Scrapbook Your Way – Details, episodes & analysis

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

• The Faves Project
• Lynnette on Instagram: @thefavesproject
• Project Life
• Ali Edwards December Daily
• Sweet Shoppe Designs
• Studio Flergs kits

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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

• Project Life App: Apple | Google
• Shutterfly
• Citrus Twist Life Crafted Albums
• December Daily
• Apple Keynote
• Tinci Design
• Katie Pertiet
• SYW149
• Day One App
• Scrivener App
• Trello
• Dana K. White
• Stacy Julian 
  • Rock Your Scroll
  • Library of Memories

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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

• Franky on Instagram: @loveaudrey83
• Franky on Substack: Larking About
• Ali Edwards December Daily
• SYW162 - A New Scrapbooker's Experience
• Studio Calico
• Leuchtturm (*)
• Little Summer Joys from Amanda Wilder
• Ali Edwards on Substack: Echoes + Evidence
• Kristen Tweedale on Substack: Kristin Tweedale
• Linda Jordan on Instagram: @lindalovescreating
• Ali Edwards Week in the Life
• Franky’s post on finishing projects

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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.

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Many scrapbookers find it difficult to create consistently, including me! In this episode I share six of the ways I help myself stay motivated, finish projects, and feel satisfied. You'll hear about decisions I've made personally and professionally to find more joy in the hobby. I'm also introducing SPARKED, a new free workshop to kick-start your own journey in scrapbooking consistently.

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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.

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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. 

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