Photo Lens Reflections
Happy Memorial Day to all my artsy friends in the States! I have a fast and fun tutorial today on adding a cool photo reflection to any photo that includes sunglasses (or regular glasses). Here is my photo (in…
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.
Nature Photography
Nature photography can be fun anywhere you are and doesn’t necessarily require a lot of equipment or an expensive camera. I often take photos with a DSLR but almost just as often I use my iPhone or small mirrorless camera…
Memory Pockets Monthly: Curious
Hello fellow scrappers!!! I’m so excited to introduce you to this month’s Memory Pockets Monthly collection! This month’s theme is “curious” and it is perfect to document dreams, adventures, and curious moments of all kinds! Memory Pockets Monthly is a…
Extend Your Stash: Blending Journal Cards
Happy Tuesday everyone! I’m just popping in today to share a tip on extending your digital stash by creatively using journal cards. I love it when I can use digital elements in totally unexpected ways. It really extends the size…
What’s Up, M3?
Hi Pad Scrappers! Happy Friday. Â Today, I have the pleasure of introducing you to the newest M3 Collection for May. Â For those of you new to the concept, M3 stands for Mixed Media Monthly. Â It’s a monthly collaboration from four…
A Day In The Life Of A Polly
It’s always interesting to learn more about our fellow scrappers. We know we share a common bond with our love of scrapbooking but sometimes there are other things we have in common that we weren’t aware of. Sometimes, it’s a…
May 2017 Create Crate Monthly: Moms & Mums
Hey y’all! It’s Create Crate Monthly Time again! The designers did not disappoint this month, with a theme focused on Moms & Mums. Check it out! I love the soft colors, the flowers, and all the fun word art about…
Last Day of School Interview {Printable}
Now that we’re well into the month of May, it seems that all the schools in our area are nearing the end of the year. The last day of school in our area is May 25, but since we’re homeschoolers,…
It’s strawberry season y’all!
Its Strawberry season and I realized that as a yearly spring tradition, I have taken my children to pick strawberries for at least 18 years! The red shirt tradition started off for two reasons – 1) the obvious, great photo…
Adding Dimension to Templates
Happy Saturday everyone! I’m just popping in today with a quick tip on adding dimension to templates with definitive shape components. Don’t you just love those templates with pieced shapes – not the paper layer shapes, but special shapes such…
Mother’s Day Tribute
Would you consider this job posting? “Do you have what it takes to handle the World’s Toughest Job? It requires more than 135 hours per week, constant mobility, keen coordination and adept communication. There are no breaks, no holidays off,…
Tracing PNGS For Use In Hybrid Scrapbooking
Hey Lilypad peeps! Â It’s Katrina aka @kathunt13 (or hybrid girl LOL) sharing how to trace PNGS specifically in the Silhouette Studio software and also how I speed up my hybrid process by doing this. Â Now, be prepared, I have about…