Sale-A-Bration!

It’s Sale Saturday! And Sale-A-Bration is in full swing. January is almost gone and with that one third of the sale too! Don’t wait until it’s the last week. Some things are already starting to sell out.

The butterfly and cake builder punches are nearly sold out. The good news is they will be back as I’ve heard they are being brought in to the new Annual Catalog in June.

So don’t wait!

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

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

P.S. Just a quick reminder that I am at the Farmers’ Market today until 1 pm! Come see me and get your voucher!

Two ways to give back!

It’s Friendship Friday! This is the day to focus on giving back or paying it forward. I have been approached by a dear friend, mentor, and fellow crafter. Lori is President of the Board for the 29 Palms Community Food Pantry. Currently the Food Pantry is holding not one, but two, fundraisers. So here are the details for each.

The first fundraiser is a night of Bingo at the Elks Lodge here in 29 Palms on Friday, February 15. Would you like to go with me and have some fun? There will be stamping (hopefully a blackout) and prizes!

The second fundraiser is less expensive and it is not an event. If you would like to purchase tickets for a chance to win this quilt please let me know.

The quilt was handmade by Susan Lunn and donated for this drawing. It is approximately 4’X4′. Tickets are 6 for $5. The winning ticket will be drawn at the Board Meeting on February 25.

All proceeds go to the 29 Palms Community Food Pantry. If you have any questions or would like to purchase tickets for either of these fundraisers please contact me.

I love when my fellow crafters make it so easy to give back. If you are a Red Door Crafter and involved with an organization that would like to be featured on Friendship Friday please contact me. I am always looking for new ways to give back and encouraging you to get involved. Our ripples become waves.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

Creating heart cards.

It’s Tutorial Thursday! Today I will show you how to create two heart cards for Valentine’s Day. They can also be switched for a wedding or anniversary. The biggest tip I have for you is to make sure the clear cutting plates are not scratched up so the foil paper does not get marred while being run through the Big Shot.

If you would like to see how to create these please check out the Tufted Hearts Video at https://youtu.be/EtpLnhdBrT0.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

Sponge daubers for finger tips.

It’s Wacky Wednesday where a product is used in a way it is not intended! Do you like to snack while you craft? I do. I don’t know how many times I have to get up to wash my hands because I am scared to leave greasy fingerprints on my project. So here’s a suggestion…keep a never been used sponge dauber to the side. When needing a clean finger use the dauber to hold the project in place. Now I know I should go wash my hands but in case if this is easier for you, keep a dauber close by.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

Coloring those butterflies.

It’s Technique Tuesday! Today I am going to show you an easy way to color the butterflies.

  • Stamp the butterflies with Memento ink.
  • Take a sponge dauber and make circles by going straight down. (I used Smoky Slate and Rich Razzleberry.) Do not blend or swirl.
  • Punch and enjoy.

Here is the finished product.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

Stamping on a holiday.

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

First, I am available for Open Day today. We may not be getting the mail, but we will be stamping.

You have until Wednesday to let me know if you are coming out for the Organization Class on Saturday.

Stop by the Farmers’ Market on Saturday from 8-1 to see what’s new and to pick up a voucher!

Be watching for some new classes coming up! I will begin a kids’ class starting in February!

If you would like to order please use host code W44VXBJY to help me keep the rewards’ basket stocked. If you prefer to order in person please contact me. This host code will be available until tonight at 7:30 pm.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

Taking a break.

It’s Sabbath Sunday! What do you do to take a break? I know many of you that teach are in the middle of grading and report cards. I know some of you are doing inventory and others are working on year end reports. So when everything is done how do you relax? How do you break up the routine?

For me it means going to a good dinner (not fancy but more comfort food). It means going in to the studio and just creating. Or it means having some fun at the mini golf place. And sometimes it means going to see a movie and escaping reality with a bucket of popcorn. I think today my daughter, Tara, has put in the request to see a movie. So it is off to the cinema we go.

Whatever you do I hope it is restful, peaceful, and rejuvenating.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

Sale-A-Bration Now Come On!

It’s Sale Saturday! I have a question for you…did you sing the title? I know you’ve been hearing about Sale-A-Bration pretty regularly but it’s a big thing! It’s our big promotion of the year! Are you ready? Do you need another copy of a blank wishlist? Just let me know how I can help you.

If you still need a catalog please contact me and tell me!

If you would like to order online please use host code W44VXBJY to help me keep the rewards basket stocked. If you prefer to order in person please contact me. This host code is good until Monday evening at 7:30 pm.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

Being nice to yourself.

It’s Friendship Friday! This is the day to focus on giving back or paying it forward. Sometimes it’s the simple things that mean so much. It’s not always about buying a stranger’s cup of coffee. Sometimes it means getting on the floor to play with your kid. It might mean putting your phone away so you can be completely present with the person talking to you. Or you could learn the name of the cashier checking you out or the barista making your coffee. You could cook your spouse’s favorite dinner. There are so many ways to give back. Most of them are small gestures for the giver. But for the one receiving you never know when that is the little help needed that will get them back moving again.

So, for today, try to just smile more. Be conscious of it. Recently the sun has not been out and with the gray skies often come gloomy faces. See how a simple facial change makes the world a better place.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

Gingham Butterflies.

It’s Tutorial Thursday! Today I will show you how to create this card.

  1. Cut Thick Whisper White Card Stock at 4 1/4″ X 11″. Score at 5 1/2″.
  2. Cut Highland Heather Card Stock at 3 3/4″ X 5″. Attach to base with Snail Adhesive.
  3. Cut Gingham Gala Designer Series Paper to 1″ X 5″. Attach to mat with Snail Adhesive.
  4. Take Botanical Butterflies Designer Series Paper and punch out with Butterfly punch. Attach with Snail Adhesive.
  5. Take a scrap of black and also of white card stock and punch out with Classic Label Punch. Cut black punch out in half to stretch and glue to the back of the white. Stamp sentiment on white with Highland Heather ink (sentiment from Itty Bitty Greetings). Attach with Mini Dimensionals.
  6. Use Take Your Pick Tool to position sequin to the punched card stock.

To watch this card being created please go to https://youtu.be/l_J9-SweDBs.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂