DJ's Sundries

Have you ever tossed something away because it was "ugly" only to discover later that you really liked it?  I recently tossed something into the recycle bin but when I went back into the craft room a week later, it caught my eye.  Here's what happened with it. Supplies: Tim Holtz Distress Inks: Forest Moss, Peeled Paint, Wild Honey, Crackling Campfire Archival Ink: Jet Black Stamps: Catherine Pooler - Enjoy the Little Things; CTMH - Beautiful You Clear sequins Gelli plate background White Daisy Card Base - Close To My Heart (CTMH) Enjoy the process video: Thanks for stopping by today. Remember to take some time to enjoy the little things.

Sometimes you just want to play and when you do, the results can be so fun.   When was the last time you played?   I have finally taken the dive into using a gelli plate and I have to say that I really like it.  I have a lot to learn and I need some practice but I can already see the possibilities that this little tool will bring.  It's going to be fun to use these to create. Here are the supplies I used: Close To My Heart (CTMH) White Daisy card base CTMH Birthday Sparkles & Sent and Delivered stamp sets CTMH Beautiful You stamp and dye set Tim Holtz Distress Inks: Vintage Photo, Peeled Paint, Crackling Campfire, Ripe Persimmon, Fired Brick and Speckled Egg Tim Holtz Distress Paints: Speckled Egg & Crackling Campfire Tim Holtz Heartfelt stamp set Versafine Onyx Black inkpad Clear embossing powder Clear sequins Gina K Connect glue I even made a video of the play session.  I hope you enjoy it. Thanks for stopping by today. Remember to take some ...

Fall is here and I am feeling all the cozy vibes and just want to settle into being at home.  Even though that isn't often possible, I can still enjoy being home when I am there and really focus on enjoying the little things.  One of these little things to enjoy is trying new things - like this slimline card craze that is going around.  This was the perfect card for it.  There's even a video so grab a snack and a cozy blanket and enjoy.  Better yet, watch it while you are creating something great. Here's what you need to get started: Stamps: Close To My Heart "Beautiful You" and "Sent and Delivered" sets Inks: Archival Jet Black; Versamark; Crackling Campfire, Peeled Paint and Seedless Preserves Distress Inks Cardstock: White 110#, Paper Trey Ink Kraft Paper Studio Kraft Envelope Stencil: Tim Holtz THS077 Crackling Campfire Embossing Glaze Clear Sequins Gina K Connect Glue A coordinating envelope was accomplished by stamping a sentiment on the flap with ...

This may be the longest time that I've ever gone without posting a video or any other content.  You would have thought that being home more with the pandemic, I would have spent lots of time crafting and posting.  I have actually remained quite busy at work since I'm working in a hospital.  That doesn't mean that I haven't had time to create though.  In fact, I have created a few videos which are available on my YouTube channel.  Be sure to check those out here .  I have posted the most on Instagram and even found time to post some on Facebook .  Be sure to click on the links and follow me on all the platforms to keep up with all the different content. I have also spent some time watching the Tim Holtz Demo videos.  Did you see them?  Weren't they great?  I learned so much from them that inspired me to get out supplies left long untouched and create.  Of course I found lots of things that I "needed" to add to my collection too....

There are a few things that are a "must" at Christmas time and one of those things for me is the candy cane.  When my children were little,we would read The Legend of the Candy Cane at Christmas time.  It was one of 3 books that I loved to read every Christmas.  The book talks about the Candy Cane being a reminder of Jesus and of His death for you and me. Friend, do you know Jesus?  I hope you do. If you don't, reach out to me and I will be happy to share the Good News of Jesus and how He was born as a baby so that He could die for your sins and mine.  Wow!  How awesome is that? On this tag, I used a stencil and distress ink to form the candy cane background and a tiny Close to my Heart stamp for the tree.  I used Prisma colored pencils and gamsol to color in the tree. Supplies: CTMH White Daisy card stock CTMH gold glitter pen CTMH black ink CTMH mini Christmas tree stamp Festive Berries Distress Ink Tags, Bags, Boxes and ...

I love to read.  Unfortunately, I don't spend nearly enough time doing so at this stage of my life.  However, when I was recently sick for a few days, I spent some time reading.  I also spent some time journaling and working on my insert. Hmmm..... journaling, reading and decorating.  What else could I do but...  Of course I needed a few supplies.  For that I grabbed my Rusty Hinge Distress Crayon, the lettering stencil from Hero Arts, some stickers from the Reset Girl and my 01 and 05 Micron pens. I also grabbed some Dr. Seuss quotes to add to the bottom.  I am definitely not on track for my reading goals so I guess I need to play catch up.  I have to say that this layout is the perfect place for me to keep track of where I am. Thanks for stopping by today.  Remember to take some time to enjoy the little things.

Front Cover As promised in the last post, I have my decorated insert for my current journal.  You may notice that there is a lot of empty space and that's just fine with me.  I may find I love it and just leave it.  However, I may also decide that I need to fill some of that space as I fill the insert with my words. For the covers, I pulled out the Tim Holtz Distress Crayons #5 set.  I then went to work scribbling on lines - both straight and circles.  I then took a baby wipe and softened it to create a watercolor effect.  This was all done using the watercolor paper from Close To My Heart. I then started playing the stencil from the Tim Holtz mixed media spray kit and layered pattern onto the the front cover.  This too was done with the Distress Crayons and baby wipes.  Then it was time for the details which were created with simple Micron pens in sizes 01 and 05 and the Hero Arts number/letter stencil set that I have. Near the...

Last Sunday I didn't feel well and neither did Daniel.  We decided to spend the day at home so found a Livestream service of a church in Greenville, SC.  Dr. Tim Kesee was speaking on missions and it was such a blessing to me.  I chose to journal the passage he preached from as a reminder of the cost of following Christ.  The passage I chose to journal was Matthew 16:24-26. What about you?  Are you afraid of the cost of following Christ completely?  I know that in Christ alone, I can follow Him without fear of the future. Items used: Coloring page found here (to trace) Distress Crayons Micron black pens Thanks for stopping by today.  Remember to take some time to enjoy the little things.

Today I wanted to show you a project using the Sangria collection from Close To My Heart.  This collection is so perfect for Fall crafting.  I also found that it works well with Tim Holtz Distress Inks and Perfect Pearls. I used the "Framed" stamp set which was the August Stamp of the Month.  While it is unfortunately not available anymore, you might be able to find someone with an extra online. Supply List: CTMH Sangria Paper Packet CTMH Watercolor Paper CTMH "Framed" stamp set CTMH White Daisy cardstock (cut to form a cardbase) Versafine Black Ink Tim Holtz Distress Inks - Ripe Persimmon, Seedless Preserves, Gathered Twigs Perfect Pearls Thanks so much for stopping by today.  Remember to take some time to enjoy the little things.

This is the card that I have been so excited to share with you but I couldn't until the new Annual Inspirations came out.  Why?  Because that bear was not painted with just any watercolors.  It was painted with the BRAND NEW watercolors from Close To My Heart.  Woo Hoo!  At long last CTMH has added its own set of watercolors and they are GoRGeOuS!!!  Not only that, but they have added watercolor paper and brushes too. Just look at all of those beautiful colors.  How much better can it get?  The creative possibilities with Close To My Heart's watercolor line are just amazing. What else did I use? CTMH - Balloon Wishes stamp set Enchantement paper pack (old set) White Daisy Cardstock Plus a few other items too... 3 Girl JAM ribbon Strathmore watercolor paper, Spellbinders Scalloped Oval dies Versafine ink Inkadinkadoo Welcome Baby stamp set Tim Holtz Distress inks (Mustard seed and salty ocean?) Thanks so much for stopp...

I know this card is very similar to one that I posted a couple of days ago.  I received my inspiration from Jennifer McGuire ( here ) and knew that I wanted to share it with you.  Before we get into the card though, here's some news you might want to know>>> August Special There are a few Close To My Heart Specials this month.  To see all of the specials click here .  However, I am also running a personal special.  Anyone who purchases $100 between now and August 3, 2015 from my Close To My Heart site, will receive one of the brand new paper packs absolutely free.  Here's how it will work: Click HERE to enter the site. Click on the "Artistry" Gathering in the bottom right part of the home page. Order your products (but not your "free" paper). On September 1st, I will contact you via email and ask you which of the BRAND NEW paper packs you wish to order.  I will then order it and send it out to you.  Easy peasy. >>> N...

As mentioned in my last post, I recently went on a camping trip and decided to take my Distress Inks and watercolors along. I had so much fun playing with them and was able to get quite a few images ready or nearly ready to be trimmed and matched up with paper and sentiments for cards.  Unfortunately, some of the Close To My Heard products are being retired (like the paper pack and cute little bow on her head.  After August 31, they will no longer be available.  They will also be removed from the website if they sale out before the end of the month. Here is one of my favorite cards for a baby: Here's what you need to get started.  If the product is available from CTMH, there will be a direct link provided so that you can get your own. Watercolor Pencils Balloon Wishers stamp set Stuck On You Puffies (Soon to Retire) Confetti Wishes Paper pack (Soon to Retire) White Daisy cardstock Spellbinders large scalloped dies Inkadinkadoo:  Welcome Baby stam...

I recently went on a camping trip and decided to take my Distress Inks and watercolors along.  I found this amazing technique while watching Jennifer McGuire ( here ) and knew that I wanted to try it.  I still haven't done the full technique, but I really like the way this card turned out with the "partial" technique.  Before we get into the card though, here's some news you might want to know>>> August Special There are a few Close To My Heart Specials this month.  To see all of the specials click here .  However, I am also running a personal special.  Anyone who purchases $100 between now and August 3, 2015 from my Close To My Heart site, will receive one of the brand new paper packs absolutely free.  Here's how it will work: Click HERE to enter the site. Click on the "Artistry" Gathering in the bottom right part of the home page. Order your products (but not your "free" paper). On September 1st, I will contact you via ema...

I recently learned a new technique by watching AKCaraboo on YouTube which you can see here .  I love it and will be trying more.  I may even do a technique video showing it to you as well.  After I did my own stencil printing, I had a project to create that you will see soon.  There was a scrap of paper left over that I decided to use to make these pretty little cards.  Since I was using stuff that was left over from another project, these little beauties took only a few minutes to create and I love them. I used: Stencil printed paper (made with Strathmore cold press watercolor paper, Heidi Swap Stencil, Distress inks in Peacock Feathers, Picked Raspberry, and Salted Ocean ) Paper Trey Ink Kraft Cardstock Sakura Jelly Roll White pen Tombow glue pen and Xyron 250 Simon Says Stamp - Butterfly Drift Dye and Butterflies coordinating stamp set Hot pink and teal paper scraps 1/2" Corner Chomper from We Are Memory Keepers     Thanks for ...

Recently a friend of ours had surgery and I wanted to make a card to take when we visited him in the hospital. I had very little time to make it but still wanted it to be special. I think I was able to pull it off. Here are the items I used: Kraft Cardstock from Paper Trey Ink Memento Tuxedo Black Bowties 6X6 pad by Basic Grey "The Future" stamp set from Sweet and Sassy Stamps "Originals" Card Confidence Program found here Black ribbon from Really Reasonable Ribbon Sequins from Mainstays Black Soot Distress Marker Lime Twist Bakers Twine by My Minds Eye The whole thing went together quickly. Thanks for stopping by today.  Remember to take some time to enjoy the little things.

One of the current swaps at Art & Sassy is mini cards.  The rules are that the cards must be about 2 1/2" square, have 4 different sentiments and that you need to make 2 sets.  I thought this sounded like a lot of fun, so I decided to join. It's not too late if you would like to join the fun.  Just click here . My inspiration came from a watercolor class called "Watercolors for Cardmakers" that I recently took from onlinecardclasses.com.  I highly recommend the classes from here.  This is the second one that I have taken and I have learned so much. Stamps "Sunny Days" from Scrappy Cats "All Occasion Messages" from Hero Arts Distress Ink Pads and Marker Color Combinations Peacock Feathers & Salty Ocean Picked Raspberry & Dusty Concord Dusty Concord & Stormy Sky Barn Door & Fired Brick Mustard Seed & Spiced Marmalade Other Items: Strathmore Cold Press Watercolor Paper (90#) Antique Linen Distre...

 I have recently discovered that I like playing with watercolors.  It is fun and challenging.  I have so much to learn and am actually taking a couple of classes in using them.  This month's tag swap at Art and Sassy uses watercolors, so I was excited to get started.  Of course, lots of 3 Girl JAM goodies were the perfect compliment for all the watercolors. Summer sprinkles and gorgeous 3GJ lace were perfect for this first tag.  Other supplies will be listed below. This tag was also made with gorgeous 3 Girl JAM lace , but the bold, bright colors called for bold ribbon colors, so I used Cherry Lipstick and Sunflower. This final tag was made with more lace coupled with the Spooky bundle.  The muted colors remind me of a flower peering through a storm. Other supplies: Strathmore watercolor paper Fancy Pants "Lavender Leaves" paper Tim Holtz Cargo Stencil Studio Calico Huey's Mask Art Philosophy Tag #3 cut at 6.25" Ar...

Good morning everyone.  Welcome to the 3 Girl JAM All Things Spring Blog Hop.  We are so excited to be launching a new challenge and showcasing the gorgeous new LG Bundle.  We really hope you are enjoying the hop.  If you hopped over from the fabulous Nicole , welcome.  If you are just checking out DJ's Sundries today, you may want to start at 3 Girl JAM for the beginning of the hop.  Julie has some great blog candy to share.  Plus you don't want to miss any of the projects from the design team. A little more about the new LG Bundle: This fresh bundle screams spring showers and new growth.  You can pick up your bundle by clicking on the picture.  Plus, if you use the code "CP10" you can receive a discount on your entire 3 Girl JAM order.  Now onto my project. I chose to play with the lemon-lime ribbon from the LG bundle and added some Iris to it to make these ATC's.  I also re-purposed some items. Supplies: Sh...

Good morning everyone.  I have so many things to make right now that I spent some time recently crafting like mad.  I really needed to make some thank you notes and one of them had to be for a man.  There are so many fun things that you can do with Distress Inks and I have been really inspired watching Kristina Werner.  You can check out the video where I received my inspiration here .  It is pretty easy to come up with your own backgrounds by just taking a few simple steps. I also wanted to join in on the current 3 Girl JAM challenge - Yellow, Orange, and Green with Ribbon.  Doesn't that sound like a good challenge.  I knew that the 3GJ Thank You flair and the Harvest Orange would be perfect for this fun card.  You can order your own by clicking on the links within the names of the products.  Don't forget to use the code "CP10" for a discount on any 3 Girl JAM order. Other supplies used: Distress Markers - Spiced Marmalade, Mustard...

Do you know what time it is?  It's time for a brand new Challenge on the 3 Girl JAM Challenge blog and we really hope you will play along.  March is one of my favorite months of the year.  It is the month of both of my children's births as well as mine.  It is also the month where I feel like new beginnings are starting after the long, cold months of winter.  This month's challenge celebrates that by encouraging you to use gorgeous colors - yellow, green, and orange.  Does anything celebrate the beginning of new life better than a daffodil as it peeks it's yellow head bravely through the snow?  How about those first sprigs of green grass or orange wildflowers?  You can choose any combination of the 3 colors and add some ribbon for this challenge. For my projects I used green and yellow.  Goblin Green and Sunflower 3 Girl JAM ribbon worked perfectly to make them really pop.  If you would like some of your own ribbon, click on the...