Scrapbook Your Way

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 colors and traditional scrapbooking techniques, and how social media has expanded the scrapbooking community. She also opens up about her challenges with photo organization and the importance of scrapbooking for personal joy.Links MentionedEmiley’s Facebook page: One Scrappy MamaEmiley’s Instagram: @one_scrappy_mamaAllison Davis for Scrapbook GenerationShimelleAmy Tangerine💬 Visit simplescrapper.com/syw301 to comment on this episode.🧐 Get the Focus Finder tool at simplescrapper.com/focus

In this lively discussion, guests Brie Randon, Amy Z, Sarah Case, Amy Melanchenko, Helen DeRam, Deneen Zielinski, and Monica Moriak share their unique stories and insights. They delve into the transformative power of scrapbooking for connection and creativity. The conversation touches on evolving photography perspectives, the importance of flexibility in creative projects, and using technology like AI to enhance storytelling. Listeners will find inspiration in overcoming 'finishing anxiety' and embracing their individual artistic journeys.

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 simplescrapper.com/syw032 to share your insights.🧐 Get the Focus Finder tool at simplescrapper.com/focus

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 episode you’re invited to visit simplescrapper.com/syw192 to share your insights.🧐 Get the Focus Finder tool at simplescrapper.com/focus

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 discussed. After the episode you’re invited to visit simplescrapper.com/syw209 to share your insights.🧐 Get the Focus Finder tool at simplescrapper.com/focus

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

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 you’re invited to visit simplescrapper.com/076 to share your insights.🧐 Get the Focus Finder tool at simplescrapper.com/focus

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

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 to try from the conversation. After the episode you’re invited to visit simplescrapper.com/syw149 to share your insights.🧐 Get the Focus Finder tool at simplescrapper.com/focus

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 planning and album organization. After the episode you’re invited to visit simplescrapper.com/syw223 to share your insights.🧐 Get the Focus Finder tool at simplescrapper.com/focus