Creating Digital Frames in Photoshop
Hello all my artsy friends! We are moving into the last week of MOC 8 and I hope everyone is ready to finish strong. 🙂 I am just dropping in today with a quick tip for making digital frames in…
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.
MPM for January is Here!
Hi Pad Scrappers! Polly Liana here, super excited to introduce you to the new MPM for January. For those new to the concept, MPM stands for Memory Pockets Monthly. Every month, our designers release a collection of great journal cards…
Do you want to build a snowman?
Do you want to build a snowman? If you don’t get snow where you live like me, you can try this fun activity if you have young ones at home. *(also good for any Frozen 2 fans!) This recipe is…
What Color is Your Nail Polish? Black?
How I love to look at ladies nails when I am out and about. I was thinking about this the other day, my best friend in real life, is very quiet and conservative. I look over at her short and…
Hybrid Birthday Card
Hi friends!!! I’m excited to share a hybrid birthday card that was so to make with you today! If you’re not sure you can do a hybrid project, such as a homemade card, I urge you to give a simple…
Howdy, January M3!
Hi Pad Scrappers! Polly Liana here, super psyched to introduce you to the M3 for January. What is M3, you ask? M3 stands for Mixed Media Monthly. Every month some of our finest mixed media designers collaborate on a collection…
MOC 2020 Spotlight – Part 1
Hello everyone! It’s Polly Karen here bringing you a SUPER-sized special edition spotlight post! Since we are knee deep in awesome daily challenges here at The Lilypad for MOC (Month of Challenges) I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to shine my spotlight…
Scrapping and Staying Healthy
Scrapping; be it memory keeper, altered art maker or just art journaling, causes us to move less. Studies EVERYwhere show, moving less can cause your body to grow larger in places you don’t want to grow. Staying healthy sitting in…
Hybrid Bookmarks
Hello friends and happy Tuesday!! I’m an avid reader and I know that many of you are, too. In fact, there is even a space dedicated to talking about our love of reading in the forums here at The Lilypad….
Photo Frame Borders in Photoshop
Happy Sunday, everyone! I hope you are having fun with this year’s Month of Challenges. I am hosting today’s challenge, which involves using a template from the “oh so fabulous” Cheryl of Fiddle-Dee-Dee Designs. You can find the challenge HERE. …
Soup..sweats…and Sisterhood!
When it’s cold outside, nothing will get me out of the house – other than soup lol True story. So when I wanted to have some girlfriends over, I thought – why not offer them the same thing. So my…
Backstory, Now They are Gone.
I am a mom. My kids go to school. Christmas break just ended. Eighteen days they were home. These are Christmas, New Years and all the other Holiday event days off. There is so much going on, it is almost…