Scrapbook Your Way

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 of SPARK magazine and our membership community.Visit simplescrapper.com/syw222 for the full show notes.🧐 Get the Focus Finder tool at simplescrapper.com/focus

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 for the full show notes.🧐 Get the Focus Finder tool at simplescrapper.com/focus

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

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

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

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