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Ever wondered how Delores manages to release two full classes a month while also running her business, creating art, and mentoring students? 

In this behind-the-scenes solo episode, she’s pulling back the curtain on her entire teaching workflow — from concept to class launch.

Delores shares how she structures her lessons, designs projects that truly engage students, and reuses smart templates to stay consistent without sacrificing quality. You’ll learn how she:

✨ Starts every class with a clear, purposeful project
 🎨 Refines techniques through repetition and practical experimentation
 🎥 Records short, focused lessons that keep students motivated
 💻 Uses tools like iMovie, Descript, and ChatGPT to streamline her process
 👩‍👧 Collaborates with her daughter to edit efficiently and save time

Whether you’re an artist thinking about teaching online or a creative educator looking to work smarter, not harder — this episode will help you find your rhythm, reuse your structure, and bring more joy into your teaching process.

🎧 Listen now and discover how to make your teaching workflow more sustainable — without losing the creative spark that makes your classes shine.

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Artificial Intelligence — it’s one of the most talked-about (and divisive) topics in the creative world right now. Some say it’s stealing from artists… others call it a total game-changer. But what’s the truth when you’re actually using it inside a creative business?

In this episode, Kaylie and Delores sit down with artist and designer Lisa Martin of Beachside Designs to unpack the real conversation around AI — beyond the hype, fear, and frustration.

Lisa shares how she went from being “AI-resistant” to using tools like ChatGPT to streamline her business — from product listings and blogging to building her website. Together, the trio explores:

✨ How AI can save time and reduce overwhelm for artists and small business owners
 🎨 Where to draw the ethical line between assistance and authorship
 ⚖️ The fears many artists have about AI scraping artwork and flooding marketplaces
 💡 How Kaylie and Delores use AI to create branded graphics and content in their own businesses
 🖌️ Why the heart of creativity will always belong to humans

It’s a balanced, honest conversation about finding the middle ground — using AI as a tool, not a threat — and how it can become your “secret studio assistant” without replacing your creative voice.

🎧 Tune in and join the conversation: is AI your friend, foe, or creative studio assistant?

Connect with us:
Kaylie – @SpellweaverCreativeStudio

 Delores – @DeloresArtCanada

 Guest:

Lisa Martin – Website: Beachside Designs

Instagram: beachsidedesigns.com_oc

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Ever wished there were two of you so you could finally keep up with your creative business? 

In this episode, Kaylie shares how gentle automation can help you do just that — without losing the personal touch.

As a mum with chronic illness and a busy toddler, Kaylie opens up about how automation has become her secret helper for protecting her energy, sanity, and creativity. She walks you through simple ways to start automating your emails, social media, and admin tasks so you can spend more time doing what you actually love — creating.

You’ll learn:
 ✨ What to include in your first email welcome series
 ✨ Easy tools to schedule social posts, videos, and replies
 ✨ How to use AI (like ChatGPT) authentically
 ✨ The platforms that make automation actually easy for creatives

Plus, Kaylie shares a personal look at her own automation journey — from tech headaches to time-saving breakthroughs — and invites you to grab her free cheat sheet: “Automate the Boring Stuff: 10 Time-Saving Hacks for Creatives.”

🎧 Tune in, take a deep breath, and get ready to reclaim your time (and your joy) one small system at a time.

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What if your limitations were actually your creative superpower?

In this co-hosted episode, Kaylie and Delores dive deep into the realities of creating while juggling limited time, energy, or even outdated tech. 

Whether it’s motherhood, chronic pain, aging bodies, or software that won’t cooperate, the truth is: most of us aren’t creating in perfect conditions — and that’s okay.

You’ll hear real talk and practical strategies from both hosts, including:

🕒 How to create in micro-moments (and why 20 minutes counts)
 🧠 Why templates, batching, and repurposing are game-changers
 🛠️ What to do when your tech feels like a barrier
 📽️ The value of SOPs (standard operating procedures) for saving time
 🎨 How constraints can actually define — not diminish — your style
 🤖 Kaylie’s honest take on AI tools and where they do (and don’t) help

From baby nap schedules to eye strain to shifting platforms mid-launch, this is a heart-filled reminder that your creative work doesn’t need to be perfect to be powerful.

✨ PLUS: Kaylie shares her favorite tools for making progress in just 60 minutes (or less), even when life feels like chaos.

Links mentioned:

• Five Cards in Five Days Challenge

Sage Grayson's Start up in 60

Sage Grayson's Fix it Fast

Note: These are affiliate links from Kaylie. That means if you purchase, she may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you.

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In this follow-up episode, Delores sits down once again with illustrator and licensing mentor Vanessa Stoilova from Art Business with Ness — and this time, they're going deep into the real-world mechanics of working with art licensing agents, pitching your own work, and what it actually takes to make consistent income as a surface designer.

Vanessa shares her personal journey from cold pitching to landing a dream contract with Pink Light Studio, and explains how agencies work behind the scenes — including how they pitch to companies like Hobby Lobby, and what artists should know before seeking representation.

You’ll learn:

• What art agents actually do (and don’t do!)
• Why licensing your art is not passive income (but can still be joyful and profitable)
• How many designs you really need before pitching
• What to put in your portfolio if you’re just starting out
• How Vanessa's students are landing deals (with or without an agent)
• A peek into Vanessa’s own design and pitching systems — including her Airtable database tips!

Whether you’re dreaming of licensing your art or already dabbling in surface design, this episode is full of down-to-earth encouragement and behind-the-scenes insight you won’t want to miss.

🎓 Want to dive deeper? Vanessa’s Art Business Bootcamp opens Sept 1, and her free masterclass on starting a freelance illustration career is happening Sept 2.

🎉 Plus: Vanessa is joining Delores live inside the VIP Creators Pack during the Five Cards in Five Days Challenge on Sept 25 — don’t miss her licensing Q&A!

🖼️ Vanessa's freebie: "6 Essentials for Your Surface Design Portfolio"

 🎥 YouTube: Art Business with Ness

 🖥️ Explore Vanessa’s courses & art business bootcamp

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In this episode of Creative Juggle Joy, Delores sits down with artist, YouTuber, and creative business coach Vanessa Stoilova from Art Business With Ness for a deep dive into one of the most approachable—and profitable—art formats: greeting cards!

They chat about:

✨ Why greeting cards are a great entry point for artists
 🎯 What retailers and art directors actually look for in a card line
🧠 How to balance your unique style with market trends
🎨 Evergreen card themes that consistently sell
🛍️ The difference between art licensing and selling on POD sites like Card Isle or Etsy
📦 How Vanessa and Delores have each built card-selling strategies that fit their life and goals

Plus, they share smart first steps if you want to get your card designs into the world this season!

👋 Vanessa will also be a guest speaker in Delores’s upcoming Five Cards in Five Days Challenge, running September 22–26. Get ready to level up your card design skills and learn from TWO seasoned creatives.

🎁 Sign up for the FREE challenge or upgrade to the VIP Creator’s Pack (so worth it!) 

Vanessa Stoilova is a licensing artist, illustrator, and educator behind Art Business with Ness. She helps artists build thriving creative careers through licensing, surface design, and business strategy. Vanessa’s YouTube channel, Art Business with Ness  is a go-to hub for illustrators wanting to learn about licensing, portfolios, and selling art commercially. She’s also the creator of the Art Business Bootcamp a 12-month mentorship that reopens each September.
🎁 Grab her free guide: 6 Essentials for Your Surface Design Portfolio
🖥️ Explore her offers & courses: www.artbusinesswithness.com/links

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In this heartwarming and practical solo episode, Delores shares how greeting cards—those humble, heartfelt pieces of art—have quietly become one of the most consistent and joyful income streams in her creative business.

She reflects on over 30 years of experience designing, selling, and licensing cards, from her first handmade pieces in local gift shops to a surprise contract with Hallmark. 

This episode is packed with thoughtful insights for artists at all stages—whether you’re looking for your first small win or playing the long game in creative income.

You'll learn:
 ✨ Why greeting cards are an ideal starting point for artists
 ✨ How to design cards that feel meaningful and polished (with layout tips!)
 ✨ The story behind her Five Cards in Five Days Challenge
✨ What it really takes to see results—and how to stay encouraged when sales are slow
✨ How one slow day at a craft fair led to a four-year licensing deal

If you're curious about building a steady art income without pressure or perfection, this episode is a gentle and inspiring listen.

🎧 Mentioned in this episode:
 → Join the Five Cards in Five Days Challenge (free to join)
→ Check out the Card Creator’s Toolkit with bonus resources
 → Explore selling platforms like Zazzle, Etsy, and Card Isle

🖼️ Whether you dream of licensing your cards or just want to start putting your work out there, Delores invites you to take the first step—with patience, persistence, and heart.

Keep creating, keep juggling, and most importantly, keep finding joy in the process.

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Seasonal sales don’t have to be overwhelming — and they definitely don’t have to be massive to be meaningful. 

In this episode of The Creative Juggle Joy, co-hosts Kaylie Edwards and Delores Naskrent break down how seasonal bundles and mini offers can bring consistent income, spark customer joy, and ease the pressure of holiday marketing.

Whether you're a handmade seller, digital artist, or multi-passionate maker, this episode is packed with practical, doable ideas to create, price, and promote low-effort/high-impact products.

🌟 Inside this episode:

• What a "mini market move" really is
• Real product examples from our own shops (from magnets to card kits to digital samplers!)
• How small offers lead to big customer trust
• Easy ways to bundle products with bonus value
• Marketing strategies for flash sales, email sequences + urgency that feels good
• Where to sell: online, in person, and everywhere in between

This one’s your sign to start small, seasonal, and simple — and grow from there 💛

🎧 Listen now and walk away with at least one new idea to try this season.

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In this solo episode, Kaylie breaks down how email marketing can help creatives build consistent sales without burning out on social media. 

Whether you're a handmade seller, artist, or digital product creator — this episode is your calm introduction to starting (or improving) your email list.

Kaylie shares why email is still one of the most powerful tools for artists and makers, even with a tiny list. She walks you through:

• Choosing the right email platform for your needs
• How to create a simple, heart-led welcome sequence
• What kind of opt-in freebie or low-ticket offer to use
• How to sell without feeling icky using soft vs. hard sells
• Bonus automations like abandoned cart emails that save sales

You'll also hear real-world examples for product-based creatives like candle makers, artists, and template sellers — plus free resources to help you get started today.

Mentioned in this episode:

• Free Email Marketing Workshop on YouTube
• Free 5-Day List Building Starter Challenge
• Kaylie’s Holiday Email Toolkit Bundle for Creatives 

🎧 Press play for a no-fluff, practical pep talk that’ll help you start your list with confidence and ease.

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Can you really have a profitable holiday sales season without the burnout?

 Absolutely — but only if you plan ahead.

In this episode, Kaylie and Delores share how to prep for holiday sales now (yes, even in August!) so you’re not scrambling through Q4. 

Whether you sell handmade goods, digital products, art prints, or teach online — this episode is packed with real examples, tools, and advice to help you lay the groundwork calmly.

✨ Topics We Cover:

• Why your November sales are built in August
• How Delores plans 12–18 months in advance (and why you should, too!)
• What to repurpose, refresh, or bundle from last year’s offers
• How to spot trends and winning product ideas on Etsy and Pinterest
• Gifting psychology + easy upsell ideas for handmade & digital sellers
• Smart scheduling tips for emails, Pinterest, and social content
• Print-on-demand tips (platforms like Zazzle, Printify, Gooten & more)
• How small touches = big brand loyalty
• The importance of visuals, mockups, and batching promo graphics

Whether you're launching a seasonal product line or want to prep a few evergreen giftables, this episode is your calm-before-the-chaos checklist.

🎁 Plus, Kaylie shares details about her upcoming Holiday Sales Prep Workshop — a planning session to help you map your offers, email strategy, and visuals with ease. Find the waitlist link in the show notes!

🎧 Listen now and start building a holiday season that sells without the stress.

🔗 Resources mentioned:
– Kaylie’s Holiday Email Templates + Workshop Waitlist (You will get the option for the holiday email bundle once signed up for the workshop)
– Creative Market, Etsy, Zazzle, Printify, Prodigi, Gooten
– Delores's resources

Tag us on Instagram and share what you’re prepping!
@spellweavercreativestudio @deloresartcanada

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