Bonus for the Live!

It’s Sale Saturday!

There is not much on promotion right now but I will remind you about the Clearance Rack, the new Butterfly Brilliance Collection, and that the 2019-2021 In Colors retire in just over a month. The colors are pictured below.

Please do not wait until the very end to order your ink pads, card stock, designer series paper, re-inkers, blends, or markers as some of these products are on back order currently. I am not sure about supply once the retiring list is announced on March 24.

If you would like to partake of the order bonus this week please order $50 or more in product from http://www.stampinup.com?hostcode=T7SBTFDN. With this $50 or more order you will get all the materials sent to you to create the shaker card for FREE. You will need the marker and adhesive.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

Just listen.

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

Have you ever had a bad day? Have you ever had something happen and it’s just overwhelming? What made it better? Did someone come to the rescue?

This week someone I know was having a really bad day. Just bad luck. Nothing personal, just straight up bad luck. And she was mad, hurt, disappointed… She came back a few hours later and said thank you for listening. Thank you for letting me just be mad for a bit.

There are moments to share and moments to just listen. Who do you have that just listens when you need it most?

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

Spring shaker card

It’s Tutorial Thursday! Today we are talking about how spring is coming. In fact, in 4 days it will be here. Hopefully the weather listens.

So for this project you will need…

  • Basic White Card Stock
  • Coastal Cabana Card Stock
  • Fine Art Floral 12×12 Designer Series Paper
  • Jar Punch
  • Small Blooms Punch
  • Coastal Cabana Stampin’ Write Marker
  • Mason Jar Shaker Dome
  • Sequins for Everything
  • Holiday Rhinestones
  • Mini Glue Dots

To learn how to create this card please go to https://youtu.be/PI8s4Uip-hw.

Comment by Friday the 19th and you will get the instructions for the card shown. If you order with the host code below or this link http://www.stampinup.com?hostcode=T7SBTFDN then you will get the materials cut for you to create from the Live for FREE. You will need a marker and adhesive.

When you create this card please post your photo on my page, https://facebook.com/StampingWithJoni.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

Masks are for stamping.

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

Our inks can be used for so much and so many different materials. Besides paper or card stock; you can also stamp on wood, glass, cork, plastic, shrink plastic, fabric, and pretty much anything you can imagine. Did you know that you could also stamp on masks? Yes, masks. So if you need a little flair to those plain boring face coverings get them in the craft room.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

Helping your foil to not be scratched.

It’s Technique Tuesday! Today’s technique is not for a specific card but instead how to make your paper look better.

Have you run a piece of foil through the Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine and it is all marked up? There’s a way to minimize this. When you get new cutting plates designate one plate as your top one and the other as your bottom. The bottom one will get scratched up but the top will have minimal marring. If you keep your top and bottom plates consistent then you will have less scratches on your foil.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

Rubber Rummage and Bingo are coming!

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

There is an order going in tonight! If you want to qualify for the FREE materials from me for last week’s live please order$50 or more in product with the link http://www.stampinup.com?hostcode=QGJVCUSK by Monday, March 15th at 7:30 pm! (If you are on my Team and order $50 or more in product please email me about it so I can get your materials to you.) This helps Jodi to earn FREE product.

Yes, we have had butterflies in the past, but we have not had them all as one image. If you liked the Many Messages Bundle then you will enjoy this new bundle as well.

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I am excited to say that Open Day is back to being truly open! There are no restrictions! Come craft, shop, pick up an order, or simply say hello. I will still be giving you your six feet of space since that is what we need to craft effectively anyways. But there is no need to tell me that you are coming unless you want something specific set out for you. See you soon!

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The 6th Annual Rubber Rummage has been announced! Let me know if you want more details.

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Save the date for Bingo on Saturday, March 27 starting at 10 am! More details to come soon!

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

Tips for adjusting to the time change.

It’s Sabbath Sunday! This is the day to focus on resting to get recharged for the week.

I don’t know about you but I have a hard time adjusting to the time changes. The fall one isn’t so bad but spring can be a real booger for me. So I found some tips on how to adjust. Now many of the articles talked about preparing days ahead. Well, I don’t know about you, but that’s not going to happen around here. So instead I will prepare after so at least I can get some sleep tonight.

  • Convince yourself you slept well. Ask your brain to tell your body you did okay. In other words, fake it ’til you make it.
  • Go for a quick walk. Exercise can help you feel refreshed and ready to go.
  • Have a little bit of caffeine. (Probably my favorite tip.)
  • Take a nap. (30-40 minutes is recommended otherwise you don’t sleep at night)
  • Watch what you eat. I don’t mean diet. I mean grab foods that have stimulants in them like dark chocolate, aged cheese, and dried fruit.
  • Remember this feeling isn’t permanent.

To read the entire article please go to https://www.msn.com/en-us/lifestyle/shopping-all/6-tips-to-adjust-to-daylight-saving-time-without-misery/ar-BB1ewZop.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

A look at what’s retiring.

It’s Sale Saturday!

There is not much on promotion right now but I will remind you about the Clearance Rack, the new Butterfly Brilliance Collection, and that the 2019-2021 In Colors retire in just over a month. The colors are pictured below.

Please do not wait until the very end to order your ink pads, card stock, designer series paper, re-inkers, blends, or markers as some of these products are on back order currently. I am not sure about supply once the retiring list is announced on March 24.

If you would like to partake of the order bonus this week please order $50 or more in product from http://www.stampinup.com?hostcode=QGJVCUSK. With this $50 or more order you will get all the materials sent to you to create the 3 cards and bonus project for FREE. This includes the card bases, envelopes, mats, punch outs, and pieces to create the leprechaun overalls. You will need the stamps, ink, and adhesive.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

Who do we donate to?

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

So hopefully you know that the 6th Annual Rubber Rummage Sale is coming up on Saturday, April 3. But do you know who will benefit from all the extra goodies that don’t get picked up? I don’t either. So I am asking you where they should go.

If you have a suggestion of where to donate please contact me. I will be collecting names through Saturday, March 20 and then I will ask for your vote. So please put your thinking caps on and let me know who needs crafty items.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

Using every day items to create textured backgrounds.

It’s Tutorial Thursday! Today’s tutorial has three cards and a bonus! You’ve picked a good day to read my blog post. 🙂

So for today’s cards you will need:

  • Thick Basic White Card Stock
  • Outer mat of color of your choice measuring 5″ X 3 3/4″
  • Inner mat of color of your choice that coordinates with outer mat measuring 4 1/2″ X 3 1/4″
  • Adhesive
  • Clear Blocks
  • Rubber Bands
  • Straw
  • Bubble Wrap
  • Sentiment (In Bloom Stamp Set used for sample)
  • Label Punch (Double Oval Punch used for sample)
  • Coordinating Ink Pad
  • Envelope

These are the cards you will be creating.

And this is the bonus.

Comment by Friday the 12th and you will get the instructions for all the cards shown and the bonus project.

If you order $50 or more in product with this link http://www.stampinup.com?hostcode=QGJVCUSK then you will get all the materials cut for you to create from the Live. You will need ink, adhesive, and stamps.

To view the video with instructions please go to https://youtu.be/Pp4xwu0k0wo.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂