Stitching, Sketching & Making Every Day with Tammy Murdock – Joleen’s Happy Time Craftcast 56

Craftonians! ✨ In Episode 56 of Joleen's Happy Time Craftcast, Joleen chats with Tammy Murdock, a Canadian multi-disciplinary artist, crafter, and inventor of the Lap Studio—a portable, customizable crafting workstation. Tammy shares the origin story of her invention, inspired by years of crafting on-the-go and dealing with chronic illness that required comfortable, flexible art-making solutions. Together, they dive into creative obsessions, talk about phases of crafting (hello, embroidery craze! 🧵✨), and gush over the joy of making art anywhere. The episode is light, enthusiastic, and filled with crafty camaraderie. Guest BioTammy is a Canadian artist known for her playful, curiosity-driven approach to creativity. She’s dabbled in everything—from painting to embroidery to making her own craft tools! She’s the founder of Embellish Studios and the brilliant mind behind the Lap Studio, a portable workstation for artists who like to create on-the-go (or from the couch!). Her invention is already helping artists all over the world craft more comfortably.Follow TammyWebsiteInstagramEtsyRedbubbleEpisode Chapters with Timestamps[00:00 - 02:30] – Joleen’s Retreat Prep: Cooking, Cleaning, & Crafty Excitement[02:31 - 06:45] – Meet Tammy Murdock: Artist, Inventor, Cool Kid[06:46 - 12:10] – The Birth of the Lap Studio: Crafting On-the-Go[12:11 - 16:30] – Craft Nesting & Chronic Illness: Making Art Comfy[16:31 - 20:15] – Lap Studio Features[20:16 - 28:00] – Special Discount: 25% Off Lap Studio[28:01 - 31:15] – Embroidery Obsessions & Crafting Phases[31:16 – 33:45] – Crafting for Mental Health & Relaxation[33:46 – 36:20] – Embracing Craft Phases: It’s Okay to Be Obsessed[36:21 – 39:05] – Crafting with Kids: Making Creativity a Family Thing[39:06 – 42:10] –  Material Talk: Fabrics, Threads & Paper Leather[42:11 – End] – Final Thoughts: Staying Playful & CreativeQuotes from the Episode“Creativity is like breathing for me—every day I’m making something, even if it’s tiny.” – Tammy Murdock“It doesn’t have to be perfect; it just has to make you happy. That’s the only rule in crafting.” – Joleen Emery“When you make something with your hands, you’re giving your brain a break and your heart a hug.” – Joleen Emery“The best projects are the ones that bring you joy while you’re doing them—not just when they’re done.” – Tammy MurdockResources and Links🛒 Shop the Lap Studio: Embellish Studios Etsy🌐 Website: Embellish.com/happytime (Use code for 25% off! 🎉)Joleen’s Retreats & Classes: Big Raven FarmLove "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