Hear Me Out & Pass the Scissors - A Scrapbooking Podcast

In this episode of Hear Me Out and Pass the Scissors, Lisa and Nicole take a trip down memory lane to revisit their early scrapbook layouts and explore what their creative styles looked like before they started using scrapbook sketches. From patterned paper, photo mats, torn edges, and handmade embellishments to the design ideas they repeated again and again, they share some of their oldest pages and talk about the choices they made when they were still figuring out how to put a scrapbook layout together. Along the way, they compare their early scrapbooking styles, share stories behind the photos, laugh at some of their old design decisions, and reflect on how much their skills and creative processes have changed over more than 20 years of memory keeping. This is the first part of their scrapbook sketch conversation, setting the stage for a closer look at how sketches influenced their layouts over time. Whether you're a longtime scrapbooker, looking for scrapbook layout inspiration, or curious about how other scrapbookers develop their personal style, this episode is a fun reminder of where our creative journeys begin.

0:00:00 Intro
0:03:58 Call to Action
0:11:05 Relationship with Sketches
0:14:32 Nicole First Layout using a sketch
0:19:10 Lisa’s layout that made her start using sketch
0:22:38 Slanted Paper
0:27:42 Lisa’s very first layout
0:31:43 Busy Paper
0:35:24 Strips of Paper
0:44:18 Lisa’s Best Layouts
0:47:56 Nicole’s pre-sketch layouts
1:09:35 Wrap Up

How do you start a scrapbook layout when you have photos, beautiful scrapbook collections, and plenty of sketches but still feel stuck? In this episode of Hear Me Out and Pass the Scissors, Lisa from Life in Layouts and Nicole from ColieBing share how they approach scrapbook layout design when starting with products, photos, or a story they want to tell. They discuss choosing scrapbook collections, finding the right sketch, using older scrapbook supplies, shopping your stash, adapting sketches to fit your photos, and finding creative inspiration in unexpected places. Through real layout examples, honest conversations about creative blocks, and plenty of differences in their scrapbooking styles, Lisa and Nicole explore why choosing a starting point can feel so difficult and how too many creative options can get in the way. Whether you are a beginner scrapbooker or an experienced memory keeper, this episode offers practical ideas to help you get unstuck, use the supplies you already own, and find a scrapbooking process that works for you. Because there is no single right way to start a scrapbook page. You just have to find what works for you!
Google Form: https://forms.gle/PVdxQjW2oFtbDmXXA

Hear Me Out and Pass the Scissors S3: E3 Layouts - Playlist
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQa9MP-z3A2g&si=xbLi2i5VZL2y6Ii5

Lisa’s SG: Creating with Sketches Playlist
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLk2-vRbyNQH43ElbGnSexEMmZXChDNcsa

Nicole’s SG: Creating with Sketches Playlist
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLCtnd3Gt20S0cjeX0xnLreo8EAbWWtYP&si=CA1WxGOGrMqnQAI9

Sketch Book we used in the above Playlist: https://scrapbookgeneration.com/digital-download-creating-with-sketches-a-guide-for-adapting-customizing-sketches/

Facebook Live for October Overload: https://youtu.be/QUJFbQ0gr00

Life in Layouts Lounge: https://www.facebook.com/groups/lifeinlayoutslounge

Disney Magic Layout: https://youtu.be/fpYIxC2u_5o

Month in Review Podcast: https://youtu.be/F56T57JbYrI

Wheel of Names: https://wheelofnames.com/

0:00:00 Intro
0:01:43 Google Form Responses
0:02:56 Why is starting so hard
0:05:25 Starting with a sketch
0:10:40 The Product
0:32:35 The Photos
0:53:44 The Story
1:12:32 Revisit the Google Responses
1:16:18 Life Updates

In this episode of Hear Me Out! Pass the Scissors, Nicole and Lisa are looking back at some of their own scrapbook layouts and YouTube videos to see how closely our opinions matched the analytics. We talk about our personal favorite scrapbook layouts, projects we were convinced would be a hit that completely tanked, surprise videos that performed much better than expected, and the layouts we somehow managed to call correctly. We also talk about YouTube views, subscribers, thumbnails, design team content, scrapbook hops, and why the amount of time and effort we put into a layout doesn't always translate into success online. Along the way, we share some of the scrapbook layouts and videos that taught us the most, including a few that still leave us wondering, “Why did THAT one do so well?” Whether you're a scrapbooker, a YouTube creator, or just curious about what happens behind the scenes of creating scrapbook content, grab your scissors and hear us out!

Playlist with all the videos from this episode: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSTKWVr3pN3E

Facebook Live for October Overload: https://youtu.be/QUJFbQ0gr00

Life in Layouts Lounge: https://www.facebook.com/groups/lifeinlayoutslounge

Google Form: https://forms.gle/PVdxQjW2oFtbDmXXA

0:00 Intro
0:01:46 Personal Favorites
0:10:15 We thought you would love it
0:14:07 Surprise Hits
0:21:13 We Called it
0:24:40 Honorable Mentions
0:34:17 October Overload
0:35:39 More Layouts
0:50:01 Wrapping up the layouts
0:51:52 6k and House
1:01:30 Wrapping Up

Lisa and Nicole are back for Season 3 of Hear Me Out! Pass the Scissors after taking the summer off, and they have a lot to catch up on. In this episode, the scrapbook podcast duo shares personal updates from their summer, including changes to their creative businesses, YouTube channels, and everyday lives, before diving into three major topics affecting the scrapbooking and crafting community: the disruption surrounding Notions and its warehouse, changes to Stampin’ Up! and what they could mean for demonstrators, and upcoming YouTube monetization changes in 2027. Lisa and Nicole share what they have learned, offer their opinions, discuss the importance of researching industry news, and give practical tips for creators who are working toward YouTube monetization and the 4,000 watch-hour threshold. Whether you scrapbook, create content, run a creative business, or simply enjoy keeping up with the crafting industry, this Season 3 premiere is a casual catch-up packed with real-life stories, creator conversations, industry news, and plenty of “hear us out” moments.

Google Form: https://forms.gle/PVdxQjW2oFtbDmXXA

Life in Layouts Designs Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJ4i9OjUikIc
Purchase here: https://sawdustbysmith.com/collections/life-in-layouts-designs

Lisa’s Cat Layout: https://youtu.be/JZc0Ey7EXi4

Notions
https://youtu.be/FRBWHYq1BKc?si=Ql65RWrOYI53VpGh

Stampin Up
https://youtu.be/sA8z_tYpbk4?si=d36TyaArGTn6Ibdf

YouTube
https://youtu.be/VVNjAQyxOac?si=Xf-082lj8ZsjkBZd
https://youtu.be/XbL9lXREWWg?si=Z-CRfruCJ6PyHNZh
https://youtu.be/XbL9lXREWWg?si=Z-CRfruCJ6PyHNZh

0:0:00 Intro
0:1:28 Lisa’s Update
0:23:05 Nicole’s Update
0:30:33 Our Summer Break
0:35:42 Industry Update
0:36:51 Notion
0:50:52 Stampin Up
1:00:25 YouTube
1:13:25 October Overload

In the Season 2 finale of Hear Me Out and Pass the Scissors, Lisa and Nicole tackle one of their biggest "what if" questions yet: What if they had to start over from scratch? Imagine losing every scrapbook supply, tool, album, photo organization system, YouTube channel, design team connection, and follower overnight. What would they buy first? What would they never purchase again? Would they still scrapbook Disney, create double-page layouts, create scenes or even start a YouTube channel? Join them as they reflect on the lessons they've learned about scrapbooking, content creation, organization, and creativity while sharing the mistakes they'd avoid, the tools they couldn't live without, and the advice they'd give to their beginner selves. Whether you're new to scrapbooking or have been preserving memories for decades, this heartfelt and inspiring season finale is packed with practical tips, honest conversation, and encouragement for every memory keeper.
Google Form: https://forms.gle/PVdxQjW2oFtbDmXXA
Lisa’s Disney Passholder Pocket Page Series: https://youtu.be/yX6srZ4uffA

S2: E5 - Hear Me Out and Pass the Scissors... A Printer Changed Our Scrapbooking (Was It Worth It?) https://youtu.be/GsAgdXxKXZY

Nicole’s Video on the Printer: https://youtu.be/4RmTzTh61mQ?si=C7GXrfZWqYmkIp5N

Lisa’s We can just stay home layout: https://youtu.be/k1prv3feMOY?si=jS-jTw9PN0Vpfzxt

S2: E6 - Hear Me Out and Pass the Scissors...What Makes a Scrap Space Work?: https://youtu.be/2yJn4eb9cng

S2: E2 - Hear Me Out and Pass the Scissors...Crops Are More About People Than Layouts: https://youtu.be/SfSfJOq8DsM

00:00:00 Intro
00:01:47 Questions from fans
00:02:57 Rules for this episode
00:3:36 Would we start over?
00:04:52 First collection we would purchase
00:09:47 Paper Trimmers
00:14:09 Printer
00:14:37 Would not purchase again
00:18:54 What would our scrapbooking looking like
00:25:23 Printing at home
00:28:25 Stitching on Layouts
00:29:43 How many photos on a layout
00:31:18 Reddit
00:36:47 Would we restart on YT channel
00:38:04 Photo Organization
00:48:30 Furniture we would purchase
00:52:29 Three Truths we have learn
01:03:50 Metal Dies
01:06:08 We want to hear from you!
01:06:38 Wrap up Season 2

In this episode of Hear Me Out and Pass the Scissors, Lisa and Nicole challenge the idea that scrapbookers always need new inspiration. Instead, they share the sketches, sketch bundles, classes, and creative resources they return to again and again when designing scrapbook layouts. From favorite page sketches for heavy embellishing to go-to sketch bundles that help use up paper scraps and 6x6 paper pads, they discuss why some resources stand the test of time and how the same sketch can produce completely different results. Along the way, they highlight layouts from their own channels, talk about the value of revisiting proven designs, and encourage scrapbookers to get more mileage from the inspiration they already have. Whether you're looking for scrapbook sketch ideas, layout inspiration, ways to use scraps, or tips for stretching your favorite classes and workshops, this episode is packed with practical ideas for creative memory keeping.

Google Form: https://forms.gle/PVdxQjW2oFtbDmXXA

Show Notes for this episode are in the Google Doc as they were too long for the Desciption: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ULlSbokI-k-aj0Z0K1cyXhxsTfpnJ5M-Z68JXOTrYYU/edit?usp=sharing

Below are the main Playlist and Videos discussed

How Lisa’s stores her sketches and organize her photos: https://youtu.be/oknaTcEnYwU

Creating with Sketches: https://scrapbookgeneration.com/digital-download-creating-with-sketches-a-guide-for-adapting-customizing-sketches/

Lisa’s Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLk2-vRbyNQH43ElbGnSexEMmZXChDNcsa
Nicole’s Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLCtnd3Gt20S0cjeX0xnLreo8EAbWWtYP&si=AmZxBtY6MPW7h3Xe

Lisa’s 6x6 Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLk2-vRbyNQH4jtFyq05PFThl2eTfxEUly
Nicole’s 6x6 Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLCtnd3Gt20RkR8RHBsqNYDqOqJOcJKrp

Nicole’s 6x6 Prep video: https://youtu.be/-OtR1H5CGt4

Lisa’s Playlist for full size photos: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLk2-vRbyNQH7_UeG2EUQ3IhGZo97vS3lE

Nicole’s Month in Review Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLCtnd3Gt20QE_mG6fAgU15Ic18vsrCVn&si=UzdBaW3naHUYwC2l

Nicole’s Scene Building Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLCtnd3Gt20QMwKipZiinaWYtR1AhHpgv&si=k8-0u_75KBJ-v8bD

4 Layouts, 1 Sketch
Nicole’s Tag Layout: https://youtu.be/jLlakjdCgmg
Nicole’s Where the Wild Things Are: https://youtu.be/xSg3HB34J3U
Lisa’s Where the Wild Things are: https://youtu.be/grp2kAnweXw
Lisa’s ScrapRoom Evolution: https://youtu.be/ji03RzjnHGg

0:0:00 Intro
0:03:30 Why do we use Sketches?
0:04:45 What are our Favorite Sketches?
0:07:16 Do we reuse sketches?
0:09:59 Design Principles that we love
0:25:56 What attracts us to certain sketches?
0:28:52 Creating with Sketches Class
0:34:37 6x6 Paper Pad Class
0:47:10 The Whole Picture Sketches
0:48:19 Playlist on our Channels
0:51:31 4 Layouts, 1 Sketch
0:54:34 Myth Busting - New inspiration
1:03:02 Where do we get our sketches
1:16:16 Wrap Up

In this episode of Hear Me Out and Pass the Scissors, Nicole and Lisa dive into Creating with Collections, a scrapbooking challenge focused on getting the most from a single scrapbook collection. Nicole explains how she started this series and her experience with the past four series she has completed. We then share our experiences using the Doodlebug Tinsel Time collection, discuss how to stretch supplies across multiple layouts, use scrapbook sketches to keep designs fresh, and decide whether a collection has enough papers and embellishments to go the distance. We also tackle listener questions about busy patterned papers, leftover scraps, killing a kit, and how to choose scrapbook collections that fit your style and photos. If you've ever wondered when a collection is truly finished or how to make the most of the scrapbook supplies you already own, this episode is packed with practical tips, honest opinions, and plenty of scrapbook talk.

Nicole’s Creating with Collection:
Vol 1: Simple Stories - So Happy Together - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLCtnd3Gt20Rzlaz8LhTPuvKf5oQ7258s&si=q52nD_IsM6-pCgj9

Vol 2: Simple Stories - Hip Hop Hooray- https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLCtnd3Gt20TJm9N0qoTaqhf0KmOUaCH6&si=3ENi1kvZAC0MCYV6

Vol 3: Simple Stories - Hello Today- https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLCtnd3Gt20TW94s6TkDOzD8g3DOT8qDJ&si=t-_X5OPwXzXp_ViY

Vol 4: Cocoa Vanilla - Storyteller-
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLCtnd3Gt20QfgkQdi2e3jyuwdZiTo_9G&si=lQTF6AR-dNzrHuxb

Vol 5: Doodlebug - Tinsel Time- https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLCtnd3Gt20Rhw_s36wo__rqqFKxLfpqd&si=_qNhkBLDl4TBJ1rE

Lisa’s Creating with Collection:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLk2-vRbyNQH4fRVu2qtE2kWAFQVa5xquI

Lisa’s Doodlebug BAR-B-CUTE Layout - https://youtu.be/mOedDGhA3uw?si=fbi032KGzfXOLOdO

Nicole’s Doodlebug BAR-B-CUTE Layout - https://youtu.be/W2RZ-P1waIY

Lisa’s first Shop my room layout - https://youtu.be/FFMMligF1CE

Stash diving/mixing/new car - https://youtu.be/QUEluEo6Hpw

Slice of Nostalgia - https://youtu.be/bCMkwpa9XQ4

Nsync Layout - https://youtu.be/78I3SOQkI2s

Lisa’s Doodlebug Easter Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLk2-vRbyNQH4jpIfsk8Skqev5JpFGmbXm

If Scrapbooking Supplies could Talk - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLk2-vRbyNQH43xPuPBpnEbtKf7N3x5Sf-

Say Cheese Tinseltown Layout - https://youtu.be/2jcurSndZO8

Lisa’s Updated Embellishment book - https://youtu.be/GDFNNc1HRcE
Reorganizing My Color Binders - https://youtu.be/fFbucF6ZNqA

Cheer blue star scene - https://youtu.be/IS4vQPNfbrA

0:00:00 Intro
0:01:30 What is Creating with Collections
0:02:22 Vol 1: Simple Stories - So Happy Together
0:12:52 Vol 2: Simple Stories - Hip Hop Hooray
0:21:43 Vol 3: Simple Stories - Hello Today
0:25:25 Vol 4: Cocoa Vanilla - Storyteller
0:32:32 Vol 5: Doodlebug - Tinsel Time
0:43:28 How do you know you will have enough supplies?
0:49:10 What do you do with busy papers?
0:57:32 When do you consider a collection done?
1:02:49 Advice for a New Scrapbooker
1:06:31 What happens if you run out of paper?
1:10:16 Do we only create with collections?
1:19:17 What if you only have paper with no embellishment?
1:24:03 Will we create our own collections?
1:26:32 Why do you want to kill the collection?
1:31:47 Did we kill a kit before Creating with Collections?
1:32:51 How many collections do we have?
1:40:30 How do we feel about limited colors?
1:43:36 What do we do with leftovers?
1:44:18 How do we sort embellishments?
1:46:29 Love of Creating with Collections
1:47:03 How do we plan for Creating with Collections?
1:49:59 What type of photos do we use for Creating with Collections?
1:50:54 Ways to get Nicole in the mood to scrapbook
1:53:04 How many photos/layouts do we plan at a time?
1:58:33 If we could create our own collections?
2:02:09 We are funny!!
2:03:37 Community Creating with Collection
2:08:41 Wrapping Up

In this episode of Hear Me Out and Pass the Scissors, Nicole turns the tables and interviews Lisa about some of the biggest changes in her creative journey. We look back at our Season 1 episode, From Hobby to Side Hustle, and talk about what has happened since then, including joining the Bella Blvd Creative Team, expanding Lisa's Etsy shop, launching Lisa's scrapbook organization products, and making the decision to leave her corporate job to become a full-time content creator. Nicole also shares what she has learned during her first year on the Bella Blvd team and offers her honest, slightly skeptical perspective on turning a creative hobby into a career. If you are interested in scrapbooking, content creation, Etsy, creative entrepreneurship, and what it really takes to bet on yourself, this episode is for you.

Shopping link to Life in Layouts Design
Etsy Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/LifeinLayoutsDesigns
Organization Supplies: https://sawdustbysmith.com/collections/life-in-layouts-designs

Honey's BBQ: https://honeysbbque.com/

Awin Affiliate links
Scrapbook. com: https://tidd.ly/3XbvVAM
A Cherry on Top: https://tidd.ly/3JZwxq5
If you make a purchase through these link, Lisa will earn a small commission at no additional cost to you.

S1: E6 - Hear Me Out and Pass the Scissors - From Hobby to Side Hustle: https://youtu.be/VDlGM4WrHR0

How to Use Canva Photo Collage Templates for Scrapbooking: https://youtu.be/PHC926Obdyc

How to use Little Letter Tiles with Silhouette Studio: https://youtu.be/BU6zItFe4kQ

Scrapbook Organization Must-Have: My NEW Tape Dispenser + Storage Box: https://youtu.be/pdR-V0cpMbI

Sawdust by Smith: https://sawdustbysmith.com/collections/life-in-layouts-designs

Life in Layouts Design - Google Form: https://forms.gle/AcnMSLCKmQWmL1469
Tooth Layout: https://youtu.be/XHb6JR4mJ6w
Lori Whitlock: https://shop.loriwhitlock.com/brands/Doodlebug.html

Podcast Google Form: https://forms.gle/PVdxQjW2oFtbDmXXA

00:00:00 Introduction
00:02:40 Journey to leaving Corporate Life
00:24:37 Bella Blvd Creative Team
00:39:25 Life in Layouts Company
00:50:19 Work Attire
00:52:10 What is successful?
01:02:36 How to support Life in Layouts
01:22:22 What will be a sign of failure?
01:27:36 Daily routine of Content Creator
01:30:35 Future Burnout
01:34:45 Shift from personal content to required content
01:40:53 Fears of being a Full Content Creator
01:45:00 Setting Life in Layouts apart
01:50:17 Online Extras/Community Support
01:54:50 Life Changes
01:56:30 What would 2019 Lisa think of Lisa today
02:01:09 Support is full circle
02:07:38 Next Episode

In this episode of Hear Me Out and Pass the Scissors, Lisa and Nicole are taking you inside our scrap room journey and how our creative space has evolved over the years. From scrapbooking at the kitchen table to creating a dedicated craft room, we are sharing what worked, what didn’t, and how we have adapted our setup to fit our real-life workflow. We talk about scrapbook organization ideas, must-have storage solutions, and the supplies we have repurchased again and again because they truly make a difference. Whether you have a full scrap room or a small crafting corner, this episode is all about finding scrapbook room ideas that work for you, your budget, and your creative style.

Google Form: https://forms.gle/PVdxQjW2oFtbDmXXA

Lisa's First Scrapbook Room: https://youtu.be/OENdBRoBJqE

Nicole’s Ikea Shelves: https://www.ikea.com/us/en/p/brimnes-bookcase-white-90301225/

12 Pieces Scrapbook Paper Storage: https://amzn.to/3OZM2k8

Lisa’s Layout Share: https://youtu.be/gGfloqNqAkg

Hero Arts - Fancy Dies - Sentiment Strips: https://tidd.ly/4dL93S8

Simple Stories - Photo Crops - Square and Rectangle: https://tidd.ly/4sPqIMp

Lisa’s ScrapRoom Evolution Layout: https://youtu.be/ji03RzjnHGg

Nicole’s Room Share: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xrdDe5WcKrg

Nicole’s IKEA shopping desk video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-a3sOwjcAzs

Nicole’s new bookcases: https://youtu.be/OOb0sNXH394

0:00:00 Intro
0:01:32 Before we had scrap rooms
0:05:20 Our Scrap Spaces
0:39:24 Best storage option
1:03:14 Wrapping up

In this episode of Hear Me Out and Pass the Scissors, we’re diving into the real question scrapbookers keep asking: is a home printer actually worth the investment? Lisa and Nicole share their experience with the Canon PIXMA G6020 MegaTank printer, why we chose it, and how printing at home has completely changed our scrapbooking process. From printing photos in multiple sizes to creating hybrid scrapbook elements like digital papers, embellishments, and journaling cards, we walk through exactly what we print and how it supports our workflow. We also cover how we use tools like Canva, Photoshop, and the Project Life app to resize and prep photos, plus how we print journaling using templates for a clean, professional look. Along the way, we are answering real listener questions about cost, print quality, and whether upgrading from printers like the Selphy or PictureMate is actually worth it. If you’ve been thinking about buying a printer for scrapbooking, this episode will help you decide if it’s the right investment for you.
Google Form: https://forms.gle/PVdxQjW2oFtbDmXXA
Nicole’s Hero Arts Template Video: https://youtu.be/sgOXbJY3Myc?si=p2TqunFMQtaL9Nsm
Lisa’s Hero Arts Template Video:https://youtu.be/2TmgnLRJsWs
Nicole’s Spooky Snaps Layout: https://youtu.be/vEJXCkSLnYg?si=1fqQG30l2qYDruZc
How to Use Canva Photo Collage Templates for Scrapbooking: https://youtu.be/PHC926Obdyc
Hybrid Scrapbooking Tutorials: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLk2-vRbyNQH7ROZTC63mamJusWLUfCwNY
Lisa’s printing at home links
https://amzn.to/3YpLLIz

Nicole’s printing at home links: https://www.amazon.com/shop/coliebing/list/13V8G1YWXW089?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsflist_49T0CC4MTVC9MA0QJA1W&ccs_id=d8a2c143-f8c1-488b-982e-0aba34e0db08

Nicole’s Printer Video: https://youtu.be/4RmTzTh61mQ?si=r2VU_U8t0YflJF0D

Nicole’s old photo process:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eIXFxHBwNs8

Nicole’s Q&A: How I match photos to SG kits
https://youtu.be/ad1xiwRt_S0

Nicole’s Traci Reed Concert Video: https://youtu.be/OGhxNYhKkwQ

0:00:00 Intro
0:02:00 Our previous printers
0:06:17 Why did we buy the Canon G6020
0:13:13 Advantages of the printer
0:16:16 What do we print
0:21:45 Disadvantages of the printer
0:26:34 Journaling
0:38:20 Preparing what we print
0:53:16 Paper we use
0:58:32 Why we enjoy the printer
1:09:55 Issues with the printer
1:19:02 Price of the printer
1:30:21 Next Episode

Video Description:
In this episode of Hear Me Out and Pass the Scissors, Lisa and Nicole are diving into one of the biggest struggles scrapbookers face. What do you actually scrapbook, and what do you leave out? If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by too many photos, guilty for not documenting everything, or stuck trying to decide what deserves its own layout, this conversation will help you rethink your approach. Nicole and Lisa share how we use Month in Review layouts to simplify memory keeping, manage large volumes of photos, and focus on the moments that matter most without the pressure to capture it all. Whether you’re working through years of printed photos or just trying to keep up with everyday life, this episode will give you a practical and realistic way to scrapbook with more intention and less stress.
Google Form: https://forms.gle/PVdxQjW2oFtbDmXXA
Lisa’s Month in Review Layouts: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLk2-vRbyNQH5kMUy6wHadgQqo8qiChI4Y
Nicole’s Month in Review Layouts: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLCtnd3Gt20QE_mG6fAgU15Ic18vsrCVn&si=b-59VelEV6vofz8v
Lisa’s Galentine’s Day Layout: https://youtu.be/IW_E_U4q4sQ
Allison Davis: https://www.youtube.com/@allisondavis4sg944

0:00:00 Intro
0:02:43 What is Month in Review (MIR)
0:06:25 How did we get started
0:11:45 How are we tackling MIR this year
0:17:42 Our approach to MIR
0:25:07 Planning MIR Layouts
0:31:09 How to Remember to take photos
0:41:04 What if photos are already printed
0:47:09 Comparing ourselves
0:51:57 How do we decide what gets a layout vs MIR
0:57:49 How does MIR help with scrapbooking
1:01:06 Our evolution of MIR
1:10:27 Advice if you are considering MIR

In this episode of Hear Me Out and Pass the Scissors, Nicole and Lisa have an honest conversation about the current state of the scrapbooking industry and where we think it’s headed. We’re answering your questions about scrapbook trends, the products we’re tired of seeing, what we want more of in collections. We also dive into how scrapbook manufacturers are adapting, why we think so many changes are happening in the industry, and what that means for memory keepers today. Plus, we’re pulling back the curtain on design teams to let you know what you should know before applying. If you’ve ever wondered whether scrapbooking is evolving or declining, this episode is a real, thoughtful look at the future of the hobby.

Google Form: https://forms.gle/PVdxQjW2oFtbDmXXA

Lisa’s Layout using Carson: https://youtu.be/yASHjbZ7Rp8
Lisa’s Birthday Collection: https://youtu.be/Xpfa9YXAyks
Lisa’s Green Layout: https://youtu.be/fA5Hv-b2MOg
Lisa’s Pinstripes and Petticoats Layout: https://youtu.be/_lELlCpn_Ts

0:00:00 Intro
0:01:26 Our thoughts on the industry
0:11:05 How are things different?
0:15:08 Things we are tired of seeing
0:22:47 Stashdiving
0:34:49 Design Teams
1:01:42 Where do we hope the industry is going

In this episode of Hear Me Out and Pass the Scissors, Nicole and Lisa finally meet in person for the first time at the ScrapRoom Crop, and we’re putting our bold idea to the test: Are scrapbooking crops more about the people than the layouts? We share our first impressions of each other, talk through the fun, connection, and community that make crop weekends so special, and even revisit a past crop horror story involving a haunted hotel. We discuss what we love to bring to a crop, what we always forget to pack, and whether we come to be productive or to connect with other scrapbookers. We also sit down with Rochelle, owner of The ScrapRoom kit club, to get an inside perspective on hosting a scrapbooking crop, running a scrapbook business in today’s online world, and why her event only happens once a year. Plus, we hit the crop floor for “street style” interviews with fellow scrappers about what they’re working on, how much they’ve accomplished, and why they keep coming back. If you love scrapbooking retreats, crop events, scrapbook kit clubs, and the creative community that surrounds this hobby, this chaotic and heartfelt episode is for you.

In this episode of Hear Me Out and Pass the Scissors, Nicole and Lisa are taking you along for a scrapbooker-style road trip where the conversations go far beyond crafting. We’re talking favorite road trip snacks, drinks, playlists, audiobooks, podcasts, pit stops, and the very different ways we prepare for long travel days, including why Lisa would rather fly while Nicole is ready to hit the road. We share how Lisa plan trips with scrapbooking in mind so she comes home with photos worth documenting, plus our honest confessions about overpacking, forgetting essentials, travel routines, and the games that make long drives memorable. Along the way, we swap hilarious travel stories, childhood nicknames, celebrity crushes, tattoo meanings, sleeping habits, and the random things you only learn about someone after hours in the car together. If you love scrapbooking podcasts, creative friendships, road trip stories, and real conversations between memory keepers, this episode is like riding shotgun with us for the entire journey.

In the season 1 finale Nicole and Lisa are reflecting on what surprised us most, the listener feedback that really stuck with us, and how those conversations are shaping our creative goals for 2026. This episode is an honest look at what worked, what challenged us, and what we’re thinking about as we head into a new year of content creation and scrapbooking conversations. If you’ve been following the podcast or you’re curious about the behind-the-scenes side of creative projects, this episode gives a glimpse into the reflection, growth, and mindset going into Season Two.
Google Form: https://forms.gle/PVdxQjW2oFtbDmXXA

Emojis for Comments -

Hear Me Out… Episode 10 - While You Wait Playlist:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLk2-vRbyNQH5dm2F5Hs9X3GLNHV3-UGz7

Lisa’s 2024 Month in Review Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLk2-vRbyNQH7ii_KXpUAyQ1njetW0fKXY

All of Nicole’s Month in Review:
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLCtnd3Gt20QE_mG6fAgU15Ic18vsrCVn&si=IA-O113FpBXDyYPu

Lisa’s Monthly Celebrations:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLk2-vRbyNQH7FlwgW1ye20OKXxfkbpCpA

Nicole’s Monthly Celebrations:
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLCtnd3Gt20TgkMaHAxtug72bK_mD7Aad&si=_PZOOuT6vhPwTSi
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Lisa’s Creating with Collections:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLk2-vRbyNQH4fRVu2qtE2kWAFQVa5xquI

Nicole’s Creating with Collections:
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLCtnd3Gt20Rhw_s36wo__rqqFKxLfpqd&si=JgrYuDl5aBhSATl-

Nicole’s MIR Review that Lisa is going to use the cut file for 2026:
https://youtu.be/a6X1UwMUJM0?si=rwNdbsmaO6lhpwlF

Lisa’s Etsy Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/LifeinLayoutsDesigns

Facebook Group - Scrapbook Addicts: https://www.facebook.com/groups/859582010912999

Sara Scraps https://www.instagram.com/sara.scraps/
Gloria Scraps https://www.instagram.com/gloriascraps/
Deborah Lazar https://www.instagram.com/creative_adventures_with_deb/

In this episode of Hear Me Out and Pass the Scissors, Nicole and Lisa look back on 2025 and unpack why this year truly gave us a lot to talk about. We reflect on our scrapbooking wins, creative missteps, and the lessons we learned as content creators, including which YouTube videos consistently pulled views, how short-form video shorts compared to long-form content, and our channel growth. We talk honestly about creative commitments, design team applications, and the disappointment that can come with not being selected, while also sharing why the application process itself still mattered. From embracing mistakes and leaving them in our videos to surprising moments of recognition, subscriber growth, and shifting our mindset as scrapbookers, this episode is a candid year-end reflection for anyone balancing creativity, content creation, and real life. We also share our hopes for the new year and invite listeners to help shape the future of the podcast through a feedback Google form.

Google Form: https://forms.gle/PVdxQjW2oFtbDmXXA

Disney Layouts Lisa has completed in 2025 - 60

Lisa's Beach Layout: https://youtu.be/Bdtt_N3lvt4
Nicole's Beach Layout: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pX6vSf8A4BA&t=587s

Nicole's Room Clean that wont die: https://youtu.be/iiVxcwfurSs?si=jLroPr4KcKRJ6Kfq
Nicole's Craftoween shorts: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLCtnd3Gt20RaQIZTvp6k941K17EYM9Cf&si=YkrwreIUR52w6ONp

0:00 Intro
2:45 What worked for our channel
8:24 Shorts vs Videos
16:25 Creative commitments we choose well and not so well
34:38 New Subscribers
40:00 A mistake we made that changed how we work
44:22 How the community surprised us
51:40 How people consume our content
55:27 Hyping our videos!
59:40 Dislikes/thumbs down
1:02:00 Bottom Performing Videos
1:06:58 Sharing our content
1:09:07 Subscribers lost
1:11:26 Playlists
1:13:11 Random Stats
1:16:24 What are we letting go for 2026
1:22:04 Google Form

In this episode of Hear Me Out and Pass the Scissors, Nicole and Lisa dive into the real side of Christmas scrapbooking and talk about why documenting the holidays can feel overwhelming. We unpack the pressure to capture everything, the emotional weight of photos that include people who are no longer in our lives, and the struggle of sorting through way too many holiday moments. We share how our approaches to photos differ, why you should never feel guilty about being behind, and how tools like pocket pages and flip flops can help you handle photo overload. We also talk about balancing storytelling with being present, ways to honor bittersweet memories, and tips for making your holiday scrapbooking feel fun instead of stressful. Plus, we give an update on our Creating with Collections project and tease something special for our tenth episode. If you have ever felt torn between the magic and the mess of documenting December, this conversation will help you feel seen and supported.
Show Notes:
Lisa’s Current Creating with Collections:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLk2-vRbyNQH4fRVu2qtE2kWAFQVa5xquI

Nicole’s Current Creating with Collections:
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLCtnd3Gt20Rhw_s36wo__rqqFKxLfpqd&si=S52B9Is1dNhSIdN3

Nicole’s First Creating with Collections:
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLCtnd3Gt20Rzlaz8LhTPuvKf5oQ7258s&si=ODcBO7ztRCrgkuLm

Nicole’s Easter Creating with Collections:
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLCtnd3Gt20TJm9N0qoTaqhf0KmOUaCH6&si=GpkcUy7iJVEPARgq

In this episode of Hear Me Out and Pass the Scissors, Nicole and Lisa dig into what really separates traditional scrapbooking from hybrid scrapbooking and how blending paper with digital elements has changed the way we create. We share how we got started with hybrid, our early layouts, and what I’ve learned while designing for Kellybell Designs and Traci Reed. We talk about choosing between physical papers and digital collections, how hybrid helps us reuse older kits, and what to do if you don’t have a 12x12 printer. We walk through the perks of customizing and resizing digital pieces, printing at home, trying different paper types like vellum or canvas, and using tech confidently without losing the hands-on feel we love. If you’re curious about hybrid scrapbooking, want ideas for mixing digital files with your stash, or just want to hear our honest thoughts about hybrid scrapbooking, this episode gives you plenty to think about.

Show Notes:

Lisa’s Hybrid Scrapbook Layouts: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLk2-vRbyNQH70KKlH5G_O5GGyiBDJltls

Nicole’s Hybrid Scrapbook Layouts: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLCtnd3Gt20T8jLMVHCUTOGcOnwaZiXTM&si=JkJsjWkG4MexXWdv

Lisa’s Hybrid Tutorials: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLk2-vRbyNQH7ROZTC63mamJusWLUfCwNY

Lisa’s Splash Mountain Layout: https://youtu.be/4oE_P0H-o7Y

Nicole’s School Theme Layout: https://youtu.be/hFhA4h0o-5M?si=4FQxNLNSnye7Inq-

Meeting Abu Layout: https://youtu.be/O5bqgA8ynIo

Allison Davis’ 6x6 Paper Pad Class: https://scrapbookgeneration.com/digital-download-eighty-six-sketches-plus-bonus-class-materials-6x6-paper-pads-2-class-companion-with-allison-davis/

Lisa’s Fishing Layout: https://youtu.be/_zMAedFG-Ig

Nicole add the paper to shapes in Silhouette layout: https://youtu.be/cHJB21mliF4?si=lkwJczyJqB062wbO

Traci Reed’s Tutorials: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLA2m8VYk5oM846rdDXDvI-4cvcDnwXoF8&si=io1rBIhvu4dGoVfl

Lasik Layout: https://youtu.be/4ZRCMKDules

Kellybell’s Website: https://kellybelldesigns.com/

Traci Reed’s Website: https://www.tracireed.com/

0:00 Intro
0:47 What is Hybrid Scrapbooking
2:09 How did we get started with Hybrid Scrapbooking
7:45 Side Tangent: Design Teams
18:19 Difference between Traditional and Hybrid
32:13 Challenges of Hybrid Scrapbooking
44:09 Hybrid Workflow
48:26 Future Hybrid layouts for us
54:03 Final Thoughts

In this episode of Hear Me Out, Nicole and Lisa share the real story behind growing our scrapbooking YouTube channels and learning how to monetize our creative work without losing what makes it fun. We talk about how we started and what no one tells you about affiliate links, sponsorships, YouTube memberships, and the technical stuff that comes with managing multiple platforms. We dig into the awkward side of making money as a content creator, the challenges of small channels, and why using affiliate links truly helps support the creators you enjoy. If you’re curious about YouTube growth, content creation, and the balance between passion and profit in the scrapbooking world, this episode is for you.

Show Notes:
Nicole’s Online Classes:
Scene Building and Adding MORE Embellishments to Your Pages:
https://www.patreon.com/user/shop/scrapbook-scene-building-using-more-in-689638?u=29450497&utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=productshare_creator&utm_content=join_link

Design with 4x6 In Mind:
https://coliebingscrapbookcourses.teachable.com/courses/

Lisa’s Hey Pumpkin Layouts:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLk2-vRbyNQH6J8GscaBqG_91w7JO-KBFh

🛍️🛍️🛍️Lisa’s Shopping link 🛍️🛍️🛍️
Scrapbook.com
https://shrsl.com/2z98x
A Cherry on Top
https://shrsl.com/4lazg
If you make a purchase through this link, I will earn a small commission at no additional cost to you.

Nicole’s Affiliate Links that help support her channel:
Scrapbook . com: https://tidd.ly/46TsTqc
A Cherry On Top . com: https://tidd.ly/3JX5xHa
Spellbinders . com: https://www.tkqlhce.com/click-101234381-15827077
Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com

0:00 Introduction
1:07 Starting our Side Hustle
5:59 Affiliate links
15:59 Other ways to make Side Hustle
29:02 How to support us
37:57 Final thoughts on monetizing

In this episode of Hear Me Out: Our Very First Process Video, Nicole and Lisa are taking a trip down memory lane as we rewatch our very first scrapbooking process videos. It’s equal parts hilarious and humbling as we break down what worked, what didn’t, and how far we’ve come since those early YouTube days. We talk about our evolving styles, our very different approaches to editing and storytelling, and all the awkward “really, really” and ‘ummm’ moments we wish we could take back. From Windows Movie Maker bloopers to our first attempts at voiceovers and journaling, this episode is all about creative growth, finding your voice, and embracing the cringe that comes with getting started.

Watch our first videos here:
Nicole: ⁠https://youtu.be/PK5RJX28bk0?si=R4u-VanqBjD4cySq⁠
Lisa: ⁠https://youtu.be/zw8JIAgkHpg?si=KpMzAeM4Vn8C8kZb⁠
0:00 Intro
1:08 Lisa’s First Process Video
18:50 Nicole’s First Process Video
33:16 Reflections
34:27 Advice for new content creators
41:43 Outro