Today I am taking a minute to go see a play or musical with a girlfriend and not stamp. Meet Me in St Louis is playing at our local theater and I am ready. Are you resting today? Having fun?
Make sure that you take care of yourself. If you don’t then patience wears thin and health is soon to follow.
Happy Crafting!
With inky fingers,
Joni 🙂
The end of year sale is also known as the retiring list for some. Others it might be the discontinuing list. Call it whatever you want but there are stamps for sale!
This is also the last week to be guaranteed to receive items before Christmas without paying for expedited shipping.
So let me know what you need!
Gift certificates are also available but please remember that I will not be available from December 18-22. Certificates are good only through me for any amount you choose. Purchase any certificate over $25 and receive a handmade card for FREE!
If you would like to order please use host code SHSF9CUD to help Sandy. If you prefer to order in person please contact me. The next order will be submitted on Monday night.
Happy Crafting!
With inky fingers,
Joni 🙂
Do you ever feel that you give and give and give and it never seems to come back? It could be that our outlook is not focused on what is coming back or it could be that you need to fill up your tank. You need to take care of yourself.
In this busy time of year don’t forget to sleep enough, eat right, and move a little. Take care of yourself. So today, maybe, you need to take a minute for you and not be focused on others. You’d be surprised how a nap or a quick trip to the gym can change your outlook.
So instead of giving back to someone else take a minute for yourself. You will be surprised how a little in your tank brings more patience for others and a change in perspective.
Happy Crafting!
With inky fingers,
Joni 🙂
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.
Let me know what you think in the comments below.
Happy Crafting!
With inky fingers,
Joni 🙂
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.
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.
Happy Crafting!
With inky fingers,
Joni 🙂
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 🙂
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 🙂
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.
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 🙂
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.
Happy Crafting!
With inky fingers,
Joni 🙂
Stamping With Joni and the Red Door Crafters