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

In this episode of Hear Me Out, Nicole and Lisa share the real story behind growing our scrapbooking YouTube channels and learning how to monetize our creative work without losing what makes it fun. We talk about how we started and what no one tells you about affiliate links, sponsorships, YouTube memberships, and the technical stuff that comes with managing multiple platforms. We dig into the awkward side of making money as a content creator, the challenges of small channels, and why using affiliate links truly helps support the creators you enjoy. If you’re curious about YouTube growth, content creation, and the balance between passion and profit in the scrapbooking world, this episode is for you.

Show Notes:

Nicole’s Online Classes:

Scene Building and Adding MORE Embellishments to Your Pages:

https://www.patreon.com/user/shop/scrapbook-scene-building-using-more-in-689638?u=29450497&utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=productshare_creator&utm_content=join_link

Design with 4x6 In Mind:

https://coliebingscrapbookcourses.teachable.com/courses/

Lisa’s Hey Pumpkin Layouts:

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLk2-vRbyNQH6J8GscaBqG_91w7JO-KBFh

🛍️🛍️🛍️Lisa’s Shopping link 🛍️🛍️🛍️

Scrapbook.com

https://shrsl.com/2z98x

A Cherry on Top

https://shrsl.com/4lazg

If you make a purchase through this link, I will earn a small commission at no additional cost to you.

Nicole’s Affiliate Links that help support her channel:

Scrapbook . com: https://tidd.ly/46TsTqc

A Cherry On Top . com: https://tidd.ly/3JX5xHa

Spellbinders . com: https://www.tkqlhce.com/click-101234381-15827077

Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com

0:00 Introduction

1:07 Starting our Side Hustle

5:59 Affiliate links

15:59 Other ways to make Side Hustle

29:02 How to support us

37:57 Final thoughts on monetizing

In this episode of Hear Me Out: Our Very First Process Video, Nicole and Lisa are taking a trip down memory lane as we rewatch our very first scrapbooking process videos. It’s equal parts hilarious and humbling as we break down what worked, what didn’t, and how far we’ve come since those early YouTube days. We talk about our evolving styles, our very different approaches to editing and storytelling, and all the awkward “really, really” and ‘ummm’ moments we wish we could take back. From Windows Movie Maker bloopers to our first attempts at voiceovers and journaling, this episode is all about creative growth, finding your voice, and embracing the cringe that comes with getting started.

Watch our first videos here:

Nicole:  ⁠https://youtu.be/PK5RJX28bk0?si=R4u-VanqBjD4cySq⁠ 

Lisa: ⁠https://youtu.be/zw8JIAgkHpg?si=KpMzAeM4Vn8C8kZb⁠

0:00 Intro

1:08 Lisa’s First Process Video

18:50 Nicole’s  First Process Video

33:16 Reflections

34:27 Advice for new content creators

41:43 Outro

In this episode of This Isn’t Just Stickers and Likes, Nicole and Lisa dive deep into the behind-the-scenes reality of running a creative YouTube channel and building a scrapbooking career. We share our personal journeys, from early experiments, design team experiences, and participating in hops, to the grind of filming, editing, and dealing with tech mishaps like lost footage, camera issues, and missing audio. We talk about why instant growth is a myth, how to find your niche, and the value of community and classes in keeping us motivated. Along the way, we reveal our different approaches to editing, teaching, and sharing content, plus how we stay inspired after years in the hobby. Whether you’re a scrapbooker, hybrid creator, or content creator curious about the behind-the-scenes work, this episode gives you an honest look at what it really takes to create, teach, and share online while staying true to yourself.

Show Notes:

Lisa’s Weekend Crop Video: https://youtu.be/XuMVi687ZHQ

Sketch Inspired: One Sketch, Two Ways with Vanessa and Lisa: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLk2-vRbyNQH4_4Gfb3-3_KS6TE37rqJBU

Telephone Game YouTube Hop - Round 1: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLk2-vRbyNQH6XRzy58Zl6AwfU0gvwEEco

Lisa’s Monthly Celebration Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLk2-vRbyNQH7FlwgW1ye20OKXxfkbpCpA

Nicole’s Monthly Celebration Playlist:

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLCtnd3Gt20TgkMaHAxtug72bK_mD7Aad

Lisa’s Crafty Maven Videos: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLk2-vRbyNQH5M2enbtpHnojkkMybeYE0i

Lisa’s Creating with Sketches Playlist:

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLk2-vRbyNQH43ElbGnSexEMmZXChDNcsa

Nicole’s Creating with Sketches Playlist:

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLCtnd3Gt20S0cjeX0xnLreo8EAbWWtYP

Nicole’s 6x6 Paper Pad Class:

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLCtnd3Gt20RkR8RHBsqNYDqOqJOcJKrp

Nicole’s Bella Blvd Unboxing: https://youtu.be/lLiKqxJD3Us?si=11rWkQHgIDi1Uab7

Scrapbook Creators Support Group

https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1A22cBFJAJ/

Scrappy Inspiration YouTube & Instagram Hops

https://www.facebook.com/groups/2197980153619429

In this episode of Hear Me Out, Nicole and Lisa dive into the idea of giving credit where credit is due in the scrapbooking community. We talk about scrap lifting, the fine line between inspiration and copying, and why proper crediting matters so much when sharing layouts, sketches, or ideas online. From pet peeves about uncredited work to practical tips for tagging creators, organizing sketches, and even handling situations where you can’t remember the original source, we cover the ethics and etiquette of content sharing in scrapbooking. We also chat about free vs. paid content, collaborations, stock photos, and the ripple effect that happens when credit is given generously. If you’ve ever wondered how to balance inspiration with originality or why giving credit builds stronger connections in our crafty world, this conversation is for you.

In this episode of Hear Me Out and Pass the Scissors, Nicole and I dig into how different we really are when it comes to scrapbooking, content creation, and staying motivated. From my love of spreadsheets and careful planning to her “wing it and edit later” approach, we break down how two totally opposite styles can still lead to creative success. We talk about voiceovers, editing quirks, paper choices, and even the pressure of creating for YouTube while still making time to enjoy the hobby. Whether you’re curious about hybrid scrapbooking, month-in-review layouts, printing photos at home, or just how creators balance chaos and control, this episode is full of real talk and behind-the-scenes insights for scrapbookers and memory keepers.

In this very first episode of Hear Me Out and Pass the Scissors, we share our scrapbooking backstories, from high school projects and Michael’s shopping trips to Creative Memories crops, YouTube beginnings, and the online communities that shaped us. We talk about how we met, why we connected as creators, and what makes our scrapbooking styles different. If you’re a scrapbooker looking for inspiration, laughter, and real conversations about paper crafting, memory keeping, and YouTube behind the scenes, this is the perfect place to start.

YouTube Channels

Life in Layouts - https://www.youtube.com/lifeinlayouts

ColieBing - https://www.youtube.com/ColieBing

Creating with Collections Layout with the same sketch:

Nicole: https://youtu.be/0akXFj0faGg?si=ChInX8q5SZMnKxph

Lisa: https://youtu.be/n8Cv7e8z1oc?si=NZbp_YwtlOqusqgE

0:00 - Introduction

0:53 - Who are we as scrapbookers

6:16 - Our YouTube Channel Journey

20:28 - How did we become friends

26:42 - What makes our channel different

36:00 Why are we creating this podcast