#22 Crafting in Times of Crisis
12/23/19 • 36 min
Before we get into todays episode, a quick content warning. I will be mentioning Australian bushfires, animal rescue carers and people who have passed away, including angel babies. It’s not a graphic discussion, it’s more part of the narrative about how we can help people in distressing situations. If these are sensitive topics for you, please take care of yourself when listening.
Today we are talking about crafting in times of crisis. We crafters are really good at this ... we’ve done it so many times before and we are doing it right now. Over the past few weeks, watching the craft community band together to make a very big difference to Australia's wildlife carers, I’ve felt very proud to be a crafter. I’ve had a lot of thoughts, a lot of emotions, and thought we could talk about ways we can use our crafting superpowers for the greater good.
When someone is suffering ... our friends, our family, our community, our country, our world at large ... we feel, as human beings, like we wish there was something we could do. Obviously the go-to response is to make a monetary donation. But sometimes even if you do make that donation, you still feel like it's not enough. We wish that we, personally, could physically do something to help right now. And as crafters I think we are really lucky and privileged because there is often something that we can do with our own two hands right now to help out. Here are the top five ways that we, as crafters, can help in times of crisis.
1. Make physical items 2. Donate from your stash 3. Teach 4. Spread the word 5. Make to sell / fundraise
Photo credit for podcast thumbnail (Joey in a hanging pouch) - Courtney White
LINKS Article about crafting in times of crisis
Animal Rescue Craft Guild FB group
Rescue Craft Co FB group Knitting Nanas Against Gas Pussy Hat Project (Women’s Electoral Lobby) Angel Gowns for Australian Angel Babies HERE
Knitting socks for soldiers - article
Sewing For Charity Australia Website ... or ... Facebook page
Craft Ministry Australia Website ... or ... 4 page directory
Before we get into todays episode, a quick content warning. I will be mentioning Australian bushfires, animal rescue carers and people who have passed away, including angel babies. It’s not a graphic discussion, it’s more part of the narrative about how we can help people in distressing situations. If these are sensitive topics for you, please take care of yourself when listening.
Today we are talking about crafting in times of crisis. We crafters are really good at this ... we’ve done it so many times before and we are doing it right now. Over the past few weeks, watching the craft community band together to make a very big difference to Australia's wildlife carers, I’ve felt very proud to be a crafter. I’ve had a lot of thoughts, a lot of emotions, and thought we could talk about ways we can use our crafting superpowers for the greater good.
When someone is suffering ... our friends, our family, our community, our country, our world at large ... we feel, as human beings, like we wish there was something we could do. Obviously the go-to response is to make a monetary donation. But sometimes even if you do make that donation, you still feel like it's not enough. We wish that we, personally, could physically do something to help right now. And as crafters I think we are really lucky and privileged because there is often something that we can do with our own two hands right now to help out. Here are the top five ways that we, as crafters, can help in times of crisis.
1. Make physical items 2. Donate from your stash 3. Teach 4. Spread the word 5. Make to sell / fundraise
Photo credit for podcast thumbnail (Joey in a hanging pouch) - Courtney White
LINKS Article about crafting in times of crisis
Animal Rescue Craft Guild FB group
Rescue Craft Co FB group Knitting Nanas Against Gas Pussy Hat Project (Women’s Electoral Lobby) Angel Gowns for Australian Angel Babies HERE
Knitting socks for soldiers - article
Sewing For Charity Australia Website ... or ... Facebook page
Craft Ministry Australia Website ... or ... 4 page directory
Previous Episode
#21 Craft Retreats
I went on a craft retreat with my friend Marni a couple of months ago. It got me thinking about all the amazing retreats I have been on, ones I would like to go on and the differences between them. Craft retreats come with different durations, different price points, different levels of structure and different kinds of accommodation. You can expect a different experience from different types of retreats. So I thought we could have a chat about them.
1. Day tripping 2. Cheap and cheerful 3. Mid-range retreat 4. High-end retreat 5. Conference 6. Craft cruise 7. Overseas tour You can find a full transcript of todays episode HERE
LINKS
FDAA (Folk & Decorative Artists Association of Australia) Unmistakable Creations Craft Cruises Darkroom Door India Tour My 6x6 template blog post (free) One Sheet Wonder PDF (free) Perfected One Sheet Wonder template Mario Quilt pattern & instructions (free) Minecraft Quilt pattern & instructions (free)
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#23 Creativation 2020
In January 2020 I attended Creativation ... a craft trade show in Phoenix, AZ, USA. I have wanted to attend this show for over a decade, and the 33 hour travel time was 100% worth it.
In todays episode I'm answering the questions people asked me before, during and after the show, sharing my take-aways and some behind the scenes stories.
You can find a full transcript of todays episode and a whole lot of photos on my blog.
LINKS Ep 23 Blog post Jess Francisco - Instagram The Perfect Stamp, UK - Instagram Pear Blossom Press - Instagram Heffy Doodle - Instagram RinaK Designs - Instagram Simon Hurley - Instagram Tim Holtz - Instagram Lynda Kanase / iCrafter - Instagram Darkroom Door - Instagram Jennifer McGuire - YouTube The Crafty Chica (Kathy) - YouTube Laura Bassen - YouTube Claire Reagan - Etsy
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