Lunch Box Notes
Hello scrappy friends!!! I cannot believe that is is almost time for a new school year to begin again. It feels like summer just got started! I’m so excited to be here today to share an idea for you to…
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.
Create Crate Monthly: Yearbook
It’s August! School is right around the corner, and maybe has even started for some of you! It’s hard to believe that soon we’ll be all apples and pumpkin spice, but it’s coming soon than we think! Another month means…
Working With Titles
Your title can be the perfect finishing touch to your layout. It’s not always easy to think of a title but, personally, I like to keep the title short and simple, using just a few words or a short quote…
Not your average cookie
Just so you know, this isn’t your average recipe post. It’s a little more – – extra, shall we say. Rewind to January, 2017. I posted a photo on Facebook of my flat and pitiful chocolate chip cookie and said,…
Creative Recipes
Hello everyone and Happy August! I’m just popping in with an awesome new (to me) recipe and some creative ideas for tasty variations to fit everyone’s tastes. I was recently exposed to the culinary delight of Greek Meatloaf. This tasty…
First Day of School Printables
Hello pad scrappers!! I am super excited because today is our first day of homeschool for the new 2018-2019 school year. Most of the schools in our area actually begin next week, but I like to get a little bit…
Check out the New BYOC for August!
Hi Pad Scrappers! Polly Liana here, bursting with excitement! It’s my birthday AND my Pollyversary (the anniversary of the day I became a Polly– a member of the Creative Team here at the Lilypad). It’s also a great day because…
August Challenges
Hello everyone! It’s Polly Karen here back to show off a new batch of monthly challenges. Each month we have 8 brand new challenges that are posted in the forum Challenge Pad on the 1st (the BYOC Challenge is posted on the…
31 Ways to Celebrate in August!
I’m back again with a list of fun holidays to celebrate throughout the month of August. Not only do these make good holidays to celebrate, but they often are great starting points for layouts throughout the month. So, here they…
Memory Pockets Monthly: Anecdote
Hello and happy Friday, friends!!! The new Memory Pockets Monthly collection makes this my favorite Friday of the month! I absolutely adore this newest collection, Anecdote. It reminds me that life is made up of so many little stories that…
July Challenge Spotlight
Hello everyone! It’s Polly Karen here bringing you the Challenge Spotlight post for July.  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….
Photographing Flowers
There is something magical about flower photography. The colors, textures and shapes created by nature are beautiful. Photographing flowers is possible with any type of camera. Let me share a few tips to keep in mind the next time you…