Papercraft Haven and More

When I make a project, I keep on making things until the paper is gone...  The scraps from other projects make different things than the first one, just by using different colors! Today's project - note cards done using the same paper from yesterday, only different colors for the base of the cards!  I love how they turned out!   Each card is different - yet they all match!  Add a saying stamp set, and you can get 4 different cards in no time!  The cost goes down too, when you are using scraps of paper and what you have at home already!  Learn to shop smart, save your scraps from other projects, and simply have fun at creating!   Lynda Jeffs Memories in Tyme    

When it comes to creating - I keep most ALL of my scraps of paper.  I have some scraps that I used at least 15 years ago - STILL in my stash in case I need this particular piece!  As we all know, papers come and go depending on the company, season, themes and colors!  Living in Utah while I did - it was really nice to be able to go to the Scrapbook Expo to spend money on paper and supplies! If you scroll down to yesterday's post, you will see where it all started - and the projects I have made (with a couple of links) that sparked the cards you will see today!  You will need: Supplies needed: 4 card bases w/envelopes 4 different stamp sayings Black ink pad Scraps of paper from other projects Die cuts 3D flowers Adhesive Directions: Step one:  Using your scraps of paper, start to pick out the pieces you want for each card.  Adhere them to the base of the card.    Step two:  Stamp the 4 sayings on scrap paper, trimming fo...

I love making cards...it is what I started with - what I really love to do!  I love EASY cards...  I am not one to sit down and make a one of a kind card that might take me hours on end...  Give me something easy so that when I am done, it looks good, and didn't take me forever to create it!  With these two cards, I made a simple note card and a Thanks a bunch card...here is the supply list for all 3 days worth of projects: Supplies I used: For the "file" - 8.5 x 11 sheet of cardstock Background paper - 4 different coordinating paper 4 cards w/envelopes Border punch Embossing powder - clear and white Ink pad - brown and white Brad 3D flowers Stamps - flower, basket, various sayings Crimper (if you have one) 3D dots Directions Note card: Step one:  Start with the background colors - the brown, then two of the colors. Adhere to the card. Step two:  Using a border punch, use it down each of the sides. Adhere to the card. Step thr...

Make sure you check out yesterday's post - for the directions to creating the folder for these, and tomorrows set of cards!  Supply list is for the folder and cards, using up what I have at home first, before shopping at the stores! Supplies I used: For the "file" - 8.5 x 11 sheet of cardstock Background paper - 4 different coordinating paper 4 cards w/envelopes Border punch Embossing powder - clear and white Ink pad - brown and white Brad 3D flowers Stamps - flower, basket, various sayings Crimper (if you have one) 3D dots The first two cards we are going to do is a Happy Birthday and Thinking of You card to go with the folder!  All of the papers are the same - I just used different variations of each set of colors, and different techniques on each as well! Directions Happy Birthday card: Step one:   Matt the flower paper on brown cardstock, adhere to the card itself. Step two:  Matt two of the colors left in a smaller squar...

Portfolio of cards  I love making cards...and I love giving gifts to my family, especially things they will use, like   this idea!   Inside is 4 different cards and envelopes in a fun folder made out of cardstock!  Great way to use up some of those fun patterned papers and extra supplies you have around or scraps in the same set of colors.  This was actually a really fun project - let's get started with the supply list and directions to create this fun little folder today, and the next two days will be the individual card ideas!!! Inside portfolio with cards  Supplies I used: For the "file" - 8.5 x 11 sheet of cardstock Background paper - 4 different coordinating papers 4 card bases w/envelopes Border punch Embossing powder - clear and white Ink pad - brown and white Brad 3D flowers Stamps - flower, basket, various sayings Crimper (if you have one) 3D dots Bone folder Ruler Directions for basic folder: Step one: Take t...

Welcome to Memories in Tyme Blog Hop - where you will find all things relating to Spring!  This is my favorite time of year - the leaves are starting to come out - we've all been hibernating all winter in the cold...so now it's time to do some fun Spring projects!!!  You will be sure to find layouts, cards, decor and more with these seriously talented ladies...   Since you are at the beginning, lets get started with my project!!!     I started out making cards oh so long ago...I love going back to my beginnings and see what I can do with cards in today's market instead of 20 years ago!  My skills have taken off, and it doesn't take me too much time to make a fun card!  So, this weekend I am sharing some brand new Spring related cards you can make for anyone!   This card turned out so cute...and very simple too!  I love combining stamps with other type of things in order to make something that is truly one of a kind.  Both of thes...

One thing I really love to do - is create - and the other thing ... is share what I love to do !  It's a natural thing for me - just give me paper, scissors, embellishments and glue...add a trimmer and my punches and I am GREAT to go!  Find me in a horrible mood - honestly - just shove me in my corner to let me create and make nice things for my friends and family!  Pretty soon I will be just fine!  I'm not sure if you guys are like me - but I learned that scrapbooking is a great therapy tool personally!   I was on Facebook - and you know...I have been trying to stay OFF that thing and actually get more done instead of playing the games and getting sucked into conversations!  I found a post about Jinger Adams' Design Team and the rest of my night was history!  So - here is my official entry, and we will see how this whole thing goes - however, I hope she likes my style enough to let me join her new team!  If not - I hope she finds awesome g...

     When I use my scraps, sometimes I might not have the specific color I want to use in a "scrap".  Take these two projects for example - the background on the bookmark is a different blue than the blue on the background of the card is.  However, both work well!  Simple flower die cuts on the bookmark - and Madge on the card!  I simply chalked Madge - and added a simple saying to the top of the creation!  This card I can picture sending it to a friend, planning a day to spend together - or meeting up at Starbucks to catch up on old times!         Using scraps on your projects - truly makes the card you send out be one of a kind as you won't ever get that paper back again!   I look at how the paper lines have grown over the past 10 years - into so many different styles, textures, colors and brands you can't even begin to name them all!  Every year the paper changes - so you pick up what you like when you find it -...

     I love using die cuts in my pages and cards, along with punches that are in the same type of theme, such as Grandma's Dresser layout pictured above.  I love using scraps of paper in order to make the creation truly one of a kind.  I don't like to spend a ton of money on my creations, so for me, using punches and die cuts help to make things a lot better for your money!        By using buttons, punches and die cuts together, you see how truly unique this type of look can bring you - just by using different colors of die cuts that match the layout you are creating.  I also used alphabet stamps to create the title, embossed in Silver in order to match the eyelets in the corner.  The colors of the flowers are all different, only using scraps for what I did.        For the card here,  you can see I used the same die cut as in the above layout, only for a basic note card instead!  I used bright colo...

     Sometimes it's not about using the newest supplies out on the market - really, is anyone that is receiving it going to look at it and say to you, "oh, you didn't use the latest supplies" when you made that!!!  Really, it's about the reason you are making the card and sending it out in the first place.         I love using pinks and browns together, and with this card, I used an ivory card base, with the pink scraps for the base of the card.  Simple paper tearing for one of the background papers, adding the heart die cuts to finish it off.  The inside can either have a simple saying, or left blank in order to customize it to the person you are giving it to.  With this type of card, you can use just about any color for the background paper, as well as something different for the hearts as well.        With this 2 page spread, I used traditional "love" themed paper and embellishments on a not so "lov...

**Please note, there are two hops today - if you are here for the  Homemade Christmas Gift Blog Hop, see the post below.** Welcome to Round Two of the Christmas Cards & Cookies Blog Hop!  You should have come from Theresa's blog.  If you are starting here and wish to hop from the beginning of the hop, please visit Dena’s blog here.  There was so much response to the Christmas Cards & Cookies Blog Hop that it had to be split between two weekends.  Round One was held last weekend.  Round Two is this weekend, beginning on Saturday, Dec. 10th, through Sunday, Dec. 11th.  We have a talented group of women who love papercrafting and baking.  Each of them is sharing a recipe for a yummy Christmas treat along with a Christmas card or tag.  Hopefully, you’ll pick up some great ideas for your own Christmas gift giving this season.  So, grab a cup of coffee, sit back, and enjoy! For my card and recipe I am sharing with yo...

Welcome to the Sketch Blog Hop. The purpose of this hop is to show how all of these talented bloggers can take the same sketch and come up with totally different cards. If you've never used a card sketch before, give it a try! Be sure to check back tomorrow as there will be some bloggers posting cards on day 2. So sit back & be inspired! If you just happened on the hop, be sure to go to the first stop   www.craftycardgallery.blogspot.com   so you can see the whole hop! Grab your favorite beverage and sit back & hop along with us!  If you are here from Ashley, you are totally in the right place, if you are just showing up at my blog, go back to the beginning at Jennifer's blog to start there!   Now, here's our lineup: 1 Jennifer  http:// www.craftycardgallery.blogspot. com/ 2 Ashley  http:// www.theglamoroussideofscrapping .blogspot.com/ 3 Lynda  http:// memoriesintyme.blogspot.com/ 4 Janet N  http:// www.createatdreamscrapbooks...

**If you are here for the "Things I'm Thankful for Blog Hop", please scroll down to the next post, if you are here for the Card Sketch Blog Hop, you are in the right place!** Welcome to the Sketch Blog Hop. The purpose of this hop is to show how all of these talented bloggers can take the same sketch and come up with totally different cards. If you've never used a card sketch before, give it a try! Be sure to check back tomorrow as there will be some bloggers posting cards on day 2. So sit back & be inspired! If you just happened on the hop, be sure to go to the first stop   www.craftycardgallery.blogspot.com   so you can see the whole hop! Grab your favorite beverage and sit back & hop along with us Now, here's our lineup: 1 Jennifer  http:// www.craftycardgallery.blogspot. com/ 2 Ashley  http:// www.theglamoroussideofscrapping .blogspot.com/ 3 Lynda  http:// memoriesintyme.blogspot.com/ 4 Janet N  http:// www.createatdreamscrapboo...