On today’s special episode of Life Handmade, we speak with Chari Pack, the founder of Persnickety Prints. Listen as she explains the reason why scrapbooks and photo albums are better than printed photo books and why it’s so important to print your pictures and memories. You’ll also hear some brilliant insights about why even the tough times should be included in your memorykeeping albums or journals. Then get some insider info on what makes Persnickety Prints different from all other photo print...
Dec 23, 2020•38 min•Ep. 30
On this episode of the Life Handmade Podcast, we hear from our Scrapbook.com family as they share their most meaningful handmade holiday traditions! Listen in as they share the different ways they create with their hands and how it has formed special memories they cherish! More Info on the Life Handmade Podcast Subscribe Leave the Life Handmade Podcast a review! Scrapbook.com Gallery Glitter Glue Markers Sizzix Die Cutting Machine Scrapbook.com Gallery - Christmas Cards Embossing Folders Embossi...
Dec 09, 2020•26 min•Ep. 29
On this episode of the Life Handmade Podcast, we are discussing items featured in our 2020 Holiday Gift Guide! If you aren’t sure what to get the crafty person in your life, or if you don’t know what craft supplies to ask for, we have those answers! More Info on the Life Handmade Podcast Subscribe Leave the Life Handmade Podcast a review! Scrapbook.com Gift Guide Article Scrapbook.com Gallery Gift Guide YouTube Playlist Life Handmade Creativation Episode Memorydex Memorydex Collection Memorydex ...
Nov 25, 2020•27 min•Ep. 28
On this episode of the Life Handmade podcast, we are sharing our ideas on documenting December. Listen in as we share how documenting the smallest moments can help us reflect on holidays past and create incredible keepsakes for our future generations. More Info on the Life Handmade Podcast Subscribe Leave the Life Handmade Podcast a review! December Daily Theme Albums Traveler’s Notebook Christmas/Holiday Theme Paper Kits Heidi Swapp MemoryDex Collection Heidi Swapp’s Storyline Chapters Collecti...
Nov 10, 2020•42 min•Ep. 27
Today on the Life Handmade: At Home Edition, we speak with Alicia Harrison. Alicia is a creative leader who loves to try new things while encouraging others to do the same. Listen in as Alicia shares the importance of letting your creativity shine despite the fear and her belief that crafting is a space where all are welcome. More Info on the Life Handmade Podcast Subscribe Scrapbook.com: Store and Community for Crafters Leave the Life Handmade Podcast a review! Cinch Shop Tim Holtz scissors her...
Oct 28, 2020•34 min•Ep. 26
On this episode of the Life Handmade At Home Edition, we chat with Kelly Klapstein, creator of Kelly Creates. Kelly shares her thoughts on how handmade crafts leave a lasting legacy and also encourages us to take risks in all aspects of our lives. More Info on the Life Handmade Podcast Subscribe Scrapbook.com: Store and Community for Crafters Leave the Life Handmade Podcast a review! Kelly's early lettering: Watercolour Playtime Items you need: Kelly Creates Brush Pens (also one of her "go-to" i...
Oct 14, 2020•41 min•Ep. 25
On this episode of the Life Handmade Podcast, we chat remotely with Tazhiana Gordon. Listen in as Tazhiana describes how scrapbooking is a form of self-love and how we may all benefit from a creative outlet. More Info on the Life Handmade Podcast Subscribe Scrapbook.com: Store and Community for Crafters Leave the Life Handmade Podcast a review! Vicki Boutin Storyteller Collection Mariposa Paper Tazhiana's YouTube Video: HUSBAND DOES MY VOICEOVER CHALLENGE Tazhiana's Go-To product: Scrapbook.com ...
Sep 30, 2020•25 min•Ep. 24
On this episode of the Life Handmade podcast, we chat remotely with Becca Feeken, a Licensed Designer with Spellbinders. Hear how a little encouragement helped her experience a resurgence during a long journey in faith through grief, leading Becca to a new creative path. Listen in as Becca shares how the crafting community held her up in difficult times and how crafting has acted as a beautiful lifeline. More Info on the Life Handmade Podcast Subscribe Scrapbook.com: Store and Community for Craf...
Sep 15, 2020•28 min•Ep. 23
Please note, this episode contains tender topics. On this episode of Life Handmade: At Home Edition, we chat with crafting maven Amy Tan, better known as Amy Tangerine. Listen to Amy share her experiences from her creative, professional, and personal paths, including infertility and pregnancy. Hear Amy explain what differentiates balance and harmony and the importance of giving yourself permission to nurture yourself. More Info on the Life Handmade Podcast Subscribe Scrapbook.com: Store and Comm...
Sep 02, 2020•38 min•Ep. 22
On this episode of the Life Handmade: At Home Edition we speak with a Bible journaling pioneer and creator of Illustrated Faith, Shanna Noel. Listen in as Shanna discusses how documenting milestones helps us reflect on our past experiences. Shanna shares the importance of finding your creative “why” and how it propels us forward. More Info on the Life Handmade Podcast Subscribe Scrapbook.com: Store and Community for Crafters Leave the Life Handmade Podcast a review! Visit Shanna's website, Illus...
Aug 19, 2020•23 min•Ep. 21
Today on Life Handmade: At Home Edition, we speak remotely with our friend, Frank Garcia, a signature designer for Prima Marketing. Listen in as Frank describes his creative childhood and how he learned to embrace his unique style that made him who he is today. Hear him detail how he got into the crafting community, landed his dream job, and how the things he loves inspire his collections. Learn from Frank the importance of incorporating your own style and vision into each of your projects. More...
Aug 05, 2020•40 min•Ep. 20
Today on Life Handmade: At Home Edition, we speak with the stylishly inspiring Alex Evjen of AVE Styles. As an influential fashion and lifestyle blogger, Alex speaks about the importance of establishing a calm, comfortable personal style in your home and yourself that reflects the true you. Hear about her journey to rediscover a genuinely authentic sense of style after going through a divorce and how listening to the advice and experiences of others helped her emerge stronger on the other side. ...
Jul 22, 2020•29 min•Ep. 19
Please note: This episode contains tender topics. On today’s special episode of Life Handmade: At Home Edition, we speak with Stephanie Smokovich: graphic designer, crayon lover, and the owner and creative mind behind Bella Blvd. Hear Stephanie discuss being diagnosed with a brain tumor in 2018 and how handmade cards and gifts lifted her up during a difficult time. Listen in as Stephanie provides insightful advice on showing up for your loved ones going through hard times and why it’s important ...
Jul 08, 2020•50 min•Ep. 18
On today’s special episode of Life Handmade: At Home Edition, we speak with Sam and Liz of The Pretty Life Girls. These bright and cheerful sisters are the daily inspiration for thousands of followers of their popular blog that is chock full of kids’ craft projects, easy original recipes, DIY for days, and party planning like a pro. Hear about some of the simplest ways to keep kids at home entertained and even some fun favorites and current crafty obsessions of these wonderfully creative women. ...
Jun 24, 2020•28 min•Ep. 17
Please note, this episode contains tender topics. On today’s episode of Life Handmade: At Home Edition, we listen in as Scrapbook.com colleagues detail some truly meaningful stories submitted by our inspirational community of crafters. Hear about all the ways crafting has positively impacted their lives and helped them through tough times to find strength, focus, calm, self love, and meaning. To creative individuals everywhere, crafting is more than a project or a hobby, it’s a healing gift that...
Jun 10, 2020•35 min•Ep. 16
On today’s special episode of Life Handmade: At Home Edition, we speak with Chari Pack, the founder of Persnickety Prints. Listen as she explains the reason why scrapbooks and photo albums are better than printed photo books and why it’s so important to print your pictures and memories. You’ll also hear some brilliant insights about why even the tough times should be included in your memorykeeping albums or journals. Then get some insider info on what makes Persnickety Prints different from all ...
May 27, 2020•38 min
Please note, this episode contains tender topics. Today on a special episode of Life Handmade: At Home Edition, we talk to Lea Lawson, Marketing Director of Pinkfresh Studio, to discuss the tough topics of infertility, child loss, and the stages of grief. Hear her detail how she found meaningful moments in her life and offers advice to others going through or supporting those experiencing the grieving process. She also discusses her favorite products from Pinkfresh Studio that help her be creati...
May 13, 2020•48 min•Ep. 14
Today on a special episode of Life Handmade: At Home Edition, we sit down with crafter, instructor, and author Ali Edwards. Join us for a trip down memory lane, all the way back to her roots of memory keeping with the birth of her son in 2002. Get some need-to-know advice about choosing which stories to tell and when, and the importance of the deep-dive details in everyday moments. You'll also hear about embracing life’s imperfections to live a full life and how Ali has found time to celebrate s...
May 02, 2020•53 min•Ep. 13
In our newest episode of Life Handmade: At-Home Edition, we explore all the fun ways to get organized, display your supplies, and find exactly what you need. Hear about customer favorite storage solutions that fit any budget and craft room size, and even how to store top products like scrapbook paper, stencils, stamps, metal dies, tools, and more. Figure out the best possible craft storage solution for YOU. More Info on the Life Handmade Podcast Subscribe Scrapbook.com: Store and Community for C...
Apr 29, 2020•31 min•Ep. 12
In today’s special episode of Life Handmade: At-Home Edition, we discuss how you can get involved with our Cards For Kindness initiative while staying home and staying inspired. Discover new ways to celebrate the small things in life and enjoy time with yourself and your family. We also dive into dozens of fun, crafty resources that Scrapbook.com offers to begin your creative journey or continue crafting through the tough times. More Info on the Life Handmade Podcast Subscribe Scrapbook.com: Sto...
Apr 20, 2020•31 min•Ep. 11
Today on Life Handmade, we sit down with the profoundly inspiring Catherine Pooler from Catherine Pooler Designs. Hear how Catherine’s business evolved from a one-woman-show with an early crafty YouTube channel to a talented 8-person company that designs classic, trendy products inspired by fun, community, and friendship. Also, learn about her struggles to break free from unhealthy relationships and toxic negativity to form new confidence-building friendships with craft community members all ove...
Apr 15, 2020•27 min•Ep. 10
In this episode of Life Handmade, we sit down with vibrant artist and designer Dyan Reaveley. Hear about her childhood filled with basic crayons and walls full of magazine clippings and later how an unfortunate accident left her struggling as a young mother of 4. It was many years before she discovered her “accidental career” in teaching art and creativity, where she also began learning about and discussing mental illness. In this inspiring interview, Dyan relays the importance of moving past th...
Apr 01, 2020•32 min•Ep. 9
Today on Life Handmade, we explore the story of surgery nurse manager turned retiree turned product designer, Wendy Vecchi. In this fun interview, we hear about Wendy’s passion for home life and how she used the support of her loving husband and the encouragement of popular brands to emerge from retirement and produce a product line that is beloved by crafters everywhere. Hear her best advice for discovering your own personal creative style to define your artwork and also avoid amassing supplies...
Mar 18, 2020•25 min•Ep. 8
In this episode of Life Handmade, we have an in-depth conversation with the talented Shimelle Laine from American Crafts. Learn about the struggles she faced in discovering her personal voice and style while emerging as a unique scrapbooker in the creative community. You’ll listen in on some amusing anecdotes about the inspiration for her earliest collections through her newest release and also get some much-needed advice if you struggle to find time to scrapbook in day to day life. More Info on...
Mar 04, 2020•32 min•Ep. 7
In this episode of Life Handmade, we dive deep into the creative and eclectic mind of Vicki Boutin! Listen in for some artistic advice you need to hear about where and how to start your foray into mixed media, the importance of making mistakes, and how to “kit” your own supplies to get the most out of them. You’ll also learn about the staple products she can’t live without and where to find the best inspiration and ideas in your artistic journey. More Info on the Life Handmade Podcast Subscribe ...
Feb 19, 2020•32 min•Ep. 6
On this episode of Life Handmade, we sit down to tackle some tough subjects with the inspirational Jen Hadfield (aka "Tater Tots and Jello). She discusses depression, divorce, and anxiety and how they impacted her creativity. Learn how Jen discovered journaling as a beneficial outlet on her road to creative success and what inspires her to create some of your absolute favorite collections for Pebbles. More Info on the Life Handmade Podcast Subscribe Scrapbook.com: Store and Community for Crafter...
Feb 07, 2020•30 min•Ep. 5
In this episode, we sit down with the talented Layle Koncar to discuss forming meaningful connections in the crafting community and pursuing scrapbooking as a full time job. Hear about Layle’s personal journey and get key advice for healthy work/life balance, relationship building, and professional growth in the creative industry. Learn how she prioritizes creative time in her personal life. Resources and Links: Subscribe Scrapbook.com Forum Scrapbook.com Gallery Scrapbook.com Store Scrapbook.co...
Feb 07, 2020•29 min•Ep. 4
IMPORTANT: See All of the Products (including photographs) in our Creativation ReCap blog post here: https://www.scrapbook.com/articles/creativation-2020 On today’s episode of Life Handmade, we discuss the hottest trends and latest products released at Creativation, America’s largest annual trade show for the Creative Industry. From hot new trends, to brand new machines, tools, and our favorite paper lines, tune-in to learn all about this year’s must-have craft supplies. Subscribe ! Products Men...
Feb 07, 2020•31 min•Ep. 3
In this episode of Life Handmade, Paige Evans stops by to talk about her humble beginnings in the creative industry all the way to today as a successful designer for Pink Paislee. Learn about the surprising inspiration she finds in her older layouts and projects, and the reason why you should always hold onto your old supplies. Discover the happiness and inspiration found in her newest collection, Bloom Street, and the one crafting supply she simply can’t live without. Resources and Links: More ...
Feb 07, 2020•24 min•Ep. 2
Please note, this episode contains tender topics. We welcome the amazing Heidi Swapp on this episode. Heidi is a wonderful friend to many of us here at Scrapbook.com and an inspiration to crafters all over the world. Heidi talks about the importance of scrapbooking, journaling, and picture-taking and she shares some inspiring stories and examples of how scrapbooking and journaling has led to some meaningful, bonding experiences with her children and other loved-ones. Resources and Links: More In...
Feb 03, 2020•32 min•Ep. 1
