Today I talk with Marthe Le Van. After eleven years as an editor for Lark Books, Marthe set off on a new adventure and started her own retail jewelry store called Mora, located in Asheville North Carolina. Listen in as Martha shares her journey from editor to shop owner, and the challenges and rewards she found along the way.

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Today I talk with Jena Coray, aka Ms.Modish.

Jena shares important information on how to find your ideal client.

Plus, I review a knitting book, an app I love and a movie you don’t want to miss.

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Today I talk with Abby Kerr from abbykerrink.com. She has lots of great advice to tune up your website and start the fall off right. Also,I have some books, apps and tools to share, plus the latest news from the craftcast.com studio.

Today I talk with Mary Hettmansperger, multi-media fiber artist and author. Spoiler alert: Lots of laughing and good times. I also have a perfect summer app you'll want and a great new fiction read to enjoy, plus lots of news to share with you from the CRAFTCAST studio. Come to www.craftcast.com for all the notes and links talked about on today's show.

Today I talk with Allison Arden, publisher of Advertising Age and author of a new book called; The Book of Doing

You will love to hear what she learned about staying in the creative flow!

Plus make sure and get the CRAFTCAST app so you can hear Allison’s best tip on getting unstuck from your creative rut!

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Today I talk to Monica Lee from smartcreativewomen.com Listen in and get some insight into starting your own business. Plus, I talk about some new books and apps I love. Remember to “Get your butt in the chair and keep crafting!” xo Alison

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Today I talk with Alan Revere, the founder and director of Revere Academy of Jewelry Arts. Mr. Revere shares his thoughts and expertise on the craft of metal smithing plus what went into producing his new book, Professional Jewelry Making. If you have the CRAFTCAST app, listen to the bonus file as Alan shares his best advice for making your way into juried shows and competitions. Also today I talk about a few of my favorite new craft books and mobile apps.

Today I talk with award winning metal clay expert Gordon Uyehara. He shares with me what it's like being an artist in Hawaii and how it influences his work. Make sure and get the CRAFTCAST app so you can also hear Gordon’s share with you his must have tool in the studio. It will surprise you!

I also review some an exciting new fiber book, perfect for spring, plus info on a few crafting tools and websites that I know you’ll love.Check out craftcast.com for all the new crafting video downloads.

Today I talk with photographer and collage artist, Susan Tuttle.

Susan shares lots of photography and photoshop resources, plus don’t miss listening to the bonus file where she shares her favorite photoshop secret technique.

Also in today’s show I have a new polymer book you’ll want to check out and some fun new apps to download.

Today’s music is by Jenny Mayhem.

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Today’s guest is jewelry artist and author of Hot Connections Jewelry, Ms. Jennifer Chin. We talk all about soldering, creating, and everything in between.

Also, I have my favorite new website and viewing obsessions to share. Plus make sure you buy the craftcast app so you can watch the bonus video. I show you how to make a simple tool you’ll want to have in your jewelry tools stash.

Music today is by Mike Doughty.