In this episode, Molly Grimm from Knitting Wellness shares her journey of integrating knitting with emotional well-being. She discusses her personal background, the creation of her platform, and her development of resources that combine therapeutic techniques with her craft. Molly also provides valuable advice for beginners and emphasizes the importance of intentionality for relaxation.

Links Mentioned

• Molly's website: knittingwellness.com
• Molly on Instagram: @knittingwellness
• Wool & Cottage Knitting Group
• The Flower Power Beanie by Stone Knits
• Craft Psychology by Dr. Anne Kirketerp

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The natural seasons of a year, as well as the broader seasons of our lives, shape the stories we have to tell... and the time we have to tell them. In this episode I'm catching up with Alissa Williams about our current scrapbooking interests and the need for adaptation to each new season. Our discussion includes personal experiences, recent surprises, and decisions we've made about the future.

Links Mentioned

• Alissa on Instagram: @alissarecommends
• Let's Create Together kits
• Shimelle's Best of Both Worlds kits
• Project Life
• Stacy Julian
• Taylored Expressions
• Cathy Zielske
• Laura Vanderkam's Tranquility by Tuesday (*)
• Gretchen Rubin 25 in 25
• Ali Edwards One Little Word
• Miss Freddy | Backup Bootcamp
• Scrapbook and Cards Today Crop & Create
• Vicki Boutin Design
• Chatbooks
• Persnickety Box
• We R Makers Albums at Scrapbook.com
• Elle's Studio kits
• Ali Edwards Week In The Life
• Stamp Joy event

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As our featured artist for July 2025, a selection of Eve McNie's layouts inspired our latest sketch collection for Simple Scrapper members. In this episode, Eve shares insights about her life and creative processes, including her love of the 12x12 format. Our conversation also highlights Eve's time living in different countries, her crafting style, and her participation in various community scrapbooking projects.

Links Mentioned

• Eve’s Instagram: @caledoniapapercraft
• 30 Days of Sketches with Christy's Beautiful Life | Facebook
• FreePrints UK
• Echo Park - Scrapbook.com
• Doodlebug - Scrapbook.com!
• December Daily from Ali Edwards Design Inc.
• Simon Says Stamp
• A Cherry On Top
• Stick It Down Scrapbook and Card Making Challenges | Facebook

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In this episode I'm chatting with Emiley Steinbruegge, the June featured artist at Simple Scrapper. Our insightful conversation includes Emiley's personal journey in scrapbooking, from starting with Creative Memories to balancing a busy family life and her creative passions. We discuss Emiley's favorite projects, such as her daughter's senior photobook, her love for bright colors and traditional scrapbooking techniques, and how social media has expanded the scrapbooking community. She also opens up about her challenges with photo organization and the importance of scrapbooking for personal joy.

Links Mentioned

• Emiley’s Facebook page: One Scrappy Mama
• Emiley’s Instagram: @one_scrappy_mama
• Allison Davis for Scrapbook Generation
• Shimelle
• Amy Tangerine

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As we approached the milestone of 300 episodes, I knew I wanted to make it big. So last month I gathered a group of fourteen Simple Scrapper staff and team members for an incredible conversation. Over two hours you will be treated to brilliant insights, heartfelt stories, and some of the best advice ever shared on the show. Thank you for listening and enjoy this special roundtable chat.

Visit the show notes for this episode to find out how long each guest has been a member as well as all the links mentioned!

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For our final week of this series we’re revisiting episode number 32 with Shannan Manton, 100 Songs That Changed My Life. Member Jenn writes “I love hearing about other people's processes and the different albums they make.” As you listen to this episode, think about whether you have a list of 100 things you would love to document in a small album. After the episode you’re invited to visit simplescrapper.com/syw032 to share your insights.

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This week we’re revisiting episode number 192 with Amanda Wilder, Crafting with Chronic Illness. Member Carol writes “Some of my favorites are episodes that deal with chronic illness and how to incorporate scrapping into your life.” As you listen to this episode, reflect on some of your own personal barriers to creating consistently and how you might find more resilience through pauses. After the episode you’re invited to visit simplescrapper.com/syw192 to share your insights.

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This week we’re revisiting episode number 209 with Peggy Collins and Amy Zwart, Organization Your Way. Member Angela writes “I enjoy the ones with Amy Z and Peggy as well as getting to know more about other members of the community and how they scrapbook.” As you listen to this episode, focus on organization problems of your own that you might want to solve over than the novelty of the ideas discussed. After the episode you’re invited to visit simplescrapper.com/syw209 to share your insights.

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