Clear Blocks Can Be Toys

It’s Wacky Wednesday where a product is used in a way it is not intended! Did you know our clear blocks can be toys as well as tools?

Recently one of my fellow demonstrators was holding a training. One of the attendees brought their infant daughter. The daughter was entertained by our clear blocks.

Don’t limit your crafting supplies to just the craft room.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

Torn Effect

It’s Technique Tuesday! Today I want to talk to you about the torn effect. Have you been seeing those cards that have the middle torn out? Are you wondering how to do them? Well, join me tomorrow night at 7 pm to see how they are done.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

Open Day, New Club Order Bonus, and Craft Class!

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

If you would like a catalog please contact me!

When you would like to order please consider qualifying for the Club order. For this Club from May 16-31 order $50 or more in product with host code WKMRPTYN or using the link https://www.stampinup.com?hostcode=WKMRPTYN to qualify. (You can also place your order directly with me but it will not be submitted until June 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/rewards/.

I am open today for Open Day sessions.

Saturday is Craft Class! Let me know by Wednesday that you are coming out!

And if you didn’t know, this is the start of the new year for you! This is when the Open House has just finished, all the VIP’s have been recognized, and now it’s time to start over. So would you like to be a VIP?

Here’s what this means…extra gifts during the Open House, first call for BOGO, priority shopping for the Rubber Rummage Sale, and more!

So how do you become a VIP? Glad you asked.

  • Host a class. The location is up to you, projects are up to you, and the food too! All that is required is that you invite and that two crafters attend.
  • Order $150 or more in product in one order.
  • Join my Team. That doesn’t mean you have to do classes, fairs, or events. There is no risk, no credit checks, and you don’t pay shipping or tax (since you have a 20% discount). So…the catch…oh yes, buy (or sell) $300 of product per quarter. That’s it. For more details please go to https://stampingwithjoni.wordpress.com/benefits-to-being-a-part-of-the-team/.

Let me know what version of VIP you would like!

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

How to Reset

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

Lately I have found so many articles on how to reset your mental health. I firmly believe that the year plus of lockdowns has left many feeling disconnected from life itself. This article was different in the sense that it broke down not only how to reset but also how to listen to how your body is doing. Here are some of my favorite points.

  • Find your calm. Take some time to be alone.
  • Notice how you are feeling.
  • Journal.
  • Take a technology detox.
  • Move your body.

There are several others to read about, but those were the big ones for me. Now I am getting off of here for less time on technology.

To read the entire article please go to https://poundfit.com/poundfit_blog/mental-health-reset-10-tips-for-tuning-in-and-taking-action/.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

Landers and Club Order Bonuses


It’s Sale Saturday!

Come on out to the Landers 2nd Saturday Craft Fair at Belfield Hall today until 2 pm to see what’s new and get some deals on retired items.

There is a new promotion that has begun and runs through May 31. If your wish list is long (over $99) then this is an awesome bonus for you! Order $125 worth of product and get another $66.50 for FREE! You pay no shipping, just tax. This is a great way to get nearly $200 of product for just over $100.

So what’s the catch? No risk, no credit checks, and no shows. To stay active you must purchase or sell $300 per quarter. There is no penalty for dropping. And you get a minimum of 20% off all of your orders. To read more about this please go to https://stampingwithjoni.wordpress.com/benefits-to-being-a-part-of-the-team/.

If you would like to order online please use the link https://www.stampinup.com?hostcode=NC3M32MN. This is the link to qualify for the Club order. This link expires Monday, May 16 at 10 am (since I am closed on the 15th). And I will have a new link posted on Monday morning with new bonuses.

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

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

Ideas to Pay It Forward

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

When I haven’t had much time to think about things I tend to use google. Lately not anything catastrophic has happened so I haven’t needed rescuing. I know my friends are still there but as I sit down to right this blog I have a bit of writer’s block. So instead I will search for how to get some new ideas.

After some searching I did find this article for 45 beautiful ideas to pay it forward. Here are some of my favorites.

  • Participate in a cleanup day.
  • Donate some clothes.
  • Run for a good cause.
  • Ask for donations instead of gifts.
  • Become a mentor.
  • Take the time to listen to someone.
  • Write a positive review for a business.

For the complete article and many more ideas please go to http://www.planetofsuccess.com/blog/2016/ideas-to-pay-it-forward/.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

Watercoloring With No Brush

It’s Tutorial Thursday!

For this card you will need:

  • Thick Basic White Card Stock cut to 4 1/4″ X 11″. Score at 5 1/2″ on the 11″ side.
  • A matching solid card stock color (Tahitian Tide and Sweet Sorbet used) cut at 5″ X 3 3/4″ for the outer mat.
  • Watercolor paper cut at 4 1/4″ X 3″.
  • Flowing Flowers Cling Stamp Set (or any stamp that is not an outline only stamp)
  • Stampin’ Write Markers — Sweet Sorbet, Parakeet Party, and Tahitian Tide
  • Stampin’ Spritzer filled with water
  • Stampin’ Seal

For complete instructions, to see the Sweet Sorbet ones, and learn how to fix an oops please go to https://youtu.be/lNXLD3FpIn8.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

New Kit for June!

There’s a new Paper Pumpkin Kit that has just been announced for June! It’s cute and comes with a cute tote too. You can create 9 cards (3 each of 3 designs) with envelopes. The ink of choice is a Calypso Coral Spot. And the coordinating colors are Blackberry Bliss, Cajun Craze, Calypso Coral, Crushed Curry, Garden Green, Night of Navy, and Soft Succulent.

Starting on June 13 you can also order the Mini Shopping Bags Add-On. This includes 4 mini canvas bags (or totes).

Go to https://www.paperpumpkin.com/en-us/sign-up/?demoid=2008407 to sign up. If you prefer a pre-paid code and not a subscription please contact me.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

Watercolor with No Brush

It’s Wacky Wednesday where a product is used in a way it is not intended! Today instead of a product I want to talk to you about a technique.

Normally when we watercolor we talk about getting the paints and a brush out. Well, not today. Today we are going to watercolor with no brush and just some markers and a bottle of water. If you want to see it done then please join me tonight at 7 pm on my Facebook page.

Here’s a sample of what I will be creating.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

P.S. If you can’t make tonight check out the tutorial tomorrow and there will be a link for the video.

Last Day!!!


Today is the LAST day before the new Paper Pumpkin Kit is no longer available for sign up!

You will get a kit that coordinates with the new In Colors, 10 cards with envelopes, gift card holders, an ink spot (Basic Gray), and a coordinating stamp set!

This image has an empty alt attribute; its file name is MKTL_SHR_2_NA_0522_CELINCOL-1024x1024.jpg

Contact me for your pre-paid codes or go to https://www.paperpumpkin.com/en-us/sign-up/?demoid=2008407 to get your subscription.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂