August Challenges
Hello everyone! It’s Polly Karen back again to give you a quick overview of all the new challenges for June. Each month we have 8 brand new challenges that are posted in the forum Challenge Pad on the 1st day of the…
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Welcome to August MPM!
Hi Pad Scrappers! Polly Liana here to ask you a question: After everything our world has been going through since mid March, how are you feeling? Up? Down? A little of both? I’ve definitely had a lot of both. Lately,…
July Challenge Spotlight
Hello everyone! I hope you are all staying safe and healthy these days!  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…
Template Tuesday : July 2020 Template Challenge
Hello, friends!! Today I want to highlight the incredible Template Challenge for this month. Each month The Lilypad hosts a template challenge that includes a FREE template from one of our designers. This is such a great way to add…
Template Tuesday : Using a Recipe in a Photo Spot
Hello scrappy friends!! I love using templates in new ways. For the Christmas in July Scrap Challenge to scrap a favorite holiday recipe, I used a recipe in a photo spot to bring extra attention to the recipe. For this…
Gradient Tool Blending in Photoshop
Hello everyone! I’m dropping in today with a tip for blending two designs together with the Gradient Tool in Photoshop. I love using journal cards on my digital scrapbooking pages – but sometimes instead of one perfect card, I find…
Say Hello to the New M3 Collection for July!
Greetings, Pad Scrappers! Polly Liana here, super excited to share the new M3 Collection for July. What is M3, you ask? Great question! M3 stands for Mixed Media Monthly. Every month around this time, some of our most talented mixed…
Starting with Story
Hamilton is all the rage at my house since it came out on Disney+. The song that always hits me the most is at the end with these words “Who tells your Story?” Everyone has a story that is all…
Shadowing Transparent Elements in Photoshop
Hello artsy friends! I am dropping in today with a quick tip for shadowing transparent elements in Photoshop. There are some quirky and cute Frou Frou tulle flowers in today’s SOSN Sale that are the perfect addition to any page. …
How to Build Your Stash
Community member Heather_dw recently asked a great question in the Chatty Pad that I want to discuss here a little bit. She is getting back into digital scrapbooking after being away for a while and is looking to build up…
Frozen Fruity Pops!
It’s blazing outside, so many pools closed. So, I made these yummy popsicles for the family (BUT I’m gonna include a boozy version for any adult that wishes for a bit more. You’re welcome) 1 C frozen pineapple 1 C…
Mask Magic
Masks are becoming an everyday part of life with the current Covid-19 situation. And while cloth masks are helpful in real life, I want to talk about another kind of mask that’s helpful to digital scrappers. I’m talking about pre-made…