When balloons are angels.

Sometimes the unexpected happens.  As we sat and created last Saturday this angel appeared from the balloon punch.  Lisa gave me permission to use her “miracle” as the example for Wednesday’s Wackiness.  So remember to turn your punches, scraps, negative images, and positive ones backwards and upside down.

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Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

Negative space can be a positive.

Sometimes the negative speaks louder than the positive.  This is true in stamping also.  In this case I took the smaller leaf from the Seasonal Layers Thinlits Dies and created a background.  Don’t be scared of the negative.  Sometimes if the negative is used correctly it becomes a huge positive.

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Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

Lots of events and a great sale!

You should have received your invitation for the Small Business Saturday Christmas Party on the 25th (THIS Saturday).  Please let me know that you are coming if you would like a goodie bag and projects to do.

There is also an invitation for you to the Orchid Class on Tuesday.  Let me know if you need a copy or if you are coming.  RSVP by Wednesday!

And here is the sale that is only good for today and while supplies last!  Please use host code 3JPZD2RU if you don’t want to wait until tonight and take the chance it will be sold out.

I have taken the flyer that was not very good and done it all in pictures.  So, here goes.  Let me know if you have any questions or would like to order.

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Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

Sundays are for rest…

So today I sit and type while still in my pajamas.  Life is good.  After running for about three weeks straight I am enjoying my day off.  A little rest is so sweet after not having much.  So today’s agenda is to catch up a bit and get ready for the sale this week as well as a whole bunch of stuff.

Here’s the funny part of the story.  You know you’ve been running too much when…you go the grocery store and forget the main item you went for.  I did a big trip going up and down the aisles.  Circle after circle of the store.  Cranberry sauce, check.  Crispy onion rings for green bean casserole, check.  Ingredients for pumpkin pie, check.  Turkey, turkey…TURKEY!  I forgot the turkey.  So today or tomorrow will be to get the turkey.  That is a first for me.

Now it’s time to finish my cup of tea and go back to finishing my grocery list of what else I forgot.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

Today is the day for sales.

While there is not a lot going on for sales right now there will be in just a couple of days.  The online extravaganza begins on Monday.  I will post the flyer that lists the stamps that will be on sale.  Please let me know if you would like to order from this discounted list.

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These are while inventory lasts so please don’t wait to tell me.

If you would like to save some money then come out to the Senior Center in 29 Palms today from 10-2 to pick up your voucher for FREE shipping or 50% off a $10 class.  You will also have a chance to win a $25 gift certificate.  I will also have goodies for sale.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

Laughter is a way to give back.

Do you know someone going through a rough patch?  They might just need a laugh.  Have you been grumpy?  Find someone that can help you giggle.

Yesterday at Card Class we evidentally all needed to laugh.  We laughed so much that the store owner next door came to see what was the matter.  We weren’t drinking.  We were simply enjoying each others’ company, rather loudly.

While at OnStage we were introduced to a comedian that was so funny.  If you would like some videos from him (Jason) you can text “JHE” to 22828 and he will deliver funny videos right to you.  Sometimes that is all it takes to change your day.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

Coloring on vellum.

The new Stampin’ Blends are awesome!  They dry while coloring on vellum.  Finally, something that dries without having to heat set.  And there is enough color to block the adhesive.  Take a look at the Facebook Live that has been uploaded to YouTube for a full tutorial.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

Bell accents or ribbon holes?

I just watched the video from Stampin’ Up! for the Stockings Die.  Did you know that the curved slit is intentioned to be an accent piece for the bell?  It’s not a ribbon slit or hole.  Well, now I have a new use for it.

If you ever receive a product and don’t know what its intended use is please contact me.  If I don’t know I will find out.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

New Techniques for the Stampin’ Blends

I have learned a bunch by watching this video.  It’s a great way to get a jump start on coloring with the Stampin’ Blends.  So I’ll make this short and sweet…go watch!

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

Managing our Monday…

Today is a bit rough for me with all the travel and my eyes are a little heavy.  But I will survive. (Did you hear the song there?)  I will be writing about OnStage later this week after my brain catches back up to me.  So, for the time in between let’s go over some events, shall we?

Today is drop in time from 11:30-1:30 or 6-8.  I will not have anything new to see from OnStage (yet) but I will be here for questions.

Tomorrow, Thursday, and Saturday (4-7) are Card Class!  Thank you to those that have RSVP’ed.  Now I have to finish cutting.

Saturday morning I will be at the 29 Palms Senior Center for the Zumbathon.  This is a good time to get some stocking stuffers, enter the raffle, grab your voucher, and maybe even zumba (dance).

If you would like to place an order online please use host code NXXHCDUW through tonight at 9 pm.  If you prefer to order in person either contact me or stop in during drop in times today.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂