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

Caroline on Instagram: @cannycrafter
Caroline’s YouTube channel: Cannycrafter
Project Life
Stories By The Month
Studio Calico
December Daily
Week in the Life
Stop The Blur
Tim Holtz - Scrapbook.com (*)
Laura Wonsik's Stamp Reorganization
Silhouette America
Minc Machine - Scrapbook.com (*)
Adobe Photoshop Elements 2025

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SYW307 - Crafting the Empty Nest Era with Caroline Gatenby