About Lea France

 

Hi there!

You might expect me to say, “Bonjour, my name is Léa France”….. But actually, my name is Carine Soriano and I’m the creator of Léa France.

My scrapbooking journey began in France, where I took my very first class using photo layout stencils—and instantly fell in love.

But right after that class, life took me to Canada. When I tried to buy more stencils, I couldn’t find them anywhere. That’s when I decided to introduce stencils myself—I wanted to share the joy and creativity they brought me.

My very first booth was at a scrapbooking convention. To my surprise, my designs sold out completely. That moment gave me the confidence I needed to keep designing stencils that were not only beautiful but also versatile and beginner-friendly.

It wasn’t always easy. I was in a new country, raising two little kids, running a business in English (which wasn’t my first language), and trying to share something completely new. But the encouragement I received from my early customers pushed me forward. 

Over the years, I’ve dedicated myself to teaching people how to use stencils, showing them step by step how easy and fun it can be. My mission has always been to make scrapbooking more accessible, versatile, and inspiring—so that anyone, from beginner to expert, can create pages they’re proud of.

I’m so happy you found your way here, and I hope you’ll fall in love with these stencils just as much as I did all those years ago. They’ve brought endless creativity to my life—and I can’t wait to see what they inspire in yours.