Scrapbook Your Way

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 her creative and reading lives intersect as well as the strategies she uses to keep herself accountable. See the full show notes for this episode.✨ Get free access to the SPARKED workshop and start scrapbooking consistently at simplescrapper.com/sparked. 🧐 Get the Focus Finder tool at simplescrapper.com/focus

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 excited to tackle next. You'll also hear a confession about my own creative productivity since launching this podcast. See the full show notes for this episode.✨ Get free access to the SPARKED workshop and start scrapbooking consistently at simplescrapper.com/sparked. 🧐 Get the Focus Finder tool at simplescrapper.com/focus

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 the full show notes for this episode.✨ Get free access to the SPARKED workshop and start scrapbooking consistently at simplescrapper.com/sparked. 🧐 Get the Focus Finder tool at simplescrapper.com/focus

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 start scrapbooking consistently at simplescrapper.com/sparked. 🧐 Get the Focus Finder tool at simplescrapper.com/focus

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 the SPARKED workshop and start scrapbooking consistently at simplescrapper.com/sparked. 🧐 Get the Focus Finder tool at simplescrapper.com/focus

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 am most eager to scrapbook. The reason might surprise you! See the full show notes for this episode.✨ Get free access to the SPARKED workshop and start scrapbooking consistently at simplescrapper.com/sparked. 🧐 Get the Focus Finder tool at simplescrapper.com/focus

"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 Your Story album class. Registration for the upcoming live session opens Thursday, September 12. See the full show notes for this episode.✨ Get free access to the SPARKED workshop and start scrapbooking consistently at simplescrapper.com/sparked. 🧐 Get the Focus Finder tool at simplescrapper.com/focus

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 access to the SPARKED workshop and start scrapbooking consistently at simplescrapper.com/sparked. 🧐 Get the Focus Finder tool at simplescrapper.com/focus

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.✨ Get free access to the SPARKED workshop and start scrapbooking consistently at simplescrapper.com/sparked. 🧐 Get the Focus Finder tool at simplescrapper.com/focus

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