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.
There is a lot going on in May, but it is also our last chance to sign up for my LIVE classes using products from the 2018 Annual Catalog & 2019 Occasions Catalog products.
Why not check out my class schedule, join me stamping and pick up your copy of the NEW 2019 Annual Catalog?
Upcoming Monthly Classes & Events
Card Class –
Fourth Thursday of the month 10-12 pm
5/23 and 6/27
Fourth Sunday of the Month 2-4 pm
5/26, and 6/30
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 – Want to see what it’s all about?
Why not try Paper Pumpkin?
Fourth Tuesday of the month 10 am -12pm
5/28, 6/25
It’s Free when you are a Paper Pumpkin Member!
Class Fee $5 (or free when you subscribe the day of event) RSVP Needed Friday before event to save table space for you!
Or schedule a PRIVATE card class in your home with you and your friends! Contact me today for dates!
Got questions? Please feel free to contact me today.
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
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Want a fun set that has bold images for your next birthday card? How about the Birthday Cheer stamp set? It’s great to create with and is part of our Last Chance List so it’s only available through the end of May.
This card is done in primary colors so it is perfect for the young or young at heart.
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Stampin’ Up! is introducing a new kind of product today called a Product Medley and the response on this has been amazing! This exclusive, limited-time collection of coordinating, petal-packed products has everything you need to let your creativity bloom.
This special offering is available only through the month of May, and only while supplies last. Order yours today, since I have a feeling it won’t last long at all.
What
is included in this Product Medley?
The Everything Is Rosy Product Medley includes these exclusive products:
Everything Is Rosy Photopolymer Stamp Set—18 stamps; suggested blocks: a, b, c,
Everything Is Rosy Dies—10 dies; largest die 2-7/8″ x 1″ (7.3 x 2.5 cm)
6″ x 6″ (15.2 x 15.2 CM) Designer Series Paper Stack—48 sheets; 8 each of 6 double-sided designs
6″ x 6″ (15.2 x 15.2 CM) rose gold foil paper—8 sheets
Printed die cuts—2 sheets
Rose gold die cuts—4 sheets; 2 each of 2 designs
Rose gold adhesive backed mirror embellishments—60 embellishments; 1/4″ (6.4 mm)
Melon Mambo 1/4″ (6.4 mm) Ruched Ribbon—10 yards (9.1 m)
Night of Navy/Rose Gold 3/8″ (1 cm) Metallic –Edge Ribbon—10 yards (9.1 m)
Rose Gold Shimmer Paint—1/2 oz. (15 ml)
And here are some wonderful projects made using the Everything is Rosy Product Medley.
Here is a quick video for you so you can see the medley – photos just don’t do it justice!
Here’s the fine print:
Sales Period: May 1–31, 2019
The Everything Is Rosy Product Medley will be available for purchase until May 31, 2019—or while supplies last.
No order limits apply to the Everything Is Rosy Product Medley during the sales period.
The Everything Is Rosy Product Medley is eligible for Stampin’ Rewards with qualifying orders.
The Everything Is Rosy Product Medley may be added to a Starter Kit.
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The Annual Catalog is right
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contact.
Swapping at an OnStage event is a lot of fun – it allows me to meet my fellow demonstrators from around the country and share ideas. So today I’ll be sharing some more of the wonderful swaps I received in Charlotte.
Today’s cards all use the Share What You Love Specialty Designer Series Paper (146926). This pack of papers is one of my favorites since not only is it heavier it has a beautiful pearl finish too.
These first two cards have been teamed up with the Layering Ovals Framelit Dies (141706).
Done in Tranquil Tide this card uses the Detailed with Love stamp set 146603/146606)and beautiful 3/8″ Mini Ruffled Ribbon (146948). And can you see the texture in the background created with the Ruffled Embossing Folder (143699)?
And this next card uses the Wood Words stamp set (143925/143928) for it’s sentiment.
And how about this card using the Amazing Life stamp set (148750) that is part of the Last Chance List?
And finally this card uses the Crafting Forever set (143955/143958) as it’s sentiment for this calendar card.
And would you like to see a couple of the 3d items I received in swaps at OnStage Charlotte?
This first one is a couple of small treat items –
The little Animal Expedition Designer Series Paper (146902) pouch was made with the Envelope Punch Board and holds a little pack of tic tacs.
And a fun diaper fold using the Cute Crew Punch Box (148535) it’s part of the Last Chance list.
If you have any questions about the Last Chance List please let me know. You can see all the items in my Online Store.
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Here are a couple of more cards using the Needle & Thread Suite of products. I really like the way this first card uses the Old Olive Linen Thread and Vellum card stock that has been run through the Big Shot using the stitched die image to create lots of texture.
And this card from an OnStage swap highlights the Needlepoint Nook Designer Series Paper (148807) while using the Itty Bitty Birthday stamp set (148807) and our Pretty Label (143715) and 1 3/8″ Scallop Circle Punch (146139).
And here is a fun 3d swap using the Needle & Thread Bundle and the Make a Difference (146676) and Thoughtful Banners stamp sets (Retiring 141614).
When you open it you can find a little sewing kit – how cute is that?
So what do you think? You can see all of these products in my Online Store – just check out the last chance list for the Needle & Thread Suite of products simply by clicking on the image below.
That’s it for the day – short and sweet. Stop back by tomorrow when I’ll be sharing more of my OnStage swaps with you.
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The Annual Catalog is right around the corner and I won’t be able to mail you one if you have chosen no contact.
Today’s cards were made with the Needle & Thread Bundle. This bundle includes some wonderful images and are part of our Distinktive stamps. So you get an image with depth and texture all in a stamp!
Who of us didn’t grow up learning the basic of sewing? I still remember sitting down and choosing my sampler design with my mom and pain staking learning how to get the thread where I wanted it verses the needle in my finger. I soon loved to watch those images filled in slowly and the feeling of achievement when I was done. Did you have a similar experience? Why not leave me a comment and tell me how you learned to sew below?
Any how, on to some wonderful cards – here are some swaps I received using the Needle & Thread Bundle.
The suite comes with a beautiful Needlepoint Nook Designer Series Paper (148807) and other accessories that tie things up beautifully. And did you know that this suite is part of the Last Chance List? So you can get it while supplies last. Click HERE to see the suite options in my Online Store.
And why not check out our other items on the Clearance Rack and Last Chance List while you are there so you don’t miss out on your favorite products.
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The Annual Catalog is right
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The Clearance rack has been updated! Deep discounts up to 60% off! Be sure to check out the UPDATED Clearance rack section with tons of awesome product at deep discounts!
And while you looking – don’t forget to check out the last chance list too
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you.)
The Annual Catalog is right around the corner and I won’t be able to mail you one if you have chosen no contact.
It’s been a rough night here in North Georgia as the storms associated with this latest front moves through, and I’m a bit sleep deprived from the storms. I hope that as you read this you are safe this Easter weekend where ever you are.
Today’s post is going to share the project that I made for my team members as part of their OnStage gifts last weekend.
I’ve had several ask me how they were made – so while I’m using a demonstrator supply item to create these, I’ll be giving you an option so you can make some too. Here is a close up.
These Note Pad & Pen Holders have a 4×6 pad of paper in them that I picked up at my local dollar store. Perfect for jotting tons of notes – I’m always creating a list so I knew these would be great for my Team members too.
Here is a my video tutorial for you
Crafting Forever Note Pad & Pen Holder Video Tutorial
If you love the floral image I used – you can make some too by using our Floral Grid Paper (150819). This is a special package of our grid paper and it is being offered while supplies last. You can see it in my video and while it isn’t exactly the same – it will work. Simply create a folder using a piece of card stock or even the tag board from your Designer Series Paper pack and cut the grid paper as desired to fit. Yep, it’s that easy! It’s not just grid paper LOL! I’ve included this option in the PDF also.
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I received my OnStage Product Purchase Premiere goodies yesterday afternoon and didn’t get the video uploaded until late, so today I’m sharing it since I wanted to give you a sneak peek of what is coming! You are going to fall in love with the NEW In Colors – I know I have!
Friday night I was able to attend CenterStage. The excitement was high as we entered that evening.
I love this event since it is a much smaller group of us – it’s a great chance to share and make new friends over a lovely meal.
The excitement is always high since it is our first time together AND our first peek at the 2019 Annual Catalog.
And of course Stampin’ Up! makes it extra special with an CenterStage gift – check out this beautiful wrist purse and punch.
Saturday morning when we entered the room – the tables were set up and decorated
I always enjoy seeing how they “hide” our Make n Takes in the center piece of the table – they are hiding in the Stampin’ Up! box this time, perfect coordination for our Follow Your Art Suite. lol!
Want to see some more pics of OnStage – Charlotte? Here are some more of our time together.
Everyone was excited to get their catalogs first thing! (That’s our new stamping friend on the far right, Orliea who joined us at our table.)
And of course, what would be a Stampin’ Up! event without stamping together?
Prize Patrol is always great fun – and Stampin’ Up! is always so generous!
I can’t believe everything I received at OnStage, I couldn’t fit it all in my bag!
I was thrilled to be able to share my walk across the stage for reaching my $100,000 sales goal this February with my team there. And touched by my team who was waiting for me right below the stage snapping pictures and cheering me on. How special they made me feel!
I’m so lucky to be able to share what I love with you. I truly appreciate you and am so blessed to have met such wonderful friends over these past 10 years. I can’t imagine what my life would have been like if I hadn’t started down this road all those years ago. I couldn’t do this without you, my wonderful customers and team members!
What can I say? Can you tell? I LOVE the creative time, getting to meet new stamping friends, and of course time with my team time too! I can’t wait until November when we’ll be doing doing this again in Atlanta!!!
Sound like fun? Want to join us in Atlanta? If you want to learn more about becoming a Demonstrator – Click HERE where you can learn more about my team and getting a discount on your favorite products. Or if you prefer why not contact me today?
Want a NEW 2019 Annual Catalog? Here’s how you can get one!
Are you eligible for a FREE Stampin’ Up! 2019 Annual Catalog?
I’m currently working on my mailing list for shipping the 2019 Annual
Catalogs (and will be finalizing it by April 25th) –
You’ll be the first to get one (around the end of May) if:
Are you a frequent customer of mine? If you ordered a minimum of $50 from me in the last three months (or 90 days) you are eligible to receive FREE Stampin’ Up!Catalogs.
Have you hosted a Private Party? If you have gathered with friends in the last 3 months (or 90 days) you are eligible to receive FREE Stampin’ Up! Catalogs.
Haven’t ordered from me for a while or are new? Place an $50 order with me during April and you are eligible to receive a FREE Stampin’ Up!Catalog. (If you are placing an Online Order make sure your information is up to date and correct).
If you are not a current customer and would like to order a Free Annual Catalog by paying for the Shipping, please contact me by email at [email protected] so I can send you a PayPal invoice for $7.25 postage OR click the PayPal Button below to pay for the postage (Catalog will be mailed to your PayPal address)
Stop back by – I’ll be sharing another tutorial of the note pads and I made for this event with you and some of the great swaps I’ve received.
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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.
Thursday, April 25th
10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Class Fee: $15 (FREE with a minimum order at class)
R.S.V.P and Prepay by Friday, April 19th to hold your spot
OR
Sunday, April 28th 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Class Fee: $15 (FREE with a minimum order at class)
R.S.V.P and Prepay by Friday, April 19th to hold your spot
RSVP is a must for all events! So I can have enough cut for everyone. [email protected] or call 706 754-7124Doors open 5 minutes before class Adhesive not included
Need Adhesive? No problem, pick yours up at the class.
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