Stamping With Joni and the Red Door Crafters

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

This week I have had quite a few emails asking me to upgrade my phone. I haven’t yet but will soon.

I think one of the emails that caught my eye was how effective a new battery is. As a battery ages it becomes less effective. Eventually it won’t work and needs to be replaced.

I am not talking about age here, trust me. What I am saying is that if something is draining you then you might need to approach it differently or simply change what you are doing. Starting fresh is sometimes simply the only answer to feel whole again.

What is draining you that needs to be thought about?

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

It’s Sale Saturday!

I’ve heard rumors that there might be a second release for Sale-A-Bration on August 2. Be watching right here for more details.

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 🙂

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

Recently I was reading through a newsletter and came across this quote from Jaqueline Kennedy Onassis…”One man can make a difference and every man should try”.

I had to read that a few times to understand that it’s not about what gets done but that effort is made. Are you making effort to make a difference?

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

I have a question for you. For the Facebook Live on Wednesday or the YouTube on Thursday would you like the materials mailed to you so you can create too?

I would do the Wednesday evening presentation on Facebook and then post it on Thursday on YouTube. You would have until Saturday at midnight to tell me that you would like the materials mailed to you. I would invoice you $5 (maybe $10 if it was a big week) and then mail everything on Monday.

You would not be creating with me but after me. Everything would be die cut, scored, and ready for you just like in the classes. You would need to stamp, have ink, and adhesive. You would get to see the project before so you knew exactly what you were getting.

Would be interested? Please let me know either way.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

It’s Tutorial Thursday! Today I want to show you how to use the masks to create great looking cards and especially backgrounds.

For these projects you will need:

• Artistic Mix Decorative Masks (Annual Catalog page 128)
• Stampin’ Spritzer (Annual Catalog page 129)
• Watercolor Paper (Annual Catalog page 140)
• Blending Brush (Annual Catalog page 129)
• Stampin’ Write Marker (Annual Catalog page 126)
• Masking Paper (Annual Catalog page 149)

To see the completed card, get a bunch of tips, and see how to create each of these please go to https://youtu.be/vXMJTVx2h6E.

When you create with any of these techniques please go to https://facebook.com/StampingWithJoni and post your projects.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

Thank you for being here through the thick and thin. Thank you for coming to create with me. Thank you for ordering. Thank you for showing up to craft fairs and markets. And thank you for being you and having a good time with me.

Without you I couldn’t say that today is the day 16 years ago that I signed up with Stampin’ Up! 16 years! So thank you.

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 how a Bone Folder can do more than help with the creases or score lines.

The Bone Folder can also take out marks by rubbing. Some dies tend to leave a mark or ridge and I have found that the Bone Folder will take these out by rubbing the affected area.

But more importantly, the Bone Folder can also get the kinks out of twine or ribbon by simply pulling it across the side of it.

This action is very similar to when you pull curling ribbon across a pair of scissors.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

It’s Technique Tuesday! Today’s technique is more about assembly.

When you get a new set of stamps that are the cling or red rubber ones you need to put the stickers on to the rubber. Before you do please check the stickers and the stamps. Sometimes mistakes are made and they are not printed correctly. If this happens please contact me ASAP so I can get it fixed.

For some of the larger stamps especially I have trouble lining up the sticker to the stamp. So instead of placing the stamp directly on to the sticker try taking the sticker and placing it on a block.

Then take the block with the sticker and stamp the stamp on to the sticker.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

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

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 🙂

It’s Sabbath Sunday! Today is the day to focus on resting so you can be recharged for the week.

Did you know that depending on your personality is how you need to recharge?

If you are more of an introvert you recharge by doing things alone. And if you are an extrovert you recharge by being social.

So how do you recharge?

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂