Crafty Ass Female

This week’s episode is short, gentle, and really personal. We’re talking about: What it actually means to reset instead of rebuild Why catching the “leaks” in your creative system early can save you energy A few tiny routines that are helping me keep moving, even when I’m tired This one is for anyone who's staring down a messy desk, a weird schedule, or a project that just… stalled. You don’t need...

What You’ll Get from This Episode In this episode, we’re chatting about: * Why the blank page can feel so intimidating (and how to shift your mindset) * The easiest tricks to start creating when you’re feeling stuck * How to make creative decisions faster so you don’t get trapped in overthinking Whether you’re a scrapbooker, journaler, painter, or anything in between—these tips work across every c...

Hey friends! Ever find yourself digging through bins, like—“where the hell is that sticker sheet?” Yeah, same. And if it’s not the stickers, it’s the paints. Or the papers. Or the entire drawer of supplies that used to be perfectly amazing and make total sense…until it didn’t. This week on Crafty Ass Female , we’re zooming in on the stuff —all our supplies that supposedly help our creative process...

Ever feel like you need to have everything perfectly labeled, color-coded, and pinned to a vision board before you’re allowed to make something? Yeah… no thanks. This week on Crafty Ass Female , we’re breaking down what it means to be organized enough —and why that’s all you actually need to get started. Whether your paints are in rainbow order or shoved in a box (hi, same), this episode is about...

Ever find yourself staring into your craft drawers, realizing the stuff you're looking at isn’t what you're actually using these days? Me tooo—my paint is a disaster r/n. This week on Crafty Ass Female, we’re diving into some creative supply real talk—figuring out what we truly love, letting go of what we don’t, and organizing our spaces around what we actually use . If you've been feeling stuck o...

Why You’ll Care In this episode, we’re chatting about: Creating just because you love to — no audience required. (Yes, even if you’re amazing at what you do.) How social media subtly rewires our creative choices. (Hint: it's not just about aesthetics — it's about power.) Why messy, unpolished, and personal pages still count. (And how to protect them from algorithmic expectations.) If you’re cravin...

What You’ll Get from This Episode In this episode, we’re chatting about: * Why the blank page can feel so intimidating (and how to shift your mindset) * The easiest tricks to start creating when you’re feeling stuck * How to make creative decisions faster so you don’t get trapped in overthinking Whether you’re a scrapbooker, journaler, painter, or anything in between—these tips work across every c...

What You’ll Get from This Episode In this episode, we’re chatting about: * Why the blank page can feel so intimidating (and how to shift your mindset) * The easiest tricks to start creating when you’re feeling stuck * How to make creative decisions faster so you don’t get trapped in overthinking Whether you’re a scrapbooker, journaler, painter, or anything in between—these tips work across every c...

What You’ll Get from This Episode In this episode, we’re chatting about: The Basics – Exactly what you need in every kit (notebook, cutting tool, adhesive, writing tool, and something to put it all in). Personalizing Your Kit – How to identify and include your "essential extras" that make this kit yours, and help you to function as your best creative self. Situation-Specific Kits – Tips for specia...

What You’ll Get from This Episode In this episode, we’re chatting about: 🕰 Real Talk About Time & Energy – Why your creative energy matters just as much as your schedule, and how to find your own natural rhythm. 🌀 Time Horizon Flexibility – Daily Pages don’t have to be daily (seriously). Let’s expand what a creative habit can look like. 📓 Tiny Habits That Actually Fit – From morning coffee stick...

What You’ll Get from This Episode In this episode, we’re chatting about: * Why the blank page can feel so intimidating (and how to shift your mindset) * The easiest tricks to start creating when you’re feeling stuck * How to make creative decisions faster so you don’t get trapped in overthinking Whether you’re a scrapbooker, journaler, painter, or anything in between—these tips work across every c...

What You’ll Get from This Episode In this episode, we’re chatting about: * Why the blank page can feel so intimidating (and how to shift your mindset) * The easiest tricks to start creating when you’re feeling stuck * How to make creative decisions faster so you don’t get trapped in overthinking Whether you’re a scrapbooker, journaler, painter, or anything in between—these tips work across every c...

What You’ll Get from This Episode This episode is all about the many paths you can take to tell your story, without worrying about fitting into just one method. We’re chatting about: * Why there’s no single “correct” way to document your life * How overlapping creative styles can spark new ideas * Why your story deserves to be told—imperfections and all Whether you’re brand new or looking to shake...

In This Episode I want to keep it simple: play is about curiosity, not perfection. It’s about scribbling in a notebook or messing around with stickers just because it feels good. Even if things look weird at first, you’re building the kind of momentum that leads to authentic ideas later on. So let’s hang out, share stories, and see what happens when we give ourselves space to roam creatively. Big...

In this week’s episode, we are diving into how to build your creative confidence. No pressure, no perfection—just showing up, finding what works for you, and leveling up as an artist. If you’re ready to explore how embracing imperfection and owning your story fuel your self-confidence, this episode is absolutely for you. This episode is all about harnessing your creativity to feel more confident i...

If you’re ready to connect with other creative humans, find your people, and level up your creativity, this episode is exactly what you need. What You'll Get from This Episode This episode is all about embracing your inner creative vulnerability and finding strength in community. We’re chatting about: * How sharing your creative work builds connection and boosts your confidence. * Why a supportive...

This episode is all about noticing the tiny, fleeting moments that make up your everyday life. We’re chatting about: * How to use your creative practice to capture small, meaningful details * Why the simplest objects—like a coffee mug or headphones—can inspire powerful stories * Letting meaning emerge naturally through consistent storytelling Whether you’re just getting started or looking to refre...

We’re back! Crafty Ass Female is kicking off 2025 with a fresh episode all about starting (or restarting) your creative practice in a way that actually feels good. No pressure, no perfection—just showing up and finding what works for you. If you’re ready to ditch the overwhelm and ease into 2025 with a creative routine that fits your real life, right now, this episode is for you. What You'll Get f...

We’re back! Crafty Ass Female is kicking off 2025 with a fresh episode all about starting (or restarting) your creative practice in a way that actually feels good. No pressure, no perfection—just showing up and finding what works for you. If you’re ready to ditch the overwhelm and ease into 2025 with a creative routine that fits your real life, right now, this episode is for you. What You'll Get f...

Topics for our show today include: * Why do we think it matters when we include other people’s words in our scrapbooks? * How we incorporate words from people into our lives. * How to get people to get used to the idea of using words in their art. * How to incorporate current events into your scrapbooking * How song lyrics and lyrics can help you tell your story. * Bringing in other people’s persp...

In another great roundtable for the Season of Scrapbooking, we engage in a candid conversation about the significance of selfies in personal storytelling and documentation. The episode begins by highlighting the role of selfies as a means of self-narration, allowing individuals to contextualize their own stories. Kristin shares her realization during college that she lacked self-portraits in her s...

Topics we cover on this Scrapbooking with Kits episode: * What does our kit love look like? * What makes scrapbooking with kits easier? * How does working with a digital kit compare and contrast with physical kits? * Scrapbooking is about figuring out what actually works for you * What makes a kit worth the commitment? * Downsides to working with kits * FOMO on kit exclusives +++ Awesome Ladies Li...

Join me as I talk to Carol Anne and Carrie about how and why they got started scrapping, and as we share some of our 60+ years of combined experience with you! Topics we cover include: * How to kickstart your own scrapbooking by seeking out inspiration from others * After the basics, what are some of your essential extras when you go to create? * Figuring out what kind of scrapbooker you want to b...

In this episode of the Crafty Ass Female Podcast, Kristin talks to Vanessa and Carrie to explore the relationship between feminism and storytelling. This episode continues our series featuring scrapbookers from around the world, coming together to discuss how and why they scrapbook. Topics we cover include: * Giving yourself the permission to take up space for your story and for yourself * How we'...

In this episode of the Crafty Ass Female Podcast, Kristin talks to Tracey and Kate to kick off Season 10 of the show! This is the first of a series of episodes featuring scrapbookers from around the world, coming together to discuss how and why they scrapbook. Topics we cover include: * How scrapbooking is a form of memory-keeping, and memory-keeping is a longstanding tradition. * What it means to...