Okay, I'll admit it, I'm a sucker for a great song. I sing aloud in the car, the shower, there is always a song in my head. One way that I love to start a page is by using song lyrics as my inspiration. We thought it would be fun to share some lyrics that inspire us here on our pad's blog. We hope you enjoy this series and can be inspired too.So I'm first (it's Polly Tania in case you were wondering) and I'm sharing a mini-album this time. The song I chose was "Godspeed (Sweet Dreams)" by The Dixie Chicks. I used all the lyrics in the song and put each verse on it's own page and then used the chorus 3 times to balance out the two page spreads.So I have to admit here that I've been having some computer issues and didn't get my mini-album printed in time to share with you, so I'll just show you the 7 digital pages here. I'll print the pages at 5in x 5in and then mount (hodge podge) … [Read more...]
Congratulations to Lilypad Lovin’ Layout! (week 11/6-11/19)
Congratulations to Lilypad Lovin’ Layout! Winner for Lilypad Lovin’ (week 11/6-11/19) is: Jen JYou WIN a $10 GC to CD's store!Are you playing?How do YOU play and win LilyPad Lovin’??.Be sure to post any of your layouts in our Gallery!Every other week TLP designers will pick a layout from member galleries that inspires them.The the chosen layout will receive a $10 GC from THAT designer!Maybe the next Lilypad Loved Layout could be you??? … [Read more...]
The Lighter Side of Life – Week Four
We're now on Week Four of our Lighter Side of Life journaling challenge and are overjoyed at the wonderful pages that show up in the LSOL challenge gallery. We really hope that you'll stick with it. This week's prompt is about those things we wear. We want you to document a funny dress up moment, a bad outfit captured or even a list of favorite thing(s) to wear.Polly Heather created this gem as an example. It rocks, doesn't it? We can't wait to see what you come up with! … [Read more...]
Hybrid Highlights – November
Hi everyone. Julia here with my very first Blog Post... Time flies and Christmas is so near. I`m so excited because thats my favorite time of the year.So let me show you some amazingness from our Hybrid Gallery.Talking about christmas... check out how lovely this is. There is a little FREEBIE on Kristas Blog so go and check it outThis is totally cute... i`m so in love with that idea!by leightheoThese cards are gorgeous and remind me, that I really have to start doing mine for this year.by justJessby monsuAnd some things i`m sure every child will be in love with!by Ana.Paulaby Valorie WibbensHave also a look in the store for some super easy Christmas Hybrid Projects.I`ll do this one for sure. It`s such a cute way to make an Advent CalendarOK enough from me for now. I`m always amazed by the creativity in our Hybrid Forum and Gallery and I`m … [Read more...]
November Journaling Challenge
Can you believe November is almost over already? Really, time is just flying by this year.This month I want to hear some happy amazing stories. Tell us a story or experience from your life that has taken your breath away. What has moved you to happy tears or made you speechless with joy or gratitude? Lets get creative and I can't wait to hear your stories!!Here's my moment. Every time I see this picture I choke up a bit.taniajam1el33emilymerrittCan't wait to see / "hear" your happy moment.Here are the rules to qualify for a chance to win a $5 cift card to TLP:* your page must contain at least 75% TLP products* one challenge per layout (no combining challenges)* upload your finished page to the Journaling Challenge Gallery and link it back to the November Journaling Challenge thread. … [Read more...]
Tips & Tricks: Digital Mattings
Today's trick is one that I actually get asked about alot! When teaching my digital scrapbook classes I often am teaching a group of current or previous paper scrappers. Being a former paper scrapper myself I would mat many of my photos. I found that many times putting a stock paper that's just a bit larger than my picture would make my pictures stand out a bit more on the page. Matting a picture digitally is really very easy, so let's take a look!Here is a recent example of digital matting that I have done:This particular LO started as a template by Kaye, and as I was working on it I realized that because of the coloring of the LO and the close coloring of the two photos they just needed to be matted to set them apart and give a clear distinction between each photo. Matting a photo in Photoshop CS or Photoshop Elements is really easy! Here are the instructions:*Be sure you are on … [Read more...]
Froggy Friday… Check out what’s NEW!
Check out The LilyPad's Newest Products - November 19th … [Read more...]
Pad Polls – Holiday Cards
Hi everyone! It’s Polly Dana here with a new Pad Poll for youThis is just a silly little poll – to see when you send out your holiday cards!I’m hoping that your answers to this poll will either inspire me to get my holiday cards created and mailed, or make me feel better because you are as slow as me LOL! Unfortunately i’m lucky to send mine out by January 1st – one year I even sent out Valentine’s cards because I was so late – haha!What about you?When do you send out your holiday cards?(polls)Be sure to check out the results from last months poll, here. … [Read more...]
Printable Project – Mini Book
Have you seen a handmade mini books?They are small and cute, don’t take up a lot of room and perfect for gift giving!Plus they’re just easy!!! Check out this book and tutorial made by Valorie Wibbens.Everything used is from November BYOC:Once in a While by Lauren GrierRetro Journaling Card s by Sahlin StudioRandom and Retr o by Pixel WorksGettin Comf y by Valorie WibbensWant to learn how?? Check out more here.There is a freebie .psd template for you to download!I’m hoping it will be a great incentive to give it a try!Scrap each page to your own taste and theme!Here are more pages of the finished book…. … [Read more...]
The Lighter Side of Life – Week Three
Week Three of our Lighter Side of Life journaling series, brings the challenge of documenting "That Thing You Do." We want you to journal about those funny little habits or mannerisms you love about your page's subject. You can pick one or two or make a list of all those things. It's all up to you!We have LOVED seeing what you've done in weeks one and two and can't wait to see all of the different pages coming for this week. Don't forget to post your page in the Journal Pad gallery and link us up!Here is some inspiration from the Pollys:MandaKaytalktoheatherLeslie … [Read more...]