Some scrapbookers seem to being creating constantly! How do they find the time? In this episode I'm chatting with Erica Thompson, aka Erica Rose, about how she stays motivated and productive as a mom to six kids. Our conversation includes tips for juggling multiple projects, creating when you don't feel like it, and staying organized when you have a lot of product. Visit simplescrapper.com/syw220 for the full show notes. ✨ Register for the Open House at simplescrapper.com/open...
May 23, 2023•41 min
How do some scrapbookers get all that journaling on their pages? In this episode I'm joined by Jeanne Williams, a memory keeper who loves to document the stories of her life, especially the small ones. We'll explore her creative process with an aim to find helpful strategies for storytelling on your scrapbook pages. Visit simplescrapper.com/syw219 for the full show notes. ✨ Register for the Open House at simplescrapper.com/open...
May 15, 2023•33 min
Natasha Pytlik personalized her own path in memory keeping, focusing on the hobby as a healing tool as she navigated chronic pain and illness. Today she is using her strategy-oriented brain to serve other creatives as a virtual assistant. Our conversation focuses on the importance of self-compassion to design a fulfilling life in work and in play. Visit simplescrapper.com/syw218 for the full show notes. ✨ Register for the Open House at simplescrapper.com/open...
May 08, 2023•43 min
Scrapbooking has taught Linda Jordan to pay attention to the little details in her life. It has been an important tool for personal reflection and growth over the years, but her main goal is to keep the hobby fun. In this episode Linda shares what makes her creative process work, including approaches for planning, organization, and experimentation. Visit simplescrapper.com/syw217 for the full show notes. ✨ Register for the Open House at simplescrapper.com/open...
May 03, 2023•30 min
Lyn Battaglino focuses on documenting her life today and the recent past through an intentionally-selected suite of projects, including Project Life, October Daily, and December Daily. In this episode Lyn shares the thoughts behind her decisions and the strategies she employs to scrapbook with consistency. Visit simplescrapper.com/syw216 for the full show notes. ✨ Register for the Open House at simplescrapper.com/open...
Apr 25, 2023•39 min
Paige Evans is know for her bright, detailed scrapbook pages that put patterned paper on a pedestal. Most often these days she's crafting with her own signature line with American Crafts. In this episode we're going deep into the strategies, tools, and techniques Paige uses to be a prolific paper artist. You'll learn surprising details, secrets of her process, and what to expect from her new book! Visit simplescrapper.com/syw215 for the full show notes. ✨ Register for the Open House at simplescr...
Apr 17, 2023•42 min
Melissa Burnett has developed a scrapbooking workflow that includes a monthly cycle of photo management, sketch planning, and layout creation. In this episode we're exploring what makes Melissa a happy, productive scrapbooker and there's no doubt her monthly rhythm is at the core! In our conversation you'll not only hear specific suggestions, but encouragement to refine your own process. Visit simplescrapper.com/syw214 for the full show notes. ✨ Register for the Open House at simplescrapper.com/...
Apr 10, 2023•40 min
Tina Keyner is dedicated scrapbooker who transitioned to smaller formats, in part because of a shift in her storytelling as an empty-nester. But no matter the size, her bold and colorful style always catches your eye. In this episode you'll hear how Tina's history influenced her value of memories, how the subject matter impacts her creative choices, and the one thing she absolutely must include on every page! Visit simplescrapper.com/syw213 for the full show notes. ✨ Register for the Open House ...
Apr 03, 2023•40 min
Crafters and artists often see their passions evolve over time; it's just part of being creative. But with these shifts come (sometimes difficult) choices and navigation of that messy middle. In this episode I'm joined by Lauren Hooper, an artist and art educator who has followed her dreams around the world. We chat about stepping away from a popular brand she co-founded, leaning in to her 'people person' strengths, and shaping a new vision for her creative life. Visit simplescrapper.com/syw212 ...
Mar 27, 2023•36 min
In this episode I'm chatting with Mandy Ford about her recently-released book, Field Guide to the Soul . We discuss her creative evolution from being an avid scrapbooker to illustrator and online educator, as well as the symbolism of her One Little Word in her personal journey. I particularly connected with the context of nature that Mandy brings to her work. Visit simplescrapper.com/syw211 for the full show notes. ✨ Register for the Open House at simplescrapper.com/open...
Mar 20, 2023•38 min
The digital scrapbooking community has become Cassie King's "family that always moves with her" and keeps her accountable. Our conversation for the My Way series not only highlights Cassie's process, but the deep connection she has to memory keeping because of the people crafting alongside her online. We're excited to have Cassie as our March featured artist. Her layouts inspired five of our newest sketches and digital templates for members! Visit simplescrapper.com/syw210 for the full show note...
Mar 13, 2023•25 min
What if we started looking at organization as a collection of habits and routines, instead of as a destination? March and April at Simple Scrapper are all about using, decluttering, and organizing your stash of supplies with more thoughtfulness and intention. I'm joined on this episode by Peggy Collins and Amy Zwart, two of my staff members, to venture behind the scenes of the community as 2023 really gets underway. Visit simplescrapper.com/syw209 for the full show notes. ✨ Register for the Open...
Mar 06, 2023•1 hr 12 min
Alicia Harrison is ready to take bold steps forward. In this episode we chat about finding renewed purpose after burnout, including a return to authenticity and crafting in community. Our conversation also touches on the importance of safe spaces for Black women and making sure all those crafty machines actually get used. Visit simplescrapper.com/syw208 for the full show notes. ✨ Register for the Open House at simplescrapper.com/open...
Feb 27, 2023•1 hr 9 min
Is scrapbooking your only creative hobby? Most of us have been drawn to a variety of crafts of the years and have the supplies to show it. In this episode Victoria Calvin discusses the benefits of being multi-passionate in your creative pursuits. Our conversation includes permission to give yourself space and opportunities to explore different crafts, allowing these interests to inform and challenge one another. Visit simplescrapper.com/syw207 for the full show notes. ✨ Register for the Open Hou...
Feb 20, 2023•55 min
This time a few years back Nolana Lynch had just completed her first December Daily project. She was hooked. In this episode you'll hear how a curiosity about this crafty project led to major shift in Nolana's creative pursuits. Today you'll find her on the American Crafts design team, as an Ali Edwards Design Inc. ambassador, and still hopelessly in love with the magic of December scrapbooking. Our conversation offers an invitation to think about the projects and experiences that led you into a...
Feb 13, 2023•50 min
What if you had the time for scrapbooking all along? In this episode I'm chatting with Ashley Brown of Routine & Things to explore how routines can help scrapbookers create more consistently. Ashley shares how time is actually an energy management problem and the role of routines in correcting course. We get into the weeds on what makes routines different from habits and how the best way to get started might not be what you would expect. Visit simplescrapper.com/syw205 for the full show note...
Feb 06, 2023•34 min
I've been a fan of Yin Goh since my earliest days as a scrapbooker. In fact, her templates were often featured in my weekly product posts back when Simple Scrapper was a daily blog. Today Yin is an avid hybrid scrapbooker, creating most often with Ali Edwards products. As our February featured artist, her work inspired our latest style challenge inside the membership. This episode explores Yin's perspective in memory keeping, as well as the techniques that do (and do not) work well for her. I en...
Jan 30, 2023•34 min
Within the first 5 minutes of my conversation with Sarah Kee, I knew this episode would be a good one. She disclosed her struggle with anxiety, something we share in common, as an invitation to document more of your real story. Our discussion covers Sarah's favorites, as always, but one of her big lessons learned has been the therapeutic nature of creating. While not a substitute for professional help, what we do as scrapbookers is powerful and important. Personally, I felt comforted hearing som...
Jan 22, 2023•48 min
As memory keepers, we often feel a tension between the everyday moments and the big stories of our past. When I overhead Simple Scrapper member Jenn Slowik mention that 2023 would be all about 'legacy projects' for her, I knew that this would be a good discussion. Our conversation includes what circumstances led to this shift for Jenn and how she views these projects in context with others. We connect her vision with our Bucket List Story concept, peeling back layers of why we scrapbook and how ...
Dec 30, 2022•39 min
When I noticed that Simple Scrapper member Youngmi An was sharing beautifully consistent, story-filled work across all formats, I had to learn more. This was clearly someone who had found her style and a creative process to bring it to life again and again. In this episode we chat about how Youngmi scrapbooks, including how she turns inspiration into a completed page and the observations she's made about her future. There are very few mentions of specific products, which leaves me wondering if s...
Dec 30, 2022•40 min
When I noticed the episode numbers inching closer to 200, I knew exactly who I wanted to have back on the show: Kim! Though she has stepped back from the business side of Simple Scrapper, she's still an active community member. I knew our listeners would want to hear how she's been, along with her perspective on a range of questions. Our conversation touches on so many topics, but you'll notice a thread of how we maintain momentum and leverage 'the snowball effect' in our scrapbooking. See the f...
Dec 21, 2022•1 hr 23 min
I can still see myself dancing around the house singing "Starlite-Rainbow Brite, A little wish in the moonlight." So as a fellow child of the 1980s, I instantly noticed the colorful, nostalgic style of Mandy Marks. And that's just one of her favorite eras! Today on the podcast Mandy, a high school teacher by day and owner of the Pink Crafty Cottage by night, joins me to chat about exploring your authentic passions and finding like-minded crafty friends. It's a fun conversation that celebrates st...
Dec 12, 2022•46 min
My friend and accountability partner Alissa Williams joins me again to chat about goal setting, productivity, and planner peace. You'll hear where we feel settled in our personal planning systems and where the best is yet to come. Our conversation also includes a wealth of resources, including planners, books, and other podcasts. See the full show notes for this episode at simplescrapper.com/syw198. ♥ Love the podcast? Join our creative community today . ✨ Register for the Open House at simplesc...
Dec 05, 2022•39 min
I remember the first time I saw someone play with alcohol inks on Instagram. I was unfamiliar with this medium and completely in awe. Faigie Kobre tells a similar story on this week's episode of the podcast. She shares helpful steps for beginners, expert tips I'm already trying, and why alcohol inks are the perfect medium for boosting your creative confidence. See the full show notes for this episode at simplescrapper.com/syw197 . ♥ Love the podcast? Join our creative community today . ✨ Registe...
Nov 28, 2022•36 min
After a break to reconnect with her passions, Christine Middlecamp has returned to scrapbooking with a new business and a mission. In this episode you'll hear how this craft and this community helped her cope with a tragic personal loss and why she's ready to disrupt the industry with her products. Our conversation celebrates the joy of connecting with fellow humans to document our authentic lives with color and creativity. See the full show notes for this episode at simplescrapper.com/syw196 . ...
Nov 21, 2022•42 min
It is my hope that the Planning Party is a bridge for you, from your past to your future, from ideas to implementation, from dreams to reality. 🥳 Register for the 2023 Planning Party! ✨ Register for the Open House at simplescrapper.com/open
Nov 16, 2022•3 min
Scrapbooking is more than just making pages. In this mini episode you'll learn a strategy we use with our members to improve the accuracy and effectiveness of planning. 🥳 Register for the 2023 Planning Party! ✨ Register for the Open House at simplescrapper.com/open
Nov 15, 2022•4 min
“Planning” is a loaded term in our creative community. In this mini episode you'll find out exactly how we define it and what that means for you. 🥳 Register for the 2023 Planning Party! ✨ Register for the Open House at simplescrapper.com/open
Nov 14, 2022•4 min
Carina Gardner is a multipassionate crafter, designer, and online instructor in papercrafting, sewing, and decorative arts. As a memory keeper you may best know her as the founding creative director of Carta Bella. In our conversation we chat about Carina's background in academia, balancing it all when your hobby is your work, and the projects she's passionate about today. See the full show notes for this episode at simplescrapper.com/syw195 . ♥ Love the podcast? Join our creative community toda...
Nov 07, 2022•48 min
A happy and productive scrapbooking hobby results from having a plan that’s personalized to your priorities and your life right now. Create your plan at the 2023 Planning Party! ✨ Register for the Open House at simplescrapper.com/open
Nov 01, 2022•7 min
