The Natural Tones Stampin’ Blends Collection is back in stock!
Contact me to order or with any questions.
To order online please use the link https://www.stampinup.com?hostcode=NC3M32MN to qualify for the Club Order Bonus that runs from now until May 15.
Happy Crafting! (and coloring)
With inky fingers,
Joni 🙂
It’s Friendship Friday! This is the day to focus on giving back or paying it forward.
Recently I was skimming through the news and treading through the usual bad news. This actress is suing so and so. Flooding here. War. Politics. Blah, blah. Bad news. Bad news. And then a bright light. An actual feel good story. Finally. Something different.
So the short of the story goes like this. An older lady was attempting to pay for her groceries and it wasn’t going well. She was in tears. The guy behind couldn’t understand why she was in tears. Her bill wasn’t even $20. There had to be more to it. There was, lots more. So he paid the bill, gave her some encouraging words, his contact information, and where he worked. He was a server at Applebee’s. He encouraged her to come in for a coffee or dessert on him if she needed someone to talk to.
Well, the next night the family came in and ordered the cheapest thing on the menu. Then they asked for the bill to be split. And he received a nice note with a tip of a lifetime.
To read the entire article please go to https://yourdailysportfix.com/after-paying-for-a-strangers-y0/?utm_source=gemini-y0&utm_campaign=y0-us-d-yds-elderen-r1730&utm_content={37800643705}&utm_medium=425504161_HOMEPAGE_US&utm_term=c_yahoo.com#15. Trust me that the article gives the story much more detail.
So why am I saying this? To remind you that it’s the little things. Do the little things. I can’t guarantee you will be rewarded like this gentleman was, but it’s the little things that matter.
Happy Crafting!
With inky fingers,
Joni 🙂
What’s your #1 Bundle in the New Catalog that you have to have?
Let me know in the comments. (Mine keeps changing as I see new ideas.)
Happy Crafting!
With inky fingers,
Joni 🙂
It’s Tutorial Thursday and I want to show you how to “quilt”! Quilt is in quotes because it is a very loose translation of the original term of quilting. I will not be measuring but I will be trimming and creating a pattern similar to that of a quilt.
For this card you will need a center, accent, or focal point. After the focal point you will need strips cut any width you like. I would not recommend going smaller or more narrow than 1/2″ since they get difficult to work with. For the sample here the strips are cut to 3/4″. You will also need adhesive (Stampin’ Seal) and a card base. There is no ink, embossing, or stamping to create this project.
To watch the video and to see the third card please go to https://youtu.be/trCotblLIEw.
Happy Crafting!
With inky fingers,
Joni 🙂
It’s Wacky Wednesday where a product is used in a way it is not intended!
Did you know that besides burnishing score lines the Bone Folder has many uses? It can curl flowers, flatten items, create gaps for 3D projects, and more. My favorite lately is an envelope stretcher.
You know how you create a card and you think there might be a couple too many layers to it. Well, then stretch your envelope. Take your Bone Folder and slide into an envelope. Then move slowly and twist a little to create a bit of a gap in your envelope. This will allow that unwieldy card to slide right in.
Happy Crafting!
With inky fingers,
Joni 🙂
It’s Technique Tuesday! Today is not so much of a technique but a gentle reminder.
It does not matter how much you learn if you don’t create. With practice you get dexterity both with your fingers and your tools. So go practice! Go create!
You will get better if you practice, I promise.
Happy Crafting!
With inky fingers,
Joni 🙂
Here’s some good news for you! If you do not live in the Morongo Basin and you requested a catalog or ordered from me since December 1 it is in the mail TODAY! I am ahead by a day or two. 🙂 So instead of them going out by Wednesday you just might receive it by then.
Please post on my page, https://facebook.com/StampingWithJoni when you get yours so I know everything worked!
Happy Crafting! (and soon to be shopping)
With inky fingers,
Joni 🙂
Just a quick reminder…
Happy Crafting!
With inky fingers,
Joni 🙂
So what’s your favorite part of the weekly newsletter? You will get three tickets per comment in to the raffle to have a chance to win the In Color Ink Pads on May 2.
Happy Crafting!
With inky fingers,
Joni 🙂
It’s Management Monday! Here’s what’s happening this week and maybe a bit beyond.
Did you miss the Open House on Saturday? Then let me know when you’re coming to get your catalog!
For those of you participating in the BOGO sale the guidelines can be found at https://mailchi.mp/05caa16b4388/bogo-guidelines.
When you would like to order please consider qualifying for the Club order. For this Club from April 16-30 order $50 or more in product with host code CDY4KJRK or using the link https://www.stampinup.com?hostcode=CDY4KJRK to qualify. (You can also place your order directly with me but it will not be submitted until May 1.) There is no commitment unlike past Clubs. There is simply a bonus.
I am open today for Open Day sessions.
Plan on coming out on Saturday, April 30 for the Re-Rummage Sale! All proceeds will go to Operation Gratitude so they can continue to do care packages for deployed military and first responders. This is a one-time event!
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.
Let me know what version of VIP looks like for you!
Happy Crafting!
With inky fingers,
Joni 🙂
Stamping With Joni and the Red Door Crafters