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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
Nature, Intuition & Artful Recovery with Deborah D'Onofrio – Joleen’s Happy Time Craftcast 55
Craftonians! ✨ In episode 55 of Joleen's Happy Time Craftcast, Joleen chats with Deborah D’Onofrio about her journey of creativity as healing. They dive into how slow stitching, eco-printing, and sacred journaling become therapeutic tools, especially during recovery from life challenges. Deborah shares how nature guides her intuitive art practice, how she built her "Artful Recovery" workshops, and offers simple yet powerful ways for listeners to connect with creativity and self-care. The episode wraps up with heartfelt, hands-on prompts—an invitation to slow down, gather natural treasures, and begin your own journey into eco-printing and mindful stitching as a form of healing and self-discovery.
Guest Bio
Deborah D’Onofrio is a nature-inspired artist who believes in art as healing. She founded Artful Recovery to guide people through creative practices like slow stitching and eco-printing, especially for those navigating recovery from illness or big life shifts. Her work invites gentle presence, playful exploration, and soulful connection.
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Episode Chapters with Timestamps
[00:00 – 02:14] – Welcome & warm intro
[02:15 – 06:39] – Deb shares her early art therapy beginnings
[06:40 – 11:04] – Dive into slow stitching—ritual and intuition
[11:05 – 15:29] – Sacred journaling: weaving words + fabrics
[15:30 – 20:59] – Eco-printing: leaf pigments, process, patience
[20:50 – 25:09] – Embracing mistakes & the beauty of imperfection
[25:10 – 27:59] – Healing through nature-inspired art
[28:00 – 32:19] – How to start your own eco-printing practice
[32:20 – 36:44] – Community, resources & finding your creative voice
[36:45 – 39:59] – Deb’s upcoming workshops & final tips
[40:00 – End] – Joleen's joyful wrap-up & listener call to create
Quotes from the Episode
“Radically different kinds of life changes can make you question what truly matters to you.” – Deborah D'Onofrio
“When life changes, you have choices about how you want to live moving forward creatively.” – Deborah D'Onofrio
“Art journaling allowed me to access deeper layers of my emotions during my healing journey.” – Deborah D'Onofrio
“Your art can transform lives, not only your own but those you share it with.” – Deborah D'Onofrio
“It’s the simple beauties in life that often bring the most significant sources of joy.” – Deborah D'Onofrio
Resources and Links
🖌️Deborah's Tools: Graphite watercolors
📌 Deborah's Favorite Projects: Slow stitching as part of Art Journaling, Alcohol Ink on Fabric
💬 Deborah's Magical Monthly Messages
🍃 Big Raven Farm Retreats
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