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 starts a new week for our Weekly Deals! Get great items you’ve been wanting AND save!
Why not check out these projects using some of the Weekly Deals products? We’ll start with the wonderful Butterfly Basics stamp set – one of my favorites since it has coordinating Thinlits Dies!
And our yummy Baker’s Box Thinlits Dies!
I’ve used the Bermuda Bay Sequin Trim to decorate these Baker’s Boxes which is also part of the Weekly Deals!
Do you love FREE projects? I know I do – and there is still time to get all the FREE tutorials in my 6 Weeks of Sale-a-bration Newsletter! Just make sure you are signed up for my Newsletter HERE. Then confirm your request before noon today!
Then you can just sit back and enjoy – newsletters will arrive in your in box. Yep it’s that easy!
Check out these quick and easy treats I made for friends and family using the supplies I found in my January Paper Pumpkin Kit – Cute Conversations.
The kit came with a ton of stuff – along with a great stamp set, ink and adhesives! I love the Watermelon Sequin Trim included in this kit. What fun!
So after watching the quick little video I set to work. (You can see it below) I liked the projects as designed but the cute little pouch that was created using two of the hearts wasn’t big enough for all the treats I had bought.
Here is the original little pouch I made for my daughter.
As you can see it holds these cute little tic tac mints that have little sayings printed on them – I couldn’t resist!
Since I had the chocolate I stepped it up a bit with out Mini Treat Bag Thinlits Dies (137547) that are currently found on the Weekly Deals, but if you want these at a great price you’ll want to order them today! Since these Weekly Deals end tonight.
What’s the chocolate?
A favorite in our house and as you can see our little Mini Treat Bag made with the Thinlits Dies holds a lot since there was plenty of room to add a little something more to this chocolate. If you’d like to see all the variations of the little treat bags I made you can stop by my face book page HERE.
And my final project is this cute little candy holder I made as a little goodie for my Technique Class yesterday.
It holds, a piece of Dove chocolate – Want to know how I made these? Well it was easy with my Simply Scored Scoring Tool (122334). I scored down from the top of the heart 1 1/2″ and then again at the 3″ mark. And scored again 1″ in on each side of the heart.Next I stamped the sentiment I wanted in the space created by the fold lines. Folded the sides in and added a touch of Snail Adhesive to hold the candy and then folded the Folded the top (rounded part) of the heart over candy and adhered the point with a Glue Dot (103683)! Decorated it as desired and voila! A sweet little treat!
Want to see the kit in action? Here is the video –
Fun right? If you’d like to join in the Paper Pumpkin fun I’ve got great news for you it’s on SALE! That’s right now thru March 31st when you purchase a Prepaid Paper Pumpkin subscription you’ll not only get $5 you’ll also receive a FREE Sale-a-bration item of your choice!
You can check out all the details HERE.
These make great gifts too! So why not ask a friend to join in the fun with you. Gather together when your kit arrives and work on them together! Everything comes in the kit you need and you can watch the video to inspire you – make the kit as it is or add some extra items you may already have.
And when you choose me as your Demonstrator you’ll receive Jini’s Paper Pumpkin Perks!
It’s my way of saying thank you for choosing me as your demonstrator!
So why not join today? And remember in order to start receiving your kit in February you’ll want to purchase your Prepaid Subscription and create your Paper Pumpkin account before the end of the day on the 10th!
If you have any questions please let me know!
JUST 24 HOURS Till My 6 Weeks of Sale-a-bration Newsletter!!!
Starting Tuesday February 9th – Those of you who are on my Newsletter mailing list will receive my 6 Weeks of Sale-a-bration Newsletter containing special projects using the FREE Sale-a-bration items found in the brochure.
These are exclusive projects and won’t be featured on my blog – So why not join in the fun now? You can find the sign up box for my Newsletter in the upper right hand side of my blog just below the 6 Weeks of Sale-a-bration design.
Then just make sure you confirm your request when you receive your email. Not only will you receive the 6 Week of Sale-a-bration Newsletter but you’ll receive a FREE pinwheel tutorial along with newsletters containing helpful tips and information about my events.
Yep, it’s that easy! Don’t delay since only those on my Newsletter list receive my 6 Weeks of Sale-a-bration Newsletters and you won’t want to miss one week!
We’re in the full swing of Sale-a-bration and the date is fast approaching to say goodbye to our 3 Limited Time Products that you can get for FREE! Today’s cards are made with the Hello stamp set. You can find it on page 19 of your Sale-a-bration catalog and it contains 9 great images and sentiments.
This first card I created is a special shaker card for a special birthday boy. I know he’ll love shaking this card and seeing all the bright cheerful sequins move around.
Want to see how I made this Low Profile Shaker Frame? Click HERE to see my video tutorial and learn how. Then check out my supply list below with all the products I’ve used to create this fun shaker card.
And this second card is a fun quirky card that I made to just bring a smile to my friends face. How could it not with the whimsical polka dots and bright and cheerful Melon Mambo smiley faces that I stamped for the background. And check out the fun Baker’s Twine Combo Pack (140555).
Both of these cards use patterns from the It’s Your Party Designer Series Paper Stack (140552). This stack has got a ton of patterns to choose from.
The Hello stamp set (141240/141243) is one of the 3 exclusive products that we’ll be saying goodbye to on February 15th! And the only way to get it is to earn it FREE with a $50 purchase. So don’t miss your chance to earn this exclusive set for FREE before it gone!
Want to gather some friends for a private class and learn how to make these cards? Why not contact me today and we’ll set up a time and date that work for you. It will not only give you a opportunity to get some of these FREE Sale-a-bration items but other items too!
Supplies:
Stamp Set: Hello (Sale-a-bration Set 141240/141243)
Inks: Pacific Point (126951) and Real Red Classic Ink (126949)
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Have you check out the First Sight stamp set found on page 36 of the Occasions Catalog? It’s a great set that includes all kinds of images that are great for all kinds of projects – not just Valentine’s Day. In particular the vine images are great to create collage type backgrounds.
Today’s card is one I stamped for a good friend of mine that I’ve know for years.
I think she’ll enjoy getting this card in the mail for Valentine’s Day. And since she loves her flower garden I know she’ll enjoy the little images that fit perfectly inside our Sweetheart Punch!
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Weekly Deals (Special ends Monday, February 8th, 2016 at 11:50 p.m. (MT)
Join the Blue Mountain Stampers during Sale-a-bration and SAVE!
It’s the best time of year to join Stampin’ Up! During Sale-a-Bration you can join my team, the Blue Mountain Stampers, for just $99 and choose $30 more of FREE product for your starter. Which means you choose $155 in product for only $99! PLUS – your kit ships for free! That’s over $70 in savings!
Today’s projects are some that I made for my daughter and her college friends. After all who doesn’t need post its when you’re writing all those college papers, right? I know my desk is littered with all kinds of notes – over the years them become my to do lists. LOL!
I found these cute little note pads at my local dollar spot and knew they would be perfect for the kids. This first one is an easel holder. I wanted to make it look like the notes conversation hearts – so I chose one of the sentiments and stamped it onto So Saffron card stock and then punched it out using my Sweetheart Punch (133786).
I used the soft Wisteria Wonder pattern from the Have a Cuppa Designer Series Paper Stack (140567) to add a bit more umpf. And keeping it soft, I teamed it up with the Mint Macaron and Blushing Bride card stock. The colors once again reminded me of the conversation hearts that have been around forever.
This second little note pad is a bit more elegant and holds the second post it note pad that came in the package – since it only had two little hearts in the corner of the pad I went a bit bolder and used our Birthday Bouquet Designer Series Paper (140655) and pulled the colors Watermelon Wonder and Mossy Meadow for the card stock base.
I then used my Stampin’ Write Markers to color the stamp. I added a third color, Early Espresso, for the words and of course once again the Watermelon Wonder and Mossy Meadow from the In Colors.
I love punches, they make things so easy and my 2″ Circle was perfect for this sentiment. If you’re new to stamping our circles and scallop circles are a great place to start – they’ll make quick and easy focal points such as these!
And the final project for today is a card that uses the Bloomin Love stamp set.
It’s raining once again here in North Georgia so it was tough to get a good photo. I hope you can see the richness of this Gold Embossed heart. Maria used the soft Blushing Bride card stock and teamed it up with our Basic Black for this classic look.
Weekly Deals (Special ends Monday, February 8, 2016 at 11:50 p.m. (MT)
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Can you believe it’s February 2nd already! Oh, my while I’m waiting to hear what’s happening with General Lee, our local ground hog I thought I would share with you my upcoming Weeks Weeks of Sale-a-bration Newsletter-
I love this time of year! Sale-a-bration is a lot of fun with all the FREE product choices we have. And I love making cards with my FREE Sale-a-bration products and now you can too! Why not join me and have fun making Sale-a-bration cards?
Starting Tuesday, February 9th….Those of you who are on my Newsletter Mailing List will receive my 6 Weeks of Sale-a-bration Newsletter email once a week for 6 weeks.
Each of these 6 exclusive newsletters will contain a special exclusive project with instructions to make them. Remember, I will not be sharing the 6 Weeks of Sale-a-bration projects on my blog. (These are exclusive projects that only my Newsletter subscribers shall receive – It’s my way of saying thank you to you for choosing me as your Demonstrator on your paper crafting journey!)
To join in all the fun – just sign up for my Newsletter mailing list. You’ll find the sign up box for my 6 Weeks of Sale-a-bration design in the upper right hand corner of my blog. Or you can click HERE.
NEW WEEKLY DEALS
Why not consider adding to your Framelits Die Collection? Did you get the stamp set with out the die? Check out these great projects made with some of our Weekly Deals!
Our cute and easy Mini Treat Bag Thinlits Dies
Love punches? The Decorative Label Punch is a must have then.
Crazy About You is a wonderful set filled with all kinds of sentiments – It also has 2 coordinating punches! And at this price who can resist adding it to their collection!
And of course our Gold 1/8″ Taffeta Ribbon adds a touch of class to any project! You can see these items along with other products in my Online Store, simply click on the link below.
Wow, it’s February 1st and that means there are just 13 days until Valentine’s Day. Yikes! So if you haven’t already gotten your Valentine goodies done I’ll be sharing some quick and easy project with you this week.
Check out this card made with our First Sight stamp set (140685/140688) and the very popular Love Blossoms Designer Series Paper Stack (140548).
I love the way Roxie created a quick and simple background using our 1″ Square Punch and pieces of Designer Series Paper. Reminds me of a quilt – which for me evokes warm fuzzy memories of bundling up on a cold winters night.
If you haven’t already gotten your favorite items for Valentine’s Day there is still time left to order. And just a reminder today’s your last chance for last week’s Weekly Deals.
Are you ready to get away from it all? Dust off those winter time blues and get a taste of spring? Why not leave behind the kids, cooking, cleaning and laundry for the day? Or even a few hours? The choice is yours!
Join us for a full day of fellowship and fun. Bring whatever creative projects you would like to work on. You will have table space set up for the whole day– stamp, scrap, Project Life, Paper Pumpkin kits, jewelry, knitting, or whatever you’d like. The choice is yours!
Jini’s Classroom: Saturday, March 5th
What you get:
Craft time from Saturday 9 am to 9 pm
Your own 6 foot table
Make & Takes
Goody bag with Make & Take supplies and extras
Access to all of my non-consumables – Big Shot, dies, embossing folders, stamps, punches
Lunch & Dinner Saturday, plus snacks, water and coffee
Other fun surprises throughout the day
Use of a full kitchen, not that you will need it.
Cost: $59
Spots are LIMITED – I’m only opening this event up to 8 people. So reserve your spot today!
Today’s cards not only use the Bloomin’ Love stamp set, but have stepped it up by adding the coordinating Bloomin’ Hearts Thinlits Die (140621). These two items are found in a great money saving bundle (140818) so you can step it up too and save 15% while you’re doing it!
Lots of sparkle and shine on this card! I’ve got the full supply list below for you.
And Debby created this second card which includes fun fold –
Check out the Love Blossoms Designer Series Paper (140548) tucked on the inside panel – when you set it up you’ll see a peak of pattern through the elegant heart.
And finally Jan created this soft and elegant card
Tone on tone this card has a surprise pop of soft Blushing Bride Glimmer Paper (140550) behind the flowers.
So which one do you like best? Why not leave me a comment and let me know.
And If you haven’t seen what this die can do in person check out this video. It’s got some great tips for using this die.
And the great thing is that you can use our Precision Base Plate (139684) and the NEW Big Sot Die Brush (140603) to make getting all the little pieces out in a snap for this die and other intricate designs!
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Weekly Deals (Special ends Monday, February 1st, 2016 at 11:50 p.m. (MT)
Sign up for my FREE Newsletter and be part of my 6 Weeks of Sale-a-bration Newsletters – Starting February 9th! It’s exclusive to my subscribers. My Newsletters include stamping tips, ideas and updates on what is happening with me! You’ll also receive a FREE Pinwheel Tutorial when you sign up!
Have you seen the Bloomin’ Love stamp set in the Occasions Catalog? It’s got some great images and a coordinating Thinlits Die that is gorgeous. While this set is great for Valentine’s it is also wonderful for other occasions such as anniversaries and weddings.
Here are two cards I received in my recent swap that use the Bloomin’ Love suite of products.
This first one is from Joanne – simple and sweet. I love the bit of Pink Pirouette Seam Binding that adds more texture to the card.
I’ve given you the full supply list below.
And this second one is from Marni – Isn’t the Blushing Bride Glimmer Paper lovely? I find I am reaching for it time and again. I can’t get enough of this stuff.
