Crafting Cafe

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Even more crafting, frogging and a crafty forfeit
 
Welcome back to Season 2 Episode 1 of the Crafting Cafe podcast.
 
We're chatting about the crafting trends that are said to be big in 2025, Scott tells us what 'frogging' is in our new crafting glossary segment and Ellie and Scott battle in our crafty quiz.

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In episode 9 of the Crafting Cafe podcast, we chat to JewelleryMaker guest designer, Mark Smith. Mark talks about how he got into jewellery making and a few things you may not know about him too.
 
You can see more of Mark on JewelleryMaker on Freeview 72 or Sky 674.

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In episode 8 of the Crafting Café, we chat to JewelleryMaker presenter Carol Roache. Listen to how Carol got into presenting for Gemporia Craft’s oldest TV show, what crafts items she refuses to have in her home and her secret talent.

Also in this episode – Gemporia Craft’s Head of Brand and Content, Hayley, steps in for Agony Aunt Julie to share her advice for setting up your own crafting brand.

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This episode of the podcast was recorded live at the Creative Craft Show at the NEC in Birmingham.

Julie demonstrates how to make an origami pumpkin and Ellie and Scott compete in a crafty quiz.

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Our guest for episode 6 of the Crafting Cafe is the wonderful John Scott. John talks about his days on film sets with Brad Pitt and Tom Cruise, shares some words of wisdom and snippets into his childhood. 

We also have Ellie and Scott's reactions to Dua Lipa's viral drink (diet coke, pickle juice and jalapeno juice) and Agony Aunt Julie shares her tips for what to do with your spare diamond dots. 

Follow John Scott on Facebook (facebook.com/johnscottssewingworld) and Instagram @JohnScottsSewingWorld and watch him on Sewing Street.

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In episode 5 of the Crafting Cafe Podcast we learn about Delphine Brooks' journey to become the crafting TV star we now know, hear some of our first reviews (good and bad) and Agony Aunt Julie teaches us how to clean up spilt glue.

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Listen or watch as Ellie and Scott attempt to paint each other, Ellie’s thumb gets a shock and Agony Aunt Julie answers your crafty business questions.

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In the third episode of the Crafting Cafe Podcast, crafting expert Pauline Wheeler tells us about her crafting journey. Tune in for Liam's fun fact and find out how Scott gets on with his questions about crochet.

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Disclaimer: we had technical difficulties with the sound this week so please bear with us, the sound is glitchy in the first 5 minutes. 

In episode 2 of the Crafting Cafe Podcast we are joined by Sharon Curtis as she shares her crafting journey with us, Agony Aunt Julie tells us how to get our crafting mojo back and Ellie answers questions on the history of stamping.

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Follow Sharon Curtis on - https://www.instagram.com/sharoncdesign/

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Get to know the Crafting Cafe Podcast hosts, Ellie and Scott. Listen out for Ellie's random question, what she thinks of her first macaron. And, more importantly, hear from our Crafting Agony Aunt, Julie, as she answers this weeks crafty question. 

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