Finding true rest.

It’s Sabbath Sunday! This is the day to rest or recharge.

I have to ask how are you feeling? Are you rested? When you wake up do you feel ready to go or are you still dragging? Rest may not be what you need.

It might be that you need peace. Maybe your mind can’t stop so your sleep isn’t restful. Maybe you are still upset about something that happened a while ago. Maybe you are out of your comfort zone since this whole year has been just that.

I’ve done a little research on how to find inner peace. Here’s a few of my favorites.

  1. Learn to accept whatever happened and move forward.
  2. Set your own limits and boundaries. (Learn to say no and be okay with it.)
  3. Decide who you want to surround yourself with.
  4. Find the time to focus on what you want. This can be done by time blocking, journaling, setting goals, etc.
  5. Remove clutter. A simple clean out can help you to begin to breathe again.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

New Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine!

It’s Sale Saturday and here is what is going on.

Do you have your copy of the new Mini Catalog (formerly known as the Holiday Catalog)? If not, please contact me! If you have a friend that wants their own please let me know.

Do you want the new Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine? Let me know if you are interested.

When you place your order for the new machine or to get started for the holidays (Halloween, Fall, Thanksgiving, Winter, or Christmas) please use this link, https://www.stampinup.com?hostcode=F6NMXR7T which will be valid through Tuesday, September 8 at 7:30 pm.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

Cute is still in style.

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

If you are a crafter or just like cliche gifts then this post is for you. Sometimes having a sense of humor, keeping it light or corny, or just simply being silly is what needs to happen. I know in the past my husband has sent or dropped off some crazy things. For example, “I got you the biggest flower I could find to symbolize my love for you” and it was a cauliflower.

I have sent sunshine boxes to encourage when someone is down. Everything in the box is yellow.

And some of my favorite gifts are for my Team. Thanks for sticking with us (stampin’ seal refill). You are a cut above (paper trimmer cutting blade). So glad you stick out (luggage tag during OnStage so your bag can be identified).

Remember it’s the little things that make a difference. It’s the details and the couple of extra steps that often mean the most.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

The power of vellum.

It’s Tutorial Thursday! Today we are talking about the power of vellum.

Not only does vellum give texture but it also softens the project to give a frosted look. In this case it does both.

For tonight’s card you will need…

  • Thick Very Vanilla Card Stock for your card base.
  • Cajun Craze Card Stock for the outer mat.
  • Early Espresso Card Stock for the inner mat.
  • Plaid Tidings 6X6 Designer Series Paper
  • Vellum Card Stock
  • Celebration Labels Dies
  • Moose Punch
  • Woodland Embossing Folder
  • Pinewood Planks 3D Embossing Folder

For a complete tutorial and video please go to https://youtu.be/3zrydGfO6uA.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

Curling paper.

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

The Take Your Pick Tool was intended to be used to help in picking things up, especially embellishments. But, for today, I want to use the tool to curl paper.

In this instance I am curling, much like curling ribbon, the Plaid Tidings 6X6 Designer Series Paper as well as the Brushed Metallic Card Stock using the pointy end to the Take Your Pick Tool. I didn’t use water to dampen the paper first.

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And here is what this looks like on a project.

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Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

Fold in half to make three dimensional.

It’s Technique Tuesday! Today I want to show you how to create something 3D from something 2D.

For this technique you will need the Harvest Hellos Cling Stamp Set and the Apple Builder Punch. I stamped six pumpkins with Pumpkin Pie Ink and the coordinating stamp. I then used the Apple Builder Punch, folded them in half, and attached with Stampin’ Seal.

I hope you enjoy.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

Ready for the Live!

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

This is the LAST day for Bonus Days Coupon Codes to be Redeemed! Contact me if you have codes out there that need to be redeemed ASAP!

There is an order going in tonight at 7:30 pm! If you would like to order please use the link, https://www.stampinup.com?hostcode=XUYKGUAE or you can contact me.

Open Day is happening today and there are seats available. Contact me to reserve your seat!

I am all ready for Wednesday’s Live at 7 pm!

The demonstration will be a vellum-ed stroll through the woods with a moose. Join me!

There will also be a Team Gathering on Wednesday right before the Live at 5:30 pm. We will be doing some celebrating, talking about the new rewards and recognition program, and (of course) learning a new technique. Please put a reminder on your calendar and join us on the Red Door Team Group page.

Save the date for Card Class on September 8, 10, and 12.

Save the date for Lisa’s Class in Yucca Valley on Saturday, September 19.

Save the date for Heidi’s Spooky Class in 29 Palms on Saturday, September 26.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

Finish the day.

It’s Sabbath Sunday! Today is the day to focus on getting rest and recharging.

The day is filled with work, supervising college lessons if needed, tech support, cooking, cleaning, and more. I have found that I am able to rest (and in turn recharge) by simply finishing the day before. When I procrastinate and don’t productively finish my day I am not able to sleep as well. This brings disruption to the next day and sometimes even the next.

So I would encourage you to work hard so you can rest well.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

Only 3 days left!

It’s Sale Saturday and here is what is going on.

You have 3 days to redeem your Bonus Days Coupon Codes. If you have lost the email with your codes please tell me. I can get them re-sent.

Do you have your copy of the new Mini Catalog (formerly known as the Holiday Catalog)? If not, please contact me! If you have a friend that wants their own please let me know.

If you would like to order the new Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine you only have to wait until Tuesday! Let me know if you are interested.

When you place your order for the new machine or to get started for the holidays (Halloween, Fall, Thanksgiving, Winter, or Christmas) please use this link, https://www.stampinup.com?hostcode=XUYKGUAE which will be valid through Monday, August 31 at 7:30 pm.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

Taking care of our own.

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

Most of the time we are focused on giving back or paying it forward outside of the “crafty” family. Well, today we have an opportunity to give to one of our very own.

Shawnie has been in the hospital for some time now and still has a long recovery to go. Would you make a card for her, pretty please?

If you don’t have her address then please just send to me with a care of for the address line.

And, there’s a second part to this. Her daughter left to go back to college last week. Usually she gets a goodie box to wish her luck for the new semester. So if you want to donate to the box please let me know. I would like to pack it with the usual junk…candy, jerky, etc. But I would also like to mail her some blank cards so she has some to mail back to Mom. So if you would like to donate a favorite snack, money for me to purchase something for you, gift card, postage stamps, or cards please contact me. I will be mailing it out by Wednesday, September 9.

Thanks again for all you do and being a part of this crafty family.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂