Hello everyone, I’m Kirstie from Australia. I was introduced to scrapbooking when I was about 15 or 16. My mum used to enjoy visiting a second-hand bookshop in a small, half-abandoned arcade mall where many of the shops were shut. One day, while walking through to the other end, I saw the most beautiful store. It was painted bright pink and purple and filled with the most gorgeous paper and ribbons.
During the next school holidays, I dragged my sister along to do my first scrapbooking class. I created a page about my little dog, I’ll never forget it— and that’s when the obsession began. I even ended up working in that shop, although it only stayed in that location for a couple of months.
Over the years, I’ve mostly been collecting supplies rather than using them, but during the COVID lockdowns, I started card making and discovered a new love for creating folios and mini albums. I came across Frances just a few months ago, but with the hustle and bustle of life, I hadn’t found the time to try any of the tutorials.
The free trial came at just the right time—I had a weekend at home and decided to give it a go. I started with the ornamental box, as it was the first project I saw and thoroughly enjoyed it. I then spent the next few days poring over the trailers to see what else I might like to make—and I ended up saving over 20 projects! 😆 It looks like I’m going to be busy! I’ve already completed the beginner’s album, and tomorrow I’m planning to start on the fall album! Thank you Frances, I appreciate your efforts and I’m grateful to be part of this community! 🤗
Hello all! We have people from all over the world in this community and I just wanted to take a moment to wish everyone a very happy holiday - whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa - or nothing at all! And a very happy and healthy New Year cuz we all celebrate that! Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Happy Kwanzaa and Happy Nothing At All! See y'all in 2025.
Olá a todos! Temos pessoas do mundo inteiro nesta comunidade e eu só queria aproveitar um momento para desejar a todos um feriado muito feliz - quer vocês comemorem o Natal, o Hanukkah, o Kwanzaa - ou nada! E um Ano Novo muito feliz e saudável, porque todos nós celebramos isso! Feliz Natal, Feliz Hanukkah, Feliz Kwanzaa e Feliz Nada! Vejo vocês em 2025.
Made a remembrance album using the beginners mini album tutorial. I added in a couple of flaps, a pocket and an additional photo flap. This is for a friend who’s mom passed away recently. I used Simple Stories Remembrance digital paper collection.
We just got a few more new friends here joining in with us Susan Madden, Debbie Erven and Tammy Walls - I want to say, it's just so wonderful to be here with you! I cannot wait to get to know you and see your projects! Please feel free to browse around, make yourself comfortable and share what project you're currently after!
Hugs & much love
Happy Holidays to everyone 🤍🌱
Welcome Welcome!
Used magazine pages to make a recipe book! The thin paper sure is fragile, but the image is appetizing! That cookie book was made by Frances in the Recipe Book tutorial that you can find here.
I have been busy. 4 down and. 3 to go.
Chillin with my Snowmies … Echo park
🎉The Bring It On Holiday Challenge book has been completed by Shayne! Isn't it just beautiful? You can see the rest of his wonderous book here!
He followed the Fall Album tutorial. If there are any specific additions you see in his book that you'd like to learn, comment below and I can include the techniques in a new album class!