Challenge complete. This was fun. I added more picture spots to use less design paper.

I love these shades of orange. I have used them many times. The paper is from Michael's. It has a blue farm theme too.

I'm working on the October challenge. I'm using shades of burnt orange.

I wanted to take a second to show how I make my shaker.

I use an extra frame so there's two layers of cardstock between the two clear pages. The design paper goes over the extra frame and you'll never be able to tell.

I started working on this Quick Mini Album several weeks ago. I extended the dimensions to make it a few inches longer with the intention of having more room for journaling. I had this pretty white and silver geometric paper that I thought would be nice with a few softer silver accents.I have the cover done and nothing else. I need a creative boost.

How small is too small to keep? I use little snack bags to keep my scraps from each paper collection. The pieces range from a quarter inch wide and up. I think to myself, "I should keep that little blue piece because it would be the perfect size to embellish a picture." But I'm going to have more small pieces when I make the next project and do I use what I saved or what I just cut? 👀

Challenge complete.

I used two of my favorite cowboy embellishments - cowboy star buttons and leather.

I used leftover paper from a book I finished for a baby shower.

You know those memes about "the perfect ... doesn't exist..."

Well the perfect scrapbook design and paper do exist thanks to Francės Long!!!

On the cover, I added some leaf shaped mirrors. I took a stardust pen and colored all the grout lines so they shimmer. So pretty.

I had a blast creating this and I'm hoping the recipient loves it as much as I do. It's hard to part with because it's so darn cute. But, I can't keep every book.

May Challenge

I have been waiting for the perfect design to use this Wizard of Oz paper. Nothing seemed worthy until now.

I used navy as the base. Surprisingly, this collection didn't have red glitter shoes. I'm assuming it's a trademark issue. I use red glitter stickles on the shoes. I also included the red glitter paper and red flowers to make sure I captured my version of the movie.

I remember the first time I saw the movie. I was in kindergarten and had chicken pox. We had a black patent leather chair that was cold. I kept flipping the cushion over and over because it kept me from itching. My mom said I must have watched it 100 times that week. It was the only thing that kept my interest so I wouldn't itch.

Edit: it has only gotten worse! I am stopping right now because my OCD/ADD is spiraling. Must clean before finishing! 🫨😵‍💫🥴🫨

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.

The Kindful Mini is finally done... I think. I went completely over the top with embellishments. The paper is Carta Bella Metropolitan Girl. (Anyone else love the smell of CB papers?)

I will definitely be making this album again. I've made a list of papers I want to use just for this design. I don't know if Francės Long will ever be able to top this design. (Is this a challenge I'm throwing down? 😆😛)

The gold flat beads on the front make me think of purses with feet like that.

Love love love!!!

Francės Long Girl!!! You have shown out on this newest album!!!!! Holy smokes it is absolutely fantastic. I can't wait to get it completed. I started the embellishments this evening on the cover. I can't stand it!! I can't stop staring at it. I'm using ALL the things!!!! If I can glue it down, it's going in!!!

Wow...just can we take a moment and bow to your creativity!!!