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Working: How Scrapbooking Connects Craft and Personal Reflection
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51 minutes
Released:
Sep 20, 2020
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Podcast episode
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This week host June Thomas talks about the underrated art of scrapbooking with Ali Edwards, who managed to turn her love of crafting into a full-time career. In the interview, Ali discusses her most popular scrapbooking projects, like “December Daily,” and explains why the practice of pairing photographs with words and artistic flair can lead to personal growth and reflection.
After the interview, June and co-host Rumaan Alam talk about the benefits of documenting memories.
In Slate Plus, Ali reminisces about one of her favorite high-school teachers.
Send your questions about creativity and any other feedback to working@slate.com.
Podcast production by Cameron Drews.
If you enjoy this show, please consider signing up for Slate Plus. Slate Plus members get benefits like zero ads on any Slate podcast, bonus episodes of shows like Slow Burn and Dear Prudence—and you’ll be supporting the work we do here on Working. It’s only $35 for the first year, and you can get a free two-week trial. Sign up now to help support our work.
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After the interview, June and co-host Rumaan Alam talk about the benefits of documenting memories.
In Slate Plus, Ali reminisces about one of her favorite high-school teachers.
Send your questions about creativity and any other feedback to working@slate.com.
Podcast production by Cameron Drews.
If you enjoy this show, please consider signing up for Slate Plus. Slate Plus members get benefits like zero ads on any Slate podcast, bonus episodes of shows like Slow Burn and Dear Prudence—and you’ll be supporting the work we do here on Working. It’s only $35 for the first year, and you can get a free two-week trial. Sign up now to help support our work.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Released:
Sep 20, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode
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