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Ever feel like your art is all over the place? 

That you’ve tried everything but still haven’t found “your style”? 

In this gentle solo episode, Delores Naskrent (co-host of the Creative Juggle Joy podcast) invites you to pause the noise, look inward, and begin uncovering the artistic voice that’s already within you.

Delores shares heartfelt stories, hard-earned wisdom, and simple practices to help you reconnect with your creative identity — from curating a body of work to building intentional collections that feel truly you. 

Whether you’re a painter, digital artist, surface designer, or somewhere in between, this episode is a warm nudge toward clarity and confidence.

It’s a reflective, encouraging listen for any artist feeling lost, unsure, or overwhelmed by the pressure to “find your voice.”

Let us know if this episode lands with you — send a DM, email, or voice note!

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Are you quietly wondering if your creative hobby is becoming… something more?

In this reflective and practical episode of the Creative Juggle Joy podcast, Kaylie Edwards and Delores Naskrent dive into that fuzzy in-between zone where making for fun starts shifting toward business. 

Whether you're selling a few items to friends or beginning to dream bigger, this conversation helps you get clear on what you want and what comes next.

Kaylie and Delores unpack the key differences between hobby and business — not just in legal terms, but emotionally, creatively, and practically. They discuss:

✨ How to know if it’s time to register as a business
 ✨ Why it’s okay to stay a hobbyist
✨ Common pitfalls that lead to burnout when selling without systems
✨ What scalable income streams can look like for creatives
✨ How to market without relying solely on social media
✨ The importance of building a simple content system to support visibility
✨ Real talk about pivoting when life or circumstances shift

Whether you're a full-time artist, weekend crafter, or creative side-hustler, this episode will help you step more confidently into your next season — with clarity, permission, and practical steps.

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Do you ever feel like you always need to create something new to stay visible or make sales? What if your best income streams are already hidden in the work you’ve already done?

In this solo episode, Kaylie Edwards breaks down how to repurpose intentionally — so your creative work supports you over and over again, instead of burning you out.

Inside, you’ll hear:
 ✨ Practical ways to turn one skill or class into multiple offers
 ✨ How to transform physical art into digital products
 ✨ Easy ideas for turning big projects into bite-sized income streams
 ✨ Why your audience’s questions can become your next product idea
 ✨ A simple “Pick One Thing” challenge to help you start repurposing right now

Whether you’re an artist, crafter, designer or creative teacher — this episode is your reminder that you don’t have to reinvent the wheel every time.

👉 Listen now and let Kaylie guide you to stretch what you’ve got further — gently, creatively and sustainably.

✅ Share your takeaways: Tag Kaylie on Instagram [@spellweavercreativestudio] or message the Creative Juggle Joy podcast page.

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Ever wondered how those beautiful florals end up on notebooks, wrapping paper, fabric, or even mugs? That’s the magic of surface pattern design — and it could become a flexible, scalable creative income stream for you.

In this episode of The Creative Juggle Joy Podcast, Kaylie Edwards (creative mentor & toddler mum) and Delores Naskrent (digital artist & educator) break down:
✨ What surface pattern design really is (hint: motifs, repeats & more)
🎨 Who it’s for — from traditional artists and illustrators to handmade sellers and digital crafters
🌼 How pattern design can help you diversify your offers and tap into the “design once, sell again” model
🖌️ Common myths: “I can’t draw!” “It’s too technical!” “The market’s too saturated!”
📚 Real ideas for niches, audience segments, and products you could create
💡 A peek into how Affinity Designer (and Delores’s clever templates) can make your process simpler and more fun

If you’re curious about expanding your art or handmade business, this is the perfect introduction — whether you want to add pattern designs to your own products, sell digital patterns, or license your work.

🆓 Mentioned in This Episode:
✔️ Bloom & Repeat Free Workshop – Grab the replay:bloom and repeat workshop replay | Delores Naskrent/DeloresArt School
✔️ Mastering Surface Pattern Design in Affinity Designer Masterclass – Enrol here: Affinity Designer Surface Pattern Design Masterclass – deloresartcanada

🎧 Listen now, share with a creative friend, and remember:
Keep creating, keep juggling — and most importantly, keep finding joy in the process.

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Is the surface pattern design market too crowded to break into? 

In this solo episode, Canadian artist and educator Delores Naskrent gently unpacks this common fear — and offers a refreshing, hopeful perspective.

Delores shares why now is still a wonderful time to explore surface pattern design and how tools like Affinity Designer can make your workflow more intuitive, enjoyable, and productive. She walks you through:

✔️ How to carve out your niche in a busy market
 ✔️ Why Affinity Designer has changed the game for her design process
 ✔️ The magic of reusable motifs and smart templates
 ✔️ A behind-the-scenes peek at her Bloom and Repeat workshop
✔️ What to expect inside the Surface Pattern Design Masterclass

Whether you’re just dabbling or ready to go all-in, this is a grounded, encouraging listen filled with practical insights and personal experience from someone who knows what it’s like to start later in life — and keep growing.

🎁 Mentioned in this episode:
👉 Sign up for the Bloom and Repeat Workshop starting 30th June 2025 (replay will be available after)
👉 Surface Pattern Design Masterclass - starting July 10th 2025
 

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Ever wondered how to turn your art into greeting cards, mugs, or even holiday ornaments — without having to stockpile inventory or ship things yourself? 

In this co-hosted episode, Kaylie chats with Delores all about getting started on Zazzle, one of the most artist-friendly print-on-demand platforms.

Delores shares how she fell into Zazzle while creating custom gifts for clients — and ended up turning simple artwork into repeat income from cards, mugs, and ornaments. They talk through:

✨ Why Zazzle is a low-risk way to test product-based income
 🛍️ What products sell well (and how to find your niche)
 🎨 Tips on designing once and repurposing across items
 📦 Mockup tips, upload strategies, and batching hacks
 💌 Why Delores’s “Five Cards in Five Days” challenge is the perfect starter project

Whether you're curious about dipping into product income or ready to build a sustainable side stream, this episode is full of practical insights and gentle encouragement.

👉 Check out the Five Cards in Five Days Challenge and VIP Vault here  

 🎧 Got a Zazzle shop idea or mockup to share? 

Tag us on IG or message us at @spellweavercreativestudio & @deloresartcanada — we love seeing your behind-the-scenes progress.

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What happens when the business advice that everyone swears by nearly breaks you?

In this vulnerable solo episode, Kaylie shares the honest truth behind her attempt to pre-sell a course while juggling a toddler, client work, and chronic illness. 

Spoiler: it didn’t go to plan—and it left her questioning everything.

You’ll learn why traditional validation advice often fails creatives in messy life seasons, and how to test your course or product ideas in a gentler, more sustainable way. 

Kaylie walks you through her 5-step approach to idea validation that actually fits real life—and gives you permission to build in a way that works for you.

If you’re a creative educator, digital product maker, or aspiring course creator who’s tired of hustle culture and ready to do things differently—this episode is for you.

🎧 What Kaylie Covers:

• The real risks of pre-selling when life is unpredictable
• Alternative ways to validate your ideas without pressure
• How to build a content buffer so you’re not scrambling
• Practical steps to find out what your audience actually needs
• A permission slip for sustainable, joyful business growth

💬 Connect with Kaylie:
Instagram: @spellweavercreativestudio

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In this heartfelt and practical episode, Kaylie and Delores bust some of the biggest myths still floating around about handmade businesses. 

From the idea that “handmade means cheap” to the assumption that it’s “just a hobby,” they share stories from their own candle and art ventures, including the real grind of craft fairs, saying no to freebies, and finding the right customers—not just any customers.

You’ll hear why both hosts eventually transitioned from handmade to digital products, and how handmade taught them branding, resilience, and so much more. 

Plus: tips for building an email list, clever uses for QR codes, and how to blend handmade with scalable income streams.

Whether you’re still selling at fairs or shifting online, this episode is packed with validation and ideas to help you honour your creativity, set better boundaries, and find sustainable success.

🎧 Topics we cover:

• The truth behind “cheap” and “cute little hobby” labels
• Craft fair fatigue (and golden moments)
• Transitioning from handmade to digital
• How to start collecting emails at in-person events
• Why storytelling matters more than price tags

🙌 Perfect for:
Makers, handmade business owners, creative mums, digital product dabblers, and anyone feeling under-acknowledged in their creative work.

Grab Kaylie’s free myth-busting guide

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Host: Delores Naskrent

In this solo follow-up to one of our most popular episodes, Delores goes deeper into the world of reusable art assets — and how they can transform your creative business. Whether you're a surface designer, illustrator, or digital artist, this conversation will help you reframe how you create, reuse, and sell the tools you already use in your own workflow.

She covers:
 ✨ Why reusable assets (like brushes, clipart, templates, and motifs) are a game changer
 ✨ The mindset shift needed to move from “finished art” to flexible tools
 ✨ How to start small (with real examples from her shop and students)
 ✨ Tips for maintaining style consistency across your product line
 ✨ How these assets fuel your creativity and build passive income

With decades of teaching and selling experience behind her, Delores shares honest insights, real stories, and gentle encouragement for anyone looking to grow a more sustainable creative income stream.

Whether you’re brand new to digital products or ready to build out your shop, this episode will leave you inspired to get started — one asset at a time.

🔗 Mentioned: Episode 30 – Turning Art Assets Into Income

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Not all business advice is created equal — especially when you’re a mum, caregiver, neurodivergent, chronically ill, or simply living real life.

In this honest and deeply relatable episode of The Creative Juggle Joy, Kaylie (creative toddler mum + digital strategist in North Wales) and Delores (artist + digital educator + grandma in Manitoba) unpack the advice that totally didn’t work for them — and why it may not be working for you either.

From hustle culture, toxic productivity, and the pressure to “just show up on video,” to mindset myths and rigid morning routines, we explore what we’ve had to unlearn — and the more sustainable strategies we’ve swapped in instead.

Whether you’re juggling art, teaching, digital products, or just trying to stay afloat, this episode is your permission slip to do business differently.

✨ Topics we cover:
• Why hustle culture hits women and caregivers differently
• The "mindset" myth (and what really holds creatives back)
• Alternative ways to show up without video overload
• Ageism, imposter syndrome, and starting late
• Why niching down isn’t always the magic solution
• Morning routines that don’t work for toddler life
• How to embrace your own energy + rhythm in business

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 🎧 Listen to last week’s solo: Episode 33 – Creativity in the Chaos: Overcoming Shiny Object Syndrome
 

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Join Kaylie’s free Creative Clarity Challenge – the gentle 3-day reset for multi-passionate creatives to help find their first on next scalable income stream: https://spellweavercreativehub.co.uk/creativeclaritychallenge

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