It’s Friendship Friday! This is the day to focus on giving back or paying it forward.
Yesterday was an interesting day for me. I had several friends that were thinking of me and called to check in. Having a friend check in on me is not unusual but having three on the same day is. Whatever the case I still enjoyed talking to each of them.
Do you have close friends that you check in on? I would remind you to contact those closest to you. You never know when your friends may need you.
It’s Thumbtack Thursday! Since I am not doing the Lives any more on Wednesday evenings I figured the theme for today could change as well.
So let me explain what I mean by Thumbtack Thursday. Today is the day that you share your favorite card or project you have created. Something you have made that you deem worthy of putting up on the board. So share with everyone what you are putting the proverbial thumbtack in to show.
It’s Wacky Wednesday where a product is used in a way it is not intended!
Did you know that you can stitch on to card stock? The technique is very similar to when you stitch with plastic canvas.
Take a piece of card stock cut to whatever shape you want. Then place on top of a Pierce Mat and poke holes in whatever pattern you would like with the Take Your Pick Tool. (Tip: You can also stamp with an outline image in a very light colored ink.) Then take a needle and thread and stitch the pattern.
It’s Technique Tuesday! Today I want to remind you that if you don’t have fun while you stamp then what’s the point? 🙂
So today I want to see how much you have learned. I have learned quite a few of these (40 to be exact). But if you are not learning something new or perfecting your stamping skills then I would almost venture to say what’s the point. For me learning something new is a big part of the thrill of creating.
Comment below with how many you’ve tried and maybe what’s on the list to try next.
It’s Management Monday! Here’s what’s happening this week and maybe a bit beyond.
YouTube Live
I will no longer be doing a YouTube Live every Wednesday at 7 pm along with the DIY Kits. Instead I will periodically come on to unbox new products, talk about retiring items, show a great new project, etc.
I will be offering DIY Kits still, but they will be seasonal. And instead of having a week to order you will have a certain number of kits that you can order. All DIY Kits in the future will be while supplies last and offered in my shop at https://stampingwithjoni.wordpress.com/shop.
Order Bonus
Club Order Bonus is now simply called Order Bonus.
Come on out on Saturday from 10-2 to get Easter goodies, see what’s new, get the Deal of the Day, or to enter the raffle! Follow along for updates on the event at https://fb.me/e/zN7vrkDt.
Online Shopping
My retired stamp sets as well as finished projects are now available online! If you prefer local pick up then contact me before ordering. There is no deliver option except via shipping. Go to https://stampingwithjoni.wordpress.com/shop/ to take a look.
Host Availability
Are you missing in-person classes? Well, now you can choose everything. When you choose to be a host you get to pick exactly what you want: your location, your food, your projects, two basket goodies, and your free products.
So let me know where I am going and when. I look forward to what ideas you have to share with me!
It’s Sabbath Sunday! This is the day to rest so you can be recharged for the week.
Today I want to talk to you about letting go. (Do you hear the song?) Let go of what you can’t control. And as I get older I realize that almost everything is out of my control.
When I pay attention I realize that most of my stress comes from me trying to control what I cannot.
So here’s to letting go.
What are you going to release today to have a more peaceful life?
Just a reminder that the Last Chance List is available. If you need a copy please comment or contact me. Please remember…the discounts are not available until Tuesday, April 4th.
There’s a new link and bonus for this rotation of the Club Order Bonus! Yes, the Last Chance List qualifies for the Club Order Bonus as long as you put the host code in during checkout.
It’s Friendship Friday! This is the day to focus on giving back or paying it forward.
As I am cleaning out my retiring supplies with the announcement of the Last Chance List I am letting my mind wander. If someone comes to mind while I am cleaning I will create a beginner’s stamping kit so they can begin to craft as well.
So as you’re cleaning out for the Rubber Rummage Sale does anyone come to mind for you to help in being creative?
Think about it. Is there someone that can benefit from a creative connection?
It’s Tutorial Thursday! Here’s how to make shaker cards with strange shapes.
So I should probably explain myself…strange shapes means not a circle, square, triangle. Something that has curves and weird points like a bunny or a flower.
Here is what the underneath looks like after placing the Foam Adhesive Strips.
Here are the measurements for both cards.
Bunny Shaker Card
Cut a piece of Thick White Card Stock with the Paper Trimmer to 4 ¼” X 11”. On the 11” side score at 5 ½”. This is your card base.
Cut a piece of Texture Chic 12” X 12” Specialty Designer Series Paper to 5 ¼” X 4”. Attach to the card base with Stampin’ Seal. This is your outer mat.
Cut a piece of Petal Pink Card Stock to 5” X 3 ¾”. Emboss with the coordinating folder from the Basics 3D Embossing Folders. Then punch out the bunny from the Easter Bunny Punch.
Cut a piece of Calypso Coral Card Stock and another of Window Sheet to 5 1/8” X 3 7/8” each.
Attach the Window Sheet to the embossed pink card stock with Mini Glue Dots.
Then outline the image with Foam Adhesive Strips to create the pocket.
Fill in the pocket with some Loose Daisy Embellishments.
Peel the backing off the Foam Adhesive Strips and glue down the Calypso Coral piece.
Then place Stampin’ Seal on the back of the Calypso Coral and glue to the outer mat.
Punch out the Calypso Coral Card Stock with the scalloped oval from the Double Oval Punch. Then punch out with the smooth-edged oval in Petal Pink Card Stock. Stamp image in Calypso Coral Ink from the Easter Bunny Photopolymer Stamp Set. Attach to card front.
Flower Shaker Card
Cut a piece of Thick White Card Stock with the Paper Trimmer to 5 1/2” X 8 1/2”. On the 8 1/2” side score at 4 1/4”. This is your card base.
Cut a piece of Texture Chic 12” X 12” Specialty Designer Series Paper to 5 ¼” X 4”. Attach to the card base with Stampin’ Seal. This is your outer mat.
Cut a piece of Mango Melody Card Stock to 5” X 3 ¾”. Cut out the flower petals from the Mini Pocket Envelope Dies. Emboss with the Hive 3D Embossing Folder.
Cut a piece of Early Espresso Card Stock and another of Window Sheet to 5 1/8” X 3 7/8” each.
Attach the Window Sheet to the embossed yellow card stock with Mini Glue Dots.
Then outline the images with Foam Adhesive Strips to create the pocket.
Fill in the pockets with some Loose Daisy Embellishments.
Peel the backing off the Foam Adhesive Strips and glue down the Early Espresso piece.
Then place Stampin’ Seal on the back of the Early Espresso and glue to the outer mat.
Punch out the Early Espresso Card Stock with the scalloped oval from the Double Oval Punch. Then punch out with the smooth-edged oval in Mango Melody Card Stock. Stamp image in Early Espresso Ink from the Easter Bunny Photopolymer Stamp Set. Attach to card front.
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