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!!!

Food for the bees!

The bee album is a gift for a very special friend's birthday. I made cupcakes to join the album.

Challenge complete.

I used paper and embellishments from all over: Hobby Lobby, Michael's, Etsy.

I really wished I could have been at the class!!!! I watched the video a few times and did my best to match it.

Next time I am there!

The cover paper is absolutely stunning and I did not capture how pretty it is. The cacti are orange foil.

The floral pages have a sheen on them. All from HL.

Folio mini, again, but this time bright and bold!! I was inspired by the poll. I've had this paper since 2009.

I used little square mirrors here and there for a disco ball effect.

I added an extra pocket page where I included a zipper. I was wondering around the notions in the sewing section of HL and thought about how I could incorporate it. Instantly messaged YBM and asked Frances what she thought! I can't believe it actually works. It sticks a tad, but even when I tug it, it holds in place. I will definitely do it again!

I finally finished this book for a friend for her grandson. It's been sitting bare for a few months.

This is the folio mini with an extra page for a pocket. The paper is from HL and paired with some EP ephemera.

There are two inserts that I didn't get a picture of before wrapping it up.