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 I’m thinking spring so I’ll be sharing a tutorial with you that I’ve done in the soft Pretty in Pink, one of our 2024-2026 In Colors. This card uses a simple fun fold and highlights the Designer Series Paper (163777) in addition to the Spotlight on Nature stamp set (163579).
I just love this fun fold that allows the Designer Series Paper patterns to shine both on the outside and inside. How about you? Want to see how I created this card? I’ve got a Video Tutorial for you today along with the PDF that has step by step instructions, a complete supply list and measurements!
Spotlight on Nature Fun Fold Thank You Card Tutorial PDF
Stay tuned and stop by next week when I’ll be sharing tutorials with you each day for cards that I’ll be swapping at the OnStage Raleigh event.
Shop at my Online Store and use March’s Host Code XF3VWS6Z with a product order of $60 or more and receive a FREE Gift from me; my Mixed Media Florals 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
Do you love quick and easy projects? Something you can easily take with you? Or maybe a gift for a non crafty friend? If so our all inclusive Kit Collection option might be a fun one to do. And we’ve got 2 new kits just added to our line today!
Create your own charming, garden-themed cards with the Welcoming Garden Kit. Featuring precut, colorful flowers and unique garden gates, this all-inclusive kit is perfect for crafting a heartfelt thank-you card or a note to say a friendly hello.
DETAILS – Makes 9 cards: 3 each of 3 designs – Folded card size: 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ – Colors: Basic Black, Berry Burst, Calypso Coral, Crumb Cake, Daffodil Delight, Garden Green, Granny Apple Green, Gray Granite, Highland Heather, Lemon Lime Twist, Pecan Pie, Pool Party – Also available in French.
Kit includes one of each item listed below. – Welcoming Garden Photopolymer Stamp Set – Clear stamp block – Crumb Cake Classic Stampin’ Spot™ – Step-by-step instructions – 9 printed envelopes – Adhesive – A 9-7/8″ x 6-1/2″ x 2-3/4″ (25.1 x 16.5 x 7 cm) printed box for storage or crafting on the go
Let your creativity set sail with the Maritime Moments Kit. Drift in the soothing watercolors and costal imagery of these cards that can be either feminine or masculine. With printed sentiments, twine, and a stamp set of nautical images, this kit comes with everything you need to make cards for your favorite sailors.
DETAILS – Makes 6 cards: 2 each of 3 designs – Folded card size: 4.3″ x 5.5″ – Colors: Balmy Blue, Cajun Craze, Garden Green, Granny Apple Green, Gray Granite, Night of Navy, Pecan Pie, Pool Party – Sentiments printed in Dutch, English, French, and German
Kit includes one of each item listed below. – Maritime Moments Photopolymer Stamp Set – Clear stamp block – Gray Granite Classic Stampin’ Spot™ – Step-by-step instructions – 6 printed envelopes – Adhesive – A 9-7/8 x 6-1/2″ x 2-3/4″ (25.1 x 16.5 x 7 cm) printed box for storage or crafting on the go
We’ve got a wonderful selection of kits to choose from both for the stamper and the casual crafter. Stamps or no stamping the choice is yours!
Shop at my Online Store and use March’s Host Code XF3VWS6Z with a product order of $60 or more and receive a FREE Gift from me; my Mixed Media Florals 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
They are live and you’ve got a new Suite and more! Online Exclusives are just that – they aren’t in a catalog, you simply find them in my Online Store.
If you haven’t seen the Online Exclusives yet, why not stop by my Online Store today and check them out? I’ve got a printable flyer for you with all the products that have been released for you, so you’ve got a handy reference too. I’ve printed mine and added it to my Annual Catalog to refer to for ordering. And of course you can see what is currently available in my Online Store.
With the fun new products to choose from in the Online Exclusives you’ll want case inserts to help you get organized.
So here they are for your convenience – Don’t forget to order those Standard Stamp Cases (119105) so you have everything you need and are you’re set to start crafting when your order arrives to get organized.
All Zipped Up Dies PDF Fancy Border Dies PDF Framed Scenes Dies PDF Pattern of Friendship Dies PDF Peekaboo Forest Dies PDF Tags to Go Dies PDF Textured Notes Dies PDF Thankful Garden Dies PDF Year of Flowers Dies PDF
And want the colors for the Designer Series Paper at your finger tips? Here is a chart for the colors they contain.
March Online Exclusives Designer Series Paper Chart PDF
Shop at my Online Store and use March’s Host Code XF3VWS6Z with a product order of $60 or more and receive a FREE Gift from me; my Mixed Media Florals 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
This first card uses the Dies to create a fun that flips open using the butterfly die that is designed to do just that!
Making this card so easy, simply line it up on the score line and run it through the Stampin’ Cut & Emboss. Done in shades of Balmy Blue and Azure Afternoon it uses some simple stamping and a bit of the Blender Brush to add some color to the embossed card stock.
And this next card is a fun fold called the 3 Vertical Panel Front Card.
The card is created with simple scores and cuts, folds flat for mail, and stands up for display.
Some of the iridescent Itty Bitty Bokeh Mix Embellishments (164618) adds a bit of shine to the project as they catch the light. Fold the butterflies’ wings a bit for a look of butterflies in flight.
The Beautiful Butterflies stamp sett is also part of our free Sale-a-bration choices during the month of February. And did you know that the Beautiful Butterflies Hybrid Embossing Folder (164614) includes not only the lovely Embossing Folder but the Dies too? This hybrid embossing folder is pretty cool since the die cuts out the embossed image.
If you haven’t already why not stop by my Online store and check it out? Whether you order the Suite, bundle or Sale-a-bration freebie you an still order the items to complete your wish list and save.
Have a question about this Suite or other products? Why not send me an email to info@stampwithjini.com
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
Dancing is a great time. I fell in love with it when our teacher introduced all different kinds of line dancing and square dancing one year. A way to express yourself, celebrate, have fun, and yes get a bit of exercise at the same time.
Did you know that Sale-a-bration ends February 28th? That’s only about 2 weeks left that you can place a qualifying order and earn FREE products. Did you know for every $60 you can choose a product? It’s a great time of year to get some things you’ve been wanting or stock up on your favorite products and adheresive.
There is also another great way to take advantage of Sale-a-bration – build your own kit! When you join my team during Sale-a-bration you can add additional product and get FREE shipping on your kit! A great way to save since you’ll get a 20% discount on your future orders too!
Want to learn more? Got questions? Please feel free to reach out to me – StampwithJini@gmail.com
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
It’s Friday! So today I’m sharing with you another card that I created with the Spotlight on Nature Stamp set (163579) that is part of our Annual Catalog products.
Done in our In Color, Pretty in Pink it is a wonderful card that reminds us spring is around the corner, don’t you think?
So today here is a quick video tutorial showing you how I created this thank you card.
And of course a PDF with a complete supply list and measurements. Whether you print it off to keep with your stamp set or down load it, this PDF even has the link for the video making it easy to create when you are ready.
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
It’s that time of year and my eyes always turn to birthday cards since I need to create them for family and friends. With 2 birthdays always on January 1st it’s one of the first things I need every year. If you are like me and love to create birthday cards for your loved ones why not take a look at the Wildflower Birthday Suite (164604) from the Mini Catalog?
This Suite if filled with some wonderful products to get you started this year. Check out this card made with products from the Suite.
As for the background the sentiment sits on simple strips of the beautiful Wildflower Birthday Designer Series Paper (164591) have been adhered to a piece of Pretty in Pink Card stock. The layered panel has been run through the Stampin’ Cut & Emboss using the FREE Starstruck Embossing Folder (Sale-a-bration 164972) to add a bit of interest and texture to the panel. Voila! a lovely little card that has a very feminine feel.
Change up the colors and you create a more masculine card, that is the great part of stamping. Same products totally different look and feel!
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
Sale-a-bration Ends Soon! Have you gotten your favorite products?
Are you a book lover? I know my kids both were and here is a wonderful choice for creating projects for those who love books. The For the Books Bundle (164843)
consists of a stamp set and dies that coordinate with it. Check out these cards made using this Bundle.
Wonder how the pocket was made? This card measures 11″ x 5 1/2″. It is scored at the 4 1/4″ and 8 1/2″ marks and then a diagonal cut is made at the 6″ mark on the top to 1 3/4 on the side. Fold it on the score line and adhere along the bottom.
And this last card has another fun little bookmark that is a removable corner.
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
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