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What if a 6-minute video could capture an entire year of memories? In this episode you'll hear Natalie Strand explain her process for compiling video clips into an annual project. We discuss the role of video within the context of her memory keeping along with the challenges and benefits of working with this format. Our conversation also highlights how creating in different ways satisfies differing needs and why that is so important to understand.
Natalie on Instagram: @natalie.strandNatalie’s Blog: VegetablogNatalie’s YouTube channel: Natalie StrandInstagram Junk JournalProject Life1 Second Everyday appApple iMovieBackblaze
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"In the end we just want our children to be happy, healthy, and see a positive future ahead of them."
Scrapbooking our tweens, teens, and young adult children often comes with challenges as they explore how they want to show up in the world, not to mention our photos of them. So when Beatrice Semo's child (who prefers he/him or they/them pronouns today) came out as gay and transgender, new worries about understanding and acceptance were added to her roles as mom and memory keeper.
In this episode Beatrice shares the story of navigating family photo displays, past scrapbook albums, and personal journaling during their coming out and evolving transition. She discusses some of the specific decisions that felt right for them as well as the grace needed to navigate these changes. This is an open-hearted discussion that highlights the roles of communication and collaboration in a new season of life.
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Beatrice on Instagram: @whimsicalcraftycraftsFrom the Human Rights Campaign: Transgender and Non-Binary People FAQ💬 Visit simplescrapper.com/syw286 to comment on this episode.
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When you have a passion, sharing it comes naturally. Rebeca Ruiz is a paper scrapbooker with a traditional style who loves the process of creating and teaching others along the way. You’ll find her leaning on bright white backgrounds, added texture, and lots of layers to celebrate the products she works with. In this episode Rebeca shares her origins in scrapbooking as well as all the things she loves most!
Rebeca’s BlogRebeca on Instagram: @Rebeca_Ruiz01Rebeca’s Facebook pageRebeca’s YouTube channelCreative MemoriesScrapbook & Cards Today MagazineSimple Stories (*)Prima (*)Copic Markers (*)Meghann Andrew Classes at SCTVicki Boutin
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Is your scrapbooking deeply satisfying? Let's figure it out and make a plan for 2025. This episode offers an introduction to the eighth year of the Planning Party and serves as a companion guide to the Planning Workbook. The workbook and associated events are free, but do require registration at the link below.
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In this episode I’m chatting with my accountability partner (and returning guest) Alissa Williams about the evolution of our planning needs. We share personal experiences with different planning tools and discuss areas for improvement in goal setting, documentation, and weekly planning. Our conversation highlights contrasts our approaches and includes the role of systems in Alissa’s planning process.
Stamp Joy by Taylored ExpressionsBullet JournalPlum PaperAli Edwards Week In The Life Day One AppHobonichi Original A6 (*)Archer and OliveClickUpShimelle's Best of Both WorldsProductive FlourishingAsanaDavid Allen’s Getting Things Done (*)TrelloAnyList appColibriErin CondrenMay DesignsMosseryAura EstelleSterling InkLeuchtturm (*)Persnickety PrintsSimplified Planner by Emily LeyAlissa’s Instagram: @alissarecommends
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Helen DeRam returns to wrap up our series on creating in alignment with the seasons, following episodes no. 250 and no. 267. Our conversation continues to highlight our unique approaches to Aligned as a creative project as well as our insights on the ongoing experience. With Fall as the final season, we also reflect on what we will carry forward into 2025 and beyond.
Pretty Little Studio You Are My Sunshine CollectionModern Pressed Flower Classes49 and Market Quad Folio AlbumCanvaHelen on Instagram: @hderamHelen’s YouTube channel: Helen De Ram
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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 products, typically on a smaller scale. Our conversation highlights her journey to clarity about her 'way' of scrapbooking as well as insights into the resources she uses to document with ease.
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CJ on Instagram: @ink.paper.photosCJ’s BlogAli Edwards December DailyDecember Daily Paislee Press Kit - sold outBlurbLightroom ClassicShutterflyKelly Purkey's shop: Paper PersonHeba’s My Little JournalAli Edwards One Little WordStudio CalicoBecky Higgins Project LifeEveryday ExplorersAli Edwards Stories by the MonthEpson Paper Size SettingsJennifer’s sticker paper: Avery | MACO (*)*Affiliate links help to support the work we do, at no additional cost to you.
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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 of actively contributing to the health of a community. Jo shares how she has created more than she ever thought possible, in part due to the accountability members like her continue to foster.
Jo on Instagram: @jgandthreeAli Edwards December DailyBecky Higgins Project LifeStacey’s Paper StudioUniquely CreativeCocoa VanillaStudio 73Vicki Boutin (*)Shimelle Laine (*)
Links Mentioned*Affiliate links help to support the work we do, at no additional cost to you.
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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 and albums shifted her focus in scrapbooking. Our conversation is full of thoughtful insights and clever techniques that help Holly take a more minimalist approach to memory keeping.
Holly's previous episode: SYW222 - My Way with Holly DeVoreHolly on Instagram: @hollydevore_Ali Edwards December DailyAli Edwards Week in the LifeCanvaBlurbMixbookDay OnePassion Planner
Links Mentioned💬 Visit simplescrapper.com/syw279 to comment on this episode.
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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 organizational strategies for the bright and colorful products she loves. Our conversation also includes insights and lessons learned from her 20-year scrapbooking journey.
Inessa on Instagram: @paperandblingInessa's Facebook pageInessa's YouTube channelShutterflyErica Rose CreatesPaige Evans (*)Vicki Boutin (*)Simple Stories (*)Bella Blvd (*)Pinkfresh Studio (*)Spiegel Mom ScrapsScrapbook and Cards TodayInessa’s classes at Big Picture Classes
Links Mentioned*Affiliate links help to support the work we do, at no additional cost to you.
💬 Visit simplescrapper.com/syw278 to comment on this episode.🧐 Get the Focus Finder tool at simplescrapper.com/focus
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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 answering more submitted questions, including some that were specifically about me and my scrapbooking hobby.
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My 2017 December Daily albumProject 365#Thursday3Project LifeStop the BlurMonthly RoundupAligned year-long classThe "Pick Three" Document a photo from nowTell a Bucket List StoryCreate a page inspired by a class or challengeSimple Scrapper membership community
💬 Visit simplescrapper.com/syw277 to comment on this episode.🧐 Get the Focus Finder tool at simplescrapper.com/focus
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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 your files and helpful questions to ask yourself about your hobby.
This is the second of three podcast episodes answered questions submitted by Simple Scrapper members. I've also opened up the ability for listeners to submit future questions. This episode provides suggestions on the following topics:
Organizing a very disorganized computer Assessing the space your scrapbooks requireUnderstanding your personal value of our hobbyFinding meaning in your unique experience
The Finishing Project class
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💬 Visit simplescrapper.com/syw276 to comment on this episode.🧐 Get the Focus Finder tool at simplescrapper.com/focus
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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 submitted by Simple Scrapper members. If you enjoy the format, please let me know and I'll open it up to regular submissions. This episode provides suggestions on the following topics:
Considerations for changing your scrapbooking formatHow to successfully return to scrapbooking after a breakApproaches to managing multiple photo librariesStrategies for scrapbooking with poor quality photos
2025 A6 Hobonichi with Original - English bookSticker kit subscriptionCurrent plannerFree Focus Finder toolThe Finishing Project classMerging an old iPhoto library with Apple PhotosFinding duplicates with Apple PhotosMy perspective on duplicate removal
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💬 Visit simplescrapper.com/syw275 to comment on this episode.🧐 Get the Focus Finder tool at simplescrapper.com/focus
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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. And of course, we briefly chat about how our planners are working for us in this season of life.
Visit simplescrapper.com/syw274 for all the links mentioned in the episode.🧐 Get the Focus Finder tool at simplescrapper.com/focus
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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 scrapbooking story, including how she keeps her hobby fun.
Visit simplescrapper.com/syw273 for all the links mentioned in the episode.🧐 Get the Focus Finder tool at simplescrapper.com/focus
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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 it has helped her scrapbook more consistently.
Visit simplescrapper.com/syw272 for all the links mentioned in the episode.🧐 Get the Focus Finder tool at simplescrapper.com/focus
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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 questions.
Now that the dust has settled a bit, Kelly Sill joins me on the podcast again to chat about what's known and unknown about the acquisition. Together we share personal thoughts on what has already changed and what could happen in the future with these tools.
Visit simplescrapper.com/syw271 for all the links mentioned in the episode.🧐 Get the Focus Finder tool at simplescrapper.com/focus
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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 process.
Visit simplescrapper.com/syw270 for all the links mentioned in the episode.🧐 Get the Focus Finder tool at simplescrapper.com/focus
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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 for Simple Scrapper members.
Visit simplescrapper.com/syw269 for all the links mentioned in the episode.🧐 Get the Focus Finder tool at simplescrapper.com/focus
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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.
Visit simplescrapper.com/syw268 for all the links mentioned in the episode.🧐 Get the Focus Finder tool at simplescrapper.com/focus
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