LIving in the Shadows is Good!
Shadows are so way cool, they add so much to a scrapbook page. Even in digital! Shadows are real, and show up when you block any light source with an object. They add volume in a three-dimensional way behind an…
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.
Valentine’s Day Banner
Hello Pad Scrappers!!! I am so excited about this fun hybrid project I am sharing with you today! I love decorating my mantle with banners for each season and today I want to share my newest Valentine’s Day Banner with…
Free Valentine Printables!
Hello my sweet Lilypadders! I’ve got 2 adorable Valentine’s Day printables for you that will help make your holiday a bit sweeter this year. You can use for decorations (like I do), cards, treats, mantle decorating, tags, centerpieces and love…
February Challenges
Hello everyone! Did everyone enjoy playing along with our Month of Challenges (MOC)?  I know I did! I’m already counting down to next year! It’s Polly Karen here and we are back to our regularly scheduled programming with new…
Well Hello There, February BYOC!
Hi Pad Scrappers! Polly Liana here. First off, if you finished our Month of Challenges yesterday, I’m sending you a huge HIGH FIVE!! You’re amazing, even if you didn’t finish all of them. I bow down to you. I’m also…
MOC 2019 Spotlight – Part 2
 Hello everyone! It’s Polly Karen here and I’m back to bring you another SUPER-sized special edition spotlight post! If you missed the first MOC7 Spotlight post for days 1 through 14, check it out HERE!  I actually can’t believe…
TOMMORROW- LAST day of MOC07-What Will It Be?
The end is near! Thirty days has passed and challenges posted EVERY single day. The end. The end of the seventh year of MOC! We have had the most amazing challenges every day..So, the last challenge is the big wonder?…
Photographing Pets
There’s nothing more fun than photographing pets but it can be a bit tricky to capture a good shot. Let me share a few tips with you that have helped me when photographing pets. The two most important tips, in…
Memory Pockets Monthly: Smooch
Hello scrapping friends!!! I am so excited to introduce you to the newest Memory Pockets Monthly collection today!!! This month’s collection is named SMOOCH and it is designed to help you tell the stories of who you are and what…
Sign Up Sheets are Fun!
Sign UP! Yep, all you do is check the list and add your name. But wait, who made that sign up sheet!? It could be you! They are really fun to do and ever so helpful! There are sign up…
Listing Credits for Your Layouts
Hi! It’s Monica here to talk a bit about the why’s and how’s of tracking and listing the credits on your layouts posted in the gallery. I have enjoyed looking through the gallery each day during MOC. It is so…
Tips for Typing Thank You Notes
Hi Pad Scrappers, Polly Liana here, with a few tips about thank you notes. My family always insisted that we write thank you notes for gifts we’d received. They felt strongly that if someone had take the time to browse,…