Hi! I had this Pinwheel folio ready for decorating for several months. I used the new Text{ures} collection by Lou Collins paper. Lou is a UK designer that I have followed for like 6 years. She is back to designing. 🤗. Hope you like it!
👋 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! 😁
in 👋 start-here-introduce-yourself
May 01
Hi everyone👋🏻
I'm Madison from Utah and am so excited to start crafting with these amazing tutorials! I am a graphic designer and an just getting back into bookmaking.
First up, a to do list gift for my mom as a Mother's Day gift and then a Winnie the Pooh themed photo album for my expecting friend! I'm trying to decide between all of the albums, there's so many options😄
in 👋 start-here-introduce-yourself
May 01
Hi! My name is Magali Garcia, I’m 71 y/o from Johnston, Rhode Island. I retired at the beginning of this year and I found myself with a lot of free time. I’m very crafty so I decided to start this new adventure. I’m looking forward to learn from all of you and thank you for having me.
Magali
in 📚 share-your-projects
May 01
I wasn't able to find the time to do a 4th bee book but I'm a step ahead on the May challenge. I've made my daughter a wedding book - her colors are black, dark burgundy and ecru with hints of gold and silver. Very hard combo to find scrapbook paper in this combo so I fabricobbled it together. I used the Kindful Mini pattern but took it from 8x8 to 8x10. I had to make adjustments inside and some worked well and some did not.
This is my 3rd try to make a book for her and I'm still critical. If anyone knows of a wedding pack that would fit better with this colors, I'd appreciate a heads up!
May 01
• Edited (May 01, 2026)
May
1
Challenge
May 01 — 31, 2026
Hi friends! I really just want to make this book again because I'm obsessed with it. lol! I’m going for a Shabby Chic style. Think soft watercolor papers, white paint, delicate roses, lace, and cheesecloth. It’s all about those beautiful, layered textures.
I want you to join me in this aesthetic! Let’s challenge ourselves to create this album using a gentle, pastel palette. Grab your lace and your floral prints, I’m ready to start right now. Who’s with me? 😍
~ Love, Frances
• Theme: Shabby Chic
• Colors: Soft pastels or gentle watercolors
• Layering: Lace & Cheesecloth
• Floral Detail: Roses (lots of them!)
• Finish: White paint for distressing & highlights
in 📚 share-your-projects
April 30
• Edited (May 01, 2026)
Decorating every flap was a rewarding little adventure 🐝 I really enjoyed using this paper, having importance of bees on my mind the whole time. It’s the Carta Bella “Honey Bee” pack, nice sturdy paper and the colors are chill👌🏼(Thanks Shannon H for exposing me to it)
This precision work and creative play are so engaging.
I often do wood🪚 or metal 👨🏻🏭projects, and I surprisingly enjoy doing these scrapbooks too✂️ I get why everyone is into this 😋Thank you all for posting and keeping us inspired✌🏼
in 📚 share-your-projects
April 30
Here are some photos of my April challenge. Check out the video in previous post for flip through. Thanks for the fun project Francės Long Shayne Neumann it was a blast!
in 📚 share-your-projects
April 30
00:52
Finished the April challenge. Hope you enjoy!
in 📚 share-your-projects
April 30
Hello! I'm Kendra from Utah. I have been crafting a long time but mainly I create 3D paper projects (houses, decor, box cards, etc) I have always loved the idea of making my own albums and folios. I have 3 children aged 11,9 and 3 and scrapbooking has always been on my mind but never knew what to do..... until I saw a video by Frances. I made the Happy Album and fell in love and am hooked! I can't wait to make more and finally get albums and folios done for my sweet children!!!!!
The paper collection I used for my album was Carta Bella Silly Goose.
in 📚 share-your-projects
April 29
• Edited (Apr 29, 2026)
Bee challenge , sorry for all
Photos this is my first share on any platform. 🤭thank you for allowing me to be apart of such a tranquil community