Triple Tier Slider Card

It’s Tutorial Thursday! Today I want to show you how to create these three cards. Enjoy!

Here are the measurements for all of these. Please reference the video for how to put them together.

Triple Tier Slider Card

  • Cut your card base (Melon Mambo) with the Paper Trimmer to 4 1/2″ X 11 5/8″. On the 11 5/8″ side score at 3 7/8″. Tuck the other side just before the score line. Line up the right hand score line at 1″. Cut from 1/2″ down to 3″. Move the right edge over to the 1″ mark on the right side of the cutter and cut again.
  • Cut the second tier of Melon Mambo with the Paper Trimmer to 3 1/8″ X 10 1/4″. On the 10 1/4″ side score at 3 3/8″. Tuck the other side just before the score line. Line up the right hand score line at 1″. Cut from 1/4″ down to 2 1/2″. Move the right edge over to the 1″ mark on the right side of the cutter and cut again.
  • Cut the third tier of Melon Mambo Card Stock to a 3″ square.
  • The outer mats on all the tiers are a coordinating solid color of card stock.
    • Large tier is 3 3/4″ X 4 3/8″.
    • Medium or second tier is 2 1/4″ X 3 1/4″.
    • Small tier is 2 1/4″ X 2 7/8.
  • The inner mats on all the tiers are Basic White Card Stock or for the giraffe card it is Like an Animal 12 X 12″ Specialty Designer Series Paper.
    • Medium tier is 2 1/8″ X 3 1/8″.
    • Small tier is 2 1/8″ X 2 3/4″.
  • The Designer Series Paper for the bottom or large tier is 3 5/8″ X 4 1/4″. Also cut two strips from the same paper or scrap that measure 1/2″ X 3 1/4″. If you use scraps make sure it is the same thickness of the Designer Series Paper. Regular weight card stock does not work well for these strips.

For how to put it together please reference the video. (The link is below.)

To order the DIY Kit please go to https://stampingwithjoni.wordpress.com/diykits/.

To see the video please go to https://www.youtube.com/live/suxzjZWckXU?feature=share.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 

Coloring Embellishments

It’s Wacky Wednesday where a product is used in a way it is not intended!

Did you know that the Stampin’ Blends can color card stock, glass, cork, wood, and more? They can also color embellishments like the Basic Pearls or Rhinestones. But did you know they can also color on plastic? Here is an example with the Enamel Sticker Icons.

When you use this tip please post a photo of your finished project on my page, https://facebook.com/StampingWithJoni.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

Plates Not Fitting?

It’s Technique Tuesday! Today is more of a tip than a technique.

Have you ever had a hard time getting your plates and platforms to fun through your Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (especially the Mini Machine)? Then stagger your plates to form that of an “E”. By staggering them it is easier for the plates to run through. Just make sure that even though the plates are staggered that the die and card stock is still fully on all plates.

Please let me know if this tip helps you in the comments.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

Sale-A-Bration Finishes Tomorrow

It’s Management Monday! Here’s what’s happening this week and maybe a bit beyond.

YouTube Live

The YouTube Lives have become a mini class of sorts.

  • On Monday the Live is announced as well as the online shop updated with the DIY Kit. (Here’s a hint…triple tier slider card. The official announcement will be later today.)
  • Wednesday at 7 pm will be the YouTube Live.
  • Sunday is the deadline for you to order the DIY Kit.

For more details please go to https://stampingwithjoni.wordpress.com/diykits/. If you have questions please just ask.

Club Order Bonus

Tomorrow is the LAST day!

For this Club from February 16-28 order $50 or more in product with host code ZJVGDRVK or using the link https://www.stampinup.com?hostcode=ZJVGDRVK to qualify. (You can also place your order directly with me but it will not be submitted until March 1.) There is no commitment unlike past Clubs. There is simply a bonus. To read more details about Club please go to https://stampingwithjoni.wordpress.com/cluborderbonus.

Sale-A-Bration Finishes Tomorrow

Tomorrow is the last day for Sale-A-Bration! Don’t miss out on your bonuses with either ordering or signing up.

Career Day

Wish me luck on Friday as I present Stampin’ Up! in Yucca Valley’s Career Day.

29 Palms Farmers’ Market

Come on out and see what’s new for St. Paddy’s Day as well as other occasions! I will be at the Market on Saturday from 8-1! Yes, there will be a raffle too.

Follow the event at https://fb.me/e/InBk0b5S to see what I have for sale, any updates, and for the raffle prize.

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, 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!

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

Pushing Through

It’s Sabbath Sunday! This is the day to rest so you can be recharged for the week.

As some of you may know I started running again at the end of December. And I have to say those times of rest are now so cherished. It’s amazing to me how differently I view rest now. It used to be a time or day to break up the routine. While that is still true, I look forward to a day of not moving quite so much after pounding the pavement.

But I also have to say that everything seems to be more important when you are pushing yourself. The types of food I crave have changed from junk food to burgers, steaks, anything with protein.

And I have also realized that timing is important too. I workout first thing in the morning usually. When I return I clean up and start my day. With this start I get a cup of tea but not always breakfast. The days I don’t eat right away I am in a mental fog for much of the day.

It is so important to not only push your limits, but to also fuel appropriately. By having balance you can push yourself past your known limits to accomplish great things.

I say this to remind you to keep your cup full so you can continue to give. If there is nothing inside then giving is so difficult. Here’s to taking care of ourselves so we can take care each other too.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

Challenge Winner Announced!!!

I am here to announce the winner of the Challenge to send cards by today for Operation Gratitude! Thank you to all that participated! I used the app called “Random Name Picker” to choose.

Diane Lavender!!!

Please comment here to congratulate Diane! I will be mailing your prize out on Monday! Congratulations again!

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

Challenge Winner Announced this Afternoon

It’s Sale Saturday!

I will be announcing the winner this afternoon for the Operation Gratitude Card Challenge! The Adorable Owls stamp set will be mailed out on Monday to the winner! Best of luck!

There are additional Sale-A-Bration items now! Please remember all Sale-A-Bration items are while supplies last.

To read about the details for the Club Order that requires no commitment please go to https://stampingwithjoni.wordpress.com/cluborderbonus/.

I offer concierge services for your orders. Don’t get frustrated with technology. Just contact me to order.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 

Giving Back with a Different Perspective

It’s Friendship Friday! This is the day to focus on giving back or paying it forward.

Have you ever been in a crowd of people and the entire group seems to only have one perspective? It seems that once emotion (whether it be anger, sadness, or happiness) permeates a crowd it is contagious. Everyone seems to be of the same emotion.

These are the times I step back and analyze if I am being swept away via peer pressure or if it something I am truly feeling. At those moments I tend to stay quiet while the rest are quite ruckus. And, if you know me, I am not one to stay quiet usually.

It’s at these times that usually someone will ask why I am so quiet. It’s at this moment that I will give a different point of view.

Are you out of character when you are deep in thought or processing something? Do you get more quiet, loud…?

Remember that just because your opinion is different it is not wrong. Make sure to speak up.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

Diagonal Pocket Card & More

It’s Tutorial Thursday! Today I want to show you the new products that start on March 1! I am also going to create a shaker card and a diagonal pocket card. Enjoy!

Here are the instructions for both of these.

Hello Card

  1. Cut Thick Very Vanilla Card Stock with the Paper Trimmer to 5 ½” X 8 ½”. On the 8 ½” side score at 4 ¼”. This is your card base.
  2. Cut Starry Sky Card Stock to 5 ¼” X 4”. Attach to card base with Stampin’ Seal. This is your outer mat.
  3. Cut Naturally Gilded 12” X 12” Specialty Designer Series Paper to 5” X 3 ¾”. Attach to outer mat with Stampin’ Seal. This is your inner mat.
  4. Cut Orchid Oasis Card Stock to 4 ¾” X 3 ½”. Run through Machine with Basic 3D Embossing Folder. Attach to inner mat with Stampin’ Seal. This is your accent.
  5. Cut Starry Sky Card Stock to 4 7/8” X 3 5/8” and then cut out with coordinating die in the Irresistible Blooms Dies. Cut out a Window Sheet at 4 ¾” X 3 ½”. Attach to Starry Sky piece with Mini Glue Dots. Then place Foam Adhesive Strips around cut out circle to create the pocket for the shaker card. Fill center with Loose Frosted Dots. Then peel backing off of the strips and place over the Dots.
  6. Stamp on a scrap piece of Very Vanilla Card Stock in Starry Sky Ink “hello” with the Irresistible Blooms Cling Stamp Set. Attach yellow frosted dots with Mini Glue Dots. Attach to front with Mini Glue Dots.

Diagonal Pocket Card

  1. Cut Calypso Coral Card Stock to 4 ¼” X 11”. On the 11” side score at 5 ½”. This is your card base.
  2. Cut Petal Pink Card Stock to 5 ¼” X 4”. Attach to card base with Stampin’ Seal. This is your outer mat.
  3. Cut Basic White Card Stock to 5 1/8” X 3 7/8”. Attach to outer mat with Stampin’ Seal. This is your inner mat.
  4. Cut a piece of Hello, Irresistible 6” X 6” Designer Series Paper to 3 7/8” X 3 7/8”. Then cut diagonally. Place Stampin’ Seal only on the outer edges, not on the long diagonal. Then attach to the inner mat forming the pocket.
  5. Cut Calypso Coral Card Stock to 2 7/8” X 4 5/8”. This is your base for the tag that goes into the pocket.
  6. Cut Basic White Card Stock to 2 ¾” X 4 ½”. Stamp sentiment in Calypso Coral Ink. On the bottom left corner stamp a partial flower in Calypso Coral Ink. Tip: Make sure to stamp off so the flower isn’t as bright as the sentiment. Attach to the base of the tag with Stampin’ Seal. Then place in pocket.

To order the DIY Kit please go to https://stampingwithjoni.wordpress.com/diykits/.

If you would like to order from this new collection please contact me. Here is the flyer for reference.

To see the video please go to https://www.youtube.com/live/NEVmh4V_6F8?feature=share.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 

Color Lifter to Blend

It’s Wacky Wednesday where a product is used in a way it is not intended!

You know that you can use the Water Painter and the Blender Pen to blend when you color with Watercolor Pencils. But did you know that you can also use the Color Lifter?

How many products do you use in not the “right” way? Please tell me in the comments section.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂