2026 Arrived with Much Cold Weather in Wisconsin

Where Did This Month Go? 

When I looked at my calendar this morning, I was shocked to see it was already the 26th day of the new year. Therefore, I shared my Happy New Year's card with you as February starts sneaking up on us, and I wish you an excellent start to another twelve months of paper crafting. Did I tell you that I am enjoying my return to scrapbooking? Watch for images of my completed pages and latest cards.

Take care,

Linda Ann Hinde

Copy and Paste this free calendar pic for the beginning of your camera rolls. 

Organize Your Scrapbooking Cell Phone Pictures Using the "First Image" Concept

December caught me by surprise with all the warm weather we were having in Wisconsin. Reality hit me when a recent snowstorm arrived! 

How do I use these monthly images or pictures? At the start of each month, I copy & paste the first image and upload it to my camera - or I take a photo. I hope you enjoy your "first image" for December's pics. 😍

The last day of the month, I scroll through all the pics and make decisions: 

• print for scrapbooking using my Canon Selphy, 
• make copies for friends and family, 
• discard the image, 
• or archive it for a future file. 
• I also chronologically back up the important pictures to an external hard drive. The program allows me to label images and create face recognition files.

This process has been life-changing since I started resetting the images on my cell phone each month. Lauren Hines, a Creative Memories Consultant, was my inspiration for this organization process called POP. 

Have you started your planner for 2026? Remember to take time for your hobbies. 

At the beginning of the year, I schedule the last day of each month in my Happy Planner for scrapbooking four pages of pictures. It's such a splendid feeling to have our family's special moments in an album. If I want to expand the memories, I can always use archived photos to create additional albums. 

Did you know that Stampin' Up! bought Close to my Heart and currently sells Memory Keeping supplies? In January 2026, a new Mini Catalog reveals an assortment of Designer Series Paper, cardstock, stickers, stamps, and die cuts for paper crafting! 

Watch my blog for upcoming information on how to receive the latest catalogs.

Take care,

Linda Ann

 

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Cheers to Summer: Celebratory Sips into the Season's Finale!

Today, my husband cleaned the fireplace chimney, which means that summer in Northern Wisconsin has come to an end for another year. It's a sad right of passage in our family, but once the flames glow from the chopped wood, there's comfort in the air.

In honor of November, I am sharing a blog that is reminiscent of the ol' days. I read a post from another crafter who misses scrolling through social media to discover ideas - no need to join private groups or pay monthly fees. I understand that times have changed in my seventy-plus years, but for today, let's enjoy making cards for pure fun! The project sheet is a gift from me.

It's Your Card is a simple card to create. I have linked the project sheet (edited by jnelson). Look through your stash of Designer Series Paper to fussy cut whatever design you desire: pets, flowers, vehicles, and more. What to use, a punch or dies? That's fine, too. Select whatever wording you want and stamp it on a label. Be creative. 

Take care,

Linda

PS: There are links on the project sheet because it was created a month ago. Feel free to ignore them. Today is for enjoyment.