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ELISE GETS CRAFTY

by Elise Blaha Cripe

small business knowledge & thoughts on goal-setting, motivation and creativity.

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Episodes

  1. season wrap up and a few thoughts on change.

    just Elise this season chatting crafts, hobbies and life. This episode is a short catch up as we are mid-move and mid-major life transition. Thank you for being here and listening! Looking forward to catching up again in the fall.:) shownotes, as alway...

  2. thoughts on being a beginner

    just Elise this season chatting crafts, hobbies and life. This episode is about being a beginner and how important it is to understand how you learn best (and then lean into it instead of trying to fight it). shownotes can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast

  3. let's talk summer crafting.

    just Elise this season chatting crafts, hobbies and life. This episode is about summer crafting. I share some of my favorites from past years and a few of my goals (crafting and otherwise) for this upcoming summer. shownotes for this episode can be fou...

  4. thoughts on "style shifts"

    just Elise this season chatting crafts, hobbies and life. This episode is about the big and small personal style changes I have been drifting toward lately. Includes why I think I am gravitating toward such a different look AND how I find inspiration f...

  5. how I keep track of all my plans.

    just Elise this season chatting crafts, hobbies and life. This episode is about how I keep track of alllll my plans from a macro ten year level to the micro tasks that come in through my inbox each day. shownotes can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast

  6. thoughts on documenting life these days.

    just Elise this season chatting crafts, hobbies and life. This episode is about documenting memories! I share a bit of my backstory and how scrapbooking was my original creative habit (for over a decade!) and then how I switched to other things based o...

  7. making time for hobbies when you have kids.

    just Elise this season chatting crafts, hobbies and life. This episode shares my thoughts on how I make time for hobbies with little kids. I get asked this more than almost anything whenever I share a project online. My advice honest, encouraging and r...

  8. let's talk time.

    just Elise this season chatting crafts, hobbies and life. This episode was inspired by a few different questions I got about making time for crafting, juggling different hobbies and having patience for longer projects. I talk about how I mindlessly spe...

  9. let's talk craft tools.

    just Elise this season chatting crafts, hobbies and life. This episode was inspired by a few different questions I got about craft supplies and tools. Where to start? How to store them? What about the crafting off season? I answer those questions but a...

  10. major craft milestones & my "craft bucket list"

    just Elise this season chatting crafts, hobbies and life. This episode was inspired by a great question on Instagram — "what are your 10 crafting bucket list goals?" I went a slightly different direction and shared five major craft project milestones f...

  11. Let's catch up!

    just Elise this season chatting crafts and hobbies and life and work shifts. (And whatever else comes up!) This first episode is a brief recap of life post MAKE36, what I mean when I say "I am taking a break from work" plus some of the "just for fun" c...

  12. MAKE36 : JAN : let's wrap this MAKE36 project up

    just Elise this whole year as I work on a long-project called MAKE36. This episode is the final in the season(!) and includes details about the January project as well as an official wrap up. shownotes can always be found at elisejoy.com/podcast and th...

  13. MAKE36 : DEC : pottery and creative practice

    just Elise this whole year as I work on a long-term project called MAKE36. This episode is about throwing 200+ pots over the past year and creative practice. Plus a brief wrap-up of how I am feeling at the end of 2021. shownotes for this episode plus p...

  14. MAKE36 : NOV : prototyping a puzzle and tips for avoiding burnout as a small biz owner during busy seasons

    just Elise this whole year as I work on a long-term project called MAKE36. This episode is (mostly) about the November product development and then I share a few simple tips for avoiding burnout as a small business during the busy season. the November ...

  15. MAKE36 : OCT : how my ideas for this project have shifted

    just Elise this whole year as I work on a long-term project called MAKE36. This episode is about the October product and how my ideas for products have developed and changed over the past year. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/po...

  16. MAKE36 : SEP : a Q&A about this project so far

    just Elise this whole year as I work on a long-term project called MAKE36. This episode is about the September product and I am answering your questions about tackling creative work and this project so far. shownotes for this episode and all episodes c...

  17. MAKE36 : AUG : something I just learned about my creative process (and how I work through it!)

    just Elise this whole year as I work on a long-term project called MAKE36. This episode is about the August product and I am talking about something I just learned about my creative process and sharing ways that I help myself get through it (and past t...

  18. MAKE36 : JUL : changing plans, "saving" ideas and batch-working

    just elise this whole year as I work on a long-term project called MAKE36. This episode is about the July product and I am talking about changing plans, putting ideas on the shelf and batch-working through large tasks. (Plus I am nearly halfway done an...

  19. MAKE36 : JUNE : crafting cyanotype art & feeling the "messy middle"

    just Elise this whole year as I work on a long-term project called MAKE36. This episode is about getting to the middle of this giant project (and feeling the overwhelm!) plus details about creating 36 original cyanotype pieces. shownotes for this episo...

  20. MAKE36 : MAY : the giant fabric project plus purchasing wholesale

    just Elise this whole year as I work on a long-term project called MAKE36. This episode is about everything that went into the May product and things I have learned about minimizing risk when buying in bulk. shownotes for this episode can be found a el...

  21. MAKE36 : APR : on valuing hobbies (plus a special guest!)

    I am excited to be joined by my husband, Paul, for this month's product development and for the podcast episode. We share behind the scenes of the (very) micro roast coffee subscription we are offering for the April edition of MAKE36. Plus you'll get t...

  22. MAKE36 : MAR : sharing "behind the scenes" of your work

    just Elise this whole year as I work on a long-term project called MAKE36. This episode is about the March product and the value of sharing your work and "behind the scenes" of your business/creative process. Shownotes for this episode can be found at ...

  23. MAKE36 : FEB : building a structure for a new project

    just Elise this whole year as I work on a long-term project called MAKE36. This episode is about the February product and the value of creating a project structure so you don't have to reinvent the wheel over and over again. Shownotes for this episode ...

  24. introducing my newest craft project and business venture – MAKE36

    Finally living up to my "Elise Gets Crafty" podcast title! I am going to share episodes monthly for the next year to take you behind the scenes of a new small business adventure. My goal is to explain how I tackle a long term project and share my ideas...

  25. QUICK TAKE: writing a book part 3

    my book, Big Dreams, Daily Joys, is out in the world! Learn more at elisejoy.com/book. this episode is the final in a three part series about getting a book deal, actually doing the writing and then (finally) having it on shelves everywhere.

  26. on saying yes! / ep 157

    elise chats with Tiffany Han about saying yes to the things that will bring you more joy. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes157

  27. on building a side hustle / ep 156

    elise chats with Gina Stovall of Two Days Off about creating a sustainable made-to-order clothing business in addition to her day job. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes156

  28. on pivoting your business / ep 155

    elise chats with Julie Richardson of Unblushing (formerly Julie Ann Art) about rebranding after 10 years in business. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes155

  29. on one little word for 2019 / ep 154

    elise chats with Ali Edwards about the practice of choosing a guiding word for the year. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes154

  30. ON WORKING & MOTHERHOOD / EP 153

    elise chats with Jessica N. Turner about working motherhood and her new book Stretched Too Thin. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes153

  31. on using analytics and connecting with your customers / ep 152

    elise chats with Lyndsay Clements of Ellen Grace Marketing about gathering helpful information from your website or webshop analytics to connect with your customers. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes152

  32. on reading! / ep 151

    elise chats with Anne Bogel, blogger, podcaster and author, about books: how to find time to read, why it's important and what to read next. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes151

  33. on using instagram live and stories / ep 150

    elise chats with Kimberly Espinel, food photographer and stylist, about how she got started on her creative path and how she uses Instagram stories and live chats to further connect with her online community. shownotes for this episode can be found at ...

  34. QUICK TAKE: writing a book part 2 / EP 149

    just elise this week with a follow-up episode on the book I just turned in for publication and the answers to some of your questions about the process. shownotes for this episode at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes149

  35. on another 100 day project completed / ep 148

    elise chats with designer and photographer, Allie Lehman, on finishing #the100dayproject for the third time. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes148

  36. on having a mission / ep 147

    elise chats with Teresa Carter, founder of Debrosse, about the reason for her business, how she has expanded and diversified what she sells and the power of sharing your talent. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes147

  37. on intentional expansion / ep 146

    elise chats with Ashlee Gadd, founder of Coffee and Crumbs about what's changed for her business and brand since she launched a collaborative blog in the summer of 2014. shownotes can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes146

  38. on adding a personal touch / ep 145

    elise chats with Elizabeth Rees, founder of Chasing Paper, about how and why she decided to launch her removable wallpaper business and what she did (and does!) to deliver a personal touch with the brand. shownotes for this episode can be found at elis...

  39. QUICK TAKE : writing a book / ep 144

    just elise this week chatting about the book I am writing and five things I have learned and "re-learned" so far. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes144

  40. on figuring it out as you go / ep 143

    elise chats with Katie and Peter Jaeger about starting a side-business as a husband and wife team, figuring things out and learning how to run a business as you're in it. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes143

  41. on creating a fabric line / ep 142

    elise chats with artist Sarah Golden, on painting, designing a fabric line and making time for creativity as a mom with two young kids. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes142

  42. on finding more in less / ep 141

    elise chats with blogger and maker, Miranda Anderson about her family's no-buying year and finding creativity through living with less. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes141

  43. on making art and taking up space / ep 140

    elise chats with writer, Lindsay Jean Thomson, on co-hosting the 100 day project, daily creativity and making space for who you are. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes140

  44. on showing up for creativity / ep 139

    elise chats with designer and photographer, Allie Lehman, on starting #the100dayproject for the third time. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes139

  45. on one little word for 2018 / ep 138

    elise chats with Ali Edwards about the practice of choosing a guiding word for the year. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/pocast

  46. MAKER CHAT 8: Amy Small / ep 137

    elise chats with shop owner Amy Small about starting and running her business, Knit Collage. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes137

  47. MAKER CHAT 7: Erin Barrett / ep 136

    elise chats with weaver Erin Barrett about starting and growing her brand, Sunwoven. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes136

  48. MAKER CHAT 6: Dani Ives / ep 135

    elise chats with fiber artist Dani Ives about her craft of painting with wool. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes135

  49. QUICK TAKE : launching an ecourse / ep 134

    just elise this week chatting about launching an ecourse, things to include, tools to use, marketing thoughts and some behind the scenes of building the class I just launched. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes134

  50. MAKER CHAT: Jen Beeman / ep 133

    elise chats with clothing pattern designer, Jen Beeman, about selling pattern downloads online and launching her business Grainline Studio. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes133

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small business knowledge & thoughts on goal-setting, motivation and creativity.

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