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It’s that time again—our annual festive fireside catch-up! In this honest, cozy, and occasionally chaotic Christmas special, Kaylie and Delores unwrap the creative year that was 2025. 

From flu seasons and house moves to rebrands, launches, tech pivots, school admin meltdowns, and some unexpectedly magical moments—we’re reflecting on what worked, what didn’t, and what we’re leaving behind for good.

We share our biggest lessons, the systems that saved us, the wins (and whinges!) that shaped our year, and what’s bringing us hope for 2026. Plus, a few giggles, a few groans, and a gentle reminder that creativity doesn’t thrive in perfection—it thrives in the messy middle.

🎉 Send us your own creative win from 2025—big or small—for our January “Community Collage” episode!

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If you’ve been hearing the buzz about Affinity Designer 3 and wondering what it actually means for your art, your teaching, or your creative business, this solo episode with Delores will help you breathe a little easier—and maybe even get excited.

In this episode, Delores shares her first impressions of Designer 3 on desktop, why she’s still working in Designer 2 on iPad, and how she’s testing her templates and workflows to make sure everything still runs smoothly for her students. 

She also talks candidly about the bigger picture: pricing, accessibility, Canva’s involvement, and what this shift might mean for independent artists long term.

You’ll hear about:

• Why Delores believes Affinity Designer is poised to leap ahead of Adobe Illustrator for many artists
• How the one-time purchase model supports creatives who aren’t ready for hefty monthly subscriptions
• What excites her about the Canva + Affinity ecosystem and the idea of a more connected creative workflow
• How the new all-in-one interface (Designer, Photo, Publisher together) can streamline your studio setup
• Reassurance that all her Affinity Designer 2 courses still work beautifully in Designer 3
• Why you don’t need to rush to upgrade—especially if you’re an iPad user
• Real examples of students customising their Affinity workspaces to blend vector, pixel, and layout tools

Have you tried Affinity Designer 3 yet? Delores would love to hear your experience—send her a note on Instagram @deloresart or via the chat on deloresart.ca and you may hear your thoughts woven into a future episode.

 If you’re an artist, surface pattern designer, or creative educator wondering how to navigate this next chapter of digital tools, this episode is for you. 

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Ever wondered how a simple daily drawing habit could turn into a gentle, thriving art business and a 10K+ subscriber YouTube channel? 

In this episode, Delores sits down with watercolor artist and teacher Teresa of Beala Designs to trace that journey from lunchbox napkin doodles to YouTube tutorials that calm, encourage, and inspire.

Teresa shares how drawing on her daughter’s lunch napkins every school day—from preschool all the way through high school—quietly built her skills and confidence. 

That practice eventually led her into Spoonflower fabric design contests, falling in love with watercolor, and discovering the world of surface pattern design.

You’ll hear how she:

• Turned an everyday drawing ritual into a true creative habit
• Entered her very first Spoonflower contest with a rustic fall pie design (and placed 13th!)
• Started a watercolor YouTube channel from scratch—navigating cameras, lighting, and editing
• Keeps her videos calm, approachable, and beginner-friendly for nervous watercolor learners
• Balances YouTube, family life, moving cities, and being a hands-on grandma
• Uses batching, simple systems, and small consistent steps to avoid burnout

If you’ve been dreaming about sharing your art online, starting a YouTube channel, or teaching what you love—but perfectionism or fear keeps getting in the way—Teresa’s story will feel like a deep, reassuring exhale.

Connect with Teresa:
Website: bealadesigns.com
Instagram: @beala_designs
YouTube: @BealaArt

 If this episode encouraged you, please share it with a creative friend who needs a reminder that small steps really do add up. 💛 

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Peak season is here — the cosy chaos of November and December where your creativity becomes part of someone’s holiday memories… and your inbox becomes a bit of a circus.

In this solo episode, Kaylie shares a grounded survival guide for creative business owners navigating the holiday rush. You’ll learn how to use ethical urgency in your promotions (without the ick), how to communicate clear and legally safe boundaries, and how to protect your time, energy, and sanity when everything speeds up.

Kaylie breaks down the difference between fixed and evergreen countdown timers, when each one is legally appropriate, and the tools that help you stay organised through peak season. She also shares real-life lessons from her own business and client work, plus gentle-but-firm scripts you can copy for handling:

• “I missed the deadline — can I still get the sale price?”
 • “Can you extend this just for me?”
 • “I’m a loyal customer — any chance of a discount?”

You’ll walk away with practical systems, recommended software, boundary templates, and a clearer sense of how to keep your sales ethical, supportive, and stress-free.

✨ Mentioned in this episode
• The Ethical Countdown Timers & Urgency Guide
• The Customer Queries & Extension Request Guide. You can get both guides here!

 • Countdown timer tools (CountdownMail, Deadline Funnel, Thrive Ultimatum, ConvertKit/MailerLite timers, Shopify timer apps)

✨ A quick note:
Kaylie is not a lawyer — all legal references are based on publicly available information and personal experience. Always seek independent legal advice if you’re unsure about your country’s consumer protection rules.

If you’re a handmade seller, artist, digital creator, or multi-passionate maker trying to stay afloat during the busiest time of the year, this episode is your calm little corner in the chaos.

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In this solo episode of Creative Juggle Joy, host Delores Naskrent takes listeners behind the scenes of her creative process to share how switching from Adobe Illustrator to Affinity Designer on the iPad reignited her joy for making art.

Delores opens up about what it’s like to learn new software after decades of experience, why fresh tools can unlock new creativity, and how working directly on the iPad transformed both her workflow and artistic confidence.

She dives into:
 🎨 Why new tools create new thinking
 💡 Key Affinity Designer features that make it a game-changer
 🖌️ How she blends vector and pixel personas for painterly results
 🧠 Mindset tips for learning (and enjoying) new software
 🤝 The importance of community and momentum for artists

Whether you’re a beginner exploring Affinity Designer or a seasoned Adobe user curious about making the switch, this episode is your creative pep talk to try something new, stay curious, and rediscover your joy in creating.

👉 Listen now and be reminded: it’s okay to start slow, to ask questions, and to celebrate every small win on your artistic journey.

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• Affinity Designer for iPad
• Procreate
• Delores’ Affinity Designer Foundations Course
• Thriving Artist Membership

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In this heartfelt episode of Creative Juggle Joy, Co-host Delores sits down with her student KeriAnne Daniels, founder of Kind Words Count — a kindness-centered card and gift brand born from love, friendship, and a very personal story.

KeriAnne went from “I’m not really an artist” to building a full creative business in her 50s, learning digital design from scratch and turning one handmade gift into a thoughtful product line now sold both retail and wholesale.

Together, Delores and KeriAnne talk about:

💌 How a dear friend’s cancer journey sparked the very first “positivity cards”
 🎨 Going from hand-painted cards to learning Affinity Designer & digital design
 📦 Developing a tangible product line: printing, packaging, and retail-ready details
 🛍️ Moving from Etsy and online sales into boutiques and wholesale markets
 🧠 Mindset, journaling, and being a lifelong learner (especially when starting “later”)
 🌟 Encouragement for creatives who feel like they’re “starting from zero”

If you’ve ever wondered whether you can turn a tiny idea in your heart into something real, beautiful, and meaningful — this conversation is for you.

✨ Connect with KeriAnne:
 Website: kindwordscount.net
Instagram & Facebook: @kindwordscount

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Etsy’s latest algorithm changes have shaken the handmade and art community — and if your shop views or sales have dropped, you’re not alone. 

In this episode, Kaylie dives into what’s really happening behind the scenes with Etsy’s new “AI algorithm” and why relying on a single platform is riskier than ever.

She breaks down how to protect your creative income when marketplaces move the goalposts and shares practical strategies to diversify your sales without burning out.

Inside this episode, you’ll learn:
 🎯 What Etsy’s AI search updates actually mean for your shop
 🛍️ Alternative platforms worth exploring (Zazzle, GoImagine, Shopify, PayHip & more)
 🎨 Print-on-demand options for artists and handmade sellers
 📧 How to market your work off-platform using Pinterest, email, and social storytelling
 🌿 Why building your own website gives you long-term stability and control

This isn’t about ditching Etsy — it’s about building resilience, protecting your creativity, and taking back control of how and where you sell.

🎧 Tune in to Ep.58 – Beyond Etsy: Smarter Selling Strategies for Creatives in Uncertain Times.

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In this heartwarming episode of Creative Juggle Joy, Delores sits down with collage artist, educator, and event organizer Kelley Bren Burke, the creative mind behind Free Create — a new collaborative event connecting artists, teachers, and learners through creativity and generosity.

Kelley shares the story of how Free Create began after her experiences in online summits and teaching on Skillshare, and how she built an event designed to lift artists up, foster collaboration, and offer valuable creative resources for free.

Together, Delores and Kelley explore:
 🌿 The inspiration and evolution behind Free Create
 🎨 The power of creative collaboration and generosity
 💌 How connection and community help artists thrive in uncertain times
 📚 Teaching short, achievable classes on Skillshare
 🐶 A few fun behind-the-scenes stories (including two very different 8-month-old puppies!)

Whether you’re an artist, educator, or creative dreamer, this episode will leave you inspired to share your gifts, connect with others, and embrace collaboration over competition.

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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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