Loosening Up the Rules

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

Did you know the definition of relax is …”make (a rule or restriction) less strict while not abolishing it?

So what do you relax on your day off? My routine is still to get up and shower, but with no alarm. And no make-up or clothes that require me to button them. It’s a sweats day with still getting things done, but at a slower pace. The only way I put on my lipstick is if we have plans to go somewhere.

What do you change when it’s your day off?

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

Club Order Bonus New and Old

It’s Sale Saturday!

If you would like to order online please use the link https://www.stampinup.com?hostcode=PX7EG29U This is the link to qualify for the Club order. And this is the LAST day for this set of bonus products!

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

If you prefer to get the Textural Elements instead please use the host code below.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

Operation Gratitude Joins Give Back Box

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

You know how I talk about sending cards to Operation Gratitude? I hope so. Operation Gratitude is an organization that sends care packages to the troops and first responders. But now it has gotten even better. When you need to send a big box to donate to Operation Gratitude you can send it through the Give Back Box program.

What is the Give Back Box Program? It is simply a program that allows you to donate items to a charity for a reduced amount of shipping. And on their side they recycle the box it comes in. They also recycle legos, toys, clothes…pretty much anything you can think of. Any charity can join. But each charity has to guarantee the box gets recycled as well as to not waste with the donation received. Give Back is determined to see more donated and less put in landfills. To find out more about Give Back Box please go to https://www.givebackbox.com/index.

To find out more about Operation Gratitude please go to https://www.operationgratitude.com/.

If you would like to donate cards, letters, hats, scarves, or paracord bracelets simply contact me. I will have another box going out mid November.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

Take a Look at the New Kit

It’s Tutorial Thursday! Today I want to show you the new kit, but not so much of a tutorial.

It is an organizer with everything to get yourself ready for the new year. It makes a great Christmas gift for under $40. Just take a look.

Here is the official unboxing video for it produced from Stampin’ Up! at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5aEkKE3v4qY.

And here is the Live I did on YouTube for you to preview at https://youtu.be/R9UeZj027wM.

If you would like to order this and $25 additionally in product you will qualify for the Club Order Bonus. You can also order two kits and qualify too. Please go to https://www.stampinup.com/products/birthday-card-organizer-kit?hostcode=PX7EG29U to order this kit (and anything else you would like).

Thank you for joining me on YouTube!

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

Where the Hole is the Focal Point

It’s Wacky Wednesday where a product is used in a way it is not normally! Today I want to talk to you about using your dies to create holes as accents. Yes, holes.

Instead of cutting out the pumpkin, I cut out the outline of the pumpkin. I then stamped the pumpkin behind to create dimension or depth. Next time I will also put Dimensionals to attach the inner mat so there is even more dimension.

When you create by making a hole please post a photo of your finished project on my page, https://facebook.com/StampingWithJoni.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

Texture is Key

It’s Technique Tuesday! Today I want to talk to you about texture. This card may not have a bunch of color but it makes up for it with texture and depth.

For this card I used the Labels Aglow Dies as well as the Layering Circles to get depth and texture. I also put the same color (Early Espresso) for the outer and inner mats. The inner mat has some height thanks to Dimensionals.

When you use this technique please post it to my page, https://facebook.com/StampingWithJoni.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

Heidi’s, Club, Hosting, & More!

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

October Online Craft Class

There are only 5 days left to order this class!

Club Order Bonus

For this Club from October 1-15 order $50 or more in product with host code PX7EG29U or using the link https://www.stampinup.com?hostcode=PX7EG29U to qualify. (You can also place your order directly with me but it will not be submitted until October 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.

Heidi’s Craft Class

Come on out to Heidi’s to create some cute favors! See you Saturday!

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.

I am booked through December and will be starting to book for the new year in November. If you are interested please contact me or comment here.

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 🙂

To Rest is to Recover Your Strength

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

I recently was working out and realized how sore I was. I felt rather weak and was having trouble lifting heavier things that normally I could do. So I took a couple of days off, ate right, and drank a bit more water than I normally do. And it worked. It seemed that I was able to do more now.

Often I read in blogs for exercise or mental strength to make sure to schedule in rest days. This allows the muscles to heal from the little tears that happen during exercise. This process allows for the build up of strength. But there is a balance to work and rest. Too much rest and you don’t build strength. Too much work and you can’t rest and can’t continue to be productive. It’s all a balance. And for me that balance changes with the weather, my age, stress levels, and so many other factors.

I recently looked up the definition of rest. According to the dictionary site, “Rest is to cease work or movement in order to relax, refresh oneself, or recover strength”.

Are you able to find your balance?

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

Club Order Bonus

It’s Sale Saturday!

If you would like to order online please use the link https://www.stampinup.com?hostcode=PX7EG29U This is the link to qualify for the Club order.

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

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

Time is the Best Gift

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

What’s the one thing you can never get back? Time!

Recently I had a friend that was having a bad day. I had just finished a long day myself and had told her I would call the next day. And then I had that little voice, that was extremely loud, saying “call her now”. And the usual things went through my head…I’m tired, I told her tomorrow…and on it goes. But the more I tried to push it off the louder that voice got. Until, finally, I got up and called.

We talked about pets, kids, and life. And yes, a little on what had happened. Two hours later both of us were better.

So what’s the point? Listen to that small voice. There is often a reason that small voice is nagging you.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂