The Craft Room Podcast

10/01/2024

Brand new year, and while I really want to get more episodes out, I'm rolling with some changes here, but will do my best. Meanwhile, though, my episode about stencils is #1 in Malta right now! Cool!!

20/12/2023

New Podcast episode - Obsession to Completion (The Tale of the Crochet Parasol). If you have ever seen a project and had that deep down feeling that you absolutely must know how to make the thing ... this episode is for you. Ten tips to help you find all the information you need to turn it from obsession to a finished project you can hold in your hands.

Hello, and welcome to The Craft Room Podcast. I’m so glad that you’re joining me for this episode, because it’s a wild ride. Even if you’re not into crochet (or parasols), I hope you’ll stick

28/07/2023

Fresh off the microphone, I present Episode 35. Today we're talking about an important, yet not often discussed topic for craft ... cost vs value. I am also excited to welcome our first sponsor for a podcast episode ... Altenew! I hope you enjoy this episode.

https://dawnlewis.com.au/podcast35/

24/03/2023

It's been a hot minute, but I have a new episode for you. First for 2023 ... Copic Maintenance & Handling.

https://dawnlewis.com.au/podcast-34/

05/01/2023

If we've learned anything over the past three years, it's that life is short, and things can change in an instant. If you've ever thought about turning your hobby into a business, The Profitable Hobby Workshop is a great way to start 2023. I have been putting finishing touches on my presentation this week, and am thrilled to be included in such a great lineup. Check out the original post for more details on this free event and go sign up!

Turn Your Craft Hobby Into Your Craft Business

22/08/2022

I have a new podcast episode for you, perfectly timed as my biggest group buy of the year starts next week. If you've ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes of a group buy, or thought about hosting one yourself, then this episode may be just the thing!

Over the past 20 years or so, I have facilitated and hosted group buys for a tiny group of two, right up to a group of 100 people, and with my biggest group buy of

16/08/2022

While I'm working on some new podcast episodes, I also have a virtual event coming up soon. I'm thrilled to be a presenter at the 2022 Small Business Skills Summit, specifically talking about short form video. I learned loads at the last one, and if you have a small business, micro biz or side hustle, and you're looking for a bunch of experts in one spot, then you can get your ticket at the link below!

https://enevergroup.thinkific.com/courses/2022-small-business-skills-summit?ref=e7996c

18/02/2022

Remember back in episode 27 we talked about digital craft. And while I don't mention it enough as I probably should, did you know that I have a paid membership where you can access exclusive digital crafting tutorials? True story!

When you become a member you have access to the full catalogue of tutorials, and while I'm a tad behind, this weekend I'll be playing catch-up. I will let you know, though, that once I'm caught up on tutorials (5 more to go), I will be closing the membership at the end of March 2022. So get in now and learn some cool stuff!
https://fans.creativefabrica.com/crea.../dawn-lewis-imagery/

11/02/2022

Mama Elephant has started sneak peeks for their February release. My box of ME goodies arrived yesterday, and yes, you can pop through a preorder form when you spot any must-haves!

FEBRUARY PREVIEW https://ift.tt/A0d1h97

09/12/2021

Ever wondered why I do what I do? You can read my interview with Cultivate Magazine here, or listen to the audio version. There is also a quick craft project for you to try.

My name is Dawn Lewis, and I’m a creative entrepreneur.

My current business is craft supply e-commerce, specifically around stamping, card making and papercraft. I always have a side-quest, though, and I’ve been enjoying an affiliate partnership with Creative Fabrica.

Primarily, though, I spend my days ordering stock, updating my website, filling orders, answering emails, and trying to fit in the odd social media post when I remember.

Video is a huge part of my business, from unboxing new products to tutorials and more generally connecting with my incredible community of customers.

Read all about my story (including why my girls needed me to run a business) inside this issue of Cultivate Magazine — oh and I share a fun card making tutorial as well!

Click the link in ’s bio to get your hands on this FREE digital magazine

[Image description: Dawn is a light-skinned woman with dark auburn hair. She’s wearing big glasses and her mouth is in an excited O. She’s holding up various packs of stickers. Above is a solid dark blue strip with the Cultivate Magazine logo in white.]

18/11/2021

https://dawnlewis.com.au/i-was-nominated-as-one-of-the-top-20-embroidery-podcasts-by-welp-magazine/

Back in June I received an email to say that Welp magazine had nominated me as one of the top 20 crochet podcasts of 2021. Today I was doing a little Googling, and would you

31/08/2021

Well, this is a great way to end the month. The Craft Room Podcast ranked #1 this week on the Apple Australian Craft chart 🥳 Thank you to everyone who listened ❤️

09/08/2021

Fresh new podcast for you - How to Host a Craft Swap.
If you've ever wanted to join a craft swap or host one, I'm going into an extraordinary amount of detail in this nice long episode. Grab a cuppa and tune in.

https://www.dawnlewis.com.au/podcast30

23/06/2021

For me, winter = yarn crafts. It makes a lot of sense, right! So, since I was declared a top crochet podcast by Welp Magazine recently, I thought I'd share a short blog post about one of my favourite crochet projects from last winter ... a fancy scarf!

https://dawnlewis.com.au/tis-the-season-for-yarn-projects/

Growing up, my mother was an avid knitter, crocheter, spinner and weaver. She still knits & crochets, and those skills helped her make new friends when she moved to a new town all on her

08/06/2021

Well this is kinda cool! I was included in this article as one of the top 20 best crochet podcasts of 2021. In episode 18 we talked about Crochet for Beginners, primarily covering crochet essentials and some hot tips to get you started. I'm thrilled to be included in this lineup!

Are you wanting to learn more about crochet ? Well you've come to the right place. This is a curated list of the best crochet podcasts of 2021. We have selected these podcasts for

05/06/2021

I know it's been close to six months since I published a new episode, and honestly, I'm not sure where that time went! But I'm back, and we're talking about embossing (both kinds) for papercrafters.

https://www.dawnlewis.com.au/podcast29

26/05/2021

Last week I was invited to contribute to an article about creating the craft room of your dreams by Redfin (a real estate business based in Seattle, USA). The article was just released in their blog, and there’s some seriously great advice from crafting experts!

www.redfin.com/blog/craft-room-of-your-dreams/

10/03/2021

Thanks to everyone who listens ... because it looks like The Craft Room Podcast is #1 on the Australian Craft charts today. Wow!😱🥳