Crafty Ass Female

Episode 178: Making the ALP App

August 18th, 2021  |  Season 8  |  48 mins 40 secs

In this episode, I bring on my partner Jeff to help talk about the upcoming Awesome Ladies Project App! We talk about everything you're going to get when you download the app (it's free and will be available for iOS and Android). I also spend time sharing why I decided to make an app, and what the solo journey has been like up until now. Mark your calendars for an early September release date!

Episode 177: Exploring Everyday Making with Christine Herrin of Everyday Explorers Co

July 13th, 2021  |  Season 8  |  44 mins 43 secs

In this episode, I chat with Christine Herrin of Everyday Explorers Co about her brand new Mini Book Makers Club kit. In addition to talking about this amazing new life documenting opportunity, we talk about all things stamping! We get into a great discussion about the importance of storying stamps properly, and the very cool stamp sleeves that the Everyday Explorers Co stamps come in (and that journey). We also get into how Christine has made it easier to help get your non-stamping friends into the amazing fun that is stamping inside your scrapbooks and other creative projects!

Episode 176: Making Humans Smile w/ Kate Smith

July 6th, 2021  |  Season 8  |  41 mins 58 secs

In this episode I talk to Kate Smith, a greeting card designer that loves to put smiles on the faces of everyone. Kate tells us about her live as a nomad, living with her husband in their renovated airliner and working from the road.

Episode 175: Dear Handmade Life Part Two w/ Nicole Stevenson

June 29th, 2021  |  Season 8  |  29 mins 57 secs

creativity, showing up, small business, social media

In this two part episode, Kristin talks to Nicole Stevenson of Dear Handmade Life. In this second part of this conversation, we dive into why Nicole calls herself a 'deep dive conversationalist' (I just love this). We talk more about her upcoming event Camp Dear Handmade Life and we gush on the importance of live events and how we miss them SO much, and how we both can't wait until 2022 until our live events return!

Episode 174: Dear Handmade Life w/ Nicole Stevenson

June 22nd, 2021  |  Season 8  |  31 mins 56 secs

In this two-part episode, Kristin talks to Nicole Stevenson of Dear Handmade Life. In this first part of this conversation, we dive into how Nicole got started with her Dear Handmade Life empire and how Covid has impacted her largely in-person business. We talk about her journey through impostor syndrome and how she's still tackling some of its demons to this day.

Episode 173: Dream, Create, Sell with Studio Sisters

June 15th, 2021  |  Season 8  |  34 mins 55 secs

In this episode, Kristin chats with Taylor and Katie Smith of Studio Sisters, a top 1% handmade sticker-making company on Etsy. Taylor and Katie tell us all about how they went from having their own individual Etsy shops doing just mediocre sales to creating this epic sticker shop that did over $100,000 in sales last year alone. With this life-changing success, they've decided to create a brand new course to share their blueprint for success with other artist sellers. You'll hear lots more about why they decided to create their course: Dream, Create, Sell, who this course is for, and so much more during this great conversation. Save 10% on Dream, Create, Sell with code: RUKRISTIN

Episode 172: rukristin's Daily Pages

May 17th, 2021  |  Season 8  |  40 mins 32 secs

daily pages

Kristin shares everything you need to know about her Daily Pages project. If you've ever been curious about what she does or how you can get involved, this is a must-listen episode.

Episode 171: All About Scissors

May 10th, 2021  |  Season 8  |  26 mins 22 secs

Scissors are one of the most important tools that you're going to own as a scrapbooker or paper crafter. In this episode Kristin goes over the different types of scissors and why you might want to have them in your craft toolbox, along with her favorites and some specific recommendations.

Episode 170: Kristin and Laura's Essential Scrapbook Supplies

May 3rd, 2021  |  Season 8  |  34 mins 36 secs

Join Kristin and Laura as they discuss the supplies they find most essential right now - washi tape, inks and pens.

Episode 169: Exploring Loneliness, Together w/ Brandi Kincaid

April 26th, 2021  |  Season 8  |  36 mins 56 secs

rukristin and Brandi Kincaid talk about the ways loneliness has entered our lives over the last year, and how that's affected us creatively.

Episode 168: Showing Up with Authenticity on Social w/ Brandi Kincaid

April 19th, 2021  |  Season 8  |  37 mins 53 secs

rukristin and Brandi Kincaid talk about the inherent difficulties of authentically showing up on social media. They dive deep into what it means to be a real human trying to connect inside the ever changing world of algorithms, new apps, additional features and all of that 'stuff'.

Episode 167: The Extravagant Hope and Hustle w/ Brandi Kincaid

April 7th, 2021  |  Season 8  |  39 mins 42 secs

Kristin kicks off the first of a three-part interview with illustrator, maker, finder, and friend: Brandi Kincaid. This week's conversation revolves around the years of hope and hustle that has gone into Brandi's latest incredible invitation: her Extravagant Hope monthly mailer.

Episode 166: Scrapbooking Over the Years w/ Laura

March 31st, 2021  |  Season 8  |  30 mins 21 secs

Laura Kaplan joins Kristin to discuss where they are now in their scrapbooking journeys, and reflect on where they have been.

Episode 165: The Season of Experimentation

March 24th, 2021  |  Season 8  |  16 mins 29 secs

Hello and welcome to the season of experimentation. Join me, your host Kristin AKA rukristin: feminist scrapbooker as I bring you new and exciting guests, topics and the same stuff that made me fall in love with podcasting to begin with.