4 Ways to Color with an Embossing Folder

It’s Tutorial Thursday! Today I want to show you how to color with embossing folders four different ways.

The first project has two of the ways to color. The background is done by stamping the Fern 3D Embossing Folder with the Versamark Ink Pad. After running the Evening Evergreen Card Stock through the Machine with the Versamark Ink I then cover the front with Gold Embossing Powder. And make sure to heat really well.

The smaller accent piece is done with the same folder with the same technique. But instead of Versamark Ink I used the Craft White Pad and then used the Clear Embossing Powder.

The second project uses the Hive 3D Embossing Folder. The Crushed Curry Card Stock is run through the Machine with Versamark Ink as well. But this time it is covered with Clear Embossing Powder and heated. Tip: Make sure you have lots of light so you can see that powder and when it is properly heated.

I then take a Blending Brush and apply the color.

And a close up.

And for the third, and final, project I used three different colors of card stock with a sneaky way of anchoring them all together. I then used Night of Navy Ink on the Painted Texture 3D Embossing Folder.

To see the video please go to my Facebook Page. Here is the link, https://fb.watch/f_IkA8clO1/.

I’m sorry it’s not on YouTube. Something got updated and I am not sure how to download it.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

Dies for Borders

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

Yesterday I talked about how border dies can make a card.

And today I want to talk to you about how a die can make a border. Cut your card stock slightly smaller than the die and place what edge you would like cut underneath. The rest of the card stock needs to go on top.

After running it through the Machine you will get an edge that you can use for an accent piece, tag, or whatever you would like. Tip: if you have a bit of a line from the die then take a Bone Folder and rub the “line” out.

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 🙂

Borders Aren’t Just for Edges

It’s Technique Tuesday! Do you have an embossing folder that is busy and you don’t know what to do with it? Then use some extra dies to create something else.

For this card I used the Thanks & Hello Embossing Folders (specifically the thanks one). I ran it through the Machine with Pumpkin Pie Card Stock. Then I took a Blending Brush and dipped it in Pumpkin Pie Ink. I wanted “thanks” highlighted or spotlighted.

Then I ran it back through with the Basic Borders Dies to create a middle section. Rustic Harvest 12″ X 12″ Designer Series Paper was used in the middle.

When you create with this technique please post a photo of your creation on my page, https://facebook.com/StampingWithJoni.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

Landers, Club, Class, & Hosting

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

October Online Craft 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.

Landers’ 2nd Saturday Craft Fair

Come on out to Belfield Hall on Saturday from 10-2 to see what’s new, the deal of the day, and have a chance to win the raffle! 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 🙂

More than Work

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

I don’t know about you but it’s been awhile since I have travelled. Between my daughter moving out and the dog’s health declining I didn’t have much time for fun. So now I am sitting here starting to plan fun things again.

I knew the season of not doing much would come to an end. I am grateful I had it but now I am ready to get back to life and adventures.

Have you gone through seasons that were not what you felt were your normal?

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

Winner Announced!!!

Thank you for entering in the raffle today at the 29 Palms Farmers’ Market!

Drumroll please…

The winner of the raffle for today’s market is…Addy Rodriguez! Congratulations!

I will mail your prize to you! Please comment so I know you have seen this and then fill in the contact information sheet for your mailing address.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

New Club Order Bonus and Facebook Live Materials

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/.

And you have until midnight to let me know if you would like the materials from Wednesday’s Facebook Live. For more details please go to https://stampingwithjoni.wordpress.com/facebooklivematerials/.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

Just Be Kind

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

Recently my daughter went in for a job interview. The manager, instead of interviewing her, took the time to complain about many of his employees to her. Unfortunately one of these employees was a good friend of hers. So instead of walking out with a good experience (even if she didn’t get the job) she walked out telling us not to eat there again.

Why do I say this? Not to get anyone in trouble or to get sympathy. But instead to remind me (and whoever else needs to hear it) that being a good human does not take much. And if I am having an off day the reminder is there to just keep my mouth shut.

Here’s to giving back by not adding to the negativity around me.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

Tunnel Card

It’s Tutorial Thursday! Today I want to show you how to create a tunnel card. I have also heard this called a spotlight card as well.

Usually I don’t include measurements but I figured you might want some quick ones so you don’t have to go back through the entire video.

  • 5 ½” X 8 ½” for white base and both designer series papers
  • Score base and base dsp at 4 ¼” on the 8 1/2″ side
  • Score tunnel piece at 2 1/8”, 4 ¼”, 6 3/8”, and then cut circle. Middle score goes up.
  • Pillar or banner pieces cut at 2” X 5 3/8”

And the front looks like this.

And here’s the supply list.

  • Thick Basic White or Very Vanilla Card Stock (Annual Catalog page 140)
  • Rustic Harvest 12” X 12” Designer Series Paper (Mini Catalog page 49)
  • Crushed Curry Card Stock (Annual Catalog page 123)
  • Cajun Craze Ink Pad (Annual Catalog page 123)
  • Paper Trimmer (Annual Catalog page 155)
  • Snips (Annual Catalog page 155)
  • Stampin’ Seal (Annual Catalog page 127)
  • Dimensionals (Annual Catalog page 127)
  • Mini Dimensionals (Annual Catalog page 127)
  • Peaceful Moments Cling Stamp Set (Annual Catalog page 29)

For a list of what you will need at home to create this card please go to https://stampingwithjoni.wordpress.com/facebooklivematerials/. You can also order the materials at this link.

To see the video please go to https://youtu.be/pl2BHeYPXh8.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

Markers are for more than paper.

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

Today I want to talk to you about how to use the markers for more than coloring on paper or card stock.

The Stampin’ Write Markers can also be used to color on stamps. Since the ink in the markers (round barrel) is the same as what we have in the ink pads you can color stamps. Just grab whatever color(s) and color away. When done coloring just huff on the stamp and the moisture in your breath will bring the ink back to life. Now stamp the image on card stock or paper just like normal.

And the Stampin’ Blends (alcohol-based markers)(rectangular barrel) can be used to color glass, metal, cork, wood, embellishments, and card stock. They cannot be used to color the stamps though. They dry so quickly that they are not effective for this. But any other material can be colored and it is almost immediately dry with the Stampin’ Blends.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂