Welcome to the CraftyPod, a podcast all about making stuff. Click here to listen to all kinds of crafty goodness. In this show: - An interview with Portland Super Crafty, a collective of independent crafty businesses. - All about their new book, SuperCrafty: Saving the World from Mass Production. - Some thoughts on the benefits of joining forces with like-minded, creative entrepreneurs. - Some ideas for starting a crafty collective of your own. -Some Super Crafty Linkage: Portland Super Crafty's Super Website Rachel's business, Lucky LooLoo Torie's business, Totinette Cathy's business, Bossa Nova Baby Susan's business, Susanstars Craft Mafia: another crafty collective resource

Welcome to the CraftyPod, a podcast all about making stuff. In this show: -A little bit about this podcast, and a peek at upcoming shows. -A little bit about me, Sister DG, your guide to the crafty universe. -Some thoughts on why crafting and creativity are important. -The how-to for a fun little craft project: Button Bracelets. -A neat crafty resource: www.CraftPOP.com. Music bits from the immortal Esquivel. Enjoy!

Welcome to the CraftyPod, a podcast all about making stuff. Click here to listen to all kinds of crafty goodness. In this show: - Crafts to light up your holiday season. - How to make mini-light collars, "stained glass" candleholders, and Celebration Candles. - Plus, all kinds of wonderful variations. - A crafty resource: The Candlelit Home: Decorating With Candles Year-Round, by John Terrell Fry. -Some illuminating links: One source for battery-powered mini-lights. Origami mini-light covers, from Martha. Floral Fantasy Lights, by Crafty Chica Kathy Cano Murillo Safety Info for decoupaged candles, from Plaid Pick up the Winter issue of Venus Magazine!