Wednesday, December 10, 2014

Ep 41: Revisioning Projects, Artist's Dates and Planning Day (Video Edition)



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Tuesday, December 9, 2014

Ep 41: Revisioning Projects, Artist's Dates and Planning Day

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We'll be back in 2015 to celebrate a whole new year of creativity.

Wednesday, November 26, 2014

Ep 40: Progress All Around Video Edition



  • Hello stART listeners! We have another awesome episode for you where we share lots of progress on our current creative projects as well as new ideas and happenings. As always, remember to check out the video to see what we are showing as we share. It will be up here soon, but also on YouTube. Enjoy.
  • On this episode we mention: Suzie's eBay auction (live until end of Friday Nov 28, 2014), Suzie's Core CozyThe Cabled Afghan Knitalong and Shannon finally finishes her Tender is the Night Page.
  • A special thank you this week to Dara and Maurie who shared feedback with us and what creative projects they are working on. Feel free to comment here, on our YouTube videos, or you can also email us. We'd love to hear from you!
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We'll be back in 2 weeks to share what we've been up to and thinking about.

Tuesday, November 25, 2014

Ep 40: Progress All Around




  • Hello stART listeners! We have another awesome episode for you where we share lots of progress on our current creative projects as well as new ideas and happenings. As always, remember to check out the video to see what we are showing as we share. It will be up here soon, but also on YouTube. Enjoy.
  • On this episode we mention: Suzie's eBay auction (live until end of Friday Nov 28, 2014), Suzie's Core Cozy, The Cabled Afghan Knitalong and Shannon finally finishes her Tender is the Night Page.
  • A special thank you this week to Dara and Maurie who shared feedback with us and what creative projects they are working on. Feel free to comment here, on our YouTube videos, or you can also email us. We'd love to hear from you!
Where to find us:
We'll be back in 2 weeks to share what we've been up to and thinking about.

Saturday, November 15, 2014

Ep 39: Planning, Making Magic and Going Guerrilla (Video)



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Friday, November 14, 2014

Ep 39: Planning, Making Magic and Going Guerilla

stART Episode 39



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Wednesday, October 29, 2014

Ep 38: Creative Barriers, Blocks and Crobots (Video)



  • Happy Halloween stART listeners! We have a jam packed episode for you, exploring some of our creative barriers and blocks, as well as sharing progress on projects from sewing to knitting (now all three of us knit!) to word definitions. We also share our collective adventures at Auntie Laima's including making lipstick (see the video here!). As always, remember to check out the video to see what we are showing as we share. It will be up here soon, but also on YouTube. Enjoy.
  • On this episode we mention: Jamie's Sewing Adventure, Shannon's is back to blogging and Crobots,.
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We'll be back in 2 weeks to share what we've been up to and thinking about.

Tuesday, October 28, 2014

Ep 38: Creative Barriers, Blocks and Crobots



  • Happy Halloween stART listeners! We have a jam packed episode for you, exploring some of our creative barriers and blocks, as well as sharing progress on projects from sewing to knitting (now all three of us knit!) to word definitions. We also share our collective adventures at Auntie Laima's including making lipstick (see the video here!). As always, remember to check out the video to see what we are showing as we share. It will be up here soon, but also on YouTube. Enjoy.
  • On this episode we mention: Jamie's Sewing Adventure, Shannon's is back to blogging and Crobots,.
Where to find us:
We'll be back in 2 weeks to share what we've been up to and thinking about.

Wednesday, October 22, 2014

stART: Making Lipstick With Auntie Laima



We visit our Auntie Laima to learn how to make lipstick at home. Super easy and a quite tutorial. The recipe is 1/2 crayon (you choose colour combo), 1/2 tsp vaseline, 1/2 tsp coconut oil and 1/2 tsp olive oil.

If you want to add glitter, you may want to get some that is extra fine rather than traditional crafting glitter. Have fun and keep starting fun projects!

Wednesday, October 15, 2014

Ep 37: Self Indulgance FTW (Video)




  • Happy October and Thanksgiving stART listeners! We have a crazy episode for you today with some pretty wild advice (plus when not to take advice) and so much to share. As a special request, if anyone knows how to pronounce amigurumi, please make a video and let us know! As always, remember to check out the video to see what we are showing as we share. It will be up here soon, but also on YouTube. Enjoy.



  • On this episode we mention: Crobots, Suzie's Craft's Room, Shannon's Blog and a Reading Habits video and The Cabled Afghan Knitalong.


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    We'll be back in 2 weeks to share what we've been up to and thinking about.

    Tuesday, October 14, 2014

    Ep 37: Self Indulgance FTW

    • Happy October and Thanksgiving stART listeners! We have a crazy episode for you today with some pretty wild advice (plus when not to take advice) and so much to share. As a special request, if anyone knows how to pronounce amigurumi, please make a video and let us know! As always, remember to check out the video to see what we are showing as we share. It will be up here soon, but also on YouTube. Enjoy.
    • On this episode we mention: Crobots, Suzie's Craft's Room, Shannon's Blog and a Reading Habits video and The Cabled Afghan Knitalong.
    Where to find us:
    We'll be back in 2 weeks to share what we've been up to and thinking about.

    Monday, October 6, 2014

    Ep 36: All Three Sisters Back Again - Video Edition



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    Tuesday, September 30, 2014

    Ep 36: All Three Sisters Back Again

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    Wednesday, July 30, 2014

    Ep 35: 2 of 3 Sisters (Again) But Extra Giggles

    • Hello stART listeners! This episode it's back to Jamie and Shannon only, but we try and make up for no Suzie with having extra giggle fits. Suzie we miss you! During this episode, we share our creative projects including progress on the Afghan Knit-Along and there might even be a musical interlude. Remember to also on watch on YouTube to see the "Show" along with the "Tell". Enjoy.
    • On this episode we mention: Creative Bug courses including the The Cabled Afghan Knit-a-Long and Crochet Rag Rug; Shannon playing along with A to Z Film Watching including watching Antares.
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    We'll be back in 2 weeks to share what we've been up to and thinking about.

    Friday, July 18, 2014

    Ep 34: We Yarn-a-lot (Video Edition)



    In this episode, it's clear we have yarn projects on the brain as we talk knitting, crocheting and even crobots!

    During this show, we mention: Creative Bug and The Cabled Afghan Knit-a-Long, Jamie and Shannon's Trip to Michaels, Craftsy, Suzie's interview with Gordie Johnson of Big Sugar, Document Your Life and the Inner Alchemy Circle Fire Coven.
    Where to find us:
    We'll be back in 2 weeks to share what we've been up to and thinking about.

    Tuesday, July 15, 2014

    Ep 34: We Yarn-a-Lot

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    We'll be back in 2 weeks to share what we've been up to and thinking about.

    Thursday, July 3, 2014

    Ep 33: Back Together Again (Video)




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    Wednesday, July 2, 2014

    Ep 33: Back Together Again

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    Wednesday, June 11, 2014

    Ep 32: 2 of 3 Sisters (Video Version)


    The Ridler sisters discuss their creative projects, from challenges to celebrations, and support each other's creative lives.


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    We'll be back in 2 weeks to share what we've been up to and thinking about.

    Tuesday, June 10, 2014

    Ep 32: 2 of 3 Sisters

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    We'll be back in 2 weeks to share what we've been up to and thinking about.

    Friday, May 16, 2014

    Ep 31: Deeping our Depths (Video Edition)






  • Happy May stART listeners! We are back and in this episode we share recent inspiration and creative projects, some new and some that have been hanging out with us for a while. Even a few that are a bit *scary* to stART! But we are still going to do them! Enjoy.


  • As always, there is some show and tell to the shows so make sure to watch our video version which will be up here as well as on YouTube. We are keeping to creative updates and looking to what we are working on in the future, which keeps the podcast to about 30 minutes which has really been working for us - we hope you enjoy it that way too.


  • On this episode we mention: Shannon's The Sweater Project 2014, Jamie went to the Haiti, in extremis and Unfaithful Mornings: The Art of Protocols exhibits in Quebec and Craftsy, where Suzie is taking a watercolour class.


  • Where to find us:
    We'll be back in 2 weeks to share what we've been up to and thinking about.

    Wednesday, May 14, 2014

    Ep 31: Deeping our Depths




    • Happy May stART listeners! We are back and in this episode we share recent inspiration and creative projects, some new and some that have been hanging out with us for a while. Even a few that are a bit *scary* to stART! But we are still going to do them! Enjoy.
    • As always, there is some show and tell to the shows so make sure to watch our video version which will be up here as well as on YouTube. We are keeping to creative updates and looking to what we are working on in the future, which keeps the podcast to about 30 minutes which has really been working for us - we hope you enjoy it that way too.
    • On this episode we mention: Shannon's The Sweater Project 2014, Jamie went to the Haiti, in extremis and Unfaithful Mornings: The Art of Protocols exhibits in Quebec and Craftsy, where Suzie is taking a watercolour class.
    Where to find us:
    We'll be back in 2 weeks to share what we've been up to and thinking about.

    Thursday, May 1, 2014

    Ep 30: Keeping Up the Creating (Video Edition)





  • Hello stART listeners! We are back again sharing updates on our creative projects. It's our last episode for April and we are hoping to really be done with winter by the next time we chat with you! Until then, we share our creating, drawing and flowers, home and food, sweaters and lists! Enjoy.


  • As always, there is some show and tell to the shows so make sure to watch our video version which will be up here as well as on YouTube. We are keeping to creative updates and looking to what we are working on in the future, which keeps the podcast to about 30 minutes which has really been working for us - we hope you enjoy it that way too.


  • On this episode we mention: Shannon's The Sweater Project 2014, Jamie's recent episode of Creative Living Bookshelf and Suzie's Blue Hawaiian Cupcakes.



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    We'll be back in 2 weeks to share what we've been up to and thinking about.

    Tuesday, April 29, 2014

    Ep 30: Keeping Up the Creating

    • Hello stART listeners! We are back again sharing updates on our creative projects. It's our last episode for April and we are hoping to really be done with winter by the next time we chat with you! Until then, we share our creating, drawing and flowers, home and food, sweaters and lists! Enjoy.
    • As always, there is some show and tell to the shows so make sure to watch our video version which will be up here as well as on YouTube. We are keeping to creative updates and looking to what we are working on in the future, which keeps the podcast to about 30 minutes which has really been working for us - we hope you enjoy it that way too.
    • On this episode we mention: Shannon's The Sweater Project 2014, Jamie's recent episode of Creative Living Bookshelf and Suzie's Blue Hawaiian Cupcakes.
    Where to find us:
    We'll be back in 2 weeks to share what we've been up to and thinking about.

    Thursday, April 17, 2014

    Ep 29: Understanding, Drawing and Planning (Video Version)


    • Hello stART listeners! We are back on our regular schedule and are here to share updates on our creative projects! Although we are hit with winter weather in April, we keep on creating, from crochet to circles, plans and unplans, it's all good fun. We'll be back in 2 weeks to share what we've been up to and our creative projects.
    • As always, there is some show and tell to the shows so make sure to watch our video version which will be up here as well as on YouTube. We are keeping to creative updates and looking to what we are working on in the future, which keeps the podcast to about 30 minutes which has really been working for us - we hope you enjoy it that way too.
    • On this episode we mention: the book The Happy HookerShannon's The Sweater Project 2014Lisa CongdonCreative Bug (and specifically Line Drawing with Lisa Congdon).

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    We'll be back in 2 weeks to share what we've been up to and thinking about.

    Wednesday, April 16, 2014

    Ep 29: Understanding, Drawing and Planning

    • Hello stART listeners! We are back on our regular schedule and are here to share updates on our creative projects! Although we are hit with winter weather in April, we keep on creating, from crochet to circles, plans and unplans, it's all good fun. We'll be back in 2 weeks to share what we've been up to and our creative projects.
    • As always, there is some show and tell to the shows so make sure to watch our video version which will be up here as well as on YouTube. We are keeping to creative updates and looking to what we are working on in the future, which keeps the podcast to about 30 minutes which has really been working for us - we hope you enjoy it that way too.
    • On this episode we mention: the book The Happy Hooker, Shannon's The Sweater Project 2014, Lisa Congdon, Creative Bug (and specifically Line Drawing with Lisa Congdon).
    Where to find us:
    We'll be back in 2 weeks to share what we've been up to and thinking about.

    Wednesday, April 2, 2014

    Ep 28: stARTing April With Good Foolin' (Video Version)




  • Hello stART listeners! We are back with smooth sailing and no tech issues with week, woohoo to overcoming that creative challenge! This week we start April with only good fooling sharing our current and potentially upcoming creative projects, along with inspiration along the way.


  • As always, there is some show and tell to the shows so make sure to watch our video version which will be up here as well as on YouTube. We are keeping to creative updates and looking to what we are working on in the future, which keeps the podcast to about 30 minutes which has really been working for us - we hope you enjoy it that way too.


  • On this episode we mention: Jamie's new Creative Living Activity: I Made This, Shannon's The Sweater Project 2014 and Suzie's NEW Blog: Crafter Geek and Freak. Some of the resources and people mentioned included Carla Sonheim, Lifebook, Creative Bug (and specifically Line Drawing with Lisa Congdon), Lisa Congdon and Suzie's Foodie Blog Anniversary Giveaway (it will be up on Friday).


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    Tuesday, April 1, 2014

    Ep 28: stARTing April With Good Foolin'

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    We'll be back in 2 weeks to share what we've been up to and thinking about.

    Friday, March 21, 2014

    Episode 27: 3 Parts to Equal 1 (Video Version)





  • Hello stART listeners! On today's episode the Ridler Sisters had some technical challenges, which you will probably notice as the episode has a different sound in each of the 3 parts. The good news is, we persist through the challenges to share our creative projects, inspiration and ideas.


  • As always, there is some show and tell to the shows so make sure to watch our video version which will be up here as well as on YouTube. We are keeping to creative updates and looking to what we are working on in the future, which keeps the podcast to about 30 minutes which has really been working for us - we hope you enjoy it that way too.


  • This week we ask: What do you do with projects that are complete, but not quite as intended. Let us know!

  • Where to find us:
    We'll be back in 2 weeks to share what we've been up to and thinking about.

    Wednesday, March 19, 2014

    Ep 27: 3 Parts to Equal 1

    • Hello stART listeners! On today's episode the Ridler Sisters had some technical challenges, which you will probably notice as the episode has a different sound in each of the 3 parts. The good news is, we persist through the challenges to share our creative projects, inspiration and ideas.
    • As always, there is some show and tell to the shows so make sure to watch our video version which will be up here as well as on YouTube. We are keeping to creative updates and looking to what we are working on in the future, which keeps the podcast to about 30 minutes which has really been working for us - we hope you enjoy it that way too.
    • This week we ask: What do you do with projects that are complete, but not quite as intended. Let us know!
    Where to find us:
    We'll be back in 2 weeks to share what we've been up to and thinking about.

    Wednesday, February 19, 2014

    Episode 26: In Process, In Earnest (Video)



    On today's episode the Ridler Sisters share their creative projects, inspiration and ideas. We are all earnestly in process of different projects from dolls, to websites to socks! Online, tangible, musical - there are no bounds to creativity!

    As always, there is some show and tell to the shows so make sure to watch our video version which will be up here as well as on YouTube. We are keeping to creative updates and looking to what we are working on in the future, which keeps the podcast to about 30 minutes which has really been working for us - we hope you enjoy it that way too.

    This week we ask: What do you do with projects that are complete, but not quite as intended. Let us know!

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    Tuesday, February 18, 2014

    Episode 26: In Process, In Earnest

    • Hello stART listeners! On today's episode the Ridler Sisters share their creative projects, inspiration and ideas. We are all earnestly in process of different projects from dolls, to websites to socks! Online, tangible, musical - there are no bounds to creativity!
    • As always, there is some show and tell to the shows so make sure to watch our video version which will be up here as well as on YouTube. We are keeping to creative updates and looking to what we are working on in the future, which keeps the podcast to about 30 minutes which has really been working for us - we hope you enjoy it that way too.
    • This week we ask: What do you do with projects that are complete, but not quite as intended. Let us know!
    Where to find us:
    We'll be back in 2 weeks in February to share what we've been up to and thinking about.

    Wednesday, February 5, 2014

    Ep 25: Creative Conversations Keep Flowing (YouTube Version)




    You can find the Sleepy Owl Gloves pattern here.

  • Hello stART listeners! On today's episode the Ridler Sisters share their creative projects, inspiration and ideas from everything to crochet, knitting, art, origami and ever a little musical interlude! We are stepping out of the comfort zones for sure. We also look ahead to what we working on in the future.


  • As always, there is some show and tell to the shows so make sure to watch our video version which will be up here as well as on YouTube. We are keeping to creative updates and looking to what we are working on in the future, which keeps the podcast to about 30 minutes which has really been working for us - we hope you enjoy it that way too.


  • We would love to hear your thoughts on what *you* are creating and musing about these days!


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    Tuesday, February 4, 2014

    Ep 25: Creative Conversations Keep Flowing (Podcast Version)

    • Hello stART listeners! On today's episode the Ridler Sisters share their creative projects, inspiration and ideas from everything to crochet, knitting, art, origami and ever a little musical interlude! We are stepping out of the comfort zones for sure. We also look ahead to what we working on in the future.
    • As always, there is some show and tell to the shows so make sure to watch our video version which will be up here as well as on YouTube. We are keeping to creative updates and looking to what we are working on in the future, which keeps the podcast to about 30 minutes which has really been working for us - we hope you enjoy it that way too.
    • We would love to hear your thoughts on what *you* are creating and musing about these days!
    Where to find us:
    We'll be back in 2 weeks in February to share what we've been up to and thinking about.

    Thursday, January 23, 2014

    Ep 24: Guardians and Giggles (Video Version)



    • Hello stART listeners and welcome to our second episode of 2014! On today's episode the Ridler Sisters share their creative projects, inspiration and ideas that the beginning of the year brought to them and also look ahead to what we working on in the future.
    • As always, there is some show and tell to the shows so make sure to watch our video version which will be up here as well as on YouTube. We are keeping to creative updates and looking to what we are working on in the future, which keeps the podcast to about 30 minutes which has really been working for us - we hope you enjoy it that way too.
    • Life Book, Glitter Bombing and remember to check Suzie's Blog tomorrow for her Birthday Giveaway!
    • We would love to hear your thoughts on what *you* are creating and musing about these days!

    Where to find us:
    • Subscribe to the stART Sisters Podcast Here.
    • We'll be back in 2 weeks in February to share what we've been up to and thinking about.

    Tuesday, January 21, 2014

    Ep 24: Guardians and Giggles (Podcast Version)

    • Hello stART listeners and welcome to our second episode of 2014! On today's episode the Ridler Sisters share their creative projects, inspiration and ideas that the beginning of the year brought to them and also look ahead to what we working on in the future.
    • As always, there is some show and tell to the shows so make sure to watch our video version which will be up here as well as on YouTube. We are keeping to creative updates and looking to what we are working on in the future, which keeps the podcast to about 30 minutes which has really been working for us - we hope you enjoy it that way too.
    • Life Book, Glitter Bombing and remember to check Suzie's Blog tomorrow for her Birthday Giveaway!
    • We would love to hear your thoughts on what *you* are creating and musing about these days!
    Where to find us:
    • Subscribe to the stART Sisters Podcast Here.
    • We'll be back in 2 weeks in February to share what we've been up to and thinking about.
  • We also mention the Kickin' it Old Skool Blog-a-Thon that Jamie and Shannon are running this month; you are more than welcome to play along: