Lyndall's Blog

New Leaf

2009-10-19T00:06:00.002+11:00

Out with the old and in with the new...
check me out at my new blog address

http://www.lyndalls-craft-time.com/

Happy Crafting
Lyndall

Yippee

2009-07-29T17:11:00.002+10:00

They have finally been released - yippee.

Click HERE for your chance to win the full set of my scrapbooking storage solution. Entries close this Friday so be quick to get in.

2009-07-07T10:50:00.000+10:00

Check out HERE for a sneak peek at my new release. Hope you like.

Happy Crafting
Lyndall

RW Laser Cuts DT Call

2009-07-03T23:10:00.002+10:00

RW Laser Cuts are on the hunt for a new DT team. If you would like to apply click HERE

Happy Crafting
Cheers
Lyndall

Prize Giveaway

2009-06-18T14:37:00.002+10:00

Be sure and check out the RW laser Cuts BLOG for a chance to win this very cute set of baby laser cuts. Good Luck.

It's been a long time...

2009-06-08T10:34:00.011+10:00

It has been a long time since I have posted a template. So here is one.
I originally made this box to fit in Christmas tags I have made. I have made them to give away as Christmas presents. Sometimes it is nice to give presents to your nice neighbour or people you know and like but you don't really know them that well. i think a small handmade gift is ideal for these people.
My next one I have made to fill with lollies. A nice gift box hanging around incase some occassion pops up ie friend gets a promotion etc. I never pre-fill with lollies before the time - cos I will admit it they would be eaten by me :-). I still think the red box is missing something maybe a stiched border.
If you do make up this template would love to see your creations.
Happy Crafting.
Lyndall

How Cool

2009-05-30T19:29:00.011+10:00

I can now officially say "...my range Box It Up".
My very first item, Voucher Folders has been released today over at RWLaserCuts.

I have designed this as a card and gift voucher all in one. No more feeling like you have not gone to any effort when giving money or a voucher as a gift. Now you can give something that is handmade yet gives the chance for the recipient to pick their own present.
The folders have been precut and scored, all you need to do is to decorate.
The Voucher card comes in packs of 4, with four different colour ranges to choose from; Christmas, Pink/Purple, Gr/Brown & Blue.

Here are a couple that I have had a go at decorating.

Hope you like them. If you are interested in purchasing them contact your local craft store.
Happy Crafting
Lyndall

2009-05-16T21:11:00.001+10:00

I'm so happy and so very tired.

Today at the Casey Kidz Klub Crop Day we raised a whopping $1,300 .

We are rapt. The day went really well, we even had a request by a couple of people to run two of these a year (too tired to even contemplate that at this moment).

We had really great prizes to raffle, some things that included cuttlebug kids machine and dies, a personal die cutter, a fax/scanner/photocopier machine and tons of other stuff.

We also did a silent auction which netted us a few hundred dollars.I am glad to say it is all over...well until next year anyway.

Thanks for all of those who donated items for the day. You guys are mega stars.

Happy Crafting
Cheers
Lyndall

M.I.A

2009-05-13T09:28:00.005+10:00

Hello Everyone,
Not much blogging been going on here lately.

I have been really busy doing designs for RWLasercuts. Soon you will be able to buy my box designs in a craft shop near you. All you need to do is assemble and decorate. Most of my items are made from quality 2.8mm thk chipboard. The range is going to be called 'Box It Up'. I am very excited. Watch this space for a release date.

Another Box

2009-05-04T18:27:00.003+10:00

This is a box I made a while ago. This box is front & top opening. The inside flap you can hold a gift/movie voucher. While the main part you can hold some lollies etc. I have not finished the inside yet so not going to show what the inside looks like.
Happy Crafting
Cheers
Lyndall

Stationary Folder

2009-05-01T13:06:00.005+10:00

I have made this stationary folder for my friend Denise as a house warming gift. I have used the Kaiser Kraft Blush range of PP's.

I have been wanting to have a go at making my own paper flowers. I heard somewhere that you can use your heart punch to make the petals. I gave it a go and quite pleased with how they turned out. I also used a leaf punch using green cardstock. I am not sure what I am going to do with them now, but I am sure I will think of something.

Yeah it's Friday. Not much planned for this weekend yet. Hope your weekend is filled with lots of love, laughter and creating.

Cheers

Lyndall

Soul Searching India

2009-04-29T20:23:00.002+10:00

A very good friend of mine Natasha has a blog that I think a couple of you may like. It has nothing to do with craft but rather is a brilliant written & visual description of her time in India.

Natasha's blog shows an insight to India which most of us will never see even if we were tourists.

Natasha was originally from India and migrated to Australia with her family when she was about 16 years old. I met Natasha in 1990 when we were both working on a building site as Draftswomen and have been close friends since. Natasha moved to America in approx 1997.

Sorry if I sound like I am waffling. It is just Natasha has had a very complicated life and I am so very proud of how she has overcome many obsticles and achieved amazing things in her life. Anyway if you are interested here is the link to her blog Soul Searching India.
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Cheers
Lyndall

Cool Site

2009-04-26T23:17:00.002+10:00

Tonight I have been scanning the web for how to make paper flowers. I came across this really cool site called INSTRUCTABLES. It is awesome. You can learn anything from making Playdough to making your own Taser Glove (a must for every safety consence girl:-) ).
Click HERE to suss this totally cool site out.

Cheers
Lyndall

2009-04-26T10:55:00.002+10:00

Yesterday we took the kids to our local ANZAC parade in Berwick. The kids found it all a bit boring. But hopefully one day they will appreciate what it all means.

The weather here is pretty dismal. Days like these just make you want to jump under the doona and watch TV all day. But having two small children they won't let me do that. I think we might take the kids down to the local playcentre today. Better them trashing the playcentre rather than our house :-)

Last night I made these two boxes for Mothers Day. I am going to use them as cards and write a message underneath the lid, then place choccies in them (see 2 blog entries ago for box dimensions). The purple box I have used Stampin Up products to produce. The green box is K&Co paper and bazzill cardstock. Hope you like.

Happy Crafting

Lyndall

2009-04-23T22:02:00.002+10:00

Here is one of the first boxes I ever made. Often when I go back to original things I have made from when I first started off I cringe at how bad they are, but this one I like. Pity the same can not be said about my first couple of albums filled of tragic scrapbook LO's - :-)

Happy Crafting
Cheers
Lyndall

Congratulations Box Dimensions

2009-04-22T22:04:00.004+10:00

Here are the dimensions to make the box above. Just be aware that they are not to scale. Click on the images to get a closer view.

LID

BASE

Happy Crafting

Cheers Lyndall

Congratulations

2009-04-20T16:06:00.006+10:00

Back to school today for Zach. It is a relief because by the second week of school holidays Zach & Luke had, had enough of each other and were fighting all the time. Zach was very keen this morning to go to school.

Zach's teacher recently got engaged so I made her this Congratulations Box. I am really happy with how it has turned out. On the underside of the lid Zach has drawn a picture of his teacher and her fiance holding hands and showing off the ring - drawing done in silver so has not come up very clearly in the photo.
Happy Crafting
Cheers
Lyndall

Love Box.

2009-04-19T21:23:00.009+10:00

Had a great time at the Melbourne Comedy Festival this weekend. We saw Greg Fleet and he was great. Very funny man. As the kids were staying at Nanny and Grandad's place we decided to make a night of it and stayed in the city at the Medina hotel. It was just so good to go out and have some kid free time. Will definately be doing the same next year.

Today I thought I would show you this Love Box that I previously made for the RWPC Blog. I gave this to my husband for Valentines Day. After he had eaten the chocolates it revealed a secret message. Hope you like. Below you will find the dimensions on how to make this. Just click on the image to enlarge. The Cardstock is Bazzill. Chippies are RW Laser Cuts. Can not remember who the P.P was from.

Happy Crafting

Cheers

Lyndall

Keepsake Holder

2009-04-17T12:56:00.005+10:00

Hello All,

Looking forward to this weekend. We are going the Melbourne Comedy Festival. So looking forward to some good laughs.

Today I have made a Keepsake Holder. I am going to give it to my little friend Alannah to keep her little girl treasures in there. Reasonably quick and easy to make. I will post the dimensions and how to's in the next week or so.

Happy Crafting

Cheers Lyndall

Happy Easter

2009-04-11T21:53:00.003+10:00

Hello Everyone,
Hope you are all enjoying the Easter break. I have scored myself another bout of tonsilitis (think this is my 4th episode in 2 months - getting a little bit over it). I have been relaxing to try and get over this latest bout.

I have been creating heaps but can not show you guys as yet. I am doing some box designs for a craft company so as yet not sure if I can show them. But soon I will make something that I can show to you all and give you the dimensions.

Hope all is well.
Happy Crafting.
Cheers Lyndall

I'm Back

2009-04-04T18:06:00.005+11:00

I am feeling better and back in the crafting mood.

I was flipping through the Stampin Up catalogue today and came across a triangular shaped lollie holder thingy. I really liked the idea so have made my version of it. Yeah I know you are going to ask why I did a Christmas theme in April. Well the answer is simple...I only had Christmas themed celophane bags. Going to have to order me some plain ones I think:-). This project can easily be adapted to Easter bags etc.

Stuff I used.
Stampin Up Card Stock
SU Scallop Punch
Nestibilities - plain & scallop ovals
Paper Trey Ink Stamps
White Ribbon.
Celophane Bag
Choccies
Double Sided Tape.

Double Click on Image to expand.

Hope you like. Happy Crafting.

Cheers Lyndall

Sick

2009-03-30T16:19:00.002+11:00

Sorry not much blogging or crafting going on here. Recovering from a particularly bad bout of tonsilitis. Hopefully soon will have some more crafty ideas to show you.
Cheers
Lyndall

Finally...

2009-03-24T11:48:00.006+11:00

Finally I have the sizing to do the voucher folder. So here we go.

Stuff Used
Kaiser Craft - P.P, Brad, Rhinestones & flowers
Stampin Up - White & Pink cardstock
Double sided Tape
Glue
Adhesive backed velcro

Double Click on the image to see a bigger view.

Happy Crafting.
Cheers
Lyndall

2009-03-23T21:13:00.006+11:00

I know I promised the dimensions for the voucher folder, but to be honest I can not find it. Chaos reigns in my scraproom at the moment. The new storage has been set up and looking good. But I just can not get motivated to sort out all my stuff and put it away in it's new home. Hope fully in the next couple of days I will sort and be able to post the dimensions.

Last week was my final blog entry at Remember When Paper Company. It was a great experience being a weekly blogger and would like to say thankyou to the Remember When girls for giving me a go. If you want the demensions and instructions on how to make the envelope and card holder above go to Remember When Paper Company.

I have something in the wind at moment for being a guest blogger for another company, so when I know more I will let you know.

At the moment I am working on a design for Chocolate Body Paint box. So keep your eyes peeled for that one.

Happy Crafting

Cheers

Lyndall

Envelope Box

2009-03-18T14:22:00.024+11:00

Today I made an envelope holder to store all my SU Envelopes. I got to have a play with my nestabilities - yippee. This is the first time I have made a box using Cardboard instead of folded cardstock. I was really happy how it turned out and keen to go down to my LCS to buy some more cardboard. I am adding dimensions and instructions incase you are interested in making this box. So here we go...

Stuff Needed

Cardboard (I used 1mm thk cardboard)
Printed Paper (Melissa Francis)
Stamp (Magnolia stamps)
Ink (SU)
Glue (pritt)
Card Stock (SU).

Step 1

Make out the above dimensions onto your cardboard and cut out. Click on image to get a larger view.

Step 2

Glue on cardstock of the inside of the box, then using a craft knife cut excess paper off. Do this to all of the cardboard pieces.

Step 3

Glue the wrong side of patterned paper to all the othersides of the cardboard, allowing ample space between each piece.

Step 4

Mark out then cut out the demensions of each space. It is important that the top side of each piece is cut out 1 cm from the cardboard edge.

Step 5

Glue both front flaps to the front of the box. Then back flaps to the back of the box.

Step 6

Cut 1 piece of patterned paper at 17cm long x 10.5 wide.

Cut another piece of patterned paper 17cm long x 14.5 wide.

Step 7

Glue these pieces to the front and back of box making sure that the paper overlaps the top of the box at exactly one centimeter.

Step 8

Fold and glue down the top lip on all sides.

Step 9

cut out another piece of cardboard measuring 16.8 cm x 7.8cm (this is allowing for 1mm thk cardboard - adjustsments will need to be made if your cardboard is a different thickness.)

Glue internal cardstock (the pink) on to bottom. Then trim oround the edge.

Step 10

Place cardboard into bottom then glue down the flaps.

Step 11

Stamp a picture and colour in. Then cut out an oval shape (this is where i got to use my nestibilities). Glue to front of box.

Hope you like.

Happy Crafting

Cheers

Lyndall

What was I thinking...

2009-03-16T22:26:00.003+11:00

What was I thinking. I thought I would re-arrange my scraproom. Get some new storage etc. OMG stuff is everywhere. There will be no creating from me for the next few days, just cleaning.

I have been eyeing off nestabilities for a little while now. They are so cool. The other day (thanks to Mr Rudd - I am doing my bit to boost up the economy :-))I bought some. I got the oval and circles in the plain and scallop. Once I have tidied up my area I will show you some of my creations using nestabilities.

Be back real soon (and hopefully with the dimensions for the gift voucher card)
Happy Crafting
Lyndall

2009-03-14T21:32:00.000+11:00

Free Counter

2009-03-12T21:21:00.001+11:00

What's this?... 2 blog entries in 1 night. Wow think that is a record for me. Tonight I made a voucher holder/card. Hope you like. I will post the measurements and instructions in the next couple of days...I promise :-).

Happy Crafting

Wee Little Box

2009-03-12T20:30:00.000+11:00

Just a sneak peek of my project this week. If you want the measurements and instructions, pop over to Remember When This wee little box is the perfect size to fit in 1 Ferrero Rocher(F.R). The beauty of that is the minimum amount of R.F's you can buy is 3...so 1 for the box and 2 for you :-).

Back Again

2009-03-06T23:03:00.000+11:00

Been back from my holidays for a couple of days now. Had a great time. Will fill you in on the details later. Tomorrow we are off to Bright for the weekend to spend some time away with Rob's family.

Been suffering from tonsilitis last week and a second bout started off again today, so not running on all cylinders at the moment.

This week at Remember When Blog I have the template and instructions on these triangle boxes. These boxes are super easy to make and are great for making en-masse, perhaps for Easter presents for your kids friends etc.

Off to bed for me now. Wishing you all a great weekend. And for those living in Victoria happy Labour Day for Monday.

Happy Crafting
Cheers
Lyndall

Hi-Ho, Hi-Ho...

2009-02-25T09:57:00.000+11:00

Hi-Ho, Hi-Ho it is off to holidays we go.
My Nana who lives in Sydney is turning 90 years old, so we are off to visit her for the week.
We are staying in the city, so sure to catch up on a few local attractions.
Speak to you all when i get back.
Cheers
Lyndall

2009-02-23T12:50:00.000+11:00

I made up a real quick little project last night. This is a 2" sq box designed to fit in 1 Fererro Rocher as a thankyou or hope you feel better soon gift.

I love the look of gold embossing and so easy to do.

Hope you like.

Happy Birthday Zach

2009-02-20T22:57:00.000+11:00

It is Zach's 7th Birthday today. Happy Birthday mini man. Mummy loves you.

2009-02-19T14:02:00.000+11:00

Here is a sneak peek of the Flower Box I will posting tomorrow over at http://www.rememberwhen.com.au/ So come on over and check it out. It comes with full instructions and measurements.

I love my Nana! my Nana is turning 90 years old next week. We are traveling up to Sydney to spend some time with her. We have not been up to see her since before Luke was born. I am really keen for Nana to meet Luke for the first time and to see how much Zach has grown. HAPPY BIRTHDAY NANA

Speaking of birthdays it is my 'special little guy's birthday. Zach turns 7 tomorrow. HAPPY BIRTHDAY my gorgeous boy.

Also birthday wishes to my Godson Finn. Have a great day on Saturday little man.

Happy Crafting Everyone.

Cheers

Lyndall

Thank God it's over.

2009-02-16T15:33:00.000+11:00

The boys joint party went really well and all the kids appeared to have a great time. Unfortunately I just did not get the chance to take many photos. But one photo I made sure i got was of the birthday cake.

When Zach first said he wanted a Stars Wars themed birthday party I have been searching the net for ideas. One I came across was Julie Foxworthy at http://convergingcuisine.com/, she had designed & made this really cool Yoda cake, so thought I would give it a go. So here is my version of YODA... I was quite happy with how it turned out.

Happy Crafting.

Cheers

Lyndall

Bad Blogger

2009-02-12T09:55:00.000+11:00

I have been a bad blogger. After this week is over promise to be a lot more regular with postings.

I am having my sons Zach (7 yo) and Luke (3 yo) joint party this week. OMG there is about 23 kids invading my house on Saturday - what was I thinking. It is a Star Wars theme so I am busy making space-like decorations - again what was I thinking :-).

I am posting again tomorrow at the Remember When Blog. This week I am doing a tutorial on how to make this cute like bag, just the right size for placing some lollies or jewellery to give as a gift.

The good people at Remember When Paper Company are donating all profits from the sale of their chippies to Victorian Fire Relief for this week only. So if you have been meaning to buy some RW Chippies this week is a good week to do it.

Happy Crafting

Cheers

Lyndall

Happy Crafting

2009-02-05T12:47:00.000+11:00

Just showing you a sneak peek of the Valentines gift box I will be demonstrating over at Remember When Paper Company on Friday.
For full dimensions and instructions pop over to RW

http://www.rememberwhen.com.au/index1.html

2009-02-03T19:27:00.000+11:00

Exciting news.

I can now spill the beans.

I have been asked to be a Guest Blogger for two months at 'Remember When Paper Company'.
Friday (starting this Friday) each week I will be posting a tutorial on gift box making using RWPC products. I am very excited.

Link to RWPC website http://www.rememberwhen.com.au/index1.html
So stay tuned.

Cheers
Lyndall

2009-01-27T17:52:00.000+11:00

Tickets on sale Now!!!

Event: Casey Kidz Klub Fundraising Crop Day.
Date: 16th May 2009
Time: 10am – 4pm
Venue: Holy Trinity Church; Cnr The Fairway & Somerville Rd, Hampton Park, Vic
Tickets: $30 per person

ü Plenty of scrapbooking room for all.
ü Throughout the day we will be running classes, raffles, competitions and auctions to help raise funds for Casey Kids Club.
ü Hot beverages for free, food and Cold drinks (pizza) will be available for sale on the day. All proceeds will go towards Casey kidz Club.

For enquiries and bookings contact
Denise: email denise_1980@ymail.com
Lyndall: email: LyndallRitchie@hotmail.com

2009-01-25T10:16:00.000+11:00

Not much blogging going on here. I been crafting up a storm but unable to post what I have been making. I have put an application in to go on a DT and I have been put on the 'short list' - and I am very excited. Anyway cross your fingers for me.
Cheers
Lyndall

2009-01-22T10:05:00.000+11:00

I made this wooden purse for my little buddie Tanja for her birthday. I am really happy with how it turned out. The Antique style of this project was inspired by Kirsten Aune whose blogg I lurked out. Kirsten does the most amazing work.

I picked up the wooden purse from Spotlight. Chippies from Scrap FX (I think). Paper, Ink & Glitter from Stampin Up. Paint from MM.

I got the girl image from a children's website which have printable colouring-in pages. I printed the image onto SU Whisper White and then coloured in the image using ink, water and a paint brush. Distressed, stained and hand sewed the background paper along with lace.

The next image is from a photo swap that was organised over at Scrapbook Capital. Using Bazzill I stamped (Autumn Leaves) flourishes all over the page then clear embossed the images.

Made tag, added photo and then added metal embellishments. The quote at the bottom says "There is no gift greater, than the gift of a child".

Bye for now.
Lyndall

2009-01-20T14:03:00.000+11:00

A funny thing happened yesterday...

I bought the boys a packet of disposable drinking straws from our local supermarket. With each packet of straws a free bendy straw was included. I did not take much notice to this free straw at time of purchase... Have a look and see what you think!!!!

I rang the store and suggested maybe they should remove these straws. But the important thing is, it did put a big smile on my face.

2009-01-20T11:06:00.000+11:00

I have finally succumb to the calling in my head to set up my own blog. So here I am jumping on the bandwagon.
For a few years now I have been a keen scrapbooker but of recent times I have discovered gift boxes. I love all aspects of this craft. Designing the boxes, working out the measurements, cutting out and finally the embellishing of these boxes. In my blog I will include the pattern for anyone who would like to have a go at making their own.
Cheers
Lyndall