Petal Parade Card Set Tutorial & Kit Option

Posted on March 13, 2014 by Stamp with Jini

Are you unable to attend my local classes, maybe because of time or you don’t live close by? Do you like to work at your own pace and when it is convenient for you? Now you can with my Petal Parade Card Set Tutorial.

This class includes 4 cards; Plus a bonus card.

A coordinating File Folder style card holder

Great for a gift or just building your stash of cards to have on hand when you need them. This set of cards is clean and elegant and perfect for any occasion.

The Petal Parade Card Set Tutorial comes with a PDF document that includes a complete supply list, measurements, step by step instructions, AND two exclusive video tutorials for just $6.95.

KIT Option:

Petal Parade Card Set Kit Fee: $14 includes postage/PayPal fees (US mailing address only)
Kits are available while supplies last
All sales are final
Kits do not include my Tutorial

Here are the details for the Petal Parade Card Set Kits:

1. You’ll receive everything you need to complete the Petal Parade Card Set from the Petal Parade Card Set Tutorial.

2. Kit includes envelopes and pre-cut pieces and accessories for you to complete the projects shown. Adhesives are not included.

3. Die Cutting and shape punching will be completed for you (without stamped images).

4. Stamp set/Stamped images are NOT included in the kit. (This is due to Stampin’ Up! copy write/angel policy.)

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Four You – Birthday Wishes

Posted on March 13, 2014 by Stamp with Jini

Quick and clean. This card is great for making multiples of. And don’t you love the Scallop Circle Starburst Medallion that is the focal point? Want to see how these medallions are made? Click HERE for my video tutorial.

I made this card during my Leadership shoebox swap and it uses two of our FREE Sale-a-bration items, the Petal Parade and Decorative Dots Embossing Folder. Great choices when earning your free Sale-a-bration items. Remember Sale-a-bration ends on March 31st, so these items are only available for a couple more weeks and then they’ll be gone!

TWO NEW PHOTOPOLYMER STAMP SETS INTRODUCED

Check out these fun new sets just introduced. They’re fun and trendy.

Click HERE for a printable PDF with details.

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Petal Parade (Sale-a-bration 1335991/133602) and Four You (130535/130538)

Inks: Raspberry Ripple Classic Stampin’ Pad (126859)

Paper: Raspberry Ripple (126842), Summer Starfruit (126839), Primrose Petals (126841), and Whisper White Card stock (100730)

Accessories: Decorative Dots Embossing Folder (Sale-a-bration 133520), Raspberry Ripple 3/8″ Stitched Satin Ribbon (126845), 1 3/8″ Circle Punch (119860), 1 3/4″ Scallop Circle Punch (119854), Rhinestone Basic Jewels (119246), and Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430)

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See Ya Later & Birthday Card Contest

Posted on March 12, 2014 by Stamp with Jini

Do you have a lot of birthdays in the spring? I know we do here in the Merck household. During the months of March and April, three of us celebrate birthdays, with my husband being the odd ball in November. So over the next few days I’ll be sharing some birthday cards with you.

Today’s card uses the See Ya Later Stamp Set, one of the FREE Sale-a-bration choices. I love it’s quirky images and fun sayings. And this set covers a lot of different occasions though out the year which makes it a great choice too.

Did you know that there are just 19 days left to get your FREE Sale-a-bration items? Sale-a-bration ends on March 31st, yikes! There is still time left to earn your freebies or be a Hostess and earn even more. Why not contact me today and set up a time to hold your Sale-a-bration party. Hostesses earn $30 more in FREE product with a qualifying party. Click HERE to see more about our current promotions.

This card also uses some of my favorite items from the Occasions Catalog – namely the Fresh Prints Designer Series Paper Stack and the Scallop Tag Topper Punch. How many different ways can you see to use these new punches? You can click HERE to see a treat project I made with this punch recently.

Fun, right?

BIRTHDAY CARD CONTEST

Oh, no the big 50! Since my birthday is next week I thought it would be fun to hold a birthday card contest for card makers. It’s simple, just send me a handmade birthday card and be entered to win a cute birthday stamp set from my stash!

I’ll be sharing these cards here on my blog and on my face book page Stamp with Jini – so why not stop by my face book page and Like me?

Here are the details:

1. Contest starts today, March 12th and ends on April 29th, 2014

2. Make a birthday card using Stampin’ Up! products or My Digital Studio

3. Place a sticky note on the inside with your name, address, email, and phone number so I know how to contact you when you win.

4. All cards will be donated to my Caring with Cards program which includes Hospice, Ronald McDonald House and Operation Write Home.

5. Mail the birthday card to me:

Jini Merck

2320 Dooley Rd.

Clarkesville, GA 30523

On May 1st I’ll be announcing the winner of my birthday card contest here on my blog!

So, why not join in the fun today? Create and mail your card to enter in the contest today!

Supplies:

Stamp Set: See Ya Later (Sale-a-bration 133533/133536)

Inks: Real Red Classic Stampin’ Pad (126949)

Paper: Fresh Prints Designer Series Paper Stack (132996), Real Red (102482), Coastal Cabana (131297), and Whisper White Card Stock (100730)

Accessories: Scallop Tag Topper Punch (133324), Natural 5/8″ Chevron Ribbon (132982), Real Red 1/8″ Taffeta Ribbon (119251), Rhinestone Basic Jewels (119246), Stampin’ Sponges (101610), and Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430)

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Simply Sketched Masculine Birthday

Posted on March 11, 2014 by Stamp with Jini

My nephew is celebrating his birthday this week so here is the card I’ve made for him.

It’s a clean and simple card but I think very elegant at the same time.

I hope you can see the detail in my photo. Instead of adding a ribbon along the bottom I decided to use my Simply Scored Scoring Tool to add three lines an inch up from the bottom that are 1/8″ apart. In addition to the scoring I added 3 of our yummy Subtles Collection Candy Dots but a little pop of color.

Why did I choose the Naturals White Card Stock for the base? It is a heavier card stock than our Whisper White and has a great look to it with the tiny flecks of color found through out the card stock. I think the Naturals White card stock has a great earthy feel to it which made it perfect to go with the nature images found in this stamp set. And since it comes in a pack of 40 sheets for just $7.50 it is economically a great choice too.

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Simply Sketched (Hostess 129669/129672) and Oh, Hello (131931/130733)

Inks: Midnight Muse (126860) and Pool Party Classic Stampin’ Pads (126982)

Paper: Midnight Muse (126843) and Naturals White Card Stock (102316)

Accessories: Simply Scored Scoring Tool (122334) and Subtles Collection Candy Dots (130933)

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NEW WEEKLY DEALS

If you love your Big Shot or Texture Boutique Embossing Machine you are going to love this week’s Weekly Deals! Why not check them out?

And remember my this week I’m celebrating my 5th Anniversary as a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator – so you can get FREE Shipping on your order. Click HERE to see all the details.

IT’S DOWNLOAD TUESDAY

It’s Tuesday, and you know what that means – New Digital Downloads! Just in time to get ready for those spring Graduations.

This new Graduation download will make things soooo easy – why not check out my projects that I created using the Embark Graduate Digital Download (133467) for my own daughter’s graduation last year by clicking HERE and HERE. Personalized and economical – you’ll love it!

Or how about some new Designer Series Paper? Check out the High Tide Designer Series Paper (137394)

And since I’m waiting for a new great-nephew I’ve got babies on my mind. How great is it that we’ve got the new Baby, We’ve Grown Stamp Brush Set (137386) now in the digital version?

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A Dozen Thoughts

Posted on March 10, 2014 by Stamp with Jini

Friday I told you I was headed down to stamp after working on the trim for my pantry, so today I thought I would share with you one of the cards that I created. It is bright and cheerful I think and will hopefully cheer up my friend who is going through a rough patch. I know it made me feel better- LOL.

So what do you think? Does it give you a little taste of spring and bring a smile to your face? I hope so.

This card is going to be part of a class that I’m working on so watch for more information coming soon about my Coffee and Cards Class.

After listening to my trim painting rant on Friday I thought you might like to see the finished project. LOL – Want to see how my new pantry looks? First here is a picture of my guys putting the shelf together.

And here is a picture of the finished panty with the shelf in it.

Larry just has to finish screwing the shelf to the wall and then I can start putting things on the shelf. Whoo hoo! Hmmm… he did mention it would be a great spot for my crafting supplies since it’s right off my classroom. He knows me sooo well – LOL!

Supplies:

Stamp Set: A Dozen Thoughts (131056/131059) and Bright Blossoms (128424/125497)

Inks: Gumball Green (126861) and Melon Mambo Classic Stampin’ Pad (126948)

Paper: Gingham Garden Designer Series Paper (129310), Gumball Green (126840), Melon Mambo (115320), and Whisper White (101650)

Accessories: 1 1/4″ Circle Punch (119861), 1 3/8″ Circle Punch (119860), Gumball Green 3/8″ Satin Stitched Ribbon (126848), Rhinestone Basic Jewels (119246), Top Note Die (113463), and Square Lattice Embossing Folder (19976)

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HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO ME = FREE SHIPPING FOR YOU!

Posted on March 9, 2014 by Stamp with Jini

Five years ago today I became a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator! To celebrate and share in my Anniversary excitement and give something back to all of YOU, my fantastic stamping friends and customers, I’m offering FREE SHIPPING on all qualifying orders for one week!

Place any order ANY TIME between now Sunday, March 9^th and Sunday, March 16^th and get FREE Shipping! Live locally? I’ll let you know as soon as your order arrives and can be picked up. Live out of town? No problem since your order can be shipped directly to you.

Not sure what you want to get? Why not browse my Online Store by clicking HERE and see what our current promotions are, what is new, and what’s on sale. And since its Sale-a-bration you’ll receive a FREE Sale-a-bration item for every $50 in merchandise your purchase too. How great is that?

Please note that he Online Store does NOT have a FREE Shipping option. To place your order and take advantage of my special Anniversary FREE Shipping Offer please email me at [email protected] or call me at 706 754-7124.

Fine print: I’ll pay up to 10% shipping on the total of merchandise purchased.

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Birthday Wishes Four You

Posted on March 7, 2014 by Stamp with Jini

Why does this time of year always get me motivated for home improvement projects? I’m not sure but it seems that this time of year my husband and I are always getting into something. This weeks project – Finishing the pantry downstairs. Now don’t get me wrong I’m really excited about getting some more storage space in my house to organize things. I’m just not nuts about painting trim – which I guess is why it wasn’t done last fall. My excuse was I couldn’t find what I needed and the holidays were coming, thus the newly built shelves sitting in our garage still.

So since my friend Rosemary from Leadership could paint her bathroom during a northeastern winter storm I could paint my trim, right? Here is what I’ve learned during the process of my painting the latest trim.

1. I really don’t believe it is cheaper to have painted trim. (This was our builders reason for going with white trim, verses the stained trim I wanted. I’m not sure he included the fact it has to be painted, repeatedly. But it sounded good to my husband at the time and it does pop and look nice when the paint is fresh.)

2. I’m not very neat at caulking. It seems like I end up getting more on me and the rag that the trim. Thus the pile of rags – that reminds me I need to locate more rags for tomorrow. (However, since I’ve taught myself through trial and error and the end project looks ok, I guess caulk and soap are cheap.)

3. I really hate caulking and painting the trim around framed openings and doorways. There are waaay too many corners and edges and some how I always need to lean on the wall next to me. Thus the paint on the right side of my body and hair – I forgot the fact I just painted that wall – LOL!

4. I reeeally really dislike painting an exterior door – why did they make those gaskets black anyway? And what was I thinking wanting all those doors?

5. If anyone were to tell you I’m a perfectionist, they are wrong and they obviously haven’t seen me paint trim. A good enough job is perfectly okay with me! Shhh… don’t tell my husband.

6. Being able to frost and decorate cakes does not mean you’ll be good at mudding sheetrock, caulking, or painting trim. This is the logic my husband has used since 1987 for the reason I do the detail and trim work when painting. Personally, I just think he hates doing those things more than me. But since he does the hanging, sanding, spackling, and rolling which I’m REALLY bad at it works out, right?

7. Bifocals make detail work a bear – especially when you’re blind as a bat! I’m sure my husband would have been howling with laughter if he were watching me paint today holding my glasses in my one hand while painting with the other! Thus the paint on the left side of my head – hopefully I got it all when I showered, that way he’ll never have to know!

Of course, all of this is like childbirth right? When you’re done you forget all the pain involved. And I’m really looking forward to the finished result – a new storage space to organize!

So now to treat myself, I’m off to stamp in my classroom. (Even though my video space is covered in wet trim, I made sure I left enough space to stamp. Priorities – seriously:) But first I wanted to share this fun card I made.

The color pallet for this card was pulled from the Fresh Prints Designer Series Paper. Don’t you love our Designer Series Paper Stacks? They are so great for card making and since there are 12 different designs to choose from they’re great for all kinds of projects! I’m reaching for mine all the time.

Just a tip when recreating this card you’ll want to attach your Designer Series Paper to your card stock before you punch the two ends – it will make things a lot easier, ask me how I know. And since the base layer is Whisper White you won’t have a problem with your punch.

And do you recognize the ribbon used on this card? It’s the Coastal Cabana 3/8″ Ruffle Stretch trim that can currently be found on our Weekly Deals list. How cool is that right?

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Supplies:

Stamp Set: Four You (130535/130538) and Petal Parade (Sale-a-bration 133599/133602)

Inks: Coastal Cabana (131175) and Real Red Classic Stampin’ Pad (126949)

Paper: Fresh Prints Designer Series Paper Stack (132996), Coastal Cabana (131297), Crumb Cake (120953), and Whisper White Card stock (100730)

Accessories: Coastal Cabana 3/8″ Ruffle Stretch Trim (130024), Scallop Tag Topper Punch (133324), Rhinestone Basic Jewels (132187), and Arrows Embossing Folder (132187)

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Starburst Sayings

Posted on March 6, 2014 by Stamp with Jini

Okay, I’ve had a lesson in frustration today once again with my internet. I’m assuming it is giving me fits since the wind is howling here in North Georgia and rattling the house. So I’m happy to say I’m finally able to share today’s card with you, although it is a bit later than I had hoped.

Today’s card is one that I received in a Leadership swap. I love the little banners used on this card made with our FREE Banner Punch. Kathy used the colors from the Retro Fresh Washi Tape found in the Occasions Catalog to determine the colors.

There is also a lot of texture to this card and I hope you can see it in my photo. Not only do you have the linen texture of the Core’dinations Card stock but you also have the added texture of the Decorative Dots Embossing Folder along the bottom. The little cut out made in the Pool Party Core’dinations Card stock around the focal point adds some depth and interest – Fun, right?

And did you know that two of the products used to make this card are FREE Sale-a-bration items? Better yet, you can save 15% when you buy the Starburst Sayings Stamp Set and Starburst Framelits Dies in a Bundle (134817/134818) found in the Occasions Catalog on page 34- How great is that!

Want to know more about how to earn FREE items during Sale-a-bration? They are only available through March 31^st so why not email or call me today and I’ll tell you how you can earn your own FREE Sale-a-bration items.

Don’t have the latest catalog? If you would like your own Sale-a-bration and Occasions Catalog just email me your name, phone number, and address and I’ll be happy to send you one. But meanwhile you can check out everything here in the Online Catalogs found in my Online Store.

Oh, and if you want to learn more about our Core’dinations Card stock why not check out my very first video Tutorial – Coredinations Card Stock by clicking HERE.

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Starburst Sayings (133182/133185)

Inks: Tangerine Tango (126946)

Paper: Subtles Core’dinations Card stock (129954), Tangerine Tango (111349), Baked Brown Sugar (131296), So Saffron (105118), and Whisper White Card stock (100730)

Accessories: Retro Fresh Washi Tape (133001), Starburst Framelits Dies (132967), Circles Collection Framelits (130911), Decorative Dots (Sale-a-bration 133520), Banner Punch (Sale-a-bration 133519), and Rhinestones Basic Jewels (119246)

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Four You

Posted on March 5, 2014 by Stamp with Jini

Four You is a great stamp set since this four piece set covers the basic occasions that a every stamper needs. The variety of fonts are bold and fun too!

Here is a card that I made using the Four You and Petal Parade Stamp Sets during a shoebox swap at Leadership. I really like the way that Katrina chose the colors based on the Retro Fresh Designer Series Paper and the cute little starburst medallion.

Want to know how I made the starburst medallion that is the focal point? Why not check out my latest video – Scallop Circle Starburst Medallions

Quick and easy, right? I hope you’ll have fun making these starburst medallions with your Scallop Circle Punches.

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Four You (130535-130538) and Petal Parade (Sale-a-bration 133599-133602)

Inks: Baked Brown Sugar (131174) and Tangerine Tango Classic Stampin’ Pad (126946)

Paper: Retro Fresh Designer Series Paper (132993), Tangerine Tango (111349), So Saffron (105118), Baked Brown Sugar (131296), Very Vanilla Card Stock (101650)

Accessories: Subtles Candy Dots (130933), 1 3/8″ Circle Punch (119860), 1 3/4″ Scallop Circle Punch (119854), Hexagon Punch (130919), and Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430)

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Simply Sketched Sympathy Card

Posted on March 4, 2014 by Stamp with Jini

Seems like lately I’m finding myself in need of sympathy cards. So today I worked on one for a friend who recently lost her mother. This card I created is clean and simple and I really like the way it turned out.

I created this card using the Simply Sketched Hostess Stamp Set (12969/129672) and the Oh, Hello Stamp Set (131931/130733) from the 2013 Annual Catalog. Stamped in Midnight Muse the images from the Simply Sketched Stamp Set are perfect for sympathy cards. I’ve used the Naturals White Card Stock since this card stock is a bit more muted and earthy feeling.

As a final pop of color I’ve used the Midnight Muse 3/8″ Stitched Satin Ribbon (126847)to make an elegant bow across the bottom portion of this card. And great news this ribbon is part of this week’s Weekly Deals – so why not order yours today?

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Simply Sketched (Hostess 129669/129672) and Oh, Hello (131931/130733)

Inks: Midnight Muse (126860) and Pool Party Classic Stampin’ Pads (126982)

Paper: Midnight Muse (126843) and Naturals White Card Stock (102316)

Accessories: Midnight Muse 3/8″ Stitched Satin Ribbon (102316), Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430), and Glue Dots (103683)

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