It’s Friday again….. whooo hooo! We’re that much closer to the weekend AND we get to go shopping at The Lilypad! As always… the designers have totally rocked it this week! Look at all the new gorgeous new releases this…
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.
Journal Pad: Topic Ideas
Did you all survive NSD? Did you stay within budget? I planned to spend nothing and that didn’t happen but I kept my spending to under $30 so I was pretty proud of myself. For today’s Journal Pad I’ve decided…
Snappin’ Sundays: It’s Hazy
Happy Mother’s Day ladies! Are you all frazzled from the NSD festivities? I know I am. I feel like a chicken with my head cut off. I hope your husbands have taken your beloved children to the park and you…
Special iNSD Saturday
Hey everyone! Are you as excited as I am about iNSD?! The designers have been super busy creating gorgeous goodies for you, so I’m just going to stop talking and let you see them! They are 20% off through the…
iNSD Fun!
Hey all! If you haven’t already jumped in and joined us for the iNSD happenings, be sure not to miss another minute!! Here’s a run-down of all that we have going on at the Pad this weekend… Come join us…
May BYOC & Lots of Guest Designers!
The May BYOC is here! It’s a blast of color and fun – and 20% off this weekend only. We’re having a Storewide Sale with 30% off and Retiring Items are 50% off! We’re also welcoming EIGHT guest designers and…
Meet Amy.
Sit us down at your desk, what’s it look like? What kind of equipment do you use? Desk? What’s that? My desk is either my lap or my kitchen counter. I use a Dell laptop and a optical trackball –…
May Challenges!
Hey everyone! Alice here, making my very first post as a Blog Polly. <3 It’s May (seriously, when did that happen) so it’s time for new challenge! Yay! Be sure to check out this post here all about how the…
Snappin’ Sunday: Get it Straight
Welcome to another edition of Snappin’ Sunday. If you’re like me and can’t take a straight picture to save your life, this tutorial is for you. I use this trick lots and lots. The screenshots are from Photoshop CS4. Here…
Tadpole Tuesday and Wibbit Wednesday – 4/27
Hooray for great products and super sales! Tadpole Tuesday and Wibbit Wednesday products are in the store now! Check it out! Tadpole Tuesday    Wibbit Wednesday       Polly Inspiration
Journal Pad: Newspaper Style
Welcome to another issue of the Journal Pad. Are you a soccer mom? Do you bring your camera to every game and happily shoot away at the goal line? I do. I have so many soccer shots and related anecdotes…
Fabulous Froggy Friday 4/22
Hi everyone! I’m so happy to see Spring around, aren’t you? I just love all the Spring goodies too!!!! Look at all the new gorgeous new releases this week! They are 20% off through the weekend GWL: May by Sara…