Some days you intend to stamp and other days every day items become what is used. Don’t be afraid to look outside of the catalog. Today’s tool is a wine glass, specifically the bottom of the glass. I am thinking this and a few other “techniques” will become an oops class. But for now start dipping the bottom of your mug, stemware, or glass to create a new background.
Happy Crafting! (I almost forgot…here is the finished card.)
With inky fingers,
Joni 🙂
Have you created a card and at the last second you tip over your water bottle and it is now a watercolor? Not all oops’es are mistakes. They are usually just creative opportunities. This card was created with a mistake in mind.
Take a saucer and pour some wine in it.
The bottom of the wine glass becomes your stamp.
Now let dry thoroughly. (This is a good time to pour a glass for yourself.)
Here is the finished product, a beautiful card. No mistakes here. 🙂
If you try this technique please post a photo of your creative opportunity.
Happy Crafting!
With inky fingers,
Joni 🙂
I know some of you dread Mondays horribly. Hopefully this brings a tiny ray of hope or sunshine to your day. Here are some fun things coming up.
If you prefer to order online please use host code DYRBZYGR through tonight.
On Friday I will stop by the Pioneer Days Kick-Off to enjoy the music and hopefully some food. Let me know if you are thinking of going so we can meet up.
Saturday is the Craft Fair at Yucca Valley Methodist Church on Onaga. Stop by to get some cute gifts or needed greeting cards.
The 23rd is Mesa Fest from 10-10! Yes, 12 hours! Come out and see a bunch. There are many events planned.
On the 26th we will have an encouragement card get together. If you need to create some cards to send to brighten someone’s day then come.
Save the date for Serina’s class is on the 30th from 9:30-noon! We will be creating Halloween favors by the 10’s. If you need co-worker treats or favors for your kid’s class then come and create.
Also, please remember that the Bingo promotion is still going. If you want more info on this promotion please comment.
And last but not least, there is another promotion for the $100K goal! Place an order of $25 or more and be entered in to the raffle to have a chance to win a kit from the Holiday Catalog!
Happy Crafting!
With inky fingers,
Joni 🙂
For me, Sunday is for catching up. Catching up on rest, blogs, reading, projects, laundry, and some cleaning. If you are not caught up on this blog I would encourage you to go scroll through a few days. There have been some promotions announced and you may not want to miss out. As for me, I am finishing up some cleaning so I can get into my craft room today.
Happy Crafting!
With inky fingers,
Joni 🙂
Have you had a goal? When you achieve it how does it make you feel? Right now I am working on a huge goal and I am almost there. I have a goal to reach $100,000 in sales for my 11 year career by September 30, 2017. I have less than $500 to go to reach that goal. For everyone that helps me by ordering $25 or more from now until September 30 I will give a raffle ticket to for a chance to win the Watercolor Christmas Kit (page 34 of the Holiday Catalog).
To order online please use host code DYRBZYGR until Monday night.
Now go stamp! Happy Crafting!
With inky fingers,
Joni 🙂
I am writing this a little late because I was finishing some custom orders and then had some friends drop in. That stamping thing distracts me every time. 🙂
So, how did you give back today? Was it a small gesture or did you do something huge like buy lunch?
I have to say that I think today was a day for people to bless me. I was starting to get frustrated with how people can be people-y sometimes. Just when I thought that every person I would come across today was going to have something negative to say I had true friends that showed up. They knew. I love how connected we are. So, thank you. Truly, thank you. I needed a day to be filled.
Happy Crafting!
With inky fingers,
Joni 🙂
P.S. Stampin’ Up! is matching funds for Hurricane Harvey. Please comment and I will get you more details if you would like to help.
It’s Thursday and I am happy to show you a new way to use your embossing paste. Let it dry like normal and then sponge color on top. You can use a sponge, dauber, or even the sponge brayer. Then cut your die in coordinating colors of cardstock.
Happy Crafting!
With inky fingers,
Joni 🙂
So today we are going to explore how to use a product in a way it was not intended. I am sure that you know the embossing buddy is used to take static out of paper or cardstock. But, did you know, that the buddy can also be used to remove adhesive or sticky spots. I would recommend having one for adhesive and one for static so as to not get adhesive gunk on your embossing work.
Don’t forget to post photos of what you create on the Facebook page for reward points.
Happy Crafting!
With inky fingers,
Joni 🙂
I hope everything is good with you and everyone is back to work or school. Holidays always seem to give a good break to the routine, but in many ways mess up things too. So, if you are feeling a little less than “ready to go” I can empathize with you.
For today we will be talking about how punches can not only take away but also create texture. In this card I stamped the design and simply punched out an image (in this case a cat). I then placed some dimensionals on the back and elevated the punch out. You could also emboss this piece if you don’t want to stamp, but still want the punch to stand out.
Give this a try and see what you come up with. Don’t forget to post pictures on the Facebook page so you can earn some reward points.
Happy Crafting!
With inky fingers,
Joni 🙂
Most everyone has today off, but not all. The military gates still need to be guarded, songs have to be recorded, and cards need to be created. For me, I am putting some time in at the craft table today. If you create today don’t forget to post photos on the Facebook page for reward points.
For this week there is Card Class. Thank you to everyone that RSVP’ed.
Next week on the 16th I will be up at Yucca Valley United Methodist Church for their fair.
And on the 23rd I will be up at the Yucca Mesa Community Center from 10-10.
Last, but not least, is Serina’s class on the 30th. This will include kids and we will be creating Halloween favors. More details very soon.
Happy Crafting!
With inky fingers,
Joni 🙂
Stamping With Joni and the Red Door Crafters