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Alright, so this is it. I'm using all the lessons that I've learned over the past 41 episodes to put my trend watching skills to the test. Before all the sneak peeks start coming out for 2015 CHA, I'm going on the record now with my trends to look for. Make sure to check out the show notes at www.scrapowl.com/episode42

In episode 41 we're talking to Kisha Walton of Creating Memories on Paper about her experience with Unique Laser Designs. Kisha shares how she loves working with the various products designed and produced by Unique Laser Designs. Full show notes at www.scrapowl.com/episode41

I'm thrilled to be joined by Brian and Tricia from Epiphany Crafts and get the inside scoop on their amazing line up of products. I also take a look at the Becky Higgins Project Life App and give a local scrapbook store shout out to The Paper Forest. Go to www.scrapowl.com/episode40 for full show notes.

For this episode we're joined by Sue Wichman of DRS Designs. Stamp making has been a family business for over 70 years and Sue is sharing their best stampy secrets. For full show notes, please visit www.scrapowl.com/episode39

This week we are joined by Paulina Nakamura from Pretty Pink Posh and I'm picking her brain about her most recent blog series, Design Teams 101. See www.scrapowl.com/episode38 for full show notes for this episode.

Debi Naanes, Director of Sales and Product Development at Imagine Crafts, stopped by the podcast this week. She's giving us an indepth look at what it takes for a new scrapbooking product/tool to go from an idea all the way to store shelf... and beyond. Visit www.scrapowl.com/epsiode37 for show notes.

This week I'm joined by John Petersen of Imagine Crafts. We're talking about a huge assortment of their latest releases and how crafters can use these new products in more ways than just "as directed." We also give a local scrapbook store shout out to Scrapbook Kyandyland. Check out www.scrapowl.com/episode36 for show notes.

This week I'm joined by Charee Filimoehala of Graphic 45. We discuss what takes place behind the scenes at this inspiration generating paper company. See the full show notes at www.scrapowl.com/episode35.

We're getting on the phone with Wendy Antenucci on this week's episode of the Scrap Owl Podcast. Wendy has gone from stay at home mom who scrapped in her free time, to a featured member on design teams like Pebbles, Bella Blvd, and Simple Stories. The key to Wendy's success? Setting her goals and achieving them one by one. We also give a scrapbook store shout out to Speedy Scrappers in Troy, IL. See www.scrapowl.com/episode34 for full show notes.

If you know anything about me, you know that I'm a huge fan of crops. Crops get you out of your crafting cave and into the world. This week I'm sharing my 9 best tips with you on how to make each crop you attend a success! For full show notes, check out www.scrapowl.com/episode33.

Every scrapper has thought, "I just don't have enough time to scrap!" Well, Jody Spiegelhoff is here to save the day! We also give a local scrapbook store shout out to Memories and Beyond in Downers Grove, IL and a high five to Moxxie's new releases. Check out www.scrapowl.com/episode32 for show notes.

This week we're chatting with Lisa Ver Burg, owner of A Walk Down Memory Lane, a scrapbooking store in Rock Valley, Iowa. She shares her insights on the scrapbooking industry and the impact on the everyday scrapbooker. For full show notes, and the coupon code for A Walk Down Memory Lane, go to www.scrapowl.com/episode31.

This week on the Scrap Owl Podcast we're joined by Peggy Stolley as she talks us through how theme based paper collections differ from other types of scrapbooking supplies and how to get the most out of them. We also give a shout out to A Walk Down Memory Lane in Rock Valley, Iowa. For full show notes see www.scrapowl.com/episode30.

Tasha Cosenza-Mechels is stopping by the podcast today to share her experiences with a super fun way to get your scrappy community interacting and growing. We're talking swaps, baby! Hosting a swap, or sometimes called an exchange, is a great activity you can do to bring your scrappy group together. We also chat about the news that scrapbooking legend, Two Peas in A Bucket have decided to close their virtual doors after 15 years. Go to www.scrapowl.com/episode29 for full show notes.

This week we are talking to Richard Garay, the co-founder of a brand new company called Journey Blooms. They have just launched their new website and released the first collection within this company, Fun Stampers Journey. We also give a shout out to local scrapbook store, Bargain Bills. Make sure to check out the show notes at www.scrapowl.com/episode28.

Tamara Fischer teaches us how to give our sports photos that one-two punch they need to knock our socks off. Learn about the ideal settings for shutter speed, ISO, and aperture and go from being a simple sideline mom to everyone's favorite fan! We also spotlight Hannah's Home Accents in this week's local scrapbook store shout out. Check out www.scrapowl.com/episode27 for show notes.

Debbie Sanders is our guest this week on the Scrap Owl Podcast. She's sharing her story behind CREATE, a free, 200+ page, digital scrapbooking magazine. Go to www.scrapowl.com/episode26 for show notes.

Today we talk with Tiffany Spaulding as she teaches us the secrets to organizational success with her four section system. We also give a shout out to Flossie Scrapper in Joshua, Texas. Check out www.scrapowl.com/episode25 for full show notes and a giveaway!

It's the exciting conclusion of our two part interview with Serena Repsold, founder of The Scrappy Girls. Serena shares her group building skills with us & we give a shout out to local store Whim So Doodle. Full show notes at www.scrapowl.com/episode24.

Serena Repsold, founder of The Scrappy Girls, shares her secrets for how to create and grow a successful scrapbooking community. We also send a scrapbook store shout out to The Pine City Scrapbooking Company and I share my newest design team news! Check out www.scrapowl.com/episode23 for complete show notes.