I love settling into the fall months (and this week we're jumping right into fall with chilly temperatures) . . the colors, the sweaters, the anticipation of the upcoming holidays, the baking! Today I have some unique fall/Halloween quotes to use as we document the season.Designers want me to dress like spring, in billowing things. I don't feel like spring. I feel like a warm red autumn. - Marilyn MonroeI would rather sit on a pumpkin, and have it all to myself, than be crowded on a velvet cushion. - Henry David ThoreauEven if something is left undone, everyone must take time to sit still and watch the leaves turn. - Elizabeth LawrenceIt was one of those perfect English autumnal days which occur more frequently in memory than in life. - P.D. JamesEvery leaf speaks bliss to me, fluttering from the autumn tree. - Emily BronteIf human beings had genuine courage, they'd wear … [Read more...]
Its what GSO are made of………..
Have you ever wondered how in the world do they pick those Gallery Stand Out pages on the FINGER POINTING blog? Long ago, I was honored to be a Finger Pointer, and there is no set "way", but there are things each Pointer does. They go thru galleries, lots of them. Open galleries such as DST, and MSA. Then store galleries just like here at the LILY pad.I have been following this phenomenon of pages chosen for a while have noticed a huge amount of pages chosen that are the-Lily Pad products! Starting with a good foundation is the key!! And the designers at the-Lily Pad are original and that draws the eye of the Finger Pointer!For example, over the past few days, I have seen many pages that feature Lily Pad items, such asGratitude Documented | Happy Face by Chantalkmrphoto titled PL Week 42halloween by amandaresendeI thought maybe it was just this month of … [Read more...]
BOO! Come Enjoy Our Halloween Bash and Sale this Weekend!
Greetings Spooky Scappers!Here at the Lilypad, we really know how to party and Halloween is no exception. We've got some fabulous games and activities in our forums this weekend. First off, what's a digi-land bash without a sale.That's right...head on over to the shop where you will find 30% off all Halloween products, including some brand new products just released..The excitement doesn't stop there! In the Halloween Bash section of the forums the Pollys are keeping things going with tons of challenges and games.It's not Halloween without costumes, so the wonderful Anne is challenging everyone to decorate their forum avatars.For all the Pinterest lovers, Farrah is hosting a Pin to Win scavenger huntOf course no celebration here at the pad is complete until Bart shows up! Cristina has Bart decked out in his finest Halloween wear ready for you to kiss.For all our Instagram … [Read more...]
Add Fear to Your Photos (just in time for Halloween)
Mwahahaha!Let's do some diabolical photo manipulating of your favorite photos. Let's turn them scary and creepy! Are you ready? I'm ready! Hopefully you've seen the example I posted up in the blog thread and/or in the gallery. I totally love what happened to this image of my son! Let's see what we can do. Here's another picture:This is a part of a statue I found along a bicycle path in Burbank, CA. It's not too scary. But we'll see if we can change that. *cue evil laugh*Okay, here we go! Here's the recipe I used for this picture:Layer one: the original untouched photographLayer two: I converted the image to black and white > went into Photo Effects in my Style Palate and chose a gray-green color > THEN I set the layer to DIFFERENCE at 100%Layer three: I added a free scratched up texture layer by Shadowhouse (Black Magick Texture Layer), set the layer on … [Read more...]
Behind the Design: Peppermint of One Little Bird
Hi all! Polly Jewelle here back 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 ofPeppermint GranbergOne Little BirdMac or PC?PC Coffee or tea (or both/neither)? Iced coffee every morning. I don't like warm drinks. :) Guilty pleasure snack while creating/scrapping?I always have Hazelnut Lindt truffles stashed away somewhere in my office. I go through phases with other treats but the truffles are a constant. Favorite music to listen to?I adore indie/folk singer/songwriter types, so my usual playlist is a lot of The Weepies, Brandi Carlile, The Belle … [Read more...]
Polly Picks: Carolee Harris
This week's featured Polly Picks are from our own dear Layout Team Lead, Carolee Harris. One of the things that amazes us about Carolee's gallery is her precision. Her beautiful gallery showcases her purposeful use of every detail on her layout. Each element, spray of paint, word art and photo is thoughtfully selected to complement each other and strengthen the entire piece. When we look at her finished layouts, it's clear that they are carefully and artistically crafted. Her layouts often feature templates, word art, journal cards and adorable photos. Taken together, they make Carolee a wonderful storyteller as well. Add a colorful spray of misty paint and a clever title and you've got Carolee Harris style! Shop Carolee's style at 20% off through September 30th.Here's how Carolee describes her style: "I would describe my style as clean and deliberate, usually with a lot of … [Read more...]
October’s Photo challenge is MACRO-tastic!!!!
Understanding macro photography Before we get to the tips sections, I thought I'd explain a little bit about what macro photography is. Macro photography is defined as the photography of extreme close-ups, usually of very small objects, in which the ratio of the subject on the sensor to the actual size of the subject is greater than 1:1 - or in other words, the subject in the photograph is greater than life-size. Macro photography is a great way to showcase everyday objects in fun and interesting ways. There are macro-specific settings, lenses, and other accessories that are used to achieve macro photographs, with a Point and Shoot camera or a DSLR.Most point and shoot cameras require a minimum focusing distance of 1 foot (30 cm). With the Macro Mode setting, P&S cameras can focus to within about an inch away from an object. The Macro Mode is denoted by a flower icon … [Read more...]
Fearsome Filters Are Not Fearsome! Today: Dry Brush + some more
Hey there, fearsome filter explorers!All the new updates to the forum and gallery are beyond cool, aren't they? I spent some time getting acquainted with all the new buttons and so forth and I'm liking it!It's the same thing with Photoshop in all its variations. Giving yourself permission to mess around with your photos and the program is a lot of fun, and you can learn a lot about the cool effects you can get with Photoshop and Elements.Today, I thought I'd explore Dry Brush and then take it a little further with three other filters-and seeing what I'd get. Take a read and see what you can do.As always, here's my original image:Here's my cute boy Baxter! Such a lovely model. :-D Hi Baxter! Ready to play tug-of-war?Depending on your version of PS/PSE, your filters are going to be in slightly different places. I work from PSE8, which is a relatively ancient version (now) of … [Read more...]
More Mobile Fun… Plus Some Awesome New Releases!
Did you know that The Lilypad is still riding the Mobile-Ready Crazy Train? Well, it's not too crazy, but it sure is fun! There is a whole line of products now in the store especially geared for this. They are specifically designed to decorate your smart phone photos, making them so cool to share on social media and even to scrap with. Check out this blog post for details on how to use them, including screenshots. Here is the video from that post that the Font/Dingbat Guru Heather created for us.[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p6_C_U3gWRQ]And for those of you without smart phones (you know who you are), you can still enjoy these products because most also include png versions that can easily be used on scrapbook pages or other projects. So it's sort of like wordart with a bonus dingbat! What is not to love about that?Now that you know HOW to do it, let's look at … [Read more...]
Member Spotlight — RaquelS
Hey all, Polly Jewelle here! I am thrilled to bring you another TLP member spotlight! I had the opportunity to chat with RaquelS this week. Grab a drink, sit back, and enjoy getting to know more about her!Jewelle: What is your IRL name and your user name? RaquelS: My name is Raquel Sabido and my diginame is raquels.J: Could you provide a picture of yourself so we can see who you are? J: Where do you call home? R: I live in Waco, Texas also known as the home of the Baylor Bears. Sic’ Em, Bears! I am originally from Mexico, but Texas became my home ever since I was a young girl.J: Digital or Hybrid? Both? R: I started with paper scrapbooking quite a few years ago, but once I discovered the digital world in 2011 I haven’t gone back. I get more layouts done this way and I completely love it!J: How long have you been scrapping? R: It’s been seven years. Wow! I can’t … [Read more...]