Monday’s Creative Challenge

November 24, 2008August 1, 2025

The season of celebrating is upon us. I’m sure you will have many great pages to scrap to keep your memories alive! Before we leap into the leaves and pumpkin pie (for us Americans) let’s ponder a little deeper within ourselves. This week’s challenge is to scrap something that brings you joy. Ah…easy you say? Not so fast! It cannot be your regular “go to” subject. That means no family, friends, pets or even your favorite color! Dig a little deeper and come up with something that makes your heart warm.

Here’s our pollys:

Julie
julie

MandaKay

Dixi
dixi

Jheri
jheri

Cindylee

Mabel
mabel

Sabrina
sabrina

and from me, Lauren
lauren

We are not showcasing any particular item this week but your layout needs to be 75% Lilypad goodies to qualify for the $5 GC!! Post your layouts to the LIlypad Challenge Gallery and then post your gallery link in the comments section of the blog.

Last, but not least…our winner from last week! Congratulations Jane!

jame

Please email TLP at [email protected] to claim your gift certificate!!!

Happy Holidays from all of us at the pad!

Esther

I’m a creative who pulls inspiration from all corners of life—both the joyful highs and the real-life moments that punch you in the gut. Honestly, I don’t think I can pin down a single scrapbooking style for myself, so let’s just go with eclectic. My layouts really depend on my mindset. If I’m in a deep, cerebral mood, you’ll likely see something chaotic and messy. If I’m more relaxed, it tends to come out clean, simple, and structured.

My brain is usually running on several channels at once, so it’s completely normal for me to be working on a digital layout, dabbling in a hybrid project, and getting messy with art journaling or mixed media—all at the same time.

Here are a few of my go-to tools: Digital: Adobe Photoshop CC + my MacBook; Photos: Canon Rebel or iPhone; Hybrid: Cricut Joy + sewing machine; Art Journaling: watercolors, stencils, and artsticks

And when it comes to embellishments—digital or physical—I’m always reaching for messy threads, ribbons, and Polaroids. Always the Polaroids.

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