#38 The Card Maker Success Summit
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Hello … welcome to The Craft Room Podcast. I’m so glad you’re joining me today, because we are talking today about the upcoming Card Maker Success Summit. I’ve been attending these summits for the past few years, and even though I’ve been making cards for over 30 years, I still come away from the event having learned something new, and loaded up with inspiration. So imagine my excitement when an invitation to speaker this year landed in my inbox! At the time I was putting finishing touches on the All Occasions box, so when I saw the theme for this summit … Card Maker Success...
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#37 Glue: Part 2
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Happy new year to you, and I’m so glad you’re joining me today as I answer the most common question I’ve received so far this year, which pertains to glue. Way back in Episode 26 I talked a lot about glue, but I’ve learned a few new things this week, so I thought it was time to share updated information and answer a question that lands in my inbox almost every day … “What is the ETA on the Precision Glue Press”. I made a short video about this today, but there’s more to know, so while this isn’t a super long episode, it does have some useful information, about the product,...
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#36 Obsession to Completion (The Tale of the Crochet Parasol)
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I’m so glad that you’re joining me for this episode, because it’s a wild ride. Even if you’re not into crochet (or parasols), I hope you’ll stick around for the thrilling tale of how a 34 second TikTok video sparked a crafting odyssey. I have some hot tips to share that you might find useful in your own crafting life. I’m sure I’m not alone in this … you know that moment when you see something on the internet and you just know in your heart that you HAVE TO MAKE IT. This is what I’m talking about when I say “obsession”. I’ve experienced this many times, though in recent...
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#35 Cost vs Value
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Today we’re talking about an important crafting topic ... cost vs value. This is something I mention a lot on the podcast, but have never talked specifically about, so we’re going to talk about it today. In a nutshell, the cost of something is the price you pay for it. The value is what the product is worth to you. Todays episode is sponsored by Altenew. If you’re unfamiliar with them, Altenew have been around since 2014 and are renowned for their layering stamps, dies & stencils, detailed embossing folders, coordinating ranges and innovative tools. I am an Altenew stockist here...
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#33 How to Host a Group Buy
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#34 Copic Marker Maintenance & Handling
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Today we’re talking about a couple of very important things you need to know if you have Copic markers, or are thinking about starting your collection … maintenance and handling. I want to start by laying out my credentials … I am a certified Copic instructor, and an Authorised Copic Stockist in Australia. I have been using Copic markers for over 13 years, and I created the Copic Subscription Box as a way to help crafters build their Copic colouring skills, as well as their marker collection. And, while I do know a lot about Copic markers, I don’t receive updated information...
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#32 New Years Crafting Resolutions
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In todays episode let's talk about those crafting goals you may have set in January, and ways you can set yourself up for success. LINKS Blog post - Ep 5 - Quilting - https://dawnlewis.com.au/podcast5/ Frankensteins Fabrics - https://www.frankensteinsfabrics.com/ Creative Fabric Fans - https://fans.creativefabrica.com/creators/dawn-lewis-imagery/ Unsplash - https://unsplash.com/ Minecraft Quilt pattern - https://www.kellifanninquilts.com/p/minecraft-sew-along.html Mario quilt pattern - https://angelapingel.com/category/quilt-alongs/mario-quilt-along Achieve (craft donations) -...
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#31 International Shipping
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In this episode, Dawn discusses how pandemic conditions are affecting international shipping for crafters.
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#30 How to Host a Craft Swap
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In this episode, Dawn discusses how to be a great craft swap host and participant.
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#29 Embossing
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In this episode, Dawn discusses the two different types of embossing ... dry embossing and heat embossing.
info_outlineThis is happening … I think we need to talk about crafting in isolation. If you're listening to this as it goes to air, it is towards the end of April 2020 and we're in a pandemic. Whether you prefer to say that you’re stuck stuck inside or safe at home, self isolation is a thing.
Now, I know you might be thinking, “Oh, she's going to tell us we should make the most of our time, seize this opportunity and do lots of craft.”. Well, yes and no. I do have a list of 14 things that you, as a crafter, might find useful right now. But they are only ideas. This list might be equally as useful to you in other situations, like if you find yourself confined to the house with a broken leg, recovering from surgery, taking annual leave … so it’s not all COVID-19 doom and gloom. If you just don’t feel like doing anything, I have some thoughts on that as well.
1. Make items for essential workers
2. Art Exhibition
3. Craft for Charity
4. Level up your craft skills
5. Organize your Craft Supplies
6. Finish Things
7. Teach someone your craft
8. Do a Challenge
9. Craft socially via Zoom
10. Catch up on Your Favourite Crafty YouTubers
11. Break up with a craft
12. Take an online class or course
13. Take stock of your Supplies and Shop Online
14. Prepare for Christmas
Also ... do something ... or do nothing. What will make you feel better today?
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LINKS:
Episode 25 blog post
Episode 22 - Crafting in Times of Crisis
The Kindness Pandemic (Facebook group)
Blog Post - Cardmaking Super Powers
Free Digital stamps (pinned to top of Facebook page)
Crafting for charity directory
Episode 12 - Organising craft supplies
Episode 7 - Should you Kondo your Craft?
Cartooning YouTube Channel (Brad Colbow)
Cartooning Class
TikTok desk makeover video
Episode 6 - Lost Craft Mojo
Episode 20 -Set up a Custom Planner
Episode 19 - Handmade Christmas