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We spend all this time detailing our memories through the photos we take at the event - but what about some of those memories that truly deserves something "else" - above the photos, to document that special day, have you ever thought about that?  I know I didn't until a recent talk with a friend, about Precious Moments figurines !   There are so many different events and things you can give one of these amazing figurines for -  Start out with a newborn baby - and give them one each year!   Give to a new grandparent - when they have a new grandchild! Decorate your house with different figurines that are specific for you. Give to your wife for a unique anniversary or birthday gift! Start a collection for a family member! Start a collection for YOURSELF!   Memories are priceless - showcase an event, a birth...a wedding - whatever type of fun things you have going on in your life, Precious Moments is sure to give you something special you can give! ...

Embossing, you can "emboss" two different ways - a dry emboss is with stencils and a stylus to have the image be more raised on the paper, and a wet emboss is with a special ink pad and powder to heat your stamped images to be a raised look.   Embossing this way 'simply put', helps your image to "pop" off the page and be more detailed.  The first step to embossing - you will need a few supplies on hand.  Keep in mind, I have had the same heat gun for at least 20 years now...so this purchase is very economical - and can be used for many different things (such as taking stickers off vehicles) LOL!!!!  You will go through more ink pads than you will heat guns - that is for sure!   Items you will need to add to your basic toolbox kit -  Heat tool - allows you to heat and emboss the stamped image Ink pad - needs to be a special type of pad, or Pigment ink at least Embossing powder - powder that when heated, is raised and hard on your page/proj...

When it comes to an event you are planning, whether it is a wedding, or just a huge party with a lot of guests - you want your event to go perfect.  From the invitations you send out, down to the very last detail of the flowers, each and every detail not only affects the other decision, but it also can be very costly on top of it!  That is partially why I started Memories in Tyme - to create one of a kind invitations for clients - ON A BUDGET!   Yet, it was the GREAT website I found recently  that provides easy DIY floral arrangements kits  for weddings and events, and wanted to share it with you guys.  So many brides spend days researching the perfect wedding - and because they DO want it perfect, they turn to DIY to save costs.  But when you look at the process of  researching, purchasing, and arranging - the floral's often end up causing more stress and  dollars, just like creating the perfect event invitations.  Recognizing this...

Since we have been talking about cards this week, I decided to show you a few cards that I have done using the Cricut machine - with the cartridges I have!  All you have to do is add saying stamps to die cuts, mix in background papers and you have one of a kind cards!  As you can see with the examples here, die cut shapes can be used in different card styles and themes, depending on what you happen to need at the time!  If you do not have a machine of your own, find a friend who does, and use theirs, - or go to a crop night at a local craft store in order to use their machine for free! Just make sure to die cut extra shapes for use later on!  At least try it out before you purchase it!  For me, using it for the alphabets alone for my scrapbook projects have been a time saver as well as a money saver!  You can then see how adding cards to the mix, will start to save money over time as well!  Just don't purchase a ton of cartridges, or at least have ...

Thinking of you cards can be for so many different things - because someone is having a hard time, or just because you want them to know you care and are "thinking about them".   This is one of the final categories I tend to create cards for, other than holidays and my new design "Hello/Hi" - being created now!  I love different type of cards to send to people...thinking of you is no different! Each of the cards here are different, but can be used for different reasons!     With the blue daisy card at the top, I added a white "thinking of you" stamp randomly across the top and the bottom of the card.  A simple border, created from scraps - and a simple daisy flower with a brad to complete the card! When you stamp like this - grab another color, set them side by side, and stamp on the other color at the same time.  With the pink card - I used a stamp in cursive in black ink at the top portion of the card.  The pink patterned paper at the...

Have you ever thought about "thank you" cards?  Do you like to receive them - or is it simply a forgotten "thing" from days long ago, because we have Facebook, and Twitter, and other ways to converse with people?!?!  I think it is simply a "thing of the past" - yet something that is so important - to simply say "thank you" for a job well done!  With today's cards, we are going to go over some fun "thank you" cards in different styles!  Lets get started!      With the top card - one fun example using rub-on's, with punches, buttons, brads, and scrap paper to complete the look! Simple card, without having to get stamps! With the second card - scraps of paper were used with square brads, along with a rub-on saying (or you can use a stamp) to finish up this card!   With the purple card - looks a bit more complex, but done using 2 stamps, a button, floss, and scrap paper.  The sayings are embossed in white to complete th...

**This post contains affiliate links and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking through my links.  Whether we like it or not, summer is quickly coming to a close. Cricut is having a  Summer Blowout Sale   with incredible deals on titles that you won't want to miss.  From the Stretch Your Imagination Wedding Digital Set (now just $3.33) that will keep you covered for many wedding seasons to come, to the Giant Flowers Cartridge with beautiful blooms that will stay vibrant year-round,  Cricut's Summer Blowout sale  is the perfect time to stock up on titles you'll be glad to have year after year.  Be sure to take advantage of this huge sale today and get straight to work trying out your new  Cricut titles !  Use code SUPPLIES10 and you will receive 10% off your entire order!  Follow the links to get started!   Happy crafting!   Lynda Jeffs Memories in Tyme

Note cards are probably my favorite type of cards to create, for many reasons.  You can use background papers - adding die cut shapes, punches, stamps if you have them, stickers, as well as ribbon, brads or eyelets, buttons, or other fun items to create your cards!  They don't have to be works of art all the time, and by using scraps - your cards are truly one of a kind and more personal!  Plus you can simply add a stamped saying if you need to turn any of these cards, into a Thank You card lets say!   Great to be able to personalize to the person receiving the card - especially creating the card in their favorite colors!  Easy enough to do, using stamps, punches, die cuts, or whatever you happen to have - in order to create one of a kind cards!  The orange card was created with scraps of paper from other projects, adding the blue and white flowers, with the green brads to create more color!  The flower pot is a CTMH stamp, Radiant Pearls pain...

Cards made "just because" - the funnest cards to make for sure!  You don't have to worry about a "theme" - just make fun cards...for people when you want to give them a card!  Different than note cards, these cards have a bit of everything - fun embellishments with something to say!  With the top card - a very simple card, can be easily done with different stamps you have.  3 squares at the top, using 1 saying stamp, and an image stamp, stamped twice - with the corners rounded at the top.  Add ribbon, and an embossed soda pop buckle, and you are done.   With the 2nd card, another great card using a simple saying stamp, plus die cuts to create a simple, fun card.  This card can be done using any type of scrap papers you have available and on hand. The 3rd and final card, can be recreated with any rub-on's you might have available, and die cuts!  Add your scraps of paper - and your card is done!  Great if you are just starting out, or...

It's not fun to get sick - we all know THAT!  Life also doesn't give you a notice, oh hey, by the way - next Tuesday you are going to wake up and be as sick as a dog...or have something happen, life usually happens when it happens!  By making up a few cards, and keeping a few on hand at all times, you can always get a card to someone quick!   The top card, was done with scraps of course - and 2 different stamps to complete the look.  I embossed the saying in white - and used a teal color for the pill bottles - it truly turned out cute in person! With the 2nd card, a simple "Get Well Soon" saying is on the background, with a yellow background and yellow brads to complete the look.  The bear is in blue - which is the same ink color as the saying on the first blue color!  A bright and sunny "get well soon" card that anyone would be happy to get!     This last card is my personal favorite - also using scraps of paper, so some of the pieces are a...

For me, my friends mean the world to me...they are those who get phone calls when I am mad, or upset - and I get their calls.  They are the ones who put you in your place - nicely of course...and they know you are okay with it!  They are the ones who pick up the pieces when you can't!  Friends are really important, so why not make fun cards for just them!  With the first two cards I am sharing - made with the same papers, just added a bit of pink cardstock to one of the cards - and made the flowers a bit differently! The "friends" saying is perfect for these cards, and as a die cut can be used in different ways!  Buttons in the middle of the flowers complete the look for both of the cards here!  With this next card, I used scraps for everything - the background paper is actually two sided, I just didn't like the pattern on the other side, so I used the solid side instead!  For some reason I have been into teal and red lately, this ca...

One of the best buys for me scrapbook wise - was my Sizzix die cut machine, that little red beast is just the BEST thing for me!  I have had the same die cut shapes for the machine, for longer than I can remember...since living in Utah!  I moved to California - and my little beast broke...ended up having a wonderful scrapbook buddy send me 2 of hers!   The two shapes I end up using for tons of things - my presents, and the balloons!  They have saved me more money than I can count - and time from having to cut out individual items!  With the balloons, simply add a stamped saying, or - a rub-on!  I have used black twine for my strings, as well as floss.  I have also used a fine tip black marker, and created the strings in black - being able to customize it a bit easier!  I also used scrap papers for the cards!   With the present die cut - you can see the many times I have used this particular die cut, for birthdays as well as Christmas...

Baby cards - one of those cards you will end up making time and time again, where the same stamp can be used in so many different ways!  You always start with the card base, but the background papers - and the embellishments you use, will go hand in hand with each decision you make!  Notice the same stamp was used in all three cards here - embossed in white.  The blue card below, is more of a simple card creation, versus the other 2 - where we did a lot more intricate work!      As you start out, look at cards that really spark your attention.  What details do they have that you like and want to use on your creation? Another  question you can ask yourself - is who is getting the creation in the first place?  If they tend to throw away what you have spent time making, don't go in to as much details as you would someone who keeps your creation and frames it.     Making handmade cards is fun - and yes, time consuming! ...

When I make cards for people, I don't do it for the glory - I do it because I truly love to make things and create!  I also love to create things people love to receive, displaying them during the time of their "event", or simply keeping them in a special drawer or place!  I love to scrapbook the cards I get, adding them to my pocket pages for birthday's and events, so I can always have it!  As you can tell, I love cards!   One thing about handmade cards, if you use scraps of paper, they turn into one of a kind, simply because you may not have that scrap of paper again.  I also love to use leftovers from other projects - die cuts I didn't use, stickers, or punches even - when adding to my stamps, make quick and easy cards!  This way, the person receiving it - won't be able to find it just anywhere!     **Tip -   If you have a printer, you can always print out different sayings on cardstock with your "Microsoft Office" ty...

Making cards - that is where I started, and my first love creative wise!  For the rest of this month, I am planning on getting a bunch of cards made up - different cards I use often...ones that are JUST MY OWN, not to sell to anyone!   My sister has a huge supply of different cards to give to people when the need arises - I decided to take a page from her book, thus this challenge started, and my own personal card stash began!   Today, we have a few challenges to get you started!   Start to look at different type of cards you send out, or would send out if you had them ready to go.  Make a list - and decide how many of each style you want to keep on hand.  Do you have any stamps, die cuts, stickers, or paper (scraps or not) you would like to use?  Make a list of what you want to use out of what you have at home already!   Where and how are you going to store the cards?  What else will you keep with them such as envelopes, stamps, add...

My cats mean the world to me...they have been with us from Utah to Colorado to California to Nevada!!!  They have lived with us in a hotel/student housing - while my husband and son went to school...and moved from house to house when we couldn't keep a roof over our heads for too long!  They have their own beds, it's only fitting they have their own special wall hanging too!!!   So, on the Creative Paperclay Design Team blog - you will see a fun idea - with the fun paw prints you see here!  Check out the directions and supply list on the link below!  See you there! Lynda Jeffs Memories in Tyme and Creative Paperclay Design Team 

I have to tell you - when my "personal life" starts to go strange, this is the first thing to go...  I also have been getting ready to go to the Farmers Markets in my local area, and hopefully one in Lake Tahoe before the season ends!!!  I have a bunch of things to share with you in the next few weeks - make sure you check back often!   Now, it's also that time of the month again - time to go through our calendar for the next 6 months!!!  Since I didn't do this last month - I hope you checked it out on your own, but if you are like me and need a little push - here you go!  I also want to get more done - and time for me is limited with things going on!     T his helps me to look at my calendar, see what needs to be done in the next few months!  So, grab your calendar, your smartphone, a notebook, pen/pencil - or whatever your favorite tools are - and lets get started! What do you have going on for the next 6 weeks - until the end of Septembe...

Front Cover I really love how this album turned out, and is up for sale here !  Since you picked out your supplies in the last post, lets get started today in getting everything ready to go for your album!  Each album done will be different, simply because of the pictures you end up working with, and the supplies you use!   Step one:  Out of the papers you have selected, choose one that will be for your front and back cover.  Cut the 12 x 12 sheet of paper/cardstock in half.  Fold in half - set aside! Interactive feature Step two:  Take the 8.5 x 11 sheets of cardstock, trim to 5 3/4" x 11 - fold each piece in half, add to the inside of the cover - one inside the other!  Step three:  Decide how many photos you want to use in your album, the more photos you are using, the more interactive features you might want to add to the album.  The green piece on the front cover actually flips up giving you more room for other photos ...