Welcome back to Episode 65 of Joleen's Happy Time Craftcast! In this episode, Joleen chats with multi-talented artist Allison Kreft, whose creative journey spans scrapbook design, bold patterns, photography, glass art, and laser-cutting with her Glow Forge.  Together, they talk about balancing art with family life, experimenting with new mediums, and the joy of making beautiful, functional pieces that inspire creativity every day.

Guest Bio

Allison Kreft is a designer and artist with over 15 years of experience in art direction, photography, and surface pattern design. She’s known for her bold, vibrant scrapbook papers, her passion for glass-blowing, and her knack for finding vintage treasures. She’s also a busy mom of three who continues to weave creativity into her everyday life.

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Episode Chapters with Timestamps

[00:00 – 04:29] – Warm welcome & farm retreat updates 
[04:30 – 05:59] – Introducing Allison Kreft 
[06:00 – 08:59] – Allison’s creative space & gallery wall
[09:00 – 12:59] – Balancing motherhood with art and design
[13:00 – 16:29] – From scrapbooking to bold pattern design 
[16:30 – 19:59] – Glass-blowing and hands-on artistry 
[20:00 – 25:59] – Glow Forge fun: laser cutting earrings, dog tags & more
[26:00 – 31:59] – Why investing in tools like Glow Forge can transform creativity
[32:00 – 37:59] – Playful experiments with acrylic, wood, and bookboard
[38:00 – End] – Encouragement to take the leap into new creative tools 

Quotes from the Episode

“The more things I have going on, the more I can get done.” – Allison Kreft
“Sometimes I stop everything just to make something fun — and that’s the best part of being creative.” – Allison Kreft
“I sit with these amazing people at the farm and think — this is my job. How lucky am I?” – Joleen Emery
“Art doesn’t always have to be perfect — sometimes it’s just about trying, playing, and seeing what comes out of it.” – Allison Kreft

Resources and Links

Big Raven Farm Retreats 🌿
Allison and Joleen's Favorite Cutting Tool: Glow Forge
Allison Kreft’s Portfolio

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