In this episode I'm chatting with Peggy Collins about focused preparation, embracing meaning, and finding inspiration as strategies for shifting from idea to action. We share personal approaches to making progress as well as how we support our members as they reduce overwhelm and get projects finished.

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In the summer of 2020 Kate Garvin discovered that scrapbooking looked a lot different than she thought it did. With so many size and format options available, she felt confident it was time to add documenting to her existing creative hobby of card making. In this episode I chat with Kate about the impact of this change, with a focus on how she has stayed organized as she has added new categories to her stash.

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Every season of life offers obstacles to feeling creative and spending time on our documenting projects. In this episode I'm chatting with Guisela Flores about the importance of carving out that time when you feel like you have the least of it. She shares her experiences as a mom in our conversation, but those experiencing shifts in career, caregiving, health, and beyond will find a takeaway.

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Jennifer Labush isn't seeking to please everyone. Rather, she hopes those whose interests and life experiences are underrepresented in the scrapbooking industry will feel seen through her products. In this episode I chat with Jennifer about her design inspirations, creative goals, and the intentional choices she has made in her business.

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Many scrapbookers find it difficult to create consistently, including me! In this episode I share six of the ways I help myself stay motivated, finish projects, and feel satisfied. You'll hear about decisions I've made personally and professionally to find more joy in the hobby. I'm also introducing SPARKED, a new free workshop to kick-start your own journey in scrapbooking consistently.

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Caryn Kidwell is currently documenting her 50th year, capturing the memories of trying new things as well as reflections on life so far. In this episode we're chatting with Caryn, our featured artist for July, about the things she loves most in this hobby as well as how her experience has evolved over time. Our conversation underscores how scrapbooking has become essential to Caryn's well-being.

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Kaleb Garcia has felt warmly welcomed by the scrapbooking community as he began to share more of his work online and engage with fellow crafters. In this episode I'm chatting with Kaleb about his journey into memory keeping, the projects he loves most, and the growth opportunities for our industry.

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I've wanted to reorganize all of my scrapbook layouts since before the pandemic, but I was nervous about the investment of time and mental energy. It turns out all I needed was an experienced and eager friend. In this episode I'm chatting with Alissa Williams about this process, my immediate reactions, and the amount of time it really took to complete!

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Holly DeVore is a minimalist scrapbooker who prioritizes capturing emotions and fleeting moments. She scrapbooks on her phone during pockets of time throughout the week and dedicates weekends to printing and embellishing. By embracing simplicity, Holly focuses on storytelling and has found self-acceptance and strength through documenting her life. 

We're excited to have Holly as our June 2023 featured artist. A selection of her pages served as inspiration for the latest style challenge inside of SPARK magazine and our membership community.

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Shortly after her marriage Kiera Liu received a difficult reminder that her family's stories would fade away if she didn't start collecting and curating them. This shifted the context for her work as a photographer and videographer, ultimately leading to a passion for helping others do the same. In this episode we chat about building family connections through photos and the ways Kiera uses that deeper 'why' to help memory keepers finish projects with ease. 

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