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
Mixed Media Junk Journaling with Kim Pepper – Joleen's Happy Time Craftcast 99
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Welcome to Episode 99 of Joleen’s Happy Time Craft Cast! In this episode, Joleen welcomes mixed media artist and creative entrepreneur Kim Pepper for a fun conversation about junk journaling, faith-based art, creativity, and finding joy in the creative process. Kim shares how she uses color, texture, everyday objects, and art journaling to express emotions, process life, and connect faith with creativity. They also discuss letting go of perfectionism, embracing experimentation, and why done is better than perfect. ✨
Guest Bio
Kim Pepper is a mixed media artist, creative entrepreneur, and passionate junk journaler who combines creativity and faith to help women create lives filled with purpose, clarity, peace, joy, and self-expression. With a background in DIY home décor and more than a decade of experience creating online, Kim now teaches art journaling and faith-based creativity through courses, memberships, and special events like Faithfest and Artistic Advent.
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Episode Chapters with Timestamps
[00:00 – 13:09] – Welcome & Joleen’s Five Happy Things
[13:10 – 19:08] – Meet Kim Pepper & Faith-Based Creativity
[19:09 – 24:39] – Art Journaling, Color & Creative Practice
[24:40 – 31:54] – Mixed Media Techniques & Embracing Imperfection
[31:54 – 38:26] – Junk Journaling, Texture & Creative Expression
[38:27 – 46:09] – Kim’s Creative Journey & Junk Journal Calenda
[46:10 – 53:43] – Rapid-Fire Questions & What Brings Kim Joy
[53:44 – 54:21] – Next Week’s Guest & Closing
[54:22 – End] – Retreats, Workshops & Farewell
Quotes from the Episode
“Done is better than perfect.” — Kim Pepper
“You’ve got to do what speaks to you.” — Kim Pepper
“Maybe you just haven’t gone enough. Maybe you need to do some more layers.” — Kim Pepper
“Don’t quit.” — Kim Pepper
“Nobody is judging you.” — Kim Pepper
“Anybody can do it.” — Kim Pepper
“Creativity doesn’t require perfect conditions—it just requires a willingness to begin.” — Joleen Emery
“I think sometimes shifting the perspective of why we do this is really important.” — Joleen Emery
“Comparison is the thief of joy.” — Joleen Emery
Resources and Links
🎨 Find Kim Pepper
Visit KimPepper.com to explore Kim’s creative work, courses, membership, and resources.
Kim also mentioned:
✨ Online art classes and courses
💙 Membership community
🎄 Artistic Advent — an art-journaling experience centered around the Christmas story
🌸 Faithfest — a collaborative faith and creativity even
📖 Book Mentioned: Mixed Media Girls by Suzie Blue
Joleen recommends this older mixed-media resource for inspiration, particularly for creating expressive faces, experimenting with color, texture, and mixed-media techniques.
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