How to stamp with no ink.

It’s Tutorial Thursday! I wanted to show you how to create a card with no ink. So here goes.

We have some great dies that make up for not having ink. In this case I am using “Always Dies” to create an elegant, un-inked look.

For this card here is the list of supplies you will need:

  • Thick Whisper White (or Basic White) Card Stock
  • Real Red Card Stock
  • Love You Always Specialty Designer Series Paper
  • Red Foil Sheet
  • Love You Always Foil Sheets (Sahara Sand)
  • Adhesive Sheet
  • Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine
  • Always Dies
  • Stampin’ Seal +

For complete instructions please watch the video at https://youtu.be/h2Wq-RuQNCA.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

Controlling your spills.

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

Today I want to talk to you about controlling your spills. I am not suggesting putting a lid on that cup. Instead I want you to put that tea, coffee, wine, etc. in a saucer. Take the bottom of your cup and stamp with it to create a great background. Just make sure it is completely dry or heat set it on the low setting of the Heat Tool.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

Drawing on the back of your Dimensionals.

It’s Technique Tuesday! Today I am sharing a quick tip instead of a technique.

Have you ever had to touch the back of the Dimensional after placing it on your accent piece because you weren’t sure if you had peeled the backing off yet? An easy way to fix this is to grab a permanent marker and draw a line across the backs of each of the Dimensionals. That way when you have peeled the backing it won’t have a line on it and you won’t have to touch it.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

Last day for pre-order bonus!

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

If you would like to order online please use the link https://www.stampinup.com?hostcode=BGW7KJ3B before tonight at 7:30 pm. If you prefer to order in person please contact me.

Please remember that this is the last day for the pre-order bonus. If you don’t know what I’m talking about here are the details.

For pre-order from now through Monday the 4th from the new Mini Catalog and Sale-A-Bration brochure here is the promotion.  This promotion is only through me and cannot be combined with any other offer or counted towards Club.  You can use gift certificates.  This is a one-time offer and cannot be used multiple times.  One bonus per person for one order only.

When you order $50 or more in product before shipping and tax you can pick for free:

  • Sprinkles on page 49 or
  • Pastel Pearls on page 19

When you order $100 or more in product before shipping and tax you can pick for free:

  • Matte Black Dots on page 11 or
  • Blackberry Bliss Striped Ribbon on page 49 or
  • Snail Mail Twine Combo Pack on page 55 or
  • Resin Hearts on page 55

For example, if you ordered $250 then you would pick one item from the $50 list and one from the $100 list.  You would not pick multiples.

For any questions or to order please contact me.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

P.S. Save the date for Card Class on Thursday, January 14 or Saturday, January 16.

Don’t push so hard that you need a break.

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

Sometimes you don’t realize how hard you are pushing until you have gone too far. This is true with almost everything. If you read too long your eyes hurt. If you run too far your legs cramp. If you don’t listen to your body and know when to take a break you might end up needing a longer break to recover instead of rest.

So what have you done to push too hard?

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

Closeout Finishing and Promotion Happening Now!

It’s Sale Saturday! There is not much going on except the Year-End Closeout!

Even if you don’t order you will know what is being retired and what is carrying over.

So take a look and let me know what you need before it’s too late. All items on the closeout are while supplies last.

Here is a link to take a look, https://www.stampinup.com/categories/sales-specials/giant-year-end-closeout.

When do you want to order please use host code BGW7KJ3B or the link https://www.stampinup.com?hostcode=BGW7KJ3B. This link will be good through Monday night at 7:30 pm.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

P.S. If you want to pre-order from the new Mini Catalog and Sale-A-Bration Brochure then check out https://mailchi.mp/3fc22dd2c3e7/weekly-highlights for a personal promotion including bonuses for a $50 or $100 order.

It’s a New Year!

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

I would be remiss in saying that I haven’t been working on new ventures and new goals for 2021. I have sat and waited for things to get better or back to normal. I hope they will, but in the meantime I am choosing to thrive and not just survive.

I am choosing to not complain.

I am choosing to put the work in.

I am choosing to block time off for my family.

I am choosing to constantly remind myself that God is in control and not me.

What are some of your goals for 2021?

I would like to leave you with this quote to start 2021.

May you find peace, blessings, and, most of all, Happy New Year!

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

How to use the new blending brushes.

It’s Tutorial Thursday! Today I have 4 cards to show you, 2 cards to create, and one box to stencil. And all of this from two die cuts. Just two. I will be using the succulents bundle and our new foil paper.

For today’s projects you will need:

  • card bases
  • mats
  • die cuts from foil
  • blending brush
  • mint macaron ink pad
  • pear pizzazz ink pad
  • rich razzleberry ink pad
  • basic gray ink pad
  • memento pad

For a complete video with instructions please go to https://youtu.be/x_3hnYavmuA. You will see 4 cards shown, 2 cards created, and a box stenciled.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

Pieces and parts.

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

In this case I am using the new Succulents Dies to create four different cards with just one die. Not a set of dies, but one die. Are you ready?

So I cut out the background and then used it as a stencil to create this colored background.

Then I used that same background and wiped it off with a paper towel. I then used Mini Glue Dots rolled up and glued it to a different card using the Rainbow Glimmer Paper.

I then had one of the runs through the die cut machine that gave me less than what I expected. I had cut the foil paper too small so I didn’t get a full image. Instead I cut the scraps off and created accents.

To see the fourth card, a new box, and how to create the stenciled look please join me at NOON for my Facebook Live or on the replay after.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

Blending with a brush.

It’s Technique Tuesday! Today I want to show you how to use a new product of ours called the Blending Brushes. They will be available at the beginning of January and are $12 for a set of 3.

You grab a die cut that is a background or has a big cut-out and a piece of foil, acetate, window sheet, or card stock. You will also need a piece of Whisper White or Basic White Card Stock as well as a Blending Brush. After you cut out your die on the foil then you are ready to begin. Hold the foil die cut over the white card stock. Then use the Blending Brush to swirl color on to the background. In this case I used Mint Macaron, Pear Pizzazz, and Rich Razzleberry for ink.

For complete instructions on this technique please plan on joining me on Wednesday at NOON for the Facebook Live at https://facebook.com/StampingWithJoni where I will be demonstrating this. If you can’t make the noon time then plan on catching the replay any time after that.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂