Podcasts

Hello, Craftonias! It's Joleen Emery from Big Raven Farm.  I've just wrapped up one of the most energizing episodes of the Happy Time Craftcast this week, featuring the wonderfully talented Lacey Walker. If you haven't had the chance to listen yet, you're in for a treat. Lacey is not just a master of one craft; she's a jack-of-all-trades when it comes to creating, and she brought her whole toolkit of inspiration and tips to our latest chat! Lacey, known for her dynamic presence across various creative platforms—from watercolor painting and pottery to the intricate arts of silver smithing—joined me to discuss...

Craftonians, I’m thrilled to share insights from a recent episode of Happy Time Craftcast entitled "The Wonderful World of Art Quilting" featuring an incredibly talented art quilter, Sondrasa. In our chat, Sondrasa opened up about her artistic journey, her current projects, and how she's making the beautiful art of quilting accessible to everyone. Discovering Art Quilting Art quilting, as Sondrasa beautifully explained, isn’t just about creating functional items but is a form of expressive art that integrates traditional quilting techniques with artistic concepts. This blend allows for a more personalized touch, making each quilt a unique piece of art. She...

Hello, Craftonians! On this episode of our Happy Time Craftcast, I had the absolute pleasure of chatting with someone who’s not only a cherished friend but also a prolific author and an inspiring educator—Lisa M. Bolt Simons. Lisa’s journey through life, marked by both creativity and grief, brings a special resonance to our conversation. Creativity Meets Grief: A Beautiful Paradox. Lisa’s story starts with a heartbreaking event—losing her father in a plane crash at the tender age of three and a half. This tragic moment introduced her to the lifelong ebb and flow of grief, which she describes as a...

Craftonians! It’s me, Joleen, popping in to share some fun tidbits from a recent episode of the Happy Time Craftcast. Oh, what a delightful chat I had with Suzanne Early, the creative genius behind Strawberry Moon Magazine. We had such a fabulous time, and I just couldn’t wait to spill the beans with you all! Suzanne’s adventure from a school desk to the glossy pages of her own magazine is nothing short of inspiring. It’s like she took a magic carpet ride through the world of crafts, picking up bits of joy and creativity along the way. Her stories about...

Hello, Craftonians! I'm Joleen Emery, and I recently had the delightful opportunity to host Michelle Butler on my Happy Time Craftcast. Michelle is not just a friend but an extraordinary polymer clay artist who has turned her passion into a flourishing business called Meeshmade. Let me take you through the vibrant journey we discussed  during our latest episode. My Journey into Michelle's Artistic World In our conversation, Michelle unfolded her artistic journey with polymer clay, which began in 2020. Her transition from simple designs to intricate 3D creations is a testament to her evolution as an artist. It was fascinating to...