The Creative JuggleJoy Podcast: From Passion to Profit

 In this Creative Juggle Joy episode, I chat with watercolor artist and teacher Teresa of Beala Designs about how drawing on her daughter’s lunch napkins grew into a daily creative practice, Spoonflower contest success, and a calm, supportive YouTube channel. We also talk about balancing caregiving, life changes, and big creative goals without burning out.

From consignment shops and craft fairs to licensing deals and online teaching, I’ve spent decades figuring it out one twist at a time. In this post, I share the heartwarming, hilarious, and sometimes humbling truth of what it really takes to become an online teacher as a creative.

 Learn how surface pattern design works and how you can use your art to create flexible income streams — no fancy drawing skills required!

 If you’ve ever felt like the design world is too crowded, this one’s for you. Delores shares her honest take on market saturation, plus her time-saving pattern tools inside Affinity Designer.

 Surface pattern design allows you to bring your art into the world in new and exciting ways. In this episode, Delores and Kaylie break down the basics of creating seamless patterns and turning them into products people can use every day. From tools to trends, they’ve got everything you need to get started.