Mobile Highlights: December 2016

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Now that the holiday dust is settling, it’s time for mobile highlights! This month I picked six layouts that really stood out to me. Incidentally, I recently created an Instagram account just for my scrapping, you can follow me at @sirscrapalot on Instagram.

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I loved the use of stars on this layout by @destinyscraps. Having them go around in circles really gives movement to the page. I also love the glittered edge of the paper.

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The colors in this layout by @iowanatheart really are striking. The use of black, white and gray with pops of color makes a bold statement on the page. I also love the idea of these colors and a layout using snowflakes! So original.

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The painted star paper piecings on this layout by @ellen.h.tucker is what drew me to it. They are such a nice, rich color and make a great backdrop for the photos.

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Speaking of backdrops for the photos, this layout by @onaboorman13 expertly uses paint and embellishments to build a nice base for the photo. The use of all of those elements really adds depth to the page.\

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Sometimes the smallest things can draw you to a layout. This layout by @jillwscraps jumped out at me because of the shadowing on the paper flag in the bottom left corner. I want to touch the screen because I think it’s real. When you zoom out, the shadowing on the whole page is expertly done.

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Finally, this art journal/mixed media style layout by @sbpoet was striking to me in how it uses blocking on the background. Blocking isn’t something that I usually associate with art journal layouts, and I was struck by how nicely the two blended together here.

Well that’s it for this month. Keep sharing your layouts using the #the_lilypad hashtag!

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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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