Watercolor pencils and aqua painters, oh my.

I’ve had so much fun with the alcohol markers that I don’t know if we have forgotten about other ways to color.  There are blender pens to be used with the ink pads, re-inkers, or watercolor pencils.  There are the regular stampin’ write markers.  And finally, there are the watercolor pencils with the aqua painter.  For this card learn some new tips and tricks for using the pencils with the painter.

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For the video tutorial please go to https://youtu.be/LLNi2_BxqmE.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

Paper is not just for cards.

How far have you gone to create with paper?  Besides cards, boxes, favors, and the occasional punched out flower…what else have you created?

Recently one of my fellow demonstrators was part of a paper fashion show.  She created an entire dress out of paper.

Here’s the link to this fabulous event…https://www.facebook.com/ilike9news/videos/10155850923151077/?t=7

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

Larger stamps can be backgrounds too.

Any stamp can become a background.  It doesn’t matter how big or how small.  Today’s background is created by the stamp set Crafting Forever.  For the finished card please come back on Thursday for the tutorial.

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Tip:  Make sure if you are coloring to stamp with memento ink for the stampin’ blends or in archival ink for the watercolor pencils, aqua painters, or stampin’ write markers.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

And we are back to Monday.

And here we are again at the beginning of the week.  So now that we just finished with our fun here’s what’s happening for next week.

I will be vending at the Gem & Mineral Show from Thursday through Saturday at the Sportsman’s Club in Joshua Tree.  Come find out what’s new, get your voucher, and a chance to win a gift certificate.

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That’s about all there is for events this week.

The week after I will be at OnStage to network and learn what’s retiring and coming for Stampin’ Up!

Please remember that all this week there is a mystery host lurking among us.  Order $25 or more in product and be entered to win the host rewards.  Please use host code DAUESMUZ when ordering online.  If you prefer to order in person please contact me.

You can also stop in during open times today.

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Have a great beginning to your week!  Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

Sun, shopping, and flip flops.

So today instead of resting I am breaking out of the routine.  I am using some hydrating lotion to keep my skin from peeling after yesterday’s Woof Walk.  I didn’t get burned but I’m not used to the wind any more.  And I am doing some shopping.  This crafty girl needs a new pair of wedges, sandals, or flip flops.  The family and I are enjoying a great lunch and are going hunting for this season’s sandals.  Wish me luck.

What are you doing today to get out of the normal routine?

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

Sales, markets, and jewelry.

There is plenty going on for all to enjoy.  Today I am up at Pappy & Harriet’s for the Woof Walk from now until 1 pm.  Come see what’s new, pick up a voucher, and enter for a chance to win a $25 gift certificate.  I made a few new things for sale pictured below.

There are now three releases of Sale-A-Bration.  If you need help getting caught up please tell me ASAP!  There is only a week left of Sale-A-Bration.  Don’t miss it!

To order online please use host code DAUESMUZ.  Anyone ordering $25 or more will be entered in a drawing for the host rewards.  This code will be good until 7 pm on March 31st.  If you prefer to order in person please contact me.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

 

Birthdays, celebrations, and memories.

It’s not about the day especially, but it is about making a memory.  It’s about celebrating with that person and making them feel like they matter.  That’s why we do what we do.  As I sit here with a bucket of cards ready to go out I hope they matter because you do.

This week I was reminded how it feels to receive some happy mail.  It’s a great reminder of why we do what we do when it comes back.  Here’s a glance at the happy mail from this week.

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I will continue to post until I am back to grocery store ads and bills.  Thank you for filling me so I can continue with what I do.

Now go mail a card or share a smile.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

Finishing a project.

Do you have a bunch of unfinished projects laying around?  Finish them!  Do you know how good it feels to actually finish?  I often don’t either, but I finished my card last night.  It made me want to finish more projects.  So here is the video tutorial on this card.

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Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

How to unstick a mistake.

Pour the heat on.  You heard me.  You need some heat to get out of the mess you’re in.  Take your heat gun and from the back unstick your crooked mat, accent, whatever.  It works.  Heat for about 20 seconds and then gently pull your piece off.  If it doesn’t come off easily with a few gooey strings then you need more heat.  Add about 10 seconds per try and then peel again.  You will be left with a few sticky spots but no tears.

Here’s to fixing those creative “mistakes”.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

Stamp light so your coloring shows.

Stamp with a light outline color if you want just your coloring to show.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂