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

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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

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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 (*)

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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

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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

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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 (*)

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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

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In this episode, Molly Grimm from Knitting Wellness shares her journey of integrating knitting with emotional well-being. She discusses her personal background, the creation of her platform, and her development of resources that combine therapeutic techniques with her craft. Molly also provides valuable advice for beginners and emphasizes the importance of intentionality for relaxation.

Links Mentioned

• Molly's website: knittingwellness.com
• Molly on Instagram: @knittingwellness
• Wool & Cottage Knitting Group
• The Flower Power Beanie by Stone Knits
• Craft Psychology by Dr. Anne Kirketerp

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