The Deal of the Day for this week’s Farmers’ Market is to purchase any two adhesives online at https://www.stampinup.com?hostcode=3JSJVY4R or in person on Saturday and get a pack of Dimensionals for FREE! This deal will run through Monday the 7th.
It’s Friendship Friday! This is the day to focus on giving back or paying it forward.
Most days I focus on what I can do for others. We have talked about Operation Gratitude, local volunteering, and so much more. But sometimes things hit right at home.
So I think you all know that my beloved Shadow passed on September 17. I was doing fairly well in processing and getting over things. And then Joel (hubby) decided to put out a video to give tribute to him. Not only did this whole thing hit all over again but I also realized how little my daughter, Tara, was. It showed her growing up with my precious poodle.
I want to share this with you. So enjoy watching my two precious ones growing up together.
It’s Tutorial Thursday! Today I want to show you how to create an original card. Yes, original. I am calling this a Shaker Flip Gift Card.
For the card base cut the Mossy Meadow Card Stock with the Paper Trimmer to 4 1/4” X 10”.
On 10” side scored at 5 ½” & 8 ¼”.
Notch out the very bottom with 1” circle punch for gift card.
For the inside of the card:
Cut the Snowflake 12” X 12” Specialty Vellum to 5 ¼” X 4”.
Glue only in middle with Stampin’ Seal.
Cut the Basic White Card Stock cut to 3” X 4 ¾”.
Stamp “so very merry” in Night of Navy Ink.
Stamp tree with Mossy Meadow Ink.
For the flap:
Cut the Night of Navy Card Stock to 3 ¾” X 2 ¼”
Cut the Basic White Card Stock to 3 ½” X 2”
Stamp trees (Mossy Meadow), paw prints (Sahara Sand), and dog (Early Espresso)
Tear & Tape up both sides for the gift card pocket.
For the Shaker sleeve:
Cut Night of Navy Card Stock to 3 ¼” X 10”.
Score on 10” side at 5”.
Cut Basic White Card Stock to 3” X 4 ¾” (three times)
For the front – stamp Christmas Greetings in Mossy Meadow ink, Trees in Mossy Meadow Ink, and snowflakes in Night of Navy Ink.
For the Shaker you will need – Night of Navy oval, window sheet with larger oval, filler, Sprig Trinkets, Sparkle & Shine Sequins Assortment, Effervescent Elements, Foam Adhesive Strips, and Mini Glue Dots.
For the Back – stamp “you light up the season” in Night of Navy Ink and lights in Balmy Blue Ink.
Bend both stamps to get the curves needed.
If you prefer to see this card in action please go to https://youtu.be/j71Xl8zB1e8. Comment, please, and let me know if you have any questions or any feedback you wish to give.
It’s Wacky Wednesday where a product is used in a way it is not intended!
Usually I talk about Stampin’ Up! products being used in a different way, but today I want to take a normal household object and show you how to use it differently. Grab an old, but clean, toothbrush. Keep it on hand near your Paper Trimmer. This will allow you to easily clean the track or groove of your Trimmer.
It’s Technique Tuesday! Today I want to show you how to glue vellum without a trace of adhesive.
Take a piece of scrap card stock, silicone mat, or a piece of waxed paper and spread some Multipurpose Glue on it. Then grab a sponge or Sponge Dauber and wipe until the glue is in one thin sheet. You can then spread the thin sheet on to the vellum without it being seen. But, you have to work fast because this glue dries quickly when spread thin.
It’s Management Monday! Here’s what’s happening this week and maybe a bit beyond.
December Online Craft Class
Please note that I am simplifying the process for the class. More to be announced tomorrow.
Club Order Bonus
This finishes tonight!
For this Club from October 16-31 order $50 or more in product with host code M6VJMDQB or using the link https://www.stampinup.com?hostcode=M6VJMDQB to qualify. (You can also place your order directly with me but it will not be submitted until November 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.
Online Shopping
My retired stamp sets are now available online! There is not an option for local pick up.
I will also no longer be doing the BOGO sale in May. All sets will be online from now on.
29 Palms Farmers’ Market
I will be at the 29 Palms Farmers’ Market on Saturday, November 5 from 8-1! Come see what’s new, get your deal of the day, and enter for a chance to win the raffle prize. To follow what new things are being added please go to the event at https://fb.me/e/2sm3xHUO6 and press going to be reminded or notified.
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!
It’s Sabbath Sunday! This is the day to rest so you can be recharged for the rest of the week.
What does it mean to “be still” to you? To me the answer depended on who was talking to me.
From my Mom it meant to stop moving as she was trying to tie my shoe.
From my Grama it meant to stop talking as she was trying to think.
From my Dad it meant to stop moving.
Regardless of your answer here is a picture of what this means to me. Imagine you are in a pond that is knee deep and has some nice moss growing in the bottom of it. You have dropped something and are attempting to look for it. You keep moving to see if you can find it. The more you move the more the clear water becomes a very murky, velvety forest green. And then you realize in order to find it you need to be able to see. So you stop moving for a bit until the water clears up. You then look and can’t find it. So then you move to a different spot and then pause for the water to clear up. You do this several times until you find what you are looking for.
Why am I talking about mossy ponds? Because mossy ponds are much like life. If you don’t take the time to rest a bit or pause for life to make sense then it often is too chaotic to see what you are looking for. Make sure to rest enough so life clears up for you.
It’s Friendship Friday! This is the day to focus on giving back or paying it forward.
So I have a funny story to share with you. Yes, I promise it relates to cards. I was cleaning the freezer and found the ham I thought we had already used that was cooked at Easter. So much for that. Okay, maybe not funny (ha,ha), but more funny (how ironic).
So here’s how my leftovers in the freezer relates to your cards…
Do you have leftover cards that you are going to toss? Before you do, please consider donating them to Operation Gratitude. (If you would like to know more about them please go to https://www.operationgratitude.com/.)
I will be sending a box to them at the end of the year. So the next time you see me hand me some cards with coordinating envelopes…please…pretty please.
It’s Tutorial Thursday! Today I want to show you how to create a Flip Flap Card as well as the new Fitting Florets Collection that you can order starting November 1. (I know that sounds so far away but that is next Tuesday. Or tell me you want it and I’ll either remind you or place your order on the 1st.)
Here is the flyer for the new collection.
Now on to the most important part…the tutorial. 🙂
For the card base you will need a piece of Thick Basic White Card Stock cut at 5 1/2″ X 8 1/2″. On the 8 1/2″ side score at 4 1/4″.
For the outer mat cut a piece of the gingham from the Fitting Florets 12″ X 12″ Designer Series Paper.
For the panel cut a piece of Basic White Card Stock at 4 ¾” X 3 ½”. Use the Fern 3D Embossing Folder to add texture. Punch a hole in the panel with the Cracker & Treat Box Dies. (You will want to mark 1 3/4″ from the bottom and you will want the hole to be 2″ long.)
The flap arm or mechanism is from Basic White Card Stock as well and is cut at 2” X 6”. On the 6″ side score at 2″ and 2 1/2″. You will need the Very Best Trio Punch to create the tag at one end. Tip: Make sure to flip your card stock when doing the corners so you have a right and a left side.
Attach Tear & Tape to other end after sliding through tab (glue down after sliding through and have tag end at edge of card). Please see video for more details.
Attach smaller image to first score line.
Attach larger image to left side only at second score line. (big enough to cover middle one)(cannot cross score line or won’t open).
Place Tear & Tape on the edge of the inside and position and attach. (Please see video for details.)
For mat place Dimensionals and attach to outer mat. Make sure to keep Dimensionals away from mechanism.
Attach outer mat to card base with Stampin’ Seal.
Then place gems on card making sure to not interfere with the moving parts. (2021-2023 In Color Opal Rounds used here.)
To see all of the collection, a few more cards, the dies cut out, and a double scrapbook page please go to https://youtu.be/E-2WVX4HsRw.
Stamping With Joni and the Red Door Crafters 