Collage Creative with Amy Small

Hi there! Today on the show I have Marisa Morisson Stein. She is the creator of the Neon Tea Party, a business that is all about celebrating your creativity in a colorful happy way. At the Neon Tea Party you'll find craft supplies and DIY kits. She also hosts virtual workshops where she teaches things like how to make fancy pom pom designs. YES, they are amazing. Let's dive in! Show notes here .

Today on the podcast meet Virginia Johnson. She is the founder, along with her partner Noah, of Gather Here , a craft supply store in Cambridge, MA, chock full of the latest and greatest yarns and fabrics. Her shop goes WAY beyond just a physical space and stuff. It's a community bursting with creativity and a huge love for making of any kind. OH YEAH and she is ALSO a costume designer for so many...

Today on the show I have Toni Lipsey, AGAIN. She is a crochet designer and the founder of TL Yarn Crafts ! She was originally guest number 18 and here she is again. Since that episode, her business has sky rocketed into a full time career. I loved hearing this next chapter in her career but more than that, her perspective on how she's coping with the corona virus was gold! Let's dive in...

Today on the show I have Whitney Crutchfield of We Gather – weaving and textile company that is all about the magic and joy of making. Whitney's got such a good story – from puff paint, to the crafts dept at Martha Stewart, she has a lot of making experience under her belt! I am excited for you to hear her inspiring story – especially the small steps she took to make that big leap into starting he...

Today on the show I have Diane Ivey. She is the owner and founder of Lady Dye Yarns , based right out of Boston a hop and a skip away from me. For a long time now, I've wanted to have Diane on the show and FINALLY here she is! Here are some of the topics we cover: coping during Covid, her best advice for starting a creative small business, how to make diversity and inclusion a bigger part of your...

Today on the show I have Nancy Ricci the creator of Getting Purly with It ! Nancy is a designer and blogger based in NYC. I'm excited for you to dive into this one – Nancy has a story to tell that is full of adventure! Her heart led her to NYC and then to yarn. As I relistened to this episode, I kept thinking, even though she is not elderly at all, she had this elder like wisdom about it. If felt...

I am getting back into the routine of doing solo episodes every tenth episode - so here we go! In today's episode, I dive into our upcoming spring knitalong. I cannot wait to get started and share more details with you! Show notes here . 

Today on the show I have Tara Morris . Especially now, I am so excited for you to hear this episode. Tara is a yoga teacher, photographer and world traveler. I am in awe of the way she's woven all of the things she loves into her life and career. She tell us how she came to photography and yoga and why yoga is so important to her. She helps give us perspective on how to get through this crazy time...

Today on the show I have Sabrina Ward Harrison and woah friends this is a good one. It's a long episode that is just jam packed. Sabrina is an author, artist and teacher. Through her work, she encourages us to get vulnerable, lean into our true selves and let whatever it is inside out – messy, random – in whatever way. Speaking to her felt like one GIANT exhale, especially in light of Corona and t...

Today on the show I have Melissa Jenkins. Melissa is the owner and founder of Melissa Jenkins Designs – a jewelry company that makes stunning brass and yarn jewelry! I cannot wait for you to hear her story – from her creative childhood to how she balances owning her business and being a mom to two little kids. There's a lot of us to resonate and learn from here, let's dive in!

Today on the show I have Shelley Brander. She is the founder of Knit Stars which 10,000 people have participated in (which is insane, percolate on that). She is also the owner of the Tulsa based yarn shop Loops, as well as an online knitting community called Loops Together. Oh and she is also a published author with another book all about her story coming out in Jan 2021. I'm thrilled for you to h...

Today on the show I have Gaye Glasspie aka GG Made It . She's a prolific knitter, a designer and a youtube podcaster. Her impact on our community reaches far – her work packs a punch and in this episode you'll see why. Learn about why orange is so meaningful to her, the double meaning of GG Made it and so much more. What I love the most is her authenticity, warmth and strength. It is truly contagi...

Today on the show I have Chiwei Ranck, she is the creator of 1 dog woof . She's a designer (crochet and knitwear!) and a blogger. I love this episode A LOT because Chiwei really goes deep with me. She opens up about moving and how hard transitions are in the midst of being a mom and trying to grow an online business. I love her vulnerability and willingness to get help both personally and on the w...

Today on the show I have a new friend that has an amazing business story to tell us! Her name is Cripsina ffrench and she is zero waste designer and teacher. I encourage you to stick around to the end when we get into mindest, the power of what we think and how we feel.  Show notes here .

Hi there! Welcome to Episode 112 of the Collage Creative Podcast. Today I am thrilled to have Yasmenda McCoy on the show. She is the crochet jewelry designer behind Designs by Yasmen . I'm so excited for you to hear Yasmenda's stories – she tells amazing stories! And how she gets through rough months is priceless advice for all of us....well for all of us who cope with tough times....which I think...

Today on the podcast, I have London Kaye . London is a crochet artist with a specialty in yarn bombing and fiber installations.  Her work is happy and brings those who encounter it unexpected little joys! In this episode we go deep into her story which is fascinating. I love how she pushed herself to find that thing that lights her and was open to that chance encounter that changed everything. Sho...

Jessica Carey of the Hook Nook is BACK. Her original episode, episode #8 aired over a year ago. Do not miss this gem where she fills us in on how she founded the Hook Nook. In today's episode she guides us through the next stages of growing her business which includes designing her first line of yarn in partnership with American Craft as well as building out her team. I am so excited for you to he...

Repeat episode - one of my favorites with Paul Goodnight. Perhaps my most favorite? I am not sure. I miss seeing his face every day.    After 2 weeks off, I'm so happy to be kicking things off again today with a very special episode. Last Thursday during the bomb cycolone snow storm that hit the east coast, I sat down with Paul Goodnight. He's my neighbor but far beyond that, he's an acclaimed pai...

Today on the show I have Julie Duffy . Julie is a writer – our first ever write on the show!  She is the founder of a Story A Day which is a creative writing challenge that happens twice a year. At the heart of what she does is helping writers get their creative groove on – nothing not to love. I cannot wait for you to hear this one friends. She takes us through what's she learned from running the...

In today's episode, I fill you in on what I've been up during my 2 month podcast break and where I see my business going in the future...all a little out there and definitely TBD!

Today on the show I am re-airing one of my most favorite episodes- my interview with Kristal Hill. I have old friend and colleague, Kristal Hill, who also happens to be the creative director of lifestyle & design at Free People. Yes, she really has that amazing dream job! We talk about the details of her role but the what I think you'll resonate with most is a story she tells – how stress affected...

Today on the show I have Mary Jeanne Packer! I'm really excited for you to hear this episode because this is the first time I've ever had a mill owner on the show! Mary Jeanne owns a mill in upstate NY (Battenkill Fibers Mill) where she spins all sort of yarn – yarn for farms, yarn for indie dyers and for her own company. You'll see her at Rhinebeck this year too! Show notes here . 

Today on the show I have Paula Pereira ! She is a knitwear designer based in Brazil who has published countless patterns on her own and with other large publications. Her story is fascinating – she began her career in retail and through burnout found yoga and totally by accident knitting too. Her story has an element of happy serendipity. Show notes here . 

Today on the show I have Katy Westcott, the incredible business lady behind Katrinkles . Her company focuses on accessories that work with your knitting – think laser cut wooden buttons and gauge tools. This is a special episode because we actually got to meet up in person. It was simply amazing to see her space and how it all works. I cannot wait for you to hear this one! Show notes here. 

Hi there today on the show I have Alexandra Tavel, the creative force behind Two of Wands ! She is a prolific knit wear designer who's designs always seem to the perfect balance of modern yet a touch of vintage too. Show notes here !