Favor please.

It’s Friendship Friday! This is the day to focus on giving back or paying it forward. I have a favor to ask today, please. My Grama who is 92 years old is going through a bit of a rough patch. She was recently (last week) hospitalized for what turned out to be just gallstones. DuringContinue reading “Favor please.”

3D pennants, wreaths from boughs, and Wink of Stella as a paint brush.

It’s Tutorial Thursday! Today is the day to learn how to do a project from start to finish. And today I will show you how to create this wreath card the Curvy Christmas Photopolymer Stamp Set. Here are the supplies you will need. Thick Whisper White Card Stock Classic Christmas 6X6 Designer Series Paper WhisperContinue reading “3D pennants, wreaths from boughs, and Wink of Stella as a paint brush.”

Dies and papers line up.

It’s Wacky Wednesday where a product is used in a way it is not intended! Did you know that so much coordinates with Stampin’ Up!? I know I have said that the paper, markers, ink pads, and embellishments all match. But, did you know, that sometimes the Designer Series Papers or Specialty Papers also lineContinue reading “Dies and papers line up.”

Using shapes for backgrounds.

It’s Technique Tuesday! Have you ever really had a sentiment that you wanted to use but it didn’t seem like you could find anything to go with it? Now usually, in the Stampin’ Up! world, this doesn’t happen since our stamp sets come in just that…sets. There are usually words and images that go togetherContinue reading “Using shapes for backgrounds.”

Card Class is out and Stamp of the Month is coming later today!

It’s Management Monday! Here’s what’s happening this week and a bit beyond. Today I have Open Day and I have one spot left this evening. Let me know if you would like it. The Card Class invitation is out! Just a quick reminder that each session is a maximum of 4 crafters for right nowContinue reading “Card Class is out and Stamp of the Month is coming later today!”

Resting with determination.

It’s Sabbath Sunday! This is the day to rest and recharge for the week. Did you know that you need to train your brain to rest as much as to work? It can take anywhere from 18 to 254 days for someone to create a new habit according to http://healthline.com. So where are you atContinue reading “Resting with determination.”

Pre-order the Quite Curvy Bundle TODAY and get Classic Christmas paper FREE from me!

FOR SATURDAY THE 30TH ONLY…Pre-order the Quite Curvy Bundle (or the Quite Curvy Variety Bundle) and get the coordinating paper FREE from me. This bundle is available November 3 through January 4 but the bonus is only available today. (flyer is below) Happy Crafting! With inky fingers, Joni 🙂

Friends do things different with the same meaning.

It’s Friendship Friday! This is the day to give back or pay it forward. What does a friend need to do or not do to be considered a friend? Do they need to call, send a note, bring a gift, share a meal…? Even in my own household friendship is so different. For my daughterContinue reading “Friends do things different with the same meaning.”

Introducing Curvy Celebrations

It’s Tutorial Thursday! Today I am proud to say that I get to show you some brand new products called Curvy Celebrations. For this specific card you will need a good pair of scissors or Snips, card stock, adhesive, and gems. Below is the card and a list of supplies. Thick Whisper White Card StockContinue reading “Introducing Curvy Celebrations”

Using a window sheet to mask.

It’s Wacky Wednesday where a product is used in a way it is not intended! Today we are going to use a window sheet to mask the ink for a portion of the card. This is an ombre card by stamping multiple times and not re-inking. Use a window sheet to cover where you don’tContinue reading “Using a window sheet to mask.”