DJ's Sundries

I know that Valentine's Day is over but there's always room to spread a little more love, right?  That's exactly what I'm going to do.  A touch of 3 Girl JAM Merlot crinkle ribbon was the perfect accent for the pretty hearts and my current favorite "love" paper.  Supplies: 3 Girl JAM Merlot Crinkle Ribbon (Don't forget to use the code "CP10" to receive a discount on your 3 Girl JAM orders) Fancy Pants Love Note 6X6 paper pad June Berry smooth cardstock by Core'dinations  It's Valentine's stamp set from K. Andrew Designs Color Box terra cotta ink Clear embossing powder Stardust clear glittering ink Cricut Art Philosophy cartridge Fiskars Hearts punch I love the weight and texture that is achieved when you add multiple layers to a card.  It makes it feel so luxurious.  This 6X6 card was perfect for my husband since I didn't need to mail it.  No worries about having an envelope.  However, you can always make one if...

I warned you yesterday that you were going to be seeing a few Valentine's from me.  I know they're a little late.  I hope you enjoy them anyway. I used the following items: Cricut - Creative Holiday Cards cartridge Paper Trey Ink - Latte Love stamp set K. Andrew Designs - Coffee and Tea Treats Tag-a-Longs stamp set Hero Arts - Cup-O-Joe and Pale Tomato shadow inks K. and Company - KP Valentines cardstock and Cupid Embossed Stickers Georgia Pacific white cardstock Thanks for stopping by today.  Remember to take some time to enjoy the little things.

Love is in the air and today I am sharing that with each of my family members.  Now I'm sure that everyone has wrapped up their Valentine giving for the year, but I was making my main ones the night before Valentine's Day so you will all be seeing them a bit late. I used the following supplies: Cricut "Creative Holiday Cards" cartridge (pg 7) Leftover hearts from the "Art Philosophy" cartridge (for the envelope) K&Company "KP Valentines" Recollections "Cool Water" grey paper Georgia Pacific white cardstock Core'dinations "June Berry" smooth cardstock K. Andrew Designs "It's Valentines" stamp set Color Box "Terra Cotta" ink Really Reasonable Ribbon - grey ribbon The paper is double-sided so the inside didn't need much work to look fabulous. The matching envelope was the perfect touch to finish it off. Thanks for stopping by today.  Remember to take some time to ...

Good morning everyone.  Fall crafting is winding down, but I still have some things to post.  Today I have a tag that I made to go with a swap I am doing.  I really hope my swap partner likes it as much as I do.  3 Girl JAM has perfect ribbon for the fall crafts we love to do.  I used Halloween Harvest and Sunflower for this pretty little tag. I also used the following items: DCWV - Autumn Melody and Pumpkin Patch matstack Recollections flowers and leaves Prima "Say it with Crystals" bling Vintage Photo Distress Ink Lace (from my stash) K. Andrew Designs "Fall-o-ween" stamp set We R Memory Keepers Crop-o-dile and eyelet Thanks for stopping by today.  Remember to take some time to enjoy the little things.

I have a mini notebook to share with you today that is cute and can slip into your purse for those quick notes we all need to make. I used the following items: 3 Girl JAM Cherry Lipstick crinkle ribbon Paper from WeR Memory Keepers, Paper Trey Ink - Vintage Cream, and Core'dinations Foundations - Sassy Stamps - Paper Trey Ink - Latte Love; TPC Studios - Coffee Cake; K. Andrew Designs Coffee and Tea for You and Me, K. Andrew Designs Coffee and Tea for You and Me image set, K. Andrew Designs Coffee and Tea for You and Me Tag-a-long Memento Tuxedo ink, Archival Coffee ink, CTMH - Ruby, Denim; Distress ink - Victorian Velvet and Antique Linen Scor-Tape Gelly Roll Stardust - Clear glittery Distress marker - Peeled Paint Zig 2-way marker - Pure Pink Bling (from my stash) Please enjoy the video. Thanks so much for stopping by today.  Remember to take some time to enjoy the little things. I am linking this to the Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes challenge found here ...

As 3 Girl JAM continues it's month long celebration, I would like to celebrate something special today -  LIFE With October and Breast Cancer Awareness Month quickly approaching, I want to take a moment to celebrate the lives of the brave women who have fought breast cancer.  I would dare say that every person reading this post knows someone who has valiantly fought this dreadful disease.  For those currently fighting, you are in my prayers. These ATC's were designed for Breast Cancer Awareness month.  Brave truly is beautiful. I used: 3 Girl JAM Dress White ribbon - get yours here "Positive Thoughts" stamp set by K. Andrew Designs Memento London Fog ink Pink paper from my stash - possibly Provo Craft Blue Moon metal beads Scor-Tape, ATG, Glue Dots, Glossy Accents Creative Inspirations paints - Tutu Pink and Frost White Small cream colored roses from my stash Lace - Really Reasonable Ribbon Chipboard cut into 2.5" X 3.5...

To enter my current giveaway, click here . I know that I recently posted a chunky ATC, but I really wanted to post these as well.  I have decided that I need to keep a small stash in my purse to be able to hand out like business cards.  I want to change them with the seasons and /or holidays so I am only making a few at a time.  They will also be enclosed with swaps as appropriate. Despite the fact that I used a lot of supplies, these were really quite simple.  I used: Stamps - "Kite Tails" from October Afternoon and "Sweet July" from K. Andrew Designs Crystal stickles Ink - Memento Tuxedo Black; Stampin' Up - Rich Razzleberry, Dusty Durango;  Wild Honey Distress Ink Distress Markers: Stormy Sky, Peeled Paint, Spiced Marmalade Basic Grey - "What's Up?" 6X6 pad Butterfly Washi Tape ATC cards that were purchased on the internet around a year ago. Thanks for stopping by today.  Remember to take some time to enjoy the little things ...

I needed to pull out my Imagine and make some cuts to make sure that it was working correctly after a recent electrical problem at my house.  I thought this was the perfect time to feature an Imagine cartridge as we are featuring older cartridges right now.  I pulled out my "Best Friends" cartridge (which I don't believe had ever been used) and make a cute card. Supplies Used: Cricut Imagine "Best Friends" cartridge Miscellaneous white cardstock from my stash Crystal Stickles K. Andrew Designs "Splashtastic Summer" stamp set Memento "Tuxedo Black" ink The Paper Studio - white cardstock from the Holiday pack Blue "rhinestone" bling from Michaels Scotch foam tape and ATG Can you believe that the image as well as the color and patterned papers all come from the same cartridge?  Be sure to watch the video for full instructions. Thanks so much for stopping by.  Remember to takw some time to enjoy the little thing...

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...

Because the ER never closes, I am scheduled to work today.  I took some treats along to my co-workers.  To start out, I made a treat basket using Tags, Bags, Boxes & More 2.  This first video gives some tips using this fun cartridge.  I used textured card stock from The Paper Studio to cut the basket. I decided to then decorate the basket using the Flower Shoppe Cricut cartridge.  I used scraps of red, white, and blue paper from my stash.  I also used some paper from K&Company's Americana 4X6 pad.  The basket was completed with shear white ribbon from my stash.  The centers of the flowers were finished off with bling from Meghan Elizabeth and a pearl from Michael's. Of course, a treat basket needs to be filled with treats so I picked up some clear bags from Wilton and filled them with red, white, and blue M&M's.  I closed each bag with some blue ribbon from Ofray.  Leftover chipboard stars and heart that were cut us...

Typically, I don't spend much crafty time on projects for the 4th of July.  That is really a shame because there are so many fun things you can do to decorate and to celebrate.  I decided that this year I would do a mini series of blog posts and videos that celebrate Independence Day.  There will be 4 days worth of posts that will showcase a variety of items. Kicking off day one will be this fun card for the 4th.  I typically don't send cards on July 4th.  I told my husband that I think that this was the first project that I have ever posted that wasn't intended for someone or something in particular.  I actually decided to give it to a sweet toddler in our church.  There were some other little goodies that I gave with it, including an altered mini composition book that took less than 5 minutes to make (and I didn't get a picture). I used the following products: Red, white, and blue crinkle ribbon from 3 Girl JAM Core'dinations - Tim Holt...

Today I have a special card to share with you.  One of my dearest friends has a daughter who is getting married.  Many years ago, I was a teacher's aid in a Christian school.  My friend was a co-worker and her 3 year old daughter was part of our kindergarten class.  Now this precious 3 year old is all grown up, graduated from college, and getting married.  Yep, I'm getting OLD. While designing the card, I realized that I have very limited stamps for wedding cards.  When this happens, its time to get creative with the stamps you have, right?  As you can see, you could also use this card for other occasions since it isn't "sentiment exclusive".  I have discovered that the "Dress White" from the new Navy bundle at 3 Girl JAM is the perfect color choice for a white wedding card.  You can find yours here . The main paper I chose is from the beautiful "Couture" 6X6 pad from SEI.  I also used paper from Paper Trey Ink. Embellishments...

Welcome to the new release blog hop at 3 Girl JAM.  I am so happy to be sharing these new colors today.  If you hopped over from Carri, you are in the right spot.  If you just happened on to my blog today, be sure to head over to see Julie's post here . Now on to my project for today.  I decided that I wanted to alter a canvas.  Though this is not the first canvas that I have altered, it is unlike anything that I have attempted.  I must say that it was quite enjoyable to make and wasn't difficult at all.  My favorite color of all of the new colors is without a doubt Purple Passion.  I decided that I would keep this project for myself. Besides Purple Passion, I also used a lot of other supplies: Canvas board Faber Castell Gelatos Prima - Mixed Media Doll by Julie Nutting Tim Holtz - Black Soot Distress Ink, Old Paper and Dusty Concord Distress Markers, Heartfelt stamp set, Milled Lavender Distress Stickles Studio G - glitter glue ...

How many nursery rhymes pop into your head when you think of rain?  Undoubtedly a few.  Today's 3 Girl JAM challenge is all about April Showers.  The Cricut "Imagine More" cartridge had the perfect image for the theme so I decided to use it to get started.  3 Girl JAM Red crinkle ribbon from the Red, White, and Blue pack was the perfect accent for this card.  Unfortunately, this color is not currently available, but there are other reds available and some new colors are coming soon. Other supplies: Echo Park  - Dots and Stripes 6X6 pad Spellbinders - Labels #5 Archival Black ink Adhesive Glossy Accents Red Stickles Stampendous - "Happy Messages" stamp set K. Andrew Designs - "Splashtastic Summer" stamp set 3 Girl JAM Bowmaker (found here ) In the video, I not only walk you through the card, but I also show you how I made the pretty little bow with the 3 Girl JAM bowmaker.  It is so simple to use and fun too. So come and play a...

For my current giveaway, please click here . Thanks so much for dropping by today.  Have you entered the giveaway yet?  You have until 11:59 tonight.  I think that this is a great card to finish off the giveaway.  It is the 6X6" Valentine card that I made for my husband.  However, by just changing out a couple of the papers, it would make a great "anytime" love note. Here's what you need: 6"X12" piece of Coordinations textured cardstock Fancy Pants "Love Note" 6X6 pad Cricut Art Philosophy cartidge (hearts cut at 1.5" and 1.75"; the sign behind the hugs and kisses stamp is actually 1/2 of the sign that was cut at 2" from the cartridge) K. Andrew's Design - "It's Valentines" stamp set Archival "Jet Black" ink (inside and outside sentiments) Tim Holtz "Victorian Velvet" Distress ink (to stamp the grey heart and the lips on the inside) CTMH stamp - Exclusive in the "Art Philosophy...

Welcome to Post #2 of the day.  Remember the twinchies that I made earlier in the series?  If not, you can click here to find all about these juicy little morsels.  I decided to incorporate them into today's vintage valentine.  I also used: Fancy Pants "Love Note" 6X6 collection 3 Girl JAM - Christmas Candy crinkle ribbon Prima "Say it with Pearls" Owl & Thistle "French" doilie Tattered Angels "Pink Tutu" glimmer mist Angel stick pin from a swap The inside of the card was simple from the same Love Note paper pad, black Archival ink, and "It's Valentines" stamp set. Don't forget about my GIVEAWAY.  For the rules click here .  For today's "double entry", include either a doilie or a stick pin in your project. Thanks for stopping by today.  Remember to take some time to enjoy the little things today.

Today I have a clean and simple card to share with you.  I really like the simple elegance of embossed white with just a punch of color so that's what I decided to go with today. Paper - The Paper Studio "Holiday" pack in red; white card stock from my scrap stash, Fancy Pants "Love Notes" 6X6 pad Cuttlebug embossing folders - "Heart Blocks" and "Swiss Dots" K. Andrew Designs - "It's Valentines" and "I Heart You" Inks - Versamark and ColorBox - Chianti pigment ink White embossing powder Cricut "Art Philosophy" cartridge Foam tape Don't forget about my GIVEAWAY.  For the rules click here .  Today's "double entry" item is to make a Valentine using embossing.  You can use heat embossing, embossing folders, or any other type of embossing. Thanks for stopping by today.  Remember to take some time to enjoy the little things today.

Welcome to day 8 of the 14 Days of Valentines.  It's hard to believe that we are over halfway through these posts.  I have had a lot of fun.  I hope you have too.  Today's Valentines were made to be 4X4 cards and each was stamped. For all the card bases, cardstock from The Paper Studio's "Holiday" pack was used. The patterned papers were from K & Company (using up scraps) and from The Paper Studio ("Black and White Doodle Hearts" and "Be My Valentine") The stamps were: "Apple of My Eye" and "Cuckoo for You" from We R Memory Keepers "I Heart You" from K. Andrew Designs "Chocolate Box", "Envelope", and "Cupcake" from the Sweet Cheri collection by Imaginisce I used Jenny Bowlin "Cough Syrup"  and Ranger Archival black ink to stamp the images and sentiments.  Some of the images were stamped after coloring the stamp with Zig markers.  Other images were s...

Hello again everyone.  I normally try to have a happy, upbeat project to share, but there's more to life than happiness.  There are sad times too.  One of the things I hope that I can always do with my cards is to bless someone else.  This card was designed for that reason. I love the simple elegance of black and cream.  Antique White 3 Girl JAM ribbon adds that final perfect.  I decided not to add anything to the front of the card except paper and ribbon and to just keep it simple.  I also used: DCWV - La Creme Matstack - 2 pieces cut at 5.25"X4" (one for the patterned base of the front of the card and a second one for the inside of the card); one piece cut at 5" X 2 ") Archival ink - Jet Black ATG adhesive Black cardstock base from my stash (8.5" X 5.5" - score at 4.5") K. Andrew Designs - "Sympathetic Sayings" stamp set That's it.  Super simple!  The sentiment is tucked into the inside of the card. Thanks so ...

Good morning everyone.  I trust you are having a great start to this new year.  OK it's not really a secret, but 22 years ago I started out the new year right.  I married my best friend on January 1.  Why we chose that date is a bit of a story, so we will skip that for now and get on to the project.  I really wanted to make my husband a special card.  Hot chocolate and antique white 3 Girl JAM ribbon provided a nice finishing touch. To make the ribbon medallion, I pulled out my 2" Fiskars circle punch, and my 1" Martha Stewart circle punch.  I punched a 2" circle out of a scrap of card stock and then punched the middle out using the 1" punch.  I twisted the antique white ribbon around the disk and glued it down with Scotch Quick Dry.  I then folded a piece of hot chocolate ribbon in half and added the accent color.  The "P" was stamped on a piece of Paper Trey Ink Vintage Cream card stock using a CTMH monogram stamp and Iced Spruce...