Scrapbook Your Way

A year ago Rachael Giallongo started using Canva for scrapbooking and she hasn't looked back. In this episode we chat about her creative journey, why she loves Canva, and her advice for getting started with this digital tool.Visit simplescrapper.com/syw263 for all the links mentioned in the episode.🧐 Get the Focus Finder tool at simplescrapper.com/focus

Spring is a busy season for memory keepers, as the world beckons us towards outside hobbies, experiences, and celebrations. In this episode I'm chatting with Simple Scrapper team members Peggy Collins and Amy Zwart about our current interests and how we're showing up for creative experiences. We highlight suggestions for staying connected when life is busy, including how we use accountability in the Simple Scrapper community to support ourselves as well as our members.Visit simplescrapper.com/syw262 for all the links mentioned in the episode.🧐 Get the Focus Finder tool at simplescrapper.com/focus

This episode features an interview with the Simple Scrapper featured artist for May 2024: Flóra Farkas. A detail-oriented scrapbooker with a love of floral details, Flóra loves capturing everyday life through her pages. Our conversation includes her current favorites, how she stays inspired to create, and the value of sharing your memories with others.Visit simplescrapper.com/syw261 for all the links mentioned in the episode.🧐 Get the Focus Finder tool at simplescrapper.com/focus

For Stephanie Daubek, scrapbooking is more than just a fun hobby. It's intrinsic to her everyday life, offering outlets for creativity, gratitude, and self-care. In this episode we chat about Stephanie's creative journey, including the role of stickers, the benefits to her mental health, and the richness added by the online community.Visit simplescrapper.com/syw260 for all the links mentioned in the episode.🧐 Get the Focus Finder tool at simplescrapper.com/focus

Neela Nalam discovered her passion for scrapbooking through a colleague, but she has sustained it by exploring new methods of storytelling. In this episode Neela shares how she stays excited about her hobby, including blending projects that offer more freedom with those that require a narrow focus. Our conversation features the wide range of creative products Neela uses as well as how she's turned her inspiration into education for others.Visit simplescrapper.com/syw259 for all the links mentioned in the episode.🧐 Get the Focus Finder tool at simplescrapper.com/focus

Experienced scrapbooker Robyn Montoya discusses finishing 14 albums in a year, her travel scrapbooking approach, tips for Project Life, and upcoming projects. She also shares insights on balancing creativity and productivity, documenting travel memories, and efficient project completion strategies.

Kellie Turner is a long-time digital scrapbooker that you might know as @joelsgirl at the Sweet Shoppe and other digital communities. In this episode we're chatting about her life in Southeast Asia, her journey as a scrapbooker, and of course, her favorite things in digital scrapbooking. Our conversation also includes reflections on why Kellie scrapbooks and how she has stepped out of the guilt of being "behind" on her memory keeping.Visit simplescrapper.com/syw257 for all the links mentioned in the episode.🧐 Get the Focus Finder tool at simplescrapper.com/focus

It's not uncommon for scrapbookers and creative planners to cross between worlds, leveraging their skills and interest for a new outlet. In this episode I'm chatting with Pascha Shepard about her journey into memory keeping through December Daily and how she blends function with artistry in her planners.Visit simplescrapper.com/syw256 for all the links mentioned in the episode.🧐 Get the Focus Finder tool at simplescrapper.com/focus

Justine Hovey knew she had to jump on the viral "I'm a..." trend, but with a crafting twist. After seeing her humorous take, I invited her to join me for this episode. We're chatting all about the realities of being craft consumer, stereotypes that perhaps go too far, and how to reconcile your feelings about stuff.Visit simplescrapper.com/syw255 for all the links mentioned in the episode.🧐 Get the Focus Finder tool at simplescrapper.com/focus

Discussion on the industry impact of Close to My Heart's closure, online creative community, and future of scrapbooking. Exploring personal stories, community connections, and reactions to sudden news. Navigating transitions in crafting community and preserving memories amidst closure.