Joleen's Happy Time Craftcast

Welcome to Episode 106 of Joleen’s Happy Time Craftcast ! Joleen chats with Minnesota illustrator and designer Emma Adams of Fox and Fables, whose whimsical, nostalgic artwork brings charming animals and hand-painted details to life. Emma shares her creative journey, how daily drawing helped her discover her artistic style, and how a simple jar of random words can spark new ideas. They talk about...

Welcome to Episode 105 of Joleen’s Happy Time Craftcast ! Joleen chats with Michigan artist Krista Reuter whose beautiful paper art transforms flat sheets into dimensional creations filled with light, shadow, and texture. Krista shares her creative journey, inspiration from sacred geometry and Lake Michigan, and how a happy accident led her to explore space and shadows. They talk about experimenta...

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 fo...

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 playf...

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, an...

Welcome to Episode 101 of Joleen's Happy Time Craftcast! In this episode, Joleen chats with Wisconsin-based mixed media and textile artist Emma Freeman about the beauty of slowing down, creating without a plan, and letting your hands lead the way. Emma shares how slow stitching became a powerful practice during a major life transition—and how it helped her process emotions, connect with texti...

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...

Welcome to Episode 99 of Joleen’s Happy Time Craft Cast! In this episode, Joleen welcomes mixed media artist and creative entrepreneur Kim Pepper for a fun conversation about junk journaling, faith-based art, creativity, and finding joy in the creative process. Kim shares how she uses color, texture, everyday objects, and art journaling to express emotions, process life, and connect faith with cre...

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,...

Welcome to Episode 97 of Joleen's Happy Time Craftcast! In this inspiring episode of Joleen's Happy Time Craftcast , Joleen welcomes mixed media artist Kristy Evans for an engaging conversation about collage, jelly plate printing, creative experimentation, and why making art is about so much more than the finished piece. Kristy shares practical advice for beginners, favorite texture-maki...

Welcome to Episode 96 of Joleen's Happy Time Craftcast! This week, Joleen catches everyone up on exciting studio projects, including preparations for her upcoming Whatnot shop, before sitting down with ceramic artist and educator Rachelle Miller . Together they chat about developing your artistic voice, finding inspiration through color and pattern, embracing mistakes as part of the creative...

Welcome to Episode 95 of Joleen’s Happy Time Craftcast ! In this special demonstration episode, Joleen walks viewers through the basics of indoor cyanotype printing , making this beautiful photographic process approachable for beginners. She explains the essential supplies, demonstrates how to mix cyanotype chemicals, apply emulsion to paper, and prepare prints without relying on perfect weather o...

Welcome to Episode 94 of Joleen’s Happy Time Craftcast ! In this colorful and inspiration-filled episode, Joleen shares creative updates from the farm, including cyanotype printing on unconventional materials, portable embroidery projects, reverse appliqué apparel, and new ideas for the Big Raven Farm gift shop. She’s then joined by Minnesota artist and designer Marlo Graham , whose vibrant work b...

Welcome to Episode 93 of Joleen’s Happy Time Craftcast ! In this creativity-packed episode, Joleen shares recent studio adventures, including upcycled apparel made from her grandmother’s quilts, creative solutions to unexpected fabric mishaps, cyanotype collage experiments, tea bag printing, and innovative ways to repurpose everyday materials. She also introduces guest Madelyne Adams of Good Lette...

In Episode 92 of Joleen’s Happy Time Craftcast , Joleen sits down with artist, designer, and maker Beth Erickson for a colorful and encouraging conversation about acrylic pouring, functional art, and the courage it takes to share your creativity with the world. Inspired by the beauty and movement of the Pacific Northwest, Beth creates joyful artwork ranging from fluid abstract paintings and resin...

Welcome to Episode 91 of Joleen’s Happy Time Craftcast! In this creativity-filled episode, Joleen shares studio updates, handmade apparel projects, and exciting plans for interactive live-stream crafting experiences. She’s joined by ceramic artist Elsa Stutzman, who opens up about her journey back to pottery and the joy of creating functional ceramics meant to be used and loved every day. Together...

Welcome to Episode 90 of Joleen’s Happy Time Craftcast , where Joleen switches things up with a fun, hands-on live demo! In this episode, she walks through a step-by-step reverse appliqué process , using stick-and-stitch, thoughtful placement, and fabric layering to transform thrifted garments into custom pieces. Along the way, she shares practical tips, lessons learned, and encourages viewers to...

Welcome back to Episode 89 of Happy Time Craftcast! Joleen kicks things off with her latest "five happy things," including cyanotypes and upcycled projects, before diving into a chat with artist Kaitlyn Luhm. Kaitlyn shares the magic behind her realistic polymer clay miniature food jewelry and the joy of working on such a tiny scale. It’s a fun conversation about embracing the "ugly...

Welcome to Episode 88 of Joleen's Happy Time Craftcast! In this cheerful episode, Joleen kicks things off with her signature “five happy things,” sharing fun updates like reverse appliqué apparel, repurposed fabric designs, and a few new favorite tools. She is joined by Lindsey Ries, an interdisciplinary artist who blends painting, textiles, and jewelry into one-of-a-kind wearable art, and to...

Craftonians! ✨ Episode 87 is bursting with creativity, clever ideas, and a little joyful chaos as Joleen shares her “Five Happy Things” — from quirky upcycled projects to genius crafting hacks. She then dives into the magical world of eco printing, walking you through how to create a beautiful EcoBook using natural materials like eucalyptus leaves. It’s a fun, hands-on reminder that creativity ca...

Craftonians! ✨ In Episode 86 of Joleen’s Happy Time Craftcast, Joleen sits down with Turkish water marbling artist Vesile Yilmaz for a dreamy, soul-soothing conversation about flow, surrender, and the magic of creating without control. Vesile shares the beauty of Ebru—an ancient art form where paint dances on water—and how it teaches us to release perfectionism, trust the process, and stay presen...

Craftonians! ✨ In Episode 85 of Joleen’s Happy Time Craftcast , Joleen kicks things off with her “Five Happy Things,” from Cricut-made retreat toolkits and vintage paper treasures to an upcycled tote bag project and the completion of her giant bookboard circle art piece. She’s then joined by Minneapolis encaustic painter Kathleen Kvern , who shares how she creates luminous layered artwork using m...

Craftonians! Welcome to Episode 84! ✨ In this heart-filled episode of Joleen’s Happy Time Craftcast, Joleen chats with Midwest oil portrait artist Maryanne Rice about creativity, courage, and starting her painting journey at age 40. Maryanne shares why oil painting isn’t as intimidating as it seems and how practice, failure, and community shape true artistic growth. They explore capturing spirit...

Craftonians! ✨ Welcome to Episode 83 of Joleen’s Happy Time Craftcast. When Minnesota dropped 12–18 inches of snow and knocked out guest Jamie’s power, we pivoted to a cozy solo studio session at Big Raven Farm. I share updates on brewery craft nights, cyanotype and eco-print retreats, and take you step-by-step through a Robert Hunt–inspired collage technique, plus tips on mixed media, image tran...

Welcome back, Craftonians! In Episode 82 of Joleen’s Happy Time Craftcast , Joleen welcomes tattoo artist and muralist Audra Grosz , for a vibrant, inspiring conversation about color, craft, and community. They explore Audra’s 11-year journey in tattooing, evolving techniques, mural design with digital tools, and how creativity shows up everywhere—from skin to walls to everyday life. Guest Bio Aud...