It’s Technique Tuesday! Today I want to show you how to use a punch to create a silhouette or to use it as a mask.
First I started with a Thick Basic White Card Base, Bermuda Bay mat, and a Basic White inner mat. On a scratch piece of paper I punched out the straight-edged heart from the Heart Punch Pack and the dog from the Dog Punch.
I then aligned them on the card front where I wanted them. I did not use washi tape but just held them in place with my other hand.
Then I grabbed my Blending Brush along with Mango Melody, Poppy Parade, and Bermuda Bay ink pads. After a few strokes with that magic brush this was my result.
To finish the card I used the words from the Paper Pumpkin Kit and drew a paw print with the Poppy Parade Stampin’ Write Marker. (This can also be done with the Stampin’ Blends too.)
Please let me know if you use this technique and please feel free to post photos of your project to my page, http://facebook.com/StampingWithJoni.
It’s Management Monday! Here’s what’s happening this week!
If you didn’t know, it is March 1st! It’s crazy how the time flies. While I don’t have any classes this week I will be preparing for Card Class, Bingo, Team Gathering, and so much more happening this month!
There is also a brand new bundle starting on March 2 called Butterfly Bouquet! 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. Be watching on the Weekly Highlights for more information about this new set.
If you would like to order please use the link http://QGJVCUSK which will be good through Monday, March 8th at 7:30 pm.
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!
It’s Sabbath Sunday! This is the day to focus on rest so you can recharge for the week.
Did you know that rest can be training? If you have worked hard during the week then you need to rest so you can keep the pace going for the next week.
I have also found that if you feel that you are doing your best a break feels so good. I find that when I feel confident and have done my job to the best of my ability then I am at peace. When I am at peace then I can truly rest.
So, in a sense, resting is training. It is training your brain to be truly at peace. May this message find you at peace.
For every $50 in product you get a Sale-A-Bration item to pick as well as a bonus from me. After you place your order I will email you your choices for your bonus.
It’s Friendship Friday! This is the day to focus on giving back or paying it forward.
Did you ever stop and think what keeps you going? Often it is the littlest of gestures that keeps me going. It’s the card in the mailbox, the unexpected smile, or the simple thank you. And, if you’re like me, I am constantly battling that little voice that says “it’s only a card, a thank you, a…”. Well, we need to not listen to that voice because it’s the little things that matter. It’s the little things that add up to help make or break someone. I would encourage you to take that extra step to be kind and show someone that there is still hope out there.
I love the quote from Mother Teresa. “If you can’t feed a hundred people, then feed just one.” Those hundred may not be fed, but I am certain that the one person you impacted is just as grateful.
I’ve included a list of 40 ways to pay it forward. I thought it might help to get you going.
Here’s to being the change in the world we want to see.
It’s Tutorial Thursday! Today I am showing you how to emboss with the bouquet floral stamp from this month’s Paper Pumpkin Kit.
You will need a card base, mat, and basic white or black front. Also on your table you will want adhesive, versamark, emboss powder, and the heat tool.
It’s Wacky Wednesday where a product is used in a way it is not intended! I want to encourage you to use your catalog today.
In the past I have said to use a retired catalog for the pages. Tear out the pages and create a gift bag so you don’t waste.
But, today, I want you to use your catalog for a bit more. Did you know there was an index in the back for each and every stamp set? So instead of wondering if you purchased a stamp set highlight it. Maybe a yellow highlight is a want and a pink highlight over the yellow is a purchase or have. After the catalog retires you can cut the index out of the back and hole punch for your “master” binder.
It’s Technique Tuesday! Today I want to talk to you about watercoloring in detail.
Sometimes when we watercolor it goes towards backgrounds or eclectic layouts. Well today I want to show you how to watercolor in detail. So I have taken the fine tip of the Water Painters and filled the barrel with water. I then dropped about 4 drops each of the ink colors Magenta Madness, Bumblebee, and Just Jade on to a clear block.
I then dripped one or two drops of water from the brush tip on to the chosen color. When coloring I went to the center of the image and just barely dropped the color. After I moved the ink as I wanted with the brush being careful to not add any more water or ink.
The stems and some of the detail is difficult to see in the photo. When I first stamped the image I did it with the Versamark Pad and then embossed with White Stampin’ Emboss Powder. Then a quick zap with the Heat Tool and I was ready to color or paint.
If you create with this technique please let me know how it turns out.
Happy Crafting!
With inky fingers,
Joni 🙂
P.S. The stamp set is from this month’s Paper Pumpkin Kit. If you would like to purchase this set please shop at https://stampingwithjoni.wordpress.com/shop/ after March 10. All items in my online shop are while supplies last. To see more projects with this kit please plan on joining me on Wednesday at 7 pm for my Facebook Live at http://facebook.com/StampingWithJoni. If you can’t make it then catch the video on the replay on the same page.
It’s Management Monday! Here’s what’s happening this week.
I have Open Day sessions today! I have one opening in the morning and both for the evening. This will be the last Open Day by RSVP. Please read further down for more details.
From now through Saturday the 27th at 7:30 pm if you place a $50 or more product order you will get your Sale-A-Bration picks from the brochure as well as a bonus Sale-A-Bration item from me. After ordering you will receive an email from me asking what your choice is.
You can order either online or in person. When ordering online please use the link http://www.stampinup.com?hostcode=9JKGWVHN to qualify. If you prefer to order in person please contact me.
My office hours continue to be Monday – Saturday from 9:30 am – 7:30 pm and I am only closed on Sundays.
For my Team if you place a $50 in product order please email me with your product total (before shipping and tax)(AKA CSV) by Saturday evening so you can qualify for the bonus.
I have canceled the Spring/Easter Class for this Saturday the 27th. I have had a few too many things going on.
Please put a reminder on your calendar for Wednesday at 7 pm. I will be going Live on my Facebook Page http://facebook.com/StampingWithJoni to show you how to use the Paper Pumpkin Kit as well as a few other techniques you won’t want to miss. And remember there is a bonus for you being live with me.
For my Team please save the date for the next Team Gathering on Wednesday, March 3 at 5:30 pm. The theme for creating will be the Butterfly Bouquet.
For my Crafters please save the date for Card Class happening on Thursday, March 11 in Yucca Valley or on Saturday, March 13 in Twentynine Palms.
There will also be Bingo on Saturday, March 27. It will have a birthday theme and will be an in-person event.
And last, but not least, if you haven’t heard…I am lifting restrictions for my classes and Open Day starting March 1. Let me explain. So the maximum capacity for a class will go back to 12. You will still have your space and your own snips and adhesive. I have also re-formatted classes so that each table will work on a project at a time. This means we can have two rooms going with still minimal wait times and virtually no sharing.
This also means that Open Day is once again truly open (starting March 1)! I am not requiring RSVP’s and there will be no invitation to go out. You will only need to tell me that you are coming if you would like me to have something specific out for you. There will be reminders and you can drop in for a minute or the entire two hours.
Thank you for being a part of this crafty family!
Happy Crafting!
With inky fingers,
Joni 🙂
P.S. If you missed this month’s Paper Pumpkin and are wishing you hadn’t then please put March 10 on your calendar. Each month I order one additional kit which usually goes into my online shop the following month on the 10th. So if you wish you had the Bouquet of Hope Kit please check my shop at https://stampingwithjoni.wordpress.com/shop/ on the 10th to order this kit. All items are while supplies last.
It’s Sabbath Sunday! This is the day to focus on resting so you can be recharged for the upcoming week.
Assuming you have put the work in and your body or mind truly needs a break then do not feel guilty. You deserve the break and very probably need it. So enjoy it.
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Stamping With Joni and the Red Door Crafters 