Crafty Ass Female

Episode 206: Using Other People's Words In Your Story

June 13th, 2023  |  Season 10  |  55 mins 21 secs

"Find a group of people who challenge and inspire you, spend a lot of time with them, and it will change your life." - Amy Poehler

On today's CAF, Megan and Christine will help to challenge and inspire you with ways to use other people's words in your own art - quotes, song lyrics, interviews, text messages, and so, so much more.

Episode 205: The Importance of a Selfie Routine

June 5th, 2023  |  Season 10  |  58 mins 18 secs

In today's episode, I'm joined by Kirsten and Vanessa to delve into the topic of selfies. We discuss why selfies are an essential part of documenting our personal journeys, viewing the selfie through a feminist lens, and normalizing creating and embracing art of yourself.

Episode 204: How to Scrapbook with Kits: Pre-Made and DIY

May 29th, 2023  |  Season 10  |  1 hr 40 secs

In today's CAF, we discuss how essential scrapbook kits are to how we create. Carrie and Julie join me to share their experiences and highlight the benefits of kits, such as reducing decision fatigue and inspiring creativity, while emphasizing the importance of finding what really works for you (as always!).

Episode 203: Scrapbooking: Basic Tools and Supplies

May 22nd, 2023  |  Season 10  |  54 mins 25 secs

For this back-to-basics episode, I'm joined by Carrie and Carol Anne to discuss exactly what you need to get started scrapbooking. We get into specific tools and products, what you need to scrapbook outside the house, the ideal scrapbooking mindset, where to find inspiration, and so much more.

Episode 202: Why Telling Your Story Is Feminist

May 6th, 2023  |  Season 10  |  57 mins 16 secs

Women's stories have been relegated to the sidelines. Even when our stories are told, what we often see are limited to ‘certain stories’ that fit a societal mold for what a woman’s story is supposed to look like. Telling your stories the way you want to tell them is an act of rebellion against the patriarchy.

Episode 201: What Is Scrapbooking

May 6th, 2023  |  Season 10  |  56 mins 59 secs

In today’s episode, Kristin talks to Kate and Tracey to answer the deceptively simple question: What is Scrapbooking?

Episode 200: Episode 200! Stories & TV with Ali Edwards

December 15th, 2022  |  Season 9  |  1 hr 10 mins

In today’s episode, (number 200!!), I’m talking to Ali Edwards about one of our mutual loves — television. We get into our love of stories, how tv ties into our scrapbooking, but mostly, we dish on our favorite shows of the past year. Join us for the first half of a delightful conversation (that will finish up next week!) - AND use code podcast200 to get a free Crafty Ass Female sticker in the ALP shop!

Episode 199: Scrapbook Roundtable: December Daily Tips & Tricks

December 1st, 2022  |  Season 9  |  1 hr 15 mins

In today’s episode, I have a roundtable of scrapbook experts to talk about our favorite tips and tricks for the upcoming Ali Edwards' December Daily project and holiday documenting in general.

Episode 198: Scrapbook Roundtable: Trust the December Daily (or not Daily!) Process

November 21st, 2022  |  Season 9  |  1 hr 22 mins

In our second December Daily roundtable episode, I'm joined by another incredible group of scrapbookers and memory keepers. Amber, Kaitlyn, Shu-Wen and Kirsten talk about the process they use to create their December Daily projects, how that process has changed over time, and how to find success in the season.

Episode 197: Scrapbook Roundtable: Storytelling in Ali Edwards' December Daily

November 11th, 2022  |  Season 9  |  1 hr 16 mins

In today’s episode, I'm joined by a roundtable of four amazing scrapbook experts to talk about how they plan on using storytelling during the upcoming Ali Edwards' December Daily project. Megan, Kasha, Jeanne and Steph are exactly who you need to hear from to start your December Daily planning right.

Episode 196: Sticker Love & Sticker Besties w/ Annie and Laura of the BFF Sticker Club

October 31st, 2022  |  Season 9  |  1 hr 10 mins

In today’s episode, Kristin talks to Annie and Laura of the BFF Sticker Club about all things stickers. We talk about the accessibility of stickers and how that differs from scrapbooking in a big way. We really get into our love for stickers as tweens and how that has translated into who we all are as sticker-loving grown-ups. And we talk about the awesomeness that is the BFF Sticker Club and the many cool things they do!

Episode 195: The Many Joys of Planning w/ Mim Jenkinson

October 24th, 2022  |  Season 9  |  1 hr 33 secs

In today’s episode, Kristin talks to Mim Jenkinson about her love of all things planning, especially planning stickers. The conversation includes delight at the way planning helps manage anxiety, brings joy through creativity, has such an incredible community, and so much more. Join us for the free Planner Pro Summit on Nov 1-3 — visit https://www.theawesomeladiesproject.com/pcp for your free ticket!

Episode 194: The Importance of Scrapbook Community w/ Allie Trumpower

September 15th, 2022  |  Season 9  |  52 mins 16 secs

In this episode, Kristin sits down with Allie Trumpower to chat about her upcoming free event: Scrap School Summit (register at scrapschoolsummit.com/crafty). The conversation immediately dives into the importance of our creative community and why creating an online event that anyone could join in on -- for free -- from anywhere in the world. This event has an incredible lineup (including Kristin) of speakers, and Allie talked about the different awesome things that attendees will get to learn through the event! To join in on all the fun, visit https://scrapschoolsummit.com/crafty and get your ticket today!

Episode 193: rukristin AMA Live from the Virtual Scrapbook Festival

August 22nd, 2022  |  Season 9  |  49 mins 11 secs

Join rukristin and some of her favorite Awesome Ladies for an Ask Me Anything - where Festival attendees could ask Kristin whatever was on their minds. Questions include the history of the ALP, inspiration for scrapping, and a bunch of great pop culture and food queries.

Episode 192: ALP Virtual Scrapbook Festival

August 15th, 2022  |  Season 9  |  21 mins 58 secs

In today’s episode, Kristin talks about the upcoming ALP Virtual Scrapbook Festival happening at the Awesome Ladies Project this week. She shares why creating a celebration event this summer was so important, and why she thinks you should absolutely join in on the fun. Learn more about the event at theawesomeladiesproject.com/festival

Episode 191: Our Scrapbook Lifestyle w/ Laura Wonsik

August 8th, 2022  |  Season 9  |  58 mins 33 secs

In today’s episode, Kristin talks to Laura Wonsik about how scrapbooking (for us) is so much more than a hobby –it's a lifestyle. The conversation includes delight at trends from 10 and 15 years ago coming back around, getting into stamping after years in the hobby, and so much more.