Passion helps volunteering to thrive.

It’s Friendship Friday!  This is the day to focus on giving back or paying it forward.  Today hits a little close to home as it is about my husband, Joel.  Joel is a musician through and through and if you don’t know him he is either on or off.  He is either sleeping or going a million miles an hour.  So it is probably no surprise to you when I say that his passion of music is also where he volunteers.

He volunteers at the local high school helping with the marching band.  He teaches music theory, fixes instruments, listens to the kids, and pretty much anything else to keep the band in step.  I am not saying all of this to have someone pat me or him on the back.  What I am saying is that I find it very interesting that if the field where you are asked to volunteer is your passion it is so much easier to be willing to give your time.

So look at what you are passionate about.  If it’s sewing, maybe ask the neighbor kid if she or he would like to learn.  Cooking, then teach someone your favorite recipe.  Figure out what is fun for you and pass it on.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

OnStage Games, Contests, and More

Each contest will run until I get back from OnStage (Sunday at 11:59 pm).

As I am nearly finished with my first day at OnStage I want to know what is your best memory of a first day?

Each comment gets 5 reward points.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

P.S.  I will comment with the correct answer and winner during Tuesday evening’s office hours.

Designer Series Paper makes a difference.

It’s Tutorial Thursday!  Choosing the right Designer Series Paper can make all the difference in the world.  If you want the design to stand out you pick a brighter or bolder pattern.  If you want the accents or sentiment to stand out you pick something a little more muted.  In this case the pick is a little more muted.

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Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

OnStage Games, Contests, and More

Each contest will run until I get back from OnStage (Sunday at 11:59 pm).

Yesterday’s question was how many swaps did I complete?  Go to yesterday’s post to comment to guess the number.

Today’s question is how many rolls of snail refill did I go through while preparing my swaps?

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

P.S.  I will comment with the correct answer and winner during Tuesday evening’s office hours.

Pieces of a background.

It’s Wacky Wednesday where a product is used in a way it is not intended!  Have you ever stamped a big background stamp and not all of it came out?  Then use a punch and pull the pieces you do want to create a background.

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Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

OnStage Games, Contests, and More

Each contest will run until I get back from OnStage (Sunday at 11:59 pm).

As I am finishing packing for OnStage I have a question for you…how many swaps did I complete?  Whoever guesses the correct number will get a free pack of dimensionals to keep you stamping.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

P.S.  I will comment with the correct answer and winner during Tuesday evening’s office hours.

Sparkles give a different image.

It’s Technique Tuesday!  This is not so much of a technique as it is a reminder that ink looks different on different papers.  Don’t be afraid to stamp on glimmer paper, foil paper, or anything else.

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If you have questions on which kind of ink to use for which kind of paper please contact me.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

It’s OnStage this week.

It’s Management Monday!  This week is a short week here in 29 Palms.  I fly out on Tuesday night for OnStage.  What are you hoping I bring back or learn?

Next week is Card Class and then there is Thanksgiving!  What are you grateful for?

If you would like to order online please use host code P4RXRRHZ by Monday night at 9 pm.  If you prefer to order in person please contact me.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

 

Are you resting today?

It’s Sabbath Sunday!  Are you resting today for me?  I am on day 2 of the Reach Out Morongo Basin’s Craft Fair.  I am not resting much but I am getting to talk to people and do a bunch of crafting.  It’s a break from the routine but not one with my feet up.

I would encourage you to go out of your comfort zone and do something different today.  If you always go get breakfast on Sunday morning maybe order your eggs different.  You just might discover something new and like it.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

Sale Saturday: Snowflake Showcase

It’s Sale Saturday!  Here’s what’s new for us in the Stampin’ Up! world.

For this month only you can purchase from the Snowflake Showcase.  Here are the products in this showcase.

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Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂