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!

I’m absolutely in love with Francis projects!!! ❤️❤️❤️
Found few instax photos from my short mom-daughter trip to Sarajevo in 2023 and decided to make an amazing Layout folio!
Thank you Francis for fantastic classes!

6x6 mini album, I also made a box to store the album.

here is a sneak peek of the next project share, made by a super special friend I met back in 2019, Tamberly. We met at local event I was a vedor at, here in central California ( they drove out a couple hours out to find me ) and we've all been friends ever since. She spent years on this album that I am soon to show you and it by far is one of the most cherished items I have. Here is us on our most recent hangout - before parting ways for now.
Left - Right.
Michelle ( her mom ), Tamberly ( who made the book ), Me, Sam

It was a fun day and I am stoked to show you her book in full detail soon 🤍🌱 She used the 8 x 10 mini but really flew away with her own incredible imagination 🥹

This is my "happy folio". I made it for a baby girl.

I was super excited to re-design this book again after 10 years! She elegantly highlights 50 pictures ( but of course we can stuff more in our pockets hehe ) if you haven't had a chance to check her out yet you can do so here much love and hope you enjoy! 🌱🤍

Excited for this next episode! I'm talking about the importance of crafting + how to de-stash + color/pattern combinations for a cohesive album and some rants-- I'm having fun ;)

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!