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She shows us how we can all do our daily lives in a way that is more supportive of who we are trying to be and where we're trying to go. Show notes at http://www.crazybeyoutiful.com/getting-know-katie-lee

So excited to bring you my first "design" based interview with my friend Julie Daniel, she's an interior designer online.  We talk about e-design, what it is and how to work with her or another designer online.    For the show notes for this episode head over to {crazy} beYOUtiful Studio online.   

Today's interview is with Kim Hughes, the owner of Paper Smooches stamps and dies. We talk about what it's like to start your own stamp and die company, and how she got her start. You can find Kim at: http://www.papersmoochesstamps.com/ Show notes are at http://www.crazybeyoutiful.com/getting-know-kim-hughes/

In today's episode we talk about: How she used the book the Artist's Way to spur her on to fulfill her destiny an artist What she thought about being a maker (making products to sell) Aligning your products (craft supplies) with your professional goals Refining her creative career to do what she loves and what aligns with her life Using print on demand services to stretch your products to other sources Ways to test your designs before investing a lot of money in manufacturing Quote from the episode: "Artists aren't starving because there are too few ways to make money, it's because there are too many ways to make money." Laura Bray Laura's website/blog The link for signing up for Laura's newsletter   Spoonflower Shop   ~amy

During the interview we talk about: How she got started in scrapbooking and writing. The horrific loss in her life that pushed her to use scrapbooking to heal. The passion that she has to help other women heal and empower through creativity. Connect with Allyson: Blog / Facebook “Creativity is always there if you're willing to look for it, and let it come out instead of shushing it down.“ -Allyson Bright

Show Notes: During the interview we talk about: Krystal’s passion to teach women God’s word Being open and vulnerable online How she created the lettering samples and font for her journal We talk about her first steps to earn money selling hand lettered gifts online The book Krystal mentions, The Circle Maker. Connect with Krystal: Blog / Instagram  / Facebook “This is the first time in my life that I feel like I’m doing what I’m supposed to be doing.“ -Krystal Whitten    

Excited to bring the interviews back Tuesday, August 16th.   A few changes: I'm in Arlington, VA now The interview format will be more relaxed, not so structured I'll be interviewing people who are creative, not necessarily because they are paper crafters: artists, illustrators, writers, etc. Please consider leaving a review and let me know what you think of the podcast :) 

Hey there! This quick episode is a wrap to season one here on the {crazy} beYOUtiful podcast.    -I'm moving from Ohio to DC for 12 months -Traveling this summer and chilling with my family (siblings, etc.) -Relaxing and refocusing for where my Creative Path will lead me   Have a beYOUtiful Summer    See you back here in mid-August

Today I have a great conversation with Valerie, who is a designer and blogger from the south of France. We chat about the differences in crafting in the US versus France, how we take for granted supplies at our local craft stores, and what you may want to know if you're living abroad. You can find Valerie at: http://bonjourscrap.blogspot.com/  I know my daughters and I would love to visit Paris and other parts of France, so it was great meeting Valerie.

Tracie is a fellow podcaster and paper crafter, she has THREE podcasts - you can find them all on her blog:  http://www.tracieclaiborne.com/   We talk all about podcasting and scrapbooking. She talks about her most recent podcast Live Inspired - where she interviews successful paper crafters about their creative journey.   See the rest of the blog post and photos at http://www.crazybeyoutiful.com/getting-to-know-tracie-claiborne/

I had a fun conversation with Karla Der of http://madebykarla10.blogspot.com/.   Karla designs for Die Cut With A View, and is a mom and blogger from California.    See the show notes here.   If you enjoy my interviews, please let me know and stop by and say hi to Karla too!

Angela is a letter press printer and I found her site because she's part of Martha Stewart's American Made line. We have a great chat about what letter press printing is, how she works, what the process is like, what she loves and doesn't love about it, products she carries, some behind the scenes info and much more!    Find her products and website here: https://www.ladybugpress.com/    Follow Angela and Ladybug Press on Instagram too! https://www.instagram.com/ladybugpress/

In today's episode of Creativity Hacks I talk about three ways to be more confident in your creativity. :)    I also talk about my upcoming Foundations of Creativity Course, join me for an online Q&A session Tuesday, May 17th at 7:00 PM or Wednesday, May 18th at 2:00 PM.   Sign up at http://www.crazybeyoutiful.com/webinar/  

I had a great chat with Elise from the Elise Gets Crafty Podcast. I have listened to her podcast for a few years and really enjoyed getting to know her more!   We talk about her Get to Work Book (now available for the 2016-17 version). ~the process she went through having it designed and produced ~the risk in launching a product like this, and the success she's had. ~the other products she has available to compliment the GTWB and how they all came about   You can learn about her podcast here You can follow her on Instagram here   She maintains a crafty blog here: http://eliseblaha.typepad.com/  

Today I talk about my beginnings and how my first experience went with drawing.    I talk about left and right brain characteristics, and how I figure my Messy Type-A fits perfectly in with how creativity is developed.   I announce my first online course that is coming, learn more about it at www.crazybeYOUtiful.com/course 

We talk about her journey and how she does card making videos online.   We talk about how she feels like her blog is a perpetual classroom, so check it out at Sprinkled with Glitter online.   We created a PDF download on 7 Steps to Create and Online Class - download it on the post here:  http://www.crazybeyoutiful.com/getting-to-know-carissa-wiley   Learn about what she doesn't love about her job? She does it for the love of it and not the money. She doesn't love editing photos, because she takes so many! A quote from the episode: "Do YOU, and be you." Her favorite social media platform is Instagram. She can also be found on Snapchat.

In this episode of Creativity Hacks I talk about the difference between brands and designers, and when someone is both a brand and a designer. :)    I also give you three tips for purchasing products online.     

We talk about all the great things she's doing online in the paper crafting industry.    She got started in the industry through Stampin' Up!, as did I.   In 2011 she launched Stamp Nation and has a thriving online community there.     We talk quite a bit about her newest venture, Stamp of Approval.       See the complete show notes here: http://www.crazybeyoutiful.com/getting-know-catherine-pooler/ 

In today's solo episode I talk about why people don’t take action.                 My three reasons are: 1. Fear 2. You Don’t know what you don’t know   3. You don’t want it bad enough   To leave me a comment hop over to www.crazybeyoutiful.com