Did you know the best deal is still here for another 10 days? When you sign up it is $75 plus tax but no shipping for $125 in products! It is usually $99. And the only requirement is $300 per quarter. So if you have a big wish list or a couple of friends this could be the biggest discount for you yet. Contact me for further details or go to https://www.stampinup.com/join?demoid=2008407.
If you would like to order online please use the link https://www.stampinup.com?hostcode=WWK7KDRD. This link will help Penny to earn free products and will be good through Wednesday, November 24.
It’s Friendship Friday! This is the day to focus on giving back or paying it forward.
I love the fact that I have people in my life that are brutally honest with me. I know exactly where I stand with them and I know that whatever question I am asking them will get an honest reply.
Do you have a friend or friends like that? You know you will get an upfront answer from them and not have to wonder where you stand or where they do.
This is an example of a great and deep relationship full of trust.
Did you have a friend that comes to mind as I talk about this? Then you might want to send a card, call them, …something… to show your appreciation.
It’s Tutorial Thursday! Today I want to show you how to stamp on your Designer Series Paper.
For this project you will need:
a card base measuring 4 1/4″ X 11″ scored at 5 1/2″ on the 11″ side
an outer mat of Bermuda Bay Card Stock measuring 5 1/4″ X 4″
an inner mat of Sweet Stockings Designer Series Paper measuring 5″ X 3 3/4″ stamped with stars from Tidings & Trimmings Photopolymer Stamp Set in Bermuda Bay Ink.
punched accent in Basic White Card Stock from the Everyday Label Punch stamped with a sentiment from the Tidings & Trimmings Photopolymer Stamp Set in Bermuda Bay Ink.
White Crinkle Seam Binding that is colored with a Blending Brush and Bermuda Bay Ink. My tip would be to leave a tiny section unlinked so you can hold on to the ribbon without getting tons of ink on your fingers.
and last, but not least, attach the Blue Adhesive-Backed Gems.
It’s Wacky Wednesday where a product is used in a way it is not intended!
Did you know that you can use just the side, bottom, or top of a punch? In this case I used the Elegant Punch, Everyday Label Punch, and Tailored Tag Punch to create different ends to my paper. The Tailored Tag Punch can do double duty as it is similar in shape to the retired Triple Banner Punch.
It’s Technique Tuesday! Do you have someone musical in your life? Or do you just want to see if they catch on?
For today’s technique I want to encourage you to go find music for your card. I am not talking about the voice or recordable boxes, I am talking about sheet music. Just one of the thousands of sites is https://www.musicnotes.com/. You type in a song and it gives you several versions that you can print out. What a great background this makes.
It’s Sabbath Sunday! This is the day to rest so you can be recharged for the week.
Do you have a skincare routine? Do you periodically exfoliate your skin? What is the purpose of exfoliating? From what I understand the purpose is to take off the dead layers of skin so that your skin glows and doesn’t have a dull look to it. And now you’re probably wondering how this relates to a schedule.
Sometimes you have to exfoliate your schedule. When looking at how to scrub your schedule to reflect your priorities I went to the expert, Stephen Covey. In the article talking about the difference between prioritizing your schedule and scheduling your priorities here are some points that spoke to me.
Ask yourself how important the task is. Is it urgent or important or both or neither?
Should the task be delegated?
Does the task even need to be on the list at all?
When looking at a task and how much you get done in a day to accomplish your goals, you have to look at whether you are being efficient or effective with your time. “Efficiency is doing things right; Effectiveness is doing the right things.” (Peter Drucker) Where is your focus…being effective or efficient?
As I have gone full time with Stampin’ Up! and added more events I have been forced to look at this. My daily to-do list has definitely shifted in the last five years. Has yours as your life changes?
Well, I think I have rambled on long enough so I will leave you with a quote that has changed how I think about what is on the dreaded calendar.
If you are in need of adhesive, kits, stocking stuffers, cards, and more you can find me in Landers today from 10-2.
The new Eden’s Garden Collection is here!
If you would like to order online please use the link https://www.stampinup.com?hostcode=WWK7KDRD. This link will help Penny to earn free products and will be good through Thursday, November 18.
Also there will be a Seasonal Sale from November 16-18. You will get 10% off card stock, 15% off ink pads (excludes third party pads and bundles), and 20% off dies.
Contact me to order on the sale, especially if you don’t want to order online.
It’s Friendship Friday! Today is the day to focus on giving back or paying it forward.
Sometimes you wonder if a company truly gives back. Well, today I don’t have to wonder. Today is OnStage! This is what used to be known as Convention. So this will be short as I have sessions to attend and prizes to win. Thank you for being part of my crafty family! Now I am going to go learn something to share with you later!
It’s Tutorial Thursday! Today I want to show you how to create a wreath from a garden…Eden’s Garden Bundle to be exact.
First, you will need a card base, outer mat, and inner mat. The inner mat is from our new Designer Series Paper that will be out in January called Heart & Home. Then you will need card stock to cut the frame out. The die comes from the Eden Dies. After cutting out the frame with the die then you will need to grab your Snips and cut the rectangle into pieces to create boughs. These boughs will create your circle for the wreath. Tip: If you want a fuller looking wreath cut out two of these frames so you have a second layer of boughs to put down. Stamp your sentiment on scratch card stock and punch or trim out. Add a ribbon and maybe some gems and your card is done.
For a richer background I colored it with Soft Suede Ink and a Blending Brush.
For full instructions and to see the new Designer Series Paper please go to https://youtu.be/ksaLGbWTUQM. When you comment by Tuesday the 16th you will get the written instructions emailed to you.
Stamping With Joni and the Red Door Crafters 