Breaking up the routine.

It’s Sabbath Sunday! Today’s your day to break out of your routine. So what are your plans today? For me, I slept in a little and then will be going to Drum Corps International (DCI) this afternoon. I will be watching the professionals with their shows and their drums and…This translates to me getting some great kettle corn and a snow cone. My daughter and hubby (the musicians) will enjoy it and I will enjoy people watching and the snacks.

Do you more times than not have no idea what you want to do? Does the summer seem to slip away? Then have a bucket list. Brainstorm and have a few things you want to do. That way when you don’t have a clue you can pull from the bucket. Time will slip away regardless but it will feel hopeless if you don’t take advantage of it. Don’t let it pass you by.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

Betty and Bonus Days!

It’s Sale Saturday! On Monday Bonus Days begin! For every $50 you purchase in product in July you will get a $5 coupon to be used in August. A 10% return on your purchase is better than most days on the stock market.

If you are interested in the Bonus Days deal then wait to shop online until Monday morning. Please use host code 27Q9DFNA to help Betty. This code will be good until Monday at 7:30 pm. If you prefer to order in person please contact me or drop by on Monday during Open Time (10:30-12:30 or 5:30-7:30).

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

Take care of yourself.

It’s Friendship Friday! This is the day to focus on giving back or paying it forward. Most of the time I am talking about what to do for others. But I want to remind you that if you don’t take care of yourself there won’t be the energy needed for others. Don’t go overboard but do make sure to not run yourself ragged.

What is your favorite way of taking care of yourself?

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

Steam punk card.

It’s Tutorial Thursday! Today is the day we take an alternative look to embossing. For this project you will want to have multiple colors of embossing powders and/or papers. The silver foil paper, copper embossing powder, and clear embossing powder were used.

For a video on how this is done please go to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-R2dJF-AHO8.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

Where a line can make a difference.

It’s Wacky Wednesday where a product is used in a way it is not intended! Did you ever notice the line on the newer embossing folders? This is so you can line up your card stock and make it straight. If you have older folders you might consider grabbing a sharpie and a ruler. This line has been so helpful to me.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

Discovering new tools.

It’s Technique Tuesday! As you know our supplier for the 3D Embossing Folders has changed. With that comes a slightly different thickness. So you can either figure out how many pieces of card stock to shim under or you can purchase the new embossing plate.

Join me tomorrow night as I create with this new plate.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

Here’s what’s happening.

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

Betty is hosting a class in her home in Yucca Valley. Let me know that you are coming.

To order please use host code HWQSGUTW to help me restock the rewards basket. If you prefer to order in person please contact me or drop by. This host code will be good until 7:30 tonight.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

Letting your mind rest.

It’s Sabbath Sunday! This is the day to rest and re-charge. Sometimes not only do you need to rest your physical body but sometimes you need to rest your mind as well. So for today I am resting all aspects and getting back to running on all cylinders.

What are your tips to re-gaining strength and sanity?

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

What’s your favorite color?

It’s Sale Saturday! There is nothing on sale yet because the catalog has just started. Since the new catalog has now been out for nearly 20 days I am going to ask you a question.

What is your favorite current Stampin’ Up! color?

Each answer will get a point.

To order online please use host code HWQSGUTW to help me re-stock the rewards basket for next month. If you prefer to order in person please contact me. This code will be good until Monday evening at 7:30 pm.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

True friendship.

It’s Friendship Friday! This is the day to give back or pay it forward. Have you ever walked into a room and just wanted to be near a certain person? You may not have even known the person but there was just something about them that made you have to get to know him or her.

I have a couple friends with personalities similar to the above mentioned. I find myself not wanting to go more than a day or two without talking to him or her. For me one friend just makes me feel good and another challenges me to tackle the day. Either way with either person I am motivated to be better.

Do you have someone you couldn’t live without? What makes them so special to you? How do they help you to become a better person.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂