Crafting Cafe

Gemporia Craft

From the people who brought you HobbyMaker, Sewing Street and JewelleryMaker join us for a cup of tea and a nice cake in the Crafting Cafe.

Follow on Instagram @craftingcafepod and TikTok @crafting.cafe.pod for sneak peeks on upcoming episodes and to get your crafty questions into our Crafting Agony Aunt.

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S4 · E3
September 15 · 1 hr 4 min
Amelia Stitches and how to find your crafty style
Say hey or ask our agony Aunt a question! Amelia from Amelia Stitches shares how she built her embroidery business. We find out what everyone's favourite fish is. And Julie shares her tips for finding your own crafting style. Follow us on Instagram (@craftingcafepod) and TikTok (@crafting.cafe.pod) where you can also send in your crafty questions to be answered on future episodes.
S4 · E2
September 1 · 1 hr 12 min
Exclusive with Crafting Legend, Barbara Gray
Say hey or ask our agony Aunt a question! Barbara Gray spills all her secrets and her advice for starting your own crafting business. Also tune in for advice from our Agony Aunt, Julie, who advises what to do when you don't know where to start crafting. Don't forget to comment with your crafting crimes and questions. Follow us on Instagram (@craftingcafepod) and TikTok (@crafting.cafe.pod) where you can also send in your crafty questions to be answered on future episodes.
S4 · E1
August 18 · 36 min
5 Crafting Things Worth Your Money
Say hey or ask our agony Aunt a question! Judge Julie (AKA Agony Aunt Julie, AKA our favourite crafter) shares what she thinks are worth the money when you're crafting. Scott and Ellie talk about what they've been up to in the 8 months since our last episode and find out who snubbed Scott at Happy Place Festival. Follow us on Instagram (@craftingcafepod) and TikTok (@crafting.cafe.pod) where you can also send in your crafty questions to be answered on future episodes.
S3 · E6
January 20 · 55 min
Crafting resolutions for 2026
Say hey or ask our agony Aunt a question! Judge Julie AKA Agony Aunt Julie predicts some crafting crimes from crafting new years resolutions. We play some games with Liam who is leaving Gemporia Craft and learn about the origins of washi tape. Follow us on Instagram (@craftingcafepod) and TikTok (@crafting.cafe.pod) where you can also send in your crafty questions to be answered on future episodes.
S3 · E5
Dec 2, 2025 · 27 min
Guess the craft item and Christmas crafting
Say hey or ask our agony Aunt a question! After our mid-season break, the team are refreshed to play a brand-new game - guess the crafting item! Judge Julie offers advice for Christmas crafting and condemns some festive crafting crimes. Follow us on Instagram (@craftingcafepod) and TikTok (@crafting.cafe.pod) where you can also send in your crafty questions to be answered on future episodes.
S3 · E4
Nov 4, 2025 · 45 min
On tour at Spotty Pots
Say hey or ask our agony Aunt a question! We're back on tour at Spotty Pots in Studley to talk to owner, Monica, all about how she came to run a pottery painting cafe with the yummiest looking cakes ever! Also, Ellie has another story and a pottery themed 2 lies and a truth and Judge Julie is back with more of your crafting crimes. Follow us on Instagram (@craftingcafepod) and TikTok (@crafting.cafe.pod) where you can also send in your crafty questions to be answered on future episodes.
S3 · E3
Oct 21, 2025 · 54 min
Crafting Chaos with Carla Bagshaw
Say hey or ask our agony Aunt a question! This episode's guest, Carla Bagshaw, has graced the crafting TV screens for years. Learn about how she got started and what she loves about the crafting industry. Don't forget to send us your crafting crimes to be judged by Judge Julie - send them in via DM to any of our social channels. Follow us on Instagram (@craftingcafepod) and TikTok (@crafting.cafe.pod) where you can also send in your crafty questions to be answered on future episodes.
S3 · E2
Oct 7, 2025 · 52 min
Story Time With Ellie, Trolls & Amelia's Creative Crafts
Say hey or ask our agony Aunt a question! For the second episode of season 3 we are on location at Amelia's Creative Crafts store in Studley. Listen to the full interview as well as Ellie's story on the history of Bob Ross. Follow Amelia's Creative Crafts on social @AmedliasCreative Follow us on Instagram (@craftingcafepod) and TikTok (@crafting.cafe.pod) where you can also send in your crafty questions to be answered on future episodes.
S3 · E1
Sep 23, 2025 · 17 min
Rage Painting for Season 3 Episode 1
Say hey or ask our agony Aunt a question! For the first episode of season 3 we visited Splasherist in Worcester to try out rage painting. Listen to our interview with Olivia from Splasherist and check out the footage of the rage painting session on our socials. Follow us on Instagram (@craftingcafepod) and TikTok (@crafting.cafe.pod) where you can also send in your crafty questions to be answered on future episodes.
S2 · E9
Jun 2, 2025 · 1 hr 12 min
BONUS EPISODE: Talking drag, glue crimes and scary nun paintings
Say hey or ask our agony Aunt a question! With special guest Uncle Frogface we chat about how crafting became a physical therapy, stepping out of your comfort zone and a terrifying painting of a nun. Judge Julie is also back to judge your crafting crimes, and tune in to find out if the judge is finally absolved from her crime. Follow Sean on TikTok, Instagram and YouTube by searching @UncleFrogface Follow us on Instagram (@craftingcafepod) and TikTok (@crafting.cafe.pod) where you can also send in your crafty questions to be answered on future episodes.
S2 · E8
May 18, 2025 · 53 min
Talking Mental Health & Grief with Denise Walker
Say hey or ask our agony Aunt a question! Talking Mental Health & Grief with Denise Walker We are joined by Denise Marie Walker who tells us how she got started in painting the sunrise every day for over a year, dealing with grief and mental health awareness. Then stay tuned for Judge Julie's sentencing and more crafting crimes. Follow Denise @denisemariewalker Follow us on Instagram (@craftingcafepod) and TikTok (@crafting.cafe.pod) where you can also send in your crafty questions to be answered on future episodes.
May 5, 2025 · 1 hr 2 min
Scrapbooking and the ultimate crafting crime
Say hey or ask our agony Aunt a question! Scrapbooking and the ultimate crafting crime Barry Short from Arden Creative Studio joins us to talk scrapbooking and his journey in the crafting industry. Then we reveal the ultimate crime by our very own Judge Julie. Follow Arden Creative Studion on all social channels @ardencreativestudio Follow us on Instagram (@craftingcafepod) and TikTok (@crafting.cafe.pod) where you can also send in your crafty questions to be answered on future episodes.
S2 · E6
Apr 21, 2025 · 1 hr 3 min
Holly Dennett talks all things Sewing!
Say hey or ask our agony Aunt a question! Sewing sensation, ⁨@HollyDennett⁩ joins Ellie and Scott to talk all things sewing and how she 'just sews on the internet'! And our Judge Julie is back to sentence your crafting brands. Comment here with your crafting crimes for Judge Julie. Follow Holly on Instagram (@holly_dennett) Facebook (facebook.com/hollydennettsewingblog) and here on YouTube. Follow us on Instagram (@craftingcafepod) and TikTok (@crafting.cafe.pod) where you can also send in your crafty questions to be answered on future episodes.
S2 · E5
Apr 8, 2025 · 41 min
Crafting innuendos and Judge Julie
Say hey or ask our agony Aunt a question! Ellie tests Scott with crafting innuendos and we welcome Judge Julie to court. Comment here with your crafting crimes for Judge Julie. Follow us on Instagram @craftingcafepod or TikTok @crafting.cafe.pod Follow us on Instagram (@craftingcafepod) and TikTok (@crafting.cafe.pod) where you can also send in your crafty questions to be answered on future episodes.
S2 · E4
Mar 17, 2025 · 57 min
Pete Hughes and the introduction of Judge Julie
Say hey or ask our agony Aunt a question! Our special guest this week is Pete Hughes. Learn about Pete's crafting journey, where he gets his inspiration and what else he loves to do. Also, we introduce a new feature - Judge Julie! Send in your crafting crimes by commenting or DMing us on our socials. Follow us on Instagram (@craftingcafepod) and TikTok (@crafting.cafe.pod) where you can also send in your crafty questions to be answered on future episodes.
S2 · E3
Mar 3, 2025 · 54 min
John Scott Part 2 - Cruising with John and the sights he's seen
Say hey or ask our agony Aunt a question! John Scott returns to the Crafting Cafe podcast for episode 3 of season 2. Hear all about his cruise, which celebrities he's seen naked and who he's had a falling out with. All this as well as the latest installment of Ellie vs Scott and learn all about card stock with our crafting expert Julie. Follow John Scott on Facebook (facebook.com/johnscottssewingworld) and Instagram @JohnScottsSewingWorld and watch him on Sewing Street. Follow us on Instagram (@craftingcafepod) and TikTok (@crafting.cafe.pod) where you can also send in your crafty questions to be answered on future episodes.
S2 · E2
Feb 17, 2025 · 33 min
Dirty Paws, Ink Pads and another Ellie vs Scott
Say hey or ask our agony Aunt a question! Episode 2 of Season 2 of the Crafting Cafe podcast. Ellie teaches us what a dirty pour is, we talk about our new favourite crafting trend and Julie teaches us which ink pads to use for which crafts. All this and another bout of Ellie vs Scott in our crafty quiz. Follow us on Instagram (@craftingcafepod) and TikTok (@crafting.cafe.pod) where you can also send in your crafty questions to be answered on future episodes.
S2 · E1
Feb 3, 2025 · 39 min
We are Back with a Bang!
Say hey or ask our agony Aunt a question! Even more crafting, frogging and a crafty forfeit Welcome back to Season 2 Episode 1 of the Crafting Cafe podcast. We're chatting about the crafting trends that are said to be big in 2025, Scott tells us what 'frogging' is in our new crafting glossary segment and Ellie and Scott battle in our crafty quiz. Follow us on Instagram (@craftingcafepod) and TikTok (@crafting.cafe.pod) where you can also send in your crafty questions to be answered on future episodes.
S1 · E9
Dec 16, 2024 · 59 min
Jewellery Maker Mark Smith tells all
Say hey or ask our agony Aunt a question! In episode 9 of the Crafting Cafe podcast, we chat to JewelleryMaker guest designer, Mark Smith. Mark talks about how he got into jewellery making and a few things you may not know about him too. You can see more of Mark on JewelleryMaker on Freeview 72 or Sky 674. Follow us on Instagram (@craftingcafepod) and TikTok (@crafting.cafe.pod) where you can also send in your crafty questions to be answered on future episodes.
S1 · E8
Dec 3, 2024 · 50 min
What crafting item would you avoid in your home? With JewelleryMaker’s Carol
Say hey or ask our agony Aunt a question! In episode 8 of the Crafting Café, we chat to JewelleryMaker presenter Carol Roache. Listen to how Carol got into presenting for Gemporia Craft’s oldest TV show, what crafts items she refuses to have in her home and her secret talent. Also in this episode – Gemporia Craft’s Head of Brand and Content, Hayley, steps in for Agony Aunt Julie to share her advice for setting up your own crafting brand. Follow us on Instagram (@craftingcafepod) and TikTok (@crafting.cafe.pod) where you can also send in your crafty questions to be answered on future episodes.

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