ELISE GETS CRAFTY: Recent Episodes
Elise Blaha Cripe
just Elise this season chatting crafts, hobbies and life. This episode is a short catch up as we are mid-move and mid-major life transition. Thank you for being here and listening! Looking forward to catching up again in the fall. :) shownotes, as always, can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast
just Elise this season chatting crafts, hobbies and life. This episode is about being a beginner and how important it is to understand how you learn best (and then lean into it instead of trying to fight it).
shownotes can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast
just Elise this season chatting crafts, hobbies and life. This episode is about summer crafting. I share some of my favorites from past years and a few of my goals (crafting and otherwise) for this upcoming summer. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast.
just Elise this season chatting crafts, hobbies and life. This episode is about the big and small personal style changes I have been drifting toward lately. Includes why I think I am gravitating toward such a different look AND how I find inspiration for new projects.
shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast
just Elise this season chatting crafts, hobbies and life. This episode is about how I keep track of alllll my plans from a macro ten year level to the micro tasks that come in through my inbox each day.
shownotes can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast
just Elise this season chatting crafts, hobbies and life. This episode is about documenting memories! I share a bit of my backstory and how scrapbooking was my original creative habit (for over a decade!) and then how I switched to other things based on my interests changing. I share a few of the easy ways I like to “keep” memories now.
shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast
just Elise this season chatting crafts, hobbies and life. This episode shares my thoughts on how I make time for hobbies with little kids. I get asked this more than almost anything whenever I share a project online. My advice honest, encouraging and realistic I promise. shownotes can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast
just Elise this season chatting crafts, hobbies and life. This episode was inspired by a few different questions I got about making time for crafting, juggling different hobbies and having patience for longer projects. I talk about how I mindlessly spend my time vs. how I mindfully spend my time and why I am able to slow down as a crafter now compared with ten years ago.
shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast
just Elise this season chatting crafts, hobbies and life. This episode was inspired by a few different questions I got about craft supplies and tools. Where to start? How to store them? What about the crafting off season? I answer those questions but also talk about taking inventory, starting at entry level and letting go of the “stuff” to make space. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast
just Elise this season chatting crafts, hobbies and life. This episode was inspired by a great question on Instagram — “what are your 10 crafting bucket list goals?” I went a slightly different direction and shared five major craft project milestones from the past and then shared eight creative ventures I would like to take on in the next year and over the next decade.
shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast
just Elise this season chatting crafts and hobbies and life and work shifts. (And whatever else comes up!) This first episode is a brief recap of life post MAKE36, what I mean when I say “I am taking a break from work” plus some of the “just for fun” creative projects I am working on right now.
shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast
just Elise this whole year as I work on a long-project called MAKE36. This episode is the final in the season(!) and includes details about the January project as well as an official wrap up. shownotes can always be found at elisejoy.com/podcast and the January project will be available on 1/22 at 9am PST at elisejoy.com/shop
just Elise this whole year as I work on a long-term project called MAKE36. This episode is about throwing 200+ pots over the past year and creative practice. Plus a brief wrap-up of how I am feeling at the end of 2021. shownotes for this episode plus photos of the pots can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast
just Elise this whole year as I work on a long-term project called MAKE36. This episode is (mostly) about the November product development and then I share a few simple tips for avoiding burnout as a small business during the busy season. the November MAKE36 product will be available at 8am PST on Monday 11/22 at elisejoy.com/shop. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast
just Elise this whole year as I work on a long-term project called MAKE36. This episode is about the October product and how my ideas for products have developed and changed over the past year. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast
just Elise this whole year as I work on a long-term project called MAKE36. This episode is about the September product and I am answering your questions about tackling creative work and this project so far. shownotes for this episode and all episodes can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast
just Elise this whole year as I work on a long-term project called MAKE36. This episode is about the August product and I am talking about something I just learned about my creative process and sharing ways that I help myself get through it (and past the idea stage!) shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast
just elise this whole year as I work on a long-term project called MAKE36. This episode is about the July product and I am talking about changing plans, putting ideas on the shelf and batch-working through large tasks. (Plus I am nearly halfway done and feeling more upbeat!)
shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast
just Elise this whole year as I work on a long-term project called MAKE36. This episode is about getting to the middle of this giant project (and feeling the overwhelm!) plus details about creating 36 original cyanotype pieces. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast.
just Elise this whole year as I work on a long-term project called MAKE36. This episode is about everything that went into the May product and things I have learned about minimizing risk when buying in bulk. shownotes for this episode can be found a elisejoy.com/podcast.
I am excited to be joined by my husband, Paul, for this month’s product development and for the podcast episode. We share behind the scenes of the (very) micro roast coffee subscription we are offering for the April edition of MAKE36. Plus you’ll get to know Paul a bit more and hear how important hobbies are to both of us.
Shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast and you can shop the April edition of MAKE36 at elisejoy.com/make36 starting at 9am on Thursday 4/22/21.
just Elise this whole year as I work on a long-term project called MAKE36. This episode is about the March product and the value of sharing your work and "behind the scenes" of your business/creative process. Shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast and the second edition of MAKE36 will be for sale on 3/22 at 12 noon PST at elisejoy.com/make36
just Elise this whole year as I work on a long-term project called MAKE36. This episode is about the February product and the value of creating a project structure so you don’t have to reinvent the wheel over and over again. Shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast and the first edition of MAKE36 will be for sale on 2/22 at 10am PST at elisejoy.com/make36
Finally living up to my "Elise Gets Crafty" podcast title! I am going to share episodes monthly for the next year to take you behind the scenes of a new small business adventure. My goal is to explain how I tackle a long term project and share my ideas, progress and setbacks as I launch a new limited edition handmade product each month. Shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast
my book, Big Dreams, Daily Joys, is out in the world! Learn more at elisejoy.com/book. this episode is the final in a three part series about getting a book deal, actually doing the writing and then (finally) having it on shelves everywhere.
elise chats with Tiffany Han about saying yes to the things that will bring you more joy. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes157
elise chats with Gina Stovall of Two Days Off about creating a sustainable made-to-order clothing business in addition to her day job. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes156
elise chats with Julie Richardson of Unblushing (formerly Julie Ann Art) about rebranding after 10 years in business. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes155
elise chats with Ali Edwards about the practice of choosing a guiding word for the year. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes154
elise chats with Jessica N. Turner about working motherhood and her new book Stretched Too Thin. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes153
elise chats with Lyndsay Clements of Ellen Grace Marketing about gathering helpful information from your website or webshop analytics to connect with your customers. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes152
elise chats with Anne Bogel, blogger, podcaster and author, about books: how to find time to read, why it's important and what to read next. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes151
elise chats with Kimberly Espinel, food photographer and stylist, about how she got started on her creative path and how she uses Instagram stories and live chats to further connect with her online community. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes150
just elise this week with a follow-up episode on the book I just turned in for publication and the answers to some of your questions about the process. shownotes for this episode at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes149
elise chats with designer and photographer, Allie Lehman, on finishing #the100dayproject for the third time. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes148
elise chats with Teresa Carter, founder of Debrosse, about the reason for her business, how she has expanded and diversified what she sells and the power of sharing your talent. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes147
elise chats with Ashlee Gadd, founder of Coffee and Crumbs about what's changed for her business and brand since she launched a collaborative blog in the summer of 2014. shownotes can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes146
elise chats with Elizabeth Rees, founder of Chasing Paper, about how and why she decided to launch her removable wallpaper business and what she did (and does!) to deliver a personal touch with the brand. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes145
just elise this week chatting about the book I am writing and five things I have learned and "re-learned" so far. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes144
elise chats with Katie and Peter Jaeger about starting a side-business as a husband and wife team, figuring things out and learning how to run a business as you're in it. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes143
elise chats with artist Sarah Golden, on painting, designing a fabric line and making time for creativity as a mom with two young kids. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes142
elise chats with blogger and maker, Miranda Anderson about her family's no-buying year and finding creativity through living with less. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes141
elise chats with writer, Lindsay Jean Thomson, on co-hosting the 100 day project, daily creativity and making space for who you are. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes140
elise chats with designer and photographer, Allie Lehman, on starting #the100dayproject for the third time. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes139
elise chats with Ali Edwards about the practice of choosing a guiding word for the year. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/pocast
elise chats with shop owner Amy Small about starting and running her business, Knit Collage. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes137
elise chats with weaver Erin Barrett about starting and growing her brand, Sunwoven. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes136
elise chats with fiber artist Dani Ives about her craft of painting with wool. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes135
just elise this week chatting about launching an ecourse, things to include, tools to use, marketing thoughts and some behind the scenes of building the class I just launched. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes134
elise chats with clothing pattern designer, Jen Beeman, about selling pattern downloads online and launching her business Grainline Studio. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes133
elise chats with jewelry maker Melissa Giglio about getting her start as an artist and running an online shop. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes132
elise chats with abstract artist Kaylan Buteyn about creative exploration and her transition to painting. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes131 (explicit rating is for one minor curse word.)
elise chats with artist and owner of Electric Sun Creatives, Sarah Perez. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes130
elise chats with macrame artist and creative business owner, Elsie Goodwin. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes129. this episode is brought to you by Whatify, a service that can help you determine which of your Etsy shop product photos are going to connect best with your customers. learn more at whatify.com
just elise this week chatting about working through creative ruts. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes128
elise chats with globe-trotting shop owner, Michelle Ramirez, about one year in business with her brick-and-mortar store, Passport Habits. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes127
elise chats with Rachel Denbow about teaching workshops and diving deep into creative projects. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes126
elise chats with designer and photographer, Allie Lehman, on completing (again!) the 100 day project. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes125
elise chats with Johnny and Joanna of Letterfolk about how their business expanded out of there garage, making sure your brand has a heartbeat and widening your customer circle. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes124
elise chats with Amy Tan about choosing new projects, giving yourself grace and crafting a life you love. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes123
elise chats with John and Sherry Petersik about creative burnout, starting over and trying a new creative venture. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes122
elise chats with Natalie Freeman about her business expansion from farm owner and homesteader to online shop owner to brick & mortar and beyond. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes121
elise chats with writer Sarah Von Bargen about about blogging with a purpose (or really doing anything with purpose) in 2017. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes120. please note: explicit rating is for one minor curse word.
elise chats with designer Allie Lehman about embarking (again!) on the 100 Day Project. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes119. learn more about #the100dayproject at the100dayproject.org
just elise this week chatting about work and magic. What looks like magic is usually just work. But lots of work can (slowly) add up to what feels a bit like magic. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes118
elise chats with Ali Edwards about the practice of choosing a guiding word for the year. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes117
just elise this week reflecting back on 2016 (both personally and for season 3 of the podcast) and discussing giving yourself the time and space to rest. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes116
elise chats with Maria Alexandra Vettese (MAV) and Stephanie Congdon Barnes (SCB) of 3191 Miles Apart about working long-distance together for almost 10 years and their newest book, A Year Between Friends. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes114
elise chats with Megan Eckman of Studio MME about finding a business that works, even if it's not your passion and finding time for a passion, even if it's not your work. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes113
elise chats with Erin Loechner about her ten years writing online, changing your perspective and her upcoming book, Chasing Slow. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes115
elise chats with Jess Lively of The Lively Show about creative risks and learning to listen your intuition. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes112
elise chats with Chelsea Sonksen about how ideas evolve and her experience starting bossladies magazine. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes111
elise chats with Chelsea Dinsmore about loss, choice, limits and living your legend. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes110
just elise this week, sharing a talk I gave in spring 2016 to a group of entrepreneurs about scheduling your days, weeks and projects to actually make progress. My talk involved using my planner, a Get To Work Book, but much of what's discussed can work for any time-management method. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes109
elise chats with Julie of Julie Ann Art about running an online shop. Elise and Julie first talked about this topic in August 2014 and a lot has changed for both of them since then. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes108 (explicit label for one minor curse word)
elise chats with Shannon Whitehead Lohr about how she changed career paths and Factory45, her company that's dedicated to helping other small businesses produce clothing ethically in the United States. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes107
elise chats with business owner Hillary Denham about becoming an entrepreneur, delegating jobs, building a business that works for you and learning how you work best. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes106
elise chats with Shanna Noel about starting her business, Illustrated Faith, and it's quick success and expansion. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes105
elise chats with dressmaker and owner of Pyne and Smith Clothiers, Joanna McCartney about her entry into making and selling clothing. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes104
elise chats with modern embroidery artist, Sarah Benning, about her experience in art school, evolving as an embroidery artist, living a nomadic lifestyle and staying inspired. shownotes for this episode are available at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes103
elise chats with author and journalist, Laura Vanderkam about time-tracking and the myth of "busy." shownotes for this episode are available at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes102
elise chats with designer and artist, Allie Lehman, about their adventures in the 100 Day Project. this creative challenge started on April 19 and finished today, July 27. elise shared 100 pep talks. Allie painted 100 paintings. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes101
elise chats about TIME. how to figure out what you want to do with your time, how to cut out the garbage, how the comparison game is pointless and the value of getting organized. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes100
elise chats with Rob Blaha about his passion for traveling the world, visiting national parks in the US and photographing it all. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes99
elise chats with lifestyle blogger Allie Seidel about using Instagram as a platform to promote your work, but also as a tool for connection and engagement. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes98
elise chats with author, Jenny Bravo, about how she wrote and self-published a novel while working a traditional day job. So many of us work to build businesses and careers "on-the-side" and this episode discusses motivation and staying accountable. shownotes can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes97
elise chats with Hillary Butler about her path to making art full time, selling online and marketing her business. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes96
elise chats with designer and shop owner, Kelly Purkey, about consumer trends AND the interesting world of selling planner-focused products. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes95
elise chats with author, Chris Guillebeau about his newest book Born for This, finding your "dream job" and how "success" breaks down into three things: Joy + Money + Flow. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes94
elise chats with Rachel Denbow about her adventures in creativity, the value of creative hobbies and her upcoming weaving book. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes93
elise chats with Moorea Seal (of the online shop and retail space Moorea Seal) about her round about path to store ownership and taking opportunities as they arise. Shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes92
elise chats with blogger Melyssa Griffin about how she grew her audience and her income by making smart blog and business choices. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes90
elise chats with Etan and Emily of wholesaleinabox.com about getting started with wholesale selling and why the process shouldn't be intimidating. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes91
elise chats with Jordana Jaffe about why you might want to create and how to grow a facebook group (or really why you might want to create and how to grow an social media platform). shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes89
just elise this week sharing an update on how my business/job/life has changed over the past year plus some lessons I have learned along the way. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes87
elise chats with Tessa, creative director at Framebridge about building trust with your customers and providing a "surprising and delightful" experience. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes88
elise chats with Alberto and Pepita of We Are Knitters about brand expansion and how they saw a need and created a product to fit it. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes86
elise chats with Johnny and Joanna of Letterfolk about their transition from the "8-5 world" to owning their own business. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes85
elise chats with Michelle Ramirez about her life-long dream to open a brick and mortar shop and how her adventures abroad finally got it rolling. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes84
elise chats with Cesar Kuriyama about his on-going project to document his life by filming one second of each day and the app that developed from this idea. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes83
elise chats with Emma Chapman of A Beautiful Mess about building a successful creative business by taking risks. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes82
elise chats with Morgan Spenla, creator of The Crafter's Box, about taking an idea to reality in six months and starting a new business venture. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes81
elise chats with Meg Keene, founder and editor-and-chief at apracticalwedding.com about how she started and built her site into a business. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes80
hey! welcome to season three! elise chats with Ali Edwards about having a guiding word for the year. Last year, around this time, we spoke about the same thing and this episode is a reflection on 2015 and a look forward into 2016. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes79
elise chats with WendyZine about productivity tools and valuable resources that can help streamline parts of your business. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes77
elise chats with Eva Jorgensen of Sycamore Street Press about using time more effectively, diversifying your income and branching out into new ventures. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes78
elise chats with Carrie and Morgan of Ampersand Design Studio about how they collaborate with each other to run a design business. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes76
elise chats with designer Kelly Purkey about things to consider when making a big shift in your business. this episode originally ran in the winter of 2015 and shownotes can be found at elisejoy.com/podcastshownotes42
elise chats with photographer Cortnee Brown about finding your passions and growing a business. this episode originally ran in the summer of 2014 and shownotes can be found at elisejoy.com/podcastshownotes16
elise chats with artist, Emily Jeffords, about the importance of creative time and fueling your art. this episode originally ran in the fall of 2014 and shownotes can be found at elisejoy.com/podcastshownotes34
elise chats with Katie of Artifact Uprising about the branding considerations that went into co-founding the successful photobook brand. This episode originally ran in the Spring of 2014 and shownotes can be found at elisejoy.com/podcastshownotes9