Giving back through music.

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

I have written in the past about how to mail a letter, pay for coffee, volunteer, and so much more. With many businesses being shut down (including my husband’s and mine to an extent) I have watched behaviors and attitudes. Let me explain.

When loans were being handed out for small businesses many were applying that shouldn’t have been. The money was gone in a second since there was a loophole that was found. Many of the larger businesses gave the money back after realizing what had happened, but some didn’t.

So through this pandemic I have learned to watch before I make a decision. Look at where things are manufactured, how attitudes play out, and if the loophole or easy way is being sought out.

I would encourage you to be mindful of where you shop, eat, and play. In times of crisis our true colors are shown.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

P.S. I would like to feature a business that is giving back so if you see something good please contact me. Are you wondering where is the music? Here it is. Joel, my hubby, has been every day for the month of April playing a sunset song of the day. He is in different places of our town every evening at 6:45 playing a song on the bagpipes. If you would like to listen please join him tonight at 6:45 on his Facebook page, http://facebook.com/MarineSandpiper.

A card in technicolor!

It’s Tutorial Thursday! Today we are painting in technicolor or neon. Are you ready for bright and cheery? Well, here we go.

First you will need a piece of Thick Whisper White Card Stock cut with the Paper Trimmer to 4 1/4″ X 11″. On the 11″ side you will score at 5 1/2″. This is your card base.

Second, trim a piece of Granny Apple Green Card Stock to 4″ X 5 1/4″. Attach with Snail Adhesive. This is your mat.

Third, trim a piece of Basic Black Card Stock to 3 3/4″ X 5″. Ink your stamp from the Ornate Style Set with Versamark Ink. Stamp and then quickly sprinkle generously with White Stampin’ Emboss Powder. Use the Heat Tool to melt the powder or crystals. Once cool then color with Stampin’ Blends on the white only. After coloring then attach with Snail Adhesive to mat.

And last, but not least, take a scrap of the Granny Apple Green Card Stock and stamp your sentiment (Butterfly Gala Stamp Set used here) with Tuxedo Black Memento Ink. Trim with Snips and attach to inner mat with Mini Dimensionals.

For complete instructions please see the video at https://youtu.be/EgI-wdjxmyQ.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

File folder from a purse.

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

Did you know that you can get a file folder from the All Dressed Up Dies? When you cut out the purse you get a tabbed folder from the remnants.

Just take a snips or scissors and cut the little bit off.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

Creating a sepia tone.

It’s Technique Tuesday! Here’s a quick way to create a sepia tone with your stamped images.

  • Get a piece of Very Vanilla Card Stock and stamp an image with Soft Suede Ink.
  • Then ink a clear block with Soft Suede Ink and Crumb Cake Ink.
  • Grab your Aqua Painter and begin with Soft Suede first. This is your darker color and should be used for where a shadow or a darker spot would appear.
  • Then “paint” with the Crumb Cake to fill in the rest of the paper and image.
  • For added effect, once the paper is dry, you can fill in accent points with the Chalk Marker.

Enjoy and post your finished creations on my page so we can all get new ideas. (http://facebook.com/StampingWithJoni).

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

Groundhog’s Day

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

There’s not much going on, unfortunately.

Thank you to those have ordered the online Stamp of the Week class!

Please save the date for Monday, May 4 for the next Stamp of the Week! I am waiting for the retiring list to be announced before I say which stamp set will be featured. If you have a certain stamp set or project you would like to see please contact me. (I am always up for ideas.)

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

Working all the time?

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

Do you find that your routine has been disrupted and now it seems you are working all the time? If you’re not working then you are cooking or cleaning. Do you plan for some time off?

I’ve noticed that I get more done if I schedule time off. It magically sets a deadline for myself and I don’t feel that I am working all the time. Since the kids are home and the routine is off I figured I would share something that works for me. I set deadlines. I race myself.

What do you do to keep getting things done?

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

Clearance rack is updated.

It’s Sale Saturday! The retiring list comes out next week. What do you hope is not on the list?

And soon after the retiring list comes the new catalog which will be a great breath of fresh air.

But, for now, I can say that the clearance rack has been updated. Go check it out on https://jonidaniel.stampinup.net.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

30th birthday to celebrate.

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

If you come across something or someone that you think should be announced for a Friday post please contact me.

But for today I have a favor to ask you. I need some help getting some cards mailed out. One of my friends is having a 30th birthday and has been pretty lonely during this quarantined time. So if you have a birthday card to mail to her please do. Her birthday is May 19 so you have a little time. Please contact me for her mailing address.

Here’s to creating impact and keeping us together.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

How to stretch or shrink a die.

It’s Tutorial Thursday! Have you ever ordered a die and had it not line up with the words that you wanted to use? Do you wish that it is a little narrower, longer, or shorter? Well, let’s learn how to stretch or shrink those dies, shall we?

When you are running dies through the machine I tell you to have your platform and cutting plates even so the pressure is distributed across everything the same. Well, in this case I am going to tell you to keep the bottom platform and cutting plate even, but not the top one. Figure out where you want the die to stop cutting and put the end of your plate there. It will pop when that plate finishes going through so you will know it has stopped cutting. Then turn everything around and “connect” the die so it stops cutting on the side you just cut. This will finish the image for you.

Make sure to check out the video on this technique at https://youtu.be/I3hx5m9HW-4.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

Bits and pieces to make a whole.

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

Have you ever had one piece from a punch or die set that is too small or just doesn’t seem to fit? Then use it to create a background. Make sure to go off the page and trim afterwards so it looks like they belong.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂