Craftonians! Welcome to Episode 41 of Joleen's Happy Time Craftcast! This episode is a joyful, artsy deep-dive into the world of mixed-media and collage with the amazing Emilee Stone from Collage Soup! Emilee shares her journey from dabbling in art to creating 68+ books of collage fodder that have taken the crafting world by storm. She breaks down how she got started with Amazon KDP, what goes into making high-quality art books, and her love for quirky, creative, and inspiring mixed-media pieces.


Guest Bio 

Emilee Stone is a self-taught mixed-media artist with over 25 years of experience. She is the creative mind behind Collage Soup, where she designs books full of quirky, fun, and unique collage fodder. With 68+ books and a growing line of craft products like Washi tapes, die cuts, and surprise collage kits, she’s inspiring crafters worldwide to embrace creativity without fear!

Follow Emilee 

• Website
• Instagram  
• Pinterest

Episode Chapters with Timestamps
[0:00 – 2:14] Welcome to the Happy Time Craftcast!
[2:15 – 6:29] Meet Emilee Stone – from tech support to collage queen!
[6:30 – 10:44] What IS Collage Soup and why do crafters love it?
[10:45 – 15:19] The birth of Blind Date with a Collage Box – a total sellout!
[15:20 – 20:04] Why high-quality paper makes all the difference in collage art.
[20:05 – 25:29] Joleen’s love for the Flower Power and Round Table Fables books.
[25:30 – 30:14] How collage can be the perfect creative reset.
[30:15 – 32:44] Where to grab Emilee’s books, kits, and follow her journey!
[32:45 – 35:09] Joleen’s Craft Club review—how Collage Soup books are a fan favorite!
[35:10 – 38:24] The magic of fussy cutting—why Emilee and Joleen LOVE this calming craft.
[38:25 – 41:59] Organizing collage fodder—tips for keeping your materials sorted and accessible.
[42:00 – 45:29] The unexpected joys (and struggles) of self-publishing on Amazon KDP.
[45:30 – 49:59] New projects on the horizon—sneak peek at Emilee’s upcoming books & kits!
[50:00 – End] Final thoughts

Quotes from the Episode

• "Collage is magic because it allows you to create something beautiful out of seemingly random pieces." – Emilee Stone
• "Collage is like a creative reset button—you never know what magic will happen!" – Joleen Emery
• "I love creating things that take the frustration out of art-making. When you're inspired, you should be able to create right away!"  – Emilee Stone
• "One of my favorite things is seeing how other artists use my books—I love seeing people take my work and make it their own!" – Emilee Stone

Resources and Links:

• Collage Soup Books & Kits: Visit Collage Soup

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