Episode 46: Layle Koncar and Scenic Route

If I had to pick one product line to scrap with exclusively, Scenic Route would definitely be near the top of the list. The combination of fun color combinations, classic designs, and scrap-ready products makes the company a favorite among scrapbookers everywhere. In Episode 46, I sat down for a long-distance chat with SR's director of marketing, the esteemed Layle Koncar.

Not only does this woman simply ooze creativity and life, she also is "wicked smahht," as we would say in Boston. So take a listen and let me know what you think. Oh, of COURSE we are giving out prizes! Layle and Scenic have generously donated three sets of the newest mini-line, Liberty. Listen to the podcast to see how you can win.

Want to see Layle or another SR teacher in person? Their list of classes is here.

(Just in the interests of full disclosure, in this episode I also talk about why I don't take pictures at my son's baseball games, what I'm working on (and NOT working on), and where I'll spend my summer vacation. Oh, and I announce the winners of the Donna Downey books!)

Comments

[debra barker]

just starting to listen now, as I work...excited to hear Layle, she is teaching a class at the memory-works retreat in Utah next month that Maggie & I are going to.

[sue Treiber]

I totally agree-If I had to give up all but one pp line, it would be Scenic Route. Love them! Off to listen...

[katie scott]

hey lain!

1. why don't you just do a photo album scrapbook w/ all those baseball pictures?

2. i'll be in maine this summer / i'll let you know if i make it to boston too (i used to leave near & in boston)

3. i remember there is a little scrapbooking book which was kind of like the book you are describing / you might want to check it out SCRAPS: ADVENTURES IN SCRAPBOOKING (Hardcover)by Wendy Bagley / i read it & it was cute but I'm sure yours will be totally better :)

[Amy Nabors]

enjoyed the interview. i love scenic route!

[Kari Allen]

I also totally love Scenic Route. I keep going back to their product over and over again. Loved the podcast this week. Thanks, Lain!

[Candice]

fun! I love SR, too-

[katie scott]

loved the scenic route interview & i say scenic root :)

[Candice]

fun! I love SR, too-

[Julie Johnson]

Great interview- awesome line!

[AnnieB]

Another fun interview...thanks!

[RUTH ALLMART]

Hi Lain - loved this podcast, great interview with Layle. LOVE Scenic Route and would love to win this mini collection :o) Have a great week.

[bcre8uv]

Love Scenic Route (I say it "root"), and Layle is totally my kind of "lazy" scrapper. Bring on the letter stickers!

Re: the sports photos, I would do a highlights page each year, and call it good. Or start a file of your favorite pics from all seasons and do a mini book with a few pics from each year that encompasses his whole Little League "career".

~T.

[Robin WW]

Love the podcast and this interview was great. The Liberty line is gorgeous!

[Etta]

Two AWESOME interviews/podcasts in a row! (BTW, I'm a "root" girl, too.) SR is definitely one of my top 2 or 3 manufacturers also. I just loved that interview--there were SO many things that I agree with--I have YET to complete a mini-album because I just get bored halfway through. I need to check out their pre-covered ones. I'm all about instant gratification! And I agree about personal die-cut machines as well. Probably mostly b/c of the expense, but also I am just a basics girl--plain circles and squares and hearts and flowers for me. Though I would love to have a Cricut, etc. just for the alphabets! Much more I could say but I'm sure this comment is long enough--I'll reply to your emails tomorrow. (BTW, I'm going for my second interview tomorrow at J's school.)
I would LOVE to win that mini-line, but you know how that RNG hates me. :( Hee, hee.

[Amy Egger]

Loved the podcast. SR is one of my favorites and from the sound of the interview they have some serious smarts. I hope to see them around for a long time.

[lacey]

Loved the podcast..and love SR-one of my fav paper co's! I totally agree with staying with paper scrapping. Although there are some really cute/good/awesome digital pages out there...its just not the same. I like to get my hands dirty too! :0)

[Ann]

Hi Lian--sure enjoyed hearing your voice again. I remember chatting with you at CKC in Seattle last Nov. I'm that crazy lady that had you sign her trimmer!! Baseball photos.....There are these great 8x8's that were out there a couple of years ago that were white with red stiching to look like part of a baseball. I would take one of those and create a "Baseball Career" album, highlighting a few pics of him in position, batting stance, dugout pics, and a group shot from each team, each year that he has or will play ball, you can even title the Album.....Play Ball..Keep it simple by using white cardstock as the background paper for each page and highlight with cardstock that matches the color of the uniform. Just an idea. A couple of years ago, I actually made 3 mini albums for the coaches as a thank you gift using the pictures from the season..They loved them! (I even see them still displayed at their homes when I visit.)

Ann

BTW--love Scenic Route (not root ;o))

[Hester]

I loved the interview, I just finished a mini-album using the providence line, love to work with this paper.Looking forward to my SR
class in june in holland.

[Jana]

Lain -

Loved the interview... about as much as I love SR (I'm a "rowh-t" girl)... I read
Layle's blog daily and love all her stuff!

What about doing a page about your son's baseball by doing:
Take a pic of him in his uniform and center it in the middle of the page. Then, point to a part of the body (like his arms) and say, "These arms were made for hitting balls as hard as possible." Connect it using a SR arrow :) to a pic of him hitting... Then pick another part (like his legs), "these legs were made for running the bases..." The smaller action pics can be framed around the middle picture... It might be cute to title the page as "This Body was Made for Baseball!!"

I also love Ann's suggestion about doing a mini-book of stats each year or for each team that he plays on. It would be cool to see if he bats or plays better for one team or the other...

Jana

[canadacole]

Ahhh Lain--another awesome podcast! I LOVE SR (another root girl) and don't have much in my stash--because I actually USE it. Highest compliment! Great interview with Layle. She had me at "Letter Stickers". My kind of gal! Love those new Liberty papers, and I can totally see a great baseball mini-album with those all star papers. Can't wait for the upcoming Aunt Scrappy episode :)

[Carolyn E]

Great interview! LOVE SR! and i love it even more...knowing that they are made in the USA!!!
I would so love to win the liberty line...perfect for so many things and perfect for my home decor projects!

[Michelle (from Kentucky)]

Thanks for a great interview! I love Scenic Route products, so I hope I win!!

[Jessica C.]

Great podcast! I was sorting through my paper stash last night and realized I've got a gajillion pieces of Scenic Route, and needed to give it its own folder.

And voila! What is the podcast about, but SR? I, too, love their lines for the same reason as you. Most of my stuff is older, but it wears just like new!

And, I can't wait for your book! :)

Jess

[Sue Bone]

Love Scenic Route. Enjoyed the classes I did with Wendy in Amsterdam a couple of years ago. I agree that the liberty papers are very versatile and I'm looking forward to seeing them IRL.

Sue

[Debbie]

Great podcast, as always! I love the new SR collection.
You forgot to say that you would be looking up knitting shops when you are traveling to Cooperstown, LOL! I'm finding that they tempt me almost more than scrapbook stores, because you can touch all the yarn!