Along with most Americans, my family watched the Super Bowl last weekend. Every time the game coverage paused for commercials my older daughters, who are seven and nine, became totally exasperated. “What is this?!” It was an old school moment for me. I realized that my kids live in a world of a la carte…
Podcast Episode #13: Deborah Fisher and Stacey Trock
In this episode of the While She Naps podcast I have a conversation Deborah Fisher and Stacey Trock about our favorite tools, books, websites, and other fun stuff we love that we think you might like, too. Deborah Fisher and Stacey Trock Deborah Fisher is the director and quilt designer for the Bright Hopes Collaborative…
Podcast Episode #12: Gwen Bortner and Stacey Trock
In this episode of the While She Naps podcast my guests are Gwen Bortner and Stacey Trock. Gwen and Stacey are both yarn people – Gwen designs knitwear and Stacey designs crocheted stuffed animals. But they are also much more than that. They are teachers, and business owners, and bloggers, too. On today’s show the…
Podcast Episode #11: Claudine Hellmuth and Betz White
My guests on today’s episode are Claudine Hellmuth and Betz White, two fantastic indie designers with successful art businesses. We have a really fun conversation about our current favorite apps, blogs, tools, videos, recipes, subscriptions and more. Claudine Hellmuth designs and illustrates printable boxes and kits that bring delight to customers young and old. She’s…
While She Naps Podcast Episode #10: Wendi Gratz and Stacey Trock
Interesting people find interesting stuff. That’s my theory, anyway. The While She Naps podcast is developing into conversations with designers and crafters in the industry about the things they love, work-related and otherwise. I’ve got amazing guests lined up for the new year and I’m really excited to discover all sorts of new and amazing…
Podcast Episode #9: Stacey Trock and Mollie Johanson
When you have an online business you end up using graphic design tools all day long. You’re editing photos, creating graphic elements for blog posts, sprucing up your Facebook banner, designing a new logo, laying out ebook pages…the list goes on. If you could sit next your favorite creative business owners and watch them work,…
Podcast Episode #8: Etsy’s New Definition of Handmade with Vanessa Bertozzi, Program Manager at Etsy
Vanessa Bertozzi Etsy made a pretty groundbreaking announcement last week. Beginning in January of 2014 sellers on the site will be allowed to hire staff, have someone else ship their goods, and sell items they produce with manufacturing partners. After watching the press conference I wrote a blog post explaining the new policies, and questioning…
10 Podcasts to Listen to While You’re Crafting
Charlie gave me an iPod for my birthday six years ago and I cried when I opened it. “I don’t have time for this! Why would you think I would ever be able to listen to something on headphones when I’m home taking care of little kids?” I rolled my eyes, crossed my arms, and…
Podcast Episode #7: How to Monetize Your Blog with Bjork Ostrom of Pinch of Yum
Before we begin today’s post, take a minute to think of the name of a craft blogger whom you would identify as being financially successful. Okay, got one in mind? Imagine if that person wrote a blog post once a month in which they reported to their readers how much money they made and from…
Podcast Episode #6: Are Handmade Toys Safe with Dawn Treacher
Ever made a gift for a child and worried that maybe it wasn’t as sturdy as it could’ve been? Maybe you’ve woken up at night wondering, “Were those seams really sewing tightly enough?” “Did I remember to double knot the embroidery floss when I stitched the eyes?” “Is that tail really securely attached?” Anyone who…