Getting a jump on the new Mini Catalog.

It’s Sale Saturday! There’s plenty going on right now with Stampin’ Up!

For starters don’t forget that Bonus Days is happening right now! Spend $50 now until August 3 and get a coupon code emailed to you. For each $50 spent you will get a code worth $5 to be redeemed from August 4-31.

And don’t forget about the Clearance Rack!

If you don’t have your Annual Catalog yet from me please say so!

The Mini Catalog (formerly known as Holiday Catalog) is coming out now! Let me know if you want your own copy!

You have an extra month to get your Christmas cards done this year since the Mini Catalog begins in August this season!

If you would like to order from the Annual Catalog, Clearance Rack, or New Customer Brochure please go to https://jonidaniel.stampinup.net. Click on shop now and make sure to use the host code RYUMYCYK to help me to keep giving to you.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

Supporting from within.

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

I know many of you are feeling the pinch. I know many of you are stressed, mentally exhausted, and ready for the rules to not continue to change from day to day. Me too!

But, for now, we are going to encourage and support each other. For some that means a smile, others some happy mail, and maybe baking your favorite treat for a special someone.

For today I want to do a little something different. I want to recognize you. Yes, you. Many of you volunteer to help with local churches, food banks, and even have a side hustle.

So, please comment if your organization needs volunteers. Speak up if you need help with social media. Say something if you crochet, paint, whatever it is.

Please do not leave your personal information in the comments (like a phone number). Instead please send me an email at reddoor@stampingwithjoni.com and tell me some more details, what needs there are, what is being sold, and how best to contact you. This will give me permission to connect people privately so no personal information is hanging out in cyberspace.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

Bows, knots, pleats, and more.

It’s Tutorial Thursday! Today is the day we learn all about ribbon.

Did you know that there are two different ways to do the same knot? You can also tie a bow at least three different ways. Then there are pleats, flops, and more.

For full instructions on how these cards are created please go to https://youtu.be/8gQlnXataow.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

Ribbon as a background.

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

Did you know that you could use ribbon as a background? Instead of using paper or stamps use ribbon.

Join me tonight as we talk about ribbons being backgrounds and all the different ways to tie or place a ribbon.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

Bows, knots, and pleats.

It’s Technique Tuesday! Today we are going to learn about all the things you can do with ribbon. Well, maybe not all. Let’s say some.

First you have all the different knots. You have knots for hunters, sailors, and more. The knots for crafters usually are a traditional one or a square knot. If you can’t get the knot to face the right direction then maybe you should tie a separate piece around it so you have more control.

Then you have bows and all the different types. And don’t forget if you want a double or triple loop. Don’t even start with all the floral bows.

And my point is that while we remember to tie our ribbon in a knot or a bow we don’t often remember to pleat it. So grab your glue dots and pleat instead.

If you would like to see more about this please join me tomorrow night for the Facebook Live at 7 pm.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

Bonus Days, Rubber Rummage, Stamp of the Week, and more!

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

If you have not told me when you are dropping off your box for Rubber Rummage please don’t wait. It’s this week!

If you have not told me when you would like to shop please do so! The shopping times are filling up!

The Stamp of the Week online class will be up by the end of the day! This week’s kit will be focused around the Prized Peony Cling Stamp Set.

Don’t forget about Bonus Days! For every $50 you spend now through August 3 you will get a $5 coupon code. The coupon code can be redeemed August 4-31. This is just in time for the new Mini Catalog!

If you would like to order please remember that Jodi’s workshop is closing tonight at 7:30 pm! To help Jodi please use host code BD39TH4B.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

Looking forward to rest as a country.

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

I have to say that I find it difficult to truly rest as our country seems to be in a constant state of upheaval. So, for me, I tend to look at the past from a historic perspective to predict what will happen in the future.

The 1918 pandemic brought the wearing of masks and restricted freedoms. What followed? The roaring 20’s!

After World War II came the 50s full of poodle skirts, saddle shoes, and some would say the beginning of rock and roll music.

In the 60s came the civil rights movement with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr followed by the summer of love and on it goes.

So I want to leave you with hope that this cycle will end and will leave us with a moment of respite until the next cycle begins.

Until then, continue to be kind.

“Darkness cannot drive out darkness: only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate: only love can do that.”
― Martin Luther King Jr., A Testament of Hope: The Essential Writings and Speeches

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

Bonus Days and more!

It’s Sale Saturday! There’s plenty going on right now with Stampin’ Up!

For starters don’t forget that Bonus Days is happening right now! Spend $50 now until August 3 and get a coupon code emailed to you. For each $50 spent you will get a code worth $5 to be redeemed from August 4-31.

And don’t forget about the Clearance Rack!

If you don’t have your Annual Catalog yet from me please say so!

The Mini Catalog (formerly known as Holiday Catalog) is coming out soon! Let me know if you want your own copy!

You have an extra month to get your Christmas cards done this year since the Mini Catalog begins in August this season!

If you would like to order from the Annual Catalog, Clearance Rack, or New Customer Brochure please go to https://jonidaniel.stampinup.net. Click on shop now and make sure to use the host code BD39TH4B to help Jodi.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

Making your ripple.

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

As I have started in person classes again this week I am reminded how short life is. I am reminded how an actual hug can heal many ailments. I am reminded to be grateful and to be present. The one thing we will not get back is time.

One of the crafters was saying to me that she is tired of being overwhelmed. I don’t know if you can relate, but I can. As there is constant news and change I reminded to turn it off every so often. Unplug.

I bet you’re wondering how this relates to giving back. Here’s how.

With the constant bombardment of what seems to be bad news I am reminded to make positive impact where I am able. Since everything seems to be amplified right now I will remind you that the good things are too. That card that you mail just may be cherished or needed more than you think.

I would challenge you to find purpose in the little things. Mail the card, smile, and be kind. Be certain that the little things that create a ripple just might end up becoming a wave.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

Letting the paper and dies shine.

It’s Tutorial Thursday! Today I want to show you how to let the product shine.

For the first card I have let the Peony Garden Designer Series Paper do all the heavy lifting. The marbled background paired with the peony colored with our Stampin’ Blends (Magenta Madness and Just Jade used) makes for a marvelous card front.

And then for the second card I am amazed at how one simple die and an embossing folder can make the entire front of the card.

For this card the Perfect Parcels Dies and the new Brass Foil Sheets were used to create this gorgeous accent. Finish it off with the Die Cutting Machine and the Hammered Metal 3D Embossing Folder.

For a video on how these two cards were created as well as several other samples please go to https://youtu.be/W-a4YA8Yk2I.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂