When paper is used as ribbon.

It’s Wacky Wednesday where a product is used in a way it is not intended!  Today I am talking about ribbon and paper.  Did you know they are interchangeable? When you run out of ribbon, or simply didn’t purchase any, then go to your Designer Series Paper stash.  Most of our papers are double-sided whichContinue reading “When paper is used as ribbon.”

A splash of color to bring out the detail.

It’s Technique Tuesday!  Our embossing folders add so much to the card with texture and depth.  Sometimes there is still a little bit more that is needed.  If you don’t have ribbon then use our Designer Series Paper.  Most of the papers are double-sided allowing you to cut a mat and then accent with theContinue reading “A splash of color to bring out the detail.”

Prep week for me.

It’s Management Monday!  Here’s what’s happening this week.  It’s a week of prep for me.  I am preparing for the Yucca Valley Holiday Faire on Saturday at the Community Center.  I am preparing for Card Class, Betty’s Class, teaching at Desert Rebel, and more! The Online Extravaganza Sale is happening now and will continue throughContinue reading “Prep week for me.”

Resting by shopping?

It’s Sabbath Sunday and I am having a slow morning (thankfully).  While I don’t especially like shopping I know it needs to get done once in a while.  My daughter, Tara, is the same way.  If the fairy with the magic wand could magically make things appear she would do it.  But instead we willContinue reading “Resting by shopping?”

Online Extravaganza Sale, Farmers’ Market, and Christmas Party

It’s Sale Saturday!  There’s a bunch happening today and this week. The Online Extravaganza Sale is happening now!  You can use this link to see what’s on sale (in pictures), https://www.stampinup.com/ecweb/category/10080/online-extravaganza. Please use host code QRTADTHC to help Jodi when ordering online.  If you prefer to order in person please contact me. Stop by this morningContinue reading “Online Extravaganza Sale, Farmers’ Market, and Christmas Party”

Giving back to our community.

It’s Friendship Friday!  This is the day to focus on giving back or paying it forward.  Today’s post hits a little close to home.  Lori Cosgriff, a good friend of mine, is asking for volunteers. Lori is President of the 29 Palms Food Pantry and is asking for volunteers to help run the pantry.  YouContinue reading “Giving back to our community.”

Faux Bokeh Card

It’s Tutorial Thursday!  Happy Thanksgiving!  Today’s technique requires a bunch of water and drying time.  It comes out different every time.  You will need aqua painters, some ink, dies, and a stamp for this. To create this card please watch the Bokeh Video (https://youtu.be/cITPRFyiqRw). Happy Crafting! With inky fingers, Joni 🙂

Embossing Buddy to the Rescue

It’s Wacky Wednesday where a product is used in a way it is not intended!  You know that the Embossing Buddy takes the static out of paper so when you emboss the powder sticks where you want it to.  You also know that the Embossing Buddy helps to take off leftover stickiness from adhesive thatContinue reading “Embossing Buddy to the Rescue”

When to blend and when not to.

It’s Technique Tuesday!  Today we are going to talk about when to blend and when not to and what tools to do so. When you are trying to color you want to think in opposites. The staz-on ink is alcohol-based so you want to use this permanent ink when coloring with the stampin’ write markersContinue reading “When to blend and when not to.”

Online Extravaganza

Here are the details for the Online Extravaganza!  Please be aware that it is 10% off of product.  Since shipping is taxed in California this means the savings is almost 12% for us since shipping will be less. Please take note that this is not the same banner three times.  In the middle is whatContinue reading “Online Extravaganza”