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.
Simple and elegant – this card uses our Sponge Brayers (141714) to add a subtle gradual gradient layer of color onto a piece of Whisper White Card stock. After the sentiment has been heat embossed and the Lasting Elegance Dies (151475) have been used to cut out the frame and floral images. I love the ways that you can build different looks with this set of dies.
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Need a lovely set that has some wonderful love filled sentiments? Check out the Heart to Heart set (151247) with it’s coordinating Story Label Punch (150076) and Detailed Hearts Die (151440).
So what do you think? Want to see a card made with this stamp set?
And if you like to save money, right now you can still get the Heart to Heart Bundle (153734) at 10% off which is part of the Last Chance List while supplies last.
Here are a few more examples for this fun set for you.
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This bundle of products creates a lovely garden scene and has some wonderful Dies that add to your options. Perfect for the gardeners in our life. Check out these two cards using the Grace’s Garden stamp set (151513) and coordinating Garden Gateway Dies (151512).
So what do you think? If you want both of these products, did you know that they come in a money saving bundle? While the individual products are not retiring, you’ll want to hurry since the Bundle (153789) is on our Last Chance List and only available while supplies last.
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Paper Pumpkin is perfect for crafters of all ages since it comes with everything you need to craft. Perfect for all ages and makes a great gift too! Why not give Paper Pumpkin a try?
This exclusive Sara-inspired Paper Pumpkin kit is here to help you #sharesunshine. It includes supplies for eight handmade cards and is specially designed to help you create a box full of cheer. Once you’ve made all the cards, use any leftover pieces to decorate the box. Fill it with yellow goodies, add the included adhesive label, address it to someone special, and brighten their life with a little sunshine! Check out this quick video
Sound like fun? Here’s what you’ll get in this special box during June.
About the June Kit
Box of Sunshine
Kit contains supplies for 8 cards and envelopes (2 cards of 4 designs)
Box of Sunshine Information: This kit includes extra pieces and stickers (including a sticker label) to help you create cards AND a Box of Sunshine filled with treats and goodies to send to a friend. (Treats not included.)
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Stampin’ Up! is committed to making a difference in our global communities and caring about people first. As part of heir Making a Difference program they are offering a product giveback opportunity to support organizations that are helping COVID-19 frontline responders and communities vulnerable to the pandemic.
Now you can purchase the Share Sunshine PDF Download and we will donate 100% of the proceeds to COVID-19 efforts.
The Share Sunshine PDF Download is a digital stamp set that’s packed with both lighthearted and heartfelt sentiments and imagery relevant to the unique COVID-19 and social distancing situation we’re currently experiencing–including many ideas that came from you! You can use the download in your cardmaking and papercrafting projects. Simply print the imagery on cardstock and cut it out using our Paper Trimmer, punches, or dies. Since we are physically distanced from each other, now is a perfect time to share sunshine with our friends and family by sending cards!
Product: Share Sunshine PDF Download. Buy it here!
Price: $12.00
Dates: April 28 – June 2, 2020 or later; if the offer period extends beyond June 2, we’ll let you know
Details
To maximize our donations, this product is being offered in a PDF download These charities are the sole beneficiaries of each purchase—that means every cent goes to these organizations!
When you purchase the PDF download, please remember not to share it with others, as this takes away from the organizations we are trying to support.
If you’d like to purchase additional products to use with the Share Sunshine PDF you’ll want to stop by my Online Store and shop like you normally would. The Share Sunshine PDF is purchased by itself in a separate order (of course, with no shipping).
This bundle has been extremely popular and your in luck if you have been waiting for it to come back in stock as of last week this bundle is now available, but you’ll want to hurry since it is on the Retirement List!
Here are a couple of cards made with this bundle for you – while they both use the same stamp set and dies they are very different.
This first card above uses Pumpkin Pie and Crushed Curry to create this lovely card for a friend.
And this next card uses a fun technique called Joseph’s Coat. Ink is applied by sponging it onto a piece of Whisper White card stock. Then the images are stamped in VersaMark (102283/102193) and embossed with Clear Embossing Powder (109130) and heat set.
This allows the color to shine through when you apply a dark color over the top with a Spronge Brayer (141714) or Stampin’ Sponge (141337), in this case Early Espresso.
Cool, right?
Why not stop by my online store and check out this bundle along with the other wonderful products that we will be saying goodbye to soon. Remember products are while supplies last and stamp sets are only guaranteed until May 15th. Just in case you need to budget your goodies 🙂 You can quickly see all the items included by clicking HERE or on the Last Chance image below.
Remember our Stampin’ Blends are being reconfigured into combo packs only, but the 2018-2020 In Color Stampin’ Blends will be retired.
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There is nothing like spring in Paris, or say all the movies say and this Bundle gives you the feel of spring in Paris when teamed up with the other products you can find in the suite.
Check out this lovely card made with the Parisian Beauty Bundle.
This card uses the lovely Parisian Blossoms specialty Designer Series Paper and Petal Pink Metallic Edge Ribbon to create this soft spring look.
And here is another card using the Parisian Blossoms Specialty Designer Series Paper this time teamed up with the So Sentimental Stamp set (151691)
Why not check out this and more of the products that are on the Last Chance List while they are still available?
May Paper Pumpkin Kit Update
Paper Pumpkin is selling kits in record numbers and May subscriptions have sold out. What does this mean?
Because we have sold out for May:
New subscribers will not be able to subscribe until May 11, 2020 and will receive their first kit in June.
Accounts currently in canceled or suspended status will be allowed to reactivate, but will not receive the May kit. Subscribers that reactivate after we sold out will be reactivated for the JUNE subscription period.
Subscribers will not be able to modify their kit quantity to add more kits to their May order.
There is a sold out message on the paperpumpkin.com subscribe page with the above information for customers.
Please note that anyone in active status before we sold out will still receive the May kit unless they choose to suspend or cancel their subscription before the end of the May subscription period on May 10.
Today’s card uses a stamp set that you can find on our Last Chance List, Witty-cisms (151686). It’s filled with all occasions sentiments so it’s a great set to add to your collection.
This set with it’s fun images is great for coloring too – so you can choose your favorite method. Check out this fun card done in Terracotta Tile and Gray Granite color combination.
The image has been colored using our Watercolor Pencils (141709/149014).
Did you know that the ribbon and In Color Designer Series Paper used for this card is also part of the Last Chance List and will be retired soon? Our accessories such as these are while supplies last, so if you haven’t stopped by my online store to see what we will be saying goodbye to you might want to check it out.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Would you like to receive a 2020 Annual Catalog in the mail?
‘m currently working on my mailing list and will finalizing it Sunday, April 26th I know this seems a bit early, but I’m currently ordering my catalogs for mailing and don’t want you to miss out. Those of you are included in this mailing will be the first to receive a catalog around mid May! The 2020 Annual Catalog will go live on June 3rd.
Wondering How to Get YOUR Copy?
If you haven’t ordered in a while, place an order with me by the end of the weekend (April 26th). There are lots of great deals right now with our Last Chance List.
If your address changed – Did you update your address in my Online Store? Let me know if you need help making this update.
Make sure you have allowed me to contact you when you’ve placed your order in the past Online. (If not, you’ll need to call Stampin’ Up! to have them update your Online Ordering profile. Or contact me directly.)
Don’t have a demonstrator? The catalog is always FREE and shipping is only charged if you are not a customer Simply contact me and I’ll send you a PayPal invoice for the $5 shipping fee
Contact me at [email protected] or give me a call if you have any questions.
If your local I’ll set one aside when they arrive for pick up on my front porch, so you can save the shipping if you prefer.
Today’s card that I’ll be sharing with you uses the inspirational stamp set, Doing the Impossible (151660) that is from our January-June Mini Catalog. It’s also part of the Last Chance List.
Done in Night of Navy, Real Red, and our Retiring Blueberry Bushel Card stock (1496968) and colored with our Stampin’ Blends this card is quite inspirational in both its message and color scheme.
Filled with wonderful images and inspirational sentiments it’s a great choice right now as we work through COVID19. What do you think?
Reconfiguration & Retirement List Clarification
The exception to this is the 2018-2020 IN COLOR STAMPIN’ BLENDS which ARE Retiring and includes:
Pineapple Punch
Call Me Clover
Lovely Lipstick
Here are the details from Stampin’ Up!:
If you would still like to purchase single Stampin’ Blends Markers, they will be available until 2 June or while supplies last. If we run out of a single color during this time, the item will no longer be orderable. (So make sure you have your sets complete if you purchased single Blends in the past.)
Because we have quite a bit of inventory for single Stampin’ Blends Markers, we will continue to fulfill orders for the new 2020–2021 Annual Catalog combo packs with single markers until our inventory is depleted. After that time, we will automatically start shipping Stampin’ Blends Combo Packs.
Please note that beginning 3 June, Bronze and Ivory Stampin’ Blends Markers will be sold exclusively in a combo pack (though they may arrive in separate packaging until our single marker inventory is depleted). The Stampin’ Blends Color Lifter will be the only Stampin’ Blends Marker sold individually starting with the 2020–2021 Annual Catalog.
Some Dies & Embossing Folders Being Reconfigured
These Items are on the Retirement List (some at super discounts) However it’s just because they are reconfigured and will be available in the 2020 Annual Catalog
In the Woods Dies Layering Circles Dies Layering Ovals Dies Layering Squares Dies Natures Root’s Dies Be Mine Stitched Dies Stitched Rectangles Dies Well Written Dies Woodlands Folder
Some Bundles Retiring
These Bundle products will still be available in the 2020 Annual Catalog but you’ll not receive the 10% discount since they will be sold separately.
YOU SAY GOODBYE, WE SAY HELLO
Stampin’ Up! Update: All good things must come to an end—like favorite products. Today we’re announcing that on 2 June, SNAIL Adhesive is retiring from our product line. But don’t worry! On 3 June we’re replacing it with something that we think you’ll like even better. Check back on 26 May for additional details, and get excited about this brand new adhesive solution!
Here are the Retirement Lists are broken down by catalog for your convenience:
(print size is small so you may want to increase your view sizing)
Please remember that Accessories are While Supplies Last (this includes: Ink, Reinkers, Card Stock, Designer Series Papers, Ribbon, Dies, etc.).
Make sure you have got your favorite 2018-2020 In Colors that are being affected by the Retirement List in the 2019 Annual Catalog – Your favorite colors are sure to go fast!
Stamps are guaranteed until Monday, May 15th and then will be while supplies last until the Last Chance List ends on June 2nd. If you have any questions please feel free to contact me. The fine print:
If you buy a product at retail price and then it is later discounted, Stampin’ Up! will not refund the difference.
PLEASE NOTE SOME ITEMS ARE BEING RECONFIGURED, please read all the way through the list, you’ll see notes at the bottom on which items they are.
Deals are while supplies last
As always please let me know if you have any questions
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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 contact you and mail you a 2020 Annual Catalog (If you chose no contact in the past you’ll need to call 1-800-Stamp Up to have them change your profile for you.)
I’m going to keep this short and sweet because I know you want to see the lists! 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!
They are broken down by catalog for your convenience:
If you prefer to look at the items in my Online Store they are all together versus separated by catalog to make things easier.
Please remember that Accessories are While Supplies Last (this includes: Ink, Reinkers, Card Stock, Designer Series Papers, Ribbon, Dies, etc.).
Make sure you have got your favorite 2018-2020 In Colors that are being affected by the Retirement List in the 2019 Annual Catalog – Your favorite colors are sure to go fast!
Stamps are guaranteed until Friday, May 15th and then will be while supplies last until the Last Chance List ends on June 2nd. If you have any questions please feel free to contact me.
The fine print: Please read all the way down to the bottom of the PDF. Not everything on the list is being retired. There are notes about why something is listed that is being reconfigured, etc.
And of course, please let me know if you have any questions – I’m happy to help.
Deals are while supplies last I’m working on my catalog mailing list and finalizing it this week – Will you be receiving a catalog in the mail?
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Do you want a 2020-2021 Annual Catalog mailed to you?
I’m currently working on my mailing list and will be finalizing it April 25th.
Are you a frequent customer of mine? You’re covered – I’ll be setting one aside for you. If you don’t live locally it will automatically be mailed. If you live locally I’ll be letting you know when you can pick up at an event or off my porch.
Haven’t ordered from me in a while or are new? Place an Online Order before April 25th with me and I’ll be happy to mail you one (Make sure your online profile information is up to date and you have allowed me to contact you or and I won’t be able send you one. (If you chose no contact in the past you’ll need to call 1-800-Stamp Up to have them change your profile for you.)
