ELISE GETS CRAFTY small business knowledge & thoughts on goal-setting, motivation and creativity. https://scatteringseeds.beehiiv.com/ en © 2026 elise joy inc 019d73e4-bba1-7147-9542-35be9187f4cb no podcast https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/f2661e20-4a23-4a50-a34a-30fe8aaa63ff/podcast_import_artwork_20260409-208-bkw9fc.jpg?t=1775765864 ELISE GETS CRAFTY https://scatteringseeds.beehiiv.com/ false episodic Elise Blaha Cripe small business knowledge & thoughts on goal-setting, motivation and creativity.

]]> Elise Blaha Cripe elise.blaha@gmail.com Mon, 20 Jun 2022 15:02:18 +0000 Fri, 01 May 2026 19:46:55 +0000 beehiiv season wrap up and a few thoughts on change. https://scatteringseeds.beehiiv.com/podcast/s/elise_gets_crafty/season_wrap_up_and_a_few_thoughts_on_change just Elise this season chatting crafts, hobbies and life. This episode is a short catch up as we are mid-move and mid-major life transition. Thank you for being here and listening! Looking forward to catching up again in the fall.:) shownotes, as alway... Mon, 20 Jun 2022 15:02:18 +0000 968 Elise Blaha Cripe false full 8 just Elise this season chatting crafts, hobbies and life. This episode is a short catch up as we are mid-move and mid-major life transition. Thank you for being here and listening! Looking forward to catching up again in the fall. :) shownotes, as always, can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast

]]> thoughts on being a beginner https://scatteringseeds.beehiiv.com/podcast/s/elise_gets_crafty/thoughts_on_being_a_beginner just Elise this season chatting crafts, hobbies and life. This episode is about being a beginner and how important it is to understand how you learn best (and then lean into it instead of trying to fight it). shownotes can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast Mon, 13 Jun 2022 15:00:19 +0000 1879 Elise Blaha Cripe false full 8 just Elise this season chatting crafts, hobbies and life. This episode is about being a beginner and how important it is to understand how you learn best (and then lean into it instead of trying to fight it).

shownotes can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast

]]> let's talk summer crafting. https://scatteringseeds.beehiiv.com/podcast/s/elise_gets_crafty/let_s_talk_summer_crafting just Elise this season chatting crafts, hobbies and life. This episode is about summer crafting. I share some of my favorites from past years and a few of my goals (crafting and otherwise) for this upcoming summer. shownotes for this episode can be fou... Mon, 06 Jun 2022 13:20:50 +0000 1444 Elise Blaha Cripe false full 8 just Elise this season chatting crafts, hobbies and life. This episode is about summer crafting. I share some of my favorites from past years and a few of my goals (crafting and otherwise) for this upcoming summer. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast.

]]> thoughts on "style shifts" https://scatteringseeds.beehiiv.com/podcast/s/elise_gets_crafty/thoughts_on_style_shifts just Elise this season chatting crafts, hobbies and life. This episode is about the big and small personal style changes I have been drifting toward lately. Includes why I think I am gravitating toward such a different look AND how I find inspiration f... Mon, 30 May 2022 14:33:35 +0000 2148 Elise Blaha Cripe false full 8 just Elise this season chatting crafts, hobbies and life. This episode is about the big and small personal style changes I have been drifting toward lately. Includes why I think I am gravitating toward such a different look AND how I find inspiration for new projects.

shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast

]]> how I keep track of all my plans. https://scatteringseeds.beehiiv.com/podcast/s/elise_gets_crafty/how_i_keep_track_of_all_my_plans just Elise this season chatting crafts, hobbies and life. This episode is about how I keep track of alllll my plans from a macro ten year level to the micro tasks that come in through my inbox each day. shownotes can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast Mon, 23 May 2022 14:37:33 +0000 3034 Elise Blaha Cripe false full 8 just Elise this season chatting crafts, hobbies and life. This episode is about how I keep track of alllll my plans from a macro ten year level to the micro tasks that come in through my inbox each day.

shownotes can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast

]]> thoughts on documenting life these days. https://scatteringseeds.beehiiv.com/podcast/s/elise_gets_crafty/thoughts_on_documenting_life_these_days just Elise this season chatting crafts, hobbies and life. This episode is about documenting memories! I share a bit of my backstory and how scrapbooking was my original creative habit (for over a decade!) and then how I switched to other things based o... Mon, 16 May 2022 13:18:47 +0000 1790 Elise Blaha Cripe false full 8 just Elise this season chatting crafts, hobbies and life. This episode is about documenting memories! I share a bit of my backstory and how scrapbooking was my original creative habit (for over a decade!) and then how I switched to other things based on my interests changing. I share a few of the easy ways I like to "keep" memories now.

shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast

]]> making time for hobbies when you have kids. https://scatteringseeds.beehiiv.com/podcast/s/elise_gets_crafty/making_time_for_hobbies_when_you_have_kids just Elise this season chatting crafts, hobbies and life. This episode shares my thoughts on how I make time for hobbies with little kids. I get asked this more than almost anything whenever I share a project online. My advice honest, encouraging and r... Mon, 09 May 2022 14:37:07 +0000 1523 Elise Blaha Cripe false full 8 just Elise this season chatting crafts, hobbies and life. This episode shares my thoughts on how I make time for hobbies with little kids. I get asked this more than almost anything whenever I share a project online. My advice honest, encouraging and realistic I promise. shownotes can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast

]]> let's talk time. https://scatteringseeds.beehiiv.com/podcast/s/elise_gets_crafty/let_s_talk_time just Elise this season chatting crafts, hobbies and life. This episode was inspired by a few different questions I got about making time for crafting, juggling different hobbies and having patience for longer projects. I talk about how I mindlessly spe... Mon, 02 May 2022 09:40:53 +0000 1943 Elise Blaha Cripe false full 8 just Elise this season chatting crafts, hobbies and life. This episode was inspired by a few different questions I got about making time for crafting, juggling different hobbies and having patience for longer projects. I talk about how I mindlessly spend my time vs. how I mindfully spend my time and why I am able to slow down as a crafter now compared with ten years ago.

shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast

]]> let's talk craft tools. https://scatteringseeds.beehiiv.com/podcast/s/elise_gets_crafty/let_s_talk_craft_tools just Elise this season chatting crafts, hobbies and life. This episode was inspired by a few different questions I got about craft supplies and tools. Where to start? How to store them? What about the crafting off season? I answer those questions but a... Mon, 25 Apr 2022 14:47:21 +0000 2142 Elise Blaha Cripe false full 8 just Elise this season chatting crafts, hobbies and life. This episode was inspired by a few different questions I got about craft supplies and tools. Where to start? How to store them? What about the crafting off season? I answer those questions but also talk about taking inventory, starting at entry level and letting go of the "stuff" to make space. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast

]]> major craft milestones & my "craft bucket list" https://scatteringseeds.beehiiv.com/podcast/s/elise_gets_crafty/major_craft_milestones_my_craft_bucket_list just Elise this season chatting crafts, hobbies and life. This episode was inspired by a great question on Instagram — "what are your 10 crafting bucket list goals?" I went a slightly different direction and shared five major craft project milestones f... Mon, 18 Apr 2022 14:26:09 +0000 1706 Elise Blaha Cripe false full 8 just Elise this season chatting crafts, hobbies and life. This episode was inspired by a great question on Instagram — "what are your 10 crafting bucket list goals?" I went a slightly different direction and shared five major craft project milestones from the past and then shared eight creative ventures I would like to take on in the next year and over the next decade.

shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast

]]> Let's catch up! https://scatteringseeds.beehiiv.com/podcast/s/elise_gets_crafty/let_s_catch_up just Elise this season chatting crafts and hobbies and life and work shifts. (And whatever else comes up!) This first episode is a brief recap of life post MAKE36, what I mean when I say "I am taking a break from work" plus some of the "just for fun" c... Fri, 15 Apr 2022 14:25:57 +0000 1778 Elise Blaha Cripe false full 8 just Elise this season chatting crafts and hobbies and life and work shifts. (And whatever else comes up!) This first episode is a brief recap of life post MAKE36, what I mean when I say "I am taking a break from work" plus some of the "just for fun" creative projects I am working on right now.

shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast

]]> MAKE36 : JAN : let's wrap this MAKE36 project up https://scatteringseeds.beehiiv.com/podcast/s/elise_gets_crafty/make36_jan_let_s_wrap_this_make36_project_up just Elise this whole year as I work on a long-project called MAKE36. This episode is the final in the season(!) and includes details about the January project as well as an official wrap up. shownotes can always be found at elisejoy.com/podcast and th... Thu, 13 Jan 2022 20:32:56 +0000 1400 Elise Blaha Cripe false full just Elise this whole year as I work on a long-project called MAKE36. This episode is the final in the season(!) and includes details about the January project as well as an official wrap up. shownotes can always be found at elisejoy.com/podcast and the January project will be available on 1/22 at 9am PST at elisejoy.com/shop

]]> MAKE36 : DEC : pottery and creative practice https://scatteringseeds.beehiiv.com/podcast/s/elise_gets_crafty/make36_dec_pottery_and_creative_practice just Elise this whole year as I work on a long-term project called MAKE36. This episode is about throwing 200+ pots over the past year and creative practice. Plus a brief wrap-up of how I am feeling at the end of 2021. shownotes for this episode plus p... Fri, 17 Dec 2021 15:47:43 +0000 2077 Elise Blaha Cripe false full just Elise this whole year as I work on a long-term project called MAKE36. This episode is about throwing 200+ pots over the past year and creative practice. Plus a brief wrap-up of how I am feeling at the end of 2021. shownotes for this episode plus photos of the pots can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast

]]> MAKE36 : NOV : prototyping a puzzle and tips for avoiding burnout as a small biz owner during busy seasons https://scatteringseeds.beehiiv.com/podcast/s/elise_gets_crafty/make36_nov_prototyping_a_puzzle_and_tips_for_avoiding_burnout_as_a_small_biz_owner_during_busy_seasons just Elise this whole year as I work on a long-term project called MAKE36. This episode is (mostly) about the November product development and then I share a few simple tips for avoiding burnout as a small business during the busy season. the November ... Thu, 18 Nov 2021 18:07:01 +0000 2400 Elise Blaha Cripe false full just Elise this whole year as I work on a long-term project called MAKE36. This episode is (mostly) about the November product development and then I share a few simple tips for avoiding burnout as a small business during the busy season. the November MAKE36 product will be available at 8am PST on Monday 11/22 at elisejoy.com/shop. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast

]]> MAKE36 : OCT : how my ideas for this project have shifted https://scatteringseeds.beehiiv.com/podcast/s/elise_gets_crafty/make36_oct_how_my_ideas_for_this_project_have_shifted just Elise this whole year as I work on a long-term project called MAKE36. This episode is about the October product and how my ideas for products have developed and changed over the past year. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/po... Tue, 19 Oct 2021 14:47:15 +0000 2220 Elise Blaha Cripe false full just Elise this whole year as I work on a long-term project called MAKE36. This episode is about the October product and how my ideas for products have developed and changed over the past year. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast

]]> MAKE36 : SEP : a Q&A about this project so far https://scatteringseeds.beehiiv.com/podcast/s/elise_gets_crafty/make36_sep_a_q_a_about_this_project_so_far just Elise this whole year as I work on a long-term project called MAKE36. This episode is about the September product and I am answering your questions about tackling creative work and this project so far. shownotes for this episode and all episodes c... Fri, 17 Sep 2021 15:21:46 +0000 2510 Elise Blaha Cripe false full just Elise this whole year as I work on a long-term project called MAKE36. This episode is about the September product and I am answering your questions about tackling creative work and this project so far. shownotes for this episode and all episodes can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast

]]> MAKE36 : AUG : something I just learned about my creative process (and how I work through it!) https://scatteringseeds.beehiiv.com/podcast/s/elise_gets_crafty/make36_aug_something_i_just_learned_about_my_creative_process_and_how_i_work_through_it just Elise this whole year as I work on a long-term project called MAKE36. This episode is about the August product and I am talking about something I just learned about my creative process and sharing ways that I help myself get through it (and past t... Thu, 19 Aug 2021 19:06:43 +0000 2235 Elise Blaha Cripe false full just Elise this whole year as I work on a long-term project called MAKE36. This episode is about the August product and I am talking about something I just learned about my creative process and sharing ways that I help myself get through it (and past the idea stage!) shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast

]]> MAKE36 : JUL : changing plans, "saving" ideas and batch-working https://scatteringseeds.beehiiv.com/podcast/s/elise_gets_crafty/make36_jul_changing_plans_saving_ideas_and_batch-working just elise this whole year as I work on a long-term project called MAKE36. This episode is about the July product and I am talking about changing plans, putting ideas on the shelf and batch-working through large tasks. (Plus I am nearly halfway done an... Mon, 19 Jul 2021 16:55:20 +0000 1692 Elise Blaha Cripe false full just elise this whole year as I work on a long-term project called MAKE36. This episode is about the July product and I am talking about changing plans, putting ideas on the shelf and batch-working through large tasks. (Plus I am nearly halfway done and feeling more upbeat!)

shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast

]]> MAKE36 : JUNE : crafting cyanotype art & feeling the "messy middle" https://scatteringseeds.beehiiv.com/podcast/s/elise_gets_crafty/make36_june_crafting_cyanotype_art_feeling_the_messy_middle just Elise this whole year as I work on a long-term project called MAKE36. This episode is about getting to the middle of this giant project (and feeling the overwhelm!) plus details about creating 36 original cyanotype pieces. shownotes for this episo... Thu, 17 Jun 2021 23:09:16 +0000 1466 Elise Blaha Cripe false full just Elise this whole year as I work on a long-term project called MAKE36. This episode is about getting to the middle of this giant project (and feeling the overwhelm!) plus details about creating 36 original cyanotype pieces. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast.

]]> MAKE36 : MAY : the giant fabric project plus purchasing wholesale https://scatteringseeds.beehiiv.com/podcast/s/elise_gets_crafty/make36_may_the_giant_fabric_project_plus_purchasing_wholesale just Elise this whole year as I work on a long-term project called MAKE36. This episode is about everything that went into the May product and things I have learned about minimizing risk when buying in bulk. shownotes for this episode can be found a el... Fri, 14 May 2021 04:12:44 +0000 1882 Elise Blaha Cripe false full just Elise this whole year as I work on a long-term project called MAKE36. This episode is about everything that went into the May product and things I have learned about minimizing risk when buying in bulk. shownotes for this episode can be found a elisejoy.com/podcast.

]]> MAKE36 : APR : on valuing hobbies (plus a special guest!) https://scatteringseeds.beehiiv.com/podcast/s/elise_gets_crafty/make36_apr_on_valuing_hobbies_plus_a_special_guest I am excited to be joined by my husband, Paul, for this month's product development and for the podcast episode. We share behind the scenes of the (very) micro roast coffee subscription we are offering for the April edition of MAKE36. Plus you'll get t... Sun, 18 Apr 2021 15:31:54 +0000 2328 Elise Blaha Cripe false full I am excited to be joined by my husband, Paul, for this month's product development and for the podcast episode. We share behind the scenes of the (very) micro roast coffee subscription we are offering for the April edition of MAKE36. Plus you'll get to know Paul a bit more and hear how important hobbies are to both of us.

Shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast and you can shop the April edition of MAKE36 at elisejoy.com/make36 starting at 9am on Thursday 4/22/21.

]]> MAKE36 : MAR : sharing "behind the scenes" of your work https://scatteringseeds.beehiiv.com/podcast/s/elise_gets_crafty/make36_mar_sharing_behind_the_scenes_of_your_work just Elise this whole year as I work on a long-term project called MAKE36. This episode is about the March product and the value of sharing your work and "behind the scenes" of your business/creative process. Shownotes for this episode can be found at ... Thu, 18 Mar 2021 17:55:41 +0000 1578 Elise Blaha Cripe false full just Elise this whole year as I work on a long-term project called MAKE36. This episode is about the March product and the value of sharing your work and "behind the scenes" of your business/creative process. Shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast and the second edition of MAKE36 will be for sale on 3/22 at 12 noon PST at elisejoy.com/make36

]]> MAKE36 : FEB : building a structure for a new project https://scatteringseeds.beehiiv.com/podcast/s/elise_gets_crafty/make36_feb_building_a_structure_for_a_new_project just Elise this whole year as I work on a long-term project called MAKE36. This episode is about the February product and the value of creating a project structure so you don't have to reinvent the wheel over and over again. Shownotes for this episode ... Tue, 16 Feb 2021 15:31:29 +0000 1331 Elise Blaha Cripe false full just Elise this whole year as I work on a long-term project called MAKE36. This episode is about the February product and the value of creating a project structure so you don't have to reinvent the wheel over and over again. Shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast and the first edition of MAKE36 will be for sale on 2/22 at 10am PST at elisejoy.com/make36

]]> introducing my newest craft project and business venture – MAKE36 https://scatteringseeds.beehiiv.com/podcast/s/elise_gets_crafty/introducing_my_newest_craft_project_and_business_venture_make36 Finally living up to my "Elise Gets Crafty" podcast title! I am going to share episodes monthly for the next year to take you behind the scenes of a new small business adventure. My goal is to explain how I tackle a long term project and share my ideas... Wed, 03 Feb 2021 17:24:09 +0000 1510 Elise Blaha Cripe false full Finally living up to my "Elise Gets Crafty" podcast title! I am going to share episodes monthly for the next year to take you behind the scenes of a new small business adventure. My goal is to explain how I tackle a long term project and share my ideas, progress and setbacks as I launch a new limited edition handmade product each month. Shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast

]]> QUICK TAKE: writing a book part 3 https://scatteringseeds.beehiiv.com/podcast/s/elise_gets_crafty/quick_take_writing_a_book_part_3 my book, Big Dreams, Daily Joys, is out in the world! Learn more at elisejoy.com/book. this episode is the final in a three part series about getting a book deal, actually doing the writing and then (finally) having it on shelves everywhere. Thu, 10 Oct 2019 18:38:53 +0000 1036 Elise Blaha Cripe false full my book, Big Dreams, Daily Joys, is out in the world! Learn more at elisejoy.com/book. this episode is the final in a three part series about getting a book deal, actually doing the writing and then (finally) having it on shelves everywhere.

]]> on saying yes! / ep 157 https://scatteringseeds.beehiiv.com/podcast/s/elise_gets_crafty/on_saying_yes_ep_157 elise chats with Tiffany Han about saying yes to the things that will bring you more joy. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes157 Wed, 13 Feb 2019 17:34:16 +0000 2193 Elise Blaha Cripe false full elise chats with Tiffany Han about saying yes to the things that will bring you more joy. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes157

]]> on building a side hustle / ep 156 https://scatteringseeds.beehiiv.com/podcast/s/elise_gets_crafty/on_building_a_side_hustle_ep_156 elise chats with Gina Stovall of Two Days Off about creating a sustainable made-to-order clothing business in addition to her day job. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes156 Wed, 30 Jan 2019 20:15:41 +0000 1603 Elise Blaha Cripe false full elise chats with Gina Stovall of Two Days Off about creating a sustainable made-to-order clothing business in addition to her day job. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes156

]]> on pivoting your business / ep 155 https://scatteringseeds.beehiiv.com/podcast/s/elise_gets_crafty/on_pivoting_your_business_ep_155 elise chats with Julie Richardson of Unblushing (formerly Julie Ann Art) about rebranding after 10 years in business. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes155 Wed, 16 Jan 2019 19:18:30 +0000 1361 Elise Blaha Cripe false full elise chats with Julie Richardson of Unblushing (formerly Julie Ann Art) about rebranding after 10 years in business. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes155

]]> on one little word for 2019 / ep 154 https://scatteringseeds.beehiiv.com/podcast/s/elise_gets_crafty/on_one_little_word_for_2019_ep_154 elise chats with Ali Edwards about the practice of choosing a guiding word for the year. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes154 Wed, 26 Dec 2018 22:17:13 +0000 1401 Elise Blaha Cripe false full elise chats with Ali Edwards about the practice of choosing a guiding word for the year. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes154

]]> ON WORKING & MOTHERHOOD / EP 153 https://scatteringseeds.beehiiv.com/podcast/s/elise_gets_crafty/on_working_motherhood_ep_153 elise chats with Jessica N. Turner about working motherhood and her new book Stretched Too Thin. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes153 Wed, 12 Sep 2018 16:11:00 +0000 1804 Elise Blaha Cripe false full elise chats with Jessica N. Turner about working motherhood and her new book Stretched Too Thin. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes153

]]> on using analytics and connecting with your customers / ep 152 https://scatteringseeds.beehiiv.com/podcast/s/elise_gets_crafty/on_using_analytics_and_connecting_with_your_customers_ep_152 elise chats with Lyndsay Clements of Ellen Grace Marketing about gathering helpful information from your website or webshop analytics to connect with your customers. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes152 Wed, 05 Sep 2018 15:43:56 +0000 2043 Elise Blaha Cripe false full elise chats with Lyndsay Clements of Ellen Grace Marketing about gathering helpful information from your website or webshop analytics to connect with your customers. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes152

]]> on reading! / ep 151 https://scatteringseeds.beehiiv.com/podcast/s/elise_gets_crafty/on_reading_ep_151 elise chats with Anne Bogel, blogger, podcaster and author, about books: how to find time to read, why it's important and what to read next. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes151 Wed, 29 Aug 2018 13:58:07 +0000 1729 Elise Blaha Cripe false full elise chats with Anne Bogel, blogger, podcaster and author, about books: how to find time to read, why it's important and what to read next. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes151

]]> on using instagram live and stories / ep 150 https://scatteringseeds.beehiiv.com/podcast/s/elise_gets_crafty/on_using_instagram_live_and_stories_ep_150 elise chats with Kimberly Espinel, food photographer and stylist, about how she got started on her creative path and how she uses Instagram stories and live chats to further connect with her online community. shownotes for this episode can be found at ... Wed, 22 Aug 2018 15:30:27 +0000 1974 Elise Blaha Cripe false full elise chats with Kimberly Espinel, food photographer and stylist, about how she got started on her creative path and how she uses Instagram stories and live chats to further connect with her online community. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes150

]]> QUICK TAKE: writing a book part 2 / EP 149 https://scatteringseeds.beehiiv.com/podcast/s/elise_gets_crafty/quick_take_writing_a_book_part_2_ep_149 just elise this week with a follow-up episode on the book I just turned in for publication and the answers to some of your questions about the process. shownotes for this episode at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes149 Wed, 15 Aug 2018 15:55:53 +0000 1731 Elise Blaha Cripe false full just elise this week with a follow-up episode on the book I just turned in for publication and the answers to some of your questions about the process. shownotes for this episode at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes149

]]> on another 100 day project completed / ep 148 https://scatteringseeds.beehiiv.com/podcast/s/elise_gets_crafty/on_another_100_day_project_completed_ep_148 elise chats with designer and photographer, Allie Lehman, on finishing #the100dayproject for the third time. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes148 Wed, 11 Jul 2018 17:09:24 +0000 1603 Elise Blaha Cripe false full elise chats with designer and photographer, Allie Lehman, on finishing #the100dayproject for the third time. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes148

]]> on having a mission / ep 147 https://scatteringseeds.beehiiv.com/podcast/s/elise_gets_crafty/on_having_a_mission_ep_147 elise chats with Teresa Carter, founder of Debrosse, about the reason for her business, how she has expanded and diversified what she sells and the power of sharing your talent. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes147 Wed, 30 May 2018 16:42:39 +0000 2077 Elise Blaha Cripe false full elise chats with Teresa Carter, founder of Debrosse, about the reason for her business, how she has expanded and diversified what she sells and the power of sharing your talent. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes147

]]> on intentional expansion / ep 146 https://scatteringseeds.beehiiv.com/podcast/s/elise_gets_crafty/on_intentional_expansion_ep_146 elise chats with Ashlee Gadd, founder of Coffee and Crumbs about what's changed for her business and brand since she launched a collaborative blog in the summer of 2014. shownotes can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes146 Wed, 16 May 2018 14:58:15 +0000 2136 Elise Blaha Cripe false full elise chats with Ashlee Gadd, founder of Coffee and Crumbs about what's changed for her business and brand since she launched a collaborative blog in the summer of 2014. shownotes can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes146

]]> on adding a personal touch / ep 145 https://scatteringseeds.beehiiv.com/podcast/s/elise_gets_crafty/on_adding_a_personal_touch_ep_145 elise chats with Elizabeth Rees, founder of Chasing Paper, about how and why she decided to launch her removable wallpaper business and what she did (and does!) to deliver a personal touch with the brand. shownotes for this episode can be found at elis... Wed, 09 May 2018 17:23:09 +0000 1686 Elise Blaha Cripe false full elise chats with Elizabeth Rees, founder of Chasing Paper, about how and why she decided to launch her removable wallpaper business and what she did (and does!) to deliver a personal touch with the brand. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes145

]]> QUICK TAKE : writing a book / ep 144 https://scatteringseeds.beehiiv.com/podcast/s/elise_gets_crafty/quick_take_writing_a_book_ep_144 just elise this week chatting about the book I am writing and five things I have learned and "re-learned" so far. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes144 Wed, 02 May 2018 19:43:57 +0000 1338 Elise Blaha Cripe false full just elise this week chatting about the book I am writing and five things I have learned and "re-learned" so far. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes144

]]> on figuring it out as you go / ep 143 https://scatteringseeds.beehiiv.com/podcast/s/elise_gets_crafty/on_figuring_it_out_as_you_go_ep_143 elise chats with Katie and Peter Jaeger about starting a side-business as a husband and wife team, figuring things out and learning how to run a business as you're in it. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes143 Wed, 25 Apr 2018 19:30:38 +0000 1864 Elise Blaha Cripe false full elise chats with Katie and Peter Jaeger about starting a side-business as a husband and wife team, figuring things out and learning how to run a business as you're in it. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes143

]]> on creating a fabric line / ep 142 https://scatteringseeds.beehiiv.com/podcast/s/elise_gets_crafty/on_creating_a_fabric_line_ep_142 elise chats with artist Sarah Golden, on painting, designing a fabric line and making time for creativity as a mom with two young kids. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes142 Wed, 18 Apr 2018 17:12:17 +0000 1835 Elise Blaha Cripe false full elise chats with artist Sarah Golden, on painting, designing a fabric line and making time for creativity as a mom with two young kids. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes142

]]> on finding more in less / ep 141 https://scatteringseeds.beehiiv.com/podcast/s/elise_gets_crafty/on_finding_more_in_less_ep_141 elise chats with blogger and maker, Miranda Anderson about her family's no-buying year and finding creativity through living with less. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes141 Wed, 11 Apr 2018 14:53:56 +0000 2062 Elise Blaha Cripe false full elise chats with blogger and maker, Miranda Anderson about her family's no-buying year and finding creativity through living with less. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes141

]]> on making art and taking up space / ep 140 https://scatteringseeds.beehiiv.com/podcast/s/elise_gets_crafty/on_making_art_and_taking_up_space_ep_140 elise chats with writer, Lindsay Jean Thomson, on co-hosting the 100 day project, daily creativity and making space for who you are. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes140 Tue, 03 Apr 2018 16:06:24 +0000 2110 Elise Blaha Cripe false full elise chats with writer, Lindsay Jean Thomson, on co-hosting the 100 day project, daily creativity and making space for who you are. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes140

]]> on showing up for creativity / ep 139 https://scatteringseeds.beehiiv.com/podcast/s/elise_gets_crafty/on_showing_up_for_creativity_ep_139 elise chats with designer and photographer, Allie Lehman, on starting #the100dayproject for the third time. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes139 Tue, 27 Mar 2018 17:50:57 +0000 2076 Elise Blaha Cripe false full elise chats with designer and photographer, Allie Lehman, on starting #the100dayproject for the third time. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes139

]]> on one little word for 2018 / ep 138 https://scatteringseeds.beehiiv.com/podcast/s/elise_gets_crafty/on_one_little_word_for_2018_ep_138 elise chats with Ali Edwards about the practice of choosing a guiding word for the year. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/pocast Wed, 27 Dec 2017 13:00:00 +0000 1196 Elise Blaha Cripe false full elise chats with Ali Edwards about the practice of choosing a guiding word for the year. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/pocast

]]> MAKER CHAT 8: Amy Small / ep 137 https://scatteringseeds.beehiiv.com/podcast/s/elise_gets_crafty/maker_chat_8_amy_small_ep_137 elise chats with shop owner Amy Small about starting and running her business, Knit Collage. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes137 Wed, 08 Nov 2017 00:42:25 +0000 1691 Elise Blaha Cripe false full elise chats with shop owner Amy Small about starting and running her business, Knit Collage. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes137

]]> MAKER CHAT 7: Erin Barrett / ep 136 https://scatteringseeds.beehiiv.com/podcast/s/elise_gets_crafty/maker_chat_7_erin_barrett_ep_136 elise chats with weaver Erin Barrett about starting and growing her brand, Sunwoven. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes136 Wed, 01 Nov 2017 15:30:45 +0000 1703 Elise Blaha Cripe false full elise chats with weaver Erin Barrett about starting and growing her brand, Sunwoven. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes136

]]> MAKER CHAT 6: Dani Ives / ep 135 https://scatteringseeds.beehiiv.com/podcast/s/elise_gets_crafty/maker_chat_6_dani_ives_ep_135 elise chats with fiber artist Dani Ives about her craft of painting with wool. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes135 Wed, 25 Oct 2017 15:53:55 +0000 1747 Elise Blaha Cripe false full elise chats with fiber artist Dani Ives about her craft of painting with wool. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes135

]]> QUICK TAKE : launching an ecourse / ep 134 https://scatteringseeds.beehiiv.com/podcast/s/elise_gets_crafty/quick_take_launching_an_ecourse_ep_134 just elise this week chatting about launching an ecourse, things to include, tools to use, marketing thoughts and some behind the scenes of building the class I just launched. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes134 Fri, 20 Oct 2017 18:03:04 +0000 2288 Elise Blaha Cripe false full just elise this week chatting about launching an ecourse, things to include, tools to use, marketing thoughts and some behind the scenes of building the class I just launched. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes134

]]> MAKER CHAT: Jen Beeman / ep 133 https://scatteringseeds.beehiiv.com/podcast/s/elise_gets_crafty/maker_chat_jen_beeman_ep_133 elise chats with clothing pattern designer, Jen Beeman, about selling pattern downloads online and launching her business Grainline Studio. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes133 Wed, 18 Oct 2017 15:22:24 +0000 1530 Elise Blaha Cripe false full elise chats with clothing pattern designer, Jen Beeman, about selling pattern downloads online and launching her business Grainline Studio. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes133

]]> MAKER CHAT 4: Melissa Giglio / ep 132 https://scatteringseeds.beehiiv.com/podcast/s/elise_gets_crafty/maker_chat_4_melissa_giglio_ep_132 elise chats with jewelry maker Melissa Giglio about getting her start as an artist and running an online shop. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes132 Wed, 11 Oct 2017 15:55:53 +0000 1669 Elise Blaha Cripe false full elise chats with jewelry maker Melissa Giglio about getting her start as an artist and running an online shop. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes132

]]> MAKER CHAT 3: Kaylan Buteyn / ep 131 https://scatteringseeds.beehiiv.com/podcast/s/elise_gets_crafty/maker_chat_3_kaylan_buteyn_ep_131 elise chats with abstract artist Kaylan Buteyn about creative exploration and her transition to painting. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes131 (explicit rating is for one minor curse word.) Wed, 04 Oct 2017 14:35:34 +0000 2093 Elise Blaha Cripe true full elise chats with abstract artist Kaylan Buteyn about creative exploration and her transition to painting. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes131 (explicit rating is for one minor curse word.)

]]> MAKER CHAT 2: Sarah Perez / ep 130 https://scatteringseeds.beehiiv.com/podcast/s/elise_gets_crafty/maker_chat_2_sarah_perez_ep_130 elise chats with artist and owner of Electric Sun Creatives, Sarah Perez. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes130 Wed, 27 Sep 2017 14:57:09 +0000 1878 Elise Blaha Cripe false full elise chats with artist and owner of Electric Sun Creatives, Sarah Perez. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes130

]]> MAKER CHAT 1: Elsie Goodwin / ep 129 https://scatteringseeds.beehiiv.com/podcast/s/elise_gets_crafty/maker_chat_1_elsie_goodwin_ep_129 elise chats with macrame artist and creative business owner, Elsie Goodwin. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes129. this episode is brought to you by Whatify, a service that can help you determine which of your Ets... Wed, 20 Sep 2017 14:44:52 +0000 1918 Elise Blaha Cripe false full elise chats with macrame artist and creative business owner, Elsie Goodwin. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes129. this episode is brought to you by Whatify, a service that can help you determine which of your Etsy shop product photos are going to connect best with your customers. learn more at whatify.com

]]> QUICK TAKE: on creative ruts / ep 128 https://scatteringseeds.beehiiv.com/podcast/s/elise_gets_crafty/quick_take_on_creative_ruts_ep_128 just elise this week chatting about working through creative ruts. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes128 Wed, 30 Aug 2017 10:00:00 +0000 1221 Elise Blaha Cripe false full just elise this week chatting about working through creative ruts. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes128

]]> on continuing to dream big / ep 127 https://scatteringseeds.beehiiv.com/podcast/s/elise_gets_crafty/on_continuing_to_dream_big_ep_127 elise chats with globe-trotting shop owner, Michelle Ramirez, about one year in business with her brick-and-mortar store, Passport Habits. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes127 Wed, 26 Jul 2017 16:07:25 +0000 2036 Elise Blaha Cripe false full elise chats with globe-trotting shop owner, Michelle Ramirez, about one year in business with her brick-and-mortar store, Passport Habits. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes127

]]> on teaching creative workshops / ep 126 https://scatteringseeds.beehiiv.com/podcast/s/elise_gets_crafty/on_teaching_creative_workshops_ep_126 elise chats with Rachel Denbow about teaching workshops and diving deep into creative projects. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes126 Wed, 19 Jul 2017 14:57:29 +0000 2006 Elise Blaha Cripe false full elise chats with Rachel Denbow about teaching workshops and diving deep into creative projects. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes126

]]> on completing the 100 day project / ep 125 https://scatteringseeds.beehiiv.com/podcast/s/elise_gets_crafty/on_completing_the_100_day_project_ep_125 elise chats with designer and photographer, Allie Lehman, on completing (again!) the 100 day project. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes125 Wed, 12 Jul 2017 17:07:33 +0000 2353 Elise Blaha Cripe false full elise chats with designer and photographer, Allie Lehman, on completing (again!) the 100 day project. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes125

]]> on business expansion / ep 124 https://scatteringseeds.beehiiv.com/podcast/s/elise_gets_crafty/on_business_expansion_ep_124 elise chats with Johnny and Joanna of Letterfolk about how their business expanded out of there garage, making sure your brand has a heartbeat and widening your customer circle. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes124 Wed, 05 Jul 2017 09:00:00 +0000 1966 Elise Blaha Cripe false full elise chats with Johnny and Joanna of Letterfolk about how their business expanded out of there garage, making sure your brand has a heartbeat and widening your customer circle. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes124

]]> on creative living / ep 123 https://scatteringseeds.beehiiv.com/podcast/s/elise_gets_crafty/on_creative_living_ep_123 elise chats with Amy Tan about choosing new projects, giving yourself grace and crafting a life you love. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes123 Wed, 28 Jun 2017 11:57:19 +0000 2835 Elise Blaha Cripe false full elise chats with Amy Tan about choosing new projects, giving yourself grace and crafting a life you love. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes123

]]> on trying something new / ep 122 https://scatteringseeds.beehiiv.com/podcast/s/elise_gets_crafty/on_trying_something_new_ep_122 elise chats with John and Sherry Petersik about creative burnout, starting over and trying a new creative venture. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes122 Wed, 21 Jun 2017 14:42:29 +0000 2459 Elise Blaha Cripe false full elise chats with John and Sherry Petersik about creative burnout, starting over and trying a new creative venture. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes122

]]> on growing your business / ep 121 https://scatteringseeds.beehiiv.com/podcast/s/elise_gets_crafty/on_growing_your_business_ep_121 elise chats with Natalie Freeman about her business expansion from farm owner and homesteader to online shop owner to brick & mortar and beyond. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes121 Wed, 14 Jun 2017 10:30:00 +0000 1908 Elise Blaha Cripe false full elise chats with Natalie Freeman about her business expansion from farm owner and homesteader to online shop owner to brick & mortar and beyond. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes121

]]> on blogging with purpose / ep 120 https://scatteringseeds.beehiiv.com/podcast/s/elise_gets_crafty/on_blogging_with_purpose_ep_120 elise chats with writer Sarah Von Bargen about about blogging with a purpose (or really doing anything with purpose) in 2017. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes120. please note: explicit rating is for one minor cu... Wed, 07 Jun 2017 14:07:48 +0000 2168 Elise Blaha Cripe true full elise chats with writer Sarah Von Bargen about about blogging with a purpose (or really doing anything with purpose) in 2017. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes120. please note: explicit rating is for one minor curse word.

]]> on starting the 100 day project / ep 119 https://scatteringseeds.beehiiv.com/podcast/s/elise_gets_crafty/on_starting_the_100_day_project_ep_119 elise chats with designer Allie Lehman about embarking (again!) on the 100 Day Project. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes119. learn more about #the100dayproject at the100dayproject.org Tue, 28 Mar 2017 20:06:20 +0000 1631 Elise Blaha Cripe false full elise chats with designer Allie Lehman about embarking (again!) on the 100 Day Project. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes119. learn more about #the100dayproject at the100dayproject.org

]]> QUICK TAKE : on magic and work / ep 118 https://scatteringseeds.beehiiv.com/podcast/s/elise_gets_crafty/quick_take_on_magic_and_work_ep_118 just elise this week chatting about work and magic. What looks like magic is usually just work. But lots of work can (slowly) add up to what feels a bit like magic. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes118 Wed, 18 Jan 2017 19:18:24 +0000 857 Elise Blaha Cripe false full just elise this week chatting about work and magic. What looks like magic is usually just work. But lots of work can (slowly) add up to what feels a bit like magic. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes118

]]> on "one little word" for 2017 / ep 117 https://scatteringseeds.beehiiv.com/podcast/s/elise_gets_crafty/on_one_little_word_for_2017_ep_117 elise chats with Ali Edwards about the practice of choosing a guiding word for the year. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes117 Wed, 28 Dec 2016 15:10:36 +0000 2517 Elise Blaha Cripe false full elise chats with Ali Edwards about the practice of choosing a guiding word for the year. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes117

]]> reflecting back to move forward / ep 116 https://scatteringseeds.beehiiv.com/podcast/s/elise_gets_crafty/reflecting_back_to_move_forward_ep_116 just elise this week reflecting back on 2016 (both personally and for season 3 of the podcast) and discussing giving yourself the time and space to rest. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes116 Wed, 23 Nov 2016 05:08:29 +0000 1356 Elise Blaha Cripe false full just elise this week reflecting back on 2016 (both personally and for season 3 of the podcast) and discussing giving yourself the time and space to rest. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes116

]]> on a decade of collaboration / ep 114 https://scatteringseeds.beehiiv.com/podcast/s/elise_gets_crafty/on_a_decade_of_collaboration_ep_114 elise chats with Maria Alexandra Vettese (MAV) and Stephanie Congdon Barnes (SCB) of 3191 Miles Apart about working long-distance together for almost 10 years and their newest book, A Year Between Friends. shownotes for this episode can be found at eli... Wed, 02 Nov 2016 04:28:03 +0000 2258 Elise Blaha Cripe false full elise chats with Maria Alexandra Vettese (MAV) and Stephanie Congdon Barnes (SCB) of 3191 Miles Apart about working long-distance together for almost 10 years and their newest book, A Year Between Friends. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes114

]]> on passion and business / ep 113 https://scatteringseeds.beehiiv.com/podcast/s/elise_gets_crafty/on_passion_and_business_ep_113 elise chats with Megan Eckman of Studio MME about finding a business that works, even if it's not your passion and finding time for a passion, even if it's not your work. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes113 Wed, 26 Oct 2016 12:56:30 +0000 2523 Elise Blaha Cripe false full elise chats with Megan Eckman of Studio MME about finding a business that works, even if it's not your passion and finding time for a passion, even if it's not your work. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes113

]]> on chasing slow / ep 115 https://scatteringseeds.beehiiv.com/podcast/s/elise_gets_crafty/on_chasing_slow_ep_115 elise chats with Erin Loechner about her ten years writing online, changing your perspective and her upcoming book, Chasing Slow. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes115 Wed, 19 Oct 2016 19:02:25 +0000 2013 Elise Blaha Cripe false full elise chats with Erin Loechner about her ten years writing online, changing your perspective and her upcoming book, Chasing Slow. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes115

]]> on listening to your intuition / ep 112 https://scatteringseeds.beehiiv.com/podcast/s/elise_gets_crafty/on_listening_to_your_intuition_ep_112 elise chats with Jess Lively of The Lively Show about creative risks and learning to listen your intuition. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes112 Wed, 19 Oct 2016 04:19:13 +0000 2175 Elise Blaha Cripe false full elise chats with Jess Lively of The Lively Show about creative risks and learning to listen your intuition. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes112

]]> on launching a new business / ep 111 https://scatteringseeds.beehiiv.com/podcast/s/elise_gets_crafty/on_launching_a_new_business_ep_111 elise chats with Chelsea Sonksen about how ideas evolve and her experience starting bossladies magazine. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes111 Wed, 05 Oct 2016 04:04:17 +0000 1795 Elise Blaha Cripe false full elise chats with Chelsea Sonksen about how ideas evolve and her experience starting bossladies magazine. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes111

]]> on growth and continuing forward / ep 110 https://scatteringseeds.beehiiv.com/podcast/s/elise_gets_crafty/on_growth_and_continuing_forward_ep_110 elise chats with Chelsea Dinsmore about loss, choice, limits and living your legend. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes110 Wed, 28 Sep 2016 04:20:33 +0000 2019 Elise Blaha Cripe false full elise chats with Chelsea Dinsmore about loss, choice, limits and living your legend. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes110

]]> on getting your goals down on paper / ep 109 https://scatteringseeds.beehiiv.com/podcast/s/elise_gets_crafty/on_getting_your_goals_down_on_paper_ep_109 just elise this week, sharing a talk I gave in spring 2016 to a group of entrepreneurs about scheduling your days, weeks and projects to actually make progress. My talk involved using my planner, a Get To Work Book, but much of what's discussed can wor... Wed, 21 Sep 2016 04:05:40 +0000 1410 Elise Blaha Cripe false full just elise this week, sharing a talk I gave in spring 2016 to a group of entrepreneurs about scheduling your days, weeks and projects to actually make progress. My talk involved using my planner, a Get To Work Book, but much of what's discussed can work for any time-management method. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes109

]]> on online shop logistics - two years later / ep 108 https://scatteringseeds.beehiiv.com/podcast/s/elise_gets_crafty/on_online_shop_logistics_-_two_years_later_ep_108 elise chats with Julie of Julie Ann Art about running an online shop. Elise and Julie first talked about this topic in August 2014 and a lot has changed for both of them since then. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/showno... Wed, 14 Sep 2016 04:15:32 +0000 2013 Elise Blaha Cripe true full elise chats with Julie of Julie Ann Art about running an online shop. Elise and Julie first talked about this topic in August 2014 and a lot has changed for both of them since then. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes108 (explicit label for one minor curse word)

]]> on building a consulting biz / ep 107 https://scatteringseeds.beehiiv.com/podcast/s/elise_gets_crafty/on_building_a_consulting_biz_ep_107 elise chats with Shannon Whitehead Lohr about how she changed career paths and Factory45, her company that's dedicated to helping other small businesses produce clothing ethically in the United States. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejo... Wed, 07 Sep 2016 04:28:55 +0000 1808 Elise Blaha Cripe false full elise chats with Shannon Whitehead Lohr about how she changed career paths and Factory45, her company that's dedicated to helping other small businesses produce clothing ethically in the United States. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes107

]]> on working to live vs. living to work / ep 106 https://scatteringseeds.beehiiv.com/podcast/s/elise_gets_crafty/on_working_to_live_vs_living_to_work_ep_106 elise chats with business owner Hillary Denham about becoming an entrepreneur, delegating jobs, building a business that works for you and learning how you work best. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes106 Tue, 30 Aug 2016 23:00:00 +0000 2260 Elise Blaha Cripe false full elise chats with business owner Hillary Denham about becoming an entrepreneur, delegating jobs, building a business that works for you and learning how you work best. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes106

]]> on rapid business growth / ep 105 https://scatteringseeds.beehiiv.com/podcast/s/elise_gets_crafty/on_rapid_business_growth_ep_105 elise chats with Shanna Noel about starting her business, Illustrated Faith, and it's quick success and expansion. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes105 Wed, 24 Aug 2016 03:58:54 +0000 1719 Elise Blaha Cripe false full elise chats with Shanna Noel about starting her business, Illustrated Faith, and it's quick success and expansion. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes105

]]> on starting slow / ep 104 https://scatteringseeds.beehiiv.com/podcast/s/elise_gets_crafty/on_starting_slow_ep_104 elise chats with dressmaker and owner of Pyne and Smith Clothiers, Joanna McCartney about her entry into making and selling clothing. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes104 Tue, 16 Aug 2016 21:00:00 +0000 1732 Elise Blaha Cripe false full elise chats with dressmaker and owner of Pyne and Smith Clothiers, Joanna McCartney about her entry into making and selling clothing. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes104

]]> ARTIST INTERVIEW : SARAH BENNING / EP 103 https://scatteringseeds.beehiiv.com/podcast/s/elise_gets_crafty/artist_interview_sarah_benning_ep_103 elise chats with modern embroidery artist, Sarah Benning, about her experience in art school, evolving as an embroidery artist, living a nomadic lifestyle and staying inspired. shownotes for this episode are available at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes103 Wed, 10 Aug 2016 05:01:02 +0000 1857 Elise Blaha Cripe false full elise chats with modern embroidery artist, Sarah Benning, about her experience in art school, evolving as an embroidery artist, living a nomadic lifestyle and staying inspired. shownotes for this episode are available at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes103

]]> on "being busy" / ep 102 https://scatteringseeds.beehiiv.com/podcast/s/elise_gets_crafty/on_being_busy_ep_102 elise chats with author and journalist, Laura Vanderkam about time-tracking and the myth of "busy." shownotes for this episode are available at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes102 Tue, 02 Aug 2016 21:00:00 +0000 1930 Elise Blaha Cripe false full elise chats with author and journalist, Laura Vanderkam about time-tracking and the myth of "busy." shownotes for this episode are available at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes102

]]> on the 100 day project / ep 101 https://scatteringseeds.beehiiv.com/podcast/s/elise_gets_crafty/on_the_100_day_project_ep_101 elise chats with designer and artist, Allie Lehman, about their adventures in the 100 Day Project. this creative challenge started on April 19 and finished today, July 27. elise shared 100 pep talks. Allie painted 100 paintings. shownotes for this epis... Wed, 27 Jul 2016 19:16:42 +0000 3183 Elise Blaha Cripe false full elise chats with designer and artist, Allie Lehman, about their adventures in the 100 Day Project. this creative challenge started on April 19 and finished today, July 27. elise shared 100 pep talks. Allie painted 100 paintings. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes101

]]> on time / ep 100 https://scatteringseeds.beehiiv.com/podcast/s/elise_gets_crafty/on_time_ep_100 elise chats about TIME. how to figure out what you want to do with your time, how to cut out the garbage, how the comparison game is pointless and the value of getting organized. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes100 Tue, 24 May 2016 22:00:00 +0000 1652 Elise Blaha Cripe false full elise chats about TIME. how to figure out what you want to do with your time, how to cut out the garbage, how the comparison game is pointless and the value of getting organized. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes100

]]> on adventuring and finding your passion / ep 99 https://scatteringseeds.beehiiv.com/podcast/s/elise_gets_crafty/on_adventuring_and_finding_your_passion_ep_99 elise chats with Rob Blaha about his passion for traveling the world, visiting national parks in the US and photographing it all. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes99 Tue, 17 May 2016 16:00:00 +0000 1560 Elise Blaha Cripe false full elise chats with Rob Blaha about his passion for traveling the world, visiting national parks in the US and photographing it all. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes99

]]> on using instagram / ep 98 https://scatteringseeds.beehiiv.com/podcast/s/elise_gets_crafty/on_using_instagram_ep_98 elise chats with lifestyle blogger Allie Seidel about using Instagram as a platform to promote your work, but also as a tool for connection and engagement. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes98 Tue, 10 May 2016 16:00:00 +0000 2220 Elise Blaha Cripe false full elise chats with lifestyle blogger Allie Seidel about using Instagram as a platform to promote your work, but also as a tool for connection and engagement. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes98

]]> on doing the side hustle / ep 97 https://scatteringseeds.beehiiv.com/podcast/s/elise_gets_crafty/on_doing_the_side_hustle_ep_97 elise chats with author, Jenny Bravo, about how she wrote and self-published a novel while working a traditional day job. So many of us work to build businesses and careers "on-the-side" and this episode discusses motivation and staying accountable. sh... Tue, 03 May 2016 16:00:00 +0000 1850 Elise Blaha Cripe false full elise chats with author, Jenny Bravo, about how she wrote and self-published a novel while working a traditional day job. So many of us work to build businesses and careers "on-the-side" and this episode discusses motivation and staying accountable. shownotes can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes97

]]> on working as an artist / ep 96 https://scatteringseeds.beehiiv.com/podcast/s/elise_gets_crafty/on_working_as_an_artist_ep_96 elise chats with Hillary Butler about her path to making art full time, selling online and marketing her business. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes96 Tue, 26 Apr 2016 16:00:00 +0000 1893 Elise Blaha Cripe false full elise chats with Hillary Butler about her path to making art full time, selling online and marketing her business. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes96

]]> on product trends / ep 95 https://scatteringseeds.beehiiv.com/podcast/s/elise_gets_crafty/on_product_trends_ep_95 elise chats with designer and shop owner, Kelly Purkey, about consumer trends AND the interesting world of selling planner-focused products. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes95 Wed, 20 Apr 2016 01:25:10 +0000 1743 Elise Blaha Cripe false full elise chats with designer and shop owner, Kelly Purkey, about consumer trends AND the interesting world of selling planner-focused products. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes95

]]> on finding the work you were born to do / ep 94 https://scatteringseeds.beehiiv.com/podcast/s/elise_gets_crafty/on_finding_the_work_you_were_born_to_do_ep_94 elise chats with author, Chris Guillebeau about his newest book Born for This, finding your "dream job" and how "success" breaks down into three things: Joy + Money + Flow. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes94 Tue, 12 Apr 2016 16:00:00 +0000 1535 Elise Blaha Cripe false full elise chats with author, Chris Guillebeau about his newest book Born for This, finding your "dream job" and how "success" breaks down into three things: Joy + Money + Flow. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes94

]]> on creative passions / ep 93 https://scatteringseeds.beehiiv.com/podcast/s/elise_gets_crafty/on_creative_passions_ep_93 elise chats with Rachel Denbow about her adventures in creativity, the value of creative hobbies and her upcoming weaving book. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes93 Mon, 28 Mar 2016 17:14:32 +0000 1744 Elise Blaha Cripe false full elise chats with Rachel Denbow about her adventures in creativity, the value of creative hobbies and her upcoming weaving book. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes93

]]> on running a brick and mortar shop / ep 92 https://scatteringseeds.beehiiv.com/podcast/s/elise_gets_crafty/on_running_a_brick_and_mortar_shop_ep_92 elise chats with Moorea Seal (of the online shop and retail space Moorea Seal) about her round about path to store ownership and taking opportunities as they arise. Shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes92 Mon, 28 Mar 2016 17:13:16 +0000 2321 Elise Blaha Cripe false full elise chats with Moorea Seal (of the online shop and retail space Moorea Seal) about her round about path to store ownership and taking opportunities as they arise. Shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes92

]]> on growing an audience / ep 90 https://scatteringseeds.beehiiv.com/podcast/s/elise_gets_crafty/on_growing_an_audience_ep_90 elise chats with blogger Melyssa Griffin about how she grew her audience and her income by making smart blog and business choices. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes90 Fri, 11 Mar 2016 22:07:43 +0000 1844 Elise Blaha Cripe false full elise chats with blogger Melyssa Griffin about how she grew her audience and her income by making smart blog and business choices. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes90

]]> on jumping into selling wholesale / ep 91 https://scatteringseeds.beehiiv.com/podcast/s/elise_gets_crafty/on_jumping_into_selling_wholesale_ep_91 elise chats with Etan and Emily of wholesaleinabox.com about getting started with wholesale selling and why the process shouldn't be intimidating. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes91 Fri, 11 Mar 2016 22:06:08 +0000 1741 Elise Blaha Cripe false full elise chats with Etan and Emily of wholesaleinabox.com about getting started with wholesale selling and why the process shouldn't be intimidating. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes91

]]> on building a community through facebook groups / ep 89 https://scatteringseeds.beehiiv.com/podcast/s/elise_gets_crafty/on_building_a_community_through_facebook_groups_ep_89 elise chats with Jordana Jaffe about why you might want to create and how to grow a facebook group (or really why you might want to create and how to grow an social media platform). shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/showno... Tue, 01 Mar 2016 20:15:09 +0000 2076 Elise Blaha Cripe false full elise chats with Jordana Jaffe about why you might want to create and how to grow a facebook group (or really why you might want to create and how to grow an social media platform). shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes89

]]> on the state of my business / ep 87 https://scatteringseeds.beehiiv.com/podcast/s/elise_gets_crafty/on_the_state_of_my_business_ep_87 just elise this week sharing an update on how my business/job/life has changed over the past year plus some lessons I have learned along the way. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes87 Mon, 22 Feb 2016 18:28:54 +0000 1446 Elise Blaha Cripe false full just elise this week sharing an update on how my business/job/life has changed over the past year plus some lessons I have learned along the way. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes87

]]> on customer service / ep 88 https://scatteringseeds.beehiiv.com/podcast/s/elise_gets_crafty/on_customer_service_ep_88 elise chats with Tessa, creative director at Framebridge about building trust with your customers and providing a "surprising and delightful" experience. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes88 Fri, 12 Feb 2016 19:44:34 +0000 1624 Elise Blaha Cripe false full elise chats with Tessa, creative director at Framebridge about building trust with your customers and providing a "surprising and delightful" experience. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes88

]]> on creating a new market / ep 86 https://scatteringseeds.beehiiv.com/podcast/s/elise_gets_crafty/on_creating_a_new_market_ep_86 elise chats with Alberto and Pepita of We Are Knitters about brand expansion and how they saw a need and created a product to fit it. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes86 Fri, 12 Feb 2016 19:40:36 +0000 1507 Elise Blaha Cripe false full elise chats with Alberto and Pepita of We Are Knitters about brand expansion and how they saw a need and created a product to fit it. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes86

]]> jumping in with two feet / ep 85 https://scatteringseeds.beehiiv.com/podcast/s/elise_gets_crafty/jumping_in_with_two_feet_ep_85 elise chats with Johnny and Joanna of Letterfolk about their transition from the "8-5 world" to owning their own business. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes85 Wed, 10 Feb 2016 02:41:03 +0000 1862 Elise Blaha Cripe false full elise chats with Johnny and Joanna of Letterfolk about their transition from the "8-5 world" to owning their own business. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes85

]]> on turning a dream into a reality / ep 84 https://scatteringseeds.beehiiv.com/podcast/s/elise_gets_crafty/on_turning_a_dream_into_a_reality_ep_84 elise chats with Michelle Ramirez about her life-long dream to open a brick and mortar shop and how her adventures abroad finally got it rolling. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes84 Wed, 27 Jan 2016 03:23:58 +0000 2226 Elise Blaha Cripe false full elise chats with Michelle Ramirez about her life-long dream to open a brick and mortar shop and how her adventures abroad finally got it rolling. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes84

]]> on documenting life by the second / ep 83 https://scatteringseeds.beehiiv.com/podcast/s/elise_gets_crafty/on_documenting_life_by_the_second_ep_83 elise chats with Cesar Kuriyama about his on-going project to document his life by filming one second of each day and the app that developed from this idea. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes83 Wed, 27 Jan 2016 03:21:47 +0000 1887 Elise Blaha Cripe false full elise chats with Cesar Kuriyama about his on-going project to document his life by filming one second of each day and the app that developed from this idea. shownotes for this episode can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes83

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