DJ's Sundries

Need a quick and easy card?  This one fits the bill.  I love things that you can do quickly that still look great.  The best part is that you can use up scraps.  That's exactly how I made this card. Each item listed below is linked to where you can find it. White daisy cardstock Snowhaven cardstock Snowhaven complements   Silver shimmer trim You'll also need your favorite adhesive. For full details, see the video below. Thanks for stopping by today.  Remember to take some time to enjoy the little things.

Have you been waiting to get one of the Close to my Heart Cricut collections?  Now is the perfect time!  On Cyber Monday you can get your Cricut collection for 20% OFF!!! This is an amazing deal that you don't want to miss.  Want to make it even sweeter?  If you order it by clicking on the "Cricut Extravaganza" Gathering here - www.djssundries.ctmh.com , I will send you the following stamp absolutely FREE! Order $100 and I will also send you the Cranberry Exclusives Ink Pad. Remember, this deal will only last for 24 hours.  You can't get it until Midnight on December 1st and it will end at 11:59 Monday night. Thanks for stopping by today.  Remember to take some time to enjoy the little things!

Good morning everyone.  I am so excited to tell you that I have only have a little over one week of school and it will be over until January.  I'm hoping to get some crafting in soon.  In the meantime, I wanted to share some specials I am having from Close to my Heart.  These are in addition to anything that Close to my Heart is offering.  Watch the video to catch all the fun! Thanks for stopping by today.  Remember to take some time to enjoy the little things.

I love fall and the Thanksgiving season.  It makes me sad that Thanksgiving seems to get skipped over as everyone starts preparing for Christmas.  However, if you are a cardmaker, you probably want to get started on your cards soon.  Close to my Heart has some great options this season for your Christmas crafting and it doesn't matter if you are a beginner crafter or an advanced one, there is something for you.  Click on each picture to be taken directly to my Close to my Heart site.  If you make it to the end of the post, you will see some great deals that I have posted for the month of November.  You don't want to miss them! Cut Above For the beginning crafter (or the one who is running out of time) there is a fun option for making your own treat bags and cards.  The Cut Above kits come with the pieces pre-cut and all the embellishments you need to put your project together.  Just add your stamps, inks and adhesives and you are ready to go....

Good morning.  I wanted to take a break from homework and play a little and I had the perfect excuse.  I needed some thank you cards for some very special ladies.  I decided to pull out the Pathfinding paper and went to work. Click on each Close to my Heart product to get your own Pathfinding paper packet Have a Happy Day stamp set Sweet and Lovely stamp set from the Artbooking bundle Thankful Heart stamp set Gold sequin assortment Olive , Chocolate and Autumn Terracotta Exclusives Ink pads Bronze Shimmer Trim Foam tape (I'm still using old stuff in my stash but you can get some from Close to my Heart too) Colonial White card bases Colonial White cardstock After I finished the video, I decided to add a little touch to the inside of the card using products that were already out for the front of the card. The video contains step by step instructions. Thanks so much for stopping by today.  Remember to take some time to enjoy the littl...

Ready for a new card?  I know that I am.  I recently had a co-worker whose wife had a little baby girl.  I wanted to make something fun for them and this is what I came up with. Close to my Heart Supplies (click on each for a direct link) Cricut Artbooking cartridge (page 80, cut at 4") Liquid Glass Whisper Exclusives Ink Pad Cuddly Salutations stamp set (Hostess Rewards only) Colonial White cardstock Diagonal striped ribbon in Thistle Other supplies used: Scraps from K& Company (pink with hearts) Lavender cardstock from my stast WeRMemory Keepers "Christine" cardstock Thanks so much for stopping by today.  Remember to take some time to enjoy the little things.

 At long last I have a new post for you.  I have been wanting to play with Artfully Sent some more, but have just been too busy to do so.  However, I needed to make a wedding card for some friends, so I had a good reason to spend some time in the craft room.  This Cricut cartridge is so much fun.  You can get yours here . Close to my Heart Supplies: Close to my Heart Ruby Cardstock Silver embossing powder with Versamark Ink Cricut Artfully Sent cartridge September 2014 Stamp of the Month You can get all of these supplies by clicking here . Supplies from other places: Recollections silver paper and rhinestone bling Prima "Signature" paper from the Printery Collection Thanks so much for stopping by today.  Remember to take some time to enjoy the little things.

I had a few minutes to pull out the brand new Artfully Sent cartridge from Close to my Heart the other day and I made this quick card for a friend's birthday.  I must say that it was fairly simple to make and it turned out to be so pretty.  I used the paper from the Ariana collection which has retired, but other paper would be beautiful as well.  No I must tell you that the printed panel on the left side of the card is not a Cricut cut.  I actually hand cut that to fit the spot.  I think that the next time that I use this, I will cut the card in patterned paper and the accent in the solid just to see how the words pop.  It's definitely going to be fun to experiment with this cartridge. Don't forget that anyone who purchases this cartridge (or any other purchase) on the "Artfully Sent" gathering found on my site here , between now and October 11th will be eligible to enter a drawing to receive all the hostess rewards earned on that gathering.  Woo...

I know that it has been quite awhile since I posted a craft video.  I haven't spent hardly any time in the craft room.  However, I did spend some time making this cute little card. Here's what you need to get started (Clicking on the items will take you directly to them in my CTMH store): Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge Pear Exclusives Ink Pad Smokey Plum Exclusives Ink Pad Colonial White cardstock Liquid Glass #30 Years of Happy stamp set (No link.  You can only get this one by purchasing $30 in STAMPS.  It will then appear in your shopping cart.) Have a Happy Day stamp set This video tells you about the card.  I was not using the tripod, so pardon the shakiness. You don't want to miss out on my fabulous special where you could earn the hostess rewards without hosting a gathering.  For full details, click here. Thanks for stopping by today.  Remember to take some time to enjoy the little things.

Are you interested in receiving all of the hostess rewards but don't have time to host a Close to my Heart Gathering?  I have the perfect solution for you.  From now until October 11, ANYONE who places ANY ORDER under the "Artfully Sent Gathering" will be entered into a drawing.  Click here to get started. On October 11, I will notify the winner of the drawing and that person will receive whatever hostess rewards are available from that Gathering.  The Artfully Sent cartridge is fabulous and I will soon be posting a card from it.  Here is your chance to purchase it and maybe get some great extra goodies. Stamp Special This stamp set is super fun but the only way you can get it is by placing a $30 STAMP order.  Then it is absolutely FREE.  Your STAMP total needs to reach the $30 to qualify. You have until the end of September to get this one.  So hurry over and place your order under the "Artfully Sent" Gathering if you would like to re...

Like many of you, I have been greatly anticipating the new Artfully Sent Cricut Cartridge.  WAIT NO MORE!  It is available and you can get yours here.  As a special incentive, anyone who places an order on the "Artfully Sent Gathering" on my Close to my Heart site, will be entered to win the hostess rewards for that Gathering.  How does it work?  Simply place your order through that gathering and on October 11, I will do a drawing including every order placed.  I will announce the winner here, on YouTube, and on Facebook.  The winner will need to contact me and I will tell them how much hostess credit they received.  All the perks of being a hostess with no fuss.  Invite your friends to join in as well. As an Extra Bonus Order your Artfully Sent Cartridge before September 20th , and I will send you this stamp set absolutely free.  It coordinates with the new cartridge and you will love it!  Please don't put it in your cart....

Here is the final card in the series from Close to my Heart.  Now again, this is not a card that I designed.  It is simply one designed by Close to my Heart.  I think it is so pretty. Thanks for stopping by today.  Remember to take some time to enjoy the little things .

A few weeks ago I showed you a couple of treat bags that I made.  I ended up using one of those as a guide to make a complete set.  I love the results and they were super quick and easy to make.  You should give them a try. Products I used: Paper sacks - The Paper Studio Mainstays Sequins Glitter tape from American Crafts Distress inks - mustard seed, salty ocean Close to my Heart - Pear Exclusives ink pad; Remember the Little Things stamp set (retired) Memento Tuxedo Black ink Thanks so much for stopping by today.  Remember to take some time to enjoy the little things.

I recently posted one of the cards we made in our workshop club.  Today I am going to show you the first in that set.  Now I didn't make this one up as it was designed by Close to My Heart.  It is pretty. Thanks so much for stopping by today.  Remember to take some time to enjoy the little things!

Can you believe that August is nearly over?  Kids across the country are settling into school and life is falling back into that school time routine.  Now is the perfect time for some crafting!  At the beginning of the month, I set some very specific Close to my Heart goals and I am so close to meeting those, but still have a little way to go.  To help meet those goals, I have decided to have a special.  Here's how it will work: Start by going to my online business office here.   Join the "New Product Gathering" and begin shopping.  Here's the best part: Spend $25 before tax and shipping and receive any "M" sized stamp absolutely free! OR Spend $50 before tax and shipping and receive any "A" sized stamp absolutely free!! OR Spend $75 before tax and shipping and receive any "B" sized stamp set OR My Reflections paper pack absolutely free!!! Please do not add your free item to your cart.  After you have placed your order, s...

My dad recently celebrated a birthday and I wanted to make  fun card for him.  I also wanted to play with my new Cricut Explore a bit, and this card was perfect for it. I pulled out some paper that came with the Explore for the car and went into the Heritage cartridge for this old thing. I also used: Close to my Heart - Timberline Paper (retired), Just a number stamp set (retired), durables triangle studs, Lagoon Exclusives cardstock Memento Tuxedo Black Ink Foam tape Thanks so much for stopping by today.  Remember to take some time to enjoy the little things.

Top-o-the- morning to you.  I trust you are having a great day.  I wanted to share this card that I designed using the Confetti Wishes paper pack from Close to my Heart.  This is one of the bonus cards available in my workshop clubs.  This was so fun to make and I think it may have been everyone's favorite. I used 2 different techniques on the background paper - tone-on-tone and heat embossing.  Though I don't have Close to my Heart embossing tools or powders or gold shimmer tape, you can find them at my Close to my Heart store here .  I also used the following: Confetti Wishes paper Lagoon cardstock and Ink pad White Daisy cardstock Art Philosophy Cricut cartridge Lovely Birthday stamp set Have you thought about joining a club?  I think you will be glad you did. Thanks so much for stopping by today.  Remember to take some time to enjoy the little things.

I am so excited about this little card.  I think it is adorable and I hope that when my little niece gets older, that she will treasure it. I made it using the following items: Strafford Watercolor Paper Memento Tuxedo Black Ink Close to my Heart items - Watercolor pencils , Lollydoodle gem (retired), Purple glitter paper , White Daisy Cardstock , Cuddly Salutations stamp set (ask me how to get this one) Thanks so much for stopping by today.  Remember to take some time to enjoy the little things.

It's hard to believe, but our oldest child will soon be headed to college.  I'm not sure we are ready for that, but ready or not, it's coming.  She picked up a large plastic tote to carry bath items from her dorm room to the bathroom.  It's super fun, but I thought we could kick it up a bit.  I grabbed the Close to my Heart Artbooking Cartridge , some vinyl that was made by Cricut, and went to work.  I also used a cursive letter font that came as part of the free ones allowed by Cricut.  This project was pretty simple and I know my daughter will like it. Thanks so much for stopping by today.  Remember to take some time to enjoy the little things.

Today is the last day to save money with some of my specials.  After today, specials 1-4 will be gone.  You can combine specials to receive even greater discounts! *Purchase Special #6 for $27.95 (including the extra sheet protectors) *Purchase Special #1 for $25.85 (up to $30.85 depending on kit you choose)  You will qualify for the Stamp of the Month at this Point for $5.  This combination will save you  $24.64. Add Special #2 to Specials #1 and 6 for $44.90 and you will qualify for Special #3, saving an additional $15.90. This adds up to a whopping savings of $40.54 and you will receive nearly $140 in fabulous products! Here are the details: Start by going to http://www.djssundries.ctmh.com and join the "New Product Gathering" on the bottom right of the page.  Simply go to each special and add them to your cart.  Please note that these are not all Close to my Heart specials.  4 of them are personal things that I am offe...

I hope you are having a great day.  Life has been crazy busy around here and I'm struggling to keep up.  However, I was able to spend some crafty time the other day and have a few projects to show for it.  This was a super simple card.  It doesn't open, but is more like a lunchbox note. Here's what I used: Memento Tuxedo Black Ink Close to my Heart - Honey Exclusives Cardstock , Happy Birds stamp set ; Pear Exclusives ink pad ; Markers - Light Orange , Pastel Green , Tender Pink , Warm Grey , Marine Blue Time is running out on some of my current specials and I would hate for you to miss out.  Be sure to catch some of them.  Here are the details: Start by going to http://www.djssundries.ctmh.com and join the "New Product Gathering" on the bottom right of the page.  Simply go to each special and add them to your cart.  Please note that these are not all Close to my Heart specials.  4 of them are personal things that I am offeri...

I have been thinking about the current specials and it encouraged me to do some math.  This is what I figured out: *Purchase Special #6 for $27.95 (including the extra sheet protectors) *Purchase Special #1 for $25.85 (up to $30.85 depending on kit you choose)  You will qualify for the Stamp of the Month at this Point for $5.  This combination will save you  $24.64. Add Special #2 to Specials #1 and 6 for $44.90 and you will qualify for Special #3, saving an additional $15.90. This adds up to a whopping savings of $40.54 and you will receive nearly $140 in fabulous products! Here are the details: Start by going to http://www.djssundries.ctmh.com and join the "New Product Gathering" on the bottom right of the page.  Simply go to each special and add them to your cart.  Please note that these are not all Close to my Heart specials.  4 of them are personal things that I am offering so you will need to put the individual items in your ca...