We are in full swing over in the forums and the store with DSD celebrations all weekend long! There are some amazing new products that you will want (need!) to pick up in the store by all the designers, new projects by the Pollys and there is also a Polly Team Call! You can find the details for that HERE in the forum. For this hybrid girl, I am a little overwhelmed with it all! BUT I am hosting a challenge and I want YOU to participate!! Of course, you know I want you to do hybrid or at least try it! It's not hard and doesn't have to be complicated at all! I am challenging you to make a card, that's it! But the other part is you have to print it out and upload it to the gallery. Cards are SO easy to try hybrid if you never have and you don't have to print a lot at all. You can just print a journal card and put it on on a card front, add a greeting (or not) and call it done! … [Read more...]
5 Tips for Using Two Planners
Busy lives full of meetings, appointments, and deadlines has really brought emphasis to the planner craze recently. Many people even have more than one planner! I didn't understand this trend at first, and continued to happily plan in my a5 Carpe Diem planner. A few months ago I found myself not wanting to lug my a5 around in my purse anymore. I decided to take the leap and buy a smaller planner to use in my purse and leave my a5 at home. I quickly learned the beauty of having two planner system and wanted to share 5 tips I learned along the way. 5 Tips for Using Two Planners Determine the use - What kind of things do you want in each planner? I knew my small planner needed to act as a wallet/calendar/note taking spot. My big a5 held EVERYTHING including my calendar. Yes, I have the same calendar in both planners! Choose a different size - You may just find that another … [Read more...]
September Challenge Spotlight
Hello everyone! Polly Karen here, bringing you the monthly Challenge Spotlight post for September. Once a month I have the privilege of looking through the challenge galleries to find just a few of my favorite layouts and shine my spotlight on them here. If you aren’t familiar with the challenges, here’s a little information about them to get you started. Starting in February of 2016, we now offer 8 monthly challenges in the forum. If you play along with these challenges you can earn yourself a coupon to use on your next Lilypad shopping spree. You will earn as follows: 2 challenges = 10% off, 4 challenges = 20% off and 6 challenges = 30% off. Also, if you finish at least 7 challenges, in addition to your coupon, you will be entered in a drawing for a chance to win a guest spot on the Creative Team (be a Polly) for a month! Now let’s look at some of the standout … [Read more...]
10 Tips for Surviving DSD
DSD is right around the corner (it’s Saturday!), so I figured this was the best time for me to offer you my tips on surviving one of the busiest days in the digi scrap world. 10 Tips for Surviving iDSD Make a plan – You'll start hearing some details of the festivities as the days go by. Start thinking what challenges you want to do, if you want to attend any chats, and when you'll do your shopping. Set blocks of time – This is absolutely crucial. I remember back to my first DSD, and I literally spent the WHOLE DAY in front of the computer. Sure that can be fun, but really it’s not the most healthy way to spend the day. Make time for a walk, some games with the kids…meals…you’ll thank me later. Set a budget– Another downfall I met on my first DSD. I will NOT share with you how much I spent that first year, grabbing sale after sale, however I will tell you that the … [Read more...]
Hola, September M3!
Well Hello There Pad Scrappers! Polly Liana here, happy to introduce you to the newest installment of our Mixed Media Monthly (M3). For those of you new to the concept, every month four of our most talented mixed media designers create a collection of products with the same palette, inspired by three key words. The M3 collection for September is inspired by the words GRACEFUL/AGING/STORY. Little Butterfly Wings, Paula Kesselring, Nancie Rowe and Lynne-Marie used rich tones and pops of fuchsia to create a wonderful main kit for September: Then, each designer can create add-ons that also coordinate with the main kit-- an opportunity for each of them to march to their own beat and pursue whichever individual approach appeals to them most. Many members of our wonderful community have created some really terrific art journaling and mixed media layouts with the kit and add-ons. Let's … [Read more...]
FREEBIE Blog Hop: Of Wishes, Hopes and Dreams by The Lilypad Designers
Digital Scrapbooking Day is just around the corner on October 1st. (Yes, it's a month earlier this year!) What better way to kick off the fun than to collect amazing freebies from your favorite TLP designers. Collect all of the pieces to build our freebie kit Of Wishes, Hopes and Dreams: Part One. It's a theme which can be interpreted in a variety of ways that we hope you'll be inspired by... your hopes for your children...your own dreams...the wishes your heart makes. The designers have crafted a truly gorgeous and creative kit for you. Enjoy!! We have two contributions here on The Lilypad's blog, from Lynne-Marie and Amy Wolff. You can download Lynne-Marie's contribution HERE. For even more of LM's beautiful work, be sure to sign up for her newsletter as well. You can download Amy's contribution HERE. You can also subscribe to Amy's newsletter to keep informed about her new … [Read more...]
Mobile Highlights: September 2016
I can't believe it's that time of the month again! It seems like I just did a mobile highlights post! Luckily there were some great layouts for me to share today. This first layout by paintedladiesjournal uses a template from Scrapping with Liz. I love how it's layered to look like binder pages that have come out of it's binder. This is some great layering here. This layout by camij0 jumped out at me right away for a few reasons. First, it is a great composition of photos, journaling, and cards/elements. Secondly, there is some AWESOME shadowing here. Check out the shadows on the butterfly and the pine needles at the bottom. Expert stuff there. What a princess in this layout by scrappinglifeandstuff! I love the use of the white background paper here, how it is layered with the patterned papers beneath. Also, the blending of the photo … [Read more...]
Memory Pockets Monthly September Collection AGENDA
Hello everyone! Polly Melanie here to tell you everything that’s been happening in the world of Memory Pockets Monthly! Our fabulous Memory Pockets Monthly (MPM) designers have done it again – this month's collection is extraordinary! Now that the kids are back in school, life falls back into a routine. This month's collection is doing double-duty: there is a wide variety of cards and elements and papers to document all your September memories, but for those of you who are into planners as well, this collection has everything you need to prettify your planner! As always, there is a positive message included in the collection: Your time is now! Get it done! You can do it! Click on the image to see the contents of the main collection: The fabulous collection of add-ons this month includes alphas, papers, elements, cards, templates for making your own cards, and … [Read more...]
Create a Card: Packaging Technique for Backgrounds
I enjoy giving cards to family and friends. Cards are perfect way to send birthday wishes, celebrate a special event, or even to just say hello to someone. I always try to have a selection of homemade cards on hand to give out for any of these occasions. I’ve noticed my supply of cards has been getting a bit low and committed myself to making a few cards to bolster it up. New adventures/traveling is the theme of today’s card. I also am sharing a video on how to create a card background using the packaging technique. I know quite a few people who are starting new adventures this fall. While adventures can be exciting they can also be nerve wracking too. What better way to help calm the nerves of someone than to give them a homemade card with well wishes in it? A card about exploring the world was begging to be made. To make this card I used the following supplies: Roam … [Read more...]
Hybrid Creating with Paint Effects
Hey there TLPers! It's Katrina, aka katrinahunt13 in the forum, with another hybrid share for you today. This time it's all about paint, mixed media and printing on a regular size printer. And well, another cute photo of one of the pups that hang out on my scrapbook pages all the time! This is Sheldon, the youngest, and a major couch hog. It's ok, I like to cuddle with him. I LOVE paint splatters, mist drops, etc. but in my hybrid/traditional scrapbooking I don't use them much. Why? Because I cannot get them to look how I want them to! AND, chances are I am usually trying to add them after the fact and end up getting stuff all over my pictures on my layout. Or better yet, a big glop of mist right where I DON'T want it! But, that world has changed since I found all the fun paint/mixed media effects in the store! Today I am using the new Time Teller Paints, Papers, Elements … [Read more...]
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