I'm delighted to bring you another episode of the Adventures in Arting Podcast!
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Today's guest is Christine Drumheller:
Here are a few words from Christine:
I first joined Cocoa Daisy, as a subscriber, in 2007. I later tried out when Cocoa Daisy had a Design Team call, and made the team. About 6 months later, Tricia (the owner then) asked me to start creating the project kits. I loved coming up with ideas for the project kits and putting them together! Soon, I was joining Tricia for her trips to CHA, so I got a good idea of how much work goes into putting together the main kit.
Well, fast forward to 2010. I found myself having to leave my marriage of 11 years, with no work history for the last 8 because I'd been a stay-at-home Mom. At that time Tricia happened to be pregnant, moving to another state and planning to close things down here at Cocoa Daisy. I approached her and said I wanted to do it!
I was terrified… leaving a marriage, moving in with my parents and starting a business all at the same time. That was the worst, most stressful summer of my life! But I knew I had to give it a try because it was the perfect scenario for me. I'd be doing something I love and I'd also be home with the boys.
My background in graphic design from before I became engaged, including 10 years' experience as a Composition Manager, gave me the confidence to jump in and pray that God had placed this opportunity in front of me for a reason.
It's been an amazing two and a half years! Learning as I go, always trying to make changes and improvements, working to get the kits out on time and to give my 100% to customer service has been more than stressful at times, BUT I wouldn't change a thing!
Lately I have changed my focus from 12×12 layouts. I adore mini albums and I am addicted to instagram – so creating a mini album filled with instagram pictures from my phone seemed the perfect way to capture our daily lives.
Links for Christine:
- Cocoa Daisy Scrapbooking Kit Club
- Cocoa Daisy on Facebook
- Follow me on instagram: christinedrumheller
On today's podcast we discuss Christine's journey towards becoming the owner of Cocoa Daisy as well as the struggle for balance between work, home, and creative desires. I hope you'll listen in to our conversation and leave us your thoughts!
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P.S. I'm headed to California today and will be away for two weeks.
First I'll be in Anaheim for the annual Craft & Hobby Association Show (CHA). You can find me in The Crafter's Workshop booth Sunday 12-1pm and Monday 10am-1pm, Sakura booth Monday 2-3pm. Most of the time I'll be walking the show floor. Be sure to say "hi!"
Then I'm headed to San Francisco for a few days of R&R with my West Coast family and friends. (My grandma just turned 93!)
And finally I'm spending two days teaching in Santa Ana! Super excited about the class!
While I'm away I have written and scheduled lots of awesome blog posts for you to read. But, if you want to see what I'm up to while I'm away, I'll be using my phone to post photos and thoughts to instagram and twitter.
California, here I come! :)
Looking forward to listening to this inspiring podcast on my drive to work tomorrow. Btw – Love your podcasts!!!!
Looking forward to listening to this inspiring podcast on my drive to work tomorrow. Btw – Love your podcasts!!!!
Looking forward to listening to this inspiring podcast on my drive to work tomorrow. Btw – Love your podcasts!!!!
Looking forward to listening to this inspiring podcast on my drive to work tomorrow. Btw – Love your podcasts!!!!
Looking forward to listening to this inspiring podcast on my drive to work tomorrow. Btw – Love your podcasts!!!!
I will be keeping up with you on Twitter!
I will be keeping up with you on Twitter!
I will be keeping up with you on Twitter!
I will be keeping up with you on Twitter!
I will be keeping up with you on Twitter!
Have safe travels. I wish I could go and enjoy this journey. Have fun and thanks for keeping us inspired 😉
Have safe travels. I wish I could go and enjoy this journey. Have fun and thanks for keeping us inspired 😉
Have safe travels. I wish I could go and enjoy this journey. Have fun and thanks for keeping us inspired 😉
Have safe travels. I wish I could go and enjoy this journey. Have fun and thanks for keeping us inspired 😉
Have safe travels. I wish I could go and enjoy this journey. Have fun and thanks for keeping us inspired 😉
I enjoyed hearing how a passion can become a business and you really can “mix business with pleasure”. Finding the balance is definitely the key, especially when you have young ones. Making them a part of it helps them to feel special and needed, I suspect. Enjoy CHA, and your class sounds great.
I enjoyed hearing how a passion can become a business and you really can “mix business with pleasure”. Finding the balance is definitely the key, especially when you have young ones. Making them a part of it helps them to feel special and needed, I suspect. Enjoy CHA, and your class sounds great.
I enjoyed hearing how a passion can become a business and you really can “mix business with pleasure”. Finding the balance is definitely the key, especially when you have young ones. Making them a part of it helps them to feel special and needed, I suspect. Enjoy CHA, and your class sounds great.
I enjoyed hearing how a passion can become a business and you really can “mix business with pleasure”. Finding the balance is definitely the key, especially when you have young ones. Making them a part of it helps them to feel special and needed, I suspect. Enjoy CHA, and your class sounds great.
I enjoyed hearing how a passion can become a business and you really can “mix business with pleasure”. Finding the balance is definitely the key, especially when you have young ones. Making them a part of it helps them to feel special and needed, I suspect. Enjoy CHA, and your class sounds great.
Thanks for the post. It’s always nice to read an inspirational story. Hope your travels are safe and healthy!
Thanks for the post. It’s always nice to read an inspirational story. Hope your travels are safe and healthy!
Thanks for the post. It’s always nice to read an inspirational story. Hope your travels are safe and healthy!
Thanks for the post. It’s always nice to read an inspirational story. Hope your travels are safe and healthy!
Thanks for the post. It’s always nice to read an inspirational story. Hope your travels are safe and healthy!
Can I just say that you were born to make podcasts? Your mom is hilarious! Very cool episode.
Can I just say that you were born to make podcasts? Your mom is hilarious! Very cool episode.
Can I just say that you were born to make podcasts? Your mom is hilarious! Very cool episode.
Can I just say that you were born to make podcasts? Your mom is hilarious! Very cool episode.
Can I just say that you were born to make podcasts? Your mom is hilarious! Very cool episode.
Another post FULL to overflowing with interesting info.Beats me how you manage to fit so much into your life. Well done. Have fun on your travels.
Another post FULL to overflowing with interesting info.Beats me how you manage to fit so much into your life. Well done. Have fun on your travels.
Another post FULL to overflowing with interesting info.Beats me how you manage to fit so much into your life. Well done. Have fun on your travels.
Another post FULL to overflowing with interesting info.Beats me how you manage to fit so much into your life. Well done. Have fun on your travels.
Another post FULL to overflowing with interesting info.Beats me how you manage to fit so much into your life. Well done. Have fun on your travels.
Totally enjoyed this! As a subscriber to Cocoa Daisy, it was so interesting to hear about the behind the scenes. Love Christine, she rocks!
Totally enjoyed this! As a subscriber to Cocoa Daisy, it was so interesting to hear about the behind the scenes. Love Christine, she rocks!
Totally enjoyed this! As a subscriber to Cocoa Daisy, it was so interesting to hear about the behind the scenes. Love Christine, she rocks!
Totally enjoyed this! As a subscriber to Cocoa Daisy, it was so interesting to hear about the behind the scenes. Love Christine, she rocks!
Totally enjoyed this! As a subscriber to Cocoa Daisy, it was so interesting to hear about the behind the scenes. Love Christine, she rocks!
Another great episode! Fun to hear Christine’s voice and the behind the scenes aspect of running her business. Cocoa Daisy’s message board is one of my favorite places to “hang out” on the web!
Another great episode! Fun to hear Christine’s voice and the behind the scenes aspect of running her business. Cocoa Daisy’s message board is one of my favorite places to “hang out” on the web!
Another great episode! Fun to hear Christine’s voice and the behind the scenes aspect of running her business. Cocoa Daisy’s message board is one of my favorite places to “hang out” on the web!
Another great episode! Fun to hear Christine’s voice and the behind the scenes aspect of running her business. Cocoa Daisy’s message board is one of my favorite places to “hang out” on the web!
Another great episode! Fun to hear Christine’s voice and the behind the scenes aspect of running her business. Cocoa Daisy’s message board is one of my favorite places to “hang out” on the web!
Great podcast, I enjoyed Christine’s honest answers. And your Mom’s questions are just spot on as usual. Have fun at CHA and safe travels. Peace, Donna
Great podcast, I enjoyed Christine’s honest answers. And your Mom’s questions are just spot on as usual. Have fun at CHA and safe travels. Peace, Donna
Great podcast, I enjoyed Christine’s honest answers. And your Mom’s questions are just spot on as usual. Have fun at CHA and safe travels. Peace, Donna
Great podcast, I enjoyed Christine’s honest answers. And your Mom’s questions are just spot on as usual. Have fun at CHA and safe travels. Peace, Donna
Great podcast, I enjoyed Christine’s honest answers. And your Mom’s questions are just spot on as usual. Have fun at CHA and safe travels. Peace, Donna
oh my gosh, i really enjoyed that podcast. i was a little sad when it ended. christine is gorgeous! julie, your mom is very wise, & tell her congrats on the award. also, going to MoMA, and being social with your friend could be considered working because it’s rejuvenating your creativity, and keeping you inspired which you need. right? hope you’re having a blast in sunny california. 🙂
oh my gosh, i really enjoyed that podcast. i was a little sad when it ended. christine is gorgeous! julie, your mom is very wise, & tell her congrats on the award. also, going to MoMA, and being social with your friend could be considered working because it’s rejuvenating your creativity, and keeping you inspired which you need. right? hope you’re having a blast in sunny california. 🙂
oh my gosh, i really enjoyed that podcast. i was a little sad when it ended. christine is gorgeous! julie, your mom is very wise, & tell her congrats on the award. also, going to MoMA, and being social with your friend could be considered working because it’s rejuvenating your creativity, and keeping you inspired which you need. right? hope you’re having a blast in sunny california. 🙂
oh my gosh, i really enjoyed that podcast. i was a little sad when it ended. christine is gorgeous! julie, your mom is very wise, & tell her congrats on the award. also, going to MoMA, and being social with your friend could be considered working because it’s rejuvenating your creativity, and keeping you inspired which you need. right? hope you’re having a blast in sunny california. 🙂
oh my gosh, i really enjoyed that podcast. i was a little sad when it ended. christine is gorgeous! julie, your mom is very wise, & tell her congrats on the award. also, going to MoMA, and being social with your friend could be considered working because it’s rejuvenating your creativity, and keeping you inspired which you need. right? hope you’re having a blast in sunny california. 🙂
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It seem that you walk in a lot of experience in life and me too i walk also walk in my own stressful life as an call center in Denmark country well i am glad to read your article.Nice one.
It seem that you walk in a lot of experience in life and me too i walk also walk in my own stressful life as an call center in Denmark country well i am glad to read your article.Nice one.