Joleen's Favorite Collage Techniques – Joleen’s Happy Time Craftcast 79

Welcome to Episode 79 of Joleen’s Happy Time Craftcast! In this cheerful and cozy episode, Joleen Emery shares her favorite collage techniques and gives a sneak peek into her upcoming Holiday Craft Retreat at Big Raven Farm. She joyfully demonstrates how to turn everyday scraps into meaningful art — from button trees and felt ornaments to folded paper and salvaged-fabric gift tags, all made with love and upcycled materials. Using her simple collage formula — three neutrals, a focal point, and a pop of color — Joleen encourages everyone to play, create, and let go of perfection. With her signature warmth and “don’t be too precious” mantra, she makes crafting approachable, joyful, and full of heart. Guest BioNo guest today — just our favorite creative spirit, Joleen Emery, owner of Big Raven Yoga and Big Raven Farm, a visionary artist, crafter, and joyful teacher who believes that creativity is self-care.Follow JoleenWebsiteInstagramTiktokYoutubeEpisode Chapters with Timestamps[00:00 – 02:09] — Welcome & Happy Time Happenings[02:10 – 05:39] — Sneak Peek: Holiday Craft Retreat[05:40 – 10:59] — Craft Prototypes: Buttons, Felt, Paper, and Pom-Poms[11:00 – 14:24] — Joleen’s Collage Formula Explained[14:25 – 17:59] — Adhesives That Work (and Why)[18:00 – 24:29] — Hands-On Demo: Layering Backgrounds & Balancing Color[24:30 – 29:59] — Creative Mindset: “Don’t Be Precious!”[30:00 – End] — Live Chat + Community Craft LoveQuotes from the Episode“Don’t be precious — being precious slows you down!” —  Joleen Emery“If you overthink your collage, you miss the joy in the mess.” —  Joleen Emery“Old receipts and handwritten notes are my favorite ingredients — they tell a story.” —  Joleen Emery“You don’t need perfect — you need play.” —  Joleen Emery Resources and Links🌲 Retreat Info: Holiday Craft Retreat at Big Raven Farm – November 2026 (details coming soon!)🧴 Supplies Mentioned:✨ Pritt Glue Sticks (Joleen’s fave!)📜 Salvaged Paper, Old Books, Felt Sheets🕯️ Candlesticks, Buttons, Crystals for embellishments💫 Join the Community: Subscribe to Joleen’s Happy Time Craftcast on YouTube 🎥🎁 Share Your Art: Tag Joleen on social with your collage creations! 💖Love "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