In this episode of Hear Me Out and Pass the Scissors, Lisa and Nicole are taking you inside our scrap room journey and how our creative space has evolved over the years. From scrapbooking at the kitchen table to creating a dedicated craft room, we are sharing what worked, what didn’t, and how we have adapted our setup to fit our real-life workflow. We talk about scrapbook organization ideas, must-have storage solutions, and the supplies we have repurchased again and again because they truly make a difference. Whether you have a full scrap room or a small crafting corner, this episode is all about finding scrapbook room ideas that work for you, your budget, and your creative style.

Google Form: https://forms.gle/PVdxQjW2oFtbDmXXA

Lisa's First Scrapbook Room: https://youtu.be/OENdBRoBJqE

Nicole’s Ikea Shelves: https://www.ikea.com/us/en/p/brimnes-bookcase-white-90301225/

12 Pieces Scrapbook Paper Storage: https://amzn.to/3OZM2k8

Lisa’s Layout Share: https://youtu.be/gGfloqNqAkg

Hero Arts - Fancy Dies - Sentiment Strips: https://tidd.ly/4dL93S8

Simple Stories - Photo Crops - Square and Rectangle: https://tidd.ly/4sPqIMp

Lisa’s ScrapRoom Evolution Layout: https://youtu.be/ji03RzjnHGg

Nicole’s Room Share: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xrdDe5WcKrg

Nicole’s IKEA shopping desk video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-a3sOwjcAzs

Nicole’s new bookcases: https://youtu.be/OOb0sNXH394

0:00:00 Intro

0:01:32 Before we had scrap rooms

0:05:20 Our Scrap Spaces

0:39:24 Best storage option

1:03:14 Wrapping up

In this episode of Hear Me Out and Pass the Scissors, we’re diving into the real question scrapbookers keep asking: is a home printer actually worth the investment? Lisa and Nicole share their experience with the Canon PIXMA G6020 MegaTank printer, why we chose it, and how printing at home has completely changed our scrapbooking process. From printing photos in multiple sizes to creating hybrid scrapbook elements like digital papers, embellishments, and journaling cards, we walk through exactly what we print and how it supports our workflow. We also cover how we use tools like Canva, Photoshop, and the Project Life app to resize and prep photos, plus how we print journaling using templates for a clean, professional look. Along the way, we are answering real listener questions about cost, print quality, and whether upgrading from printers like the Selphy or PictureMate is actually worth it. If you’ve been thinking about buying a printer for scrapbooking, this episode will help you decide if it’s the right investment for you.

Google Form: https://forms.gle/PVdxQjW2oFtbDmXXA

Nicole’s Hero Arts Template Video: https://youtu.be/sgOXbJY3Myc?si=p2TqunFMQtaL9Nsm

Lisa’s Hero Arts Template Video:https://youtu.be/2TmgnLRJsWs

Nicole’s Spooky Snaps Layout: https://youtu.be/vEJXCkSLnYg?si=1fqQG30l2qYDruZc

How to Use Canva Photo Collage Templates for Scrapbooking: https://youtu.be/PHC926Obdyc

Hybrid Scrapbooking Tutorials: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLk2-vRbyNQH7ROZTC63mamJusWLUfCwNY

Lisa’s printing at home links

https://amzn.to/3YpLLIz

Nicole’s printing at home links: https://www.amazon.com/shop/coliebing/list/13V8G1YWXW089?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsflist_49T0CC4MTVC9MA0QJA1W&ccs_id=d8a2c143-f8c1-488b-982e-0aba34e0db08

Nicole’s Printer Video: https://youtu.be/4RmTzTh61mQ?si=r2VU_U8t0YflJF0D

Nicole’s old photo process:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eIXFxHBwNs8

Nicole’s Q&A: How I match photos to SG kits

https://youtu.be/ad1xiwRt_S0

Nicole’s Traci Reed Concert Video: https://youtu.be/OGhxNYhKkwQ

0:00:00 Intro

0:02:00 Our previous printers

0:06:17 Why did we buy the Canon G6020

0:13:13 Advantages of the printer

0:16:16 What do we print

0:21:45 Disadvantages of the printer

0:26:34 Journaling

0:38:20 Preparing what we print

0:53:16 Paper we use

0:58:32 Why we enjoy the printer

1:09:55 Issues with the printer

1:19:02 Price of the printer

1:30:21 Next Episode

Video Description:

In this episode of Hear Me Out and Pass the Scissors, Lisa and Nicole are diving into one of the biggest struggles scrapbookers face. What do you actually scrapbook, and what do you leave out? If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by too many photos, guilty for not documenting everything, or stuck trying to decide what deserves its own layout, this conversation will help you rethink your approach. Nicole and Lisa share how we use Month in Review layouts to simplify memory keeping, manage large volumes of photos, and focus on the moments that matter most without the pressure to capture it all. Whether you’re working through years of printed photos or just trying to keep up with everyday life, this episode will give you a practical and realistic way to scrapbook with more intention and less stress.

Google Form: https://forms.gle/PVdxQjW2oFtbDmXXA

Lisa’s Month in Review Layouts: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLk2-vRbyNQH5kMUy6wHadgQqo8qiChI4Y

Nicole’s Month in Review Layouts: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLCtnd3Gt20QE_mG6fAgU15Ic18vsrCVn&si=b-59VelEV6vofz8v

Lisa’s Galentine’s Day Layout: https://youtu.be/IW_E_U4q4sQ

Allison Davis: https://www.youtube.com/@allisondavis4sg944

0:00:00 Intro

0:02:43 What is Month in Review (MIR)

0:06:25 How did we get started

0:11:45 How are we tackling MIR this year

0:17:42 Our approach to MIR

0:25:07 Planning MIR Layouts

0:31:09 How to Remember to take photos

0:41:04 What if photos are already printed

0:47:09 Comparing ourselves

0:51:57 How do we decide what gets a layout vs MIR

0:57:49 How does MIR help with scrapbooking

1:01:06 Our evolution of MIR

1:10:27 Advice if you are considering MIR

In this episode of Hear Me Out and Pass the Scissors, Nicole and Lisa have an honest conversation about the current state of the scrapbooking industry and where we think it’s headed. We’re answering your questions about scrapbook trends, the products we’re tired of seeing, what we want more of in collections. We also dive into how scrapbook manufacturers are adapting, why we think so many changes are happening in the industry, and what that means for memory keepers today. Plus, we’re pulling back the curtain on design teams to let you know what you should know before applying. If you’ve ever wondered whether scrapbooking is evolving or declining, this episode is a real, thoughtful look at the future of the hobby.

Google Form: https://forms.gle/PVdxQjW2oFtbDmXXA

Lisa’s Layout using Carson: https://youtu.be/yASHjbZ7Rp8

Lisa’s Birthday Collection: https://youtu.be/Xpfa9YXAyks

Lisa’s Green Layout: https://youtu.be/fA5Hv-b2MOg

Lisa’s Pinstripes and Petticoats Layout: https://youtu.be/_lELlCpn_Ts

0:00:00 Intro

0:01:26 Our thoughts on the industry

0:11:05 How are things different?

0:15:08 Things we are tired of seeing

0:22:47 Stashdiving

0:34:49 Design Teams

1:01:42 Where do we hope the industry is going

In this episode of Hear Me Out and Pass the Scissors, Nicole and Lisa finally meet in person for the first time at the ScrapRoom Crop, and we’re putting our bold idea to the test: Are scrapbooking crops more about the people than the layouts? We share our first impressions of each other, talk through the fun, connection, and community that make crop weekends so special, and even revisit a past crop horror story involving a haunted hotel. We discuss what we love to bring to a crop, what we always forget to pack, and whether we come to be productive or to connect with other scrapbookers. We also sit down with Rochelle, owner of The ScrapRoom kit club, to get an inside perspective on hosting a scrapbooking crop, running a scrapbook business in today’s online world, and why her event only happens once a year. Plus, we hit the crop floor for “street style” interviews with fellow scrappers about what they’re working on, how much they’ve accomplished, and why they keep coming back. If you love scrapbooking retreats, crop events, scrapbook kit clubs, and the creative community that surrounds this hobby, this chaotic and heartfelt episode is for you.

In this episode of Hear Me Out and Pass the Scissors, Nicole and Lisa are taking you along for a scrapbooker-style road trip where the conversations go far beyond crafting. We’re talking favorite road trip snacks, drinks, playlists, audiobooks, podcasts, pit stops, and the very different ways we prepare for long travel days, including why Lisa would rather fly while Nicole is ready to hit the road. We share how Lisa plan trips with scrapbooking in mind so she comes home with photos worth documenting, plus our honest confessions about overpacking, forgetting essentials, travel routines, and the games that make long drives memorable. Along the way, we swap hilarious travel stories, childhood nicknames, celebrity crushes, tattoo meanings, sleeping habits, and the random things you only learn about someone after hours in the car together. If you love scrapbooking podcasts, creative friendships, road trip stories, and real conversations between memory keepers, this episode is like riding shotgun with us for the entire journey.

In the season 1 finale Nicole and Lisa are reflecting on what surprised us most, the listener feedback that really stuck with us, and how those conversations are shaping our creative goals for 2026. This episode is an honest look at what worked, what challenged us, and what we’re thinking about as we head into a new year of content creation and scrapbooking conversations. If you’ve been following the podcast or you’re curious about the behind-the-scenes side of creative projects, this episode gives a glimpse into the reflection, growth, and mindset going into Season Two.

Google Form: https://forms.gle/PVdxQjW2oFtbDmXXA

Emojis for Comments -

Hear Me Out… Episode 10 - While You Wait Playlist:

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLk2-vRbyNQH5dm2F5Hs9X3GLNHV3-UGz7

Lisa’s 2024 Month in Review Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLk2-vRbyNQH7ii_KXpUAyQ1njetW0fKXY

All of Nicole’s Month in Review:

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLCtnd3Gt20QE_mG6fAgU15Ic18vsrCVn&si=IA-O113FpBXDyYPu

Lisa’s Monthly Celebrations:

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLk2-vRbyNQH7FlwgW1ye20OKXxfkbpCpA

Nicole’s Monthly Celebrations:

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLCtnd3Gt20TgkMaHAxtug72bK_mD7Aad&si=_PZOOuT6vhPwTSi

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Lisa’s Creating with Collections:

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLk2-vRbyNQH4fRVu2qtE2kWAFQVa5xquI

Nicole’s Creating with Collections:

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLCtnd3Gt20Rhw_s36wo__rqqFKxLfpqd&si=JgrYuDl5aBhSATl-

Nicole’s MIR Review that Lisa is going to use the cut file for 2026:

https://youtu.be/a6X1UwMUJM0?si=rwNdbsmaO6lhpwlF

Lisa’s Etsy Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/LifeinLayoutsDesigns

Facebook Group - Scrapbook Addicts: https://www.facebook.com/groups/859582010912999

Sara Scraps https://www.instagram.com/sara.scraps/

Gloria Scraps https://www.instagram.com/gloriascraps/

Deborah Lazar https://www.instagram.com/creative_adventures_with_deb/

In this episode of Hear Me Out and Pass the Scissors, Nicole and Lisa look back on 2025 and unpack why this year truly gave us a lot to talk about. We reflect on our scrapbooking wins, creative missteps, and the lessons we learned as content creators, including which YouTube videos consistently pulled views, how short-form video shorts compared to long-form content, and our channel growth. We talk honestly about creative commitments, design team applications, and the disappointment that can come with not being selected, while also sharing why the application process itself still mattered. From embracing mistakes and leaving them in our videos to surprising moments of recognition, subscriber growth, and shifting our mindset as scrapbookers, this episode is a candid year-end reflection for anyone balancing creativity, content creation, and real life. We also share our hopes for the new year and invite listeners to help shape the future of the podcast through a feedback Google form.

Google Form: https://forms.gle/PVdxQjW2oFtbDmXXA

Disney Layouts Lisa has completed in 2025 - 60

Lisa's Beach Layout: https://youtu.be/Bdtt_N3lvt4

Nicole's Beach Layout: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pX6vSf8A4BA&t=587s

Nicole's Room Clean that wont die: https://youtu.be/iiVxcwfurSs?si=jLroPr4KcKRJ6Kfq

Nicole's Craftoween shorts: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLCtnd3Gt20RaQIZTvp6k941K17EYM9Cf&si=YkrwreIUR52w6ONp

0:00 Intro

2:45 What worked for our channel

8:24 Shorts vs Videos

16:25 Creative commitments we choose well and not so well

34:38 New Subscribers

40:00 A mistake we made that changed how we work

44:22 How the community surprised us

51:40 How people consume our content

55:27 Hyping our videos!

59:40 Dislikes/thumbs down

1:02:00 Bottom Performing Videos

1:06:58 Sharing our content

1:09:07 Subscribers lost

1:11:26 Playlists

1:13:11 Random Stats

1:16:24 What are we letting go for 2026

1:22:04 Google Form

In this episode of Hear Me Out and Pass the Scissors, Nicole and Lisa dive into the real side of Christmas scrapbooking and talk about why documenting the holidays can feel overwhelming. We unpack the pressure to capture everything, the emotional weight of photos that include people who are no longer in our lives, and the struggle of sorting through way too many holiday moments. We share how our approaches to photos differ, why you should never feel guilty about being behind, and how tools like pocket pages and flip flops can help you handle photo overload. We also talk about balancing storytelling with being present, ways to honor bittersweet memories, and tips for making your holiday scrapbooking feel fun instead of stressful. Plus, we give an update on our Creating with Collections project and tease something special for our tenth episode. If you have ever felt torn between the magic and the mess of documenting December, this conversation will help you feel seen and supported.

Show Notes:

Lisa’s Current Creating with Collections:

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLk2-vRbyNQH4fRVu2qtE2kWAFQVa5xquI

Nicole’s Current Creating with Collections:

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLCtnd3Gt20Rhw_s36wo__rqqFKxLfpqd&si=S52B9Is1dNhSIdN3

Nicole’s First Creating with Collections:

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLCtnd3Gt20Rzlaz8LhTPuvKf5oQ7258s&si=ODcBO7ztRCrgkuLm

Nicole’s Easter Creating with Collections:

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLCtnd3Gt20TJm9N0qoTaqhf0KmOUaCH6&si=GpkcUy7iJVEPARgq

In this episode of Hear Me Out and Pass the Scissors, Nicole and Lisa dig into what really separates traditional scrapbooking from hybrid scrapbooking and how blending paper with digital elements has changed the way we create. We share how we got started with hybrid, our early layouts, and what I’ve learned while designing for Kellybell Designs and Traci Reed. We talk about choosing between physical papers and digital collections, how hybrid helps us reuse older kits, and what to do if you don’t have a 12x12 printer. We walk through the perks of customizing and resizing digital pieces, printing at home, trying different paper types like vellum or canvas, and using tech confidently without losing the hands-on feel we love. If you’re curious about hybrid scrapbooking, want ideas for mixing digital files with your stash, or just want to hear our honest thoughts about hybrid scrapbooking, this episode gives you plenty to think about.

Show Notes:

Lisa’s Hybrid Scrapbook Layouts: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLk2-vRbyNQH70KKlH5G_O5GGyiBDJltls

Nicole’s Hybrid Scrapbook Layouts: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLCtnd3Gt20T8jLMVHCUTOGcOnwaZiXTM&si=JkJsjWkG4MexXWdv

Lisa’s Hybrid Tutorials: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLk2-vRbyNQH7ROZTC63mamJusWLUfCwNY

Lisa’s Splash Mountain Layout: https://youtu.be/4oE_P0H-o7Y

Nicole’s School Theme Layout: https://youtu.be/hFhA4h0o-5M?si=4FQxNLNSnye7Inq-

Meeting Abu Layout: https://youtu.be/O5bqgA8ynIo

Allison Davis’ 6x6 Paper Pad Class: https://scrapbookgeneration.com/digital-download-eighty-six-sketches-plus-bonus-class-materials-6x6-paper-pads-2-class-companion-with-allison-davis/

Lisa’s Fishing Layout: https://youtu.be/_zMAedFG-Ig

Nicole add the paper to shapes in Silhouette layout: https://youtu.be/cHJB21mliF4?si=lkwJczyJqB062wbO

Traci Reed’s Tutorials: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLA2m8VYk5oM846rdDXDvI-4cvcDnwXoF8&si=io1rBIhvu4dGoVfl

Lasik Layout: https://youtu.be/4ZRCMKDules

Kellybell’s Website: https://kellybelldesigns.com/

Traci Reed’s Website: https://www.tracireed.com/

0:00 Intro

0:47 What is Hybrid Scrapbooking

2:09 How did we get started with Hybrid Scrapbooking

7:45 Side Tangent: Design Teams

18:19 Difference between Traditional and Hybrid

32:13 Challenges of Hybrid Scrapbooking

44:09 Hybrid Workflow

48:26 Future Hybrid layouts for us

54:03 Final Thoughts