Joyful Christmas

Posted on October 14, 2013 by Stamp with Jini

Joyful Christmas is one of the stamp sets that you can find in this year’s Holiday Catalog. It’s a great set that has some wonderful sentiments in addition to strong line images which makes the set great for all kinds of techniques.

Here is a clean and simple card made with the Joyful Christmas stamp set. And here it has been used with the Metallic Gold Encore Pad for an extra bit of glamour.

This card was quick and easy since I used my largest clear block F and mounted both image and sentiment together so I only had to stamp once – isn’t that great?

New Weekly Deals Tomorrow

Don’t forget to check out our new Weekly Deals – they post each Tuesday on my Online Store. Just look for the Weekly Deal tab on the drop down menu in the Online Store under Shop. And if you haven’t already checked out this weeks deals, why not check them out now before it’s too late by clicking HERE.

A little personal news –

On a personal note I’ll be taking a few days off from posting this week since I’ll be spending some time with my family. My husband, Larry has retired after 25 years with Gwinnett County and has some time off before he starts his new position next week, so we’re celebrating a bit – And since our daughter is also home on fall break it’s a great chance to spend a little time together as a family.

Thanks for understanding and I’ll look forward to posting again and sharing projects with you after a little family R&R.

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Joyful Christmas (131802/131805)

Inks: Gold Metallic Encore Pad (132141)

Paper: Very Vanilla (101650) and Raspberry Ripple (126842)

Accessories: Heat Tool (129053), Clear Emboss Powder (109130), Embossing Buddy (103083), So Saffron Stampin’ Write Marker (Subtles Collection 131263), Clear Block F (118483)

Click here to order your Stampin’ Up! Products online 24/7! (US only)

Use Mystery Hostess Code RUG6FXNY when placing your order and your name will be entered into my Mystery Hostess Drawing. This Mystery Hostess Code RUG6FXNY will be good through Saturday, November 2nd. The number of hostess will depend on the total sales and I’ll be drawing a hostess for every $150 in sales.

Thursday Thank You & New Clearance Rack Items

Posted on October 10, 2013 by Stamp with Jini

There are a lot of great deals right now – first it’s Thank You Thursday One Day Deal. Stampin’ Up!s special way of saying Thank You during October for reaching a milestone on the customer website. Today’s One Day Deal – Four great choices of our Designer Series Paper regularly priced $10.95 at a reduced price of just $8.21!

This And That Epic Day DSP: 130814

Etcetera DSP: 130129

I Am Me DSP: 130138

Soho Subway DSP: 130140

You won’t find these listed as a One Day Deal when you go to my Online Store – you just need to type in the item number listed above and when you check out you will receive the discount for today only.

Click here to order your Stampin’ Up! Products online 24/7! (US only)

Mystery Hostess Code RUG6FXNY

NEW Clearance Rack Items Added

Check out all the NEW items just added to the Clearance Rack and get some great deals.

With all three of these special promotions (the One Day Deal, Clearance Rack and Weekly Deal) going on your sure to find some wonderful items at reduced prices for your paper crafting needs!

Click here to order your Stampin’ Up! Products online 24/7! (US only)

Use Mystery Hostess Code RUG6FXNY when placing your order and your name will be entered into my Mystery Hostess Drawing. This Mystery Hostess Code RUG6FXNY will be good through Saturday, November 2nd. The number of hostess will depend on the total sales and I’ll be drawing a hostess for every $150 in sales.

A Note about Comments

Some of you may have noticed that you now have to go through an extra step to leave a comment – one of those boxes where you have to type in what is shown.

Due to an massive attack of robot spammers I have needed to add this new filter this past week. Unfortunately, with the volume of the spam coming in it was taking time away from what I love sharing with you.

If you’ve left a comment with me in the past you shouldn’t need to go through this step. However, if you have never left a comment before this should be a one time thing – after that (and I’ve approved your comment) you should be recognized and not have to complete this step in the future. This is part of the reason the comment section asks for your name and email information.

Hopefully this will resolve itself very quickly and we can go back to the old way – but until then I wanted to thank you for bearing with me – I appreciate hearing your comments and really look forward to hearing from you. So I hope this doesn’t discourage anyone from posting comments on my blog.

Warmth & Wonder

Posted on October 9, 2013 by Stamp with Jini

Warmth & Wonder is one of the Hostess Sets from the Holiday Catalog. I just love this sets images – they are great for some many different types of projects since the images are small enough to use in punches. As a matter of fact one of the images is designed to coordinate with a punch – and since I’m a punch-aholic that is a good thing, right?

Everyone at Sunday’s Holiday Catalog Premiere Party seemed to enjoy making this card and the little different twist on the way it was assembled.

Can you see the little trim above the Season of Style Designer Series Paper? Do you know what created this little scallop edge? If you said our new Small Scallop Stampin’ Trimmer Rotary Cutting Blade, you’re right! I really love the cutting option that these cutting blades give us. If you haven’t already why not take a look at this new cutting option that the Rotary Add-On gives us? And since it just attaches to the Stampin’ Trimmer so easily I think you’ll really like it.

Warmth & Wonder is one of our Hostess Sets and with October’s Hostess Special where you can earn an extra $25 in free merchandise can you think of a better time to earn yours? Why not contact me today and choose a date that works for you and your friends – let’s get the party started!

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Warmth & Wonder (Hostess Set 131880/131883)

Inks: Chocolate Chip (126979) and Baked Brown Sugar (131174)

Paper: Season of Style Designer Series Paper (132340), Cherry Cobbler (119685), Chocolate Chip (102128) and Baked Brown Sugar (131296)

Accessories: Stampin’ Trimmer Rotary Addition (129407), Small Scallop Stampin’ Trimmer Rotary Cutting Blade (129410), Decorative Label Punch (120907), Stampin’ Sponges (101610), and Cherry Cobbler 1″ Stitched Edge Grosgrain Ribbon (132135)

Click here to order your Stampin’ Up! Products online 24/7! (US only)

Use Mystery Hostess Code RUG6FXNY when placing your order and your name will be entered into my Mystery Hostess Drawing. This Mystery Hostess Code RUG6FXNY will be good through Saturday, November 2nd. The number of hostess will depend on the total sales and I’ll be drawing a hostess for every $150 in sales.

Click here to order your Stampin’ Up! Products online 24/7! (US only)

Click Here to learn more about using the Hostess Code

Freakishly Festive Halloween Fun with My Digital Studio

Want to throw a freakishly festive Halloween party? Stampin’ Up! has created two NEW digital downloads just for you –

Fright Night Ensemble (135642)

Zombie Party Printables (135713)

If you’re looking for even more spooky inspiration, check out our digital Downloads by clicking HERE.

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Want to learn more about stamping? Why not sign up for my FREE Newsletter and Class Information. (Just look for the sign up box above on the right or click HERE).

Christmas Collectibles Treat Tent

Posted on October 8, 2013 by Stamp with Jini

Yesterday I promised you that I would share my video tutorial for my Christmas Collectibles Treat Tent. This cute little tent was my little treat for those of you who attended my Holiday Catalog Premiere Party.

These little treat tents are fun and sooo easy to make – I think you’re going to enjoy making them for family and friends this holiday season. After all who doesn’t like a little surprise?

So here is my latest video tutorial – Christmas Collectibles Treat Tent

Stop by tomorrow when I’ll be sharing the card that everyone made during the event.

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Christmas Collectibles (131772/131775) and Teeny Tiny Wishes (128748/127802)

Card Stock: Winter Frost Specialty Designer Series Paper (132341), Bermuda Bay (131197) and Whisper White Card Stock (100730)

Ink: Bermuda Bay Classic Stampin’ Pad (131171)

Accessories: Silver 1/8″ Ribbon (132137), Ornament Punch (132152), Modern Label Punch (119849), and Word Window Punch (119857)

Click here to order your Stampin’ Up! Products online 24/7! (US only)

Use Mystery Hostess Code RUG6FXNY when placing your order online and your name will be entered into my Mystery Hostess Drawing. This Mystery Hostess Code RUG6FXNY will be good through Saturday, November 2nd. The number of hostess will depend on the total sales and I’ll be drawing a hostess for every $150 in sales.

SURPRISE – WEEKLY DEALS!

Stampin’ Up! loves to surprise and delight you – so it’s in that same spirit that they are giving us another surprise that I think you’ll enjoy. Starting today, they will be offering a weekly deal in the online store that will change every Tuesday.

Please note that these weekly deals will be offered only while supplies last! So go ahead and place your order online right away using the Mystery Hostess Code RUG6FXNY so you won’t miss out on them AND you’ll get a chance to be a winner too. The discount will appear in your shopping bag when you check out.

For those of you who are watching for our Thursday Blog One Day Sale items – they will be listed in the same location – under weekly deals, but will only be available for the 24 hour period.

Click HERE to see this week’s Weekly Deals

Pop & Place Holiday Gift Tags Introduced

Just introduced to make your holiday gift giving quick and easy is our new Pop & Place Holiday Gift Tags. What is this? Well it is a book of 70+ tags in five designers that have been created from existing punches and die shapes. These tags coordinate with the Season of Style products in the Holiday Catalog and are great for making quick and easy tags by themselves or even combined with items you already have.

You can purchase these items individually or in 2 different money saving bundles –

Pop & Place Holiday Gift Tags Book (134975)
Christmas Tagables Photopolymer Stamp Set (134623)
Pop & Place Holiday Gift Tags Bundles (135921): includes Pop & Place Holiday Gift Tags Book,Christmas Tagables Photopolymer Stamp Set
Pop & Place Holiday Gift Tags Starter Bundle (135290) includes: Pop & Place Holiday Gift Tags Book, Christmas Tagables Photopolymer Stamp Set, Soft Suede Classic Stampin’ Spot, and Clear Block C

Click HERE for a printable PDF flyer

Don’t forget – Time is running out to sign up for Paper Pumpkin this month. You have to sign up by midnight tonight (October 10^th) so you won’t miss out on any more kits.

Remember each month’s kit is only available for a month at a time; go to www.paperpumkin.com to sign up.

It’s soooo easy:

Simply sign up now by visiting www.mypaperpumpkin.com
Click Get It or Join Here
Complete the online form
List me, (Jini Merck, Clarkesville, GA) as your demonstrator during the ordering process
Then sit back and relax and wait for you kit to arrive at your door each month.

After you complete your registration, you’ll receive a confirmation email

Please forward the email to me.
I’ll verify you are on the list and then send you a Thank You gift for choosing me as your Demonstrator.

Click here to order your Stampin’ Up! Products online 24/7! (US only)

News from the Holiday Catalog Premiere Party

Posted on October 7, 2013 by Stamp with Jini

Yesterday I held my Holiday Catalog Premiere Party – I always enjoy these events and sharing with you. I really appreciate you, my customers. You are the ones who allow me to share my love of stamping with you and I couldn’t do it without you!

I thought those of you who were not able to make it might enjoy seeing some pictures. So this first photo is the display table. The one side held all the goodies from the Holiday Catalog so that you could look, touch, and feel just how great the new products are. Isn’t it always better to see it in person? And the other side held my upcoming class samples.

This second photo is one of the goodie table. Can you believe I remembered to take a picture before everyone dug in – LOLl!

We enjoyed some Christmas cookies, warm carmel apple cider, and hot cocoa cupcakes. Considering it was almost 80 here in Clarkesville that seemed a bit odd – So I felt really special that my stamping friends chose to spend a beautiful fall afternoon with me stamping.

I just love the way these cute little cupcakes turned out – I found this idea on Pinterest and thought it was just too stinking cute.

The candy cane makes the little handle of the mug. And since it seems I’m hooked on cupcakes this year and filling this cupcake stand I found while bumming earlier this year, they seemed perfect for the occasion.

This final photo is one of the group stamping. Everyone stamped two different projects. One to take with them and then one for the Caring with Cards Program – afterwards they chose which charity they wanted their card to go. They could choose from four – Hospice, Holiday for Heroes, Operation Write Home and the Ronald McDonald House.

Want to learn more about my Caring with Cards Events? Why not click HERE and check out my Calendar of Events. I hold this event once a month.

The second project which I’ll share with you later this week was a Christmas card that I created using Warmth & Wonder, one of our Hostess Sets from the Holiday Catalog. I thought it would be fun to use one of the Hostess sets since during the month of October Hostesses can earn an extra $25 in FREE merchandise for just holding a qualifying party! Click HERE for more information about our special promotions this month.

I originally planned to post the little gift that I gave everyone in today’s post that included the tutorial. But unfortunately Windstream had different ideas (curse, latency issues – they make uploading my videos difficult some days.)

So stop back tomorrow and I’ll share the project with you then.

Click here to order your Stampin’ Up! Products online 24/7! (US only)

Join for Just $25

This is an unbelievable deal and is only available today until October 21st.

If you’ve ever thought about joining and becoming a demonstrator, why not contact me for more information. You can even join in this week’s TEAM meeting and see what the Blue Mountain Stampers is all about. Click HERE for more information about joining my TEAM.

Contact me today at 706 754-7124 or [email protected] for more information.

NEW Technique Classes in Clarkesville

Posted on October 6, 2013 by Stamp with Jini

Well fall is upon us and I’m gearing up for those holiday classes to get you ready for this holiday season.

This fall’s classes are heavy on techniques – so are you ready to learn all kinds of new things that are going to wow those family and friends when you send them your Christmas cards or give them a “little something” this holiday season?

The RSVP date of October 9th is coming up quickly on the first two classes, since the one contains product that you will take home with you. (Something that you’ve requested in the past.)

Listed below are four of my upcoming technique classes and events:

Season of Style Technique Class

October 17th & October 20th

Click HERE to see flyer

Christmas Stamp-a-Stack

October 23rd & October 27th

Click HERE to see flyer

Winter Frost Technique Class

November 10th

Click HERE to see flyer

Holiday Tags & Gifts Class

December 8th; watch for more information to follow soon

Click HERE to see my entire Calendar of Events

Click Here to make a class payment by PayPal

As a special thank you to my customers – since I couldn’t do this without you! When you sign up for any 2 (or more) of my events listed above you will receive an invitation to a FREE class in 2014.

As I celebrate my 5th year with Stampin’ Up! I wanted to let you know that I feel very blessed to have met everyone of you, stamping has brought some wonderful friends into my life.

Click here to order your Stampin’ Up! Products online 24/7! (US only)

Creating Cards with the Build a Banner Kit

Posted on October 4, 2013 by Stamp with Jini

Have you seen the Build a Banner Simply Created Kit (133507) in the Holiday Catalog on page 31? If not you’ll want to see my new video tutorial – there are soooo many cool things that you can create with the items included in this kit.

The kit contains everything you see shown above – 18 5″ x 7″ Blank Canvas paper pennants, 6 each of 3 designs, 9′ of jute twine; 26 alphabet and 4 image stencils; along with a Stampin’ Spritzer.

And to make it even more fun there are too Simply Created Accessory Kits that you can get too!

The Halloween Banner Simply Created Accessory Kit (132698) and The Christmas Banner (132697), which by the way isn’t just great for Christmas but also any winter themed project.

I know your thinking I don’t make banners, right? Well this kit isn’t just great for making banners – you can use all the pieces for other projects too! You’re only limited by your imagination.

Check out this great card I made in just a few minutes using pieces in the Build a Banner Simply Created Kit.

As you know I just love Stampin’ Spritzers, so I just had to give this kit a try and am truly loving it. I created this card in under 5 minutes and who doesn’t love that, right?

Want to see how I did it? Here is my latest video Creating Cards with the Build a Banner Kit. So why not check it out? Then leave me a comment and let me know what you think.

Newsletter News

And for those of you who are on my Newsletter list and didn’t receive my October News and the first of my 12 Weeks of Christmas Newsletters – I’ve had some problems with technology. I think I’ve got it fixed now, so if you don’t find both these items in your mailbox today, please email me at [email protected] so that we can fix it for you. After all I don’t want you to miss out on the 12 Weeks of Christmas Newsletters and my exclusive projects!

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Truly Grateful (131730/131733)

Ink: Bermuda Bay Classic Stampin’ Pad (131171) and Baked Brown Sugar Classic Stampin’ Pad (131174), Crisp Cantaloupe (131165) and Baked Brown Sugar Classic Stampin’ Ink Refill (131163)

Cardstock: Crisp Cantaloupe (131298) and Very Vanilla (101650)

Accessories: Build a Banner Simply Created Kit (133507), Linen Thread (104199), and 1 3/8″ Circle Punch (119860), and Stampin’ Spritzer (126185)

Click here to order your Stampin’ Up! Products online 24/7! (US only)

Use Mystery Hostess Code 64XT62GT when placing your order and your name will be entered into my Mystery Hostess Drawing. This Mystery Hostess Code 64XT62GT will be good through Saturday, October 5th. The number of hostess will depend on the total sales and I’ll be drawing a hostess for every $150 in sales.

Holiday Catalog Premiere Party

Today is the last day to RSVP for this FREE event – if you haven’t already RSVP today and join in the fun!

Click HERE to see my flyer with all the details

Designer Washi Tape One Day Sale

Posted on October 3, 2013 by Stamp with Jini

Today’s One Day Sale is Designer Washi Tape – Choose from one (or all three) of the Washi Tapes offered below:

Epic Day This and That Designer Washi Tape (131269)
Gingham Garden Designer Washi Tape (129314)
Witches’ Brew Designer Washi Tape (132156)

Discounted price will appear at checkout

Check back next Thursday for another One Day deal!

Click here to order your Stampin’ Up! Products online 24/7! (US only)

4 Hours Until the 12 Weeks of Christmas Newsletter Begins!

Posted on October 2, 2013 by Stamp with Jini

Do you love to get FREE projects? I know I do – and there is still time to get all the FREE project tutorials in my 12 Weeks of Christmas Newsletter. Just make sure that you’ve subscribed to my Newsletter by clicking the box in the upper right hand corner of my blog or Here. And don’t forget – you’ll need to confirm the request to be on my mailing list that you’ll receive before noon today.

Then just sit back, be inspired, and enjoy my 12 Weeks of Christmas projects.

Think Pink

Yesterday kicked off Breast Cancer Awareness Month and so I thought I would share with you some pink themed cards that I received.

This first card uses the Serene Silhouettes Stamp Set (132073/127324) and is done in our 2012-2013 In Color, Primrose Petals. Silhouette stamps are great for all kinds of techniques and I really like all the images in this set they are great for all kinds of occasions.

Isn’t this a great card? I just love the softness of the Pink Pirouette and the Primrose Petals together. Sara used the Stippled Blossoms (132076/126747) and Field Flowers stamp sets (128583/122762) to create this soft look.

And this last card uses a combination of Soft Suede and Pink Pirouette. A color combination you can’t go wrong with, right?

I hope you can see that the flower image from the Everything Eleanor stamp set (131987/124164) has been popped up. This card has a lot of great texture to it.

Click here to order your Stampin’ Up! Products online 24/7! (US only)

Holiday Catalog Premiere Party

Click HERE to see my flyer with all the details

You can join MY STAMPIN’ uP! TEAM for just $25!

October 7-21, 2013

The Fine Print:

This offer is only good for two weeks!
During this offer, only the special $25 starter kit will be available; the regular $99 starter kit will not be available.

The $25 Starter Kit includes:

$26.95 worth of Stampin’ Up! product (it must be more than $25, but not more than $26.95 before tax)

Business pack which includes:

A box of annual catalogs
A package of the current seasonal catalog
Getting Started DVD
Starter Kit Business Brick
Customer postcards

Click HERE to see more information about the Blue Mountain Stampers.

I would love to speak with you about joining my TEAM. If you have any questions don’t hesitate to contact me.

12 Weeks of Christmas Begins in Just 24 Hours!

Posted on October 1, 2013 by Stamp with Jini

Starting Wednesday, October 2nd…….Those of you who are on my mailing list will receive my 12 Weeks of Christmas Newsletter email once a week for the next 12 weeks.

Each of these special newsletters will contain an exclusive project for a variety of holiday items along with instructions to make them. Remember, I will not be sharing these projects on my blog. These 12 Weeks of Christmas are exclusive projects that only my Newsletter subscribers shall receive.

You won’t want to miss out on all the fun – You can sign up in the box below my 12 Weeks of Christmas design in the upper right hand corner of my blog or click HERE. Then just confirm your subscription when you receive my email.

It’s that easy! Don’t delay since only those on my Newsletter list will receive these 12 FREE projects. I know you won’t want to miss Week 1!

Best of Christmas Stamp Set Announced

Check out our latest Best of …. 25 years set – The Best of Christmas (134384). The set contains four great images one of which is exclusive and never seen before. How great is it that it matches our new Christmas Ornament Punch?

Click HERE to see a printable version of the Best of Christmas flyer

And remember when you purchase any 6 of the Best of stamp sets and collect all the proof of purchase stickers you’ll get a FREE stamp set worth $14.95!

Party More. Get More.

During the month of October when you hold a qualifying party you can earn an additional $25 in FREE merchandise! Whoo hoo! just in time to get all those goodies you need to start your holiday projects.

Here is the fine print:

All orders qualify for this promotion
Hostess may use their additional hostess dollars on any current catalog merchandise
You just need $250 in sales before tax and shipping to qualify

So why not contact me today to choose your party date and get to have fun with your friends stamping?

Tuesday, New Downloads – Sounds like a Win, Win!

Hey football fans, whether you’re tailgating, celebrating a win, or hosting the big game, you need to get the new Tailgating Ensemble. Customize it to match your team’s colors. That’s what we call a win-win.

Tailgate Ensemble (135644)