The Craft Room Podcast

In today's episode, let's talk about ways you can set up a planner to help you become more organised. We're going to cover ... Christmas Planner Craft Planner Other ideas for useful planners Check out the blog for a full full transcript of this episode. https://www.dawnlewis.com.au/podcast20 OTHER LINKS Planner Addicts Australia, Facebook group Australian planner insert stores Aussie Planner Chick...

In today's episode, let's talk about ways you can start preparing to get organised for a handmade Christmas. We're going to cover ... Christmas Cards Christmas Gifts Christmas Decorations Check out the blog for a full full transcript of this episode. https://www.dawnlewis.com.au/podcast19 OTHER LINKS Art cards with a New Zealand theme by Jenny Latto Current card swap information Episode 17 - Craft...

In today's episode, let's talk about the 7 essential items you need to begin crocheting. 1. Crochet Hook 2. Yarn 3. Pattern 4. Teacher 5. Scissors 6. Darning / Tapestry needle 7. Patience Check out the blog for a full full transcript of this episode. https://www.dawnlewis.com.au/podcast18 OTHER LINKS Episode 7 - Should you Kondo your Craft? Crochet hook conversion chart Micro crochet example Croch...

Today we are talking about craft swaps, which have actually been around for a long time. I've been personally doing them for probably 15-16 years. Today I thought we would talk about what a craft swap is, different styles and types of swaps that you can join, what you can do to be a great swap participant or swap host. I'm also going to talk about a few of the pros and cons because when you join a...

Today I want to talk mostly about … what is scrapbooking? … how I got into scrapbooking … and the different types of scrapbooking. Because as much as I wanted this to be a 'here are the top 10 things you need to start scrapbooking' type of episode, there are different styles and forms of scrapbooking, and you need different things for each type. So … I AM going to give you my top list of needs, bu...

Practically every day I am seeing questions about Copic markers popping up in Facebook cardmaking and stamping groups, and the same questions come up over and over again. So today I thought I'd share some information about Copic markers, and answer more very commonly asked questions. You can find a full transcript on the blog HERE . In this episode I will cover ... Are cheap alcohol markers the sa...

Practically every day I am seeing questions about Copic markers popping up in Facebook cardmaking and stamping groups, and the same questions come up over and over again. So today I thought I'd share some information about Copic markers, and answer three very commonly asked questions. You can find a full transcript on the blog HERE . In this episode I will cover ... A short history of Copic marker...

Hello … welcome to The Craft Room Podcast, and if this is your first time listening, a special welcome to you. A few weeks ago I attended The Artful Business Conference in Adelaide here in Australia.  I love this conference … it is for people with creative businesses, and at any given time you can be sitting next to a writer, a jewellery maker, a yoga instructor, an accountant, a business coach, a...

Hello … welcome to The Craft Room where we are going to be talking about some clever craft storage solutions.  In Episode 11 we talked about crafting in a small space, and we did discuss craft storage ideas. There is no denying that in order to work efficiently in a small space, you need to have some clever storage solutions.  But there was so much more I wanted to tell you, so this episode is kin...

I thought today we could tackle the subject matter that is also the name of this podcast … the craft room.  More specifically … small crafting spaces.  Because, let's be honest, as much as would all probably love one of those Pinterest worth, fully decked out and coordinated craft rooms, the reality for most of us is that we have a relatively small space to dedicate to craft.  Unless you have a sp...

Today I've been thinking about one of the most common questions I see in Facebook cardmaking groups … "I'm new to cardmaking, what should I buy?".  The answers always intrigue me. Everyone is so passionate about what they think is the best tool or most useful thing to have, and I really love seeing everyone being so helpful to those who are new to the craft.  However, while the answers come from a...

As you may have guessed by the title, today we're going to chat about those frustrating early days of crafting.  Whenever we pick up a new craft, or pursue any new creative endeavour, there is inevitably frustration because you have a firm idea in your head about what you want your finished piece to look like, but it's just not up to your ideal standard straight away.  I honestly don't know a sing...

Today let's talk about how craft can be good for your health.  I mean ... it offers us so much … physically, emotionally, socially and phsychologically.  I put out a call to my Facebook page for some stories about how crafting is helpful, and was not disappointed by the response. Some stories are my own, some are other people's but it's heartening to see how many people use craft for both physical...

Welcome to The Craft Room. Today let's talk about the thing that  everyeone seems to be talking about ... decluttering.  it really does feel like everybody is talking about declulttering at the moment (minimalism would be a close second), so let's go there today, specifically in relation to craft stuff. Now if you haven't heard of Marie Kondo, she is a Japanese professional organiser.  Her book, '...

Welcome to The Craft Room. Today we're going to explore, not only my top 10 ways to find your lost mojo, but also some reasons why it might have gone MIA in the first place. Understanding why your creativity has taken a dip will help you figure out which of these tips might help you find it again. 1. Walk away - Sometimes you need to take a break, distract your brain, by walking away from your pro...

Welcome to The Craft Room!  Today I am joined by Marni Franks, of Frankensteins Fabrics, who is sharing with us the top 10 supplies & tools you will need to create a quilt top. Sure, there are lots of wonderful toys you can buy to make quilts, but we're talking bare basic necessities.  We've each thrown in an honourable mention each, so stay tuned till the end for those. 1. Pattern 2. Sewing Machi...

So glad to have you in The Craft Room with me today.  All through March we're talking about getting started, and since we're on a roll with paper crafting, there are two tools that we need to talk about.  They often frustrate and freak out their new owners, so I thought we could chat about those today, so you're aware and prepared! Both tools are popular and can be expensive, and like most people,...

Hello!  Thanks for joining me in the craft room with me today! Here I was with only the cat to talk to, and now, here you are. Last week we talked about card making, and my top 6 must-have items for making a basic card.  A lot of card makers become stampers, so today, I thought we'd talk about stamping, specifically … what exactly you NEED to start. Naturally there are a lot of options, as with ca...

Hello!  I am so glad to have you in the craft room with me today!  Today, I thought we'd talk about card making, specifically … what exactly do you NEED to start. Firstly, let's consider a card you might buy at the newsagent, or even at the dollar store.  Essentially, you have a folded piece of heavy weight cardstock, with an image, and usually a sentiment, on the front … a matching envelope, and...

Hello … and welcome … I am so excited that you're joining me today for this very first podcast episode. I'm going to try to keep this intro episode short and sweet, so we can get to the good stuff, but I thought I'd introduce myself and give you an idea of what this podcast is all about. You may have guessed by the title, each week we will be in the craft room … talking all things craft. You may a...