Vellum in disguise.

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It’s Wacky Wednesday where a product is used in a way it is not intended! Have you ever used paper to disguise something? I know we often use embellishments to disguise our goofs when leaving a smudge or fingerprint on our paper. But how about using paper to cover?

In this case I am talking about vellum. When a piece of Designer Series Paper is too bright then use a piece of vellum as an overlay. When a piece is too dark use a piece of vellum as an overlay. When you want accents on a card that aren’t the main focus use vellum. Just remember if you use a stylus to have a light touch. And if you use a heat tool to emboss move it away an additional inch or so and keep it moving more. Vellum scorches and warps much easier.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

Planting paper.

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It’s Technique Tuesday! Today is the day I tell you that your paper can bloom. Yes, bloom. So take your paper and give it a soak with some water. Then pour the whole thing in a blender. Yes, blender. Do not add tequila. We are not creating margaritas (until later).

Pulverize until the paper and water resembles a crumbly dough. Then on the last time you hit the switch add about a tablespoon of seeds. Pick whatever flower you want to see later. Then strain and squeeze whatever water you can out. Either make a ball or squish into a mold. Let dry for a few days.

Attach to cards, tags, whatever you want. Then encourage your recipient to plant your paper.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

New Catalog Open House!

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It’s Management Monday!

If you were invited to the VIP event and didn’t make it please contact me to get your copy of the catalog and goodies!

Come out on Saturday any time from 10-1 to pick up your catalog and create a card with the new In Color. Let me know that you are coming so I can cut for you.

If you would like to order online please use host code DFH94G2C. If you prefer to order in person please contact me. This host code is good through tonight at 7 pm.

Please remember that some of our quality products will be increasing in price as of June 4. For a complete list please contact me.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

Rest is important.

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It’s Sabbath Sunday! Today is the day to rest, re-charge, and get things back organized. As I sit here typing in my pajamas I am so grateful for the life I have. I am surrounded by great people that support, love, and want to be around me. Yes, I’m talking about you. Now some of you might be coming to see what happens next, but regardless I’m glad you’re here to share this adventure with me.

Yesterday was quite an adventure. I just wish I had taken some pictures. 16 of us stamping, talking, eating, and enjoying life together. It was something not to be missed.

Are you wondering what I am talking about? The Annual VIP Event was yesterday for my team, hosts, and club members. If you want to be a part of this then come on. Join Club or host an event. Don’t want to do either? Then place an order over $150. Thank you for coming! And I hope to see more of you next year.

In the meantime I am going to finish cleaning up and get my feet up. Here’s to a great rest of the day and weekend.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

Less than two weeks for the BOGO sale!

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It’s Sale Saturday! Today I want to remind you that there are less than two weeks left for the BOGO sale. If you need more details or a copy of the list please contact me.

If you would like to place an order online please use host code DFH94G2C through Monday evening. If you prefer to order in person please contact me.

Remember that this current Annual Catalog and Occasions Catalog end on June 3. Don’t wait too much longer to finish your wish list.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

When old meets new.

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It’s Tutorial Thursday! Today I am starting to talk about Father’s Day. There are some great sets with some truly meaningful sayings that are so appropriate for this occasion. So today’s card is created with A Good Man and Geared Up Garage.

Here is the video on how to create the card and much more of what is going on. https://youtu.be/03C25T_t-vU

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

Using an aqua painter to glue.

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It’s Wacky Wednesday where a product is used in a way it is not intended! Do you know that the Aqua Painter can be used to glue product together? Yes, the Aqua Painter. No, I have not lost it (more than any other day).

Take the Aqua Painter and make sure it is rinsed and cleaned fully. Then fill with water. As you are finishing that stack of cards to go out in the mail use the Aqua Painter to glue or stick the envelope flap to the envelope. No more paper cut on your lip or that yucky taste from the envelope glue.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

Using both sides of the paper.

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It’s Technique Tuesday! Today I want to share a little tip with you. Most of our Designer Series Paper is double-sided. So use both sides. If you don’t have coordinating ribbon then use the opposite side of the paper to coordinate.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

BOGO, retiring, VIP Event, and host code!

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It’s Management Monday! This is the day we talk about what’s happening this week.

Today we have Open Time where you can stop by and say hello, work on a project, or shop from the BOGO sale. The new catalogs will be available on Saturday, May 18 for VIP’s and on Saturday, May 25 for all other crafters. If I am mailing it to you I will start shipping on Friday, May 24.

The retiring list is being dwindled down as we speak. Here is the link to shop the latest…https://www.stampinup.com/ecweb/category/100600/last-chance-products.

To order online please use host code AUD22SYM to help Jodi earn free product. If you prefer to order in person please contact me or stop in. This host code will be good until tonight at 7:30 pm when the order will be submitted.

The BOGO sale is happening now! Get more for your money. For a list of what is in the stash please contact me. (An updated BOGO list will be sent with the weekly email tomorrow.)

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

Resting in appreciation.

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It’s Sabbath Sunday! Today is Mother’s Day in the states. So I will ask you if you find peace and rest in others showing appreciation for what you do day in and day out. Are you gracious in receiving as well as being able to re-charge? Happy Mother’s Day!

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂