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.
Have some dinosaur fans in your circle? If so you’ll want to take a look at the adorable little Darling Dinos stamp set (164728) from the Mini Catalog.
This stamp set has a coordinating set of dies that give you even more images to choose from. Check out this fun little card using this set.
Colored with our Stampin’ Blends the colors are bold and cheerful. The back drop uses our blending brushes to create the sky and grass along with some simple stamping. And aren’t the sentiments cute?
You can find this Darling Dinos Bundle (164735) in my Online Store along with other products for your crafting needs.
Shop at my Online Store and use February’s Host Code FAZVPX3J with a product order of $60 or more and receive a FREE Gift from me; my Storybook Friends Fun Fold Card Class PDF and a supply kit to create the projects while supplies last. If you’re placing an order of $150 or more; no worries. Do not use my host code so you can get your benefits, you’ll still get my FREE gift
Today I’m sharing with you another of the cards I created using the FREE Sale-a-bration stamp set Friendly Segulls. This set is so easy to create with I just can’t stop. lol.
So here we go, I’ve got another video tutorial and PDF with a complete supply list that you can download or print.
Here is my video tutorial for you
and my PDF with measurements and step by step instructions along with the supply list.
Shop at my Online Store and use February’s Host Code FAZVPX3J with a product order of $60 or more and receive a FREE Gift from me; my Storybook Friends Fun Fold Card Class PDF and a supply kit to create the projects while supplies last. If you’re placing an order of $150 or more; no worries. Do not use my host code so you can get your benefits, you’ll still get my FREE gift
But it is super simple to create the box since the panel buts right up to the score line. Simply score the 11″ x 4 1/4″ base at 1 1/2, 3, 4 1/2 and 6 and decorate! And it folds flat too so it is great for mailing as it fits into our standard envelope.
Did you know that we have some NEW options for Sale-a-bration? Check out this flyer that shows you them.
Just a couple of things to note about these FREE Sale-a-bration products.
You must use the item numbers on the flyer in order to redeem these products as Sale-A-Bration items. These products have different item numbers in the catalog, which won’t register as part of Sale-A-Bration.
If these two kits being offered as Sale-a-bration products sell out they won’t be returning and will be discontinued.
Shop at my Online Store and use February’s Host Code FAZVPX3J with a product order of $60 or more and receive a FREE Gift from me; my Storybook Friends Fun Fold Card Class PDF and a supply kit to create the projects while supplies last. If you’re placing an order of $150 or more; no worries. Don’t use my host code so you can get your benefits, you’ll still get my FREE gift
I didn’t get to share my weekly tutorial with you on Friday so I thought I’d share it with you today. My friendship card today uses the Sale-a-bration stamp Friendly Seagulls stamp set (Sale-a-bration 164961) and is one of the items you can earn for FREE during February.
Can you hear the sounds of the waves and sea gulls? I’d dreaming of warmer temperatures now that we have hit the high 60s for a couple of days!
And as always here is a PDF tutorial for you including the supply list measurements and you tube link so you have everything in one place when you create your card.
This card also uses a card sketch that you can use to inspire you when creating. So today I’m sharing the Sketch for your Sketch Ring or Book if you don’t have it already.
I know, I’m sharing these sketches out of order, but no worries I’ll share them all over time. My Card Sketches are also included in my monthly card classes and team meetings too!
Did you know you can search for past sketches? Simply click on the sketches category to see them, or use the magnifying glass and search for sketches.
Shop at my Online Store and use January’s Host Code XSR6A9QU with a product order of $60 or more and receive a FREE Gift from me; my Friendly Seagulls Card Set Class PDF and a supply kit to create the projects while supplies last If you’re placing an order of $150 or more; no worries. Don’t use my host code so you can get your benefits, you’ll still get my FREE gift
This 6×6 paper stack comes in fun colors and is bright and cheerful. Check out these cards that show off this paper.
This first card uses simple stamping and a fun fold to show off the Designer Series Paper. The card base is your typically one but the front of the card has been scored at the 2 1/4″ mark and folds back on itself with a panel of paper attached. And small strip of polka dot paper is adhered to the card front beneath it. The stamped panel is attached to the front and the top punched mushroom adds another shade and a bit of depth to the card. The Adhesive Backed Dragonfly & Birds (Online Exclusive 162743) add a bit of shine and whimsy to the card. Or how about this next card this next card?
This next card done in Pretty in Pink and Melon Mambo and strips of the Designer Series Paper uses the Forever Plaid 3D Embossing Folder (164049) to give the card texture in the background
A simple layer black that has been punched is layered behind the sentiment and a few of the Sunny Day Iridescent Dots (164696) add a fun pop of color and shimmer.
Fun, right? Did you know that you can earn as many of our Sale-a-bration products as you’d like? Whether you choose to get multiples of one item or one of the items you choose, the choice is yours with any qualifying purchase between now and the end of February!
Shop at my Online Store and use January’s Host Code XSR6A9QU with a product order of $60 or more and receive a FREE Gift from me; my Friendly Seagulls Card Set Class PDF and a supply kit to create the projects while supplies last If you’re placing an order of $150 or more; no worries. Don’t use my host code so you can get your benefits, you’ll still get my FREE gift
And finally how about some out of the box thinking with these little mushrooms? Today’s final card uses the the stamp set to create fun little jellyfish in fun tropical colors.
So what do you think? Find the Terrific Toadstools bundle intriguing and something you might enjoy stamping with? And did you know that there is a fun coordinating Sale-a-bration Designer Series Paper, Toadstool Gardens (164942) that coordinates with the bundle? Yep there is so stop back by tomorrow when I’ll be sharing some projects using this cheerful paper too!
Shop at my Online Store and use January’s Host Code XSR6A9QU with a product order of $60 or more and receive a FREE Gift from me; my Friendly Seagulls Card Set Class PDF and a supply kit to create the projects while supplies last If you’re placing an order of $150 or more; no worries. Don’t use my host code so you can get your benefits, you’ll still get my FREE gift
Looking for a fun suite of products that will take you back to your childhood and remind you of spring at the same time? Why not check out the Storybook Moments Suite Collection (164681). This suite includes wonderful images, fun papers, and includes the Storybook Friends Bundle (164675) that was used for today’s card.
Aren’t these little animals cute? They remind me of my son when he was little he loved reading about Peter and his adventures. I think it was Mr. McGregor’s garden that caught his attention at first in the video version since he loves anything to do with plants and working in the soil, always has.
Today’s card uses the baby sentiment, but this set contains some great all occasions sentiments along with Easter too making is a great set for spring.
The stamped image has been stamped and colored in Stampin’ Blends and the lovely detailed Dies have been used to frame it. And of course the Timeless Plaid 6×6 Designer Series Paper (164678) with it’s soft colors is perfect for this card don’t you think?
Why not stop by my Online Store and check out this suite for yourself and see what memories it stirs for you? Be sure to check out the Storybook Moments Designer Series Paper (164662) as it contains 2 sheets of some wonderful die cut designs for quick and easy cards too!
Shop at my Online Store and use January’s Host Code XSR6A9QU with a product order of $60 or more and receive a FREE Gift from me; my Friendly Seagulls Card Set Class PDF and a supply kit to create the projects while supplies last If you’re placing an order of $150 or more; no worries. Don’t use my host code so you can get your benefits, you’ll still get my FREE gift
Today I’m going to share a quick little treat to whip up for someone special, or create a bunch of them and share with everyone lol. These little treats are so fun and easy to make you won’t want to stop! I was tickled when I received this little treat in a swap a couple of years ago during a BackStage event and could wait to make my own.
Punches are my go to when creating large numbers of treats like this one that I made for the teachers at my daughters school. And if you love bees and enjoy scrapbooking check out our Meant to Bee Bundle (167243) that includes a set of dies.
Shop at my Online Store and use January’s Host Code XSR6A9QU with a product order of $60 or more and receive a FREE Gift from me; my Friendly Seagulls Card Set Class PDF and a supply kit to create the projects while supplies last If you’re placing an order of $150 or more; no worries. Don’t use my host code so you can get your benefits, you’ll still get my FREE gift
Did you know that we have a special selection of stamp sets, dies and more in the Online Store? These special products are released periodically and supplement our Annual and Mini Catalogs giving us new products every month of the year! Today’s card use the Faith Collection Bundle (Online Exclusives 164796) that is found there.
The cross has been die cut using Pecan pie and places on the stamped die cut image. The sky sets a beautiful sunrise backdrop and a few Adhesive Backed Trio Pearls (163319) add a bit of shine and texture.
This next card uses the same images but has a less dramatic spring feel to it
with it’s softer color pallet. Done in Old Olive and Daffodil Delight it uses the Floral Delight Designer Series Paper (164700). Old Olive has been used for the palms and has been stamped off to create a lighter shade of green behind the cross. A bit of Daffodil Delight 1/8″ Satin Ribbon (164715) is draped across the cross that has been die cut in Pecan Pie and uses both the solid and detailed die. A bit of sponging on the detailed layer gives it more depth. And those cut little dots that add a bit of shine come from the Glossy Dots Assortment (158827).
Why not stop by my Online Store and see all the new January Online Exclusives today?
Shop at my Online Store and use January’s Host Code XSR6A9QU with a product order of $60 or more and receive a FREE Gift from me; my Friendly Seagulls Card Set Class PDF and a supply kit to create the projects while supplies last If you’re placing an order of $150 or more; no worries. Don’t use my host code so you can get your benefits, you’ll still get my FREE gift
