Author Archives: Joni Daniel

It’s Friendship Friday! This is the day to give back or pay it forward. Today I want to talk to you about that one “friend” or job or family member or… that you can only take in small doses and afterwards you are exhausted. Is there a reason you keep coming back for more? PartContinue reading “Setting Boundaries”

It’s Tutorial Thursday! For today’s tutorial I will explain why I am saying this is a backwards card and I will show you how to stretch a punch. So let’s begin. Most cards have a sentiment on the accent piece and not for the background. This card has it exactly opposite or backwords. The sentimentContinue reading “A backwards card with a stretched punch.”

It’s Wacky Wednesday where a product is used in a way it is not intended! Today is not too wacky but instead how to twist and stretch the punch. In this case the Elegant Punch is used to create an accent piece. To be able to make a piece longer than the actual punch youContinue reading “How to stretch a punch.”

It’s Technique Tuesday! Today instead of a technique I want to remind you to not be scared. It’s only paper, glue, and scissors. Do not be scared that it won’t be perfect. It won’t. It’s handmade. Don’t be scared that the paper will be cut. Cut into it. There will be more. Don’t be scaredContinue reading “Don’t be scared.”

It’s Management Monday! Here’s what’s happening this week! If you haven’t heard…the Card Class is becoming the Craft Class starting in January. Go to https://stampingwithjoni.wordpress.com/?p=11674 to get all the details. Did you miss the Pay It Forward Event? I will be taking cards that you want to donate to Operation Gratitude until Wednesday, December 15.Continue reading “Last Craft Fair Before Christmas, Open Day, and More!”

It’s Sabbath Sunday! This is the day to rest so you can be recharged for the week. Recently I was looking at what I could do to not feel stuck in a rut. There were two things that came up over and over again. First, was to rest as sleep deprivation often causes anxiety andContinue reading “Breaking out of your routine.”

It’s Sale Saturday! The Clearance Rack has been updated and the Last Chance List is happening right now! To see either of these please go to https://jonidaniel.stampinup.net/ and click on shop now. If you would like to order online please use the link https://www.stampinup.com?hostcode=UZ63HRVV. This link will be good through Wednesday, December 8. Happy Crafting!Continue reading “Clearance Rack and Last Chance Products!”

It’s Friendship Friday! This is the day to focus on giving back or paying it forward. Have you heard me talk about The Tipping Point? It’s a book that I read many years ago that truly left its mark on me. The story is about a gentleman that moves into a small town. The townContinue reading “Tipping Point”

It’s Tutorial Thursday! Today I want to show you how to color on the Brushed Metallic 12X12 Card Stock. Here is the list of supplies you will need: Thick Basic White Card Stock Evening Evergreen Card Stock Brushed Metallic 12X12 Card Stock Basic White Card Stock Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine Christmas Pinecone Dies EvergreenContinue reading “How to color on metallic paper.”

It’s Wacky Wednesday where a product is used in a way it is not intended! Today I am going a bit off track as I am not talking about a product but instead ideas for gift giving. It is a bit out of the ordinary though so hopefully it counts for this Wacky Wednesday post.Continue reading “Gift ideas that are not just stuff.”