Trend Watch-Tape
 Tape, Washi Tape, Taped Papers, Sticky Tape, Lables, Sewn up Tape, and more Tape.  I don’t know about you but I want my pages to have that paper look. Part of that in my mind is that the things on…
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.
Hybrid Art Journaling with The Lily Pad
So you’ve bought all these wicked awesome card sets, and you’ve used them in your Pocket Project all year long. But you also are curious about how well those cards and other digital items print out, and what else you…
Hybrid Tutorial — Perpetual Birthday Calendar
Hey all! How are you enjoying the festivities of TLP’s 7th birthday?! Are you enjoying some of the games, or shopping up a storm?! To keep with the birthday theme, I have a very simple hybrid tutorial for you today! …
Birthday Bash- Lucky #7
Seven years ago today, I became a mother! Nicholas is the most amazing little guy I’ve ever had (Ok, yes, he’s the only little guy I’ve ever had – but AMAZING, nonetheless!).  I am always surprised at how quickly time…
Dear Polly
Are you ready for a new Blog Series at TLP? Â I am very excited to introduce to you all Dear Polly! Â You may have noticed her in this forum thread from a couple of weeks ago. Â Some of you asked…
Lights, Camera, ACTIONS!
Hi Happy Scrappers, Liana here, with a few words about using Photoshop Actions. Â When I first started in photography, I drooled over the photos that had that extra “oomph.” Â I could tell the photographer had done something to them in…
Polly Picks: Amanda C
Exciting times at the Lily Pad, everyone is busy with the Month of Challenges, the fantastic regular 7 Â Challenges and here is ONE more challenge for you ! The Polly Picks. Â Â Â This go around is a dear friend Amanda Cockle…
Organizing Children’s Artwork
Greetings, Happy Scrappers! ‘Tis the season for organization and purging. Â Today, I’ve got some hot tips about how to organize the single source of piled paper in my house: my children’s artwork. Â My daughter just turned four and she now…
Trend Watch-Geometric Shapes
People come in all different sizes and shapes and the Trend Watch Challenge this time does too!!! Geometric Shapes! Break out of the box, unless a box is the shape you wanna have! There are so many possibilities to geometric…
Stop the Instagram Spam!
Social Media can be a tricky thing. Sometimes you want a public profile, because meeting new people and being social is what it’s all about right?!?!? But then you are getting followers like this: So how can you keep your…
Keeping Your OLW With You All Year
January is a time for fresh starts. We often have the best of intentions in January… I am going to stick to Project Life this year. I will lose that extra holiday weight. I will stop (insert bad habit here)….
January 2014 Challenges
Happy New Year everyone! Â With the new year we have a TON of new challenges for you! Â There will be no post holiday let down around here, no way! Â We have 7 brand new monthly challenges that you can complete…