What happens in Vegas…

Not everything that happens in Vegas stays in Vegas.  After much processing and research I have an idea.  There is a fellow crafter that is collecting cards for the families of the victims.  I will be sending a box of cards to her on October 16th.  If you would like to participate please drop off or mail cards to be received no later than the 14th.

Please, if you have a special way of giving back or paying it forward comment below.  I am always looking for new ideas.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

How to create a silhouette.

During this time of year a silhouette is important.  So grab your dazzling diamonds glimmer paper and get going.  Cut a circle with your dies to create the moon.  Then punch the cat out.  Remember to sponge the moon with coordinating colors.

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Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

Clouds are not just for the sky.

Today is one of my favorite themes, Wacky Wednesday.  I love looking outside the box to see what else we can create with a product.  Today the cloud from “Up and Away” becomes a hole for a tag punch.

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Here is the finished tag with this!

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Remember that the Scalloped Tag Topper Punch matches with the stamp set Half Full.

If you create today please post to the Facebook Page.

Happy Crafting!

Crayons are not just for kids.

Here is an old technique with a twist.  So grab your crayons and watercolor paints and let’s get to creating.  Take your embossed folder and use it.  Then grab your white crayon and rub.  The next step is to watercolor.  Here is the link for full instructions, http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/resources/tutorials/debosseddieresist/.

Let me know if you would like to create this in a class by commenting.  Here’s the finished card.

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Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

Today is such a Monday.

As I write this my head is spinning.  Not only because there is so much going on in the world of Stampin’ Up!, but because of the world in general.  I cannot put words to Vegas.  I don’t know what to say, how to say it, or any solution to solve it.  I will say I will pray but I wish there was a magic button to make it all go away.  So if you don’t hear much from me about this it’s because I am processing it much like you are.

For me, I will go on and instead tell you about what I can control…the events.

This Saturday and Sunday I will be up at Gubler’s Orchard Festival.  Come see me!  (You can also come see Tara perform for her first ever jazz concert.)

This is the beginning of a new year for me (Stampin’ Up!’s qualifying year begins October 1st).  I am working on my goals this week so if you have feedback please let me know.  I will be working towards the incentive trip to the Greek Isles.  Now for all the details on how to get this done.

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There is an order being submitted tonight!  If you would like to order online please use host code 9J7BEBMM to help Serina.

Is that enough for now?  I certainly hope so. 🙂

I am back in my craft room today. 🙂

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

Sundays are for rest and a little shopping.

Well, if you hadn’t seen my adventures last night here’s a photo.

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I went to go see Tara perform for her first competition.  Thank you for supporting my business so I am free to go and do for the ones I love.

So, today is a day of rest.  After four events this week and Joel travelling I am sitting in my pajamas and enjoying the pictures from this week.  I wouldn’t change it for the world but I am glad today is a rest day.

How has your week been?  Are you resting today?

I’m not sure I will make it back in my craft room today.  Tara and I are off to get a little shopping done and then I need to get everything organized so I can start this week off great.

October 1st is the new year for Stampin’ Up! demonstrators.  So, new goals and (best for you) awesome promotions!

If you do create today please post photos on the Facebook page, http://www.facebook.com/StampingWithJoni.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

Last call for raffle.

Today is the last day to get your raffle tickets for your chance to win the Watercolor Christmas Kit!  For every $25 order you get a ticket to hopefully win the Kit!  If you prefer to order online please use host code 9J7BEBMM.  This code will be good until Monday night but the tickets will only be good until tomorrow at 5 pm.  The winner will be drawn at 5 pm and announced on facebook.

Please stay tuned there is much more coming that begins on the 1st of October.

Until then I am back in the craft room. 🙂

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

It’s Friday!!!

Today’s the day I think more consciously about giving back.  I know we should be doing this every day but Fridays are focused on this (for me).  I hope I touch the ones closest to me on a regular basis.  But today I thought I would do a search for “how to send a card” or “who to send a card to”.  The first one on the list was Operation Gratitude.  These cards go to those serving in the military.  Here is the link if you would like to add this to your Friday, https://www.operationgratitude.com/

Here’s to making ripples today (and every day).  Now go create!

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

How to roll with your aqua painter.

Some of our tools have more than one use thankfully.  Here’s how to use your aqua painter for more than just painting.  Before you start you will want to make sure that the plastic is smooth on the end without the cap.  If it’s not then grab a nail file or some fine grit sand paper and get that smoothed out.

When your tool is ready to go then you can use it as an overgrown stylus to create an area that is concave.  This will allow the dimensionals to not be seen from any angle and create some great texture for your embellishment.

Here is the link to the video from last night’s Facebook Live on how to do this technique.

And here is the finished card.

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Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

Aqua painter is not just for painting.

Have you ever stuck an embellishment or accent piece on with your dimensionals and you can see the edges of them sticking out?  Then get your aqua painter out.  No, I haven’t lost my mind.  I did just say aqua painter.  The top of it or the rounded end is perfect for giving a bit of an edge to an embellishment so you don’t see those dimensionals.  Stick around for tonight’s Facebook Live on http://www.facebook.com/StampingWithJoni to see what I am talking about.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂