Bits & Pieces | Making Room for Joy
As many of you are wrapping up the school year and heading into summer adventures, I hope you’re finding a little time to relax, create, and enjoy the longer days ahead. First, I want to send a huge thank you…
Author: 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.
Bits + Pieces | From Blog Hops to Doodle Drops
As we wrap up April, I wanted to take a moment to share a few updates and a little behind-the-scenes of what’s been happening around The Lily Pad. We made a few minor updates to the forum this past month…
iNSD Freebie Hop: Messy, Real, Beautiful | Part 1: Messy
Can you believe it’s almost May already?! That means it’s time for International Scrapbooking Day (iNSD), and we are beyond excited! We love to kick things off early here at TLP, and the fun is already in full swing with…
Bits & Pieces | The March Recap (But Better)
March has been a full one around here—in the best kind of way. We wrapped up our Love Our Designers event, and I just want to say thank you. The support, the creativity, the way this community shows up—it never goes unnoticed. You…
Bits & Pieces: Playing Catch Up
I realized recently that I never posted a January Bits & Pieces. So this? This is me officially playing catch up. The new year didn’t exactly ease in — it launched. We started January full speed ahead with Month of Challenges…
Bits & Pieces: Wrapping Up One Chapter, Stepping Into the Next
As this year comes to a close, I’ve found myself reflecting on just how many bits and pieces came together to get us here — and just how much has changed along the way. This year began with me stepping into ownership…
Bits & Pieces – October into November
Whew, it’s been another busy month at The Lilypad! We rolled out the new advanced search function, and I hope you’ve had a chance to play around with it. If you’ve spotted any weirdness (or just want to tell me…
Bits and Pieces: Threads of Transition
September is always a month of change—school schedules shift, the air cools, and routines adjust. At The Lilypad, it’s been no different. This month brought important transitions for both our community spaces and the events we love. The big headline…
Digital Scrapbooking Day Kickoff – TLP Freebie Hop: Lost
Can you believe it’s almost October already?! 🍂 That means Digital Scrapbooking Day (DSD) is right around the corner, and we couldn’t be more excited to celebrate with you! DSD is one of our favorite times of the year—a weekend packed with…
Bits and Pieces: S’more to the Story
Summer Camp officially wraps up today 🎉—but don’t worry, there’s still s’more to do. You have until September 3rd to get your layouts and games submitted, and then we’ll be busy behind the scenes tallying points and prepping prizes. (Translation: spreadsheets, caffeine, and…
Bits & Pieces: Coffee-Stained Progress
A lot has happened this past month—so let’s unpack the bits, the pieces, and everything in between. First up, we did it! We officially migrated to our brand-new store! Cue the confetti and awkward happy dances. While the migration came with its…
From Coral Skies to Caribbean Tides — July BYOC Is a Mood
Our July BYOC is making a splash! With colors inspired by Caribbean waters, shell pinks, and sunlit corals, this coordinated collection is perfect for scrapping your summer stories. Build your own collab, save big, and join the fun!