The calm before the storm.

Have you ever looked at your calendar and almost held your breath because you see everything coming?  That is this week for me.  It always seems to get very busy right before school starts.  Band Camp, Card Class, National Night Out, Alice in Wonderland, and probably a few other things thrown in for good measure.  They are all good things, but they are all this week.

So what do you do to prepare yourself for a busy week?  Is there a “lucky” routine you do to help get through the week?  For me I plan, eat well, work out, and keep focused.  So tomorrow there will be some planning and some cutting.

The main change lately has been shifting my focus or perspective.  I am no longer saying that “I have to do…”.  I am now saying that “I am choosing to do…” or that “I get to do…”.  It’s amazing what power words have on your attitude and often your outcome.

Share your magic formula in the comments to stay focused.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

Bonus Days are Back!

Have you wanted to get a 10% return on your investment guaranteed?  We all have!  Well, now you can!

Bonus Days are back!  For every $50 you spend in August you will get a $5 voucher emailed to you to be used in September!  That’s an amazing deal!

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If you would like to order online please use host code MFSRQVEM to help Jodi earn FREE products!  If you prefer to order in person please contact me!

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

Cards and a wash.

Penny is recovering but still has a bit to go.  I am putting together a care package for her by mid next week.  This means cards and gift cards for dinner.  They usually go out so I thought gift cards for places that deliver or have curbside service would be good for hubby to pick up.  That way something would be “normal”.  If you would like to bring a card or contribute to the gift card basket simply let me know.

Here is the schedule.

I will be up at Yucca Valley High School today from 9:30-11:00 am.  If you bring at least a card I will give you a ticket to get your car washed by the kids for FREE.  This is my way of giving back to you and saying thanks.  I have 4 tickets, so the first 4 gets a clean car.

On Tuesday I will be up at the Yucca Valley Walmart for National Night Out from 5-7:30.  You can bring your cards or contributions then.  Sorry, no car wash.

Thanks for being part of this crazy crafty family.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

 

Giving back to the ones who least expect it!

When you are cranky, hot, hungry, and tired where do you go?  I go to the drive-thru and grab a burger, taco, coffee, whatever.  Have you stopped to thank whoever is delivering your food or energy to keep going?  I would encourage you to grab a handful of balloons, a card, some flowers (paper ones work too), whatever encouragement and hand it to whoever is handing you your order.  I would love to see the faces of those unsuspecting employees that work so hard.

Here’s just another idea on how to give back or pay it forward.  What’s your idea?

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

When wood becomes swiss cheese.

Today’s card has a certain tang to it, much like when you bite in to a good slice of cheese.  Here’s how this one was created.

The card base is from Soft Suede Card Stock cut at 5 1/2 ” on the 11 ” side.  It is scored at 4 1/4″.

The Very Vanilla mat is cut at 5 ” x 3 3/4 “.

The Wood Texture background is punched from circle punches 1/2″, 1″, and 1 3/4”.

The tree is stamped and die cut from the Rooted in Nature bundle.

The “thank you” comes from the new In Season bundle also stamped in Old Olive.

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If you would like to see the video please go to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4KB7d5o2VBY to watch.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

Remember to use the middle.

Just a little reminder that if you have a double mat and the second mat is solid then don’t be scared to make some holes.  Take a few punches out of the bottom mat so you can save paper and time later.  Just remember to keep your punches organized or it won’t be much help.

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Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

Different sized punches for a background.

You can grab a few of the same shaped punches or dies to create a background.  Just make sure to have varied sizes.  In this case I used circle punches.

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Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

Not much happening this week.

There’s not much happening this week, thank heavens.  Last week was quite busy.  And next week there is Card Class.

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So I thought now would be a perfect time to review the rules of etiquette for this crafty world.

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If you would like to order online please use host code UAE4AVTN.  This code will be up until Tuesday night at 9 pm.  This is only to allow more time for you since it is the end of the month.  If you prefer to order in person please contact me.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

Feet are up!

My feet are up after having three events in less than three days.  I am feeling it a bit today, especially since one of the events was out in the heat.  But onward and upward we go.  I hope you had fun at the 12th Anniversary Party!  Thank you for coming out!

Please remember to look at yesterday’s blog post for the contest.  You could win a Darling Label Punch Pack valued at over $50.  The contest will run until 9 pm tonight and voting will run on Monday through 9 pm.  Whoever gets the most votes will win the Kit.

That’s about all I have for now.  Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

Contests, anniversary party, and more!

I bet you thought I forgot about my 12th Anniversary that was yesterday.  Nope, I didn’t.  I was just busy preparing for the party tonight!  There will be bingo, prizes, favors, food, and a card!  If you are not able to make it tonight I have one contest for you.  Just one.  This contest is for everyone so if you live near or far, attend the party or not, please participate.

Create lyrics that are specific to this crafty group to the tune of the 12 Days of Christmas.  I thought it would be appropriate since it is the 12th year.  Do not post them to the facebook page.  Please e-mail them to me.  I will post on the page on Sunday and get votes on Monday.  Whoever gets the most votes wins the Darling Punch Box.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

P.S.  Good luck!