Grid paper for more than measuring.

It’s Wacky Wednesday where a product is used in a way it is not intended! We have used the Grid Paper for many things such as a scratch mat, taking notes, keeping adhesive off the table, or measuring a card and where the center is. But that beloved grid can also be used to seeContinue reading “Grid paper for more than measuring.”

Using blender pens to float.

It’s Technique Tuesday! Today I am talking about blender pens. Blender pens are often used with watercolor pencils to blend the scratches of the pencils to make a fluid image. For today the blender pen is going to be used to do what it is not supposed to do…to blur the lines. If you stampContinue reading “Using blender pens to float.”

Rest makes it easier.

It’s Sabbath Sunday! This is the day to rest and recharge for the week. Did you know that rest makes it easier to survive? In just about anything rest is scheduled so you can catch your breath. For a workout rest is scheduled usually after a hard set of repetitions. It is after many daysContinue reading “Rest makes it easier.”

Redemption is here.

It’s Sale Saturday and here is what is going on. You have a little over two weeks to redeem your Bonus Days Coupon Codes. If you have lost the email with your codes please tell me. I can get them re-sent. So besides it being redemption time the new Mini Catalog (formerly known as theContinue reading “Redemption is here.”

Changing with our times.

It’s Friendship Friday! Today is the day to focus on giving back or paying it forward. With everything going on do you feel numb? Have you stopped thinking? Have you stopped adapting? Are you just treading until things let up? Here is why I ask. I was going through and searching for a new wayContinue reading “Changing with our times.”

Playing with shapes.

It’s Tutorial Thursday! Today we are talking about creating more with the same product. For these samples the Stitched Shapes Dies, Layering Oval Dies, and the Stitched Rectangle Dies were used. I took a shape and cut four sizes. Then each of the shapes I cut in half to create the pattern. The base shapesContinue reading “Playing with shapes.”

Jewels are not just for paper.

It’s Wacky Wednesday where a product is used in a way it was not intended! The gems, rhinestones, or pearls are not only good for cards, boxes, ornaments, and more; but they are also good for faces. Yes, faces. Permission given by Patricia Zuniga for use of the photo. Happy Crafting! With inky fingers, JoniContinue reading “Jewels are not just for paper.”

Water three different ways.

It’s Technique Tuesday! Today we are talking about creating the illusion of water in three different ways. In the first photo I simply added Flowers for Every Season Gems. In the second photo I simply punched out a piece of Seaside Spray Card Stock to create a blue background. In the third photo I tookContinue reading “Water three different ways.”

Card Class and Stamp of the Week.

It’s Management Monday! Here’s what’s happening this week. Card Class is happening this week! The deadline is tonight for Thursday’s session in Yucca Valley. You have until Wednesday night for Saturday’s sessions. To order online please use the link https://www.stampinup.com?hostcode=AV73TPGS by tonight at 7:30 pm. Please save the date for Stamp of the Week whichContinue reading “Card Class and Stamp of the Week.”

Sometimes your kid knows best.

It’s Sabbath Sunday! This is the day to rest and recharge. As I was sitting here trying to think about what to write my mind went blank. That’s not a good thing if you are trying to get your blog post up for the day. I had already searched through google and nothing was catchingContinue reading “Sometimes your kid knows best.”