Craft Your Life With Altenew
Episodes
63 episodes
Turn Your Crafty Passion Into Whatever YOU Want It to Be!
At the end of the day, what truly matters in your crafting journey? This month's podcast features the talented Bridget Casey and Brandi Mahan as they talk about finding crafty beginnings with stamping, overcoming struggles, turning your passion...
Crafting for Calm: How Watercolor, Die Cutting & Alcohol Markers Bring Mindful Joy
Feeling overwhelmed or rushed? Discover how simple creative tools like watercolor, die cutting, and alcohol markers can calm your mind, ease stress, and spark everyday joy. In this uplifting episode of Crafting Your Calm, Addie explore...
Crafting Through Fear of Failure: It’s Worth It!
Let's face it, every crafter has had that moment of confusion or helplessness. Working with new, unfamiliar supplies and techniques can be scary, but persevering makes it all worth it. Dive into this exciting discussion with Bridget Casey and N...
Why You’re Not Improving—and How to Change That Today
If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by crafty trends or stuck in a rut with your creativity, this episode is your fresh start. We're joined by the incredibly talented Erum Tasneem, Altenew Design Team member and AECP coordinator, to explore the imp...
Small Acts of Kindness & Altenew Behind the Scenes - Chatting with Altenew's Creative Ambassador, Lydia Evans
Lots of behind the scenes - this episode is full of insider stories at Altenew! Come along with Bridget as we hear from our very own Creative Ambassador, Lydia Evans, as she shares her personal outlook as a wearer of many hats in the Altenew te...
Craft Your Innovation: From Scraps to Stampwheel & Beyond
"If you're not constantly innovating, you're remaining stagnant." Join us for a deep dive into the heart of crafting innovation with Altenew. In this episode, two creative geniuses, Tasnim and Maryam, explore the relentless pursuit of "be...
How to Become an Altenew VIP & the Beauty of Card Making: A Chat with May Park
Have you ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes at Altenew? In this episode of the Altenew Craft Your Life Podcast, we chat with May Park, the Marketing Director at Altenew, about her journey with Altenew and how to get the most out...
What's New with Altenew? Our CEO Reflects on 2024 and Shares Changes Coming in the New Year
After 10 years of Altenew, there's exciting news on the horizon. In this special edition episode, our CEO, Nabil Rab, shares his reflections in 2024 and how the company continues to innovate and plan for the future. Hear about the personal mind...
Crafting in Color: A Chat with Aditi Mahajan
Join us for a lively conversation with Aditi Mahajan as she reveals her secrets to creating stunning, color-infused artwork, her journey in the crafting community, and how being an Altenew Educator has shaped her creative process. Find out how ...
Crafting Connections: Heartfelt Altenew Stories with May and Lydia
n this heartwarming episode of the Altenew Craft Your Life Podcast, we meet in-person with the amazing May Park and Lydia Evans from the Altenew Leadership Team to discuss the crafting community. Join us as we share touching stories from ...
Chatting with Nicole Petersen - Family, Creativity, and Business: Inside Picket Fence Studios
Join us as we sit down with Nicole Petersen, the founder of Picket Fence Studio, a family-owned business built from a passion for creativity and community. Nicole, a former teacher, shares her inspiring journey from the classroom to the craftin...
Sprinkling Glitter with Carissa Wiley - Crafting Friendships, Nursing, & More!
In this fun, upbeat episode, we get to hear from one of our newest Design Team members, Carissa Wiley. An amazingly talented crafter, Carissa discusses crafty friendships, nursing, boosting your confidence as a crafter, serial killers, an...
That Warm Fuzzy Feeling After Card Making - An Honest Chat with Charlene Madrid
From lawyer to schoolteacher to professional card maker, Charlene Madrid shares her fascinating paper crafting journey. She discusses the fun and the not-so-fun parts of card making as a career and reminds us all why we continue to create prett...
How to Improve in the World of Crafting - A Sweet Chat with the Altenew Educator of the Year 2023: Pam
In this heartwarming episode, we get to hear from the Altenew Educator of the Year 2023: Pam Boedecker. Listen to her insights on finding virtual friends, crafting community members, learning every day, and how to exercise while crafting all da...
Crafting Tips with Tool Fanatic and Crafting Extraordinaire, Maymay
When you get us talking about paper crafting, we never want to stop! This thrilling conversation with the talented Maymay from Maymay Made It has all the crafting advice, relatable life stories, and more. Find out Maymay's best tips for card ma...
Crafting to Unplug & the Best Community - An Inspirational Chat with Mommy Lhey
Journaling, mental health, believing in each other - this powerful talk with none other than Mommy Lhey is just what we need when we're feeling stressed and unconfident. Why are self-affirmations important? How does a supportive community help ...
The Art Mermaid I Always Wanted to Be: An Inspiring Chat with The Mint Gardener, Sarah Simon
This month's episode is with no other than The Mint Gardener, Sarah Simon! Every artist's journey to the art world is different, and Sarah's story is a beautiful, inspiring reminder of why we all create. Find out what led her to becoming one of...
Welcome to the Chaos - A Hilarious Chat with Amy Rysavy
The chaos with kids and crafting, piles of unfinished projects, and creating YouTube videos since 2009. This conversation with Amy Rysavy from Prairie Paper & Ink is a fun whirlwind of laughs, relatable crafting struggles, and more. Listen ...
Always Learning - Crafting, Classes, Story Time & More with Kelly Taylor
What advice rings through both for crafting and life? In this fun heart-to-heart, Bridget talks to Kelly Taylor about all things crafting and coloring, along with some great lessons every artist should keep in mind. Hear the shocking truth abou...
Color Combos, Hoarding, and Crafting Play - Relatable Crafting Conversations with Mindy Eggen
Enjoy lots of laughs in this fun chat about all things crafting. On this episode, we get to hear from Mindy Eggen, as she shares her crafting journey, her love for ink blending and tweezers, what it's like to be a moody crafter, and how hard it...
Explaining My Job, Covid Weddings, and Graphic Design - A Lovely Talk with Kristina Werner
What's the quick "airplane answer" when someone asks you what you do? This month's guest is the one-and-only Kristina Werner, and she shares the intriguing story about how she got into graphic design and art as a career. Listen to Bridget and K...
The Glamorous and the Not-So-Glamorous - A Delightful Chat with Heather Hoffman from Pinkfresh Studio
From the amazing creative design work to the technical behind-the-scenes tasks that need to get done, running a paper crafting business isn't all that easy. And Heather Hoffman, Pinkfresh Studio's Creative Director, knows all about it. In this ...
The Job That Killed My Creativity and Finding My Way Back to Crafting | An Insightful Chat with Vicki Papaioannou
Vicki Papaioannou has been in the paper crafting world for too many years to count, but what happened before that? And why was crafting almost completely cut out of her life? In this insightful discussion, Vicki shares the ups and downs with he...
Jumping in Feet-First: Chatting AECP with Amy Hill & Jennifer Leonard
Can anyone learn to craft? Listen to Bridget talk to two guests for this episode, Amy Hill and Jen Leonard, as they discuss growth mindset, confidence in your own style, and more.Check out Artistry by Altenew website:
Plans Gone Wrong - Travel, Crafting, and More with Lydia Evans
It's Bridget's first solo run at hosting the Altenew Craft Your Life podcast, and her guest is none other than the amazing Lydia Evans, returning for a fun conversation about in-person crafting workshops, crazy travel experiences, crying at the...
