Giving back…

I’m writing this a little late since I am just getting back from having breakfast with a friend.  Some days you just need some french toast and a good friend.  No one else is going to take care of you except you.

This has been a trying week but also a great one.  As I try to wrangle through how to set up a website and a virtual shop I was reminded why I am doing this.  It’s you!  I started to stress out about how to code things, how they look, placement, etc.  But I have had card class this week.  It’s the people.  It’s you.  If I can reach a few more crafters so they can get their therapy then it is all worth it.  It may not be up as fast as I wanted, but it’s worth it.

So without you realizing it I will say thank you to you.  You filled me up this week and reminded me of my why without you even realizing it.  Now go mail a card, take someone to lunch, share a smile.  Whatever you do, do it.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

Lucky the Leprechaun has visited!

Last night’s Live I created two shamrock cards for the upcoming St. Paddy’s Day.  One was using the pear out of the mini fruit punch set.  The other was using the itty bitty heart from the cookie cutter punch.  Regardless of which you choose to create you will need some glue dots and a good pair of tweezers or the piercing tool.  If you have questions please comment, message, e-mail, or call.

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For a video tutorial please go to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h3zTQC6wzDc.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

Painters defeat envelopes.

Did you know that the aqua painter can be used to seal envelopes?  Just take the aqua painter and fill with water.  Squeeze the barrel and swipe along the glue strip.  Seal and mail your card, invitation, etc.

Here’s to making crafting easier and no more papercuts on your tongue.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

Pears can be clovers.

As St. Patty’s Day comes closer I always start to look for cute cards.  This is one of those holidays where I don’t usually buy a specific stamp set but I still want to create something for it.  Did you know that the pear punch in the mini set becomes a leaf for a clover?

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Join me on Thursday to get a look and full instructions of the completed card.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

Card class, flea markets, and a mystery host.

This is the week for Card Class!  If you haven’t RSVP’ed please let me know soon.  The deadline for Thursday’s class is today.  Saturday’s deadline is on Wednesday.  If you have not received an invitation please say so and I will get one to you.

On the 17th is the Flea Market at the Community Center on Joe Davis in 29 Palms.  Come get some really great deals.  All retired stamps and paper in the red crate will be 50% off.

There are many career fairs and other fairs this month.  Take a look at the events link (the last icon after facebook, instagram, etc.).

If you would like to place an order to qualify for the mystery host two things need to happen.

  1.  Your order must be $25 or more to qualify.
  2. You must use host code 4PTZKDX9 or contact me directly to order.

Here’s to a great week!

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni

How do you rest?

This morning I am still typing this in my pajamas.  This is my version of rest.  It’s a break from the routine for me.  What’s your version?

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

Baby expo and sale-a-bration!

It’s time to talk about what sales are here!  Sale-A-Bration is almost over!  Don’t miss out on the Party Pandas or Basket Bundle.

Until Monday there is a Mystery Host going on.  For every order of $25 you get a raffle ticket in the basket.  If you win you get the Host Benefits.

To order online please use host code 4PTZKDX9 to qualify for the mystery host ticket.  If you prefer to order in person please contact me.

Paper Pumpkin is turning 5 this month and they are including a FREE gift with this month’s kit.

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To subscribe go to http://www.paperpumpkin.com.

Come on out to the baby expo today to learn more about what our community has to offer and to have a chance to win some great raffle prizes.

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Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

Giving back to the community.

I love today and our focus of giving back or paying it forward.  Today I am up at the local high school for a career exploration day.  The students walk through and talk to real career professionals. They get an idea what it takes to qualify and excel in a certain field.  So I am presenting myself in my crafting uniform (glittery shirt, jeans, and boots) and showing that with some outside the box thinking just about anything and any passion can become a way of life.

But do you know the best part?  I love that feeling knowing that I am making an impact.  It’s so fulfilling to know that I just might be helping someone to decide their future.

How do you impact your circle of friends, family, or strangers?

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

Basket-weaving 101.

Today’s card looks much more complicated than it actually is.  Here are the steps.

  1.  Cut white thick card base to 8 1/2 X 5 1/5 inches.  Score at 4 1/4 inches.
  2. Cut whisper white cardstock to 5 1/4 inches X 4 inches.  This is your mat.
  3. Take a piece of scrap white cardstock for the stamped basket.
  4. You will also need burlap ribbon, berry burst ribbon, basket bundle, glue dots, dimensionals, and fast fuse adhesive.  Snail adhesive will work as well.

The following are photos to illustrate how to color the white cardstock to create your weave.

Stamp the basket with memento ink and color with the stampin’ blends (alcohol markers).

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Cut out the basket after stamping and coloring a butterfly in the handle.  Glue with glue dots for the ribbon, fast fuse for the mat, and dimensionals for the basket cutout.

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For questions on this tutorial please contact me at:

Office (760) 361-2939

Cell (760) 362-3995

reddoor@stampingwithjoni.com

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

When re-inkers are also paint.

The re-inker bottles are not just for re-inking your pads.  You can also drop a few drops of color in an aqua painter to make a watercolor wash.  You can drop a few drops of different colors on a baby wipe to create your own “ink pad”.  But today we are going to use the re-inkers as paint.

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Take about 10 drops of a chosen color and place on an embossing folder.  (This technique works especially well with the new 3D folders.)  Grab a sponge or part of one and streak the ink across the folder.

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Then place cardstock quickly before ink dries and run through Big Shot.  After running through you might need to grab that same sponge and fill in where there might be missing ink sections.

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See the completed project on tomorrow’s tutorial.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂