DJ's Sundries

 **Heavy Photo Alert** This post if full of photos instead of product lists and a video.  I was so inspired by Tim Holtz' Alcohol Ink Demo that I pulled out the alcohol inks and started playing.  After trying several techniques and color combinations, I made these pretty little thank you notes. Do you have a thankful heart?  There are so many around us who do little things to encourage us.  I am striving to have little notes on hand to say thank you and these fit the bill perfectly. To begin, I grabbed some Yupo paper, alchohol inks, rubbing alcohol, bubble wrap and blending solution. Poppyseed, Botanical, Denim, Honeycomb, Terra Cotta Purple Twilight, Denim, Indigo Sunset Orange, Terra Cotta, Honeycomb After adding the inks, I laid the bubble wrap over the top and then weighted them down to dry with items from around the craft room.  Well, I at least THOUGHT they were dry, but when I pulled the bubble wrap away, the inks began moving back together.  T...

We should never lose the the feeling of thankfulness.  I needed to create some special thank you cards for Christmas, but having limited time, I needed something simple and still pretty.  I dug through my stash and found these card bases that I purchased some time ago.  I added some simple elements and these little cards were born. Supplies needed: Card bases - I believe these are from Recollections or DCWV Glitter paper Snowflake dies (I used ones from Close To My Heart) Thank you sentiment (I used one from "CTMH - Sunny Thoughts" set) Ranger silver embossing powder Silver sequins Foam tape Glossy Accents Please enjoy the video. Thanks for stopping by today.  Remember to take some time to enjoy the little things.

This card was actually posted some time ago on YouTube and I just realized that I never posted it here.  I use a lot of thank you cards so I try to keep them on hand.  I love to coordinate them with the season so I knew it would be perfect for this project. Here's what I used Sangria Paper Pack (retired) September 2016 SOTM (retired) Goldrush cardstock   (Or part of the Enchantment pack) Colonial White cardstock Cricut Artbooking cartridge Colonial White cardbase Autumn Teracotta Exclusives Ink (retired) New England Ivy cardstock (Or part of the Enchantment pack above) Wink of Stella glitter pen Xyron sticker maker foam tape Be sure and watch the video to see how this card was made and to get a Cricut tip for cutting the pumpkin. Thanks for stopping by today.  Remember to take some time to enjoy the little things.

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 decided as soon as I saw this new stamp set from Close To My Heart, that I had to have it.  I knew it would be perfect for watercolors and boy was I right.  Add it to a piece of cardstock from the Happy Times paper pack and you have a great combo. If you click on the Close To My Heart products below, you will be taken directly to my independent online CTMH site to get yours.  Here's what I used: Hawaiian Hibiscus Watercolors Happy Times paper pack (Free with $60 purchase. Not available after 11:59 pm MST on 5/31) Memento Tuxedo Black ink pad Coral Reef sequins (retired) How about a video? Thanks for stopping by today.  Remember to take some time to enjoy the little things.

Hello everyone.  I recently received a great birthday gift and I wanted to express my thanks with a cute thank you card.  What is cuter than a sleepy fox?  I absolutely think he is adorable.  Couple him with the thin cuts (which are unfortunately no longer available) and you can make a cute thank you card pretty quickly. Here's what I used (If the item is a current Close To My Heart product, you can click on the name of the item to go directly to my online business office to get your own. Spring Critters Stamp Set Spring Critters Thin Cuts - Out of Stock Water Color Pencils Gold Sequins White Daisy Cards Black and gold ribbon Black cardstock Versafine ink ATG How about a video? 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.

I recently used the Close To My Heart Artfully Sent cartridge to make some fabulous Christmas Cards.  When I needed a thank you card, I knew that I wanted to use the same card base and modify it to work for my thank you card.  I'm so glad that I did because the outcome was this bright and cheerful card. Here's what you need: Close To My Heart Glacier Ultra Thick Twine Close To My Heart Artfully Sent Cricut cartridge Close To My Heart Pathfinding stamp set (from Workshops on the Go) Close To My Heart Black Exclusives ink pad You can get your Close To My Heart supplies here . Thanks for stopping by today.  Remember to take some time to enjoy the little things.

Being thankful for the little things is a big deal to me.  However, the card that I'm bringing you today is for a "big thing".  Here's what you need to get started: Close To My Heart Blossom paper pack Close To My Heart Coral Reef sequins Close To My Heart White Daisy cardstock Close To My Heart Give a Lift stamp set Close To My Heart Smoothie and Whisper Exclusive inks (You can get your Close To My Heart supplies here ) Die cuts from my stash Thanks for stopping by today.  Remember to take some time to enjoy the little things.

Sometimes mistakes can be happy.  That is the case with this little thank you note.  For a full explanation, you will have to see the video, but this was a happy little mistake.  I think it is adorable. Like the one in a previous post, this little pop-up card was cut from the Seaside paper pack from Close to my Heart.  The difference is that this little cutie is about the size of an ATC card.  Though this card may look a little complicated, it is actually quite simple with Artfully Sent. The outside is finished with a simple knot using Coral crinkle ribbon from 3 Girl JAM.  All in all, I think I liked the mini better than the large one. Thanks for stopping by today.  Remember to take some time to enjoy the little things.

Surprised to see a new project so soon?  I really hope that I am back.  Though still limited in time, I'm hoping that things are getting better.  So let's jump into the project and have some fun.  Today's video is a tutorial so it is a bit long. Every cute project should start with great supplies.  So here is what I used: 3 Girl JAM Aqua Splash crinkle ribbon Close to my Heart Artfully Sent and Art Philosophy Cricut cartridges Close to my Heart Seaside paper packet Close to my Heart Coral Reef sequins Lime Ice Stickles Close to my Heart Colonial White cardstock Close to my Heart " Finding the Words - Occasions " stamp set Close to my Heart Glacier and Black Exclusives ink A little bit of Stickles can really make a simple shape pop! Since this was a 5X7 card, I wanted to make an envelope to match. The video below will walk you through the steps for making this pretty little card.  Thanks so much for stopping by to...

I know that it is getting close to summer, so I really am no sure why I called these "Spring".  In fact, I think they scream "SUMMER".  I made these two thank you notes for some special people, but I wanted to share with them too.  I was recently on a business trip and I dropped my computer, ending its very useful and long life.  It has made getting videos done challenging so please bear with me while I am transitioning to a new computer over the next couple of weeks. The paper I used in this video will not be available after midnight MST tonight.  I'm really sorry, but again, the video was delayed longer than I planned.  However, the ink pad and stamp set are still available. Hollyhock ink - Click Here You Mean the World to Me stamp set - Click Here Daubers - Click Here or Here Thanks so much for stopping by today.  Remember to take some time to enjoy the little things.

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...

Good morning everyone.  I hope you are having a great day.  I needed yet another thank you note and I wanted it to be really special.  I decided on this vintage styled note. Of course I needed some 3 Girl JAM supplies to pull it off. Click on the pictures above to take you to the 3 Girl JAM store.  Be sure to use the code "CP10" on your 3 Girl JAM purchases to receive a great discount. Other Supplies: Echo Park This & That "Graceful" 6X6 collection Recollections Spice Market cardstock Paper Trey Ink - Vintage Cream cardstock French Doilies from Etsy Hero Arts "All Occasion Messages" stamp set How about a video? Thanks for stopping by today.  Remember to take some time to enjoy the little things.

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...

I know that Christmas is over and you are likely moving on to winter and Valentine cards.  I'm running a bit behind and needed to make some thank you notes to send for Christmas Gifts.  One of the Christmas cards I made this year was from the Teresa Collins Christmas Silhouette images that were free in the Cricut Craft Room during the holidays. You can see those cards by clicking here .  At that time, I saved the negative space and planned to make more Christmas cards with them.  I never could quite come up with a design for them though.  One day as I was thinking about all those negative spaces on my desk, I came up with the idea for these thank you notes. I used the following materials: Negative space left over from the Teresa Collins cuts from various solid papers Recollections "Shades of Red" cardstock Core'dinations "Krafty" cardstock The Paper Studio "Holiday" cardstock Versamark ink and white embossing powder Martha Stewart bakers...

Good morning everyone.  I don't know about you but I have to say that fall is greeting me with its nippy mornings.  I miss the summer, but I do love the beauty of the fall and the warmth I feel snuggled into my craft room. My 14 year old son is a newspaper carrier.  Last year I made little thank you cards for everyone on his route and he signed them and included them in one of the newspapers in November.  I decided that he should carry out this tradition this year for each of the 60 or so people on his route.  These cute little cards fit the bill perfectly.  I used some Halloween Harvest , Merlot , and Sunflower 3 Girl JAM ribbon to add a special touch to these little beauties. I also used: Close To My Heart Artiste Cricut cartridge - "Card" feature cut at 5.542" wide X 2.514" high Core'dinations Safari 12X12 paper Paper Trey Ink - Vintage Cream card stock DCWV - Autumn Melody Matstack (2 1/4" X 2 1/8") ATG I am linking...

Recently, I shared a scrapbook sketch that I altered to make a card.  You can read all about it and view the sketch by clicking here .  I decided that I wanted to make a few more of these cards with fall themes and paper.  In so doing, you should be able to see the versatility of using sketches. Supplies: PaperTrey Ink - Counting My Blessings and Boutique Borders Sympathy dye and stamp sets The Paper Studio Cyprus collection Ink - Memento Tuxedo Black & Wild Hone Distress Ink DCWV - Autumn Melody and Neutrals 2 matstackes "Nutty" Fiskars border punch  I go into a bit more detail on the video. Thanks so much for stopping by today.  Remember to take some time to enjoy the little things.

Click HERE to join the current giveaway. I was going through a small stash of cards that I have and I found some cards that I made back in May.  You can find out all about them by clicking here .  Though they are square and smaller than an A2 sized card, I think they are cute.  More importantly, they provided the perfect inspiration for today's cards.  I made 5 cards and they went together very quickly. Here are the supplies and tools I used to get started: Paper trimmer and Martha Stewart Scoreboard Hero Arts "All Occasion Messages" stamp set "Blossom Soup" 6X6 paper pad from Jillibean Soup Kraft Cardstock (base) Memnto Tuxedo Black ink 3 Girl JAM - Aqua Splash and Dress White White - Sakura Gelly Roll pen ATG To begin: Cut an 8.5" X 11" piece of Kraft cardstock in half and score to form a 4.25" X 5.5" card base.  Cut 1.5" squares from several different papers.  Adhere them along the top and bottom of the card a...

As soon as I saw the current sketch at Operation Write Home, I knew that I had to use it to make some cards.  I needed to make a sympathy card as well as a thank you card.  However, by the time I stopped for the night, I had made 9 different cards with variations of this sketch.  Actually, the paper used for 2 of the cards didn't fit the sketch, so we will just call them bonus cards.  With the exception of the card bases, all the cards were made using scraps. Some sketches are just perfect for scraps.  Now on to the cards: Supplies: K&Company "ancestry.com" paper pack Paper Trey Ink - Vintage Cream Cardstock Memento Tuxedo Black ink K. Andrew Designs - Sympathetic Sayings stamp set Supplies: Scraps from my stash Paper Trey Ink - Vintage Cream Cardstock Barn Red - Distress Ink marker Stampendous - "Happy Messages" stamp set MME - Lime Twist twine - red/ white Archival "Coffee" ink Supplies: Paper Trey Ink - White card...