3D pennants, wreaths from boughs, and Wink of Stella as a paint brush.

It’s Tutorial Thursday! Today is the day to learn how to do a project from start to finish. And today I will show you how to create this wreath card the Curvy Christmas Photopolymer Stamp Set.

Here are the supplies you will need.

  • Thick Whisper White Card Stock
  • Classic Christmas 6X6 Designer Series Paper
  • Whisper White Card Stock
  • Shaded Spruce Ink Pad
  • Cherry Cobbler Ink Pad
  • Wink of Stella
  • Stampin’ Seal
  • Mini Glue Dots
  • Mini Dimensionals
  • Paper Trimmer
  • Clear Blocks
  • Grid Paper
  • Snips
  • Stampin’ Scrub
  • Stampin’ Mist

For a complete video tutorial please go to https://youtu.be/fTlAk9aLlqI.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

Dies and papers line up.

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

Did you know that so much coordinates with Stampin’ Up!? I know I have said that the paper, markers, ink pads, and embellishments all match. But, did you know, that sometimes the Designer Series Papers or Specialty Papers also line up with the dies? This is coordination to an all new level.

I would encourage you to look at everything and see if it coordinates. You just might be surprised at what you find.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

Using shapes for backgrounds.

It’s Technique Tuesday! Have you ever really had a sentiment that you wanted to use but it didn’t seem like you could find anything to go with it?

Now usually, in the Stampin’ Up! world, this doesn’t happen since our stamp sets come in just that…sets. There are usually words and images that go together to make it easy to coordinate. But occasionally we get stumped and things just don’t seem to go together.

For this case specifically use shapes to create a background. If your words are more of a calligraphy font then go with something more round like a circle or oval shape. If your words are more sharp then go for a triangle, square, or rectangle.

After I glued all my circles on I embossed with the Pinewood Planks 3D Embossing Folder. This made it a more cohesive look. I then stamped my sentiment and added some confetti to it finishing it off by popping it up with Dimensionals.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

Card Class is out and Stamp of the Month is coming later today!

It’s Management Monday! Here’s what’s happening this week and a bit beyond.

Today I have Open Day and I have one spot left this evening. Let me know if you would like it.

The Card Class invitation is out! Just a quick reminder that each session is a maximum of 4 crafters for right now and that a Tuesday evening session has been added recently. Let me know which session you will be attending!

Stamp of the Month will be coming out in a separate email later today! The featured Stamp of the Month is Poinsettia Petals and the projects are gorgeous.

Curvy Celebrations goes live tomorrow! Let me know if you would like to order the bundle!

If you prefer to order online please use the link, https://www.stampinup.com?hostcode=2FX6BB3X, which will be good through Monday the 9th at 7:30 pm.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

Resting with determination.

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

Did you know that you need to train your brain to rest as much as to work? It can take anywhere from 18 to 254 days for someone to create a new habit according to http://healthline.com. So where are you at in this process? I think I am someone that takes 254 days to create a habit. Things don’t come easy for me but once I get them they are stuck.

I say this because for a long time it was very difficult for me to take my eyes off of my business. I felt that if I rested I might miss something. It took quite a while for me to train my brain that it is okay to set office hours and stick to them so I could be off the clock. I needed to be able to turn it off for family as well as myself.

So how are you doing with training your brain to allow you to truly relax peacefully?

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

Pre-order the Quite Curvy Bundle TODAY and get Classic Christmas paper FREE from me!

FOR SATURDAY THE 30TH ONLY…Pre-order the Quite Curvy Bundle (or the Quite Curvy Variety Bundle) and get the coordinating paper FREE from me. This bundle is available November 3 through January 4 but the bonus is only available today. (flyer is below)

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

Friends do things different with the same meaning.

It’s Friendship Friday! This is the day to give back or pay it forward.

What does a friend need to do or not do to be considered a friend? Do they need to call, send a note, bring a gift, share a meal…?

Even in my own household friendship is so different.

For my daughter it’s someone that you actually reply to and don’t leave their message left unread. It’s someone that you can be goofy with, take pictures, and share a laugh. Now all this is done over texts and Snapchat now, but it’s still sharing life together.

For my husband it’s someone you are sarcastic with. It’s someone that gets your very dry sense of humor. It’s someone that has suffered through war and field exercises with you. It’s someone that doesn’t have to worry about how you are going to take something and you can be very real with.

For me it’s someone that I want to share life with. It’s someone I want to stay on the phone with. It’s someone that helps me solve problems. This is someone that makes me stronger, encourages me, and will just be present. For me this is not just one person but a few.

So what does your friend look like? Do you have several? Whoever comes to mind after reading this, call them. Send a note. Show them that they are important to you.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

Introducing Curvy Celebrations

It’s Tutorial Thursday! Today I am proud to say that I get to show you some brand new products called Curvy Celebrations.

For this specific card you will need a good pair of scissors or Snips, card stock, adhesive, and gems. Below is the card and a list of supplies.

  • Thick Whisper White Card Stock
  • Honeybee Card Stock
  • Whisper White Card Stock
  • Night of Navy Ink
  • Blue-Adhesive Backed Gems
  • Snips
  • Stampin’ Seal
  • Mini Dimensionals
  • Curvy Christmas Stamp Set

For complete instructions and two other cards please see the video at https://youtu.be/t8TY7_95qyA.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

Using a window sheet to mask.

It’s Wacky Wednesday where a product is used in a way it is not intended! Today we are going to use a window sheet to mask the ink for a portion of the card.

This is an ombre card by stamping multiple times and not re-inking. Use a window sheet to cover where you don’t want to ink and then stamp right over. You can see where everything is positioned and the window sheet is thin enough that you don’t get much of a gap when stamping.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 😉

Using Wink of Stella as a painter.

It’s Technique Tuesday! Today we are learning how to add some glitter to your ink without adding two layers.

Stamp your accent and then put it aside. Grab an extra clear block and dip in your chosen ink. Then drip just a little of the Wink of Stella on the block also. Stir as desired and use the brush of the Wink of Stella to paint the accent. When done rinse the block. If the Wink of Stella stains the block then use a magic eraser to get rid of the residue.

Here’s a sample of an accent finished.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂