Digitally Creative

Emily, aka Tomatoda, joins Vincent to discuss her origin story, why she loves working with polymer clay, and a whole bunch of other stuff in this wide-ranging chat. Enjoy the episode!

Emily's Thing of the Week: Syrian Hamsters (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golden_hamster)

Vincent's Thing of the Week: Scrap Wood Resin Cutting Board by Brooke (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iEvaBUbmx6s)

Where to find Emily online:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJPDaA_KPmJx9vI4RXC7RKw

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tomatoda_make/

Website: https://tomatoda.com/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tomatoda_make?

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We've had some uniquely talented people on this podcast over the 2+ years of its existence, and Chris Raley is definitely one of the most unique. He specializes in recreating iconic and historic signs from around the US and does them at a level of detail that's incomprehensible until you see it. His work is amazing and his passion for it is equally amazing, so check out his stuff at all the links below!

Chris' Thing of the Week: The Neon Museum Las Vegas (https://www.neonmuseum.org/)

Ethan's Thing of the Week: Bob's R2D2 build (https://youtu.be/BypgwZd0Trg)  J Laser Video (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC89AgkG34oooZubVt23wzFw)

Vincent's Thing of the Week: 2021 GMC Terrain SLT Elevation Edition (https://www.gmc.com/suvs/terrain)

Where to find Chris online:

Website: https://www.route9signs.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/route9signs/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/route9signs

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Erica from Painted Gypsy Design joins us to talk about running a small business, work life balance, creativity, and the importance of knowing what works for a business versus a passion project. Lots of info from a great guest you guys are totally going to love! Enjoy!

Erica's Thing of the Week: NGGodiez Sublimation Spray (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08N8RP1BJ)

Vincent's Thing of the Week: Will Paterson (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIp9sEZiv36cDG7cEnrVU7Q)

Ethan's Thing of the Week: A Craftsman's Legacy, Season 5 (https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAPgmmHCwtZZINvPTO--57gYaJpvn16Bi)

Where to find Erica online:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcKpwuuK8s3DtidAuMEO-Uw

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paintedgypsydesign/

Website: https://www.paintedgypsydesign.com/

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We had such a fun time talking to JZ and Daniel of Just Might DIY! The conversation went all kinds of places, and if these two don't inspire you nobody will. It was a great chat and we hope you enjoy it!

JZ's Things of the Week: Epson Ecotank Printers (https://epson.com/ecotank-ink-tank-printers) and Hiipoo Sublimation Paper (Coming soon!)

Daniel's Thing of the Week: Beekeeping (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beekeeping)

Vincent's Thing of the Week: Milanote - Referral Link (https://www.milanote.com/refer/rcCKHXGM6GyZkmDMI6)

Ethan's Thing of the Week: Keith Decent's Ice Cream Pop Rugs (https://www.instagram.com/p/CPrKztytzNa/  https://www.instagram.com/p/CPzF987t_2g/  https://www.instagram.com/p/CP1zkHxN28f/)

Where to find JZ & Daniel:

Website: https://justmightdiy.com/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOtOWR_s-QAs5gobEy5JhZg

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justmightdiy/

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It's episode 100! The century mark! And what better way to celebrate it than our good friend Dave Szweduik, without whom Because We Make would not exist? We talk about so much that it would be impossible to list it all here, but it's a great conversation as usual.

Dave's Things of the Week

Cricut Mug Press - The newest kitchen gadget! (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fh-e0kScJFQ)

The Way I Heard It With Mike Rowe (https://mikerowe.com/podcast/)

Vincent's Things of the Week

Microsoft Edge (https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/edge?r=1)

Martina from Nerdforge Joins the Art Collab (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lw7mY_F0C6g)

Ethan's Things of the Week

Great Guitar Build off 2021 (3x3 Custom) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l32SItqavQk)

Making Custom Shoe Artwork Mirrors (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qpKV1YD-BmE)

Where to find Dave Online

Website: https://aicpod.com/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/aicstories

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aicstories/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aicstories

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Allen Canterbury (aka AC Nailed It) joins us to talk about making, music, and motivation; the three M's of our space! It's a great conversation loaded with nuggets of wisdom that you won't want to miss!

Allen's Thing of the Week: Moving Boxes and Justin Mabie (http://instagram.com/_callmemabie_)

Ethan's Half Thing of the Week: Silhouette Mint (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ZSQX63O)

Vincent's Thing of the Week: Just Rolled In (https://www.youtube.com/c/justrolledin)

Allen on Makers Figuring It Out: https://anchor.fm/makersfiguringitout/episodes/Ep-50-Allen---AC-Nailed-It-e100oaa

The Workbenchcon Photo: https://www.instagram.com/p/B8PWPhXgHkQ/

Where to find Allen:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ACNailedIt

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/acnailedit/

Web: https://www.acnailedit.com/

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It's been nearly 2 years since Kim & Garrett visited the show, and a lot has happened since then! Join us as we talk about what they've done since their last appearance and how they've started to turn their side hustle and content creation business into something so much bigger. Enjoy the episode!

Ethan's Thing of the Week: Mateo Mattia: https://www.instagram.com/mateomattia/

Vincent's Thing of the Week: Skech Art: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCie4NIPAH38aAP4BU7cnBAg

Where to find Kim & Garrett Online:

Website: https://www.kandgmakeit.com/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzOgdLi9p2UIdhukecTSygg

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kandgmakeit/

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Jeff Stein (aka Aweirdguy) joins us to talk about the importance of not getting stuck at the starting line, doing cool stuff with a CNC, and even some retro video game talk.  Enjoy the episode!

Jeff's Thing of the Week: 3-sided rotary CNC routing with the Shapeoko - Carving a Koi fish (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-reSew5u5Oc)

Ethan's Things of the Week: Clubhouse (https://www.joinclubhouse.com/) and Hemlock and Hyde (https://hemlockandhyde.com/)

Vincent's Thing of the Week: Crazy Cooking With Power Tools Challenge! (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0LC5trO-Idc)

Where to find Jeff online: 

Website: http://www.aweirdguy.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aweirdguy/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/aweirdguy

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Amy makes that. What's "that?" Whatever, and that's what makes her awesome. Amy talks about her creative journey and the unexpected pivot she had to take that set her on the path that was perfect for her. Enjoy the episode!

Amy's Thing of the Week: CF Fans by Creative Fabrica: https://fans.creativefabrica.com/creators/amy-makes-that/

Ethan's Things of the Week: Emmett from Deadrise Woodcrafts: https://www.instagram.com/deadrisewoodcrafts/ and Jimmy Diresta's Belt Loops: https://imakeny.com/products/diresta-die-cast-brass-belt-loop

Vincent's Thing of the Week: Kreg Precision Miter Gauge System: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002QZ4RG

Where to find Amy:

Website: http://amymakesthat.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amymakesthat/

CF Fans: https://fans.creativefabrica.com/creators/amy-makes-that/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAyyszA3upoPRhfn0VEk6WA

Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/amymakesthat/

Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@amymakesthat

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