Voting is Over and Calmness Now ♥
This post is being written the day of the election in the United States of America. This has been a very bitter and hard political year. I am anxious for the results, but hold onto a quote by Abraham Lincoln:…
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.
Template Tuesday | November Template Challenge
Hello pad scrappers!! I’m so thrilled to be back with another Template Tuesday post for you today! I’m sharing a layout I created for this month’s Template Challenge that can be found in the forums here. The template for this…
November Challenges
Hello everyone! It’s Polly Karen back again to give you a quick overview of all the new challenges for November. Each month we have 8 brand new challenges that are posted in the forum Challenge Pad on the 1st day of the…
Pumpkin Pie Cupcakes y’all!!!
SO let’s talk fall recipes shall we?? So, little known thing about me ….I’m addicted to all things pumpkin, yeah I know, predictable. Lol So, I made these yummy Pumpkin Pie Cupcakes of all things, and yet…I wonder why I…
Pumpkin Spice Latte – at home!
Happy Fall y’all! I have just a little over 4 weeks left to enjoy all things pumpkin in my life. Cue my espresso machine! I decorate with pumpkins, love to eat pumpkin muffins but I also love some pumpkin in…
October Challenge Spotlight
Hello everyone! As always, I hope you are all staying safe and healthy these days!  It’s Polly Karen here bringing you another monthly Challenge Spotlight post. Once a month I have the privilege of looking through the challenge galleries to find just a…
Single Photo Layouts
Hello everyone! I am back today for part two of my single photo series. In part 1, I discussed different ways to convert a multi-photo template into a single photo template. (If you missed it, you can find that post…
Single Photo Template Conversions
Hello everyone – and happy Template Tuesday on the Lilypad Blog! Today is the start of a 2-part post involving single photo layouts. In honor of Template Tuesday, I will be talking about how to convert a multi-photo template to…
Welcome, November MPM!
Howdy, Pad Scrappers! Polly Liana here, super excited to introduce you to the newest products in our MPM series. For those of you new to the concept, MPM stands for Memory Pockets Monthly.  Toward the end of each month, we…
3 Ways to Post Your Scrapbook Layouts to Instagram
Hello scrappy friends!!! I’m so excited for The Lilypad’s Halloween Bash this weekend!! There are so many fun games and challenges for you to participate in to get into the Halloween spirit. One of those challenges, that I just happen…
SOSN-Wicked Smart Shopping on Wednesdays
Every Wednesday, (late Tuesday if you have the newsletter) a big sale of 50% off happens. It is called Something Old, Something New (SOSN). The amazing designers here at the Lily Pad bring in some of their older designs and…
A Hybrid Scrapbooking Themed Album: The Process Starts
This year I am looking forward to creating a themed daily album for the month of November. While I have done this album many times in the past, as I shared here, this year I am approaching the project from…