Today I talk with Sandi Genovese, the host of DIY Network’s Scrapbooking! Whether you are an addicted scrapper or just starting out like me, Sandi has the right advice to keep you inspired! Here are some links we talk about on the show:
Scrapbooking on DIY Network
Sandi Genovese and Kodak Products
Sandi’s Book Designer Scrapbooks
Today’s music is a song called “Neighbor” by The Lascivious Biddies

left: Sandi Genovese
right: “Designer Scrapbooks” by Sandi Genovese

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~Alison Lee host of ” the online craft podcast,“ CRAFTCAST

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I wish everyone warm hugs, joyous laughter, good health,
and a light that burns bright!

See you Tuesday!

~Alison Lee host of ” the online crafting podcast,“ CRAFTCAST

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Today I am talking with one of polymer clay’s fore-mothers, Cynthia Tinapple. Besides making beautiful art, Cynthia is also the writer of the well read blog, Polymer Clay Daily, which showcases fine polymer clay art and serves as an inspirational source to the polymer clay community. Listen in to Cynthia’s inspiring words to artists, no matter what medium your work in!

left: Cynthia Tinapple
right: Polymer Clay Daily blog

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~Alison Lee host of ” the online crafting podcast,“ CRAFTCAST

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Today I am talking with Angela Cartwright. Ms. Cartwright was a child actor, known for her acting roles in Make Room for Daddy, The Sound of Music and Lost In Space. Today she is known for her art that is a fusion of photography, painting and altered art. Angela says “I like to explore the interplay of nature with man-made objects — creating combinations of shadow and light that compel the viewer to take a closer look”. Her new book, In This House: A Collection of Altered Art Imagery and Collage Techniques, is a collaborative art project that explores innovative altered art and collage techniques by top mixed media artists.

Also listen in as I discuss the 5 stages of creativity, and how to see when you are stuck in one of them!

left: Angela Cartwright in “Lost in Space”
right: In This House by Angela Cartwright and Sarah Fishburn

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~Alison Lee host of ” the online crafting podcast,“

CRAFTCAST

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Rob Sieminski’s work really caught my attention. Blog Pond Pottery looks like organic objects and treasures you might find in a mystical forest.
Rob says, “ We have since moved to Maine where we live and work with our new son Wyatt… Life is good and I still haven’t had a ‘real job’…”
I think making art is the “realest job” you can have!

above: Bog Pond Pottery

~Alison Lee host of ” the online crafting podcast,“ CRAFTCAST

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Check out Kathleen’s site and be inspired. I’ve had only one sad little experiement with polymer clay, so I am in awe by artists that can express themselves with this medium. Kathleen is one of the world’s leading polymer clay artists, as well as an educator, and source of inspiration. Her purses can stand alone on any table as an inspiring piece of art.

left: “Pondering the Future” purse
right: “Beach Stone with Crack” purse
~Alison Lee host of ” the online crafting podcast,“ CRAFTCAST

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