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Podcasts

A Creative Journey: Calm, Connection, and Compassion with Samm Wehman – Joleen's Happy Time Craftcast 62

In Episode 62 of Happy Time Craftcast, I chat with Florida-based artist and animal lover Samm Wehman about her colorful journey into full-time painting, her love for manatees and monarch butterflies, and how she transforms reclaimed materials into eco-friendly art. This heartwarming convo is all about creativity, conservation, and the joy of living authentically.

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Mathematics Meets Color & Pattern with Emily Victory – Joleen’s Happy Time Craftcast 61

In Episode 61 of Happy Time Craftcast, I sit down with Minnesota artist Emily Victory, whose bold acrylics blend geometry, math, and vibrant patterns into pure magic. We chat about curiosity, creativity, and why obsession just might be the secret ingredient to great art. If you’ve ever said, “I don’t math,” this episode will inspire you to see numbers in a whole new, colorful way!

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Rediscovering Joy in Mixed Media & Watercolor with Kate Rebecca Leach – Joleen’s Happy Time Craftcast 60

In Episode 60 of Happy Time Craftcast, I sit down with watercolor artist Kate Rebecca Leech to talk about embracing messy making, the beauty of happy accidents, and turning creative play into a thriving art career. From surprise art book treasures to Kate’s inspiring lockdown-to-global-artist journey, this episode is pure creative joy.

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Painting Stories: Comics in Watercolor with K. Woodman-Maynard – Joleen’s Happy Time Craftcast 59

In Episode 59 of Happy Time Craftcast, I sit down with the wonderfully talented K. Woodman-Maynard — watercolor artist, cartoonist, and the creator behind the stunning new graphic novel adaptation of Tuck Everlasting. We chat about everything from Alexis Bledel narrating the audiobook (Rory fans, rejoice!) to how K. mixes digital and traditional art to tell deeply emotional stories. This episode is a warm, inspiring look at creativity, imperfection, and the magic of bringing books to life — one painted panel at a time. 💛

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The Joy of Crochet with Tamara Kelly - Joleen’s Happy Time Craftcast 58

In this heartwarming episode, I sit down once again with the amazing Tamara Kelly of Moogly Blog for a joyful chat about crochet, creativity, and the stories behind handmade gifts. From squishy blankets to colorful freeform stitches, we dive into what makes yarn magic — and why we keep coming back to the hook, one loop at a time.


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