Join us as we sit down with Nicole Petersen, the founder of Picket Fence Studio, a family-owned business built from a passion for creativity and community. Nicole, a former teacher, shares her inspiring journey from the classroom to the crafting world and how she transformed her love for crafting into a thriving family-run company. In this podcast, we dive into the heart of Picket Fence Studio, exploring their unique designs, the importance of family values in business, and what it means to c...
In this fun, upbeat episode, we get to hear from one of our newest Design Team members, Carissa Wiley. An amazingly talented crafter, Carissa discusses crafty friendships, nursing, boosting your confidence as a crafter, serial killers, and more! Check out Artistry by Altenew website:Artistry by Altenew | Watercolor, Markers, & Art Supplies – ArtistrybyAltenewInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/artistrybyaltenew/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Artistry-by-Altenew-102472322591073Y...
From lawyer to schoolteacher to professional card maker, Charlene Madrid shares her fascinating paper crafting journey. She discusses the fun and the not-so-fun parts of card making as a career and reminds us all why we continue to create pretty things with our hands day after day. Check out Artistry by Altenew website:Artistry by Altenew | Watercolor, Markers, & Art Supplies – ArtistrybyAltenewInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/artistrybyaltenew/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Artis...
In this heartwarming episode, we get to hear from the Altenew Educator of the Year 2023: Pam Boedecker. Listen to her insights on finding virtual friends, crafting community members, learning every day, and how to exercise while crafting all day. She shares the sweetest advice that will inspire you to keep learning and keep crafting!Check out Artistry by Altenew website:Artistry by Altenew | Watercolor, Markers, & Art Supplies – ArtistrybyAltenewInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/artist...
When you get us talking about paper crafting, we never want to stop! This thrilling conversation with the talented Maymay from Maymay Made It has all the crafting advice, relatable life stories, and more. Find out Maymay's best tips for card making inspiration and her technique to get her favorite crafting tools as gifts from family and friends.Check out Artistry by Altenew website:Artistry by Altenew | Watercolor, Markers, & Art Supplies – ArtistrybyAltenewInstagram: https://www.instagra...
Journaling, mental health, believing in each other - this powerful talk with none other than Mommy Lhey is just what we need when we're feeling stressed and unconfident. Why are self-affirmations important? How does a supportive community help you become successful? Listen to this episode once - and then listen to it again!Check out Artistry by Altenew website:Artistry by Altenew | Watercolor, Markers, & Art Supplies – ArtistrybyAltenewInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/artistrybyaltene...
This month's episode is with no other than The Mint Gardener, Sarah Simon! Every artist's journey to the art world is different, and Sarah's story is a beautiful, inspiring reminder of why we all create. Find out what led her to becoming one of the topmost artists on Instagram, the sweet story that brought her to Altenew, the unique inspiration behind her art persona, and some of her valuable insights on the importance of art and creating.Check out Artistry by Altenew website:Artistry by Alte...
The chaos with kids and crafting, piles of unfinished projects, and creating YouTube videos since 2009. This conversation with Amy Rysavy from Prairie Paper & Ink is a fun whirlwind of laughs, relatable crafting struggles, and more. Listen along to be in the loop with the lives of your favorite paper crafters.Check out Artistry by Altenew website:Artistry by Altenew | Watercolor, Markers, & Art Supplies – ArtistrybyAltenewInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/artistrybyaltenew/Facebook...
What advice rings through both for crafting and life? In this fun heart-to-heart, Bridget talks to Kelly Taylor about all things crafting and coloring, along with some great lessons every artist should keep in mind. Hear the shocking truth about Kelly's introduction to art in her youth, what it's like raising independent thinkers, and if Kelly will ever stop sharing crafting tutorials on YouTube. We love this episode, and we know you will, too!Check out Artistry by Altenew website:Artistry by...
Enjoy lots of laughs in this fun chat about all things crafting. On this episode, we get to hear from Mindy Eggen, as she shares her crafting journey, her love for ink blending and tweezers, what it's like to be a moody crafter, and how hard it is to give up handmade cards as a hoarder. Hear about the Marvel Universe, reindeer antlers, coffee, and more!Check out Artistry by Altenew website:Artistry by Altenew | Watercolor, Markers, & Art Supplies – ArtistrybyAltenewInstagram: https://www....
What's the quick "airplane answer" when someone asks you what you do? This month's guest is the one-and-only Kristina Werner, and she shares the intriguing story about how she got into graphic design and art as a career. Listen to Bridget and Kristina discuss everything from the impact of school administrators to pets looking their age to postage stamps. This episode goes from fun to serious to the unexpected. You won't want to miss listening to this one!Check out Artistry by Altenew website:...
From the amazing creative design work to the technical behind-the-scenes tasks that need to get done, running a paper crafting business isn't all that easy. And Heather Hoffman, Pinkfresh Studio's Creative Director, knows all about it. In this fun episode, our host Bridget chats with Heather about all things crafty, "hot foiling days," the struggle to settle on a color palette, card making into future generations, and more. Is a card maker a real artist? We tackle this question and many other...
Vicki Papaioannou has been in the paper crafting world for too many years to count, but what happened before that? And why was crafting almost completely cut out of her life? In this insightful discussion, Vicki shares the ups and downs with her relationship with crafting and how she re-discovered her own creativity as a young mom. Enjoy this deep dive into Vicki's creative mind, as we get to listen to an exclusive conversation with this crafty designer's life.Check out Artistry by Altenew we...
Can anyone learn to craft? Listen to Bridget talk to two guests for this episode, Amy Hill and Jen Leonard, as they discuss growth mindset, confidence in your own style, and more.Check out Artistry by Altenew website:Artistry by Altenew | Watercolor, Markers, & Art Supplies – ArtistrybyAltenewInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/artistrybyaltenew/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Artistry-by-Altenew-102472322591073YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCY0ifFqCq6irkxFZeQGrXgPinterest...
It's Bridget's first solo run at hosting the Altenew Craft Your Life podcast, and her guest is none other than the amazing Lydia Evans, returning for a fun conversation about in-person crafting workshops, crazy travel experiences, crying at the airport, and more.Check out Artistry by Altenew website:Artistry by Altenew | Watercolor, Markers, & Art Supplies – ArtistrybyAltenewInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/artistrybyaltenew/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Artistry-by-Altenew-10247...
In a special episode co-hosted by Jen Rzasa and Bridget Casey, we get to hear from the amazing Laurie Willison, Altenew card designer with that iconic clean and simple style. Hear all about how her kids are shocked she was born in the 1900s, her miracle solution to cleaning her stencils, how fast she can bust out a card, tangents about sports and crocheting, and more. This episode is lots of fun, and we know you'll love it!Check out Artistry by Altenew website:Artistry by Altenew | Watercolor...
Her unique style is not the only thing that's cool - she is, too! This fun episode with Tenia Nelson is full of fascinating revelations about this Design Team member who has been an Altenew fan from the very beginning. Find out how Tenia started as a self-taught musician, about her above 40 double dutch club, and how she named her son after her favorite pianist. We love hearing her amazing stories, and we know you will, too!Check out Artistry by Altenew website:Artistry by Altenew | Watercolo...
How can you stay organized and get crafty at the same time? Should you feel guilty about hoarding crafting supplies? Is scrapbooking the best hobby? How did Amy Tangerine come up with her name? In this awaited for podcast episode, Jen and Amy tackle these and other key discussion points sometimes left unsaid in the paper crafting world. You don't want to miss the gems in this episode!Check out Artistry by Altenew website:Artistry by Altenew | Watercolor, Markers, & Art Supplies – Artistry...
Get ready to laugh out loud and reminisce as we take a fun trip down the crafty memory lane! Join Jen and Bridget on this must-listen episode as they gush about their love for paper crafting and share their unforgettable experience with the Altenew team and other crafting companies at Creativation 2023. Discover Bridget's latest crafting obsession, snag her FREE card making classes every Saturday, and find out who the "MacGyver of Altenew" is when it comes to capturing the perfect photos and ...
One of the challenges of being a crafter is figuring out how to store all those crafting supplies. In this must-listen episode, Nicole shares her best tried-and-true tips to best organizing your crafting space - whether you have a dedicated crafting room or a temporary crafting space. Don't be surprised if you start rearranging your crafting supplies as soon as you finish listening to this episode!Check out Artistry by Altenew website:Artistry by Altenew | Watercolor, Markers, & Art Suppl...
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This is so inspiring to me, as I am super new to card making - I am soaking up every little bit to get better, especially in my confidence & for skill building! Thank you for posting about the podcast on Instagram so glad I found it! 😊