First Day of Fall

It’s Technique Tuesday! I thought what better way to celebrate the first day of Fall or Autumn than with my favorite for the season…candy corn. Some of you might think falling leaves but just look at this cute card. The technique I want you to take away from this is how to make those deliciousContinue reading “First Day of Fall”

Open Day, Heidi’s Class, and World Card Making Day!

It’s Management Monday! Here’s what’s happening this week. There is Open Day today! This morning is full but tonight has one opening. Let me know if you are coming. Heidi’s Class is Saturday! Let me know that you are coming! Save the date for Saturday, October 3 for World Card Making Day. This will beContinue reading “Open Day, Heidi’s Class, and World Card Making Day!”

Just a simple list.

It’s Sabbath Sunday! This is the day to focus on resting and recharging. I found this quote or list that spoke to me. I am not saying to never push through and get things done. What I am saying is to know when to push and when to listen to that still small voice andContinue reading “Just a simple list.”

World Card Making Day

It’s Sale Saturday! Here are the deals for right now. The Clearance Rack has some items still on it if you would like to take a look at https://jonidaniel.stampinup.net/. Just click on shop and sales&specials. Get ready for this week as I get the details for the Designer Series Paper Sale. I know that itContinue reading “World Card Making Day”

Sometimes you have to look backwards to know you are going forwards.

It’s Friendship Friday! This is the day to focus on giving back or paying it forward. The Stampin’ Up! year finishes September 30 and I am so grateful. Grateful to still have a business. Grateful to still be working. Grateful to still be creating. Thank you for making it possible. Thank you for the laughs,Continue reading “Sometimes you have to look backwards to know you are going forwards.”

When heavy metal takes center stage.

It’s Tutorial Thursday! Today we are allowing heavy metal to take center stage. Don’t get your ear plugs or run away, there is no noise involved. For today’s project we are taking the Brushed Metallic Card Stock and letting it be front and center. You will notice that there are three different colors to theseContinue reading “When heavy metal takes center stage.”

When ribbon meets mummy.

It’s Wacky Wednesday where a product is used in a way it is not intended! For today’s tip I will use the Forever Greenery Trim Combo Pack. I don’t know about you but when I saw this ribbon I thought it should be a mummy wrap. So I cut a piece of Very Vanilla CardContinue reading “When ribbon meets mummy.”

Coordinating with color.

It’s Technique Tuesday! Have you been asked to create a card for someone and you think to yourself I don’t have any squirrel stamps. How can I create this card without any squirrel stamps? Here is your answer. Maybe instead of a squirrel you focus on the color, the acorns, or the puffiness of theContinue reading “Coordinating with color.”

It’s Lisa’s Class This Week!

It’s Management Monday! Here’s what’s happening this week. There is Open Day today! This morning is full but tonight is open. Let me know if you are coming. Lisa’s Class is Saturday! Let me know that you are coming! Save the date for Heidi’s Spooky Class on Saturday, September 26. Happy Crafting! With inky fingers,Continue reading “It’s Lisa’s Class This Week!”

Learning how long to rest.

It’s Sabbath Sunday! This is the day to rest and recharge for the week. I came across this chart when looking for a new workout the other day. For me there were a couple of things that stood out. One, make sure to rest not only at the end of a challenge or workout butContinue reading “Learning how long to rest.”