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…
You must contact me personally for this deal. This is not an order to be placed online.
Happy Crafting!
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 🙂
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 🙂
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.
Bonus Days have less than a week to go!
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 🙂
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 🙂
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 🙂
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.
What uses can you think of for this new tool?
Happy Crafting!
With inky fingers,
Joni 🙂
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.
Happy Crafting!
With inky fingers,
Joni 🙂
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.
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.
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 🙂
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.
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 🙂
Stamping With Joni and the Red Door Crafters