Using Masking Paper to Color

It’s Tutorial Thursday! Today I want to show you how to use the Masking Paper to color.

For these cards you will need:

  • Masking Paper (AC 149)
  • Natureโ€™s Prints Cling Stamp Set (AC 91)
  • Natural Prints Dies (AC 165)
  • Blending Brush (AC 129)
  • Dimensionals or Foam Adhesive Strips
  • Parakeet Party Ink Pad
  • Sweet Sorbet Ink Pad
  • Starry Sky Ink Pad
  • Clear Blocks

For complete instructions and a video please go to https://youtu.be/2ik0AfBgeq4.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni ๐Ÿ™‚

Making Your Own Enamel Dots

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

Did you know that the Basic Pearlized Enamel Effects can be used for more than coloring? In this case they can be dotted along an empty sheet of Mini Glue Dots. After they are dry they can then be peeled off and placed on top of a Mini Glue Dot. You then can have your own enamel dots. Use the white enamel effects and a re-inker and you have any color you want. Just remember that although they look like the old fashioned candy buttons do not eat them. ๐Ÿ™‚

If you use this idea for your projects please post a photo on my page, https://facebook.com/StampingWithJoni.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni ๐Ÿ™‚

How to Mask a Banner

It’s Technique Tuesday! Today I want to show you how to mask a part of a banner.

This banner comes out of the Hello Harvest Cling Stamp Set. For this technique I used Sweet Sorbet and Starry Sky to show you the contrasting colors.

First, place your stamp on a block.

Second, cut the Masking Tape with your Snips to fit inside the words. Then peel and stick to the words.

Then ink as usual. Please remember to take the Masking Tape off before stamping.

Then clean the stamp as usual and re-ink with the Starry Sky Stampin’ Write Marker. I used the brush tip.

If you create with this technique please post your project to my page, https://facebook.com/StampingWithJoni.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni ๐Ÿ™‚

Sweet Sunflowers

Next month’s Paper Pumpkin Kit has just been announced and it’s all about Sweet Sunflowers!

This kit includes everything you need to create 9 cards (3 each of 3 designs) with coordinating envelopes. The stamp set is an all-occasion one with sentiments for gratitude and friendship along with wildflower images. You will get 2 ink spots of Crushed Curry and Soft Suede.

The coordinating colors for this kit are Blackberry Bliss, Crushed Curry, Evening Evergreen, Melon Mambo, Mossy Meadow, Night of Navy, Pumpkin Pie, and Soft Suede.

To subscribe please go to https://www.paperpumpkin.com/en-us/sign-up/?demoid=2008407.

If you prefer a pre-paid code please contact me.

Here are some pricing details for the pre-paid codes during Sale-A-Bration which runs through August.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni ๐Ÿ™‚

July Online Craft Class Sign Up Finishes Friday and More!

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

Do you still need a catalog? To request your copy please go to https://stampingwithjoni.wordpress.com/catalog-request/.

July Online Craft Class

Don’t forget to order by this Friday if you want to create 6 Christmas cards and a self-closing Baker’s Box for $15!!! 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 1-15 order $50 or more in product with host code TW76CHST or using the link https://www.stampinup.com?hostcode=TW76CHST to qualify. (You can also place your order directly with me but it will not be submitted until July 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

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 ๐Ÿ™‚

Breaking the Routine to Rest

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

Recently I overdid at the gym and my heel has been “thanking” me ever since. I don’t say this for pity. I say this to remind you and me that not everything can be done by everybody. We have to know our limits and even then we still get hurt. So this week I have been staying off my feet and taking a minute to regroup.

I say this because sometimes something happens that forces us to change paths. My goals haven’t changed to move every day. But how I move definitely has. If the goal is a priority don’t change the goal if there is a roadblock, but instead change how you get there.

For me I may not be running, but I will be biking, rowing, walking, or anything else I can do. Don’t give up but remember to change your course if necessary.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni ๐Ÿ™‚

Catalogs, Club Bonus Order, and July Class

It’s Sale Saturday!

The new Mini Catalog and Sale-A-Bration Brochure are now live! If you need your copies please request one at https://stampingwithjoni.wordpress.com/catalog-request/.

If you would like to order online please use the link https://www.stampinup.com?hostcode=TW76CHST. This is the link to qualify for the Club order. This link expires Friday, July 15.

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

If you would like to create 6 Christmas cards and a box for just $15 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 ๐Ÿ™‚

Ways to Help Out

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

I am always skimming through the internet for uplifting articles. Well today I found one. This one gives 12 ways to give back. Here are just a few that caught my eye.

  • Volunteer to help your child’s teacher or any teacher.
  • Be a coupon fairy. The coupons that you don’t use leave on the shelf for someone else.
  • Put together a back pack with school supplies.
  • Invite others to join the pay it forward chain.

To read the entire article please go to https://www.onecrazyhouse.com/12-ways-to-start-a-pay-it-forward-chain/.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni ๐Ÿ™‚

Dancing Hippos

It’s Tutorial Thursday! Today I want to share with you how to create a wobble card.

For this card you will need:

  • Dragonfly Garden Cling Stamp Set
  • Hippest Hippos Cling Stamp Set (Sale-A-Bration)
  • Hippo Dies (Sale-A-Bration)
  • Watercolor Pencils
  • Blender Pen
  • 22 Gauge Wire
  • Rustic Harvest 12X12 Designer Series Paper
  • Basic Gray Ink Pad
  • Thick White Card Stock
  • Designer Series Paper
  • Matching or coordinating colored card stock
  • Tear & Tape Adhesive
  • Stampin’ Seal

For complete instructions and to see another version of this card please go to https://youtu.be/MF5nnjczbLk.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni ๐Ÿ™‚

When a pumpkin becomes a man.

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

Today I want to show you how a pumpkin can become a man. I am not talking about the Legend of Sleepy Hollow, but instead I am talking about the Rustic Pumpkin Dies. Do you remember me saying to look at everything right side up, sideways, and upside down? Well today is a little bit of all three.

I was going for Mr. Potato Head but I am not sure I quite hit that. I think this card is a cross between Mr. Potato Head, Corn Julio, and a monkey. What do you think?

But do you see the pumpkin dies? And the mustache was done with the Tulip Punch.

Remember to look at everything you have from all angles.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni ๐Ÿ™‚