Lynda's Den

I understand this post is a bit late; however, I decided to do this one after the holiday's, so you can take some of those gift cards you got - and purchase your own things that you need, whether it is paper, cartridges, or organizing stuff!  Make sure you look back at the past 3 weeks of posts, and you can get the whole list of my "must haves to create with", so you can make your own list of things you need to purchase!      Now, with all this stuff you have (and are getting), you really need to have products to organize yourself with, instead of your stuff all over the place or in sacks!  The organizing products I have right now have been with me for at least 10-13 years, and are more portable because of us moving as much as we have!  My creative supplies have been such a huge part of my life, and trust me, when we do move - all I hear from my husband is "you have so much scrapbook sh*t" about half way through the space being moved!!!  I am sure it ...

I am so glad the holiday season is almost over - the only thing left this year, is New Years Eve!!!  I have worked hard in so many different areas of my life, of which, creating took a backseat to everything going on with me personally.  This year was spent on ME...my health, a total knee replacement, family issues and relationships, and just healing emotionally.  Today, looking ahead at 2015, is a totally different feeling than last year at this time looking ahead to 2014!   What are your reflections for the past year - both personally and creatively?  Did you get enough creating done for your family, did you create enough for yourself, did you get everything done you wanted to?  For this next year, are there things you want to learn that you haven't spent the time to learn yet, are there projects you keep putting off, and what about products and supplies you have right now - do you have enough? For this next year - here are a few things to challenge you...

It was my youngest son Casey's birthday on the 26th of December...  A horrible day for a child to be born - even worse I am sure as an adult for birthday presents!!!  That was totally not MY fault, Casey was due early part of February, and ended up being born 5.5 weeks early!  Since my oldest son had lung problems being born at 3 weeks early, we knew Casey was going to have problems!  They gave me shots to develop his lungs - and premature he was, but breathing and able to go home with me!   He was a wonderful baby...and has turned in to such an amazing adult!!!   His sister hated him for the first year, and from the time he hit one until now, they are best friends!!!   He is my youngest - but the 2nd youngest out of all 8 of my husband and I's kids together!  For the challenge part - create 2 birthday layouts and 2 birthday cards!!!  Share them either on here in the comment section, on your personal blog (with the link here), or on my...

Reflections...  Do you just sit back and look at the past year, where you were at, versus where you are at right now?  So many emotions as I look to the past - all going to be reflected upon in my next album - Year Of Review 2014!  Past projects not completed on time...things just not done like they should have been - including blog posts!  Too many pots going at the same time, not enough hands to cook everything, and too much going on all at the same time!     My plans for next year are simple - more projects done - before they need to be done; instead of after the fact like I always do!  Classes and retreats are being scheduled now - both online and in person, plus for the first time - a retreat brought to you by me, Terri Sproul and Sin City Stamps!!!  My web site is being worked on right now, with a great beginner through expert format which will help you LEARN HOW to create your own style of paper crafts, that makes sense!    One ...

You know I love my Cricut machine and cartridges, stamps, cardstock and ink pads that match when I create, based on my week 1 and week 2 posts if you've been following them!  Well, today's post - brings you 2 more products are my absolute must haves that go with those other supplies, both punches and paper!!!  When you create with punches and paper, with your other supplies, you create one of a kind items for your scrapbooking, stamping, and paper crafting!   Punches come in just about any size and shape you want...along with manufacturer! That's why punches can be so addicting!   Use border punches with your stamps to create wonderful cards, or to create matts for photos!  When paired together with  die cuts and stamps, you can make those simple embellishments, end up to be perfect each and every time!  From basic shapes such as hearts, circles and stars - to leaves, flowers and corner punches - they are all great to have!  Hearts can go ...

I have decided I really like this post - for me personally!  I end up looking at my calendar for the next 6 weeks...but that is all changing starting today!  Oh I'm still going to do the same thing, only adding a bit more to the whole planning thing!  I have simply decided this is an absolute necessity, in order to plan things out and get more done BEFORE I need to get them done!  One of the worse things about me - I procrastinate, and then don't get things done I need to!  So, time to change all that!   For me - I have to get a bit more organized...   Since I am going shopping, a list of things I need to purchase:   Small binder Lined paper Post it notepads (various sizes) Tape Pens Calendar (either printed out or bought) Highlighters Adding that to what I already have - page protectors, printer paper, dividers, and pencils! The dividers are 1-12 for each month...the post it notepads are to add events for each month, or months down...

Okay - I can't believe my beautiful daughter is 24 years old today!!!  She has taught me more about life than I ever will her!  Some of the things she has taught me - unconditional love for one...how to keep on keepin on, how you can fall in love with someone at the drop of a hat...how she can look so much like me, yet be so much like her dad!  I reflect on the pictures - and the reason for them...though the layout doesn't show everything I truly would want to say! Here is my daughter now, with her cute little yellow car!!!  I am glad she lives a couple of hours away from me, versus the 18 that we used to live!  She has grown into such a beautiful girl, I am so proud to be her mom!  Born 2 weeks to the day before Christmas...my only daughter smack in the middle of two boys!  The dress - was made by my mom!  She was my parents' only daughter to have a daughter, so she has always been special to her grandparents let me tell you...

Last week I posted my first pick for supplies to paper craft with, you can check out the post here , but my absolute top pick is my Cricut machine - not only for the die cut shapes, but for the alphabet letters I get to use!  However, this one little machine isn't the only thing I love!!!   For this weeks MUST HAVE'S ....well, I wouldn't have been able to create without them - STAMPS , along with stamp pads, and cardstock that matches all of it!!!!  I love being able to create something and not have to guess as to the colors I am using and will it clash, match or not!  For stamp sets - I have too many favorite's to list, but Stampin' Up right now has a lot of great sets that I MUST have!  Being a demonstrator does not help at all, since I can buy sets now at my cost!!!  I have a design team project that I recently posted (you can check it out here ), was done using Creative Paperclay, my alphabet templates, and Stampin' Up stamps, ink pads and pa...

I love getting handmade things, no matter what it is - or the reason for the gift.  If you have spent time in making something - you have given it from your heart to those that are receiving it!  At least that's how I look at it!  Whatever reason you make your gifts for, I hope you will get a few ideas for some fun gifts you can make for just about anyone on your list!   The best thing about the gifts I make for people, I like to give them personalized gifts, or things they "need" to use or will save them money!  I am enjoying spending time on Pinterest looking at fun gift ideas for my friends and family to receive, and look forward to making them too!  Your gifts don't have to take a long time to make, nor do they have to be costly to make either!  Most of the things I make are recycled - or not expensive to make!   Some things you can look at making:   Make card packs for people who love to send out cards!   Make sure you s...

Okay, you have seen the recycled peanut container I made for my husband to put his candy in...  This is MY container!  Totally used Stampin' Up supplies with my Creative Paperclay - and BAM you have this fun recycled pickle jar!  I hope you check it out on the blog HERE - it does have a full supply list, directions - and is a GREAT beginner project to start out with, using basic scrapbook supplies!  Thanks for stopping by, and see you soon with another awesome project brought to you by Memories in Tyme!   Lynda Jeffs Memories in Tyme and Creative Paperclay Design Team  

I hate to throw things away - especially things that I can reuse into something else!   Lately, we have ended up eating a lot of peanuts...  We buy a big container from Walmart - and just have a handful of them when we want some!  Because of that - I have ended up with a lot of various empty containers!  My husband ended up putting some candy in one of them, so we decided to create this fun candy jar in order to keep candy in for each of us!!   Supply list:   Peanut container (or whatever container you want to alter) Cardstock Patterned paper Cricut cartridges -       Ashlyn's Alphabet       Celebrations Adhesive **Tip**  Unless you have a better way of taking off this label, I have found it best to cover it and not try to remove it !  However, if you do find a way, and you can keep it looking shiny and clear the way it is, please let me know!   Directions: Step one: ...

Okay - are you one of "those" people who are lucky enough to have a room of your own where all of your creative stuff is organized neatly by product type, color and embellishment?  OR - are you like me...where you have stuff, but no particular space TO be able to create (without your stuff being all over the place that is)?  Today's post is all about organizing the space you do have, and helping you make the most out of a small space!  It will be a series of posts - all to help you (ME) organize all that stuff we end up with!     I ended up obtaining a really neat desk...  It needs a bit of extra work to make it be perfect, but it is the beginnings of a wonderful set up for my scrapbooking "stuff"!!!  The next thing I need to get is quite simply a wardrobe where I can throw all of my stuff in and shut the door when company is around!  This is just the first steps in getting what I need accomplished, while doing it all on a budget!  By the ti...

Each week for the next 4 weeks, I am going to bring you MY personal must have's to paper craft with!  Every paper crafter will be different - just because of their budget, and what they have learned on!  However, that said, don't be afraid to learn something new and use different supplies, in order to step out of your comfort zone and create other style of things as well!   My absolutely TOP PICK for creating right now is my Cricut machine!  This one is the smaller version that cuts 6 x 12 sheets of paper, and for me...used mostly for the alphabet letters for my titles and projects!  I started out 4 cartridges, and my list has grown to 10 just the past few months!   In order to keep your costs down: Look at Ebay for cartridges!  You might not win each and every one of them you bid on, but I have YET to spend full retail price on any of the cartridges I have right now!   Check on Craigslist for someone who isn't using their machine a...

It was really nice last month, I started to get things done that were due...things like birthday's!  I even shared with you the fun birthday cards I made for each of the 4 grandkids, with their darling pictures that is!  Being out of state makes it so we are not able to spend the time with them that we would like to, so the next best thing - is something handmade by this Nana!!!   So, today is the day to go over the events in the next few months, and start to get to work on anything you need to create!  Do you have any birthdays, events you need cards for, gifts to make, or anything else going on in your own life that you need to create things for?  If so, start to make that list!   For me:   A few birthday's coming up, at least birthday cards in the mail if anything!   Christmas presents for family that needs to be finished up and ready to mail out.   Christmas cards for people - some to mail, some for friends here. Things made f...

Well, I got my Stampin' Up kit the other day, and have had so much fun looking at the new catalog, getting my web site up, and reading a lot of new demonstrator information to help me begin this new endeavor!!!  I am excited to say the least, and can't wait to start sharing with you some of the fun things I have planned to create both with Stampin' Up products and without!  And with my Creative Paperclay design team project, you will see a whole page on the blog with nothing but beginner tips for you to start using the Creative Paperclay product on your scrapbook pages and paper craft projects!!!   Since I am working on a few things myself - I thought I would give you a couple of challenges to get you kick started into the holiday season!   Now, if you don't celebrate holiday's, there will be GREAT challenges just for you, so don't stop reading quite yet!  For you holiday buff's - here's a few challenges just for you: Start to design your holiday...

I have been stamping -  or making my own cards if you would, for 24 years almost, in fact my first project - was my almost 24 year old daughters' birth announcements!  From that point until now, I have been stamping cards, making scrapbooks, or paper crafting some sort of project or another!  I have watched things evolve in this craft from one extreme to another, and watched my own talents evolve more and more from this craft!  I create both paper and digital things - and love both for different reasons!       When I first started my business, my dreams for Memories in Tyme were so huge...  Over the past little while, they have become much more clearer than they have before, and I am excited to share it all with you!!!  Though we all know - as some things get a bit more clearer, other things fade away or change totally!  That is what has happened for me and Memories in Tyme!   I"m not going away all together, but things will ch...

Okay but this little guy is just the cutest baby I have EVER seen!!!  I'm a little biased being one of his "nana's"...but he is pretty damn cute if you ask this one!!!  It's nice getting along with Megan's mom - and getting fun pictures posted for us on Facebook since we don't live where they all do and all!  Karson is our youngest grandson, Megan's 4th (and last) child!   Since he loves Thomas the Train, my husband decided to get him this fun little train for his first birthday - it lights up and talks and everything!!!  His birthday card, was so much fun for me to make - using the cupcake punch by EKSuccess - in more "boy" colors, and since he turned one, he got "one" cupcake!!!  A simple happy birthday punch off to the side, with a scrap of striped paper for the background!  This was a more simple card to do, but turned out cute with the colors I used!   The best thing about using punches and stamps - you can customize each...

I have enjoyed being on the Creative Paperclay design team for the past year!  It's not the free product I get to play with during my term - it's more the team of ladies I get to work with, and the ideas they give me for creating with Creative Paperclay!  My design team leader Terri Sproul has been a huge help in me being able to create larger projects and get out of my comfort zone a bit!  Today's post on the Creative Paperclay blog , actually sparked a whole new project for me - everything a beginner would need to know for using Creative Paperclay!!!  I will update you when that post is ready to go for sure, but for now - check out some of the GREAT projects and tips on the blog now!    Thanks for stopping by, Lynda Jeffs Memories in Tyme and Creative Paperclay Design Team    

I've said it before...I'll say it again - I SUCK at time management!!!  Now that I have to manage my time more...I have had to learn to get things done in a more timely fashion, instead of not at all, or late!!!  This is the first month I have actually gotten things DONE and in the mail before a holiday, instead of a simple phone call!  So grab your calendar, pen or pencil, notebook - and lets get started on the next 6 weeks!!!   Do you have any kids in school?  Are there any events you need to plan on going to, making things for, attending or anything else? What about any birthdays, anniversaries, babies coming, weddings, or showers for either babies or weddings? Do you have any past events you need to make any cards for?  Is there anything coming up you need to make some for?   Do you have any holiday's coming up that you need to make things for?  Make sure you look at the next few months too!   Look at your list of things you need to...

This is little Brooklyn, she just turned 3 the end of August!  She was just a baby when we drove through Utah, so we have watched her grow up through pictures rather than being there face to face which is really hard.  Brooklyn is really smart, she knows how to take pictures on their tablet and post them to Facebook!!!  She idolizes her sister Kali, and usually when you see one of them - you see the other one right behind, except when Kali is in school that is!   The best thing I love about this little beauty - is her smile!!!  I am glad her mommy has such a great person to watch the kids while she works, their grandma - Megan's mom!!!   At least I know the kids are loved, and not just watched by some stranger!   No longer the "baby" of the family, Brooklyn has a little brother that just turned one!  You can see Karson and his Thomas the Train present and his birthday card I made tomorrow!!!  The dolls for the girls - totally picked out by my...

Now this little beauty is Kali...  Kali just started kindergarten and turned 6 in September! She is such a little diva - I just love her to pieces!  On our visit through Utah - I had a pair of flip flops on - white...only they were really dirty as I hadn't been able to buy a new pair before visiting everyone.  She looked at my shoes and freaked out because they were so dirty!!!  Her mom was getting rid of some shoes - came back and gave me a pair...  Every time I wear those flip flips - I laugh because of Kali!!!  Can't bring myself to wear the dirty ones anymore!    Kali used to have really long hair, but when she went to school...wanted it cut short like the other girls' was!  We had went to the store to pick out presents - I went down the Barbie isle - Del said absolutely not... he wasn't giving his granddaughters no stupid Barbies!!!  So I let him pick out what he wanted - and he found these dolls...  Oh my hell - both girls LO...

I had a 3 day weekend recently...and had to get a few VERY LATE birthday cards done, and the Halloween can & cards I shared the past couple of days!!!  They needed to get in the mail, and sent when we actually had money to send them!  I totally love how each of them turned out, and you now get 4 days worth of my cute grand-kids and their birthday card I made for each of them!   Now, this is Braxton...  He is the oldest of 4 kids, and the oldest grandchild!  When he was younger, he would come over to our house when we lived in the same area,  I discovered he ate Oreo cookies just like his Grandpa Del!  Being just a little guy about 18 months old, he would eat the middles, and then he would stick the cookie part under his butt...when he stood up - there was all these cookies...minus the middles!  That has been the funnest memory I have of him and being just like my husband!!!  Braxton has 2 little sisters and a little brother!  ...