Use a Kit!

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

Do you know how life gets hectic and then, instead of making a handmade card, you don’t send anything? Am I the only one? Please comment and let me know I am not alone in this.

So how do you solve this? For me I have started using the kits that Stampin’ Up! offers. Sometimes they are Paper Pumpkin and sometimes they are the kits from the Kit Collection. What’s the difference? Paper Pumpkin is a monthly subscription or pre-paid code with each month being a surprise. You do get a hint but not much else. The Kits from the Kit Collection are available all the time to order and the samples can be seen before purchasing.

This month’s Paper Pumpkin I have used for cards even though they are supposed to be boxes.

Here is the project done according to the instructions. There are several other colors, variations, and sentiments.

And here is the alternate card I created with the belly band and accents.

If you would like to have this kit on hand please let me know. I have two of these Paper Pumpkin kits that will be available on my shop (https://stampingwithjoni.wordpress.com/shop/) after January 10.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

Last Chance is Almost Done

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

Club Order Bonus

For this Club from December 16-31 order $50 or more in product with host code BG7AYB9C or using the link https://www.stampinup.com?hostcode=BG7AYB9C to qualify. (You can also place your order directly with me but it will not be submitted until January 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.

Last Chance List

The Last Chance list is available to shop through January 4. Please remember that all items are while supplies last.

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.

The retiring items from this Holiday Mini Catalog will be available starting January 5.

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!

To view what changes are coming for next year please go to https://stampingwithjoni.wordpress.com/2022/12/16/announcement/.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

Merry Christmas!!!

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

So enjoy your family, friends, or the stillness.

Merry Christmas to you!

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

11 days left!

It’s Sale Saturday!

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

You can order from the Last Chance List! If you didn’t receive your copy please contact me so I can send it to you. There are exactly 11 days left to shop!

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

Doing Something You’ve Never Done Before

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

Sometimes you have those moments where you know you’ve raised your kid right. I had this just this week. She listens and thinks. She knows that hubby and I are not in need of much of anything. But she also knows that we don’t do a bunch since we always seem to be working or travelling for our jobs. And since we both work on the weekends much is closed or done for the season once we have a moment to enjoy.

So as part of our Christmas present she found a restaurant that serves just about everything and then took us to Wild Lights. It was so nice to be entertained and to not have to figure out the details.

Here’s to making memories and enjoying every stage of life.

What are you trying new this season? Post in the comments below. It just might encourage someone to try something new.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

A Look at the New Products

It’s Tutorial Thursday! Today is not much of a tutorial but instead a sneak peek to see some of the new products.

If you haven’t told me you want a catalog please let me know at https://stampingwithjoni.wordpress.com/catalogrequest/. They are mailing this week.

To see the new products please go to https://youtu.be/5JK8FTYy1nE.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

My Snips are Everything

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

Which tool do you use in a way that it is not supposed to be? For me it’s the Snips. I use the Snips for cutting, but also for poking little bits from a die and applying Mini Glue Dots.

Tell me in the comments which tool you use for more than it was intended for.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

It’s Time for More than Christmas

It’s Technique Tuesday! Today I want to give you a tip instead of a technique.

Make sure to get in your crafty space and create some all occasion cards. We have been so focused on Christmas that I don’t want you to forget your birthdays, anniversaries, etc. for the new year. They can be simple but you need a few all occasion cards so you don’t start the new year behind.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

Changes & More!

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

Club Order Bonus

For this Club from December 16-31 order $50 or more in product with host code BG7AYB9C or using the link https://www.stampinup.com?hostcode=BG7AYB9C to qualify. (You can also place your order directly with me but it will not be submitted until January 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.

Last Chance List

The Last Chance list is available to shop from starting on December 1. If you would like a copy of the list ahead of time please check your email or contact me and I will send it to you.

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!

To view what changes are coming for next year please go to https://stampingwithjoni.wordpress.com/2022/12/16/announcement/.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

Cleaning Up Today

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

After a fun-filled year I am cleaning up and going through the studio. It’s what I do every year around the same time. I take inventory, figure out changes, and start planning for the new year.

So as I started cleaning I wondered why I do this. I mean obviously it needs to get done. But I started asking why I do it. Why does it make me feel better? Why is it part of my routine? Just why?

In order to answer this why I figured I should google it. And sure enough there is an article talking about how cleaning and mental health are connected. Here are some key points I took away.

  • Clutter leads to distraction and decreased focus.
  • A clean home usually signals good health.
  • A clean home usually means I have control of my possessions and my mental well-being.

Here are some tips on how to get cleaning.

  • Start small.
  • Set a timer.
  • Ask for help.

To read the entire article please go to https://www.verywellmind.com/how-mental-health-and-cleaning-are-connected-5097496.

And when I had moved too many times to count, had a little one, and just a mess I used the Fly Lady to get me back on track. Take a look at what she has to offer at http://flylady.net/.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂