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
Creating Through Lettering & Design with Madelyne – Joleen's Happy Time Craftcast 93
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Welcome to Episode 93 of Joleen’s Happy Time Craftcast! In this creativity-packed episode, Joleen shares recent studio adventures, including upcycled apparel made from her grandmother’s quilts, creative solutions to unexpected fabric mishaps, cyanotype collage experiments, tea bag printing, and innovative ways to repurpose everyday materials. She also introduces guest Madelyne Adams of Good Letters Design, a multidisciplinary artist whose work spans graphic design, hand lettering, and murals. The episode celebrates creative problem-solving, embracing experimentation, and finding new possibilities in materials that others might overlook. The big takeaway? Creativity thrives when we stay curious, adapt when things go wrong, and give ourselves permission to play.
Guest Bio
Madelyne Adams is the artist and designer behind Good Letters Design, where she combines hand lettering, graphic design, illustration, and mural work to create vibrant, meaningful artwork. Her creative practice blends traditional and digital techniques, helping brands, businesses, and communities tell stories through thoughtful design and custom lettering.
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Episode Chapters with Timestamps
[00:00 – 07:59] – Welcome + Summer Updates
[08:00 – 11:59] – Saving a Project After Fabric Bleeding Mishaps
[12:00 – 16:59] – Cyanotype Collage Experiments
[17:00 – 22:59] – Using Masks & Reverse Negatives in Cyanotypes
[23:00 – 26:59] – Repurposing Packaging & Found Materials
[27:00 – 30:59] – Tiny Cyanotype Prints on Tea Bags
[31:00 – 36:59] – Art Journaling, Layers & Creative Recipes
[37:00 – 38:59] – Introducing Madelyne Adams
[39:00 – 44:59] – Madelyne’s Journey into Lettering & Design
[45:00 – 51:59] – Building a Creative Career Through Art
[52:00 – 57:59] – Creativity, Community & Artistic Growth
[58:00 – End] – Final Thoughts + Encouragement for Makers
Quotes from the Episode
“Sometimes the project doesn’t go the way you planned, but it can still become something beautiful.” — Joleen Emery
“I don’t believe in garbage—I believe in possibilities.” — Joleen Emery
“The best creative discoveries often happen when you stop being precious with your materials.” — Joleen Emery
“Every mistake is just an opportunity to find a new solution.” — Joleen Emery
“Creativity grows when you give yourself permission to experiment.” — Madelyne Adams
“Lettering is more than words—it’s a way of communicating personality and feeling.” — Madelyne Adams
“The projects that challenge us often teach us the most.” — Madelyne Adams
Resources and Links
🎨 Good Letters Design – Explore Madelyne Adams' work in hand lettering, graphic design, illustration, and mural painting.
✍️ Madelyne's Favorite Lettering Tools & Supplies:
Kuretake Zig ClickArt Pens (purchased from Wet Paint)
Fountain Pens for both writing and sketching
Sakura Pigma Micron Pens (Madelyne mentions preferring a mid-range tip size and specifically carries an 01 Micron)
Sharpie Markers for everyday sketching and lettering practice
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