As St. Patty’s Day comes closer I always start to look for cute cards. This is one of those holidays where I don’t usually buy a specific stamp set but I still want to create something for it. Did you know that the pear punch in the mini set becomes a leaf for a clover?Continue reading “Pears can be clovers.”
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Card class, flea markets, and a mystery host.
This is the week for Card Class! If you haven’t RSVP’ed please let me know soon. The deadline for Thursday’s class is today. Saturday’s deadline is on Wednesday. If you have not received an invitation please say so and I will get one to you. On the 17th is the Flea Market at the CommunityContinue reading “Card class, flea markets, and a mystery host.”
How do you rest?
This morning I am still typing this in my pajamas. This is my version of rest. It’s a break from the routine for me. What’s your version? Happy Crafting! With inky fingers, Joni 🙂
Baby expo and sale-a-bration!
It’s time to talk about what sales are here! Sale-A-Bration is almost over! Don’t miss out on the Party Pandas or Basket Bundle. Until Monday there is a Mystery Host going on. For every order of $25 you get a raffle ticket in the basket. If you win you get the Host Benefits. To orderContinue reading “Baby expo and sale-a-bration!”
Giving back to the community.
I love today and our focus of giving back or paying it forward. Today I am up at the local high school for a career exploration day. The students walk through and talk to real career professionals. They get an idea what it takes to qualify and excel in a certain field. So I amContinue reading “Giving back to the community.”
Basket-weaving 101.
Today’s card looks much more complicated than it actually is. Here are the steps. Cut white thick card base to 8 1/2 X 5 1/5 inches. Score at 4 1/4 inches. Cut whisper white cardstock to 5 1/4 inches X 4 inches. This is your mat. Take a piece of scrap white cardstock for theContinue reading “Basket-weaving 101.”
When re-inkers are also paint.
The re-inker bottles are not just for re-inking your pads. You can also drop a few drops of color in an aqua painter to make a watercolor wash. You can drop a few drops of different colors on a baby wipe to create your own “ink pad”. But today we are going to use theContinue reading “When re-inkers are also paint.”
Messy is just the detail you want.
Sometimes messy is exactly what you need. There’s a time and a place for detail work but there’s also a time where you need to be able to smear and just enjoy. This piece was created with pear pizzazz and calypso coral with two sponge daubers. Happy Crafting! With inky fingers, Joni 🙂
Career fair and baby shower expo
Yes, you heard me right. I will be at the Career Exploration Day on Friday. If your teenager or someone you know attends Twentynine Palms High School have them stop by and say hello. I am also vending at a Baby Shower Expo at the Joshua Tree Community Center next Saturday. Here is the flyer.Continue reading “Career fair and baby shower expo”
Sundays are a break in the routine.
While Sundays are usually restful in this house it is also a welcome break in the routine. Normally everyone is home and not working or going to school. It’s usually a day where dinner is not hurried and finally finished around 9 pm. So today, for me, it’s a quick trip to the grocery storeContinue reading “Sundays are a break in the routine.”
Stamping With Joni and the Red Door Crafters 