Oh Baby! Documenting growth through the first year…
Hi Happy Scrappers! Polly Liana here, sharing a few ideas about how to document a year of growth.  If you’ve ever…
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.
Five Tools for Creating a Mixed Media Look
Recently, I’ve really gotten into adding a mixed media look to my Project Life pages. In the past, I had been a pretty graphic scrapper, but I have found that adding a mixed media look to my pages allows me…
June Challenges
Happy June everyone! Â It’s Polly Karen here bringing you a look at all of the new challenges that were posted to the forum on June 1st. Â Based on our percentage system, you can earn three levels of coupons for the…
Polly Pick – Lynne-Marie
This is where I gush about the Polly.  I have to tell you EVERYtime it is easy to gush, because the people at the Lily Pad are ALL wonderful. This Polly  that is picking is Lynne-Marie, affectionately called LM around…
TLP Mobile Highlights
It seems that my handy list of hashtags helped a few of you out, because I found a TON of inspiring shares on social media this month. First up this stunner from vickydavis17: Next up a beautiful minimalistic page by…
Summer Bucket List. TLP Inspired.
It’s Summer Here!  YAY (I think).  The kids are out of school for many of us, or they will be soon, and their time at home is more than we really know how to fill.  Well, I decided to browse through…
Graduation Gift Ideas
Image credits: Graduation Doodles and Raspberry Sorbet Alpha from Kate Hadfield, I’ll be There For You collab from TLP designers. Congrats! Yay! You did it! Graduation day is finally here. Wait! I’m not ready. What about the gifts? Are you…
May Challenge Spotlight
Hello everyone! Â It’s Polly Karen here again to bring you a look at some of the fantastic pages that have been created for the May Challenges so far. Â I always love to set aside some time just to look…
Trend Watch – Organic/Natural
Organic and natural are both a wonderful way to bring out amazing pages. Â Having them on sale is another awesome part too. Â There is something about a nature page made with natural colors like Jen did here with her…
Happy Memorial Day
For those of us in the United States, Memorial Day is a holiday that sets aside a day for us to remember those who paid the ultimate sacrifice for the freedom of our country.  I live in an Army town…
School’s Out!
It’s May 23, and my kids have been on summer break for three full days already. How did the school year go by so quickly? I’m blogging today about some fun ways to finish out your school year. (And they’re…
Member Spotlight
 Hey all, Polly Jewelle here! I am excited to bring you another TLP member spotlight! I had the opportunity to chat with rfeewjlj this week. Jen is such a busy scrappper! I love seeing her layouts pop up in…