Ep 147: Enchanting Pins & Crafting Awareness (Emily from Kitty With A Cupcake)

Text the Show! ✨ This week on Knit A Spell, we’re diving into the magical world of enamel pins, creative adaptation, and the power of fiber community! ✨ I’m joined by Emily O’Brien, the creative mastermind behind Kitty with a Cupcake and co-organizer of the Fiber Witch Festival! Emily’s work blends playful design with meaningful awareness, creating conversation-starting products that celebrate identity, magic, and fiber arts. 🔮 In this episode, we discuss: • How Kitty with a Cupcake started and evolved into a full-time creative business • The Pride Pals Interchangeable Pin System—the cutest way to share your identity with the world! 🏳️‍🌈✨ • The magic of fiber festivals and what it’s like to co-run Fiber Witch Festival • The intersection of witchcraft, geek culture, and creative self-expression • Why embracing fun and whimsy makes topics like LGBTQ+ identity and neurodiversity more approachable • Emily’s dream product (you’re gonna want this to happen ASAP!) 📌 Links Mentioned in this Episode: 🎨 Kitty with a Cupcake – https://kittywithacupcake.com 🧙‍♀️ Fiber Witch Festival (April 11-13, 2024) – https://fiberwitchfestival.com 🌟 Follow Emily on Instagram & more: Kitty with a Cupcake: https://instagram.com/kittywithacupcake Fiber Witch Festival: https://instagram.com/fiberwitchfestival 🎧 Watch this episode of Knit A Spell on YouTube! https://youtu.be/h3hQaIIsEWg ✨ Want MORE behind-the-scenes magic? Join the Knit A Spell After Show on Patreon! 👉 https://www.patreon.com/knitaspell Support the show