For Stephanie Daubek, scrapbooking is more than just a fun hobby. It's intrinsic to her everyday life, offering outlets for creativity, gratitude, and self-care. In this episode we chat about Stephanie's creative journey, including the role of stickers, the benefits to her mental health, and the richness added by the online community.

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Neela Nalam discovered her passion for scrapbooking through a colleague, but she has sustained it by exploring new methods of storytelling. In this episode Neela shares how she stays excited about her hobby, including blending projects that offer more freedom with those that require a narrow focus. Our conversation features the wide range of creative products Neela uses as well as how she's turned her inspiration into education for others.

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Last year Robyn Montoya finished 14 scrapbook albums and mini books. In this episode I'm asking her all the questions about her process and productivity strategies, as well as how her personality plays into finishing. Robyn also shares how she approaches travel scrapbooking as well as popular projects like December Daily. Other topics include life in the midwest, tips for finishing Project Life, and projects Robyn is tackling this year.

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Kellie Turner is a long-time digital scrapbooker that you might know as @joelsgirl at the Sweet Shoppe and other digital communities. In this episode we're chatting about her life in Southeast Asia, her journey as a scrapbooker, and of course, her favorite things in digital scrapbooking. Our conversation also includes reflections on why Kellie scrapbooks and how she has stepped out of the guilt of being "behind" on her memory keeping.

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It's not uncommon for scrapbookers and creative planners to cross between worlds, leveraging their skills and interest for a new outlet. In this episode I'm chatting with Pascha Shepard about her journey into memory keeping through December Daily and how she blends function with artistry in her planners.

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Justine Hovey knew she had to jump on the viral "I'm a..." trend, but with a crafting twist. After seeing her humorous take, I invited her to join me for this episode. We're chatting all about the realities of being craft consumer, stereotypes that perhaps go too far, and how to reconcile your feelings about stuff.

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The announcement that Close to My Heart was closing its doors after decades, especially amidst other recent news, prompted renewed discussion about the state of the industry. In this episode I'm chatting with a (former) Closet to My Heart Maker about these changes, our online creative community, and the future of scrapbooking.

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Sophie Delorme's career as a physician in a busy hospital has only strengthened her passion for scrapbooking. It is her self-care outlet and her means of expressing gratitude. Sophie is our featured artist for March, with her beautifully detailed work inspiring our latest collection of sketches and digital templates for Simple Scrapper members. In this episode you'll hear about her journey as a memory keeper, how she stays organized, and the supplies Sophie uses to achieve her layered, feminine, and floral style.

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Projects offer a clear beginning and end, making them attractive to a wide variety of memory keepers. In this episode I'm chatting with Steph Grimes, a scrapbooker who finds gratitude and meaning through her creative projects. Our conversation includes how she selects which projects to take on and strategies for getting more photos of herself into her project albums.

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Andrea Lake is on a mission to combine her passion for scrapbooking with her love of teaching, packing her calendar full of online and offline events this year. In this episode you'll get to hear about Andrea's evolution as a memory keeper, discover her current creative interests, and learn some of her favorite strategies for being productive. Andrea is our Featured Artist for February 2024 and this conversation will leave you thoroughly excited to create!

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