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Tuesday, August 2, 2011

Piper Word Book

I have been MIA for the last couple of days because I had the chance to make another word book. I love making them. They are a lot of work but a lot of fun to do. This book is my favorite one that I have created.

My client's daughter is name PIPER. She wanted to have a book showcasing Piper's first year of life. I had a lot of photos to work with so that made my job easy.

I used the DCWV Nana's Nursery Baby Girl Stack. I also used Cordinations Paper. I added some ribbon from Walmart. I added stickers and embellies to complete this sweet book! Here are some pictures.

Thanks for taking the time to look at my project!

Until next craft!

Friday, July 29, 2011

Happy Birthday Jayden Card

One of my youngest son's friends, Jayden is turning 5 years old on the 30th of this month. I decided that I wanted to try out my BIC/Sharpie markers (the poorman's Copic) to color in the stamped image on the card. I think I will need to get the fine tip version as well but I like the look of the card. Jayden likes purple and pink and butterflies.

This is a 5.5 x 5.5 inch card. I made the sentiment on the computer and glue it down to look like a banner. I finished off with a pink bow.

Until next craft!

Thursday, July 28, 2011

Crafty Sellers Manly Card Challenge

Happy Thursday to ya! Hope everyone is having a great day!

Manly cards are not (or a lot of peoples') favorite card to make. So, I was totally surprised when this card popped up in my head and I am happy at the way it turned out!

I made an easel card. They are super easy to make! You can find the directions HERE

I used the Man stack from DCWV and the Handy Man Cricut Lite Cart. I had to a tiny bit of bling. Can't say no to bling!

Thanks for looking
Until Next Craft!

Wednesday, July 27, 2011

You are loved card

I want to make something everyday, which is fun but I find myself overthinking (can you smell the smoke)...Anyhoo....onto today's card.....

This is a standard A2 size card (4.25 x 5.5). I used cordinations paper. I also used the Create a Critter Cricut Cartridge (say that 5 times fast). I used a scallopped border punch and inked the edges with TH distress inks. I completed the card with a knot and some pearls.

Until next craft!

Center Step Card

I saw this card made on Youtube. You can find it HERE The idea was originally for Split Coast Stampers.

The papers are from DCWV Crafty Stack. I used Lacy Labels for the center die cut. I also used one my new stamps from the dollar bin at the craft store. Some bling and a olive green ribbon for the final touches.

This is the front view
This is the side view
Hope everyone has a great Wednesday!
Until next craft!

Tuesday, July 26, 2011

Meet my new friends

Hi Everyone! I wanted to share my new friends that I made.....I actually made them....hahaha....I started to make this project before my youngest son, Matthew was out of preschool. I wanted to make a "Career Book" for the kids to look at. I never finished project but I am bound and determined to finish this project. Here is what I have made so far.....

I used "Everyday Paper Dolls" Cricut Cart and Peachy Keen Stamps for the faces. I also added some stickles when needed (and they are ALWAYS needed!)

Until Next Craft!

You're a Superstar!

Hope everyone is having a Terrific Tuesday! It has been busy at our house....My oldest son, Jacob lost his first tooth (well, naturally....there was an escalator incident in 2008 in which he lost 4 teeth but we aren't counting that, people!) He is very excited for the tooth fairy to come!

On to my card that I made....Jacob got some super cool shirts from his Aunt and Uncle and I wanted to make a card for him to write a thank you note. When I was at the craft store the other day, I found all these cool $1 stamps that I loved!

T'he papers are DCWV. I also used the "Stars" embossing folder and some TH distressing inks for the star. I used red ribbon and some pop dots!

Thanks for looking!

Until next craft!

Monday, July 25, 2011

I'm in the mood....I want to give away some goodies!

It has been too long! I wanted to reach 300 followers on my Facebook Fan Page! Once I reach 300 followers, I will give away lots of goodies...So what are ya waitin' for!?


Go to DSJM Designs on Facebook and become a fan!

Welcome Baby Nolan

I made a Word Book for a dear friend of mine who, recently had a baby boy. I was super excited to do this word book because this was my first "boy" one. It seems that I have only done "girl" ones. Enjoy the photos....

Until next craft!

Thursday, July 21, 2011

Long time.....no see....or hear....or crafts

It has been so long since I have posted anything on this blog! I have to admit that I went through a dry spell. "They" say that every artist goes through one but my was especially long.  I tried to make cards and what nots recently and ended up in the trash because it wasn't "perfect". But what is perfect anyway? I looked at my past scrapbooking and cardmaking magazines for inspiration.  I decided to go to my craft and sit there, think, and make something. I promised myself that I wouldn't throw away anything that I made and I would post pictures....

The first card is a card lift from "Creating Keepsakes" magazine. I can't tell you the month/year of the issue because I tear my pages out of the magazine and put them in a binder. The papers are DCWV and the "You're beautiful inside and out" stamp is from....I don't know....it was in my "friends" stamp bin. I used TH distressing inks and I used my polka dot cuttlebug folder for the embossing. I also used fiskars scallopped edge punch And a brown bow for the finishing touch
The card is a 9x4 inch card and will fit in a legal size 10 envelope.




The next card is a smaller A2 size card (4.25x5.50) I used TH distressing inks, Cuttlebug folder (polka dot), DCWV paper (the friends panel) I used the Cricut "lacy labels" for the frame in the back. The same stamp for my stamp bin and a pink bow on the side for an added touch.

Thanks for stopping by and I hope I can hear your comments. I am always encouraged by them but besides, a girl loves to feel love, ya know~

Until next craft

Thursday, March 17, 2011

10 years word book

I made this for a special couple in my life. They are celebrating their 10 year wedding anniversary at the end of March. I am so happy for them and excited for them for the next 10 years! Here is the book I made....I used DCWV Linen Closet paper line!

Here are some of the pages inside the book:
Hope you enjoyed

Until next craft!

Friday, March 11, 2011

Many ways to say, Thanks!

I made some thank you notes for Don for his 40th birthday party celebration! I wanted them to look similar to the invites so I used the same paper and embossed the cordinations paper.

This card is called a Tri-fold pocket card. I learned how to make it from the ever so talented Dawn (from Youtube). She is amazing and very easy to follow. Click here to learn how to make one.

Here is my interpretation of the card.

Until Next Craft!

Thursday, February 24, 2011

Snips and Snails and Puppy Dog Tails

I made some baby shower invites for a friend as a gift to her. I think they came out lovely! There is a lot of distressing which, I love. The "N" stands for Nolan, the new addition that's coming in the begininng of May!

Until Next Craft!

Monday, February 21, 2011

My first double slider card!

I tried to make this card about 2 months ago and failed miserably! I thought it was so very confusing. Well, yesterday, I didn't to give it another try but with a different "teacher". It did take me longer than the average Joe but once I got the hang of it, it was pretty simple. I love the concept of the double slider card!


Here is the card closed
Now, when the top ribbon (white) is pulled......


An upper panel and a lower panel (I have blocked out the message that I wrote) pop out!
How cool is that!?

Until next craft! 


Friend to Friend

I made this for a special friend of mine! I used this fabulous paper that I received from another friend. The paper is from SEI! LOVE IT! The stamps are from the Joann's $1 bin. I used the poorman's copic (Bic and Sharpies), flowers and flat back pearls. The card is 5.5 x 5.5!

Saturday, February 12, 2011

Love is in the air!

I have have been a busy little beaver. I made 54 treats for my boys' classes for Valentines.
I made "sour cream containers". They are super-duper easy to do! Filled them with Hersey's Kisses and called it good!

Happy Heart Day!
I

Monday, January 31, 2011

Thinking of you....

My brother had foot surgery and I wanted to send him a card. He nearly complete with his Dive Master training and he loves to scuba dive.

I used:

Life's a Beach Cart
Flat Back Pearl
Divine Swirls embossing folder
Stardard A2 size card
Thinking of you stamp from Studio G

Thanks for looking


Until next craft