Hear Me Out & Pass the Scissors - A Scrapbooking Podcast

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.