Hear Me Out & Pass the Scissors - A Scrapbooking Podcast

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/

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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

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