I have to say that I am so pleased to have found this app and the super cool projects that Frances comes up with! I took one of the gate folds and created a baby book that will go out into the mail tomorrow. I know they're going to love it just as much as I do. And I enjoyed the challenge. Thank you so much, Frances for the inspiration!
👋 Hey there friends! This is the channel to include any of your own topic ideas that you would like me to expand on during a podcast episode! I would love to know your thoughts, and I would thoroughly enjoy going deeper into specific subjects that you may be wondering about, and the ybm podcasts are a great outlet for this! So please share away!
Help us get to know you! Share where you're based, and a little bit about yourself. Sharing your latest YBM project is a bonus! 😁
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December 12
• Edited (Dec 12, 2025)
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December 12
• Edited (Dec 12, 2025)
Hello Frances and everyone
Wow this complete project took me a while to make with plenty of mistakes but I am so pleased that I never gave up.
I won't lie I was out of comfort zone but I had fun learning new techniques especially the envelope but not so for the inside shaker element which went totally wrong in the end. The good thing with mistakes is that they can covered up and you can salvage them.
Thank you Frances, Veronica, Lee and Syreeta for your lovely designs and teachings.
Here some of the photo's from my projects.
I used inspiration from these videos to make by projects.
Veleeta mini album
Christmas mini album flipbook that pulls out to reveal extra photo space.
My take on the Memory box for him to add chocolates or more photos and the Clutch folio for my carry box and the outside of my Veleeta album.
The papers were from Scrapqueen on FB.
Hope you like them and thank you for looking. x
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December 11
01:00
Hellooo friends, I had so much creating this mini album in this Christmas season🌲✨That you Francės Long for this tutorial. I love that book cover design and the waterfall flaps🤩It got a little messed up with my stamping ink in some picture mats. Happens sometimes right🥲Have fun crafting✨
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December 10
• Edited (Dec 10, 2025)
I just finished the Gatefold Folio. Most of the paper is from Hobby Lobby single sheets. The Floral paper is digital from Creative Fabrica. I just love this gatefold album. Thank you Frances for an amazing class.
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December 09
Here is my soft-cover mini album flipbook. It was really fun to make. The paper is from Creative Fabrica and the Photo place holders I made on my Cricut.
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December 08
Hi everyone - I just joined the community last night and I am loving it already. I took the Notepad Holder Class The floral paper is by Paper Rose - 12 x 12 Collection Pack - Peony Garden. I will be making more Notepad holders to give as gifts, but I am keeping this one for myself lol
December 08
✂️ Scrappy Mad Libs: The Day My Bone Folder Went Missing!
Hi Friends!
We’re back with another round of Scrappy Mad Libs, and this one might hit a little too close to home! 😂
I have a silly story about a mysterious day in the craft room when a bone folder suddenly disappeared (you’ll hear it soon 😉), but first, I need your help filling in the blanks!
There are 13 prompts — things like a craft supply, a feeling, or even a funny sound — and I want each of you to pick one number and comment below with your most ridiculous answer.
Once all the numbers are filled, I’ll plug in your words and read the full story aloud on a video post. I can already tell it’s going to be a good one! 😆
✨ Example:
“#3 — sparkly glue stick!”
“#8 — KA-THUNK!”
🗒 The Prompt List:
1 Adjective
2 Craft supply
3 Tool you can’t craft without
4 Number
5 Verb ending in -ing
6 Something you might lose in your craft room
7 Type of paper
8 Funny sound
9 Verb
10 Emotion
11 Favorite drink
12 Thing you say when you find something you lost
13 Noun
(Be sure to check the comments before you post so we don’t get doubles!)
🎉 What Happens Next:
When everyone’s answers are in, I’ll reveal our community story in a video post right here on this channel… hehe!
🌟 “The Day My Bone Folder Went Missing!” 🌟
— written by all of us! ❤️
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December 07
• Edited (Dec 08, 2025)
Hi. Making my first book. The Christmas Veleeta book. I am a slow crafter. I made my cover but in a spot my paper split. What causes that? Sorry if it seems silly question
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December 06
00:26
Nice choice for such a busy month. I made this for my boss, where each page holds a gift card. Happy holidays to all!
December 06
• Edited (Dec 06, 2025)
00:36
CLASSROOM UPDATE • CHAPTERS 🎉
Hey friends!
I wanted to share an update about something new I’m working on in the classroom. ✂️
This year, I’ll be slowly adding chapters to every part of each class. It’s a big project and will take some time, but I really think this could be a helpful tool for you!
You’ll be able to jump straight to a section you need to re-watch in a much simpler way, instead of scrubbing around to find a certain demonstration.
I always suggest watching each class from start to finish first — the chapters then make it easy to find specific steps later.
Thank you so much for being along with me through this new classroom update. I’m excited to keep improving ways to make our crafting simple and fun!
Big hugs ❤️