Wendy Crafts

Wendy Townley

Are you a creative soul seeking comfort and healing? Discover the healing power of creativity with Wendy Townley on the Wendy Crafts Podcast. Join heartfelt conversations with fellow makers exploring how their crafts mend, comfort, and transform through life's challenges. Find solace and inspiration in shared stories of resilience.

  1. 2025-12-03

    Artistry and Mental Health: Finding Healing Through Color

    Artistry and mental health are deeply connected, and few artists embody that truth as gracefully as Ana Bianchi. In this episode, Wendy sits down with Ana to explore how creativity becomes both refuge and revelation. From her lifelong artistic journey to her pandemic-born practice of "color harvesting," Ana shares how paying attention to color, pattern, texture, and quiet moments can anchor us emotionally and mentally. Listeners will hear Ana's refreshing approach to blending joyful play with deep focus, how she protects her creative instincts, and why art remains one of our most powerful healing tools. Ana also discusses her new book, Color Curious, and the surprising ways it helps beginners and seasoned creatives develop a more intentional relationship with color. If you've ever wondered how creativity can support your well-being, or how artistry and mental health work hand in hand, this conversation offers inspiration, practical wisdom, and a renewed appreciation for the beauty around us. Follow these links to learn more about Ana and her latest book, Color Curious. https://wendycrafts.co/wendy-crafts-global-artist-ana-bianchi-celebrates-color/ Substack/ newsletter about color :  ColorCurious.Substack.com Branding and illustration portfolios: AnaLovesColor.com Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/analovescolor/ "Color Curious"  is  available wherever you buy books: Chronicle Books, Amazon, Bookshop.org, Barnes&Noble, and Target    Whoever orders it, and  emails the receipt to colorcuriousbook@gmail.com will be invited to a free online color class Ana will be hosting in January.   Check out Wendy Crafts on - YouTube - Pinterest - Instagram - Facebook and online at wendycrafts.co. https://www.youtube.com/@WendyCraftsYouTube https://www.pinterest.com/wendytownley/ https://www.instagram.com/wendytownley/ https://www.facebook.com/wendytownley https://wendycrafts.co   This podcast is produced by Two Brothers Creative.

    32 min
  2. 2025-10-22

    Make, Don't Scroll: Scrapbooking for Mental Health with Beth Kingston

    Scrapbooking for mental health isn't just a trend—it's a lifeline. In this heartfelt conversation, Beth Kingston (Kingston Crafts; longtime HSN craft expert) joins Wendy to explore how creativity, connection, and simple printed photos can help us process hard seasons, reduce doom-scrolling, and feel truly seen. Beth shares candid stories from years as a military spouse, why she opens her studio to neighbors and Naval Academy students, and how her "Everyday Stories" system lowers the barrier to memory keeping for busy lives. You'll learn practical ways to spark community through crafting, plus hear about a special 10% listener discount on Kingston Crafts. Subscribe for more conversations that heal through the work of our hearts and hands. Complete the following form to learn more about Beth Kingston and the many offerings of her creative business, Kingston Crafts. https://wendycrafts.co/wendy-crafts-beth-kingston-believes-in-the-power-of-creative-communities/ Learn more about Beth and Kingston Crafts on YouTube - Instagram - Facebook or online at kingstoncrafts.com. Check out Wendy Crafts on - YouTube - Pinterest - Instagram - Facebook and online at wendycrafts.co. https://www.youtube.com/@WendyCraftsYouTube https://www.pinterest.com/wendytownley/ https://www.instagram.com/wendytownley/ https://www.facebook.com/wendytownley https://wendycrafts.co This podcast is produced by Two Brothers Creative.

    45 min

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Are you a creative soul seeking comfort and healing? Discover the healing power of creativity with Wendy Townley on the Wendy Crafts Podcast. Join heartfelt conversations with fellow makers exploring how their crafts mend, comfort, and transform through life's challenges. Find solace and inspiration in shared stories of resilience.