Stamping With Joni and the Red Door Crafters

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

Today is not so much the product being used differently but its application. I recently bought some stickers from the local dollar store but they were white. They didn’t have a lot of zing to them. So I needed to add something. But what. I tried stamping but then they were too busy. The sticker itself was also slick. So I pulled out my Stampin’ Blends and they worked perfectly. I just had to give them a few seconds to dry.

What do you think?

What will you try to color that is out of the normal?

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

It’s Technique Tuesday! Today is not so much about technique but making sure your products are current to get the best results.

Did you know the formula for the ink changed a few years ago? When the ink pads changed from the hard linen to a foam pad the formula for the ink changed also. There is now an anti-foaming agent in the ink so you don’t get the air bubbles like you used to. You can put the new ink refills in the old style pads with no problems. But please don’t put the old formula of ink on the new pads. It won’t work well.

Here is how you tell if your ink refill is current with the new formula. Look on the side of the bottle. The top number should start with 17XXX if it is new. If the number is less than 17XXX then it is of the old formula.

Let me know if you need to re-order any of the refills.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

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

When you would like to order please consider qualifying for the Club order. For this Club from February 1-15 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!

Join me on Saturday from 10-1 at the Landers 2nd Saturday Craft Fair. I will be demonstrating a technique with the Blending Brushes, have Valentine’s Day kits to go or to create there, door prizes, and much more! (Please note that this is the last time for the fabric and yarn sale too.)

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

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

Do you find it hard sometimes to concentrate? When I have found this to be true it’s usually because I am wrestling with something. It might be a big decision or something that has unsettled me. Whatever it is, until I make a decision to take action or let it go it will keep me up at night.

What are you struggling with today? If you can’t make a decision then at least take some action steps on how to start the process so you don’t feel helpless.

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=B2RNMTRY. This is the link to qualify for the Club order. This link expires February 15.

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

I am adding an event close to quite a few of you. I will be vending at the 29 Palms Farmers’ Market every first Saturday starting on February 5. This is TODAY! See you soon!

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

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

As my kid was growing up I would say something to her on a near daily basis. “You are special just like everyone else.” Yes you are unique but you need to realize that everyone else is too. While your perspective is yours please realize that everyone has one.

I say this to remind her to understand where people are coming from. I also say this to remind her not to compare herself to others since there really is no comparison.

I am not sure why I am writing this, but I am assuming that someone needs to hear this. Be yourself. No one else is better qualified at being you.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

It’s Tutorial Thursday! Today I want to show you how to accent with vellum easily and without the adhesive showing through.

So let’s run through the supplies and some instructions, shall we?

• Take a piece of Thick White Card Stock and with a Paper Trimmer cut to 5 1/2″ X 8 1/2″. On the 8 1/2″ side score at 4 1/4″.
• Cut the All Together 6″ X 6″ Designer Series Paper with the Paper Trimmer to 5″ X 3 3/4″. Attach with Stampin’ Seal.
• Cut the All Together 6″ X 6″ Designer Series Paper with the Paper Trimmer to 4 1/2″ X 3 1/4″. Color with the Natural Tones Stampin’ Blends Collection. Let dry for a minute or two, depending on how heavy you colored. Then attach with Stampin’ Seal.
• Take coordinating die from Here for You Dies and cut with Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine. Before cutting the Vellum Card Stock make sure to attach the Adhesive Sheet to the back. After die cutting then simply peel off the back like a sticker and attach.

To see the rest of the products as well as a color chart then please go to the video at https://youtu.be/1Op6NrV7oiU.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

P.S. Just a reminder that I will be closing at noon today to celebrate our 26th Wedding Anniversary.

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

So last night I was fixing dinner and the pan got a little too hot. The oil began to smoke. You know what that means. Yes. The smoke alarm began to chirp and then built up to a full blown scream. So I opened the door so now the neighbors know that I’m cooking. And I did what I normally do. Grabbed the Specialty Plate (gray one) and began to fan that smoke alarm to make it stop. Soon silence ensued.

Just a note…the Specialty Plate works better than the Cutting Plate (clear one). It bends less.

What Stampin’ product do you use for something other than what it was intended for?

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

It’s Technique Tuesday! Today I want to talk to you about embossing on foil paper. It can be done!

Last Wednesday (or even the one before) on the Live, I had someone comment (thanks Pam) and ask if heat embossing can be done on foil paper. I hadn’t tried so it was a challenge.

I grabbed a piece of Red Foil Paper (now retired) and stamped in Versamark Ink with the Tulip Fields Photopolymer Stamp Set. I had to be careful so the stamp did not slide. Since the ink did not dry as quickly as usual I stamped all of the sunrays, coated with white embossing powder, and then heated with the Heat Tool. Minus a few fingerprints and a smudge or two it was perfect.

If you use this technique please post your project on my page, https://facebook.com/StampingWithJoni.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

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

When you would like to order please consider qualifying for the Club order. For this Club from January 16-31 (TODAY) order $50 or more in product with host code 99QNKBTJ or using the link https://www.stampinup.com/?hostcode=99QNKBTJ to qualify. (You can also place your order directly with me but it will not be submitted until February 1.) There is no commitment unlike past Clubs. There is simply a bonus.

Place any order with the link above and be entered to win the Calming Camellia Host Stamp Set. Only one entry per order. This is only good through tonight. Orders must be submitted by 11:59 pm to qualify.

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

Please note that I will be closed on Thursday from noon until 7:30 pm. I will return on Friday at 9:30 am! Joel and I are celebrating our 26th Anniversary!

Join me on Saturday from 8-1 at the 29 Palms Farmers’ Market. I will be demonstrating a technique with the Blending Brushes, have Valentine’s Day kits to go or to create there, door prizes, and much more!

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂