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Author: Joleen Emery

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Welcome to the Happy Time Craft Cast with Joleen Emery, the podcast where crafting meets inspiration, laughter, and the wonderful art of making. Join Joleen, your crafting companion, as she takes you on an exciting journey into the world of creativity.

Discover the joy of crafting and find comfort in knowing that not everything goes perfectly the first time. Joleen's good humor, contagious laughter, and 'muscle it together until it fits' attitude will keep you entertained and motivated throughout your crafting adventures.

In each episode, we explore thrilling DIY projects, converse with talented artisans, and share heartwarming stories that celebrate the beauty of imperfection. Crafting isn't just a hobby; it's a way of life that brings happiness and fulfillment.

Whether you're a seasoned crafter or just starting, this podcast is your crafting community, offering inspiration and support. Embrace the ups and downs of your creative journey, finding joy in every crafty endeavor.

Get ready for a dose of creativity, motivation, and a whole lot of crafting goodness. Tune in to the Happy Time Craft Cast and let's make some happy crafting memories together!

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Craftonians! Welcome to Episode 66 of Joleen's Happy Time Craftcast! Joleen broadcasts from her workshop to share her favorite book folding pattern: the Corset Fold. She gives updates on life at Big Raven Farm, including the newly released 2026 retreat calendar, introduces a new book review feature with Creative Collage by Naomi Vona, and walks listeners through a hands-on demo showing that this beautiful fold only requires two simple folds. Guest Bio There’s no guest in this episode — just...
Welcome back to Episode 65 of Joleen's Happy Time Craftcast! In this episode, Joleen chats with multi-talented artist Allison Kreft, whose creative journey spans scrapbook design, bold patterns, photography, glass art, and laser-cutting with her Glow Forge. Together, they talk about balancing art with family life, experimenting with new mediums, and the joy of making beautiful, functional pieces that inspire creativity every day. Guest Bio Allison Kreft is a designer and artist with ...
Craftonians! In Episode 64 of Joleen’s Happy Time Craftcast, Joleen chats with Bethany Bayless, founder of Wild Wind Lane, about balancing motherhood and creativity. From her shift from public speaking to digital art, to how Procreate became both therapy and playground, Bethany shares tips on finding your style, favorite tools, and encouragement to keep practicing. Plus, Joleen teases her holiday-ready watercolor sketchbook kit! Guest Bio Bethany Bayless is a Los Angeles–based graphic desi...
Craftonians! ✨ Welcome to Episode 63! In this Ask Me Anything 2.0 of Joleen’s Happy Time Craftcast, Joleen dives into your questions and shares her favorite tips, tools, and sparks of inspiration for living a joyful, creative life. From balancing real life with crafting to the supplies she’s loving right now, this episode is full of laughter, encouragement, and practical takeaways to keep your creative spirit buzzing. Guest Bio Today’s “guest” is… Joleen herself! She’s the host of Happy Tim...
Craftonians!✨ Welcome to Episode 62 of Joleen’s Happy Time Craftcast! In this cheerful and inspiring episode, Joleen shares her Minnesota State Fair adventures before chatting with artist and animal advocate Samm Wehman. Samm talks about her journey as a full-time painter, her love for manatees and monarchs, and how she creates eco-friendly art using reclaimed materials. This uplifting conversation is full of creativity, conservation, and the joy of living an authentic artistic life. Guest ...
Craftonians! Welcome to Episode 61 of Joleen’s Happy Time Craftcast! 🎉 In this joyful episode, Joleen introduces guest Emily Victory, a Minnesota-based painter whose bold acrylics blend mathematics, geometry, and vibrant patterns. Emily shares how math sparks her creativity and how even the most logical concepts can transform into colorful, magical art. Get ready for an inspiring and laughter-filled conversation about creativity, curiosity, and the beauty of turning numbers into patterns!&nbs...
Craftonians! ✨ In Episode 60, Joleen shares joyful updates—from surprise art book treasures to celebrating her spot in the Minnesota State Fair Fine Arts Collection—before chatting with UK watercolor artist Kate Rebecca Leech. Kate reveals how lockdown reignited her passion, her leap from corporate life to creative freedom, and why her abstract, gold-embellished style is perfect for messy makers. This episode overflows with inspiration, laughter, and the magic of happy accidents. Guest Bio K...
Craftonians! 🎉 Welcome to Episode 59 of Happy Time Craftcast — where glitter meets great storytelling! Joleen chats with the amazing K. Woodman-Maynard, a cartoonist and author behind the gorgeous Tuck Everlasting graphic novel. They dive into big themes, creative process, and watercolor magic — plus a fun fangirl moment featuring Alexis Bledel (yes, Rory from Gilmore Girls!). It’s all heart, humor, and artistic inspiration in this joyful episode. 💫 Guest Bio K. Woodman-Maynard is a H...
Craftonians!✨ Welcome to Episode 58 of Joleen’s Happy Time Craftcast! In this cheerful and cozy episode, Joleen chats with the talented Tamara Kelly — designer, educator, and the creative mind behind the beloved Moogly Blog. This delightful convo is all about the love of crochet, the journey of handmade creations, and the stories behind those lovingly stitched blankets and garments. Tamara opens up about what fuels her creativity, her favorite projects, and the importance of mixing relaxing p...
Craftonians!✨ Episode 57 of Joleen’s Happy Time Craft Cast is a vibrant and joyful episode where Joleen Emery welcomes the ever-delightful Natalie Keller Pariano, the creative force behind Natterdoodle. They chat all things hand lettering, stickers, creative expression, and how Natalie brings joy, color, and sass to the world through her art. Natalie opens up about her design philosophy, the heart-led projects like her “100 Days of Heart-to-Hearts” series, and the oddly relatable phenomenon k...
Craftonians! ✨ In Episode 56 of Joleen's Happy Time Craftcast, Joleen chats with Tammy Murdock, a Canadian multi-disciplinary artist, crafter, and inventor of the Lap Studio—a portable, customizable crafting workstation. Tammy shares the origin story of her invention, inspired by years of crafting on-the-go and dealing with chronic illness that required comfortable, flexible art-making solutions. Together, they dive into creative obsessions, talk about phases of crafting (hello, embroidery cr...
Craftonians! ✨ In episode 55 of Joleen's Happy Time Craftcast, Joleen chats with Deborah D’Onofrio about her journey of creativity as healing. They dive into how slow stitching, eco-printing, and sacred journaling become therapeutic tools, especially during recovery from life challenges. Deborah shares how nature guides her intuitive art practice, how she built her "Artful Recovery" workshops, and offers simple yet powerful ways for listeners to connect with creativity and self-care. Th...
Craftonians! ✨ Get ready to dive into another joy-filled adventure on Joleen’s Happy Time Craftcast! In episode 54, Joleen welcomes the ever-delightful and wildly talented Bailey Tessier—a mosaic artist, nature lover, and pet-portrait wizard from St. Paul, Minnesota. Bailey shares how a rainy day cabin craft with her mom blossomed into a full-blown artistic journey using broken plates, glass, and heaps of heart. From her custom pet mosaics to her dreamy, flowy sky pieces, Bailey opens up abou...
Craftonians!✨ Welcome to another sparkly episode of Joleen’s Happy Time Craftcast! In episode 53, Joleen welcomes the brilliantly creative Charlie Andrés—artist, teacher, and the vibrant force behind Charliehorse Press. Charlie dives into their love for bookbinding, teaching Coptic stitch and traveler's notebooks, and gets Joleen giddy about fascinating materials like cave paper and risograph printing. They also share insights into how book arts can be a powerful tool for storytelling, identi...
Craftonians! ✨ In this light-hearted and joy-filled Episode 52 of Joleen’s Happy Time Craftcast, host Joleen Emery welcomes back the incredibly talented Suzanne Earley, editor and creator of Strawberry Moon Magazine. Together, they dive deep into the theme of “The Beautiful Mess of Art Journaling” — celebrating the magic of mess, the joy of creating without rules, and the soulful practice of making art simply because it feels good. They laugh about creative chaos, reflect on the purpose...
Craftonians! Welcome to Episode 51 of Joleen's Happy Time Craftcast! In this dreamy and joy-swirled episode, Joleen welcomes intuitive artist Heidi Heather of HKH Studios to share her heart-filled creative process. Heidi is known for her whimsical, layered works that relay her soulful storytelling to life through paint, wax, and reclaimed wood. The convo flows from technique and creative inspiration to living an artist’s life rooted in storytelling, connection, and curiosity. Guest Bio Hei...
Welcome to Episode 50, Craftonians! In this special milestone of Joleen's Happy Time Craftcast, Joleen Emery chats with multidisciplinary artist Maria Overlay, whose dreamy, nature-inspired art and whimsical characters have captured hearts. Maria shares her journey from self-taught photographer to painter, how nature fuels her creativity, and how art helps her manage anxiety. Together, they explore overcoming perfectionism, the power of a two-week creative reset, and the pure joy of making ju...
Craftonians! Episode 49 of Joleen’s Happy Time Craftcast is a heartwarming and giggle-filled episode as host Joleen Emery reconnects with longtime friend and award-winning author Lisa M. Bolt Simons for a cozy chat about creativity, motherhood, and writing from the soul. With 70+ books under her belt, Lisa shares her creative journey, her “pantser” writing style, and love for history — all sprinkled with laughs, mom moments, and bees! It's heart, humor, and inspiration for every creativ...
Craftonians! In Episode 48 of Joleen’s Happy Time Craftcast, Joleen Emery chats with embroidery artist and educator Hannah Arnold, founder of Sherwood Forest Creations, who shares how she turned her creative passion into a thriving business. From her beginner-friendly Lindsay Kit to the new Evelyn’s Bouquet, Hannah’s video-based approach makes embroidery fun, accessible, and confidence-boosting for all. Guest Bio Hannah Arnold is the heart behind Sherwood Forest Creations, where she ...
Craftonians! 🎉 Welcome to the 47th episode of Joleen's Happy Time Craftcast! In this heartwarming and creativity-charged installment, host Joleen Emery welcomes the radiant Cindy Ingram — artist, author, and founder of Art Class Curator. Cindy opens up about her journey from burnout to creative rebirth, sharing how years of disconnect from her artistic side led her to write “Art is About Being Whole”, a memoir that uses art to explore emotions and healing. This episode is a joyful deep dive i...
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