It’s Wacky Wednesday where a product is used in a way it was not intended!
The gems, rhinestones, or pearls are not only good for cards, boxes, ornaments, and more; but they are also good for faces. Yes, faces.
Permission given by Patricia Zuniga for use of the photo.
Happy Crafting!
With inky fingers,
Joni 🙂
It’s Technique Tuesday! Today we are talking about creating the illusion of water in three different ways.
In the first photo I simply added Flowers for Every Season Gems.
In the second photo I simply punched out a piece of Seaside Spray Card Stock to create a blue background.
In the third photo I took the Mason Jar Shaker Dome and colored the inside of the jar with the Dark Bermuda Bay Stampin’ Blends.
Happy Crafting!
With inky fingers,
Joni 🙂
It’s Management Monday! Here’s what’s happening this week.
Card Class is happening this week! The deadline is tonight for Thursday’s session in Yucca Valley. You have until Wednesday night for Saturday’s sessions.
To order online please use the link https://www.stampinup.com?hostcode=AV73TPGS by tonight at 7:30 pm.
Please save the date for Stamp of the Week which will run August 17-22. The featured stamp set will be Beautiful Autumn Cling Stamp Set on page 46 of the Mini Catalog.
Happy Crafting!
With inky fingers,
Joni 🙂
It’s Sabbath Sunday! This is the day to rest and recharge.
As I was sitting here trying to think about what to write my mind went blank. That’s not a good thing if you are trying to get your blog post up for the day. I had already searched through google and nothing was catching my eye.
So my daughter, Tara, was standing nearby and I asked her what it meant to rest. After nearly five months of being away from school and life as she knew it she simply said “do not rest too long”. I asked her what this meant. She said with being away from school (getting up and physically going) you tend to rest a lot. You stay in bed a bit longer. You don’t have to walk to class. You don’t have friends to chase you. No marching band.
So her words were ones of caution. If you rest too long your muscles atrophy and the routine things become difficult. So while rest is good when you are moving and doing be careful to not be sedentary too long. Keep moving.
Happy Crafting!
With inky fingers,
Joni 🙂
It’s Sale Saturday! Here’s what is on sale or being promoted.
Bonus Days are done but don’t forget to redeem your coupon codes through August 31.
If you lost your coupon code please let me know so I can fix that for you.
The Mini Catalog has begun! If you would like to order online please go to https://www.stampinup.com?hostcode=AV73TPGS. This link will be good until Monday night at 7:30 pm.
Happy Crafting!
With inky fingers,
Joni 🙂
It’s Friendship Friday! This is the day to focus on giving back or paying it forward.
I want to remind you to not listen to those voices that say it doesn’t matter if I get the card done. It doesn’t matter if it goes out in the mail. It doesn’t matter if I text that friend. It doesn’t matter if I call my neighbor. It doesn’t matter… It doesn’t matter… Don’t listen to this.
It does matter if you get the card done. It does matter if it goes out in the mail. It does matter if I text that friend. It does matter if I call my neighbor. It does matter… It does matter… Listen to this!
I want to remind you that you may think that the card is insignificant but to the one receiving it might be the thing they need to change their whole day, week, or life. I know for me it was never the big things that made a difference but the little ones. It was the card or the phone call that kept me going.
I know you think it’s just a … fill in the blank. But think about how great this place would be if everyone tried to have an intent for good. If everyone mailed a card of encouragement what kind of impact that would be.
It may not be a lot that we can do but together it might be just enough. And to that one person you are affecting it might just be everything.
Happy Crafting!
With inky fingers,
Joni 🙂
It’s Tutorial Thursday! Today we are creating two cards. One has a monochromatic background and the other has partial die cutting to accent a border.
The monochromatic background is done by cutting out two detailed sunflower dies. They are then placed on the mat of the same color and attached with glue dots. After getting the background correct then you emboss with the die cutting machine. Dainty diamonds is used here.
Then the partial die cut card is done by cutting an outer mat of a lighter color (Pear Pizzazz) and an inner one of a darker color (Mossy Meadow). Take the darker one and cut out just on the edge. For this card the leaf framelit was used from the Sunflower Dies. After the leaf was stamped to accent the cutout.
For full instructions and a video please go to https://youtu.be/tDD-8qiCOZM.
Happy Crafting!
With inky fingers,
Joni 🙂
It’s Wacky Wednesday where a product is used in a way it is not intended!
Have you ever been on a trip and forgotten to pack something? For me when I am packing my crafty projects I usually forget one of two things…my Stampin’ Mist (cleaner) or my Clear Blocks.
So for today’s post I want to give you a bonus of two solutions.
For the cleaner you can substitute plain water or if the stamps are really dirty you can rinse with a bit of Dawn dish washing soap. The soap is only good for the photopolymer stamps, not the red rubber ones. For the red rubber just use water. Then when you get home rinse or clean with the Stampin’ Mist. I say this because Stampin’ Mist has a bit of a conditioner in it to keep your rubber ready to go.
As for the Clear Blocks, have you ever forgotten them? I have when I travel for classes as well as for fun. So, in a pinch, grab a drinking glass out of the kitchen cabinet. The bottom is smooth so the stamp will stick to it and you can see what you are doing. It’s not perfect but it’s better than waiting until you get home to create.
Happy Crafting!
With inky fingers,
Joni 🙂
It’s Technique Tuesday! If you don’t know what to do create an outline.
Take a large die and a different color card stock mat to create a background. In order to have them come together even more run the two pieces through an embossing folder.
For this specific background Misty Moonlight Card Stock was used along with the Sunflowers Dies in Whisper White and the Tasteful Textiles 3D Embossing Folder.
Happy Crafting!
With inky fingers,
Joni 🙂
It’s Management Monday! Here’s what’s happening this week! There is quite a bit to talk about so let’s get started.
Stamp of the Week begins today and runs through Saturday. If you haven’t seen this week’s online kit class please take a minute to look. https://stampingwithjoni.wordpress.com/stamp-of-the-week/
Bonus Days finish tonight so please let me know if you would like to order.
Along with Bonus Days is my personal promotion of the Bonus Bling that ends tonight as well. Ask me for more details.
The Mini Catalog begins on Tuesday, August 4 so you can get a jump on your Christmas cards. Please let me know if you don’t have your copy yet of the Mini Catalog.
Your Bonus Days coupon codes can be redeemed August 4-31.
Save the date for Card Class on August 11, 13, or 15.
Happy Crafting!
With inky fingers,
Joni 🙂
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