Stamping With Joni and the Red Door Crafters

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

Do you know what a resting heart rate is? A resting heart rate is when you have not done anything yet and you count how many heartbeats you have in a minute. Most resting rates are from 60-100 beats per minute. Some are a little higher, some a little lower.

My point is this…even when you are not doing anything your heart is still beating. It’s a little slower but still staying in rhythm. So when you don’t feel like doing anything but resting, remember that still a little bit of motion is needed to live.

Do something out of your ordinary. Take a small walk. Stretch. Move just a bit. Your body will thank you for moving, but slowly.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

It’s Sale Saturday!

The Clearance Rack has been updated and the Last Chance List is happening right now! To see either of these please go to https://jonidaniel.stampinup.net/ and click on shop now.

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

To read about the new changes please go to https://stampingwithjoni.wordpress.com/rewards/.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

P.S. Merry Christmas!!!

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

Today is about one of those life lessons. You never know when you will need your friends. You never know when you will need your savings. So, if you can, put it in the bank so you have it later.

My daughter is one of these people that stays to herself for the most part. She does not have a ton of friends but the few she has are very close. Well, this week she had to call in some favors. She woke up not feeling so hot which later turned into that stomach bug going around. As her friends were checking on her they would drop off snacks, saltines, gatorade, etc. at the door. And although she felt like death warmed over she also felt loved.

So this is your reminder to take care of those close to you. It’s amazing how good you feel when you are thought of and appreciated.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

It’s Tutorial Thursday! Today I want to show you how to create a cash holder as well as a gift card with pocket for a note. Below are the instructions for these projects.

Gift card with note

• Take an Ombre Gift Bag and at 4” score on long side measured from very top (including the zig zag edge).
• Punch semi-circle for gift card (Halloween Punch used).
• Make pocket with Tear & Tape Adhesive.
• Insert is Real Red Card Stock cut with Paper Trimmer to 4 ¼”X3 ¾” and the Basic White cut to 4” X 3 ½”. Stamp and attach together with Stampin’ Seal.
• Tie bow and attach on top with Mini Glue Dots to keep it from sinking.

Cash Holder

• Take Evening Evergreen Card Stock and cut with Paper Trimmer to 8” X 6 ¾”. On 8” side score at 2 ½” and 5 ½”. Round the edges on one end with Detailed Trio Punch. This is your base for the holder.
• Cut two pieces of Painted Christmas DSP to 6 11/16” X 2 7/16” each. Round the corners. Attach with Stampin’ Seal to the base as well as the front.
• Punch half circle with Halloween Punch.
• Use Tear & Tape on the sides to create the pocket.
• For belly band, cut with the Paper Trimmer a piece of Evening Evergreen to 7” X 2”. Cut the Painted Christmas Designer Series Paper to 7” X 1 13/16”. Attach to itself with Tear & Tape.
• Stamp sentiment, punch accents, and attach with either Stampin’ Seal, Mini Glue Dots, or Stampin’ Dimensionals.

To view the video please go to https://youtu.be/YSDow1DYKFw. Not only will you see how these are made but also a similar project.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

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

Today I want to show you how one of your Grid Papers can be used to create a ruler. First, you need a Grid Paper. Then you will need a Snips or Paper Trimmer to cut a small piece off the bottom to create a ruler. To be able to have the ruler temporarily stick to where you want it brush a light coat of Multipurpose Glue on the back. Wait for it to dry almost all the way and then place your ruler. This will act as a temporary glue. Then you can cut letters from the Playful Alphabet Dies and line them up both on a line and spaced out evenly side to side.

If you use this technique please post a photo of your creation on my page, https://facebook.com/StampingWithJoni.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

It’s Technique Tuesday! Today I want to remind you to trim around the edges.

Have you created a project and too much of the Designer Series Paper is covered up? Or you have a beautiful background that you don’t want to take a back seat? Then don’t cover them. It’s that simple.

Take your Snips, Paper Trimmer, or Die and cut that front accent down to size. In this case I took my Snips and simply trimmed around to give the accent a unique shape so it stands out. But by cutting some of the excess off with my Snips I was able to show off more of the background.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

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

I will be closed on Friday, December 24 at noon through Sunday, December 26. I will re-open on Monday the 27th for normal office hours (9:30-7:30) as well as Open Day Sessions.

If you haven’t heard…the Card Class is becoming the Craft Class starting in January. Go to https://stampingwithjoni.wordpress.com/?p=11674 to get all the details.

Did you miss the Christmas Party? I am available today during Open Sessions guaranteed from 10:30-12:30 or 5:30-7:30. Come pick up your catalogs before Christmas. If you need a different time please contact me to coordinate.

If you would like to order please use the link https://www.stampinup.com?hostcode=WRMTMT7H. This link will be good through Wednesday, December 22 at 7:30 pm.

Do you know that I have gift certificates? If someone doesn’t know what to get you, have them contact me. If you need a stocking stuffer for someone else contact me.

I am here and ready for you during Open Day Sessions!

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 love what you do? I do. And that makes it so much easier to sleep and want to get up in the morning. I remember a time where it seemed everything was a struggle. It seemed even moving was difficult. I was stiff all the time, headaches, and just generally not happy.

I know that once I switched jobs (or quit the second one) the stiffness, headaches, and mood all of a sudden were better. It’s amazing how stress can manifest itself. Are you stressed? What will you do today to take care of yourself?

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

P.S. Thank you for being a part of this crafty family! Without you I would be forced to do something else.

It’s Sale Saturday!

The new Mini Catalog and Sale-A-Bration brochures are out and you can begin ordering from them on January 4! If you would like your copy please stop by today and pick yours up any time from 10-2. If you can’t make it please coordinate a time that works for you. I will be open on Monday for the usual Open Day sessions from 10:30-12:30 or 5:30-7:30.

The Clearance Rack has been updated and the Last Chance List is happening right now! There are several products that have already sold out so please don’t wait as both the Clearance Rack and the Last Chance list are while supplies last. To see either of these please go to https://jonidaniel.stampinup.net/ and click on shop now.

If you would like to order online please use the link https://www.stampinup.com?hostcode=WRMTMT7H. This link will be good through Wednesday, December 22.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

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

Today’s blog post is late simply because I lost track of time. I had a friend call and all of my responsibilities went out the window. Do you have a friend like that? Call them. Check on them.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂