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.
Today’s card uses the Healing Hugs stamp set that I shared with you in yesterday’s post. I really love this set with its realistic images – it stamps beautifully and makes get well cards sooo simple to create.
Today’s card is another card I designed for Sherrie’s Shoe box Swap at OnStage Live in Orlando. It uses a simple technique that packs a wow effect. And everyone will wonder how you did it!
Check out this quick video showing you how I made this card.
HEALING HUGS TRIPLE STAMPING VIDEO TUTORIAL
And of course what tutorial would be complete with out a PDF for you too?
Shop at my Online Store and use Host Code SGA3ZW9U
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
Count down to OnStage Live I’m so excited – I’m getting ready to celebrate 30 years of Stampin’ Up! with my fellow demonstrators. I’ll have all kinds of wonderful project and goodies to share with you when I return!!! Meanwhile I’ve got some great posts lined up already sharing some of the projects I’ve made for this event that I hope you’ll enjoy.
Later today I’ll participating in Sherrie’s Shoe box Swap, an event that is all kinds of fun. I’m looking forward to seeing and stamping with some old friends while I’m there too. Any so today I thought I’d show you the card that I’ve designed as my project.
I really love the way this card turned out and think it will brighten the day of the recipient. I’m hoping everyone at the shoe box will feel the same way. How about you, what do you think?
I’ve got a quick video tutorial for you and a PDF also, so why not check them both out?
Healing Hugs Get Well Card Video Tutorial
Here is the PDF with all the measurements so you can make some too!
Shop at my Online Store and use Host Code SGA3ZW9U
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
It’s Monday and I’ve got a week filled with tutorials for you! Today’s card is a Thank You card that I make to send out to those of you who place an order – and today’s card is the one I designed for November’s orders using a technique with our Embossing Paste.
I just fell in love with the Joyous Noel Glimmer Paper when I saw it so I thought I’d use the beautiful Merry Merlot Glimmer Paper for this month’s project. I teamed it up with some of our Shimmer Paste and our brick mask.
But since I wanted to add a bit more color I tinted the Shimmer Paste Crumb Cake. Check out this quick Video Tutorial showing you just how simple that is to do! And that means we have unlimited colors to choose from. Who doesn’t like that?
How to Create Tinted Shimmer Paste Video Tutorial
Want to see how I made this card? I’ve whipped up a quick video for you
Falling for Leaves Thank You Card Video Tutorial
And of course, for those of us who like documents here is a PDF too.
Stampin’ Up! made an announcement on Saturday, November 3rd stating the following.
Since these products cannot be sent from the manufacturer in time for the holidays, these item numbers will not be reactivated.
147816: Joyous Noel Specialty Designer Series Paper 147890: Festive Farmhouse Elements 147811: Santa’s Workshop Enamel Elements
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause you. In order to provide you with another holiday-themed option, we’ve decided to make our promotional Dashing Along Designer Series Paper (item 149903) available for sale at ($11.00). This beautiful, 12″ x 12″ traditional Christmas paper has a festive, eclectic feel and is perfect for layering. Coordinating colors are Cherry Cobbler, Garden Green, and Whisper White.
Though we don’t yet have a fulfillment date, all backorders for Joyous Noel Specialty Designer Series Paper, Festive Farmhouse Elements, and Santa’s Workshop Enamel Elements will be filled as soon as possible.
And here is a quick reminder – There are just a few days left to get your November Pamper Pumpkin Kit! If this month’s kit is as popular as last years kit you’ll definitely want one!
Shop at my Online Store and use Host Code SGA3ZW9U
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
Today’s card is the one I designed for my November Birthday cards that I’ll be sending out today. This birthday card uses a fun technique that is one of my favorites to create fall colored leaves. It is called the Baby Wipe Technique.
This card layout is also one of my favorites since it is clean and simple but still packs a wow. And with the Baby Wipe Technique everyone will wonder how you created leaves with fall color too.
I’ve whipped up a quick tutorial so you can recreate the Baby Wipe Technique for your projects!
Baby Wipe Technique Video Tutorial
And if you want to make some of these cards here is my video showing you how the card is put together too.
Rooted in Nature Card Video Tutorial
Prefer a document? Here is a PDF containing all the measurements and step by step directions for putting your card together.
I’ve got lots of tutorials coming up for you next week so make sure to stop on by and check them out.
Enjoy!
#imbringingbirthdaysback in 2019
And if you would like a birthday card too – I’m compiling my list now for 2019! So why not email me your name, address, and date of birth? No need for the year since we’re all 29!!!
Shop at my Online Store and use Host Code SGA3ZW9U
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
Let it snow! Or at least, create a snowy wonderland using this incredible assortment of products that are available for a limited time during November. With two stamp sets, paper, accessories, and dies, the only limit is your creativity!
Two NEW Stamp Sets, a coordinating Thinlits Die Set and 2 Accessories – perfect for our stamping needs! You’re going to love them!
Snow is Glistening Stamp Set Item #149742
Happiness Surrounds Stamp set Item 149744
Snowfall Thinlits Dies Item #149692 – coordinates with both stamp sets Whoo hoo!
Snowflake Trinkets Item #149620 – I’m loving these trinkets, so many possibilities!
And White Velvet Sheets Item #149619
Here are some projects made with these items
And how about these cards – the sets can be used for all occasions cards too!
Here is the flyer for you – if you want to see more detail or print it out.
Click HERE to print the Snowflake Showcase PDF Flyer
Here’s the fine print:
Dates: November 1–30, 2018
No limits apply during the sales period. So be quick while supplies last!
Products available while supplies last until November 30, 2018. This means products will only be available until November 30 or while supplies last, whichever comes first. If a product’s supply is depleted before November 30, it will no longer be available for purchase.
Items may be included as part of a Starter Kit
Deadlines:
Phone 706 754-7124 or Email [email protected] : November 30, 2018; 6:50 PM (ET)
Online: November 30, 2018; 11:50 PM (MT)
Want to see more? Check out this video –
And of course we can’t forget organizational items for this wonderful promotion – So here is a case insert for the Snowfall Thinlits Dies.
I love lemon and so needless to say I find using the Lemon Zest Stamp Set a lot of fun to use. As I was wondering around my local Dollar Tree a couple of weeks ago I found this package of individual Lemonhead Candies, one of my favorites so I couldn’t resist picking up a couple of bags to use as treats.
This treat holder is quick and easy to make and folds flat when you don’t have the box inside so it’s great for travel too.
So not only did I create these for my October Card Class as a little treat, but they’ll be headed to Orlando with me next week as a swap during our OnStage Live event too.
Want to make some too? Here is a quick video tutorial for you.
Shop at my Online Store and use Host Code SGA3ZW9U
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
The Painted Glass stamp set is part of a suite of products that makes coordination sooo easy for us. Check out these two beautiful cards that are very different. This first one uses the circular stamping technique that I shared with you HERE.
Teamed up with the Label Me Pretty sentiment and colored with our Old Olive, Daffodil Delight and Rich Razzleberry Stampin’ Blends Combo Packs this card is bright and bold.
And how about this monochromatic card?
Striking with just two colors and a little bit of Black Embossing Powder. And great news if you love dies this set has a coordinating die set, Stained Glass Thinlits Dies and the Bundle will save you 10% which purchased together.
So what do you think? Why not leave me a comment?
Stop back by tomorrow when I’ll be sharing a sweet little treat with you.
Shop at my Online Store and use Host Code SGA3ZW9U
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
I’m still feeling a bit country, must be the nip in the air! So here is another great card using the Country Home stamp set found in the Holiday Catalog – I’m loving this suite of products.
Our Stampin’ Blends have been used to color the images on this card – loving them!!! And so glad we have 6 new options (Basic Black, Mango Medley, Blackberry Bliss, Cajun Craze, Real Red and Shaded Spruce) from the Holiday Catalog. I’m not sure that these will carry over, but I am hoping, so you’ll want to be sure to order them now so you don’t miss out.
And great news the Chicken Wire Elements (147807) are available to order again!
Shop at my Online Store and use Host Code SGA3ZW9U
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
