Happy, happy Friday

May 30, 2008July 31, 2025

Hi everybody. Amanda here bringing you this weeks Friday goodness. My, this week has flown by!

This week two of our designers have been very busy.

First Jacque has some gorgeous products and has even recruited an apprentice, her daughter Lindsey.

And Amy Wolff has an entire collection this week titled Semi Formal

And now the layouts and hybrid items created by the talented pollywogs:

by Brittany:

by Crissy:

by Andrea:

by Julie:

by Lauren:

and one from me:

Have a great weekend everyone.

Amanda

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: Adobe Photoshop CC + my MacBook; Photos: Canon Rebel or iPhone; Hybrid: Cricut Joy + sewing machine; Art Journaling: 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.

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