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.
PDF & Videos (only) just $10 – This class uses multiple stamp sets
RSVP by April 17th
When RSVPing for the event simply hold your place with a credit card, cash, or check. The class fee will be applied to your order on the day of the event.
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Beautiful, right? And lots of texture built into this Designer Series Paper too with it’s hand painted look. I’ve got some fun cards to share with you today using this Suite. This first card, which was a team swap, uses a fun flower box fold to create a lovely pop up card.
It folds down flat for mailing but will stand on it’s own. The signature panel is on the inside of the card like a normal card base so you get the full effect when displaying.
Next I’ve got a card that uses the lovely Paper Butterfly Accents (162612). These paper butterflies are a lot of fun since you’ll get 5 different butterflies on each sheet.
You can add color to them and more. On this card they are used straight out of the package
Did you know that in flower language different color lilacs have different meanings? The purple lilac symbolizes spirituality while the white lilac represent purity and innocence.
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Make 6 cards with envelopes (you’ll make 2 each of 3 designs)
What does my Kit include?
Pre-cut supplies to make 6 cards (2 each of 3 designs)
Class PDF and Videos showing you how to create these projects
Envelopes so you can mail your projects when you are ready
1. Online Class Fee $25 (Includes your class PDF & pre-cut supply kit; pick up or mailed)
2. Online Class PDF & Videos ONLY $15 (no kit or product included)
OR
3. Use Host Code AGRYGBBX, place a qualifying product purchase of $50 or more and get the class for FREE!
RSVP and prepay or place your order by Wednesday, April 10th using the Host Code
It’s simple:
Sign up for class
Let me know if you want to receive an Online Kit
Place your order using my Class Host Code AGRYGBBXby the RSVP date of 4/10 to receive a free class kit mailed to you
Pay using the PayPal button choose an option for Online Class Fee of $25 or PDF & Video Only for $15. Or you can make arrangements for another payment method. Simply email me at [email protected]
Simply use the Class Host Code AGRYGBBX, to place a minimum qualifying purchase of $50 by the RSVP date of April 10th; kits will be mailed April 13th (while supplies last)
Online Class Supply List:
You’ll need the following supplies to complete the projects as designed
Hey Chuck Bundle #161553
Memento Tuxedo Black Ink Pad #132708
Pecan Pie Classic Ink #161665
Cherry Cobbler #154899 or Real Red Stampin’ Blends #154899
Today’s tutorial uses one of my favorite stamp sets from the Annual Catalog and it’s on the Last Chance List so it’s only available while supplies last. You’ll love it for you’re little builder.
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And on a fun note – I received my package from the Product Purchase Premiere from #OnStage Houston and am sharing my sneak peek video with you today.
So what do you think? Love the new items too? It’s just a peek of what’s inside the 2024 Annual Catalog! And as I am sure you can guess, being the first to see this new catalog or any of our new catalogs is a very exciting AND a huge perk of being a Demonstrator – after all who wouldn’t want to be first, right? Add the fact that you’ll receive a discount on all these products and you can’t lose! If you feel this is a good time to join Stampin’ Up! and my team, the Blue Mountain Stampers, you too can be first too!
Right now you can fill your Kit with products of your choice and then April 2nd can preorder new products from the 2024 Annual Catalog using your discount! How cool is that?
What are the Blue Mountain Stampers?
That’s the name of our stamping community. I enjoy welcoming new members to our group. We’re from all over. If you’re considering joining Stampin’ Up!, you may have questions about how I would support you as part of my team. I do offer a variety of ways to learn, grow and to have FUN as a Blue Mountain Stamper!
Exclusive Team Resource Page – videos, PDFs and more
Exclusive Face book Group – A great way to share and connect with other team members and share
Monthly Creative Challenges
Swapping Opportunities
Team Retreats
Meetings – both local and online/virtual
Recognition & Incentives
Training available for workshops, clubs, classes and more!
Additional support and business coaching available
We have a very active group that share and answer each other’s questions on our Exclusive Facebook group. If you’re looking for fun, a place to grow and share with others…You’ll fit right in!
Hobbyists are welcome!
Did you know? 90% of my Blue Mountain Stampers areHappy Shoppers – purchasing for themselves, (along with their family and friends.) That’s right…you can just get a discount on products you love!
We welcome the crafter who’s looking to be a “happy shopper” (and save money), as well as those of you that want to build a business (and make money).
Everyone is welcome after all there’s room for both and everyone in between.
And there is NO Obligation when you purchase your starter kit – Join the Blue Mountain Stampers and see what it’s all about!
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Today I’ve got some more swaps to share with you that I got during OnStage in Houston. It’s a variety of sets and dies that were used to create the floral inspired cards that I’ll be sharing today, so there is a little bit of everything.
This first card uses simple stamping and this final one uses a quick and simple Faux Tile Technique. What’s that? It’s a simple grid of 1 inch squares created with your Score Board.
And now a little bit about OnStage Houston. Stampin’ Up! displays are always the best, bright, colorful, tons of texture, and of course new products. A winning combination for sure. During our mid day lunch we were also given time in the Product Playground which was filled with lots of displays and information including the two new kits that will be released on April 2nd. I think you’re going to love them, stay tuned for more information when they go live!
Here I am in front of our new In Color Glitter Paper display – wow you’re going to love this paper!
Ribbon, touch feel and tie – the new ribbon is lovely.
And how about some color combos?
Display boards for projects shared with us during presentations that were filled with creative inspiration and highlighted some of the new products.
During this event Leaders that attended also had a VIP lounge
that was filled with goodies and treats during the morning and afternoon. Even these fun logo refillable cups – perfect for coffee or tea on the go for the event which is always a hit!
What a great treat to be able to stop by, pick up something, or visit with others in a quiet area. Can you say feeling pampered? OnStage this year was fantastic!
If this is something you think you may enjoy why not join my team and join me next year in Raleigh?
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This set is a reversable set that allows you to use the both the back side and the detailed front side too. Check out these lovely cards using the set.
And for the last card today here is a bright and cheerful card using a little Basic Rhinestones Jewels (144220) to add some bling to the colar.
After all Rhinestones make everything sparkle!
I think if you are a animal lover, you’ll love this set with it’s choices. And as someone who has just added 2 babies to our family I know it is a hit here in our house! Here is a picture of our pups Kona and Hana after their first official grooming at 6 months. The little one, Hana didn’t leave Kona’s bows alone long. lol
OnStage Houston was a lot of fun, yesterday I shared what we did the first day of the event, so today I thought I’d share a bit more. Of course the there was a lot of excitement as we got a copy of the 2024 Annual Catalog and our first peek inside the covers!
Swaps and swap boards are always a highlight of any Stampin’ Up! event.
And there were a lot of boards to get inspiration from
At lunch we got to play with some of our new products that are part of the quick & easy options from the new 2024 Annual catalog. A great new stamp sentiment set, Simply Said (163756) and our new Calming Creek Cards & Envelopes (163753), Labels & Layers (163764), and Fully Flowering Ephemera Packs (163762).
In addition we had an evening event to celebrate our achievements
and had a prize patrol for all attendees. The evening also
included some treats and a fun party afterwards – here was a view from our room. My husband was wondering what in the world was going on with all those flashing lights!
It was a full day to be sure with a lot of sharing, learning, and fun!
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Whew. I’m catching back up after returning from Houston and the fantastic Stampin’ Up! event there. So today I thought I’d share some photos and some of the swaps I received during the event.
Stampin’ Up! outdid themselves with this event and the excitement was high – it’s been along time since we have been able to gather like this. My husband, Larry joined me for this event since we have family in Houston and would spend some time with them after.
Yep, that’s my cutie enjoying a bit of lazy river time on top of the Marriott with myself and other demonstrators before check in time for the event. He seemed to enjoy the energy that surrounded him and I had a hard time getting him to give me back my bag as I got ready for the General Session to start. Check out the goodies our Summer Splash trimmed backpack was filled with. A fun crafting bag tucks in the bottom and slides out through the pocket and a coordinating pencil “cup” bag in our new In Color Pretty in Pink.
A wonderful beginning for sure where I had a lovely opportunity to connect with some new stamping friends. A quick dinner at the Saltgrass Steak House with some yummy food
and then on to After Hours and some on hand stamping fun with new products from the 2024 Annual Catalog!
Hundreds of us filled the space for an full evening of stamping, laughter, and fun. Everyone was excited to see the new products and In Colors! They sure didn’t disappoint. I choose one of the Bundles, Spotlight on Nature (163579) that was offered since it has some great images and basic shape dies.
I’m looking forward to sharing these projects and more with you soon. Along with more photos from the event throughout this week.
Now how about some swaps? I thought I’d share of my Easter swaps with you since it is right around the corner. There were some really cute projects swapped for Easter here are a few that I received.
This first one is a fun little 3d treat holder that uses the Diaper Fold.
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I’m a bit behind getting this out to you, but I spent a little time with family after OnStage in Houston so I’m playing catch up. I’m going to keep this short and sweet because I know you want to see the lists if you haven’t already. Many products are only available while supplies last, so be sure to get your orders in early! (And remember that some items having amazing discounts!)
Sooo….Here are the Retirement Lists that have just been announced by Stampin’ Up!.
I’ve also done a Walk thru with you on my YouTube Channel StampwithJini if you want to mark your catalog with me.
Please remember that all products are While Supplies Last (this includes: stamps, dies, Ink, Card Stock, Designer Series Papers, Ribbon, etc.). If a Suite or Bundle is sold out check for the individual stamp and dies/punch and other products as they may be still be available.
Our Last Chance List with it’s discounts with be going LIVE on Tuesday, April 9th but by then some of the products may already be sold out so you’ll want to get those have to have items now before they are gone!
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This event is held in May this year and so when I saw the paper it immediately made me think of all the different balloon’s that dot the sky as they head to the coast. If you haven’t seen something like this it is an experience for sure.
Today’s card uses a quick and easy fun fold that highlights these lovely papers.
And of course I’m including my PDF that has the measurements, supply list, step by step instructions and video link too. Making it simple to have everything together when you create yours.
Did you know that I include videos and PDFs like this will all of my monthly classes too? Want to stamp with me? Why not check out my Calendar of Events or sign up for my emails so you get class information sent right to you? Simply Click HERE then opt in when you receive the email and you’ll begin getting my emails along with a free tutorial using In Colors too to get you started.
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