10 Tips for Surviving DSD
DSD is right around the corner (it’s Saturday!), so I figured this was the best time for me to offer you my tips on surviving one of the busiest days in the digi scrap world. 10 Tips for Surviving iDSD Make…
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.
Hola, September M3!
Well Hello There Pad Scrappers! Polly Liana here, happy to introduce you to the newest installment of our Mixed Media Monthly (M3). Â For those of you new to the concept, every month four of our most talented mixed media designers…
Mobile Highlights: September 2016
I can’t believe it’s that time of the month again! It seems like I just did a mobile highlights post! Luckily there were some great layouts for me to share today. This first layout by paintedladiesjournal uses a template…
Memory Pockets Monthly September Collection AGENDA
Hello everyone! Polly Melanie here to tell you everything that’s been happening in the world of Memory Pockets Monthly! Our fabulous Memory Pockets Monthly (MPM) designers have done it again – this month’s collection is extraordinary! Now that the kids…
Create a Card: Packaging Technique for Backgrounds
I enjoy giving cards to family and friends. Cards are perfect way to send birthday wishes, celebrate a special event, or even to just say hello to someone. I always try to have a selection of homemade cards on hand…
Hybrid Creating with Paint Effects
Hey there TLPers! Â It’s Katrina, aka katrinahunt13 in the forum, with another hybrid share for you today. Â This time it’s all about paint, mixed media and printing on a regular size printer. Â And well, another cute photo of one of…
September Challenges
Hello there!  Polly Karen here and it’s another brand new month and that means another batch of challenges here!   This year we added one more challenge each month to give you more opportunities for creating pages! Now instead of 7…
Finding Balance
It’s no secret that this time of year is always a busy one for me. As an elementary school Assistant Principal, there is a lot that goes into the first few weeks of school. On top of readying my own…
Say Hello to the September BYOC!
Greetings, Pad Scrappers! Polly Liana here, happy to introduce you to the BYOC for September.  For those of you unfamiliar with this concept, BYOC stands for Build Your Own Collection.  It’s a unique concept developed by the Lilypad:  each month…
Summer Recap Layout Ideas
Even though I don’t want to admit it, summer has quickly come to an end. September is around the corner, and I start school tomorrow. It’s so hard to say goodbye to so many great summer memories. Making a summer…
Happy Birthday, M3!
Hello Pad Scrappers! Polly Liana here with some big news: Â our Mixed Media Monthly (M3) Collection has just turned two! Â To celebrate, we’re offering ALL M3 products at 30% this whole month. Â And on top of that, you get free…
TLP Member Spotlight – Iowan
Hey all, Polly Jewelle here! I am back to bring you another TLP member spotlight! This month I asked the other Polly’s here at the Pad to help pick a member to spotlight. We chose Carol aka Iowan to spotlight….