Quick Tip: Sharpen for Web
So, I was digi scrapping for years before I found this little trick. Â And it seriously changed my life. Â OK, maybe that’s a teeny exaggeration but it did make me happy. Â My pages were not the “blurry” ones in the…
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.
Polly Pick – Sara Gleason
 I love when one of the fantastic Designers are picked as the Polly. I love it because sometimes we forget they are scrappers also.  I think you will be surprised (some of you) to know Sara Gleason was a…
Spring Cleaning: Closet Purge
A few weeks ago, I was standing in front of mounds of clothes in my closet, with that classic thought on my mind, “I have nothing to wear.” Â I was shoving my clean clothes onto my bulging shelves and…
April BYOC. Love.
April Showers. Â Springtime. Â Blooms and Bulbs. Â BYOC. Â All glorious, wonderful things that all characterize this very day. Â Oh, and how glorious the April BYOC at The Lilypad is! Â The colors are divine and the designers have once again outdone themselves…
Tutorial: how to digitally tear a photo
I love the look of old photos. I’ve been working on a project and have scanned a ton of old photos. Most of them have been well preserved, but sometimes, I wish they looked their age. One advantage of the…
April Challenges
Happy Spring!  (at least to most of us in the US)  It’s Polly Karen here bringing your a look at all the new monthly challenges posted to the forum yesterday.  Based on our percentage system, you can earn three levels…
Trend Watch – Metallic + Metal
“Make new friends, but keep the old. One is silver, the other is gold.”  We used to sing this song in Girl Scouts years ago, and still to this day, I love the meaning, and silver and gold! This trend is one…
Tutorial: Using PNG’s in Mobile Apps
I have a great little tutorial to share with you today. I absolutely LOVE the TLP line of Mobile Ready Fonts, but sometimes I want to add a little more to my photos without starting up Photoshop. Some of my…
Pop Pop Popcorn!
Hi Hungry Scrappers! Polly Liana here, with a quick recipe today for scrumptious popcorn. Â This is the perfect time to make popcorn here in the northeast– it’s not warm enough yet for ice cream but not cold enough anymore for…
March Challenge Spotlight
Happy Spring everyone! (even though we still haves snow in Michigan) Â It’s Polly Karen here bringing you another installment of the challenge spotlight. Â In this post I get to shine the light on just a few of the amazing…
Polly Picks – Anne of Alamo
If you’re a regular at The Lilypad, you know Anne. She’s welcomed you, encouraged you to chat and left love on your pages. The warmth and joy that shines from Anne is also evident in her scrapping style and gallery….
It’s here! It’s finally here!!
Hi Happy Scrappers! Polly Liana here, with some photo inspiration for my very faaaaavorite season. Â If you’re living anywhere that is snow-prone, you joined me yesterday in a big sigh of relief as we finally welcomed Spring back after…