Scrapbook Your Way

Kaylen Faye is a 20-something second generation scrapbooker, content creator, and bride-to-be. In this episode Kaylen shares how she uses social media to inspire others and document her crafty adventures. Her story is a timely reminder of how sharing our creativity can build community and encourage others to start their own memory keeping journeys. Links Mentioned Kaylen on Instagram: @kaylenfaye_...

In this episode I'm chatting with Lynnette Penacho, our November featured artist and our current template designer. We explored how Lynnette’s passion for telling her own story led to the creation of The Faves Project, a monthly tradition that celebrates her favorite moments and memories. Our conversation included how she turned her colorful, pattern-loving style into a creative routine that’...

✨ Register for the 2026 Planning Party at simplescrapper.com/plan26 In this final episode of our series prior to the 2026 Planning Party, I’m again joined by Simple Scrapper staff and team members to reflect on the shifts and changes that have shaped our scrapbooking journeys. We share honest conversations about embracing what works for us, letting go of perfection, and giving ourselves permissio...

✨ Register for the 2026 Planning Party at simplescrapper.com/plan26 In this episode, featuring Simple Scrapper staff and team members, we reflect on the importance of learning from experiences that don’t go as planned. The conversation includes how we navigate false starts and unexpected challenges, along with the lessons we'll take into another year of scrapbooking. This is the second part...

✨ Register for the 2026 Planning Party at simplescrapper.com/plan26 In this episode, I'm chatting with four of our Simple Scrapper staff and team members to reflect on what’s truly working well in our scrapbooking lives. We shared the systems, creative ideas, and little victories that keep us inspired, from embracing hybrid approaches to finding joy in our stash of supplies. Our conversation...

In this episode I'm joined by our October 2025 featured artist, April Peebles. April is also a long time Simple Scrapper member, so it was exciting to hear how our community has influenced her process and priorities, particularly in this season of life with adult children. Our conversation includes why she doesn't do digital scrapbooking, the projects that keep her connected to the hobby...

Katrina Katz is a curious, thrifty crafter who loves playing in her notebook. And despite no longer scrapbooking in the traditional sense, she definitely considers herself a memory keeper. In this episode I ask Katrina to share some of her favorite things in the stationery world and take us behind the scenes of her creative practice. Our conversation touches on the importance of openly sharing sto...

In this episode, I’m joined by Caroline Stevens for a thoughtful conversation about her scrapbooking journey. Caroline shares how she’s made memory keeping work in a small space, including favorite projects like a collaborative album created with her daughter. We talk about the role of mindfulness in her creative process, her evolving approach to formats and organization, and the therapeutic benef...

Is your scrapbooking budget feeling tighter than before? As is the case with most hobbies, scrapbooking typically requires ongoing and not-insignificant investment in tools and materials. Yet the reality is that scrapbook supplies, like everything else, are rapidly increasing in price. So you might have been wondering how to be more frugal with your craft purchases and find ways to save. In this e...

In this episode empty nester Caroline Gatenby shares how she has embraced this era and made crafting a central part of her daily life. She shares her thoughtful approach to a streamlined hobby, focusing on formats like pocket pages and notebooks. Our conversation discusses prioritizing creativity, adapting to new life seasons, and finding joy in documenting everyday moments. Links Mentioned Caroli...

Get your photo library organized with a "backwards," future-proofed approach. This episode shares five essential tips for simple photo management, helping you create or check that your system supports creativity and memory keeping. The focus is on understanding which aspects are fundamental and really make an impact on your hobby. Links Mentioned Simple Scrapper community Backblaze (*) *...

In this episode we welcome back Franky Shanahan, a professional copywriter who previously joined us to chat about learning how to scrapbook . This time around Franky shares how scrapbooking led her to embrace new hobbies, like gardening, and how these pursuits have shaped her life. Our conversation includes insights on the joys of creative play, the importance of finishing projects, and the ways s...

In this episode, Molly Grimm from Knitting Wellness shares her journey of integrating knitting with emotional well-being. She discusses her personal background, the creation of her platform, and her development of resources that combine therapeutic techniques with her craft. Molly also provides valuable advice for beginners and emphasizes the importance of intentionality for relaxation. Links Ment...

The natural seasons of a year, as well as the broader seasons of our lives, shape the stories we have to tell... and the time we have to tell them. In this episode I'm catching up with Alissa Williams about our current scrapbooking interests and the need for adaptation to each new season. Our discussion includes personal experiences, recent surprises, and decisions we've made about the f...

As our featured artist for July 2025, a selection of Eve McNie's layouts inspired our latest sketch collection for Simple Scrapper members. In this episode, Eve shares insights about her life and creative processes, including her love of the 12x12 format. Our conversation also highlights Eve's time living in different countries, her crafting style, and her participation in various commun...

In this episode I'm chatting with Emiley Steinbruegge, the June featured artist at Simple Scrapper. Our insightful conversation includes Emiley's personal journey in scrapbooking, from starting with Creative Memories to balancing a busy family life and her creative passions. We discuss Emiley's favorite projects, such as her daughter's senior photobook, her love for bright colo...

As we approached the milestone of 300 episodes, I knew I wanted to make it big. So last month I gathered a group of fourteen Simple Scrapper staff and team members for an incredible conversation. Over two hours you will be treated to brilliant insights, heartfelt stories, and some of the best advice ever shared on the show. Thank you for listening and enjoy this special roundtable chat. Visit the...

For our final week of this series we’re revisiting episode number 32 with Shannan Manton, 100 Songs That Changed My Life. Member Jenn writes “I love hearing about other people's processes and the different albums they make.” As you listen to this episode, think about whether you have a list of 100 things you would love to document in a small album. After the episode you’re invited to visit si...

This week we’re revisiting episode number 192 with Amanda Wilder, Crafting with Chronic Illness. Member Carol writes “Some of my favorites are episodes that deal with chronic illness and how to incorporate scrapping into your life.” As you listen to this episode, reflect on some of your own personal barriers to creating consistently and how you might find more resilience through pauses. After the...

This week we’re revisiting episode number 209 with Peggy Collins and Amy Zwart, Organization Your Way. Member Angela writes “I enjoy the ones with Amy Z and Peggy as well as getting to know more about other members of the community and how they scrapbook.” As you listen to this episode, focus on organization problems of your own that you might want to solve over than the novelty of the ideas discu...

This week we’re revisiting episode number 268 with Janelle Horsley, Using Lists to Create More Consistently. Member Jennifer Gilman writes “I’m a list girl and I love Janelle’s description and use of lists.” As you listen to this episode, think about how you can improve or even optimize your use of lists for your scrapbooking. After the episode you’re invited to visit simplescrapper.com/syw268 to...

This week we’re revisiting episode number 76 with my husband Steve, Planning a Family History Vacation. Member Melissa Magnuson-Cannady writes “One of my favorite episodes is where Jennifer and Steve talk about their trip to Sweden.” As you listen to this episode, think about the role of family history in your memory keeping and which stories might rise to the top of your list. After the episode y...

This week we’re revisiting episode number 172 with Ali Edwards. The episode was recommended by a number of people. Member Lorian writes “Ali’s Letting Go of Perfectionism is on my list of favorites.” As you listen to this episode, reflect on how your relationship with perfectionism has shaped your scrapbooking experience. After the episode you’re invited to visit simplescrapper.com/syw172 to share...

This week we’re revisiting episode number 149 with Kim Edsen, The Best Thing I Did This Year. Community Manager Amy Z. writes “One of my favorites, and one where I took notes, was an episode where you and Kim discussed a list of things that worked well for members in the prior year.” As you listen to this episode, acknowledge what is already working well for you and note one thing you might want t...

This week we’re revisiting episode number 223 with Alissa Williams as a companion to last week’s conversation about albums, Organizing All My Layouts. Member April Peebles writes “I really enjoyed your chat with Alissa about rearranging your layouts into the Library of Memories.” As you listen to this episode, think about how you prefer to include chronology and categories in your scrapbook planni...