Stephanie Lynn
SDM Editor-in-Chief
Age 27, Massachusetts
Why I started SDM: I started Sweet Designs Magazine in January 2007. My goal has been to attract America's best teen writers and give them a venue to express opinions about the world around them. I look for writers with something positive, helpful, fresh, and insightful to say. I also want SDM to be fun to write for and to read. And I want to help teens avoid the traps and pitfalls of youth and become successful, well-adjusted adults.
Activities, Sports, Interests: I love acting, art, modeling, graphic design, crocheting, and volunteering for worthwhile causes. I'm not currently playing any sports, but I enjoy street hockey, basketball, and ultimate frisbee.
Favorite Books: The Bible, Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte, The Clique series by Lisi Harrison, and Generation Me by Jean M. Twenge.
Favorite School Subjects: In college, Psychology, Calculus, & English. In high school, Geometry, Biology, and Art.
Favorite Movies: Some of my all-time favorites are Sweet Home Alabama, Back to the Future, The Trouble with Angels, Mozart and the Whale, Where the Heart Is, My Big Fat Greek Wedding, The Notebook, 13 Going On 30, The Ring, Wish Upon a Star, Forrest Gump, and Jane Eyre (2006).
Favorite TV Shows: Project Runway, Law & Order: SVU, America's Next Top Model, The Amazing Race, Law & Order: CI, The Simpsons, 90210, Urkel, and The Wonder Years.
I listen to: A wide variety of music, which usually does not include rap or country. I enjoy artists such as Lifehouse, Taylor Swift, Natasha Bedingfield, and Gwen Stefani.
Most Important Values: Integrity and empathy.
I enjoy: Painting, cooking, traveling, camping, bicycling, knitting, sewing, shopping, and reading.
Stephanie Lynn's Articles
3-12 On the Cover: India of Darnlicious
3-12 It's Darn-licious: My Interview with India
2-12 On the Cover: Happy Fifth Anniversary, SDM!
12-11 On the Cover: Molly of Rags by Sock Monkey
12-11 Eco-friendly Wearable Art: Interview with Molly
11-11 On the Cover: Bernadette of LunaCabCo
11-11 Life Partners Knit Together: LunaCabCo Interview
10-11 On the Cover: Meg of Red & Main
10-11 Ferocious Monsters Made with Love Interview
9-11 On the Cover: Meet Vicki
5-11 On the Cover: Stay Calm Cupcake Shop
5-11 Stay Calm, Have a Cupcake!: My Interview with Jill
2-11 On the Cover: Stephanie Lynn, Snowed In
2-11 Share the Love: Valentine's Day Wishlist
2-11 American Dreams (TV Show Review)
1-11 On the Cover: Happy New Year & Alison of Royal Menagerie
1-11 Whimsical Hair Ornaments: Interview w/ Royal Menagerie
12-10 On the Cover: Happy Holidays & Young Artists
12-10 Etsy Youth Holiday Shopping Wishlist
12-10 Advice: My Life is Boring - I Want a Boyfriend
11-10 Advice: Corner of the Triangle
10-10 Advice: Wounded Birds
8-10 Sweet Designs 2010 Staff Interns
5-10 A Cocktail Party for Dogs: Wendy Diamond's Yappy Hour Tour
5-10 Wendy Diamond: My Inspiration for SD Magazine
2-10 On the Cover: Happy Third Anniversary
2-10 I Left My Heart in Haiti
2-10 Arturo's Crazy Ex-Girlfriend
2-10 How to Write: Part 1
1-10 Getting Your Wisdom Teeth Removed: Part 2
1-10 The Wrong Track
12-09 Holiday Greeting
11-09 Getting Your Wisdom Teeth Removed: Part 1
9-09 Acrylicana: Our Interview w/ Mary Winkler
8-09 Your Fall TV Show Schedule
6-09 8 Ways to Make Money This Summer
5-09 My Fairytale Prom (Didn't Happen)
4-09 Robots, Giraffes, and Superheroes: Interview with IttyBittiesForYou
4-09 Handcrafted Jewelry Artists
3-09 Crafty Stuff to Snazzy Up Your Space
3-09 America's Next Top Model: Cycle 12
3-09 When Confidence Isn't Sexy
3-09 Forever Young
2-09 Share the Love: Crafty Valentine's Day Gifts
2-09 The Kittens: 9 Months Later
1-09 Editor's Choice: SDM's Top 25 Features of 2008
1-09 Young Artists Get Crafty
1-09 Snow Days
11-08 90210
10-08 The Water Bottle
8-08 Interview with Jessica Mellott
8-08 So You Want to Be a Fashion Designer
8-08 Start a Club at Your School
5-08 Mean Girls: When Drama Goes Too Far
5-08 STD's & You: What You Need to Know
5-08 Our New Names (Kittens)
5-08 Help Me Name My Kittens!
4-08 Mood Food: Healthy Cafeteria Eating
4-08 Boost Your Test Scores the Lazy Way
3-08 Going Green
3-08 Indie Girl
2-08 Election Fever '08
1-08 Have It Your Way
1-08 My Life Sucks
9-07 Fall '07 Fashion Trend Alerts
8-07 College Checklist
7-07 Have a Twinkie with Your Nuggets & Tots
7-07 Is 14 the Right Age for MySpace?
6-07 Preventing Summer Boredom
5-07 America's Late Night Leader
5-07 On the Set at Warner
5-07 Viewers' Celebrity Experiences
4-07 Best Friends Forever??
4-07 Boyfriends Versus BFFs
4-07 Top Ten Teen Dramas
3-07 Mmmmm, Quesadillas!
3-07 Yellow - The New Pink?
2-07 A Survivor's Guide to a Dateless Valentine's Day
2-07 A Valentine's Day Disaster
2-07 Lost in Translation
2-07 Stress Management 101
2-07 What Does Fashion Mean to You?
Future Plans: To complete my Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, to travel to Europe, and to be successful in whatever I do.
A Favorite Quote: "Be the change you wish to see in the world." - Mohandas Gandhi
