A Calm BYOC Start to December

Hello Pad Scrappers!

Polly Liana here, teeth chattering and breathing steam into the night air. It’s definitely starting to feel like winter here in the Northeast and I’m so excited to introduce you to the BYOC for December. For those new to the concept, BYOC stands for Build Your Own Collection. On the eve of the first Friday of each month, we release a collection of beautiful products that are all designed with the same palette. So even though our fab designers can follow their own style, everything in the collection still coordinates. This month’s palette incorporates the cool colors of crisp winter mornings, the neutrals of the stick figure trees silhouetted against the night sky and some warm tones by the fire. Let’s check out the collection.

First, snappy papers:

Diverse elements, kits and bundles:

Clever alphas:

A helpful template:

And pocket cards for those who like to tuck things in!

And best of all, it’s all 20% off this weekend. The more you add to your cart, the more you save.

So head on over to our store to scoop up some of these goodies, show off your creations in our gallery and stick around the forums for some fun!

Have a great weekend!

I was born and raised in Hawai’i, now living on the East Coast, I’ve been married nearly 20 years and have two awesome daughters. I’ve spent over 30 years in the classroom as a teacher and also run my own photography business. I love walking in the woods, making beautiful things, and laughing my butt off—preferably all in the same day.

My creative style is vibrant, fun, and just the right amount of snarky. As a photographer, I’ve learned to find beauty in the ordinary, and that definitely shows up in my scrapbooking. On The Lilypad, I’m constantly inspired by the community—especially layouts that evoke joy. There’s nothing better than scrolling the gallery and feeling that spark to create something of my own.

I’m totally hooked on templates. Starting from scratch can be overwhelming, so templates help me visualize the page and jumpstart the process. I also rely on shadow styles that I tweak as needed—they’re a big time-saver.

If you’re new to scrapbooking, my biggest piece of advice is this: print your stuff out. I’ve been making books for years, and my kids still look through them all the time. I leave them out in our living room, and guests flip through them too. Your work is meant to be appreciated—so let it be seen. And don’t forget to share your pages in the gallery! We love following along with your life and celebrating your creativity. This is a global, joyful, and delightfully supportive community—and there’s always room for more.

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