————————————————————— Snag Eliza's ebook here! https://www.meltawaycreativeblocks.com ----------------------------------------------- Try Podbean's Affordable, Unlimited Hosting. Get one month free using our affiliate link: https://www.podbean.com/staycrafty ---------------------------------------------- Our snazzy theme song is by Scott Making Cents: https://m.soundcloud.com/scottmakingcents ———————————————————— www.crafthangout.com www.instagram.com/crafthangout https://www.facebook.com/crafthangout

Welcome to Season 5! We are so excited to kick off the new season with a super special guest. Michelle Nicole, inventor of UNiCORN SPiT stopped by to hang and has the most inspirational story about creating products and projects as a way to help others. She talked with us about her product journey, upcycling furniture she finds on the side of the road, and the reason why she invented her products. Check out Michelle online: Website: https://unicornspit.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unicornspitstain/ Facebook: ARTiSTiC-ViVATiONS Visit www.MichelleNicoles.com & use code CRAFTHANGOUT for 15% off the entire order (minus taxes & shipping).   Today's episode is sponsored by Wisdom! Here is a link to Eliza's Wisdom profile. Follow her and join her for a live talk on Friday, 01/07/22 at 8 pm Eastern Time: https://joinwisdom.audio/crafthangout   ----------------------------------------------- Our snazzy theme song is by Scott Making Cents: https://m.soundcloud.com/scottmakingcents ———————————————————— www.crafthangout.com www.instagram.com/crafthangout https://www.facebook.com/crafthangout

Surprise! It's our season 4 finale AND the 2nd Craft Hangout Awards nominations announcement. You can cast your vote on who you think should win the Lilly for each of the 5 categories! After our announcement, we also talked about our wins from 2021, what we are looking forward to in 2022, and our relationships with our pets! CAST YOUR VOTE FOR THE CRAFT HANGOUT AWARDS HERE: https://forms.gle/eAnFfTQGgCzqNAVG7 The polls are open now and will close on January 10, 2022, so make sure to vote! ------------------------------------------- We'll be back on January 3rd, 2022 for Season 2, but in the meantime, keep in touch with us on social media while we are on our break! Craft Hangout: @crafthangout Eliza: @loveelizadesign Jessie: @jessiekatzgreenberg Jessie's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jessiekatzgreenberg Leeloo: @lilmissloo75 ----------------------------------------------- Our snazzy theme song is by Scott Making Cents: https://m.soundcloud.com/scottmakingcents ———————————————————— www.crafthangout.com www.instagram.com/crafthangout https://www.facebook.com/crafthangout

Today's hang is with Andrea Deal & Ivete Tecedor from Manhattan's only quilt store-- Gotham Quilts! Andrea and Ivete are experts on all things quilting and gave fascinating insight about the craft, fabrics, running a business, pivoting during the pandemic, and so much more. Check out Gotham Quilts online: Website: https://gothamquilts.com/ Instagram: @gothamquilts ---------------------------------------------- Our snazzy theme song is by Scott Making Cents: https://m.soundcloud.com/scottmakingcents ———————————————————— www.crafthangout.com www.instagram.com/crafthangout https://www.facebook.com/crafthangout

Tiffany Dubin is Sotheby's Senior Business Development Executive, and her unique expertise lies at the intersection of art, fashion, and jewelry. Tiffany is an advisor to Sotheby's top 500 clients and served as the founding director of Sotheby's fashion department, staging major auctions devoted to twentieth-century design and fashion—multi-media explorations of couture, ready-to-wear, photography, illustration, and a range of accessories. She stopped by to hang and chatted with the Craft Hangout gang about her amazing Sculpture to Wear project, art, artists, fashion, and so much more!  Check out Tiffany online: Instagram: @tiffanydubin ----------------------------------------------- Our snazzy theme song is by Scott Making Cents: https://m.soundcloud.com/scottmakingcents ———————————————————— www.crafthangout.com www.instagram.com/crafthangout https://www.facebook.com/crafthangout

We got to hang with Hatiná Netsai from The Creative Brown Girl, and she shared so much incredible knowledge about creative resources, finding the right classes to teach, making valuable connections for future collaborations, getting inspired by your friends, digital and print on demand products, and so much more! Check out Hatiná online: Website: https://thecreativebrowngirl.com/ Instagram: @thecreativebrowngirlshop Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheCreativeBrownGirlOfficialPage ----------------------------------------------- Our snazzy theme song is by Scott Making Cents: https://m.soundcloud.com/scottmakingcents ———————————————————— www.crafthangout.com www.instagram.com/crafthangout https://www.facebook.com/crafthangout  

Sonya Philip is an incredible maker who leads with empathy through her sewing and has a passion for size inclusivity. She stopped by to hang and gave amazing insight, tips about sewing, and the inside scoop on her new book, The Act of Sewing. Check out Sonya online: Websites: http://theactofsewing.com/ https://100actsofsewing.com/ Instagram: @sonyaphilip ----------------------------------------------- Our snazzy theme song is by Scott Making Cents: https://m.soundcloud.com/scottmakingcents ———————————————————— www.crafthangout.com www.instagram.com/crafthangout https://www.facebook.com/crafthangout

Samantha Dion Baker may be an incredible artist and teacher with a drool-worthy Instagram account, but she's also super passionate about creating art through what we see in our every day lives and even wrote a book called Draw Your World: How to Sketch and Paint Your Remarkable Life. She champions using what we see in our own lives as a constant source of inspiration and is full of great tips on honing your creative practice. Check out Samantha online: Instagram: @sdionbakerdesign Website: https://www.sdionbaker.com ----------------------------------------------- Our snazzy theme song is by Scott Making Cents: https://m.soundcloud.com/scottmakingcents ———————————————————— www.crafthangout.com www.instagram.com/crafthangout https://www.facebook.com/crafthangout

Today we are shining a spotlight on a craft influencer who is a true inspiration. Megan Maketa from Lovebird Heartworks creates art with heart and connects with her audience through content creation. Megan is hooked up with some seriously awesome brands, and she shared tips on how you can build authentic relationships with brands, too.  Check out Megan online: Instagram: @lovebird_heartworks Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LovebirdHeartworks/ TikTok: @lovebirdheartworks ----------------------------------------------- Our snazzy theme song is by Scott Making Cents: https://m.soundcloud.com/scottmakingcents ———————————————————— www.crafthangout.com www.instagram.com/crafthangout https://www.facebook.com/crafthangout

What did you craft during quarantine? Our guest, Joanna Fisher, is an art collector and patron who created a dollhouse during lockdown so incredible, it's on exhibition at The Museum of Arts and Design through the end of September 2021. The Fisher Dollhouse: A Venetian Palazzo in Miniature is a project Joanna brought to life by working in collaboration with other incredible artists. She generously shared her story about this dollhouse, why the arts are so important, and so much more. Joanna's Instagram: @joannastrassburgfisher Check out the details on the exhibition: https://madmuseum.org/exhibition/fisher-dollhouse-venetian-palazzo-miniature ---------------------------------------- Project Sunshine Info: ProjectSunshine.org/Michaels ProjectSunshine.org/donate Get involved as a volunteer at ProjectSunshine.org/Volunteers ---------------------------------------- Love our show? Support us by becoming a Craft Hangout patron on Patreon! https://patreon.com/crafthangout ----------------------------------------------- Our snazzy theme song is by Scott Making Cents: https://m.soundcloud.com/scottmakingcents ———————————————————— www.crafthangout.com www.instagram.com/crafthangout https://www.facebook.com/crafthangout

Kim Bloomberg is a self-proclaimed art supply junkie and built an entire business around leaning into what lights her up called Art Beat Box. She stopped by to hang and gave us the skinny on building an art box business as well as how she was able to draw on her experience as a teacher to create the perfect art boxes and projects. Check out Kim online: Website: https://artbeatbox.com/ Instagram: @artbeat_box ---------------------------------------- Love our show? Support us by becoming a Craft Hangout patron on Patreon! https://patreon.com/crafthangout ----------------------------------------------- Our snazzy theme song is by Scott Making Cents: https://m.soundcloud.com/scottmakingcents ———————————————————— www.crafthangout.com www.instagram.com/crafthangout https://www.facebook.com/crafthangout

Meditation is such an incredible practice for creatives, and today's guest is Chel Hamilton from Meditation Minis. She is a hypnotherapist who is a pioneer in short-form meditation content and the incredible talent behind the podcast mic. She chatted with us about creating her top podcast, using guided meditation as a tool for creativity, listening to feedback, and so much more! Check out Chel Hamilton online: https://www.meditationminis.com/ ------------------------------ Today's episode is sponsored by The Neon Tea Party's CAMP TNTP! Visit https://theneonteaparty.com/crafthangout/ to learn more about CAMP TNTP and register with $25 off, exclusively for Craft Hangout listeners! Use code CRAFTHANGOUT at checkout! ------------------------------ Love our show? Support us by becoming a Craft Hangout patron on Patreon! https://patreon.com/crafthangout ----------------------------------------------- Our snazzy theme song is by Scott Making Cents: https://m.soundcloud.com/scottmakingcents ———————————————————— www.crafthangout.com www.instagram.com/crafthangout https://www.facebook.com/crafthangout

We have a special place in our hearts for one of the coolest crafting communities in NYC-- CraftJam! We asked its founder, Nora Abousteit, to stop by and hang with us, and she generously gave us the most incredible insights and tips about crafting, community, and entrepreneurship. As an added extra treat for you, at the end of the episode, there's a fun announcement and some bonus content which you won't want to miss, so make sure you listen to the whole show! :) Check out Nora & CraftJam online: Website: https://craftjam.co/ Instagram: craftjam.co ----------------------------------------- Love our show? Support us by becoming a Craft Hangout patron on Patreon! https://patreon.com/crafthangout ----------------------------------------------- Our snazzy theme song is by Scott Making Cents: https://m.soundcloud.com/scottmakingcents ———————————————————— www.crafthangout.com www.instagram.com/crafthangout https://www.facebook.com/crafthangout

No matter what medium you're working in, conveying your message is an essential skill for any creative. Micah Sherman & Evan Shapiro from Art Smackdown stopped by to hang and dropped their incredible pro-tips on the best storytelling techniques. Prepare for lots of laughs and tons of actionable takeaways! Check out Art Smackdown online: https://www.twitch.tv/artsmackdown Check out Micah: Website: https://micahsherman.com Twitter: @micahsherman Check out Evan: Twitter: @eshap TikTok: @eshaptv ----------------------------------------- Love our show? Support us by becoming a Craft Hangout patron on Patreon! https://patreon.com/crafthangout ----------------------------------------------- Our snazzy theme song is by Scott Making Cents: https://m.soundcloud.com/scottmakingcents ———————————————————— Oh! And don’t forget to join our tribe! www.crafthangout.com www.instagram.com/crafthangout https://www.facebook.com/crafthangout

Today's guest is Quoy from Array of Gratitude, and she is a firm believer of caring for your soul with creativity. She believes that making something with your hands is a great way of expressing and connecting with yourself and talked about art, self-care, card readings, sneakers, and so much more. Check out Quoy online: Website: https://www.arrayofgratitude.com/ Instagram: @arrayofgratitude ----------------------------------------- Love our show? Support us by becoming a Craft Hangout patron on Patreon! https://patreon.com/crafthangout ----------------------------------------------- Our snazzy theme song is by Scott Making Cents: https://m.soundcloud.com/scottmakingcents ———————————————————— Oh! And don’t forget to join our tribe! www.crafthangout.com www.instagram.com/crafthangout https://www.facebook.com/crafthangout  

Are you obsessed with props from TV & movies? What about the extra crafty ones? Well, if you binge-watched the latest season of Search Party, you may have drooled over a few, and we found the people responsible for them-- Judy Posey & Hannah Rothfield! These prop masters are so resourceful and incredibly crafty. Find out what their secret crafty weapons are, favorite supplies, hilarious stories about life on set, and how they are able to quietly produce the right props to enhance an entertainment property's storyline. (Hint: it frequently involves teamwork and building a network of awesome people!) Check out Hannah & Judy online: Hannah's Website Hannah's Instagram: @hanzoero Judy's Website Judy's Instagram: @judycposey ----------------------------------------- Love our show? Support us by becoming a Craft Hangout patron on Patreon! https://patreon.com/crafthangout ----------------------------------------------- Our snazzy theme song is by Scott Making Cents: https://m.soundcloud.com/scottmakingcents ———————————————————— Oh! And don’t forget to join our tribe! www.crafthangout.com www.instagram.com/crafthangout https://www.facebook.com/crafthangout

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Today's guest is Julie Montagu, Viscountess Hinchingbrooke. Julie is a TV presenter, author, yoga teacher, and you may have even caught her on the fanciest home improvement show with a twist on TV-- An American Aristocrat's Guide to Great Estates. We talked about television, meeting incredible artisans who work on great estates, UK traditional crafts, pivoting when things don't go as planned, and sandwiches (her father-in-law is the 11th Earl of Sandwich)! Check out Julie online: Instagram: @juliemontagu YouTube Websites: https://mappertonlive.com/ https://mapperton.com/ https://wholeself.yoga/ ----------------------------------------- Love our show? Support us by becoming a Craft Hangout patron on Patreon! https://patreon.com/crafthangout ----------------------------------------------- Our snazzy theme song is by Scott Making Cents: https://m.soundcloud.com/scottmakingcents ———————————————————— Oh! And don’t forget to join our tribe! www.crafthangout.com www.instagram.com/crafthangout https://www.facebook.com/crafthangout  

Today's guest is Karen Baxter, and she is such an incredible motivator. Karen is the genius behind Ms. Creative CEO and is here to help you level-up your mindset. She wants you to take your business out of the back room, into the boardroom, and straight to the bank! If you're ready for a big dose of inspiration and believing in yourself, this episode is perfect for you because Karen is going to explain how to build creative self confidence, celebrate your own victories, and so much more. Check out Karen online: Website: https://www.mscreativeceo.com/ Instagram: @mscreativeceo ----------------------------------------- Love our show? Support us by becoming a Craft Hangout patron on Patreon! https://patreon.com/crafthangout ----------------------------------------------- Our snazzy theme song is by Scott Making Cents: https://m.soundcloud.com/scottmakingcents ———————————————————— Oh! And don’t forget to join our tribe! www.crafthangout.com www.instagram.com/crafthangout https://www.facebook.com/crafthangout

Today's guest is with the incredible artist, Ashley Longshore!! Her magnificent use of pop culture and boldness may have earned her comparisons to Andy Warhol, but her style is very much her own, as she is a unique soul who unapologetically walks to the beat of her own drum, and that always comes through in her artwork. Ashley is both a successful artist and entrepreneur, and she generously shared her journey along with great takeaways on this episode. Check out Ashley Longshore online: Website: https://www.ashleylongshore.com/ Instagram: @ashleylongshoreart ----------------------------------------- Love our show? Support us by becoming a Craft Hangout patron on Patreon! https://patreon.com/crafthangout ----------------------------------------------- Our snazzy theme song is by Scott Making Cents: https://m.soundcloud.com/scottmakingcents ———————————————————— Oh! And don’t forget to join our tribe! www.crafthangout.com www.instagram.com/crafthangout https://www.facebook.com/crafthangout

Today’s hang is with our goals guest— Crafty Chica’s Kathy Cano-Murillo! Kathy is an author, artist, creativepreneur, and community-builder, and is so incredible! She generously shared insight that you can apply to your projects right now. From getting better at your craft, to writing a book, to launching your own product line, Kathy gave us step-by-step actionable tips to manifest your crafty dreams! Check out Kathy online: Website: https://craftychica.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/craftychica/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kathycanomurillo - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Love our show? Support us by becoming a Craft Hangout patron on Patreon! https://patreon.com/crafthangout ----------------------------------------------- Our snazzy theme song is by Scott Making Cents: https://m.soundcloud.com/scottmakingcents ———————————————————— Oh! And don’t forget to join our tribe! www.crafthangout.com www.instagram.com/crafthangout https://www.facebook.com/crafthangout

Today's hang is with yarn entrepreneur & author, Shelley Brander! Shelley has the most incredible creative journey with her passion for yarn as well as incredible insight that you can apply to whatever you're working on right away. She's full of inspiration, and you'll never guess her ride or die craft supply (we had never even heard of it before!). Check out Shelley online: Websites: knitstars.com | loopslove.com | theneedlebook.com Instagram: @loopslove | @knitstars - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Love our show? Support us by becoming a Craft Hangout patron on Patreon! https://patreon.com/crafthangout ------------------------------------------------ Our snazzy theme song is by Scott Making Cents: https://m.soundcloud.com/scottmakingcents ———————————————————— Oh! And don’t forget to join our tribe! www.crafthangout.com www.instagram.com/crafthangout https://www.facebook.com/crafthangout

Have you ever exhibited or attended a trade show? Did you ever wonder how the magic happens behind the scenes? Today's guest is Allison Garafalo, Show Director for the American Handcrafted® show and Sales Director for the Handmade® Collection at NY NOW®. Allison strives to create value for the thousands of makers that exhibit in her shows. Her passion is finding new makers to coach and mentor so that they find success in exhibiting. She's figured out ways to connect the handmade world with buyers seeking to purchase special and unique handmade items, even during pandemic timing. Allison shared her career journey, hot trends, best practices, and so much more.  Check out Allison's shows online: Websites: https://americanhandcraftedshow.com/ https://nynow.com/ Instagram: @AmericanHandcrafted @ny_now - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Love our show? Support us by becoming a Craft Hangout patron on Patreon! https://patreon.com/crafthangout ------------------------------------------------ Our snazzy theme song is by Scott Making Cents: https://m.soundcloud.com/scottmakingcents ———————————————————— Oh! And don’t forget to join our tribe! www.crafthangout.com www.instagram.com/crafthangout https://www.facebook.com/crafthangout

Welcome to our Season 4 premiere episode! Today's hang is with Kamini Sawhney, and it's loaded with inspiration. She's the Museum of Art and Photography's (MAP Bangalore) Director, and she has such incredible insight on Indian crafts, leading with empathy, changing our perceptions of art, creating museum experiences for all to enjoy, collaboration, and so much more. Check out Kamini and MAP Bangalore online: Website- https://map-india.org/ Instagram- @mapbangalore - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Love our show? Support us by becoming a Craft Hangout patron on Patreon! https://patreon.com/crafthangout ------------------------------------------------ Our snazzy theme song is by Scott Making Cents: https://m.soundcloud.com/scottmakingcents  ------------------------------------------------We made Feedspot’s Top 25 Craft Podcast List! ———————————————————— Oh! And don’t forget to join our tribe! www.crafthangout.com www.instagram.com/crafthangout https://www.facebook.com/crafthangout

We are always searching for the bright spots. 2020 was a rough year, but there were some incredible moments for Craft Hangout... one of which was entering a partnership with our sponsor, Woodpeckers Crafts. We are so grateful for the support we've gotten from them and are wrapping our 2020 season with a very special guest-- Jake Kaweblum, our main contact over at Woodpeckers Crafts! Jake is super inspired by the creatives that surround him, and he generously shared some wonderful insights about Woodpeckers, the crafting community, and so much more. This is our Season 3 finale, and we'll be going on a little break but will back for Season 4 on January 25th, 2021.  Check out Woodpeckers Crafts online: Website- https://woodpeckerscrafts.com/ Instagram- @woodpeckerscrafts Amazon Walmart Etsy

Jannie Ho (aka Chickengirl Design) is a big time illustrator with a focus on the children's market and has the most incredible career journey. Her signature style can be found on all kinds of commercial product like children's books, toys, magazines, crafts, and stationery. She gets projects that are the perfect fit for her style… but how? She told us that she attracts right commercial creative assignments by showcasing what she loves to do. She also embraces her creative journey and has used every aspect and stepping stone along the way as tools to be a better illustrator. Hear all of her fantastic tips and inspiration in this episode! Check out Jannie Ho online: Website- http://www.chickengirldesign.com/ Instagram- @chickengirldesign - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Love our show? Support us by becoming a Craft Hangout patron on Patreon! https://patreon.com/crafthangout ------------------------------------------------ Our snazzy theme song is by Scott Making Cents: https://m.soundcloud.com/scottmakingcents  ------------------------------------------------ Oh! And don’t forget to join our tribe! www.crafthangout.com www.instagram.com/crafthangout https://www.facebook.com/crafthangout

Becka Noel is a creative force in the world of cosplay, and she is an incredible talent! We had a chance to chat with her about her work, Comic-Con, movies, fandom, costumes, creativity, reasons for the rise in popularity for cosplay, and so much more. Check out Becka online: Website: https://beckatheunicorn.com IG, FB, Twitter, YT, Pinterest: @beckanoel - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Love our show? Support us by becoming a Craft Hangout patron on Patreon! https://patreon.com/crafthangout ------------------------------------------------ Our snazzy theme song is by Scott Making Cents: https://m.soundcloud.com/scottmakingcents  ------------------------------------------------ Oh! And don’t forget to join our tribe! www.crafthangout.com www.instagram.com/crafthangout https://www.facebook.com/crafthangout

What does it take to create a coloring book? Our guest, Nancy Prideaux, can tell you all about it! This senior lecturer at The University of Texas is the brainchild behind IRIS The Coloring Book. This project is not only an autographical coloring book based on the fashion icon Iris Apfel, but it also benefits the UT in NYC program. Nancy has so many great anecdotes about Iris, who is a is a visiting professor at The University of Texas, and she shared her best tips about creating and publishing an original coloring book. Check out Nancy's projects online: Website for IRIS The Coloring Book: https://www.universitycoop.com/iris IG: @iristhecoloringbook Find out more info about the UT in NYC program here - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Love our show? Support us by becoming a Craft Hangout patron on Patreon! https://patreon.com/crafthangout ------------------------------------------------ Our snazzy theme song is by Scott Making Cents: https://m.soundcloud.com/scottmakingcents  ------------------------------------------------ Oh! And don’t forget to join our tribe! www.crafthangout.com www.instagram.com/crafthangout https://www.facebook.com/crafthangout

John Bigelow Taylor and Dianne Dubler from Kubaba Books stopped by to hang, and they had the most incredible stories to share. They talked about inspiration, photography, home, jewelry, book creation, and even true crime! Check out John & Dianne online: Website- http://www.kubaba.com/ Their book on Amazon- Stardust: The Work and Life of Jewel Extraordinaire Frédéric Zaavy - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Love our show? Support us by becoming a Craft Hangout patron on Patreon! https://patreon.com/crafthangout ------------------------------------------------ Our snazzy theme song is by Scott Making Cents: https://m.soundcloud.com/scottmakingcents  ------------------------------------------------ Oh! And don’t forget to join our tribe! www.crafthangout.com www.instagram.com/crafthangout https://www.facebook.com/crafthangout

Halloween Special Alert! Do you love carved pumpkins? How about the ones that are next-level works of art by pro pumpkin carvers? The gang chatted with the incredible artists behind Maniac Pumpkin Carvers, and their story is so inspiring. Hear all about how two friends from childhood turned their creative passion for art and Halloween into a thriving business.Check out Maniac Pumpkin Carvers online:Website- https://www.maniacpumpkincarvers.com/Instagram- @maniacpumpkins———————————————————————-Rate & Review our show on Apple Podcasts! Not sure how? Here's the tutorial video our gang made for you to walk you through the steps:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qe5mDnTs9fI- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Love our show? Support us by becoming a Craft Hangout patron on Patreon!https://patreon.com/crafthangout------------------------------------------------Our snazzy theme song is by Scott Making Cents:https://m.soundcloud.com/scottmakingcents ------------------------------------------------Oh! And don’t forget to join our tribe!www.crafthangout.comwww.instagram.com/crafthangouthttps://www.facebook.com/crafthangout

We are officially into October and are so excited to get into the Halloween spirit, so let's talk about costumes! Today's guest is Cheryl Kilbourne-Kimpton from Manhattan Wardrobe Supply, and she is so incredible. Need some good tips or inspo for a fantastic DIY Halloween costume? We have you covered. Plus, Cheryl has the best stories about her creative journey, building her business by serving her community, and so much more. Enjoy!   Check out Cheryl & MWS online: Website: https://www.wardrobesupplies.com/ Instagram: @wardrobesupply Twitter: @wardrobesupply YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsxMEntfTF7YtGC5qhxvCPQ ———————————————————————- Rate & Review our show on Apple Podcasts! Not sure how? Here's the tutorial video our gang made for you to walk you through the steps: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qe5mDnTs9fI - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Love our show? Support us by becoming a Craft Hangout patron on Patreon! https://patreon.com/crafthangout ------------------------------------------------ Our snazzy theme song is by Scott Making Cents: https://m.soundcloud.com/scottmakingcents  ------------------------------------------------ Oh! And don’t forget to join our tribe! www.crafthangout.com www.instagram.com/crafthangout https://www.facebook.com/crafthangout

Today's guest is Ethony, who is an expert in the world of Tarot and believes that magic is everywhere. She has grown her business by following her passions, generously sharing her knowledge with others, being authentic, and creating a thriving community. Oh, and did we mention that she also loves crafting as much as you do? It's true! We hope find this episode enchanting! Check out Ethony online: https://ethony.com/ https://tarotreadersacademy.com/ Instagram: @ethony Website: https://ethony.com/     ———————————————————————- Rate & Review our show on Apple Podcasts! Not sure how? Here's the tutorial video our gang made for you to walk you through the steps: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qe5mDnTs9fI - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Love our show? Support us by becoming a Craft Hangout patron on Patreon! https://patreon.com/crafthangout ------------------------------------------------ Our snazzy theme song is by Scott Making Cents: https://m.soundcloud.com/scottmakingcents  ------------------------------------------------ Oh! And don’t forget to join our tribe! www.crafthangout.com www.instagram.com/crafthangout https://www.facebook.com/crafthangout

Why are so many creative people drawn to true crime stories? How about podcasts like My Favorite Murder? Our investigative reporter, Erin Cassin, dug in deep to find answers. She was able to gain insight from 7 incredible Murderinos. Six of them are crafters, and one is a psychologist. You won’t want to miss what they all had to say!   Check out our guests online:   Rachel Durbin: Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/woofandwagcous IG: https://www.instagram.com/woofandwagco.us/   Kelsey Rogers: Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/knotyourgrammasknits/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/knotyourgrammasknits/   Gabriella Green: Website: https://stitchcraftart.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/stitchcraft.art/   Kelly Raaz: Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/allthatraaz/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/allthatraaz/   Pam Rollins: IG: https://www.instagram.com/pamrollins_/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/mfcfsea/   Lauren Rock: Shop: https://www.calliopecandleworks.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/calliopecandleworks/   Kristen Piering: Website: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/kristen-piering-new-york-ny/433915 IG: https://www.instagram.com/drkristenpiering/   ———————————————————————- Rate & Review our show on Apple Podcasts! Not sure how? Here's the tutorial video our gang made for you to walk you through the steps: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qe5mDnTs9fI - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Love our show? Support us by becoming a Craft Hangout patron on Patreon! https://patreon.com/crafthangout ------------------------------------------------ Our snazzy theme song is by Scott Making Cents: https://m.soundcloud.com/scottmakingcents  ------------------------------------------------ Oh! And don’t forget to join our tribe! www.crafthangout.com www.instagram.com/crafthangout https://www.facebook.com/crafthangout

Do you want to learn how to work with trends without feeling like a follower? We've got you covered! Jessica Richards is THE trend expert that all of the big fashion companies turn to for trend detection, forecasting, and application. Learn how to hunt for trends and give your work a competitive edge. Jessica will take you on a journey starting from the broadest big picture view of trends, and then she will zero-in in on what that means for the future of product and your customer's behavior. Whether you have a crafty biz or you're just making things for fun, you can learn how to work with trends like a pro from this hang! Check out Jessica online: Instagram: @jessicaXrich Website: https://www.jmrdesignconsulting.com Rate & Review our show on Apple Podcasts! Not sure how? Here's the tutorial video our gang made for you to walk you through the steps: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qe5mDnTs9fI - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Love our show? Support us by becoming a Craft Hangout patron on Patreon! https://patreon.com/crafthangout ------------------------------------------------ Our snazzy theme song is by Scott Making Cents: https://m.soundcloud.com/scottmakingcents  ------------------------------------------------ Oh! And don’t forget to join our tribe! www.crafthangout.com www.instagram.com/crafthangout https://www.facebook.com/crafthangout

Toys are so much fun to talk about! Whether it’s diving deep into nostalgia or getting in the mood for playtime, toy talk can get your creative juices flowing! Today’s hang is with Azhelle Wade who is a creative genius when it comes to toy and craft kit creation. She’s a blast and such an inspiration!   Check out Azhelle online: Website: https://www.thetoycoach.com/ Instagram: @thetoycoach Making It in the Toy Industry episode we talked about: https://www.thetoycoach.com/podcast/the-ripple-effect-of-racial-bias-in-the-toy-industry - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Love our show? Support us by becoming a Craft Hangout patron on Patreon! https://patreon.com/crafthangout ------------------------------------------------ Our snazzy theme song is by Scott Making Cents: https://m.soundcloud.com/scottmakingcents  ------------------------------------------------ Oh! And don’t forget to join our tribe! www.crafthangout.com www.instagram.com/crafthangout https://www.facebook.com/crafthangout

Today's hang is with crafter and podcaster, Nache Snow. She is a self-proclaimed "productivity junkie" and has the best tips on staying on track, getting organized, goal-planning, list-making, and so much more. Nache also shared the details about how she gets inspired from the guests she interviews on her podcast, Studio 78. We can relate because we got inspired talking to her on Craft Hangout!   Check out Nache online: Website: https://nachesnow.com/ Nache's List: https://nachesnow.com/black-woman-owned-creative-businesses-i-love-why-you-should-support-them/ Her Podcast: https://nachesnow.com/studio78/     - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Love our show? Support us by becoming a Craft Hangout patron on Patreon! https://patreon.com/crafthangout ------------------------------------------------ Our snazzy theme song is by Scott Making Cents: https://m.soundcloud.com/scottmakingcents  ------------------------------------------------ Oh! And don’t forget to join our tribe! www.crafthangout.com www.instagram.com/crafthangout https://www.facebook.com/crafthangout

Kimberly Waldropt built a handmade business called Terra-Tory, an all-natural line of soaps without any coconut or palm oil. Kimberly filled the gang in on all the deets and how she is always thinking about her customers when she creates her handmade products. Check out Kimberly online: Website: https://www.terra-tory.com/ Instagram: @terra_tory - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Love our show? Support us by becoming a Craft Hangout patron on Patreon! https://patreon.com/crafthangout ------------------------------------------------ Our snazzy theme song is by Scott Making Cents: https://m.soundcloud.com/scottmakingcents  ------------------------------------------------ Oh! And don’t forget to join our tribe! www.crafthangout.com www.instagram.com/crafthangout https://www.facebook.com/crafthangout

Bummed out about being unable to hit the museum in New York City? We've got you covered because we are bringing the museum to you on today's hang! That’s right, we have Elissa Auther, the Chief Curator from The Museum of Arts and Design, hanging with us. Hear the Craft Hangout gang fan out while Elissa generously shares her incredible knowledge, exciting exhibitions at MAD, ways the museum is supporting artists (including virtual trunk shows!), and so much more. Check out Elissa Auther and The Museum of Arts and Design online: MAD website: https://madmuseum.org Elissa Auther’s website: http://www.elissaauther.com MAD’s Instagram:@madmuseum MAD’s Virtual Trunk Show: https://thestore.madmuseum.org/pages/mad-about-jewelry-event-virtual-trunk-shows   - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Love our show? Support us by becoming a Craft Hangout patron on Patreon! https://patreon.com/crafthangout ------------------------------------------------ Our snazzy theme song is by Scott Making Cents: https://m.soundcloud.com/scottmakingcents  ------------------------------------------------ Oh! And don’t forget to join our tribe! www.crafthangout.com www.instagram.com/crafthangout https://www.facebook.com/crafthangout

Trigger Warning: We will be talking about depression, mental health, and suicidal tendencies. Today's guest is the incredible craft content creator, Holli Mostella. This crafter has grown an amazing community and business through support, caring, content creation, and CRAFTS! Holli shared her journey about finding happiness through crafting, creating a supportive community, and helping others. She even spilled the tea on a secret that she's never shared before. Check out Holli Mostella online: Website: https://hollimostella.com/ Instagram: @hollimostella  Podcast: Beyond Crafting - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Love our show? Support us by becoming a Craft Hangout patron on Patreon! https://patreon.com/crafthangout ------------------------------------------------ Our snazzy theme song is by Scott Making Cents: https://m.soundcloud.com/scottmakingcents  ------------------------------------------------ Oh! And don’t forget to join our tribe! www.crafthangout.com www.instagram.com/crafthangout https://www.facebook.com/crafthangout