Tags can be used for more than tying on a gift bag. They can also be used as card candy (accent or embellishment pieces for cards). So the next time you have a tag that doesn’t seem to go with anything make it a card!
The designer series paper, punches, and stamps are from the tutti frutti suite in the Occasions Catalog. Let me know if you need a catalog.
Happy Crafting!
With inky fingers,
Joni 🙂
Today is not so hard to swallow as a Monday since it is a holiday for most. Did you get to sleep in, spend some extra time at the gym, or are you simply still in your pajamas?
Personally I am working on creating and finishing getting things back on track for you. There is so much to create and share with you.
We will have drop in times today even with the holiday. So stop by between 11:30 and 1:30 or from 6-8.
There is an order being submitted tomorrow evening at 9 pm. When you order online please use host code MGPDGHD4 to help Sandy. If you prefer to order in person please contact me or drop in.
Happy Crafting!
With inky fingers,
Joni 🙂
Have you ever searched or googled the word rest? So many different ideas of rest come up when doing this.
Someone wants to sell a mattress to get the best rest ever.
Someone wants me to go to their restaurant to have a break from cooking.
Someone wants me to go to their hotel to take a vacation.
The definition of rest is a bodily state characterized by minimal functional and metabolic activities. We often say this is sleep but it doesn’t always have to be.
I am resting today by getting my home back in order since I was teaching card class or at a friend’s birthday party yesterday. I know it sounds funny but I don’t like having things undone in my home.
What are you doing today to rest?
Happy Crafting!
With inky fingers,
Joni 🙂
Do you know what promotion is happening right now? Please tell me you know. Pretty please.
Sale-A-Bration is going right now! For every $50 in product purchased you get an exclusive set FREE! For every $100, two sets FREE or the $100 tier one. If you are host there are big bonuses when you collect $250 in product orders!
If you would like to place an online order please go to my website, http://www.jonidaniel.stampinup.net, and use host code MGPDGHD4 which is good through Saturday night. If you prefer to order in person please contact me.
Happy Crafting!
With inky fingers,
Joni 🙂
I can’t believe it’s Friday again. This week has flown. I have sent a few cards out this week with no purpose except to be happy mail. It feels good.
I have to say this week has been a great week! It’s Card Class week and I love getting together with you. You feed my soul and fill me back up. Thank you for coming out so I can continue to do what I love to do.
Have you focused on giving back or paying it forward? Don’t wait! Do it today. Mail the card, make a phone call, … It’s never too late until it’s too late.
If you have a cause that you would like cards sent to please comment so I can do some research.
If you have an organization that you would like craft supplies to be donated to please let me know that as well.
Happy Crafting!
With inky fingers,
Joni 🙂
Today’s tutorial is brought to you by the Lots to Love Box Framelits. So let’s jump in!
Pick your cardstock that you want to cut. When using the die make sure the pattern you want facing out is facing up when being cut. This will allow the score marks to be on the correct side. Run two sets of the box die cut so you have both sides of the box.
Before you glue the box together with tear and tape or fast fuse make sure to put your window in if you would like one.
Glue the sides together and tuck your tabs, bottom and top. You can add stickers, ribbon, or embellishments of your choosing.
Just a tip when picking candy to go inside…kisses are a little wider than the box. You get a little bulge in your box. So you might want to pick something that is not as wide as a kiss.
Here’s the finished ones from the video last night. I will post a link to the video as soon as I can figure out how to save it. Facebook is being a little bit difficult.
Happy Crafting!
With inky fingers,
Joni 🙂
Do you think I have completely lost it? I have not gone off the deep end. And if I have, more than half of you are out here treading and floating with me. 🙂 Here’s what I am talking about when I say to stamp naked.
For those of you that prefer the clear mount stamps (I am starting to get there), please stamp naked. Keep your sticker off the back of your stamp. Draw a line, trace the image, whatever you have to do. The stamps stick better to the blocks if they are “naked”. And after a while and they begin to not stick as well make sure to clean them. If all else fails take a chapstick with no tint and apply a little to your block. This will “glue” your stamp on quite nicely.
Happy Crafting!
With inky fingers,
Joni 🙂
Have you tried the new photorealistic stamps from Stampin’ Up!? They are awesome! We have the bear, the flower, and the bunny. And they are amazing!
This is a new technique in stamping and you will think the stamp is broken or defective. It is relatively flat but it works. Sweet Little Something is the cute bunny that looks like a blob when you first start. Here is the steps pictured. The first step is stamped with Sahara Sand. The second is with Crumb Cake stamped off. The third, and last, is Crumb Cake.
If you have questions or would like to order one of these three sets please contact me. To order online please use host code MGPDGHD4 to help Sandy.
Happy Crafting!
With inky fingers,
Joni 🙂
Are you ready to start the week? It’s here whether we like it or not. So here’s the fun stuff for the week and maybe a little more.
Sale-A-Bration is in full swing! If you want to order please remember any order over $50 also gets FREE item(s) from the Sale-A-Bration brochure. The next order is being submitted tonight at 9 pm. Please use host code WSHVTNE6 if ordering online. If you prefer to order in person please contact me.
We are back from the holidays so today will have the “normal” drop in times from 11:30-1:30 or from 6-8. If you have questions, want a product shown, need to finish a project, or want to just say hello stop by. I would love to see you. (It’s been awhile.)
This week is Card Class on Tuesday in 29, Thursday in Yucca, and Saturday back in 29. The deadline to RSVP for Thursday is TODAY so don’t wait. Saturday’s RSVP deadline is on Thursday. Hope to see you!
Happy Crafting!
With inky fingers,
Joni 🙂
Are you resting today? Getting ready for the week? I did my preparation for the week yesterday so I am in the craft room today. 🙂
If there is interesting or fun events going on please comment so maybe all of us can go.
Happy Crafting!
With inky fingers,
Joni 🙂
Stamping With Joni and the Red Door Crafters