Hear Me Out & Pass the Scissors - A Scrapbooking Podcast

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 m 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/