Spinning apes and how to create them.

It’s Tutorial Thursday! Watch as I create a card with a spinning ape. You will want to cut a piece of card stock for a card base and score in the middle. Then you will cut mats of the same color that are light enough to stamp on at 5 1/4″ X 4″ and 5″ X 3 3/4″. The smaller mat you will cut with two circles. Make sure there is a 3/8″ gap between the center circle and the cut out so the pennies can slide in the gap. Stamp as wanted.

For the slider portion you will use two pennies and two dimensionals and create a sandwich. This will slide in to create your spinner portion.

For further instruction please watch the video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zsn8fwdx0do.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

The holidays are still here.

It’s Wacky Wednesday where a product is used in a way it is not intended! Did you know that certain products from the Holiday Catalog have been carried over? Even though you are done with the Christmas holiday Stampin’ Up! is not. So start your Christmas cards early and get them done this year.

Here’s the link to the carry over list…https://www.stampinup.com/ecweb/products/10120/holiday-favorites.

So let me know what you would like for Christmas…2019. Remember that there are a few products in the Annual Catalog also for the holiday season.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

Rectangles at an angle.

It’s Technique Tuesday! Today I want to talk to you about the Rectangle Stitched Framelit Dies. When you put them in the Big Shot straight across they make a big clunky noise as they roll through the machine. Instead place them at an angle so they go through smoother and also tend to not bend as much.

If you do forget they will just clunk a bit. If they bend just run through at an angle to straighten them back out.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

Here’s what’s happening this week!

It’s Management Monday! There’s not a bunch happening this week because there is a ton happening next week!

On Thursday come to the Encouragement Card Gathering.

On Saturday come down to Desert Rebel from 11-2 to create two projects for just $5.

Next week is Card Class on Tuesday, Thursday, or Saturday (morning or afternoon). Be watching for an invitation in the next day or so.

And then Lisa is hosting her own Card Class on Wednesday evening.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

It’s a super rest day.

It’s Sabbath Sunday! Today is a day of rest for me. What is it for you?

Today I get a day of rest with awesome commercials. Yes, I watch the Super Bowl…for the commercials and the halftime show. Not really for the game.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

Sale-A-Bration!

It’s Sale Saturday! Sale-A-Bration is one third of the way over. How does your wish list look? Do you need a blank wish list to start over? Let me know.

With all of this hustle and bustle about the bonus stamps, dies, and paper don’t forget that the clearance rack is considered current product and counts towards your Sale-A-Bration product totals.

If you would like to order online please use host code PWR46UJB until Monday evening at 7:30 pm. If you prefer to order in person please contact me before Monday evening.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

Giving back locally.

It’s Friendship Friday! This is the day to focus on giving back or paying it forward. Last week I talked about the quilt raffle and bingo on the 15th benefiting the 29 Palms Community Food Pantry. These tickets are still available. Contact me if you want to go or get tickets.

But this week is another opportunity. Today I am bringing you the Parade of Homes coordinated by Reach Out Morongo Basin. It is on Sunday, February 17 of Presidents’ weekend. You will get to walk through 5 eclectic homes starting in Morongo Valley and ending in 29 Palms. One house even has a wall that spins. Your $25 ticket includes the tour of the five homes, lunch at the Park Rock Cafe, and live music. If you have any questions you can contact me or Robin at Reach Out Morongo Basin (760-361-1410).

Remember to look local first before driving down the hill or shopping online.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

It’s February!

Are you ready for the new shorter month? I hope so because here we go! Here’s what’s happening this month. Remember to reserve your seat!

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

Created with the Meant To Be Bundle.

It’s Tutorial Thursday! Here is a video on how to create this card.

Watch and find out how to create this card. https://youtu.be/fgMEzDj9rfg

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

From the bottom of my heart.

It’s Wacky Wednesday where a product is used in a way it is not intended! When you are cutting out all of your hearts for your Valentine’s Day projects don’t forget to look at what is left. After putting this Lovely Lipstick Foil Sheet through the Big Shot I was left with either a baby shark (do you hear the song, doo doo doo doo?) or a very nice scalloped dove tail.

Don’t forget to look at the remnants. Sometimes that’s where it gets good.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂