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
Book Folding Tutorial: The Corset Fold with Joleen Emery – Joleen's Happy Time Craftcast 66
Craftonians! Welcome to Episode 66 of Joleen's Happy Time Craftcast! Joleen broadcasts from her workshop to share her favorite book folding pattern: the Corset Fold. She gives updates on life at Big Raven Farm, including the newly released 2026 retreat calendar, introduces a new book review feature with Creative Collage by Naomi Vona, and walks listeners through a hands-on demo showing that this beautiful fold only requires two simple folds.
Guest Bio
There’s no guest in this episode — just host Joleen Emery sharing her passion for retreats, art books, and the joy of folding discarded books into beautiful art.
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Episode Chapters with Timestamps
[00:00 – 01:29] – Welcome & why I’m broadcasting from the workshop
[01:30 – 04:59] – Life on the farm + retreat updates (hello, 2026 calendar!)
[05:00 – 05:59] –New feature: Book reviews
[06:00 – 14:59] – Creative Collage by Naomi Vona — review & first impressions
[15:00 – 17:59] –Demo setup: favorite tools & books for folding
[18:00 – 21:59] – Why I love Reader’s Digest Condensed books
[22:00 – 29:59] – Corset Fold tutorial — only TWO folds needed!
[30:00 – End] – Tips for using bone folders & hanging your finished folded books
Quotes from the Episode
“Book folding isn’t about perfection; it’s about the joy of seeing something discarded turn into something beautiful.” – Joleen Emery
“I love supporting other artists — even if a book isn’t full of tutorials, just seeing someone’s portfolio can light a fire in your own work.” – Joleen Emery
“Sometimes you don’t need step-by-step instructions. You just need to open a book and feel inspired.” – Joleen Emery
“Creative practice doesn’t have to be a big, serious production — sometimes it’s a drive-by collage or a quick fold that sparks joy.” – Joleen Emery
Resources and Links
✨ Big Raven Farm Retreats – 2026 Calendar
✨ Creative Collage by Naomi Vona (available on Amazon)
✨ Tools mentioned: bone folders (plastic and cattle bone versions)
✨ Joleen’s favorite base books: Reader’s Digest Condensed Books
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