Last night we had a good time at the Encouragement Class. Not only did we create encouragement cards for cancer patients, but we had a good time doing it. And through everything I learned something. Take the pieces and parts of everything.
A leaf punch becomes a flower’s stem after snipping the leaves off. A tulip is created with a couple of dies in the shape of hearts. Let your imagination run wild. You never know what can be created.
Happy Crafting!
With inky fingers,
Joni 🙂
I was wrong. You heard me. I was wrong. Now you know I’m not perfect (if you didn’t already know many times over). Last week’s tutorial for the new brusho product was not completely accurate. As I continue to experiment with this product I have found that hairspray is not the best sealer. It is best to let it dry fully and then spray with a matte clear sealer. I sprayed my card with a clear aerosol can sealer and now no blue rubs off. So, put the correction on record, to use a sealer and not just hairspray for brusho.
Happy Crafting!
With inky fingers,
Joni 🙂
Has your year been off to a slow start? Mine too! Well, not any more. Let’s go!
There are 7 events in the next 2 weeks for you!
I am still taking RSVP’s for Serina’s Class as well as the Card Class (#2 and #4). See you soon!
Happy Crafting!
With inky fingers,
Joni 🙂
Besides papercrafting, can you guess my other kind of therapy? If you’ve been to many of my classes you can probably guess. Cooking is another of my therapies. I don’t bake well (don’t like to measure) but I love to cook. Not gourmet, just cook.
What do you do to unwind? Do you hike, just turn off your phone, or take a nap? Those all sound good for today. Whatever you do…make sure to unplug so you can come back re-charged.
Happy Crafting!
With inky fingers,
Joni 🙂
It’s Sale Saturday! In case you were wondering the 3 month pre-paid Paper Pumpkin subscription qualifies for a FREE Sale-A-Bration choice! So if you are looking for a perfect gift with a little something for yourself this is it!
There are many promotions going on right now.
First, is the Big Shot Promotion (only through me)! If you have wanted the Big Shot and need to save $100 then contact me for more details!
Second, is that Club or Host Rotation has started but there is one spot left. If you want to build your supplies gradually and be considered a host then ask me for more information.
Happy Crafting!
With inky fingers,
Joni 🙂
Today’s the day! Don’t wait any longer. Mail the letter, card, postcard!!! Go make your ripple. You never know when or who will need a little shove to get going again.
As I sit here typing I am reminded to be grateful and to express it. I am grateful I woke up this morning. I am grateful that I slept last night. I am grateful that I am healthy and able to go to the gym. I am grateful that you are here reading this. I am grateful that enough people see value in what I do that I can create full time now. Thank you for being you. Thank you for being part of this crazy crafty circle.
What are you grateful for?
I am choosing to focus on what makes life grander. There is plenty of negative to go around. I know that what I focus on amplifies so I choose to be positively grateful.
Happy Crafting!
With inky fingers,
Joni 🙂
Have you tried the new Brusho product? I took photos during the entire process so you would know how to use it when you order it. So let’s figure out how to make those crystals melt and become part of your magical day.
First, you will need to tape down your piece of glossy white cardstock to some kind of tray. I used washi tape but painters tape can also be used. I would not recommend masking tape as it tore no matter how slow I pulled.
Second, spritz with water lightly.
Third, sprinkle the brusho crystals. Spritz with water to get the look you want.
Tip: Poke the top of the brusho bottle with a thumb tack. Pull out the pin when ready to use and replace when done.
While waiting for the background to dry stamp your accents. Here is the wizard and a sentiment. Then die cut or punch.
To create the “stars” use an aqua painter filled with water. In the lid of the whisper white craft pad put about 3 drops of the re-inker. Squeeze some water out of the aqua painter to create a solution that is fairly runny. Dip your aqua painter in the contents of the lid and “spray” the background. I lightly tapped the pen against my finger to get the speckles.
Tip: Make sure nothing is nearby as it “splashes”.
Let it dry completely and spray to seal with hairspray. Enjoy your card!
Happy Crafting!
With inky fingers,
Joni:)
Did you know that your dies can also act as embossing folders? You can get it to where they leave an image but don’t cut. So that envelope can have a matching imprint to your cut card. Here’s how:
Make your sandwich for embossing folders instead of dies. Take out the adapter plate or go to the second tab. Then under the envelope and die add the silicone mat which will provide enough cushion so the die won’t cut. This can also be done on cardstock.
So your sandwich will be from bottom to top…big shot, standard base with no adapter or on tab 2, cutting plate, silicone mat, envelope or cardstock, die of choice, and cutting plate.
Happy Crafting!
With inky fingers,
Joni 🙂
Embossing can be done on so much more than cards. If you use a little bit of starch or hairspray you can emboss into fabric. Today’s project is embossing into a bag. With the border embossing folders it makes it easy to emboss almost anywhere.
So grab a bag and emboss away.
Here’s a couple of tips.
Happy Crafting!
With inky fingers,
Joni 🙂
Ready or not, here the events come! There are some great classes on their way!
Serina’s Valentine Favors Class — Come on out on Thursday, February 1st from 5:30-8 pm! We will be creating 4 Valentine’s Day treats! There will be alternate greetings available, especially for the card. Cost for the class is $10. There will be dinner provided by Serina. No hubbies, no kids, and no mess to clean up. Please RSVP by Tuesday, January 30th to Serina or me. See you on the 1st!
Lisa’s Half Full Class — Come on out to create a wine bottle holder, pop and twist card, and a wood textured card on Saturday, February 3rd from 10-1.
This class is a little bit different because you get to keep the stamp set! You order the stamp set Half Full and the class is included. All of the pre-orders count towards helping Lisa earn FREE product!
If you order the wood mount stamp the class is $40 and for clear-mount $30. When you RSVP please specify wood or clear-mount. (If you already have the Half Full stamp set please contact me for alternate options.)
Lisa is providing the food and I will have the projects ready for you! Please RSVP before Thursday, January 25th at noon. See you on the 3rd!
And last, but not least, the next Card Class will be on February 6, 8, or 10 so save the date!
I hope that’s enough to get your week off to a great start!
Happy Crafting!
With inky fingers,
Joni 🙂
Stamping With Joni and the Red Door Crafters