Tear and Tape is for more than boxes.

It’s Wacky Wednesday where a product is used in a way it is not intended!  You know that the Tear and Tape is great for sticking things together, especially 3-D items like boxes, bags, etc.  But, did you know, that it’s also great for embossing?  Yes, embossing.

  1. Take your piece of cardstock and rub the embossing buddy over it to remove static.  If you don’t have the buddy you can also use a used dryer sheet.
  2. Glue down your Tear and Tape.
  3. Peel the other side of the tape so it is sticky.
  4. Sprinkle your embossing powder of choice on to the tape.
  5. Heat with a heat gun until powder is melted.
  6. Enjoy.

Tip:  If the powder doesn’t stick fully or not enough sticks to the tape then heat the tape first.  The tape will need to be just warm to take on more powder, not melted.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

How to think in multiples.

It’s Technique Tuesday!  I figured instead of telling you about a new stamping technique I would tell you about a new thinking technique.  Since the holidays are coming you might be stamping more multiples than just one or two cards.  When creating a bunch of cards the thinking is a bit different.  Instead of completing each card I tend to think in stages.  I get all my ink done.  Then all my coloring.  Next comes all the punching.  Gluing.  And then packaging.

Each step I try to do in completion so all I have to think about is the same step over and over.  I tend to create quicker when I don’t have to remember each step.  If you need help thinking through a project to make it more efficient please contact me.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

It’s a new month!

It’s Management Monday and a new month!  Here’s what’s happening.

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More details are coming soon!  I figured you’d want to start knowing what’s happening!

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

Unplugging to re-charge.

It’s Sabbath Sunday for me!  I am resting by getting things cleaned up and getting a few things stamped.  I have many fairs coming up and much to plan for.  And at the end of the day I am hoping to be sitting at the fire pit toasting my marshmallow for my s’more.  I do have two questions for you.

  1.  Do you like cinnamon or regular graham crackers?
  2. Do you spread peanut butter on your graham cracker?

I am off of here to clean and then to go toast some marshmallows.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

Bonus Days are almost gone!

It’s Sale Saturday!  Here are the promotions.

Bonus Days are almost gone!  There are only two days left.  So if you haven’t redeemed your $5 off call me now!

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Stamparatus accessories are available October 1.

 

The Stampin’ Up! New Year begins on October 1.  Be watching for a New Year’s Special.

World Card Making Day is October 6.  Be looking for promotions for this great day!

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

You never know…

It’s Friendship Friday and this is the day to focus on giving back or paying it forward.  I have to say you never know when you will be impacted by someone’s “small” deed.  Between Joel (hubby) and I we had asked for about two weeks to help with the marching band specifically.  Funds were down and it was looking pretty destitute.  Every one of you that helped, THANK YOU!  We raised over $2000 in that short time.  You showed up in a big way and I thank you.  You touched me and my family.

So I will leave you with this video since you never know who you will touch and what impact you may have.  It might be something little to you, but it could change someone’s whole world around.

Ripples Create Waves video (https://www.facebook.com/TheBornsLegend/videos/2005785579741137/)

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

When leaves fall.

It’s Tutorial Thursday!  This card was created with the gradient effect.  It can be done with a sponge dauber or baby wipe.

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For the video please go to video of falling leaves (https://youtu.be/wyxwWmyNadI).

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

You can wash more than dishes in a dishwasher.

It’s Wacky Wednesday where a product is used in a way it is not intended!  Did you know that our clear blocks are dishwasher safe?  You can put your clear blocks in the dishwasher to get that really clean.  Take them out before the dry cycle.  If you don’t have a dishwasher then you can wash in hot, soapy water or simply give a rub down with some hand sanitizer and a clean rag.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

Sponge daubers are for more than backgrounds.

It’s Technique Tuesday!  Did you know that your Sponge Dauber can do more than ink edges and create big polka dots?  They can also create a gradient effect for your stamps.  Here is what you need plus a clear block.

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When placing or sponging the ink on to your stamp start with the lightest color first.  If you start with the dark then you can’t really see where you have placed your lighter ink.

Tip:  make sure to breathe or huff on your stamp after sponging to bring the ink back to life before stamping.

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Tune in tomorrow night at 7 pm on the Facebook page to learn more about this technique as well as the baby wipe technique.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

New Instructions are Up!

The new instructions are up from September’s Card Class.  If you missed it and would like the instructions please go to the Instructions Page to shop and order.