DJ's Sundries

The new Close To My Heart Annual Inspirations catalog will be here very soon.  As exciting as that is, it also means that some items will soon be retiring.  Be sure to check out the "retiring items" section before August 31 so you don't miss something you really want. In the meantime, how about a special, direct from me? Anyone who purchases $100 (before tax and shipping) will receive any D-Sized stamp set in the new catalog absolutely FREE!  Here's how it will work... 1.  Log into my Close To My Heart site here . 2. Join the "Artistry" Gathering 3. Complete your purchase between now and 11:59 pm, MST. on August 31 4. On September 1, 2015, simply browse my site and enjoy looking at all of the new products 5.  Choose your D-sized stamp set and email me which you chose.  Email to:djssundries@gmail.com 6.  I'll get it ordered and sent to you as soon as possible. Not ready to spend $100? 1. Follow instuctions 1-2 above 2. Ma

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. >>> Now back to

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 stamp set August S

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 love white on white projects with just a splash of color.  That is the effect that I was trying to achieve with this textured card. I used the following items: Embossing folders: The Paper Studio - Zebra Sizzix - Four Petal Flower Cuttlebug - Stylized Flowers, Swiss Dots, Script, Perfectly Paisley, D'Vine Swirl Vicoria Close To My Heart Artfully Sent Cricut cartridge Close To My Heart White Daisy cardstock Close To My Heart Blossom paper pack Close To My Heart Coral Reef sequins You can find your Close To My Heart products here. Thanks 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.

Hello everyone.  Did you know that the new Annual Inspirations catalog is coming out next month?  That's right.  We will have lots of fun new products to share with you soon.  To get you ready for that, Close To My Heart is releasing a few of these products right now! Plus they are offering a couple of fun specials this month only that I want to share with you.  Let's take a look, but be sure to go all the way through to the end because I have a personal special to add to what Close To My Heart is offering. New Marker and Accessory Roll-ups If you purchase these in August, you will receive extra products direct from CTMH absolutely FREE!  If you purchase the Marker Roll-up, the FREE product is a D-sized stamp set.  That's a very sweet deal! Zoe Collection One new paper collection with it's accessories is also being released this month.  It even includes a scrapbooking Workshop on the Go. Isn't that so fun? To see all of the brand new items that

I know that not everyone has joined the planner conundrum, but if you have, here are a couple of videos you might enjoy. Planner Supply Organization July 2015 Planner Update #2 Thanks for stopping by today.  Remember to take some time to enjoy the little things.