Scrapbook Your Way

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 availab...

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 Robin's story and what motivates her to create in this installment of the My Way series. See the full show notes for this episode . ✨ Get free access to the SPARKED workshop and start scrapbooking consist...

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 the crazy ideas we're considering, plus hear what we're most looking forward to in 2020. Each month you can expect an episode from Kim and I that shares our personal perspectives on the mont...

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 at the end of every month, my teaching assistant Kim Edsen will join me to chat about our lessons learned and preview what's coming in the month ahead. These will be more casual back-and-for...

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 Williams, whom you heard in episode #28, to run down all of the planners we've tried in the past decade. We'll share what's worked well and which planners were to...

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 this episode you'll hear Katie's fascinating adventures as a journaler, traveler, and author. Her latest book, We Are So Thankful: A Shared Gratitude Journal , was released November 1. See t...

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's what this podcast is all about. And in this episode, you'll be guided through a mini class on how to use that knowledge to start planning for 2020. These five important prompts can off...

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 12x12 layouts recently. You can hear more of Krystal's story and what motivates her to keep creating in this installment of the My Way series. See the full show notes for this episode . ✨ Get free acces...

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 community and her full-time job as a project manager, Amy is a voracious reader. As we count down to the November 1 announcement of our 2020 selections for the Simple Scrapper Book Club, I invited Amy to share how...

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 from a video that wasn't even about scrapbooking. In this episode you'll hear when Jen learned from her time away from the hobby, the advice she has for aspiring content creators, and what she's...

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 her health and fitness journey. In this inspiring episode you'll learn how Traci's 100-pound weight loss and incredibly productive year reflect major mindset shifts just as much as hard work. See th...

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 feature grids, paper piecing, and embroidery. In this episode you'll get to know Shadnee and her creative process. See the full show notes for this episode . ✨ Get free access to the SPARKED workshop and s...

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 explore Jenna's journey in scrapbooking, the pure simplicity of the app, and a wide range of tips for memory keeping with this unique tool. See the full show notes for this episode . ✨ Get free access to...

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 strategies for summarizing big stories, and answers to common questions about the Before Your Story class.  I also offer a few personal anecdotes about what's exciting me right now and what story I...

"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 desires, but what about before ? Some of the best stories happened before we started scrapbooking. In this episode, I'm joined by Kim Edsen to explore the purpose and process behind the Before...

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 projects super doable. My conversation with Shannan is certain to leave you filled with nostalgia and itching to tell more of your stories. See the full show notes for this episode . ✨ Get free ac...

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 decor items. In this episode I asked Katie to share how she is so prolific in her creative output, offering lessons for both professionals and hobbyists alike. See the full show notes for this episode . ✨ Ge...

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. Plus, I introduce the newest class inside of our membership community.  See the full show notes for this episode . ✨ Get free access to the SPARKED workshop and start scrapbooking consistently a...

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 husband of eleven years. I'm excited to share Steve's perspective on memory keeping and some of our family history insights in this episode of the podcast. See the full show notes for this episode ....

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 episode you'll hear how Alissa leveraged in-person connections and getting organized to rekindle her drive to create. See the full show notes for this episode . ✨ Get free access to the SPARKED...

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, a memory keeper with a passion for colorful pages, mixed media techniques, and Happy Planners. See the full show notes for this episode . ✨ Get free access to the SPARKED workshop and start scrapbooki...

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 have all faced the passing of loved ones and I know some of you have stared death in the face. Some of you may even be fighting that battle right now. The bucket list concept is such a powerful inspira...

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 something done without getting (too) distracted or lost in the weeds. In this episode I walk you through a similar exercise to prepare for the season ahead, as well as offer some optional suggestions for going deep...

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 why I moved my entire business and personal life out of Asana and into Trello. Plus, you'll learn how to get started using our free Trello version of the Scrapbook Your Way workbook.  See the full...

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 control of your digital chaos by offering a small selection of tools that help you keep track of everything else and start taking action on what's most important. In this short solo episode, the...