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.

Upcoming Live Events in September & More

Posted on September 3, 2020 by Stamp with Jini

I’m so excited to share this new class format with you and hope that you’ll like it too. With the fall and the holidays quickly approaching I have a quick and easy way for you to get your Christmas cards ready to go.

Over the next couple of months I’ll be focusing on a Stamp set in both my Card Class and there will also be a Stamp A Stack option too. Both classes will be offered in my LIVE and Virtual options, so the choice is yours!

So why not craft with me this fall?

Make 6 cards with envelopes (you’ll make 2 cards of 3 designs)

Date: Thursday, September 24^th

Time: 10 to noon

RSVP and prepay by Friday, September 11^th

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 & Blends
Email me for Links to Prepay for Class
Pick up or add Shipping its just $8
RSVP and prepay by Friday, September 11^th
Save your spot today LIVE Class size is limited due to social distancing

Sign Up and prepay for my Stamp A Stack in October at the same time and get a discount!

Class PDF & Videos (no kit or product included) $15

Date: Saturday, October 10th

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 & Blends

Email me for Links to Prepay for Class

Pick up or Shipping just $8

RSVP and prepay by Thursday, September 24^th

Sign up for both my Card Class & Stamp a Stack

RSVP and prepay by September 11^th 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.

Click HERE to see my complete Calendar of Events

What’s coming up next? Here is a look at my 3 month 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

10/22 – Snowflake Wishes

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

11/13 Snowflake Wishes Stamp a Stack

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

9/22, 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

10/6, 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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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!

Celebration Tidings

Posted on September 2, 2020 by Stamp with Jini

I just love it when a bundle gives you both a great stamp set that you can use for several occasions and a wonderful set of dies. And the Celebration Tidings Bundle does just that. Not only will you love the images in this set but the labels in the coordinating dies are very versatile and can be used will all kinds of stamps.

Take a look at these first 2 cards that use the lovely pumpkin image

Teamed up with the Plaid Tidings Designer Series Paper and Embroidered Ribbon it’s got a lot of texture and a great Halloween feel. And this card below uses the same image with a different sentiment. The image is framed this time with the Stitched Rectangle Dies (151820) and the little acorn and leaves from the Beautiful Autumn Bundle (155189) a pop of interest and color in the lower corner.

These next two cards were created for Christmas using the Heartwarming Hugs Designer Series Paper (153492)

Flipping the dies on their side gives this last card a different feel and the Detailed Trio Punch (146320) in the lower corners allows a bit of the Old Olive to peek through.

So what do you think? You can check out this set in our August – December Mini Catalog on page 57 & 58. Don’t have a catalog? Email me your name, address, and phone number and I’ll be happy to mail you one.

Enjoy!

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Celebration Tidings (*153456)

Paper: and Whisper White Card stock (100730)

Accessories: Celebration Labels Dies (153570), 3/8″ Embroidered Ribbon (153554), and Plaid Tidings Designer Series Paper (153527)

Save 10% when you purchase the *Celebration Tiding Bundle (155201) or Plaid Tidings Suite (155126)

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What’s Happening in September?

Posted on September 1, 2020 by Stamp with Jini

I’ve got 3 great things to share with you tonight.

First the best deal in the catalog, our Starter Kit, just got even better !

The Get & Go Starter kit includes the following:

Get the regular starter kit for $99 (shipping is free!) and you’ll get to choose $125 of your choice worth of Stampin’ Up! products

New members during September will also receive for FREE Paper Pumpkin Kit and an additional bonus items too (that’s a $75 value):

enough card stock kits to make 16 cards*
pack of Rhinestone Basic Jewels
So Much Love stamp set
Queen Anne’s Lace stamp set

*The bonus card kit pack includes:

Granny Apple Green card pack contents
8-1/2″ x 5-1/2″ Granny Apple Green Card stock
3″x 4″ Bermuda Bay Card stock
3″x 4″ Coastal Cabana Card stock
3/4″x 4″ Daffodil Delight Card stock
5-3/4″ x 4-3/8″ Whisper White Envelope

Coastal Cabana card pack contents
2-1/4″ x 3-1/2″ Whisper White Card stock
2-3/4″ x 4″ Daffodil Delight Card stock
3″ x 4″ Bermuda Bay Card stock
8-1/2 x 5-1/2″ Coastal Cabana Card stock
5-3/4″ x 4-3/8″ Whisper White Envelope

Make these kits up with friends or make them for yourself – all the things you’ll need will be at your fingertips!

Ready to Join the Blue Mountain Stampers? Click HERE to learn more about us and join

Got questions? Contact me today I’m happy to answer any questions you may have. Simply email me at StampwithJini@gmail.com or call me at 706 754-7124

It’s HERE the NEW Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine!!!

I’ve been playing with mine over the past couple of weeks and think you’re going to love this new option for our crafting needs too!

So what sets our machine apart from the rest? Here are some of our favorite features:

It’s a Durable machine with high-quality results. The solid steel construction frame and rubber feet securely grip your work surface AND it produces crisp, clean, precise cutting and beautifully detailed embossing.
Everything you need is included with your machine for a great price
Easy to use. All plates are labeled with a number and are color coded for easy reference and use when building your sandwich. And just like the name suggests, our Magnetic Cutting Plates have fully-magnetic surfaces to make it easy to securely position your dies and keep them in place.
Simple to store. The platforms on both machines fold for space-saving storage
Portable. At home or on the Go with its folding platforms and ergonomic carrying handles it’s a breeze to take with you.

The Magnetic Platform is now available too.

Thin, fully magnetic sheet with self-healing cutting surface
Holds dies securely in place (even nested dies)
This slim sheet replaces a Cutting Place in your sandwich.

Also currently available is our Specialty Plate item #154711 (comes with the machine but you can purchase this separately since this plate can be used interchangeably with the retired blue 3D Embossing Folder Plate.

Use with our 3D embossing folders for best embossing results and with Impression Mats when embossing with dies. (currently not available)

Want one? Why not Get yours today?

Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine Item #149653

The Magnetic Platform Item #149656

Specialty Plate Item #154711

The Clearance Rack has been Updated – so you can check out the new items just added, I’m sure they are going to go fast!

I’m here to help so if you have any questions please let me know.

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

Shop at my Online Store and use Host Code YFPYFNHQ to receive a FREE Virtual Class (that’s a $30 value) from me during September using the Beautiful Autumn Bundle.

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.

Gift Wrapped

Posted on August 28, 2020 by Stamp with Jini

First a quick reminder if you haven’t already redeemed your Bonus Days Coupons there are just a couple of days left to do so.

You don’t want to miss out on the savings while you get some of your favorite new things too!

Today’s stamp set seemed perfect for today’s post since I feel like I unwrapped a wonderful gift yesterday afternoon with the kick off of our leadership event. I can’t tell you how much I appreciate each and everyone of you who allow me to share what I love with you. Without you I couldn’t achieve my goals and be included in special leadership events like the Leaders Summit this weekend. So here’s to you!

I thought I’d give you a little look of my peek at my set up this weekend – my guys helped me rearrange a bit so I’d be more comfy with a larger screen to stream on.

Sorry I know they aren’t the best pictures, my daughter says I’m selfie challenged, but you get the idea. Of course, as with every Stampin’ Up! event we need some chocolate and snacks.

And yes, Larry did spot the chocolate first thing as he walked through the classroom lol. (You’ll be happy to know I did provide him with his own little bowl which made him happy. Although, I’m not sure how much he got since Johnathan quickly found it too!)

Well on to the projects, right? These cards are all made with the Gift Wrapped Bundle found in our Mini Catalog. While each of the 3 cards use the same stamp set, each has a very different look. Isn’t that the great thing about stamps? We all start with the same stamps but we can get creative and personalize it to suit our needs.

This first card teams up the Gift Wrapped Bundle with the Plaid Tidings Designer Series Paper (153527) and some vellum that has been dry embossed using the Winter Snow Embossing Folder (153577) for a festive feel.

This next monochromatic card is done in Pretty Peacock.

Some shine has been added to the bow with Clear Embossing Powder. The bow was first stamped in Pretty Peacock Classic Ink and then again in VersaMark. Allowing it to be heat embossed which gives it really cool effect. And if you didn’t notice them in the Mini, the Iridescent Pearls (153549) are simply beautiful!

This last card uses the lovely Snowflake Splendor Designer Series Paper (153512) and the Balmy Blue Glimmer Paper (153513).

Talk about sparkle and glimmer! And check out the cute little Snowflake Adhesive Baked Embellishments (153545).

This Bundle includes a punch – and punches are one of my favorite things for quick and easy card making and other projects.

And did you know if your bows on your packages get squished and flattened you can try this? The Bundle will allow you to create lovely flat bows for those packages this holiday season so you can feel free to stack those packages!

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Gift Wrapped (*153432)

Accessories: Gift Bow Builder Punch (*153606)

Save 10% when you purchase the items together in the *Gift Wrapped Bundle (155155)

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Beautiful Autumn

Posted on August 27, 2020 by Stamp with Jini

This Suite of products has been particularly popular with it’s set of 3 punches – it’s great for quick and easy projects too.

Check out these lovely cards made using the Beautiful Autumn Bundle (155189). This first card is sweet and simple perfect for #simplestamping and beginners as it uses a limited number of products.

Our Classic Ink Mint Macaron, Early Espresso and Cajun Craze were used for the stamping along with the Gilded Autumn Specialty Designer Series Paper for a bit of gold foil.

This next card uses the punches to punch the images from the Gilded Autumn Specialty Designer Series Paper. Soo easy!

The strip of Early Espresso down the center was embossed using the Tasteful Texture 3D Embossing Folder (152718) to add a bit of texture along with the stitched die to cut out the sentiment. Lovely.

And this final card is strikingly elegant in it’s simplicity. Once again texture was added to the Very Vanilla panel using the Tasteful Textured 3D Embossing Folder. The beautiful foil panel is then layered with some stitched squares and topped with the stamped images that have been colored with our Stampin’ Blends and punched out with the Autumn Punch Pack (153609).

A bit of the Metallic Ribbon (153553) and Acorn Trinkets (153552) make this card extra special.

What do you think? Like this Suite of products? Why not check it out ? And remember if the Suite item number is unavailable due to a back order, you can still order the individual items.

Enjoy!

On a personal note.

While I was originally suppose to fly out yesterday for this event I guess things worked out for the best since since it’s now being streamed. I’m really excited about this event and look forward to it starting this afternoon.

While I was disappointed not to be able to gather together with my fellow demonstrators and friends and see New Orleans for the first time, Stampin’ Up! has already started this event with a bang! I received a surprise package in the mail earlier this month – This lovely box and it’s from Tiffany & Co.!

What a treat! I never dreamed I’d receive a gift from Tiffany & Co.! So I sat it on my shelf for a few days just enjoying the special box and wondering what was in it before I opened it.

We’ll be using these special flutes during our Welcome session later today. I’ve already got my sparkling cider chilling! It’s going to be a full 3 days streaming together!!!

Did I mention I was excited? This is a going to be another fantastic Stampin’ Up! event I can already tell just from the pre-event information we’ve received. LOL!!!

Well I’m off to set up my classroom with all the creature comforts for streaming.

Stop back by next week for more inspiration and my September Class information and my first Christmas Card Stamp a Stack this fall.

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Beautiful Autumn (*153450)

Paper: Gilded Autumn Specialty Designer Series Paper (153520)

Accessories: Autumn Punch Pack (*153609), Acorn Trinkets (153552) and Basket Weave & Metallic Ribbon Combo Pack (153553)

*Beautiful Autumn Bundle (155189)

Gilded Autumn Suite of Products 155123)

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Autumn Goodness

Posted on August 26, 2020 by Stamp with Jini

Familiar images of autumn and some wonderful sentiments are what is included in this bundle found in our Mini Catalog.

You’ll have lots of choices when you purchase this bundle and save 10% too. Here are a couple of cards made using this bundle. This first one uses color to bring the images to life along with our Subtle 3D Embossing Folder (151775).

The Stampin’ Blends give you lots of color options and make coloring easy too. If you haven’t given them a try yet, why not choose a color that works with your favorite set and give it a whirl? I don’t think you’ll be disapointed.

And how about this card using the dies and some simple stamping?

I love the way the fence die has wood grain embossed into it while it cuts!

That’s it for the day, it’s been a crazy week. But stop back by tomorrow when I’ll be sharing some projects from the Beautiful Autumn Suite of products.

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Autumn Goodness (*153454)

Paper: Gilded Autumn Specialty Designer Series Paper (153520)

Accessories: Autumn Wheelbarrow Dies (*153568)

*Autumn Goodness Bundle (153568)

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Pampered Pets Specialty Class

Posted on August 21, 2020 by Stamp with Jini

You’ll make 3 fun projects using the Pampered Pets stamp set from the 2020 Annual Catalog. Class includes a fun fold and a fancy fold that can be used as a gift card holder.

project will be different than those shown above

You’ll receive from me for FREE: (Kit materials)

Pre-cut supplies to make the 3 projects
Class PDF & Videos showing you how to create these projects
Whisper White envelopes so you can mail your projects when you are ready

Choose an option:

Pampered Pets Class:

Product included in this class:

Pampered Pets stamp set ($21 retail)
Flirty Flamingo Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack ($9 retail)
Real Red Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack ($9 retail)
Playful Pets Trinkets ($8.50 retail)

Class Fee $69.31 (includes First Class Priority Shipping for the kit)

CLICK HERE FOR PAMPERED PETS CLASS

Pampered Pets Class I want it all Bundle:

Product included in this class:

Pampered Pets stamp set & Pet Dies ($39.50 retail)
Flirty Flamingo Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack ($9 retail)
Real Red Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack ($9 retail)
Playful Pets Trinkets ($8.50 retail)

Class Fee $91.08 (includes first class priority shipping)

CLICK HERE FOR PAMPERED PETS I WANT IT ALL CLASS

You’ll need these additional supplies to complete the cards in the class: Memento Tuxedo black Ink Pad, Smoky Slate Stampin’ Blends, Adhesives, and Paper Trimmer

Class Kit Fee Only: $33.40 with postage (includes PDF & Videos along with your pre-cut supply kit for making 3 projects; consumables only.

CLICK HERE FOR THE CLASS KIT ONLY

Class PDF & Videos (no kit or product included) $15

CLICK HERE FOR THE PDF & VIDEOS ONLY

Live Locally? Email me and I’ll send you a link for porch pick up. Please let me know if you have any questions.

RSVP & PrePay by Wednesday, August 26th

The fine print: Kits will be mailed on September 12th or when all products arrive if something is back ordered.

The Class Kit Only & PDF option will have all pre-cut items needed to create the projects.

The list of additional supplies listed above can be ordered at the time of class sign up if you would for them to be included in your Class Kit.

If you already have something for the class and need to swap something out, please email me right after you pay for class.

Hallows Night Magic

Posted on August 20, 2020 by Stamp with Jini

Want some elegant Halloween fun? Why not check out the Hallows Night Magic Bundle?

This set comes with sentiments that use a elegant font and coordinating dies too! Perfect for those of us who can’t resist a good scare. Check out these fun cards made using this set perfect for spreading a bit of Halloween fun. This first one uses the Magic in the Night Designer Series Paper and teams it up with our Classic Ink, Pretty Peacock for a very grown up look.

And want a little glimmer? This next card uses the Black Glitter Paper (153518) along with our Black Glittered Organdy Ribbon (147897)

Need to make quite a few for invites? Check out this clean and simple card.

This final card has it all. The images were heat embossed and then cut out with the coordinating dies. I love the way the floral images in the Designer Series Paper are carried over to the the stamp set and dies

How about you? What do you think – have a favorite? Why not leave me a comment and let me know?

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Hallows Night Magic (153356)

Paper: Magic in This Night Designer Series Paper (153517) and Black Glitter Paper (153518)

Accessories: Halloween Magic Dies (153665), Cobwebs 3D Embossing Folder (153578), and Iridescent Pearls (153549)

Save 10% with the Bundle (155188) or get it All with the Suite (155122)

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Gather Together

Posted on August 19, 2020 by Stamp with Jini

As crazy as it sounds the last rain showers brought yellow leaves fluttering down along the roadsides and in my front yard. It seems way too early with our 90 degree days but these little leaves are always the first sign of fall for me. And for some reason they always catch me by surprise every year the first time I see them. Then I have to remind myself that it is mid August and the hot days won’t last much longer. So that got me thinking about leaves and the Gather Together Bundle that has some wonderful images and dies for our fall crafting needs. Check out these lovely cards done with this Bundle.

This first card uses our new In Color Cinnamon Cider and the maple leaf has been colored with our Stampin’ Blends – love, love, love this coloring option for bold colors!

The Gilded Autumn Designer Series Paper (153520) was used along with the Timeless Label Punch (149516).

This next card uses our Plaid Tidings Designer Series Paper (153527) and the embossing dies that are part of the bundle. They cut and emboss texture at the same time which is pretty cool.

open it and you have a fun little surprise – the sentiment panel is attached to the card front only giving you a different look that allows the card to stand on it’s own.

Some simple stamping and die cutting creates this lovely card.

And how about this final card? It uses the wonderful Faux Suede Trim (152472) and the lovely wood print from the In Good Taste Designer Series Paper (152494)

Don’t these cards make you think of crisp autumn nights? I always love the rich color combos for fall and this years’ In Color, Cinnamon Cider and the new Designer Series Papers are a lot of fun.

Enjoy!

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Gather Together (150589)

Accessories: Gathered Leaves Dies (150662)

Save 10% with the Gathered Together Bundle (153036)

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Autumn Greetings

Posted on August 13, 2020 by Stamp with Jini

Today’s cards all use the Autumn Greetings Bundle and the lovely Gilded Autumn Specialty Designer Series Paper. The Autumn Greetings stamp set uses a lovely swirly font and also includes a friendship sentiment making it more versatile for those fall cards.

This first card uses the dies along with the Timeless Label Punch (149516) and check out the Gold Edged Metallic Ribbon (144146) teamed up with the foil in the Designer Series Paper for a bit of elegance.

This next card uses the Stitched So Sweetly Dies (151690) to create a wonderful frame for the sentiment.

And this final card uses the lovely line image as it’s focal point. The card was created using a gable fold that has been dry embossed with the Wrapped in Texture Embossing Folder (153574).

I love the way that our Designer Series Paper give us a color pallet that makes creating easier and ties all kind of our products together. The coordination that Stampin’ Up! provides has always been one of the things that has drawn me to their products. How about you?

Why not stop by my Online Store and check out all the wonderful fall products that are available for your crafting needs. And of course if you’d like to learn more about my fall classes, why not sign up for my Newsletter? I’m getting ready to send out information soon about all my fall and holiday crafting options. It’s the box with the big arrow pointing the way on my sidebar or at the bottom depending on your device. (Sorry having technology issues today or I would link you direct)

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Autumn Greetings (153368)

Paper: Gilded Autumn Specialty Designer Series Paper (153520)

Accessories: Autumn Essentials Dies (153569)

Save 10% with the Autumn Greetings Bundle (155198)

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