Scrapbook Your Way
In 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.
SYW330 - Use Your Stash in Creative Ways with Anna Komenda
Anna Komenda lives just outside Warsaw, Poland, and has been scrapbooking since her older daughter was born. She creates colorful, layered pages with custom ink backgrounds, asymmetrical compositions, and a genuine love of working with dies and mixed media. Being based in Europe means navigating a craft market that skews heavily toward card making, and that constraint has shaped how she thinks about creativity and what to do with the supplies in front of her.
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SYW329 - Use What You Have with Alissa Williams
Alissa Williams is the director of a small public library in central Illinois, and she came into our conversation with a clear picture of everything in her stash: where it lives, what it is, and when she is done with it. In our conversation Alissa maps how products come into her creative life, how she decides what to keep working with, and why the friction of online shopping has quietly done more for her stash-busting goals than any deliberate plan. She made zero new purchases in 2026 before this recording and is down to a single quarterly kit subscription.
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Cassie Wiscarson is a Washington State scrapbooker with a graphic, colorful, photo-focused style and a genuine love of everyday moments. As our March 2026 featured artist, she joins us for this My Way episode to share the projects and perspectives that keep her coming back to her craft room, even in a season of life that has required some intentional prioritizing.
Cassie's roots go back to film photography, including a DIY darkroom in her in-laws' basement, and that love of capturing small, joyful moments still shapes how she scrapbooks today.After joining a digital design team, she discovered that...SYW327 - Interactive Scrapbooking with Brie Beaupre
Have you ever wished you could scrapbook dozens of photos on a single layout? You can with Brie Beaupre's interactive scrapbooking method. In this episode I'm chatting with Brie about the origins of her approach and the benefits of designing scrapbook pages in this unique way. You'll learn tips for making interactive layouts with ease, along with the secrets of using an entire collection kit at once!
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Brie on Instagram: @interactivescrapbookingInteractive Scrapbooking by Brie BeaupreFacebookYouTubePinterestSimple Stories Junk Drawer (*)Instructions for Junk Drawer LayoutStampin' Up49 and Market (*)Creative MemoriesBarely Art Precision Glue (*)Scoreboard...SYW326 - Balancing Multiple Scrapbook Projects with Sarah Jürs
Memory keeper Sarah Jürs loves variety, from creating in different formats to participating in many projects within the creative community. In this episode you'll hear what keeps her grounded in what really matters and how she balances a full plate inside and outside of scrapbooking. Sarah's passion for stories also shines through as a driving force in her process, offsetting the challenges of acquiring scrapbook supplies where she lives in Germany.
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Sarah on Instagram: @allthenicethings_storiesmatterAli EdwardsDecember DailyAli Edwards Storyteller KitAli Edwards One Little WordHobonichi (*)Amy GretchenTheCoffeeMonsterzCoNew York Stationary FestLinda Loves C...SYW325 - Simplifying Annual Scrapbook Projects
When you love all the projects, how do you keep up with it all? To Megan Dosch, the answers are digital and "you don't." My conversation with Megan explores how she embraces a good enough mindset and identifies what really is the priority. From Project Life to December Daily (and everything in between), this episode highlights what its like to be busy-but-passionate memory keeper today.
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Megan on Instagram: @meganscrapbooksMegan’s YouTubeProject Life iPhone AppProject Life Android AppPhotoshopShutterflyPersnickety PrintsAli Edwards December DailyAli Edwards Week in The LifeAli Edwards Day in the LifeAli Edwards On...SYW324 - How to Start Scrapbooking Again
When I came across Laura O'Donnell on Instagram (@scrappingagain), I knew I had to hear the "again" part of her story. We talk about the seasons of life that precipitated her pause and her restart, as well as what she wishes she would have done in between. Our conversation also includes important reminders about finding that sweet spot in scrapbooking where joy and practicality meet.
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Laura on Instagram: @scrappingagainProject LifeBlurbFlow magazine (*)Creative MemoriesHero Arts (*)Copic Markers (*)Jessica SpragueLibbyLori Santos: The Science of WellbeingHobonichi Weeks - April start planners arriving soonPhotoshop ElementsPhotoshopSweet Doll...SYW323 - My Way with Nelya Lutsyuk
In this episode I’m chatting with Nelya Lutsyuk, our featured artist for January 2026. Nelya is a busy mom of four who creates colorful, whimsical layouts in multiple formats to document her family's everyday life. Our conversation goes behind the scenes of her scrapbooking story and process, including how this hobby has helped Nelya feel more creative.
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Nelya on Instagram: @nelliepickles_craftsAbeka homeschool curriculumKaren Kingsbury books (*)Francine Rivers books (*)Vicki Boutin (*)Paige Evans (*)*Affiliate links help to support the work we do, at no additional cost to you.
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SYW322 - The Six Phases of the Scrapbooking Process
How do you scrapbook, really? I've identified six distinct phases of the scrapbooking process that collectively influence your joy and ease with the hobby. In this episode I'm sharing how we're focusing on process at Simple Scrapper in 2026 and how each phase can highlight opportunities for more aligned decision-making.
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SYW321 - How to Create a Realistic Plan for Scrapbooking
I've had the opportunity to review hundreds of scrapbooking plans created by members through our annual Planning Party events. In this episode I'm distilling my observations and advice into ten points for you to consider. I'm covering common pitfalls as well as suggestions for gentle, realistic planning for your hobby.
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SYW320 - What If I Stopped Doing Projects?
In my recent episode with Alissa Williams I shared a little bit about my thinking for 2026. In this 20-minute solo episode I go a bit deeper into why I'm thinking about giving up scrapbooking projects and what I'm planning to do instead. I can't wait to hear your reaction to my semi-organized thoughts, which was recorded in my car in the parking lot of a Starbucks while Emily was at volleyball practice.
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Stacy Julian Library of MemoriesAli Edwards December DailyBlog Post: Finishing 12 Years of December DailyAli Edwards Week In The LifeHeidi Swapp's...SYW319 - From Journal to Scrapbook: How We Capture Stories
How do we take that "I should scrapbook this!" moment and save it for later? That's what this episode is all about. I asked a group of Simple Scrapper staff and team members to join me for a conversation all about journaling. Our discussion includes stories about personal journals, how we decide what to share in our scrapbooks, and systems for keeping track of the facts, feelings, and memories we don't want to forget.
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KeynoteShutterflyAli Edwards Quarterly KitApple Journal AppDay One AppMomento App I Am AppProject LifeSusannah Conway Journal Your LifeStacy Julian L...SYW318 - Minimalist Digital Memory Keeping with Tracie Radtke
When you're feeling the itch to make a change, try thinking small and subtle like Tracie Radtke. Tracie is a digital memory keeper who focuses on clean and simple pages that she prefers to have printed in books. She keeps her process interesting for each project by switching up style choices like shadows and grids. In this episode you'll hear how Tracie's process has evolved over time and why she's settled on her current scrapbooking strategies.
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Tracie on Instagram: @whattracieismakingTracie’s PatreonProject MouseCanon R Mirrorless camera (*)ShutterflyProject LifeAli Edwards December DailyBlurbPhotoshopAffinityInDesignCanva*Af...
SYW317 - How to Let Go of What Doesn’t Work with Alissa Williams
In this episode I’m catching up with Alissa Williams from the parking lot of the volleyball club where both of our daughters play. We reflect on our faves and fails from 2025 and share our tentative plans for scrapbooking and planning in 2026. Our conversation also touches on embracing what fills us up, letting go of projects that no longer serve us, and finding joy in both our creative routines and the unexpected changes life brings.
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SYW316 – Scrapbooking in Your 20s with Kaylen Faye
Kaylen Faye is a 20-something second generation scrapbooker, content creator, and bride-to-be. In this episode Kaylen shares how she uses social media to inspire others and document her crafty adventures. Her story is a timely reminder of how sharing our creativity can build community and encourage others to start their own memory keeping journeys.
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Kaylen on Instagram: @kaylenfaye_Creative Memories Scrap JournalsDreamboxCanvaLiene PixCut S1 (*)*Affiliate links help to support the work we do, at no additional cost to you.
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SYW315 - My Way with Lynnette Penacho
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.
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The Faves ProjectLynnette on Instagram: @thefavesprojectProject LifeAli Edwards December DailySweet Shoppe DesignsStudio Flergs kits💬 Visit simplescrapper.com/syw315 to comment on this...
SYW314 - How We're Starting Fresh in 2026
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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.
SYW313 - What We Learned This Year
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In this episode, featuring Simple Scrapper staff and team members, we reflect on the importance of learning from experiences that don’t go as planned. The conversation includes how we navigate false starts and unexpected challenges, along with the lessons we'll take into another year of scrapbooking. This is the second part of our series leading up to the 2026 Planning Party.
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Ali Edwards projects One Little WordDecember DailyWeek in the LifeProject Life — Becky HigginsAdobe Photoshop Elements 2026Storyline Chapter...SYW312 - What Went Well This Year?
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In this episode, I'm chatting with four of our Simple Scrapper staff and team members to reflect on what’s truly working well in our scrapbooking lives. We shared the systems, creative ideas, and little victories that keep us inspired, from embracing hybrid approaches to finding joy in our stash of supplies. Our conversation highlighted the importance of celebrating progress, staying organized in our own unique ways, and giving ourselves permission to take time to create. Most of all, we reminded each other that it’s...
SYW311 - My Way with April Peebles
In this episode I'm joined by our October 2025 featured artist, April Peebles. April is also a long time Simple Scrapper member, so it was exciting to hear how our community has influenced her process and priorities, particularly in this season of life with adult children. Our conversation includes why she doesn't do digital scrapbooking, the projects that keep her connected to the hobby and, of course, how she makes it all her own.
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April on Instagram: @april290 | @sunshine_scrapsStudio Calico Pocket PlannerErin CondrenSizzix on Scrapbook.com (*)Stacy JulianJournal your ChristmasAli Edwards December D...SYW310 - Embracing Your Creative Path with Katrina Katz
Katrina Katz is a curious, thrifty crafter who loves playing in her notebook. And despite no longer scrapbooking in the traditional sense, she definitely considers herself a memory keeper. In this episode I ask Katrina to share some of her favorite things in the stationery world and take us behind the scenes of her creative practice. Our conversation touches on the importance of openly sharing stories to empower others. This includes Katrina's relatively recent autism diagnosis and how understanding herself better allowed her to truly embrace the ways she loves to create.
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In this episode, I’m joined by Caroline Stevens for a thoughtful conversation about her scrapbooking journey. Caroline shares how she’s made memory keeping work in a small space, including favorite projects like a collaborative album created with her daughter. We talk about the role of mindfulness in her creative process, her evolving approach to formats and organization, and the therapeutic benefits of documenting everyday life. Caroline is our Simple Scrapper featured artist for September 2025. A selection of her layouts inspired our latest collection of sketches and templates inside the membership.
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Caro...SYW308 - 12 Clever Ideas for Budget-Friendly Scrapbooking
Is your scrapbooking budget feeling tighter than before? As is the case with most hobbies, scrapbooking typically requires ongoing and not-insignificant investment in tools and materials. Yet the reality is that scrapbook supplies, like everything else, are rapidly increasing in price. So you might have been wondering how to be more frugal with your craft purchases and find ways to save. In this episode I'm detailing a selection of money-saving options to consider, but it's just the start. I've love for you to share your own budget-friendly scrapbooking tips in the comments!
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In this episode empty nester Caroline Gatenby shares how she has embraced this era and made crafting a central part of her daily life. She shares her thoughtful approach to a streamlined hobby, focusing on formats like pocket pages and notebooks. Our conversation discusses prioritizing creativity, adapting to new life seasons, and finding joy in documenting everyday moments.
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Caroline on Instagram: @cannycrafterCaroline’s YouTube channel: CannycrafterProject Life Stories By The MonthStudio CalicoDecember DailyWeek in the LifeStop The BlurTim Holtz - Scrapbook.com (*)Laura Wonsik's Stamp ReorganizationSilhouette AmericaMinc Machine - Scrapbook.com (*)Adobe Pho...SYW306 - Five Essential Tips for Simple Photo Management
Get your photo library organized with a "backwards," future-proofed approach. This episode shares five essential tips for simple photo management, helping you create or check that your system supports creativity and memory keeping. The focus is on understanding which aspects are fundamental and really make an impact on your hobby.
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SYW305 - Larking About with Franky Shanahan
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.
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Franky on Instagram: @loveaudrey83Franky on Substack: Larking AboutAli Edwards December DailySYW162 - A New Scrapbooker's ExperienceStudio CalicoLeuchtturm (*)Little Summer Joys...SYW304 - Knitting Wellness with Molly Grimm
In this episode, Molly Grimm from Knitting Wellness shares her journey of integrating knitting with emotional well-being. She discusses her personal background, the creation of her platform, and her development of resources that combine therapeutic techniques with her craft. Molly also provides valuable advice for beginners and emphasizes the importance of intentionality for relaxation.
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Molly's website: knittingwellness.comMolly on Instagram: @knittingwellnessWool & Cottage Knitting GroupThe Flower Power Beanie by Stone KnitsCraft Psychology by Dr. Anne Kirketerp💬 Visit simplescrapper.com/syw304 to comment on this episode.
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SYW303 - Shaping Your Memory Making with Alissa Williams
The natural seasons of a year, as well as the broader seasons of our lives, shape the stories we have to tell... and the time we have to tell them. In this episode I'm catching up with Alissa Williams about our current scrapbooking interests and the need for adaptation to each new season. Our discussion includes personal experiences, recent surprises, and decisions we've made about the future.
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Alissa on Instagram: @alissarecommendsLet's Create Together kitsShimelle's Best of Both Worlds kitsProject LifeStacy JulianTaylored ExpressionsCathy ZielskeLaura Vanderkam's Tranquility by Tuesday (*)Gretchen Rubin 25 in 25Ali Edwards...SYW302 - My Way with Eve McNie
As our featured artist for July 2025, a selection of Eve McNie's layouts inspired our latest sketch collection for Simple Scrapper members. In this episode, Eve shares insights about her life and creative processes, including her love of the 12x12 format. Our conversation also highlights Eve's time living in different countries, her crafting style, and her participation in various community scrapbooking projects.
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Eve’s Instagram: @caledoniapapercraft30 Days of Sketches with Christy's Beautiful Life | FacebookFreePrints UKEcho Park - Scrapbook.comDoodlebug - Scrapbook.com!December Daily from Ali Edwards Design Inc.Simon Says StampA Cherry On...SYW301 - My Way with Emiley Steinbruegge
In this episode I'm chatting with Emiley Steinbruegge, the June featured artist at Simple Scrapper. Our insightful conversation includes Emiley's personal journey in scrapbooking, from starting with Creative Memories to balancing a busy family life and her creative passions. We discuss Emiley's favorite projects, such as her daughter's senior photobook, her love for bright colors and traditional scrapbooking techniques, and how social media has expanded the scrapbooking community. She also opens up about her challenges with photo organization and the importance of scrapbooking for personal joy.
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Emiley’s Facebook page: One Scrappy Ma...SYW300 - The Things That Make a Difference
As we approached the milestone of 300 episodes, I knew I wanted to make it big. So last month I gathered a group of fourteen Simple Scrapper staff and team members for an incredible conversation. Over two hours you will be treated to brilliant insights, heartfelt stories, and some of the best advice ever shared on the show. Thank you for listening and enjoy this special roundtable chat.
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Revisit: SYW032 - 100 Songs That Changed My Life
For our final week of this series we’re revisiting episode number 32 with Shannan Manton, 100 Songs That Changed My Life. Member Jenn writes “I love hearing about other people's processes and the different albums they make.” As you listen to this episode, think about whether you have a list of 100 things you would love to document in a small album. After the episode you’re invited to visit simplescrapper.com/syw032 to share your insights.
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Revisit: SYW192 - Crafting with Chronic Illness
This week we’re revisiting episode number 192 with Amanda Wilder, Crafting with Chronic Illness. Member Carol writes “Some of my favorites are episodes that deal with chronic illness and how to incorporate scrapping into your life.” As you listen to this episode, reflect on some of your own personal barriers to creating consistently and how you might find more resilience through pauses. After the episode you’re invited to visit simplescrapper.com/syw192 to share your insights.
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Revisit: SYW209 - Organization Your Way
This week we’re revisiting episode number 209 with Peggy Collins and Amy Zwart, Organization Your Way. Member Angela writes “I enjoy the ones with Amy Z and Peggy as well as getting to know more about other members of the community and how they scrapbook.” As you listen to this episode, focus on organization problems of your own that you might want to solve over than the novelty of the ideas discussed. After the episode you’re invited to visit simplescrapper.com/syw209 to share your insights.
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Revisit: SYW268 - Using Lists to Create More Consistently
This week we’re revisiting episode number 268 with Janelle Horsley, Using Lists to Create More Consistently. Member Jennifer Gilman writes “I’m a list girl and I love Janelle’s description and use of lists.” As you listen to this episode, think about how you can improve or even optimize your use of lists for your scrapbooking. After the episode you’re invited to visit simplescrapper.com/syw268 to share your insights.
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Revisit: SYW076 - Planning a Family History Vacation
This week we’re revisiting episode number 76 with my husband Steve, Planning a Family History Vacation. Member Melissa Magnuson-Cannady writes “One of my favorite episodes is where Jennifer and Steve talk about their trip to Sweden.” As you listen to this episode, think about the role of family history in your memory keeping and which stories might rise to the top of your list. After the episode you’re invited to visit simplescrapper.com/076 to share your insights.
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Revisit: SYW172 - Letting Go of Perfectionism with Ali Edwards
This week we’re revisiting episode number 172 with Ali Edwards. The episode was recommended by a number of people. Member Lorian writes “Ali’s Letting Go of Perfectionism is on my list of favorites.” As you listen to this episode, reflect on how your relationship with perfectionism has shaped your scrapbooking experience. After the episode you’re invited to visit simplescrapper.com/syw172 to share your insights.
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Revisit: SYW149 - The Best Thing I Did This Year
This week we’re revisiting episode number 149 with Kim Edsen, The Best Thing I Did This Year. Community Manager Amy Z. writes “One of my favorites, and one where I took notes, was an episode where you and Kim discussed a list of things that worked well for members in the prior year.” As you listen to this episode, acknowledge what is already working well for you and note one thing you might want to try from the conversation. After the episode you’re invited to visit simplescrapper.com/syw149 to share your insights.
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Revisit: SYW223 - Organizing All My Layouts
This week we’re revisiting episode number 223 with Alissa Williams as a companion to last week’s conversation about albums, Organizing All My Layouts. Member April Peebles writes “I really enjoyed your chat with Alissa about rearranging your layouts into the Library of Memories.” As you listen to this episode, think about how you prefer to include chronology and categories in your scrapbook planning and album organization. After the episode you’re invited to visit simplescrapper.com/syw223 to share your insights.
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Revisit: SYW115 - A Work in Progress with Shimelle Laine
This week we’re revisiting episode number 115 with Shimelle Laine, A Work in Progress. Member Terri writes: “Shimelle’s episode where she talks about putting the book back in scrapbooking was a real aha moment for me and the reason I don’t want to downsize my 12x12 albums.” As you listen to this episode, try to identify one strategy from Shimelle’s toolbox that you might want to implement with your own albums. After the episode you’re invited to visit simplescrapper.com/syw115 to share your insights.
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