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.
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This week, we are featuring the distinctive style of honorary Polly, Shanna Noel. Shanna spent many years on the creative team here wowing us with her hybrid creations. She is currently serving on the design team at Studio Calico, where…
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This week’s installment of Polly Picks features white space master, Julie Barriball (mrs2a50). Julie is one of the original creative team members and a much-beloved Polly. Her distinctive pages nearly always feature her very special Weimaraners, Roxy and Aspen. Julie’s…
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Are you ready for another installment of Trend Watch!? This week’s focus is mist. Mist can be used in such a wide variety of ways, from title work to simple paint accents to a full page. The Lilypad shop has…