Explorez tous les épisodes du podcast Scrapbook Your Way
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| SYW315 - My Way with Lynnette Penacho | 17 Nov 2025 | 00:31:57 | |
In this episode I'm chatting with Lynnette Penacho, our November featured artist and our current template designer. We explored how Lynnette’s passion for telling her own story led to the creation of The Faves Project, a monthly tradition that celebrates her favorite moments and memories. Our conversation included how she turned her colorful, pattern-loving style into a creative routine that’s both meaningful and sustainable. Links Mentioned
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| SYW314 - How We're Starting Fresh in 2026 | 27 Oct 2025 | 01:08:46 | |
✨ Register for the 2026 Planning Party at simplescrapper.com/plan26 In this final episode of our series prior to the 2026 Planning Party, I’m again joined by Simple Scrapper staff and team members to reflect on the shifts and changes that have shaped our scrapbooking journeys. We share honest conversations about embracing what works for us, letting go of perfection, and giving ourselves permission to plan for a fresh start in the new year. Our discussion offers encouragement to find joy in your own creative process and approach the year ahead with confidence. Links Mentioned
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| SYW305 - Larking About with Franky Shanahan | 21 Aug 2025 | 00:56:59 | |
In this episode we welcome back Franky Shanahan, a professional copywriter who previously joined us to chat about learning how to scrapbook. This time around Franky shares how scrapbooking led her to embrace new hobbies, like gardening, and how these pursuits have shaped her life. Our conversation includes insights on the joys of creative play, the importance of finishing projects, and the ways she stays inspired to document life's evolving seasons. Links Mentioned
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| SYW227 - Crafting with Humor and Substance | 24 Jul 2023 | 00:41:51 | |
Jennifer Labush isn't seeking to please everyone. Rather, she hopes those whose interests and life experiences are underrepresented in the scrapbooking industry will feel seen through her products. In this episode I chat with Jennifer about her design inspirations, creative goals, and the intentional choices she has made in her business. ✨ Find your creative home at simplescrapper.com/membership | |||
| SYW226 - How to Scrapbook More Consistently | 17 Jul 2023 | 00:18:23 | |
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| SYW225 - My Way with Caryn Kidwell | 26 Jun 2023 | 00:37:37 | |
Caryn Kidwell is currently documenting her 50th year, capturing the memories of trying new things as well as reflections on life so far. In this episode we're chatting with Caryn, our featured artist for July, about the things she loves most in this hobby as well as how her experience has evolved over time. Our conversation underscores how scrapbooking has become essential to Caryn's well-being. ✨ Find your creative home at simplescrapper.com/membership | |||
| SYW224 - Finding Calm in the Crafty Cave | 20 Jun 2023 | 00:21:57 | |
Kaleb Garcia has felt warmly welcomed by the scrapbooking community as he began to share more of his work online and engage with fellow crafters. In this episode I'm chatting with Kaleb about his journey into memory keeping, the projects he loves most, and the growth opportunities for our industry. ✨ Find your creative home at simplescrapper.com/membership | |||
| SYW223 - Organizing All My Layouts | 12 Jun 2023 | 00:17:13 | |
I've wanted to reorganize all of my scrapbook layouts since before the pandemic, but I was nervous about the investment of time and mental energy. It turns out all I needed was an experienced and eager friend. In this episode I'm chatting with Alissa Williams about this process, my immediate reactions, and the amount of time it really took to complete! ✨ Find your creative home at simplescrapper.com/membership | |||
| SYW222 - My Way with Holly DeVore | 05 Jun 2023 | 00:27:15 | |
Holly DeVore is a minimalist scrapbooker who prioritizes capturing emotions and fleeting moments. She scrapbooks on her phone during pockets of time throughout the week and dedicates weekends to printing and embellishing. By embracing simplicity, Holly focuses on storytelling and has found self-acceptance and strength through documenting her life. We're excited to have Holly as our June 2023 featured artist. A selection of her pages served as inspiration for the latest style challenge inside of SPARK magazine and our membership community. ✨ Find your creative home at simplescrapper.com/membership | |||
| SYW221 - Building Connection through Photos | 30 May 2023 | 00:44:46 | |
Shortly after her marriage Kiera Liu received a difficult reminder that her family's stories would fade away if she didn't start collecting and curating them. This shifted the context for her work as a photographer and videographer, ultimately leading to a passion for helping others do the same. In this episode we chat about building family connections through photos and the ways Kiera uses that deeper 'why' to help memory keepers finish projects with ease. ✨ Find your creative home at simplescrapper.com/membership | |||
| SYW220 - Secrets of a Prolific Scrapbooker | 23 May 2023 | 00:41:04 | |
Some scrapbookers seem to being creating constantly! How do they find the time? In this episode I'm chatting with Erica Thompson, aka Erica Rose, about how she stays motivated and productive as a mom to six kids. Our conversation includes tips for juggling multiple projects, creating when you don't feel like it, and staying organized when you have a lot of product. ✨ Find your creative home at simplescrapper.com/membership | |||
| SYW219 - Strategies for Storytelling | 15 May 2023 | 00:33:32 | |
How do some scrapbookers get all that journaling on their pages? In this episode I'm joined by Jeanne Williams, a memory keeper who loves to document the stories of her life, especially the small ones. We'll explore her creative process with an aim to find helpful strategies for storytelling on your scrapbook pages. ✨ Find your creative home at simplescrapper.com/membership | |||
| SYW218 - Self-Compassion in Creativity | 08 May 2023 | 00:43:14 | |
Natasha Pytlik personalized her own path in memory keeping, focusing on the hobby as a healing tool as she navigated chronic pain and illness. Today she is using her strategy-oriented brain to serve other creatives as a virtual assistant. Our conversation focuses on the importance of self-compassion to design a fulfilling life in work and in play. ✨ Find your creative home at simplescrapper.com/membership | |||
| SYW304 - Knitting Wellness with Molly Grimm | 12 Aug 2025 | 00:47:17 | |
In this episode, Molly Grimm from Knitting Wellness shares her journey of integrating knitting with emotional well-being. She discusses her personal background, the creation of her platform, and her development of resources that combine therapeutic techniques with her craft. Molly also provides valuable advice for beginners and emphasizes the importance of intentionality for relaxation. Links Mentioned
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| SYW217 - My Way with Linda Jordan | 03 May 2023 | 00:29:34 | |
Scrapbooking has taught Linda Jordan to pay attention to the little details in her life. It has been an important tool for personal reflection and growth over the years, but her main goal is to keep the hobby fun. In this episode Linda shares what makes her creative process work, including approaches for planning, organization, and experimentation. ✨ Find your creative home at simplescrapper.com/membership | |||
| SYW216 - Perfecting Your Project Process | 25 Apr 2023 | 00:39:31 | |
Lyn Battaglino focuses on documenting her life today and the recent past through an intentionally-selected suite of projects, including Project Life, October Daily, and December Daily. In this episode Lyn shares the thoughts behind her decisions and the strategies she employs to scrapbook with consistency. ✨ Find your creative home at simplescrapper.com/membership | |||
| SYW215 - Deconstructing Paige's Pages | 17 Apr 2023 | 00:42:20 | |
Paige Evans is know for her bright, detailed scrapbook pages that put patterned paper on a pedestal. Most often these days she's crafting with her own signature line with American Crafts. In this episode we're going deep into the strategies, tools, and techniques Paige uses to be a prolific paper artist. You'll learn surprising details, secrets of her process, and what to expect from her new book! ✨ Find your creative home at simplescrapper.com/membership | |||
| SYW214 - Developing Your Workflow | 10 Apr 2023 | 00:40:21 | |
Melissa Burnett has developed a scrapbooking workflow that includes a monthly cycle of photo management, sketch planning, and layout creation. In this episode we're exploring what makes Melissa a happy, productive scrapbooker and there's no doubt her monthly rhythm is at the core! In our conversation you'll not only hear specific suggestions, but encouragement to refine your own process. ✨ Find your creative home at simplescrapper.com/membership | |||
| SYW213 - My Way with Tina Keyner | 03 Apr 2023 | 00:40:28 | |
Tina Keyner is dedicated scrapbooker who transitioned to smaller formats, in part because of a shift in her storytelling as an empty-nester. But no matter the size, her bold and colorful style always catches your eye. In this episode you'll hear how Tina's history influenced her value of memories, how the subject matter impacts her creative choices, and the one thing she absolutely must include on every page! ✨ Find your creative home at simplescrapper.com/membership | |||
| SYW212 - Creative Living is a Journey | 27 Mar 2023 | 00:35:36 | |
Crafters and artists often see their passions evolve over time; it's just part of being creative. But with these shifts come (sometimes difficult) choices and navigation of that messy middle. In this episode I'm joined by Lauren Hooper, an artist and art educator who has followed her dreams around the world. We chat about stepping away from a popular brand she co-founded, leaning in to her 'people person' strengths, and shaping a new vision for her creative life. ✨ Find your creative home at simplescrapper.com/membership | |||
| SYW211 - Field Guide to the Soul | 20 Mar 2023 | 00:37:55 | |
In this episode I'm chatting with Mandy Ford about her recently-released book, Field Guide to the Soul. We discuss her creative evolution from being an avid scrapbooker to illustrator and online educator, as well as the symbolism of her One Little Word in her personal journey. I particularly connected with the context of nature that Mandy brings to her work. ✨ Find your creative home at simplescrapper.com/membership | |||
| SYW210 - My Way with Cassie King | 13 Mar 2023 | 00:24:42 | |
The digital scrapbooking community has become Cassie King's "family that always moves with her" and keeps her accountable. Our conversation for the My Way series not only highlights Cassie's process, but the deep connection she has to memory keeping because of the people crafting alongside her online. We're excited to have Cassie as our March featured artist. Her layouts inspired five of our newest sketches and digital templates for members! ✨ Find your creative home at simplescrapper.com/membership | |||
| SYW209 - Organization Your Way | 06 Mar 2023 | 01:11:55 | |
What if we started looking at organization as a collection of habits and routines, instead of as a destination? ✨ Find your creative home at simplescrapper.com/membership | |||
| SYW208 - Crafting in 2023: Let's Do it Bold | 27 Feb 2023 | 01:08:55 | |
Alicia Harrison is ready to take bold steps forward. In this episode we chat about finding renewed purpose after burnout, including a return to authenticity and crafting in community. Our conversation also touches on the importance of safe spaces for Black women and making sure all those crafty machines actually get used. ✨ Find your creative home at simplescrapper.com/membership | |||
| SYW303 - Shaping Your Memory Making with Alissa Williams | 04 Aug 2025 | 01:09:42 | |
The natural seasons of a year, as well as the broader seasons of our lives, shape the stories we have to tell... and the time we have to tell them. In this episode I'm catching up with Alissa Williams about our current scrapbooking interests and the need for adaptation to each new season. Our discussion includes personal experiences, recent surprises, and decisions we've made about the future. Links Mentioned
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| SYW207 - Staying Curious about Crafting | 20 Feb 2023 | 00:55:28 | |
Is scrapbooking your only creative hobby? Most of us have been drawn to a variety of crafts of the years and have the supplies to show it. In this episode Victoria Calvin discusses the benefits of being multi-passionate in your creative pursuits. Our conversation includes permission to give yourself space and opportunities to explore different crafts, allowing these interests to inform and challenge one another. ✨ Find your creative home at simplescrapper.com/membership | |||
| SYW206 - Celebrating the December Magic | 13 Feb 2023 | 00:50:21 | |
This time a few years back Nolana Lynch had just completed her first December Daily project. She was hooked. ✨ Find your creative home at simplescrapper.com/membership | |||
| SYW205 - Find More Time with Routines | 06 Feb 2023 | 00:34:25 | |
What if you had the time for scrapbooking all along? ✨ Find your creative home at simplescrapper.com/membership | |||
| SYW204 - My Way with Yin Goh | 30 Jan 2023 | 00:33:39 | |
I've been a fan of Yin Goh since my earliest days as a scrapbooker. In fact, her templates were often featured in my weekly product posts back when Simple Scrapper was a daily blog. ✨ Find your creative home at simplescrapper.com/membership | |||
| SYW203 - My Way with Sarah Kee | 22 Jan 2023 | 00:47:40 | |
Within the first 5 minutes of my conversation with Sarah Kee, I knew this episode would be a good one. She disclosed her struggle with anxiety, something we share in common, as an invitation to document more of your real story. ✨ Find your creative home at simplescrapper.com/membership | |||
| SYW202 - Focusing on Bucket List Projects | 30 Dec 2022 | 00:39:34 | |
As memory keepers, we often feel a tension between the everyday moments and the big stories of our past. When I overhead Simple Scrapper member Jenn Slowik mention that 2023 would be all about 'legacy projects' for her, I knew that this would be a good discussion.
Our conversation includes what circumstances led to this shift for Jenn and how she views these projects in context with others. We connect her vision with our Bucket List Story concept, peeling back layers of why we scrapbook and how that can shift over time. See the full show notes for this episode at simplescrapper.com/syw202. ♥ Love the podcast? Join our creative community today. ✨ Find your creative home at simplescrapper.com/membership | |||
| SYW201 - Finding a Cohesive Creative Process | 30 Dec 2022 | 00:40:15 | |
When I noticed that Simple Scrapper member Youngmi An was sharing beautifully consistent, story-filled work across all formats, I had to learn more. This was clearly someone who had found her style and a creative process to bring it to life again and again.
In this episode we chat about how Youngmi scrapbooks, including how she turns inspiration into a completed page and the observations she's made about her future. There are very few mentions of specific products, which leaves me wondering if scrapbooking 'your way' is really about the stuff at all. See the full show notes for this episode at simplescrapper.com/syw201. ♥ Love the podcast? Join our creative community today. ✨ Find your creative home at simplescrapper.com/membership | |||
| SYW200 - The Snowball Effect | 21 Dec 2022 | 01:23:14 | |
When I noticed the episode numbers inching closer to 200, I knew exactly who I wanted to have back on the show: Kim! Though she has stepped back from the business side of Simple Scrapper, she's still an active community member.
I knew our listeners would want to hear how she's been, along with her perspective on a range of questions. Our conversation touches on so many topics, but you'll notice a thread of how we maintain momentum and leverage 'the snowball effect' in our scrapbooking. See the full show notes for this episode at simplescrapper.com/syw200. ♥ Love the podcast? Join our creative community today. ✨ Find your creative home at simplescrapper.com/membership | |||
| SYW199 - Finding a Crafty Community | 12 Dec 2022 | 00:46:15 | |
I can still see myself dancing around the house singing "Starlite-Rainbow Brite, A little wish in the moonlight." So as a fellow child of the 1980s, I instantly noticed the colorful, nostalgic style of Mandy Marks. And that's just one of her favorite eras!
Today on the podcast Mandy, a high school teacher by day and owner of the Pink Crafty Cottage by night, joins me to chat about exploring your authentic passions and finding like-minded crafty friends. It's a fun conversation that celebrates stickers, junk journals, and all the crafty things. See the full show notes for this episode at simplescrapper.com/syw199. ♥ Love the podcast? Join our creative community today. ✨ Find your creative home at simplescrapper.com/membership | |||
| SYW198 - Systems for Productivity | 05 Dec 2022 | 00:38:46 | |
My friend and accountability partner Alissa Williams joins me again to chat about goal setting, productivity, and planner peace. You'll hear where we feel settled in our personal planning systems and where the best is yet to come. Our conversation also includes a wealth of resources, including planners, books, and other podcasts. See the full show notes for this episode at simplescrapper.com/syw198. ♥ Love the podcast? Join our creative community today. ✨ Find your creative home at simplescrapper.com/membership | |||
| SYW302 - My Way with Eve McNie | 28 Jul 2025 | 01:02:58 | |
As our featured artist for July 2025, a selection of Eve McNie's layouts inspired our latest sketch collection for Simple Scrapper members. In this episode, Eve shares insights about her life and creative processes, including her love of the 12x12 format. Our conversation also highlights Eve's time living in different countries, her crafting style, and her participation in various community scrapbooking projects. Links Mentioned
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| SYW197 - How to Feel Like an Artist | 28 Nov 2022 | 00:36:11 | |
I remember the first time I saw someone play with alcohol inks on Instagram. I was unfamiliar with this medium and completely in awe. Faigie Kobre tells a similar story on this week's episode of the podcast. She shares helpful steps for beginners, expert tips I'm already trying, and why alcohol inks are the perfect medium for boosting your creative confidence. See the full show notes for this episode at simplescrapper.com/syw197. ♥ Love the podcast? Join our creative community today. ✨ Find your creative home at simplescrapper.com/membership | |||
| SYW196 - A Layered Life | 21 Nov 2022 | 00:42:00 | |
After a break to reconnect with her passions, Christine Middlecamp has returned to scrapbooking with a new business and a mission. In this episode you'll hear how this craft and this community helped her cope with a tragic personal loss and why she's ready to disrupt the industry with her products. Our conversation celebrates the joy of connecting with fellow humans to document our authentic lives with color and creativity. See the full show notes for this episode at simplescrapper.com/syw196. ♥ Love the podcast? Join our creative community today. ✨ Find your creative home at simplescrapper.com/membership | |||
| Bonus - The Bridge You Need | 16 Nov 2022 | 00:03:20 | |
It is my hope that the Planning Party is a bridge for you, from your past to your future, from ideas to implementation, from dreams to reality. 🥳 Register for the 2023 Planning Party! ✨ Find your creative home at simplescrapper.com/membership | |||
| Bonus - The Four C Method | 15 Nov 2022 | 00:04:21 | |
Scrapbooking is more than just making pages. In this mini episode you'll learn a strategy we use with our members to improve the accuracy and effectiveness of planning. 🥳 Register for the 2023 Planning Party! ✨ Find your creative home at simplescrapper.com/membership | |||
| Bonus - Planning vs. Planning | 14 Nov 2022 | 00:03:52 | |
“Planning” is a loaded term in our creative community. In this mini episode you'll find out exactly how we define it and what that means for you. 🥳 Register for the 2023 Planning Party! ✨ Find your creative home at simplescrapper.com/membership | |||
| SYW195 - Work That Feels Like Play | 07 Nov 2022 | 00:48:10 | |
Carina Gardner is a multipassionate crafter, designer, and online instructor in papercrafting, sewing, and decorative arts. As a memory keeper you may best know her as the founding creative director of Carta Bella. In our conversation we chat about Carina's background in academia, balancing it all when your hobby is your work, and the projects she's passionate about today. See the full show notes for this episode at simplescrapper.com/syw195. ♥ Love the podcast? Join our creative community today. ✨ Find your creative home at simplescrapper.com/membership | |||
| Bonus - Planning for a Happy + Productive 2023 | 01 Nov 2022 | 00:07:16 | |
A happy and productive scrapbooking hobby results from having a plan that’s personalized to your priorities and your life right now. Create your plan at the 2023 Planning Party! ✨ Find your creative home at simplescrapper.com/membership | |||
| SYW194 - My Way with Erika Breslin | 31 Oct 2022 | 00:26:58 | |
Erika Breslin is a hybrid crafter with a passion for bringing colorful art into the world. In this episode Erika shares her creative inspirations as well as her personal values as a memory keeper. We're proud to have her as our November featured artist and explore her world in this conversation. Erika's genuine love for this hobby and this community comes through. ⭐ Register for the 2023 Planning Party See the full show notes for this episode at simplescrapper.com/syw194. ✨ Find your creative home at simplescrapper.com/membership | |||
| SYW193 - The Wind in My Sails | 24 Oct 2022 | 00:57:03 | |
In this episode we're catching up with our personal adventures and welcoming in our new theme of Planning for November and December. Our conversation covers The Finishing Project, Peggy's wedding date, and in the best news of all... the return of the Planning Party. See the full show notes for this episode at simplescrapper.com/syw193. ♥ Love the podcast? Join our creative community today. ✨ Find your creative home at simplescrapper.com/membership | |||
| SYW192 - Crafting with Chronic Illness | 17 Oct 2022 | 01:02:47 | |
Amanda Wilder is passionate about documenting her story and using crafting as self-care. She also copes with chronic illnesses that get in the way of having the physical and mental energy for many of the things she needs and wants to do.
In this episode we explore what Amanda has learned from this experience about her values and priorities. We discuss the strategies she leans on to make her scrapbooking hobby sustainable when pressing pause is part of her story. See the full show notes for this episode at simplescrapper.com/syw192. ♥ Love the podcast? Join our creative community today. ✨ Find your creative home at simplescrapper.com/membership | |||
| SYW301 - My Way with Emiley Steinbruegge | 21 Jul 2025 | 00:29:08 | |
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 Mentioned
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| SYW191 - Fun & Easy Hybrid Scrapbooking | 10 Oct 2022 | 00:27:31 | |
Since digital photography went mainstream, our computers have been part of the scrapbooking experience. In this episode I'm joined by Elizabeth Trout, aka The Everyday Storyteller, to discuss the why and how of hybrid memory keeping. We cover the products, printer, and processes she relies on to make hybrid scrapbooking fun and easy. See the full show notes for this episode at simplescrapper.com/syw191. ♥ Love the podcast? Join our creative community today. ✨ Find your creative home at simplescrapper.com/membership | |||
| SYW190 - My Way with Michelle Flynn | 03 Oct 2022 | 00:39:18 | |
Michelle Flynn is a clean and simple scrapbooker who loves Project Life and smaller formats. You’ll find tons of white in her projects, along with harmonious and monochromatic color schemes. And as a current member of the Elle’s Studio team, their products feature extensively in her recent work. In this episode you'll get to hear the why and how behind Michelle's creative process. We're thrilled to have her as our October featured artist. See the full show notes for this episode at simplescrapper.com/syw190. ♥ Love the podcast? Join our creative community today. ✨ Find your creative home at simplescrapper.com/membership | |||
| SYW189 - The Possibilities of Mixed Media | 26 Sep 2022 | 00:40:41 | |
When I invited Felicitas Mayer to join me for this episode, I was excited to hear about the ways she includes mixed media artistry in her memory keeping projects. However, what unfolded was so much more. Our conversation explores how the way we think about our projects impacts our joy and motivation. We touch on mental health, the blurred lines between work and play, and the accountability strategies that keep Felicitas moving forward. See the full show notes for this episode at simplescrapper.com/syw189. ♥ Love the podcast? Join our creative community today. ✨ Find your creative home at simplescrapper.com/membership | |||