Hear Me Out & Pass the Scissors - A Scrapbooking Podcast

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

In this episode of Hear Me Out and Pass the Scissors, Nicole and Lisa dive into the real side of Christmas scrapbooking and talk about why documenting the holidays can feel overwhelming. We unpack the pressure to capture everything, the emotional weight of photos that include people who are no longer in our lives, and the struggle of sorting through way too many holiday moments. We share how our approaches to photos differ, why you should never feel guilty about being behind, and how tools like pocket pages and flip flops can help you handle photo overload. We also talk about balancing storytelling with being present, ways to honor bittersweet memories, and tips for making your holiday scrapbooking feel fun instead of stressful. Plus, we give an update on our Creating with Collections project and tease something special for our tenth episode. If you have ever felt torn between the magic and the mess of documenting December, this conversation will help you feel seen and supported. Show Notes: Lisa’s Current Creating with Collections: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLk2-vRbyNQH4fRVu2qtE2kWAFQVa5xquI Nicole’s Current Creating with Collections: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLCtnd3Gt20Rhw_s36wo__rqqFKxLfpqd&si=S52B9Is1dNhSIdN3 Nicole’s First Creating with Collections: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLCtnd3Gt20Rzlaz8LhTPuvKf5oQ7258s&si=ODcBO7ztRCrgkuLm Nicole’s Easter Creating with Collections: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLCtnd3Gt20TJm9N0qoTaqhf0KmOUaCH6&si=GpkcUy7iJVEPARgq

In this episode of Hear Me Out and Pass the Scissors, Nicole and Lisa dig into what really separates traditional scrapbooking from hybrid scrapbooking and how blending paper with digital elements has changed the way we create. We share how we got started with hybrid, our early layouts, and what I’ve learned while designing for Kellybell Designs and Traci Reed. We talk about choosing between physical papers and digital collections, how hybrid helps us reuse older kits, and what to do if you don’t have a 12x12 printer. We walk through the perks of customizing and resizing digital pieces, printing at home, trying different paper types like vellum or canvas, and using tech confidently without losing the hands-on feel we love. If you’re curious about hybrid scrapbooking, want ideas for mixing digital files with your stash, or just want to hear our honest thoughts about hybrid scrapbooking, this episode gives you plenty to think about. Show Notes: Lisa’s Hybrid Scrapbook Layouts: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLk2-vRbyNQH70KKlH5G_O5GGyiBDJltls Nicole’s Hybrid Scrapbook Layouts: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLCtnd3Gt20T8jLMVHCUTOGcOnwaZiXTM&si=JkJsjWkG4MexXWdv Lisa’s Hybrid Tutorials: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLk2-vRbyNQH7ROZTC63mamJusWLUfCwNY Lisa’s Splash Mountain Layout: https://youtu.be/4oE_P0H-o7Y Nicole’s School Theme Layout: https://youtu.be/hFhA4h0o-5M?si=4FQxNLNSnye7Inq- Meeting Abu Layout: https://youtu.be/O5bqgA8ynIo Allison Davis’ 6x6 Paper Pad Class: https://scrapbookgeneration.com/digital-download-eighty-six-sketches-plus-bonus-class-materials-6x6-paper-pads-2-class-companion-with-allison-davis/ Lisa’s Fishing Layout: https://youtu.be/_zMAedFG-Ig Nicole add the paper to shapes in Silhouette layout: https://youtu.be/cHJB21mliF4?si=lkwJczyJqB062wbO Traci Reed’s Tutorials: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLA2m8VYk5oM846rdDXDvI-4cvcDnwXoF8&si=io1rBIhvu4dGoVfl Lasik Layout: https://youtu.be/4ZRCMKDules Kellybell’s Website: https://kellybelldesigns.com/ Traci Reed’s Website: https://www.tracireed.com/ 0:00 Intro 0:47 What is Hybrid Scrapbooking 2:09 How did we get started with Hybrid Scrapbooking 7:45 Side Tangent: Design Teams 18:19 Difference between Traditional and Hybrid 32:13 Challenges of Hybrid Scrapbooking 44:09 Hybrid Workflow 48:26 Future Hybrid layouts for us 54:03 Final Thoughts

In this episode of Hear Me Out, Nicole and Lisa share the real story behind growing our scrapbooking YouTube channels and learning how to monetize our creative work without losing what makes it fun. We talk about how we started and what no one tells you about affiliate links, sponsorships, YouTube memberships, and the technical stuff that comes with managing multiple platforms. We dig into the awkward side of making money as a content creator, the challenges of small channels, and why using affiliate links truly helps support the creators you enjoy. If you’re curious about YouTube growth, content creation, and the balance between passion and profit in the scrapbooking world, this episode is for you. Show Notes: Nicole’s Online Classes: Scene Building and Adding MORE Embellishments to Your Pages: https://www.patreon.com/user/shop/scrapbook-scene-building-using-more-in-689638?u=29450497&utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=productshare_creator&utm_content=join_link Design with 4x6 In Mind: https://coliebingscrapbookcourses.teachable.com/courses/ Lisa’s Hey Pumpkin Layouts: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLk2-vRbyNQH6J8GscaBqG_91w7JO-KBFh 🛍️🛍️🛍️Lisa’s Shopping link 🛍️🛍️🛍️ Scrapbook.com https://shrsl.com/2z98x A Cherry on Top https://shrsl.com/4lazg If you make a purchase through this link, I will earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. Nicole’s Affiliate Links that help support her channel: Scrapbook . com: https://tidd.ly/46TsTqc A Cherry On Top . com: https://tidd.ly/3JX5xHa Spellbinders . com: https://www.tkqlhce.com/click-101234381-15827077 Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com 0:00 Introduction 1:07 Starting our Side Hustle 5:59 Affiliate links 15:59 Other ways to make Side Hustle 29:02 How to support us 37:57 Final thoughts on monetizing

In this episode of Hear Me Out: Our Very First Process Video, Nicole and Lisa are taking a trip down memory lane as we rewatch our very first scrapbooking process videos. It’s equal parts hilarious and humbling as we break down what worked, what didn’t, and how far we’ve come since those early YouTube days. We talk about our evolving styles, our very different approaches to editing and storytelling, and all the awkward “really, really” and ‘ummm’ moments we wish we could take back. From Windows Movie Maker bloopers to our first attempts at voiceovers and journaling, this episode is all about creative growth, finding your voice, and embracing the cringe that comes with getting started. Watch our first videos here: Nicole:  ⁠https://youtu.be/PK5RJX28bk0?si=R4u-VanqBjD4cySq⁠  Lisa: ⁠https://youtu.be/zw8JIAgkHpg?si=KpMzAeM4Vn8C8kZb⁠ 0:00 Intro 1:08 Lisa’s First Process Video 18:50 Nicole’s  First Process Video 33:16 Reflections 34:27 Advice for new content creators 41:43 Outro