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Crafty Ass FemaleEpisode 205: The Importance of a Selfie RoutineIn another great roundtable for the Season of Scrapbooking, we engage in a candid conversation about the significance of selfies in personal storytelling and documentation. The episode begins by highlighting the role of selfies as a means of self-narration, allowing individuals to contextualize their own stories. Kristin shares her realization during college that she lacked self-portraits in her scrapbook layouts, leading her to consciously incorporate selfies into her routine through the creation of the Thursday3 project.Vanessa shares her journey with selfies, admitting her initial reluctance due to negative societal connotations. However, Kristin's encouragement and the support of the...2023-06-0658 min
Crafty Ass FemaleEpisode 202: Why Telling Your Story Is FeministIn this episode of the Crafty Ass Female Podcast, Kristin talks to Vanessa and Carrie to explore the relationship between feminism and storytelling. This episode continues our series featuring scrapbookers from around the world, coming together to discuss how and why they scrapbook.Topics we cover include: * Giving yourself the permission to take up space for your story and for yourself* How we're no longer satisfied with simple representation, and we need to see whole versions of ourselves represented somewhere - truly diverse portrayals of women's experiences* What makes telling your story a feminist act?...2023-05-0757 min
Crafty Ass FemaleEpisode 201: What Is ScrapbookingIn this episode of the Crafty Ass Female Podcast, Kristin talks to Tracey and Kate to kick off Season 10 of the show! This is the first of a series of episodes featuring scrapbookers from around the world, coming together to discuss how and why they scrapbook.Topics we cover include: * How scrapbooking is a form of memory-keeping, and memory-keeping is a longstanding tradition.* What it means to be a paper goblin* What you really need to scrapbook (hint: not much!)* An eternal debate - stamps vs. stickersAnnie's Kit Clubs!a HUGE thank...2023-05-0656 min
Crafty Ass FemaleEpisode 200: Episode 200! Stories & TV with Ali EdwardsBonus! Listen to this episode to learn how to get a free Crafty Ass Female sticker using code podcast200 AND learn more about Awesome Ladies Live 2023!!!In the 200th!!!!!! episode of the Crafty Ass Female Podcast, Kristin talks to Ali Edwards, and they discuss their love of television and how it helps them tell their stories. They talk about their favorite shows, both past and present, and how they connect to scrapbooking. You'll hear about the shows we loved this year, why we loved them, and the shows we think are great recommendations for others (and a few...2022-12-151h 10
Crafty Ass FemaleEpisode 199: Scrapbook Roundtable: December Daily Tips & TricksIn this episode of the Crafty Ass Female Podcast, Kristin talks to this season's third and final December Daily Roundtable with four amazing guests: Tracey Fox, Nolana Lynch, Shannan Manton, and Juli Whetstone; and we're talking all about the tips and tricks we have for our December projects.Throughout the episode, we discuss how we document their lives through the holidays, including Ali Edwards' December Daily project. Tracy, Shannon, Nolana, Juli, and Kristin are all excited about scrapbooking the December season and chatting about their different approaches to the project. Nolana and Tracy are traditional scrappers, Shannon is a...2022-12-011h 15
Crafty Ass FemaleEpisode 197: Scrapbook Roundtable: Storytelling in Ali Edwards' December DailyIn this episode of the Crafty Ass Female Podcast, Kristin talks to this season's first December Daily Roundtable, with four amazing guests, and we're talking all about December stories.Megan Anderson talks about her hybrid approach to memory keeping, her document now & make later plan, and how she's using photo books and 1 second everyday videos. Kasha Gage discusses her work as a photographer and family historian. Steph Grimes talks about her return to weekly Project Life and her plans to try new things next year. Jeanne Williams talks about how she has been a lifelong storyteller and got back...2022-11-121h 16
Crafty Ass FemaleEpisode 194: The Importance of Scrapbook Community w/ Allie TrumpowerIn this episode, Kristin sits down with Allie Trumpower to chat about her upcoming free event: Scrap School Summit (register FREE at scrapschoolsummit.com/crafty). The conversation immediately dives into the importance of our creative community and why creating an online event that anyone could join in on -- for free -- from anywhere in the world. This event has an incredible lineup (including Kristin) of speakers, and Allie talked about the different awesome things that attendees will get to learn through the event! A few of the topics we got into during this episode:Why having...2022-09-1652 min
Crafty Ass FemaleEpisode 192: ALP Virtual Scrapbook FestivalIn today’s episode, Kristin talks about the upcoming ALP Virtual Scrapbook Festival happening at the Awesome Ladies Project from August 16th through the 21st. You can join in on the fun at theawesomeladiesproject.com/festival.In this episode I talk about:Why crafting around a community of like-minded women is so amazingHow I put together this festival to that no matter what your life looks like, or how you like to hang out, you feel excited to attend this eventThe different types of sessions we have going on throughout the week, including self-paced, li...2022-08-1522 min
Crafty Ass FemaleEpisode 191: Our Scrapbook Lifestyle w/ Laura WonsikToday's episode is brought to you by She Podcasts Live 2022 (https://www.shepodcasts.com/she-podcasts-live-2022/)!She Podcasts LIVE will be taking place in Washington, D.C. from October 11-14, 2022 at the MGM National Harbor. This event is the world’s largest gathering of women podcasters and is perfect for audio content creators, storytellers, and more. Attendees can expect to learn from exclusively female-identifying podcast editors, social media marketers, authors, podcast hosts, and others during this four-day event, where at least 50% of speakers will be women of color, LGBTQIA+ or both. Register now and join us in D...2022-08-0858 min
Crafty Ass FemaleEpisode 190: The Best Questions w/ Mei RatzIn today’s episode, Kristin talks to Mei Ratz about her new podcast, the state of work in the world, and what it’s like trying to exist on an everyday basis in 2022In this episode Mei and I talk about:Mei’s new podcast: Make Work Human (https://moecarrick.com/leadership-coaching-podcast-make-work-human/)What it’s like trying to live and work in the world todayThe people who are currently inspiring us to show up About MeiMei found the title “creative” hidden in her childhood among the Wind River Mountains. She traced out her love for...2022-07-181h 03
Crafty Ass FemaleEpisode 189: My Reasons Why with Kasha GageIn today’s episode, Kristin talks to Kasha Gage about the reasons why we scrapbook, her love of photography, and the ways in which we love to celebrate stories throughout the memory-keeping community.In this episode, Kasha and I talk about:The reasons why scrapbooking is essential to our livesThe importance scrapbooking our stories is to our lives and to mental healthKasha's photo journey -- and love of photography throughout her lifePlans for Week in the Life 2022How having supportive partners makes memory-keeping that much more fun!Her brand new ph...2022-06-2755 min
Crafty Ass FemaleEpisode 188: Week in the Life: Album Formats & FormulasThis week we are concluding our Week in the Life series with our third and final roundtable episode. On today's show Kristin is talking to Shu-Wen of Choux Puff Creations, Amber Dawson, Nolanna Lynch, Jeanne Williams, and Steph Grimes to talk all about the best ideas for putting together your Week in the Life album. What is Week in the Life?From Ali Edwards.com: A seven-day documentary project, Week In The Life™ began in 2005 as an annual opportunity to capture the simple everyday details of life with photos and words. The albums I've created are so...2022-06-201h 00
Crafty Ass FemaleEpisode 187: Week in the Life: Capture Techniques - Photos & WordsThis week we are continuing our Week in the Life series with our second roundtable episode. On today's show Kristin is talking to Shu-Wen of Choux Puff Creations, Kirsten Heal and Steph Grimes all about the best ideas for capturing photos and words during Week in the Life. What is Week in the Life?From Ali Edwards.com: A seven-day documentary project, Week In The Life™ began in 2005 as an annual opportunity to capture the simple everyday details of life with photos and words. The albums I've created are some of my most treasured in that th...2022-06-131h 02
Crafty Ass FemaleEpisode 186: Week in the Life: Chat with Ali EdwardsHey! We’re continuing this Week in the Life series with Ali Edwards herself -- founder of the Week in the Life Project, chatting all about the origins of WitL, and so much more. What is Week in the Life?From Ali Edwards.com: A seven-day documentary project, Week In The Life™ began in 2005 as an annual opportunity to capture the simple everyday details of life with photos and words. The albums I've created are some of my most treasured in that they are wonderfully true representations of my family's life at a particular point in time. From...2022-06-061h 07
Crafty Ass FemaleEpisode 179: Daily Pages: The Life-Changing Impact of a Small HabitHey! We’re kicking off the season of habit with a three episode series all about Daily Pages. Daily Pages are a creative self-documenting habit I created in the summer of 2018. They're all about pulling a small amount of paper, thoughts, photos, words, or bits of life into a small notebook. Daily Pages are a creative habit for you to tell your stories.Throughout this series, we’ll have different guest experts on each of the shows, sharing the different ways Daily Pages have impacted their lives, creativity, scrapbooking habits, and so much more. In t...2022-04-261h 13
Crafty Ass FemaleEpisode 173: Dream, Create, Sell with Studio SistersTaylor and Katie Smith are sisters who have a top 1% Etsy shop where they sell vinyl and planner stickers. Katie designs the stickers and all the stickers are printed on site. The Smith sisters are two totally different humans (and that's one of the reasons Kristin was so excited to talk to them — the other that she's been friends with Katie for almost a decade) and that's one of the reasons that lead to their incredible success. They talk about the different things that they were both able to bring to this new business venture and how they we...2021-06-1534 min
Crafty Ass FemaleEpisode 170: Kristin and Laura's Essential Scrapbook SuppliesThere's never a bad time to discuss some of the most important supplies that we use every time we go to papercraft. Inks form the foundation for stamping, creating color palettes, applying textures and so much more. I've been using Washi tape in more and more interesting ways recently - check out the Daily Pages Bootcamp and the @rukristin instagram to see much more. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.rukristin.com/subscribe2021-05-0334 min
Crafty Ass FemaleEpisode 169: Exploring Loneliness, Together w/ Brandi KincaidThis time on Crafty Ass Female, Brandi and Kristin dive deep into a topic that absolutely everyone feels. First we figure out the different forms of loneliness we feel, and how they manifest in our lives, especially creatively. We talk about the different ways we end up feeling about loneliness, and tactics to cope.Brandi explores how she feels loneliness for others, and much, much more. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.rukristin.com/subscribe2021-04-2636 min
Crafty Ass FemaleEpisode 168: Showing Up with Authenticity on Social w/ Brandi KincaidIn this episode of the Crafty Ass Female podcast Brandi Kincaid is back for the second of a three episode series. Brandi and Kristin love to get deep on topics and authenticity is a good one. They get into a great conversation about what it means to be a person, a woman, and a small business owner, on the internet. There are constant changes on social media. Whether it's one of the the algorithms that you're supposed to be keeping up with or one of brand new features that you're supposed to be learning how to use and prioritize...2021-04-1937 min
Crafty Ass FemaleEpisode 167: The Extravagant Hope and Hustle w/ Brandi KincaidIn this week's episode, Kristin invites one of her favorite people onto the show, Brandi Kincaid, for a special three episode series. This first episode centers around the amazing project, Extravagant Hope, that Brandi has been working on (and Kristin has been hearing about) for years now. Important topics in the conversation: Things that you care about can take so much longer than you think they will. You can get pulled in so many different directions. Things might look totally different or completely the same as you expected when you started out.All of these...2021-04-0739 min
Crafty Ass FemaleEpisode 166: Scrapbooking Over the Years w/ LauraAfter some introductions, Laura and Kristin talk about how they met, and discuss their history with scrapbooking and memory keeping.Kristin introduces her longtime scrapbook friend and Awesome Ladies All Access Club member Laura Kaplan. Laura is a teacher from the Chicago suburbs with an amazing family that she's been scrapbooking for 20 years. Kristin and Laura talk about* how they both got into scrapbook * the journeys they've taken through their scrapbooking lives* things that have stayed the same for each of them throughout the last twenty years* the different things that have evolved over...2021-03-3130 min
Crafty Ass FemaleEpisode 163: From the Vault: #Thursday3 and SelfiesIn this episode you'll hear Amanda + Kristin talking about selfies + Kristin's #Thursday3 weekly selfie challenge where she calls you to:(1) take + post a photo of yourself, (2) share three 'right now' things, and(3) tag three of your friends to do the sameKristin defends feeling awkward in photos, makes excellent points on why taking a photo of yourself is better than having others take a photo of you, & provides a tip for taking 'mirror' selfies!"Selifes are - more than anything - a way to control your own image. In a world that really tries to...2021-01-2159 min
Crafty Ass FemaleEpisode 162: From the Vault: Daily PagesKristin starts off the episode with her plan to move into 2021 with Daily Pages, and lets you know about The Reset, a 30 day anti-racist visual reflection challenge, starting soon. Kristin also talks about her 100 Days of Daily Pages.In the vault episode, Kristin talks to Amanda about how Daily Pages came to be. The show touches upon alignment and the feeling of landing on a project that’s aligned to your message and purpose.They girls also discuss the difference between creating vs. creating under pressure, and how ACCESSIBLE Kristin’s Daily Pages are - whether you’re a seas...2021-01-131h 09
Crafty Ass FemaleEpisode 161: Hello, 2021!In this episode, A + K wish everyone a Happy New Year and talk about what they’ve been experiencing and how they’ve been feeling at the start of 2021!Kristin talk about her plans for this year including: • The Reset w/ Dynasti Hunt • The Book of Me • Daily Pages !!! • how she’ll be memory keepingAmanda goes into her 2021 plans, and as part of it, she has decided it’s time to leave the show. YES, after showing up for the most gratifying 160+ episodes of Crafty Ass Female, now is the time. She has loved co-hosting...2021-01-061h 02
Crafty Ass FemaleEpisode 159: one little word® 2021According to Ali Edwards, the creator of the annual one little word® project, a single word can be a powerful thing. It can be the ripple in the pond that changes everything. It can be sharp and biting, or rich and soft and slow.In this episode you'll hear Amanda + Kristin reflect on this past year with each of their words & how they showed up for them. The girls also talk about their experiences leading up to choosing their words for 2021. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get a...2020-12-2358 min
Crafty Ass FemaleEpisode 149: Dilly Dally Paper Co w/ Andi ShepardAndi Shepard starts off talking to Amanda + Kristin about her early years of creativity, and how her mom encouraged her give advertising a try before diving into engineering. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.rukristin.com/subscribe2020-10-141h 04
Crafty Ass FemaleEpisode 148: Crafty Ass Awesome LadiesIn this episode, A + K talk about how fast September went and how they are celebrating the start of October with the BIG SWITCH over from Patreon to The Awesome Ladies Project!Both A + K talk about how you have to be knee deep in something before you realize whether or not it works for you…and how that’s kind of how they felt about Patreon. It was working until it wasn’t, and now it’s on to the next!…and the NEXT in this case is joining forces with Kristin’s Awesome Ladies community, and OMG you guys...2020-10-0752 min
Crafty Ass FemaleEpisode 144: Daily PagesIn this episode, Kristin talks to Amanda about how Daily Pages came to be. The show touches upon alignment and the feeling of landing on a project that’s aligned to your message and purpose.They girls also discuss the difference between creating vs. creating under pressure, and how ACCESSIBLE Kristin’s Daily Pages are - whether you’re a seasoned scrapbooker or a beginner - with very little supplies needed to complete it. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.rukristin.com/su...2020-09-091h 02
Crafty Ass FemaleEpisode 143: One Little Word Check InIn this episode, A + K talk about how September is the new January when it comes to setting goals and getting things done. Even historically, the autumn months were the time to work hard and harvest a.k.a. ‘get things done’ season.Kristin is planning an upcoming program tied to her Book of Me and a rebrand of The Awesome Ladies Project, while Amanda has been prepping for all the extra stuff through her autumn Bucket List and thinking wayyyyy too much about 2020’s December Daily. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this w...2020-09-0257 min
Crafty Ass FemaleEpisode 141: Scrapbooking, Journalism, and Representation w/ Michelle Garciafind out more at craftyassfemale.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.rukristin.com/subscribe2020-08-191h 08
Crafty Ass FemaleEpisode 140: Telling Stories Through PhotographyIn this episode, A + K talk about the ways you can tell stories through photography. The girls discuss Kristin’s upcoming week-long photo challenge starting on Monday, August 17th that will teach you the following:How to use photography prompts to help you tell a specific storyHow to use whatever camera you have to get great results How to decide when a photo is good enough for your story How to take photographs of yourself (selfies) to help tell your storyAnd how to see the story through the lens before you take the sh...2020-08-1254 min
Crafty Ass FemaleEpisode 139: Currently | Summer 2020In this episode, A + K check-in with each other about where they’re at via Kristin’s super fun, low-impact little currently list that has been out in the world since 2012. Check out craftyassfemale.com for the full show notes with links! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.rukristin.com/subscribe2020-08-051h 12
Crafty Ass FemaleEpisode 138: Four Pillars of Scrapbookingfind out more at craftyassfemale.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.rukristin.com/subscribe2020-07-291h 00
Crafty Ass FemaleEpisode 137: Three Story StylesIn this episode, A + K talk about Kristin’s framework for telling scrapbook stories, and how almost every story can be broken up into one of the three categories (with some inevitable overlap as well):Everyday scrapbooking sees the beauty in the stories of our routines.Adventure scrapbooking is the highlight reel of our best, special, and most eventful, life-moments.Introspective scrapbooking is about feelings and emotions over facts and figures.The girls walk through each style, discuss what past personal projects of theirs have fit into which category, and how this framework can provide some cl...2020-07-221h 02
Crafty Ass FemaleEpisode 136: Taking Photos During Hard TimesIn this episode, A + K talk through about the ways they are planning on documenting 2020.Amanda is planning to continue blasting out her weekly memory keeping pages in her Passion Planner®, and has taken to her website for deep dives and detailed posts. Kristin talks about her plan to jump back into pocket scrapbooking in a 3x8 album to have a chronological account of 2020. YES! She will also continue making art in Daily Pages - which if you are a member of The Awesome Ladies Project - can do so along with her everyday at 12pm!The g...2020-07-151h 07
Crafty Ass FemaleEpisode 135: Continuing to Find Your VoiceIn this episode, A + K discuss what it means to find your voice and be the narrator of your story — both topics in her 6-week course FIND YOUR VOICE.LESSONS INCLUDE:What is Storytelling?Telling Your StoriesWho Are You -- The StorytellerWhat Do You Have to Say?Expressing Your VoiceBuilding On Your Story This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.rukristin.com/subscribe2020-07-081h 01
Crafty Ass FemaleEpisode 134: Documenting 20202020 is not only what year it is, but also a number synonymous with good vision. In a lot of ways, this year has helped us see more clearly, and we are only half way done! We want to know how you’re documenting it all. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.rukristin.com/subscribe2020-07-011h 01
Crafty Ass FemaleEpisode 133: Podcast Pivots and UpdatesIn this episode, A + K start by talking a bit about the last 6 months of 2020 and how NOBODY thought it would look like this. They discuss where we are all at with the pandemic and how everything we’ve been through has affected how we’re framing our summer plans.Amanda talks about how her INSPIRED SUMMER PLANS are revolving around the removal of accumulated clutter, both in her exterior (apartment) and interior (body) home.Kristin talks about how she was INSPIRED to postpone this summer’s Awesome Ladies Live to next year, do an online Book of Me Boo...2020-06-2455 min
Crafty Ass FemaleEpisode 132: Inspired Summer Plansfind out more at craftyassfemale.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.rukristin.com/subscribe2020-06-1558 min
Crafty Ass FemaleEpisode 131: Comparison-itis RevisitedIn this episode, A + K revisit the topic of COMPARISON-itis since ‘comparing ourselves to others’ is something we do A LOT of while scrolling, especially this past week with the Black Lives Matter movement and wanting ourselves to be better and do better now that awareness, learning, and UN-learning has increased.Amanda + Kristin talk about new ways you can think of about hobbies, absorbing inspiration, and sizing up the gap from where you are to where you want to be. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to b...2020-06-081h 08
Crafty Ass FemaleEpisode 130: The Joy Junkie Amy E. Smithfind out more at craftyassfemale.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.rukristin.com/subscribe2020-06-0154 min
Crafty Ass FemaleEpisode 129: Never Skip Brunch w/ Cara NewhartCara Newhart starts off talking to Amanda + Kristin about her early years of creativity, what her first creative business was, and how once she hosted her first art retreat, she was hooked!Cara talks about the trying times we’re living in right now, and how her full-time travel based business was effected by it.Cara answers the question WHY ART JOURNALLING? in the grand scheme of her business and creative practice. She also discusses her favorite mediums, and a bit about the process. Cara talks to A + K about how she diversifies, The Flight of the Hu...2020-05-251h 00
Crafty Ass FemaleEpisode 128: Find Your VoiceIn this episode, A + K talk about Kristin’s upcoming six-week storytelling workshop entitled FIND YOUR VOICE starting next Monday, May 25th. Amanda + Kristin talks about what was Kristin’s inspiration behind the workshop, the format and pacing, the six different modules the class is broken up into, and why NOW is the perfect time to spend time finding and reflecting on your voice. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.rukristin.com/subscribe2020-05-1851 min
Crafty Ass FemaleEpisode 127: Hanging w/ Lauren HooperLauren Hooper starts off talking to Amanda + Kristin about her early years of creativity, what her first creative business was, and how once she hosted her first art retreat, she was hooked!Lauren talks about the trying times we’re living in right now, and how her full-time travel based business was effected by it.Lauren answers the question WHY ART JOURNALLING? in the grand scheme of her business and creative practice. She also discusses her favorite mediums, and a bit about the process. Lauren talks to A + K about how she diversifies, The Flight of the Hu...2020-05-1155 min
Crafty Ass FemaleEpisode 126: Life Love Paper w/ Tina AszmusTina Aszmus starts off talking to Amanda + Kristin about her early foray into design, her background with Studio Calico, and how she’s inspired by flowers, plants, and the illustrations & textures of vintage children’s books.Tina & the girls then go into how much scrapbooking trends have changed, and how years ago it was all about adding more, more, more while now, it’s more of an attitude of LESS. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.rukristin.com/subscribe2020-05-0453 min
Crafty Ass FemaleEpisode 125: Picture Home w/ Tracey ClarkTracey Clark starts off talking to Amanda + Kristin about her early creativity, how she got into photography, and how the next stepping stone in her creative lifestyle always seemed to present itself. She explains explains how blogging was like journalling on steroidsTracey then goes into how the current state of affairs didn’t disrupt her family’s routine all that much, but how it got her wondering how she could help get people through this. Using her superpower of simplicity, the idea of PICTURE HOME was born! This is a public episode. If you'd like to disc...2020-04-2757 min
Crafty Ass FemaleEpisode 124: Lettering & Living a Life to Love w/ Heather SpoonerHeather Spooner starts off talking to Amanda + Kristin about how a decision to try to sell a few handmade Halloween cards on Instagram sparked her creative career and embarked on the journey of how to make a hobby into a business. Heather’s then goes into the heart of her story that centers around how she broke out of this box-checking lifestyle and ended up accepting a life of happiness for herself and nobody else. Heather also talks to A + K about how and why she left her career as a teacher, how she ended her engagement to he...2020-04-201h 11
Crafty Ass FemaleEpisode 123: Getting in Front of the Camera w/ Jennifer Thompsonfind out more at craftyassfemale.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.rukristin.com/subscribe2020-04-1358 min
Crafty Ass FemaleEpisode 122: Cabin Fever & Our New Normal w/ Joy FrameJoy Frame jumps right into telling Amanda + Kristin about her idea for a collective kid-friendly space for adults where women could come together: Cabin Fever Coffee and Play House. Joy is very much in the beginning stages of making this idea come to life, and it’s so intriguing to listen to her talk about it in the light of recent COVID outbreak. Joy also explains her role as a social worker and dealing with complex emotions. The girls talk about how structure and routine can be a healthy way cope and combat anxiety, but it’s also important to s...2020-04-0659 min
Crafty Ass FemaleEpisode 121: Your Day by MK AndersonAfter 3 successful wedding seasons and the 2020 election on the horizon, MK was itching to chat about her political interests again. In a matter of months during the "off season" for weddings in Chicago, MK created First Hundred Days, a podcast inspired by the 'first 100 days of a presidency' ideology. She speaks with politicians and recent college grads alike and new episodes are out every Tuesday! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.rukristin.com/subscribe2020-03-301h 01
Crafty Ass FemaleEpisode 119: Botanical Art w/ Adriana PickerAdriana Picker starts off talking to Amanda + Kristin about coming from a creative family of women who were always cooking, gardening, or making something. She then goes into how she pursued journalism & design in college before realizing that her illustrations were in high demand and that she could make a living from her artwork.Adriana also explains how sticking to her niche of botanical illustration has allowed her to work with a variety of brands in numerous ways. She takes what she’s known for and broadens it in ways that work for her.Adriana also talks to A...2020-03-1654 min
Crafty Ass FemaleEpisode 118: New Wave Crafting w/ Amber Kemp-GerstelAmber Kemp Gerstel starts off talking to Amanda + Kristin about how she went from a child psychologist to starting up Damask Love and making it her full time gig. Amber also explains the newest edition to the Damask Love family: YayDay Paper Company - a digital subscription service offering delightfully designed stationery, craft projects and planner goodies that you can print from home. She discusses how YayDay allows her to have flexibility and fun when it comes to creating diversity in paper products. Amber also talks to A + K about how she keeps to her brand’s story, kn...2020-03-0954 min
Crafty Ass FemaleEpisode 117: Being @KELLOFAPLAN w/ Heather KellHeather Kell starts off talking to Amanda + Kristin about how she got into planning in 2015 and why she decided to start her @kellofplan account. She discusses how she was able to quit her day job and make planning and creating her full time gig!Heather explains how not getting asked to return to The Happy Planner® Squad was a blow to her identity in a way - but absolutely kicked her business as Kell of a Plan into a new gear! Heather gives us an idea of what a week in her life is like, talks to A + K...2020-03-0248 min
Crafty Ass FemaleEpisode 116: Awesome Ladies Live 2020In this episode, Kristin talks about her Awesome Ladies Live creative retreat, how she makes it happen, why you should come, what to expect, and the logistics that goes into hosting a live event like this in case you want to too!Creativity through Connection is this year’s theme of the retreat, and Amanda can’t gush enough about the emotional accessibility of Awesome Ladies Live. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.rukristin.com/subscribe2020-02-2457 min
Crafty Ass FemaleEpisode 112: Crafting a RoutineIn this episode, A + K talk about establishing and creating routines, both in their crafty and personal lives. Kristin talks about some of her challenges and how she adapts her days to them, and Amanda finds ways to make creative time work inside of an increasingly busy life. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.rukristin.com/subscribe2020-01-2757 min
Crafty Ass FemaleEpisode 111: From the Vault: Lisa CongdonLisa Congdon starts off by telling A + K about her “early mid-life crisis” and what her really intense desire to be creative manifested into. Lisa then goes into the greatest lesson writing her first book Art, Inc. taught her.Teaching is also a big part of Lisa Congdon’s creative life. She goes into what she loves about teaching and letting go of the preciousness of her work when teaching students how to “art” using her techniques. Lisa and the girls discuss copying vs. ‘being influenced by’, and how to embrace your own voice, ideas, and “wonkiness”. Amanda + Kristin pick Lisa’...2020-01-201h 11
Crafty Ass FemaleEpisode 107: From the Vault: Cathy ZielskeSUMMARY //Cathy Zielske (pronounced simply as Zil-ski) gives us the backstory of how she got to where she is today, from her job as an assistant editor for a magazine to having a baby and freelancing to her foray into scrapbooking and how she ‘got hooked’. Amanda + Kristin also talk with Cathy about finding your ‘thing’ and staying afloat in the creative industry by pivoting when needed and always evaluating when you need to make a tweak.Cathy also gives the girls the low-down about FIT: her online class all about documenting self-care. The class aims for its part...2019-12-231h 18
Crafty Ass FemaleEpisode 104: Art Witch Journaling w/ Vanessa Oliver-LloydVanessa Oliver-Lloyd shares with Amanda & Kristin how she ended up in Shanghai, got back into art journaling with '“nothing books”, and finally embraced the word ‘artist’ while creating a second career as one out of necessity. The girls also discuss how women’s art has been seen as pastimes and perceived with some degree of condescension - as “just hobbies” and therefore without much value. Vanessa reveals how the medium & technique she chooses for her art is very intuitive. Her advice for when her inner critic is triggered or imposter syndrome flares up is LISTEN, ACKNOWLEDGE, and KEEP GOING. 2019-12-021h 12
Crafty Ass FemaleEpisode 102: Rooted Reinvention w/ Katy-Rose ByeKaty-Rose Bye shares with Amanda & Kristin about how she spent a good portion of her life trying to invent or reinvent herself, trying figure out her purpose. She feels you don’t have to take an eat pray love approach to reinvent yourself, and makes a great point that a LAPSE is not a RELAPSE.The girls also discuss negative bias and how we’re almost hard-wired to put more emphasis on negativity. Katy-Rose talks about prioritizing the positive in her life and redefining negativity like in the example of saying “resting” instead of “slacking”.Katy-Rose reveals that the brain wo...2019-11-181h 12
Crafty Ass FemaleEpisode 100: A + K's Most Memorable MomentsTHE CRAFTY ASS FEMALE PODCAST IS NOW MADE UP OF 100 EPISODES! Amanda & Kristin are thrilled to bring you the 100th episode of the podcast, and whether you’ve been around for all 100 or just stumbled upon the show, we’re thrilled you’re here and we couldn’t thank you enough! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.rukristin.com/subscribe2019-11-0453 min
Crafty Ass FemaleEpisode 99: Planner Stickers w/ Alicia MichelleAlicia Michelle talks to Amanda & Kristin about how she got into planning with an Erin Condren Life Planner, what her first impression was of The Happy Planner®, and how she ended up embracing the discs!Alicia also discusses the inspiration & evolution of her sticker business on etsy and the process she goes through to ‘make stickers’. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.rukristin.com/subscribe2019-10-281h 00
Crafty Ass FemaleEpisode 98: Crafty Epic-ness w/ Jennifer PerkinsJennifer Perkins talks to Amanda & Kristin about how she went from making zines that she distributed locally to working for HGTV and being the brand ambassador for Treetopia!Jen also discusses how her taste-level is questionable most of the time, and even though her style skews very kitschy, she reveals that she in fact does carefully curate and choose what is displayed at any given time.The girls chat about why she started her podcast Creative Queso, the importance of connecting to like-minded people, and her fabulous in-person meet-and-greet mixed called Caftans & Queso! This is a...2019-10-2157 min
Crafty Ass FemaleEpisode 88: A + K'S Currently ListsIn this episode, A + K check-in with each other about where they’re at mid-summer, different angles you could take to tell your story, and where they want to go with their creative energy. Amanda thought she would use summer to catch up on her memory keeping, and talks to Kristin about how she’s not doing enough PLAY / PRACTICE with her crafting. Kristin talk about her morning pages practice and how it allows her to “just play”.A + K each talk about their identity as a creative artist and putting self-imposed rules on their projects. Amanda’s been explo...2019-08-121h 10
Crafty Ass FemaleEpisode 86: Awesome Ladies Live Post-ShowIn this episode, you hear A + K talk about their perspectives on this year’s Awesome Ladies Live creative retreat. Kristin talks about her intentions behind this event, how she feels it succeed, and how she’s SO GEARED UP for next year’s (July 24, 25, 26)! Amanda talks about how she wanted to use her time at the retreat to get back to that ‘play’ mentality…to use what she had on hand to finally document the past few months. SPOILER ALERT: mission accomplished! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get acces...2019-07-2946 min
Crafty Ass FemaleEpisode 84: Finding Your Artistic Voice w/ Lisa CongdonLisa Congdon starts off by telling A + K about her “early mid-life crisis” and what her really intense desire to be creative manifested into. Lisa then goes into the greatest lesson writing her first book Art, Inc. taught her.Teaching is also a big part of Lisa Congdon’s creative life. She goes into what she loves about teaching and letting go of the preciousness of her work when teaching students how to “art” using her techniques. Lisa and the girls discuss copying vs. ‘being influenced by’, and how to embrace your own voice, ideas, and “wonkiness”. Amanda + Kristin pick Lisa’...2019-07-151h 10
Crafty Ass FemaleEpisode 81: On SurvivalHAPPY FIRST MONDAY OF SUMMER 2019! Amanda ‘survived’ her first year back to teaching and she + Kristin reflect on what it means to be in ‘survival mode’ and suggest that even when you are in that mode, good things can happen and you can be thriving. We’d love for you to have a listen! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.rukristin.com/subscribe2019-06-2451 min
Crafty Ass FemaleEpisode 78: Being the Best You w/ Sara M. LyonsSara M. Lyons starts off by telling A + K what the ‘M’ stands for in her name, and then goes into the backstory of her creativity from making art with her mom to the fashion blog she expressed herself on to losing her office job to her Tumblr posts gaining traction to slowly developing an online business.Sara started cutting out stickers on her couch and has developed her creative career in such a way where she has worked with brands like Urban Decay and illustrated a pop-up book on periods + vaginas! UHHH-MAZING!Sara also opens up to Aman...2019-06-031h 14
Crafty Ass FemaleEpisode 77: Summer Crafting & Happenings!In this episode, A + K gush over the unofficial start of summer and share their upcoming summertime crafting plans. Amanda plans to jump back into her 9x12 project life album once the school year is over, and Kristin will be keeping up with her daily pages.The girls also chat about the weird phenomenon of pre-grieving the end of summer before summer has even began. Kristin suggests looking forward to short term things that will be happening within your present day, not just at the end of the week or month. This is a public episode. If...2019-05-2758 min
Crafty Ass FemaleEpisode 75: Physical HealthAfter multiple episodes on Mental Health, A + K talk about another aspect of health in this episode: PHYSICAL HEALTH. They start with NUTRITION & Kristin relates how figuring out what foods makes her feel the best has been the best thing for her body.Amanda brings up MOTIVATION and how the anger + grief of her breakup a few months ago was the HARD RESET that allowed for her to snap back into eating well and going g to gym regularly. The EXERCISE aspect of physical health is opened up and while Amanda finds a combination of aerobic + strength training...2019-05-1359 min
Crafty Ass FemaleEpisode 74: What's My 'Thing'? REVISITEDIn this episode, A + K revisit the topic of finding & identifying your ‘THING’. After talking with the wonderful Austin Kleon about his new book Keep Going, A & K felt the need to do a bit of a corrective to what the original episode on this was about.The girls talk about how this podcast has become both of their ‘thing’, but only through commitment, collaboration, and a consistent weekly routine. ‘Take the edge off’ is something the girls also discuss as an important aspect of discovering your things. When the stakes are high any and all decisions regarding your ‘thing’...2019-05-061h 05
Crafty Ass FemaleEpisode 70: The Reckoning w/ Erin MayaErin Maya starts off by telling A + K what she’s been up to since grammar school (haa haa!) and what was involved in her track to being the musician and artist she is today.Erin also shares her perspective on her past ‘broken’ relationship, how she feels they were both not ready for each other, and how going into massage therapy was the best thing she ever did because it forced her to have new experiences.Erin opens up to Amanda + Kristin about the hardest part of leaving her ex, being rejected by the rebound guy, and singin...2019-04-081h 17
Crafty Ass FemaleEpisode 67: Wrapping Up Working Smarter, Not Harder (Season 3 Finale)Megan Anderson has come back on the podcast to update us on what’s going on with her these days and different ways she has lived out our Season 3 motto which was WORK SMARTER, NOT HARDER. Amanda + Kristin also talk with Megan about how she plans and making lists, what she did with the GET TO WORK BOOK® to ‘work smarter, not harder’, what it was like when she used to have her etsy shop & how it helped her learn about sunk cost.Megan also generously chats with the girls about the relationship with her husband Jake and her per...2019-03-181h 14
Crafty Ass FemaleEpisode 66: Wonderfully Witty Wisdom w/ Cathy ZielskeCathy Zielske (pronounced simply as Zil-ski) gives us the backstory of how she got to where she is today, from her job as an assistant editor for a magazine to having a baby and freelancing to her foray into scrapbooking and how she ‘got hooked’. Amanda + Kristin also talk with Cathy about finding your ‘thing’ and staying afloat in the creative industry by pivoting when needed and always evaluating when you need to make a tweak.Cathy also gives the girls the low-down about FIT: her online class all about documenting self-care. The class aims for its participants to to an...2019-03-111h 22
Crafty Ass FemaleEpisode 62: Relationship 'Next Steps' EpisodeThis episode is the continuation of last week’s Break-Up Episode and addresses the topic of ‘NEXT STEPS’ in relationships. Both Amanda + Kristin are at very different points in their life with their personal relationship ‘next steps’ and it’s interesting to self-examine where you are & where solo-you or you-with-a-partner want to be. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.rukristin.com/subscribe2019-02-111h 14
Crafty Ass FemaleEpisode 61: The Break-Up EpisodeAmanda + Kristin talk about past break-ups and reflect on the term ambiguous loss when it comes to relationships. The girls also talk about healthy decision-making and how the people closest to you will have plenty to say (surprise, surprise).Amanda relates how all she’s learned about her OCD makes her think it might have effected past relationships, and Kristin talks about how she feels she’s been in a break-up of sorts with her hometown in New Jersey. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonu...2019-02-041h 10
Crafty Ass FemaleEpisode 59: From the Vault: Comparison-itisIn this episode you'll hear Amanda + Kristin talk about the 'rut of the mind' called COMPARISON-ITIS.They touch on a variety of topics including:• looking 'behind the curtain' of Design Teams• tapping into yourself for joy• knowing + setting up boundaries• unfollowing those that don't serve your emotions• the pressure of 'timelines'• having a growth mindset vs. stuck mindset• meditation - different types + how they help This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.rukristin.com/subscribe2019-01-211h 28
Crafty Ass FemaleEpisode 58: From the Vault: Why We ScrapbookAmanda + Kristin explore why we as crafty ass females scrapbook / document / memory keep our life. They talk about how their memory keeping has evolved, and discuss documenting hard things.A + K also explain that although they are ALL ABOUT paper + memories, you won't find them spending every waking moment posing + taking pictures for 'the scrapbook.' Life events are meant to be lived. The 'art' part comes later. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.rukristin.com/subscribe2019-01-141h 26
Crafty Ass FemaleEpisode 56: From the Vault: Best Nine 2019In this episode Amanda + Kristin discuss the Instagram phenomenon referred to as 'best nine' + offer an alternative way to think about it. Also on their minds going into the new year is the toxicity of posturing - on the internet, in crafting, and in life.NOTE FROM AMANDA: We express some strong opinions in this episode, but we hope you know it's just to make you think...to bring awareness to the weirdness that is wrapped up in using social media. Nothing more. The core message we hope comes through is this: YOUR VALUE IS INHERENT + not determined by t...2018-12-311h 24
Crafty Ass FemaleEpisode 51: The *Gift Guide* Episode‘Tis the season for…consumerism? [Deep sigh.] We hope not. Amanda + Kristin wanted to do their part to eliminate some of the stress + anxiety often involved in gift-giving and shopping for the “perfect” gift. SHOP SMARTER, NOT HARDER! With that in mind, this Crafty Ass Gift Guide was born, and in episode 51, A + K list a few of their favorite things, and discuss what could make gift-giving this season a little more pleasurable. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.rukristin.com/subscribe2018-11-2639 min
Crafty Ass FemaleEpisode 47: The Election EpisodeOn this Monday before Halloween, we decided to release this episode on the spookiest topic we could imagine: POLITICS…and voting…and the election. EEK! Welcome to episode 47: The Election Episode, one which A + K think is super important in this day and age, as electing representatives to address our needs, issues, and values is yet another thing we women have to be resourceful about, and let’s be honest: is downright confusing! This episode reveals how the relationship + conversation between informed women voters like Kristin, and uninformed women who want to be voters like Amanda, needs to develo...2018-10-2951 min
Crafty Ass FemaleEpisode 42: Less / MoreIn this episode, A + K go back & forth sharing items on their LESS/MORE lists. KRISTIN’S LESS/MORE LIST:LESS excess.LESS unrewarding work.LESS pain.MORE space.MORE time.MORE connection.AMANDA’S LESS/MORE LIST:LESS of more,MORE of less.LESS agonizing,MORE organizing.LESS trying to be good or have other people think I’m good, and MORE having fun just playing.LESS trying to get to where I want to go, MORE just being where I am.LESS focus on hap...2018-09-241h 07
Crafty Ass FemaleEpisode 41: Season 2 Finale Live Show @ Awesome Ladies LiveThe second annual Awesome Ladies Live Feminist Scrapbooking Retreat hosted by our very own Kristin 'rukristin' Tweedale took place in her home town of East Lansing, Michigan the weekend from August 17-19. It was AWESOME! There were LADIES! ...and we crafted together LIVE!What was also LIVE during the retreat was the recording of today's episode: the finale of what's been a HELL of a Season 2! A + K discussed the theme of this year's retreat which was Self-Care Through Storytelling. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get...2018-08-2745 min
Crafty Ass FemaleEpisode 35: Creating True Success w/ Jaclyn CarterCrafty Ass Female's 'Summer of Special Guests' is underway : our second series of amazing, inspiring interviews with a badass bunch of creative & resourceful women that Amanda + Kristin are thrilled to be able to share with you!Today we're talking to Jaclyn Carter, an entrepreneur, teacher, and mom to two little ones, who runs a company & lifestyle blog called Love Jac that helps you create, share, and connect through art. Jaclyn has expanded Love Jac in recent years to go beyond selling greeting cards. Jaclyn hosts adult craft classes in person and online, and teaches a kids' art class called “Artists...2018-07-161h 21
Crafty Ass FemaleEpisode 33: Extravagant Hope & Grace w/ Brandi KincaidWelcome to Crafty Ass Female's 'Summer of Special Guests' : our second series of amazing, inspiring interviews with a badass bunch of creative & resourceful women that Amanda + Kristin can't wait to share with you!Today we're talking to Brandi Kincaid, one of Kristin's artistic inspirations. Brandi is an illustrator and paper crafter who makes and records memories with her husband Andrew, and puppy Augie Roo, in Bellingham, Washington. She spends all her free moments listening closely, playing with paper and glue, and drawing a version of the world around her.A few days a week you can find her he...2018-07-021h 12
Crafty Ass FemaleEpisode 31: Mental Health RevisitedTwo months ago, Amanda + Kristin came out with EP. 22 of this podcast about MENTAL HEALTH - sharing their mental health history, what they've learned along the way, & different things that have helped - doing their part to destigmatize mental illness & bring awareness to how the struggle w/ it is 100% REAL and common.In light of the recent tragic suicide deaths of both KATE SPADE and ANTHONY BOURDAIN, they felt the need to revisit this topic, dive deeper, and offer again - a candid & open conversation about it. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss th...2018-06-1857 min
Crafty Ass FemaleEpisode 30: Social Media Here & NowAmanda + Kristin start the conversation talking about PROTECTION, and then ease into discussing 'big business' on the Internet using YOUR data for THEIR bottom line. In the second half of the episode, A + K address the more indirect danger of the pervasiveness of the social media culture we now live in: the mental + emotional toll that it has. The girls also discuss the 'antidote' & what we could do as resourceful women to navigate through the 'mess'.This episode contains a lot of the ins + outs behind the functioning of major social networks, and touches upon some major points that...2018-06-111h 04
Crafty Ass FemaleEpisode 26: Diversity in Crafting + Choosing Joy w/ Nita PattersonIn this episode, Nita BRINGS IT and her light shines brighter the ever! She talks to A + K about how she's always been crafty, and how she got started in the planner community. Nita also shares her perspective on diversity in the crafting industry, and how being joyful IS A CHOICE. Also check out the ladies in their Patreon exclusive ‘After Chatter’ show, where you can sign up to watch a video of Amanda, Kristin, and Nita chat it up! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to b...2018-05-141h 20
Crafty Ass FemaleEpisode 22: A + K Talk Mental HealthIn this episode, you'll hear Amanda + Kristin talk about their mental health history, what they've learned along the way, & different things that have helped. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.rukristin.com/subscribe2018-04-161h 33
Crafty Ass FemaleEpisode 21: #thursday3 + Taking SelfiesIn this episode you'll hear Amanda + Kristin talking about selfies + Kristin's #Thursday3 weekly selfie challenge where she calls you to:(1) take + post a photo of yourself, (2) share three 'right now' things, and(3) tag three of your friends to do the sameKristin defends the 'duckface', makes excellent points on why taking a photo of yourself is better than having others take a photos of you, & provides a tip for taking 'mirror' selfies! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www...2018-04-0954 min
Crafty Ass FemaleEpisode 15: Spring Cleaning + OrganizationsAmanda + Kristin chat about clutter-busting, organizing their space, cleaning the eff up, & how it all contributes to a better state of mind + your craftiest self! Cheers to that!A + K CALL YOU TO THINK ABOUT:• What do you display VS. what do you hide?• STORAGE STORAGE STORAGE! • Tossing what you haven't 'touched' in 6-months• What belongs where? • How you can alleviate environmental 'roadblocks'• Thinking 'outside the box' for creative storage• Repurposing cardboard boxes for storage This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to...2018-03-051h 09
Crafty Ass FemaleEpisode 14: Comparison-itisIn this episode you'll hear Amanda + Kristin talk about the 'rut of the mind' called COMPARISON-ITIS. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.rukristin.com/subscribe2018-02-261h 06
Crafty Ass FemaleA + K's Favorite SuppliesIn this episode you'll hear Amanda + Kristin share what 5 must-have tools/supplies they need by their side when crafting, and how the items they choose would have been different if they chose years ago, This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.rukristin.com/subscribe2018-02-191h 04
Crafty Ass FemaleEpisode 12: Galentine's Day + Making Adult FriendsHappy Galentine's Day to all of our Crafty Ass Females. Amanda + Kristin quote Leslie Knope, talk about friendships, the role social media plays, and why it's hard to make adult friends nowadays. Make sure to visit craftyassfemale.com for some extremely cute digital valentine's for you to use! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.rukristin.com/subscribe2018-02-1250 min
Crafty Ass FemaleEpisode 11: 30 Days of Lists + Low Impact ProjectsAmanda + Kristin talk about the creative listing challenge entitled 30 Days of Lists. They touch on prepping your #30lists album, how the challenge works, how they've participated in the past, and the benefits of these type of low-impact projects with an established community backing. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.rukristin.com/subscribe2018-02-0553 min
Crafty Ass FemaleEpisode 10: Why We ScrapbookAmanda + Kristin explore why they + we as crafty ass females scrapbook / document / memory keep our life. They talk about how their memory keeping has evolved, and discuss documenting hard things. A + K also explain that although they are ALL ABOUT paper + memories, you won't find them spending every waking moment posing + taking pictures for 'the scrapbook.' Life events are meant to be lived The art part comes later. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.rukristin.com/subscribe2018-01-291h 07
Crafty Ass FemaleEpisode 9: Crafter's Block + Creative RutsCrafter's block + creative ruts are very real, and Amanda + Kristin talk about ones they've experienced, and how they worked through them. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.rukristin.com/subscribe2018-01-2251 min
Crafty Ass FemaleEpisode 5: 'Best Nine' + Thoughts on PosturingIn this episode Amanda + Kristin discuss the Instagram phenomenon referred to as 'best nine' + offer an alternative way to think about it. Also on their minds going into the new year is the toxicity of posturing - on the internet, in crafting, and in life.NOTE FROM AMANDA: We express some strong opinions in this episode, but we hope you know it's just to make you think...to bring awareness to the weirdness that is wrapped up in using social media. Nothing more. The core message we hope comes through is this: YOUR VALUE IS INHERENT + not determined by...2017-12-251h 04
Crafty Ass FemaleEpisode 4: One Little Word 2018Hear Amanda + Kristin talk about their years of experience participating in Ali's one little word® project, and share what their words are for 2018. Visit https://www.craftyassfemale.com/episodes/04/one-little-word-2017 (https://www.craftyassfemale.com/episodes/04/one-little-word-2017) for the full show notes with links! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.rukristin.com/subscribe2017-12-1840 min
Crafty Ass FemaleEpisode 3: Kristin's StoryIn this episode, it's Kristin's turn to talk about her creative journey thus far. Kristin takes more of a categorical approach in conveying her story, labeling parts of her life such as scrapbooking, college, the internet, and her health story, that have had an important impact. Click to visit https://www.craftyassfemale.com/episodes/03/kristin-story (https://www.craftyassfemale.com/episodes/03/kristin-story) for the full show notes with links! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.rukristin.com/subscribe2017-12-151h 00
Crafty Ass FemaleEpisode 1: Welcome to Crafty Ass FemaleIn this intro episode you'll hear Amanda + Kristin talk about how this podcast came to be, and what they hope comes of it. They also share the inspiration behind the title + their thoughts on the booty-ful logo.Subscribe to the show on iTunes or your favorite podcasting service!Show Notes• Amanda's job w/ The Happy Planner®• that workshop where A + K met• Kelly Purkey• 30 Days of Lists• Kristin's Awesome Ladies Project This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episod...2017-12-1315 min