Scrapbook Your Way
276 episodes - English - Latest episode: 14 days ago - ★★★★★ - 129 ratingsIn 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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SYW075 - Checklist for a DIY Creative Retreat
July 21, 2020 04:26 - 17 minutes - 12.2 MBWith so many in-person events cancelled and postponed, you might be left wondering what you can do from home. How can you cultivate a similar energy that leaves you feeling productive and refreshed?. I've been hosting virtual retreats since 2016 and in this episode I'm sharing how I foster a retreat-like atmosphere when I'm at home. See the full show notes for this episode. ✨ Get free access to the SPARKED workshop and start scrapbooking consistently at simplescrapper.com/sparked.
SYW074 - Best of All the Worlds
July 14, 2020 18:07 - 1 hour - 49.8 MBIn this episode I'm joined by Kim Edsen to reflect on the past month and explore what's new for July. The is our monthly peek behind-the-scenes at Simple Scrapper. Kim also puts me in the hot seat as this month's Featured Artist! See the full show notes for this episode. ✨ Get free access to the SPARKED workshop and start scrapbooking consistently at simplescrapper.com/sparked.
SYW073 - Top Tips for Travel Scrapbooking
July 02, 2020 22:26 - 21 minutes - 14.9 MBTravel scrapbooks are often top our priority lists, yet are one of the most challenging projects to complete. With so many photos and stories, how can you tackle your trips and adventures with ease? In this episode I'm sharing twelve of my best tips to do just that and then, you can follow the links below to find bonus tips on social media. Plus, we've got a brand new FREE guide for you! See the full show notes for this episode. ✨ Get free access to the SPARKED workshop and start scrapbooki...
SYW072 - Truly Geeky about Planning
June 24, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 48.9 MBWow, this one is jam-packed with resources you can start using right away! I always love a good chat with my friend and My Simple Scrapper member Alissa Williams. In this round, we share an update on our physical planner preferences and dive in to how we use digital tools as an essential planning companion. See the full show notes for this episode. ✨ Get free access to the SPARKED workshop and start scrapbooking consistently at simplescrapper.com/sparked.
SYW071 - Keeping Your Photos Safe
June 15, 2020 06:00 - 38 minutes - 24.4 MBWe're all a bit geeky about scrapbooking, but the systems, processes, and apps we use for our pictures make that arena the geekiest of all! In this episode I'm joined by professional photo organizer Casey von Stein (aka Miss Freddy) to chat about how we can keep our images safe. You'll hear specific recommendations that she has proven to work with her clients and students. See the full show notes for this episode. ✨ Get free access to the SPARKED workshop and start scrapbooking consistently...
SYW070 - Get Geeky
June 08, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 41.4 MBKim and I are back with another casual conversation about life, scrapbooking, and the business of Simple Scrapper. This month we dive into many personal topics and offer our hopes for this month's member event. Please note that the episode was recorded mid-May, prior to the recent civil unrest and deep dive into anti-racism dialogue. See the full show notes for this episode. ✨ Get free access to the SPARKED workshop and start scrapbooking consistently at simplescrapper.com/sparked.
SYW069 - Evolution in the Creative Industry
May 26, 2020 00:42 - 49 minutes - 34.3 MBI'm excited to share this conversation with Christine Everett, owner of Cocoa Daisy. While it was recorded before the pandemic, now more than ever we see the role small businesses play in our lives. As our values are forced front and center, we must make decisions about how we want to live and who we want to support with our dollars. This episode is for anyone who has been curious about what it takes to run a small business, including the challenging decisions passionate creatives must make ...
SYW068 - Documenting Your Real Life
May 12, 2020 17:09 - 1 hour - 43.2 MBIn this episode I'm talking with my friend Janet Carr about feeling freedom through telling your real story and celebrating the raw beauty of vulnerability amidst your darkest days. This is for anyone who longs to show up authentically in real life, online, and in your scrapbooks. Please be aware this episode deals with sensitive issues, including substance abuse. See the full show notes for this episode. ✨ Get free access to the SPARKED workshop and start scrapbooking consistently at simpl...
SYW067 - My Way with Nathalie DeSousa
May 04, 2020 22:29 - 50 minutes - 34.8 MBNathalie DeSousa has an infectious joy for storytelling and creativity. In this episode we explore why and how this passion developed as well as share some of Nathalie's best tips for loving the process. My Way is all about celebrating the unique ways memory keepers get things done and we're excited for you to get to know our May featured artist. See the full show notes for this episode. ✨ Get free access to the SPARKED workshop and start scrapbooking consistently at simplescrapper.com/spar...
SYW066 - Storytelling Your Way
April 29, 2020 20:31 - 1 hour - 48.8 MBMay is Storytelling month at Simple Scrapper and my conversation with Kim to introduce the theme is wide-ranging. This is one of my favorite discussions to date, because of the breadth of topics covered and the thought-provoking insights we shared. Kim is my "right hand gal" in our community and we both love sharing this regular peek behind the curtain. See the full show notes for this episode. ✨ Get free access to the SPARKED workshop and start scrapbooking consistently at simplescrapper.c...
SYW065 - Building Your Dream Biz
April 19, 2020 18:56 - 46 minutes - 31.2 MBThere's a lot of noise out there about how you should be a creative or a run a business. In this episode I'm sharing Christine Herrin's journey of cutting through that noise and following her passion to build a thriving business: Everyday Explorers Co. Whether your dream is to be a CEO or just the boss of your own craft room, our conversation offers a permission slip to do things your way. Plus, we're announcing a fun collaboration project for National Scrapbooking Day 2020. See the full sho...
SYW064 - Creating Family Archives
April 13, 2020 19:40 - 50 minutes - 35.1 MBAs a scrapbooker and amateur genealogist I'm perpetually fascinated by all the disciplines that intersect with my passions. That's why I jumped at the opportunity to have Margot Note, a consulting archivist and author, on the podcast. Margot's passion for preserving family history led to writing the book Creating Family Archives as well as helping others with their archival projects. Our conversation includes a wealth of practical advice, including suggestions for archiving stories of the co...
SYW063 - My Way with Amberleigh Smith
April 07, 2020 19:03 - 39 minutes - 31.3 MBIn this episode I'm interviewing Amberleigh Smith for the My Way series. My Way is all about celebrating the unique ways memory keepers get things done. Amberleigh is our April featured artist at Simple Scrapper and you will love her refined digital style. See the full show notes for this episode. ✨ Get free access to the SPARKED workshop and start scrapbooking consistently at simplescrapper.com/sparked.
SYW062 - Refresh Your Photography
April 01, 2020 02:47 - 1 hour - 48.6 MBThe world has turned a bit upside down since the last time Kim and I chatted. We do a whole lot of catching up on the past month before diving into a preview of April. This episode offers a variety of helpful tips and resources along with a healthy dose of "we're all in this together." See the full show notes for this episode. ✨ Get free access to the SPARKED workshop and start scrapbooking consistently at simplescrapper.com/sparked.
SYW061 - Decluttering: Photos
March 23, 2020 15:37 - 1 hour - 49.8 MBWould you love to have professional photo organizer's help? In this week's episode I'm joined by Simple Scrapper member and certified Personal Photo Organizer Sue Triggs-Rhuda to offer practical, tear-free advice for decluttering your digital pictures, photo prints, and memorabilia. This conclusion to our three-part series continues to remind us all that letting go of the clutter doesn't need to be complicated. See the full show notes for this episode. ✨ Get free access to the SPARKED works...
SYW060 - Decluttering: Digital Supplies
March 16, 2020 10:12 - 56 minutes - 39.2 MBWhether you are a digital or traditional scrapbooker, we all have non-photo files on our computers that need to be managed. From printables to cut files to digital kits and beyond, your digital clutter can cause just as much stress and headache as the physical. In this episode Melissa Shanhun and I chat about our favorite strategies for making sure your files are safe and easy to locate. You won't want to miss Melissa's top suggestions for duplicate file finders. See the full show notes for ...
SYW059 - Decluttering: Paper Supplies
March 09, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 39.5 MBToday we're kicking off a three-part series of episodes on decluttering, with a simple goal of sharing real life scenarios and practical ideas. This week I'm joined by prolific scrapbooker Barbara Picinich to explore how she approaches reducing the crafty clutter within her spaces. See the full show notes for this episode. ✨ Get free access to the SPARKED workshop and start scrapbooking consistently at simplescrapper.com/sparked.
SYW058 - My Way with Louanna Stiner
March 02, 2020 07:00 - 47 minutes - 31.1 MBHave you ever noticed the one thing that Lou Stiner does on all of her pages? I love hearing about the favorite techniques, products, and processes that define a scrapbooker's style in the My Way series. As you get to know this month's Simple Scrapper featured artist, take note of all the subtle and not-so-subtle ways Lou stays a happy, productive scrapbooker. See the full show notes for this episode. ✨ Get free access to the SPARKED workshop and start scrapbooking consistently at simplescr...
SYW057 - Decluttering Your Way
February 24, 2020 15:30 - 56 minutes - 38.6 MBSometimes it feels like life is an ongoing battle with clutter. In this episode, Kim and I kick off Decluttering Month with some of our best advice for the clutter accompanying creativity. You'll walk away with new strategies for your scrap room as well as your entire house! See the full show notes for this episode. ✨ Get free access to the SPARKED workshop and start scrapbooking consistently at simplescrapper.com/sparked.
SYW056 - Answering Your Questions
February 18, 2020 15:39 - 1 hour - 56.3 MBHow do you make time to scrapbook? How do you stay organized? I asked My Simple Scrapper members to share their questions and curiosities. In this wide-ranging episode, I offer my personal reactions and suggestions to the most pressing concerns of our scrapbooking community. See the full show notes for this episode. ✨ Get free access to the SPARKED workshop and start scrapbooking consistently at simplescrapper.com/sparked.
SYW055 - Evolving Your Process
February 10, 2020 06:38 - 57 minutes - 39.2 MBThe key to staying motivated and productive in scrapbooking might be letting go of expectations and self-selected rules. In this episode Shannan Manton describes how her memory keeping plans have changed since the last time she was on the show. We go in-depth on the creative and logistical reasons for making changes, along with offering a hefty dose of permission to tweak your hobby so that it works for you. See the full show notes for this episode. ✨ Get free access to the SPARKED workshop...
SYW054 - Pie Chart of Creative Joy
February 03, 2020 18:25 - 6 minutes - 4.01 MBThe "Pie Chart of Creative Joy" is a tool to ensure that your scrapbooking stays fun and fulfilling. I truly mean you, specifically. This activity helps you personality the hobby, discerning which parts of the process to streamline and which parts are worthy of your time. Everyone's pie chart will look different. This activity is part of Simple Scrapbooking School, a self-paced course inside of the My Simple Scrapper community and a live course I'm teaching on Sunday, February 16. Registrati...
SYW053 - Find Your Way
January 26, 2020 17:47 - 1 hour - 44.4 MBWhen Kim and I sit down to chat, we not only have our own experiences to draw from but those of our entire community. Kim Edsen is my teaching assistant inside of My Simple Scrapper and we're chatting every month about what we've learned from the past month's theme and how we see the upcoming theme apply to scrapbookers. This particular conversation is full of creative and lifestyle favorites, along with helpful insights on how to find more fun and fulfillment in your hobby. See the full sho...
SYW052 - Planning in Real Life
January 20, 2020 22:20 - 47 minutes - 33.5 MBIt's one thing to talk about planners and another to actually use them. In this follow-up to episode 43, Alissa Williams and I review our big-picture goals for the year and the adjustments we've made to our respective planning processes. We're both practical planners, yet we take very different approaches. If you enjoyed our previous conversation, you'll love this conclusion. See the full show notes for this episode. ✨ Get free access to the SPARKED workshop and start scrapbooking consisten...
SYW051 - Start Fresh for Q1
January 13, 2020 15:52 - 28 minutes - 19.5 MBA full cup of coffee was all it took to get me going on my favorite subject: scrapbooking. I'm excited to share a solo episode today, where I share what's working so darn well for me right now (Hint: It's something I've never done before!), how you can start fresh for the season ahead, and what to expect from my newest class. See the full show notes for this episode. ✨ Get free access to the SPARKED workshop and start scrapbooking consistently at simplescrapper.com/sparked.
SYW050 - My Way with Brianna Lepper
January 06, 2020 21:52 - 43 minutes - 28.8 MBBrianna Lepper relishes in playing with colors, textures, and layers. Many of her layouts start with mixed media and often incorporate a cut file. In this episode of the podcast you'll hear how our Featured Artist for January stays inspired, organized, and productive! And then, inside of our membership you can find four new sketches and layered templates inspired by Brianna's pages. See the full show notes for this episode. ✨ Get free access to the SPARKED workshop and start scrapbooking co...
SYW049 - Creative Habits
December 30, 2019 03:14 - 1 hour - 43.2 MBThis year every month at Simple Scrapper will have a theme. January's theme is Creative Habits. We'll be exploring all the ways your day-to-day actions support your hobby. In this episode I'm joined by my teaching assistant Kim Edsen to chat about what's new, look back on December's theme, and share some of our best advice related to habit-building. I'm loving these conversations and you'll definitely want to check out all the resources we've shared! See the full show notes for this episode....
SYW048 - Crafting a Year of Intention
December 24, 2019 00:28 - 1 hour - 70.1 MBA few months ago I asked Iris Fox if she wanted to chat about her personal wellness journey, but this episode blossomed into so much more. We discuss how our intentions shape our successes and challenges, covering the keto diet, scrapbooking projects for 2020, growing an online business without going crazy, and specific strategies for daily and weekly planning. See the full show notes for this episode. ✨ Get free access to the SPARKED workshop and start scrapbooking consistently at simplesc...
SYW047 - The Art of Photo Editing
December 16, 2019 18:05 - 42 minutes - 29.2 MBPhotos are the heart and soul of our scrapbook pages. And while perfection is certainly overrated, we often wish our pictures looked more like the memories we lived. In this episode I'm joined by the talented Crystal Livesay to hear about her journey to creative confidence and share tips for improving your photography and photo editing. We'll also introduce a brand new experience available inside of the My Simple Scrapper community. See the full show notes for this episode. ✨ Get free acces...
SYW046 - My Way with Robin Adryan
December 09, 2019 06:00 - 57 minutes - 37.2 MBRobin Adryan is our Featured Artist for December. We love the variety in her choice of formats, along with a harmonious balance of white space and details in her design style. You can hear Robin's story and what motivates her to create in this installment of the My Way series. See the full show notes for this episode. ✨ Get free access to the SPARKED workshop and start scrapbooking consistently at simplescrapper.com/sparked.
SYW045 - Curating Photos Part 2
December 02, 2019 06:00 - 39 minutes - 27.2 MBThis episode concludes my conversation with Kim Edsen about our plans at Simple Scrapper, along with an in-depth discussion of options for scrapbook formats and albums. You'll get a taste of all the crazy ideas we're considering, plus hear what we're most looking forward to in 2020. Each month you can expect an episode from Kim and I that shares our personal perspectives on the monthly theme and what we've got going on behind the scenes. See the full show notes for this episode. ✨ Get free ...
SYW044 - Curating Photos Part 1
November 27, 2019 19:36 - 47 minutes - 32.4 MBIn the past decade we've covered a wide range of topics on the Simple Scrapper blog, in classes, and on the podcast. Going forward we're going to simplify by focusing on one theme at a time. And at the end of every month, my teaching assistant Kim Edsen will join me to chat about our lessons learned and preview what's coming in the month ahead. These will be more casual back-and-forth conversations that we hope will also offer a small peek behind the scenes of the business. This month our co...
SYW043 - Which Planner is the Best?
November 18, 2019 17:34 - 1 hour - 43.5 MBWhich planner is the best? You know us well enough to expect "whichever one works best for you." That's just part of the answer we're sharing in today's episode. I'm joined by my friend Alissa Williams, whom you heard in episode #28, to run down all of the planners we've tried in the past decade. We'll share what's worked well and which planners were total fails. If you're still in search of planner peace, this one is for you! See the full show notes for this episode. ✨ Get free access to t...
SYW042- Storycatching
November 11, 2019 18:11 - 49 minutes - 33 MBGratitude is more than just an attitude, it's a way of living that closely aligns with our values as memory keepers. Katie Clemons is a storycatcher and a long-time friend of Simple Scrapper. In this episode you'll hear Katie's fascinating adventures as a journaler, traveler, and author. Her latest book, We Are So Thankful: A Shared Gratitude Journal, was released November 1. See the full show notes for this episode. ✨ Get free access to the SPARKED workshop and start scrapbooking consisten...
SYW041 - Plan Your Year
November 04, 2019 17:02 - 18 minutes - 12.4 MBIf you've been scrapbooking for any length of time, you know that some things work well and others just don't. The beauty of our hobby today is the bounty of options for crafting your way. That's what this podcast is all about. And in this episode, you'll be guided through a mini class on how to use that knowledge to start planning for 2020. These five important prompts can offer key insights to ensure than next year is even more fun and productive. See the full show notes for this episode. ...
SYW040 - My Way with Krystal Becker
October 28, 2019 16:31 - 45 minutes - 31.4 MBKrystal Becker has a colorful scrapbooking style with plenty of clean lines to balance her love of florals and clusters. Though she began scrapbooking many years ago, she only transitioned to 12x12 layouts recently. You can hear more of Krystal's story and what motivates her to keep creating in this installment of the My Way series. See the full show notes for this episode. ✨ Get free access to the SPARKED workshop and start scrapbooking consistently at simplescrapper.com/sparked.
SYW039 - For the Love of Reading
October 21, 2019 15:54 - 49 minutes - 31.1 MBAmy Melniczenko has been part of our Simple Scrapper family for as long as I can remember. Her work behind-the-scenes helps keep this ship running. But in addition to her support of our community and her full-time job as a project manager, Amy is a voracious reader. As we count down to the November 1 announcement of our 2020 selections for the Simple Scrapper Book Club, I invited Amy to share how her creative and reading lives intersect as well as the strategies she uses to keep herself acco...
SYW038 - Taking a Break
October 14, 2019 15:07 - 1 hour - 45.3 MBJen Chapin was on the some of the most high profile design teams in the industry when she moved to a new house, changed her work schedule, and experienced viral growth of her YouTube channel from a video that wasn't even about scrapbooking. In this episode you'll hear when Jen learned from her time away from the hobby, the advice she has for aspiring content creators, and what she's excited to tackle next. You'll also hear a confession about my own creative productivity since launching this ...
SYW037 - A Completely Different Person
October 08, 2019 21:47 - 1 hour - 49 MBTraci Reed began the year with a plan to scrapbook fewer pages with more intention. Her new-found creative freedom actually took her down a different path, one that was further accelerated by her health and fitness journey. In this inspiring episode you'll learn how Traci's 100-pound weight loss and incredibly productive year reflect major mindset shifts just as much as hard work. See the full show notes for this episode. ✨ Get free access to the SPARKED workshop and start scrapbooking cons...
SYW036 - My Way with Shadnee Breeden
September 30, 2019 05:00 - 47 minutes - 32.9 MBShadnee Breeden has a colorful, crafty style of paper scrapbooking that features lots of layers and a celebration of supplies. Her love of quilting shines through on her pages, which often feature grids, paper piecing, and embroidery. In this episode you'll get to know Shadnee and her creative process. See the full show notes for this episode. ✨ Get free access to the SPARKED workshop and start scrapbooking consistently at simplescrapper.com/sparked.
SYW035 - Simply Project Life
September 23, 2019 14:21 - 43 minutes - 29.2 MBJenna Fortner is a true champion for the Project Life App, giving generously to the online community through the Simply Project Life group, which she co-runs, on Facebook. In this episode we explore Jenna's journey in scrapbooking, the pure simplicity of the app, and a wide range of tips for memory keeping with this unique tool. See the full show notes for this episode. ✨ Get free access to the SPARKED workshop and start scrapbooking consistently at simplescrapper.com/sparked.
SYW034 - When You Feel So Behind
September 16, 2019 18:01 - 30 minutes - 21.3 MBI've had a bit of drought in my own creativity this year, so I asked myself what advice I would offer someone in my shoes. In this episode I share a simple process for getting unstuck, my best strategies for summarizing big stories, and answers to common questions about the Before Your Story class. I also offer a few personal anecdotes about what's exciting me right now and what story I am most eager to scrapbook. The reason might surprise you! See the full show notes for this episode. ✨ G...
SYW033 - Before Your Story
September 09, 2019 17:34 - 33 minutes - 22.8 MB"Before your story, there was mine." These words still give me goosebumps when I think about the legacy of my memory keeping. So often it is the weddings and births that give rise to creative desires, but what about before? Some of the best stories happened before we started scrapbooking. In this episode, I'm joined by Kim Edsen to explore the purpose and process behind the Before Your Story album class. Registration for the upcoming live session opens Thursday, September 12. See the full sh...
SYW032 - 100 Songs That Changed My Life
September 03, 2019 16:37 - 57 minutes - 39.6 MBShannan Manton has figured out what "simple" means to her. In this episode you'll hear about the odd-sized pages she loves to create, her favorite digital resources, and how she makes big projects super doable. My conversation with Shannan is certain to leave you filled with nostalgia and itching to tell more of your stories. See the full show notes for this episode. ✨ Get free access to the SPARKED workshop and start scrapbooking consistently at simplescrapper.com/sparked.
SYW031 - Creative Abundance
August 26, 2019 15:58 - 47 minutes - 32.8 MBKatie Pertiet is a graphic designer with a passion for vintage and botanical motifs. Her artwork can be found on digital products, paper scrapbooking lines, fabric collections, and other home decor items. In this episode I asked Katie to share how she is so prolific in her creative output, offering lessons for both professionals and hobbyists alike. See the full show notes for this episode. ✨ Get free access to the SPARKED workshop and start scrapbooking consistently at simplescrapper.com/s...
SYW030 - Tech Stack
August 19, 2019 18:08 - 20 minutes - 14.1 MBTechnology is an inevitable part of modern memory keeping. In this week's episode I'm sharing a quick run-down of all the tech tools in my creative workflow, from photo taking to photo printing. Plus, I introduce the newest class inside of our membership community. See the full show notes for this episode. ✨ Get free access to the SPARKED workshop and start scrapbooking consistently at simplescrapper.com/sparked.
SYW029 - Our Family History
August 05, 2019 17:53 - 47 minutes - 33 MBSteve Wilson is an enthusiastic amateur genealogist whose scientific training offers just the right combination of patience and attention to detail need for ancestry research. He is also my husband of eleven years. I'm excited to share Steve's perspective on memory keeping and some of our family history insights in this episode of the podcast. See the full show notes for this episode. ✨ Get free access to the SPARKED workshop and start scrapbooking consistently at simplescrapper.com/sparked.
SYW028 - Don't Give Up
July 29, 2019 23:31 - 49 minutes - 34.2 MBAlissa Williams is a life-long scrapbooker, Simple Scrapper member, and library director. She's passionate about stories in every aspect of her life, but she almost gave up scrapbooking. In this episode you'll hear how Alissa leveraged in-person connections and getting organized to rekindle her drive to create. See the full show notes for this episode. ✨ Get free access to the SPARKED workshop and start scrapbooking consistently at simplescrapper.com/sparked.
SYW027 - My Way with Tazhiana Gordon
July 22, 2019 18:39 - 1 hour - 26.3 MBI love learning what fuels the creative fire of individual scrapbookers and how their journeys have evolved over time. In this installment of the My Way series you'll hear from Tazhiana Gordon, a memory keeper with a passion for colorful pages, mixed media techniques, and Happy Planners. See the full show notes for this episode. ✨ Get free access to the SPARKED workshop and start scrapbooking consistently at simplescrapper.com/sparked.
SYW026 - Scrapbooker's Bucket List
July 15, 2019 18:20 - 6 minutes - 4.69 MBIt's far too easy to put off scrapbooking the stories that matter most. They can feel too precious to touch, too important for your amateur skills. But, what if you were running out of time? We have all faced the passing of loved ones and I know some of you have stared death in the face. Some of you may even be fighting that battle right now. The bucket list concept is such a powerful inspiration to action that we can all lean on to scrapbook with more intention. In this episode I introduce ...