Episodes
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45 Forgotten Gems
Hello and welcome to The Craft Room Podcast. I'm so glad you're joining me today, as we are talking about forgotten gems. If you've been crafting for a long time, like me, then you likely have a LOT of amazing products and resources. Back in episode 40 I talked about The Craft Stash, and this is...
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44 The No-Spend Year (and alternatives)
Today on The Craft Room Podcast, let's talk about something that most crafters will probably consider at some point in their lives … a no spend year. Sometimes it's a month, a quarter, six months … but most commonly I see people setting this goal for a whole year. It might sound drastic, even...
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#43 The Benefits of Swatching
Hello and welcome to The Craft Room Podcast. I'm so glad you're joining me today, as we are talking about the benefits of swatching. Yes, I am on a swatching kick right now and it all started thanks to my friend Sally. I went to visit her last month and she showed me her beautifully organised…
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#42 New Year Crafting Goals
Happy New Year! Today is the first day of 2026, so I figure it's a great time to talk about new year crafting resolutions. Yes, I have talked about this before, back in episode 32, mainly focusing on planning and different types of crafting resolutions that can be done over 12 months. Today, I…
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#41 Big Announcement & Product Longevity
Today on The Craft Room Podcast, let's talk about my Big Announcement and Product Longevity. Last week I made a really big decision, which led to a big announcement this week … it's time for me to close my shop. You can see my full announcement video on the home page, and most recent blog post…
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#40 The Craft Stash
Today on The Craft Room Podcast, let's talk about the Craft Stash, which is near and dear to pretty much every crafter I've ever known, and that is the craft stash. If this is a term you're unfamiliar with, your craft stash is that collection of craft supplies, tools and resources you keep in…
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#39 Setting Yourself up for Success
Hello, welcome to The Craft Room Podcast. I'm so glad you're joining me as we look at ways we can set ourselves up for Success for a new crafting year. I have ten tips that you might find helpful. I was live in my card membership group a while back, chatting about this delicious week between...
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#38 The Card Maker Success Summit
Hello … welcome to The Craft Room Podcast. I'm so glad you're joining me today, because we are talking today about the upcoming Card Maker Success Summit. I've been attending these summits for the past few years, and even though I've been making cards for over 30 years, I still come away from the...
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#37 Glue: Part 2
Happy new year to you, and I'm so glad you're joining me today as I answer the most common question I've received so far this year, which pertains to glue. Way back in Episode 26 I talked a lot about glue, but I've learned a few new things this week, so I thought it was time to share updated...
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#36 Obsession to Completion (The Tale of the Crochet Parasol)
I'm so glad that you're joining me for this episode, because it's a wild ride. Even if you're not into crochet (or parasols), I hope you'll stick around for the thrilling tale of how a 34 second TikTok video sparked a crafting odyssey. I have some hot tips to share that you might find useful in...
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#35 Cost vs Value
Today we're talking about an important crafting topic ... cost vs value. This is something I mention a lot on the podcast, but have never talked specifically about, so we're going to talk about it today. In a nutshell, the cost of something is the price you pay for it. The value is what the…
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#34 Copic Marker Maintenance & Handling
Today we're talking about a couple of very important things you need to know if you have Copic markers, or are thinking about starting your collection … maintenance and handling. I want to start by laying out my credentials … I am a certified Copic instructor, and an Authorised Copic Stockist in...
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#32 New Years Crafting Resolutions
In todays episode let's talk about those crafting goals you may have set in January, and ways you can set yourself up for success. LINKS Blog post - https://www.dawnlewis.com.au/podcast32 Ep 5 - Quilting - https://dawnlewis.com.au/podcast5/ Frankensteins Fabrics -...
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#31 International Shipping
In todays episode I thought I'd catch you up on what's happening with international shipping. Between pandemic and Christmas levels of demand, USPS has become overwhelmed and suspended all shipping to Australia (and some other countries). I have some insights, as well as suggestions for...
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#30 How to Host a Craft Swap
In todays episode I'm answering a question from my awesome friend Renee who wants to host a swap for her online community. She wanted to know exactly how it's done, so I thought it would be fun to talk today about how you can be a great swap host, and also a great swap participant. I have talked...
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#29 Embossing
Today, let's talk about embossing. Breaking it down to bare basics, embossing refers to a technique resulting in a raised area on your project. For those of us in the paper-crafting world, there are two main methods of embossing that we can achieve an embossed effect. There's dry embossing and…
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#28 Stencils
I know it's been a while between episodes, but Covid and lockdown have kept me extra busy with the shop. I'm excited to be back … thanks for tuning in! Today, let's talk about one of the oldest, most used, versatile and affordable pieces of kit that you can have in your crafting stash - stencils....
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#27 Digital Craft Resources
Today I thought we'd talk about digital craft resources ... essentially the way that digital resources have changed and affected and influenced us in the crafting community. In the last 20 years, I have seen a significant shift away from traditional resources like books, paper patterns, and...
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#26 Adhesives
Today we are talking about adhesives, and there are so many different options, each suited for a variety of uses. Over the years I've found that adhesives fall into one of three categories … Spray adhesives Liquid adhesives Dry adhesives Having a sound understanding the strengths and weaknesses…
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#25 Crafting in Isolation
This is happening … I think we need to talk about crafting in isolation. If you're listening to this as it goes to air, it is towards the end of April 2020 and we're in a pandemic. Whether you prefer to say that you're stuck stuck inside or safe at home, self isolation is a thing. Now, I know you...
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#24 Gift Ideas for Crafters
Last month The Craft Room Podcast had it's first birthday, and I had my … something-th birthday, and that started me thinking about how tricky it can be to buy for crafters sometimes. Then the Coronavirus became a pandemic, and I've found myself sending cards and little gifts to people to…
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#23 Creativation 2020
In January 2020 I attended Creativation ... a craft trade show in Phoenix, AZ, USA. I have wanted to attend this show for over a decade, and the 33 hour travel time was 100% worth it. In todays episode I'm answering the questions people asked me before, during and after the show, sharing my...
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#22 Crafting in Times of Crisis
Before we get into todays episode, a quick content warning. I will be mentioning Australian bushfires, animal rescue carers and people who have passed away, including angel babies. It's not a graphic discussion, it's more part of the narrative about how we can help people in distressing…
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#21 Craft Retreats
I went on a craft retreat with my friend Marni a couple of months ago. It got me thinking about all the amazing retreats I have been on, ones I would like to go on and the differences between them. Craft retreats come with different durations, different price points, different levels of structure...
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#20 Setting up a Custom Planner
In today's episode, let's talk about ways you can set up a planner to help you become more organised. We're going to cover ... Christmas Planner Craft Planner Other ideas for useful planners Check out the blog for a full full transcript of this episode. https://www.dawnlewis.com.au/podcast20…
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#19 Preparing for a Handmade Christmas
In today's episode, let's talk about ways you can start preparing to get organised for a handmade Christmas. We're going to cover ... Christmas Cards Christmas Gifts Christmas Decorations Check out the blog for a full full transcript of this episode. https://www.dawnlewis.com.au/podcast19 OTHER...
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#18 Top 7 things you need for Crochet
In today's episode, let's talk about the 7 essential items you need to begin crocheting. 1. Crochet Hook 2. Yarn 3. Pattern 4. Teacher 5. Scissors 6. Darning / Tapestry needle 7. Patience Check out the blog for a full full transcript of this episode. https://www.dawnlewis.com.au/podcast18 OTHER...
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#17 Craft Swaps
Today we are talking about craft swaps, which have actually been around for a long time. I've been personally doing them for probably 15-16 years. Today I thought we would talk about what a craft swap is, different styles and types of swaps that you can join, what you can do to be a great swap...
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#16 Scrapbooking for Beginners
Today I want to talk mostly about … what is scrapbooking? … how I got into scrapbooking … and the different types of scrapbooking. Because as much as I wanted this to be a 'here are the top 10 things you need to start scrapbooking' type of episode, there are different styles and forms of...
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#15 Copic Q&A part 2
Practically every day I am seeing questions about Copic markers popping up in Facebook cardmaking and stamping groups, and the same questions come up over and over again. So today I thought I'd share some information about Copic markers, and answer more very commonly asked questions. You can find…
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#14 Copic Q&A part 1
Practically every day I am seeing questions about Copic markers popping up in Facebook cardmaking and stamping groups, and the same questions come up over and over again. So today I thought I'd share some information about Copic markers, and answer three very commonly asked questions. You can…
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#13 Why We Craft
Hello … welcome to The Craft Room Podcast, and if this is your first time listening, a special welcome to you. A few weeks ago I attended The Artful Business Conference in Adelaide here in Australia. I love this conference … it is for people with creative businesses, and at any given time you can...
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#12 Clever Craft Storage Solutions
Hello … welcome to The Craft Room where we are going to be talking about some clever craft storage solutions. In Episode 11 we talked about crafting in a small space, and we did discuss craft storage ideas. There is no denying that in order to work efficiently in a small space, you need to have...
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#11 - Crafting in a Small Space
I thought today we could tackle the subject matter that is also the name of this podcast … the craft room. More specifically … small crafting spaces. Because, let's be honest, as much as would all probably love one of those Pinterest worth, fully decked out and coordinated craft rooms, the…
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#10 Leveling Up Your Papercrafting
Today I've been thinking about one of the most common questions I see in Facebook cardmaking groups … "I'm new to cardmaking, what should I buy?". The answers always intrigue me. Everyone is so passionate about what they think is the best tool or most useful thing to have, and I really love…
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#9 Execution vs Expectation, 'The Gap'
As you may have guessed by the title, today we're going to chat about those frustrating early days of crafting. Whenever we pick up a new craft, or pursue any new creative endeavour, there is inevitably frustration because you have a firm idea in your head about what you want your finished piece…
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#8 Crafting for Good Health
Today let's talk about how craft can be good for your health. I mean ... it offers us so much … physically, emotionally, socially and phsychologically. I put out a call to my Facebook page for some stories about how crafting is helpful, and was not disappointed by the response. Some stories are…
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#7 Should you Kondo your Craft?
Welcome to The Craft Room. Today let's talk about the thing that everyeone seems to be talking about ... decluttering. it really does feel like everybody is talking about declulttering at the moment (minimalism would be a close second), so let's go there today, specifically in relation to craft...
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#6 - Top 10 Tips to Find your Lost Mojo
Welcome to The Craft Room. Today we're going to explore, not only my top 10 ways to find your lost mojo, but also some reasons why it might have gone MIA in the first place. Understanding why your creativity has taken a dip will help you figure out which of these tips might help you find it…
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#5 - Top 10 must-haves for quilt-top making with Marni Franks
Welcome to The Craft Room! Today I am joined by Marni Franks, of Frankensteins Fabrics, who is sharing with us the top 10 supplies & tools you will need to create a quilt top. Sure, there are lots of wonderful toys you can buy to make quilts, but we're talking bare basic necessities. We've each...
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#4 - Trimmer & Die-cut machine tips for beginners
So glad to have you in The Craft Room with me today. All through March we're talking about getting started, and since we're on a roll with paper crafting, there are two tools that we need to talk about. They often frustrate and freak out their new owners, so I thought we could chat about those...
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#3 - Top 5 must-have supplies to begin stamping
Hello! Thanks for joining me in the craft room with me today! Here I was with only the cat to talk to, and now, here you are. Last week we talked about card making, and my top 6 must-have items for making a basic card. A lot of card makers become stampers, so today, I thought we'd talk about...
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#2 - Top 6 things you need to start card making
Hello! I am so glad to have you in the craft room with me today! Today, I thought we'd talk about card making, specifically … what exactly do you NEED to start. Firstly, let's consider a card you might buy at the newsagent, or even at the dollar store. Essentially, you have a folded piece of…
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#1 - A quick introduction and welcome
Hello … and welcome … I am so excited that you're joining me today for this very first podcast episode. I'm going to try to keep this intro episode short and sweet, so we can get to the good stuff, but I thought I'd introduce myself and give you an idea of what this podcast is all about. You may...