When gems become ribbon.

It’s Wacky Wednesday where a product is used in a way it is not intended! Today I am using the Gilded Gems to create a string, ribbon, or cord. Instead of actually using a piece of fabric I have decided to use embellishments to give the illusion of a ribbon. What else do you thinkContinue reading “When gems become ribbon.”

Using dies to overlay.

It’s Technique Tuesday! Today is the day we learn about dies or punches closing a card. You can use an accent piece to overlay on a cad or project to make it appear to close. In this case I used a gatefold card and then used glittery bats to close it. For the card youContinue reading “Using dies to overlay.”

Betty’s Class is coming up!

It’s Management Monday! Here’s what’s happening this week. Betty’s Class is coming up on Saturday from 10-1! Thank you to all that have already signed up. If you have not told me you are coming then please do so. We are now full but have a waiting list. Sharalyn’s class on October 24 has movedContinue reading “Betty’s Class is coming up!”

Defining rest.

It’s Sabbath Sunday! This is the day to focus on resting and recharging for the week! Did you know that rest is defined by the Free Dictionary as “a period of inactivity, relaxation, or sleep”? In essence it’s a period of doing nothing so you can recharge and do other things more efficiently later. SoContinue reading “Defining rest.”

Stock up on paper.

It’s Sale Saturday! Select patterns of our Designer Series Paper are on sale! What’s your favorite pattern? To order online please use the link https://www.stampinup.com?hostcode=ERVTVUMR to help Jodi. If you prefer to order in person please contact me. This order will be up through Monday night at 7:30. Happy Crafting! With inky fingers, Joni 🙂

True friendship.

It’s Friendship Friday! This is the day to focus on giving back or paying it forward. Have you ever thought about the definition of friendship? According to dictionary.com friendship is the… “noun the state of being a friend; association as friends: to value a person’s friendship. a friendly relation or intimacy. friendly feeling or disposition”. OtherContinue reading “True friendship.”

How to create with black magic.

It’s Tutorial Thursday! Today we are creating with black magic. Now before you start to wonder, there is no voodoo or weird stuff happening. It is simply an intriguing technique. You will need a card base, whatever mats you need, and for the one you stamp on it needs to be extremely dark in color.Continue reading “How to create with black magic.”

Pieces to make a whole.

It’s Wacky Wednesday where a product is used in a way it is not intended! Today we are talking about using scraps to make a bit of a mosaic. Have you had a pile of odds and ends on your craft table and not known what to do with them? Well, here’s an idea. ThisContinue reading “Pieces to make a whole.”

Wink of Stella to the rescue!

Before we begin anything I am sure you want to know who won the jar stamp set called Lots to Celebrate. Drumroll please…Congratulations Holly Zigga! You won! Please take a look as this stamp set also coordinates with a punch, shaker domes, and another stamp set. Congratulations Holly! It’s Technique Tuesday! Today we are notContinue reading “Wink of Stella to the rescue!”

Winner, Card Class, Betty, and More!

It’s Management Monday! Here’s what’s happening this week! Well…before we get into this week…I would like to announce the winner from the create challenge for World Card Making Day that finished on Saturday. Congratulations Linda Lubitz! You won the stamp set “Warm Hugs”. There is a coordinating die set as well (but this is notContinue reading “Winner, Card Class, Betty, and More!”