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Joleen's Happy Time Craftcast
Welcome to the Happy Time Craft Cast with Joleen Emery, the podcast where crafting meets inspiration, laughter, and the wonderful art of making. Join Joleen, your crafting companion, as she takes you on an exciting journey into the world of creativity.
Discover the joy of crafting and find comfort in knowing that not everything goes perfectly the first time. Joleen's good humor, contagious laughter, and 'muscle it together until it fits' attitude will keep you entertained and motivated throughout your crafting adventures.
In each episode, we explore thrilling DIY projects, converse with talented artisans, and share heartwarming stories that celebrate the beauty of imperfection. Crafting isn't just a hobby; it's a way of life that brings happiness and fulfillment.
Whether you're a seasoned crafter or just starting, this podcast is your crafting community, offering inspiration and support. Embrace the ups and downs of your creative journey, finding joy in every crafty endeavor.
Get ready for a dose of creativity, motivation, and a whole lot of crafting goodness. Tune in to the Happy Time Craft Cast and let's make some happy crafting memories together!
Joleen's Happy Time Craftcast
The Creative World of Mosaic with Bailey Tessier – Joleen’s Happy Time Craftcast 54
Craftonians! ✨ Get ready to dive into another joy-filled adventure on Joleen’s Happy Time Craftcast! In episode 54, Joleen welcomes the ever-delightful and wildly talented Bailey Tessier—a mosaic artist, nature lover, and pet-portrait wizard from St. Paul, Minnesota. Bailey shares how a rainy day cabin craft with her mom blossomed into a full-blown artistic journey using broken plates, glass, and heaps of heart. From her custom pet mosaics to her dreamy, flowy sky pieces, Bailey opens up about process, inspiration, and how mosaics are way more beginner-friendly than you think! 💫 This episode is full of sparkle, grout, gooey glue moments, and big love for animals and artistic storytelling.
Guest Bio
Bailey Tessier is a St. Paul–based mosaic artist who has been working with glass, broken plates, and found objects since she was 17. Known for her whimsical pet portraits and nature-inspired compositions, Bailey’s work has been commissioned by the Minnesota Orchestra, Bank of America, and more. She’s a graduate of Luther College and blends deep artistic intuition with joyful storytelling. Bonus: she's a proud pet parent and enthusiastic gift-giver.
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Episode Chapters with Timestamps
[00:00 – 06:14] –Welcome back! Meet Bailey Tessier
[06:15 – 09:39] – The rainy-day origin story
[09:40 – 12:59] – Bailey’s first mosaic pieces
[13:00 – 17:44] – The grout journey
[17:45 – 20:59] – Is mosaic beginner-friendly? Spoiler: YES 🙌
[21:00 – 24:39] – Favorite glue, tools and getting prepped
[24:40 – 27:59] – Bailey’s signature “long sky pieces” & love for gouache painting
[28:00 – 32:59] – Pet portraits
[33:00 – 37:59 ] – Art as connection, gifts as love, and the joy of crafting for others
[38:00 – End ] – Final reflections: just start where you are—with joy and glue!
Quotes from the Episode
“You just need the want to try. That’s it. The rest falls into place with glue and patience.” – Bailey Tessier
“It doesn’t have to be perfect. Just intentional.” – Joleen Emery
“Mosaic helped me get through hard stuff. You lose yourself in the pieces... and put yourself back together.” – Bailey Tessier
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“Art doesn’t have to be perfect to be powerful. Just start with what you’ve got.” – Joleen Emery
“Mosaic is 100% beginner-friendly—you just need the want to try.” – Bailey Tessier
Resources and Links:
📌 Tesserae – The tiny tile/glass pieces used in mosaics
🛠️ Basic Supplies for Mosaic Beginners – Cutters, glue, tiles, grout (and a fearless heart!)
🐾 Pet Portraits by Bailey Tessier
🖌️ Gouache Paints – Bailey’s pandemic-era creative obsession
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