Scrapbook Your Way

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 (*)
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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. 
Links Mentioned
Learn more about the Simple Scrapper community
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✨ Get free access to the SPARKED workshop and start scrapbooking consistently at simplescrapper.com/sparked.
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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.
Links Mentioned
How to join the Simple Scrapper community
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✨ Get free access to the SPARKED workshop and start scrapbooking consistently at simplescrapper.com/sparked.
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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.
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 free access to the SPARKED workshop and start scrapbooking consistently at simplescrapper.com/sparked.
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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.
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 free access to the SPARKED workshop and start scrapbooking consistently at simplescrapper.com/sparked.
🧐 Get the Focus Finder tool at simplescrapper.com/focus