Using an aqua painter to glue.

It’s Wacky Wednesday where a product is used in a way it is not intended! Do you know that the Aqua Painter can be used to glue product together? Yes, the Aqua Painter. No, I have not lost it (more than any other day).

Take the Aqua Painter and make sure it is rinsed and cleaned fully. Then fill with water. As you are finishing that stack of cards to go out in the mail use the Aqua Painter to glue or stick the envelope flap to the envelope. No more paper cut on your lip or that yucky taste from the envelope glue.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

Using both sides of the paper.

It’s Technique Tuesday! Today I want to share a little tip with you. Most of our Designer Series Paper is double-sided. So use both sides. If you don’t have coordinating ribbon then use the opposite side of the paper to coordinate.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

BOGO, retiring, VIP Event, and host code!

It’s Management Monday! This is the day we talk about what’s happening this week.

Today we have Open Time where you can stop by and say hello, work on a project, or shop from the BOGO sale. The new catalogs will be available on Saturday, May 18 for VIP’s and on Saturday, May 25 for all other crafters. If I am mailing it to you I will start shipping on Friday, May 24.

The retiring list is being dwindled down as we speak. Here is the link to shop the latest…https://www.stampinup.com/ecweb/category/100600/last-chance-products.

To order online please use host code AUD22SYM to help Jodi earn free product. If you prefer to order in person please contact me or stop in. This host code will be good until tonight at 7:30 pm when the order will be submitted.

The BOGO sale is happening now! Get more for your money. For a list of what is in the stash please contact me. (An updated BOGO list will be sent with the weekly email tomorrow.)

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

Resting in appreciation.

It’s Sabbath Sunday! Today is Mother’s Day in the states. So I will ask you if you find peace and rest in others showing appreciation for what you do day in and day out. Are you gracious in receiving as well as being able to re-charge? Happy Mother’s Day!

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

BOGO sale and more!

It’s Sale Saturday! The two big promotions right now are the retiring list and the BOGO sale.

The retiring list is changing minute by minute since all items are while supplies last. If you have anything left on your wish list from the Occasions or Annual Catalog make sure to check it off sooner than later.

The BOGO sale is happening until June 3. If you would like the list please simply comment with BOGO please and I will get a copy to you.

If you would like to order please use host code AUD22SYM to help Jodi to earn free products. If you prefer to order in person please contact me. This code and order will be submitted on Monday evening at 7:30 pm.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

It’s all about connection.

It’s Friendship Friday! Today is the day to focus on giving back or paying it forward. I hope you feel the connection. I hope this group is like family to you, a functional one.

I know you can go to a store for your crafting supplies. I know that there are other places and other ways to purchase glitter. So I thank you for coming back to me and continuing to do so.

As I watched this video it brought things back in to perspective for me. It’s not that I am teaching a class on how to glue paper together, it’s how it’s done. It’s the love shown, it’s the connections we make. In a simple way it’s the impact.

Here is the link to the video…https://www.facebook.com/JayShettyIW/videos/592165044594836/.

So let me ask you…how are you serving your coffee today? Remember it’s not necessarily what you do but how you leave someone feeling. It’s all about the connection you create.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

Coloring to coordinate the ribbon.

It’s Tutorial Thursday! This is the day we don’t have inky fingers. Yes, that’s right. No inky fingers.

So here is what you do. To color a ribbon you grab any shade of Stampin’ Blends (alcohol marker) that you want and color away. You will need to color a bit beyond where you want to finish so you don’t have any lighter spots or bleed. Let dry about a minute and you are ready to tie your bow.

At the same time you can grab your Craft Whisper White Pad and only ink the area of the pad you will need to stamp. Don’t waste the ink making the entire pad juicy. Then stamp after taking the static out of the card stock. Shortly after stamping you will want to cover with your chosen embossing powder (clear is used here). The last step is to take your heat tool and melt the powder until it becomes smooth and no longer has an individual crystal look to it.

Here is the video if you would like to watch how to create these cards.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

Where adhesive becomes easier.

It’s Wacky Wednesday where a product is used in a way it is not intended! Did you ever hear of someone complaining that the adhesive was too sticky? I have and I did. When ordering the Big Shot dies I would often say that the adhesive holding the set together was too sticky. I would bend the die in an attempt to get it off the paper so I could use it.

Well, our request has been answered. The new dies have an adhesive holding the set together that is easier to peel off.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

How to color a ribbon with no fingerprints.

It’s Technique Tuesday! Have you ever needed a coordinating ribbon for your card or project and forgotten to order it? My favorite is when I need 14 inches and have 8. It seems to always happen. Instead of complaining or putting that project on hold color your ribbon. Yes, color it!

Take your metallic-edged ribbon (gold or silver) and color it! Grab your Stampin’ Blends and get to coloring. Do not grab your regular Stampin’ Write Markers as they will leave your fingers inky. After coloring with the Blends leave for a minute or so to dry. Then tie your bow and attach to your project.

(Tip: Make sure to color a little beyond where you need to cut so you don’t have an unfinished edge.)

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

BOGO has begun!

It’s Management Monday! The BOGO sale has begun! Pick what you want from the list and then order that amount (or more) from the new catalog. Please remember that all is while supplies last. If you don’t have a copy of the list simply reply with “bogo list” and I will get you your copy.

If you prefer to shop in person please stop by during Open Times.

If you would like to order from the current annual catalog, occasions one, or the clearance rack please use host code 6QRJNXBB to help me make this rewards basket bigger than ever. This host code is good until tonight at 7:30 pm. If you prefer to order in person please contact me.

This week is Card Class! If you have not yet reserved your seat please do ASAP! The deadline for Thursday’s Yucca Valley Class is tonight. For Saturday’s sessions the reservation cut-off is Wednesday night.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂