How to emboss on foil cardstock.

Dry embossing on foil cardstock can be a little tricky unless you like the cracked, distressed look.  I found to take at least one of the cutting plates out of the stack or sandwich and shim it with a few pieces of cardstock works the best.  Basically when you start to push the stack through the machine you want your handle to barely move.  If your stack slides right through there’s not enough to make it work and if it is the regular stiffness where the handle really moves up then it will crack your paper.  The trick is to just get your handle to barely move.  I have had the best results of not cracking my foil paper this way.

I hope I am making sense to you but in case I am not…here’s the video link on how to create this gorgeous card.

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Let me know what you think in the comments below.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

Embellishments in disguise.

Embellishments are not just to pretty things up.  Sometimes they are used to hide a fingerprint, smudge, or even a glue dot.  In yesterday’s class a crafter used a glitter enamel dot to hide the bump from a glue dot.  Don’t think your card is ruined until you have tried everything.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

P.S.  If you need a retiring list for the Holiday Catalog please let me know.

Embellishments as the focal point

On a card there is usually a focal point.  There is usually something that catches your eye.  It can be a technique, a decorative paper, movement, or even something as simple as an embellishment.  For this card the technique is fairly simple except that the “o” is heightened by an embellishment also known as a boxwood wreath.

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Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

Is Monday managing you?

Are you starting your week feeling run over?  It’s time to start the week.  So brush yourself off and let’s go!

This week is Card Class week.  The last one for 2017.  You have until tonight to tell me which session you will attend.

And, if that’s not enough, the last Craft Fair of 2017 is on December 15th from 7-3 at the Continuing Care Center.

Then I am off to Vegas for a little break and some time to hopefully try zip lining.

But save the date for the New York New Year’s Eve Party on December 31st.

If you would like to place an order online please use host code SHSF9CUD to help Sandy.  If you prefer to order in person then contact me.

The Year End Sales Event is happening right now and the retiring list is out.  If you need a copy please stop by during drop in times today (11:30-1:30 or 6-8) or I can email you one as well.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

Sunday is for rest.

So glad to have a sleep in morning.  (Sorry this is coming to you late.)  Yesterday was full of excitement…craft fair and then concert at night.  Full day for me.  How is your weekend so far?

As I get older I start to think that this is probably going to require some advil later.  Or this might make me sore.  I still do it, but usually some heat, ice, or medication comes in to play.  Life is good but I constantly remind myself to keep going to the gym.  It’s not to lose weight but to keep up with life.  I want to live to the fullest and that requires energy.  Lots of energy.

So, today I am resting and taking care of myself before I am back at it again.  Before I know it card class will be here this week.  Enjoy the rest of your weekend.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

Another craft fair but with snow!

Today is the second to last Craft Fair for the season.  Come out to get your voucher, have a chance at the raffle, and get some great stocking stuffers.

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The retiring list is out.  Take a peek at https://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/CategoryPage.aspx?categoryid=100040 to see what is going and what is discounted.  Remember that this list is while supplies last.  I also have printed lists with me at the Fair.

If you would like to order online (and not wait for me) please go to http://www.jonidaniel.stampinup.net and click shop now.  Please use host code SHSF9CUD to help Sandy.

I hope that’s enough to keep you going.  Hope to see you soon!

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

Thinking and doing…

Today is the day we focus on giving back or paying it forward.  I want you to think about something…what is the difference between thinking and doing?  One is internal and the other is external.  One involves something that happens passively and the other requires action.  I want to encourage you today to act on that thought.  If a friend pops in your mind then send a quick text or even mail a card.  Whatever it is take action!

And I as guilty of this as anyone else.  I have sat on this card until the season was almost over.  I have had it in my dropbox waiting for me.  This was the card I created on Wednesday for the Live.  So, don’t wait.  The moment may not come again.  Seize life!

Oh, before I go, you probably want to see this infamous card.

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Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

Orchids, accents, and blender pens.

We recently created an orchid card to coordinate with the paper potted orchids.  This card was a combination of quite a few techniques.  So I guess we should get started with a photo and then some directions.

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First, figure out your words.  Depending on how large the sentiment is will depend on which way the card is oriented as well as how the rest of the card is laid out.  After you’ve picked your words you start stamping.  Grab your orchid builder stamp set and get your stem and some green ink.  Pear pizzazz was used here.  After stamping the stem then go ahead and stamp your largest flower or orchid.  Take the blender pen and pull the ink from the stamped image.  Continue on up (or over) until the card is full or you feel it is done.  Take your Big Shot or punch and create your hole.  After take a scrap piece of white cardstock (could be your punched image) and stamp your words and then punch.  Pop up with some mini dimensionals and stick.  Glitter enamel dots were added to accent.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

Tear tape is for more than projects.

Sometimes you find a use for something that is not how it is supposed to work at all.  Did you know tear tape holds stamps together?

The other night I was stamping with a few crafters that had dropped in for a class.  The rubber decided to separate from the cushion of the stamp.  This set has been through the ringer.  It’s about 10 years old and gets used all the time.  Can you guess which set?  So I grabbed my tear tape and proceeded to tape or glue the stamp back together again.  Teeny tiny wishes is whole again.

So next time something comes apart at the seams ask yourself if there is something that can fix that.  Contact me if you are coming up against a wall.  But for now, I am back in the studio.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

Holes can be accents.

Sometimes holes can be a great accent piece.  That peek into what is behind the scenes or that glimpse of that great paper you used for a background can sometimes be just what your project needs.

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For the complete card come back on Thursday.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂