Stamping With Joni and the Red Door Crafters

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

Today I want to talk to you about finding rest in not having unnecessary drama in your life. You can do this by just enjoying your life and not being concerned with that which you know nothing about. I am speaking from personal experience. No, it’s not you. I promise.

I recently had to let go of someone close that kept dragging me into circumstances that were not bringing me closer to my dreams. They were helping with theirs, but it was not mutual. So make sure that your friends, relationships, and (to an extent even) your work environment are mutually beneficial. There may be seasons where it is more one-sided but make sure that it comes back around.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

P.S. I had to use this quote since it is from the nap ministry. Please sign me up. 🙂

It’s Sale Saturday!

In the weekly newsletter that went out on Tuesday, I sent out a list of what is retiring from the Mini Catalog that finishes THIS Wednesday, June 30. If you need the list re-sent or in a larger font please contact me. Some will be discounted and all are while supplies last. Please let me know what is on your list so I can get it ordered before time runs out.

If you would like to order online please use the link https://www.stampinup.com?hostcode=EQMGRS4K. This link will be good through Wednesday the 30th at 7:30 pm.

Please be aware that the Designer Series Paper sale starts on July 1st. Select sets of paper will be 15% off.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

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

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

Even though I live in the desert where there is not much to speak of when talking about the four seasons, I want to remind you that there are seasons. The seasons I am talking about are both literal and figurative. The literal ones I know you can figure it out so I will go on to explain the figurative ones.

The figurative seasons I am talking about are where you are in life. Generally speaking as you grow older you are able to help more. Since you have more wisdom you know how to do things and also to advise. But when you are younger you tend to not have the wisdom but you do have the energy. I would encourage you in every season to recognize what you have.

So when you are younger help more with the physical things. And as your body can’t do as much then help with how to do things or the planning stages.

I want you to realize that not every season in life has all things. And some seasons you are blessed with others helping and you can’t do much. So whatever season you are in, learn from it. Learn how to take a compliment or some help. Learn how to help or how to advise. But whatever it is, do it with kindness and good intent.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

It’s Tutorial Thursday! Today I want to show you how to use the calendar specifically in the Days to Remember Stamp Set.

It looks a little goofy at first glance, but I promise it is easier than it looks.

For a complete tutorial for this set and how to create the cards below please go to https://youtu.be/b-uEdy_kcmA. If you watch before next Tuesday the 29th please leave a comment to get the template for FREE.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

It’s Wacky Wednesday where a product is used in a way it is not intended! Did you know that the aliens have landed? Remember when I said to turn things every which way to see what else you can see. Well, I turned my Perfect Plants Dies over and around and found aliens. (cue scary music here)

Do you see them too?

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

It’s Technique Tuesday! Today I want to remind you to look at all of the components of a suite or bundle. In the Pansy Petals Suite Collection you get the Pansy Patch Photopolymer Stamp Set, Pansy Dies, Pansy Petals Designer Series Paper, and the Bumblebee Trinkets. Did you know that the dies coordinate not only with the stamps but also with the paper?

So remember to look at all the components together and apart.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

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

There is an order going in on the 30th! Please use the link https://www.stampinup.com?hostcode=EQMGRS4K by Wednesday, June 30th at 7:30 pm! This is your absolute last chance to get what you want from the last chance list.

I am holding Open Day sessions. Come if you are working on a project, have questions about a product, or simply want to say hello.

The invitation is out for Card Class on Saturday, July 3 from 10-1 or 3-6 or on Thursday, July 8 from 10-1! Let me know that you are coming!

Save the date for the Landers’ Craft Fair on Saturday, July 10! I will have newly retired items for sale!

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

It’s Sabbath Sunday! This is the day to rest and recharge to get ready for the week.

I have a personal story today. My daughter went in this last Tuesday for surgery on her gums. Usually if you are in pain you take a pill, apply ice, or take a shot of whisky. But my daughter went to sleep. She took a long nap after her surgery, went to bed early, and just slept it off. She woke up the next morning a bit sore but not in much pain. So then I wondered if she knew a secret.

Here’s the secret…we don’t always have to push through. Sometimes we just need a nap and to take it easy. Your tolerance for pain and how fast you recover may be linked to how much sleep you get. Take a look at this article where I am getting some of my information, https://www.webmd.com/pain-management/news/20121130/more-sleep-less-pain.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

It’s Sale Saturday!

In the weekly newsletter that went out on Tuesday, I sent out a list of what is retiring from the Mini Catalog that finishes on June 30. If you need the list re-sent or in a larger font please contact me. Some will be discounted and all are while supplies last. Please let me know what is on your list so I can get it ordered before it runs out.

If the 2021-2023 In Color Jewels are on your list please tell me! I have ordered about 20 packs of these jewels since they came back into stock this week. Let me know if you want a pack or two or four.

If you would like to order online please use the link https://www.stampinup.com?hostcode=M6NYPHY7. This link will be good through Tuesday at 7:30 pm.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

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

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

Today’s request is one that is a bit personal. One of our crafters has a grandson that has just recently deployed. Everyone in the family is taking it in stride but that absent person does leave a hole. So if you would like to send some encouraging letters or cards to him please reply and ask me for his mailing address.

Thank you for being part of this crafty family.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂