Lynda's Den

I am all for recycled projects - and using things that you purchase for other things...  I had a cereal box I was going to throw away, and had gotten the inspiration for this project from  this Pinterest pin !  I had made another one, and love how they turned out...but this one, has the dividers I need to keep things in it's place!  I really like how it looks on my desk and how it keeps everything in it that I need close to my work space...  Each one I make ends up looking better and better - and the best part...can be changed into something that matches my room if I end up changing the colors of the space I am in!   Supplies used:   Cereal box cut in half Cricut machine  w/Ashlyn's Alphabet for the saying K&Company Cottage Garden paper  (two-sided) K&Company Grand Adhesions Dimensional Stickers Sizzix leaf stem x 4  Martha Stewart Crafters Clay Nature starter kit  I really like how this turned out - using t...

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...

March is National Craft month - what are YOUR plans for crafting???  I know I am going to spend the entire month bringing you absolutely fun projects you can make at home...with little supplies and money needed!  We are going to go back to the basics - and use our punches, die cuts, stamps, and templates...versus going out and purchasing embellishments that are more expensive!  You will see a lot of posts coming up from the days forward... both products I recommend, ideas for you to share...and challenges to get your creative juices really going!  So, lets get started with today's idea - an altered file folder made into a kitchen organizer!   Inside album first two pages  Inside album Entire front and back covers    This idea was found on Pinterest - which is the original idea that I drew from for this project (while you are at it, please feel free to follow me, and I will do the same back)!  Though I loved her original id...