Split the paper.

It’s Technique Tuesday! Today is the day that we split the paper somewhat literally.

I have taken the In Good Taste Designer Series Paper and picked my least favorite pattern out of the bunch. It is my least favorite since the little blue flowers or stars are all in a row. So I thought…how do I break this up? How do I keep this pattern from looking monotonous? The only way I figured was to break it up. So I laid a ribbon across it and it was enough for it to appear well coordinated instead of too repititive.

Please join me tomorrow night in creating a simple card. You will need a card base, mat, inner mat, some kind of repetitive patterned paper, ribbon (or other thin cut paper), adhesive, and scraps for a label.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

Bingo, Open Day, and Rummage Sale.

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

Virtual Bingo happens this Saturday starting at 10 am. Please block off until noon. I have mailed packets on Saturday. Please let me know when you get them. It will be held on the Facebook page as a Live.

Open Day is happening today! I have two spots available this evening for anyone that wants to create. Please let me know if you would like to come.

The 5th Annual Rubber Rummage Sale has been rescheduled for Saturday, July 18. I have sent more details via email. If you have not received them please contact me. You will only receive an email if you took a box or two.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

Rest…in peace. It’s not just for the dead.

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

I’ve often heard that rest is for the weak. Rest is for when you are dead. Rest in peace is often on a headstone. Just walk through a cemetery.

But today I want to talk about the fact that rest in peace is not just for when you are dead. It is also very befitting for when you are very much alive.

When your kids are little and you want to take a nap, do you get to? If you lay on the couch it is pretty hard to take a nap if a little munchkin is climbing all over you. Or worse that munchkin is out of sight and quiet.

Or when you lay down and your spouse or significant other wants to talk or ask you what’s for dinner. Or when your puppy is awkwardly bouncing all over the place.

My point is this…you need peace in order to rest or nap. So if you are trying to rest make sure the house and those in it are peaceful. Rest is so much sweeter when it is not trampled on.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

Do you have your copy?

It’s Sale Saturday! Did you know that there is a new catalog out that you can order from? I hope so! I know many of you have since you have ordered this week. Thank you for continuing to order with me.

Have you liked the catalog so far? I hope so. If not there is more coming. The Mini Catalog begins in August and runs through December. I will be asking next month if you would like your copy and who gets one for free!

If you would like to order online please go to https://stampingwithjoni.wordpress.com and use host code 9BJQAWB2. This code will be up until Monday night.

Thank you again for being part of this crafty family!

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

Giving back by being present.

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

Since Father’s Day is Sunday I figured I would do a little tribute to my daughter’s father (and yes, my hubby). As my daughter turned 18 about ten days ago life seems to be flashing before my eyes. I am sure if you have grown kids you understand what I mean.

As an infant he would get up with her other and often fall asleep on the couch with her in her bouncy seat watching little einstein (classical music with animated brightly colored shapes). As she got older he taught her how to mow the lawn with a bubble mower and overalls. Over the years it has been physical things that he has taught (like driving a car) or modeling how a gentleman treats a lady.

I can’t imagine life without him. As life constantly changes he is definitely more flexible than me and has taught me resilience.

Who has helped you raise your kids? The neighborhood kids? Maybe you are the crazy aunt that buys ice cream at 3:00 to spoil their dinner. Whatever and whoever it is, I hope you have someone that supports you in this adventure.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

Punches and buckles.

It’s Tutorial Thursday! Today we are creating a decorative border with a punch (you can also use a die) as well as a modified buckle card.

For the card with the punched border. Grab a card base and punch or die cut your border. After stamp your images or sentiments and you are done. So simple, right?

For the modified buckle card…take a card base and a mat. Cut a hole in the mat to create a slot. Take a piece of card stock a little more narrow than the hole created. Cut at least an inch too long and score where it becomes extra. Fold over and this gets tucked under to become your hinge. I lined the inside of my card to hide the hinge.

For a full video on these cards and updates on upcoming events please go to https://youtu.be/RSBP-D2Uk98.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

Using a die for a border.

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

Have you created a card and it just doesn’t speak to you? It’s got the same shape…square…and it just screams bbbbooooooorrrrrriiiiinnnnnngggg. Then use a die to shape the edges and create a border of sorts. The negative image of the die can create an ocean feel or simply provide some much needed texture.

If you would like to see this in action please join me tonight for the Facebook Live at 7 pm. If you are not a part of my page here is the link…http://facebook.com/StampingWithJoni.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

Decorating the flap.

It’s Technique Tuesday! I want you to picture something today. So take a breath, sit, relax, close your eyes for a second if you need to (this is not permission to take a nap), and picture this.

It’s a summery sunlit day. There is a slight breeze with a hint of freshness in the air. The mail carrier just arrived and you know there is something pleasant coming in your mailbox instead of the always dreaded adult commitments of bills to pay and forms to fill out.

You open the cap of the mailbox to hear the sound of angels singing. (I know it’s corny, but stay with me.) Inside is a brilliant and yet captivating gleeful communication (also known as happy mail). You notice the envelope is properly stamped and decorated to coordinate with the perfectly imperfect hand-stamped elation connection (your card).

The matter that sets this piece of mail apart is simply the decoration. Not only is it stamped and blinged appropriately, but it also has some marvelous patterned paper cut precisely to cover the once boring white flap of the happiness container.

To get the measurements and directions to achieve this level of elation please join me tomorrow night on the Facebook Live at 7 pm.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

Stamp of the Week, Open Time, and more!

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

Stamp of the Week begins today and runs through Saturday. This is an online kit class only. The Facebook event has a date for Saturday simply to show the last day for ordering. Be watching for your invitation.

Open Day is happening today! I have one spot available this evening for anyone that wants to create. Please let me know if you would like to come.

Your bingo cards and more details will be announced shortly. Please plan to play via Facebook on Saturday, June 27 at 10 am. If you placed a $50 or more BOGO order you are in! If not, $25 gets you in to play.

The 5th Annual Rubber Rummage Sale has been rescheduled for Saturday, July 18. Be watching for more details.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

What is your therapy?

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

So what do you do to recharge? What is your therapy? Do you like to be active, watch movies, sleep in, cook, clean…what sets you up for the week?

For me it is cooking and stamping that set my mind at ease. So today I will get a few things created, bake some bread, and roll some enchiladas.

What are your plans?

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂