It’s Technique Tuesday! Today I want to talk to you about color. Today I am using color in a very small way.
I start with a card base and then emboss a mat of the same color. Then I add just a touch of color to a small accent to tease the viewer.
What ideas does this bring to your mind?
Happy Crafting!
With inky fingers,
Joni 🙂
It’s Management Monday! Here’s what’s happening this week!
Today is the last day to let me know that you are getting a paper, ribbon, and/or packaging share! Let me know!
If you would like the new digital stamp set United for Creativity then go to https://www.stampinup.com/ and click on the banner for it. It’s free and here to celebrate World Diversity Day. There are some moving images in this set so take a look.
There is an order going in tonight! Please use the link https://www.stampinup.com?hostcode=E2A7C43J by Monday, May 24th at 7:30 pm! This helps me to continue to reward you and do giveaways for the birthday club, VIP Events, Open Houses, and more. This also gets you the materials to create this project (with an order $50 or more in product).
Come to craft, shop, pick up an order, or simply say hello. Consumables are available for the project you are working on at cost. Non-consumables such as ink, stamps, punches, and dies are available at no cost to you. Please bring your own adhesive and card stock. See you soon!
I will be closed next Monday, May 31 for Memorial Day. Please make a note on your calendar.
The Pay It Forward Event flyer was a blast! If you missed it there is still time to donate cards. I will be mailing the box on Tuesday, June 1. Let me know if you are planning on dropping some off or mailing them so I know to look for them.
Save the date for Card Class on Saturday, June 5 and Thursday, June 10.
Please note that the New Catalog Open House has been moved to July 17.
Happy Crafting!
With inky fingers,
Joni 🙂
It’s Sabbath Sunday! This is the day to rest and recharge so the week goes more smoothly.
So I did something that I normally don’t do. I cleaned up quickly. Yesterday I had an event and instead of leaving a mess to be done this afternoon or even tomorrow I cleaned up. So when I woke up this morning and walked through the house knowing that everything was done it was such a relief. I know that can’t always be the case, but it was so nice to know that everything was in order.
If you are finding yourself not in the most peaceful of places here are some tips to help you get there.
To read the entire article and get all 50 ways to be more peaceful and mindful please go to https://tinybuddha.com/blog/50-peaceful-things/.
Happy Crafting!
With inky fingers,
Joni 🙂
It’s Sale Saturday!
While there is not much on sale there are a couple of bonuses.
There is a host bonus for May! If you order or buy $250 or more in product you get the normal 10% of host rewards and a $25 bonus! Please let me know ASAP as my weekends are already full and I am now booking during the week!
And, if that’s not enough, when you choose to get a discount you also get an additional $25 FREE in your Starter Kit and FREE shipping. Ask me more about this!
If you would like to order online please use the link https://www.stampinup.com?hostcode=E2A7C43J. This link will be good through Monday at 7:30 pm.
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 know how much can be accomplished by just sitting and listening? Yesterday I was at a friend’s home with a couple of others. We sat around the dining room table and started talking. This one needed her kid’s bike tire fixed, this one couldn’t figure out why a fight always started after a certain question was asked, and so many more. Do you know that most everything someone had already gone through and could help with where to go, ideas of what to say differently, and so much more?
Don’t discount your friends. Don’t think for a moment that there is not value in that cup of coffee around a table with some great minds. So much gets solved in so little of a time with help.
Happy Crafting!
With inky fingers,
Joni 🙂
It’s Tutorial Thursday! Today I want to show you how a simple triangle with the correct paper can make a card.
For this project you will need:
For a complete video please go to https://youtu.be/09e5jbkXke4.
If you watch the video by Friday please leave a comment. In return I will send you the 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!
Today we are talking about erasers. No…not art, gum, or even pencil erasers. But, instead, chalkboard erasers. A chalkboard eraser can help you to smooth out images on the Stamparatus easily. Have you used the Stamparatus and felt like you couldn’t get enough leverage with your hand or fingers to get a consistent image? So pull out the chalkboard eraser. Now make sure it’s clean so the chalk doesn’t scratch your plates. After inking your stamp and swinging that hinged plate then use the eraser to evenly distribute some pressure. Not only will your image thank you by being crisp and clear, but your hands will too.
Happy Crafting!
With inky fingers,
Joni 🙂
It’s Technique Tuesday! Today I want to explore shapes with you.
Have you ever thought that your background was too plain? Or you couldn’t seem to get the right background no matter what? Or you ordered some word or sentiment stamps that you love but didn’t get any images? Then use shapes to create a background for those gorgeous words. Punch, die cut, or stamp some shapes to create a gorgeous card.
For an example of this technique please join me on Wednesday at 7 pm for the Facebook Live.
Happy Crafting!
With inky fingers,
Joni 🙂
It’s Management Monday! Here’s what’s happening this week!
There is an order going in tonight! Please use the link https://www.stampinup.com?hostcode=E2A7C43J by Monday, May 17th at 7:30 pm! This helps me to continue to reward you and do giveaways for the birthday club, VIP Events, Open Houses, and more. This also gets you the materials to create this project (with an order $50 or more in product).
Come to craft, shop, pick up an order, or simply say hello. Consumables are available for the project you are working on at cost. Non-consumables such as ink, stamps, punches, and dies are available at no cost to you. Please bring your own adhesive and card stock. See you soon!
Please tell Heidi Burgett congratulations! She won the In Color Ink Pads from the challenge. Congratulations!
The Pay It Forward Event flyer is out! Please share with your friends. No RSVP is necessary but please bring your own adhesive and scissors.
The event on May 29 has been canceled since Card Class has been moved up to June 5 and 10.
Happy Crafting!
With inky fingers,
Joni 🙂
It’s Sabbath Sunday! This is the day to rest and recharge for the rest of the week.
I looked up synonyms for resting or recharging and ease of use came up. So what does it mean to ease? It means for it to not be difficult. Almost every single image with the term ease came with a tube or spray of some sort. There was not really any kind of container to unscrew or pry open.
This makes me think of what my Grama used to say…”if you put in the work little by little during the week then your weekend will be yours and can you be more at ease to relax”.
So what are you doing to set yourself up to be able to relax?
Happy Crafting!
With inky fingers,
Joni 🙂
Stamping With Joni and the Red Door Crafters