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.
Do you know that confetti goes waaaaaaaay back. It was an ancient custom of tossing grains or sweets during special occasions! People would also throw colored leaves and flowers. Â Then with an Indian and Arabic flair added to…
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There’s so much to celebrate at the Pad this weekend as we wish you a Happy Valentine’s Day! Here’s what’s happening in the shop: All of our Valentine’s products are 30% off New Releases are 20% off Spend $10 and…
Hi all! Polly Jewelle here with another edition of Behind the Design. With a little bit of pleading and maybe a few bribes we got the designers here at the LilyPad to agree to show off their design spaces at…
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If you’re like me, winter brings on the urge to bake gooey cookies, warm bread, and hot soups. Those are all great, but they’re not quite as healthy as summer’s menu of fresh veggies and cold smoothies. When the temperatures…
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This month’s BYOC at The Lilypad is spectacular! Â Well, every month is pretty great, but just take a peek at the February products. Â Outstanding! As always, this weekend you can save more as you spend more so there is…
Have your spent loads of time working on a card for someone and then slipped it into a plain old white envelop? I’m guilty of doing this quite often. Today though I have a fun little tutorial for you of…