Book Folding Tutorial: The Corset Fold with Joleen Emery – Joleen's Happy Time Craftcast 66

Craftonians! Welcome to Episode 66 of Joleen's Happy Time Craftcast! Joleen broadcasts from her workshop to share her favorite book folding pattern: the Corset Fold. She gives updates on life at Big Raven Farm, including the newly released 2026 retreat calendar, introduces a new book review feature with Creative Collage by Naomi Vona, and walks listeners through a hands-on demo showing that this beautiful fold only requires two simple folds.Guest BioThere’s no guest in this episode — just host Joleen Emery sharing her passion for retreats, art books, and the joy of folding discarded books into beautiful art.Follow JoleenWebsiteInstagramPodcast HubYouTubeTikTokEpisode Chapters with Timestamps[00:00 – 01:29] – Welcome & why I’m broadcasting from the workshop[01:30 – 04:59] – Life on the farm + retreat updates (hello, 2026 calendar!)[05:00 – 05:59] –New feature: Book reviews[06:00 – 14:59] – Creative Collage by Naomi Vona — review & first impressions[15:00 – 17:59] –Demo setup: favorite tools & books for folding[18:00 – 21:59] – Why I love Reader’s Digest Condensed books[22:00 – 29:59] – Corset Fold tutorial — only TWO folds needed![30:00 – End] – Tips for using bone folders & hanging your finished folded booksQuotes from the Episode“Book folding isn’t about perfection; it’s about the joy of seeing something discarded turn into something beautiful.”  – Joleen Emery“I love supporting other artists — even if a book isn’t full of tutorials, just seeing someone’s portfolio can light a fire in your own work.” – Joleen Emery“Sometimes you don’t need step-by-step instructions. You just need to open a book and feel inspired.” – Joleen Emery“Creative practice doesn’t have to be a big, serious production — sometimes it’s a drive-by collage or a quick fold that sparks joy.” – Joleen EmeryResources and Links✨ Big Raven Farm Retreats – 2026 Calendar✨ Creative Collage by Naomi Vona (available on Amazon)✨ Tools mentioned: bone folders (plastic and cattle bone versions)✨ Joleen’s favorite base books: Reader’s Digest Condensed BooksLove "Happy Time Craftcast"? 👉Don’t forget to subscribe on Apple Podcasts and leave a review to help others discover our crafty community 👉Stay tuned for more Happy Time Craftcast with Joleen Emery. Subscribe now!👉FOLLOW  ME ON TIKTOK | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM 👉SIGN UP FOR THE ART KIT OF THE MONTH CLUB