Hello Crafty Friends Podcast

Welcome to Hello Crafty Friends, a podcast for crafters who want to turn their passion and creative endeavors into business. Learn how to take inspired actions towards your goals so that you can share your creations with others while earning an income for your family. I’m your host, Kimberly Smith, The Papered Chef. I’m a Professional Crafter, YouTube Content Creator, and Craft Instructor. Together, we will make new connections, build assets for our businesses and overcome tech challenges.

Selling Craft Supplies on WhatNot – Lessons Learned from my First Live Auction

WhatNot – Live Auction  Join the Papered Chef on WhatNot and get a $15 Shopping Coupon https://whatnot.com/invite/paperedchef Want to be a WhatNot Seller? https://www.whatnot.com/invite/seller/paperedchef Next WhatNot Live Auction Friday, August […]

08-06
49:58

Episode 12: The Business of Card Making with Kristina Rees

Kristina Rees has been paper crafting and sewing as long as she can remember. Her passion took a professional turn thanks to the encouragement of her family. She has a […]

04-18
01:05:43

Episode 11: My Udemy Journey: Teaching Craft Courses & More

Kimberly Smith shares how she created 18 Udemy courses which have produced a passive income stream for her Crafty Business. She shared information about the Udemy platform and the pros […]

01-25
52:34

Episode 10: Making & Selling Crafts with Susan Edwards

Susan Edwards is a Silver Elite Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator. She joined in 2019 and was a crafter for 35 prior to that. She lives in Aiken, SC with her husband […]

12-19
01:27:22

Episode 9: An Island of Crafts with Becky Toves

Becky Toves became a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator in 2018 and was crafty for 20 years prior to that. She lives on the beautiful island of Guam and is a retired […]

11-30
01:10:51

Episode 8: How to Show your Gratitude and Appreciation

In this episode, I share ways to express your gratitude so that you can keep the positive vibes flowing and make others feel loved and appreciated. Affiliate Links – Help […]

11-24
46:24

Episode 7: Crafty Crops Retreat Center with Christine RaeBishop

Christine RaeBishop is the owner of Crafty Crops, a Scrapbooking Retreat Center in Fairview Heights, IL. She’s a scrapbooking and die cutting expert who held true to her vision through […]

11-15
52:34

Episode 6: Monetize Your Creativity: 21 Crafty Income Streams

In this episode, I share 21+ Crafty Income Streams. They fall into one of 6 categories including: Direct Sales, Recurring Revenue, Affiliate Marketing, Teaching Craft Courses, Selling Physical Products, and […]

11-09
01:22:39

Episode 5: Craft Fairs R Us with Sally Bernhard

It’s my pleasure to introduce my Crafty Friend Sally Bernhard. Sally has been crafting for nearly 30 years, starting with Scrapbooking. She loves making cards, gift giving, using cardstock in […]

11-02
53:44

Episode 4: Shine your Light Through Creativity with Dawn Renee Bova

Dawn Renee Bova is a soulful artist, teacher, and author. Dawn’s work is a reflection of her soulful spirit and a celebration of the human experience. Her art has been […]

10-26
52:08

Episode 3: How I Made over 20K on YouTube – It’s Time to Start a Channel

In this episode, I describe how I grew my YouTube Channel to over 37K Subscribers and over 20K in Revenue. I share strategies to follow which will help you grow […]

10-23
01:17:48

Episode 2: Multiple Streams of Crafty Income with Traci Vanover

Traci Vanover is a pillar of the crafting community. Traci’s design style combines her love of history, color, a bit of quirkiness, and a healthy sense of humor. Traci has […]

10-19
01:04:40

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