Power Scrapping My Disney Album
I love when we can all discuss topics and share ideas, both old and new. That exact thing happened this past week in the forums. I had posted about my blog post 5 Ways to Get More Out of Your…
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.
Creating Dimension on Background Papers
Hello all my artsy friends! I’m just dropping in today with a fun tip for adding shadows and dimension to patterned background papers. Have you ever found the most amazingly perfect background paper and wanted to work it into a…
Fun With Word Art
Word Art is a very versatile digital product to use in your layout design. There are many ways to incorporate word art; let me show you some of my favorite ways. Sometimes word art is perfect the way it is…
Patriotic Inspiration!
Now that the 4th has come and gone – I thought a salute to America was in order!! So cheers to the red, white & blue! So hold onto your Uncle Sam hat, for inspiration from these great pages in…
Spotlight on Create Crate Monthly: Sweet Liberty
Happy July everyone! Here in the USA, that means it’s time for BBQs, sparklers, and everything patriotic. I had no doubt in my mind that July 4th would be the focus of this month’s Create Crate Monthly, and boy the…
How to Use PS to Recolor Photos to Match Your Layout
Howdy Pad Scrappers! Polly Liana here with a tip about how to use Photoshop to recolor parts of your photos so they coordinate with the rest of your layout. Â I’m sure you can think of times that you’ve been working…
Journal Strips
Hello and happy summer! I’m just dropping in with a quick tip today about making journal strips look more finished on your digital pages. I was playing with Fiddle-Dee-Dee’s awesome Artsy Fartsy templates (which are available in today’s SOSN sale…
Scrapbooking During Times of Transition
This month is a pure crazy-town time of transition for my family. My husband came home from a year long Army assignment in Korea last Thursday night and our packers arrived today for our move from Kansas to Texas. We’re…
Create Clusters
Creating clusters may be easier than you think. Let me share a few tips on how to get started and after that, all you need is your imagination. The fun in clustering is that you never quite know how it’s…
Say Hi to BYOC for July!
Hey Happy Scrappers! Polly Liana here, with the fantastic privilege of introducing you to our wonderful BYOC (Build Your Own Collection) for the month of July!   It’s a unique concept developed by the Lilypad:  each month our fabulous designers create products…
Breaking the Chains: Making a Template Work for You
I scrap almost exclusively with templates. I feel like I say that over and over again, but the truth of the matter is, I don’t scrap without a template any longer.  Could I?  Sure… Why don’t I then?  Mainly, I…
Blueberry Biscuits
Hi guys! I couldn’t resist the temptation to share one of my favorite biscuit recipes with you today! It’s “blue”berry biscuits in honor of the 4th of July and our red, white and blue colors! I’m a Southern girl at…