stampin up – Page 177 – Stamping With Joni and the Red Door Crafters

Punches can be a puzzle.

Our punches can also be used as a puzzle. The Everyday Label Punch fits much like a puzzle does. So when you can’t think of what to do for a background use a punch. Happy Crafting! With inky fingers, Joni 🙂

Bone folder does more than crease.

A bone folder can be used to flatten creases in cardstock but it can also be used to curl the edges to create gorgeous flowers. Just remember a tool can be used for many things, not just what it says on the instructions. Happy Crafting! With inky fingers, Joni 🙂

Sometimes crooked is the new straight.

For those of you that have attended any of my classes you will often hear me say “stamp first then punch”. If you stamp it crooked you can still punch it crooked too making the end result straight. Just a little technique for you that will come in handy for this Thursday’s card. Happy Crafting!Continue reading “Sometimes crooked is the new straight.”

Not much going on…

I bet you thought I would never say that there is not much going on. Well, there is not much going on, thankfully. This week I am off to unplug. I will be back running on Saturday the 23rd. If you need last minute gift certificates I will be available on Saturday. The invitations areContinue reading “Not much going on…”

Are you resting for me?

Is that possible to transfer rest? I have been going non-stop and today is the last of it. Tomorrow is time to pack the other house and see some things. Remember in this crazy season to take care of yourself. No one else will or can. It will help you to be present for theContinue reading “Are you resting for me?”

Sometimes it’s the little things.

Sometimes it’s the little things that make or break you. It’s your husband getting up with you before 5 am because you have a craft fair to set up for. It’s one of you crafters that makes me feel so special by creating and then mailing it. I’ve gotten some amazing happy mail this week.Continue reading “Sometimes it’s the little things.”

It’s your inside that counts.

Following Tuesday’s theme of finding out what is down at the core of your cardstock is a finished card that looks awesome (in my opinion)! I bleached early espresso cardstock and found that there was an undertone of yellow. The burlap ribbon is pulled a bit to give a rough look. The boots were stampedContinue reading “It’s your inside that counts.”

When Christmas ribbon becomes Valentine accents.

Don’t throw away your Christmas ribbon. That red ribbon becomes a great accent for Valentine’s Day. Start thinking outside the box. Just about anything allotted for Christmas can be re-purposed for Valentine’s Day. Remember to look sideways, upside down, and backwards at your supplies. Happy Crafting! With inky fingers, Joni 🙂

Sundays are for rest and fun.

Today I am taking a minute to go see a play or musical with a girlfriend and not stamp. Meet Me in St Louis is playing at our local theater and I am ready. Are you resting today? Having fun? Make sure that you take care of yourself. If you don’t then patience wears thinContinue reading “Sundays are for rest and fun.”

End of year sale going on now!

The end of year sale is also known as the retiring list for some. Others it might be the discontinuing list. Call it whatever you want but there are stamps for sale! This is also the last week to be guaranteed to receive items before Christmas without paying for expedited shipping. So let me knowContinue reading “End of year sale going on now!”