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Dudes Craft, Too: Peter of Peter’s Treasury

Posted on November 21, 2019November 20, 2021 by Samantha Ziegenfuß

An interview with the amazingly talented Peter of Peter's Treasury

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Dudes Craft, Too: Trevor Thompson

Posted on November 19, 2019November 20, 2021 by Samantha Ziegenfuß

An interview with the guy behind Turquoise Boy Art

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Dudes Craft, Too: Jeff Lindberg

Posted on November 14, 2019November 20, 2021 by Samantha Ziegenfuß

An interview with Mr. Jeff Lindberg

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Dudes Craft, Too: Michael Sikler

Posted on November 12, 2019November 20, 2021 by Samantha Ziegenfuß

An interview with the crafty guy behind Top Dog Design Studio

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Dudes Craft, Too: Antonious Maximus

Posted on November 7, 2019November 20, 2021 by Samantha Ziegenfuß

An interview with the one and only Ant Max

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Dudes Craft, Too: Ricky Burton-Romero

Posted on November 4, 2019November 20, 2021 by Samantha Ziegenfuß

An interview with the creative force of nature that is Bromero Cards

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Dudes Craft, Too: Martin Stone

Posted on October 24, 2019November 20, 2021 by Samantha Ziegenfuß

An interview with the incredible man behind Martin's Mayhem

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Dudes Craft, Too: Richard Breaks

Posted on October 21, 2019November 20, 2021 by Samantha Ziegenfuß

An interview with Mister Card Maker himself

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Dudes Craft, Too: Jaycee Gaspar

Posted on October 15, 2019November 20, 2021 by Samantha Ziegenfuß

An interview with the master of floral cards and someone I am proud to call my friend

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Dudes Craft, Too: Kevin Bray

Posted on October 3, 2019November 20, 2021 by Samantha Ziegenfuß

An interview with the master of the CAS card style

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Making Do: Card Making Edition

Posted on September 27, 2019November 20, 2021 by Samantha Ziegenfuß

How to make the supplies you need to create with

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Counterfeit Stamps, Dies, and Me

Posted on August 25, 2019November 20, 2021 by Samantha Ziegenfuß

I have something difficult to 'fess up to.

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Social Media & Makers; Why Am I Here?

Posted on June 1, 2019November 20, 2021 by Samantha Ziegenfuß

Following an interview I did on my last blog post (find it here) I was left with some pretty big questions for myself. One of which is this; why am I sharing my art, cards, etc on social media? I think that this is an important question we all need to ask ourselves. Why are … Continue reading Social Media & Makers; Why Am I Here?

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Social Media and Makers; Snobbery

Posted on May 29, 2019November 20, 2021 by Samantha Ziegenfuß

I must warn you in advance that this is going to be a very long post. Snobbery. I'm not so sure that's a real word but if not we'll just add it to the book of words and phrases I call 'Samantha-isms' 🤣 What is snobbery? It's the act of being a snob. So what, … Continue reading Social Media and Makers; Snobbery

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Social Media & International Makers; Stephanie Desbiens-McDonald

Posted on May 9, 2019November 21, 2021 by Samantha Ziegenfuß

Today's interview is with Stephanie Desbiens-McDonald of Canada

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Social Media and International Makers; Sammi Hambleton

Posted on May 4, 2019November 21, 2021 by Samantha Ziegenfuß

Today's guest is Sammi Hambleton of Manchester, England, United Kingdom

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Social Media & International Makers; Shana de Snoo

Posted on April 28, 2019November 21, 2021 by Samantha Ziegenfuß

Today's interview is with Shana de Snoo of Perth, Western Australia

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Social Media and Makers: Design Team Rejects

Posted on April 24, 2019November 21, 2021 by Samantha Ziegenfuß

Not getting accepted onto a design team is hard. Let's talk about it.

Posted in Artist Issues, Card making, Crafting, Design Team Issues, social media, UncategorizedTagged art, artist problems, artists, blog series, Card making, Cardmaking, design team, Encouragement, makers, Online drama, social media

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