Podcasts

In this joyful episode of Happy Time Craftcast, I sit down with my lovely friend Suzanne Earley — mixed media artist and the heart behind Strawberry Moon Magazine. We chat about the beauty of embracing the mess in art journaling, creating with intention (not perfection), and how the creative process can be both grounding and joyful. It’s a warm, encouraging conversation I think you’ll absolutely love. 💕🎨

In this milestone 50th episode of Happy Time Craftcast, I sit down with the wildly creative and delightfully down-to-earth Maria Overlay — a nature-loving artist whose whimsical characters and dreamy colors had me swooning. We chat about inspiration, overcoming perfectionism, and why sometimes the best art comes from just letting go. If you’ve ever needed a reminder to create for the joy of it, this episode is your gentle nudge.

In this episode of the Happy Time Craftcast, I sit down with my dear friend (and ridiculously talented author) Lisa M. Bolt Simons to chat about creativity, writing from the heart, and finding inspiration in the most unexpected places. There’s laughter, wisdom, and some seriously cozy vibes — plus a little rage-fueled storytelling magic. Come for the giggles, stay for the soul-filling truth bombs.

In this cozy episode of Happy Time Craftcast, I chat with embroidery artist Hannah Arnold of Sherwood Forest Creations about turning creative courage into confidence—one stitch at a time. From beginner-friendly kits to heartwarming stories, this convo will leave you totally inspired to pick up a needle (yes, even if you’ve never stitched a thing!).

This episode felt like a cozy hug from your art journal. I sat down with the ever-inspiring Cindy Ingram to talk about creativity, burnout, and finding our way back to the joy of making just for the sake of it. If you've ever felt stuck, stretched thin, or like your glitter glue has lost its sparkle — this one's for you.