No Guilt in Resting

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

I don’t know how many times I have tried to rest and end up feeling guilty about it. And I had to look down deep to find out why. Most often when I feel guilt or anxiety for resting it’s because I don’t feel that I finished the job well. I either rushed through it or procrastinated so long that I had to hurry to finish.

But when I do my best and put the work in I don’t feel guilty. I am at peace and I can truly peacefully rest.

Have you found this to be true?

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

New Challenge with Raffle

It’s Sale Saturday!

There’s a new challenge out! Mail me your cards (with envelopes) by February 25! For each card that you get to me (mail or drop off) by February 25 you will get an entry into the raffle to win the Adorable Owls Set. Winner will be announced on the afternoon of the 25th (after the mail comes). The set will be mailed out the following 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 🙂

A Sweet Note

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

Have you ever had one of those days that just seems to drag on and on and on…and on? The more you try to do the worse it gets. And the more you try the harder it becomes. No matter what you do your progress just seems to be going backwards. Yeah…me too.

And on those days I swear your friends and family have a sixth sense. It’s like the “bat signal” is lit up and everyone knows what’s going on. Well, everyone that is close to you and knows you. These are the days that a friend calls or you get a sweet text or your partner comes up and gives you one of those bear hugs.

And sometimes, once in a blue moon, you get a sweet note. That was me a couple of days ago. My daughter wrote a note to say how she was grateful for everything we have done for her and it hasn’t gone unnoticed by her. And that she is finally in a good place physically and mentally and that she can finally grow.

That made my day and my week. All the struggle (and hustle related to it) has been worth it. And yes I would do it again. But for this moment I am going to relax and enjoy the sunshine and do a little happy dance.

Do you have something you are celebrating (big, little, or anything in between)? I would love to see in the comments. If it’s private and you want to share the please message me however you are most comfortable.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

Valentine Tree Card and Candy Favor

It’s Tutorial Thursday! Today I want to show you this cute Oval Hearts Card and Candy Favor.

Now normally I would ship this DIY Kit on Monday but I am doing a special shipment on Friday afternoon so you can have the project in time to make it for Valentine’s Day. You need to order it by Friday at 10 am to be included in this rush shipment.

So this is the card and the favor.

Here are the directions for the card and the favor.

Valentine Tree Card

  1. Cut Thick White 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 Petal Pink Card Stock with the Paper Trimmer to 5 3/8” X 2”. This is your banner behind. Attach when the front mats are finished.
  3. Cut Crumb Cake Card Stock to 5 1/8” X 3 7/8”. This is your outer mat that the banner will eventually be attached to.
  4. Cut Basic White Card Stock to 5” X 3 ¾”. Die cut out the oval from Framed Florets Dies. Stamp the tree from Beauty of Friendship in Crumb Cake and Petal Pink Ink.
  5. Cut Petal Pink Card Stock to 4 7/8” X 3 5/8” to attach behind the White with Stampin’ Seal.
  6. Take a scrap of Basic White Card Stock to stamp the sentiment in Crumb Cake Ink and the hearts in Petal Pink Ink. Attach with Dimensionals.
  7. Attach the White to the Crumb Cake mat with Stampin’ Seal.
  8. Now attach the banner behind with Stampin’ Seal.
  9. Attach all to the card base.

Candy Holder

  1. Cut Petal Pink Card Stock with the Paper Trimmer to 2 ¼” X 7”. On the 7” side score at 3” and 4”. Punch ribbon slots with the Very Best Trio Punch.
  2. Cut more Petal Pink Card Stock to 1 ¼” X 3”. On the 3” score at 1” and 2”. Attach to the sides as you bring up with Tear & Tape Adhesive.
  3. Place chocolate inside.
  4. Cut ribbon with Snips from Real Red & Burlap Ribbon Combo Pack to approximately 10” long. Tie through top holes and trim ends.
  5. Punch out hearts with Country Bouquet Punch in Country Floral Designer Series Paper. Attach with Mini Glue Dots.
  6. Attach Rhinestones as wanted.
  7. For the back, take a scrap of Basic White Card Stock and punch out a piece from the Rectangular Postage Punch. Attach with Stampin’ Seal.

To order the DIY Kit please go to https://stampingwithjoni.wordpress.com/diykits/ by Sunday at midnight (or by Friday at 10 am for the early shipment).

To see the video please go to https://www.youtube.com/live/vmwkUMFE1AQ?feature=share.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

Water to Make Your Tree Grow

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

Today I want to show you that a little spritz of water from the Stampin’ Spritzer on to your inked stamp makes for a realistic tree trunk. Don’t be scared to use a little water to bring the life out of a stamp.

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

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

Gilded Ribbon

It’s Technique Tuesday! Today I want to show you how to add to ribbon.

If your ribbon is too plain then run your Stampin’ Seal sparingly throughout your ribbon. Then brush or gently push the ribbon in to the Gilded Leafing. Rub off any excess, tie your bow, and trim. Then all you need is a Mini Glue Dot to attach to your project.

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

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

Landers and More!

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.
  • 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

For this Club from February 1-15 order $50 or more in product with host code 3U2N6VJX or using the link https://www.stampinup.com?hostcode=3U2N6VJX to qualify. (You can also place your order directly with me but it will not be submitted until February 16.) 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.

Landers’ Second Saturday Craft Fair

Come on out this Saturday, February 11 from 10-2 at the Farmers’ Market! Enter for a chance to win the raffle prize. Follow the event for all the details at https://fb.me/e/7CLNG46Wc.

Online Shopping

My retired stamp sets as well as finished projects are now available online! There is not an option for local pick up except during the Open Day Session. 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 🙂

Go Take a Hike

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

Have you ever been told to go take a hike? I know the context is not what it seems, but today I am doing just that. Some fresh air, sunshine, and the views that are endless. So can you guess my favorite part when going hiking? It’s the sound of the crunch of the dirt beneath my feet. There’s only one sound that is better…when the dirt is crisp and freshly dried right after a rain.

When you take a break what is your favorite part of it?

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

Winner Announced!!!

As you know I was at the 29 Palms Farmers’ Market today! If you missed it I hope you were still outside to enjoy this gorgeous day. Drumroll please…I would like to announce the winner of the Hope Box.

Congratulations to Alexis Dimuzio! Please comment and let me know that you saw this post so I can contact you for further details on how to get your prize!

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

More Sale-A-Bration Items

It’s Sale Saturday!

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/.

The New Mini Catalog and Sale-A-Bration Brochure are live! Make sure to get what you want before the end of February (when Sale-A-Bration finishes).

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

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂