Podcasts about creativebug

Margo is joined by celebrated artist, illustrator, and creative powerhouse Lisa Congdon for a heartfelt and insightful conversation about what she's learned while navigating a challenging chapter of her life. Lisa opens up about her journey through two total knee replacements and how this period of physical recovery sparked a creative rebirth.  During her recovery, Lisa embraced a slower pace of life, diving into a new sketchbook practice focused on collage and cut paper. What began as a meditative and playful exploration quickly evolved into a rich source of inspiration, reminding Lisa of the joy of creating art simply for art's sake. She candidly shares how stepping away from client work allowed her to reconnect with her artistic roots and experiment in ways that felt healing, liberating, and transformative.  In this episode, Lisa and Margo discuss: How Lisa managed her health journey while staying connected to her creativity. Managing the guilt that arose from stepping away from her team and work commitments. How she led and supported her team while recovering from surgery. The role of play and experimentation in sustaining artistic inspiration. The importance of consistency and how even small, daily creative practices can lead to big ideas. Balancing a thriving art career with the need for personal time and self-care. How slowing down can reignite passion and open doors to unexpected creative breakthroughs.   Mentioned in this episode: Lauri Hopkins https://www.laurihopkins.co.uk/ Lisa's 30 day art challenge w Creative Bug https://www.creativebug.com/instructors/lisa-congdon?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiA1p28BhCBARIsADP9HrNXhEYWUo8t0lx_kNJAOnhMMwWKu6YLgTralGQO8q3Jjg7r6sm4V90aAjHCEALw_wcB   Connect with Lisa: https://lisacongdon.com/ https://www.instagram.com/lisacongdon/# https://www.pinterest.com/lisacongdon/   Connect with Margo: www.windowsillchats.com www.instagram.com/windowsillchats www.patreon.com/inthewindowsill https://www.yourtantaustudio.com/thefoundry  

Recording of Off the Shelf Radio Show from WDLR with co-hosts Nicole Fowles and Molly LaBadie.  This week we chat about hobbies and how the library can help with CreativeBug!  Recommendations include The September House by Carissa Orlando and A Letter to Three Witches (first of A Cupcake Coven Romance series) by Elizabeth Bass. Read more about today's episode here.  Listen live every Friday morning at 9 AM https://wdlrradio.com/program-schedule/off-the-shelf/  This episode originally aired on November 22, 2024

Exploring Modern Libraries: Free Resources and Programs for All Ages In this episode of What's What BR, hosts Brandon welcomes back Mary and Tara from the East Baton Rouge Parish Library. They discuss the library's array of free resources and activities available for kids, teens, and adults—ranging from 3D printing to streaming services like Canopy and IndieFlix. The conversation also highlights the library's educational programs, such as Creative Bug and Udemy, which provide craft lessons and skill development opportunities. Mary and Tara talk about initiatives like Home Library Friday, which aims to get books into the hands of children and build a culture of reading at home. Additionally, they address new state laws requiring parental verification for library cards for patrons 17 and under. Join us to learn about the myriad offerings from your local library and how you can take advantage of them for free. 00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome 00:38 Library as a Cooling Center and Activity Hub 01:21 Free Resources and Digital Services 03:39 Summer Programs and Activities 05:31 Library Card Policy Changes 08:59 Home Library Program Success 10:19 Encouraging Reading Habits at Home 15:14 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

About Lindsay and Lana Lindsay and Lana are married artists, living, working and raising a baby together in Oakland, CA. They are two-thirds of the art collaborative, Bonanza, with Conrad Guevara, recently exhibiting work at the Museum of Craft and Design, The Contemporary Jewish Museum, and Gallery 16. Lindsay is a filmmaker with experience in the documentary field and currently serves as the Senior Director at Creativebug, an online platform for craft classes. Lana is a painter, ceramicist, author and garden designer. She owns and runs The Tender Gardener, a boutique plant shop and design company. Her first book, The Container Garden Recipe Book, published by Artisan Books will be available May 2024. Lindsay and Lana's podcast Lez Be Moms chronicles their adventures as queer parents. The show can be found wherever you get your podcasts! Show Notes: Lez Be Moms Podcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lez-be-moms/id1707595726https://open.spotify.com/show/6ndwxksX53dBZZDF2Sm8uUhttps://shows.acast.com/648e26d87404e60011793836The Tender Gardener:https://www.thetendergardener.com/Bonanza:https://www.bonanzaart.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thesidewoo/message

Becky joins us from Utah this week where she discusses her experience of homeschooling over the last 20 years. She tells us how homeschooling is especially hard in the beginning years, but opposite of traditional school, it gets easier as the kids grow. She tells us WHY some homeschoolers are weird- and her secret for getting things like ballet lessons for free!! Becky started My Homeschool Village to help other homeschooling parents as they set out on their journeys.  Not only does My Homeschool Village offer all the courses your children need for school, but additional courses the whole family can take! Their comprehensive library of resources includes everything from legal information to how to create an effective learning plan for your children. They also provide personalized advice and recommendations to make sure you are successful. Their program is like having a personal homeschool consultant at your fingertips as you and your family navigate through the homeschool experience. Best of all, it requires minimal or no planning on your part; assignments are graded automatically without any extra effort on your end. You'll also find their program to be extremely affordable with MY coupon code- perfect for homeschooling families on a tight budget. Included in your monthly subscription is access to top-notch educational sites such as IXL, Reading Eggs, Mathseeds, Starfall, Typesy, and CreativeBug. They cover all the subjects required by the state curriculum plus other topics that parents feel their children need to really thrive - like life skills such as finance, homesteading, herbal remedies, emergency preparedness, and even survival courses!If you're interested in checking out https://myhomeschoolvillage.com, support MY show by using coupon code HOW250 to get 50% off the monthly membership cost for ONE WHOLE YEAR!Support me by buying things from my affiliates using my discount codes!! Do you want to help your children learn about true history, sound money, personal freedom and responsibility, entrepreneurship and individual rights? Then check out The Tuttle Twins books through my link:Use link: https://tuttletwins.com/ref/cheryl with coupon code "Cheryl40" for 40% off on all products for kids ages 5-11!The Tuttle Twins The Tuttle Twins' Books Introduce Important Ideas About Freedom That Schools Don't Teach But Should!My Homeschool Village Do you want to homeschool but are overwhelmed with where to start? We have you covered!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showInstagram: TheHomeschoolHowToPodcast Facebook: The Homeschool How To Podcast

Michele Muska bio:Director of Content and Community for Oliso, Michele is also the exhibits director, on the product development team and social media director. Oliso is a small family owned company that has big and innovative ideas and manufactures products that will surprise, delight and simplify your life.The founder and President, Ehsan Alipour, started the Oliso brand with their iconic iTouch Smart iron that he invented for his graduate project at Stanford University. Oliso takes pride in the quality of their products and the ProPlus and mini project irons come with a 3 year warranty. The Oliso team is devoted to donating to charity organizations around the world and at home that use irons to make quilts and garments for those in need.https://oliso.com/Michele's Book - https://amzn.to/3XcA9q7Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/michelemuska/Ashley's Tutorial Accordion pouch - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=elCRwOQx2v4&t=231sBrandy quilter on fire podcast - https://quilteronfire.com/podcast/ Quilt Con 2023 - https://quiltcon.com/ Bianca Springer - https://biancaspringer.com/Amy Barckman - https://amybarickman.com/Creative Bug - https://www.creativebug.com/IG/FB: @olisohomeJoin us next Tuesday as we chat with the Crafty Gemini, Vanessa!Follow The Hosts:  Ashley: https://linktr.ee/charmedbyashleyBethany: https://linktr.ee/CraftwithbethanySupport the show - https://www.patreon.com/thesewcialhourpodcast Support the show

Rhody Recommends brings you a short segment on our off weeks where we tell you what we're reading, watching, and listening to. Everything you hear about in this segment is available at your local library, or freely available online. Featured in this Episode: Get a hobby! : 101 all-consuming diversions for any lifestyle by Tina Barseghian. CreativeBug (check with your local library) Hobby Hunter Podcast Check out something from the segment? Be sure to let us know what you think! Theme song: Fashion Chill by Coma-Media --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rhodyradio/message

e bond's webpageStitch Please Episode 113 "e bond's GLYPHS: A Fabric Collection of Black Women Writers"Stitch Please Episode 93 "Threads Across Time" with Sarah BondLisa's teaching partner mentioned Tobiah Mundt interviewed in Episode 44: Tuft Love: Felt(ing) Emotions with Tobiah Mundte bond's Glyph fabric collection from Free Spirit fabricsSarah, e and Lisa discuss Lucille Clifton's poem, "Reply" as well as My Monticello by Jocelyn Johnson One of e bond's newest artists books is in a show RIGHT NOW. Details below:Adaptation: Artist Books for a Changing Environment, Bauer Wurster Hallat University of California, BerkeleyCheck out e bond's online Creativebug classes:Words Inform Images: 31 Prompts Using Writing as Inspiration for ArtUnconventional Book StructuresPersonal Map Making - A Daily Mixed Media PracticeUpcoming for Sarah Bond at Schweinfurth Memorial Art Center:Play with Color and Greyscale with Sarah Bond - Schweinfurth Memorial Art CenterAll the Elements: Designing Quilts with Foundation Piecing with Sarah BondAND upcoming for Sarah Bond at the Madeline Island School of the Arts: Piecing Perspectives–Medallion Madness!Y'all, ask your LQS (local quilt shop) to carry GLYPHS or find it at online retailers including Victoria Findlay WolfeHere are the garments Lisa plans to sew with GLYPHS: Zadie jumpsuit, Adrienne Blouse, Valerie DressBlackWomenStitch Instagram, homepage, Patreon

Artist Dawn DeVries Sokol used her journalism degree to edit newspapers and design magazines. That lead to designing books and later writing and illustrating her own books. Her latest books are The Postcard Project and The Planner Book. Dawn also paints custom pet portraits and teaches online art classes. Her workshops can be found on her website as well as on the Creative Bug platform of art classes. Her newest class is called Badass Femmes, which is starting soon, and she'll tell you all about that in our conversation. Show notes for all of these episodes can be found on my website at https://suzanneredmond.com/my-podcast/list-of-artists/

I had the loveliest chat this morning with Annabel Wrigley! Annabel is a fabric designer for Windham fabrics and a teacher with Creativebug. One of our listeners requested that we reach out to Annabel and she did not disappoint! She was hopeful and light and happy and I think you're really going to enjoy this episode. Annabel's Website Annabel's Instagram Graphic Design Contract Template Get 40% off an annual Skillshare membership here!!! designbeatpodcast.com Design Beat Instagram: @designbeatpodcast Lauren's website: laurenkunz.com Instagram: @laurenkunzzz Intro/Outro music: Mark Carlisle

I am back with new episodes for the 2nd half of Season 4!  Today I chat about my crazy fun fabric acquisitions in January, including Liberty Tana Lawn.  I also talk about AccuQuilt die cutting and investing in dies that give you more bang for your buck.Have you seen the YouTube video “Quilt Clothes Must Die” by Mary Fons?  I review it and share my thoughts on the topic.Plus an update on sewing, quilting and embroidery projects, including a super cute Luckyjuju cat doll I made from the Creativebug class by Katia Ferris. For photos and links to what I talked about in this episode, visit my podcast blog https://stephaniesochadesign.com/podcast-make-and-decorateMake and Decorate Friends, Mighty Networks group - free to join!INSTAGRAM: @stephanie.socha.designWEBSITE: http://stephaniesochadesign.comEMAIL: info@makeanddecorate.comYOUTUBE: Stephanie Socha DesignSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/makeanddecorate)

e bond's webpagee bond's Creativebug classes  e bond's Glyph fabric collection from Free Spirit fabricsWriters mentioned from Glyph fabric collect: Nella Larsen, Phillis Wheatley, Maya Angelou, Octavia Butler, Lorraine Hansberry, Lucille CliftonThe Slowdown podcastTracy K Smith former host of The Slowdown podcast and author of DeclarationAda Limón, poet and current host of The Slowdown podcastBlack authors Lisa mentions teaching:  Zora Neale Hurston, Dorothy West, Ann Petry, Tayari Jones, Gwyndolyn Brooks (Maud Martha), Kevin Quashie (The Sovereignty of Quiet: Beyond Resistance in Black Culture)June Jordan on Philis WheatleyIn the Wake: On Blackness and Being by Christina SharpeHortense SpillersClaude McKayCountee CullenLangston HughesPlum Bun: A Novel Without a Moral, There Is Confusion, by Jessie Redmon FausetAracelis GirmayZadie Smithe bond's cousin, Sarah Bond's conversation “Threads Across Time” on Stitch Please in July 2021Zadie SmithBlackWomenStitch Instagram, homepage, Patreon

Annie catches Matt up on her year end challenge. Matt is given a challenge to a virtual art challenge using Creative Bug. Our progress will be tracked in the upcoming episodes.   It's a new year and we've been up to some stuff. Annie has been reading books and Matt has been watching anime. It doesn't feel like much has changed but, it has, trust me.    We recorded this episode prior to the snowpocalypse of 2022. Which didn't happen quite how they expected it. As always, thanks for listening and hope you're off to a great new year.

This month Kristina and Kathleen discuss strategies for New Year's Resolutions. We talk Artistworks, Creativebug, Pronunciator, Great Courses and Learning Express. Also, a review of Intimacies by Katie Kitamura Have you read any of the New York Times Best books of 2021? Leave a message with your thoughts or opinion and it might be included in an upcoming episode! You can leave a voice message or email us. Check our calendar for upcoming events We would love to hear from you! Leave us feedback or suggestions: Email us Send us a voice message https://guilderlandlibrary.org/ Register for programs! https://www.facebook.com/Guilderland.Library https://www.instagram.com/guilderlandlibrary/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gpl-how-did-you-find-it/message

Courtney Cerruti is an artist, author, and collaborator working out of Oakland, California. She's authored 5 books with Quarto Press and Abrams, including her latest book called One Color a Day. Courtney taught craft workshops when she worked at Paper Source, then moved toward display merchandising for Anthropologie. She currently teaches workshops online at Creativebug.com where she is Editor-In-Chief. Show notes for all of these episodes can be found on my website at https://suzanneredmond.com/my-podcast/list-of-artists/

On today's episode of the Craft Industry Alliance podcast, we're talking about tech editing and mentoring with my guest Tian Connaughton. Tian is a Massachusetts-based knit and crochet designer, a technical editor working with magazines and major brands, and a business coach for handmade and fiber artists. She lives by the motto, "a rising tide lifts all boats," and this is evident in all that she does, from writing books to creating online courses and coaching programs. Her work prioritizes helping women - particularly Black women and women of color - to create the life they want doing work that they love, which society doesn't always encourage. Tian currently has a new free course out, Get Published, created in partnership with Knit Picks and We Crochet. Get Published is a 6-part video series for aspiring and experienced designers who are ready to take their designing to the next level by adding 3rd party publications. Each video takes you through the process from creating your proposal all the way to the publication going live. The course is available now to binge-watch on-demand. Tian also teaches classes on Creativebug. +++++ This episode is sponsored by goimagine. goimagine is a handmade marketplace donating 100% profits to charity. With a mission to help children in need, goimagine is a movement of makers & artists growing their own handmade businesses while supporting a marketplace focused on social good. Learn more about goimagine's new concept for a caring economy at goimagine.com +++++ To get the full show notes for this episode visit Craft Industry Alliance where you can learn more about becoming a member of our supportive trade association. Strengthen your creative business, stay up to date on industry news, and build connections with forward-thinking craft professionals. Join today.

Welcome back to a new episode of Black Woman Leading, the podcast! Today we are joined by inner wellness expert Kanesha Baynard. In today's episode, we will be discussing activating our creativity helps our inner and outer wellness. Kanesha enlightens us on how tapping into our creativity can create a safe haven, an opportunity to pause, be a source of healing, and provide a path towards making the right decisions. While providing an inspirational perspective of creativity as a source of power, Kanesha also provides practical strategies and protocols to infuse more creativity into our productivity, time management, leadership style, and overall professional life.  She also shares insights on some of the tangible benefits that we can experience when we implement the information she shares. Kanesha shares her professional journey that led her to her current work as a wellness expert and creativity coach, and gives us a peek into some of her personal creativity strategies that have added more joy and balance to her life. She challenges Black women to turn our resourcefulness and ingenuity inward in service of ourselves, just as we have used it to serve and nurture others.  And, she helps us to reframe our creativity as a source of equity and freedom that is accessible to all.  Guest Bio  Kanesha Baynard is an inner wellness expert, creativity coach, productivity strategist, and author who has been featured on the Dr. Oz Show. She is the founder of the Bold Living Today community focused on helping members disrupt unfulfilling patterns through creativity and navigate transition with confidence and boldness. Kanesha has created several card decks designed to help busy professionals, caregivers, and teens reconnect with activities and behaviors that foster imagination, joy, creativity, and space to refuel. Resources: Connect with Kanesha: Web: https://www.boldlivingtoday.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/kaneshabaynard/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/KaneshaBaynardCoaching LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaneshabaynard/?locale=en_US Twitter: https://twitter.com/KaneshaBaynard Resources mentioned during the episode: Creativebug.com - Online video arts and crafts workshops Credits: Learn more about the Black Woman Leading™ learning experience at http://blackwomanleading.com/ Learn more about Laura's consulting work at http://knightsconsultinggroup.com Email Laura: laura@knightsconsultinggroup.com Instagram: @blackwomanleading Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blackwomanleading Podcast Music: Marshall Knights Music Podcast Production: JourneyGurl Magic Productions Graphics: Olayinka Ajibola Listen and follow the podcast on all major platforms: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher

On today's episode of the Craft Industry Alliance podcast, we're talking about building a group of craft brands with my guests Mark Hyland and Ursula Morgan. Mark Hyland is the CEO of Premier Needle Arts. He's a seasoned marketing, sales, and corporate executive with 30+ years of experience building brands and successful organizations. Mark's hands-on leadership style found him in various leadership positions implementing strategic direction and execution guidance at multi-million to billion-dollar brands and companies during his career. Today, Mark continues to provide his leadership to the brands and companies of Premier Needle Arts, where is focusing on growth initiatives, long-term strategy, and M&A opportunities within the needle arts world. Ursula Morgan is the Chief Marketing Officer at Crafts Group. Ursula is a global award-winning seasoned technology and craft business executive. Before joining Crafts Group in January 2020, Ursula led the digital innovation and marketing team as Senior Vice President at CSS Industries. Previously Ursula held the CEO role at Creativebug, a Subscription Video On Demand platform, and led the acquisition of Creativebug by JOANN Fabric and Craft Stores in 2017. +++++ This episode is sponsored by Wool and Waves. Wool & Waves is an online yarn, needles and notions shop. Based on Vancouver Island, they offer a wide variety of Canadian Indie Dyed yarns and products from a host of talented small businesses. They're crafters too and can help you make your project dreams come true! Listeners can save 15% off regular priced yarn, needles, and notions with code CIA15 until November 30, 2021. Visit them at woolandwaves.com or Yarn.ca +++++ To get the full show notes for this episode visit Craft Industry Alliance where you can learn more about becoming a member of our supportive trade association. Strengthen your creative business, stay up to date on industry news, and build connections with forward-thinking craft professionals. Join today.

For years, the Awesomes have been asking for a conversation about basic, simple skin care that doesn’t break the bank. We’re here to help! Listen to Meg and Kelly talk about what a basic, 3 step skin care routine can look like, and how to expand beyond those basic steps if you want to up your skincare routine. Plus Kelly’s back with another delicious cookie recipe, and Meg has a podcast binge that she’s been obsessing over in Awesome of the Week!BRAND NEW SORTA SPICY ALERT! In March, Super Star Awesomes got the next installment in the Sorta Spicy series: Kelly breaks down purity culture! This episode is exclusively available for our Super Star Patreon supporters!THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:Kencko: The first 100 listeners will get 25% off their first order at kencko.com/AWESOMEThirdLove: Go to thirdlove.com/AWESOME for 20% off your first purchaseBarkBox: Claim your free month of free dog stuff!CreativeBug: Get 3 Months of Creativebug for $1! Creativebug offers thousands of online video art and craft classes. Learn how to paint, knit, crochet, bake, sew, screen print, and more!SHOW NOTES:Kelly’s AotW: Peanut Butter Oatmeal Monster CookiesMeg’s AotW: The Opportunist podcast, season 1Cleansers:CeraVe Foaming Facial CleanserCeraVe Hydrating Facial CleanserNo7 Radiant Results Purifying Foaming CleanserMoisturizers:CeraVe Skin Renewing Night CreamCeraVe Ultra-Light Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30No7 Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Night CreamNo 7 HydraLuminous Water Surge GelSunscreen:Cetaphil Pro Oil Absorbing Moisturizer with SPF 30 broad spectrum sunscreenPaula's Choice Super Light Wrinkle DefenseExfoliating:CeraVe Renewing SA CleanserNo7 Radiance+ Daily Energizing Exfoliating CleanserPack of exfoliating roundsRepair:Serums for No7You can find Meg on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram!Find Kelly on Twitter , Instagram and on her website!Visit sortaawesomeshow.com for show notes on this and every episode. And don’t forget to find us in the Sorta Awesome Hangout on Facebook or @sortaawesomeshow on Instagram, and @sortaawesomepod on Twitter!

Future You REALLY doesn't want you to miss this one, Awesome! Join Meg and Kelly for a fun conversation on all the ways we can create routines now to take care of the future versions of ourselves - whether it's later today or a few months or even a few years down the road! Plus a powerful book of prayer and a game-changer for facial massage and TMJ relief in Awesome of the Week!AND! If you want even more conversation with the four original Awesomes, go check out the Sorta Spicy series on Patreon. The newest episode in the series is called "Covid Confessions," and in it, you'll hear Meg, Kelly, Rebekah, and Laura share their most heartfelt confessions of how the Covid pandemic has impacted their private lives. This episode is exclusively available for our Super Star Patreon supporters!THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:FitTrack: Go to GetFitTrack.com/AWESOME to take 50% off your order. Plus, for a limited time get an additional 30% off your order with the code Build30 at checkout!PlushCare: Go to PlushCare.com/awesome to start your FREE 30-day trial.CreativeBug: Get 3 Months of Creativebug for $1! Creativebug offers thousands of online video art and craft classes. Learn how to paint, knit, crochet, bake, sew, screen print, and more!SHOW NOTES:Kelly’s AotW: A Rhythm of Prayer by Sarah BesseyMeg’s AotW: Gua sha rose quartzMorning Jen/Nighttime Jen post by Jen HatmakerMorning Self post by Jen HatmakerYou can find Meg on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram!Find Kelly on Twitter , Instagram and on her website!Visit sortaawesomeshow.com for show notes on this and every episode. And don’t forget to find us in the Sorta Awesome Hangout on Facebook or @sortaawesomeshow on Instagram, and @sortaawesomepod on Twitter!

On today's episode of the Craft Industry Alliance podcast, we're talking about building a business in scrapbooking and photography with my guest Azzari Jarrett. Azzari is a photographer and designer who is inspired by simple, everyday moments. You can usually find her chasing natural light with one too many (film) cameras. She enjoys a good morning run, a daily cup of coffee, and evenings on the beach. She lives with her husband and three daughters on the North Carolina Coast. +++++ This episode is sponsored by Creativebug.com. Stop the endless scroll through Netflix and start a new creative practice instead with Creativebug. Creativebug is an online streaming service with thousands of art and craft classes taught by industry-leading artists and makers. Learn to paint, knit, sew, bake and more -- all from the comfort of your own home.  From the avid finger-painter to the experienced sewist - all ages and skill levels are welcome to watch.  Use code CRAFT21 at checkout to get your first two months free at Creativebug.com. +++++ To get the full show notes for this episode visit Craft Industry Alliance where you can learn more about becoming a member of our supportive trade association. Strengthen your creative business, stay up to date on industry news, and build connections with forward-thinking craft professionals. Join today.

In the January edition of Check Us Out: Molly discusses upcoming business and author programs in January and February as well as Creativebug. Maurice talks about the Winter classes beginning Tuesday January 19. Ken gets excited about this month's new adult releases. Kiersten promotes new YA releases all available as either Ebooks or Eaudio. Adrienne dives deep into "Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents". Selwa interviews local author Jessica Henry, author of "Smoke but No Fire: Convicting the Innocent of Crimes that Never Happened." Books discussed: The Unquiet Englishman: A Life of Graham Greene by Richard Greene Let Me Tell You What I Mean by Joan Didion A Swim in the Pond in the Rain by George Saunders The Fall of America Journals by Allen Ginsberg That Old Country Music by Kevin Barry The Cousins by Karen McManus A Sky Beyond the Storm by Sabaa Tahir It Only Happens in the Movies by Holly Bourne Admission by Julie Buxbaum Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents by Isabel Wilkerson

In this episode I share how I developed my sketchbook practices and how they help me develop my drawing, collage and mixed media skills and style within each of those mediums. You can see tours of some of my sketchbooks here: www.instagram.com/emmafreemandesigns. I talk about taking Lisa Congdon's drawing classes on Creative Bug which really helped expand my drawing practice and skills within my sketchbooks. You can find all of her classes here: https://lisacongdon.com/pages/classes. Emma Freeman, the host of Reflections from my art table, is a queer mixed media artist, teaching artist, designer and dreamer. Her art practice is experimental, playful, tactile and meditative. She works in many mediums including textiles, fibers, book making, cyanotype, drawing, collage, printmaking and illustration. She teaches art classes online, creates greeting cards, fabric collections, and fine art collections. You can learn more about her and see her work at www.emmafreemandesigns.com. Find her on Instagram at www.instagram.com/emmafreemandesigns. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/emma-freeman-art/message

Join Amy and Lauren Holton of Lark Rising for a candid conversation focused on finding balance and avoiding burn out in the seasons we journey through. Lauren is a well known, accomplished embroidery artist and designer of patterns and tutorials found in her Etsy shop, workshops and recently published book, "The Modern Embroidery Studio". Hear what she's learned about her own ambition, and how she walks through her own struggles of balancing being a mom, wife, friend, and contributing inspiration for the fiber arts industry. Join our conversation and hear how she answered questions you sent in!

Hosts Dylan Posa and Barb Leitschuh talk about Creativebug (one of our free databases), chat with patron Heather Walker, and as part of 'Barb the Bookie', recommend the magazine Mollie Makes.  

Today on the Craft Industry Alliance podcast, we’re talking about building a life and career as an artist with my guest Courtney Cerruti.   Courtney is an artist, collaborator and Editor-In-Chief at Creativebug, an online arts and crafts education site. She's authored 5 books, one of which was released earlier this year and is called Make Art Where You Are and her new one, One Color a Day releases in September.  She's a new mom but still attempts to do something creative everyday and can be found on Instagram as @ccerruti +++++ This episode is sponsored by VM Wasek – financial system strategists for Shopify sellers. Veronica Wasek and her team at VM Wasek help Shopify sellers to set up, organize, and streamline their financial systems. Whether you’re looking for DIY, done with you, or done for you financials. To learn more about VM Wasek and how they can help you get control over your Shopify financial systems, visit vmwasek.com or download the free Shopify Bookkeeping Blueprint – the Shopify seller’s guide to confident bookkeeping. Craft Industry Alliance members get a 10% discount on all services. +++++ To get the full show notes for this episode visit Craft Industry Alliance where you can learn more about becoming a member of our supportive trade association. Strengthen your creative business, stay up to date on industry news, and build connections with forward-thinking craft professionals. Join today.

Introducing a new segment: Conversations to Level Up Your Friendships. First prompt? Ask your friend if she knows her magic. “The magic” is one small, seemingly lucky thing that seems to happen to you over and over again by no doing of your own. To follow-up, ask what her anti-magic is. What is one small thing that is unlucky that seems to happen to you more often than the average person? Mine is the worst! Our #TBTWChallenge this week is to do a closet audit. Our Good Time / Good Deal is to check out your local library to see if you have access to Hoopla, Kanopy, Creative Bug, and Lynda / LinkedIn Learning.  Today’s sponsor spotlight is ABLE, an ethical fashion brand that employs and empowers women as a solution to end poverty. Shop shoes, clothing, accessories, and more at TBTW.IN/able Find the full show notes at TodayByTheWay.com/episodes and connect with me on Instagram at  @indianaadams.

Episode 46 August 6 2020 On the Needles 5:03 Criterion Cowl by Casapinka, Lady Dye Yarns (Big Minis): Color A: Mrs. Hudson (lt. pink), Color B: Moriarty (grey), Color C: Irene Adler (hot pink)-- DONE!!   Sunnyside by Tanis Lavallee, Three Irish Girls Springvale Sock in Freya-- DONE!   The Sharon Show by Casapinka, A Hundred Ravens Iachos in Bad Wolf (pink), Forbidden Fiber Co. Superstition in Wedding Dress, Three Irish Girls Adorn in Deep Blue Sea, Yarntini Sock in Ginger Ice   Downpour Socks by Susie White, Lollipop Yarn Quintessential Gripes in What’s New Pussycat? (yarn Aug 2016, started sept 2017)   Nice to Gnome You by Sarah Schira, leftover Lady Dye Yarns in Study in Pink & Grey, Three Irish Girls Adorn in Bayside   Bautista by Celia McAdam Cahill, YakLux by Invictus Yarns 2020 NoCKRs colorway On the Easel 16:11 My kid made a bed! We found the pattern at Ana-White.com Limn + Latitude : Japan!  Make Art Where You Are by Courtney Cerruti via CreativeBug.com Illustrated Journaling: 14 Days of Prompts by Dylan Mierzwinski on Skillshare.com Gouache zine, in progress. I think I’m titling it “Squash Paint.” On the Table 27:26 Mexican coffee ice cream pie   toffee bars (yes again!)   Rancho Gordo Beans   Plum Crisp (too tart!) from MSL. Apple Crisp (too sweet!) from The Chunky Chef. Maple Salmon from allrecipes.com Vegetable Kingdom Cookbook Review (34:10)  I purchased from Omnivore here in SF. Playlist on spotify Dry yardlong beans Carmelized leek & mushroom toast Dill-pickled fennel Sweet potato po’boys Dirty Cauliflower Chickpea, fennel & potatoes Haricots verts & mushroom stew Oven-roasted zucchini with collard-peanut pesto Broccoli & dill sandwich spread Still to make: warm beluga lentils, all the charred scallions, charred cauliflower with tahini sauce, big beans & broccoli rabe sandwich, scallion-teff biscuits with mushroom gravy On the Nightstand 53:38 Stamped from the Beginning by Ibram X. Kendi Breaking Dawn by Stephanie Meyer Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia The Beauty in Breaking by Michele Harper Stamped: Racism, Antiracism, and You by Jason Reynolds and Ibram X. Kendi The 57 Bus by Dashka Slater The Guest List by Lucy Foley Bingo 1:11:13 Starts friday evening may 22, ends Sept 7 Need to post a photo of completed Bingo with #CCRRsummerbingo2020 to instagram or Ravelry   Vacation reading: party of two to Hawaii Three recipes from same book: Vegetable Kingdom   Into the Mail: family-friend Quilt, and hand-painted grad card. 3+ recipes from the same cookbook: Vegetable Kindgom AND Atsuko’s Japanese Kitchen. Farmer’s market: too tart plum crisp  

On the first episode of BPL PPL, we talk about CreativeBug, one of the many exciting services offered by Baldwin Public Library! We also interview local artist Jodi Lynn, of Jodi Lynn Doodles. etsy handmade detroit #support artist jodilynndoodles.com dertoitcraftacademy baldwinlib.org

Ryan and Jigisha are back with another weekly episode. This week they discuss Creativebug, a subscription service provided by the library for patrons. If you're a creative person that likes to make things then check out CreativeBug at www.kirkwoodpubliclibrary.org. Programming is back, it's happening virtually. Visit our website and click on calendar of events. You'll be able to see what's available and register for the program you wish to attend virtually. Lastly, Ryan and Jigisha talk about International Nurses Day (May 12) and Star Wars day (May 4th) and give books and movie recommendations based on both.

Ryan and Jigisha are back with another weekly episode. This week they discuss Creativebug, a subscription service provided by the library for patrons. If you're a creative person that likes to make things then check out CreativeBug at

Learn how you can get free access to the online crafting class site CreativeBug and not just for a free trial period. Original blog post and all links and resources mentioned are available at   Connect with me on Instagram:

On today's episode of the Craft Industry Alliance podcast, we’re talking about fabric design and illustration with my guest Heather Ross. Author and artist Heather Ross has won fame exploring themes of resourceful and creative living, the natural world, and handmade. Best known for her collectible fabric designs and books that appeal to the handmade and craft markets, she also hosts a wildly popular series of craft retreats held across the country. Heather’s critically acclaimed memoir How To Catch a Frog chronicles her childhood spent in a remote corner of Vermont, in a wilderness setting that remains a major influence on her creative work. She is also a celebrated illustrator of numerous children’s books, including the best-selling Crafty Chloe series, winner of the Kirkus Star. Heather Ross was a regular guest on The Martha Stewart Show and one of the most-viewed artists featured on the how-to video channel Creativebug. She regularly speaks on a wide range of topics that include creative living, the modern craft movement, and handmade. +++++ Today's episode is sponsored by Stockabl. Stockabl is a curated wholesale marketplace for handcrafted goods, built by makers like you, not by Silicon Valley. We’ve got convenient features like risk-free Net 60 buyer terms without the hefty commissions, and orders are always paid within 3 days so you don’t have to worry about cash flow. With the average wholesale order being worth $250 and some platforms charging commissions as high as 25%, switching to Stockabl helps you put an extra $62.50 per order in the bank. How? As makers ourselves, we understand how every dollar counts so we’re waiving our transaction fees.   Learn more at stockabl.com/craftindustryalliance. Apply to sell today and get your first month free. +++++ To get the full show notes for this episode visit Craft Industry Alliance where you can learn more about becoming a member of our supportive trade association. Strengthen your creative business, stay up to date on industry news, and build connections with forward-thinking craft professionals. Join today.

Show Notes Let's all take a few nice, long, deep breaths. Hi Friends, We'll be needing a lot more deep breathing in these coming weeks! This week's episode is a recording of a live webinar Sara Kuljis & I did earlier this week. Our topic was Creating Structure, Fun, & Connection while we have our kids home and have a whole lot of unstructured time on our hands. Participants shared many amazing resources, which I have included in this post (scroll down). If you'd prefer a downloadable PDF (with links), use the sign up box below. While this is a challenging time, we can also view it as an opportunity to evaluate and doing a reset - adding in some fun and connection to our family lives. Please send me your challenges, questions, and feedback. I'd love to connect! Stay well! Big Ideas Connection is weaved through everything we do. Try weaving some connection into the structure of your day - a walk with the dog, family dinner, or a nightly game or puzzle are all great options! STRUCTURE The schedule at home will not be the same as at school, and that's okay. But it's good for there to be some predictability. For kids who have synchronous classes, their schedule will be dictated by their online classes. For younger kids, or those who do not have scheduled online classes, consider having guidelines about getting school work done before other activities or in the morning. Instead of following a rigid schedule, consider using a "Daily Checklist." This allows kids (and parents) some autonomy to choose when to do different things. We're all feeling a lack of control right now, so giving our kids some choices (when possible) is helpful. Audrey's daughter, Gretchen, created a checklist for her high school students that works well for adults, too. It incorporates not just the school work, but the other things that will make us feel emotionally and physically healthy. Read more and download Gretchen’s checklist for her high school students (that also works for adults)! REMEMBER THE "ESSENTIALS" I talked with Dr. Jess Shatkin about the "Triumvirate of Good Health" (Sleep, Exercise, Nutrition) in Episode 24. Now's a good opportunity to look at how we (and our kids) are doing in those important areas! It's also important to attend to your kids' emotional needs during this unsettled time, listening and empathizing with them over their losses and frustrations, some of which may seem trivial from an adult perspective. Rather than discounting their feelings, we need to validate their emotions and show empathy. I made this one-minute video about validating kids' feelings a few years ago. It seems especially applicable right now. This is also an excellent opportunity to make sure your family has enough of each of what Challenge Success calls "PDF": Playtime, Downtime, & Family Time. These are common-sense strategies to promote health and well-being. Download Challenge Success PDF for Elementary-Age Kids Download Challenge Success PDF for Teens CONNECTION & FUN Try having at least one meal together. If you haven't been able to have family dinner, try starting now! And let the kids cook or help you cook! Do some sort of family sharing. If your family has a faith tradition, consider watching a live-stream of the service or listening to a podcast together. Exercise together! Get outside if you can to walk, hike, run, or bike. If you have a ping pong table, basketball hoop, or trampoline, take advantage of those resources. Or, stream a fitness or dance video to do together. It could be good for a laugh trying to attempt some new dance or yoga moves! Cultivate gratitude during these stressful times. With your family, name people, things, experiences and opportunities you are grateful for. Gratitude builds hope, stamina and a kind of “emotional immunity," and helps us feel less alone. Model how to keep moving forward for our children. Read together. Consider doing a family read aloud of one of your favorite books. Come up with a hobby or new activity you can try together, either in pairs or as a whole family. Pull out some games or puzzles. Learn a new card game to play together. Resources Shared by Webinar Participants, Audrey, & Sara What are things we can do together as a family? My son is 12 and really misses playing with his friends. We take our whole family (son 12, daughter 8) and throw and catch a football on the beach. We only last a half hour or so, but they love it. Also we bike a lot and that is great with social distancing. We are doing a lot of reading aloud. Right now my kids are LOVING the book "Ungifted". It makes us laugh a lot. Went for a walk and did physical distancing with my 23 year old niece yesterday to connect with her. Books - it is nice to step away and get into a story. Reading out loud with kids while they work on puzzles/legos. There are several restaurants in my town that are offering pick up. I’m taking my daughter a few times a week to pick up her favorite lunch and walk to the beach to eat. If you have access to fleece via amazon or elsewhere kids can make fleece blankets for a group called Project Linus. They are easy to make and fun to do while chatting or listening to music
. Beetles Project - resources usually for outdoor educators, but in these times, perhaps for families, too Coursera classes are often free and wonderful. My daughters and I did a Yale course on the science of well being and I highly recommend it. For families of the Christian faith, I think this is a great time for family bible studies or book clubs, too. We've started asking our kids to research something and bring fun facts to dinner to share with all of us. Funnily, our son thought I asked him to bring facts about Candyland instead of Canyonlands, a place we want to visit, so last night we got a great laugh over the miscommunication! 20 Screen Free Things to do with Your Kids Indoors Watch a TV series together Take a virtual trip to a museum Another virtual museum list (Travel & Leisure) Soul Shoppe Teach Peacemaking at Home – Dara Ackerman who works at our camps is involved! Free every day for the next two weeks each mid-day. What resources are you finding helpful to take care of yourself? Peloton App - yoga, strength workouts, outdoor run/walks and treadmill/spin bike workouts I do the Calm app each morning with my husband, plus 7 minutes of Pranayama (free app) first. We've been doing that for the past 3 years, so nice to already have established. What are academic/educational opportunities? PBS Kids for Parents provides resources on things like how to talk to your children about Coronavirus as well as activities to do together
. PBS LearningMedia helps you design at-home learning across grade levels
. DreamBox is offering free 90 day accounts for online math resources grades K-8. BrainPOP is offering free accounts to students of closed schools, and has short videos on a wide range of subjects with quizzes to take afterward. Outschool - online classes for homeschoolers and is offering discounts during school shutdown KQED TV will be broadcasting educational programming aligned with state standards
. What are things kids can do independently (or, for younger kids, with us setting them up)? Bitsbox - coding for kids Creative Bug - online art classes for kids and adults Hulu (galinaatencio) The CEO Kid - very cool program for kids to brainstorm and walk step by step thru starting a business The Jackbox Party Pack on AppleTV for super fun multiplayer games. Write in names of favorite books & color (from My Ideal Bookshelf) Let’s Doodle Together Audible is streaming kids books for free while schools are closed!! Let Grow's Independence Kit https://letgrow.org/free-curriculum-independence-kit Final Encouragements “Worrying is carrying tomorrow’s load with today’s strength—carrying two days at once. It is moving into tomorrow ahead of time. Worrying doesn’t empty tomorrow of its sorrow, it empties today of its strength.” - Corrie Ten Boom Watch Facebook Live (webinar was streamed)   Further Listening (or Reading) Ready for Adulthood Ep. 124: Promoting Mental Health Ep. 130: Uncluttering our Schedules & our Homes https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/coronavirus-homeschooling-parent-strategies/   https://www.positiveparentingsolutions.com/parenting/strategies-for-grieving-children https://letgrow.org/social-distancing/

En este episodio mi amiga y compañera podcaster Maria Santonja nos cuenta cómo ha afectado el Coronavirus a su trabajo - la redacción y producción de podcast y noticias en la web Fueradeseries.com. También nos recomienda utilizar el tiempo para ver series que se nos quedaron por ver, como Fargo o Curb your enthusiasm, nos trae una peli documental, Bikram y una app de meditación. Yo por mi parte os recomiendo la web con cursos creativos Creativebug.com, la app zoom.us para hacer videoconferencias, la serie Spinning out y la película Drácula de la Hammer.

Episode 13 April 18, 2019 On the Needles 1:08 NoCKRs retreat Knitted Knockers Little Bird by Veera Välimäki, Isager Spinni (lace wool) in 101 Deep Teal Garter Stitch Baby Kimono by Joji Locatelli playtime by Lori Versaci, Three Irish Girls Adorn sock (80/20 merino/nylon SW), Smoke on the Water Whisper Socks: Regia design line by Arne and Carlos On the Easel 12:57 #100DayProject with Lindsay Jean Thompson. I’m doing #100Chromatics. Watercolor Illustration Class with Lindsay Stripling at Case for Making Scribble Bots and Creative Bug’s 30 Days of Overcoming your Creative Block Art Supply Sale—May 5th.  See my IG stories for details. On the Table 19:39 Food52 Absurdly Addictive Asparagus   Twenty dollar, Twenty Minute Meals by Caroline Wright Skillet pizza Orzo radicchio risotto   Umami potatoes from The Dinner Plan by Kathy Brennan and Caroline Campion Herbed Potato Gratin   My chocolate chip cookie technique.  Recipe is based on Nestle Toll House quantities. I use semi-sweet Ghirardelli chips. 3 Tips: All ingredients room temperature. Cream butter and sugars till they are super-fluffy! Smack the mid-baked cookie sheet whilst on the oven rack to flat and “concentrate” the cooookie.  YUM. Extra Helpings:  meal planning 33:29 On the Nightstand 46:40 Kinship of Secrets by Eugenia Kim Early Riser by Jasper Fforde Bird King by G. Willow Wilson The Mothers by Brit Bennett Florida, stories by Lauren Groff Daisy Jones & the Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid Christopher Columbus’s son’s rediscovered library

In this episode, I talk with Kristin Nicholas of Kristin Nicholas Designs. Kristin is an artist, designer and book author. Kristin excels in many areas of art: in the fiber artist world, as a pottery maker/artist, and a fabric/surface designer on Spoonflower. She is an author of 12 books on color, stitching and home decor. Kristin lives on a working sheep farm called Leyden Glen Farm, in western Massachusetts.In addition to her art and design, Kristin also teaches online classes on Craftsy/Bluprint and Creativebug. Her work has been published in numerous magazines, and she has made numerous television appearances on shows like Martha Stewart Living, PBS knitting shows, her home was featured on HouzzTV season 2, and last year she was featured on Talks at Google.Kristin's website is https://www.kristinnicholas.com/Find all links and show notes at: https://stephaniesochadesign.com/podcast-make-and-decorateMy instagram: @stephanie.socha.design Facebook Page: Stephanie Socha Design Website: http://stephaniesochadesign.com e-mail: stephaniesochadesign@gmail.comSupport the show (https://stephaniesochadesign.com/podcast-make-and-decorate)

Courtney Cerruti is a maker extraordinaire and she makes something everyday!   We ask what a typical week for someone who works at Creative Bug, has an art practice, writes books, co-owns a retail space and teaches workshops looks like. She also talks about the challenges of building a brand when your passions cross a number of mediums and projects!    She also offers solid advice on deciding if something new is an opportunity or a distraction?   Visit Courtney’s website here and follow her on Instagram here. Follow Tara on Instagram here, and Jamie here. Learn more about becoming a THRIVE Member here!

Welcome to Conversation #11 of Book Chat at North Shore Library. Join Adult Service Librarians, Barbara, Sam, and Melody as they discuss which is better: the book or the movie. A special thank you to the River Hills Foundation for their generous support! We now have a brand-new MacBook Air and a Yeti microphone to make these podcasts (and other projects) even better! Thank you! 1) Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins 2) The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson 3) A Simple Favor by Darcey Bell 4)Where'd You Go, Bernadette? by Maria Semple 5) Ready Player One by Ernest Cline 6) The Glass Castle by Jeanette Walls Gale Courses offers a wide range of highly interactive, instructor led courses that you can take entirely online. As a North Shore Library card holder in good standing, you are entitled to these courses at no cost. Courses run for six weeks and new sessions begin every month: education.gale.com/l-glen68147/ Creativebug, a division of JoAnn Fabrics, prides themselves on bringing the latest in art and craft education to you, and they work with renowned artists to do just that. You'll enjoy unlimited access to over 1000 online video art and craft classes. Watch classes anytime, anywhere. Since the classes never expire, you can start and stop projects at your own pace: www.creativebug.com/lib/northshorelibrary Access these books: 1) countycat.mcfls.org/ 2)meet.libbyapp.com/ 3)www.hoopladigital.com/ What do you want us to review? Share your ideas with us! #northshorebookchat Website: www.mcfls.org/northshorelibrary/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/northshorelibrary/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/northshorelibrary/ E-newsletter: eepurl.com/c_TXMD Shout out to www.bensound.com for the exit music!

Sal gives us an intro to our newest entertainment option for patrons, Kanopy. Nicole reads us our horoscopes and gives us each a book recommendation, and Sara takes a look at our new Arts and Crafts online learning tool Creativebug. Deborah Hempe is in the studio for this week's Focus segment to preview next week's Volunteer Fair.

In this episode, Keven talks about creativity, passion, and enthusiasm with Author, Speaker, Educator and all-around good guy, Dave Burgess. Dave is a New York Times best-selling author with his book "Teach Like a Pirate". He was a classroom teacher for 17 years before shifting gears to give presentations, workshops, and give other educators a voice through his publishing company. Visit Dave's website online at https://daveburgess.com/ Twitter: @burgessdave Instagram: @dbc_inc Purchase a copy of "Teach Like a Pirate" on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Teach-Like-PIRATE-Engagement-Creativity/dp/0988217600 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/magicpotionedu/support

Welcome to Conversation #10 of Book Chat at North Shore Library. Join Adult Service Librarians, Barbara, Sam, and Melody as they share books about their goals for 2019. 1) Roar by Stacy T. Sims, PhD 2) Level Up Your Life by Steve Kamb 3) Art Before Breakfast by Danny Gregory 4) Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert Gale Courses offers a wide range of highly interactive, instructor led courses that you can take entirely online. As a North Shore Library card holder in good standing, you are entitled to these courses at no cost. Courses run for six weeks and new sessions begin every month: https://education.gale.com/l-glen68147/ Creativebug, a division of JoAnn Fabrics, prides themselves on bringing the latest in art and craft education to you, and they work with renowned artists to do just that. You'll enjoy unlimited access to over 1000 online video art and craft classes. Watch classes anytime, anywhere. Since the classes never expire, you can start and stop projects at your own pace: https://www.creativebug.com/lib/northshorelibrary Access these books: 1) countycat.mcfls.org/ 2)meet.libbyapp.com/ 3)www.hoopladigital.com/ What do you want us to review? Share your ideas with us! #northshorebookchat Website: www.mcfls.org/northshorelibrary/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/northshorelibrary/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/northshorelibrary/ E-newsletter: eepurl.com/c_TXMD Shout out to www.bensound.com for the intro and exit music!

Episode 4, November 29, 2018 Worldwide Digital Preservation Day We are now on GooglePlay and Apple Podcasts! On the Needles 2:53 Pom poms! Lionheart Shannon Cook & Jane Richmond, Heart on My Sleeve collection Plucky Knitter Trusty FIngering, sw merino, Love Potion No. 9, Heartbreaker Sleeve knitting Drums of Autumn MKAL Rachel Roden Destination Yarn Note (fingering, single, merino), Mt. Fuji Mary Jane’s Attic, merino/bamboo, nylon, (dark grey) Jimmy Beans Wool knitting craftvent calendar 2018 Advent scarf by Tricia Weatherston. You can click on her name to see past scarves Monica’s So Faded sweater Destination Yarn Great Lakes Collection On the Easel 16:00 Gouachevember is wrapping up.  Daria’s  prompts have been awesome.  Originally named “Gouachevember” by Patricia Nordeen a couple years ago when she and Sharon Nullmeyer set out to dedicate a month to gouache. Birds in Winter stamps from the USPS Birds in December with Charlotte Hamilton 5 Senses Christmas with Melissa Zahradnicek Christmas Chapbook On the Table 20:55 Thanksgiving recap Thanksgiving by Sam Sifton Homemade Mac and Cheese Bites Cranberry Pecan Goat Cheese Truffles   Five Root Soup from Hugh Fearnley Whittingstall’s River Cottage Every Day   Cooking from stash (freezer sausage, rice salad, zucchini)   Turkey chimichangas America’s Test Kitchen New Essentials Cookbook Persian chicken with Pistachios and Mint from A Bird in the Hand by Diana Henry On the Nightstand 36:14 The Idiot by Elif Batuman Unsheltered by Barbara Kingsolver Hundred Thousand Kingdoms by NK Jemisin Midnight at the Bright Ideas Bookstore by Matthew Sullivan The Chosen Maiden by Eva Stachniak Under the Tree 45:18 Stitch markers/project bags Needle Runs Through It Sexy Knitter Slipped Stitch Studios Little Skein in the Big Wool Needle gauge necklace-- bought from Knit Purl in Portland which has since closed Stitch Marker Necklaces from Never Not Knitting Wrist rulers Starlight Knitting Society Knit circus   Rituals— candles & decorative matchbooks, music subscription, tea & mug. Hand•book sketchbooks, Faber-Castell polychromos, Case for Making watercolors. Sewists—cute fabric from Courtney Cerruti’s new line! Creative Bug subscription!   Custom magnetic spice rack, and some spices, of course. Anything truffled.  Mustards.  Jacobsen salts. San Francisco Salt Company   Bibliophile: An Illustrated Miscellany by Jane Mount Book of the Month club The Sketch Box

On today's episode of the Craft Industry Alliance podcast, we’re talking about online learning with my guests Ursula Morgan and Julie Roehm. Ursula is the CEO of Creativebug, the award-winning DIY art and craft instruction site with 1,000+ videos for all skill levels. For $9.95/month, consumers have an all-access, no boundaries pass to all their creative interests. In her role as CEO Ursula grew subscriptions by 533% in her first year, a further 75% in year two, and 60% in year three. Creativebug under Ursula’s stewardship was acquired by JOANN stores in April 2017. Julie Roehm is the Founder and now Vice President of Partnerships and Operations at Creativebug. Before founding Creativebug she spent 15 years in the financial services industry where she managed a team of user experience designers to create exceptional customer experiences. We begin this conversation by talking about what Creativebug offers today and how Julie and her co-founders came up with the idea for the company originally. Creativebug has been bought and sold several times and last year was acquired by JOANN. Ursula and Julie explain the synergy they feel with JOANN and how the new arrangement is working for Creativebug.  +++++ This episode is sponsored by Culler Creations. You may still be enjoying fall colors where you live but, eventually, the leaves will fall and the temperatures will drop.  Winter will come!  You could be ready to stay warmer and enjoy winter more if you make your own insulated Snow Skirt with a pattern from Culler Creations.  With a Snow Skirt over your regular clothing, you will be warmer walking your dog, waiting at the bus or subway, watching your kids play or maybe even getting out and making a snowman with grandchildren.  Get a complete kit with everything included from fabrics and pattern to zippers and matching thread.  There are many colors of ripstop fabrics and trims to choose from, so your Snow Skirt can be warm and as unique as you are! Check it out at CullerCreations.com. +++++ Please note that this show used to be called the While She Naps podcast. The name has changed, but the content and host have stayed the same.   To get the full show notes for this episode, visit Craft Industry Alliance where you can learn more about becoming a member of our supportive trade association. Strengthen your creative business, stay up to date on industry news, and build connections with forward-thinking craft professionals. Meet with show host, Abby Glassenberg, each month for our Craft Business Roundtable, get access to courses and webinars taught by industry leaders, and much more.

Raised in New Orleans, Jeanne Lewis cut her professional teeth in the media worlds of New York and San Francisco, before venturing out on her own to start up, and then sell, her first internet business called CreativeBug.  Now she’s off to the Big Island with her rum philosopher husband and daughters, while building her second web-based business.   On this episode Jeanne talks about the path that took her to Hawaii and what success looks like to her now.    

Tammi and Sondra have been wanting to talk to women in recovery who hold full-time jobs but also make time for creativity, so that is what this episode is about. Beverly is a sober Mom, full-time scientist and passionate crafter who makes time to do something creative every day. Beverly shares many helpful tips on how she makes this happen and the ladies know you will be inspired by her drive and passion. You can catch a glimpse of Beverly's creative practice on Instagram @weedstowildflowers and read more of her thoughts on creativity over on her blog, www.weedstowildflowers.com. This week Beverly shares three items from her Unruffled Toolbox: (1) Creativebug.com online classes; (2) Since Right Now Podcast; and (3) Harm reduction.

Jen Hewett and I had such a great conversation for this episode! You'll hear us talk about: + how she knew when it was time to quit her consulting work+ and what she did to prepare for being on her own financially+ how she balances long and short term projects and focuses in her creative work + how she sets (and maintains) boundaries+ how she keeps her eye on her current projects rather than getting easily distracted by new ideas+ how she knows when it's time to let something go and move on to new things AND SO MUCH MORE! Enjoy, enjoy! Show Notes: Connect with Tiffany on Insta Get Tiffany's newsletter and stay in the know Get your RYHSY Starter Kit Connect with Jen:Website | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter Jen's new book: Print, Pattern, Sew: Block-Printing Basics + Simple Sewing Projects for an Inspired Wardrobe RYHSY Ep. 10: Jen Hewett on Community Jen's CreativeBug classes Jen's fabric line with Cotton + Steel announcement

The podcast is sponsored by; The Workroom Channel   Scarlet Thread Consulting   The WCAA   Kristin Nicholas is an all-around creative artist who works with paint, yarn thread, fabric, clay and more.  Throughout her work, her love of color and pattern is the cohesive element that gives the definitive style to her interior decoration, paintings, ceramics and needlework.  Kristin is an avid gardner and her love of flowers and nature inspires much of her work.  She lives on Leyden Glen Farm, a working sheep farm in Western Massachusetts with her husband Mark and daughter Julia.   Kristin was the creative director of a yarn company for sixteen years.  She has appeared on PBS's Knit and Crochet Now! for many seasons and has appeared on Martha Stewart TV and many DIY television shows.  She teaches various subjects online on the Creativebug and Craftsy platforms.  She is the author of numerous books. Links Kristin Nicholas Designs   Kristin Nicholas Designs Facebook  Instagram Paint Magic by Jacosta Innes Apartment Therapy's photo tour of Kristin's home. Kristin's Spoonflower fabrics. Matte Ipad Pro screen protector Apple Pencil The Perfect English Townhouse by Ros Byam Shaw Ben Pentreath Blog

This week Felicia chats with one of her personal heroes in the world of hand-crafted colour: Kristine Vejar. Kristine is a natural dyer, teacher, owner of A Verb for Keeping Warm and the author of The Modern Natural Dyer. She is also the founder of many thoughtful projects including The Seam Allowance and The California Wool Project. Please join us as Felicia and Kristine discuss Kristine's rich and fascinating journey through textiles, yarn, and colour. In this episode, we talk about: 1:24 How Kristine got into natural dyeing and created A Verb for Keeping Warm 9:26 Describing the set up of the studio at A Verb for Keeping Warm in Oakland, California 11:42 Felicia asks Kristine how she learned natural dyeing 13:29 Discussing the difficulty of doing natural dyeing on a large scale and the issues that come with natural dyes like colour consistency 19:57 Felicia and Kristine chat about Kristine's book: The Modern Natural Dyer and the challenges that came with creating it 27:57 Felicia asks Kristine what she learned on her trips to Iceland, Indonesia, Oaxaca, and Japan 34:16 What Kristine plans to do with all her natural dyeing research 36:38 Discussing the “universal truth” of makers around the world 39:33 Kristine discusses the keynote address she gave in June 2017 at the Flag and Wool Fiber Festival 44:08 Felicia and Kristine discuss what the value of the things we make 47:35 Where to find Kristine online 49:25 Felicia's final notes and podcast giveaway! Links and Things Here's where to find Kristine online: Website: www.averbforkeepingwarm.com – Sign up for the monthly newsletter to keep up with all the happenings at Verb! Instagram: www.instagram.com/avfkw Facebook: www.facebook.com/avfkw Twitter: www.twitter.com/avfkw Creativebug: www.creativebug.com/instructors/a-verb-for-keeping-warm

Thank you for tuning in to Episode 121 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. This week's segments included:   Off the Needles On the Needles Brainstorming From the Armchair Knitting in Passing KAL News Events Life in Focus On a Happy Note Quote of the Week   Thank you to this episode's sponsors: Knitty Kitty Bags, MediaPeruana, Knitters Brewing Company   Off the Needles Erik's Christmas Stocking Pattern: Granny Square Christmas Stockings from Family Circle Magazine 1977 Yarn: Knit Picks Wool of the Andes in Red, Everglade Heather and White Hook: F (3.75 mm) On the Needles   Frankensock #7 Yarn: sock yarn scraps Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams   Scrappy Halloweeny Socks Yarn: Leftovers of black, white, gray, orange, yellow, tan Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams Cast on first sock   Christmas Ribbon Socks Yarn: Sunsoaked Yarns Sock 80/20 Superwash Merino/Nylon in the Christmas Ribbon Colorway Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Pattern: Fish Lips Kiss Heel by Sox Therapist This was my #DCSpigskinparty17 Cast on!   Garret's 2 Part Socks Yarn: White Birch Fiber Arts Merino/Nylon in the Nothing Says Screw You Like a Rainbow Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams   Poppy Troll Hat x2 Carina's Hat + Ella's Hat Pattern: Poppy Troll Hat by  Tawnya Myers (free crochet pattern) Hook: H Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver in 2 colors of pink New Crescent Shape Shawl Needles: US 7 (4.5 mm) Crescent shawl that calls for 1 main color, a gradient set and a contrast color for the border. Over 800 yards (further details TBD) If you are interested in Test knitting, please email me (downcellarstudio at gmail dot com Brainstorming Like you, I've been prepping for Pigskin Party '17, by finding all of the things I've purchased from our amazing sponsors (and ordering some more) I love my Patriots Team bags and my football notions pouch from Danie of One Twisted Tree. Freckled Whimsy- was offering pre-orders of the "Rock you like a hurricane"- with some of the profits going to Hurricane Harvey relief I pulled out some Mint Rain self striping yarn I love my Colorful Eclectic Splash Pad Colorway and have some plans to crochet it into a shawl. I'm thinking of turning some Ross Farm yarn into a hat I have a couple Pearl and Plum Bags and Beautiful Syster project bags I'll put back in the rotation My Plum Deluxe Teas are ready to go now that it's getting cooler- Coconut Macaroon and Mindful Morning black teas are my favorite! I'd like to knit the Never Not Gnoming Pattern and an ornament from the Victorian Yuletide Ornament ebook My gallon jug of Unicorn Clean lives in the bathroom ready for woolly washing! Crochet shawls I'm debating Blurre by Deanne Ramsay $6.00 Summer Morning by Yulia Tkachenko (free) Bella Vita Shawl by Wilma Westerberg (free)   Veronika Cardigan by Shannon Cook; $6.95 US     GoodReader class: I am going to begin working on a course I can offer to those who want to learn how to use GoodReader for knitting without having to come to an in-person class with me. Please come share your feedback and tell me how you learn best. From the Armchair   I learned a lot about pleasure versus happiness from these podcasts/articles about/by Dr. Robert Lustig   The Model Health Show:Episode 240 Happiness Vs. Pleasure and the Hacking of the American Mind with Dr. Robert Lustig Related article about Dr. Lustig's new book in The Guardian. Leonard Lopate Show: How Corporations Changed Our Brains Knitting in Passing   My cousin Patrick loved the stocking I made for his new daughter. When he opened it, my cousin Grant commented how he has one but his younger sisters don't which made him sad. I signed up to make some for them too! KAL News 12 Months to Christmas KAL Click here to find about more about this KAL. Check out: Chat Thread & FO Thread  The 12 Months to Christmas KAL is a craft-a-long that helps you prepare for the busy winter holiday season. Complete gift projects each month (or just in the months that you choose) so you don’t have to scramble in December. Find some cool new gift ideas, cheer each other on, and we’ll provide some motivation in the form of the potential to win prizes!   New Prizes: Thundertwist hat from Greg Cohoon  Victorian Yuletide Ornaments- 1-5 by Jenn Sheelen WIP’ing 2017 in the Butt Declare a WIP from the first quarter of 2017 or earlier within the first 5 days of the month, posting a photo of it in the thread. Finish the project by the end of the month, update your post with your FO photo and you'll be eligible to win a Ravelry downloadable pattern of your choosing up to $8. At the top of the thread you can click on "Projects" to see what everyone has been working on. 532 projects that have been worked on, many finished since January! That's amazing.   Pigskin Party KAL Wondering what this crazy KAL is? Check out this page which gives you the best overview with all necessary links. There's also a helpful "Start Here" Thread in the Ravelry Group Check out the Rules but if you still have questions, come over to the Questions thread and ask. We’re happy to help. Put your Name on the Roster then claim your spot in the End Zone Dance Thread where you'll track your points. For every 100 points, you'll earn an entry into the drawing for the Grand Prizes Continue to update this with all of the points you earn during the KAL Check out our amazing Sponsors; if you use their products, you'll earn more points per FO Find the coupons here. Some of our Pro Shop Level Sponsors will be creating exclusive items for Pigskin Party participants. They may come out at different times and will likely be limited in quantities, so keep your eyes on this Exclusive Items thread in the group for all the latest news Scope out the prizes! Some will be given out during the KAL; some will be part of the Grand Prizes. Don’t forget to use #DCSPigskinParty17 on Instagram so we check out what you’re doing and you can be eligible for participation prizes. Thank you to our Pro Shop Sponsors! Colorful Eclectic Daisy Girl and Company Fancy Image Yarn Fibernymph Dye Works Inner Yarn Zen Joy in Rugging Knit Style Yarns Knitted Wit Knitters Brewing Company Knitty Kitty Bags Mekamika Nekozuki Knits Plum Deluxe Tea Prairie Bag Works Queen City Yarn Sunsoaked Yarns Woodsy and Wild Yarn Love   Key Details Mentioned in this Episode: Over 240 people on Roster as of 9/12 A few things: you do not have to watch Football to participate. You can craft anytime not just during football games. You can post your points for your FOs in the End Zone dance thread anytime you want. Don't have to do it immediately after you finish. Favorite Post in End Zone Dance Thread: Instructions (click gray heart- find it in your Favorites in your Notebook) Florence of Designs of Acadia has created a Pigskin Party Logo Tote Get yours today. They're only $12. Monday Night Scavenger Hunt Every Monday night Lisa will post a clue to an item by one of our sponsors. You have until the following Monday night to look up that clue and find the item. Kick It Off With Color : Our First Interception. Thank you to Sponsor: Yarn Love Yarn Most football teams have 2-3 colors in their uniforms! Let's get inspired by all that color and get some colorful projects off the needles/hooks. Requirements: Finish a project of at least 50 yards before 9/30 that contains at least 2 different colors The 2 colors can be found within 1 yarn. You can use multiple yarns. Totally up to you. If you have to ask if its two separate colors it's probably not. Blue and light blue are not two different colors. Blue and orange are two separate colors. These colors do not have to be your team colors, NFL colors or even any sports teams colors. It's just the kicking off point for color combinations but don't limit yourself. Project can be knit, crocheted, woven, spun or machine knit. Max of 2 entries per person. Prizes: 2 lucky winners (pulled by Random Number Generator from this thread) will get to choose a skein of yarn of his/her choice from Yarn Love Yarn Events Adirondack Wool and Arts Festival: September 23 & 24 VT Sheep and Wool: September 30 & October 1, 2017 Needles Up : Friday October 20 from 3-6p  conference center of the Delamater Inn, Rhinebeck NY Indie Untangled:  Friday, Oct. 20, 2017, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.  The Best Western Plus Kingston, N.Y. NY Sheep and Wool: October 19-22 at the Dutchess County Fairgrounds in Rhinebeck, NY Life in Focus September Happiness Project: Learning Labor Day free streaming on Craftsy Thanks to  knittykitties  for gifting me a Creative Bug 3 month subscription. I can't wait to try out a few classes. Thanks to DCAlaneknits for posting in the Episode 120 chat thread with this link to Mother Bear Face Tutorials: 2 Knit Lit Chicks Podcast. I'm looking forward to watching and learning about the Philosopher Wool Technique for 2 handed colorwork knitting. Planning ahead for colorwork baby sweater I want to cast on soon I watched a Podcasting 101 on Creative Live (9/11). Crochet Shawl (will be a first for me) Fish Lip Kiss Heel (will be a new heel for me) Thank you to Lisa for letting me borrow her spindle and some fiber and teaching me basics so I could play with spinning at home. Won't get all of these done in next 15 days or so, but having found resources and prepped things out will set me on the right path and I'm really enjoying this focus.   On a Happy Note My cousin Kara's wedding. So much fun! Wore my new black lace dress. Thanks for all of the compliments! HIIT training at gym. Really hard, but the 30 minutes goes by really fast. twice a week for 4 weeks. In the third week now. Fall coming. Very cool in the mornings here. My parents pool is closed (sniff) and I've had two weekends at home to get things done. Feels good. Mostly why I've gotten so much shawl design work done. Family dinner and campfire time! Gretchen Rubin's new book The Four Tendencies was released on 9/12. I was lucky to get tickets to the first stop on her book tour that night in Cambridge. Went with my friend Kim. We've read all of Gretchen's books, listen to her Happier Podcast religiously and use her framework all the time at work. As project managers we don't have staff who report to us. Have to use influence and persuasion to get others to do things for us.   Quote of the Week “Listen with curiosity. Speak with honesty. Act with integrity. The greatest problem with communication is we don’t listen to understand. We listen to reply. When we listen with curiosity, we don’t listen with the intent to reply. We listen for what’s behind the words.” - Roy T. Bennett     ------------ Thank you for tuning in!   Contact Information: Ravelry: BostonJen & Down Cellar Studio Podcast Ravelry Group Twitter: Instagram & Periscope: BostonJen1 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/downcellarstudio Sign up for my email newsletter to get the latest on everything happening in the Down Cellar Studio!

Do you shy away from showing your own artistry? Have you been tempted to give up your creative dreams? Mixed media artist Mou Saha shares what she’s learned about staying the course and her prolific and positive creative life will encourage you to do the same!Mou Saha is a mixed media artist who has been widely featured in industry publications, appeared on TV shows and taught workshops around the States and abroad. as well as online for Creativebug, Big Picture Classes, Online Art Classes, Donna Downey Studios and more. Mou has also illustrated her own coloring books. Currently, she lives in Chester, New Jersey with her family. Connect with Mou Saha Website: MouSaha.com Facebook Live Video: Creating Art Journal Pages Studio Shop: Mou Saha Shop  Mou's Creativebug Class: Art Journaling: Mixed Media on Paper Mou Saha   Instagram: @mou.saha.studio Facebook: Mou Saha Studio YouTube:  Mou Saha Pinterest: @Mou_Saha Twitter:@MouSaha Remember, we have a Special Offer from Creativebug for Creative Living with Jamie listeners! Click here to sign up for your introductory month free with the Creative Living with Jamie discount code CREATE.   Connect with Jamie If you’ve been looking for a place to fill your creative well, to discover your creative self, to stretch your creative wings, Jamie Ridler Studios is here for you. Gain access to a treasure trove of inspiration and support for your creative heart when you join the studio. Website: Jamie Ridler Studios Classes: The Creative Living Academy Podcast: Creative Living with Jamie YouTube: Creative Living TV Facebook: @jamieridlerstudios Twitter: @starshyne Instagram: @starshyne Pinterest: @starshyne Shine a Light ~ Spread the Magic Whether this is the first episode that you've listened to or we've been hanging out for years, I am so glad that you're here.  I love knowing that we're hanging out in your studio, folding your laundry or that we're hanging out while you're walking your dog or going to work. Wherever you are and however you listen, I want you to know, I cherish you. And if you cherish this show, if it has been a blessing to your creative life, please spread the magic! Take a moment to leave a positive rating or review on iTunes. Share the podcast with your friends! You really can make a difference by shining a light on the show so that it can be found by other creative hearts just like you.

Ashley Nickels is a writer, quilter, and teacher (and overall badass) who is currently in the midst of her own reinvention. Ashley and I both gave up drinking around the same time and the parallels in our stories are amazing! #sobersisters This week, we talk about reinvention, letting go of stories, what happens when you start tapping into a higher consciousness, and the parts of reinvention that you don't always hear when someone's on the other side looking back. And you'll get to hear the inside scoop about a few changes I'm making in my business as well! If you have a calling to make a change in your life (or are in the middle of one!), this episode is for you! Show Notes: Connect with Ashley:Website | Instagram Ashley's CreativeBug classes Brené Brown's The Gifts of Imperfection Pema Chodron's When Things Fall Apart Home podcast Rebecca Brown's Rise Sister Rise Jennifer Lee's Right Brain Business Plan Want More? Join the RYHSY FB group and get Tiffany's weekly love notes in your inbox.

This week Vickie sat down her friend, designer & yarn world personality, Marly Bird. Marly is the host of the Yarn Thing podcast a knit and crochetwear designer, instructor for CreativeBug and Craftsy, and the National Spokesperson for Red Heart yarn. She’s also a fearless fireball of enthusiasm about the yarn craft industry and community. Marly and Vickie talked about her journey from finance world to fiber phenom, how she divvies up her many-jobs pie, and what her philosophy for crafty success is. Show Notes Here: vickiehowell.com/craftish

When we quit drinking, we have a void to fill, but where do we start if we think we aren't creative? Tammi and Sondra dive into this topic starting with the permission slip: it's okay to call yourself an artist, maker, writer. They cover many ideas to get you started, places for inspiration, jumping off points like Austin Kleon's book, Steal Like An Artist or Lisa Congdon's Creative Bug drawing classes. “Sobriety delivers what alcohol promised.” We get to actually be the person in sobriety that wanted to be when we were drinking. Don't compare your beginnings to someone else's finished product, take the leap. The ladies share their top three tools in their recovery-slash-creativity toolboxes for the week: Sondra's 3 fave things: Instagram recommendations: @soberbia, @thesoberhipster and @ekkarecovery, thrifting as therapy, and Rob Bell's podcasts ep. #146 and #148 and his FB Live Easter Day Resurrection Sermon. Tammi's 3 fave things: Your Inner Critic is a Big Jerk by Danielle Krysa, Quit That! App, and the Chatbooks Instagram subscription series.

Hey Rebels!  In this episode Caroline and Kelly talk what do about when sales are slow.  For product based biz this is just one more hurdle we have to get over.  Caroline and Kelly give great tips to help you when this does happen.  Every biz has a slow season, learn when your slow season is!   Think of it like homework-things to do when business is slow.   Downtime is sitting down, doing something, and always moving your business forward!   Preparing For the Slow Time: -Find of theme for each month-Kelly plans this out in Trello!-Have a dump list for big projects-The financial ups and downs-save money for slower times-Take a class or learn a new skill-Dive into a blog article or email you have not had the chance to read-Reorganize the office/business Maintenance: -Revamp photos, update product listings, tags….All the Things-Update your accounting-Think/design new products Read A Book To Help Your Biz: Kelly & Caroline’s Fav. Business Books: -Big Magic By Elizabeth Gilbert-Art Inc By Lisa Congdon-Show Your Work By Austin Kleon-Make it Happen By Lara Casey-Grace, Not Perfection By Emily Ley Start Teaching What You Know: - Teach online course- Teach a workshop- Great Source for extra revenue- Take courses on Creative Bug, Creative Live, Skill Share- Kelly’s Etsy Action Plan course coming April 2017!   Quote Love from Caroline & Kelly We are always moving forward -CarolineWe all have something that we can teach others -Caroline I am always thinking about Christmas -Kelly June can be your new January -Kelly Etsy Action Plan - Kelly’s Course Coming Soon! Follow us on instagram @creativebizrebellion and use hashtag #creativebizrebellion for a shop shout out!!! If you have a second please jump over to iTunes and leave us a review!Click on the link and then click on “view in iTunes” to leave us a review.  We give you all the virtual fist bumps.  Thank you! JOIN THE REBELLION! Signup for our newsletter and get our fave list of Instagram hashtags FREE! YOU CAN FIND KELLY ONLINE AT: www.helloworldpaperco.com www.kellyparkersmith.com www.helloworldstamps.etsy.com YOU CAN FIND CAROLINE ONLINE AT: www.carolinecreates.com www.carolinecreates.etsy.com

On today’s episode of the Craft Industry Alliance podcast I'm talking with Annabel Wrigley. Annabel Wrigley is an Australian mom, author, and designer living in rural Virginia. She owns Little Pincushion Studio, a space where she teaches children everything they need to know in order to go forth and conquer the world of sewing and creating. When she’s not teaching, she’s working on her “We Love to Sew” series of books published by C&T publishing. She also teaches classes on Creativebug and designs fabric for Windham Fabrics. +++++ This episode is sponsored by Art Street Collective. Coloring is a great way to decompress and de-stress.  Art Street Collective artists have several coloring books available from whimsical and cartoonish to Celtic knots and kaleidoscopes.   Visit the art street collective website to see all the books available. Visit artstreetcollective.com to find books and DVDs on surface design, art quilting, bead embellishment and more by some of today's top fiber and quilt artists. +++++   Please note that this show used to be called the While She Naps podcast. The name has changed, but the content and host have stayed the same. To get the full show notes for this episode, visit Craft Industry Alliance where you can learn more about becoming a member of our supportive trade association. Strengthen your creative business, stay up to date on industry news, and build connections with forward-thinking craft professionals. Meet with show host, Abby Glassenberg, each month for our Craft Business Roundtable, get access to courses and webinars taught by industry leaders, and much more.

Today's podcast guest is Sonya Philip of 100 Acts of Sewing. Living in San Francisco, California, Sonya is a maker, garment pattern designer, wife and mother.  During our podcast, we talk about her journey, how the act of sewing changed her perspective about herself, her thoughts on "fast fashion" and the empowerment of making for yourself. Podcast music by Mekanism Sound. Special thanks to Stonemountain & Daughter Fabrics for sponsoring this episode.  For more information about this episode and a chance to win a subscription to Creativebug, please check out my website craftyplanner.com.

Today's podcast guest is Vickie Howell. Living in Austin, Texas, Vickie is a fiber artist, teacher, tv host, author, wife, and mother. As the host of Knitty Gritty, she helped me see fiber art as a craft for a younger generation while encouraging me to explore color. During our podcast, we talk about her definition of success, internet jealousy, her thoughts of art versus craft and how she wants to give people permission to see positivity.  I hope you enjoy the episode.  This episode is sponsored by Creativebug.  You can find the show notes can be found on my website: craftyplanner.com/podcast 

Twinkie Chan designs and crochets fun, food-themed accessories in San Francisco. Her unique work has been featured online, in print, and on television, from BuzzFeed to MollieMakes to HGTV and even “Fuller House.” “Twinkie Chan’s Crocheted Abode A La Mode: 20 Yummy Crochet Projects for Your Home” is her long-awaited second book and available now. She is also a blogger, YouTuber, and instructor for Creativebug, and she hopes to help everyone feel more yummy and to make the world a yummier place. Listen Live for chance to win great prizes! Stay up to date with the Yarn Thing podcast with the App available on iTunes and for Droid.Find our more about Marly at www.MarlyBird.com or follow her on Facebook Sponsored by:  Red Heart YarnsKnitter's MagazineCraftsyLo-Lo by Bar-MaidsErin.Lane BagsCreativebugKristin Omdahl, Bamboo So FineBuffalo Wool Co.Green Mountain Spinnery

Today's podcast guest is JQ Adams from Quilt Dad. Living in North Carolina, John is an author, pattern designer, quilter, husband and father of three children. During our podcast, we talk about how he balances a full time career and his quilting, his collaborations, and his thoughts on the quilting community. Music by Mekanism Sound.  This episode is sponsored by Creativebug, Fat Quarter Shop and Sewtopia.  You can find the show notes on my website: craftyplanner.com/podcast.

Today's podcast guest is Jen Beeman of Grainline Studio. Living in Chicago, Illinois, Jen is garment pattern designer, maker, knitter, and wife. During our podcast, Jen and I talk about her journey to today, her advice for new designers and why being an entrepreneur is a perfect fit for her. This episode is sponsored by A Gathering of Stitches retreat, Creativebug and Fat Quarter Shop.  You can find notes from this episode at craftyplanner.com/podcast.

Today's podcast guest is Brandon Mably of Kaffe Fassett Studio. Living in London, England, Brandon is a knitwear designer for Rowan Yarns and Vogue Knitting. He also designs fabric for the Kaffe Fassett Collective. During our podcast, we talk about his instinctive use of color, how he never stops learning and his positive and inspiring perspective on life. This episode is sponsored by Creativebug and Fat Quarter Shop.  You can hear the show notes at craftyplanner.com/podcast. *Please note that the previous version omitted ten minutes at the end of the interview. This is the latest version. Thank you!*

Today's podcast guest is Valori Wells. Living in Sisters, Oregon, Valori is a fabric and pattern designer along with the daughter of Jean Wells. During our podcast, Valori talks about the day to day life of a fabric designer, working with her mother, the challenges of living in the moment when you are self employed and how traveling has changed her perspective.  *This episode has been labeled explicit due to language.* This episode is sponsored by Creativebug and Fat Quarter Shop.  You can find the show notes at craftyplanner.com/podcast.

Listen Live for chance to win great prizes! Stay up to date with the Yarn Thing podcast with the App available on iTunes and for Droid.Find our more about Marly at www.MarlyBird.com or follow her on Facebook Sponsored by:  Knitter's MagazineRed Heart YarnsCraftsyLo-Lo by Bar-MaidsErin.Lane BagsCreativebugBijou Basin RanchKristin Omdahl, Bamboo So FineBuffalo Wool Co.Green Mountain Spinnery

Our hosts Evan and Victoria take over CreativeBug studios to talk about high-stakes gambling adventures in Kaiji and whether or not it's ok to like Monster Musume.   Show Notes:   Both Victoria and Evan are pleased to see that Nozomi's bringing more of Dirty Pair to YouTube Evan begins the wild Jojo-esque gambling anime, Kaiji Victoria's torn about recent revelations on Rokka Miki Yoshikawa's seemingly incapable of making a character Evan doesn't love in the latest chapters of Yamada-kun and the Seven Witches Correction: Yen Press has ramped up its light novel imprint in 2015, having released six new light novels in the last month alone. You can find more episode of Crunchycast on Crunchyroll, iTunes, Stitcher Radio, and our Libsyn page. We're now on YouTube as well! The CrunchyCast is hosted by Victoria Holden and Evan Minto and produced by Miles Thomas. A special thanks to Creativebug Studios for production this episode! If you have any questions for our hosts, you can reach us at CrunchyCast@crunchyroll.com, or on Twitter at @SailorBee and @VamptVo respectively.  The opening and ending music in CrunchyCast are produced by Noah Hafford, who can be found at his SoundCloud.

What is the Creative Bug?   In Episode 16 of The Creative Life I talk about that stage in your life where you begin to reassess your life's purpose. That point in your life where you pick up that guitar again, where you start to make those first tentative paint marks on a canvas, where as […] The post What Is The Creative Bug appeared first on James Taylor.

In this episode, Sam talks to career expert Lindsey Pollak about the first thirty days at a new office, and how to make sure you build a foundation for success. This episode of Adulthood Made Easy is sponsored by Creativebug. Creativebug is the number one video subscription service for arts and crafts. Go to Cretivebug.com and use the promo code SIMPLE for a free 30 day trial.  

On today's episode of the Craft Industry Alliance podcast we're talking about stitching and doll making with my guests, Salley Mavor and Mimi Kirchner. Salley Mavor uses sculptural needlework to illustrate stories. Her 3-dimensional works of art incorporate highly detailed stitching and found objects. She embroiders, wraps, embellishes, and paints to create tableaus in bas-relief. Mimi Kirchner is a fine art fabric toy maker. Inspired by classic children's tales and the Americana style embodied by sailors, lumberjacks, and circus performers, her work is meticulously crafted with hand-embroidery and applique details. She's  licensed designs to Land of Nod and West Elm as well. This episode is sponsored by Creativebug. Use the code NAPS at checkout to get a free month-long subscription and try out some wonderful online classes. Please note that this show used to be called the While She Naps podcast. The name has changed, but the content and host have stayed the same. To get the full show notes for this episode, visit Craft Industry Alliance where you can learn more about becoming a member of our supportive trade association. Strengthen your creative business, stay up to date on industry news, and build connections with forward-thinking craft professionals. Meet with show host, Abby Glassenberg, each month for our Craft Business Roundtable, get access to courses and webinars taught by industry leaders, and much more.

Today's episode is sponsored by Creativebug. Use the code NAPS at checkout and get a free 1-month subscription. On today's episode of the Craft Industry Alliance podcast we're talking about ceramics with my guest, Diana Fayt. Diana is a modern day scrimshander whose chosen medium is clay rather than whalebone. Drawing on her background as a painter, sculptor, printmaker, and clayer, Diana's clay surfaces are alive with strange and exotic stories, part folklore and part personal narrative. Her work can be found in a myriad of public and private art collections. She teaches workshops online and in person. We talk extensively about how to self-produce an ecourse that includes video, weekly assignments, and chat rooms in this episode. Visit Diana online to see her work. Please note that this show used to be called the While She Naps podcast. The name has changed, but the content and host have stayed the same. To get the full show notes for this episode, visit Craft Industry Alliance where you can learn more about becoming a member of our supportive trade association. Strengthen your creative business, stay up to date on industry news, and build connections with forward-thinking craft professionals. Meet with show host, Abby Glassenberg, each month for our Craft Business Roundtable, get access to courses and webinars taught by industry leaders, and much more.

On today's episode of the Craft Industry Alliance podcast we're talking about embroidery as an art form with my guest, Rebecca Ringquist. Rebecca is a Brooklyn-based visual artist and designer. Approaching the technique of embroidery as a way of drawing, Rebecca has taught hundreds of people new ways of making marks on fabric with thread. Her popular Dropcloth samplers have designs pre-printed on them ready for you to hoop and stitch. Rebecca has nine workshops on CreativeBug and her new book, Rebecca Ringquist's Embroidery Workshop: A Bend the Rules Primer, will be published by STC Craft/Melanie Falick Books in April 2015. Please note that this show used to be called the While She Naps podcast. The name has changed, but the content and host have stayed the same. To get the full show notes for this episode, visit Craft Industry Alliance where you can learn more about becoming a member of our supportive trade association. Strengthen your creative business, stay up to date on industry news, and build connections with forward-thinking craft professionals. Meet with show host, Abby Glassenberg, each month for our Craft Business Roundtable, get access to courses and webinars taught by industry leaders, and much more.

On today's episode of the Craft Industry Alliance podcast I talk with Kelly Wilkinson, Editorial Director at Creativbug, and Liana Allday, Senior Editor at Creativebug, about online learning. Hear the story of how this innovative online learning platform got it's start and learn about what the Creativebug team looks for in a new class or teacher. Is video the new frontier in craft publishing? We explore this question including thinking about the nimbleness to follow trends and the heightened story-telling ability that video offers. Please note that this show used to be called the While She Naps podcast. The name has changed, but the content and host have stayed the same. To get the full show notes for this episode, visit Craft Industry Alliance where you can learn more about becoming a member of our supportive trade association. Strengthen your creative business, stay up to date on industry news, and build connections with forward-thinking craft professionals. Meet with show host, Abby Glassenberg, each month for our Craft Business Roundtable, get access to courses and webinars taught by industry leaders, and much more.

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Hi, Knitters,The podcast and all of my other videos are available for viewing and subscription on my YouTube Channel (click here!) and on iTunes (click here!).Today on Episode 11 I chat about all kinds of things knitting-related and beyond. I especially focus on my friend, the multi-talented Kristin Nicholas, and all of the wonderful new ventures she has going on. I am giving away some of her beautiful Regia Colorations jacquard sock yarn and her re-released book, Colorful Stitchery.If you can't see the videos through the email for subscribers, please hop over to my blog to view. Click here! The video below was filmed at Kristin's farm for Creativebug.com where she has several classes. It is a very well-done video and it is fun to get a visual of Kristin and her home and farm. Kristin lives on her farm with her husband, who she affectionately calls The Farmer, and her teenage daughter, Julia. More of Kristin's links:Kristin's Blog Getting Stitched on the Farm! I subscribe and you should, too!Kristin's Shop and all of her links!Kristin's new Craftsy Crewel Embroidery Class called Stitch It with Wool!The Craftsy Kit for the class and more embroidery kits through Kristin's website!Buy Kristin's books directly from her website! You can purchase all of the books I show in the podcast on her website. Kristin signs them, too, upon request which is an added bonus for purchasing directly from the author.Kristin's sock yarns are available at a variety of yarn shops locally and online. Here are a couple online options: Websters, and Webs. It comes in 50 and 100 gram balls so don't forget to check when ordering.3 interviews with Kristin on Ready, Set, Knit! with Steve and Kathy Elkins of WEBS (you'll really enjoy these!):Click here!Click here!Click here!(My Monkey Socks knit in Regia Garden Effects by Kristin - aren't they pretty?)Click here to see more about today's giveaway book, Colorful Stitchery!Knit and Crochet Now! PBS show where Kristin is the knitting expert.I am giving away a copy of Kristin's re-released book Colorful Stitchery and enough yarn for an adult pair of socks in her new Regia Colorations Color jacquard sock yarn line! Read at the end of the post about how to enter to win!I've finished this pair now ~ Regia Colorations Design Line by Kristin Nicholas color #3311.Other links from the podcast:Free Press Plush Tights (I said Fresh Press but it is Free!)Jill Draper Empire Yarn ~ My skein is in the Charcoal colorway.Tolt Yarn and Wool (I bought the Jill Draper Empire here and Veronika of YOTH Yarns works here!)Taproot MagazineAmanda Soule ~ SouleMama.comBarn Sweater by Carrie Bostick HogeThe Knit Girllls ~ Leslie recommended the sewing patterns.100 Acts of Sewing patterns ~ I got the tunic, sleeveless dress and dress with sleeves patterns.Yoth Yarns ~ Mine is the DK weight Big Sister in the Caviar colorway.Yowza Weigh It ShawlYowza Whatta Skein by Miss BabsHayward Shawl kitsInfinite TwistYou don't need to watch the video to enter to win the giveaway!Giveaway Information:Please leave one comment on the blog post that includes your Ravelry username/id or your email address so I can get in touch if you win. Please be patient for your comment to appear, there is a delay. One randomly selected winner will receive a copy of Colorful Stitchery from the publisher and the Regia Colorations sock yarn, enough to knit a pair of socks (colorway to be determined) from Kristin. I'll be back in a few days to randomly select and announce the winner.Good luck and let the comments begin!I think that's it! Enjoy!xo ~ susan

On today's episode of the Craft Industry Alliance podcast I'm talking about designing and sewing and creativity with two long-time bloggers, Amy Karol and Ellen Luckett Baker. Amy is the author of Bend-the-Rules Sewing and Bend the Rules with Fabric, both from Potter Craft. She teaches video classes on CreativeBug and sells artwork and a natural skincare line in her Etsy shop. Amy's blog is http://www.angrychicken.typepad.com. Ellen is the author of 1, 2, 3 Sew and 1, 2, 3, Quilt, both from Chronicle Books. She's a fabric designer for the Japanese company Kokka and blogs at http://www.thelongthread.com. Please note that this show used to be called the While She Naps podcast. The name has changed, but the content and host have stayed the same. To get the full show notes for this episode, visit Craft Industry Alliance where you can learn more about becoming a member of our supportive trade association. Strengthen your creative business, stay up to date on industry news, and build connections with forward-thinking craft professionals. Meet with show host, Abby Glassenberg, each month for our Craft Business Roundtable, get access to courses and webinars taught by industry leaders, and much more.

Hi, Knitters,I have a new episode of my video podcast today, Episode 7!Click here to see the podcast on iTunes.Click here to watch the video directly on YouTube.Here's what I talked about today:The Little Skein Giveaway is still open until Tuesday (I said Monday but it's a holiday so I'll wait until Tuesday). Anne Vally of Little Skein added another skein of Must Stash Yarn to the prize pot!I said the socks designed by Megan Williams may be "harder" than they look but I meant "easier" than they look. Stockinette Zombies Megan WilliamsStacie of Must Stash Yarns and PodcastClick here for the Little Skein Etsy Shop!I'm wearing my Quaker Ridge Shawlette. The yarn is madelinetosh pashmina.  This is still my most beloved and worn item that I have ever knit. I love it so much.The shawl pin is made by Deerfield Creations.Beck Gusler's Kickstarter!Monkey SocksPomatomus SocksLynai Yarns - Roxanne colorway sock yarnGale's Art on Etsy Graffiti and Asphalt Wonder Sock (Gale has a new yarn out on her Etsy Shop that has yak called MYS622, very interesting! She has a deal going on, if you buy the new yarn you get a beaded scarf kit!)How I make my socks - free pattern! This is the pattern I use for most all of my sock knitting.Rikke HatSignature Needles ~ my double-points used for socks are the 6-inch needles.Knit Spin Farm on Etsy! My adorable bag!SewBendy on Etsy! Another adorable project bag.Opal Hundertwasser Winterbild sock yarn with glitter (I'm not sure where to purchase this yarn).Regia Super Jacquard (I'm not sure where to purchase this yarn.)Kata Golda ~ Her name is Alison Kaplan! I love her and her work is the best!Rebecca Ringquist - Dropcloth on Etsy!Both Rebecca and Alison have workshops on Creativebug.com! I have taken their classes and they are excellent.Spun Right Round fiber - Polwarth, 4oz., Licorice colorway.Artisan spinning wheel!I'll be back to draw winners on Tuesday, you can still enter the giveaway up until I draw for winners!Click here to enter to win!Thanks for watching or for joining me today. Have a great weekend.best, susie

Kathy talks with Jeanne Lewis of Creativebug.com (Running Time 28:00)