Scrapbook Your Way

Jennifer Wilson

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.

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363 episodes
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January 26 · 45 min
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. Links Mentioned Laura on Instagram: @scrappingagain Project Life Blurb Flow magazine (*) Creative Memories Hero Arts (*) Copic Markers (*) Jessica Sprague Libby Lori Santos: The Science of Wellbeing Hobonichi Weeks - April start planners arriving soon Photoshop Elements Photoshop Sweet Doll Designs Clever Monkey Graphics Sweet Shoppe *Affiliate links help to support the work we do, at no additional cost to you. 💬 Visit simplescrapper.com/syw324 to comment on this episode. 🧐 Get the Focus Finder tool at simplescrapper.com/focus
January 19 · 30 min
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. Links Mentioned Nelya on Instagram: @nelliepickles_crafts Abeka homeschool curriculum Karen Kingsbury books (*) Francine Rivers books (*) Vicki Boutin (*) Paige Evans (*) *Affiliate links help to support the work we do, at no additional cost to you. 💬 Visit simplescrapper.com/syw323 to comment on this episode. 🧐 Get the Focus Finder tool at simplescrapper.com/focus
January 12 · 15 min
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. Links Mentioned Learn more about the Simple Scrapper community 💬 Visit simplescrapper.com/syw322 to comment on this episode. 🧐 Get the Focus Finder tool at simplescrapper.com/focus
Dec 31, 2025 · 34 min
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. Links Mentioned How to join the Simple Scrapper community 💬 Visit simplescrapper.com/syw321 to comment on this episode. 🧐 Get the Focus Finder tool at simplescrapper.com/focus
Dec 22, 2025 · 20 min
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. Links Mentioned Stacy Julian Library of Memories Ali Edwards December Daily Blog Post: Finishing 12 Years of December Daily Ali Edwards Week In The Life Heidi Swapp's Stop The Blur Shannan Manton on Instagram 💬 Visit simplescrapper.com/syw320 to comment on this episode. 🧐 Get the Focus Finder tool at simplescrapper.com/focus
Dec 17, 2025 · 1 hr 37 min
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. Links Mentioned Keynote Shutterfly Ali Edwards Quarterly Kit Apple Journal App Day One App Momento App I Am App Project Life Susannah Conway Journal Your Life Stacy Julian Library of Memories Creative Memories Affinity Photo Trello Clickup Ali Edwards Storyteller Class Shimelle Journal Your Christmas Blurb Evernote The Playbooks from Kendra Adachi Canon QX 20 (*) Canon Ivy (*) *Affiliate links help to support the work we do, at no additional cost to you. 💬 Visit simplescrapper.com/syw319 to comment on this episode. 🧐 Get the Focus Finder tool at simplescrapper.com/focus
Dec 8, 2025 · 34 min
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. Links Mentioned Tracie on Instagram: @whattracieismaking Tracie’s Patreon Project Mouse Canon R Mirrorless camera (*) Shutterfly Project Life Ali Edwards December Daily Blurb Photoshop Affinity InDesign Canva *Affiliate links help to support the work we do, at no additional cost to you. 💬 Visit simplescrapper.com/syw318 to comment on this episode. 🧐 Get the Focus Finder tool at simplescrapper.com/focus
Dec 1, 2025 · 1 hr 14 min
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. The list of links mentioned during this episode exceeds the character capacity of the episode description. Visit the show notes for this episode to find links to everything we discussed. 🧐 Get the Focus Finder tool at simplescrapper.com/focus
Nov 25, 2025 · 19 min
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. Links Mentioned Kaylen on Instagram: @kaylenfaye_ Creative Memories Scrap Journals Dreambox Canva Liene PixCut S1 (*) *Affiliate links help to support the work we do, at no additional cost to you. 💬 Visit simplescrapper.com/syw316 to comment on this episode. 🧐 Get the Focus Finder tool at simplescrapper.com/focus
Nov 17, 2025 · 31 min
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. Links Mentioned The Faves Project Lynnette on Instagram: @thefavesproject Project Life Ali Edwards December Daily Sweet Shoppe Designs Studio Flergs kits 💬 Visit simplescrapper.com/syw315 to comment on this episode. 🧐 Get the Focus Finder tool at simplescrapper.com/focus
Oct 27, 2025 · 1 hr 8 min
SYW314 - How We're Starting Fresh in 2026
✨ Register for the 2026 Planning Party at simplescrapper.com/plan26 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. Links Mentioned Project Life App: Apple | Google Shutterfly Citrus Twist Life Crafted Albums December Daily Apple Keynote Tinci Design Katie Pertiet SYW149 Day One App Scrivener App Trello Dana K. White Stacy Julian Rock Your Scroll Library of Memories 🧐 Get the Focus Finder tool at simplescrapper.com/focus
Oct 22, 2025 · 1 hr 11 min
SYW313 - What We Learned This Year
✨ Register for the 2026 Planning Party at simplescrapper.com/plan26 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. Links Mentioned Ali Edwards projects One Little Word December Daily Week in the Life Project Life — Becky Higgins Adobe Photoshop Elements 2026 Storyline Chapters at Scrapbook.com (*) Quick. Trip. Travel. with Stacy Julian KALLAX Shelf unit Thickers at Scrapbook.com (*) Peachy Cheap Shimelle's Use What You Buy class 🧐 Get the Focus Finder tool at simplescrapper.com/focus
Oct 14, 2025 · 1 hr 11 min
SYW312 - What Went Well This Year?
✨ Register for the 2026 Planning Party at simplescrapper.com/plan26 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 about having fun and carrying forward what brings us joy into the new year. Links Mentioned Project Life App: Apple | Google Shutterfly Photoshop Elements Ali Edwards Just Jamie Connie Prince Elle’s Studio: https://shopellesstudio.com/?selling_plan=9235628287 Keynote: https://www.apple.com/in/keynote/ Canva: https://www.canva.com/ Trello: https://trello.com/ Watch Cheryl Scrap on YouTube Nicole Mackin on YouTube Steak Goddess on YouTube IKEA Raskog Ali Edwards One Little Word 💬 Visit simplescrapper.com/syw312 to comment on this episode. 🧐 Get the Focus Finder tool at simplescrapper.com/focus
Oct 6, 2025 · 21 min
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. Links Mentioned April on Instagram: @april290 | @sunshine_scraps Studio Calico Pocket Planner Erin Condren Sizzix on Scrapbook.com (*) Stacy Julian Journal your Christmas Ali Edwards December Daily Ali Edwards Week in the Life SYW307 with Caroline Gatenby *Affiliate links help to support the work we do, at no additional cost to you. 💬 Visit simplescrapper.com/syw311 to comment on this episode. 🧐 Get the Focus Finder tool at simplescrapper.com/focus
Sep 29, 2025 · 49 min
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. Links Mentioned Katrina on Instagram: @paperpensandcoffee Studio Ten70 Ko-Fi shop Moments to Enjoy journaling bundle Gelli plates (*) STABILO woody (*) S gel by Sharpie (*): Sharpie: Gel Paper Mate InkJoy Bright collection (*) posca paint pens (*) 003 Blank Notebook Archer & Olive The Happy Planner Paper Treat Shop The Stationery Café Kuboandlucy Samantha Dion Baker books (*) Susan Branch books (*) Shawna Clingerman *Affiliate links help to support the work we do, at no additional cost to you. 💬 Visit simplescrapper.com/syw310 to comment on this episode. 🧐 Get the Focus Finder tool at simplescrapper.com/focus
Sep 23, 2025 · 37 min
SYW309 - My Way with Caroline Stevens
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. Links Mentioned Caroline on Instagram: @carolinescreativehealing Caroline’s Website: Hypnotherapy, NLP & Life Purpose Coaching Caroline’s Scrapbook Class: Mindful Memory Keeping Polaroid printers (*) Canon printers (*) Ali Edwards December Daily Project Life Cinch at Scrapbook.com (*) Ali Edwards One Little Word Dash notebook Canva IKEA KALLAX Simple Stories at Scrapbook.com (*) *Affiliate links help to support the work we do, at no additional cost to you. 💬 Visit simplescrapper.com/syw309 to comment on this episode. 🧐 Get the Focus Finder tool at simplescrapper.com/focus
Sep 17, 2025 · 17 min
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! Links Mentioned Simple Scrapper membership 💬 Visit simplescrapper.com/syw308 to comment on this episode. 🧐 Get the Focus Finder tool at simplescrapper.com/focus
Sep 9, 2025 · 46 min
SYW307 - Crafting the Empty Nest Era with Caroline Gatenby
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. Links Mentioned Caroline on Instagram: @cannycrafter Caroline’s YouTube channel: Cannycrafter Project Life Stories By The Month Studio Calico December Daily Week in the Life Stop The Blur Tim Holtz - Scrapbook.com (*) Laura Wonsik's Stamp Reorganization Silhouette America Minc Machine - Scrapbook.com (*) Adobe Photoshop Elements 2025 *Affiliate links help to support the work we do, at no additional cost to you. 💬 Visit simplescrapper.com/syw307 to comment on this episode. 🧐 Get the Focus Finder tool at simplescrapper.com/focus
Aug 25, 2025 · 21 min
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. Links Mentioned Simple Scrapper community Backblaze (*) *Affiliate links help to support the work we do, at no additional cost to you. 💬 Visit simplescrapper.com/syw306 to comment on this episode. 🧐 Get the Focus Finder tool at simplescrapper.com/focus
Aug 21, 2025 · 57 min
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. Links Mentioned Franky on Instagram: @loveaudrey83 Franky on Substack: Larking About Ali Edwards December Daily SYW162 - A New Scrapbooker's Experience Studio Calico Leuchtturm (*) Little Summer Joys from Amanda Wilder Ali Edwards on Substack: Echoes + Evidence Kristen Tweedale on Substack: Kristin Tweedale Linda Jordan on Instagram: @lindalovescreating Ali Edwards Week in the Life Franky’s post on finishing projects 💬 Visit simplescrapper.com/syw305 to comment on this episode. 🧐 Get the Focus Finder tool at simplescrapper.com/focus

Scrapbook Your Way

SYW324 - How to Start Scrapbooking Again

SYW323 - My Way with Nelya Lutsyuk

SYW322 - The Six Phases of the Scrapbooking Process

SYW321 - How to Create a Realistic Plan for Scrapbooking

SYW320 - What If I Stopped Doing Projects?

SYW319 - From Journal to Scrapbook: How We Capture Stories

SYW318 - Minimalist Digital Memory Keeping with Tracie Radtke

SYW317 - How to Let Go of What Doesn’t Work with Alissa Williams

SYW316 – Scrapbooking in Your 20s with Kaylen Faye

SYW315 - My Way with Lynnette Penacho

SYW314 - How We're Starting Fresh in 2026

SYW313 - What We Learned This Year

SYW312 - What Went Well This Year?

SYW311 - My Way with April Peebles

SYW310 - Embracing Your Creative Path with Katrina Katz

SYW309 - My Way with Caroline Stevens

SYW308 - 12 Clever Ideas for Budget-Friendly Scrapbooking

SYW307 - Crafting the Empty Nest Era with Caroline Gatenby

SYW306 - Five Essential Tips for Simple Photo Management

SYW305 - Larking About with Franky Shanahan