Podcasts by Scrapbook Your Way

SYW241 - Making Peace with Your Pace from 2023-11-27T01:00

Sometimes the sheer volume of our memories and photos can dampen the joy of scrapbooking. In this episode I'm chatting with Jaymee Da Rocha about her perspectives on the pace of memory keep...

SYW240 - Creativity Unleashed from 2023-11-14T01:00

Traci Bautista celebrates the creative process throughout her work as a mixed media artist, educator, and paint maker. Emphasizing color swatching, inspiration boards, and sketchbooks, she focus...

SYW239 - My Way with Dorothy Guinan from 2023-10-30T01:00

Dorothy Guinan has scrapbooking figured out, focusing on a simple strategy to reduce overwhelm month after month. She's sharing that approach and so much more in this episode of our My Way ...

SYW238 - Crafty Plans and Planners from 2023-10-24T10:00

Reflection is a natural next step as we start to wind down the year and think towards 2024. In this casual, extended episode with Alissa Williams, we share observations on our creative processes...

SYW237 - How to Start a Travel Journal from 2023-10-16T01:00

Abbey Sy has long loved traveling, but it wasn't until she started documenting her experiences that she discovered more about herself and her travel style. In this episode we chat about her...

SYW236 - Weekly Projects Made Easy from 2023-10-10T11:00

When you find something that works perfectly, you stick with it. That's just what Kat Benjamin has found with one particular project. In this episode you'll hear about Kat's creat...

SYW235 - My Way with Tiffany Mitchell from 2023-10-03T06:00

A big move shifted Tiffany Mitchell's focus from scrapbooking photos to telling the stories that mattered most. This reckoning about the size of her library also prompted more intention in ...

SYW234 - ROYGBIV Forever from 2023-09-25T01:00

Beth Kingston is on a joyful mission to get everyone crafting. In our conversation we discuss the origins of her Kingston Crafts brand, what it takes to be an on-air personality on HSN, and how ...

SYW233 - Collecting Vintage Scrapbooks from 2023-09-19T15:00

Mandy Ross has more than 500 scrapbooks... of other people's lives. She collects "paper of the past," vintage scrapbooks that mostly fall between the years of 1840 and 1940. In th...

SYW232 - My Way with Denine Zielinski from 2023-09-11T01:00

Denine Zielinski is a breast cancer survivor, a teacher, and an empty nester who has leveraged her life experience to embrace variety in scrapbooking and let go of perfectionism. As our featured...

SYW231 - Documenting Unique Travel Experiences from 2023-08-28T01:00

Naomi Goldstein is a frequent traveler and a scrapbooker. My conversation with Naomi focuses on the destinations that may be challenging to document because of their subject matter or the lack o...

SYW230 - From Idea to Action from 2023-08-22T12:00

In this episode I'm chatting with Peggy Collins about focused preparation, embracing meaning, and finding inspiration as strategies for shifting from idea to action. We share personal appro...

SYW229 - Simple Ideas for Craft Organization from 2023-08-14T01:00

In the summer of 2020 Kate Garvin discovered that scrapbooking looked a lot different than she thought it did. With so many size and format options available, she felt confident it was time to a...

SYW228 - Making Time for Documenting from 2023-07-31T01:00

Every season of life offers obstacles to feeling creative and spending time on our documenting projects. In this episode I'm chatting with Guisela Flores about the importance of carving out...

SYW227 - Crafting with Humor and Substance from 2023-07-24T01:00

Jennifer Labush isn't seeking to please everyone. Rather, she hopes those whose interests and life experiences are underrepresented in the scrapbooking industry will feel seen through her p...

SYW226 - How to Scrapbook More Consistently from 2023-07-17T01:00

✨ Get free access to the SPARKED workshop and start scrapbooking consistently at simplescrapper.com/sparked.

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SYW225 - My Way with Caryn Kidwell from 2023-06-26T16:00

Caryn Kidwell is currently documenting her 50th year, capturing the memories of trying new things as well as reflections on life so far. In this episode we're chatting with Caryn, our featu...

SYW224 - Finding Calm in the Crafty Cave from 2023-06-20T17:00

Kaleb Garcia has felt warmly welcomed by the scrapbooking community as he began to share more of his work online and engage with fellow crafters. In this episode I'm chatting with Kaleb abo...

SYW223 - Organizing All My Layouts from 2023-06-12T01:00

I've wanted to reorganize all of my scrapbook layouts since before the pandemic, but I was nervous about the investment of time and mental energy. It turns out all I needed was an experienc...

SYW222 - My Way with Holly DeVore from 2023-06-05T01:00

Holly DeVore is a minimalist scrapbooker who prioritizes capturing emotions and fleeting moments. She scrapbooks on her phone during pockets of time throughout the week and dedicates weekends to...

SYW221 - Building Connection through Photos from 2023-05-30T11:00

Shortly after her marriage Kiera Liu received a difficult reminder that her family's stories would fade away if she didn't start collecting and curating them. This shifted the context ...

SYW220 - Secrets of a Prolific Scrapbooker from 2023-05-23T11:00

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 productiv...

SYW219 - Strategies for Storytelling from 2023-05-15T01:00

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 th...

SYW218 - Self-Compassion in Creativity from 2023-05-08T14:00

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 s...

SYW217 - My Way with Linda Jordan from 2023-05-03T16:00

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 ...

SYW216 - Perfecting Your Project Process from 2023-04-24T20:00

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 e...

SYW215 - Deconstructing Paige's Pages from 2023-04-17T01:00

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. I...

SYW214 - Developing Your Workflow from 2023-04-10T01:00

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 Mel...

SYW213 - My Way with Tina Keyner from 2023-04-03T01:00

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 a...

SYW212 - Creative Living is a Journey from 2023-03-27T01:00

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 middl...

SYW211 - Field Guide to the Soul from 2023-03-20T01:00

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 illustra...

SYW210 - My Way with Cassie King from 2023-03-13T01:00

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 highligh...

SYW209 - Organization Your Way from 2023-03-06T01:00

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...

SYW208 - Crafting in 2023: Let's Do it Bold from 2023-02-27T01:00

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 conver...

SYW207 - Staying Curious about Crafting from 2023-02-20T01:00

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 ...

SYW206 - Celebrating the December Magic from 2023-02-13T01:00

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 l...

SYW205 - Find More Time with Routines from 2023-02-06T01:00

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 mor...

SYW204 - My Way with Yin Goh from 2023-01-30T01:00

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.
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SYW203 - My Way with Sarah Kee from 2023-01-22T15:00

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 ...

SYW202 - Focusing on Bucket List Projects from 2022-12-30T15:51

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...

SYW201 - Finding a Cohesive Creative Process from 2022-12-30T15:49

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 foun...

SYW200 - The Snowball Effect from 2022-12-21T16:39

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...

SYW199 - Finding a Crafty Community from 2022-12-12T10:53

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 col...

SYW198 - Systems for Productivity from 2022-12-05T01:00

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 s...

SYW197 - How to Feel Like an Artist from 2022-11-28T15:47

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 episo...

SYW196 - A Layered Life from 2022-11-20T22:00

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 commun...

Bonus - The Bridge You Need from 2022-11-16T01:00

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.

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Bonus - The Four C Method from 2022-11-15T01:00

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.

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SYW195 - Work That Feels Like Play from 2022-11-06T22:10

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 dire...

SYW194 - My Way with Erika Breslin from 2022-10-31T01:00

Erika Breslin is a hybrid crafter with a passion for bringing colorful art into the world. In this episode Erika shares her creative inspirations as well as her personal values as a memory keepe...

SYW193 - The Wind in My Sails from 2022-10-24T01:00

Peggy Collins works with me at Simple Scrapper to plan programs for our community and this is the time of year when things really get interesting!

In this episode we're catchin...

SYW192 - Crafting with Chronic Illness from 2022-10-17T01:00

Amanda Wilder is passionate about documenting her story and using crafting as self-care. She also copes with chronic illnesses that get in the way of having the physical and mental energ...

SYW191 - Fun&Easy Hybrid Scrapbooking from 2022-10-10T01:00

Since digital photography went mainstream, our computers have been part of the scrapbooking experience. In this episode I'm joined by Elizabeth Trout, aka The Everyday Storyteller, to discu...

SYW190 - My Way with Michelle Flynn from 2022-10-03T01:00

Michelle Flynn is a clean and simple scrapbooker who loves Project Life and smaller formats. You’ll find tons of white in her projects, along with harmonious and monochromatic color schemes. And...

SYW189 - The Possibilities of Mixed Media from 2022-09-26T09:53:29

When I invited Felicitas Mayer to join me for this episode, I was excited to hear about the ways she includes mixed media artistry in her memory keeping projects. However, what unfolded was so m...

SYW188 - Catching Up on Project Life from 2022-09-19T01:00:23

LeeAnne Jones spent years dreaming about Project Life and collecting pocket page products to support her creative vision. It wasn't until the pandemic forced her to find a self-care outlet ...

SYW187 - Intentional Projects from 2022-09-11T18:54:57

September 1 marked the beginning of a new Creative Journey and the theme is Projects. In this episode I'm catching up with our Community Manager Amy Zwart, where chat about personal project...

SYW186 - My Way with Emily Stebbins from 2022-09-04T16:14:19

Our online creative community is what keeps Emily Stebbins connected to this hobby, but it was her mother-in-law who inspired her to start. In this episode you'll hear what triggere...

SYW185 - Documenting Life with a Planner from 2022-09-04T16:09:10

When Jennie McGarvey joined our first creative team a decade ago, she was at the beginning of her deep involvement in the online memory keeping world. Today she's creating content f...

SYW184 - Thoroughly Modern Memory Keeping from 2022-08-23T13:41:51

Catherine Saunders leveraged her own time and space challenges to double down on modern memory keeping as a solution. Focusing on storytelling with photo books for her own projects and for other...

SYW183 - Seeing Yourself in Scrapbooks from 2022-08-15T01:00:21

Helen DeRam has an eye for visual storytelling, often communicating layers of meaning with her photo and product choices. It's no surprise we love having her as part of the team and today s...

SYW182 - My Way with Becky Powell Reames from 2022-08-08T13:58:32

My Way is all about celebrating the unique ways memory keepers get things done. We're excited to have Becky Powell Reames as the August featured artist at Simple Scrapper. Becky creates col...

SYW181 - Streamlining When Life Gets Busy from 2022-08-03T16:36:03

Natalie Pozniak loves daily documenting and a good paper project, especially in a traveler's notebook. But a more recent shift in her work life prompted a new look at the expectations she s...

SYW180 - Your True Scrapbooking Priorities from 2022-08-03T16:30:36

Are you ready to start fresh with your scrapbooking? In this work-with-me training episode you're invited to craft a new plan for the next three months. We'll be using our free Focus F...

SYW179 - Semi-Controversial Scrapbook Ideas from 2022-07-16T15:16:50

Would you ever throw away completed projects? Have you thought about digitizing your traditional albums? In this episode I'm chatting with Laura Vegas about her library of 105 scrapbook alb...

SYW178 - My Way with Jennifer McMurtrey from 2022-07-04T11:12:01

We're thrilled to have Jennifer McMurtrey as our featured artist for July 2022. A selection of her layouts inspired our latest collection of sketches and templates for Ronelia Motroni started scrapbooking when her daughter was born, but she continues today to explore her creativity and tell more of her ow...

SYW173 - Create Your Own Magic from 2022-06-01T18:15:42

Amy Zwart is pure sunshine, often the first to cheer on Simple Scrapper members with a high five, genuine compliment, or thoughtful question. It was a no-brainer to ask her to officially join ou...

SYW172 - Letting Go of Perfectionism with Ali Edwards from 2022-05-23T22:26:55

No matter your personality, we all experience a certain tension between control and creativity in scrapbooking. It's a feeling that regularly presents new opportunities to loosen our grip on p...

SYW171 - Crafting a Reading Record from 2022-05-16T16:15:17

Like so many of our listeners, Jamie Leija is an avid reader as well as a scrapbooker. In 2020 she started experimenting with crafting her first Reading Record, an album dedicated to listening a...

SYW170 - Evening Routines for a Creative Life from 2022-05-10T10:18:48

Last year my friend Jill Allison Bryan joined me for an insightful conversation about morning routines. Today's episode is the bookend to that discussion, focusing on the role of the evenin...

SYW169 - Embracing Changes in Your Story from 2022-05-01T20:44:49

I've long admired Kellie Winnell's openness on social media, in addition to her creative talent. She brings us along on her journeys of self-discovery, offering encouragement to think ...

SYW168 - If I Were to Start from Scratch from 2022-04-25T10:37:58

In this casual conversation, Kim and I catch up on her chickens, my new bullet journal notebook, and the changes coming to Simple Scrapper. While discussing personal and professional shifts on the ...

SYW167 - Creative Planning for an Organized Life from 2022-04-19T14:05:49

Rachel Newman is serious about using her planners to stay focused and inspire others to get creative.

In our conversation we talk about the evolution of her planning practice, including t...

SYW166 - We're All Craving a Fresh Start from 2022-04-15T19:48:14

In this short, bonus episode of the Scrapbook Your Way podcast I'm sharing an observation that hits close to home. Change is in the air, yet we're tentative. So let's move forward together!

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SYW165 - Practical Scrapping and Organizing from 2022-04-10T22:36:12

Are you looking for a way to stay organized and caught up in scrapbooking? Meagan Johnson, also known as The Practical Scrapper, offers an array of tips and solutions in this episode. You'll lea...

SYW164 - My Way with Heba Alsibai from 2022-04-04T22:18:22

Heba Alsibai is prolific creator who values simple, efficient means to the end result. She enjoys creating for the fun of it just as much as she values storytelling. In this episode you'll learn...

SYW163 - Course Corrections to Find Ease from 2022-03-28T06:00:53

New phone. New chickens. New perspective on old supplies. This month in my chit chat with Kim, we catch you up on our lives, crafting plans, and what's new at Simple Scrapper. There's a ton to shar...

SYW162 - A New Scrapbooker's Experience from 2022-03-22T14:35:30

Franky Shanahan is a copywriter by day and scrapbooker by night, having recently leaned into a calling for creative recharge. Though she was raised with a huge value for memory keeping, scrapboo...

SYW161 - How to Organize Printables from 2022-03-14T07:00:47

After having some fun Instagram chats with Danielle Menage-Jensen of Nelly and Clem, I knew I had to have her on the podcast. She's so fun!

In this episode we chat about shop of irreveren...

SYW160 - My Way with Suzanna Lee from 2022-03-07T22:46:42

Suzanna Lee is a veteran traditional scrapbooker who loves to fill a 12x12 page, though she's fallen head over heels for filling memory planner sp...

SYW159 - Best Day Ever? from 2022-03-01T18:40:24

Kim and I get real about life in the middle of winter and reflect on the first-ever Finishing Day at Simple Scrapper.

This is a casual conversation where you get to go behind the scenes of the b...

SYW158 - Building and Using Scrapbook Kits from 2022-03-01T18:18:38

"How do I coordinate a kit from my stash?" makes the list of top ten questions I get asked by scrapbookers. It's such a personal process, but in this episode Lisa Hausmann breaks it down.

Lisa i...

SYW157 - Sharing Mental Health Stories from 2022-02-23T03:34:29

The Covid-19 pandemic forced me to finally address the role of anxiety in my daily life. What was once manageable had become paralyzing, but my journey took a positive turn when I finally accept...

SYW156 - More Consistency in Scrapbooking from 2022-02-14T07:00:42

Peggy Collins is a leader and role model at Simple Scrapper, leaning on close-knit community, regularly accountability, and all the tricks she's gathered over time to be more consistent with scr...

SYW155 - More Accountability in Daily Life from 2022-02-06T23:43:22

This week I'm joined by Alissa Williams to share a specific and effective strategy that helps us both feel more accomplished at the end of each day. You've heard Alissa share her planning practi...

SYW154 - A New Soundtrack for a New Year from 2022-01-31T17:17:19

It's time for my casual catch-up with Kim and this month we're sharing big news, small steps, and lot of excitement about our member successes. Kim Edsen has been my teaching assistant for five ...

SYW153 - My Way with Amy Alphin from 2022-01-26T18:24:10

Amy is our featured artist for February and I'm excited for you to meet her on this week's episode of the podcast. Members can also tackle one of our current challenges based on Amy's creative appr...

SYW152 - More Prep with Jenna Fortner from 2022-01-17T07:00:11

Jenna Fortner returns to the podcast with an episode full of helpful tips and tricks for more efficient Project Life App scrapbooking.

We chat about strategies to prepare for a a new year...

SYW151 - My Way with Jana Eubank from 2022-01-10T16:02:37

With a crisp, traditional, and page-filling style, Jana Eubank is our featured artist for January 2022. In this episode you'll peek into Jana's scrapbooking favorites and hear about her journey ...

SYW150 - More Hope with Brandi Kincaid from 2022-01-04T21:08:26

Brandi Kincaid has always been a maker. And in this season of life she's added "hope dealer" to her title. In this episode you'll hear about Brandi's journey as a creative, how she maintains "po...

SYW149 - The Best Thing I Did This Year from 2021-12-27T21:38:06

When I asked "What was the best thing you did for your scrapbooking this year?" I didn't expect to get so many responses. It was incredible!

In this episode Kim joins me for our monthly c...

SYW148 - More Digital with Kelly Sill from 2021-12-20T07:00:36

In this episode I'm joined by Kelly Sill for a conversation about inviting more digital into your life in 2022. Kelly is a long-time digital scrapbooker, fan of app scrapping on the go, and instruc...

SYW147 - More Art with Caylee Grey from 2021-12-13T07:00:59

In this episode I'm joined by Caylee Grey for a conversation about inviting more art into your life in 2022. Caylee is a memory keeper, art journaler, and the Fairy Artmother behind Get Messy. <...

SYW146 - My Way with Aimee Mertell from 2021-12-06T07:00:47

Aimee Mertell started scrapbooking with her mom and returned to the hobby after the birth of her son. It's a familiar story with a twist.

Today Aimee creates primarily in pocket pages, Li...

SYW145 - An Intentional and Rewarding Hobby from 2021-11-29T07:00:17

Kim Edsen is back for a catch-up on our personal adventures, creative inspirations, and all the things Simple Scrapper. Kim is my teaching assistant and regular podcast guest. These conversation...

SYW144 - Finding More Ease in Scrapbooking from 2021-11-22T07:00:31

Scrapbookers, no matter their style or format, share some of the same challenges. We all want to find more ease and t...

SYW143 - Plan Your Year: Step Three from 2021-11-19T06:03:50

This is the last of three episodes to guide you through the 2022 Your Way Workbook. It's the heart of the 2022 Planning Party, our five-day special event. In this episode we'll cover pages 7-9 o...

SYW142 - Plan Your Year: Step Two from 2021-11-17T07:00:41

This is the second of three episodes to guide you through the 2022 Your Way Workbook. It's the heart of the 2022 Planning Party, our five-day special event. In this episode we'll cover pages 5-6...

SYW141 - Plan Your Year: Step One from 2021-11-15T05:02:10

This is the first of three episodes to guide you through the 2022 Your Way Workbook. It's the heart of the 2022 Planning Party, our five-day special event. In this episode we'll cover pages 2-4 ...

Bonus - How to Stay Caught Up in 2022 from 2021-11-11T21:45:41

Visit simplescrapper.com/plan to RSVP for the 2022 Planning Party. It's free!

SYW140 - My Way with Melissa Vining from 2021-11-09T19:58:55

We invited Melissa Vining to be one our featured artists because of her style, which she describes as "fresh and clean with a twist." But you will also love her passion for documenting important...

SYW139 - Why Scrapbooking Needs a Plan from 2021-11-01T02:37:11

Our creative journey in Planning kicks off today and this episode offers a preview of what you can expect, including our biggest event of the year. Kim and I catch up on our lives, our personal ...

SYW138 - Trello for Planning and Productivity from 2021-10-26T02:11:48

Trello is one of the most-mentioned tools on the podcast, along with perhaps Lightroom and Gretchen Rubin, and this roundtable episode gives it the spotlight. I'm joined by Anandi Raman Creath a...

SYW137 - Your Story is Worth Telling from 2021-10-11T23:14:26

Alexa Gill is a long-time member of our creative team, contributing beautiful pages that document the story of her life. A vivid experience where she was questioned what she, as a woman without ...

SYW136 - My Way with Summer Triompo from 2021-10-04T06:00:41

Summer Triompo has a bold, colorful style and carefree approach to her hobby. In this episode for our My Way series we offer a peek inside Summer's creative process. You'll hear how she sets goa...

SYW135 - An Experiment in Finishing Projects from 2021-09-27T16:26:08

The Projects creative journey is definitely a favorite because the conversations are so rich and meaningful. This month's catch up with Kim adds to that story with our own experiences and reflec...

SYW134 - How to Care for a Creative Heart from 2021-09-20T22:06:07

In this episode I'm joined by May Flaum to talk about we cope, realign, and truly care for ourselves when the world feels like too much. May shares her favorite daily craft, her path to peace wi...

SYW133 - Falling for the October Daily from 2021-09-13T03:04:19

How do you celebrate the month of October? Creating a daily mini album project has become an increasingly popular way to document the season of all the pumpkin things. In this episode I'm joined...

SYW132 - My Way with Lesley Vander Waal from 2021-09-07T03:00:45

She came for the fun supplies, but stayed for the stories. Lesley Vander Waal stays connected to her crafting through...

SYW131 - What Project Should You Start Next? from 2021-08-30T06:00:22

As the year starts to wind down, it's time to think about how it's really going with your scrapbooking. Which projects will you finish? Is it the right time to start a new project? How can you r...

SYW130 - How to Break Down Album Projects from 2021-08-23T06:00:37

How do you stay inspired to finish a project? This week's new episode focuses on the balance between planning and cre...

SYW129 - Crafting Your Authentic Self from 2021-08-16T06:00:53

How does social media make you feel? Is your scrapbooking truly your style? In this week's episode we dive deep into what it means to show up authentically in our hobbies and in this creative co...

SYW128 - Why Stories Matter from 2021-08-11T00:07:27

Stories are the heart of Sally Wilson's personal digital pages and the designs for her brand. In this episode we explore the memories and meaning behind her scrapbooking philosophy, including ho...

SYW127 - My Way with Neftali Zambrano from 2021-08-03T19:44:03

Neftali Zambrano (aka All the Neffyness) loves to share her feminine side through floral motifs and script typography on her scrapbook pages. She's our featured artist for August and the inspira...

SYW126 - Fall in Love with Your Photos from 2021-07-28T18:21:30

Kim and I are back for another fun catch up on our memory making and memory keeping experiences. You'll hear how I solved two family mysteries, how we're both staying on track through the summer...

SYW125 - Full-Page Photos with Nancy Damiano from 2021-07-19T06:00

Nancy Damiano is a long-time scrapbooker who rekindled her passion for the hobby in smaller formats. In this episode you'll hear how she uses a combination of memory planning and smaller spreads...

SYW124 - Renewing Your Creative Spirit from 2021-07-12T20:22:42

What role does creativity have in your mental health and wellness plan?

In this episode Amy Melniczenko shares her journey of moving past personal challenges to embrace the work of becomi...

SYW123 - My Way with Jen Wong from 2021-07-05T06:00

Jen Wong is a minimalist pocket page scrapbooker with a growing passion for photography. She's also our featured artist for July. In this episode Jen shares a peek into her creative life, includ...

SYW122 - This is The Summer of... from 2021-06-28T12:57:27

In this month's catch-up conversation with Kim we talk planners, products, and more. We share what's new in our lives this summer as well as how we're using this tim...

SYW121 - Photography as a Way of Life from 2021-06-21T16:39:42

When photography becomes a passion, you see your hobby, your life, and yourself with new perspective and possibilities. In this episode you'll hear from Ettiene Rick...

Bonus - Free Guide for Scrapbooking Travel from 2021-06-14T06:00

Our biggest adventures often lead to the most photos. This creates a unique challenge for memory keepers. Download my free travel scrapbooking gu...

SYW120 - My Way with Diane Dziuban from 2021-06-07T01:46:37

In this episode I'm interviewing Diane Dziuban, our June featured artist, for the My Way series. Diane's creative style served as inspiration for our current member challenge!

Diane dabbl...

SYW119 - The Optimistic Scrapbooker from 2021-05-31T17:29:25

Month after month I hear how much you love these broad-reaching conversations with Kim, my teaching assistant.

This is another one of those fun, casual discussions about life and creativi...

SYW118 - One Project, Three Ways from 2021-05-25T12:44:56

When I created the album for my Before Your Story workshop, I completed it in the way that worked best for me and the story I was tel...

SYW117 - Playtime with the BFF Sticker Club from 2021-05-17T06:00

I vividly remember categorizing my stickers by type in the early 1980s, placing them one by one onto the pages of a slick-surfaced album. The fuzzy stickers were my favorite, especially if they ...

SYW116 - My Way with Dawn Farias from 2021-05-10T20:56:50

Dawn Farias entered the community as a digital designer, but over time found her way in this hobby.

A shift to larger photos and an emphasis on storytelling helped her to cultivate creati...

SYW115 - A Work in Progress with Shimelle Laine from 2021-05-04T20:40:50

For many of our listeners Shimelle Laine needs no introduction. She's a prolific creator and teacher, offering her own unique style and perspective on this hobby.

In this episode we explo...

SYW114 - Scrapbook Decades in One Album from 2021-04-27T15:58:04

How can you tell a story that spans 20, 30, 40, or more years? It's actually easier than scrapbooking a single year.

In this episode I'm catching up with my teaching assistant Kim Edsen o...

SYW113 - Comfort in Company with Grady Savage from 2021-04-22T23:40:40

Who are you? There are clues in the communities you call home. In this episode I'm joined by Simple Scrapper member Grady Savage to talk about how communities shape our identity and the stories ...

SYW112 - Organizing Effectively with Ashley Fowler from 2021-04-19T00:06:24

For this final episode in our Organization series, I've got an episode for you that inspired my own journey over the past two months. Immediately after I interviewed Ashley Fowler (whom you may ...

SYW111 - An Epic Plan to Organize Stamps from 2021-04-06T03:51:17

Iris Fox has a lot of stamps and a four-part plan to finally be able to find (and use!) what she needs. In this episode you'll hear all about the why and how behind this innovative approach. You...

SYW110 - Favorite Scrapbook Starting Points from 2021-03-30T04:29:35

Kim is back for another casual conversation about our creative lives and what's going on at Simple Scrapper. In this episode we chat about a sketches, templates, storytelling prompts, and what t...

SYW109 - Dream Craft Spaces with Elisa Lessard from 2021-03-22T06:00

Elisa Lessard, also know as Scrappy Wife, is a champion for DIY projects and budget finds for a creative workspace that's inspiring and functional. In this episode we dive in to some of her surp...

SYW108 - Staying on Track with Alissa Williams from 2021-03-15T05:16:34

Alissa Williams is a regular on the podcast, often sharing the ups and downs of her planner journey. In this episode she returns to update us on the digital and analog tools she is using to keep...

SYW107 - Story Planning with Krystal Iduñate from 2021-03-09T05:00:21

Whether she's making layouts or pocket pages, Krystal Iduñate is known for her analytical approach to using up products and getting stories told. I'm excited to have her on this episode to explo...

SYW106 - My Way with Steph Connor from 2021-03-01T07:00

Steph Connor is driven be a love of story to create pages that are fresh, colorful, and full of intentional embellishments. In this episode for our My Way series we'll dig into her background, i...

SYW105 - Excited about Organization from 2021-02-24T04:59:30

I love my monthly catch-ups with Kim and this time around we're stirring up the excitement for our March/April creative journey. You'll hear some of our personal updates along with sneak peeks o...

SYW104 - Permission to Be Enough from 2021-02-24T04:46:22

As a long-time reader of Melissa Camara Wilkins, I was excited to include her book in our 2020 Book Club selections. In this candid conversation Melissa shares how she stays grounded and connect...

SYW103 - Morning Routines for a Creative Life from 2021-02-15T05:03:13

Do you have "non-negotiables" that are just for you? In this episode I'm joined by creative life coach Jill Allison Bryan for an insightful conversation about mornings as a foundation for your d...

SYW102 - My Way with Ashley Rodgers from 2021-02-01T07:00

Ashley Rodgers has a distinctive creative style and I knew we had to have her as a Featured Artist. In this episode you'll get to know Ashley on a more personal level and learn what influences h...

SYW101 - The Master Recipe for Scrapbooking from 2021-01-28T03:36:53

Kim and I catch up on everything from muffins to mastering Trello in this month's behind-the-scenes episode. We share some juicy stories we're itching to tell along with the range of scrappy thi...

SYW100 – The Art + Science of Storytelling from 2021-01-18T07:00

Stacy Julian has recommitted to telling stories one by one this year. And with Story52 and the StoryDeck™, she's created a fun new way to find a scrapbooking starting point. I'm thrilled to have...

SYW099 – How to Pivot with Purpose from 2021-01-11T07:00

Making big decisions in life requires connecting to the data, listening closely to yourself and others, and believing that you can figure out the rest. Jennifer Edwardson is a long-time instruct...

SYW098 - My Way with Kira Ness from 2021-01-05T05:08:47

My Way is all about celebrating the unique ways memory keepers get things done. In this episode I'm joined by Kira Ness, our featured artist for January. Kira's style mixes florals, textures, an...

SYW097 - Six Resolutions for Scrapbookers from 2020-12-31T07:00

As you say goodbye to 2020, I wanted to share a few ideas that could make your scrapbooking experience even better. In this episode I'm sharing six memory keeping resolutions you might consider ...

SYW096 - Cultivating Habits That Stick from 2020-12-28T04:55:40

As we count down to 2021, you are undoubtedly thinking about new projects and new habits. In this episode I'm catching up with Kim about our personal plans as we transition from one year to the ...

SYW095 - Simple Rituals for a Creative Life from 2020-12-22T00:55:22

I've long admired Kristin Tweedale's bold authenticity as a voice in the scrapbooking community and was excited to have her on the show. You may know Kristin from her own podcast, Crafty Ass Fem...

SYW094 - Curating Photos, Curating Life from 2020-12-10T00:33:28

Kim and I are back, catching up on what's new in our lives, in our scrapbooking, and at Simple Scrapper. This episode is full of wisdom for December and beyond, inviting you to think about what ...

SYW093 - My Way with Laura Alberts from 2020-11-30T07:00

Laura Alberts is a scrapbooker who knows her style and process. In this episode of the My Way series you'll get to know Laura and some of her best advice for a happy and productive experience. N...

SYW092 - From Digital Page to Printed Book from 2020-11-24T23:04:02

In this episode I'm joined by returning guest and new addition to our creative team, Shannan Manton. This week we're chatting about Shannan's creative journey with creating digitally and compili...

SYW091 - Planning for a New Year from 2020-11-18T02:19:28

To conclude the 2021 Planning Party, Alissa Williams returns to the podcast for another episode on planners and planning. We answer questions asked by community members as well as share where we...

SYW090 - My Way with Alison Horn from 2020-11-03T02:56:09

Alison Horn is our Featured Artist for November and in this episode of the podcast you'll learn her best productivity hack, the secrets behind her impeccable storage, and all that keeps her insp...

SYW089 - What's Really Working? from 2020-10-28T06:01:51

Kim and I sit down for another casual episode to catch up on life, scrapbooking, and what's new at Simple Scrapper. This episode focuses on our creative successes in the past month and over this...

SYW088 - My Way with Azzari Jarrett from 2020-10-19T16:30:10

Azzari Jarrett is a photographer and a memory keeper, in that order. In her work you see an emphasis on the photos, many of them unedited, but she still loves selecting and playing with products...

SYW087 - The Planning Party from 2020-10-12T19:00:36

Registration for the 2021 Planning Party has officially opened. This is a free, online event designed to help you get ready for a happier and more productive new year. You can expect to receive ...

SYW086 - Craving a Tactile Experience from 2020-10-05T21:18:52

Having you been thinking about spending more time creating pattern, texture, and dimension on your pages? This episode is for you. Creative team member Audrey Medd and I chat about using techniq...

SYW085 - All About the Techniques from 2020-09-29T15:26:52

Which techniques are in your comfort zone? Which ones do you want to try? We cover these questions and more in this month's casual behind-the-scenes episode. Kim and I catch up on life, creativi...

SYW084 - Solving Your Stash Situations from 2020-09-21T01:55:20

How do you corral all the stuff of scrapbooking so that you can stay creative and productive? That's the topic of this week's episode, where I'm answering your top questions about managing your ...

SYW083 - Use It or Lose It from 2020-09-14T16:59:02

Jen Schow's "Use It or Lose It" YouTube series brought new attention to the darkest corners of our creative stashes. In this episode I'm excited to chat with Jen about our shopping habits, how w...

SYW082 - My Way with France Wisniewski from 2020-09-06T02:10:58

In true fashion for introverted folks like France Wisniewski and myself, we go deep fast! I thoroughly enjoyed the thoughtful conversation I had with this month's featured artist. We covered the...

SYW081 - Ready to Use Your Stash? from 2020-09-01T02:05:43

Find out what Kim and I have been up to in the past month, along with what's coming up during September at Simple Scrapper. We share creative favorites, simple life hacks, storytelling ideas, an...

SYW080 - How to Find Old Family Photos from 2020-08-23T00:07:51

Are you curious about your family's past? Lisa Lisson is passionate about family history and in this episode she offers helpful advice and her best tips for finding old photos and more. Whether ...

SYW079 - Pros and Cons of iPad Scrapbooking from 2020-08-22T21:42:52

Recently I was asked by a listener whether she should get a new computer or an iPad. I asked a number of questions and we teased apart her true needs. This question led to my conversation with c...

SYW078 - My Way with Shannon Dombkowski from 2020-08-10T06:00

Shannon Dombkowski was one of our very first creative team members and now she's back as our Featured Artist for August. In this episode you'll get to hear the ups and downs of her creative jour...

SYW077 - It's Time to Finish Your Projects from 2020-08-04T01:29:39

It's Simplifying Projects month and we're focused on finishing. Kim and I chat about our current creative projects, productivity strategies we're exploring, and all the reasons we're so excited ...

SYW076 - Planning a Family History Vacation from 2020-07-28T03:58:09

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-s...

SYW075 - Checklist for a DIY Creative Retreat from 2020-07-21T04:26:24

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 refres...

SYW074 - Best of All the Worlds from 2020-07-14T18:07:49

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 se...

SYW073 - Top Tips for Travel Scrapbooking from 2020-07-02T22:26:35

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 e...

SYW072 - Truly Geeky about Planning from 2020-06-24T06:00

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 upda...

SYW071 - Keeping Your Photos Safe from 2020-06-15T06:00

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 organ...

SYW070 - Get Geeky from 2020-06-08T06:00

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...

SYW069 - Evolution in the Creative Industry from 2020-05-26T00:42:10

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 li...

SYW068 - Documenting Your Real Life from 2020-05-12T17:09:08

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 ...

SYW067 - My Way with Nathalie DeSousa from 2020-05-04T22:29:28

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...

SYW066 - Storytelling Your Way from 2020-04-29T20:31:08

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...

SYW065 - Building Your Dream Biz from 2020-04-19T18:56:30

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 pa...

SYW064 - Creating Family Archives from 2020-04-13T19:40:07

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 consulti...

SYW063 - My Way with Amberleigh Smith from 2020-04-07T19:03:16

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 a...

SYW062 - Refresh Your Photography from 2020-04-01T02:47:40

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 vari...

SYW061 - Decluttering: Photos from 2020-03-23T15:37:30

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...

SYW060 - Decluttering: Digital Supplies from 2020-03-16T10:12:06

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 ...

SYW059 - Decluttering: Paper Supplies from 2020-03-09T06:00

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 Barba...

SYW058 - My Way with Louanna Stiner from 2020-03-02T07:00

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 Wa...

SYW057 - Decluttering Your Way from 2020-02-24T15:30

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'...

SYW056 - Answering Your Questions from 2020-02-18T15:39:41

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 react...

SYW055 - Evolving Your Process from 2020-02-10T06:38:13

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 hav...

SYW054 - Pie Chart of Creative Joy from 2020-02-03T18:25

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 whi...

SYW053 - Find Your Way from 2020-01-26T17:47:55

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 ch...

SYW052 - Planning in Real Life from 2020-01-20T22:20:53

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...

SYW051 - Start Fresh for Q1 from 2020-01-13T15:52:41

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 (...

SYW050 - My Way with Brianna Lepper from 2020-01-06T21:52:49

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 ...

SYW049 - Creative Habits from 2019-12-30T03:14:59

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 jo...

SYW048 - Crafting a Year of Intention from 2019-12-24T00:28:47

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 c...

SYW047 - The Art of Photo Editing from 2019-12-16T18:05:45

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 b...

SYW046 - My Way with Robin Adryan from 2019-12-09T06:00

Robin Adryan is our Featured Artist for December.  We love the variety in her choice of formats, along with a harmonious balance of white space and details in her design style. You can hear Robi...

SYW045 - Curating Photos Part 2 from 2019-12-02T06:00

This episode concludes my conversation with Kim Edsen about our plans at Simple Scrapper, along with an in-depth discussion of options for scrapbook formats and albums. You'll get a taste of all...

SYW044 - Curating Photos Part 1 from 2019-11-27T19:36:40

In the past decade we've covered a wide range of topics on the Simple Scrapper blog, in classes, and on the podcast. Going forward we're going to simplify by focusing on one theme at a time. And...

SYW043 - Which Planner is the Best? from 2019-11-18T17:34:28

Which planner is the best? You know us well enough to expect "whichever one works best for you." That's just part of the answer we're sharing in today's episode. I'm joined by my friend Alissa W...

SYW042- Storycatching from 2019-11-11T18:11:30

Gratitude is more than just an attitude, it's a way of living that closely aligns with our values as memory keepers. Katie Clemons is a storycatcher and a long-time friend of Simple Scrapper. In...

SYW041 - Plan Your Year from 2019-11-04T17:02:19

If you've been scrapbooking for any length of time, you know that some things work well and others just don't. The beauty of our hobby today is the bounty of options for crafting your way. That'...

SYW040 - My Way with Krystal Becker from 2019-10-28T16:31:40

Krystal Becker has a colorful scrapbooking style with plenty of clean lines to balance her love of florals and clusters. Though she began scrapbooking many years ago, she only transitioned to 12...

SYW039 - For the Love of Reading from 2019-10-21T15:54:32

Amy Melniczenko has been part of our Simple Scrapper family for as long as I can remember. Her work behind-the-scenes helps keep this ship running. But in addition to her support of our communit...

SYW038 - Taking a Break from 2019-10-14T15:07:39

Jen Chapin was on the some of the most high profile design teams in the industry when she moved to a new house, changed her work schedule, and experienced viral growth of her YouTube channel fro...

SYW037 - A Completely Different Person from 2019-10-08T21:47:52

Traci Reed began the year with a plan to scrapbook fewer pages with more intention. Her new-found creative freedom actually took her down a different path, one that was further accelerated by he...

SYW036 - My Way with Shadnee Breeden from 2019-09-30T05:00

Shadnee Breeden has a colorful, crafty style of paper scrapbooking that features lots of layers and a celebration of supplies. Her love of quilting shines through on her pages, which often featu...

SYW035 - Simply Project Life from 2019-09-23T14:21:30

Jenna Fortner is a true champion for the Project Life App, giving generously to the online community through the Simply Project Life group, which she co-runs, on Facebook. In this episode we exp...

SYW034 - When You Feel So Behind from 2019-09-16T18:01:53

I've had a bit of drought in my own creativity this year, so I asked myself what advice I would offer someone in my shoes. In this episode I share a simple process for getting unstuck, my best s...

SYW033 - Before Your Story from 2019-09-09T17:34:29

"Before your story, there was mine." These words still give me goosebumps when I think about the legacy of my memory keeping. So often it is the weddings and births that give rise to creative de...

SYW032 - 100 Songs That Changed My Life from 2019-09-03T16:37:26

Shannan Manton has figured out what "simple" means to her. In this episode you'll hear about the odd-sized pages she loves to create, her favorite digital resources, and how she makes big projec...

SYW031 - Creative Abundance from 2019-08-26T15:58:04

Katie Pertiet is a graphic designer with a passion for vintage and botanical motifs. Her artwork can be found on digital products, paper scrapbooking lines, fabric collections, and other home de...

SYW030 - Tech Stack from 2019-08-19T18:08:51

Technology is an inevitable part of modern memory keeping. In this week's episode I'm sharing a quick run-down of all the tech tools in my creative workflow, from photo taking to photo printing....

SYW029 - Our Family History from 2019-08-05T17:53:36

Steve Wilson is an enthusiastic amateur genealogist whose scientific training offers just the right combination of patience and attention to detail need for ancestry research. He is also my husb...

SYW028 - Don't Give Up from 2019-07-29T23:31:44

Alissa Williams is a life-long scrapbooker, Simple Scrapper member, and library director. She's passionate about stories in every aspect of her life, but she almost gave up scrapbooking. In this...

SYW027 - My Way with Tazhiana Gordon from 2019-07-22T18:39:36

I love learning what fuels the creative fire of individual scrapbookers and how their journeys have evolved over time. In this installment of the My Way series you'll hear from Tazhiana Gordon, ...

SYW026 - Scrapbooker's Bucket List from 2019-07-15T18:20:55

It's far too easy to put off scrapbooking the stories that matter most. They can feel too precious to touch, too important for your amateur skills. But, what if you were running out of time? We ...

SYW025 - How to Start Fresh for Summer from 2019-07-08T04:00

I believe that every season offers a chance to start fresh, to check in with your priorities and make any needed course corrections. Three months is just the right amount of time to get somethin...

SYW024 - Why I Switched from Asana to Trello from 2019-07-01T05:00

Trello is a free, user-friendly project management tool. It takes list-making to a whole new level and has become a favorite within the My Simple Scrapper community. In this episode I'm sharing ...

SYW023 - Free Downloads from 2019-06-24T05:00

There's more free stuff on the Internet than you could ever use and it's not doing you any good hiding in that downloads folder with take-out menus and school forms. We want to help you gain con...

SYW022 - Self-Care for Scrapbookers from 2019-06-17T05:00

Empty nester Lee Currie has adulting figured out. She leverages her Virgo-ness to make self-care, personal development, and memory keeping a priority. In this episode you'll hear about the myria...

SYW021 - Simple Photo Management from 2019-06-10T05:00

Do you feel overwhelmed with SO many photos? You are not alone. Smartphones have changed the way we take pictures, adding new hurdles to the storage and organization of our family memories. In t...

SYW020 - Questions&Answers from 2019-06-03T16:58:11

Whether you're a product minimalist or a super crafty babe, there are several areas where memory keepers commonly get stuck. In this episode Andrea Gray, publisher of Retro Hip Magazine, joins m...

SYW019 - Cultivating Community from 2019-05-27T05:00

When you're a grown up, it's not always easy to make new friends. Plus, the closing of many local scrapbook stores has shifted the search for scrappy like-minds online. In this episode I'm joine...

SYW018 - Start with Art from 2019-05-20T05:00

Creative team member Sara Case Strickland loves mixed media and creating in a clean and simple way. In this episode we share beginner-friendly tips for playing with paints, inks, and mi...

SYW017 - We're All Brave from 2019-05-13T05:00

Scrapbooking is beautiful because we did it. No matter how you tell your stories, this episode is full of thought-provoking wisdom on goal-setting, making choices, and creating through life's ch...

SYW016 - Don't Be Scared of Stamping from 2019-04-29T17:32:37

When you know the basics, stamping on your pages and projects doesn't have to feel intimidating. In this episode stamping fanatic Jessica Urrutia shares her favorite techniques and products to h...

SYW015 - The 100 Day Project from 2019-04-22T16:54:44

Natalie Schmidt is curating the stories of her life with The 100 Day Project. In this episode I'll share a beginner's perspective and Natalie will offer lessons learned f...

SYW014 - Timeless Advice for Scrapbookers from 2019-04-15T05:00

So much of the scrapbooking industry revolves around trends, but at Simple Scrapper I’d like to think what we do is pretty timeless. In this episode I’m playing excerpts from my Weekly Pep Talks...

SYW013 - Escape Your Creative Funk from 2019-04-09T04:32:57

Have you ever lost your creative mojo? We have all been there and in this episode we'll explore what a creative funk looks like, what causes it, and seven strategies to escape this place of frus...

SYW012 - What Works for a Busy Professional from 2019-04-01T15:11:31

Audrey Medd is practicing attorney with limited time for scrapbooking during the week. She's also a self-admitted perfectionist. In this episode you'll hear why Audrey loves a hybrid approach to...

SYW011 - Documenting Disney for Beginners from 2019-03-25T05:00

From the months of planning to the hundreds (or thousands) of photographs captured, how do you document the most magical vacation of them all? In this episode I'm joined by seasoned Disney trave...

SYW010 - Curating Memories with Instagram from 2019-03-18T05:00

When used with intention, social media can be a powerful tool for life documentation and practicing gratitude. This episode explores Jess Forster's fresh take on memory keeping and the opportuni...

SYW009 - Creativity Accountability from 2019-03-11T05:00

How is it that some scrapbookers can enjoy this hobby so much, yet have trouble finishing (or even starting) projects? Often it all comes down to personality. In this episode Kim Edse...

SYW008 - My Way with Victoria Calvin from 2019-03-04T19:14:43

Victoria Calvin, aka Victoria Marie Designs, is known for her authenticity as a scrapbooker and business owner. This interview showcases her genuine passion for both the hobby and the industry w...

SYW007 - The Easiest Way to Scrapbook? from 2019-02-25T06:00

The Project Life app has been a game changer for modern scrapbooking, offering a simple entry for beginners and a more portable option for even the most serious memory keepers. In this episode I...

SYW006 - 2019 Trends from 2019-02-18T06:02:33

The scrapbook community is buzzing about the latest new paper products, many of which are already hitting shelves. In this episode Crafty Jen Schow breaks down the trends she noticed at the 2019...

SYW005 - My Way with Jennifer Wilson from 2019-02-11T03:25:24

This episode offers a twist, with Kim Edsen hosting and putting me in the hot seat. It's an honor to share my creative journey as just one example of how scrapbookers evolve through each season ...

SYW004 - 10 Tips for Simple Scrapbooking from 2019-02-11T03:24:19

We all fret about not having enough time to do the things we love. And while we can't bend the laws of physics, there are strategies to make life and memory keeping feel a bit easier. The ten re...

SYW003 - Options for Modern Memory Keeping from 2019-02-11T03:23:30

Traci Reed is a unicorn of the scrapbooking world. With extensive experience in both digital and paper scrapbooking as a hobbyist and as a professional, I could think of no better person to dive...

SYW002 - My Way with Kim Edsen from 2019-02-11T03:22:23

Kim Edsen and I first connected over sharing a Myers-Briggs type: INTJ. She's now my teaching assistant at Simple Scrapper and the closest I've come to being able to clone myself. In this kick-o...

SYW001 - #ScrapbookYourWay from 2019-02-11T03:21:23

To "scrapbook your way" means choosing the approaches to memory keeping that feel simple and work for you. While this sounds easy on the surface, the wealth of creative inspiration (especially o...

SYW000 - New Year, New Show from 2019-01-13T21:15:23

Welcome to Scrapbook Your Way, the show that explores the breadth of ways to be a memory keeper today. In this mini episode I’m sharing a preview of what you can expect on the podcast when we la...

SYW000 - New Year, New Show from 2019-01-13T15:15:23

Welcome to Scrapbook Your Way, the show that explores the breadth of ways to be a memory keeper today. In this mini episode I’m sharing a preview of what you can expect on the podcast when we la...