Stamping With Joni and the Red Door Crafters

It’s Technique Tuesday! Today is more of a tip instead of a technique.

Take the Ladybug Builder Punch. You can create a ladybug or bee easily. The way the punch is designed is for the bug to be viewed from the top. But if you wanted to have the bug flying couldn’t you trim off one of the antennae? Then it would be side view and depending on which antennae you trimmed would be the direction it was going.

When you create from this technique please post a photo of your project to https://facebook.com/StampingWithJoni.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

When you would like to order please consider qualifying for the Club order. For this Club from February 16-28 order $50 or more in product with host code J2RPHCPS or using the link https://www.stampinup.com?hostcode=J2RPHCPS to qualify. (You can also place your order directly with me but it will not be submitted until March 1.) There is no commitment unlike past Clubs. There is simply a bonus.

I am open today for Open Day sessions.

The invitation is out for Crafty Bingo! Let me know that you are planning to come!

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

It’s Sabbath Sunday! This is the day to focus on resting so you can be recharged for the week.

Did you know that the amount of time you spend in front of a screen has a direct impact on your mental health? Screen time can be in front of your phone, computer, tablet, social media, television, and more. Any time you are in front of a screen.

Here are some points that hit me…

• It has an impact on your self esteem especially as you are growing up.
• It makes you have less time for physical activity.
• It impacts your quality of sleep.

To lower the impact screen time has on you…

• Have balance.
• Turn off those notifications.
• Prioritize what is important.

To read more about this subject please go to https://www.netsweeper.com/blog/2021/10/18/screen-time-and-mental-health-the-connection-between-social-media-use-and-depression/.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

It’s Sale Saturday!

If you would like to order online please use the link https://www.stampinup.com/?hostcode=J2RPHCPS. This is the link to qualify for the Club order. This link expires February 28.

To read about the details for the new Club Order that requires no commitment please go to https://stampingwithjoni.wordpress.com/rewards/.

Just a reminder that Sale-A-Bration will soon be over (10 days is all)! Don’t wait to take advantage of this sale!

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

It’s Friendship Friday! This is the day to focus on giving back or paying it forward.

I want to remind you that what you may think may be just a little gesture might be the very thing that keeps someone going. I know for me it wasn’t the big things that mattered the most. It was the littlest of gestures that kept my head above water just a bit longer. And some days this was the difference between thriving and surviving.

So I want to encourage you to write and mail that card. Pick up the phone and make that phone call. Because every little thing adds up.

Please look up Nikki Banas. She is an author that focuses on helping to encourage and uplift. She has written a few books that all focus on healing and encouragement.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

It’s Tutorial Thursday! Today is not much of a tutorial since this new Celebrate Today Magnet Board Kit is all-inclusive. You take it out of the box, unwrap, and go. There’s no ink needed. It’s so easy.

I’ve listed a few things to use this kit for:

• To do list
• Menu planner
• Photo or memory page (thank you Lisa)
• Card display (thank you Cathy)
• Co-worker gift (thank you Serina)

It can easily be hung with the hanger on the back already in place. It can also be placed on an easel or even against a wall.

You can create this kit on Saturday, February 26 from 10-2 during Bingo.

If you can’t come to Bingo and you still want the kit simply say you want the Bingo Bonus. This will be available through Monday the 21st. In the Bingo Bonus you will get the kit, Iridescent Rhinestones, and Brass Butterflies for $45 (a savings of $5.37).

For a good look at the kit please go to the video at https://youtu.be/IN6BBjnrjGk.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

It’s Wacky Wednesday where a product is used in a way it is not intended!

Have you ever gotten a formal letter or invitation with a wax seal on the envelope? Do you know how to create that wax seal?

There are two ways you can create this. The first is real and legitimate while the latter is more of a faux wax seal.

Let’s explore the first one. You will need a metal stamp with a lighter or flame as well as sealing wax. You heat and puddle the wax and then stamp into it.

So the second one is more of a faux technique. Grab your Versamark Ink Pad, Embossing Powder, a stamp, and a Heat Tool. Begin building your wax seal by stamping the Versamark and sprinkling heavily with the embossing powder. Before it cools (or warm it back up) and it is still sticky add more powder. Continue adding and heating until the “wax” is thick or deep enough. Tip: you might want to heat from underneath so the powder doesn’t blow away. When you have the thickness you would like then warm again. When it is warm then gently push the stamp into the powder. Before it is completely cool then pull the stamp out. Tip: If the stamp gets stuck then heat slowly from underneath. (This works better with the red rubber stamps instead of the photopolymer or clear ones.)

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

It’s Technique Tuesday! Today’s post is going to be short and sweet as not much explanation is needed.

Sometimes you just have to let the Designer Series Paper do the talking. Below is shown the Daffodil Afternoon 12″ X 12″ Designer Series Paper. This is one of the free picks with any $50 or more in product order in the Sale-A-Bration brochure. But hurry…Sale-A-Bration only has 14 days left!

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

It’s Management Monday! Here’s what’s happening this week!

Happy Valentine’s Day!

When you would like to order please consider qualifying for the Club order. For this Club from February 1-15 (THIS Tuesday) order $50 or more in product with host code B2RNMTRY or using the link https://www.stampinup.com/?hostcode=B2RNMTRY to qualify. (You can also place your order directly with me but it will not be submitted until February 16.) There is no commitment unlike past Clubs. There is simply a bonus.

I am here and ready for you during Open Day Sessions this morning and afternoon.

The invitation is out for Craft Class! Please let me know ASAP which session you will be attending on Saturday!

The invitation is out for Crafty Bingo! Let me know that you are planning to come!

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

It’s Sabbath Sunday! This is the day to focus on resting so you can be recharged for the rest of the week.

Have you ever gone to bed and tried to sleep but your brain just won’t shut off? Try these tips and let me know if they help.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂