Hey scrappers,I'm here today with a quick tip for using all those wonderful alphas for scatters on your layouts. Yep, I said using alphas for scatters!Let's say the kit you're using doesn't have a scatter, or you want something with a different look. No worries, just open an alpha and pick a letter, number or punctuation mark to use for your scatter. Size down accordingly and place on your layout. You can even use the scatter from a template as a guide to place the alpha pieces for your scatter.Here are some examples of layouts where quick scatters made from alphas are used.I used the period (resized to 70%) and the grave accent (resized to 50%) in different colors from Meet Cute: Glitterbets. I also used the scatter from the From the Heart No 5 templates as a guide to make my quick scatter. The hashtag, at sign, tilde, plus sign, X and O would also be good alpha … [Read more...]
Digital Coloring Video Tutorial
Coloring is pretty trendy right now. Leave the crayons and markers in the art box! Follow along in this video tutorial to learn one of many ways to digitally color images in photo editing software. … [Read more...]
DIY Planner Dividers
Beautiful dividers are a must have in your planner these days. I prefer to make my own so I can customize them to match my planner. Today I have a tutorial explaining how easy this can be! This tutorial will address how to create these dividers using either a cutting machine or scissors.Supplies Needed: Storyteller 2016 :: Story Planner System A5 Calendar / Vertical / Inserts or Storyteller 2016 :: Story Planner System PERSONAL Calendar / Vertical / Inserts by Just Jaimee Dreamer Paper Pack by Just Jaimee Presentation Paper Cutting machine or scissors Adhesive Hole punch Laminator (optional)A quick note...in the exmaples I am using the a5 size. Only one divider will fit on a page for that side. If doing the Personal size you can fit two dividers on each page. Now let's get the crafting party started! Open Jaimee's divider templates in Silhouette Studio … [Read more...]
Behind the Design of Just Jaimee
Hi all! Polly Jewelle here with another edition of Behind the Design. It has been awhile since our last Behind the Design blog post. Our designers have been super busy producing awesome products for you. Finally with a little bit of pleading and maybe a few bribes another of the designers here at The LilyPad agreed to show off her design spaces at home. She also agreed to answer a few questions about her design space that will allow us to get to know her better. This month we are going behind the designs ofJaimeeakaJust JaimeeMac or PC?I used to be an exclusive PC user and since September 2014 I’ve been a Mac user. I have to say I have NO idea why I didn’t make the switch earlier. I love my Mac and I will never go back!Coffee or tea (or both/neither)?I am a coffee drinker!! I do drink decaf (organic freetrade) but coffee nonetheless. I love the taste of coffee. Tea … [Read more...]
Behind the Design of Sahlin Studio
Hi all! Polly Jewelle here with another edition of Behind the Design. It has been awhile since our last Behind the Design blog post. Our designers have been super busy producint awesome products for you. Finally with a little bit of pleading and maybe a few bribes some more of the designers here at The LilyPad agreed to show off their design spaces at home. They also agreed to answer a few questions about their design space that will allow us to get to know them better. This month we are going behind the designs ofKrista SahlinSahlin StudioMac or PC? PC: I have a (DELL)18GB RAM OS: Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bi. Coffee or tea (or both/neither)? Is it weird that I like all of the above? I must have my coffee in the morning (and throughout the day). At night, I like to drink tea during our veg/TV time. (And, my splurge is a homemade hot chocolate. OK, the … [Read more...]
Behind the Design of Lynne-Marie Digital Designs
Hi all! Polly Jewelle here with another edition of Behind the Design. With a little bit of pleading and maybe a few bribes the designers here at The LilyPad to agreed to show off their design spaces at home. They also agreed to answer a few questions about their design space that will allow us to get to know them better. This month we are going behind the designs ofLynne-Marie Digital DesignsMac or PC?Mac all the way!! I have a very old one though. It's a 2011 PowerBook Pro, 17" screen, 2,5 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, with 6 GB 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM (I just copied that off my computer - I have no idea what it means!) My husband is the tech guy and I just scream when something doesn't work. I'll be updating my computer soon... hopefully!Coffee or tea (or both/neither)?Ok, so I've been addicted to coffee since University, but I recently quit... so right now it's … [Read more...]
Behind the Design – Little Butterfly Wings
Hi all! Polly Jewelle here with another edition of Behind the Design. With a little bit of pleading and maybe a few bribes we got the designers here at The LilyPad to agree to show off their design spaces at home. They also agreed to answer a few questions about their design space that will allow us to get to know them better. This month we are going behind the designs ofValéria PiemonteLittle Butterfly WingsMac or PC?A 21” iMac that I love!Coffee or tea (or both/neither)?Coffee!!!! I can’t live without at least one cup of coffee everyday.Guilty pleasure snack while creating/scrapping?Chocolate. All the way :)Favorite music to listen to?I don’t know how to work without music. I listen to so many songs while working. I guess I don’t have a favorite but if I was to pick just one I’d say Counting Stars by One Republic.Your view from your … [Read more...]
Behind the Design — Jacque Larsen
Hi all! Polly Jewelle here with another edition of Behind the Design. With a little bit of pleading and maybe a few bribes we got the designers here at The LilyPad to agree to show off their design spaces at home. They also agreed to answer a few questions about their design space that will allow us to get to know them better. This month we are going behind the designs of Jacque LarsenMac or PC?I work on PC. I have dual 22 inch screens and absolutely love my set up. I can design on one screen and play, watch Netflix or be social networking on the other.Coffee or tea (or both/neither)?I don't drink either. My drink of choice is diet Coke. Preferably with fresh lemon wedges. In the summer I splurge and make myself a dirty diet Coke while I sit to work. YUM!Guilty pleasure snack while creating/scrapping?I very rarely snack while I work. Since … [Read more...]
Behind the Design: Gina Miller Designs
Hi all! Polly Jewelle here with another edition of Behind the Design. With a little bit of pleading and maybe a few bribes we got the designers here at the LilyPad to agree to show off their design spaces at home. They also agreed to answer a few questions about their design space that will allow us to get to know them better. This month we are going behind the designs ofGina MillerMac or PC? 27” fully loaded iMac! :)Coffee or tea (or both/neither)? BOTH! I start my day with coffee (mostly black, just a little milk), and eventually finish with green tea.Guilty pleasure snack while creating/scrapping? Almonds… chocolate… and I am oddly addicted to olive tapenade hummus with cucumbers.Favorite music to listen to? I have my Billy Joel playlist going right now. :) Or I just rotate through my playlists which include the widest … [Read more...]
Behind the Designs: Heather Joyce
We are featuring our resident fontographer, Project Life superstar and the all-around-fantastic Heather Joyce today. She has taken some wonderful pictures of her workspace, complete with her furry family members, a few of her gorgeous typewriters and a peek at her love of all things vintage. Mac or PC?Mac. My whole life. Brother worked for Apple and I was… we will say, convinced at a young age. I remember the first time I turned on the computer and it was a color monitor. Now I work for Apple…. so…. :D It’s a MacBook Pro. I move around a lot. I get work done anywhere I can.Coffee or tea (or both/neither)?Yes. Coffee in the morning. Then tea once I get to work. Guilty pleasure snack while creating/scrapping?Since I don’t have a set time, I don’t have a set snack. But I’ve always got chips and salsa to snack on. Mild salsa too and chunky. I like a lot of veg … [Read more...]