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, thoughts on emerging priorities, and a range of insights about how we'll be using our planners in the new year. Our conversation includes helpful tips for getting things done as well as honest discussion about our choices. Visit simplescrapper.com/syw238 for the full show notes. ✨ Get free access to...

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 personal and professional journeys as well as how others can get started with the creative approach to travel memory keeping. This inspiring conversation will have you looking at your adventures in a whole new way! Visit simplescrapper.com/syw237 for the full show notes. ✨ Get free access to the SPARKED...

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 creative process and the specific, satisfying role of mini albums in her memory keeping. Our conversation includes insights about using your stash and keeping up with weekly projects. Visit simplescrapper.com/syw235 for the full show notes. ✨ Register for the Planning Party at simplescrapper.com/plan24

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 the scope and structure of her albums. In our conversation you'll hear how Tiffany's process evolved and the practical advice she has for others. Tiffany is our featured artist for October and we're excited for you to get to know one of our members in this episode for our My Way series. Visit...

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 she has mastered the art of ROYGBIV decorating. Perhaps most importantly, we dive in to some of Beth's personal passions and goals as an influential creator. Visit simplescrapper.com/syw234 for the full show notes. ✨ Register for the Planning Party at simplescrapper.com/plan24

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 this episode I'm chatting with Mandy about her growing collection, her process of selecting purchases, and her own interests in scrapbooking. This is a fascinating conversation that connects memory keepers past, present, and future. Visit simplescrapper.com/syw233 for the full show notes. ✨ Register for the Planning...

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 artist for September 2023 she shares a peek into her values, materials, and process as a memory keeper today. Denine's passion for celebrating every day with gratitude comes through in our conversation. Visit simplescrapper.com/syw232 for the full show notes. ✨ Register for the Planning Party at...

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 of relevant products. She shares her best tips for specific travel scenarios as well as her overall approach to documenting these adventures. Visit simplescrapper.com/syw231 for the full show notes. 🧐 Get the Focus Finder tool at simplescrapper.com/focus

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 approaches to making progress as well as how we support our members as they reduce overwhelm and get projects finished. Visit simplescrapper.com/syw230 for the full show notes. 🧐 Get the Focus Finder tool at simplescrapper.com/focus

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 add documenting to her existing creative hobby of card making. In this episode I chat with Kate about the impact of this change, with a focus on how she has stayed organized as she has added new categories to her stash. Visit simplescrapper.com/syw229 for the full show notes. 🧐 Get the Focus Finder...

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 that time when you feel like you have the least of it. She shares her experiences as a mom in our conversation, but those experiencing shifts in career, caregiving, health, and beyond will find a takeaway. Visit simplescrapper.com/syw228 for the full show notes. ✨ Get free access to the SPARKED workshop...

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 products. In this episode I chat with Jennifer about her design inspirations, creative goals, and the intentional choices she has made in her business. Visit simplescrapper.com/syw227 for the full show notes. ✨ Get free access to the SPARKED workshop and start scrapbooking consistently...

✨ Get free access to the SPARKED workshop and start scrapbooking consistently at simplescrapper.com/sparked. Many scrapbookers find it difficult to create consistently, including me! In this episode I share six of the ways I help myself stay motivated, finish projects, and feel satisfied. You'll hear about decisions I've made personally and professionally to find more joy in the hobby. I'm also introducing SPARKED, a new free workshop to kick-start your own journey in scrapbooking...

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 featured artist for July, about the things she loves most in this hobby as well as how her experience has evolved over time. Our conversation underscores how scrapbooking has become essential to Caryn's well-being. Visit simplescrapper.com/syw225 for the full show notes. ✨ Get free access to the SPARKED...

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 about his journey into memory keeping, the projects he loves most, and the growth opportunities for our industry. Visit simplescrapper.com/syw224 for the full show notes. ✨ Get free access to the SPARKED workshop and start scrapbooking consistently at simplescrapper.com/sparked.

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 experienced and eager friend. In this episode I'm chatting with Alissa Williams about this process, my immediate reactions, and the amount of time it really took to complete! Visit simplescrapper.com/syw223 for the full show notes. 🧐 Get the Focus Finder tool at simplescrapper.com/focus

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 printing and embellishing. By embracing simplicity, Holly focuses on storytelling and has found self-acceptance and strength through documenting her life.  We're excited to have Holly as our June 2023 featured artist. A selection of her pages served as inspiration for the latest style challenge inside...

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 for her work as a photographer and videographer, ultimately leading to a passion for helping others do the same. In this episode we chat about building family connections through photos and the ways Kiera uses that deeper 'why' to help memory keepers finish projects with ease.  Visit simplescrapper.com/syw221...

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. 🧐 Get the Focus Finder tool at simplescrapper.com/focus

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. 🧐 Get the Focus Finder tool at simplescrapper.com/focus

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. 🧐 Get the Focus Finder tool at simplescrapper.com/focus

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. ✨ Visit simplescrapper.com/story to watch the Before Your Story trailer video!

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. ✨ Visit simplescrapper.com/story to watch the Before Your Story trailer video!

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. ✨ Visit simplescrapper.com/story to...

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. ✨ Visit simplescrapper.com/story to watch the...