Pad Peeks: The Fit Pad

Greetings, Pad Scrappers!

Polly Liana here to introduce you to a new category on our blog: Pad Peeks. In this section, we will be introducing you to different areas of the Lilypad site that might have escaped your attention.

As you probably know, our site has a large and vibrant community from all over the globe. The site was first designed over a decade ago and the community has made it what it is today: one of the most established and well-resourced scrapbooking site on the web. Our site has something for everyone and we wanted to help you get to know all the places and spaces that keep our cherished community coming back for more.

We will start this series with a lesser-known area that is starting to regain some traction: the Fit Pad. Who would have thought a scrapbooking site would have an area devoted to health and fitness? (Spoiler alert: The Lilypad did!) You can find the Fit Pad in the forums, under the larger Community Pad.

The Fit Pad was created almost 15 years ago as a way for community members to connect and help each other with accountability. As you might know, accountability has been proven to be a powerful determinant of success when someone is trying to start a new habit or routine. When you team up with someone, you will have a better chance of sticking with something.

Along the way, the Fit Pad has been a place where people:

The Fit Pad took a bit of a hiatus last year but has just recently come back swingin’ when AnneofAlamo challenged members of our community to join her in jump starting their fitness and health journey. Just one day and it’s already got several enthusiastic participants!

If you’re looking to join the conversation and find some accountability partners, head on over to the Fit Pad. And if you’re ready to scrap your progress, we have lots of great products to help. Here are just a few:

Onward and upward!

I was born and raised in Hawai’i, now living on the East Coast, I’ve been married nearly 20 years and have two awesome daughters. I’ve spent over 30 years in the classroom as a teacher and also run my own photography business. I love walking in the woods, making beautiful things, and laughing my butt off—preferably all in the same day.

My creative style is vibrant, fun, and just the right amount of snarky. As a photographer, I’ve learned to find beauty in the ordinary, and that definitely shows up in my scrapbooking. On The Lilypad, I’m constantly inspired by the community—especially layouts that evoke joy. There’s nothing better than scrolling the gallery and feeling that spark to create something of my own.

I’m totally hooked on templates. Starting from scratch can be overwhelming, so templates help me visualize the page and jumpstart the process. I also rely on shadow styles that I tweak as needed—they’re a big time-saver.

If you’re new to scrapbooking, my biggest piece of advice is this: print your stuff out. I’ve been making books for years, and my kids still look through them all the time. I leave them out in our living room, and guests flip through them too. Your work is meant to be appreciated—so let it be seen. And don’t forget to share your pages in the gallery! We love following along with your life and celebrating your creativity. This is a global, joyful, and delightfully supportive community—and there’s always room for more.

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  1. Lianna! This is marvelous! How I love the Old Green Lady of the Pad! tee hee! Firm foundations and so inspiring in all parts of life! The Fit Pad is jumping right now, and I plan on poking it often to get us all healthy and fit!

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