Craft fairs, promotions, and more!

If you have a minute and you’re in the area stop by the 29 Palms Senior Center for Reach Out Morongo Basin’s Craft Fair!  I will be there from 9-3 today and tomorrow handing out vouchers, raffling off a gift certificate, and selling many awesome crafty goodies.

The new Stampin’ Blends are out and if you would like a brochure please stop by the craft fair or let me know and I will mail one to you.

Be watching next week while I am at OnStage for plenty of contests, giveaways, and more!

If you would like to place an online order please use host code NXXHCDUW.  If you prefer to order in person please contact me.  The next order will be submitted on Tuesday at noon.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

Friendship Friday and its importance.

Do you ever wonder if you are making a difference?  Giving back is so important for your soul as well as the one receiving.  Last night I was invited to a Rotary Club meeting and I thought that these people get it.  Giving back to make impact.  I am not telling you to join a club, but I am telling you to be intentional in what you do.  Give back!  It will give you purpose and make life go from mere survival to being full.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

A bracket becomes a mustache.

You’ve probably heard me say this before, “look at products sideways and upside down if you have to”.  Sometimes you just don’t know what you have.

I recently purchased the large letter framelits and one of the brackets I am sure was also designed to be a mustache.

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Make sure you are using everything to its fullest potential.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

Learning to blend.

I figured since the Stampin’ Blends can be ordered tomorrow that I would give you a quick video on how to use them.

There are some cute samples and projects with this video so check them out.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

Last call for a couple of promotions…

This is the last call for a few of the promotions going on right now.

The Paper Share will finish at noon today.  If you are interested in getting your hands on every piece of Designer Series Paper that is on sale please let me know by noon.  Cost is $50 for your share.

If you would like FREE goodies and a bonus stamp set then you need to contact me before tomorrow night!

On the 1st the Stampin’ Blends become available.  If you would like a brochure for these new alcohol markers as well as exclusive stamp sets and kits just say so.

If you would like to order online please use host code KY3FDC9F or contact me before 9 pm tonight.

As for events…the Reach Out Morongo Basin Craft Fair is THIS Saturday and Sunday!  Come get some Christmas shopping done or pick up some cards for all occasions.  I will have vouchers and a raffle prize.  See you at the 29 Palms Senior Center!

The invitation for the Card Class is out!  Let me know which session you are coming to.  If you did not receive an invitation just say so and I will fix it!

I think that is enough for now.  It’s time to get back in the craft room.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

Today is a day of rest. Aaaaggghh.

Fall is finally in the air in the desert.  Well at least in the mornings and evenings.  It’s still about 90 during the heat of the day.  So I’m sitting this morning and enjoying my cup of tea listening to the birds chirping in the desert willow tree.  Sounds peaceful, right?

Well, here’s the entertaining part.  My standard poodle, Shadow, is still very much a bird dog.  In between the chirps is a big bark and some unsuccessful jumps to get that bird.  He points and is ready to pounce if only he was about 18 feet taller.

As you rest today (hopefully) remember that life is about the peaceful moments but also the entertaining ones.  I’ve learned that while I rest I am reminded that my home is not normal (whatever that is).  So enjoy your normal and I’ll go embrace my hopping poodle.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

Sales, promotions, and more!

Since there is quite a bit going on I think we’d better get started.

There is a paper share happening now.  It is $50 to get a bit of every piece of designer series paper that is on sale.  The event is set up and the e-mail has been sent.  If you did not receive the details on this share please let me know and I will get them to you.  Don’t wait as this ends on Monday at noon.

Here is the promotion through me until October 31st.  The first person that orders $150 of product either personally or gathers it in orders will receive the exclusive host set Merry Patterns as a bonus.  If you would like to host either virtually or in person please contact me.

On November 1st the Stampin’ Blends become available.  Stampin’ Blends are our version of an alcohol marker that coordinates with our current colors.  If you would like a brochure on these new markers as well as exclusive stamp sets and kits please let me know.

If you would like to place an order online please use host code KY3FDC9F.  If you prefer to order in person please contact me.  The next group order will be submitted on Monday night at 9 pm.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

The twinkle in your eye.

I am reminded that it is often the little things that make or break you.  Last night was a great reminder of this.  I was at one of the local elementary schools for their Trunk or Treat.  As sugary kids are running around like crazy zombies I had one child that approached my booth.  He didn’t ask for anything.  He just stood there.  He was a cute Spiderman but just stood there patiently waiting.  After the other kids had gone he looked up and said “trick or treat”.  He was so sweet, respectful, and patient.  If I could have given him the whole bucket of candy I would have.  He reached in and very carefully picked his one piece.  Not a handful, but one piece.  And his reply, “thank you”.  I thanked him for being patient and proceeded to give him a handful of treats.  His eyes lit up as I explained it was for being good.  He skipped away talking about how much candy he got.  Little does he know that what he did was bring back that twinkle in my eyes as well.

This story reminded me how a little patience, an extra smile, and maybe an extra piece of candy can go a long way.  Go and make an impact with your ripples.  You never know how that little something will make such a difference to turn someone’s day, week, year, or life around.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

Using scraps for a background.

Once in a while you actually need to use your scraps.  That folder, bin, or bag gets full!  Use those bits and pieces!  Trim them into similar shapes and create a background.

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If you have bigger pieces then you can create mats or accents like the vanilla wood plank.  Now go create!

For the full video please go to https://youtu.be/lhx1S1xFJqg on YouTube.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

Sometimes dimensionals level you out.

Sometimes dimensionals are not to bring things up but to level them out.  When doing a shaker card you have an area that is higher than the rest.  This is where the shaker is.  To level out the card so nothing ends up concave use dimensionals to level it out.

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Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂