May Challenge Spotlight
Hello there! It’s Polly Karen bringing you an inspiration packed Challenge Spotlight post! Each month we have 8 monthly challenges hosted in our forums and at the end of each…
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.
SOSN Highlights
Hello there, CTM Stefanie here with some creative team layouts from the Pollys and guest Pollys showcasing some of the amazing goodies that are 50% off in the SOSN (something old, something new sale) for today only. There really is something for…
Beginners Mixed Media: Emboss like a boss!
Hi there, if you’ve been following along on my beginning mixed media ‘journey’, (yeah I know, everything is a journey these days, I really don’t mean to make this sound like an arduous reality show), anyway I’ve looked at a…
Here’s to a New MPM!
Greetings, Pad Scrappers! Polly Liana here, pleased as punch to introduce you to a brand new MPM.  For those who are new to the concept, MPM stands for Memory Pockets Monthly. It’s a wonderful monthly collection that’s perfect for those scrappers who…
SOSN Highlights
Hello there, CTM Stefanie here with some creative team layouts from the Pollys and guest Pollys showcasing some of the amazing goodies that are 50% off in the SOSN (something old, something new sale) for today only. There really is…
Monday Musings: Mental Health Awareness Month
♥ May is Mental Health Awareness Month in the US ♥. It has been observed here since 1949 and it feels like it has been gaining more attention in recent years as people increasingly recognize the importance of mental wellness, self…
Scrapping Secrets: Pattern Mixing
Hey! Let’s talk about Patterned Paper Mixing and Matching! Ok, what was your immediate reaction to reading that just now? Did you groan and think ‘oh no’? Or were you super excited, or maybe just mildly interested in this topic?…
SOSN Highlights
Hello there CTM Stefanie here with some creative team layouts by the Pollys and guest Pollys, to showcase the goodies that are being sold in the SOSN (something old, something new sale).     There are a wide variety…
Template Tuesday: May Challenge Highlights
Hello! This month Rachel Jefferies has gifted the TLP community with a wonderful template freebie for the May monthly template challenge. It is perfect just as it is, with lots of mixed media elements and stylized so well, but is…
SOSN Highlights
Hello there CTM Stefanie here with some creative team layouts by the Pollys and guest Pollys, to showcase the goodies that are being sold in the SOSN (something old, something new sale).
iNSD Special Feature: The Frog On The Blog – Pond Picks!
Happy iNSD Friends! It’s me, Bart, (no, not that troublemaker Simpsons character!) I’m here with a quick round up of some of my digi froggy friends! I may not scrap but I hoard all the froggy kits, they make my…
Featuring a Brand New BYOC and iNSD!!
Greetings, Pad Scrappers! Polly Liana here, busting at the seams with joy because of two big events today! First, I get to introduce you to a brand new BYOC for May and second, we have started our iNSD celebration for…