At the end of the day, what truly matters in your crafting journey? This month's podcast features the talented Bridget Casey and Brandi Mahan as they talk about finding crafty beginnings with stamping, overcoming struggles, turning your passion into profit, and understanding the purpose of your journey as a crafter! You Will Learn: What are some crafting tools that people should pay more attention to? How do you successfully get through a creative block? Looking to turn your passion into a busin...
Jul 10, 2025•42 min•Season 1Ep. 57
Feeling overwhelmed or rushed? Discover how simple creative tools like watercolor, die cutting, and alcohol markers can calm your mind, ease stress, and spark everyday joy. In this uplifting episode of Crafting Your Calm , Addie explores why crafting is more than a hobby—it’s a healing ritual for your heart and mind. Whether you’re a seasoned maker or simply curious about mindful creativity, this episode reveals how small creative moments can make a big impact on your well-being. You’ll Learn: H...
Jun 13, 2025•5 min
Let's face it, every crafter has had that moment of confusion or helplessness. Working with new, unfamiliar supplies and techniques can be scary, but persevering makes it all worth it. Dive into this exciting discussion with Bridget Casey and Nicki Baxley as they talk about their favorite crafting tools, the future of stamping, and why it's so important to embrace the creative process despite its challenges. You Will Learn: Why am I getting frustrated with making mistakes and how do I stop it? W...
Jun 10, 2025•52 min•Season 1Ep. 56
If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by crafty trends or stuck in a rut with your creativity, this episode is your fresh start. We're joined by the incredibly talented Erum Tasneem, Altenew Design Team member and AECP coordinator, to explore the importance of building foundational crafting skills and staying true to what inspires you . Whether you're a beginner or seasoned crafter, this conversation is packed with insight on choosing joy over trends, overcoming burnout, and building your own “crafty ...
May 10, 2025•46 min•Season 1Ep. 55
Lots of behind the scenes - this episode is full of insider stories at Altenew! Come along with Bridget as we hear from our very own Creative Ambassador, Lydia Evans, as she shares her personal outlook as a wearer of many hats in the Altenew team. Let's talk community service, customer connections, and more! Craft your life with Altenew! Follow us for more design inspiration: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/altenewllc/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@altenew Facebook: https://www.facebook.c...
Apr 10, 2025•30 min•Season 1Ep. 54
"If you're not constantly innovating, you're remaining stagnant." Join us for a deep dive into the heart of crafting innovation with Altenew. In this episode, two creative geniuses, Tasnim and Maryam, explore the relentless pursuit of "better than what's out there," and how that drive fuels the creation of groundbreaking tools like the Stampwheel. Hear the inspiring story of its inception during the challenging days of 2020, from makeshift prototypes to revolutionizing stencil coloring. Tasnim s...
Mar 10, 2025•46 min•Season 1Ep. 53
Have you ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes at Altenew? In this episode of the Altenew Craft Your Life Podcast, we chat with May Park, the Marketing Director at Altenew, about her journey with Altenew and how to get the most out of your Altenew experience. May also dives deep into the Altenew VIP program, explaining how you can earn points, unlock exclusive benefits, and get rewarded just for being a crafter! We'll also explore the wealth of free resources available on the Altenew webs...
Feb 10, 2025•16 min•Season 1Ep. 53
After 10 years of Altenew, there's exciting news on the horizon. In this special edition episode, our CEO, Nabil Rab, shares his reflections in 2024 and how the company continues to innovate and plan for the future. Hear about the personal minds behind the company, the biggest mistakes Altenew has done in the past, what community service looks like at this brand, and more! Craft your life with Altenew! Follow us for more design inspiration: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/altenewllc/ TikTok...
Jan 10, 2025•18 min•Season 1Ep. 52
Join us for a lively conversation with Aditi Mahajan as she reveals her secrets to creating stunning, color-infused artwork, her journey in the crafting community, and how being an Altenew Educator has shaped her creative process. Find out how her culture and her work as a psychologist inspires her style. Bring your card designs to life with the power of color! Join Chromatic Harmony Online Cardmaking Class https://altenew.com/products/chromatic-harmony Craft your life with Altenew! Follow us fo...
Dec 10, 2024•52 min•Season 1Ep. 52
n this heartwarming episode of the Altenew Craft Your Life Podcast, we meet in-person with the amazing May Park and Lydia Evans from the Altenew Leadership Team to discuss the crafting community. Join us as we share touching stories from our travels, the magic of hearing customer experiences one-on-one, and the importance of personal connections in our crafting journey. Discover how crafting becomes a love language, the camaraderie among like-minded creators, and the unique dynamics of layering ...
Nov 10, 2024•29 min•Season 1Ep. 51
Join us as we sit down with Nicole Petersen, the founder of Picket Fence Studio, a family-owned business built from a passion for creativity and community. Nicole, a former teacher, shares her inspiring journey from the classroom to the crafting world and how she transformed her love for crafting into a thriving family-run company. In this podcast, we dive into the heart of Picket Fence Studio, exploring their unique designs, the importance of family values in business, and what it means to crea...
Oct 10, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 50
In this fun, upbeat episode, we get to hear from one of our newest Design Team members, Carissa Wiley. An amazingly talented crafter, Carissa discusses crafty friendships, nursing, boosting your confidence as a crafter, serial killers, and more! Craft your life with Altenew! Follow us for more design inspiration: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/altenewllc/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@altenew Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/altenew YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/altenew Pinterest: h...
Sep 11, 2024•57 min•Season 1Ep. 49
From lawyer to schoolteacher to professional card maker, Charlene Madrid shares her fascinating paper crafting journey. She discusses the fun and the not-so-fun parts of card making as a career and reminds us all why we continue to create pretty things with our hands day after day. Craft your life with Altenew! Follow us for more design inspiration: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/altenewllc/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@altenew Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/altenew YouTube: https:/...
Aug 10, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 48
In this heartwarming episode, we get to hear from the Altenew Educator of the Year 2023: Pam Boedecker. Listen to her insights on finding virtual friends, crafting community members, learning every day, and how to exercise while crafting all day. She shares the sweetest advice that will inspire you to keep learning and keep crafting! Check out Artistry by Altenew website: Artistry by Altenew | Watercolor, Markers, & Art Supplies – ArtistrybyAltenew Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/artist...
Jul 10, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 47
When you get us talking about paper crafting, we never want to stop! This thrilling conversation with the talented Maymay from Maymay Made It has all the crafting advice, relatable life stories, and more. Find out Maymay's best tips for card making inspiration and her technique to get her favorite crafting tools as gifts from family and friends. Check out Artistry by Altenew website: Artistry by Altenew | Watercolor, Markers, & Art Supplies – ArtistrybyAltenew Instagram: https://www.instagra...
Jun 10, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 46
Journaling, mental health, believing in each other - this powerful talk with none other than Mommy Lhey is just what we need when we're feeling stressed and unconfident. Why are self-affirmations important? How does a supportive community help you become successful? Listen to this episode once - and then listen to it again! Check out Artistry by Altenew website: Artistry by Altenew | Watercolor, Markers, & Art Supplies – ArtistrybyAltenew Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/artistrybyaltene...
May 10, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 45
This month's episode is with no other than The Mint Gardener, Sarah Simon! Every artist's journey to the art world is different, and Sarah's story is a beautiful, inspiring reminder of why we all create. Find out what led her to becoming one of the topmost artists on Instagram, the sweet story that brought her to Altenew, the unique inspiration behind her art persona, and some of her valuable insights on the importance of art and creating. Check out Artistry by Altenew website: Artistry by Alten...
Apr 10, 2024•53 min•Season 1Ep. 44
The chaos with kids and crafting, piles of unfinished projects, and creating YouTube videos since 2009. This conversation with Amy Rysavy from Prairie Paper & Ink is a fun whirlwind of laughs, relatable crafting struggles, and more. Listen along to be in the loop with the lives of your favorite paper crafters. Check out Artistry by Altenew website: Artistry by Altenew | Watercolor, Markers, & Art Supplies – ArtistrybyAltenew Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/artistrybyaltenew/ Faceboo...
Mar 10, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 43
What advice rings through both for crafting and life? In this fun heart-to-heart, Bridget talks to Kelly Taylor about all things crafting and coloring, along with some great lessons every artist should keep in mind. Hear the shocking truth about Kelly's introduction to art in her youth, what it's like raising independent thinkers, and if Kelly will ever stop sharing crafting tutorials on YouTube. We love this episode, and we know you will, too! Check out Artistry by Altenew website: Artistry by ...
Feb 10, 2024•55 min•Season 1Ep. 42
Enjoy lots of laughs in this fun chat about all things crafting. On this episode, we get to hear from Mindy Eggen, as she shares her crafting journey, her love for ink blending and tweezers, what it's like to be a moody crafter, and how hard it is to give up handmade cards as a hoarder. Hear about the Marvel Universe, reindeer antlers, coffee, and more! Check out Artistry by Altenew website: Artistry by Altenew | Watercolor, Markers, & Art Supplies – ArtistrybyAltenew Instagram: https://www....
Jan 10, 2024•49 min•Season 1Ep. 41
What's the quick "airplane answer" when someone asks you what you do? This month's guest is the one-and-only Kristina Werner, and she shares the intriguing story about how she got into graphic design and art as a career. Listen to Bridget and Kristina discuss everything from the impact of school administrators to pets looking their age to postage stamps. This episode goes from fun to serious to the unexpected. You won't want to miss listening to this one! Check out Artistry by Altenew website: A...
Dec 10, 2023•47 min•Season 1Ep. 40
From the amazing creative design work to the technical behind-the-scenes tasks that need to get done, running a paper crafting business isn't all that easy. And Heather Hoffman, Pinkfresh Studio's Creative Director, knows all about it. In this fun episode, our host Bridget chats with Heather about all things crafty, "hot foiling days," the struggle to settle on a color palette, card making into future generations, and more. Is a card maker a real artist? We tackle this question and many others t...
Nov 10, 2023•34 min•Season 1Ep. 39
Vicki Papaioannou has been in the paper crafting world for too many years to count, but what happened before that? And why was crafting almost completely cut out of her life? In this insightful discussion, Vicki shares the ups and downs with her relationship with crafting and how she re-discovered her own creativity as a young mom. Enjoy this deep dive into Vicki's creative mind, as we get to listen to an exclusive conversation with this crafty designer's life. Check out Artistry by Altenew webs...
Oct 10, 2023•44 min•Season 1Ep. 38
Can anyone learn to craft? Listen to Bridget talk to two guests for this episode, Amy Hill and Jen Leonard, as they discuss growth mindset, confidence in your own style, and more. Check out Artistry by Altenew website: Artistry by Altenew | Watercolor, Markers, & Art Supplies – ArtistrybyAltenew Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/artistrybyaltenew/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Artistry-by-Altenew-102472322591073 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCY0ifFqCq6irkxFZeQGrXg Pinter...
Sep 10, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 37
It's Bridget's first solo run at hosting the Altenew Craft Your Life podcast, and her guest is none other than the amazing Lydia Evans, returning for a fun conversation about in-person crafting workshops, crazy travel experiences, crying at the airport, and more. Check out Artistry by Altenew website: Artistry by Altenew | Watercolor, Markers, & Art Supplies – ArtistrybyAltenew Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/artistrybyaltenew/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Artistry-by-Altenew-1024...
Aug 10, 2023•34 min•Season 1Ep. 36
In a special episode co-hosted by Jen Rzasa and Bridget Casey, we get to hear from the amazing Laurie Willison, Altenew card designer with that iconic clean and simple style. Hear all about how her kids are shocked she was born in the 1900s, her miracle solution to cleaning her stencils, how fast she can bust out a card, tangents about sports and crocheting, and more. This episode is lots of fun, and we know you'll love it! Check out Artistry by Altenew website: Artistry by Altenew | Watercolor,...
Jul 10, 2023•51 min•Season 1Ep. 35
Her unique style is not the only thing that's cool - she is, too! This fun episode with Tenia Nelson is full of fascinating revelations about this Design Team member who has been an Altenew fan from the very beginning. Find out how Tenia started as a self-taught musician, about her above 40 double dutch club, and how she named her son after her favorite pianist. We love hearing her amazing stories, and we know you will, too! Check out Artistry by Altenew website: Artistry by Altenew | Watercolor...
Jun 10, 2023•34 min•Season 1Ep. 34
How can you stay organized and get crafty at the same time? Should you feel guilty about hoarding crafting supplies? Is scrapbooking the best hobby? How did Amy Tangerine come up with her name? In this awaited for podcast episode, Jen and Amy tackle these and other key discussion points sometimes left unsaid in the paper crafting world. You don't want to miss the gems in this episode! Check out Artistry by Altenew website: Artistry by Altenew | Watercolor, Markers, & Art Supplies – Artistryb...
May 18, 2023•46 min•Season 1Ep. 33
Get ready to laugh out loud and reminisce as we take a fun trip down the crafty memory lane! Join Jen and Bridget on this must-listen episode as they gush about their love for paper crafting and share their unforgettable experience with the Altenew team and other crafting companies at Creativation 2023. Discover Bridget's latest crafting obsession, snag her FREE card making classes every Saturday, and find out who the "MacGyver of Altenew" is when it comes to capturing the perfect photos and vid...
Apr 18, 2023•36 min•Season 1Ep. 32
One of the challenges of being a crafter is figuring out how to store all those crafting supplies. In this must-listen episode, Nicole shares her best tried-and-true tips to best organizing your crafting space - whether you have a dedicated crafting room or a temporary crafting space. Don't be surprised if you start rearranging your crafting supplies as soon as you finish listening to this episode! Check out Artistry by Altenew website: Artistry by Altenew | Watercolor, Markers, & Art Suppli...
Mar 10, 2023•30 min•Season 1Ep. 31
