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 sharing a couple of cards with you using the Beautiful Autumn Bundle (155189) and more. This bundle has quickly become a favorite of mine with it’s lovely sentiments and selection of images that can be punched out. There are a great size for treats also, which I love to make too and makes it a versatile option for the fall season.
This first card uses the bold color pallet from the Plaid Tidings Designer Series Paper (153527) that it uses. I love the way this little stack of 6×6 pattern can be used from fall all the way through the end of winter due to the selection of colors in it.
The sentiment has been cut out using the Tasteful Labels Dies (152886). If you haven’t invested in this set of dies you’ll want to since it is wonderful for all kinds of projects! It contains all kinds of shapes and sizes making it a great addition to your collection!
Don’t you love the way our products work together? Why not leave me a comment and let me know which product combination I shared with you today is your favorite?
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This Bundle has it all – a great punch and stamps for the fall and winter season that is. And it is another great choice of a stamp set that has multiple uses too.
If you love sets that give you multiple ways to use them, this might be just your thing as the sizing makes it great for tags and gift items too. Check out this fun Halloween card using the set.
The little pumpkin not only is used for the back ground but it’s been fussy cut quickly to create the focal point too. I love our Plaid Tidings 6×6 Designer Series Paper stack (153527) as it also has colors that take you through the fall and holiday season, like this pattern using Pumpkin Pie, Bumblebee and our Basic Black. And great news it’s on sale and part of this month’s Designer Series Paper promotion which you can check out by clicking HERE.
Enjoy and then stop back by tomorrow when I’ll be sharing another card with you using this wonderful stack of paper with you this time using the Beautiful Autumn stamp set and more!
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LAST CHANCE TO RSVP FOR MY SNOWFLAKE WISHES STAMP A STACK CLASS
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Can you believe it is already the middle of October and that means we are in the holiday count down. Over the next few days I’ll be sharing cards with you using sets that you can use for multiple fall and winter events. Sets like these give you more bang for your buck they also all use punches which make crafting quick, easy and economical too.
Today’s card uses the Turnover stamp set (154873) found on page 60 of the Mini Catalog. If you haven’t heard of our Reversible stamp sets you’re going to love this new stamping option as each stamp gives you 2 images! How cool is that?
It’s so easy. There are images on both sides of the stamp! Which is great since it gives you even more stamping choices. While these two cards use the line image the reverse side gives you a two step option and the ability to add color quickly and easily with this set.
This first card is a Halloween card and uses a clean and quick layout that highlights the image and sentiment from the Hallows Night Magic stamp set (153356).
Using a quick and easy Designer Series Paper technique to show you both sides of the Heartwarming Hugs Designer Series Paper (153492) to draw your eye to the sentiment. A couple of quick swishes with your coordinating Stampin’ Blends and your done and ready for holiday card sending!
Did you know that these Designer Series Papers are part of our October sale? These and so many more are discounted until the end of October. Why not stop by my online store and see them all?
Then stop back by tomorrow when I’ll be sharing projects made with the Festive Post stamp set.
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What’s coming up next? Here is a look at my schedule so you can plan and save the date
Card Class – Make 6 cards (3 designs; 2 of each) Cards are clean and simple designs
Fourth Thursday of the month
11/19 – Freezin’ Fun
12/17 – Card Class (more to be announced soon)
RSVP and Payment Needed the second Friday of the month (November is earlier due to Thanksgiving)
Specialty Classes
12/5 Freezin’ Fun Stocking Stuffers
RSVP and prepayment needed the fourth Thursday of the month
Paper Pumpkin Craft Time –
Fourth Tuesday of the month 10 am
10/27, 11/24 and 12/22
RSVP Needed Friday before event so I can save a spot for you
Blue Mountain Stampers Team Meeting-
First Tuesday of the month 1 – 3:30 pm
11/3, and 12/1
Become a Demonstrator and join the fun!
*Got a big Wish List? Why not get a 20% discount on your stamps & a fantastic Kit during September? Ask me how you can save and get a discount on your favorite products!
Shop at my Online Store and use Host Code WUJKQ9XP
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 send you your free gift, a FREE Class using the Gorgeous Posies Stamp Set found in the Annual Catalog.
If your Online order is $150 or more make sure not to use the host code so that you can take advantage of the Host Benefits yourself – No worries, I’ll still send you your free gift. It’s my way of saying thank you for choosing me as your demonstrator!
Today’s cards are all made using the Snowflake Wishes Bundle that is highlighted in my upcoming Card Class & Stamp A Stack. It speak of the wonder of winter with snowflakes and wonderful sentiments. The set even includes a Happy Hanukkah sentiment for your card making needs.
I really love the images and colors that the Snowflake Splendor Suite (155115) contains with it’s shades of blues and purples. You’ve got a lot of options when creating AND it has a wonderful Glimmer Paper that coordinates with it too. After all who doesn’t love a bit of sparkle during the holiday?
Check out this first card highlighting the Balmy Glue Glimmer Paper (153513) and Blue Adhesive Backed Gems (153547) along with other products found in the Suite.
And this next one uses the lovely die that is part of the So Many Snowflake Dies (153560) that gives you this wonderful negative space with a stitched edging.
It uses our beautiful Feels Like Frost Designer Series Paper (150444) as the back drop to create the feel of winter.
So what do you think? If you love this Suite as much as I do why not check out my Classes? There is still time to sign up today for my October Card Class and Stamp A Stack.
Click HERE to see these classes along with my other events. Join me LIVE or Virtually the choice is yours!
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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 send you your free gift, a FREE Class using the Gorgeous Posies Stamp Set found in the Annual Catalog.
If your Online order is $150 or more make sure not to use the host code so that you can take advantage of the Host Benefits yourself – No worries, I’ll still send you your free gift. It’s my way of saying thank you for choosing me as your demonstrator!
Want a bright cheerful fall thank you card? The Poppy Parade just screens maple leaves to me with it’s bright cheerful color. Team it up with the In Color Bumble Bee and I think you have a winner. Check out this card I made for this month’s Thank You cards.
Makes you smile, right? I’ve whipped up a quick video and pdf tutorial for you so you can bring a smile to someone’s day too! Why not check it out?
Beautiful Autumn Thank You Card Video Tutorial
I love having the measurements printed out so I can refer to them also, so here is a PDF for you. And of course all my tutorials include the link to the video on them for easy reference when you are ready to craft.
Have you ever wondered why I include both the ink pad AND refill number in my PDFs? Well back when I started stamping I only purchased the ink pads and then when I needed the ink refill I didn’t have them. Lesson learned, now I always suggest purchasing them together – no headaches when you need to them and are in the middle of the project your making. AND even more fun there are some great techniques that use those reinkers by themselves too!
Enjoy and you’ll want to make sure to keep reading until the end for the supply list.
OCTOBER CLASSES – SIGN UP TODAY
Snowflake Wishes Card Class
Make 6 cards with envelopes (you’ll make 2 cards of 3 designs)
Date: Thursday, October 22nd
Time: 10 to noon
RSVP and prepay by Friday, October 16th
Choose from my LIVE event or VIRTUAL Class option
Class Fee Only $20 and includes your class PDF & pre-cut supply kit Add On option available for Stamp Set & Dies Email me for Links to Prepay for Class Pick up or add Shipping, its just $8
RSVP and prepay by Friday, October 16th Save your spot today LIVE Class size is limited due to social distancing
Class PDF & Videos (no kit or product included) $15
Snowflake Wishes Stamp A Stack
Date: Saturday, November 14th
Time: 1 – 3:30 pm
Choose from my LIVE event or VIRTUAL option
Class Fee Only $20 (includes your class PDF & pre-cut supply kit for 10 cards, envelopes included)
Additional sets of 10 are just $15 each
Add On option available for Stamps & Dies
Email me for Links to Prepay for Class
Pick up or Shipping just $8
RSVP and prepay by Thursday, October 22nd
Sign up for both my Card Class & Stamp a StackRSVP and prepay by October 16th and get a $5 discount
Save your spot today LIVE Class size is limited due to social distancing
Class PDF & Videos (no kit or product included) $15
Adhesives are not included in class
Need Adhesives? Let me know and I can have some for you at class or add it to your Add On Option if you are taking the Virtual Option.
Sign Up and prepay for my Stamp A Stack in November at the same time and get a discount!
What’s coming up next? Here is a look at my schedule so you can plan and save the date
Card Class – Make 6 cards (3 designs; 2 of each) Cards are clean and simple designs
Fourth Thursday of the month
11/19 – Freezin’ Fun
12/17 – Card Class (more to be announced soon)
RSVP and Payment Needed the second Friday of the month (November is earlier due to Thanksgiving)
Specialty Classes
12/5 Freezin’ Fun Stocking Stuffers
RSVP and prepayment needed the fourth Thursday of the month
Paper Pumpkin Craft Time –
Fourth Tuesday of the month 10 am
10/27, 11/24 and 12/22
RSVP Needed Friday before event so I can save a spot for you
Blue Mountain Stampers Team Meeting-
First Tuesday of the month 1 – 3:30 pm
11/3, and 12/1
Become a Demonstrator and join the fun!
*Got a big Wish List? Why not get a 20% discount on your stamps & a fantastic Kit during September? Ask me how you can save and get a discount on your favorite products!
Again, please let me know if you have any questions. I appreciate your support and feel particularly blessed to have such a wonderful group of crafters who allow me to share my love of stamping.
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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 send you your free gift, a FREE Class using the Gorgeous Posies Stamp Set found in the Annual Catalog.
If your Online order is $150 or more make sure not to use the host code so that you can take advantage of the Host Benefits yourself – No worries, I’ll still send you your free gift. It’s my way of saying thank you for choosing me as your demonstrator!
This past weekend brought a lot of new color to my hillside behind the house – fall is definitely here and here is a great card to make for any occasion this fall.
Done in Pumpkin Pie, Crushed Curry and Cajun Craze these colors are perfect for the fall. And this card has a fun way of opening too.
The focal point was stamped and then colored with our Watercolor Pencils. This technique gives you a lot of blending options which is a great choice for adding colors for this lovely leaf image. Use the Watercolor pencils wet or dry like this card does and you can still create a wonderful blend of colors with simply layering of different colors.
So what do you think? Why not leave me a comment and let me know. Then stop back by tomorrow when I’ll be sharing a card tutorial with you using the Beautiful Autumn stamp set.
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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 send you your free gift, a FREE Class using the Gorgeous Posies Stamp Set found in the Annual Catalog.
If your Online order is $150 or more make sure not to use the host code so that you can take advantage of the Host Benefits yourself – No worries, I’ll still send you your free gift. It’s my way of saying thank you for choosing me as your demonstrator!
Love images of nature? Love shades of green? Then this bundle will make you smile since it is filled with greenery images and wonderful sentiments. And it’s part of the Forever Greenery Suite so you’ll have tons of coordinating options for your paper crafting!
Simple stamping and layering was used for this card to create this lovely effect.
And this next card uses a fun fold to highlight both the papers and stamping.
The belly band adds another layer and is filled with Shaded Spruce and Sea Foam components making it extra special.
These cards were both created with the Forever Fern Bundle and the Forever Greenery Designer Series paper that is currently on sale for just $9.78! A fantastic deal in October during our Designer Series Paper Sale.
So what do you think? Why not check out the Forever Greenery Designer Series Paper along with all the others that are currently on sale for 15% off. During October you can stock up and save!
Shop at my Online Store and use Host Code B74BJ7HF
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 send you your free gift, a FREE Class using the Gorgeous Posies Stamp Set found in the Annual Catalog.
If your Online order is $150 or more make sure not to use the host code so that you can take advantage of the Host Benefits yourself – No worries, I’ll still send you your free gift. It’s my way of saying thank you for choosing me as your demonstrator!
With the beautiful weather the last few days I’m feeling out doorsie, is that a word? Any how yesterday I shared the Field Journal stamp set and today I thought I’d share a card made with the Walk in the Woods Stamp set that you can also find in our Annual Catalog on page 134.
This stamp set has a lovely grouping of all occasions sentiments and sketched images. And the images are great for building a scene like this card uses. This card has been done in earth tone shades of Early Espresso and Cajun Craze it’s perfect for fall card sending.
And the In Good Taste Designer Series Paper and Faux Suede Trim add some texture that is perfect for this little guy. What do you think?
If you don’t have a local demonstrator and would like an Annual Catalog email me your name, address, and phone number and I’ll be happy to mail you one.
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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 send you your free gift, a FREE Class using the Gorgeous Posies Stamp Set found in the Annual Catalog.
If your Online order is $150 or more make sure not to use the host code so that you can take advantage of the Host Benefits yourself – No worries, I’ll still send you your free gift. It’s my way of saying thank you for choosing me as your demonstrator!
