Talking with Marthe Le Van, retail jewelry store owner

Today I talk with Marthe Le Van. After eleven years as an editor for Lark Books, Marthe set off on a new adventure and started her own retail jewelry store called Mora, located in Asheville North Carolina. Marthe shares her journey from editor to shop owner and the challenges along the way. Transcription of Interview […]

Talking with Jena Coray aka Ms. Modish

Today I talk with Jena Coray, aka Ms. Modish. Jena shares great information on how to find your ideal client. Plus, I review a knitting book, an app I love and a movie you don’t want to miss.

Talking with Abby Kerr

Today I talk with Abby Kerr from abbykerrink.com. She has lots of great advice to tune up your website and start the fall off right. Also, I have some books, apps, and tools to share, plus the latest news from the craftcast.com studio.

Talking with Mary Hettmansberger

Today I talk with multi-fiber artist and author, Mary Hettmansberger. We chatted about how she creates in the studio, and what’s she is up to next, plus you have to hear the story about the spelling of her last name. I was laughing so hard my sides hurt! Plus book and app reviews, and the […]

Talking with Allison Arden

Today I talk with Allison Arden, publisher of Advertising Age and author of a new book called; The Book of Doing You will love to hear what she learned about staying in the creative flow! Also, the latest news here from the studio and some favorite new apps, books, and video viewing to chat about.

Talking with Monica Lee

Today I talk with Monica Lee from smartcreativewomen.com Listen in and get some insight into starting your own business. Plus, some new books and apps I love. Remember to: Get your butt in the chair and keep crafting!

Talking with Alan Revere

Today I talk with Alan Revere, the founder and director of Revere Academy of Jewelry Arts. Mr. Revere shares his thoughts and expertise on the craft of metalsmithing plus what went into producing his new book, Professional Jewelry Making. Also today I talk about a few of my favorite new craft books and mobile apps.

Talking with Gordon Uyehara

Today I talk with award winning metal clay expert Gordon Uyehara. He shares with me what it’s like being an artist in Hawaii and how it influences his work. It will surprise you! I also review a fun new fiber book, perfect for spring, plus info on a few crafting tools and websites that I […]

Talking with Jennifer Chin

Today’s guest is jewelry artist and author of Hot Connections Jewelry, Ms. Jennifer Chin. We talk all about soldering, creating, and everything in between. Make sure and check out the Jennifer’s LIVE online class Learn to Solder and Create Chains.

Talking with Stuart Kestenbaum, Director of the Haystack Mountain School of Crafts

Talking with Cynthia Tinapple

On today’s show I have a  fun chat with polymer clay artist and blogger, Ms. Cynthia Tinapple. She talks about her trip to Nepal where she taught polymer clay techniques to a very receptive audience of female artists. Check out her slideshow of inspiring pictures. (see link in the show notes) Also, this week I […]

Talking with Nikki Hardin, Founder and Publisher of Skirt! Magazine

Today I talk with Nikki Hardin, Founder and Publisher of Skirt! Magazine. She is a writer, editor, and blue Kentucky girl exiled in South Carolina. Listen in on our talk about living the creative life and how she started her magazine. Also, a fabulous new how-to jewelry making book you will love and a new […]