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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SYW025 - How to Start Fresh for Summer
July 08, 2019 04:00 - 10 minutes - 7.44 MBI believe that every season offers a chance to start fresh, to check in with your priorities and make any needed course corrections. Three months is just the right amount of time to get something done without getting (too) distracted or lost in the weeds. In this episode I walk you through a similar exercise to prepare for the season ahead, as well as offer some optional suggestions for going deeper. The process can be found in the Scrapbook Your Way workbook, which is available in multiple ...
SYW024 - Why I Switched from Asana to Trello
July 01, 2019 05:00 - 12 minutes - 8.82 MBTrello is a free, user-friendly project management tool. It takes list-making to a whole new level and has become a favorite within the My Simple Scrapper community. In this episode I'm sharing why I moved my entire business and personal life out of Asana and into Trello. Plus, you'll learn how to get started using our free Trello version of the Scrapbook Your Way workbook. See the full show notes for this episode. ✨ Get free access to the SPARKED workshop and start scrapbooking consistentl...
SYW023 - Free Downloads
June 24, 2019 05:00 - 10 minutes - 7.13 MBThere's more free stuff on the Internet than you could ever use and it's not doing you any good hiding in that downloads folder with take-out menus and school forms. We want to help you gain control of your digital chaos by offering a small selection of tools that help you keep track of everything else and start taking action on what's most important. In this short solo episode, the first in a four-part series, you will be introduced to a small mindset shift with huge implications as well as...
SYW022 - Self-Care for Scrapbookers
June 17, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 33.5 MBEmpty nester Lee Currie has adulting figured out. She leverages her Virgo-ness to make self-care, personal development, and memory keeping a priority. In this episode you'll hear about the myriad of influences on Lee's evolution and the two specific practices that make all of her creative endeavors possible. No matter your season of life, this is an essential episode for anyone ready to craft a juicier life. See the full show notes for this episode. ✨ Get free access to the SPARKED workshop...
SYW021 - Simple Photo Management
June 10, 2019 05:00 - 51 minutes - 39.5 MBDo you feel overwhelmed with SO many photos? You are not alone. Smartphones have changed the way we take pictures, adding new hurdles to the storage and organization of our family memories. In this episode I'm joined by Kim Edsen, my Simple Scrapper teaching assistant, to offer our insights on making photo management just a little bit easier. See the full show notes for this episode. ✨ Get free access to the SPARKED workshop and start scrapbooking consistently at simplescrapper.com/sparked.
SYW020 - Questions & Answers
June 03, 2019 16:58 - 1 hour - 52.2 MBWhether you're a product minimalist or a super crafty babe, there are several areas where memory keepers commonly get stuck. In this episode Andrea Gray, publisher of Retro Hip Magazine, joins me to answer your questions. We cover the entire creative process and offer practical, inspiring tips to help you get unstuck and have more fun in scrapbooking! See the full show notes for this episode. ✨ Get free access to the SPARKED workshop and start scrapbooking consistently at simplescrapper.com...
SYW019 - Cultivating Community
May 27, 2019 05:00 - 56 minutes - 38.5 MBWhen you're a grown up, it's not always easy to make new friends. Plus, the closing of many local scrapbook stores has shifted the search for scrappy like-minds online. In this episode I'm joined by Tracey Fox, the new host of a popular Facebook group for scrapbookers, to discuss the importance of community in strengthening our personal projects, peer relationships, and the creative industry. See the full show notes for this episode. ✨ Get free access to the SPARKED workshop and start scrap...
SYW018 - Start with Art
May 20, 2019 05:00 - 46 minutes - 31.9 MBCreative team member Sara Case Strickland loves mixed media and creating in a clean and simple way. In this episode we share beginner-friendly tips for playing with paints, inks, and mists without all the mess. We also dig into an important, but sometimes sensitive, subject: letting story take a back burner to the artistic process. See the full show notes for this episode. ✨ Get free access to the SPARKED workshop and start scrapbooking consistently at simplescrapper.com/sparked.
SYW017 - We're All Brave
May 13, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 45.1 MBScrapbooking is beautiful because we did it. No matter how you tell your stories, this episode is full of thought-provoking wisdom on goal-setting, making choices, and creating through life's challenges. Guest Theresa Moxley shares how Project Life has helped her cope with a painful past and craft a positive outlook for the future. See the full show notes for this episode. ✨ Get free access to the SPARKED workshop and start scrapbooking consistently at simplescrapper.com/sparked.
SYW016 - Don't Be Scared of Stamping
April 29, 2019 17:32 - 1 hour - 37.9 MBWhen you know the basics, stamping on your pages and projects doesn't have to feel intimidating. In this episode stamping fanatic Jessica Urrutia shares her favorite techniques and products to help you start stamping with ease. We cover different types of stamps, inks, and our best tips for getting a clean impression. See the full show notes for this episode. ✨ Get free access to the SPARKED workshop and start scrapbooking consistently at simplescrapper.com/sparked.
SYW015 - The 100 Day Project
April 22, 2019 16:54 - 52 minutes - 35.9 MBNatalie Schmidt is curating the stories of her life with The 100 Day Project. In this episode I'll share a beginner's perspective and Natalie will offer lessons learned from successfully completing two projects and embarking on her third journey this year. Whether you're joining in on this 100-day challenge or not, you will take away valuable insights on consistency, accountability, and creative inspiration. See the full show notes for this episode. ✨ Get free access to the SPARKED workshop...
SYW014 - Timeless Advice for Scrapbookers
April 15, 2019 05:00 - 47 minutes - 32.5 MBSo much of the scrapbooking industry revolves around trends, but at Simple Scrapper I’d like to think what we do is pretty timeless. In this episode I’m playing excerpts from my Weekly Pep Talks, a series of video podcast episodes I hosted in 2013. For each excerpt I’ll share my reaction and critique of how well that advice holds today. See the full show notes for this episode. ✨ Get free access to the SPARKED workshop and start scrapbooking consistently at simplescrapper.com/sparked.
SYW013 - Escape Your Creative Funk
April 09, 2019 04:32 - 31 minutes - 21.4 MBHave you ever lost your creative mojo? We have all been there and in this episode we'll explore what a creative funk looks like, what causes it, and seven strategies to escape this place of frustration so you can get back to scrapbooking. See the full show notes for this episode. ✨ Get free access to the SPARKED workshop and start scrapbooking consistently at simplescrapper.com/sparked.
SYW012 - What Works for a Busy Professional
April 01, 2019 15:11 - 1 hour - 48.7 MBAudrey Medd is practicing attorney with limited time for scrapbooking during the week. She's also a self-admitted perfectionist. In this episode you'll hear why Audrey loves a hybrid approach to scrapbooking and how she's created a workflow that fits her busy schedule. See the full show notes for this episode. ✨ Get free access to the SPARKED workshop and start scrapbooking consistently at simplescrapper.com/sparked.
SYW011 - Documenting Disney for Beginners
March 25, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 42 MBFrom the months of planning to the hundreds (or thousands) of photographs captured, how do you document the most magical vacation of them all? In this episode I'm joined by seasoned Disney traveler Terri-Lynn Torrez to explore what first-time Walt Disney World visitors need to know about memory keeping and your park adventures. See the full show notes for this episode. ✨ Get free access to the SPARKED workshop and start scrapbooking consistently at simplescrapper.com/sparked.
SYW010 - Curating Memories with Instagram
March 18, 2019 05:00 - 56 minutes - 38.7 MBWhen used with intention, social media can be a powerful tool for life documentation and practicing gratitude. This episode explores Jess Forster's fresh take on memory keeping and the opportunities it has created to go deeper in her scrapbooking projects. See the full show notes for this episode. ✨ Get free access to the SPARKED workshop and start scrapbooking consistently at simplescrapper.com/sparked.
SYW009 - Creativity Accountability
March 11, 2019 05:00 - 58 minutes - 42.4 MBHow is it that some scrapbookers can enjoy this hobby so much, yet have trouble finishing (or even starting) projects? Often it all comes down to personality. In this episode Kim Edsen and I will explore how to use Gretchen Rubin's Four Tendencies framework to devise accountability strategies that really work. See the full show notes for this episode. ✨ Get free access to the SPARKED workshop and start scrapbooking consistently at simplescrapper.com/sparked.
SYW008 - My Way with Victoria Calvin
March 04, 2019 19:14 - 1 hour - 44.7 MBVictoria Calvin, aka Victoria Marie Designs, is known for her authenticity as a scrapbooker and business owner. This interview showcases her genuine passion for both the hobby and the industry while also offering a wealth of actionable advice for the listener. Whether you're a big fan or new to Victoria's world, you're going to love this episode! See the full show notes for this episode. ✨ Get free access to the SPARKED workshop and start scrapbooking consistently at simplescrapper.com/spar...
SYW007 - The Easiest Way to Scrapbook?
February 25, 2019 06:00 - 50 minutes - 38 MBThe Project Life app has been a game changer for modern scrapbooking, offering a simple entry for beginners and a more portable option for even the most serious memory keepers. In this episode I'm joined by two Project Life app power users, Breon Randon and Patricia Dettloff, to explore the versatility of this free mobile tool. See the full show notes for this episode. ✨ Get free access to the SPARKED workshop and start scrapbooking consistently at simplescrapper.com/sparked.
SYW006 - 2019 Trends
February 18, 2019 06:02 - 1 hour - 38.2 MBThe scrapbook community is buzzing about the latest new paper products, many of which are already hitting shelves. In this episode Crafty Jen Schow breaks down the trends she noticed at the 2019 Creativation trade show, including this year's cute animal motif and the colorful options she spotted on the show floor. We'll also look back on what was popular in 2018 and where we see scrapbook products heading in the future. See the full show notes for this episode. ✨ Get free access to the SPAR...
SYW005 - My Way with Jennifer Wilson
February 11, 2019 03:25 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MBThis episode offers a twist, with Kim Edsen hosting and putting me in the hot seat. It's an honor to share my creative journey as just one example of how scrapbookers evolve through each season of life. While I will offer personal anecdotes week by week, my aim is to shine a light on how our differences make this hobby so special. See the full show notes for this episode. ✨ Get free access to the SPARKED workshop and start scrapbooking consistently at simplescrapper.com/sparked.
SYW004 - 10 Tips for Simple Scrapbooking
February 11, 2019 03:24 - 23 minutes - 16.3 MBWe all fret about not having enough time to do the things we love. And while we can't bend the laws of physics, there are strategies to make life and memory keeping feel a bit easier. The ten recommendations from this episode stem from observing what has worked best for our Simple Scrapper members. See the full show notes for this episode. ✨ Get free access to the SPARKED workshop and start scrapbooking consistently at simplescrapper.com/sparked.
SYW003 - Options for Modern Memory Keeping
February 11, 2019 03:23 - 1 hour - 42.5 MBTraci Reed is a unicorn of the scrapbooking world. With extensive experience in both digital and paper scrapbooking as a hobbyist and as a professional, I could think of no better person to dive into the array of options for today's memory keeper. We journey through Traci's own joys and sorrows to offer insights on how to choose what might work best for you. See the full show notes for this episode. ✨ Get free access to the SPARKED workshop and start scrapbooking consistently at simplescrap...
SYW002 - My Way with Kim Edsen
February 11, 2019 03:22 - 46 minutes - 25.8 MBKim Edsen and I first connected over sharing a Myers-Briggs type: INTJ. She's now my teaching assistant at Simple Scrapper and the closest I've come to being able to clone myself. In this kick-off to our "My Way" series of scrapbooker interviews, you'll get to know Kim and her memory keeping story. See the full show notes for this episode. ✨ Get free access to the SPARKED workshop and start scrapbooking consistently at simplescrapper.com/sparked.
SYW001 - #ScrapbookYourWay
February 11, 2019 03:21 - 17 minutes - 11.2 MBTo "scrapbook your way" means choosing the approaches to memory keeping that feel simple and work for you. While this sounds easy on the surface, the wealth of creative inspiration (especially online) can make it difficult to cut through the clutter. Episode 001 introduces my slant on scrapbooking and what I hope to achieve with this new podcast. See the full show notes for this episode. ✨ Get free access to the SPARKED workshop and start scrapbooking consistently at simplescrapper.com/spar...
SYW000 - New Year, New Show
January 13, 2019 21:15 - 4 minutes - 3.1 MBWelcome to Scrapbook Your Way, the show that explores the breadth of ways to be a memory keeper today. In this mini episode I’m sharing a preview of what you can expect on the podcast when we launch in February. The best way to get started is with our free workbook. ✨ Get free access to the SPARKED workshop and start scrapbooking consistently at simplescrapper.com/sparked.