Mix and Match: Think Outside the Box
Hi everyone. Polly Tiki here. Welcome to another edition of Mix and Match. Today I’m going to walk you through my thinking process on a recent layout of my son playing soccer. I know a lot of you look at…
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.
Hi everyone. Polly Tiki here. Welcome to another edition of Mix and Match. Today I’m going to walk you through my thinking process on a recent layout of my son playing soccer. I know a lot of you look at…
I thought I’d share some websites that provide good how-to tutorials, offer photography forums, and pretty pictures. Clickin’ Moms is a great photography forum. They provide classes, tutorials, and as much camera and lens discussion you could possible want. They…
Time to get to know another fabulous TLP guest designer!! Today let’s meet the amazingly talented Danielle Donaldson! Danielle has worked in the digital and paper scrapbooking world for more years than she can count. In 2005, she was named…
It’s Friday again… get ready… set…. GO!!! Go grab your favorite new releases for 20% off all weekend long!!! Say Cheese by Kaye Regular Price: $4.85 Sale Price: $3.88 Hello, September by Kelly Regular Price: $5.99 Sale Price: $4.79 Apple…
There are so many Photoshop Shortcuts out there. At some point every year I download and print the massive Keyboard Shortcut list that Adobe puts out with each new version of Photoshop. I read them all and optimistically try to…
. . BACK TO SCHOOL TIME… Just in case you are hiding under a rock this past week… all of the Lily-Pad designers released new yummy Back to School goodies… along with a HUGE new TLP collaboration, “Wicked Smart“. AND……
Are you new to digital scrapping? Maybe you’re an experienced scrapper but in need of some good basics to add to your digital stash? Make sure and check out our Essentials link in the store. These are the things that you will…
Hello Lilypadders! Are you a mom to boys? Do you find yourself stalking your favorite designers in hopes they’ll produce a boy kit? If you are having a hard time finding boy kits, find traditional boy kits too grungy or…
It’s time again to get to know another one of our FABULOUS guest designers! Kelly Schmidt has been a familiar face around The Lilypad for quite some time, but is a fresh face in the design world! We are so…
Our very own sweet Dana brings us this months formula challenge, and it pure “elementary”!!! Check it out here!
It’s a “double your pleasure” kind of Froggy Friday today! Not only does The Lilypad have new releases from your favorite designers (which is always a treat) but today you’ll also find the AMAZING Wicked Smart store collab and lots…
Here are some very creative Hybrid projects using the Lilypad’s digital goodies. There is lots of inspiration here. Almost makes me want to get out my scissors ….  Enjoy! Epcot Mini Album by MarieL (she has some inside pages in…