In January I received the biggest surprise of my life. Now you get to hear all about my trip to Sweden to learn more about my family history in this interview with my husband Steve. This super-sized episode features our tips for planning a vacation that includes genealogy research, the serendipitous moments that led to our biggest discoveries, and the lessons learned from being out of the country when a pandemic is declared. See the full show notes for this episode . ✨ Register for the Open Hous...
Jul 28, 2020•1 hr 40 min
With so many in-person events cancelled and postponed, you might be left wondering what you can do from home. How can you cultivate a similar energy that leaves you feeling productive and refreshed?. I've been hosting virtual retreats since 2016 and in this episode I'm sharing how I foster a retreat-like atmosphere when I'm at home. See the full show notes for this episode . ✨ Register for the Open House at simplescrapper.com/open...
Jul 21, 2020•18 min
In this episode I'm joined by Kim Edsen to reflect on the past month and explore what's new for July. The is our monthly peek behind-the-scenes at Simple Scrapper. Kim also puts me in the hot seat as this month's Featured Artist! See the full show notes for this episode . ✨ Register for the Open House at simplescrapper.com/open
Jul 14, 2020•1 hr 14 min
Travel scrapbooks are often top our priority lists, yet are one of the most challenging projects to complete. With so many photos and stories, how can you tackle your trips and adventures with ease? In this episode I'm sharing twelve of my best tips to do just that and then, you can follow the links below to find bonus tips on social media. Plus, we've got a brand new FREE guide for you! See the full show notes for this episode . ✨ Register for the Open House at simplescrapper.com/open...
Jul 02, 2020•22 min
Wow, this one is jam-packed with resources you can start using right away! I always love a good chat with my friend and My Simple Scrapper member Alissa Williams. In this round, we share an update on our physical planner preferences and dive in to how we use digital tools as an essential planning companion. See the full show notes for this episode . ✨ Register for the Open House at simplescrapper.com/open...
Jun 24, 2020•1 hr 11 min
We're all a bit geeky about scrapbooking, but the systems, processes, and apps we use for our pictures make that arena the geekiest of all! In this episode I'm joined by professional photo organizer Casey von Stein (aka Miss Freddy) to chat about how we can keep our images safe. You'll hear specific recommendations that she has proven to work with her clients and students. See the full show notes for this episode . ✨ Register for the Open House at simplescrapper.com/open...
Jun 15, 2020•37 min
Kim and I are back with another casual conversation about life, scrapbooking, and the business of Simple Scrapper. This month we dive into many personal topics and offer our hopes for this month's member event. Please note that the episode was recorded mid-May, prior to the recent civil unrest and deep dive into anti-racism dialogue. See the full show notes for this episode . ✨ Register for the Open House at simplescrapper.com/open...
Jun 08, 2020•1 hr
I'm excited to share this conversation with Christine Everett, owner of Cocoa Daisy. While it was recorded before the pandemic, now more than ever we see the role small businesses play in our lives. As our values are forced front and center, we must make decisions about how we want to live and who we want to support with our dollars. This episode is for anyone who has been curious about what it takes to run a small business, including the challenging decisions passionate creatives must make to t...
May 26, 2020•50 min
In this episode I'm talking with my friend Janet Carr about feeling freedom through telling your real story and celebrating the raw beauty of vulnerability amidst your darkest days. This is for anyone who longs to show up authentically in real life, online, and in your scrapbooks. Please be aware this episode deals with sensitive issues, including substance abuse. See the full show notes for this episode . ✨ Register for the Open House at simplescrapper.com/open...
May 12, 2020•1 hr 3 min
Nathalie DeSousa has an infectious joy for storytelling and creativity. In this episode we explore why and how this passion developed as well as share some of Nathalie's best tips for loving the process. My Way is all about celebrating the unique ways memory keepers get things done and we're excited for you to get to know our May featured artist. See the full show notes for this episode . ✨ Register for the Open House at simplescrapper.com/open...
May 04, 2020•51 min
May is Storytelling month at Simple Scrapper and my conversation with Kim to introduce the theme is wide-ranging. This is one of my favorite discussions to date, because of the breadth of topics covered and the thought-provoking insights we shared. Kim is my "right hand gal" in our community and we both love sharing this regular peek behind the curtain. See the full show notes for this episode . ✨ Register for the Open House at simplescrapper.com/open...
Apr 29, 2020•1 hr 11 min
There's a lot of noise out there about how you should be a creative or a run a business. In this episode I'm sharing Christine Herrin's journey of cutting through that noise and following her passion to build a thriving business: Everyday Explorers Co. Whether your dream is to be a CEO or just the boss of your own craft room, our conversation offers a permission slip to do things your way. Plus, we're announcing a fun collaboration project for National Scrapbooking Day 2020. See the full show no...
Apr 19, 2020•49 min
As a scrapbooker and amateur genealogist I'm perpetually fascinated by all the disciplines that intersect with my passions. That's why I jumped at the opportunity to have Margot Note, a consulting archivist and author, on the podcast. Margot's passion for preserving family history led to writing the book Creating Family Archives as well as helping others with their archival projects. Our conversation includes a wealth of practical advice, including suggestions for archiving stories of the corona...
Apr 13, 2020•52 min
In this episode I'm interviewing Amberleigh Smith for the My Way series. My Way is all about celebrating the unique ways memory keepers get things done. Amberleigh is our April featured artist at Simple Scrapper and you will love her refined digital style. See the full show notes for this episode . ✨ Register for the Open House at simplescrapper.com/open
Apr 07, 2020•48 min
The world has turned a bit upside down since the last time Kim and I chatted. We do a whole lot of catching up on the past month before diving into a preview of April. This episode offers a variety of helpful tips and resources along with a healthy dose of "we're all in this together." See the full show notes for this episode . ✨ Register for the Open House at simplescrapper.com/open...
Apr 01, 2020•1 hr 11 min
Would you love to have professional photo organizer's help? In this week's episode I'm joined by Simple Scrapper member and certified Personal Photo Organizer Sue Triggs-Rhuda to offer practical, tear-free advice for decluttering your digital pictures, photo prints, and memorabilia. This conclusion to our three-part series continues to remind us all that letting go of the clutter doesn't need to be complicated. See the full show notes for this episode . ✨ Register for the Open House at simplescr...
Mar 23, 2020•1 hr 16 min
Whether you are a digital or traditional scrapbooker, we all have non-photo files on our computers that need to be managed. From printables to cut files to digital kits and beyond, your digital clutter can cause just as much stress and headache as the physical. In this episode Melissa Shanhun and I chat about our favorite strategies for making sure your files are safe and easy to locate. You won't want to miss Melissa's top suggestions for duplicate file finders. See the full show notes for this...
Mar 16, 2020•57 min
Today we're kicking off a three-part series of episodes on decluttering, with a simple goal of sharing real life scenarios and practical ideas. This week I'm joined by prolific scrapbooker Barbara Picinich to explore how she approaches reducing the crafty clutter within her spaces. See the full show notes for this episode . ✨ Register for the Open House at simplescrapper.com/open...
Mar 09, 2020•1 hr 3 min
Have you ever noticed the one thing that Lou Stiner does on all of her pages? I love hearing about the favorite techniques, products, and processes that define a scrapbooker's style in the My Way series. As you get to know this month's Simple Scrapper featured artist, take note of all the subtle and not-so-subtle ways Lou stays a happy, productive scrapbooker. See the full show notes for this episode . ✨ Register for the Open House at simplescrapper.com/open...
Mar 02, 2020•48 min
Sometimes it feels like life is an ongoing battle with clutter. In this episode, Kim and I kick off Decluttering Month with some of our best advice for the clutter accompanying creativity. You'll walk away with new strategies for your scrap room as well as your entire house! See the full show notes for this episode . ✨ Register for the Open House at simplescrapper.com/open
Feb 24, 2020•56 min
How do you make time to scrapbook? How do you stay organized? I asked My Simple Scrapper members to share their questions and curiosities. In this wide-ranging episode, I offer my personal reactions and suggestions to the most pressing concerns of our scrapbooking community. See the full show notes for this episode . ✨ Register for the Open House at simplescrapper.com/open
Feb 18, 2020•1 hr 22 min
The key to staying motivated and productive in scrapbooking might be letting go of expectations and self-selected rules. In this episode Shannan Manton describes how her memory keeping plans have changed since the last time she was on the show. We go in-depth on the creative and logistical reasons for making changes, along with offering a hefty dose of permission to tweak your hobby so that it works for you. See the full show notes for this episode . ✨ Register for the Open House at simplescrapp...
Feb 10, 2020•57 min
The "Pie Chart of Creative Joy" is a tool to ensure that your scrapbooking stays fun and fulfilling. I truly mean you, specifically. This activity helps you personality the hobby, discerning which parts of the process to streamline and which parts are worthy of your time. Everyone's pie chart will look different. This activity is part of Simple Scrapbooking School , a self-paced course inside of the My Simple Scrapper community and a live course I'm teaching on Sunday, February 16. Registration ...
Feb 03, 2020•6 min
When Kim and I sit down to chat, we not only have our own experiences to draw from but those of our entire community. Kim Edsen is my teaching assistant inside of My Simple Scrapper and we're chatting every month about what we've learned from the past month's theme and how we see the upcoming theme apply to scrapbookers. This particular conversation is full of creative and lifestyle favorites, along with helpful insights on how to find more fun and fulfillment in your hobby. See the full show no...
Jan 26, 2020•1 hr 5 min
It's one thing to talk about planners and another to actually use them. In this follow-up to episode 43, Alissa Williams and I review our big-picture goals for the year and the adjustments we've made to our respective planning processes. We're both practical planners, yet we take very different approaches. If you enjoyed our previous conversation, you'll love this conclusion. See the full show notes for this episode . ✨ Register for the Open House at simplescrapper.com/open...
Jan 20, 2020•51 min
A full cup of coffee was all it took to get me going on my favorite subject: scrapbooking. I'm excited to share a solo episode today, where I share what's working so darn well for me right now (Hint: It's something I've never done before!), how you can start fresh for the season ahead, and what to expect from my newest class. See the full show notes for this episode . ✨ Register for the Open House at simplescrapper.com/open...
Jan 13, 2020•28 min
Brianna Lepper relishes in playing with colors, textures, and layers. Many of her layouts start with mixed media and often incorporate a cut file. In this episode of the podcast you'll hear how our Featured Artist for January stays inspired, organized, and productive! And then, inside of our membership you can find four new sketches and layered templates inspired by Brianna's pages. See the full show notes for this episode . ✨ Register for the Open House at simplescrapper.com/open...
Jan 06, 2020•42 min
This year every month at Simple Scrapper will have a theme. January's theme is Creative Habits. We'll be exploring all the ways your day-to-day actions support your hobby. In this episode I'm joined by my teaching assistant Kim Edsen to chat about what's new, look back on December's theme, and share some of our best advice related to habit-building. I'm loving these conversations and you'll definitely want to check out all the resources we've shared! See the full show notes for this episode . ✨ ...
Dec 30, 2019•1 hr 3 min
A few months ago I asked Iris Fox if she wanted to chat about her personal wellness journey, but this episode blossomed into so much more. We discuss how our intentions shape our successes and challenges, covering the keto diet, scrapbooking projects for 2020, growing an online business without going crazy, and specific strategies for daily and weekly planning. See the full show notes for this episode . ✨ Register for the Open House at simplescrapper.com/open...
Dec 24, 2019•1 hr 54 min
Photos are the heart and soul of our scrapbook pages. And while perfection is certainly overrated, we often wish our pictures looked more like the memories we lived. In this episode I'm joined by the talented Crystal Livesay to hear about her journey to creative confidence and share tips for improving your photography and photo editing. We'll also introduce a brand new experience available inside of the My Simple Scrapper community. See the full show notes for this episode . ✨ Register for the O...
Dec 16, 2019•43 min
