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.

Have you ever noticed how you can walk into a room and you can sense that the mood is light or that it has a bit of a gloomy tone? I have. I have also wondered if I am adding to that mood by being there.

I had one particular social gathering that I walked in and I just knew something was off or wrong. No one would say anything but you could just sense it. So I walked in with a smile and was determined to bring light into that event. Every encounter I pointed out the silver lining. Every brush with someone was met with a smile. And by the end of the night the room’s heaviness had diminished. I am sure there was more than just me trying to brighten things, but I want to think that I may have helped to a certain extent.

This is where this is all leading. I have a point. Do not be afraid to be the light in that room. You will not shorten your existence by shining brightly. But that darkened room will be a little less overwhelming with more light. Share your light and make an impact.

“Thousands of candles can be lighted from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened. Happiness never decreases by being shared.” – Buddha

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

Just in time for Mother’s Day are these cute but delicate daffodil bags for Mom. They are filled with a glittered stylus pen, encouraging post-it notes, earrings, and some sweets for just $8. Come see me at the market on Saturday to pick one up.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

New goodies for the Farmers Market on Saturday from 8-1! Cute cactus note card set and matching pen.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

It’s Tutorial Thursday! Today I am going to show you how to create this delicate daffodil bag. It’s not a die but simply a sheet of card stock.

The supplies you will need are as follows:

• Thick Basic White Card Stock
• Basic White Card Stock
• Blending Brush
• Blender Pen
• Mango Melody
• Daffodil Daydream Bundle
• 1/4″ Gold Shimmer Ribbon
• Paper Trimmer
• Double Oval Punch
• Tear & Tape Adhesive
• Dimensionals (regular and mini)

1. For the outer bag cut with the Paper Trimmer the Thick Basic White Card Stock to 4 1/4″ X 11″. On the 11″ side score at 4 1/2″ and at 6 1/2″. Punch out the handle with the Double Oval Punch.
2. The front and back panels are Basic White Card Stock cut to 4″ X 2 3/4″. You will need two of these. Use the Blending Brush to make yellow.
3. The sides or insert for the bag are Basic White Card Stock cut to 3″ X 3 1/4″. Score on three sides at 1/2″. Do not score the top. Cut the corners out and place Tear & Tape on all three tabs or sides and bottom. Attach to bag.
4. Stamp daffodil, butterfly, and sentiment in Mango Melody. Use Blender Pen to color. Attach with Dimensionals.
5. Tie ribbon to finish.

For full instructions and the video please go to https://youtu.be/PMHd0y_IbQs.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

Anyone interested in doing a couple of projects, having lunch, playing Yahtzee, and getting prizes? I am thinking of doing a Yahtzee tournament with Stampin’ Up! prizes on May 28 from 10-2. Who’s around this Memorial Day weekend and is interested?

I am asking before I order prizes, do invites, etc.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

Aren’t these cute? New magnetic bookmarks ready for Saturday’s Farmers Market! Which is your favorite?

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

There are exactly 7 days before the new Paper Pumpkin Kit is no longer available for sign up!

In this kit you will get materials that coordinate with the new In Colors! And yes, they are cards with coordinating envelopes!

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 🙂

I just received an email from Stampin’ Up! saying that Paper Pumpkin Kits are on sale! And yes, they are! Some as much as 50% off. Take a look at https://www.stampinup.com/categories/shop-products/other-products/kits-paper-pumpkin/refills-past-kits-more.

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 talk about being careful with what you leave around.

I was cleaning up a pile after one of the events last month. And I know it is spring so I am looking for more bugs than usual. But this bug was huge and gnarly looking. I had never seen something like this before. What could it be? Was it native to here? Could it kill me?

I finally get the courage up to go look a bit closer. (This is when I am wishing that hubby is home.) And it looks dead. So I prepare to take it outside in a box and burn the entire thing. Right? That is the appropriate reaction?

Well, it is a black die cut snowflake. No spider. Just a crumpled up snowflake.

Be careful, those snowflakes will get you.

I hope you had a laugh after you knew.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂

Take a look at some of our new branded merchandise at https://www.stampinup.com/categories/shop-products/other-products/branded-merchandise.

Here are some of my favorites.

Please note that the hooded sweatshirts are not in stock yet.

Let me know if you need anything.

Happy Crafting!

With inky fingers,

Joni 🙂