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.
Hi scrappy friends!!! I’m so excited to be here today introducing you to the newest Memory Pockets Monthly collection! The MPM Change collection embraces BOTH the change of seasons to autumn and the change that exists in the ebb and…
Hello everyone! It’s Polly Karen here bringing you the Challenge Spotlight post for September.  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….
Hello all my artsy friends! I am back with another quick tip to help you customize your photo edges to match the color scheme of your digital pages. We have a fabulous SOSN 50% off sale today with all…
Hi Pad Scrappers, Polly Liana here, thrilled to help debut this month’s M3 collection. For those of you new to the concept, M3 stands for Mixed Media Monthly. Every month, some of our talented mixed media designers collaborate around a…
Let me share a few ideas with you on how to create your own personalized mixed media background, which can be used over and over again, turning layers on and off, in whichever manner suits your page design. The possibilities…
Hello everyone and happy Wednesday! I just wanted to pop in and share some of my favorite fonts for making digital scrapbooking titles. These fonts can be used as is for a more graphic look, or used as the foundation…
I love having background noise to keep me company while I sit at my desk and scrap. I listen to them for creative inspiration, to learn more about my craft, and to just have fun! Today I thought I would…
We have a busy clan over here and I’m always looking for some premade breakfast dishes that can be eaten on the go! Not that any child of mine has ever eaten breakfast AT the bus stop because they were…
Well, it’s still hot where I am, but September means fall is here! Time for sweaters, pumpkin, crunching leaves, and crisp air. Now that we’ve hit September, we are edging closer and closer to the end of 2018! Another month…
Hello everyone and happy “almost” Fall/Autumn! I’m just dropping in with a a new Autumn inspired layout and a quick shadowing tip to share with you. Here is a layout I made with kits from today’s SOSN sale: …
Hi guys! It’s Monica here with a bit of a somber post today. As many of you are aware, today marks seventeen years since the tragedy of 9/11 occurred in America. This event had a profound impact on the lives…
Hi Pad Scrappers! Polly Liana here with a wonderfully easy and delicious recipe for chocolate chip scones. I’ve been making them all summer and they’re so yummy! What are we waiting for? Let’s get to it! Ingredients: 1 3/4 c…