To get a different look make it inlaid.

It’s Technique Tuesday! To get a different look make it inlaid. When using the Painted Poppies stamp set and coordinating dies make them inlaid. Instead of having a detailed flower sitting on top of your card that could rip or catch think about cutting out a space for it to lay evenly with the restContinue reading “To get a different look make it inlaid.”

Betty, Serina, and more!

It’s Management Monday! Here’s what’s happening this week. I have Open Time today at the studio! If you would like to order online please go to http://jonidaniel.stampinup.net and click on shop. Please use host code GH7ASDFN to help Serina. She has less than $30 before she gets her FREE host gift. If you prefer toContinue reading “Betty, Serina, and more!”

Rest right here.

It’s Sabbath Sunday! Today is the day to rest and recharge. I am finding that when I set time aside and make deadlines to work, play, rest, or whatever everything else falls into place. I am more focused and less distracted. How does it work for you? Do you do better with plans or doContinue reading “Rest right here.”

How long is your wish list?

It’s Sale Saturday! I need to ask you…how long is your wish list? Do you need help prioritizing your projects? I am here to help with more than just how something works. I am also here to help you plan and stay in budget. I am open Monday through Saturday from 9:30 am – 7Continue reading “How long is your wish list?”

When all you need is a note.

It’s Friendship Friday! This is the day to focus on giving back or paying it forward! Have you ever opened your mailbox to find nothing but bills and junk mail? As I sulk back to the house and look to see what is on sale at the grocery store I wish there was more. AndContinue reading “When all you need is a note.”

Black and white is simple and so elegant.

It’s Tutorial Thursday! Today’s tutorial is fairly simple but yet elegant. The focus is on silhouettes today. It is using the new coordinating dies that will be available February 4 called Sending Flowers Dies. Start with a piece of Thick White Card Stock cut at 4 1/4″ X 11″. On the 11″ side score atContinue reading “Black and white is simple and so elegant.”

When black ink isn’t enough.

It’s Wacky Wednesday where a product is used in a way it is not intended! Did you know that sometimes even our black ink isn’t black enough? When you need a silhouette you can just stamp it with ink, you can color over the ink, or emboss with powder. Watch at noon as I goContinue reading “When black ink isn’t enough.”

Using a bag for a mat.

It’s Technique Tuesday! For those of you that do not get the Paper Pumpkin monthly kit this time consisted of mini note cards with envelopes and some cute treat bags. I saw the treat bags and just had to have those on a card. So I cut on all sides to separate the seams andContinue reading “Using a bag for a mat.”

Serina’s Valentine Class

It’s Management Monday! Here’s what’s happening this week. Yes, I am open today. This week Serina is hosting the Valentine’s Favors Class. In this class you will create a card with gift card pocket, a favor with cute tag and realistic looking flower, and a cupcake complete with spray frosting and edible glitter. For $15Continue reading “Serina’s Valentine Class”

Twitching when you rest.

It’s Sabbath Sunday! This is the day to focus on resting and recharging for the week. Does this mean doing laundry, stocking up on groceries, or simply watching a movie and not doing much of anything? Well, whatever it means I hope it is restful. I know for me sometimes I tend to twitch whenContinue reading “Twitching when you rest.”