Sometimes adding a little bit of a background can make all the difference in the world. It can make a dull card or accent become an amazing piece. For this tag I used our new Stitched Labels Framelits Dies and the coordinating stamp set.
Happy Crafting!
With inky fingers,
Joni 🙂
There’s a whole bunch going on and some things that have changed so I guess we should get to it.
Please remember that office hours start today. I will be available for calls, messages, e-mails, etc. from 10:30-12:30 and 6:30-8:30 Mon-Sat. I will still be closed on Sundays. Open times will reflect this change as well.
But this week is a little bit different than most. This is the week that the new catalog is delivered, picked up, or mailed. For those of you that have been invited to the VIP gathering tomorrow night you will get your catalog then. If you would like to pick up your catalog I will be available Wednesday from 10:30-12:30. On Thursday I will be up at the Yucca Valley Starbucks from 4-5:30 pm. On Friday I will be preparing for the Open House and the Farmers’ Market so please no drop in’s. On Saturday I will have the catalogs at the Farmers’ Market from 8-1. If you know you are dropping by then please let me know so I can have enough books packed. And, finally, on Saturday evening from 3:30-7:30 will be the New Catalog Open House. All invitations have gone out for these events. If you were not invited please comment or message me and I will fix that.
I hope this is enough to keep you busy. It sure is for me. Let me know when I will see you.
Happy Crafting!
With inky fingers,
Joni 🙂
Today is a good day to rest and stay out of the sun. The back of my arms are a little tender today since they don’t normally see the sun. But today is a new day even if my skin isn’t. To re-charge today I am attending and enjoying a concert. Not a bunch of creating, blogging, and planning today for me. What’s on your adventure list today?
Happy Crafting!
With inky fingers,
Joni 🙂
In case you haven’t heard…the retiring list will be finished and gone in 13 days! 13! That is all! If you would like to order online please use host code GJBQUMMJ to help Judy. If you prefer to order in person I will be at the Route 66 Car Show tomorrow from 9-3 and have office hours tomorrow evening from 6:30-8:30.
There are discounted retiring product that is while supplies last.
Some of you have been asking so I figured I would give the schedule for the new catalogs, VIP night, and the Open House.
Monday I will have open time from 10:30-12:30 and 6:30-8:30. Please note the time changes.
On Tuesday the 22nd will be the VIP night! The invitations have gone out, dinner will be served, shopping for the BOGO sale will begin, and much more!
On Wednesday I will be available for you to pick up your catalog at the studio from 10:30-12:30 or from 3-5 or you can shop for the BOGO sale.
On Thursday I will be up at Starbucks from 4-5:30 pm for your catalog.
If you can’t make any of these times then I will be at the Farmers’ Market in 29 Palms from 8-1.
The Open House will be on Saturday from 3:30-7:30 pm. I will have a couple of projects to create, refreshments, and be taking orders from the new catalog. My personal retiring items will be available for shopping for the BOGO sale.
I think this is enough for this weekend and the following few days.
Happy Crafting!
With inky fingers,
Joni 🙂
Some days I feel like conquering the world and others I could hide under my blanket. I know you have days like this too. Right? I bet you’re thinking…she’s lost it. Nope, not at all. Instead of encouraging you to go out today to give back I want to tell you to stay in. Read a book, craft, cook…whatever re-charges you. Sometimes you have to take a minute to re-group, re-charge, whatever you want to call it.
Enjoy your time and be present in the moment!
Happy Crafting!
With inky fingers,
Joni 🙂
Today’s tutorial is on how to create this inlaid card.
So let’s get to it. 🙂
Happy Crafting!
With inky fingers,
Joni 🙂
P.S. As a bonus here is a video and sneak peek for the new stamp set Enjoy Life. Enjoy Life Video
The rhinestones, pearls, and other gems can be used for more than paper. They can be placed on glass, wood, vinyl, and more. One particular friend of mine has a daughter that uses the gems for body art. A line of rhinestones become eyebrow art or a fake nose piercing. Don’t be scared to experiment with what you can use embellishments for.
Happy Crafting!
With inky fingers,
Joni 🙂
Sometimes the details are what matter. For this technique you need a framelit (outline die) and a matching detail die. If you don’t have a matching one you can use a bigger detail one and overlay to get a similar look.
Make sure to cut the framelit out first. Then lay the cut out down and position the detailed die as desired. This will result in an inlaid look.
For complete instructions for this card tune in on Thursday.
Happy Crafting!
With inky fingers,
Joni 🙂
This week is jam packed as many weeks are.
Tomorrow will be open time. Drop in to finish a project or ask a question.
On Wednesday will be the team gathering on the group page from 5:30-6:15. Don’t worry…the regularly scheduled Live will still happen at 7 pm.
On Thursday from 6-8:30 we will gather while Holly hosts the masculine card class. If you haven’t already RSVP’ed you have until Tuesday night!
And lastly, I will be vending at the Route 66 Car Show on Saturday from 9-3. This will be up in Yucca Valley in the Tractor Supply parking lot. Stop by and get your door prize and a Father’s Day gift.
Did I miss anything? If so, comment and let me know.
Happy Crafting!
With inky fingers,
Joni 🙂
Hopefully your family is allowing some rest on Mother’s Day. Or are you getting twenty questions about where things are in the kitchen. Thankfully my kitchen isn’t that big so there’s not many places to look. And at 10 am my kid isn’t even up yet. Oh, the teenage years. Whatever there is in your family, enjoy it. Be present. You will never get this moment back.
Happy Crafting!
With inky fingers,
Joni 🙂
Stamping With Joni and the Red Door Crafters