Lynda's Den

I have been stamping for 25+ years now - my first project, was my daughters' birth announcements created out of a Disney stamp and cardstock!!!  Such a generic basic project in which ended up making such an impact on my life - in many different ways!  When I started creating - I purchased so many different stamps it wasn't funny - yet I wasted a lot of money doing that, I didn't use even half of them .  Now, I look at the stamps I do purchase, and make sure I will use them more than once, in order to make the most out of the purchase I DO make!  I use stamps for: Making cards As accents on scrapbook pages As backgrounds on scrapbook pages With my Creative Paperclay product On my planner pages With my Project Life album   Cost effective tips -  Look in the bargain bins for stamps that don't cost a ton !  I have found wonderful stamps I use fro m Target , Michael's and Walmart!    You can also pick up small squares of ink pa...

I remember living in Utah where I started to scrapbook - I had already rubber stamped and had all these goodies I simply didn't know what to do with!  I went out all the time with my sister and spent so much money it wasn't funny!!!  I don't even think I used even half the supplies I bought - other than cardstock and adhesive that is, until recently!  Now, I try to purchase only what I need for my own personal stuff, and what I need to create with - I really don't purchase anything extra anymore!!!   What about you guys - do you purchase everything out there known to mankind and paper crafters everywhere, or do you selectively look at each item you do purchase a bit more?  I used to purchase everything, now I am selective - and love to mix both new supplies, with old supplies to create something fun and one of a kind!   A bit of a challenge for you this weekend: Grab something old and add it to something new - can be cardstock, paper, embellishments, ...

Okay but I have to tell you - this is one of my favorite projects I have done with my Creative Paperclay Design Team - and I am so glad I got the inspiration today for this, JUST in time for my post!  I had another project I am working on - but this one, well - when inspiration hits - it hits!!!  It is one of those projects that didn't take too long to do at all - and by using the Delight product - the hearts and flowers dried quickly, so I could finish up this awesome piece in just an afternoon!  It will proudly be hanging on my "family" wall in my house - with more to come!!!  A little sneak peak here - and then check the entire project out on the design team blog here !!!   Little by little - I am excited to create and get projects done that needs to get done!  I have had these pictures sitting here, and now will proudly hang on my wall with the beginnings of my family wall!!!  I can't wait to share the rest of the projects with you - and ...

I don't have a lot of room in the current space I have - but it's a whole lot better than living in a hotel for a year while my husband was going to school and having even LESS space to work with than I do now!!!  I can actually create in the area I have now, though it is a bit cramped!!!!  I started making a list as to what isn't working - and what I need to do in order to be able to get more done in all aspects of my life!  I am on a budget, plus my space is for both work and creative purposes, as well as my own business - so I have my work cut out for me in this project for sure!   I know it isn't going to be overnight that I get all of the pieces I need for my space, as well as a new space all my own to create in!  In between time, I make the best out of what I have - and will grab pieces that I can bring with me, that is stylish AND can be used for different things too!!!  But - the whole key is to get more done and be more organized by the time th...

Christmas comes but once a year ( thank you thank you ), but the memories we have of that one day - (no matter what holiday you end up celebrating), deserves to have a special album for those special pictures and memories!!!  I started th is challenge at the beginning of the year - then set it aside due to "issues" of a creative nature...I just simply couldn't create!  I was able to get through the issue at hand, and since then - I have been having a ton of fun creating many things, this album included!   I thought it would be a quick project - but honestly - this one I want to be perfect, so quick it is NOT !  Inside back cover of album w/tags To catch up to date - wee k one's post is here - with week two's post here !!!!  So far I have this done for my album: Album cover done - both outside and inside covers designed and finished up with the little details!   I don't have a title yet - working on thoughts for that!   Everything i s ...