DJ's Sundries

Have you seen the new Close to my Heart Idea Book?  There are some great new products.  I have one more video to shoot and post. Thanks for stopping by today.  Remember to take some time to enjoy the little things.

Please scroll to the next post to see the most current projects. Today I want to share the specials that I am currently offering.  Offers #1-4 are personal specials and are not part of the normal Close to my Heart specials. #1 - Become a New Consultant Anyone who joins my Close to my Heart team will receive a "My Crush" book directly from me.  You can choose the book that you wish.  I have ordered my first one and I can't wait to receive it and share it with you.  I will also include an accessory assortment to coordinate with the book that you choose. These books are super fun and will take preserving your memories to a whole different level.  Just send me a message at djssundries@gmail.com and I will give you information about how you can take your creativity to new levels. #2 - Host a Gathering Anyone who hosts a Gathering - either Online or in your home between July 8 and July 31, will receive a free "B-sized" stamp set of your choice.  ...

Recently, I was asked some questions about my Filofax use.  You may remember that last summer I started using a Day Runner and eventually added 3 Filofaxes to the mix.  I had a 4th Filofax that didn't meet my needs so I sold it.  Nearly a year has passed since I began using my Day Runner and I must admit that I really have not used them all as I initially intended.  Below I am posting 3 Filofax/ Planner videos that I hope you will find helpful.  Maybe you can take some of the information that I post and find something you can use. The fourth video I am posting is a small haul from Staples.  For me, being in an office supply store is like a kid in a candy store.  In shopping, it rates only second to a great scrapbooking store.  I am combining all the videos into this one blog post and really hope you enjoy them. Filofax Update Video #1 An Overview of 4 Great Planners Filofax Update Video #2 Using my Pocket Maulden Filofax Up...

Welcome to the Christmas in July Create*Craft*Share YouTube Hop.  I am once again delighted to part of this fun hop.  If you are just stopping by today, you really should start at the beginning here.  I will list the full line-up at the bottom of the post. I wanted to do a CAS Christmas Card that uses up some scraps and could be quickly produced in multiples.  Though I haven't decided on this year's Christmas card yet, something like this may very well be at the top of the list as I typically send 75-100 cards and I think this year will be super busy. When I edited the video, I cut out more than 2 1/2 minutes of extra stuff.  In so doing I cut out the supply list so I wanted to share it with you now. Close to my Heart "Very Merry Christmas" and "Everlasting Holiday" stamp sets (retired) CTMH White Daisy Cardstock and Lagoon Exclusives Ink Recollections Cool Water cardstock packet Scraps from a Tim Holtz Seasonal packet Ranger Archival Black ...

I know that I have been talking about "calm" all year, but this month has shown that I need to continue to remain calm even more.  Why?  Because I'm heading back to school.  I began to make plans to return to school last February, but after looking into 3 different programs, those plans just weren't working out. After much thought and prayer, I decided now was not the right time.  I then added a new project to my plate and decided I needed to organize everything to be ready to go to school next spring. Imagine my surprise when I ran across an unopened letter on July 4 announcing that I had been accepted into the program that I had been previously denied.  I just need to be ready to start on August 22, the same day we begin our journey across the country to take our daughter to college.  Exciting?  Yes!  Feeling the need for calm?  Definitely!!! Here's what I needed: 3 Girl JAM ribbon - Cherry Lipstick , Ice Blue , and Aqua Splash O...

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 ...

Do you ever want to thank someone for going above and beyond the call of duty, but have little time or money to get too extravagant?  Maybe you want to thank a whole team of co-workers like I recently needed to do.  If so, this is just the idea for you.  I saw something similar to this a couple of years ago, but don't know where.  Whoever had the idea, I think it's great, so thank you! Close to my Heart has a great selection of products to pull off a little treat like this.  So after you pick up a package of "Extra" gum head over to my Close to my Heart online store to get what you need.  Here's the supply list: Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge Bundle (page 41, cut at 3" and 2") and stamp from the bundle Cocoa Cardstock or you can get it in the Basics Cardstock Combo Package Colonial White Cardstock Skylark Paper Pack (cut at 3" X 6 1/4") Timberline Paper (Unfortunately, this one is no longer available) (See size above) Lagoon Exc...