Here is my hot mess desk. I also have an entire two door closet with craft supplies. I have a variety of hobbies that require storage (wood burning, leather earrings, school pennants, glass etching, baking). Scrapbooking is my longest running, most passionate hobby.
May 06
I used the Kindful Mini -as is, no alterations to size - to complete my May challenge. I used the Secret Garden paper collection from Carta Bella. Though I love the collection, I wish it had more options in the darker prints and more options aside from floral patterns, the doors and keys were cute. I didn't go as shabby chic as I could have since I have gaps in my materials that need filling (Amazon here I come...) I think this will be an album tutorial that I return to often. #maychallenge #kindfulminichallenge
May 06
00:16
My desk always looks like a tornado hit it when I'm nearing the end. The chaos works. However when I'm done with the book, I have to straighten and put everything back from whence it came so that I can find it for the next project that uses that thing. #judgementfreezone #didyousaychaos
May 04
I just finished my first project, this notepad holder using the Witches and Wizards EP collection. Wow, I made so many mistakes but it was so fun! I was struggling lining up the paper before it stuck on permanently but overall it turned out well! 🧙🏻♀️🪄
May 03
00:57
It started as a beginner mini album, but then morphed into something different. I combined some elements from the 12x12 layouts (pocket pages) and then just kept making it up as I went along. It holds at least 36 photos. I learned some things along the way so all in all, it was a creative success!
May 02
01:00
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!
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 03, 2026)
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May 01 — 31, 2026
Hi friends! I just really want to make this book again because I'm obsessed with it. lol! This time I’m going for a Shabby Chic style. I know shabby is so 10 years ago, but something big is calling me. Think watercolor papers, white paint, roses, lace, and cheesecloth. It’s all about layered textures.
I want you to join me in this aesthetic! Let’s challenge ourselves to create this album using a soft, pastel palette. Grab your lace and floral pages, I’m ready to start now. Who’s with me? 😍
~ Love, Frances
• Theme: Shabby Chic
• Colors: Soft pastels or watercolors
• Layering: Lace & Cheesecloth ect.
• Floral Detail: Roses (lots of them!)
• Finish: White paint for distressing & highlights
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✌🏼