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.
Have you ever wondered what to do with those unique template elements? Not the place holders for common elements such as flowers, leaves and flairs – but the special elements that you find in some digital scrapbooking kits. For example,…
Hello scrappy friends!! I’m thrilled to be here today to share with you an amazing recipe for Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins that you’re going to love! This recipe is perfect to serve during the upcoming holidays. I’m planning to have…
Hello, Hello! I hope everyone is ready for the December project season because TLP’s Document your December sale starts tonight! I’m dropping in with a quick tip for integrating realistic stamped elements onto a textured background in Photoshop. And my…
Hi friends!! ‘Tis the season for being intentionally thankful and expressions of gratitude! I’m here today to share a project for doing just that. I wanted a way to record our gratitude as a family and an activity to do with…
The cozy season is here! Bring on the fires, scarves and hot cups of coffee! I’m always on the lookout for a fun recipe to make and thanks to my daughter, I have a new obsession : making my own…
Welcome to November! Thanksgiving is just around the corner and following close behind are the family-oriented holidays of December. Ready to get started scrapping all of those special moments? Well then, this month’s Create Crate Monthly has got you covered. …
Hello!! It’s that time of year again – time to get out my buffet pants as I call them. Don’t pretend you don’t have a pair. It’s that one day where calories don’t count, laughter is loud and the fire…
Hello scrappy friends!! I was looking through the November challenges and noticed that the Style challenge this month is focused on using a split photo. I am in awe of all the incredible layouts that have already been completed for…
Hello everyone! It’s a new month and that means a whole new batch of challenges here at The Lilypad.  It’s Polly Karen here and I’m here to give you a quick overview of all the new challenges for November. Each month…
Hi Pad Scrappers! Polly Liana here, full of Halloween candy and super psyched to introduce you to a brand new BYOC for November!! What’s BYOC, you ask? It stands for Build Your Own Collection. On the first Friday of every…
Hello everyone! 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 few of my favorite layouts and shine my spotlight on them here. If…
Hello all my artsy friends! I seriously cannot believe we are already at the end of my favorite month of the year. I could swear that October just started yesterday. Instead of wallowing, I decided to get in some soulful…