Michelle Chang’s gorgeous jewelry pieces have exploded in popularity recently and are now stocked at a number of stores and shopping sites both in the U.S. and abroad (you may have seen her jewelry on Fab.com!). We chat about her unusual beginnings as a jewelry designer (she actually started as an illustrator!) and her rapid success in the market, as well as her inspirations and insight into how she gets it all done. She has some great advice to those who are starting their own businesses too – and how to begin in jewelry-making if you’ve never dealt with metalsmithing before. This episode also includes a Spotlight Interview with Jen Lee Koss, co-founder of BRIKA.com, and a DIY Challenge to create your own simple pendants and layered necklaces (using some major corner-cutting methods!).

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Spearheading the upcycling movement and encouraging ethical and ecologically-sound fashion production, Outi Pyy of the wildly popular fashion blog Outsapop has just released her first book TRASHION! We talk recycled and upcycled couture-style creations, how to find the perfect materials in thrift shops that will last a lifetime, and where fashion for the future is headed. This episode also includes a Spotlight Interview with mega-crafting supplier M & J Trimming and this week’s DIY Challenge that will have you diving into your own closet for materials and inspiration for Spring.

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Carly J. Cais has been making a variety of jewelry for more than 2 decades, and shares a huge number of resources for the craft. She shares her favorites must-have tools, websites for supplies (Fire Mountain Gems is a fave!), best instructional books (Tim McCreight is a must-have on your bookshelf) and ease-of-entry beginner projects in this can’t-miss episode. This episode also features a Spotlight interview with Master Art Clay Instructor Jackie Truty of Art Clay World and a DIY Challenge to try out a jewelry-making project that you haven’t tried before.

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Master paper-crafter Amber Kemp-Gerstel of Damask Love creates breathtaking stationery sets, gift tags, and packaging out of cardstock, stamps, and diecuts. We talk tools and supplies to get started in making your own stationery, the perfect type of paper for all of your cards (hint: Amber loves Paper Presentation’s 130-lb cardstock!), her Crafting Social parties and monthly stationery subscription service, and upcoming papercrafting workshop. Also included is an interview with Nicki Jackson, the owner of Clear & Simple Stamps, and a DIY Challenge to try making your own greeting cards using a variety of materials.

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Lia Griffith, the founder of LiaGriffith.com is already making a name for herself as a talented paper-manipulator. On her blog she shares her love of all that is paper, including free downloadable templates for gorgeous flowers, wreaths, labels, and gift tags. Her work has been featured on the DIY Network, Martha Stewart Radio, and Babble.com, just to name a few. Check out this episode for her tips and tricks for creating realistic blooms with only a few tools, to make your own custom wedding or gift decorations with ease. This episode also features a Spotlight interview with Lori Olson, the owner of Paper-Papers.com (a one-stop shop for all your paper-crafting supplies), and a DIY Challenge for trying your hand at making something out of the humble paper sheet.

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Suzannah Hamlin-Stanley is the talented sewist and blogger behind the website Adventures in Dressmaking. Her blog features tons of tutorials for sewing and patternmaking, including many upcycled pieces crafted from thrift store finds. Tune in for some great tips for working with secondhand materials, must-have sewing tools, and resources. This episode also features a spotlight interview with Michael Gold, the founder of TheThriftShopper.com, and a DIY challenge to put on your thrifty bargain-hunter specs and find some materials for your next Style.com-inspired project.

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Adi Edlen from GardenofEdlen.com is an amazing interior stylist who has an eye for beautiful color and pattern pairings, but is mindful of tight budgets. We talk how to embark on a home decor revamping project by creating inspiration collages, her favorite destinations for amazing (and affordable!) finds [HomeGoods.com is one of them!], and her tips and tricks for creating the perfect space by using the Rule of Three. This episode also features a Spotlight Interview with Greg Swisher, the co-founder of Cutting Edge Stencils, where we talk stenciling ideas for your spaces and DIY projects, and a challenge to reinvent one of your living spaces based on the experts’ advice.

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Wardrobe stylist Jade Rose has worked with countless publications and individuals to create that perfect stylish look. With a styling philosophy of “Less is More,” she transforms mundane, everyday pieces into amazing outfits. She has also worked as an Accessories Designer for the bridal line Sarah Seven, been featured in Oregon Bride and Glamour Magazines, and works with Teen Vogue as a blogger. She has some great advice for you to apply to your own wardrobe and how you style your outfits, which you won’t want to miss! This episode also includes a bonus Spotlight Interview with Lindsay Edens, founder of The Plaid Barn, which is a daily sale site for crafting and DIY supplies at steep discounts, and a Weekly DIY Challenge to help re-charge your creativity.

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Melody Miller can make any gift look absolutely perfect – with her unique and inspiring ways to wrap it all up. She loves to use recycled and repurposed materials that anyone may have lying around to create beautiful wrappings and presentations for her gifts. Her book with Alison Tannery, Ruby Star Wrapping: Creative Packaging to Reuse, ReGive, and ReLove, just hit bookshelves this past October 2012, and is taking the crafting and upcycling world by storm. She also designs a line of whimsical, vintage-inspired printed fabric for Kokka, called Ruby Star Sparkle, available at Pink Castle Fabrics. Join us for this week’s episode about how to infuse creativity into your wraps, a bit about Melody’s background as a fabric designer, and an all-new “DIY Challenge” feature to spark some at-home projects.

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Heather Mann is the QUEEN of super-affordable projects and DIY’s. She founded her website DollarStoreCrafts.com as a way to showcase her amazing ability to take the cheapest materials imaginable and turn them into creations that rival the most expensive home decor and accessories. Not only that, but she also co-hosts the webshow “Get a Little Creative“, which is all about getting creative and making beautiful things. She is constantly coming up with fabulous ideas for everything from jewelry to home décor to kids’ treats, which she shares on her many websites including DollarStoreMom.com, CraftFail.com, DecorHacks.com, and Crafterminds.com. She has some great tips and tricks for you for sourcing budget-friendly materials and turning them into chic creations, and how to achieve balance in a life full of family, entrepreneurship, and creativity. Join us for this can’t-miss episode!

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Think of the most adorable characters you can imagine – and then imagine them knitted into tiny expressions of joy. Anna Hrachovec is an expert knitter (and character designer!) and is going to share with you her story of how she created a thriving business of knitting patterns, books, and toys called Mochimochi Land – all with her unique stamp of cuteness. She’ll also share tips and tricks for your knitting projects (especially for tiny knits!) and how she expanded her creations into a business that now stocks yarn and sewing stores in over 18 states throughout the U.S., Canada, England, and France, as well as spawned 3 books of patterns including her bestselling Knitting Mochimochi. We also have a special spotlight interview today with Kollabora.com: an online source for projects, tutorials, and DIY kits and supplies. Knitters of all abilities and backgrounds will have a blast listening to this week’s show.

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