Betty’s class and more!

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

Heidi is wrapping up her order tonight at 7:30 pm. Please use host code 3EDTMSUU if you would like to help Heidi. If you prefer to order in person please contact me.

Don’t forget to redeem your Bonus Days Coupons if you still have them.

Betty’s class is on Saturday. Please let me know by Wednesday evening if you will be attending Saturday’s class.

There will be Open Time at the Studio today.

And don’t forget to join me on Wednesday at 7 pm for the Facebook Live at http://www.facebook.com/StampingWithJoni.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

Rest allows you to dream.

It’s Sabbath Sunday! This is the day to rest and re-charge. By allowing your body and mind to rest your thoughts are more free. This will allow you to dream.

I know when I am able to clear my head then things become more defined. I am able to focus on my priorities and maybe even figure out new ones.

I know when Joel (hubby) had gotten sick and I was forced to take a couple of weeks off from the finance business it became clear that we were not supposed to be there any longer. When you are stuck in the daily grind your focus often gets obscured. Make sure to not get so ingrained in the daily routine that you can’t see what life should look like.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

New catalogs, promotions, and more!

It’s Sale Saturday!

Do you have your new Holiday Catalog? If not, please let me know so I can get your copy to you.

There are not a ton of promotions since the Holiday Catalog is about to start. There is, however, still the clearance rack as well. Please go to https://www.stampinup.com/ecweb/products/100100/clearance-rack to shop.

When ordering online please use host code 3EDTMSUU to help Heidi earn FREE products. This code is good until Monday the 26th at 7:30 pm. If you prefer to order in person please contact me.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

Don’t forget to ask for help.

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

When the wave of overwhelm comes over you don’t be afraid to ask for help. And by help I don’t necessarily mean with the workload. Sometimes you need someone to run to the store for you. Sometimes you need a good friend to have a beer or glass of wine with. And sometimes you need to just ask everyone to excuse you for a minute while you re-group.

Don’t be afraid to ask for a minute to catch your breath. This probably won’t work all the time, but on those intense days make sure to grab a second. A good friend will understand, a great friend will buy your favorite bottle of wine, and a best friend will drink it with you.

I am so grateful for my understanding spouse and kid and some great friends and also some best ones.

Remember to take care of yourself. No one else can.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

Sometimes the paper takes the cake.

It’s Tutorial Thursday! Sometimes the Designer Series Paper needs to just take the focus. In this case the paper from the Frosted Suite takes the cake. This card is created very simply from the stamps and dies from this suite. Add a touch of vellum and you have a winner.

To watch the video please go to https://youtu.be/LKKQxrZBa4k.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

Where a block becomes a straight edge.

It’s Wacky Wednesday where a product is used in a way it is not intended! Today’s post I give credit to Lisa Hull. Thank you Lisa for showing me a new way to do things with what is already on the table.

Today I am using a clear block to rip the tear tape on a small tab. If you don’t have enough room to get your fingers in there then use a clear block to pull against much like a straight edge.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

Ink with embossing folders.

It’s Technique Tuesday! Today is the day that we use our stamp pads in a totally different way. Take your ink pad and open it just like you would when you are stamping. Then apply ink to your embossing folder. Pay attention to what side you are inking. If you want the ink on the raised side then you will place the ink on the side of the folder that has the logo. Lay your card stock in the embossing folder and run through your die-cutting machine just like always.

The one on the left is very vanilla card stock with early espresso ink. The one on the right is early espresso card stock with white ink.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

Heidi’s Class!

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

If you missed getting your Holiday Catalog I will be available tomorrow during Open Time for pick up in 29 Palms at the studio.

If tomorrow is not good for you then please contact me to set a time. I will be up in Yucca Valley at Starbucks on Wednesday from 3:45-4:30 pm.

Heidi’s Class is happening THIS Saturday from 10-1 in 29 Palms. Please reserve your seat by Wednesday.

If you would like to order online please use host code 3EDTMSUU to help Heidi. This code will be good until Monday the 26th. If you prefer to order in person please contact me directly.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

How to get back control.

It’s Sabbath Sunday! This is the day to rest and re-charge. I don’t know about you but I need this day. I need a day to focus on me. Just one though.

Today I found a video that I really like that talks about being busy versus productive. And when you find yourself getting busy how to change it to being productive. It’s all about slowing down and consolidating things. Believe it or not, it’s about doing less instead of more.

Here’s the link so give a listen…https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LHESo0tomIg.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

Do you have your copy?

It’s Sale Saturday! Today’s the day for the Catalog Open House! Drop by any time from 10-1. If you are not able to make it I have Open Time on Monday from 10:30-12:30 or from 5:30-7:30. Pick it up then.

If you would like to order Heidi is hosting next Saturday. Her host code is 3EDTMSUU if you are ordering online. If you prefer to order in person please contact me before Monday the 26th at 7:30 pm.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂