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.
Label Me Pretty is one of those sets that is quick and easy to use since it has a coordinating punch. And as you know I love punches! Check out these wonderful cards made using the Label Me Pretty Bundle (145304/145305) from the Annual Catalog.
While they all use the same stamp set they have quite different looks. Why not leave a comment and let me know which is your favorite?
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Today I thought I’d share some cards that all use one of my favorite suites from the 2017 Annual Catalog – Delightful Daisy found on pages 126 &127.
This first one took me a few minutes to identify since it uses some of the smaller images to the set, but I love the soft look of this card that uses Aqua Painters to splatter and Stampin’ Spritzers to give a water colored look. Can you see the Ruffled Embossing Folder (143699) used on the Powder Pink card stock in the background?
And the Powder Pink 3/8″ Shimmer Ribbon (144151) is beautiful in person.
And here are some more using the stamp set and punch
So what do you think? Why not leave me a comment and let me know which one is your favorite?
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How Do You Get a 2018 Annual Catalog?
Haven’t ordered from me in a while or are new? Place an Online Order with me and I’ll be happy to mail you one (Make sure your online profile information is up to date and you have allowed me to contact you or I won’t be able send you one.).
Don’t have a Demonstrator? Email me at [email protected] include your name, address, and phone number and I’ll be happy to mail you one.
The Southern Serenade stamp set (145918/145921) is one of those sets that is great to have on hand since it gives you lots of great options both for occasions and colors. Since this set contains line images you can use our Watercolor Pencils, Blenders, Stampin’ Blends and more – don’t you love the options we have when stamping? Here are some wonderful cards using the set.
And how about some using the adorable photo realistic stamp set, Sweet Little Something (145848)? This kind of set is perfect for the Stamparatus (coming June 1st).
Stop back by tomorrow when I’ll be sharing some more cards with you.
May Classes & More!
Card Class –
Fourth Thursday of the month 10-12 pm or 6-8 pm
5/24 and 6/28
Class Fee $15; or FREE with minimum purchase
RSVP Needed Friday before event to save your spot
Paper Pumpkin Craft Time –
Fourth Tuesday of the month 10 am -12pm
5/22, 6/26
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!
Blue Mountain Stampers Team Meeting-
First Tuesday of the month 1 – 3:30 pm
6/5
Come see what being a Demonstrator is all about and join the fun!
Just 8 more days to join Paper Pumpkin & SAVE!!!
If you’ve ever thought about it right now is a great time to join and save!! Not only will you receive super kits, save money, but you can join my Paper Pumpkin Craft time and share even more fun! Make sure to add me as your demonstrator so that you’ll get my Paper Pumpkin Perks too!
Shop at my Online Store and use Host CodeEESMRRH2, place a qualifying order of $50 and you’ll receive a FREE Gift from me
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Sign up for my FREE Newsletter My Newsletters include stamping tips, ideas and updates on what is happening with me! You’ll also receive a FREE Class Tutorial using the 2017-2019 In Colors when you sign up!
How Do You Get a 2018 Annual Catalog?
Haven’t ordered from me in a while or are new? Place an Online Order with me and I’ll be happy to mail you one (Make sure your online profile information is up to date and you have allowed me to contact you or I won’t be able send you one.).
Don’t have a Demonstrator? Email me at [email protected] include your name, address, and phone number and I’ll be happy to mail you one.
Today’s project is one that I did with my team and I thought you may enjoy it too. With the Stamparatus coming soon – I know you will want one too, if you didn’t take advantage of the pre-order periods last fall.
I’m loving the ease in which this tool makes stamping multiple projects along with the fun options it has. I find it especially helpful for 2 step stamping since I only have to do the lining up one time.
I’ve made a video for the hinge step technique used for this card
Stamparatus Hing Step Stamping Video Tutorial
along with a tutorial for the card you. So why not check them both out?
Shop at my Online Store and use Host CodeEESMRRH2 and place a qualifying order of $50 and you’ll receive a FREE Gift from me
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
Sign up for my FREE Newsletter My Newsletters include stamping tips, ideas and updates on what is happening with me! You’ll also receive a FREE Class Tutorial using the 2017-2019 In Colors when you sign up!
How Do You Get a 2018 Annual Catalog?
Haven’t ordered from me in a while or are new? Place an Online Order with me and I’ll be happy to mail you one (Make sure your online profile information is up to date and you have allowed me to contact you or I won’t be able send you one.).
Don’t have a Demonstrator? Email me at [email protected] include your name, address, and phone number and I’ll be happy to mail you one
Stampin’ Up! has created Exclusive Bundles for Every Crafter to help celebrate our 30th Anniversary and give you a sneak peek into the 2018 Annual Catalog! And it starts Tuesday, May 1st!!!
“The Share What You Love Suite Early Release is our Stampin’ Up! tribute to all of the wonderful people who have made—and continue to make—our company what it is today. Join us in celebrating the good times with our exclusive Statement of My Heart Single Stamp, which is available only during early release.”
You’re going to love these beautiful products and the beautiful pearl translucent finish – pictures don’t do it justice.
Bundles are exclusive to the suite early release and will no longer be available after May 31, 2018. Individual items from the Share What You Love suite will be available when the 2018–2019 annual catalog is released on June 1, 2018.
There is no minimum purchase required to participate in this promotion.
There are no purchase limits in place during the sales period.
Bundles may be included as part of a new demonstrator’s Starter Kit (free items will be included). So it’s a great time to Join my Team, the Blue Mountain Stampers AND earn a discount! Click HERE for more information about joining.
Shop at my Online Store and use Host CodeEESMRRH2, place a qualifying order of $50 and you’ll receive a FREE Gift from me
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
Sign up for my FREE Newsletter My Newsletters include stamping tips, ideas and updates on what is happening with me! You’ll also receive a FREE Class Tutorial using the 2017-2019 In Colors when you sign up!
How Do You Get a 2018 Annual Catalog?
Haven’t ordered from me in a while or are new? Place an Online Order with me and I’ll be happy to mail you one (Make sure your online profile information is up to date and you have allowed me to contact you or I won’t be able send you one.).
Don’t have a Demonstrator? Email me at [email protected] include your name, address, and phone number and I’ll be happy to mail you one.
Today’s cards are all made with the Petal Passion Suite of products found in the Occasions Catalog on page 22 -23. I love this bundle and the beautiful cards it makes. Check out these cards I’ve received in swaps using this suite.
These first cards are done in shades of yellow – I love the classic black & yellow combo
And this one uses the Petal Pair Textured Embossing Folder (145656)
and I really like the way the Decorative Ribbon Border Punch (143721) peeks out from behind the Pale Plum layer.
And here are some more cards
Stop back by tomorrow when I hope to share a tutorial with you using the Stamparatus.
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It’s spring! And that always makes it a good day – I love all the shades of green as the earth comes to life. So today’s card is made with a stamp set called A Good Day (145870/145873), how can that not make you smile?
Love these products? You can find them all in our Occasions Catalog – If you don’t have a catalog already contact me today and I’ll be happy to mail you one!
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Want a 2018 Annual Catalog – I’ll be ordering these catalogs for my customers this month as they will ship in May. If you have ordered a minimum of $50 from me in the last 6 months you’ll receive a catalog from me. If you’re unsure if you’ve ordered $50, you can contact me or login to my online store and check your order history. (Please remember you’ll want to make sure your mailing address is up to date and that I can contact you.)
The Brusho Color Crystals are so much fun to play with I don’t want to stop! If you haven’t tried them yet, you won’t be disappointed with the variety of uses with your projects.
Here is a card we made during our April Team meeting that focused on different Brusho Techniques.
This card uses a simple masking technique that creates a wonderful look and was soooo easy to do with a bit of painter’s tape!
Want to make some too? Here is a tutorial for the card so you can play and create too.
And how about a video tutorial showing you just how simple it is?
Brusho Masking Technique Video Tutorial
Fun, right? If you’d like to see more of the fun Brusho Techniques I’ve shared earlier Click HERE and HERE
Blue Mountain Stampers’ OnStage Stream Event
I love to share and so as a team we always gather together to share with those team members who weren’t able to attend the Stampin’ Up! event itself. We gather, have dinner, stream and stamp together with the new products introduced from the latest catalog – this time the NEW 2018 Annual Catalog & the color revamp!
Before the event my husband, Larry helped me do some prepping for one of our Make n Takes – everyone who attended was able to make a 2018 Color Ring with the NEW colors! He’s such a trooper! (Watch for information next month about how you can get one of these too.)
I always try to bring a little taste of OnStage back to the group. This time the lovely little butterflies that decorated the tables – at the end of the night team members were able to choose one to take home, just like at the event.
And of course you have to have some “swag” – So I created these fun little Mini Pizza Boxes (144645) using the Picture Perfect Designer Series Paper (145559) and our new Detailed Trio Punch (available June 1st).
The Mini Pizza Box contained a little charm to go on their key chain commemorating the launch of our new catalog.
And of course NEW product displays
And of course we HAVE to stamp – after all everyone wants to use some of those new products! So we did 3 Make n Take projects. (watch for me to share those projects soon)
Laughter, fellowship, and stamping – what could be better?
If you like to learn new ways to use Stampin’ Up! products and would like to be part of a fun group of stampers, my team the Blue Mountain Stampers might be just the thing you are looking for. Click HERE for more information about joining and getting a fantastic stamping kit too.
Stop back by tomorrow when I’ll be sharing some great cards with you.
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Today’s cards all use the Hold onto Hope stamp set that you can find on page 27 of the Occasions Catalog. It comes with coordinating Framelits Dies that are rather cool since you can create a decorative embossed look with it simply by adding a card stock shim.
This first card is done in Elegant Eggplant and Old Olive
I’ve given you the supply list for it below. The color combination is one of my favorites.
And here are a few more for you.
The Hold on to Hope stamp set contains a selection of inspirational and uplifting sentiments and was created by one of our own demonstrators, Brandy Cox. Pretty cool, right?
So what do you think? Which one do you like? Why not leave me a comment and let me know?
Then stop back by tomorrow when I’ll be sharing another tutorial with you.
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
Sign up for my FREE Newsletter My Newsletters include stamping tips, ideas and updates on what is happening with me! You’ll also receive a FREE Class Tutorial using the 2017-2019 In Colors when you sign up!
Want a 2018 Annual Catalog – I’ll be ordering these catalogs for my customers this month as they will ship in May. If you have ordered a minimum of $50 from me in the last 6 months you’ll receive a catalog from me. If you’re unsure if you’ve ordered $50, you can contact me or login to my online store and check your order history. (Please remember you’ll want to make sure your mailing address is up to date and that I can contact you.)
Cool Treats is fun stamp set with all kinds of options since it is a two-step stamp set. This makes it perfect for our Stamparatus too. Check out these fun colorful thank you cards I made recently.
I chose this pattern from the Naturally Eclectic Designer Series Paper (144185) since it is filled with all kinds of wonderful colors perfect for sorbets and ice cream.
I totally CASED this layout since I really liked it on a card I received in a shoe box swap last year. What does CASE mean? Copy and Share Everything! You don’t have to reinvent the wheel when stamping, sharing ideas is what it’s about.
Want to make some too? I’ve whipped up a tutorial for this taste treat set.
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
Want a 2018 Annual Catalog – I’ll be ordering these catalogs for my customers this month as they will ship in May. If you have ordered a minimum of $50 from me in the last 6 months you’ll receive a catalog from me. If you’re unsure if you’ve ordered $50, you can contact me or login to my online store and check your order history. (Please remember you’ll want to make sure your mailing address is up to date and that I can contact you.)
Sign up for my FREE Newsletter My Newsletters include stamping tips, ideas and updates on what is happening with me! You’ll also receive a FREE Class Tutorial using the 2017-2019 In Colors when you sign up!
