Lynda's Den

I decided this past year that I was going to get more done...this post is more designed for ME than you, but I hope it also helps you too!  The past month, I have gotten birthday cards done, my intentions album done, and half-way done with a few other projects...which is way more than I have gotten done before now!  (Hey, at least I know it is working for me...)  Plus this year I just wanted to concentrate on other things!!!  Speaking of getting things done - you can check out my Creative Paperclay Design Team post, with a video to help you get started!  You probably already have most of the supplies needed to create your own!  The best part about it - you can see the whole process being done in the video, versus reading directions you can't understand!    I am technology challenged...learning more and more what those "apps" can do if you find the right one's!!!  I also have a personal side to me, and a business side to me...and I don...

I started with stamping - my first project, was my darling daughter Terra's birth announcements, made out of a Disney stamp and cardstock!  So stamps have been a huge part of my creativity for the past 25 years now!  At first when I started purchasing stamps - I bought everything I could...stamp upon stamp, and over half of them, I haven't used more than once!  I wasted a LOT of money, let me tell you!   A good purchase for a stamp, is one you can not only use over and over - but also the stamp that can be used for more than one theme or use!  It makes it so that flower, or present, or cloud, or saying - actually can start to give YOU back money by using the stamp versus purchasing a die cut or sticker!  Plus if you pair stamps with die cuts, punch pieces, AND stickers even - your creations can truly be one of a kind! With stamps, you can use them in different ways -  use for cards, add a bit of background paper, and you are done!  You can embos...

If you scroll down after you read this post, you will see the first post, which has 3 different style of birthday cards!  I had a lot of fun creating - in fact, I think the cards I am sharing today - might be some of my personal favorites!   When it comes to purchasing stamps, I will absolutely tell you to NOT buy everything you see and you like.  Now, if you have the money to purchase what you want, then do so!  If you are on a budget, and have to watch what you spend, I have a few tips just for you! Do not spend a ton of money starting out - try to refrain!  When you do shop - will you be able to use the stamp for more than one use OR at the very least, more than just one time?    When it comes to saving money, use scraps of paper for your matting, punch pieces, stamped sayings (such as below) and paper piecing patterns!  The smallest of pieces go very well when you are creating a card or tag!  Try to make a card or two when you a...

So, I decided at the end of last year, that I wanted to make a few birthday cards to send to my friends and family members on their special days, and have them done BEFORE their day!  However, at the time I want to send them, either I don't have one made, or the time just escaped me to create the perfect one in order to get them in the mail!  Oh and lets be perfectly frank here - I really had an attitude towards some people, so why make a card that isn't appreciated!  (You make them and send them to the ones who DO appreciate it!) I also recently got into Stampin' Up, more for the discount than to sell - only.. . it is the selling part of things that is the most fun right now!  To see the looks on people's faces when they get the product in their hands and create that "one thing" that sparks their interest even more that is the most fun to see!  I purchased this set here - and had such a fun time in creating a few cards for my own personal stash!   I st...

I tend to do the same things creatively for the most part, and really don't do anything other than mini albums and smaller projects.  There is no need for me anymore to have albums for kids - my kids are grown and gone!  Yet I wanted to do something this year to document the good AND the bad from this year coming up!  Project Life was the instant answer for me - allowing me to document, take pictures, and then add the pictures as I get them printed to the album!  I have a smart phone which I tend to take more pictures from than my digital camera (but for different things), so by downloading the Shutterfly app, I can get the pictures printed out in no time, then adding to the page where I need it!   Project Life will let me customize my 2016 album with various packs, such as the Moments Like These card pack I got!  Add to that the accessory pack , cardstock, a stamp set such as the one here, punches, journaling pens - and you have an album that can be...

For the first time in a long time, I actually was excited for Christmas this year.  I have came a long way, and the excitement is back for the little things - holiday's, birthday's, and just day to day events!  I also have a few pictures from the past few years - and decided to combine all of the past few years' photos and cards, into a fun album!   I have my thoughts together and out on paper (for the most part), and my supplies starting to be put in one area so it makes it easier for me to create when I can!  Since I have to share part of my space with my cat's, well - it makes it easier for me personally to keep things in drawers that I am working on.  Right now - I have 4 drawers full of stuff and ideas rolling for all 4 of them!  Each drawer - an idea to share once it is finished and a challenge (with ideas) as I am creating!   Your challenges for today:  Decide what type of album or project you are going to make.   Do you have y...

I started to look at what I have for birthday cards for my own personal use, and was not too happy with what I seen!  I have plenty of cards to sell, but nothing for me to send out to friends and family, let alone those birthdays that you just find out about!  Thus, this challenge, LOL which is more for me to get stuff done than for you!  I will probably be creating a few other birthday related items while I am at it, and sharing through the month, so check back for sure!  Lets get started: Get things put together you want to create with, such as the stamps, punches, die cuts, and anything else you have - all placed in one area (see photo). Look at the items you have for inspiration such as Pinterest, blogs, catalogs, ads...and start to form links and sketches to help you to create.   Make a list of birthday's you have that you want to send cards out to this year.  As you look at your list - is there a time that you are especially busy with ...

Every year - we sit down and do New Years Resolutions...except me, I do "intentions" - things I intend to change or do this next year!  This year, I decided to do a mini album, documenting the things I wish to do - with a way to keep track of how I do end up with my "intentions"!  THIS year, I wanted it documented, so a mini album project I did! Supply list: 6 x 12 sheet of cardstock for the base Coordinating cardstock and patterned papers (I used Colorbok Sweet Blossom pack) 2 sheets of white 8.5 x 11 cardstock for the inside pages Ribbon Cricut cartidge's - Ashlyn's Alphabet, George and Basic Shapes Sizzix die cuts - tag, heart, flower Punch's - sun, flower, border punch, corner punch Number stickers Silver alpha letters Bling Paper flowers Black fine tip marker Hole punch For me, the whole project starts with the papers I select...  Once I have that part done, I can look at what I have at home and available to me to create what I ...

Happy New Year to each and every one of you!  2015 was a wonderful year for me, I am really excited to see what 2016 brings for me, both personally and creatively!  I have been stuck in a rut for the past little while, both personally and creatively...  I am glad to have worked through some issues, shut the door on others, and now - moving on with life!  The drama of the past is not going to affect my future a day longer!   I will be working on a new design for the website - and merging everything over to Memories in Tyme site versus the blog here!  It will be much easier for everyone in the long run!  It will also have everything to learn in a beginner through expert format, making it absolutely easier to learn how to paper craft!  I am so excited to get THAT part finished up - working on the beginner portion of things now, hopefully all finished up there by March in time for exclusive classes both online and in person!   I am working on...