Digitally Creative

PRODUCTION NOTE: Vincent's audio, after a week of computer drama, was his webcam (accidentally) so the quality is not up to snuff but the conversation is fun and interesting anyway so please have patience and thanks for your continued support! Welcome to episode 111! This week Dave Szweduik fills in for Ethan and joins Vincent to talk to internet music legend Kevin MacLeod, the internet legend who...

When it comes to arts and crafts on YouTube, Steve McDonald is a name you need to know. After leaving his career as a professor, he's now teaching everyone how to be just a little craftier in their life, and how to turn that into a functional business as well! Enjoy the episode! Steve's Thing of the Week : Steve's Coloring Books ( https://stevemcdonaldcrafts.com/shop ) Ethan's Things of the Week :...

This week's guest is Donovan from Once Upon a Workbench! We discuss so much in this episode, and even touch on some raw thoughts on how it feels when your content isn't popping with audiences the way you want it to. It's a great chat that you're really going to enjoy and it might just motivate you and inspire you to change your perspective a little. Enjoy the episode! Donovan's Thing of the Week:...

Fellow podcaster, maker, and YouTuber Adam Mackey joins us to talk about how he's adding a new skill to his repertoire, what it's like being Australian in a world of Yanks, and how Australians hate when Americans mention shrimps on the barbie or Foster's. Enjoy the episode! Adam's Thing of the Week: BroinWood ( https://www.youtube.com/c/Broinwood ) Ethan's Thing of the Week: Hemlock and Hyde ( htt...

Tinneal Rowsome of Rowsome Designs joins us this week to talk about how she got started in leatherworking and her love of leather and its versatility and even gives us a crash course for non Canadians about what Canada is like! Well, Manitoba at least. Also, as a special treat, with Ethan in Rwanda Vincent enlisted the help of the guy he started podcasting with all those years ago, Chris Roberts!...

This week, Ken Madden joins Ethan and Vincent to talk about his art, his love of cars, and then the guys get into a discussion of their favorite 80's TV shows. There's also a lot of Knight Rider talk. Are you surprised? It's a fun conversation that runs a wide range of subjects and we hope you enjoy it! Ken's Thing of the Week : ABENICS Active Ball Joint Mechanism with three DoF based on spherical...

What do you get when you combine leather, punk, and high fashion? We're not sure but you can probably find a complementary bag to match it by our guest Jamie Seel, a Columbus-based leather accessory maker who is always riding the edge of fast fashion in her designs. We talked a lot about how she runs her business and how she got started with leather and where her design ideas come from. Enjoy the...

Emily, aka Tomatoda, joins Vincent to discuss her origin story, why she loves working with polymer clay, and a whole bunch of other stuff in this wide-ranging chat. Enjoy the episode! Emily's Thing of the Week : Syrian Hamsters ( https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golden_hamster ) Vincent's Thing of the Week : Scrap Wood Resin Cutting Board by Brooke ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iEvaBUbmx6s ) Wher...

We've had some uniquely talented people on this podcast over the 2+ years of its existence, and Chris Raley is definitely one of the most unique. He specializes in recreating iconic and historic signs from around the US and does them at a level of detail that's incomprehensible until you see it. His work is amazing and his passion for it is equally amazing, so check out his stuff at all the links...

Erica from Painted Gypsy Design joins us to talk about running a small business, work life balance, creativity, and the importance of knowing what works for a business versus a passion project. Lots of info from a great guest you guys are totally going to love! Enjoy! Erica's Thing of the Week: NGGodiez Sublimation Spray ( https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08N8RP1BJ ) Vincent's Thing of the Week: Will Pa...

We had such a fun time talking to JZ and Daniel of Just Might DIY! The conversation went all kinds of places, and if these two don't inspire you nobody will. It was a great chat and we hope you enjoy it! JZ's Things of the Week : Epson Ecotank Printers ( https://epson.com/ecotank-ink-tank-printers ) and Hiipoo Sublimation Paper (Coming soon!) Daniel's Thing of the Week : Beekeeping ( https://en.wi...

It's episode 100! The century mark! And what better way to celebrate it than our good friend Dave Szweduik, without whom Because We Make would not exist? We talk about so much that it would be impossible to list it all here, but it's a great conversation as usual. Dave's Things of the Week Cricut Mug Press - The newest kitchen gadget! ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fh-e0kScJFQ ) The Way I Heard...

There are certain divine pleasures in this world, and one of them is Carvel Ice Cream Cake. If you've never had it, that's truly a tragedy because it is literally one of the best things on earth as Brooke, Michael, Ethan and Vincent will tell you in this episode. Oh yeah and there's some maker-type stuff in here too. Michael's Thing of the Week: Brooke's Birthday (5/25/21)! Happy Birthday Brooke!...

Allen Canterbury (aka AC Nailed It) joins us to talk about making, music, and motivation; the three M's of our space! It's a great conversation loaded with nuggets of wisdom that you won't want to miss! Allen's Thing of the Week: Moving Boxes and Justin Mabie ( http://instagram.com/_callmemabie_ ) Ethan's Half Thing of the Week : Silhouette Mint ( https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ZSQX63O ) Vincent's T...

It's been nearly 2 years since Kim & Garrett visited the show, and a lot has happened since then! Join us as we talk about what they've done since their last appearance and how they've started to turn their side hustle and content creation business into something so much bigger. Enjoy the episode! Kim & Garrett's Thing of the Week: Unicorn Spit: https://unicornspit.com/ Ethan's Thing of th...

Jeff Stein (aka Aweirdguy) joins us to talk about the importance of not getting stuck at the starting line, doing cool stuff with a CNC, and even some retro video game talk.  Enjoy the episode! Jeff's Thing of the Week: 3-sided rotary CNC routing with the Shapeoko - Carving a Koi fish (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-reSew5u5Oc) Ethan's Things of the Week: Clubhouse (https://www.joinclubhous...

Amy makes that. What's "that?" Whatever, and that's what makes her awesome. Amy talks about her creative journey and the unexpected pivot she had to take that set her on the path that was perfect for her. Enjoy the episode! Amy's Thing of the Week : CF Fans by Creative Fabrica: https://fans.creativefabrica.com/creators/amy-makes-that/ Ethan's Things of the Week : Emmett from Deadrise Woodcrafts: h...

Tiff from Nightcarver Designs joins Vincent and special guest co-host Kit Clever (of Skilltree and Episode 84 fame) to talk about how she got started, the importance of art, and the interesting array of tools she uses to do her incredible pop art-inspired pieces. Enjoy the episode! Tiff's Things of the Week: Maker's Stoop ( https://www.instagram.com/themakersstoop ) and In The Shop on Clubhouse (...

Steve Casino is an artist who uses somewhat traditional techniques in very untraditional ways to create amazing pieces that leap out at you (sometimes literally!). Vincent and Ethan chat with Steve about how he got started, how he loves pop culture, and how being a Florida man means always living an interesting life. Enjoy the episode! Steve's Thing of the Week : Florida Man! (On Reddit , or Find...

Imagine a world of beautiful charming jewelry and motivationally-phrased accessories, but slightly different from anything you've seen before... Well Manifest that Sh*t and have a listen to Tana tell her story of how she got started with making some of the cutest cussiest stuff you've ever seen. Enjoy the episode! Tana's Thing of the Week: Classy Cassita's Plant Moisture Meter ( https://www.classy...

Artist, jewelry maker, and enamelist Emily Joyce joins us to talk about how she got into enameling, jewelry making, and metal work, what it was like transitioning from full-time teacher to self-employed artist, and finding joy and motivation in her work. Enjoy the episode! Emily's Thing of the Week: Bird by Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life by Ann Lamott (https://www.amazon.com/Bird-Some...

Tamar Hannah of 3x3 Custom joins us this week to discuss how she got into woodworking, her tenaciousness and willingness to try new things, and her love of music, particularly guitar-making. Join us for a fun and wide-ranging chat with one of the best woodworkers on YouTube! Tamar's Thing of the Week: Drink Shakers: ( For example ) Ethan's Thing of the Week: Made by Marylou ( She made her first le...

AJ is a true craftsman and is known for his amazing wooden flags and also for being one third of the hosting team for the Sawdust Nation Podcast, one of the more entertaining shop-type podcasts on the internet. Join Ethan and Vincent as they talk about what he makes and how he got started making it! Where to find AJ Instagram: CraftedinNJ ( @craftedinnj ) Sawdust Nation Podcast: https://sawdustnat...

Kat Liepins is an amazingly talented artist from Chicago whose art straddles the line between street and pop art and doesn't shy away from being bold and colorful. We talk about her origins as an artist, the importance of being true to your artistic self, and even the tools we use to create. It's a great conversation with an artist who doesn't shy away from the term. Enjoy! Kat's Thing of the Week...

That's right! In this episode we finally reveal the winner of the Unwrap a Project challenge! You'll have to listen to find out who won, but suffice it to say it was a choice that we're not going to get a whole lot of flack over. Also: Ethan and Vincent are now tied in host challenges. Ethan won Enlighten Us, but Vincent had a comeback with Unwrap a Project. It's going to take another challenge to...