Interview with Karen Malena: Cats & Crafts (Creating cute junk journals)

Beth M. Jones interviews author, artist, and creator Karen Malena.
Karen Malena is an author, artist, and creator behind the inspirational blog The Finch’s Nest. Her memoir, Bushel and a Peck, shares a heartfelt journey of healing and hope. In addition to writing, Karen crafts hand-painted cards and bookmarks, and finds creative expression through junk journaling. Her work resonates with readers seeking connection, inspiration, and creativity.

Beth and Karen talk about the loss of Karen's two beloved cats and how that grief journey led her to begin creating pretty bookmarks, blingy "junk journals," and hand-painted cards to bless her family and her friends and to now sell. Karen also shares some great resources for authors to share their stories - for pay and to reach and encourage more people.

To contact Karen about her crafts, email her at [e-mail].

Karen's links:

Amazon books:

https://www.amazon.com/stores/Karen-Malena/author/B005TH0F0Y?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true&ccs_id=cf3550e1-856e-4fc5-becb-02cdf638d5eb

Karen's blog:

https://karenmalena.blogspot.com/

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/karenlmalena/

Karen's free books on Booksie:

https://www.booksie.com/users/karen-l-malena-247009

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Beth M. Jones is an International Speaker, Author of 31 books, wife to fire chief-paramedic Ray, and mom of 3 beautiful daughters, Heather, Eden, and Leah. She also has two adorable cats, Natalya and Nichodemus, who follow her everywhere.

Beth helps women overcome fear and embrace faith in Jesus by sharing her powerful story and Biblical truths about God's love and the freedom we have through Christ.

Learn more about Beth's speaking at women's conferences, retreats, and online events at https://www.BethJones.net and explore her books on her Amazon Author Page at https://www.amazon.com/author/bethmjones.

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