The Frugal Crafter Blog

I had a chance to chat with the very talented cardmaker Justine Hovey about the state of the stamping, cardmaking, and craft industry. I hope you enjoy this conversation! Where to find Justine: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/justinehoveycards Membership / Courses: https://justinehoveyclasses.com/ Airtable: ⁠https://justinehovey.com/airtable

This podcast discusses mental health. I hope it is helpful to anyone who listens. In today's Art Chat, we talk to Cinnamon Cooney, The Art Sherpa about YouTube, running an art business, and her recent mental health struggles. Please join us for this friendly conversation. Where to find Cinnamon: Youtube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/@TheArtSherpa  Art Store: https://store.theartsherpa.com/storefront.aspx  Tiny Secret Whispers Video:  https://youtu.be/sXYbGoq80dQ?si=Y6sJvtrC5r3Cah4r Books:  https://www.amazon.com/s?i=stripbooks&rh=p_27%3ACinnamon+Cooney&s=relevancerank&text=Cinnamon+Cooney&ref=dp_byline_sr_book_1 

If you have ever felt overwhelmed by the amount of art and craft supplies you own you won't want to miss this conversation with Miranda Watson of the YouTube channel Alkai Creek Art. She recently posted a video of a final art supply haul to end them all and now she is done getting new supplies and is using what she has. When I saw that video I knew I needed to have her on the podcast. Here is that video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g09b0dKEDOQ Where to find Miranda: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UC1SCOBXamcZoo-kmehX7iLg Website: https://alkalicreekart.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alkalicreekart

Today we are talking with Sheila Landry, she is an accomplished tole painting designer, businesswoman, and inspiring artist who works in a variety of mediums. Where to find Sheila: The main website for PAINTING patterns and wood surfaces: http://www.tolepaintingdesigns.com Website for SCROLL SAW and LASER patterns by Sheila Landry and Keith Fenton (No surfaces sold): http://www.sheilalandrydesigns.com My NEW Treasure Box ‐ Ginger All The Way page: https://tolepaintingdesigns.com/decorative‐painting‐categories/ginger‐treasure‐box/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/scrollgirlcanada Blog: https://sheilalandrydesigns.wordpress.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sheilalandryartanddesigns/ Sheila's Group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/paintwithsheila

Welcome to another Art Chat! Today I’m talking to Jennifer Moore of The Sewing Report YouTube Channel where she offers sewing tutorials, product reviews, and craft industry insights. She also runs a successful Etsy shop where she sells sewing supplies. In this episode, we will discuss how artists and crafters can make a living with their art and crafts both online and in their local communities. I hope you find this friendly chat helpful and informative. If you want to catch the other part of our conversation about the trustworthiness of influencers and product reviews you can see it on the Sewing Report Live channel: https://youtu.be/-NwJzARqsgM Where to find Jen: Sewing Report on YouTube (main channel) https://www.youtube.com/@SewingReportSewing Report Live  @sewingreportlive  Website: https://www.sewingreport.comEtsy Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/sewingreport?ref=shop-header-name&listing_id=1069587410&from_page=listing

Today we have legendary artist, writer, teacher, and art supply designer Jane Davenport on the podcast! We discuss following your curiosity as a creative entrepreneur, teaching, and cute art supplies! Where to find Jane: https://janedavenport.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@janedavenport Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/janedavenport/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jane.davenport.artist Jane Davenport Mixed Media Artomologists Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/419065701552819

Today we are speaking with Becca Hillburn. She is the author and illustrator of the comic 7" Kara, an art teacher, and art supply reviewer! She attended the NAMTA/Creativation Art Materials Trade Show a couple of weeks ago and is here to update us on new products and trends in the industry. Also, there is a lot of geeking out about art supplies! I hope you enjoy this friendly art chat! If this 3 hour long podcast has you wanting more check out Becca's Creativation Vlog: https://youtu.be/BHvbBG2gdBs?si=prmnQpCPKaci9aTr Where to find Becca: Natto Soup YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Nattosoup 7" Kara Watercolor Webcomic 7inchkara.com Patreon patreon.com/nattosoup TikTok tiktok.com/@nattosoup Author site beccahillburn.com Instagram instagram.com/nattosoup Twitter twitter.com/Nattosoup Threads threads.net/@nattosoup Illustration Portfolio nattosoup.artstation.com Shop nattosoup.com/shop Pinterest pinterest.com/nattosoup Facebook facebook.com/nattosoup

Today we are talking with Sarah Takacs from the SoCraftastic Youtube channel, where she has been delighting viewers with fun approachable arts and crafts projects for over a decade and has rung up almost 2 million subscribers! We talk about how her interests changed and evolved over the years as well as her new artistic endeavor.  Where to find Sarah: SoCraftastic YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@SoCraftastic Shop: https://www.sarahlynntea.com/shop-all  Sarah Lynn Tea Studios YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@sarahlynnstudios  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahlynntea/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoCraftastic

The month-long plein air painting challenge #pleinapril starts tomorrow so I invited Sarah Burns back on the show to discuss tips on getting outside to paint! She is a renowned landscape painter living in Scotland with a thriving YouTube channel and website focusing on plein-air painting, and I am thrilled to have he back on the podcast! Where to find Sarah: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/sarahburnsstudio  Sarah Burns Art Website: https://www.sarahburnsstudio.com/ Sketching Scotland Website: https://sketchingscotland.com/  The Fearless Brush Blog: https://fearlessbrush.com/painting/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahburnsstudio/  Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sarahburnsstudio

Today's conversation with James Gurney is entertaining, thoughtful, and inspiring! We will talk about his art journey from hopping on a train and sketching America to working in animation and illustration to creating the Dinotopia series of books and now influencing new generations of artists through teaching online. This conversation is full of wonderful stories of a life creatively lived. I hope you enjoy the podcast. Where to find James: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JamesGurney Substack: https://substack.com/@jamesgurney Website: https://jamesgurney.com/ Gurney Journey Blog: https://gurneyjourney.blogspot.com/