Giving back, host codes, and the contest of the day.

Since today is my daughter’s birthday the contest is centered on a birthday theme.  Anyone ordering any stamp set with a balloon or the phrase “happy birthday” pays only the catalog price.  I will pay the tax and shipping so you can celebrate.  This contest runs through midnight tonight.  Please use host code R69VYW7Y to place your order.

How do you give back or pay it forward?

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

How to create a wood card with color and negative space.

This card is created using the sponge brayer, wood textured paper, vanilla cardstock, and real red ink.  First, sponge the color on to the wood paper with the brayer.  Stop one shade lighter than you want to see if the ink will absorb into the paper any more.  If not, then add more ink.  Wait about a minute to let the paper dry before punching.  Punch out the image and then stamp directly on to the card base.

I have attached a photo of the finished card as well as a video.

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Here’s the link to the video…Video for negative space (https://youtu.be/nFjfeJPsWa4).

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

 

P.S.  Since it is graduation day for many showing they have completed their courses I figured we could show what we are hoping to finish.  The contest for today is to show me in a post what project you would like to finish.  For every photo you post separately you will get a ticket.  I will draw a ticket in the morning (contest runs until midnight tonight) for an adhesive package to help you finish this project.

Negative space is a good thing.

We all know how to use a punch.  We know that you can pop them up, use them for gift tags, stretch them out by cutting them in half, etc.  But did you know that punching something out and leaving the hole can also be a great focal piece.  Join me tonight on Facebook Live at 7 pm to learn how to create something stunning from a negative piece.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

Get a head start…

I want to give you a head start on the contest today.  It involves a little work but no ordering.  I want you to invite your friends, family, or even a stranger to my business page.  For every person that likes my page that you refer, you get a pack of dimensionals.  If you refer two people then you get two packs and so on.

Do you know the link to my page?  Do you know how to share it?  Here’s some help.

Go to Joni’s Facebook Page (https://www.facebook.com/StampingWithJoni/).

Click the share tab/button on the top.  Type a caption and say why you like being a part of the family.

Let me know if you have any questions.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

Contest for today!

Did you think I forgot?  I posted this morning and didn’t put the contest with it.  I didn’t forget.  I promise.

So, here’s the contest for today…the first one ordering the Lots of Happy Card Kit today will get a FREE full size Rich Razzleberry ink pad.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

Putting texture on texture.

Sometimes even the most beautiful paper needs a boost.  I dropped about a dozen drops of Grapefruit Grove ink in the spritzer and filled the rest with water.  I then took a box so my whole craft room didn’t have ink on it.  I placed the piece of wood textured paper in the box and then spritzed away.

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There’s not much difference except that there is now an under tone of that pinkish orange color on the right.  This will give a bit of richness to the card when finished and help it to coordinate nicely.

Stay tuned on the Live Wednesday at 7 pm for more techniques like this.

For the complete tutorial check back here on Thursday.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

Here’s what’s happening.

This week is the last week of school so it’s a little crazy in this house as we get everything finished, turned in, and checked off the list.  I do have a private party this week but nothing to invite you to.  On top of that is my daughter’s 16th birthday at the end of the week.  So this week is a little out of the normal, even for me.

Next week is Card Class!  Save the date for Tuesday, Thursday, or Saturday.  Invitations will be coming shortly!

I do have an order being submitted tonight at 9 pm.  If you would like to order please use host code VZB6PYY3 to help Linda out.  You can also contact me if you prefer to order in person.

The contest for today is any order over $25 in product will receive your choice of rhinestones or pearls for FREE!

There are office hours and open times to drop in, call, email, message, etc. today.

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Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

Resting by crafting.

I’ve been in my craft room and lost track of time.  Are you being creative today?

Sometimes it’s good to lose yourself and just have some fun.

Today’s contest is to post a photo of what you have created today!  One lucky winner will receive a pack of Corrugated Elements for FREE!

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So post your photos (one photo per post if you want to be entered more than once) for a chance to win!

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

New catalog, promotions, and mystery host is revealed!

Thanks to all that picked up your new catalog in the last two weeks.  So grateful for each and every one of you.  Last year the count was 48 and this year is 54 that were given.  Thankful for a growing business, your support, and all the friends I get to gather with in between. 🙂

The winner for the contest for the mystery host is Linda Geddis.  Thank you for ordering from me yesterday!  I will be contacting you on Monday to ask what you want for the host rewards and you are now part of the VIP group!  Congratulations Linda!

The contest for today runs until midnight.  Today’s contest is place an order with some kind of cardstock or designer series paper and get a FREE Grapefruit Grove ink pad.  This is only available to the first one ordering for today.  So hurry and get your order in.  I will be looking during office hours to see who was first and announce the winner on tomorrow’s post.

Please remember to use host code VZB6PYY3 when ordering online to qualify for the contest or simply contact me.

Have a great day!  I am off to visit with family and possibly go to the Farmers’ Market!

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

Catalog is Live!

Just a quick reminder to get your wish lists out!  The New Catalog is now LIVE and you can order from it!  I will have one contest per day running through June 9 to get this party kicked off right!

To order please contact me or order online and use host code VZB6PYY3.

The first contest is this…anyone who orders $25 or more in product for today only will be placed in a “hat”.  The lucky winner will get the host benefits and be invited to next year’s VIP event.  This order will not close until Monday at 9 pm.

Good luck and happy shopping!

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂