Accents are for more than just cards or tags.

It’s Wacky Wednesday where a product is used in a way it is not intended!  Do you ever use a product in only one way and never think that it could be used for something else?  I often do this so please don’t think it’s only you.

Recently I was putting a bulletin board together and remembered that our Big Shot dies can also be used for big things, not just cards and tags.  I forget that the shapes can become pieces of a flag, flower, and so much more.  So, just a friendly reminder to think outside the box and ask if you don’t know what else to do.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

Day 4 of 12 Days of Christmas

By now you should have received your Holiday Catalog and hopefully have been looking through it.  What is your favorite that is a must for you?

Comment as many times as you want.  Each comment gets 2 tickets.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

An oops becomes a new technique.

It’s Technique Tuesday!  Today’s technique is how to turn an oops in to a new technique.  I had cut the cardstock too narrow for what I wanted to do.  Instead of re-doing the sentiment I chose to run it like it was.  Don’t be scared to run something through even if it’s a little off.  You never know when you may like the result.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

Day 3 of 12 Days of Christmas

It’s Day 3 of the 12 Days of Christmas Holiday Catalog Kick-Off!  (say that 3 times fast)

Well, today is the first day of school so I thought we could finish off summer today.  This almost sounds like what your teacher would ask you to write about in English class.  Comment below on what you did this summer and what you are looking forward to accomplishing before the end of the year.  For each person that posts (1 post per person, please) you will get 5 tickets for a chance to win that grand prize posted on day 1.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

What’s going on.

It’s Management Monday and there’s a bunch that I am preparing for this week.  Shall we get started…

I’ve already done inventory for all the craft fair items.  (If you are hoping for something to be created please say so.)  This was in preparation of transferring credit card systems that has a lower fee and an inventory system that is in real-time.

I have added to the rewards basket and have added points for more than just supplies.

I am finishing up Serina’s calligraphy class which will have a birthday bonus.

I am packing for the Career Fair on the base tomorrow.  If you are looking for a job contact me for more details on this fair.

Add Card Class, Christmas classes, swaps for OnStage, and on it goes.  I love that this job of mine is as flexible or involved as I need it to be.  If you’ve been around a while you will know that I’ve done everything from a class per quarter to 20 in a month.  I am so grateful that this is such a malleable passion of mine.

If you would like to order online please use host code MFD9GBXR.  If you prefer to order in person simply contact me or drop in for open times today.

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Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

 

Office hours and open times.

Just a quick reminder as I get back into routine with school starting.  I will be holding close to the office hours and open times to get things back working.  You can contact me at any time but please know that I will reply during these set times.  The open time is to use the studio and to make a creative mess.  If you need to pick up an order or set a time to meet with me other than Monday please don’t hesitate to contact me and I will reply during office hours.  Thank you so much for continuing with me and encouraging me to grow, expand, and refine my creative endeavors for our betterment.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

Contest clarification needed.

I’ve had a couple of people ask me about the contests so let me clarify.

I will be re-naming the contests for the 12 Days of Christmas simply Day 1-12.  There will be contests for tickets, special promotions, bonuses, and challenges to create.

I hope I didn’t frustrate anyone by me misspeaking.

So look tomorrow at noon for Day 3 of the 12 Days of Christmas.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

Contest #2

Are you ready for Contest #2?  This runs from noon until 11:59 am on Monday.

Since it is Sunday…anyone that orders the Painted Glass Bundle and Tinted Faceted Buttons will receive the Graceful Glass 6X6 Designer Vellum absolutely FREE!  (This is a savings of $18.04 with the Bonus Days coupon too.)

So, buy this…

And get this FREE…

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You must contact me personally for this deal.  This is not an order to be placed online.

Happy Crafting!

Rest is not procrastinating.

It’s Sabbath Sunday and today is my day of rest!  I don’t know when you block out to do something different and restful, but today is my day.  Lately I’ve been reading article after article about how stress affects the nervous system, weight gain, unclear thinking, and on and on.  So, the moral of the story is to manage or minimize your stress.  But how do you do that?

For me there are lots of ways to manage it.  I work out at least 3 times a week (the goal is 5).  Exercise or movement seems to be the most often talked about way of managing stress.  I think movement is important but I also think the act of taking a break or unplugging in itself helps too.

I think every person needs to find their source of stress too.  Mine lies in procrastination.  When I do not feel ready or that I’ve waited too long everything just goes spinning.  I usually come back around and still get it done, but at what cost?  Usually there is take out involved which means more trips to the gym to maintain.

So for today I will not define rest in simply doing nothing.  Instead today will be for getting ahead so there can be peace and contentment where frazzled nerves once burrowed.

How do you stay content?

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

Contest #1

If you are not on Facebook you might want to join (Red Door Crafters’ Page).  There are some great prizes to be had.  You can also forward by e-mail but you will lose out on some ways to earn tickets.  With that being said, let’s begin.

Here is the start of the contests for the 12 Days of Christmas! We will have 12 contests for 12 days leading up to the Holiday Catalog going live on September 5!
Every day the new contest will be posted at noon. The contest will run from noon until 11:59 am the following day unless otherwise stated.
Each contest will get you a certain amount of tickets. This contest is different from the one for Club as well as the one from the Open House.
The grand prize is the Making Christmas Bright Bundle on page 6 with Jute Twine and All is Bright Designer Series Paper. Good luck to all!
Contest #1 — You will get tickets for helping me get these contests kicked off with a bang! Here’s how…
Like this post = 1 ticket
Comment = 3 tickets
Share = 5 tickets
Refer a friend to like my page or follow the blog = 10 tickets
Do all of these and get 20 tickets (1 bonus)!
This goes for every post. I will not remind you of the tickets, but please remember. This could be very important for you.
Good luck!

Joni 🙂