Hear Me Out & Pass the Scissors - A Scrapbooking Podcast

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 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, 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

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 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 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 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: 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

In this episode of Hear Me Out, Nicole and Lisa dive into the idea of giving credit where credit is due in the scrapbooking community. We talk about scrap lifting, the fine line between inspiration and copying, and why proper crediting matters so much when sharing layouts, sketches, or ideas online. From pet peeves about uncredited work to practical tips for tagging creators, organizing sketches, and even handling situations where you can’t remember the original source, we cover the ethics and etiquette of content sharing in scrapbooking. We also chat about free vs. paid content, collaborations, stock photos, and the ripple effect that happens when credit is given generously. If you’ve ever wondered how to balance inspiration with originality or why giving credit builds stronger connections in our crafty world, this conversation is for you.

In this very first episode of Hear Me Out and Pass the Scissors, we share our scrapbooking backstories, from high school projects and Michael’s shopping trips to Creative Memories crops, YouTube beginnings, and the online communities that shaped us. We talk about how we met, why we connected as creators, and what makes our scrapbooking styles different. If you’re a scrapbooker looking for inspiration, laughter, and real conversations about paper crafting, memory keeping, and YouTube behind the scenes, this is the perfect place to start. YouTube Channels Life in Layouts - https://www.youtube.com/lifeinlayouts ColieBing - https://www.youtube.com/ColieBing Creating with Collections Layout with the same sketch: Nicole: https://youtu.be/0akXFj0faGg?si=ChInX8q5SZMnKxph Lisa: https://youtu.be/n8Cv7e8z1oc?si=NZbp_YwtlOqusqgE 0:00 - Introduction 0:53 - Who are we as scrapbookers 6:16 - Our YouTube Channel Journey 20:28 - How did we become friends 26:42 - What makes our channel different 36:00 Why are we creating this podcast