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.Visit simplescrapper.com/syw254 for all the links mentioned in the episode.✨ Get free access to the SPARKED workshop and start scrapbooking consistently at simplescrapper.com/sparked.

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.Visit simplescrapper.com/syw253 for all the links mentioned in the episode.✨ Get free access to the SPARKED workshop and start scrapbooking consistently at simplescrapper.com/sparked.

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. Visit simplescrapper.com/syw252 for all the links mentioned in the episode.✨ Get free access to the SPARKED workshop and start scrapbooking consistently at simplescrapper.com/sparked.

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!Visit simplescrapper.com/syw251 for all the links mentioned in the episode.✨ Get free access to the SPARKED workshop and start scrapbooking consistently at simplescrapper.com/sparked.

Sometimes there's a project you just have to do. Maybe you're not even sure why or how. That's exactly how Helen DeRam and I felt as we were discussing some of our creative desires and objectives for this year.What resulted from those patient, curious conversations is a year-long workshop for members called Aligned: Tending Your Creativity Season by Season. In this episode you'll hear the origins behind the project, how we are each approaching it, and some of our initial observations on the Winter season.Visit simplescrapper.com/syw250 for all the links mentioned in the episode.✨ Get free access to the SPARKED workshop and start scrapbooking consistently at simplescrapper.com/sparked.

Maritza Parra teaches her students how to grow as an individual through art and journaling. In this episode we chat about her professional journey and the components of her Heartwork Journaling method. Our conversation introduces a unique approach to personal development that emphasizes insight and understanding as the outcome.Visit simplescrapper.com/syw249 for all the links mentioned in the episode.✨ Get free access to the SPARKED workshop and start scrapbooking consistently at simplescrapper.com/sparked.

What's a girl to do when there are more stories than time? Tai Cortes had to find a way to balance her creative and memory keeping desires with intentional choices. In this episode she shares the exact strategies she uses to indulge her varied interests without getting overwhelmed. Visit simplescrapper.com/syw248 for all the links mentioned in the episode.✨ Get free access to the SPARKED workshop and start scrapbooking consistently at simplescrapper.com/sparked.

As a busy teacher Miranda Webber often lacks time for herself, but she finds consistency in scrapbooking by committing to 15 minutes a day no matter what. In this episode you'll get to meet Miranda and hear where she focuses her efforts to ensure her hobby stays fun and fulfilling. Miranda is our January featured artist and a selection of her layouts inspired five new sketches and templates in our membership library!Visit simplescrapper.com/syw247 for all the links mentioned in the episode.✨ Get free access to the SPARKED workshop and start scrapbooking consistently at simplescrapper.com/sparked.

In this episode I'm joined by Peggy Collins and Amy Zwart, two members of our Simple Scrapper leadership team. We reflect a bit on 2023, but focus on how we're planning for 2024 both personally and for our creative community. This extended conversation features a range of scrapbooking favorites and our best advice for the New Year.Visit simplescrapper.com/syw246 for all the links mentioned in the episode.✨ Get free access to the SPARKED workshop and start scrapbooking consistently at simplescrapper.com/sparked.

I love chatting with creativity coach Jill Allison Bryan because she consistently offers inspiring ideas and a grounding presence. In this episode I ask Jill to share how you can unpack a broader creative vision for your hobby and your life. Her insights provide a calm and clear foundation for this last week of the year.Visit simplescrapper.com/syw245 for the full show notes.✨ Get free access to the SPARKED workshop and start scrapbooking consistently at simplescrapper.com/sparked.