Lynda's Den

For some people, they have money to purchase paint cans, in which to decorate, and put gift's in them for either birthdays, or holidays! This is my "cheap" version of the paint cans, done with a large coffee can! Items used: Basic black cardstock Ribbon in Halloween colors Paper piecings or other misc. Halloween themed items such as stickers or die cuts. Step one: Take the cardstock, you will need to use 2 sheets for a large can. Normally, I will measure the second sheet, as you will only need to use a portion of that second sheet for the can. Step two: Fold down the paper into the can. Take your ribbon, and place on the bottom portion of the can, using hot glue to tack it down. Step three: At the place where the cardstock meet, cameflauge it by placing either a paper piecing, stickers, or other items strategically. Step four: Get tissue paper for the inside of the can, place the gift on the inside of the tissue paper. This can be used as a decoration, or a gi...

Hi everyone! I want to thank you for visiting Memories in Tyme Blog, however our website is officially up and running!! We are able to make one of a kind items for your favorite gift recipients, on little money! The items you purchase will be top of the line, made by a designer who can not only design anything out of paper...but will also do it cheap! http://memoriesintyme.com/ I hope to see you there! With the economy the way it is, I'm sure you have stopped spending money on extra supplies, SCRAPBOOKING is an extra supply! Well, you are in the right place with me! My husband was taken out of work almost 7 years ago, our choice...either he quit work or he would die. Being in his 30's, that didn't go over very well with him, but at least he is still alive! I had to learn to spend my money wisely, because we didn't have the extra to waste. Therefore, I couldn't get all the fun stickers or packages everyone else was able to get, I had to do my own thing! Mem...

Hello, Welcome to the beginnings of my dreams, Memories in Tyme, a place where you will learn all about scrapbooking, card making, altered items, and gift making! There will idea's posted biweekly on the blog, and I will take suggestions from you as to what you'd like me to work on also! Each newsletter will be geared to things you have in your day to day life.....as well as easy things to help keep you organized. You will also learn what types of items makes great gifts when you alter them. For those of you who are willing to give me some feedback, I'd like to know what you want!!!!! I am giving each person who sends me their answers, a free downloadable class, available only to those who choose to participate. 1. Classes: do you want specific classes recreating the exact project; would you like to pick out your own items as long as it followed the guidelines specified; or would you rather be able to have a more broader class where you have a list of basic items to go with...