It’s Sabbath Sunday! This is the day to rest so you can be recharged for the week.
Sometimes the way to rest is to take care of yourself. And sometimes that means noticing you have a problem and fixing it yourself. Lately I have been having some foot problems. Now it took me a while to figure out that it was my shoes that had gotten old and not that I had injured myself. So I recently bought a new pair of tennis shoes.
Sometimes self care means resetting and starting over.
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.
Stamping With Joni and the Red Door Crafters 