Joleen's Happy Time Craftcast

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 cr

Joleen's Happy Time Craftcast is a arts podcast hosted by Joleen Emery, with 102 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Joleen Emery hosts Joleen's Happy Time Craftcast, a arts show with 102 episodes published.

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  Turning Everyday Moments Into Art with Priya – Joleen's Happy Time Craftcast 104

  Sep 16, 202653 min

  Welcome back to Joleen's Happy Time Craftcast! In Episode 104, I’m chatting with Priya , a Thai illustrator and content creator living in New York City whose whimsical characters and cozy illustrations are absolutely delightful! We talk about finding time to create while working full-time, experimenting with different art mediums, building a creative practice, and the joy of sketching just for yourself. Priya also shares her advice for anyone afraid their art won’t be “good enough”: start, practice, try everything, and keep going! Plus, I share some fun vintage finds for collage and talk about what’s happening at Big Raven Farm. Guest Bio Priya is a Thai illustrator and content creator living in New York City. She creates whimsical character art, sketchbooks, and educational art videos while building her art business. Her work blends traditional painting, photography, and digital illustration, with a goal of one day illustrating a children’s picture book. Follow Priya Instagram Tiktok Etsy Episode Chapters with Timestamps [00:00–06:30] — Joleen’s Happy Things at Mom’s House [06:30–11:30] — Meet Priya & Her Creative Journey [11:30–17:00] — Finding Time to Create While Working Full-Time [17:00–23:00] — Traditional Art, Digital Illustration & Procreate [23:00–29:00] — Building a Creative Business & Online Community [29:00–35:00] — Overcoming the Fear of “Not Being Good Enough” [5:00–40:30] — Starting a Sketch Practice & Trying New Mediums [40:30–45:30] — Vintage Books, Collage & Creative Inspiration [45:30–50:00] — Happy Time Questions & Finding Simple Joy [50:00–52:04] — Stay Connected with Priya & Goodbye! Quotes from the Episode “Just start. It’s going to be bad, but that’s okay.” — Priya “You improve through the journey.” — Priya “Try everything and see what feels right for you.” — Priya “Once you have the skill, then you can find your style.” — Priya “When I’m drawing or painting, I feel like time just stops.” — Priya “Art is a way for me to express myself and it really helps my mental health.” — Priya “My favorite word is whimsical.” — Priya Resources & Calls-to-Action Procreate — Priya’s primary digital illustration tool. Vintage catalogs & nature books — Joleen shares her love of finding old catalogs and tiny nature books to use as collage fodder and artistic reference. Golden Nature Guide: 129 Birds in Full Color — One of Joleen’s fun vintage thrifted finds. Big Raven Farm — Learn more about upcoming creative retreats and the 2026–2027 schedule Everything Was Beautiful and Nothing Hurt — A book recommendation mentioned during the conversation. Love "Happy Time Craftcast"? Don’t forget to subscribe on Apple Podcasts and leave a review to help others discover our crafty community Stay tuned for more Happy Time Craftcast with Joleen Emery. Subscribe now! FOLLOW ME ON TIKTOK | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM SIGN UP FOR THE ART KIT OF THE MONTH CLUB

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  Cat Art & Narrative Illustration with Becky Stockert – Joleen's Happy Time Craftcast 103

  Sep 9, 202657 min

  Welcome to Episode 103 of Joleen's Happy Time Craftcast! In this episode, I’m chatting with Becky Stockert , Indiana artist and illustrator behind Cat People Press ! We talk cats, creativity, screen printing, pottery, abstract art, collage, and embracing the messy middle of making. Becky shares how she works through creative blocks, experiments with new mediums, and keeps her creativity playful and curious. Guest Bio Becky Stockert is an Indiana artist and illustrator and the creative force behind Cat People Press . Her work celebrates cats, nature, humor, and sustainability through illustration, prints, apparel, and pottery. Becky loves experimenting with different mediums and finding new ways to keep creativity fun! Follow Becky Website Instagram Facebook Episode Chapters with Timestamps [00:00–09:30] — Joleen’s Happy Things [09:30–15:00] — Meet Becky & Cat People Press [15:00–22:00] — Screen Printing & Creative Business [22:00–32:00] — Watercolor, Abstract Art & Layers [32:00–39:00] — Getting Unstuck & Embracing Discomfort [39:00–47:00] — Collage, Creativity & Creative Challenges [47:00–54:00] — Happy Time Questions [54:00–59:30] — Books, Happiness & Goodbye! Quotes from the Episode “You really try something new all the time.” — Becky Stockert “Embrace the discomfort.” — Becky Stockert “Artists really can change the world.” — Becky Stockert “You just have to keep going and work through it.” — Becky Stockert “Everything is potential.” — Joleen Emery Resources & Calls-to-Action Cat People Press — Visit Becky’s website to explore her artwork, shop, and newsletter. ☕ Firefly Coffee House — Becky creates handmade mugs featuring the local coffee shop’s logo and nature-inspired designs. Art Inspiration — Becky recommends exploring books about abstract painting, Beautiful Bizarre Magazine, and Art21 for creative inspiration. Vintage Sears & Roebuck Catalogs — Joleen’s fun creative-reuse recommendation for collage, image harvesting, color inspiration, and gel plate printing. Love "Happy Time Craftcast"? Don’t forget to subscribe on Apple Podcasts and leave a review to help others discover our crafty community Stay tuned for more Happy Time Craftcast with Joleen Emery. Subscribe now! FOLLOW ME ON TIKTOK | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM SIGN UP FOR THE ART KIT OF THE MONTH CLUB

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  Mixed Media Art & Creative Storytelling with Hattie Lee Mendoza – Joleen's Happy Time Craftcast 102

  Sep 2, 20261h 1m

  Welcome to Episode 102 of Joleen's Happy Time Craftcast! In this episode, Joleen chats with Illinois-based professional studio artist Hattie Lee Mendoza about working across mediums, finding inspiration in unexpected objects, and giving new life to things that might otherwise be discarded. Hattie shares how her art practice brings together fiber, beadwork, weaving, painting, found objects, and family heirlooms while exploring her Cherokee heritage and personal history. From thrifted dishes and vintage lace to inherited treasures and “garbage” materials, this conversation is a wonderful reminder that you don't have to know exactly where a creative idea is going—sometimes curiosity is all the reason you need to make something. Guest Bio Hattie Lee Mendoza is a professional studio artist based in Illinois who originally grew up in Southwest Kansas, studied graphic design, and later earned her MFA in Fine Art. Her work moves across painting, printmaking, fiber, beadwork, weaving, and found objects, often incorporating repurposed materials and family heirlooms. Through her artwork, Hattie explores her Cherokee heritage, personal history, memory, and the stories held within everyday objects. One of the things that makes Hattie’s work so special is her ability to look at something other people might consider discarded and see possibility, beauty, and a whole new life waiting to happen. Follow Hattie Website Instagram Tiktok Episode Chapters with Timestamps [00:00–05:30] — Joleen’s Happy Things [05:30–10:00] — Meet Hattie Lee Mendoza [10:00–19:00] — Hattie’s Creative Process [19:00–28:00] — Cherokee Heritage & Found Objects [28:00–35:00] — The Giant Lace Installation [35:00–42:00] — Turning “Garbage” Into Art [42:00–48:00] — Hattie’s Current Projects 48:00–55:00] — Happy Time Questions [55:00–59:30] — Creativity, Joy & Goodbye! Quotes from the Episode You don't know till you try.” — Hattie Lee Mendoza “Anything I've made is fair game to be added to a different piece later on.” — Hattie Lee Mendoza “Anything I make, there's someone out there that will relate to it and find something joyful in.” — Hattie Lee Mendoza “Sometimes the simple curiosities and things we have is what resonates on a broader level with people.” — Hattie Lee Mendoza “I love making and I love making with people.” — Jolene Emery Resources & Calls-to-Action Follow Hattie Website: https://www.hattieleemendoza.com Instagram/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hattieleemendoza ️ Hattie’s Upcoming Shows Bethel College, Newton, Kansas — exhibition through September 17 Cherokee Art Market, Tulsa, Oklahoma — October Native Art Market, Madison, Wisconsin — November Strawberry Moon Magazine Jolene also recommends Strawberry Moon Magazine, a beautiful resource for anyone who loves art journaling, junk journaling, collage, ephemera, and creative inspiration. The episode features Issue 10: Collage from A to Z, which includes ideas and techniques ranging from adhesives and block printing to ephemera, nature, repetition, substrates, and upcycling. Love "Happy Time Craftcast"? Don’t forget to subscribe on Apple Podcasts and leave a review to help others discover our crafty community Stay tuned for more Happy Time Craftcast with Joleen Emery. Subscribe now! FOLLOW ME ON TIKTOK | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM SIGN UP FOR THE ART KIT OF THE MONTH CLUB

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  The Magic of Stained Glass with Tamara Goldsmith – Joleen's Happy Time Craftcast 100

  Aug 20, 202659 min

  Jolene celebrates the 100th episode of Happy Time Craft Cast with a joyful conversation about creativity, craftsmanship, and the magic of making things by hand. Her guest, Tamara Goldsmith , shares how she rediscovered stained glass during the pandemic and transformed her decades of experience as a jeweler and metalsmith into a beautiful new artistic practice. Together, they explore choosing glass by instinct, combining techniques, learning safely, caring for tools, and finding inspiration through collaboration. ✨ Guest Bio Tamara Goldsmith is a Pacific Northwest artist, metalsmith, and stained glass maker who creates under the name Magic Hour Glass . With decades of experience in jewelry and supporting local artists, she rediscovered stained glass during the pandemic and now creates intricate, light-filled pieces that often combine copper foil, wirework, painting, and found or vintage materials. Her work is exhibited with the Side Street Arts Collective in Portland , and she loves exploring the possibilities that come from blending different artistic disciplines. Follow Tamara Website Instagram Episode Chapters with Timestamps [00:00 – 13:09] – Welcome & Jolene’s Five Happy Things [13:10 – 18:10] – Meet Tamara Goldsmith [18:11 – 27:00] – Rediscovering Stained Glass [27:01 – 34:30] – Glass, Light & Meaning [34:31 – 43:15] – Choosing Materials & Finding Inspiration [43:16 – 51:30] – Starting Stained Glass Safely [51:31 – 57:30] – Mistakes, Muscle Memory & Tool Care [57:31 – 1:02:30] – Where to Find Tamara [1:02:31 – 1:08:30] – The Creative Act & Creative Inspiration [1:08:31 – 1:15:00] – Behind the Scenes at Big Raven Farm [1:15:01 – 1:25:00] – The Happy 10 [1:25:01 – End] – Collaboration, Creativity & Happy Time Quotes from the Episode “The glass itself is the inspiration in a lot of cases.” — Tamara Goldsmith “When you get really, really good at a few things that someone is going to find valuable, that’s where you’re going to find success.” — Tamara Goldsmith “You just need perseverance and practice.” — Tamara Goldsmith “I think with time, you can achieve pretty much anything you set your mind to.” — Tamara Goldsmith “If you can look deeper into any discipline and just find it in the details, that’s probably where you’re going to find your specialty.” — Tamara Goldsmith “When you play and have fun, it’s unbelievable what you can find and what you can discover.” — Joleen Emery “Just believe in yourself. Trust the process. Take the leap. The net will appear.” — Joleen Emery Resources & Calls-to-Action Side Street Arts Collective : Tamara’s work can also be found through Side Street Arts in Portland. Jolene’s book recommendation: The Creative Act: A Way of Being by Rick Rubin Big Raven Farm : Jolene also gives listeners a little nudge to check out the remaining 2026 retreats, including the September cyanotype & eco-printing retreat and October Pick Your Projects retreat, while space remains. Love "Happy Time Craftcast"? Don’t forget to subscribe on Apple Podcasts and leave a review to help others discover our crafty community Stay tuned for more Happy Time Craftcast with Joleen Emery. Subscribe now! FOLLOW ME ON TIKTOK | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM SIGN UP FOR THE ART KIT OF THE MONTH CLUB

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  Acrylic Painting & Paint and Sip with Kirsten Warrick – Joleen's Happy Time Craftcast 98

  Aug 6, 202658 min

  Welcome to Episode 98 of Joleen's Happy Time Craft Cast! In this episode, Joleen welcomes Iowa artist Kirsten Warrick for a fun and inspiring conversation about building a creative career, making art approachable, and embracing the joy of painting. Kirsten shares her journey from graphic designer to full-time artist, offers beginner-friendly painting tips, recommends affordable art supplies, and explains how she creates whimsical animal artwork and teaches paint-and-sip classes. Together, they discuss creative confidence, upcycling thrifted canvases, letting go of perfection, and why art is a skill anyone can learn. Whether you're a beginner painter or a lifelong maker, this episode is full of encouragement, practical advice, and creative inspiration. Guest Bio Kirsten Warrick is an Iowa-based full-time artist and former graphic designer known for her whimsical acrylic paintings, paint-and-sip workshops, and custom pet portraits. She creates original artwork, teaches artists of all skill levels, and inspires others to embrace creativity with confidence and joy. Follow Kirsten Website Instagram Tiktok Episode Chapters with Timestamps [00:20 – 13:09] – Welcome & Joleen's Five Happy Things [13:10 – 14:20] – Meet Guest Kirsten Warrick [14:21 – 15:19] – Kirsten's Artistic Journey & Style [15:20 – 22:03] – Favorite Art Supplies & Paint Pens [22:04 – 24:39] – Building Confidence as an Artist [24:40 – 26:45] – Upcycling Thrifted Canvases [26:46 – 31:01] – Pet Portrait Paint Classes [31:02 – 33:08] – Common Beginner Painting Mistakes [33:09 – 38:26] – Can Anyone Learn to Be Creative? [38:27 – 39:42] – Workshops, Festivals & Where to Find Kirsten [39:43 – 46:09] – Happy Time Rapid-Fire Questions [46:10 – 51:02] – What Being an Artist Means [51:03 – 54: 21] – What Brings Kirsten the Most Happiness [54:22 – End] – Closing Thoughts Quotes from the Episode "Perfect isn't fun." — Joleen Emery "There's room for all of us to create." — Joleen Emery "The junkier the outside, the more freedom we have on the inside." — Joleen Emery "Art should feel accessible—not intimidating." — Joleen Emery "I don't feel quite right if I'm not making something." — Joleen Emery "Art is a learned skill—you can get good at whatever you choose to practice." — Kirsten Warrick "I want people to know their paintings don't have to be perfect." — Kirsten Warrick "Being an artist means I don't have to work a 9-to-5." — Kirsten Warrick "Too much paint is one of the biggest mistakes beginners make." — Kirsten Warrick "I wasn't born knowing how to paint—it came with practice." — Kirsten Warrick Resources and Links Art Supplies: Artist's Loft Paint Pens (Michaels), Apple Barrel Paint Pens (Walmart), Top Notch Paint Pens, Hobby Lobby Acrylic Paints, acrylic paint, paint brushes, gesso, thrift-store canvases Events: Paws & Pints Pet Portrait Paint Night (Des Moines), NewBo Art Festival (Cedar Rapids) ️ Creative Projects: Paint-and-sip classes, custom pet portrait workshops, tiny watercolor portraits, upcycled canvas art Connect with Kirsten: Instagram and her website for upcoming classes, workshops, and festival appearances. Love "Happy Time Craftcast"? Don’t forget to subscribe on Apple Podcasts and leave a review to help others discover our crafty community Stay tuned for more Happy Time Craftcast with Joleen Emery. Subscribe now! FOLLOW ME ON TIKTOK | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM SIGN UP FOR THE ART KIT OF THE MONTH CLUB

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