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This special begins August 1st, 2012.

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Double Fold Gate Card

I love to try new things and so recently fell in love with making these cards using the Double Fold Gate technique and the Layered Labels stamp set. It’s a lot of fun to see all the different combinations that you can come up with.

This card in particular that I’m showing you today uses one of my favorite NEW stamps sets from the 2012-2013 Catalog, Layered Labels. First I love it because of the sentiments and secondly because of the fact it has a matching set of Framelits Dies that coordinate with it making it quick and easy to use. After all who doesn’t love their Big Shot? And with all the new goodies in the 2012-2013 Catalog the Big Shot options are endless!

Double Fold Card Tutorial front

I’ve used the Floral District Designer Series Paper for this Double Fold Gate card. The Floral Districts DSP seems to be a DSP that I reach for most often right now– so much so I need to order my 3rd package of it already! I really like the bold, fun colors and patterns it contains.

I think these Double Fold Gate Cards are so much fun to make that I wanted to share with you the Double Fold Gate Card tutorial that I made for it. Grab your favorite pack of Designer Series Paper and see what combinations you can come up with – warning these can become addictive!

Double Fold Gate Card Tutorial

Supplies:

Simply Scored Scoring Tool

Stampin Trimmer

Bone Folder

Lay a 12″ x 5 ½” piece of Designer Series Paper on the Simply Scored Board with longest edge at the top. (I used our new Floral District Designer Series Paper.)

Double Fold Card Tutorial step 1

Score at 2″, 4″, 8″ and 10″ marks

Double Fold Card Tutorial step 2

Turn Designer Series Paper and make a small mark each short end at the 2 ¾” mark

Double Fold Card Tutorial step 3Use the bone folder and fold in the two ends on the 4″ and 8″ score lines. (This allows you to see your score lines easier for when you line up your DSP to cut.)

Decide which side is the top of your card and then using the Stampin’ Trimmer to cut a diagonal line on each side. Line up the 2 ¾” mark on the grove where your blade travels. You can hold this in place with your index finger if you would like.

Double Fold Card Tutorial step 4

Then “swing” the top edge of your 4″ score line on the DSP until it is lined up on the grove too.

Cut.

Double Fold Card Tutorial step 5

Repeat on the other side Lining up the 8″ score line and your

2 ¾” mark.

Double Fold Card Tutorial step 6

Double Fold Card Tutorial 7

You should have three pieces that look like this.

Double Fold Card Tutorial step 8

Flip over the piece and adhere to the bottom of card as shown. Repeat on the other side.

Double Fold Card Tutorial step 9

Double Fold Card Tutorial step 10

Using the bone folder you can fold the card on the 4″ and 8″ score lines (if you didn’t fold and score before cutting off the corners.)

Double Fold card Tutorial step 11

Using Bone Folder, fold on the 2″ score line in the opposite direction to create Z fold.

Double Fold Card Tutorial step 12

Repeat on the other side Using Bone Folder, fold on the 10″ score line folding in the opposite direction to create Z fold.

Double Fold Card Tutorial step 13

Your card should like this.

Double Fold Card Tutorial step 14

Adhere pieces of card stock to the inside and decorate front as desired. I used a piece of 3 ½” x 5″ Rich Razzleberry card stock with a layer of 3 ¼” x 4 ¾” Whisper White card stock. I used the Betsy’s Blossoms stamp set and stamped the flower image in Rich Razzleberry.

Double Fold Card Tutorial step 15

For the outside image I used our NEW Layered Labels stamp set and the coordinating Apothecary Accents Framelits Dies – Adhering the image only on the one side so that the card opens easily.

And here is the finished card.

Double Fold Card Tutorial front

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Two Tag Die

I love meeting new stamping friends and the other day during my Free Card Friday event one of my guests asked me about an easy way to create a tag for a gift she wanted to give someone soon. Here is what I came up with quickly.

First thing that came to mind was the Big Shot and the Two Tags Die. What is easier than using the Two Tags Die? Pick you card stock and just run it through – it’s that simple.

We chose to decorate the Two Tags Die using our stamp set Betty’s Blossoms, just introduced in our NEW 2012-2013 Catalog. (Don’t have a 2012-2013 Catalog yet? Contact me today and I’ll be happy to get one to you.)

Isn’t it cute – and of course we needed a little sentiment for the inside

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Supplies:

Stamp Set: Betsy’s Blossoms, Teeny Tiny Wishes and Friendly Phrases

Inks: Midnight Muse, Daffodil Delight and Lucky Limeade

Paper: Naturals Ivory

Accessories: Big Shot, Two Tag Die, and Stampin’ Sponge

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Only One Week Left for the Reason to Smile Promotion

There are only 7 days left to get our exclusive Reason to Smile stamp set in either wood mount (item #131274) or clear mount (item #131275) .

That’s up to a $20.95 value for just $5 when you spend $50 on any Stampin’ Up! products.

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Thoughts & Prayers

What a great stamp set Thoughts & Prayers is – and here is a wonderful card that I received from my fellow stamper at a recent SINKS meeting. I don’t know about you, but lately I’m always in need of a card like this lately.

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Thoughts & Prayers

Inks: and Summer Starfruit

Paper: Summer Starfruit, Very Vanilla and Color Collection Designer Series Paper Stack

Accessories: Garden Green, Raspberry Ripple Stampin’ Write Markers, and Basic Pearls

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Convention Special

 Convention Special

When you place your Order with me for at least $30 during the Convention Special you’ll earn your choice of a FREE Stampin’ Write Marker, Ink Refill, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Dazzling Details, Glass Stampin’ Glitter, Anywhere Glue Sticks, or Multipurpose Liquid Glue. It’s my gift to you!

Here is how it works –

Place an order directly with me any time between 10 a.m., Wednesday, July 18th and Saturday, July 21st at 9 p.m. You can call me at 706 754-7124 or email me at [email protected]. You can pay by debit or credit card. (If you get my voice mail, I’m taking someone else’s order so just leave your name and phone number and I’ll call you right back.

Don’t have a catalog? You will get one FREE with your order of any size, in the mean time you can view one online at www.jinimerck.stampinup.net by clicking the “Shop Now” tab. Cruise through the catalog, view special promotions and see all the wonderful samples. Just remember you must place your order through me by phone or email to take advantage of my Convention Special.

Can it get any better?

Oh yes it can – During the month of July you also have the opportunity to purchase an exclusive stamp set, Reason to Smile through our special July promotion. You can get the Reason to Smile stamp set in either Clear Mount or Wood Mount for just $5 when you spend $50 on any Stampin’ Up! product. (That is up to a $20.95 value for just $5!).

*Convention Special cannot be combined with FREE Class offers

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Mixed Bunch

Last week was my monthly SINKS training meeting where I get together with fellow demonstrators and stamp. It’s a lot of fun and I’ve made such wonderful friends along the way at these get togethers.

If this is something that you might find interesting – why not check it out? Just give me a call if becoming a demonstrator is something you might be interested in doing.

Did you see this good looking dude in the corner? Shhh… that is my darling hubby – who is such a great sport hanging out with me at these events. This time he decided to play on his lap top verses stamping with us.

My friend Teresa, made this card as a swap and I thought I would share it with you today. Don’t you love the rich colors she used? Midnight Muse and Raspberry Ripple are two of this year’s NEW In Colors just introduced in the 2012-2013 Catalog last month. If you haven’t gotten a copy for yourself I’d be happy to give you one. Just give me a call to stop by and pick one up. Don’t live close? I’d be happy to mail a copy to you.

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Mixed Bunch

Inks: Raspberry Ripple, Midnight Muse

Paper: Raspberry Ripple, Midnight Muse, Very Vanilla

Accessories: Basic Pearls, Big Shot, Houndstooth Embossing Folder, Tasteful Trim Die, Blossom and ½” Circle Punch

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Betsy’s Blossoms

Here is the second Make N Take that we made using the stamp set, Betsy’s Blossoms, at the Luau Catalog Launch. Don’t you just love the little bird?

Betsy’s Blossoms is such a great stamp set to use with our NEW Foam Classic Ink Pads just introduced in June with our NEW Catalog. It shows just how great the Foam Ink Pads are with bold images.

Would you like a chance to see some of the new products just introduced in the 2012-2013 Catalog? Why not get together with some friends and have an EXPRESS PARTY with me? In just one hour you can see the latest products that Stampin’ Up! has to offer and make your own card creations! Give me a call and set up your party time today!

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Betsy’s Blossoms and Friendly Phrases

Inks: Daffodil Delight, Midnight Muse and Lucky Limeade

Paper: Floral District Designer Series Paper, Midnight Muse, Lucky Limeade and Whisper White

Accessories: Daffodil Delight ¼” Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon and Paper Snips

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