It’s Technique Tuesday! Today we are using Wink of Stella to bring rescue to a dull project.
So grab your card you can’t figure out what else it needs and add some Wink of Stella. Sometimes just a touch of glitz is all it needs.
In my case this poinsettia was flat and a bit boring (although pretty) and needed an extra oomph. So I grabbed my Wink of Stella and started adding a bit. Now look at that shine and brilliance to that card.
Happy Crafting!
With inky fingers,
Joni 🙂
It’s Management Monday! Here’s what’s happening this week.
Open Day is happening! Let me know that you are coming so I can make sure there is a seat for you!
Just a reminder that the Year-End Closeout Sale has begun! If you would like to order online please use the link https://www.stampinup.com?hostcode=WQ32QF34. Many of the items are while supplies last so don’t wait! If you prefer these lists emailed to you so you can sort or enlarge please email me at reddoor@stampingwithjoni.com with “closeout list request” as the subject line.
Here is the list of what is retiring (and possibly discounted).
And here is what is carrying over.
The invitation for the Christmas party is out! It will be run a little differently this year so let me know when you would like to come. Here is the invitation.
Come on out on Saturday, December 19 from 10-4 to enjoy a Christmas party! There will be raffles, projects, Christmas cookies, the new catalogs, and (of course) Christmas presents. As always all in attendance need to be Crafters, over the age of 16 years old, and will have no mess to clean up. This is not a true Open House style as I will need you to reserve your hour and a half block that you will attend. Each block will have no more than four in attendance at a time.
Below are the block times to choose from:
10:00 am – 11:30 am
12:00 pm (noon) – 1:30 pm
2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
You can reply to this event, the Facebook one, message, text, email, or call to reserve your time block. If you miss your time block please contact me to schedule another time. Thanks for being flexible this year! See you on Saturday!
Happy Crafting!
With inky fingers,
Joni 🙂
It’s Sabbath Sunday! This is the day to focus on rest and recharging for the week.
My Aunt and Uncle were farmers up in Delano (near Bakersfield). I remember one summer that I went up with my Grama to help with the harvest. Part of their crops were grapes. The fruit was tested for sugar content and then it was determined if they would go to the winery or to be dried for raisins. There was plenty of work to be done while the ripeness peak was crested. Not only were we working against the clock before the product went bad, but we were also battling the birds overhead.
So, what’s my point? You don’t rest while there is a field waiting to be harvested. You get your work done and then you rest. And then while you rest the field rests so when you plant again the yield is better than before.
So, are you in a period of harvesting or resting?
Happy Crafting!
With inky fingers,
Joni 🙂
It’s Sale Saturday! The Giant Year-End Closeout started Tuesday the 8th and runs through January 4.
Here is what is retiring from the Holiday Mini Catalog! Please be aware that some items are discounted as much as 50% off. All are while supplies last! Please contact me or look online to see if your chosen item is still in stock.
And here is what is being carried over and not retiring.
If you prefer these lists in an excel format so you can rearrange it by category, page number, etc. please contact me as I can resend these lists re-formatted.
The Clearance Rack has also been refreshed! Take a look!
The link is below if you would like to order online. If you prefer to order in person please contact me. This link will be good through Monday the 14th at 7:30 pm.
https://www.stampinup.com?hostcode=WQ32QF34
Happy Crafting!
With inky fingers,
Joni 🙂
It’s Friendship Friday! This is the day to focus on giving back or paying it forward.
When disaster strikes and the car quits, the house burns down, a spouse falls ill, or so many other things…who do you call? Who is the person you make sure to connect with? Often just by connecting with that special someone things seem to get better or seem more manageable. Is it your spouse, a good friend, family…?
Here’s to staying connected.
Happy Crafting!
With inky fingers,
Joni 🙂
It’s Tutorial Thursday! Today I want to show you how to create four cards in less than 20 minutes using negative space to create depth, texture, and a positive. Watch as I create Christmas cards for you that are quick and easy.
For these cards you will need:
For a complete video on how to create these cards please go to https://youtu.be/4_ylr0Uk7o4.
Happy Crafting!
With inky fingers,
Joni 🙂
It’s Wacky Wednesday where a product is used in a way it is not intended!
Today I am going to show you how to tuck something so it breaks up the pattern.
You cut out anything lacy, stitched, or embroidered and then create a pennant to go through it. This allows the pattern to be broken up and for it to not be overwhelming.
If you try this please post your photo of your creation in the comments.
Happy Crafting!
With inky fingers,
Joni 🙂
It’s Technique Tuesday! Last week I used the Stitched Triangles Dies to create a Christmas card. Well, this week I am at it again using a similar technique to create a similar result.
You just need awesome paper and some simple shapes to get done with your creation. Please, if you create using this technique, post your photo of your creation in the comments.
Happy Crafting!
With inky fingers,
Joni 🙂
It’s Management Monday! Here’s what’s happening this week.
Open Day is happening! Let me know that you are coming so I can make sure there is a seat for you!
Just a reminder that the Year-End Closeout Sale begins tomorrow! If you would like to order online please use the link https://www.stampinup.com?hostcode=FHTCPDFK. Many of the items are while supplies last so don’t wait! If you prefer these lists emailed to you so you can sort or enlarge please email me at reddoor@stampingwithjoni.com with “closeout list request” as the subject line.
Here is the list of what is retiring (and possibly discounted).
And here is what is carrying over.
The invitation for Card Class is out! Let me know which session you will be attending. If you can’t make a session you can order a kit by Wednesday and come any Monday during Open Day. Or you can order the cards finished as a custom order.
The invitation for the Christmas party is out! It will be run a little differently this year so let me know when you would like to come. Here is the invitation.
Come on out on Saturday, December 19 from 10-4 to enjoy a Christmas party! There will be raffles, projects, Christmas cookies, the new catalogs, and (of course) Christmas presents. As always all in attendance need to be Crafters, over the age of 16 years old, and will have no mess to clean up. This is not a true Open House style as I will need you to reserve your hour and a half block that you will attend. Each block will have no more than four in attendance at a time.
Below are the block times to choose from:
10:00 am – 11:30 am
12:00 pm (noon) – 1:30 pm
2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
You can reply to this event, the Facebook one, message, text, email, or call to reserve your time block. If you miss your time block please contact me to schedule another time. Thanks for being flexible this year! See you on Saturday!
Happy Crafting!
With inky fingers,
Joni 🙂
It’s Sabbath Sunday! This is the day to focus on rest and recharging for the week.
Sometimes we get over zealous and have to remember our humanness. Let me explain with a story.
I had turned 45 years old last year and was feeling my age. I know I needed to start moving again, but simply found it easier to sit and wish. I had always gone to the gym but life just seemed to be catching up to me. So I decided to push it a little. I decided that walking wasn’t enough so let’s start running.
I woke up in the morning, put my workout gear on, and was off to the races…at least so I thought. I’ve been told that half of the game is in your head. So I was ready. I was going to do it. I walked outside and set my app (couch to 5k) and turned my music on. What could go wrong? I was ready.
The warm-up went well. And then it began. The torture. How could 90 seconds be such a long time? Obviously the stopwatch wasn’t working. Something had to be wrong. The thought came in to my mind that if I would just roll my ankle all of this could be over. But no, I continued.
And I found out that day that I could run about 3 minutes. That’s it. So I was determined to keep going. After about 3 months of training (some might call it torture) I was able to run over 2 miles and for over 20 minutes.
And what did I learn from all of this…that I could do it!
I also learned that if it takes you more than 2 days to recover it just may not be the right exercise for your body. So, I will continue to workout but running is a goal that I have checked off the list.
All of this is here to say that while resting is a good thing, if it takes you more time to recover (and you can’t hardly walk) than it’s worth than the activity might be what’s wrong and not the rest. Remember that if you are not in the right place at the right time doing the right thing for you, you might need to re-evaluate.
Happy Crafting!
With inky fingers,
Joni 🙂
Stamping With Joni and the Red Door Crafters