When labels become pockets.

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

Have you ever used a label for a pocket? Well, right now that is what is happening.

I have taken three sizes of the Stitched Nested Labels Dies (https://www.stampinup.com/products/stitched-nested-labels-dies?demoid=2008407) and cut them out. Two of the labels I have cut in half with the Paper Trimmer and attached with Stampin’ Seal +. The label in the middle is actually larger than the one on the left. This was so I could score each of the three sides and notch the tabs so it folds correctly.

After it is folded and tucked then it becomes any type of holder. In this case it was for a pen. But, with the holidays coming up, it could be used for a gift card holder or even silverware for a place setting. It is up to your imagination.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

Attaching acorns.

It’s Technique Tuesday! Today I thought I would show you a clever way to get those pesky acorn embellishments to stay on your card or project.

So I will tie a bow normally but first thread the acorn embellishment on to the ribbon.

Then I will loop around and tie my bow like normal.

To attach to my project I use two glue dots on either side of my bow to secure it.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

Lisa’s Class, Christmas Party, and More!

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

Lisa’s Class is happening this Saturday. Let me know by Wednesday that you want to come.

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 pmYou 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!

Save the date for Card Class which I am working on finishing in the next few days. Card Class is Thursday, December 10 from 10-1 in Yucca Valley and on Saturday, December 12 from 10-1 (note the change) and from 3-6 in 29 Palms.

Oh, and just a reminder, that the promotion through me finishes today. Here’s the link to check it out. https://stampingwithjoni.wordpress.com/2020/11/28/black-friday-small-business-saturday-and-cyber-monday-all-rolled-into-one/

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

What does rest mean to you?

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

So what does rest mean to you? Sometimes it means a hike or a change of scenery for me. Other times it means simply not doing much, napping, and grabbing take out. It changes depending on the week that has past and the week that is upcoming.

This is a definition I found while scrolling through looking for today’s post.

For me the part that stands out is the “refreshing ease or inactivity after exertion or labor…relief or freedom…music. an interval of silence between tones”.

This is a great reminder that to truly rest you must also have activity or music in your space. It is just a pause to recover and do the next activity better…whether that be more skilled, faster, or just able to finish.

What is your favorite part of this quote?

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday all rolled into one.

This is the deal you’ve been waiting for!  Since I am not having an in-person event for Small Business Saturday I figured I could pass the savings on to you.  I am running three different promotions only through me.  You cannot find these anywhere else and they are good from Friday the 27th through Monday the 30th.  So, should we get right to it?  Let’s go!

When you place an order online please use the link https://www.stampinup.com?hostcode=FHTCPDFK to qualify.  If you do not want to order online please contact me.  Here are the details for ordering.
1.  Place a $50 product order (before tax and shipping) and get a voucher for $5 to use by the end of January.
OR
2.  Place a $100 product order (before tax and shipping) and get a voucher for $10 to use by the end of January.
***not to be combined with any other order or offer

When you order a Gift Certificate through me you will get money back.
1.  Order a $50 Gift Certificate and pay only $45.
OR
2.  Order a $100 Gift Certificate and pay only $90.
***not to be combined with any other order or offer.

When you place a custom order of finished product of $50 or more you will get FREE priority shipping!
***not to be combined with any other order or offer.

Thank you for being a part of this Crafty Family!  Happy Thanksgiving and Crafting!

With inky fingers,
Joni 🙂

Finding your clone.

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

Sometimes it is so easy to spot a friend. They look like you, talk like you, and are very close to being you. And other times the similarities are down deep.

For me, my closest friends don’t look like me but tend to think like me. I don’t mean that we agree. I mean that we tend to have the same processes on how to think. We read a ton and are open to challenging our viewpoints. Some of my best friends don’t agree at all but I can debate or have a conversation with them and never feel that the relationship or feelings are on the line.

So, who completes you? Do you have a clone that is a friend? Who shares your soul?

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

No tutorial, just cooking.

It’s Tutorial Thursday but it is also Thanksgiving. So for today I am taking the day to cook and just be. Come back next week for another tutorial.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

Stampin’ Blends for coloring more than paper.

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

You already know that the Stampin’ Blends can color card stock beautifully. But, did you know, that these alcohol markers can also color embellishments? In the past we have colored the Basic Pearls. But, you can also color on metal. Take a look at the new ladybugs.

What other embellishments does this bring to mine? I was thinking of the adhesive-backed snowflake sequins.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

Where to find new techniques.

It’s Technique Tuesday! Instead of giving you one new technique today, I thought I’d give you thousands. This is not to overwhelm you but I figured I could give you some of my favorite places to go to look for new techniques. Not only would this give you a hint on what I do for “research and development” but it just might give you some new ideas.

So here’s the list…

  • Stampin’ Up! catalogs online and on paper
  • Demonstrator Planning Place (on Facebook)(only for demonstrators)
  • Stampin’ Connection (chat board only for demonstrators)
  • Pinterest
  • Facebook
  • YouTube
  • Instagram
  • Stampin’ Up! website (https://www.stampinup.com/)
  • Google the stamp and click on images (for example…poinsettia petals, stampin up)
  • My Mailbox (you inspire me)
  • Magazines (to see what style is trending)
  • Shops (like Target, Michaels, etc.) to see what styles and colors are trending

What other places do you go for ideas?

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

24 Hour Sale is Coming!

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

There is a 24 Hour Sale happening tomorrow! Here’s a look at the list of exclusions.

So grab the rest of the Annual Catalog and take 10% off! You can tell me today if you would like to order so you don’t miss out. Just contact me to let me know or you can order online at https://www.stampinup.com?hostcode=ARAWCN7Z through Tuesday at 7:30 pm.

Be on the lookout on Wednesday for my Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday specials good only through me.

And, last, but not least, Lisa’s Class Invitation is out! Let me know that you are coming to this in-person event.

I am closed on Wednesday at noon through Thursday at 7:30 pm for the Thanksgiving holiday.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂