season wrap up and a few thoughts on change. just Elise this season chatting crafts, hobbies and life. This episode is a short catch up as we are mid-move and mid-major life transition. Thank you for being here and listening! Looking forward to catching up again in the fall. :) shownotes, as always, can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast /episode/index/show/elisejoy/id/23483444
thoughts on being a beginner just Elise this season chatting crafts, hobbies and life. This episode is about being a beginner and how important it is to understand how you learn best (and then lean into it instead of trying to fight it). shownotes can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast /episode/index/show/elisejoy/id/23412014
let's talk summer crafting. just Elise this season chatting crafts, hobbies and life. This episode is about summer crafting. I share some of my favorites from past years and a few of my goals (crafting and otherwise) for this upcoming summer. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast. /episode/index/show/elisejoy/id/23338721
thoughts on "style shifts" just Elise this season chatting crafts, hobbies and life. This episode is about the big and small personal style changes I have been drifting toward lately. Includes why I think I am gravitating toward such a different look AND how I find inspiration for new projects. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast /episode/index/show/elisejoy/id/23268503
how I keep track of all my plans. just Elise this season chatting crafts, hobbies and life. This episode is about how I keep track of alllll my plans from a macro ten year level to the micro tasks that come in through my inbox each day. shownotes can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast /episode/index/show/elisejoy/id/23199839
thoughts on documenting life these days. just Elise this season chatting crafts, hobbies and life. This episode is about documenting memories! I share a bit of my backstory and how scrapbooking was my original creative habit (for over a decade!) and then how I switched to other things based on my interests changing. I share a few of the easy ways I like to “keep” memories now. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast /episode/index/show/elisejoy/id/23124173
making time for hobbies when you have kids. just Elise this season chatting crafts, hobbies and life. This episode shares my thoughts on how I make time for hobbies with little kids. I get asked this more than almost anything whenever I share a project online. My advice honest, encouraging and realistic I promise. shownotes can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast /episode/index/show/elisejoy/id/23050031
let's talk time. just Elise this season chatting crafts, hobbies and life. This episode was inspired by a few different questions I got about making time for crafting, juggling different hobbies and having patience for longer projects. I talk about how I mindlessly spend my time vs. how I mindfully spend my time and why I am able to slow down as a crafter now compared with ten years ago. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast /episode/index/show/elisejoy/id/22931729
let's talk craft tools. just Elise this season chatting crafts, hobbies and life. This episode was inspired by a few different questions I got about craft supplies and tools. Where to start? How to store them? What about the crafting off season? I answer those questions but also talk about taking inventory, starting at entry level and letting go of the “stuff” to make space. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast /episode/index/show/elisejoy/id/22900394
major craft milestones & my "craft bucket list" just Elise this season chatting crafts, hobbies and life. This episode was inspired by a great question on Instagram — “what are your 10 crafting bucket list goals?” I went a slightly different direction and shared five major craft project milestones from the past and then shared eight creative ventures I would like to take on in the next year and over the next decade. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast /episode/index/show/elisejoy/id/22825796
Let's catch up! just Elise this season chatting crafts and hobbies and life and work shifts. (And whatever else comes up!) This first episode is a brief recap of life post MAKE36, what I mean when I say “I am taking a break from work” plus some of the “just for fun” creative projects I am working on right now. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast /episode/index/show/elisejoy/id/22804910
MAKE36 : JAN : let's wrap this MAKE36 project upjust Elise this whole year as I work on a long-project called MAKE36. This episode is the final in the season(!) and includes details about the January project as well as an official wrap up. shownotes can always be found at elisejoy.com/podcast and the January project will be available on 1/22 at 9am PST at elisejoy.com/shop /episode/index/show/elisejoy/id/21768494
MAKE36 : DEC : pottery and creative practice just Elise this whole year as I work on a long-term project called . This episode is about throwing 200+ pots over the past year and creative practice. Plus a brief wrap-up of how I am feeling at the end of 2021. shownotes for this episode plus photos of the pots can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast /episode/index/show/elisejoy/id/21519476
MAKE36 : NOV : prototyping a puzzle and tips for avoiding burnout as a small biz owner during busy seasonsjust Elise this whole year as I work on a long-term project called . This episode is (mostly) about the November product development and then I share a few simple tips for avoiding burnout as a small business during the busy season. the November MAKE36 product will be available at 8am PST on Monday 11/22 at elisejoy.com/shop. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast /episode/index/show/elisejoy/id/21210413
MAKE36 : OCT : how my ideas for this project have shifted just Elise this whole year as I work on a long-term project called . This episode is about the October product and how my ideas for products have developed and changed over the past year. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast /episode/index/show/elisejoy/id/20866694
MAKE36 : SEP : a Q&A about this project so far just Elise this whole year as I work on a long-term project called . This episode is about the September product and I am answering your questions about tackling creative work and this project so far. shownotes for this episode and all episodes can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast /episode/index/show/elisejoy/id/20509376
MAKE36 : AUG : something I just learned about my creative process (and how I work through it!) just Elise this whole year as I work on a long-term project called . This episode is about the August product and I am talking about something I just learned about my creative process and sharing ways that I help myself get through it (and past the idea stage!) shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast /episode/index/show/elisejoy/id/20198270
MAKE36 : JUL : changing plans, "saving" ideas and batch-workingjust elise this whole year as I work on a long-term project called MAKE36. This episode is about the July product and I am talking about changing plans, putting ideas on the shelf and batch-working through large tasks. (Plus I am nearly halfway done and feeling more upbeat!) shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast /episode/index/show/elisejoy/id/19857680
MAKE36 : JUNE : crafting cyanotype art & feeling the "messy middle"just Elise this whole year as I work on a long-term project called MAKE36. This episode is about getting to the middle of this giant project (and feeling the overwhelm!) plus details about creating 36 original cyanotype pieces. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast. /episode/index/show/elisejoy/id/19518068
MAKE36 : MAY : the giant fabric project plus purchasing wholesalejust Elise this whole year as I work on a long-term project called MAKE36. This episode is about everything that went into the May product and things I have learned about minimizing risk when buying in bulk. shownotes for this episode can be found a elisejoy.com/podcast. /episode/index/show/elisejoy/id/19102430
MAKE36 : APR : on valuing hobbies (plus a special guest!)I am excited to be joined by my husband, Paul, for this month’s product development and for the podcast episode. We share behind the scenes of the (very) micro roast coffee subscription we are offering for the April edition of MAKE36. Plus you’ll get to know Paul a bit more and hear how important hobbies are to both of us. Shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast and you can shop the April edition of MAKE36 at elisejoy.com/make36 starting at 9am on Thursday 4/22/21. /episode/index/show/elisejoy/id/18765167
MAKE36 : MAR : sharing "behind the scenes" of your workjust Elise this whole year as I work on a long-term project called MAKE36. This episode is about the March product and the value of sharing your work and "behind the scenes" of your business/creative process. Shownotes for this episode can be found at and the second edition of MAKE36 will be for sale on 3/22 at 12 noon PST at /episode/index/show/elisejoy/id/18380489
MAKE36 : FEB : building a structure for a new projectjust Elise this whole year as I work on a long-term project called MAKE36. This episode is about the February product and the value of creating a project structure so you don’t have to reinvent the wheel over and over again. Shownotes for this episode can be found at and the first edition of MAKE36 will be for sale on 2/22 at 10am PST at /episode/index/show/elisejoy/id/17969129
introducing my newest craft project and business venture – MAKE36Finally living up to my "Elise Gets Crafty" podcast title! I am going to share episodes monthly for the next year to take you behind the scenes of a new small business adventure. My goal is to explain how I tackle a long term project and share my ideas, progress and setbacks as I launch a new limited edition handmade product each month. Shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast /episode/index/show/elisejoy/id/17807099
QUICK TAKE: writing a book part 3my book, Big Dreams, Daily Joys, is out in the world! Learn more at elisejoy.com/book. this episode is the final in a three part series about getting a book deal, actually doing the writing and then (finally) having it on shelves everywhere. /episode/index/show/elisejoy/id/11594480
on saying yes! / ep 157elise chats with Tiffany Han about saying yes to the things that will bring you more joy. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes157 /episode/index/show/elisejoy/id/8632598
on building a side hustle / ep 156elise chats with Gina Stovall of Two Days Off about creating a sustainable made-to-order clothing business in addition to her day job. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes156 /episode/index/show/elisejoy/id/8459255
on pivoting your business / ep 155elise chats with Julie Richardson of Unblushing (formerly Julie Ann Art) about rebranding after 10 years in business. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes155 /episode/index/show/elisejoy/id/8283275
on one little word for 2019 / ep 154elise chats with Ali Edwards about the practice of choosing a guiding word for the year. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes154 /episode/index/show/elisejoy/id/8046917
ON WORKING & MOTHERHOOD / EP 153elise chats with Jessica N. Turner about working motherhood and her new book shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes153 /episode/index/show/elisejoy/id/7037815
