Say Hello to September’s BYOC!
Hi Pad Scrappers! Polly Liana here, flabbergasted that I just wrote “September” in the title of this post. Seems like just a few days ago it was August. 😉 Anyway, I am super excited to introduce you to the newest…
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.
September Challenges
Hello everyone! It’s Polly Karen back again with a look at our new batch of monthly…
August Challenge Spotlight
Hello there! It’s Polly Karen bringing you an inspiration filled Challenge Spotlight post for August. Each month we have 8 monthly challenges hosted in our forums and at the end…
Template Tuesday: Making it Your Own
Hello friends! Did you know that each month The Lilypad offers you a free template for your digital scrapbooking enjoyment? You can find the freebie in the monthly challenges section of the pad’s forums, and they are always awesome! I…
Introducing… The Newest MPM!
Hey Pad Scrappers! Polly Liana here, super squirmy about being the first to introduce you to our newest MPM for this month. If you’re new to the concept, MPM stands for Memory Pockets Monthly. Do you like journal cards and…
Thoughtful Thursday: Journaling Prompts!
Hello Friends! Journaling is often such a big part of memory keeping and a wonderful way to preserve our thoughts, feelings and memories. Telling our stories can be therapeutic and helpful for not only us, but others. However, sometimes knowing…
The Monday Mash-up! – Rainbow plus Neutrals
Are you primarily a one kit only scrapper, on a budget or looking for ways to extend your stash? Mashing 2 (or 3!) kits together (and making your own customised collab!) gives you so many opportunities but means you won’t…
Beginners Mixed Media: Using Ephemera
For some of us, there is nothing more nerve-wracking than attempting a scrapping style out of your comfort zone or more daunting than a blank canvas with infinite possibilities. (OK, yes, I’m talking about me personally but I’m sure this…
Welcome to a New BYOC!
Well hello there, Pad Scrappers! Polly Liana here, doing backflips because I get to introduce you to the BYOC for August. For those new to the concept, BYOC stands for Build Your Own Collection. On the first Friday of every month,…
August Challenges
Hello everyone! It’s Polly Karen back again with…
Here Comes a New MPM!
Greetings and Salutations, Pad Scrappers! Polly Liana here, super excited to introduce you to our newest MPM for August. I know it’s not August yet but we’re overachievers here at the Lilypad. :). For those of you new to the…
July Challenge Spotlight
Hello there! It’s Polly Karen bringing you an inspiration filled Challenge Spotlight post for July. Each month we have 8 monthly challenges hosted in our forums and at the end of…