Hybrid seed packet card
Hi, it’s Sharon (guest hybrid Polly) here with a cute little Fall gift card that I made with my new Cameo Silhouette! It’s taken me a few days of playing around to work out how to use it but wow…
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: Adobe Photoshop CC + my MacBook; Photos: Canon Rebel or iPhone; Hybrid: Cricut Joy + sewing machine; Art Journaling: 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.
SOSN {Wednesday 9/19}
Hello everyone, Val Piemonte here 🙂 First of all I’d like to say I’m so sorry I’m a bit late with my posting but there were some events that held me back from getting to the computer 🙁 Now, with…
Ready for Fall
I love fall. I mean, seriously love fall. I love the cooler temperatures, the warm color palette, pulling out jeans and sweatshirts, etc. There are certain things I always do in September that usher in the new season. First, I…
Subway Art Pin-Inspiration
Happy Saturday! Michelle here today. Do you browse (or manically obsess over) Pinterest like I do? If so, you may have seen these lovely little works of art. Featuring inspirational, funny, tongue-in-cheek, or classic sayings, subway art posters take typography…
SOSN { Wednesday 9/12
Hi everyone! Brandi here to show you of the beautiful & creative, Something Old Something New products that we have for sale (50% off) here at The Pad today!
Easy Journaling With Lists
I’ve always been partial to making lists, ever since I was a little girl. Lists are a great way to write down a bunch of related items in a concise way. They don’t have to be complete sentences, so there’s…
Are you ready for some football?
When I think of September in the US, I think of back to school, fall festivals and football (American style)! I can’t say enough about how much I love this game. Both of my boys are weeks into their flag…
September BYOC – Back to School, Back to Scrapping
The September BYOC is here! We’re calling it Wicked Smarter, an homage to last year’s fun Wicked Smart site collab and a nod to one of our favorite movies, Good Will Hunting. September is always an exciting month! New shoes…
Teal Toes
On March 31, 2011, I was diagnosed with stage 3c ovarian cancer. I was 35. Thirty-five. Ovarian cancer is nearly impossible to detect; many times the symptoms are not related to your cycle. Often times there are no symptoms at…
September Challenges
Happy September everyone! Polly Karen here bringing you a post all about the new challenges for this month. Once again the Challenge Polly’s have created 7 all new challenges to get your creative juices flowing. With this week being back-to-school…
Beautiful places to go
Hello everyone, it’s Val Piemonte here bringing you a brand new post on a lovely Saturday morning. Can you believe it’s September already? Oh my word, where has the year gone?? It seems we celebrated Christmas just yesterday and now…
Froggy Friday at the Pad
Hi Everyone! It’s Liana here and I’m so excited to share the newest products at the Lilypad for Froggy Friday. First up, a delightful kit from Valorie Wibbens called “For the Record.” With its organic tones and pops of color,…