It’s Wacky Wednesday where a product is used in a way it is not intended!
Today I want to show you a square frame of leaves from the Eden’s Dies becomes a circular wreath. I simply cut out a square frame and then take my Snips to create pieces or boughs that become a wreath.
To see the entire card and it created please join me tonight on my Facebook page at 7 pm.
Happy Crafting!
With inky fingers,
Joni 🙂
It’s Technique Tuesday! Today I want to show you how to use a die for coffee. Yes, coffee.
You’ve been to those fancy places where they dust the top of your cappuccino with cocoa powder that is a heart. Well, now you can do it too.
Take a window sheet and your favorite die and use the negative to create a stencil. Remember to leave a tab on the window sheet to hold on to. If you need the tab stiffer then hot glue a popsicle stick to it.
And before you know it your coffee will be upgraded to cafe status.
Happy Crafting!
With inky fingers,
Joni 🙂
It’s Management Monday! Here’s what’s happening this week!
Today is the last day to reserve your spot for Thursday’s Card Class session.
If you would like to order please use the link https://www.stampinup.com?hostcode=WWK7KDRD to help Penny. This link will be good through Monday, November 22 at 7:30 pm.
I am here and ready for you during Open Day Sessions!
I will be at the Landers’ 2nd Saturday Craft Fair this Saturday from 10-2! Come on out and see what’s new!
And don’t forget the Pay It Forward Event too!
Save the date for the Christmas Party on Saturday, December 18 from 10-2.
Happy Crafting!
With inky fingers,
Joni 🙂
It’s Sabbath Sunday! This is the day to rest to get recharged for the week.
I have been reading how staying in your routine too long and it being the same will get you in a rut. Instead you are supposed to disrupt yourself by breaking up your routine. This article explains to do these things for 30 days to give yourself a fresh start if you feel like you are in a rut.
To read more in detail about each of these point please read the article which can be found at https://www.amexessentials.com/how-to-break-your-routine/.
Happy Crafting!
With inky fingers,
Joni 🙂
It’s Sale Saturday!
The new Eden’s Garden Collection is here!
If you would like to order online please use the link https://www.stampinup.com?hostcode=2F94XGU4. This link will help me to get your Christmas goodies for the party on December 18. The link will be good through Monday, November 15.
Also there will be a Seasonal Sale from November 16-18. Stay tuned as more details are coming soon!
Happy Crafting!
With inky fingers,
Joni 🙂
It’s Friendship Friday! This is the day to focus on giving back or paying it forward.
Do you feel a little beat up today? I’m not talking physically, but mentally. After everything that has happened over the last two years I want to give you a piece of advice I have had to take many times. Give yourself a break. A bunch has happened and things keep changing and it’s a bunch to keep up with.
I remember growing up that we watched the news once a day, maybe twice. But it wasn’t all day every day like it is now. I know personally I tend to get overwhelmed if I am constantly looking at the news. So now I look in the morning and then don’t go back to it. It’s just too much. Instead I focus on what I can control. Some examples are giving back to my community, creating, focusing on my family (with my daughter in college that is sometimes a lot in itself), and making sure I am taking care of myself.
With everything that has happened I have learned that what I put in my brain is what comes out. Fear breeds fear. Positivity breeds good thoughts. And so on.
I would encourage you to think of your mental wellness much like you do your physical wellness. Put good things in and you will get good things out.
Happy Crafting!
With inky fingers,
Joni 🙂
It’s Tutorial Thursday! Today I want to show you how to use the Vellum Card Stock in two different ways.
First is to soften colors. If you have a design that you feel the colors are too bright or too deep use a piece of Vellum to soften or diffuse the colors. Make sure to have an accent over the vellum so you can hide your adhesive. If you prefer not to do this the Adhesive Sheets work fairly well in sticking the Vellum to card stock without much to be seen.
Second is to double emboss. Now I don’t mean to emboss with the Machine and a folder and then emboss with the powder and a Heat Tool. What I mean is to take a small detailed patterned embossing folder and run your piece of Vellum through. Then you take that same piece and run it through except with a folder that has a larger pattern.
To watch these being created please go to https://youtu.be/zQ4p9sSdcEM. When you watch please comment. If you comment before Tuesday the 9th I will also email you full written instructions.
Happy Crafting!
With inky fingers,
Joni 🙂
It’s Wacky Wednesday where a product is used in a way it is not intended! Did you read the title and wonder if I have lost my mind? Well…maybe a little, but let me explain.
Recently I received a custom order of some magnets. I had the magnets figured out but I was having a hard time figuring out how to package them. Should I just create a big ball of magnets and wrap the entire tangled mess in some bubble wrap? No. Should I buy a piece of metal to stick them to? No. (adds more weight)
Finally I looked around and thought to package them similarly to how our dies are packaged. A piece of double-stick tape wasn’t strong enough. Glue dots were too tedious. Tear & Tape had just the right amount of stick to get them through the mail without one coming loose. While Tear & Tape is normally very strong it was the perfect temporary adhesive solution for me.
Remember that just because something is labeled a certain way doesn’t mean you shouldn’t try it with something else.
Happy Crafting!
With inky fingers,
Joni 🙂
It’s Technique Tuesday! Today I want to talk to you about adding color to ribbon. Now I have talked to you about this in the past using the Stampin’ Blends. But today is with another ribbon, our Blending Brushes, and an ink pad. So just to remind you here is the picture from before.
So instead of the scalloped ribbon I want you to grab your 1/4″ White Crinkle Seam Binding, your favorite ink color, and a Blending Brush. Take a piece of washi tape or a post it to secure the ribbon end down and get to coloring. By securing the end your fingers won’t get quite as inky. Allow the ribbon to dry a minute or so and then use as needed or wanted.
Happy Crafting!
With inky fingers,
Joni 🙂
And the winners for the Peaceful Prints Challenge are…drumroll please.
I will email Lisa Hull to pick your two stamp sets and then Pam will get the remaining set. The choices are Delicate Dahlia or In Your Words.
Thank you for participating!
Happy Crafting!
With inky fingers,
Joni 🙂
Stamping With Joni and the Red Door Crafters