Hear Me Out & Pass the Scissors - A Scrapbooking Podcast

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
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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/

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