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In a world where a camera is always within reach and creative options are abundant, “Your Way” is the memory-keeping approach that fills you up and fits your life right now. This free, scrapbooking-focused show celebrates the breadth of ways to be a memory keeper today. Scrapbook Your Way is hosted by Jennifer Wilson, owner of Simple Scrapper and author of The New Rules of Scrapbooking.
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Join us for inspiration from a variety of artists, creators and makers. We’ll explore their artful adventures and learn some things to apply to our own creative journeys. Different passions, different stories, it is sure to be an adventure! We'll also sprinkle in some basic arts and crafts info along the way! Whether you enjoy creating for pleasure, find it therapeutic, or just want to listen to the chat, you are sure to find some interesting conversations! Subscribe today!
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💬 Submit a question for a future Q&A episode. I love how these conversations, with creator after creator, illustrate the breadth of what brings us joy. CJ Flynn is our October 2024 featured artist, inspiring our latest member challenge with her clean and simple scrapbooking style. You'll find CJ combining minimalist hybrid pages with her favorite p…
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💬 Submit a question for a future Q&A episode. When I asked Jo Guihot to join me on the podcast, I wanted to highlight her genuine desire to welcome shy newcomers to Simple Scrapper as well as some of the challenges she faces as an Aussie scrapbooker in a very US-centric industry. What unfolded was a sincere conversation about the snowballing value …
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💬 Submit a question for a future Q&A episode. Last year I chatted with Holly DeVore for one of our My Way episodes, celebrating her as our featured artist for the month. Today Holly is a Simple Scrapper member applying our strategies to refine and add more intention to her hobby. In this episode you'll hear how Holly's effort to index her layouts a…
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💬 Submit a question for a future Q&A episode. Inessa Persekian hopes to create an album documenting her childhood in Ukraine with photos she thought were lost forever. Inessa is the September 2024 Simple Scrapper Featured and in this episode she shares how her passion for this hobby developed. We discuss how she carves out time in her busy days and…
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💬 Submit a question for a future Q&A episode. Everything we do at Simple Scrapper is about helping you find ways to scrapbook that feel good and are sustainable. That looks like troubleshooting your storytelling sticking-points and laying out the options when you're craving consistency. In this third and final episode of our special Q&A series I'm …
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💬 Submit a question for a future Q&A episode. Sometimes our minds get squirrelly, taking us from feeling like our supplies are in need of TLC to wondering why we should even bother with scrapbooking at all. This episode takes you on that journey, but counters the challenges we often face along the way. You'll hear practical strategies for managing …
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💬 Submit a question for a future Q&A episode. Every time I interview a guest for Scrapbook Your Way, I leave our conversation more excited to scrapbook. But recently I've been missing the chance to share some of the guidance I offered when Simple Scrapper was just a daily blog. This is the first of three podcast episodes answered questions submitte…
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💬 Submit a question for a future Q&A episode. My friend and accountability partner Alissa Williams returns to the podcast with a big development. This summer she invested significant, focused effort in managing her personal and family memorabilia. In our conversation Alissa shares her motivations, objectives, and specific details of her process. An…
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💬 Submit a question for a future Q&A episode. Desiree Lamar creates page that feel light and fresh, featuring a lot of white to balance the bright colors she chooses. Her style inspired one of our current member challenges and her work is often featured by the numerous brands she creates for. In this episode you'll learn more about Desiree's scrapb…
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💬 Submit a question for a future Q&A episode. Finding blocks of time for scrapbooking can be challenging in the busy seasons of life. And when you do carve it out, will you even be motivated to begin? To help move past those common blocks, Cheri Johnson started aiming for just 15 minutes. In this episode Cheri shares why she made this shift and how…
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💬 Submit a question for a future Q&A episode. Online tools like Canva and alternative photo editing and design apps from Affinity have piqued the interest of many scrapbookers, creating new competition for industry icon Adobe. When Canva announced in March 2024 that it had acquired Affinity, users of these tools were intrigued and also full of ques…
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💬 Submit a question for a future Q&A episode. Monica Moriak is an empty-nester with a full plate, so the iPad has become a core part of her scrapbooking process. In this episode I'm chatting with Monica, who is also a Simple Scrapper creative team member, about how she developed her style and workflow to add simplicity and ease to the creative proc…
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💬 Submit a question for a future Q&A episode. Gloria Parra’s work is consistently innovativeyet true to her fresh, floral style. In this episode you'll get to meet Gloria and learn about her creative journey and approach to scrapbook page design. As our July featured artist, Gloria's pages inspired our latest collection of sketches and templates fo…
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💬 Submit a question for a future Q&A episode. Janelle Horsley has figured out what works for her in scrapbooking, so she keeps doing it. In this episode we explore her suite of projects and the specific strategies Janelle uses to create consistently. Our conversation highlights how keeping simple lists close at hand can foster creative productivity…
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💬 Submit a question for a future Q&A episode. What happens when you making noticing a priority? This year my creative colleague Helen DeRam has joined me for an exploration of the natural seasons and we're here with an update as we shift from Spring to Summer. There's no one way to approach this project and that's the beauty of it. Visit simplescra…
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💬 Submit a question for a future Q&A episode. Andrea Bethke wants to share her creativity, no matter what it takes. As a designer and business owner who also lives with a chronic illness, Andrea leverages the time she feels better and works when and where she can. In this episode you'll hear Andrea's story, the vision for her business, and experien…
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💬 Submit a question for a future Q&A episode. Wendy Erasmus combines her passion for storytelling with minimalist products, creating beautiful pages and projects sharing her legacy. In our conversation we explore how Wendy has deepened her self worth and grown closer to her authentic self through her memory keeping. This is a heart-felt episode tha…
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💬 Submit a question for a future Q&A episode. Kendall Slutsky is one of the most genuinely positive and encouraging women I've met. In this episode we chat about the true value of self-care, Kendall's health and fitness journey, and the importance of creating the energy you need for hobbies like scrapbooking. In our conversation, you'll also hear a…
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💬 Submit a question for a future Q&A episode. 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. ✨ …
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💬 Submit a question for a future Q&A episode. 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 highlig…
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💬 Submit a question for a future Q&A episode. 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, a…
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💬 Submit a question for a future Q&A episode. 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 richnes…
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💬 Submit a question for a future Q&A episode. 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 …
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💬 Submit a question for a future Q&A episode. Last year Robyn Montoya finished 14 scrapbook albums and mini books. In this episode I'm asking her all the questions about her process and productivity strategies, as well as how her personality plays into finishing. Robyn also shares how she approaches travel scrapbooking as well as popular projects l…
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💬 Submit a question for a future Q&A episode. 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 conversatio…
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💬 Submit a question for a future Q&A episode. 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…
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💬 Submit a question for a future Q&A episode. 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 …
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💬 Submit a question for a future Q&A episode. The announcement that Close to My Heart was closing its doors after decades, especially amidst other recent news, prompted renewed discussion about the state of the industry. In this episode I'm chatting with a (former) Closet to My Heart Maker about these changes, our online creative community, and the…
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💬 Submit a question for a future Q&A episode. Sophie Delorme's career as a physician in a busy hospital has only strengthened her passion for scrapbooking. It is her self-care outlet and her means of expressing gratitude. Sophie is our featured artist for March, with her beautifully detailed work inspiring our latest collection of sketches and digi…
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💬 Submit a question for a future Q&A episode. Projects offer a clear beginning and end, making them attractive to a wide variety of memory keepers. In this episode I'm chatting with Steph Grimes, a scrapbooker who finds gratitude and meaning through her creative projects. Our conversation includes how she selects which projects to take on and strat…
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💬 Submit a question for a future Q&A episode. Andrea Lake is on a mission to combine her passion for scrapbooking with her love of teaching, packing her calendar full of online and offline events this year. In this episode you'll get to hear about Andrea's evolution as a memory keeper, discover her current creative interests, and learn some of her …
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💬 Submit a question for a future Q&A episode. Sometimes there's a project you just have to do. Maybe you're not even sure why or how. That's exactly how Helen DeRam and I felt as we were discussing some of our creative desires and objectives for this year. What resulted from those patient, curious conversations is a year-long workshop for members c…
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💬 Submit a question for a future Q&A episode. Maritza Parra teaches her students how to grow as an individual through art and journaling. In this episode we chat about her professional journey and the components of her Heartwork Journaling method. Our conversation introduces a unique approach to personal development that emphasizes insight and unde…
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💬 Submit a question for a future Q&A episode. What's a girl to do when there are more stories than time? Tai Cortes had to find a way to balance her creative and memory keeping desires with intentional choices. In this episode she shares the exact strategies she uses to indulge her varied interests without getting overwhelmed. Visit simplescrapper.…
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💬 Submit a question for a future Q&A episode. As a busy teacher Miranda Webber often lacks time for herself, but she finds consistency in scrapbooking by committing to 15 minutes a day no matter what. In this episode you'll get to meet Miranda and hear where she focuses her efforts to ensure her hobby stays fun and fulfilling. Miranda is our Januar…
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💬 Submit a question for a future Q&A episode. In this episode I'm joined by Peggy Collins and Amy Zwart, two members of our Simple Scrapper leadership team. We reflect a bit on 2023, but focus on how we're planning for 2024 both personally and for our creative community. This extended conversation features a range of scrapbooking favorites and our …
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💬 Submit a question for a future Q&A episode. I love chatting with creativity coach Jill Allison Bryan because she consistently offers inspiring ideas and a grounding presence. In this episode I ask Jill to share how you can unpack a broader creative vision for your hobby and your life. Her insights provide a calm and clear foundation for this last…
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💬 Submit a question for a future Q&A episode. I was excited to reconnect with Francine Clouden this year on Instagram. Back in the days where blog comments were our social media, we were both active followers of one another. Francine's work with The Organised Crafterbrain offers a lot of parallels with what we do here at Simple Scrapper, so I'm con…
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💬 Submit a question for a future Q&A episode. 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 st…
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💬 Submit a question for a future Q&A episode. 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 pra…
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💬 Submit a question for a future Q&A episode. 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 …
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💬 Submit a question for a future Q&A episode. 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 Tr…
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💬 Submit a question for a future Q&A episode. 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 c…
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💬 Submit a question for a future Q&A episode. Reflection is a natural next step as we start to wind down the year and think towards 2024. In this casual, extended episode with Alissa Williams, we share observations on our creative processes, thoughts on emerging priorities, and a range of insights about how we'll be using our planners in the new ye…
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💬 Submit a question for a future Q&A episode. Abbey Sy has long loved traveling, but it wasn't until she started documenting her experiences that she discovered more about herself and her travel style. In this episode we chat about her personal and professional journeys as well as how others can get started with the creative approach to travel memo…
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💬 Submit a question for a future Q&A episode. When you find something that works perfectly, you stick with it. That's just what Kat Benjamin has found with one particular project. In this episode you'll hear about Kat's creative process and the specific, satisfying role of mini albums in her memory keeping. Our conversation includes insights about …
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💬 Submit a question for a future Q&A episode. 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 practi…
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💬 Submit a question for a future Q&A episode. 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 persona…
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