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.
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.
It’s Technique Tuesday! Today is not so much a technique but taking care of your stamps. I want to share with you how to maintain them.
With the photopolymer stamp sets you wash them when they don’t stick any longer. Grab a small container (so they don’t go down the drain), add some warm water, and a drop of Dawn dish soap. Drop the stamps in the container and let them soak for 5 minutes. Then rinse off and pat dry with a lint-free towel or paper towel. You are ready to go again.
But with the cling stamps it is a bit different. Instead of washing them you use the stamps until they don’t stick to the block any longer. In the old days when this would happen I would use adhesive or Chapstick to stick the stamp to the block. Then I was washing the blocks and wiping off the stamps as best as I could. But now I have a better solution.
I bought a pack of the Cling Adhesive and have used it to bring a few of my stamps back to life. You peel the sticker back off the page and simply place your stamp (sticker side down) into the exposed cling adhesive. When you pull up your stamp you might need to trim a little excess off with your Snips. But then your stamp is brand new and ready to go again.
Let me know if this helps you and if you need a pack of this magic Cling Adhesive as well.
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 September 16-30 order $50 or more in product with host code XQUWZ7PX or using the link https://www.stampinup.com?hostcode=XQUWZ7PX to qualify. (You can also place your order directly with me but it will not be submitted until October 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.
29 Palms Farmers’ Market
Come on out to the market on Saturday from 8-1 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. These are the only two weekends I have available but I do have weekdays open.
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 week.
I have learned that if I procrastinate during the week I can’t rest as well on Sunday. I can’t make peace with sitting still. I almost feel guilty because I haven’t properly earned the time to not produce.
Well, this week I definitely feel that I have earned my rest time. So much has happened. I have had change and catch up to do.
It’s Friendship Friday! This is the day to focus on giving back or paying it forward.
Many non-profit organizations or charities are super busy during the holiday season. As the weather gets colder there tend to be more needs that come up. People get sick. There is more to do during the holidays with all the festivities. And it’s amazing what a warm drink can do for morale on a chilly night.
So I would encourage you to reach out and give a hand whether it be for the season or permanently. Give a place a try and if it doesn’t work out at least they got an extra hand for a bit.
Stamping With Joni and the Red Door Crafters 