Scrapbook Your Way

The precise, layered look found on Tarrah McLean’s pages inspired our new collection of sketches and templates for Simple Scrapper members. Her use of larger titles creates a focal point in many of her designs, adding to her eye-catching style. In this episode we're taking a peek behind the scenes of Tarrah's inspirations and process. Our conversation features the importance of fellow scrapbookers in keeping her connected to this hobby.

Links Mentioned

• Tarrah on Instagram: @tarrahm
• Tarrah's blog
• Doodlebug Design (*)
• Silhouette Cameo (*)
• Pink Fresh Studio (*)
• IKEA KALLAX Series Storage Cubes
• Cocoa Vanilla Studio

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Denine Zielinksi starts every layout by opening Photoshop, but you might not know that when looking at her scrapbooks. In this episode I'm chatting with Denine about how she brings meaningful storytelling to smaller scale hybrid spreads. You'll hear how she adapts projects to different sizes, introduces creative variety, and why she doesn't plan to scrapbook in 12x12 again.

Links Mentioned

• Denine on Instagram: @denine2
• Denine’s Etsy ship: DigitalsByDenine
• Denine’s YouTube channel: Denine Zielinski
• Ali Edwards December Daily
• Ali Edwards Week in the Life
• IKEA Kallax
• Ali Edwards Day in the Life
• Project Life
• Big Picture Classes
• Ali Edwards Stories By The Month™

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What happens when you go to school for fashion, but fall in love with graphic design? In this episode you'll hear Cecily Moore's story of finding her way as an artist and maker. We discuss her roots in memory keeping, the highlights and hard parts of building The Paper Curator, and why she's diversifying into new markets. This is a fascinating conversation that peels back the curtain on the products you love.

Links Mentioned

• Cecily's website: The Paper Curator
• Cecily on Instagram: @thepapercurator
• Cecily's Pinterest account
• Cecily's YouTube channel
• Cecily TikTok account
• Project Life
• Episode with Tracey Fox
• Shillington Program
• Procreate
• Cecily's Stamps at Dick Blick

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Cheryl Ashcraft has been a fixture of the digital scrapbooking community for well more than a decade. Known for her layered and maximalist style as both a scrapbooker and digital designer, Cheryl’s style is easily recognized by peers. In this episode you'll learn more about her creative journey and process.

Links Mentioned

• Cheryl's favorite recent layout: The Blues & Classical - Sweet Shoppe Gallery
• Beethoven Blues album on Spotify: Beethoven Blues
• Epson FastFoto FF-680W Wireless High-Speed Photo and Document Scanning System (*)
• Sweet Shoppe Designs
• Cheryl's business on Instagram: @fiddledeedeedesigns
• Cheryl's business Facebook page: Fiddle-Dee-Dee Designs
• Cheryl business Pinterest accoount: Fiddle-Dee-Dee Designs
• Cheryl's Newsletter: Fiddle-Dee-Dee Designs
• Cheryl on Instagram: @watchcherylscrap
• YouTube: Watch Cheryl Scrap
• Cheryl's personal Facebook page: Watch Cheryl Scrap
• Cheryl's Blog: Cheryl Ashcraft
• Cheryl's personal Pinterest account: Watch Cheryl Scrap
• Cheryl's layouts on Pinterest: My Digital Creations
• Adobe Photoshop Elements 2025
• The Lilypad
• pickleberrypop
• Affinity Photo 2
• Shutterfly
• Persnickety Prints
• Adobe Photoshop Lightroom
• Ali Edwards December Daily
• The Happy Planner
• Gallery Standouts
• Paige Taylor Evans
• ACDSee Photo Studio Software
• Procreate
• Snapseed App

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I'd been wanting to share some of my perspectives on structuring life in support of productivity and creativity, but it's been a January. (Are we officially saying that now?) And now that it's February, I can happily say I've found a bit of a groove.

In this episode I share my 2025 goals, routines, planning approach, and thoughts on how we (both I and you) can get things done. I don't claim to have it all figured out, but I can say that understanding my strengths and preferences helped me start building new systems that work even better.

I can't wait to hear your thoughts and curiosities after you listen. The comments are open for further discussion! I'd particularly love to know if you are also using multiple planners.

Links Mentioned

• A6 Hobonichi Techo Original English (*)
• A5 Sterling Ink Compact Common Planner
• A5 Wonderland222 All-in-One Unstacked
• Simple Scrapper Membership

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Kicking off another year of our Featured Artist series, this month we’ve been celebrating the work of Nikki Basque. A selection of her layouts inspired our new collection of sketches and templates, but Nikki’s creative interests run wide. Creating in many sizes and formats, including planners, she loves all things of the sweet and floral variety. We’re excited for you to meet Nikki and take a peek inside her hobby in this episode.

Links Mentioned

• Nikki on Instragram: @primandplanning
• Nikki's YouTube channel
• Cocoa Daisy
• Heba Alsibai’s Classic Spiral Notebook
• Becky Higgins Project Life
• Ali Edwards One Little Word
• Ali Edwards December Daily
• Ali Edwards Week In The Life
• Citrus Twist Life Crafted Albums
• BFF Sticker Club
• SYW117: Playtime with the BFF Sticker Club
• Illustrated Faith
• Minc machine (*)
• Cricut machine (*)
• Traci Reed: https://www.tracireed.com/
• Rosie’s Studio: https://www.rosiestudio.com/
• Scrapbook.com (*)

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Do you ever look at a layout and wonder how they fit so much on a single page? Tracey Fox is known for filling her scrapbook layouts edge to edge with multiple photos and abundant embellishments, all while keeping the story in focus. 

In this episode Tracey breaks down the strategies and process she uses to create in her signature style. Her secret for managing photos and documentation is a linchpin routine you'll want to hear! Tracey is host of #ScrappyChristmasinJuly and a Simple Scrapper Creative Team Member.

Links Mentioned

• Tracey's scrapbooking Instagram: @scrappylikeafox
• Tracey’s personal Instagram: @trrrracey
• Ali Edwards Week In The Life
• Ali Edwards Stories by the Month
• Becky Higgins Project Life
• Fabulous Adventures of Listgirl
• PicFrame app
• Print To Size app

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Make your creative hopes a reality as you prepare for 2025 with this final episode of 2024. I'm sharing ideas for transforming scrapbooking aspirations into concrete plans, addressing common challenges scrapbookers face. From establishing regular workflows to tackling photo management and workspace organization, this short and sweet episode is packed with tips to help you find more satisfaction in your scrapbooking journey.

Links Mentioned

• Simple Scrapper Membership
• Cas Aarssen's Clutterbug system
• Day One app
• Ali Edwards December Daily
• Ali Edwards Week In The Life

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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.

Links Mentioned

• Natalie on Instagram: @natalie.strand
• Natalie’s Blog: Vegetablog
• Natalie’s YouTube channel: Natalie Strand
• Instagram Junk Journal
• Project Life
• 1 Second Everyday app
• ‎Apple iMovie
• Backblaze

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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.

Links Mentioned

• Beatrice on Instagram: @whimsicalcraftycrafts
• From the Human Rights Campaign: Transgender and Non-Binary People FAQ

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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!

Links Mentioned

• Rebeca’s Blog
• Rebeca on Instagram: @Rebeca_Ruiz01
• Rebeca’s Facebook page
• Rebeca’s YouTube channel
• Creative Memories
• Scrapbook & Cards Today Magazine
• Simple Stories (*)
• Prima (*)
• Copic Markers (*)
• Meghann Andrew Classes at SCT
• Vicki 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.

Links Mentioned

• Stamp Joy by Taylored Expressions
• Bullet Journal
• Plum Paper
• Ali Edwards Week In The Life 
• Day One App
• Hobonichi Original A6 (*)
• Archer and Olive
• ClickUp
• Shimelle's Best of Both Worlds
• Productive Flourishing
• Asana
• David Allen’s Getting Things Done (*)
• Trello
• AnyList app
• Colibri
• Erin Condren
• May Designs
• Mossery
• Aura Estelle
• Sterling Ink
• Leuchtturm (*)
• Persnickety Prints
• Simplified Planner by Emily Ley
• Alissa’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.

Links Mentioned

• Pretty Little Studio You Are My Sunshine Collection
• Modern Pressed Flower Classes
• 49 and Market Quad Folio Album
• Canva
• Helen on Instagram: @hderam
• Helen’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.

Links Mentioned

• CJ on Instagram: @ink.paper.photos
• CJ’s Blog
• Ali Edwards December Daily
• December Daily Paislee Press Kit - sold out
• Blurb
• Lightroom Classic
• Shutterfly
• Kelly Purkey's shop: Paper Person
• Heba’s My Little Journal
• Ali Edwards One Little Word
• Studio Calico
• Becky Higgins Project Life
• Everyday Explorers
• Ali Edwards Stories by the Month
• Epson Paper Size Settings
• Jennifer’s sticker paper: Avery | MACO (*)

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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.

Links Mentioned

• Jo on Instagram: @jgandthree
• Ali Edwards December Daily
• Becky Higgins Project Life
• Stacey’s Paper Studio
• Uniquely Creative
• Cocoa Vanilla
• Studio 73
• Vicki Boutin (*)
• Shimelle Laine (*)

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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.

Links Mentioned

• Holly's previous episode: SYW222 - My Way with Holly DeVore
• Holly on Instagram: @hollydevore_
• Ali Edwards December Daily
• Ali Edwards Week in the Life
• Canva
• Blurb
• Mixbook
• Day One
• Passion Planner

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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.

Links Mentioned

• Inessa on Instagram: @paperandbling
• Inessa's Facebook page
• Inessa's YouTube channel
• Shutterfly
• Erica Rose Creates
• Paige Evans (*)
• Vicki Boutin (*)
• Simple Stories (*)
• Bella Blvd (*)
• Pinkfresh Studio (*)
• Spiegel Mom Scraps
• Scrapbook and Cards Today
• Inessa’s classes at Big Picture Classes

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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. 

Links Mentioned

• My 2017 December Daily album
• Project 365
• #Thursday3
• Project Life
• Stop the Blur
• Monthly Roundup
• Aligned year-long class
• The "Pick Three" 
  • Document a photo from now
  • Tell a Bucket List Story
  • Create a page inspired by a class or challenge
• Simple Scrapper membership community

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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 require
• Understanding your personal value of our hobby
• Finding meaning in your unique experience

Links Mentioned

• The Finishing Project class

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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 format
• How to successfully return to scrapbooking after a break
• Approaches to managing multiple photo libraries
• Strategies for scrapbooking with poor quality photos

Links Mentioned

• 2025 A6 Hobonichi with Original - English book
• Sticker kit subscription
• Current planner
• Free Focus Finder tool
• The Finishing Project class
• Merging an old iPhoto library with Apple Photos
• Finding duplicates with Apple Photos
• My perspective on duplicate removal

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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It's time to reset with Simple Scrapper! Make sure you're on our email list and get the Focus Finder as a bonus, our #1 tool for scrapbookers: simplescrapper.com/focus

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.

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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 experience her passion for crafting.

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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 that's also full of helpful suggestions.

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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 about a fun personal connection we recently discovered!

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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.

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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 highlight suggestions for staying connected when life is busy, including how we use accountability in the Simple Scrapper community to support ourselves as well as our members.

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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, and the value of sharing your memories with others.

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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 richness added by the online community.

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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 conversation features the wide range of creative products Neela uses as well as how she's turned her inspiration into education for others.

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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 like December Daily. Other topics include life in the midwest, tips for finishing Project Life, and projects Robyn is tackling this year.

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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 conversation also includes reflections on why Kellie scrapbooks and how she has stepped out of the guilt of being "behind" on her memory keeping.

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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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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 about stuff.

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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 future of scrapbooking.

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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 digital templates for Simple Scrapper members. In this episode you'll hear about her journey as a memory keeper, how she stays organized, and the supplies Sophie uses to achieve her layered, feminine, and floral style.

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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 strategies for getting more photos of herself into her project albums.

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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 favorite strategies for being productive. Andrea is our Featured Artist for February 2024 and this conversation will leave you thoroughly excited to create!

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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 called Aligned: Tending Your Creativity Season by Season. In this episode you'll hear the origins behind the project, how we are each approaching it, and some of our initial observations on the Winter season.

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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 understanding as the outcome.

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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.

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