Do you need a boost?

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

I was wondering since we can’t get together does anyone want to be a part of a card tree? Do you know what that is? You say you are interested and then I start a line of who is mailing to whom. You make a card and send it to whomever is next in line. I think we could all use some happy mail these days.

So if you are interested please comment so I can start constructing the “tree”.

I thought we might all need to stay connected and encourage each other.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

Creating a faux shaker card.

It’s Tutorial Thursday! Today we are creating a faux shaker card.

You are probably asking what this means…a faux shaker card. It means it looks like a shaker card without the pocket sealed. Everything is glued down.

Here is the card that is being created with instructions and video to follow.

  1. Cut Thick Whisper White Card Stock with the Paper Trimmer to 4 1/4″ X 11″. On the 11″ side score at 5 1/2″.
  2. Cut Basic Black Card Stock to 4″ X 5 1/4″.
  3. Take a piece of Whisper White Card Stock and cut out from the Heirloom Dies a rectangle and then emboss.
  4. Cut a piece of Window Sheet to a little bit beyond the opening. Attach to the frame with Mini Glue Dots.
  5. Attach the frame with window sheet to the mat with Adhesive Foam Strips. Tip: You might want to put a dimensional or two on the top if the strips don’t come all the way up.
  6. Take a piece of Whisper White Card Stock and cut to 1 3/4″ X 4″. Punch with a Tag Topper Punch. Use the Trio Punch to round the corners. Take a piece of ribbon or a strip of paper for the top of the tag. Tip: To keep the ribbon cinched tight use a glue dot on the middle of the knot.
  7. Insert into the pocket to create your faux shaker card.

To view the video please go to https://youtu.be/4C84LOAwc8Y.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

When a punch becomes a tab.

It’s Wacky Wednesday where a product is used in a way it is not intended! Today, on the Live, I am going to show you how to create a tab from a punch. This will allow you to create a slider card. So tune in at noon on my page, http://facebook.com/StampingWithJoni.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

Breaking up paper.

It’s Technique Tuesday! If you have a piece of Designer Series Paper that is not your favorite then here is what you do. Cut it in to small pieces to create candles for a card. Then color with the markers or use the blender pen.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

Changes in Rubber Rummage and More!

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

Rubber Rummage will not be held this week. Instead it is re-scheduled for Friday, April 3 (for VIP’s) and Saturday, April 4 for the general public.

The Sale-A-Bration Mourning Party on the 28th is still being hosted by Iris but is now all online. Submit an order online of $50 or more to help Iris using host code KVCNCBCQ and get reimbursed for your shipping. Simply go to http://jonidaniel.stampinup.net and click on shop now. This offer is only through me and is good until noon on March 31.

Thank you for being flexible in this time.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

Invest in rest.

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

How different perspective can be in a week. Just 7 days ago I was preparing for several events and wondering how to get it all done. Well, now I know. I don’t. I simply don’t.

The funny thing is I knew it was too much for me to handle and probably too much for you to wade through. But since it was on the calendar I felt committed.

It’s amazing how things can change in a week, isn’t it? So I will remind you to plan, set deadlines, and invest in rest. I am all about working hard so that rest is just a bit sweeter.

Don’t forget to rest. Let your mind go. Refresh. Reset. Restart.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

Changes and free shipping.

It’s Sale Saturday! So there is one last promotion for the end of Sale-A-Bration!

For every $50 (or more) (in product before tax and shipping) put in online you will get your shipping reimbursed by me. To qualify you will need to use host code KVCNCBCQ by noon on March 31.

Please go to http://jonidaniel.stampinup.net and click on shop now.

This promotion is only through me and is in place of the Sale-A-Bration Mourning Party. This cannot be combined with any other offer.

And we have one other change…the Rubber Rummage Sale is changed to April 3-4. Thank you for your flexibility.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

Andrea’s Grama.

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

With all the craziness and hysteria I want to remind you to be kind. Everyone’s anxiety levels are higher than normal so just be kind.

And since you might have an extra minute to craft since so much has been canceled please consider making some cards for one of my fellow demonstrators and friend’s Grama. Andrea’s Grama turns 90 here in just a bit.

You can give them to me to send or go direct. If you choose to go direct please mail to:

Sallie Page

6506 Crummey Run Lane

Middleburg, VA 20117

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

Tulip Favors.

It’s Tutorial Thursday! Today a tulip favor is being created. All the instructions and video are to follow.

  1. Cut with the Paper Trimmer a square from Call Me Clover Card Stock at 2 3/4″ X 2 3/4″. Score on all sides at 3/4″. Trim up the score line until the other line meets on two sides only. The sides need to be opposite of each other. Take Tear & Tape and attach corners to the sides to form a box.
  2. Cut with the Paper Trimmer a strip from Call Me Clover Card Stock at 1/2″ X 4″. If you want a longer handle then cut at 1/2″ X 5″. Take two strips of Tear & Tape and attach the handle to the box.
  3. Punch out tulips from Rococo Rose Card Stock with the Tulip Punch. You will need four. If you prefer you can stamp the tulips with Rococo Rose Ink on Whisper White Card Stock and then punch out. Tip: Place Tear & Tape on basket, not tulips, when attaching. This way you don’t have stickies to worry about.
  4. Stamp Happy Easter from the Welcome Easter Stamp Set on Whisper White Card Stock with Rococo Rose Ink. Use the Paper Trimmer to cut down. Use the Snips to create the dove tails. Attach with Tear & Tape placed on the tulip.
  5. Fill with shreds and little candies.

To view the video please go to https://youtu.be/oBOotNs0T6g.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

Hearts are not just for Valentine’s Day.

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

Did you know our little hearts from the Mini Curvy Keepsakes Box Dies can become feathers? Yes, feathers.

You can also use any heart punch that is right around an inch or less.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂