Creating Through Lettering & Design with Madelyne – Joleen's Happy Time Craftcast 93

Welcome to Episode 93 of Joleen’s Happy Time Craftcast! In this creativity-packed episode, Joleen shares recent studio adventures, including upcycled apparel made from her grandmother’s quilts, creative solutions to unexpected fabric mishaps, cyanotype collage experiments, tea bag printing, and innovative ways to repurpose everyday materials. She also introduces guest Madelyne Adams of Good Letters Design, a multidisciplinary artist whose work spans graphic design, hand lettering, and murals. The episode celebrates creative problem-solving, embracing experimentation, and finding new possibilities in materials that others might overlook. The big takeaway? Creativity thrives when we stay curious, adapt when things go wrong, and give ourselves permission to play.Guest BioMadelyne Adams is the artist and designer behind Good Letters Design, where she combines hand lettering, graphic design, illustration, and mural work to create vibrant, meaningful artwork. Her creative practice blends traditional and digital techniques, helping brands, businesses, and communities tell stories through thoughtful design and custom lettering.Follow MadelyneWebsiteInstagramSubstackEpisode Chapters with Timestamps[00:00 – 07:59] – Welcome + Summer Updates[08:00 – 11:59] – Saving a Project After Fabric Bleeding Mishaps[12:00 – 16:59] – Cyanotype Collage Experiments[17:00 – 22:59] – Using Masks & Reverse Negatives in Cyanotypes[23:00 – 26:59] – Repurposing Packaging & Found Materials[27:00 – 30:59] – Tiny Cyanotype Prints on Tea Bags[31:00 – 36:59] – Art Journaling, Layers & Creative Recipes[37:00 – 38:59] – Introducing Madelyne Adams[39:00 – 44:59] – Madelyne’s Journey into Lettering & Design[45:00 – 51:59] – Building a Creative Career Through Art[52:00 – 57:59] – Creativity, Community & Artistic Growth[58:00 – End] – Final Thoughts + Encouragement for MakersQuotes from the Episode“Sometimes the project doesn’t go the way you planned, but it can still become something beautiful.” — Joleen Emery“I don’t believe in garbage—I believe in possibilities.” — Joleen Emery“The best creative discoveries often happen when you stop being precious with your materials.” — Joleen Emery“Every mistake is just an opportunity to find a new solution.” — Joleen Emery“Creativity grows when you give yourself permission to experiment.” — Madelyne Adams“Lettering is more than words—it’s a way of communicating personality and feeling.” — Madelyne Adams“The projects that challenge us often teach us the most.” — Madelyne AdamsResources and Links🎨 Good Letters Design – Explore Madelyne Adams' work in hand lettering, graphic design, illustration, and mural painting.✍️ Madelyne's Favorite Lettering Tools & Supplies:Kuretake Zig ClickArt Pens (purchased from Wet Paint)Fountain Pens for both writing and sketchingSakura Pigma Micron Pens (Madelyne mentions preferring a mid-range tip size and specifically carries an 01 Micron)Sharpie Markers for everyday sketching and lettering practiceLove "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