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What a treat to talk with Celie Fago! Celie is known for her innovative and exquisite jewelry pieces as well as developing new metal embellishing techniques. Ms. Fago has done extensive teaching and writing in both the polymer clay and the precious metal clay communities. Thank you Celie for sharing your thoughts with me.

above: “The Magical Driveway”
below: Celie teaching class

Today’s Quote:
“At first people refuse to believe that a strange new thing can be done, and then they begin to hope it can be done, then they see it can be done, then it is done and all the world wonders why it was not done centuries ago.”
~Frances Hodgson Burnett

Show Links
WEBSITE Celie Fago
MUSIC Allison Crowe/How Long
ARTIST Gwen Gibson
SILVER Argentium Silver
SCHOOL The League of New Hampshire Craftsmen CraftStudies Program
ONLINE BAKERY Sugar Bun Bakeshop

~Alison Lee host of CRAFTCAST, the online craft show!
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Today I talk with Kate Jacobs, author of “Friday Night Knitting Club.” Kate talks about how she develops her characters, as well as the “craft” of writing. Learn about the act of completing a novel from start to finish, and advice for your own creative literary endeavors.

Thanks Kate for your inspiration!

above: “The Friday Night Knitting Club”

Today’s Quote:
“Writing and reading is to me synonymous with existing.”
~Gertrude Stein

Show Links
WEBSITE Kate Jacobs Books
MUSIC Katy Pfaffl/Inside
ETSY website

~Alison Lee host of CRAFTCAST, the online craft show!
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Today I talk with a talented artist and inspirational teacher, who lives outside Paris, France. Angela is paving the way for students in her native country to discover the medium PMC, precious metal clay. Combining the mediums of polymer clay, PMC, sterling silver, leather, shells, and lots of other organic material, Angela has a gallery of alluring jewelry and accessories. Thank you Angela for your candid sharing.

left:Ms. Angela B. Crispin
right: prayer wheel

Today’s Quote:
“I long, as does every human being, to be at home wherever I find myself.”
~Maya Angelou

Show Links
WEBSITE Angela B. Crispin
MUSIC Katy Pfaffl/Breathe
BOOK Wreck this Journal/Keri Smith
SUPPLIES Faux Bone

~Alison Lee host of CRAFTCAST, the online craft show!
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Listen in tomorrow to my guest Angela B. Crispin, as we discuss life as a jewelry artist outside Paris, France. Here is a preview of Angela’s point of view:

“In my imagination an inner vision becomes reality through my hands and tools. My “heart” is the catalyst that transforms inspiration to manifestation. I find inspiration everywhere. In my childhood, my family, the world that surrounds me of which I am a part.”

~Alison Lee host of CRAFTCAST, the online craft show!
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A year ago the idea of CRAFTCAST was born!
So here we are 24 shows later with a growing audience of “crafty” listeners.

I’m so excited to be able to say, “Today’s guest is Ms. Carol Duvall!” Carol has been a great inspiration to me, and I was thrilled to have her on the show. It gives me great pleasure to share this interview with all of you. Thank you Carol for making this celebration truly special!

Starting its second year, CRAFTCAST will have 2 shows a week. They will be available to download Mondays and Fridays. Past shows are archived and always available for listening.

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above: Ms. Carol Duvall

Today’s Quote:
“I know it all comes down to this: You can choose to be right,
or you can choose to be happy!”
~Alison Lee

Show Links
MUSIC Bryon Friedman/So Now
BOOK Paper Crafting with Carol Duval/Carol Duvall

~Alison Lee host of CRAFTCAST, the online craft show!
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