DJ's Sundries

I currently have 2 people interested in starting a Papercrafting 101 club. This is the perfect club for new papercrafters. I am super excited about this because I love to share my love for papercrafting with others. This group would start in September and run for 6 months. We will take December off. Who will join us? I have to have 6 people to make the club work. Contact me at djssundries@gmail.com for more information.

I know that I have been MIA for a few days.  Here is part of the reason: After my big crop on the 4th and the 5th, I came home and brought everything in and dumped it in my dining room.  Why?  because I took so much stuff with me that I didn't want to move into the crafting space before getting it re-organized.  Here's the story... We have a nice large family room that houses my craft stuff including my video set-up.  It also houses an entertainment center with a television and the video games for my guys, a stationary bike, a bookcase that is loaded to the gills and a few guitars and mandolins.  Yes, it's a crowded mess.  One corner is dominated with a very large corner desk that became a home for my Cricuts (and a disorganized catch all space).  While wondering through Ikea looking for storage options, I suddenly realized a way we could re-arrange the room and make it more functional for all of us.  At this point, I haven't bought a...

Playing with watercolors is one of my favorite things to do in the craftroom.  They are so versatile.  Today we will see two cards using different techniques.  Pairing watercolors with CTMH's Sea Glass paper creates a dynamic duo. Here's what you need to make these cards: Close To My Heart White Daisy Card Base Close To My Heart Sea Glass cardstock Close To My Heart watercolor paints Close To My Heart Bitty Sparkles Close To My Heart Black Exclusives ink pad Close To My Heart Get Better stamp set Adhesives  This video will show you the different techniques. Thanks for stopping by today.  Remember to take some time to enjoy the little things.

Close To My Heart's Florence collection is gorgeous.  Several days ago, I showed you what you receive in Workshop Your Way.  Today, I am showing you a layout I made with this paper using the Make it From Your Heart, Vol 2.  Having books to help with measurements is a great way to help you do scrapbook page and card layouts. Here's what I used: Flower Market Cricut cartridge Make It From Your Heart, Volume 2 Florence cardstock Whisper Cardstock and Exclusives ink Ruby Cardstock Let's get started by watching a full video tutorial. Do you like what you see?  Head over to my online business address here to get your own Close To My Heart new products. Thanks for stopping by today.  Remember to take some time to enjoy the little things.

I love little ways to encourage people or to tell them I love them.  These lunchbox cards fit the bill perfectly.  They go together quickly -  especially when you use the new CTMH Flower Market Cartridge. Need some great products to make these cards?  You can find the items you need by clicking on each item description below: Cricut Flower Market cartridge White Daisy cardstock cut to 8"x4" with a smaller piece cut at 3.5"x3.5" square. Fundamentals cardstock cut to 3 7/8" square and coordinating pieces to cut with the Cricut (you will use a pattern, a green solid and the coordinating solid)  I used the Adventure paper but you could use Whimsy or Enchantment . Glitter pen (Currently out of stock.  Check back soon) Black Exclusives ink Hello Friend stamp set Here's a complete walkthrough on how to make this cute little card. Thanks for stopping by today.  Remember to take some time to enjoy the little things.

This Annual Inspirations is so full of great items that I am sure you will want to pick up.  Here is the last video in the new product videos.  Check back soon to see what you can turn these items into. Do you like what you see?  Head over to my online business address here to get your own Close To My Heart new products.  Check back daily as I will show you close-ups of many of the new items. Thanks for stopping by today.  Remember to take some time to enjoy the little things.

Today we are getting back to basics with stamps.  I began my paper crafting journey a very long time ago with stamps.  I love them  Close To My Heart has by favorite stamps which is a big part of the reason I became a consultant more than 2 years ago.  Check out a few that you can find in this year's Annual Inspirations Idea Book. Do you like what you see?  Head over to my online business address here to get your own Close To My Heart new products.  Check back daily as I will show you close-ups of many of the new items. Thanks for stopping by today.  Remember to take some time to enjoy the little things.

Close To My Heart is introducing a color of the year and they have chosen "Sea Glass".  This gorgeous aqua color is perfect for summer crafting.  Pair it with oranges and browns and it will complement Fall.  Don't forget about adding black and silver to move it into Winter. Or, you can add some Whimsy to Spring into Easter.  This is a great color to pair with your own creativity for year-round crafting. Let's look a bit closer... Do you like what you see?  Head over to my online business address here to get your own Close To My Heart Sea Glass products.  Check back daily as I will show you close-ups of many of the new items. Thanks for stopping by today.  Remember to take some time to enjoy the little things.

The Fundamentals have received a great makeover this year.  Check it out! Do you like what you see?  Head over to my online business address here to get your own Close To My Heart new products.  Check back daily as I will show you close-ups of many of the new items. Thanks for stopping by today.  Remember to take some time to enjoy the little things.

Close To my Heart has picked a winner with this cartridge! Let's get started with the video. Do you like what you see?  Head over to my online business address here to get your own Close To My Heart new products.  Check back daily as I will show you close-ups of many of the new items. Thanks for stopping by today.  Remember to take some time to enjoy the little things.

Who's ready for the new products from Close To My Heart?  As an independent CTMH consultant, I have been enjoying the new products for awhile but now I am free to share them with you.  Prepare for posting overload!  Over the next couple of weeks, there will be daily postings of new product followed by projects that have been made with many of the new products as well as some of the Seasonal Expressions 2. Let's get started. Do you like what you see?  Head over to my online business address here to get your own Close To My Heart new products.  Check back daily as I will show you close-ups of many of the new items. Thanks for stopping by today.  Remember to take some time to enjoy the little things.