DJ's Sundries

I was blessed to work with someone this past year who was having a precious baby girl.  How could I not make her a special little card?  I dug deep into my stash and found this fun paper by Megan Elizabeth.  I've had this paper for years and don't know if you can find it anywhere, but it coordinates beautifully and was designed specifically for the Cricut. Supplies: Cricut Design Space cut file - here Create a Critter Cricut cartridge Glitter paper (Close to my Heart - CTMH) Embellishment (CTMH) Sequins Paper from Megan Elizabeth Thanks for stopping by today.  Remember to take some time to enjoy the little things.

New babies are so much fun and I wanted to celebrate another one.  This is a pretty simple card to finish once you have decided on the paper combination you will use.  Be sure to check out Cheri's Close To My Heart OBA here - DJ's Sundries - Independent CTMH Consultant I used: Nate's ABC's Cricut Cartridge Close To My Heart - Black cardstock Close To My Heart - Enchanted cardstock Close To My Heart - Georgie paper collection Cuddly Salutations - CTMH Retired Thanks so much for stopping by today.  Remember to take some time to enjoy the little things.

I love using watercolors to make baby cards.  I think their softness is perfect for babies, don't you?   When I was playing with my watercolors a few months ago, I painted a few images from Inkadinkadoo that I knew would make great baby cards.  Add a little Close To My Heart Georgie collection and we are ready for baby. Here's what you'll need: Close To My Heart Georgie Paper Collection Close To My Heart Georgie Complements (for the inside) Close To My Heart White Daisy Card Base and Envelope Close To My Heart Watercolor Pencils Close To My Heart Watercolor Brushes Close To My Heart Springtime Wishes stamp set Close To My Heart Exclusives Ink - Black Inkadinkadoo "Welcome Baby" stamp set You can click on any of the Close To My Heart products above to be taken to my online business page to purchase them.  I don't think you will be disappointed. Thanks for stopping by today.  Remember to take some time to enjoy the little things. ...

I have to tell you that I think that the new Georgie collection from Close To My Heart is fabulous!  It is so fun and versatile.  What do I mean by versatile?  The colors and patterns in this collection can be used for boys and girls.  This is wonderful when you are making something for that friend who doesn't plan to find out if they are having a boy or a girl.  However, it can still be used when you know exactly what you are planning for as seen with this card for a special little girl.  Add some watercolors and you have a perfect combination for your new arrival. Here's what you will need to recreate this card: Georgie Paper Packet Georgie Complements Georgie Assortment Close To My Heart Watercolor Paints or Watercolor Pencils  Inkadinkadoo "Welcome Baby" stamp set This little bit from the complements packet is a cute addition to the inside of the card, don't you think?  Did you check out this month's specials at the top o...

This is the card that I have been so excited to share with you but I couldn't until the new Annual Inspirations came out.  Why?  Because that bear was not painted with just any watercolors.  It was painted with the BRAND NEW watercolors from Close To My Heart.  Woo Hoo!  At long last CTMH has added its own set of watercolors and they are GoRGeOuS!!!  Not only that, but they have added watercolor paper and brushes too. Just look at all of those beautiful colors.  How much better can it get?  The creative possibilities with Close To My Heart's watercolor line are just amazing. What else did I use? CTMH - Balloon Wishes stamp set Enchantement paper pack (old set) White Daisy Cardstock Plus a few other items too... 3 Girl JAM ribbon Strathmore watercolor paper, Spellbinders Scalloped Oval dies Versafine ink Inkadinkadoo Welcome Baby stamp set Tim Holtz Distress inks (Mustard seed and salty ocean?) Thanks so much for stopp...

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 stam...

  Sometimes the simplest cards can be so sweet.  That is the case with this one.  It took just a few minutes to make and was the perfect gift enclosure.  Here's what I used: White Daisy Cardstock Family is Forever CTMH stampset (no longer available from CTMH) Black Exclusives ink pad Cuddly Salutations stamp set Shin Han Twin markers in Mahogany and Pastel Green Blossom paper packet 3 Girl JAM Daffodil crinkle ribbon Thanks so much for stopping by today.  Remember to take some time to enjoy the little things.

Ready for a new card?  I know that I am.  I recently had a co-worker whose wife had a little baby girl.  I wanted to make something fun for them and this is what I came up with. Close to my Heart Supplies (click on each for a direct link) Cricut Artbooking cartridge (page 80, cut at 4") Liquid Glass Whisper Exclusives Ink Pad Cuddly Salutations stamp set (Hostess Rewards only) Colonial White cardstock Diagonal striped ribbon in Thistle Other supplies used: Scraps from K& Company (pink with hearts) Lavender cardstock from my stast WeRMemory Keepers "Christine" cardstock Thanks so much for stopping by today.  Remember to take some time to enjoy the little things.

I am so excited about this little card.  I think it is adorable and I hope that when my little niece gets older, that she will treasure it. I made it using the following items: Strafford Watercolor Paper Memento Tuxedo Black Ink Close to my Heart items - Watercolor pencils , Lollydoodle gem (retired), Purple glitter paper , White Daisy Cardstock , Cuddly Salutations stamp set (ask me how to get this one) Thanks so much for stopping by today.  Remember to take some time to enjoy the little things.

Good morning everyone.  If you are hopping over from 3 Girl JAM, welcome.  I have a little card for a co-worker to share with you today.  I wanted to make her something unique but also pretty.  3 Girl JAM had the perfect combination of ribbons, though I used pieces from 2 different bundles.  Iris from the Spring Flowers bundle and Baby Girl from the Baby bundle paired beautifully to pull this card together. Now I realize that the picture looks a bit fuzzy and I was bummed about that at first.  Then I realized that the vellum overlay was causing that look.  It makes the card feel soft and ready for baby. Besides the gorgeous 3 Girl JAM ribbon that is linked in the bundles above, I used a few other products.  They are: Prisma colored pencils - Sienna brown, dark umber, burnt ocre, black, pink, violet, parma violet, peach Gamsol Charm from a RAK Teddy Bear Vellum Cardstock - white from Paper Trey Ink and Georgia Pacific Colore...

To enter the current giveaway, click here . Are you enjoying this series?  I really hoped it has inspired you to pull out some old Cricut cartridges and get crafting.  We have a new baby in our church and I wanted to make her a cute card.  Kate's ABC's is full of images that are perfect for little girls. Here's what I used: Kate's ABC's - Page 50 DCWV - Matstack 2 Neutrals Carta Bella - Alphabet Junction Paper Provo Craft "wheat" paper (skin tones) Orange ribbon from Really Reasonable Ribbon Memento Tuxedo Black ink Inkadinkado - "Welcome Baby" stamp set (inside of the card) ATG, foam tape, Zig 2 way glue Sakura - Gelly Roll clear pen (for the centers of 2 of the flowers) You will have to watch the video if you want to see the inside of the card.  I didn't grab a picture of that. Thanks for stopping by today.  Remember to take some time to enjoy the little things.

Good Morning!  I trust you are having a great day.  I have been quite busy, cleaning up the craft area trying to have a neater space to work in.  The card I have for you today was actually designed quite awhile ago in the Cricut Craft Room.  However, I was not able to get it to cut.  It would only print.  After multiple attempts, I decided to just print it and to hand cut it.  I'm going to need to call customer service to try to figure out what is going on. Here's what I used: "Nursery Tails" Cricut Imagine cartridge Georgia Pacific white cardstock Icicle Stickles "Goblin Green" crinkle ribbon from 3 Girl JAM Foam adhesive 3 Girl JAM bowmaker Close To My Heart - Indian Corn Blue ink Inkadinkadoo - "Welcome Baby" stamp set (for the inside of the card - please see the video) How about a video to show you how I made this? Did you know that the current 3 Girl JAM challenge is "Pastel Colors with Ribbon"?  I think this will...

Good morning everyone.  As I mentioned in my last post, I have been swamped with stuff that had to be done as well as at work.  I am also working on projects that will be posted at later dates, so thanks for hanging in there with me.  Today I have a super simple card that I made for a sweet baby girl.  Let's get started. Here's what I used: CTMH - Frames, Tags, and Borders stamp set DCWV Nana's Kids Matstack Pink cardstock - Recollections Soda Pop pack Ranger - Archival Black ink "It's a Girl" Cuttlebug set - umbrella American Crafts glitter tape - Pink and green Corner Chomper - 3/8" Victorian Velvet distress ink Fiskars 2" round punch I really like how easy it was to make this little 4X4 card.  If' your interested in seeing how I did it, be sure to watch the video below. Thanks for stopping by today.  Remember to take some time to enjoy the little things.

The theme for this month's card exchange club was "baby".  I didn't realize that I only had a couple of baby stamps.  I don't have a specific Cricut baby cartridge though there are some that would work on other cartridges.  I decided to make this card using the Tim Holtz Alteration "Paper Rosette" dye.  I also used a punch from EK Success and a Stampin' Up stamp on the inside of the card.  Thanks for watching.

Do you have shopping bags sitting around?  You know, the kind you get from retailers in the mall.  They are too sturdy to throw away, but you don't want to use them as a gift with your favorite store written across the front.  No worries, with just a little creativity (and maybe a Cricut), you can re-purpose those bags into your very own original gift bag.  I once saw one on YouTube and I decided I finally had something I could do with those bags that I have stacked up.  It's also a great way to turn a plain, inexpensive gift bag into something special. As I mentioned in my last post, I attended a baby shower for a co-worker tonight.  She is expecting a baby girl and I had a bag I had been saving for just such an event.  I was so excited to use it!