Scrapbook Your Way

What if there were fewer 'hard parts' to scrapbooking? In this episode I'm chatting with digital scrapbooker and long-time creative team member Jen Johnson about the ways she simplifies her experience. Our conversation covers a wide range of topics, but centers on accepting permission to use creative starting points so that we can reap the mental health benefits of our hobby. Visit simplescrapper.com/syw243 for the full show notes.🧐 Get the Focus Finder tool at simplescrapper.com/focus

We all have a desire to remember and share our stories. Some of us choose to do that by scrapbooking with our photos. In this episode I'm chatting with Cathi Nelson of The Photo Managers about the real value of an organized photo library. Our conversation includes permission to break the "rules" and practical advice for moving forward.Visit simplescrapper.com/syw242 for the full show notes.🧐 Get the Focus Finder tool at simplescrapper.com/focus

Sometimes the sheer volume of our memories and photos can dampen the joy of scrapbooking. In this episode I'm chatting with Jaymee Da Rocha about her perspectives on the pace of memory keeping. Over the years Jaymee has chosen to shift her mindset and her creative approach to find more contentment with her hobby.Visit simplescrapper.com/syw241 for the full show notes.🧐 Get the Focus Finder tool at simplescrapper.com/focus

Traci Bautista celebrates the creative process throughout her work as a mixed media artist, educator, and paint maker. Emphasizing color swatching, inspiration boards, and sketchbooks, she focuses on how you can playfully develop ideas towards a finished work. Our conversation includes a look back at Traci's evolution, the role of AI in art making, and all of her favorite things right now.Visit simplescrapper.com/syw240 for the full show notes.🧐 Get the Focus Finder tool at simplescrapper.com/focus

Dorothy Guinan has scrapbooking figured out, focusing on a simple strategy to reduce overwhelm month after month. She's sharing that approach and so much more in this episode of our My Way series.As the Simple Scrapper featured artist for November, a selection of Dorothy's layouts inspired our latest collection of sketches and templates for our members. Our conversation offers solutions for regaining motivation, treating yourself, and finding joy in the small moments of life.Visit simplescrapper.com/syw239 for the full show notes.🧐 Get the Focus Finder tool at simplescrapper.com/focus

In this podcast, the hosts discuss their creative processes, emerging priorities, and strategies for using planners in the new year. They also talk about their love for organizing, football, festivals, and scrapbooking. They share tips for staying organized, finding inspiration, and documenting meaningful stories. They discuss their approaches to December Daily projects, preferences for planners, and challenges with journaling.

Abbey Sy shares her personal and professional journeys in travel journaling. They discuss the intersection of creativity and travel, how to get started with travel journaling, and the differences between personal and travel journaling. They also talk about the power of everyday journaling and provide examples of prompts and tools for self-discovery.

Discover the importance of having a plan for scrapbooking and join the free virtual planning retreat. Learn about Kat Benjamin's creative process and the role of mini albums in memory keeping. They discuss the challenge of '52 Favorites' and the challenges of continuing projects and stocking up on supplies. They also talk about documenting milestones, December projects, and the significance of meaningful projects and online presence.

A big move shifted Tiffany Mitchell's focus from scrapbooking photos to telling the stories that mattered most. This reckoning about the size of her library also prompted more intention in the scope and structure of her albums. In our conversation you'll hear how Tiffany's process evolved and the practical advice she has for others. Tiffany is our featured artist for October and we're excited for you to get to know one of our members in this episode for our My Way series.Visit simplescrapper.com/syw235 for the full show notes.🧐 Get the Focus Finder tool at simplescrapper.com/focus

Beth Kingston is on a joyful mission to get everyone crafting. In our conversation we discuss the origins of her Kingston Crafts brand, what it takes to be an on-air personality on HSN, and how she has mastered the art of ROYGBIV decorating. Perhaps most importantly, we dive in to some of Beth's personal passions and goals as an influential creator. Visit simplescrapper.com/syw234 for the full show notes.🧐 Get the Focus Finder tool at simplescrapper.com/focus