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.

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....

Have I ever mentioned how much I love the Workshops Your Way from Close To My Heart?  Okay, you're right and I have.  However,  I just can't get over how great these kits are.  There is so much you can do with them.  When you add items, the kits become even greater.  I have set a goal to use everything in the kit by the end of November.  We will see.  Even after creating everything you see in the video, I still have quite a few pieces left in the kit.  In fact, I think that I may still have an entire piece of paper left of my favorite print of the kit. Here are the items that you will need to complete the kit in the way I did: Swan Lake Workshop Your Way Thankful For You Thin Cut Bundle Page Protectors (Pocket Plus Design 1) Page Protectors (Pocket Plus Design 3) Flip Flaps (4X6) Goldrush Exclusive Ink Pad Whisper Exclusive Ink Pad Poppy Exclusive Ink Pad Peacock Exclusive Ink Pad White Card Bases Foam Tape You will also need s...

I truly believe that we are not on this earth for our own pleasure.  God has given each of us talents to be an encouragement to others and we can always show kindness.  I think this is one of the reasons that I like this month's Close To My Heart campaign so much.  It is a good reminder to take a few minutes to show kindness to others.  This little kit contains EVERYTHING you need to make simple cards.   However, you can spruce it up a bit with watercolors or markers.  Add some shapes from the CTMH Art Philosophy cartridge and it steps up a bit more.  The possibilities are endless. I like this so much and I plan to continue the concept through October.  Watch for other ways to "Create Kindness" in the coming weeks. I really would love to have you join me in a Creating Kindness Challenge.  Of course I would love for you to purchase this kit from me here.  In fact, anyone who purchases this kit from me will receive a smal...

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.

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.

Hi everyone.  I am so excited about this Workshop Your Way from Close To My Heart.  I love the colors and the flowers.  Here a few pictures of the cards that I made using this kit.  You may view the scrapbooking pages here.  If you would like to see the Picture My Life layouts, be sure to check out the video. Would you like your own Florence WYW?  Check it out here . And about that video... Thanks for stopping by today.  Remember to take some time to enjoy the little things.

It's getting closer to time for the new Seasonal Expressions Idea Book from Close To My Heart.  That's great news, but it also means that the items in the current one will soon disappear.  One of the collections that will soon disappear is Regatta.  You may just want to head over to my Independent Consultant Close To My Heart site by clicking HERE and get yours before its gone. This workshop is packed so full of items that you won't want to miss it for your summer water photos.  No water plans this summer?  No problem!  There are plenty of other summer fun photos you can use with this collection. Don't forget that I have a special going on right now.  Check out the post HERE . Thanks for stopping by today.  Remember to take some time to enjoy the little things.

There are times when you need a little whimsy in your life.  This card is perfect for that.  Why?  Because it's such a cute little card.  Plus, it's so versatile!  You can use it for a note of encouragement, or even a birthday card.  Adding a little paper to the inside of the envelope flap creates a special finishing touch. Here's what you'll need to make this one: Close To My Heart White Daisy card base and envelope Close To My Heart Zoe Paper Pad Close To My Heart March Stamp of the Month : "Sunshine Birdies" Close To My Heart Coral Shimmer Trim Close To My Heart Watercolors Close To My Heart Black Exclusive Ink Pad Close To My Heart Sorbet Exclusives Ink Pad Adhesive (I used my ATG) Homemade Perfect Pearl spray You can click on the Close To My Heart products to be directed to Cheri's Close To My Heart OBA to get some of these fun products. Thanks for stopping by today.  Remember to take some time to enjoy the little things...

The February 2016 Stamp of the Month from Close To My Heart.  Balloon Animals is so versatile and is so much fun.  I even used it to make a special valentine card (but you have to wait to see it).  One of the things that this set is perfect for is to make quick little notes to tell your kids that you love them.  Another thing you can use it for is to make gift card enclosures. Here's what I used.  (You can click on the names of current products from CTMH to get your own.): Balloon Animals SOTM White Daisy Cardstock Georgie Paper Pack Juniper Paper Pack or Whimsy Paper Pack Juniper Exclusives Ink Black Exclusives Ink Canary Exclusives Ink  Thanks so much for stopping by today.  Remember to take some time to enjoy the little things.

Hello everyone.  I was looking for a fun card to bring for my card club members to you when I ran across an old paperbag card I had made.  I knew it would be perfect so I decided to teach them how to make it.  You can see the inspiration for this card here: Cara's Paperbag card: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FZTtxfW2zEY While discontinued items were used on 2 of the cards, the other 2 were made using the following current items: Zoe Paper packet "Just to Say" stamp set from the Artfully Sent Cricut bundle Finding the Words stamp set Balloon Wishes stamp set Coral Shimmer Trim Slate Exclusives Ink Black Exclusives Ink Coral Sequins (discontinued) Free to be Me paper pack (discontinued) Skylark paper pack (discontinued) How about a full video tutorial? Thanks for stopping by today.  Remember to take some time to enjoy the little things.

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...

Nearly every month, I get together with a nice group of ladies and we create with Close To My Heart products. Often we will use a Workshop on the Go.  When we use those, there are always extra supplies.  I encourage each lady to make something using those extra supplies.  Sometimes I will choose a theme to follow and other times, its just "Anything Goes". In June, we used the Blossom Workshop on the Go which you can find here.   This set comes with all the paper supplies, embellishments and a stamp set that you need to make 15 cards.  Simply add adhesive and ink and you're ready to go.  I then began using the scraps to make extra projects. This card was made completely from the "leftovers".  I think it is beautiful.  I love the colors and the way everything blends so well together.  All I had to add was the adhesive and Black Exclusives ink which here can find here .     Thanks so much for stopping by today. Remember to...

Who says Picture My Life is just for photos?  I have seen people on YouTube use the cards to make greeting cards and I wanted to give it a try for myself.  I've done things like this in the past with My Crush cards but I love the way it turned out with the Picture My Life cards. This card was made by simply cutting a little from each side of a Later Sk8r 4x6 card and attaching it to a Colonial White card base .  I then added some small strips of silver shimmer trim and I was done.  Super cute and super easy! For the second card, I started with a Colonial White card base .  I then took one of the 3x4 cards from the Babycakes Picture My Life set and mounted it to a 3.5x4.5 piece of Pear cardstock that had been rounded at the corners.  I then stamped a sentiment from February's Stamp of the Month in Black Exclusives ink . To finish off the inside, I took another piece of Pear cardstock and mounted it to the inside of the card.  I used the ...

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!

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 made 3 cards today using the Ivy Lane Workshop on the Go from Close to my Heart.  Unfortunately, this kit is all gone but the paper pack is still available.  This kit really didn't catch my eye until I was actually preparing for the workshop.  Now I have to say that I love it.  I'm so glad that I purchased some of the paper to make my own cards.  You can still purchase the paper packet here .  Then you can put your own twist on this paper with your own stamps and embellishments. Cocoa , Pear , Hollyhock , and Bamboo Exclusive Inks are perfect matches for this paper.  You can purchase your inks by clicking on each ink color name. Don't forget that I have some great specials going on right now.  Click here to view them.  You don't want to miss out. Thanks for stopping by today.  Remember to take some time to enjoy the little things.

I know that it is a few days past Thursday but I still wanted to share a fun project with you.  One of the things that I love about being a Close to my Heart Independent Consultant is sharing the fabulous products they make with you while by creating great things for the ones that I love.  Today I wanted to make something for my wonderful husband. Have you ever looked at a piece (or a package) of paper and realize that you really want to use it, but that it just doesn't fit the theme of your project?  Today I take a beautiful and feminine paper pack and pull papers from it to create a masculine card.  Even a hint of flowers here and there can work for the men in your life and I think this card demonstrates that perfectly.  By using bold embellishments with small bits of the the floral pattern, a neutral or masculine card was created.  I was even able to pull in one of my favorite things - watercolors. Products Used (Click on the CTMH names to purchas...

I wanted to make a special card for my husband when the inspiration for this card came to me.  I wasn't sure what I was going to make when my eyes fell on a scrap from the Timberline Collection from Close To My Heart.  The piece was a cut I had made from the Cricut Art Philosophy cartridge from another project.  I had also been working on the Lollydoodle Cardmaker's Workshop on the Go and found the perfect stamp set.  Unfortunately, this stamp set is currently only available if you purchase the workshop, but I must say that it is a great kit.  As it ended up, all the paper for this card was from my scraps or old Cricut cuts.  Woo Hoo!  I love using up my leftovers. Close to my Heart Supplies Used: Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge Timberline Paper Pack Lagoon Exclusives Cardstock Lagoon Exclusive Ink Slate Exclusive Ink Lollydoodle Card Maker's Workshop on the Go (I only used the stamp set) Durables Triangle Studs Other products used: W...