Stamping With Joni and the Red Door Crafters

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

There are so many ways to give back. But recently I found out that our local Elks Lodge in Yucca Valley does just that. They have a craft fair they hold in October every year. Well, this year is no different. But I have learned something. Not only do they host the craft fair and vendors can sell there for a fee. But non-profits are able to set up there at no charge. It’s a way for the Elks to give back to the community. This allows those in attendance to learn about the community without extra cost.

So on October 1 go see what’s happening in the community at the Elks Lodge in Yucca Valley.

And no, I won’t be vending there. I will be at the Farmers’ Market, but a member of my team will be there. Go support and see what all is happening.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

It’s Tutorial Thursday! Today I want to show you how to emboss resist and faux watercolor. And in there I will throw a bonus in on how to color with an entire clear block.

Here’s a list of what you will need:

• Nature’s Prints Cling Stamp Set (AC 91)

• Butterfly Brilliance Cling Stamp Set (AC 116)

• Blending Brush (AC 129)

• Dimensionals (AC 127)

• Parakeet Party Ink Pad (AC 122)

• Sweet Sorbet Ink Pad (AC 122)

• Starry Sky Ink Pad (AC 122)

• Clear Blocks (AC 149)

• Versamark Ink Pad (AC 129)

• Clear Embossing Powder (AC 128)

• Spritzer (AC 129)

And here are the projects.

To see the finished cards and how to do each of these techniques please go to https://youtu.be/PuaKcH_QWfk.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

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

Today I want to show you a partial coloring technique. The product is used in the normal way but not the stamps. When you stamp you have to think that the stamped image is continuing after the mat. Then you color only a portion of the picture.

This gives an incomplete picture of what is supposed to be there. Do you like this technique?

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

It’s Technique Tuesday! Do you know you can make your own mask or stencil?

Take a piece of Window Sheet and die cut it. You might need to run it through a few times as Window Sheet is a bit tough to cut through. You now have a mask or stencil.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

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

Lisa’s Craft Class (In Person)

Let me know by Wednesday that you are coming to Lisa’s Craft Class! This is an in person class in Yucca Valley!

August Online Craft Class

The new Online Craft Class is up for August!!! Go to https://stampingwithjoni.wordpress.com/craft-class/ for all of the details.

Club Order Bonus

When you would like to order please consider qualifying for the Club order. For this Club from July 16 – August 1 at noon order $50 or more in product with host code QKAUMCGY or using the link https://www.stampinup.com?hostcode=QKAUMCGY to qualify. (You can also place your order directly with me but it will not be submitted until August 1 in the afternoon.) 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

If you prefer to order for July’s bonus please check out the link, https://stampingwithjoni.wordpress.com/cluborderbonus.

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. This is the only weekend 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!

Open Day

If you are working on a project, need help with the online class, want to pick up some adhesive, or just stop in to say hello please put the Open Day on your calendar.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

This month’s Paper Pumpkin is so nautical that is makes me wish I was at the beach!

Here is the video of the unboxing of the kit. https://youtu.be/EYZOrpMaCWs

And here are cards made according to the instructions.

And here are some alternates for you to enjoy.

I hope you enjoy! When you create from your kit please post to my page, https://facebook.com/StampingWithJoni.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

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

I’ve been reading up on farmland. No, I am not moving to plant crops. But as much as farmland has been in the news I figured I should read a bit on it. I like to know enough so when things come up I can at least understand the basic vocabulary. But what does this have to do with rest? You’ll see. Keep reading.

A piece of land can be used several times before it needs to rest or lay fallow. When it lays fallow this can mean that it lies completely empty, that it’s crop is traded out for a different one, or that the soil is worked and replenished with manure and added minerals.

So how does this relate to us? If you need to rest do so. But depending on what’s coming next will be dependent on how you rest. If you are planning on doing something physical you might want to incorporate yoga, stretching, or a light workout into that rest so you stay mobile. If you have a mental challenge like a huge test then you will want to eat right, get enough sleep, move, and maybe even look over your notes.

It just depends on what is coming next as to how you rest.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

It’s Sale Saturday!

If you would like to order online please use the link https://www.stampinup.com?hostcode=QKAUMCGY. This is the link to qualify for the Club order. This link expires Monday, August 1 at noon (pacific time).

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

If you would like to create 3 cards with envelopes and a Stars Treat Bag for FREE (just pay $7 S&H) please go to https://stampingwithjoni.wordpress.com/craft-class/ for more details. To sign up for this class simply contact me.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

Just a quick reminder to check your email for all the details of the brand new Online Craft Class for August as well as the new Club Order Bonus!

If you didn’t get it just let me know. I’ll resend it.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

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

I am sure you have done something kind that you thought was insignificant. And I am certain the recipient probably didn’t think it was insignificant. It’s all in perspective.

But if you have felt unlucky or that all the crazy people are suddenly appearing out of nowhere, you might want to look inward. I know when I was going through a bad spell I had to finally change my attitude before my luck started changing. This isn’t always the case but much of life is your reaction to it.

And I would encourage you to be the change you want to see. If you are not finding the kindness then be more kind. If you are not finding someone to make cards then make cards. If you are not finding someone…and the list goes on. Be the change you are wishing for.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂