Stamping With Joni and the Red Door Crafters

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

Did you ever notice that you walk faster with fast music? Or you calm down with some classical? I know, for me, that the channels on my Pandora music station get switched depending on what I am trying to do.

If I am hosting a class I tend to lean towards the easy listening station or something seasonal.

If I am working I listen to the ska channel. Ska music is upbeat reggae with a touch of rock.

If I am trying to create something seasonal I listen to that season of music (Christmas for example).

If I am exercising I listen to the cardio channel that tends to have music that is more upbeat.

And last, but not least, to relax I will listen to Casting Crowns, Enya, or sometimes even some white noise.

Do you listen to a certain type of music to get you going or keep you going?

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

It’s Sale Saturday!

Come see what’s new this week at Bazaart every Friday through September 3.

If you would like to order online please use the link https://www.stampinup.com?hostcode=KHRCF267. This link will be good through Wednesday the 25th at 7:30 pm and qualifies for the Deal of the Month. To read about the Deal of the Month please go to https://stampingwithjoni.wordpress.com/rewards/.

Don’t forget that the new Mini Catalog and Sale-A-Bration have begun! If you need your copies please contact me!

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

P.S. Don’t forget about the Clearance Rack!

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

I just want to send a quick reminder to send your happy mail. A card can make such a difference by making a bad day into a good one. Remember to not only create but mail also.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

It’s Tutorial Thursday! Today I want to share with you the Olympic spirit. I want to share with you some hope and some well-known music. So, imagine that you are going through the tunnel and as you enter the stadium everyone cheers for you. Beyond the nerves you feel an enormous energy coming from the crowd. You are able to run faster than you ever have.

To hear the theme song please go to https://youtu.be/q9gL33ze4RE.

Now, for this card, you will need a simple piece of basic white cardstock (thick if you prefer). That’s all. Then you will need the colors for the rings…pacific point, just jade, real red, daffodil delight, and tuxedo black (memento). The stamps used are Art Gallery Photopolymer Stamp Set (annual catalog) and Textures & Frames Photopolymer Stamp Set (new Sale-A-Bration Brochure).

To watch the video for full instructions please go to https://youtu.be/Hg6q_CmOoLk.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

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

I am not a product in any form but I have to say that sometimes I feel a bit wacky. I know you were expecting some great tip but I have to tell you that sometimes crafting is my therapy. If anything it is consistent.

It is a consistent way for me to cope when my Grama dies (last year), kid moves out (this year), hubby is sick (a few years ago now), and so much more. When I am feeling normal, wacky, sad, and everything in between crafting is there for me. And thankfully usually you are too.

So when you are feeling “normal” or just a bit wacky remember that you are a big part to your creativity. It’s great to have fantastic tools but it all comes from you. So whatever your soul is feeling remember to create. It’s often an outlet we so desperately need.

And if you are wondering…thank you for being a part of my crafty world which often overlaps many of my other horizons.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

It’s Technique Tuesday! Today I want to show you how our stamp sets coordinate within themselves.

Take a stamp set, any stamp set by Stampin’ Up!, and you will find that it coordinates within itself. The fonts and images go together. So when you have a great stamp set like Peaceful Cabin you can create a great landscape scene easily.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

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

I am holding Open Day sessions. Come if you are working on a project, have questions about a product, pick up your new Mini Catalog and Sale-A-Bration Brochure, or simply want to say hello.

On Friday I will be at a new craft fair called Bazaart Nights from 6-10! Come see different artists and crafters.

Deal of the Month will be up today! To read about the Deal of the Month please go to https://stampingwithjoni.wordpress.com/rewards/.

Card Class is happening on Saturday! Be watching for the flyer by tomorrow!

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

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

I have to tell you that it is so important that you have the right tools to recharge. Having the wrong tools is so detrimental.

Recently I went out to visit family and just about everything was critical or negative. My focus is not on this but instead on making sure you surround yourself with the right people for you. This way you will not be exhausted, but instead you will be rested and ready to go. It is so important you take care in picking who is around you. Not only will it affect your energy levels but also your perceptions.

It is much like trying to charge your phone with the wrong charger. While you may think it is a good idea it will not help you to recharge. Instead it might actually help you to burn out. Be careful what and where you plug in.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

It’s Sale Saturday!

Come see what’s new this week at Bazaart every Friday through September 3.

If you would like to order online please use the link https://www.stampinup.com?hostcode=SVZVHGAE. This link will be good through Monday the 2nd at 7:30 pm.

The Deal of the Month will be updated and will run from Monday, August 2 through Wednesday, August 25. To read about the Deal of the Month please go to https://stampingwithjoni.wordpress.com/rewards/.

The Designer Series Paper Sale is almost over! Don’t wait to get your paper!

Did you know that if you buy 3 packs of Designer Series Paper from the promotion you will get a FREE class template from me?

And don’t forget that the new Mini Catalog and Sale-A-Bration begin in August! If you need your copies please contact me!

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

P.S. Don’t forget about the Clearance Rack!

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

Pretty soon the weather will start to cool down and we will start hearing the familiar holiday pleas. For me, the all too familiar rings are from the American Cancer Society, Sheriff’s Department, and so many more. So how do you teach the next generation to give back?

Here are some places your kid and you can give back to the community you live in.

• Operation Christmas Child
• We Give Books
• Heart for Heart Girls

There are also places locally to donate your time and goods such as a food bank, senior center, and more.

How will you donate to give back?

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂