Coordination Made Easy
Hello all my artsy friends – and happy Wednesday! I have a quick tip for you today for finding coordinated elements and papers for a page. Have you ever come upon an older BYOC kit – maybe in the SOSN…
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:Â Adobe Photoshop CC + my MacBook; Photos:Â Canon Rebel or iPhone; Hybrid:Â Cricut Joy + sewing machine; Art Journaling:Â 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.
Getting Messy With Mixed Media
Have you ever looked at the mixed media products and although you are dazzled by the creativity, color and design, you just don’t know where to start? Initially, I was one of those who bought but didn’t use my M3…
Overcoming Mental Roadblocks to Scrapping
Have you ever had an idea in your mind you just couldn’t get over? An idea that prevented you from doing something else? That’s a mental roadblock – an idea that keeps you from doing something that you want to…
Explore the August M3 Collection…
Greetings, Pad Scrappers! Polly Liana here with a first look at our M3 collection for August. Â For those of you new to the concept, M3 stands for Mixed Media Monthly. Â Mid-month, four of our very talented designers collaborate on a…
Find Your Groove
About 1,000 years ago, I wrote my first book. It was both a huge challenge and an absolute hoot at the same time! I learned a great deal during the process – – but, since it didn’t make Oprah’s Book…
Summer Treats
Summer is slowly starting to come to an end here in the States. I must admit that I am not sad to see the beginning of the end of hot, humid, sticky days – but I will miss some of…
Tips for Photographing Children at Play
Hi Pad Scrappers! Polly Liana here with some tips about how to best capture great images of children while they’re playing. Â Whether it’s summer or winter where you are, there are lots of opportunities to take photos of kids in…
3 Tips for Mastering Clustering
A few weeks ago, I wrote a blog post about Clustering vs. Layering. I was amazed at the response to the article! So many people sharing which they prefer to do, and tips for each, it was truly awesome. One…
It’s a Class Act: Create Crate Monthly is Here!
It’s that time of the month again! Create Crate Monthly is here! This month, the focus is Back to School (a topic near and dear to my heart!) with the main kit Class Act! Check it out. This is…
7 Productivity Tools I’m Loving Right Now
I have many friends who have expressed interest in scrapbooking, but are hesitant because they don’t feel as if they have the time to dedicate to it. I can’t tell you how often I’ve had friends marvel that I am…
Melted Wax Effects
Hello everyone and Happy August! I’m just popping in today with a quick and super cool trick to make stamped elements look like they are made from melted wax. Take a look at the School Rules title on this page:…
Outdoor Summer Photography
Summertime means more sunlight, more outdoor activity and more memories to preserve. Let me share a few tips to help you take the best outdoor summer photos you can, regardless of whichever camera you use. I love the summer sun,…