Scrapbook Your Way

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SYW323 - My Way with Nelya Lutsyuk Jan 19, 2026

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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.

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Nelya on Instagram: @nelliepickles_crafts
Abeka homeschool curriculum
Karen Kingsbury books (*)
Francine Rivers books (*)
Vicki Boutin (*)
Paige Evans (*)

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SYW322 - The Six Phases of the Scrapbooking Process Jan 11, 2026

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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.

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Learn more about the Simple Scrapper community

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SYW321 - How to Create a Realistic Plan for Scrapbooking Dec 30, 2025

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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.

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How to join the Simple Scrapper community

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SYW320 - What If I Stopped Doing Projects? Dec 22, 2025

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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.

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SYW319 - From Journal to Scrapbook: How We Capture Stories Dec 17, 2025

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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.

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SYW318 - Minimalist Digital Memory Keeping with Tracie Radtke Dec 08, 2025

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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.

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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

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SYW317 - How to Let Go of What Doesn’t Work with Alissa Williams Dec 01, 2025

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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.

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SYW316 – Scrapbooking in Your 20s with Kaylen Faye Nov 25, 2025

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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.

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SYW315 - My Way with Lynnette Penacho Nov 17, 2025

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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.

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SYW314 - How We're Starting Fresh in 2026 Oct 27, 2025

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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.

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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

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