Hi everyone
Here is my take on the 12 x 12 Layout Album. I added a couple things to my album. I added a pocket to the front inside cover and 2 extra pages. Here is where you can find the album. And the paper I used is 49 and Market ARToptions Alena
Thank Francės Long for sharing with us.
This question may have already been addressed, forgive me for duplicating the question. What size photos, journal cards, ephemera are you placing on the mats that do hold traditional sized photos....ie 5x7, 4x6, and 4x4. I ordered a slew of photos for my fall Ho Ho Hello album, not a single photo is sized different than I listed above.
Please help a girl out! I've been using "parent math" on fractions, trying to find a way to make my traditionally sized photos work within the given inserts / mats, etc. :)
Hi my name is Char, short for Charlotte, and I'm a 71 (almost 72) y.o. retiree, mom, grandma and beginning crafter who lives in Delaware.
I've been "studying" crafting (cards and mini albums) for several years now (this means watching lots of YT videos and collecting supplies for that "start" day, which seems to be starting now...). Seriously, though, I have collected a ridiculous amounts of stamps, dies and PAPER! I actually had a plan in mind when I got most of this stuff - retirement. Well retirement happened in April and I'm still afraid of just digging in!
The other distraction that I fell in love with recently is AI image generation and what I hope / plan to do is start creating my own digital papers. I have all of the necessary tools except for faith! But I'll get there.
Now, however, I have grandchildren in college and I want to do memory books for them to fill with their photos and general memorabilia and I have one of Francés' books that I plan to use for just this purpose. Double Waterfall Folio.
Anyway, that's probably way more than you wanted to know but thanks for reading!
Take care ... Char
Hello. I'm Kimberly, from Panama. I love making mini albums and tag books. I got into scrapbooking about maybe two years ago, when I entered a scrapbook craft store looking for washi tape. I had no idea about scrapbooking, but I couldn't resist the pretty paper. I turned to Youtube and Instagram to learn more, and that's how I eventually found YMB. I do wonder if I'm more of a paper crafter than a scrapbooker because the only project to which I've added pictures is a tag book I made for my dogs.
Hello everyone, I am Yvonne and I am from The netherlands. My English is not that good, sorry for that but I hope you will understand me.
I make Some albums now for I guess two years. For friends, baby shower or just vecause I really like to do and your lessons are so complete, beautiful and precious. Thank you so much Francés!!!
The album on The video was not finished het🙈, but al little impressie.
Have a good day you all!!!
Yvonne🤗
Hello creatives! I'm located in Los Angeles, CA. I've mostly made greeting cards and one very intensive exploding box, but stopped crafting regularly a few years ago. My friend inspired me to work on a memory book and after some Googling, found Frances' incredible videos. Amanda's album drew me in, but it was the class on how to design a mini album that convinced me to subscribe. I'm so looking forward to my first album, but also very nervous and intimidated. Thank you in advance for this community!
I am Angela from Buckeye AZ. I too found Frances by accident when searching for album designs. My first YBM album was in 2020, the 8x8 Baby album as a gift for a conworker having her first baby. I decided to make 2 at the same time and being it was my first album, it took me forever, at least it seemed that way! My friend was having a girl and her nursery theme was cherry blossoms. I struggled finding scrapbook paper with cherry blossoms and ended up finding wrapping paper that I bought online and cut down to 12 x 12 sheets. It came out beautiful! I was buying only single tutorials back then but have since subscribed for all the classes and get the podcasts too. I have made several designs since the first album mostly for gifts. Frances’ teaching style is awesome as she takes her time and gives encouragement all the way. I am getting to know her style better and can anticipate her next steps! I love the visuals and having a cut list. I post all my projects on the Mini Album Artists—YBM Students Facebook page. Thank you Frances ad hope everyone has as much fun as I do!
Hello. I have a suggestion for your next podcast. In a couple of your tutorials you mention that you sell your albums at an event called Mother's Day in the Park. I am interested in selling at a festival near me. I have never done this before. Could you explain your process? I am curious about how to display the albums for people to look at. And how do you avoid people or children from damaging the albums when they look at them. Thank you so much!
Hi Frances,
I stumbled across your classes and knew I had to subscribe immediately. Your classes are brilliant and you are an amazing teacher. Thank you so much for sharing your gift 😘
Tracy xoxo
Hi Frances,
Your teaching is impeccable ❤️
I just started making Photo Albums this past couple of months.
Thanks for sharing your talent with me and others.
Peggy