My name is Jini Merck and I'm a Stampin' Up! Independent Demonstrator. I love being a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator, not only do I get to be creative every day, I also get to be a creative coach, offering fresh project ideas and encouragement to my customers and friends.
For me, helping someone create that perfect project for a special occasion is the best feeling in the entire world. After all, creating cards, scrapbook pages, and gift items is about more than just stamps and ink—it’s about sharing a part of yourself with the people in your life.
I live in Clarkesville which is in the North Georgia Mountains with my husband and two children. Although my family keeps me busy I enjoy the creativity of stamping and crafts and the fellowship stamping brings into my life. Spending time creativing cards and gifts for friends and family has been one of my favorite hobbies over the years.
I love sending out birthday cards to my family and friends and so today I thought I’d share with you the one I did for the gals for August.
Created with our rich Merry Merlot and Rococo Rose it’s a quick and simple card to make but still packs a wow with it’s easy to make daisy focal point.
Check out my video to see just how easy this card was to make
Daisy Lane Card August#imbringingbirthdaysback Video Tutorial
And of course here is the coordinating PDF printable version
#imbringingbirthdaysback August Daisy Lane Card Tutorial PDF
Enjoy!
And then stop back by tomorrow when I’ll be sharing some of the fun we had at our team retreat from last weekend with you.
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My friend, Anna and I have designed a great option for you to see all the NEW Designer Series Paper from the 2019 Holiday Catalog AND have a way to quickly see the coordinating Card Stock of each Designer Series Paper pack too! No more hunting through stacks of paper since everything is in one place. And now you can get one too!
And we’re back with 8 NEW Swatch Books – this time for the 2019 Holiday Catalog with its beautiful papers and you can reserve yours starting today!
What do you get?
Each set contains 8 Swatch Books: Includes 4 Designer Series Paper and 4 Specialty Designer Series Paper Swatch Books
Measures 2 3/4″ x 6″
Books contain a piece of each Designer Series Paper staggered at 1/4″ for easy flipping. (The exception is the Feels Like Frost, Night Before Christmas, and Wrapped in Plaid with 12 patterns staggered at 1/8″ for easy flipping.) The shortest piece of Designer Series paper is 4 3/4″ long.
Each swatch book contains all of the coordinating Card Stock listed for the pack of Designer Series Paper.
Three of the Swatch Books include the coordinating Copper, Gold, and Silver Foil Papers.
Each swatch book is labeled with the name of the Designer Series Paper, Item number and a list of the coordinating card stock colors included in the Designer Series Paper as per the Holiday Catalog.
Each Designer Series Paper Swatch Book is assembled with a post for easy turning.
I’m doing this as a special service and would need payment by the end of the day September 3rd if you would like to participate and get yours as soon as possible after the catalog launches.
Want to see them in action? Check out my quick Video that I did when we launched our idea
Design Tool &
Designer Series Paper Swatch Books:
Wondering why you
need one?
It’s perfect as a reference guide for Designer Series Paper while you create your projects since everything is in one place.
A post at the bottom so you can easily fan out the Designer Series Paper and Card Stock and see things for designing.
The staggered Designer Series Papers make it easy for you to flip though the colors and patterns and see the coordinating card stock with each piece.
Just 2 3/4″ x 6″ – it’s small enough to sit on your desk and not get in the way
Labels to tell you Designer Series Paper Name, item number, and the coordinating colors of card stock. (So, you can order more of your favorite paper easily)
If you are a demonstrator this is an easy, affordable, portable way to carry samples of ALL the Designer Series Paper with you to show at your parties
Cost:
$26 (plus $7.35 shipping)
How
to Reserve yours?
You’ll need to
email me ([email protected]) or call me (706 754-7124) to hold your spot
ASAP, since there isn’t a lot of time before I need to place the order on September
4th so you get yours as soon as possible after the catalog goes live.
EMAIL
me directly at
[email protected] with your information listed below to save your spot in
the share: (Note: For multiple shares – contact me for a shipping quote…a Flat
Rate Envelope can hold quite a bit).
Please
include the following information in your email:
1. Full
Name
2. Mailing
Address (US only)
3. Indicate
how many Paper Shares and/or Design Tool & DSP Swatch Book sets you would
like to reserve
4. Email for
PayPal invoicing
When your
shares/swatch book order fills, I will email a PayPal invoice for payment
process (around August 26th). I will then place my order with
Stampin’ Up! once payment is received for the share/swatch book.
PayPal
is easy —
and a PayPal account is not required to make your payment. Just an
email address and credit/debit card. When you receive your PayPal invoice
by email, you can choose to pay using your PayPal funds or by a credit/debit
card. Simply follow their instructions to make your payment via the
method that is most convenient for you. It should be simple!
And of course, if
you live locally – just let me know if you prefer to pick up your items rather
than pay for the shipping and I’ll invoice you accordingly.
NOTE: The first share/swatch books if placed on September 4th can be expected in about 2 weeks after I place the order. Here is how my paper shares/swatch books work… first I save your spot and collect your payment, then I place the order, receive the order, cut and package the paper, package up your swatch book/share for mailing and then take them to the Post Office to ship.
Here what people are saying about our Design Tool & Swatch Books who have ordered them in the past:
I received my swatch books and I am
thrilled with them!
Love, love, love looking through all
of those papers. Has also been very helpful seeing exactly what every paper
looks like in person. I was able to eliminate half of the papers immediately
and know which ones I absolutely have to have.
Thank you so much for the speedy
shipping. You must have worked around the clock as soon as you received the DSP
order. I cannot even imagine what a production line you must have going if you
have a lot of orders for these swatches!
Cheri
Received my swatch
books, and I love them! Love the design with adding the cardstock. Great idea!
And I like how you can swivel them.
Nancy C
I love how you put the coordinating cardstock samples with matching DSP. SO Excited!!
Kim A
I really enjoyed the one I ordered for the Occasions catalog.
Robin
Love the idea of seeing the cardstock colors with the dsp in one place.
Debra
I love the DSP swatch books and
flipped thru them all. Great to see them “in person” instead of just
catalog photos.
Thanks for your hard work putting
them all together.
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Have you seen the Paper Pumpkin kit from July – it coordinates with 3 suites from our Annual Catalog which is a lot of fun. In addition it came with some fun sentiments.
I’ve whipped up a quick and easy card for you using our new In Color, Pretty Peacock that comes with the kit.
Want to see how I stamped it? I’ve got a very short video for you today, since I’m getting ready for my team retreat this afternoon.
Paper Pumpkin July 2019 On My Mind Note Card Video Tutorial
Paper Pumpkin July 2019 On My Mind Note Card Tutorial PDF
And if you like the idea getting everything you need to create fun projects delivered in right to your mail box each month in a box, why not check out our August Kit?
Not only will you receive a fun kit that will make bags & tags you’ve got an Add On option for coordinating Note Cards too.
And they make super gifts for family and friends since they are great for all ages
But you’ll want to hurry because you’ll want to subscribe before the end of the day Saturday, August 10th to take advantage of the August kit.
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Need a fun stamp set with quirky images that will create wonderful cards for friends and family experiencing change? Why not check out the On to Adventure stamp set found on page 28 of the Annual Catalog?
Cute right?
Here is a fun card made using this set
Done on a back drop of Call Me Clover that mimics the golf green this little guy would have fit my step-father too a tee – mustache and all. He loved loved to golf and looked forward to his trips with his guy pals each year.
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Yesterday was my monthly Team Meeting and while I always enjoy these gatherings yesterday was extra special because I was able to surprise with my box that arrived just in the nick of time – So everyone was able to get their first look at the 2019 Holiday Catalog products too. Who doesn’t love that?
Here is a picture of my table spread out with PreOrder goodies for everyone to see.
And I did a very quick unboxing video the night before of my Holiday Catalog Preorder goodies for you too. I had hoped to share it yesterday evening, but the day went by too fast.
2019 Holiday Catalog Preorder Goodies Video
So what do you think? Does the Holiday Catalog look like it will be a lot of fun? I’m really looking forward to this weekend and my Team Retreat where I’ll get some uninterrupted play time!
Mean while would you like to see some of the wonderful swaps my team made? I can’t pick a favorite – can you?
This first swap is a 3d and you know how I love those! This great little Good Morning Magnolia Bag was filled with a couple of pieces of chocolate, Magnolia Lane Designer Series Paper covered note pad and pen.
No, the chocolate didn’t survive long, but I’ll be enjoying the note book and pen for a while yet. LOL
And this final card was created with one of our past Product Medley Bundles, Everything is Rosy.
I’m soooo glad that Stampin’ Up! will be offering another one of these Medleys in our Holiday Catalog. So watch for that coming soon.
Stamping, Laughter and Fun… The Blue Mountain Stampers
So what do you think? Love the new items in my Holiday Catalog PreOrder video too? It’s just a peek of what’s inside the 2019 Holiday Catalog! And as I am sure you can guess, being the first to see this new catalog or any of our new catalogs is a very exciting AND a huge perk of being a Demonstrator – after all who wouldn’t want to be first? Right! Add the fact that you’ll receive a discount on all these products and you can’t loose!
If you feel this is a good time to join Stampin’ Up! and my team, the Blue Mountain Stampers, you too can be first too!
What are the Blue Mountain Stampers?
That’s the name of our stamping community. I enjoy welcoming new members to our group. We’re from all over. And if you’re considering joining Stampin’ Up!, you may have questions about how I would support you as part of my team. I do offer a variety of ways to learn, grow and to have FUN as a Blue Mountain Stamper!
Exclusive Team Resource Page – videos, PDFs and more
Exclusive Face book Group – A great way to share and connect with other team members and share
Monthly Creative Challenges
Swapping Opportunities
Team Retreats
Meetings – both local and online/virtual
Monthly Crafting Day
Monthly Lunch & Learn
Recognition & Incentives
Training available for private parties, clubs, classes and more!
Additional support and business coaching available
We have a very active group that share and answer each other’s questions on
our Exclusive face book group. If you’re looking for fun, a place to grow
and share with others…You’ll fit right in!
Hobbyists are welcome!
Did you know? 90% of my Blue Mountain Stampers’ areHappy Shoppers – purchasing for themselves, (along with their family and friends.) That’s right…you can just get a discount on products you love!
We welcome the hobbyist who’s looking to be a “happy shopper” (and save money), as well as those of you that want to build a business (and make money).
Everyone is welcome; after all there’s room for both and everyone in between.
And there is NO Obligation when you purchase your starter kit – Join the Blue Mountain
Stampers and see what it’s all about!
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Today’s stamp set is a fun one that will deliver ! It’s filled with fun sentiments that have their own spin on the delivery of our packages and mail. With more and more of us shopping online – it’s a perfect choice.
Check out this cute card made with this set.
I’ve given you the supply list below for this fun card, but here is another sample using this set. Got to love the man in brown. I know I’m always excited to see my UPS man pull up it means Stampin’ Up! goodies to play with of course. LOL
Enjoy! I’m going to scoot – today is my Team Meeting and I’ve got a few finishing touches to do.
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It’s feeling kind of steamy here in North Georgia which got me thinking about the Tropical Chic stamp set – check out these cards made with the set.
How about some origami to start? This card was created with a few folds to create a kind of 3d tropical print shirt.
So clever – You can click HERE to see how it is made.
This next one uses the Tropical Dies (146831) as a focal point done in shades of Blushing Bride and Basic Gray it is a classic color combination.
And this next card uses the Subtle 3D Embossing Folder (151775) to create a wonderful back ground. Simply ink up the inside of the folder and run through your machine.
Voila – it has a very textile feel to it. And don’t you love the shades of Granny Apple Green and Shaded Spruce.
And now how about a fancy fold –
it’s called a double z fold and is so simple but packs a wow
And this last little item is a 3d treat holder for a piece of chocolate – cute right.
Like what you see? While some of these projects use some retired products, since I didn’t get a chance to share them with you earlier in April, but the good news is the set and dies are still available. So why not check the set out for your next tropical feeling project?
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If you earned Bonus Days Coupons in July, it’s time to redeem them!
Bonus Days is the perfect time to check off items on your Wish List, or purchase that big-ticket item you’ve been wanting. You’ll want to hurry since you’ve only got until August 31st to redeem your coupon codes!
Redemption Period Deadlines Phone/email with me: August 30, 2019 Online: August 31, 2019, by 11:50 pm (mt) There is no limit to the number of coupon codes participants can use on an order during redemption.
Bonus Days coupon codes may be redeemed for any product (excluding Starter Kits and Paper Pumpkin subscriptions. New prepaid Paper Pumpkin codes may be discounted with Bonus Days coupon codes.
Learn more about how to redeem your coupons – or contact me today.
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If your Online order is $150 or more make sure not to use the
host code so that you can take advantage of the Host Benefits yourself – No
worries, I’ll still send you your free gift.
Click Here to learn more about using the Hostess Code If you order Online make sure your profile
information is up to date and you’ve allowed me to contact you (If you chose no
contact in the past you’ll need to call 1-800-Stamp Up to have them change your
profile for you.)
Save the date for my summer classes and have fun stamping with me while using our NEW 2019 Annual Catalog products & pick up your Holiday Catalog! Classes are free with a minimum purchase so not only can you play with new products, learn new things, you can also build your supply of cards to send family and friends too!
Card Class –
During this event, you’ll make 6
cards (2 each of 3 designs)
Work at your own pace. Everything
is included except your favorite Adhesives
Cards are clean and simple designs
AND you choose the sentiments
The class includes cards for
birthdays, thinking of you, thank you, seasonal, and more.
Fourth Thursday of the month 10-12 pm
8/22
Fourth Sunday of the Month 2-4 pm
8/25
Class Fee $15; or FREE with minimum purchase
RSVP Needed the third Friday of the month/Friday before event to save your spot
Paper Pumpkin Craft Time –
Fourth Tuesday of the month 10 am -12pm
8/27
It’s Free when you are a Paper Pumpkin Member!
Want to see what it’s all about? Why not try Paper Pumpkin?
Class Fee $5 (or free when you subscribe)
RSVP Needed Friday before event to save table space for you!
Got questions? Please feel free to contact me today.Please Click HERE for more details about classes and your options.
Save the date for the Holiday Catalog Kick Off
Saturday, September 14th at 1 pm
Class fee: $10; or free with a minimum purchase
RSVP and prepay by Wednesday, September 11th to hold your spot
Don’t live local? Or Can’t make it to Class? Why not try my Kit or Online options?
Class Only Fee $25 (includes your PDF & supply kit only)
Class PDF (only) $15
The fine print: Kits & PDF’s will be sent out the week after class.
RSVP is a must for all events! Classes do not include Adhesives; but you can pick some up at class [email protected] or call 706-754-7124 Doors open 5 minutes before class
Have a group of friends who want to take a Private Class? Let’s choose a time that works for you.
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Do you love bold color? If so you’ll love this wild rose card that I’ve made using the Bright Collection color, Poppy Parade. Not only is it bright and bold, when you team it up with a 2 step stamp set like To a Wild Rose, you’ll get a wonderful color with lots of depth. Check out this month’s Thank you card using the set.
Like it? This project is one of those that Stampin’ Up! has included in our quarterly Demonstrator resource, Stampin’ Success. I just changed it up a bit. I love the fact that we get tips and projects to help us grow as stampers and Demonstrators. And everyone who has placed an order with me in July will be receiving one of these cards!
Here is a quick video tutorial for you and a printable PDF so you can make some to.
And just a reminder today is the last day that you can earn Bonus Day Coupons. The promotion ends at 11:50 pm (MT). So if you haven’t already you’ll want to place your order today. Place your order Online HERE or contact me at [email protected]
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