Today on Life Handmade, we sit down with the profoundly inspiring Catherine Pooler from Catherine Pooler Designs. Hear how Catherine’s business evolved from a one-woman-show with an early crafty YouTube channel to a talented 8-person company that designs classic, trendy products inspired by fun, community, and friendship. Also, learn about her struggles to break free from unhealthy relationships and toxic negativity to form new confidence-building friendships with craft community members all over the world. 

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• Catherine’s products at Scrapbook.com
• In the Kitchen Collection by Catherine Pooler Designs
• Catherine Pooler’s YouTube channel
• Podcast Music by Mindy Gledhill
• Podcast Cover Art Projects by Flora Farkas

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Today on Life Handmade, we sit down with the profoundly inspiring Catherine Pooler from Catherine Pooler Designs. Hear how Catherine’s business evolved from a one-woman-show with an early crafty YouTube channel to a talented 8-person company that designs classic, trendy products inspired by fun, community, and friendship. Also, learn about her struggles to break free from unhealthy relationships and toxic negativity to form new confidence-building friendships with craft community members all over the world. 

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• Scrapbook.com: Store and Community for Crafters
• Catherine’s products at Scrapbook.com
• In the Kitchen Collection by Catherine Pooler Designs
• Catherine Pooler’s YouTube channel
• Podcast Music by Mindy Gledhill
• Podcast Cover Art Projects by Flora Farkas

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In this episode of Life Handmade, we sit down with vibrant artist and designer Dyan Reaveley. Hear about her childhood filled with basic crayons and walls full of magazine clippings and later how an unfortunate accident left her struggling as a young mother of 4. It was many years before she discovered her “accidental career” in teaching art and creativity, where she also began learning about and discussing mental illness. In this inspiring interview, Dyan relays the importance of moving past the fear of failing at art and the best ways she’s uncovered to foster improved mental health in herself. 

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• Dyan Reaveley's products at Scrapbook.com
• Dyan's Paint Pens
• Collage Sheets
• Instructional videos: How to Journal the Dylusions Way with Dyan Reaveley
• Instructional videos: Art Journaling Ideas and Inspiration with Dyan Reaveley
• Instructional videos: Soul Healing Art with Dyan Reaveley
• Art Therapy Benefits and History on the Scrapbook.com blog
• Podcast Music by Mindy Gledhill
• Podcast Cover Art Projects by Flora Farkas

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In this episode of Life Handmade, we sit down with vibrant artist and designer Dyan Reaveley. Hear about her childhood filled with basic crayons and walls full of magazine clippings and later how an unfortunate accident left her struggling as a young mother of 4. It was many years before she discovered her “accidental career” in teaching art and creativity, where she also began learning about and discussing mental illness. In this inspiring interview, Dyan relays the importance of moving past the fear of failing at art and the best ways she’s uncovered to foster improved mental health in herself. 

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• Scrapbook.com: Store and Community for Crafters
• Dyan Reaveley's products at Scrapbook.com
• Dyan's Paint Pens
• Collage Sheets
• Instructional videos: How to Journal the Dylusions Way with Dyan Reaveley
• Instructional videos: Art Journaling Ideas and Inspiration with Dyan Reaveley
• Instructional videos: Soul Healing Art with Dyan Reaveley
• Art Therapy Benefits and History on the Scrapbook.com blog
• Podcast Music by Mindy Gledhill
• Podcast Cover Art Projects by Flora Farkas

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Today on Life Handmade, we explore the story of surgery nurse manager turned retiree turned product designer, Wendy Vecchi. In this fun interview, we hear about Wendy’s passion for home life and how she used the support of her loving husband and the encouragement of popular brands to emerge from retirement and produce a product line that is beloved by crafters everywhere. Hear her best advice for discovering your own personal creative style to define your artwork and also avoid amassing supplies you’ll never use in your crafting. 

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• Wendy Vecchi's products at Scrapbook.com
• Wendy Vecchi inks
• Jet Black Archival Ink from Ranger
• Wendy Vecchi products for Stampers Anonymous
• The Wendy Vecchi Make Art STAY-tion
• The Wendy Vecchi 7" Make Art STAY-tion
• Perfect Stamp Positioner set
• Wendy's Stamp, Die, and Stencil sets
• Wendy Vecchi Liquid Pearls
• Wendy Vecchi Perfect Stylus Set
• Wendy's Make Art Class at Scrapbook.com
• Podcast Music by Mindy Gledhill
• Podcast Cover Art Projects by Flora Farkas

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Today on Life Handmade, we explore the story of surgery nurse manager turned retiree turned product designer, Wendy Vecchi. In this fun interview, we hear about Wendy’s passion for home life and how she used the support of her loving husband and the encouragement of popular brands to emerge from retirement and produce a product line that is beloved by crafters everywhere. Hear her best advice for discovering your own personal creative style to define your artwork and also avoid amassing supplies you’ll never use in your crafting. 

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• Scrapbook.com: Store and Community for Crafters
• Wendy Vecchi's products at Scrapbook.com
• Wendy Vecchi inks
• Jet Black Archival Ink from Ranger
• Wendy Vecchi products for Stampers Anonymous
• The Wendy Vecchi Make Art STAY-tion
• The Wendy Vecchi 7" Make Art STAY-tion
• Perfect Stamp Positioner set
• Wendy's Stamp, Die, and Stencil sets
• Wendy Vecchi Liquid Pearls
• Wendy Vecchi Perfect Stylus Set
• Wendy's Make Art Class at Scrapbook.com
• Podcast Music by Mindy Gledhill
• Podcast Cover Art Projects by Flora Farkas

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In this episode of Life Handmade, we have an in-depth conversation with the talented Shimelle Laine from American Crafts. Learn about the struggles she faced in discovering her personal voice and style while emerging as a unique scrapbooker in the creative community. You’ll listen in on some amusing anecdotes about the inspiration for her earliest collections through her newest release and also get some much-needed advice if you struggle to find time to scrapbook in day to day life.

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• Never Grow Up by Shimelle Laine for American Crafts
• Podcast Music by Mindy Gledhill
• Podcast Cover Art Projects by Flora Farkas

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In this episode of Life Handmade, we have an in-depth conversation with the talented Shimelle Laine from American Crafts. Learn about the struggles she faced in discovering her personal voice and style while emerging as a unique scrapbooker in the creative community. You’ll listen in on some amusing anecdotes about the inspiration for her earliest collections through her newest release and also get some much-needed advice if you struggle to find time to scrapbook in day to day life.

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• Scrapbook.com: Store and Community for Crafters
• Shimelle's products at Scrapbook.com
• Never Grow Up by Shimelle Laine for American Crafts
• Podcast Music by Mindy Gledhill
• Podcast Cover Art Projects by Flora Farkas

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In this episode of Life Handmade, we dive deep into the creative and eclectic mind of Vicki Boutin! Listen in for some artistic advice you need to hear about where and how to start your foray into mixed media, the importance of making mistakes, and how to “kit” your own supplies to get the most out of them. You’ll also learn about the staple products she can’t live without and where to find the best inspiration and ideas in your artistic journey. 

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• Vicki's products at Scrapbook.com
• Let's Wander by Vicki Boutin for American Crafts
• Vicki's website
• Vicki's blog
• Vicki's Facebook page
• Vicki's new craft room tour
• Podcast Music by Mindy Gledhill "Pocket Full of Poetry" and "California"
• Podcast Cover Art Projects by Flora Farkas

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On this episode of Life Handmade, we sit down to tackle some tough subjects with the inspirational Jen Hadfield (aka "Tater Tots and Jello). She discusses depression, divorce, and anxiety and how they impacted her creativity. Learn how Jen discovered journaling as a beneficial outlet on her road to creative success and what inspires her to create some of your absolute favorite collections for Pebbles.

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• Jen’s Website
• This Is Family Collection by Jen Hadfield
• Hey, Hello Collection by Jen Hadfield
• Jen’s Instagram
• Jen’s online recipe book
• Podcast Music by Mindy Gledhill "Pocket Full of Poetry" and Justin Busch "By Your Side"
• Podcast Cover Art Projects by Flora Farkas

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