E99: Turning Illustrations into Products: Claire Van Kuijck’s Creative Journey

Send us your feedbackIn this guest episode, Delores Naskrent sits down with Madrid‑based illustrator Claire Van Kuijck, best known online as Claire Makes Things. Claire is a multi‑passionate creator who has transformed her whimsical art style into a thriving digital business. Together they explore the winding path from doodling in sketchbooks to launching illustrated products, navigating the challenges of Etsy and print‑on‑demand, and staying true to your voice while marketing your work. You’ll hear real talk about balancing family and art, overcoming self‑doubt, and building a product catalogue that feels authentic.Key Takeaways The importance of developing a recognizable art style before expanding into products  Strategies for turning illustrations into digital or physical goods without feeling overwhelmed  Claire’s favorite tools for creating and selling prints and clip art (Procreate, Canva, Etsy, Gumroad)  How Claire maintains creative momentum alongside motherhood and a growing business  Tips for establishing boundaries around commissions so they support, rather than stifle, creativity Love this conversation? Tap “Play” to listen to the full episode and support Creative Juggle Joy. If you enjoy what you hear, consider leaving a review or sharing the episode with fellow artists—it helps more handmade sellers and digital creators discover our show!Resources or Businesses Mentioned in This Episode·       Claire’s website – Claire’s official home for illustration, classes and freebies (https://clairemakesthings.es)·       Claire’s Instagram – Peek behind the scenes at @claire.makesthings (https://www.instagram.com/claire.makesthings/)·       Procreate – drawing app Claire uses on her iPad·       Canva – layout and product design tool·       Etsy – marketplace for selling handmade and digital goods·       Gumroad – platform for selling digital downloads·       Print‑on‑demand services – such as Printful or Gelato (for turning art into physical products)Support the show Don't miss an episode—subscribe to The Creative JuggleJoy Podcast! Follow us on social media and join our email lists for more tips, stories, and updates on new episodes. Kaylie Edwards - Instagram  - Website - Facebook - ThreadsSpellweaver Creative Hub MembershipFree Email List Builder Checklist For CreativesDelores Naskrent - Website & Digital Art School - Instagram - Facebook - Pinterest - YoutubeProcreate Foundations CourseAffinity Foundations Course