Sale Saturday

There is plenty going on and plenty of promotions happening!

I am at the 29 Palms Farmers’ Market until noon today!  Come see me and get your own pair of spider earrings.

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Bonus Days have less than a week to go!

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My personal Big Shot promotion is on until September 10.  If you want more details please comment or reply.

If you would like to order online please use host code GUR47GVT to help Serina.  This order will close on Monday, September 10.  If you prefer to order in person please contact me.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

Taking action to give back.

It’s Friendship Friday!  This is the day to focus on giving back or paying it forward.  Instead of giving you another idea I want to ask you a question.  How many times have you acted on this?  How many times have you given back?  How many times have you been intentional on forcing yourself to be nice?

I would like to encourage you to listen to that still small voice.  Don’t wait!  This is how we got to where we are today.  Don’t hesitate.  The time is now.

Just recently a dear friend of mine posted a link to a Ted Talk with Mel Robbins.  Do you know about Ted Talks?  Have you heard of Mel Robbins?  If you haven’t google them or ask me later.

So now that things are growing with Stampin’ Up! I have been crippled with fear at times.  I know what to do but I procrastinate.  And as many of you know, I believe that knowing what to do and acting are two totally different things.  I hear that little doubting voice that says…”it’s getting too big”, “how will you ever make 53 thank you cards this week”, “why did you think you were capable of all this”, and on it goes.  I don’t know about you but sometimes I need ear plugs.  I need to stop listening and just go for it.  I can only name a handful of times where I said yes and then couldn’t figure it out.

So what are you hesistating on?  Stop it!  Let’s go make a difference.  Here’s to having 5 seconds of courage.

And here’s the link to that presentation I was talking about.  Mel Robbins (paste this if it doesn’t work…https://www.ted.com/talks/mel_robbins_how_to_stop_screwing_yourself_over?utm_source=facebook.com&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=tedspread).

Now go for it!

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

Seeing the forest for the trees.

It’s Tutorial Thursday!  Have you heard the saying that you can’t see the forest for the trees?  Well, today we are creating the trees so you are good.  I don’t know if you could see it, but there is a bit of Wink of Stella Clear added to the trees to mimic snow.

I hope you enjoy this card as much as I enjoyed creating it.

Here’s a link to the video to see how to make it.  Deer in the forest video

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

Pick up tool is for more than sequins.

The new pick up tool is for more than just sequins.  It can be used to shape flowers, score card bases, pierce cardstock, loosen stuck dies from paper, remove embellishments, and pick up sequins.

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What uses can you think of for this new tool?

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

Let the paper shine.

The Designer Series Paper is gorgeous on its own or paired with something.  Sometimes you just have to let the paper shine on its own.  In this case I accented the paper with a solid piece of cardstock and some ribbon.

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Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

Farmers’ Market, Bonus Days, Mystery Host, and Labor Day coming up!

This is the week I am vending at the Farmers’ Market in 29 Palms!  If you haven’t been down to see what’s new you are missing out.  I love that the peaches and apricots taste juicy, sweet, and are aromatic.

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The mystery host will be announced tonight as we have made the minimum for a group order.  If you would like to have a chance to win and be host (this means FREE product) then you need to order.  To order online please use host code 3VDVPUP9 or simply contact me to place your order.

We are right in the middle of Bonus Days.  Order now to get your coupon for September.

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And if that’s not enough, the kids are getting ready to go back to school and Labor Day is around the corner.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

Re-charge with a card.

Sometimes rest and re-charging comes from some interesting places.  I went last night to one of my good friends child’s birthday party.  Of course by the time I got there everyone was already gone.  But sometimes the best memories come in those still moments when everyone has already gone.  She opened her present and gave a big hug while whispering thank you in my ear.  A few minutes later she had opened her craft kit and made me my own thank you card.

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She gave it to me with a huge smile and her name signed on the back in crayon.

It’s in these moments I get rejuvenated.  It’s the reason I do what I do.

What re-charges you?

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

So many sales…

Here’s a run down of the current sales or promotions.

My personal one will begin next Saturday.  I will be doing the 12 days of Christmas kick-off to get the Holiday Catalog started.  You will want to pay attention since there will be some great deals to be had.

Currently with Stampin’ Up! Bonus Days are happening!  When you spend $50 for product you will get a $5 voucher good for next month.

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Just until the end of this month the Color Your Season bundle is available.  Also remember that the new Watercolor Pencils are also available only for this month.

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And if you would like to be a host in the month of September there is a bonus!

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If you would like to order online please use host code 3VDVPUP9 to help our mystery host.  The chosen host will be drawn today at the conclusion of the Open House.  If you prefer to order in person please contact me.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

Sometimes the give back is obvious.

Sometimes you have to look at how to give back and some times it smacks you in the face.  I wanted to take a minute and say thank you to everyone that contributed for Penny.  I stopped by Monday to give her the bag of cards, gift cards, journal, and kit.  It was too much to mail, thankfully.  I love this big, crazy, crafty family we have.  Thank you for showing up and taking care of one of our own.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

Country Lane Suite

So, do you hear John Denver?  Every time I hear or say Country Lane Suite I think of that song.  You know which one.  The one stuck in your head now.

Last night I created with this great new suite called Country Lane.  I love the colors, textures, and images.  Now I have to figure out how to bring the cotton to life.  I think that’s next week’s project.  But for this week, enjoy the texture and layers that come with this card.

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Here’s the video link on how to create this card…https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EgkMYn2Y9Ek.

And, as promised, here’s the finished card from Tuesday’s technique.

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Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂