Hear Me Out & Pass the Scissors - A Scrapbooking Podcast

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