Challenge complete. I used a Paper Studios $6.99 pack from Hobby Lobby. It had plenty of paper, cutouts, and stickers. I used a few sheets from my stash to supplement, only to give more options.

I do not have a hole punch heavy duty enough to punch through chipboard so I wove a ribbon through the paper and around the spine to create a handle.

I may go back and add more stuff to the cover. However the paper is so busy I don't think it would stand out.

This was super easy and fast.

Those moments when her statements just land perfectly

I had so much fun with this one. It’s the perfect book to highlight many photos. Thanks Francis for an amazing tutorial.

I finally completed the Gatefold Recipe Folio using France’s Long YBM Kitchen Collection. The only difference you will see is that I used a chef’s hat instead of a heart for my stamp and pocket. Okay so maybe I didn’t have a stamp and instead I used an image from Cricut, flattened it to different rectangle sizes, printed and cut. Figured I’d might as well go ahead and use the tag image too because I was messing up paper trying to freestyle one tag. And then of course I rearranged the paper and added a couple of more decorations. This build is sooo cute and I love opening it, looking through it, closing it and repeating it over and over again. Thank you, Frances for being such a caring and friendly individual. Thank you for your guidance and for all of your beautiful creations. On to the next challenge!

OFFICIAL DATE MAR • 21 • 2026

Save the date!! 🎈🎉

In-Person Class Ticket Includes

8 hour class • 1 Free Month • YBM Kitchen Collection • Food & Drink • Podcast Conversation • Class Photo

MORE INFO ON THE WAY ( Stay tuned in )

I'll Be designing the simple project that we will be making for this in-person class this next week 🎉

My version of Polka dot. Baby boy album for my niece.

Here's the newest class if you haven't already seen it! 😁 I used 2 packs of the YBM Kitchen Collection. I have some scraps let over that I may use on a smaller project later on. I had a lot of fun playing with designs I painted- I've learned alot from working with it and am ready to tackle the rest of 3rd collection. ( baby boy pack ) There sure is more to see in this recipe folio, so to see all the ingredients you can watch the full flip through ( and class ) here. I really think you'll be able to spice this one up in anyway you want...lol. Bon appétit!

( ps. Everyone who already bought your packs, keep an eye out for something in the mail. I had to correct a word on the sticker sheet page lol )

Much Love! 🤍🌿

Hi!👋🏼 A little twist on the Window Box Mini Album Class. I increased the size by 1” and added a couple of interactive signature pages. Incorporated Francės’ unique design techniques from the original class and previous classes. The Wedding themed album is the original class.

Bring it on! Done on the final day!