Monthly Reminder Post - (a bit late)

This month - I am a bit late in my reminder's...but being in temporary housing has made it so I have not been able to create, therefore - I don't need to remind!  However, I figured it would be a good thing for others, and gives me an idea as to what I need to take care of when we are in a place!  That is the fun part - finding a place and getting a life going and then getting all my stuff out of storage!  
So, start looking at the next 6 weeks, which brings you to the end of July.  What events do you have coming up -  parties, BBQ's, birthday's, anniversaries, or anything else that you need to make, purchase, or bake for?   Start to write down your list - looking at the different things you need to get done.  If you have a birthday and you need to make cards for - then make the layouts while you are at it.  That way you can simply add your photos to it when you have them ready!  
You might also want to check out your tentative list for the next couple of months, as well as your Christmas gift list.  Is there things you can start to purchase now - while things are cheaper, or things you can make?   I know I am starting to look at things a bit different, and excited for the move...all to start to be able to do the things I have talked about for the past year!  I am excited to get things rolling...and excited to start to make all the things I have on my list!  

Thanks for stopping by,

Lynda Jeffs

Memories in Tyme 

 

Creative Paperclay Tips

I am all for cheap and recycled, and today's idea is all about THAT!  I have found that I like to keep things in one place when it comes to my clay.  I don't like to have to go here and there and everywhere just to make something.  I like to have it handy!  My husband and I had went to Jack in the Box and purchased a salad one night...and recycle it I did!  
I started to add all my little things in that I needed for my clay - so when I went someplace, I could work on something while I was waiting.  Everything is in one place instead of all over the place!  And the container was free, with plenty of room for me to put my clay, a few baggies, my tools, and my molds.  Each container holds enough of the things I need to work on - and as I eat more salads, I get to use up the container!   Great way to keep everything in one place, dust free - and easily taken with me if I am going to an appointment!  
Using things like this is a lot more economical than purchasing a bunch of containers you can't use as well.  Then you can spend more money on clay!!!  

     Lynda Jeffs

Memories in Tyme

Pinterest Inspired Blog Hop -

I was very disappointed to not be able to do it...but wanted to share with you the link to the awesome projects for the Pinterest Inspired blog hop!  Start here at Deborah's blog which is  http://www.scrappingmamma.net/  and then hop on through the other gals!  Great hop - a $15 gift certificate giveaway from Deborah's blog!  Make sure you follow all the girls on the hop - and here's my link!  I hope you check out some of the great things I have pinned!  

Thanks for stopping by, 

Lynda Jeffs

Memories in Tyme

Life and the Pursuit of.............

A little over a year ago my husband, son and I moved from Denver, Colorado to West Sacramento, California to send my husband to school.  Being in temporary housing has made it so that I have not created much...  THAT is all about ready to change!  All of our hard work and struggles has started to pay off, and it's not just "talk".  I find myself being able to let go of situations I have needed to - and concentrate on what Lynda wants for me and my business!  
I am excited - and after this last little bit of the struggling I can start to look at what I have wanted to do - and that is create!  So - the blog and web site will be looked at a bit more, spending time on them now, instead of other things.  I can't wait to really start to play with some of the fun things I have planned out, with the design team I am on, for selling, and for gifts!  The planning can begin - thoughts now out of my head - and others starting to flow behind!  I haven't been like this for a long, long time!  
So - thank you for your continued support - blessings - feedback - and especially your kindness!   Stop by tomorrow as I will have a link to a great blog hop - a Pinterest inspired project blog hop!!!  I was very disappointed I wasn't able to do this hop - but my husband comes first!  Moving wasn't what we "wanted" to do at the time, but necessary for us to get the next part of our life rolling!  

See you tomorrow!!!

Lynda Jeffs

Memories in Tyme 

 

Vertical Paper Bag Album Cover - Creative Paperclay Design Team Project

My first love was card making - buying every stamp I could from 1990 until I moved back home.  I think at one time I counted and I had over $6000 worth of stamp sets easily!  Over the years I learned I only needed a few that could do the trick!  This was in Colorado - then I moved back home in 1997 to Salt Lake City Utah...Scrapbooking heaven!  Where the magazines are at, or a lot of them anyway...  A lot of the manufacturers are there - and sales... oh you have no idea when they have their warehouse sales the stuff you leave with!!! 
I have recently started working with clay products - and to say I am hooked is an understatement!  Also being in temporary quarters for just a bit longer - makes it so I can't do a lot of the fun things I have planned for you until we actually are in our own place!!!  
This project is a vertical paper bag album, with this for the cover!  I used Creative Paperclay product and a mold I have to create the flower!  This is actually one of my favorite flowers now, along with a daisy I painted and embossed...  For the flower, I painted it with two different colors I had of Radiant Pearls paint and then let dry!  This is the paint I happen to have...use what you have!  I am still experimenting with what can be done with this awesome stuff!  
Here are some things I will recommend for you to work with this clay:

• Make sure your hands and surface is clean - using gloves if you have them.  Since I do not, I make sure I have a dry towel (or paper towel) and wash cloth available to wash my hands and surface often.  
• After you open your package up - make sure you have a big enough Ziploc style bag to put the rest in.  This way it is nice for you to have your clay in one place and not exposed to dry out.  
• Look for something to put all the stuff you are working with in one place.  This way you can take it someplace if you have to wait for a long period of time.  A clear shoe box is perfect for this reason!  
• Look through this blog's previous posts - to see the different things you can do with this clay if you are just starting out!  Take the time like I did and learn all the fun things you are able to do with this fun stuff!!!  

Thank you for checking out my project and a few tips today!  You can check out the entire project - just scroll down on the right side - looking for the Vertical Paper Bag Album links!  This was one of my funnest albums done so far!  I really like how the flower looks on top of the bow - which made me think of a few other fun ideas I can do using this clay and a mold!!!  I hope you enjoy it as much as I am!!!  

Thanks for stopping by,

Lynda Jeffs

Creative Paperclay Design Team

 

Beginner Layout - With a Challenge

When you are first starting out scrapbooking and making cards, you want your projects to look nice, but not take a lot of time to accomplish it!  You want to be able to learn how - without spending a lot of time doing it!  My beginner projects are meant to do just that - with you tweaking to what you have - or your own style!  For this project - I used one photo, with the age I was...and then 42 random things about me written on the two pages.  

Basic supply list:
2 sheets background paper
2 sheet coordinating patterned paper
1 sheet (or scraps) white cardstock
Scraps for punch's
Rub-on's
Daisy punch (can substitute)
Brads
Template for numbers
Black fine tip marker

Directions:  
Step one:  Decide the "number" you are using and start to write down things to go with the theme you have selected.  
Step two:  Matt one photo on patterned paper and white cardstock.  
Step three:  If using a punch, punch 13 daisy's of 2 different colors and attach with a brad.  
Step four:  Add 6 flowers to the photo matt - (I use hot glue) - attach to the left side with the title.   Flowers can be substituted if you have other products to use.   Add the rest of the flowers to the bottom of side two.  (Paper already had the border and flowers)
Step five:  Create your numbers - I used a basic number template and matted it on thick chipboard covered on the side with ribbon.  This can also be substituted if you have other products.   
Step six:  Using the rub-on's (or alternative product) - continue to finish up the title.  
Step seven:  Add the things you have written from step one to both of the pages.  

So...for those of you who have started your All About Me album...  Your challenge is to create a page for YOUR album!  If you haven't started it - here's your first challenge TO get you started!  
For everyone else - pick a number...and do a layout about you or anyone you want to...as long as it has a number in your theme! 
And - to make it even funner...  If you've already done a layout like this, but it has been a few years ago...then do another one, but talk about the changes since you did the first layout!  I can't wait to do mine this year because there have been many changes since I created this layout!  
When you first are starting out - look at the different types of pages and albums you can do before jumping in and doing a page or project.  You want to be picky about the photos - and know not each one NEEDS TO BE in the project right now.  You can actually do a lot of fun projects by NOT using up everything!  

Thanks for stopping by,

Lynda Jeffs

Memories in Tyme   

 
 

Beginner Project -

Each week I am going to try to bring you some sort of a beginner project - either a layout, mini album that is easy to make, card, or altered project that is easy enough if you are just starting out.  There are many things you can do to keep your creating costs down - one of which is keeping your scraps!  Find some sort of container you can use - for me, I have them in file folders by color - so I can grab just the specific file I need for the project I might be working on.
As you start to do cards, your scraps will come in handy to create one of a kind creations!  This was made with the Thinking of You stamp, and then a bit of ribbon to add to the corner of the card!  Very simple, yet looks really nice.   With the Thanks card - again, using a simple Thanks stamp - and scraps of paper from another project along with a heart die cut and punch - using scraps to punch and die cut the pieces necessary.  A very simple card pack can be bought which has the card base and envelope needed to make the card.  

And with this last card, you can see how easy it is to use scraps of paper for the matting, squares along the middle of the card in brown, with a simple Sizzix Sizlets flower for each of the squares - adding a simple 3D flower and brad for the middle.  This type of card can be done using 4 different colors along with the same type of supplies for a cute card set to give to someone!  
Your challenge today is to use your scraps to create a card of your choice.  If you look back to a couple of days ago, you will also see a Monochromatic Blog Hop which had a ton of awesome cards you can check out throughout the whole hop to give you even more ideas!  I hope you enjoy this idea!  

Thanks for stopping by,

Lynda Jeffs

Memories in Tyme 

     

Creative Paperclay Flowers

I am so excited to bring you my very first project for you guys for my Creative Paperclay- I hope to bring you a lot of different inspiration for your scrapbooks and cards!  I love to alter things - using clay as a great 3 dimensional embellishment versus purchasing my own!  With this clay - I love how I can paint on it, and with my Radiant Pearls paint (no longer on the market) I can emboss on it as well!  
With the cards I create, I use scraps left over from other paper crafting projects that I have done, making them way more cost effective than purchasing them at the store.  I used left over papers from this project to complete the red card using the other side of the papers!   I rounded the corners on the top mat - and embossed the saying on the front of the paper!  For the flower I started with the Creative Paperclay product and a mold I had for the flower.  I used Radiant Pearls paint to create the look I wanted, and though the scan does not show it as well, it has a bit of a gold shimmer to it that matches the flowers in the paper.  I added a simple red bow and I was done!  

For this next card, I wanted to use the clay flowers in the middle of the card but also wanted more dimension for my flowers.  For the clay flowers, they were painted again with Radiant Pearls paint and added to the middle of the flowers and then I turned up the edges of each of the petals to create that dimension I was talking about!!!   For embellishments on cards, layouts - or altered projects...Creative Paperclay is the best! 

Lynda Jeffs

Creative Paperclay Design Team 

Robins Nest

Today's post is just a bit different - I am trying out for the Robins Nest design team - so the projects you will see today is for them!  Now, since I couldn't decide which team I wanted to try for - I decided to actually do 3 different projects - a scrapbook layout, a set of cards, and an altered project and then let them decide which one - if any - they wanted me to be a part of!  Funny thing is, I also won a recent blog hop gift which was fun stuff to play with from them, so my entry today also has their remarkable papers from them!  I hope you enjoy my projects!    

My first project I am going to show you today started with this Pinterest pin!  I don't like copying exactly to the sketch, but this one ended up being a lot like the original one yet with my own Lynda's twist!  This is the first time I have been able to work with the Robins Nest papers - and will not be the last for sure!!!  I am in love with the two sided paper for sure!!!  
 
Supply list:
Robins Nest paper - Daisy Stripe Teal (both sides used)
White and yellow cardstock
Coluzzle template for circle
White and yellow ribbon
Robins Nest blue dew drops
Unknown company for the bling

Looking at the layout, the circle is actually a hidden piece, to allow for more journaling.  The photos on the right is the same piece - again a hidden part to allow for more photos than just the three places shown!  The photos on the left will show you the details a bit more!  And the title on the bottom that you can't see very well says "I could not ask for anything more".  Photos are not printed yet - I'm a bit behind in that for sure!  I used the leftovers to create the next two cards - supply list as above, only I also added a few key pieces for both the cards.  

Supply list for cards:  
Robins Nest papers Daisy Stripe Teal
Friend vintage sentiment by Making Memories
Fiskars Paper Edgers (pink handle)
Thanks sentiment 
Sizzix Sizlets Flower # 6
Blue buttons
Circle cut out left over from layout 


Easy cards to do - especially with the leftovers from the layout!  The card with the yellow daisy's is 6 x 6 - the friend card is a traditional size.  
And for my last project today - I made an altered can...  Not sure if I am going to put my candy in it - or supplies I need when I create or what yet...but it was one of my funnest projects - though I wasn't sure it would turn out that way!  
With the can below, I used the following supplies...
The Robins Nest Spring Flowers Glitter Vellum paper
Sizzix Sizzlets flower #6, 7, and 8
Sizzix flower #1 and leaf stem
Basic punches - flower and sun
White and pink ribbon
Pink buttons

I covered the can - and added a small white strip of paper to add to the 6 x 12 paper.  The other part of the 6 x 12 paper went to make the post it note holder above...  You can tell I use as much up of the papers, and the rest goes back in my scraps for use later on with other projects such as paper piecing's, tags, and cards.  I only will throw away small scraps that aren't worth much for my creating as long as I have other colors to use!  With my flowers - I used up what was in my stash of stuff...I didn't want to have to die cut a bunch of flowers, I had enough to use from other ones!  
Well, that's about it for me today...don't you think 4 projects in one post is enough!!!  Wish me luck on the design team - and I hope you have tons of inspiration from my fun projects today!  

Until next time,

Lynda Jeffs

Memories in Tyme

 

      

Monochromatic Card/Layout Blog Hop

Hi!  This is Lynda and I want to welcome you to the Scraps To Treasure Team's Monochromatic Blog Hop.  Our goal at STT is to use up all our scraps and leftover embellishments to create wonderful layouts, cards and other projects.  This month we are doing that using different shades of only one color. If you are here from Lucy, then you are in the right place...but if you've just showed up here to see me - make sure you go back to the beginning with is at Paula's blog listed below - because the first is always the best anyway!!!

Up for grabs is this RAK from our hostess, Paula at http://preciouspagesbypaula.blogspot.com that will be going out to one lucky hopper that is a follower of all the blogs in the hop and has left a comment for each entry.

Included in the RAK are:

10 My Mind's Eye Laundry Line Diecuts

2 Basic Grey Bling It On Rubons and Rhinestones

2 Glitz Frosting Bling

1 Martha Stewart Glitter Alphas

1 EK Success Inspirables Embellishments

1 Special Moments Embellishments

1 Treasured Memories Metal Tags

Scraps - I use them all of the time for my cards!  I have yet to use a whole sheet of cardstock or patterned paper on my cards because of the scrapbook and altered projects I do!  I use up everything I can - and now use my stamping with my layouts, and can use fun techniques for my cards that I have learned from scrapbooking when making my cards.  I also love how this helps me to use up all the supplies I can from a project, and most of the time - not having to spend any money except for the basic supplies such as cardstock, patterned paper, stamps, die cuts, and fun embellishments!  

For my entry, I opted to create a series of different cards, using some of my favorite colors - pink, purple, and blue!  Each card is a different theme, all in the monochromatic color scheme!  No two cards are ever alike for me - I always end up doing something different for the other card - whether that be a small detail change or the saying is changed...  Using scraps for my cards also makes them more cost effective since I am not having to spend money on this part of my creating!  I also make bookmarks and smaller things like tags and small cards with my scraps as well!  

Starting at the card at the top (the blue card) - I used 3 different shades of blue - with the patterned paper giving it just the right kick it needed.  I layered the saying with blue brads, finishing up with the punched flowers and buttons in blue for the middle of the flowers!   

The first purple card was a lot of fun for me to do - first selecting the papers for the background, and then finding the piece to go on the top.  I added the saying to it - and then punched 3 flowers for the top, again adding buttons for the middle of the flowers, and then finding the fun lavender flowers to go in between the others.  

For the 2nd purple card, I used my awesome Paper Shaper's punches for the balloon and the cupcake - layering the cupcake various times to achieve the look!  For this card, I simply used 3 brads at the bottom...totally loved the look of this card!  

The first pink card was simple, but amazing!  I layered the two background colors on my card - and then using my punches - created the flowers using a flower and sun punch, with the button placed in the middle.  The 3rd flower was off to the side and off the card a bit...  And the last pink card...Started with the color blocking of the card background, I added the saying, and the star punches for the accent - in various colors.  The top and middle stars are 3D'd using small squares!   

I hope that you have enjoyed stopping by and seeing this creation and now you are ready to move through the following blogs and view more great monochromatic creations. 

Paula - http://preciouspagesbypaula.blogspot.com/

Melanie - http://afternoonscrapper.blogspot.com/

Lissa Marie - www.somanycrafts.com

Robin C. - http://cutonedesignsbyrobin.blogspot.com/

Lucy ~ http://love2createitall.com

Lynda~http://memoriesintyme.blogspot.com/ You are here!

Liz - http://tryin2craft.blogspot.com Go here next!

Camille - http://shortonideasaz.blogspot.com/

Robin L. - http://create-a-latte.blogspot.com/

Happy Hopping!

Lynda Jeffs

Memories in Tyme

Friday Challenges

Today's Friday - and you know what that means... Memories in Tyme Friday Challenges are here to give you a ton of awesome challenges you can do this weekend!  I know I have a ton of things I need to get finished, and stuff to do for the near future - so the challenges are helping me a bit too!!!!  

1. As the saying goes - "Mother knows best"...  Using this as inspiration - create something with this in mind!  
2.  Do a project using these colors - USING SCRAPS for part of the project, such as a tag or card.  
3. Using this as inspiration, create a layout using this ad! 
   
    

Challenges are meant to give you inspiration - get your brain thinking, or even just to get you to complete a project!  I have more than enough projects I need to get done myself so I hope it gets you to get something done!  

Thanks for stopping by,

Lynda Jeffs

Memories in Tyme 

Scrapping With Lisa Designs - Design Team Project

For my project today - I wanted to do something that had more "hidden journaling" because of what I wanted to write down...  My kids are my life...and the underneath part was the "Don't Judge" me girl from Lisa's Designs which you can find by clicking the link on!  Lisa's designs are so versatile - using them for a card, or a scrapbook type of layout like this one!   My project is going to be a framed page - without the glass in the front so you can lift up the front piece and see the hidden journaling part!  I love using paper piecing patterns, and this one is no different!  I'm going to do a fun birthday card using her - with a present in her hand and maybe strings with a balloon or something!    

Monthly Reminder -

Well, I hope these little reminders push you to look at the events you have coming up - in order to get more done like they do me!  I have started to get more things done because I have started to make a list!  That list might - or might NOT get completed, but for the most part, if something is actually on my list - then I look at more than if it's just sitting around in my head "thinking" about it - LOL!  
One of the things I need to get done is a project that has been on my list of "things to do" for the past couple of years!  I now have the time to get it done and am glad of the progress I have made so far!  It is a special project of the heart - my Grandma Tuckett's recipe's!  Her birthday would have been on Monday 5/13, this album is for my kids and the rest of the family members that want a copy of it!  
I am also working on Fathers Day projects...Framed pages for my brothers, brother-in-law and my husband, along with cards!  Since I didn't finish up the Mothers Day projects - those will be mailed a bit late!!!!  I finished up an awesome paper bag album for my nephew - and the binding for my own personal album!  And I am planning on creating more items for my stash of things to sell at the farmers markets this summer!  
So, look at your events - what do you need to get done between now and the end of June - get your calendar out and make your plans!  Do you need to plan anything, shop for anything, or make anything (plus shopping)?  

Thanks for stopping by,

Lynda Jeffs,

Memories in Tyme 

Happy Birthday Grandma Tuckett

Today would have been my Grandma's birthday!  Like everyone's grandma - she was simply the BEST!!!!  She passed away in August of 1998, a year after I moved back home from Denver.  Grandma made everyone feel loved...even my daughter remembers bits and pieces about her Great-Grandma from that year of being home.  I never thought I could miss someone so bad - as I do her and Grandpa!  Grandpa died when Terra was just 6 months old - so she never knew him...  The heart of Grandma's home was the kitchen, that's for sure...that's why I am making her recipe's into an album for my kids, which has turned into making it for all the extended family!  

So today, in celebration of Grandma's birthday - I want you to make a birthday card!  Add it to your stash of cards, or make one for a special someone for an upcoming birthday!  I don't have a lot of birthday's now until August and September so I am planning on getting some made before then...so they at least get done!  Happy Birthday Grandma, I miss you - I love you and wish I could spend some time with you just one more time!  

Thanks for stopping by,

Lynda Jeffs

Memories in Tyme 

 

Happy Mothers Day - With a Challenge!

I want to take a few moments to say Happy Mothers Day to all of you!  What does being a mom mean to you?  I know I wouldn't be the person I am today if it was not for the people who stepped in when I was just a little baby and helped to raise me when my mom found out she had cancer.  I wanted to document more about "being a mom", so I am working on a mini album today...will share as I get it finished up, but that is today's project for me to do - an album about being a mom!  
I love being a mom...but have failed at it miserably.  I should have thought about becoming a mom before I actually did it.  But that's part of the problem, being single, you don't really think about it until after the fact!  I wanted to talk about being a mom "then", first at 21 being single, and then 26 and 28 and married....soon to be divorced.  It's bad enough being a single mom of 1 but 3...I wouldn't want to see that for my girls that's for sure.  
I am also going to talk about being a "step-mom", and how hard it is to blend kids.  If you check out this post, you will see an awesome post by Jada Pinkett-Smith, Will Smith's wife about blending kids. I think reading this made things a bit differently for me...and hope one day things will be different!  

So, for Megan...you have turned in to quite the mom and wife!  Life has treated you well, and you should be proud of the things you have accomplished recently.  
For Terra...I am so glad you do not have kids of your own, and hope you make better choices than I have.  You my girl was forced to grow up so much sooner than you should have - and for that I am so sorry.  I thank you for taking such good care of yourself and Casey - and just want you to know how very much I love you!  
For Cheryl...YOU my girl are simply awesome!  In the Marines to make a life for yourself... I thank you for your service to this country - and never doubted for a moment you could make it!  And a daughter of your own...she's beautiful, just like you!  I hope you have a great Mothers Day today!  
For Krystal...our "youngest" - the "baby" of the family twice over!  Once in her family with her mom and once by her dad!  The special one for sure - and the one who is simply amazing.  A mom at a young age, but you showed everyone you can do it...  You graduated high school, and have done a great job raising that little girl on your own. 

The challenge...is to document some part of being a mom.  Whether you make just a layout, or you make a mini album...document about being a mom!  

Thanks for stopping by,

Lynda Jeffs

Memories in Tyme 

 

Celebrate Mothers Blog Hop (May 11)

Welcome to the Celebrate mother's blog hop!!!  If you are hopping along with us, then you should be at the very beginning! We don't want you to miss out on all the great projects you will see about mothers today!  Welcome back to our blog hops - only this time, you will see things a bit smaller, and with my cohort Deborah (who you will see next) and I taking turns each month!  We are excited to bring back the hops - so lets get started!!!! 
Mothers - we all have one...or are one - they are a necessary part of our existence - and today, we celebrate THEM!  We have our own mom's, our mother-in-law's, step-mom's, surrogate mom's, our sister's who turn in to a mother figure, Aunt's, Grandma's.....  People who are in our lives that help us to become the women we are today - this blog hop is all in celebration of each and every one of them!!! 

I am working on a mini album...my thoughts of being a mom when each of my kids were born, and then my thoughts now with being a mom to 3 - and blending 5 more!  I have failed miserably at being a mother, of which I am sorry for  - NOW.....  I never should have brought them in to a world where their own mother didn't know how to BE a mom...  However - that goes in to the next part of being a mom...  This is my two sisters and my mom...  Mom is in the middle - Deb on the left and Allison on the right.  Mom had cervical cancer when I was just 8 months old - and Deb, being 10 years older than me -stepped up and took care of me when my mom couldn't.  Allison was born without hip sockets - and had multiple problems when she was little, but the dancing helped that out.  Being born 5 years later than Allison was - I was more alone than anything...so we haven't been really close until 2 years ago that is - when we both decided to put our differences aside and get along!  Now, I can't wait until I see her and get to spend time with her - even if it is just on the phone! 


My project - will be printed out and framed...to go in my scrapbook area!  I love doing digital projects where you can do different things to them...either printing out for a frame - or for an album!  Or better yet, used on your computer's background to be able to see every day!    I started with the software by Craft Artist - if you need an awesome FREE version - check out the Products and Reviews tab for a link to download one!  Their kits are awesome too!  I used their "Mothers Day" file and software to complete the layout... and then added my own words to the top!  I really like their frames - as it fits the photos in perfectly!  The flower embellishments fit the layout perfectly! 

That's it for my project today - now your Blog hop lineup is:

1. Lynda - http://memoriesintyme.blogspot.com/
2. Deborah -  Http://www.scrappingmamma.net 
3. Inga - http://mommahobbit.blogspot.ca
4. Nancy - http://alwaysastorycreationsbynancy.blogspot.com/
5. Jessie http://edoggsugarlipsandprincessbuttercup.blogspot.com

6. Lori - http://scrappinmystressaway.blogspot.com/
7. Lisa - http://lisakelly110803.blogspot.com/
8. Jessi- http://www.mylifeinartsncrafts.com

Next up on the lineup is (insert name here)!  Now for the fun part - the blog candy!!!  One lucky winner will receive $20 in free patterns from Scrapping with Lisa Designs!!!  Lisa has so many awesome patterns for both card making and scrapbooking - and a design team who brings you so many different ideas each week!  I love being a part of her team, and am thankful for her for giving us this great giveaway today!!!  Now, in order to get your name in for the drawing (to be held on 5/15), you will want to do the following, and make sure you check back for the winner on Lynda's blog:

1. Leave a comment on everyone's blog...  This is important as we all love nice comments on the things we have made!  
2. "Like" Lisa on Facebook at - https://www.facebook.com/pages/Scrapping-With-Lisa-Designs/130882060268842
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Thanks for joining today, I hope you get a lot of great idea's and inspiration along the way!

Lynda Jeffs

Memories in Tyme 

 

Friday Challenges - Week 2

Hello peeps,
It's been a rather interesting few days where a health scare could have turned UGLY...and though we still are dealing with issues, it's not that bad YET...  So - after a few days of not accomplishing much of anything (except self pity that is) - I am back to my routine of sorts!  Much will be changing in the next few weeks for me personally - so for now I enjoy the ride of life and give you some fun weekend challenges!  

1. Stamping is the technique of the month, either create a card using your favorite saying stamp as the main emphasis or use stamps with the title somehow!  
2. In the challenges page, create one of the All About Me challenges listed.  You can create any of the 10 week challenges listed!  
3. Create a project of your choice using one of your favorite poem, sayings, title or quote.  

Challenges are meant to get you to think outside of the box when you create, do something you haven't for a while!  As you are creating this weekend, think about NOT spending money - and only using what you have at home when you do create!  Enjoy your weekend!  

Thanks for stopping by,

Lynda Jeffs

Memories in Tyme     

Using Stamps With Your Paper Crafting

If you are just starting out in scrapbooking - but have made cards before...this post is for you!  You already have a lot of things that you can do with your scrapbook pages, without having to spend a lot of money on embellishments!  If you are just starting out with stamping and are looking to add it to your paper crafting - a simple ink pad, markers or colored pencils, and an image will do!  You don't need a lot of things to start stamping - and by using your leftovers from other paper crafting projects, you won't have to spend a lot of money on this craft!  
With Signs Of Me - I stamped a bunch of flowers on a scrap piece of paper, and then colored them in using colors that would match the papers I was using.  I then cut out my title using my Coluzzle - but this can be used with any type of alphabet template you can find, or die cut machine you have available to you!  Plus this stamp has been used so many times in various cards I have done - it's one of the most used flowers in my stash!  One thing about stamps, you will find various ones you can use in different capacities or different themes, making it one of the most versatile tools around.   
Another really easy beginner technique you can do is paper tearing, like I did with the title!  This is one thing that can be used with so many different layouts and projects - and the best part about paper tearing - you don't need to spend a lot of money doing it or having to purchase a bunch of supplies just to do it!  Look at the paper you select a bit differently - such as the cardstock and your patterned paper!  And - as you get used to tearing different types of paper thickness, you will start to see how to tear the paper to make it look like you want.  Experiment with scraps of paper - different thickness', and you will see what I mean!  If you are looking at having something in a more exact shape then use water and your paint brush to help with the shape and then tear there. 
Stamping is a lot of fun...you can really get in to some wonderful techniques and things to make your stuff look one of a kind - the more you get in to this!  Find a home party company such as Close To My Heart or Stampin' Up where you can host a party and collect rewards from the entire show and you can learn different techniques and things!  Look for coupons for your local craft stores to purchase what you can on sale!  This is one craft that more families are doing together, and more men too, to be more involved in their memories!  

Thanks for stopping by,

Lynda Jeffs

Memories in Tyme

Friday Challenges -

Today's Friday challenge is going to be the start of challenges I will bring out each week!  Each challenge will be different - from colors to inspire you, to title ideas, to basic ideas to get you thinking...you will get from Memories in Tyme now!  Every Friday - fun challenges to get you through the weekend for sure!!!  Pick and choose the challenges you want to do, you will get 3 each week!!!!  

1.  Color challenge -  Anything goes, just use this as inspiration! 

2.  In the Challenges page, do one of the All About Me challenges of your choice from one of the 10 weeks worth of topics.  This is one of my favorite albums...next to the new one I am working on.  

3.  Stamp either a card or layout...  Do something different...  If you do harder techniques normally, do something fairly easy but cute!!!  Expand your craft in a way you never have before!!!  

Challenges are meant to expand your brain and your crafting.  There are so many times I will find some sort of a challenge and because of it - everything just falls completely in to place!  They are meant for you to have fun...and think outside of the box and do something different, instead of what everyone else does!  Have fun - and we will see you next Friday with more Friday Challenges!   

Thanks for stopping by,

Lynda Jeffs

Memories in Tyme 

   

May Technique - Stamping

Okay ladies, if you can scrapbook - you can stamp...and if you stamp, you can scrapbook!!!  I started out making cards over 22 years ago, using a simple card pack, color pencils and a Disney stamp to create my daughter's birth announcements!  Today, I use stamps for my cards and my scrapbook pages in so many different forms...  This month we are going to do more with our stamps... showcasing the different things you can do with them, as well as ways you can save money when you use stamps!  

To get started, you will want to have a basic toolbox kit - added to your scrapbooking toolbox kit!  You might find a few other "tools" that are necessary for your kit - and some of what I list not "as" necessary.  Please know this is just a guideline for you to start with - and the supplies will grow as you grow! 

Basic toolbox: 
Stamps
Ink pads 
Card packs
Chalks
White eraser

Bone folder
Ruler
Embossing powder
Embossing gun
Corner rounder
Border punches or patterned scissors

Making your own handmade cards can be so much fun - from a Get Well card such as the card at the top down to the "Is It Coffee" card to the left that can be sent to someone who just needs a little pick-me-upper!!!!   I use a basic card base with an envelope and then scraps of paper along with the stamps for each project.  

**Tip**  When stamping your image, try to stamp first on a piece of scrap paper in order to get a feel for the stamp, as well as to make sure you have enough room to put the image. 

**Tip**  If you make a mistake on one side of the cardstock, as long as you are using a plain (not textured) piece of cardstock you can turn it over and simply use the other side.  

**Tip**  Save scraps from scrapbook projects instead of using a whole sheet (or two) and waste the rest.  You can always use smaller scraps for things such as the card above.  

So you can see there are a few very easy cards you can make if you are just starting out in stamping.  As we get through the month, I will show you more things you can do - just keep checking back!  This month - is all about using stamps in your projects!  

Thanks for stopping by,

Lynda Jeffs

Memories in Tyme