About Stamp with Jini

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.

Bright Borders

Posted on January 16, 2025 by Stamp with Jini

Today’s cards both use the Bright Borders stamp set (164753) that you can find on page 58 of the January – April Mini Catalog.

This stamp set is an all occasions set that includes some wonderful sentiments and images. It also coordinates with the NEW To the Point Label Punch (164568) making it a great choice for beginning stampers or quick project making. I loved sets like this when I first started stamping since it took the stress of lining up an image perfectly on my stamped panel. With a punch it’s easy, stamp on a scrap piece, line up the image inside the punch and cut! Who doesn’t love that?

This first card is done in our Soft Sea Foam and Petal Pink giving it a softer feel perfect for spring.

The Soft Waves 3D Embossing Folder (164695) gives some interest to the background and the lovely Petal Pink 3/8″ Scalloped Ribbon (164680) adds more texture with it’s fine details and scalloped edge. For a little bolder look how about this next card done in Flirty Flamingo and Pecan Pie?

Simple stamping was used to create the card front and a panel from our Brights Designer Series Paper Assortment (163775). A bit of white from our Basics Wow! Embossing Powder (165679) steps it up and adds a bit of shine to the sentiment panel. The white ribbon from the Petal Pink & White 1/4″ Diagonal Trim Combo Pack (163417) and the Party Dots (164602) add some texture.

So what do you think? This is a great set to use with all kinds of products that you may already have on hand.

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Umbrella Days

Posted on January 15, 2025 by Stamp with Jini

We all need to send cards for comfort and to let someone know we are thinking of them and the Online Exclusive Umbrella Days Bundle (164895) is a nice set for these kinds of cards.

Today’s card uses this bundle to create a sweet little card lending support.

The card also uses a panel of Take to the Sky Designer Series Paper (163436) for a back drop for this rainy day. While a bit of Clear Embossing Powder from our Basics Wow! Embossing Powder (165679) pack is used for the rain drops. In addition a simple straight line of scoring is used around the four outer edges to create a bit more interest.

I simple love the simplicity of this card to convey a special message of support to a friend. What do you think?

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It’s a Heart Shaped Sale-a-bration

Posted on January 14, 2025 by Stamp with Jini

Have you seen the FREE products that you can earn during Sale-a-bration? There is a great Bundle, Heart Shaped Bundle (Sale-a-bration 164953) that you can earn that includes a lovely detailed heart wreath and some wonderful sentiments that you can use year round or for even for Valentine’s Day.

Check out these lovely cards using this Bundle of products you can earn for FREE with a qualifying order during Sale-a-bration. This first card uses a simple Garden Green die cut image and a fun textured background embossed with the Starstruck Embossing Folder (Sale-a-bration 164972).

A strip of our Wildflower Birthday Designer Series Paper (164591) creates interest behind the delicate heart and the Purple Adhesive Backed Sequins (Sale-a-bration 164970) and the Party Dots (164602) add a bit of texture and shine to the card. And how about this next card with the shimmer of gold?

This thank you card uses our Gold Foil Sheets (132622) for the wreath and Gold 1 1/2″ Open Weave Ribbon (165715) to add some elegance. The little flower has been cut from Pretty In Pink card stock and has another touch of gold for the center since it uses our Tinsel Gems Four Pack (161623). And texture has been added with both the Stylish Shapes Dies (159183) and Dashing Designs 3D Embossing Folder (163483).

And for today’s final card we have a soft an lovely card that the lovely Sale-a-bration Designer Series Paper, Bloom Impressions (Sale-a-bration 164944) also.

The heart has been stamped on the circle from the Spotlight on Nature Dies (163580) and the little flower centers are the Itty Bitty Bokeh Mix Embellishments (164618). This embellishment is just beautiful with it’s iridescent shine. The image just doesn’t do them justice.

Stop back by tomorrow when I’ll be sharing a card using one of our Online Exclusive Bundles Umbrella Days.

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Valentine’s Days Hugs for Love

Posted on January 13, 2025 by Stamp with Jini

Looking for a quick and easy way to make Valentine cards and goodies? Why not check out our new Bundle found in the 2024 January – April Mini Catalog, Hugs for Love Bundle (165738).

This Bundle has a punch that makes creating tags and more quick and simple. Check out these two cards made using this bundle.

This first card uses simple stamping to create a card quickly.

Done in Highland Heather and Petunia Pop it draws on traditional Valentine color themes. And the two little Highland Heather hearts under the sentiment were created with the Bee Builder Punch (162553). This punch is a great one to use since it has multiple size hearts and coordinates with a another fun stamp set, the Bee My Valentine Stamp set.

And today’s final card uses the lovely Unbound Beauty Designer Series Paper (163372) and Silver & White 1/2″ Sheer Ribbon (162149).

The stamping has been done in Berry Burst and coordinates with the Designer Series Paper used.

So what do you think? Do you see the possibilities for this Valentine’s Day and other all occasion needs? Why not check out this bundle along with our other new products found in the Mini Catalog?

During Sale-a-bration when you place an order of $60 in product you’ll get to choose a FREE product from our Sale-a-bration brochure too!

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New Online Exclusives for January Organizational Items

Posted on January 11, 2025 by Stamp with Jini

They are live and you’ve got 2 new Suites to choose from along with 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.

Online Exclusives January 2025 Flyer PDF

Online Exclusives January 2025 PDF (those items not on the flyer)

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.

Mixed Florals Dies PDF
Mixed Labels Dies PDF
Everyday Arches Dies PDF
Grow in Love Dies PDF
Twisted in Time Dies PDF
Around it All Dies PDF
Spring Corner Dies PDF
Adventure Together Dies PDF
Faith Collection Dies PDF

And want the colors for the Designer Series Paper at your finger tips? Here is a chart for the colors they contain.

January Online Exclusives Designer Series Paper Chart PDF

Enjoy!

And please let me know if you have any questions.

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Organizational Items for the NEW 2025 January-April Mini Catalog & Sale-a-bration Brochure

Posted on January 9, 2025 by Stamp with Jini

Yes! It’s live now! And you’re going to LOVE the new product options available for this springs crafting needs. I know my wish list is long. If you haven’t already seen the catalog, just click on the image below. You’re going to LOVE it! And know when you place an order with me using the Host Code you’ll get a FREE Class as a Thank You from me!

If you’re a regular customer of mine and haven’t received your Mini Catalog & Sale-a-bration brochure in the mail yet as of today, please drop me an email to [email protected] so I can resend you one or you can pick one up if you are local.

Catalog Organizational Items

As you know before I really get crafting I find a few organizational items helpful. I’ve been doing these now for years and you’ve given me wonderful feedback about liking them. So if you’ve missed past catalog organizational items, you can click on the Organization link in the side bar to find all my past Organizational items simply look for the catalog you need.

Die Case Inserts

And so that you can get those Dies on the shelf with your other cases, here is my Die Case Inserts for the new 2025 January – April Mini Catalog and the Sale-a-bration brochure. And if you need others you can find them under Organization section.

Beautiful Butterflies Hybrid Embossing Folder & Dies PDF
Birthday Celebration Dies PDF
Darling Dinos Dies PDF
Delightful Wishes Dies PDF
For the Books Dies PDF
Linked Together Dies PDF (updated 1/11/2025)
Memorable Blooms Dies PDF
Ocean Friends Dies PDF
Storybook Friends Dies PDF
Storybook Garden Patch Dies PDF
Heart Shaped Dies (Sale-a-bration) PDF

You’ll notice I’ve added some information to the back for you also to help you locate the coordinating product, catalog and more.

Love my organizational idea? What now? Simply print the PDF onto Basic White Card stock (159276) and trim on lines. Then insert into one of our Standard Stamp Cases (119105). And add a magnetic sheet (I use vent covers I find at the hardware store) to the inside using our Tear & Tape (138995). Got a big set? Add the sheet to the front and back covers to hold more! Yes it’s that easy.

And for a complete Designer Series Paper card stock color reference check out my Designer Series Paper chart – a quick and easy reference for your ordering and crafting needs. This chart has been designed using the colors on the back of the Designer Series Paper package.

2025 January – June Mini & Sale-a-bration Designer Series Paper Chart PDF

I’ve added Item Numbers and the price to make ordering a breeze. I actually not only put this on my wall for easy reference but also print a second one to add to the front of my Designer Series Paper package. Simply print and cut apart for each package you have. The printing is larger and easier for me to see quickly than the packaging.

Enjoy! and of course if you are looking for my past organizational pdfs simply search Organization with the little magnifying glass for a list of my blog posts.

Tomorrow I’ll share the organizational items for the Online Exclusives. But be sure to stop back by next week when I’ll be sharing some fun projects using these new items with you!

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NEW Mini Catalog & More

Posted on January 7, 2025 by Stamp with Jini

It’s here the new January – April Mini Catalog!

And Sale-a-bration starts today too!

If you aren’t familiar with Sale-a-bration you have 3 options to enjoy during January & February

Option 1:

Option 2: Gather with Friends & stamp with me.

Simply contact me ([email protected]) to choose the date that works best for you.

Option 3:

Join and get the best kit in the catalog that you customize with items you want!

You’ll get over $200 in product with the additional option when joining during Sale-a-bration

Option 1: Choose 2 sets of Stampin’ Write Marker Assortments (Choose from Brights, Neutrals, Regals, and Subtles Collections – that’s 20 Stampin’ Write Markers!) AND a exclusive Stamp set

Option 2:

Your choice of an additional $30 in free product

Click HERE to learn more about the Kit or Click HERE to learn more about joining the Blue Mountain Stampers

NEW Online Exclusives!

And here is my list of additional products that are not included in the January PDF so you have them all!

Online Exclusives January 2025 printable PDF

Be sure to check them out while you are in the Online Store – there are some great new options for crafting!

Three NEW Kits too!!!

165004 BRIGHTEST BIRTHDAY KIT $23.00

165010 BIRTHDAY BASH KIT $14.00

166258 THANK YOU KINDLY KIT $14.00

AND a Scrapbook Brochure!

Wow! Lot’s of new products to create your way!

Got questions? Please feel free to reach out to me at [email protected]

I’ll be sharing my Organizational items with you tomorrow!

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Hang an Ornament & More

Posted on December 23, 2024 by Stamp with Jini

Christmas is next week and as we deck the halls I thought I’d share another set from our Holiday Mini. The Hang an Ornament Bundle (Last Chance 164090) consists of a stamp set (Last Chance 164282) and dies (Last Chance 164089).

Here are a couple of cards using this set. This first one uses a watercolor wash along with the dies to create a two tone panel done in watercolor paper.

It also has a fun pop up element to it

allowing the card to stamp on its own. And here is another card using the same Pretty Peacock and Lost Lagoon. It has a different feel to it as it uses the soft Winter Meadow Designer Series Paper (162133) for it’s back drop.

A few of the 2024-2026 In Color Shimmer Gems (163781) and Basic Rhinestones Jewels (144220) add a touch of shine and texture to the project. And these next card uses the Season of Season of Elegance Suite (Last Chance 164030).

This first card uses the beautiful Season of Elegance Specialty Designer Series Paper (164144) and Gold Foil Sheets (132622). While this next card uses the negative image to highlight the lovely pattern of the die cut tree.

Wondering about the star? It is cut from a piece of our 2024-2026 In Color Glimmer Specialty Paper (163771)!

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Frozen Edges

Posted on December 17, 2024 by Stamp with Jini

Snowflakes – always a fun image for the holiday seasons and the Frozen Edges Bundle (Last Chance 164094) has some lovely images

along with all occasion sentiments too. Check out these lovely cards using the bundle. This first card is done in Pool Party and Smoky Slate giving it a crisp cool winter feel.

The fun little pompons on the edge of the Pool Party 5/8″ Pompom Ribbon (Last Chance 164129) give it a bit of texture too and look like snow balls. This next card uses a bit of the snowflake pattern from the Snowy Scenes Designer Series Paper (Last Chance 164333)

to set the scene for this winter greeting. Done in non traditional colors of Blushing Bride, Poppy Parade and Early Espresso. And want a wow card? This next card teams up the Frozen Edges stamp set (Last Chance 164318) with the Sparkling Snowflakes Tag Topper Punch (162164).

It uses Night of Navy, Basic Gray, and Crumb Cake and it’s a fun fold.

Open the punched sentiment panel and see the lovely snowflakes from the inside panel. then open the card and you have a spot for your sentiment and signature.

Fun right? And if you want a card that is a lot of fun how about this one that looks like the abdominal snowman?

It uses the dies to create teeth for the mouth

along with the dies from the Deckled Circle Dies (Last Chance 162286) and Spotlight on Nature Dies (163580). Texture has been added with the Snowflake Sky 3D Embossing Folder (162026).

Why not stop by and check out these products in my Online Store – Remember Last Chance items are while supplies last.

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Sweetest Star

Posted on December 12, 2024 by Stamp with Jini

Today’s cards uses the Sweetest Star Bundle (Last Chance 164098) that is a fun way to create cards and gifts.

Both of today’s cards use the Santa image from the set and team the image with different sentiments. This first card is quick and simple with a bit of the plaid pattern from the Iconic Celebrations Designer Series Paper (Online Exclusive 164193)

and a bit of shine from using the Gold & Silver 1/8″ Trim Combo Pack (Online Exclusive 161633). Our Stampin’ Blends give the image bold color and are fun to use. This next card is a fun fold card using the Take a Bow 6×6 Designer Series Paper (164309).

The sentiment was cut out using the Nested Essential Dies (161597) and the Cherry Cobbler & Pearl Adhesive Backed Berries (164119) and a nice little accent. There are two flaps to this card

that open. Each allowing you to see a bit of the inside slowly.

As a baker who loves to make Christmas cookies this will make a fun tag for my platters this holiday season,

the sentiments are perfect for this I thought when I saw it. And of course the Sweetest Star Punch (164097) makes it so easy and easy! What do you think?

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