Angie Holden of the Country Chic Cottage joins us to talk Cricut, teaching, how she got into her niche, and other fun stuff. We even have an extended vent about how awful Design Space can, on occasion, be. Enjoy the episode! Angie's Thing of the Week: We Are Memory Keepers Print Maker (https://www.michaels.com/we-r-memory-keepers-printmaker-all-in-one-kit/10674580.html) Ethan's Things of the Week: Justin Mabie (https://www.callmemabie.com/) and Maker Gray (https://www.makergray.com/) Vincent's Thing of the Week: The Floor is Lava (https://www.netflix.com/title/81006858) Where to find Angie online: Website: https://www.thecountrychiccottage.net/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/angiecountrychic Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/countrychiccottage/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/countrychiccott/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CountryChicCottage TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@countrychiccottage? ================ Host Links: https://www.becausewemake.com/links Support the show on Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/becausewemake

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Episode 120: Country Chic Crafting

Austin Saunders, aka High Caliber Craftsman is a guy who has done more in his life than most people twice his age, and is not afraid to do new and interesting things while putting a lot of love and care into everything that comes out of his shop. This week we talk to him about his origin story, his workaholism, and what gets him going. Enjoy the conversation! Austin's Thing of the Week: Smashin' Metal With My Homies (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B-eEWYt9AO0) Ethan's Things of the Week: ManMadeinMA (https://www.instagram.com/mannmadeinma) CraftsWithDre (https://www.instagram.com/craftswithdre) Woodbrain (https://www.instagram.com/wood_brain/?hl=en) and Woodenwhiskerstrading (https://www.instagram.com/woodenwhiskerstrading/?hl=en) Vincent's Thing of the Week: The Squid Game (https://www.netflix.com/title/81040344) Where to find Austin online: Instagram: High Caliber Craftsman Builds (https://www.instagram.com/highcalibercraftsmanbuilds/) High Caliber Craftsman (https://www.instagram.com/highcalibercraftsman/) and Austin Surf Boards (https://www.instagram.com/austinsurfboards/) YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/HighCaliberCraftsman Website: https://www.highcalibercraftsman.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/highcalibercraftsman/ ========= Host Links: https://www.becausewemake.com/links Support the show on Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/becausewemake

Episode 119: Surfing Out of the Womb

In this episode we talk to the wonderful Claire Burgess who is easily one of the most positive and enthusiastic people on the internet. She makes great stuff and is not afraid to teach you through her fails, and she was bold enough to take the plunge and go full-time on YouTube! You should definitely check her out at her links below. After you listen to the episode, of course. Enjoy! Claire's Things of the Week: The Lunchbox (https://www.amazon.com/Lunchbox-Irrfan-Khan/dp/B00KGENZI4) and Queen (https://www.amazon.com/Queen-English-Subtitled-Kangana-Ranaut/dp/B010VGYJUY) Ethan's Thing of the Week: Prescription Safety Glasses (For example: (https://rx-safety.com/product-category/master-safety-glasses/prescription-safety-glasses/)) Vincent's Thing of the Week: Inktober 2021: https://inktober.com/ Where to find Claire online: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkQT94Txmc_Kql7HsYFrqcg Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/claires_crafty_corner_/ Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/CCCYouTube ====== Host Links can be found here: https://www.becausewemake.com/links Support the show on Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/becausewemake

Episode 118: Crafting with Claire Burgess

Dean Duplantis joins Vincent this week to talk about all the things that make the maker community special as well as motivation through competition, and appreciation for what we have and how we worked to get there including how we value our own work. Enjoy the Episode! Dean's Things of the Week: Nicholas Berchtold: https://www.instagram.com/berchtolddesignbuild/ Vincent's Things of the Week: Cricut Maker Metal Project: Engraving a Ring Dish: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CQBpVo86pWI Where to find Dean online: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dean_duplantis/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC42MF8mNWPPPlbEFMOmMirA Making, Our Way Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/making-our-way/id1562674615 =========== All the Hosts' Links Can Be Found Here: https://www.becausewemake.com/links Support the Show at Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/becausewemake

Episode 117: The Dean of Makers

With Ethan in Rwanda this week, Vincent had the privilege of chatting with Ashley Stillson of Chipped Builds. She's a content creator and maker and has a great range of skills and, like Vincent, is a skill collector. They talk about creativity and making, the importance of having a good support system, and why digital fabrication is just the way of the future love it or hate it. It's a fun chat we hope you'll enjoy as well! Ashley's Thing of the Week: Tis Sew Sweet (https://www.etsy.com/shop/TisSewSweetShop) Vincent's Thing of the Week: The Americans (https://www.amazon.com/The-Americans-Season-1/dp/B00B8P8O9K) Where to Find Ashley online: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChippedBuilds Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chippedbuilds/ Website: https://chippedbuilds.com/ Find the hosts and their links here: https://www.becausewemake.com/links Support the show at Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/becausewemake

Episode 116: Eight Hours of Dinner With Ashley Stillson

A true craftsman with a strong understanding of what it means to be part of a community, Ben Niemann is one of the good guys. In this episode we talk about so much including staying motivated, motivating others, and what keeps us going in the shop. We also talk about the importance of recognition and even an insane update on Vincent's Thing of the Week from last week. Enjoy the episode! Ben's Things of the Week: Phrozen Sonic Mega 8k (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p6wljI-6EzI) The Marvel Cinematic Universe (Do you really need a link for that?) Ethan's Thing of the Week: DJI Osmo Pocket: (https://www.dji.com/osmo-pocket) Vincent's Things of the Week: Project Farm: (https://www.youtube.com/c/ProjectFarm) Ridgid EZ Change Faucet Tool: (https://www.ridgid.com/us/en/ez-change-faucet-tool) Where to find Ben online: https://linktr.ee/makeforlife =========== Support the Show at Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/becausewemake

Episode 115: Ben Niemann Makes for Life

This week Ethan and Vincent talk to the mastermind behind the Maker Chess Set project, Emmett Newsome, a collaboration between makers to produce a chess set to raffle for Proud Haven, a charity that helps LGBT youths. Enjoy the conversation and, if you have a moment, please check out Emmett's Instagram, YouTube, and Linktree and buy a few tickets for this amazing set! Emmet's Links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deadrisewoodcrafts/?hl=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0mj-XCJe_Vjve150D7HCrA Linktree: https://linktr.ee/Deadrisewoodcrafts Maker Chess Set Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Iz1mMEDgKA&list=PLn3hdsVD-yJxAnv0IXgh_fwxg6KCbdewB

Episode 114: Chess For Charity

Ethan and Vincent do some housekeeping, talk about reviews, plans for future stuff for backers on BMAC and the merch we've been promising, and other fun stuff. No guest, just us, still fun! Ethan's Things of the Week: Gunflint Designs' Snake Box (https://www.gunflintdesigns.com/product-page/snakebox) Michael Alm and Jason Hibbs Build a Boat:  Michael Alm Part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=17tKDCDIqQ8 Michael Alm Part 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A8vbR1Uz-Qw Jason Hibbs Part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qL42mx58ISM Jason Hibbs Part 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2YDi3bqI4pY Vincent's Thing of the Week: El Gato Facecam: https://www.elgato.com/en/facecam ===== Support the show on Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/becausewemake

Episode 113: Housekeeping!

Welcome to Episode 112! Shane Conlan, aka Uncle Knackers from DIY for Knuckleheads joins us from Australia! We talked about a wide range of things from how he learned what he knows to YouTube burnout, to cooking in the shop and even his uncanny resemblance to Jurgen Klopp and the hilarity that ensued when Liverpool visited Sydney! Enjoy the episode! Shane's Thing of the Week: Chad & Steve Have a Podcast (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chad-and-steve-have-a-podcast/id1535077104) Ethan's Thing of the Week: Grant Alexander's DIY Ladder Toss with Maker Pipe (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Y4-9aznAWY) Vincent's Thing of the Week: Quake Remastered (https://store.steampowered.com/app/2310/QUAKE/) Where to find Shane Online: Website: DIY for Knuckleheads (https://diyforknuckleheads.com/) YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/shaneconlan1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/diy_for_knuckleheads/?hl=en ===== Support the Podcast on Buy Me a Coffee: http://www.buymeacoffee.com/becausewemake

Episode 112: Shane and the Five Metrics

PRODUCTION NOTE: Vincent's audio, after a week of computer drama, was his webcam (accidentally) so the quality is not up to snuff but the conversation is fun and interesting anyway so please have patience and thanks for your continued support! Welcome to episode 111! This week Dave Szweduik fills in for Ethan and joins Vincent to talk to internet music legend Kevin MacLeod, the internet legend whose work literally precedes him! We talk about learning music, how art works, and a bunch of other stuff. Don't miss this convo with someone who probably has had a big impact on you if you're a content creator! Kevin's Thing of the Week: Logic Pro (https://www.apple.com/logic-pro/) Dave's Thing of the Week: In Strange Woods (https://www.atypicalartists.co/instrangewoods) Vincent's Things of the Week: The Bubbly Homemaker's Bows (https://www.instagram.com/p/CSDYzIuDwXI/) and Ten Hundred's Art Collab (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rCpScnyLOh8) Where to find Kevin online: Website: Incompetech.com (https://incompetech.com/) Where to find Dave online: Website: https://aicpod.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/aicstories Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aicstories/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aicstories ===== Support the show on Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/becausewemake

Episode 111: Internet Music Legend Kevin MacLeod

When it comes to arts and crafts on YouTube, Steve McDonald is a name you need to know. After leaving his career as a professor, he's now teaching everyone how to be just a little craftier in their life, and how to turn that into a functional business as well! Enjoy the episode! Steve's Thing of the Week: Steve's Coloring Books (https://stevemcdonaldcrafts.com/shop) Ethan's Things of the Week: FirmGrip Dura-Knit Gloves (https://firmgrip.com/product/dura-knit/) and Morley Teaches 3D Stamp Making (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lcj00De1Gso) Vincent's Thing of the Week: Vexx (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6FrNJRbr-32LUTmYw1nHFw) Where to find Steve online: YouTube (Main Channel): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2EHd4fvq9t8WrKPgqhoYIQ YouTube (Secondary Channel): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPB8-P_TzTUcdL26B1deMpw Website: https://stevemcdonaldcrafts.com/ =================== Support the show on Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/becausewemake

Episode 110: Steve McDonald Gets Crafty

This week's guest is Donovan from Once Upon a Workbench! We discuss so much in this episode, and even touch on some raw thoughts on how it feels when your content isn't popping with audiences the way you want it to. It's a great chat that you're really going to enjoy and it might just motivate you and inspire you to change your perspective a little. Enjoy the episode! Donovan's Thing of the Week: Aputure MC RGBWW LED Light (https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1512600-REG/aputure_mc_rgbww_led_light.html) Ethan's Thing of the Week: Jellas 7Amp Belt Sander 3 × 21-Inch (https://www.amazon.com/Jellas-21-Inch-Variable-speed-Control-Adapters/dp/B08FCDS3VR) Vincent's Thing of the Week: Botez Live (https://www.youtube.com/c/BotezLive) Where to find Donovan online: Website: https://www.onceuponaworkbench.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/onceuponaworkbench/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/onceuponaworkbench Making Geeks Podcast: https://makinggeeks.com/ =========== Support the podcast on Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/becausewemake

Episode 109: Once Upon a Podcast

Fellow podcaster, maker, and YouTuber Adam Mackey joins us to talk about how he's adding a new skill to his repertoire, what it's like being Australian in a world of Yanks, and how Australians hate when Americans mention shrimps on the barbie or Foster's. Enjoy the episode! Adam's Thing of the Week: BroinWood (https://www.youtube.com/c/Broinwood) Ethan's Thing of the Week: Hemlock and Hyde (https://www.instagram.com/p/CRyuH4DjquF/) Vincent's Thing of the Week: Man vs. History (https://www.history.com/shows/man-vs-history) Where to find Adam online: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpb0q9oSUzJa-muAhkqbvjA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/makermackey/ CLAMP: https://clamp.buzzsprout.com/ =========== Support the Show on Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/becausewemake

Episode 108: CLAMPing down on Adam Mackey

Tinneal Rowsome of Rowsome Designs joins us this week to talk about how she got started in leatherworking and her love of leather and its versatility and even gives us a crash course for non Canadians about what Canada is like! Well, Manitoba at least. Also, as a special treat, with Ethan in Rwanda Vincent enlisted the help of the guy he started podcasting with all those years ago, Chris Roberts! Enjoy the show! Tinneal's Thing of the Week: Ask a Mortician (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi5iiEyLwSLvlqnMi02u5gQ) Chris' Thing of the Week: https://www.yourtoolbox.com.au/products/makita-dewalt-milwaukee-18v-custom-made-smart-mini-soldering-station-hakko-t12 Vincent's Thing of the Week: Ifixit Mako Toolkit (https://www.ifixit.com/Store/Tools/Mako-Driver-Kit--64-Precision-Bits/IF145-299?o=4) Where to find Tinneal online: Website: https://rowsomedesigns.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rowsome.designs/ ===== Support the show on Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/becausewemake 

Episode 107: Leather and Bees With Tinneal Rowsome

This week, Ken Madden joins Ethan and Vincent to talk about his art, his love of cars, and then the guys get into a discussion of their favorite 80's TV shows. There's also a lot of Knight Rider talk. Are you surprised? It's a fun conversation that runs a wide range of subjects and we hope you enjoy it! Ken's Thing of the Week: ABENICS Active Ball Joint Mechanism with three DoF based on spherical gear meshings (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHUv9Zda_48) Ethan's Things of the Week: DIY Pool Deck with a Secret Hatch! How To Build A Deck For Your Stock Tank Pool (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PKUS77duDqk) & MINIATURE BOWIE KNIFE Made From an Old Wrench with Basic Tools (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cfQ4gpNS-Vo) Vincent's Things of the Week: Automatic Battery Powered Airbrush (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08CX8BM9M) and Help Me by Dan Rodo (https://www.instagram.com/p/CRMpenSAYDO/) Where to find Ken online: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maddk_studio/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbwJctPDdqtxxWS8GnXMcww Website: https://maddkstudio.com/ ==================== Support the Show on Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/becausewemake

Episode 106: Cars, Art, and 80's TV with Ken Madden

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