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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.

Doggone Friendly

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Do you love dogs? I know I do. I can’t remember a time that a dog wasn’t apart of our family someone we loved. From my first little pup at age 4 to our two current little babies, dogs hold a special place in my heart. So when I saw the Doggone Friendly Stamp (162729) I knew it would be part of my shopping list.

Today I’m going to share some fun cards from my swap that use this stamp in different ways. I like the fact that this stamp has it all and we can highlight one or all of our sweet faces! This first card does just that.

The card front was stamped in Pebbled Path and then circle from the Stylish Shapes Dies (159183) was used to cut out the image desired. The pup has been colored and highlighted and then layered onto a larger circle of Misty Moonlight. This layered shape covers the hole that was created. And how about this next card that uses a quick pop of color on their bandanas with our Stampin’ Blends to draw your eye?

The sentiment has been stamped in the fun Tahitian Tide and punched out and layered with the Double Oval Punch (154242) and a bit of shine has been added with the Tahitian Tide 1/8″ Metallic Woven Ribbon (159197).

And this last card is a fun fold

It uses not only the stamp set but our More Dazzle Specialty Paper (161749), Natural 1/4″ Wavy Trim (161517), and Earthen Elegance Designer Series Paper (161503) to create tons of texture. Open it and you’ve got two additional panels with those adorable little faces.

This stamped image was stamped Pecan Pie once and then cut into three sections at 1 1/2″, 2 1/8″ to decorate the panels. So simple but it packs a wow in shades of brown.

Three cards, three totally different looks! It’s one of my favorite things about paper crafting, while we start with the same supplies we can create a project that is our.

On a personal note I thought I’d share a quick pic of my pups. Kona and Hana who are now 21 weeks old and just got their first grooming.

We named them after two towns we were able to visit on vacation recently. They are such sweet little faces, don’t you think? Why not leave me a comment and tell me what kind of pup you have?

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Fun with Sale-a-bration’s Jungle Pals

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Love the zoo and all the animals? Have a little tiger of your own, or just love cute? The Jungle Pals Stamp Set (Sale-a-bration 162950) that you can earn during Sale-a-bration with a qualifying order is just too cute!

And with it’s coordinating dies, Jungle Pals Dies (Sale-a-bration 162973) that you can also earn for FREE it is sure to please.

I love the fact that this stamp set contains images only so you can team it up with the sentiment set of your choice or even our little Mini Alphabet Dies (162934) like this first card does.

Bright and colorful since it uses our Masterfully Made Designer Series Paper (161192) as a backdrop it also uses the back side of our Softly Stippled Designer Series Paper (Sale-a-bration 162975) for the animals giving them both color and a textured feel. The Dies allow for the customized “Hi” greeting. Fun, right?

And this next card uses the neutral side of the Just Kiddin’ Designer Series Paper (162828) as a backdrop and to set the color pallet. The cute little animals are simply stamped and then the vine and grass Dies add a bit of bit of texture and color.

Finally the sentiment from the Perennial Postage Bundle (162608) have been used for the sentiment and the Petal Pink & Pretty Peacock Gems (162587) of course add a little shine which never hurts.

If you love a good trip to the zoo, why not check out these Sale-a-bration options in my Online Store that you can earn with a qualifying purchase. And of course if you’d like to earn more FREE things on your shopping list why not host a private party? Contact me today to set up a date and time to gather with your friends!

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Fun Bee My Valentine Candy Bar Slider Tutorial

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I’ve got another fun tutorial for you today using the Bee Mine Suite Collection (162560). This time it is a treat, containing something sweet! I’ve got my Team Winter Retreat this weekend and wanted to make something special to put on their tables today for those spending the weekend. So here is what I came up with.

I cased this layout from the Mini Catalog – I love how the samples can inspire us, don’t you? I simply changed it up slightly to suit my needs and voila! A fun little candy bar slider. When I found this candy bar at my local Aldi during the holidays I knew it would be perfect as a little treat using the Bee My Valentine Bundle (162554) so in the cart it went.

And of course I wanted to have a little signature panel for the back of the slider so a little message could be written too. Fun!

Gifts like this is one of the reason I started stamping. I love to make fun items to gift to family and friends and this makes it easy to do and cost effective too! Something that was helpful when my children were young and I need to make a class set.

Want to see how I made this Candy Bar Slider? I’ve got a video tutorial for you today along with the PDF which will have a complete supply list, YouTube Link so you can print it off and go back to it easily, along with step by step instructions too.

Bee My Valentine Candy Bar Slider PDF

Enjoy! And be aware once you start creating with this Suite you’ll not want to stop – These little bees are too stinking cute!!!

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Another fun Bee Mine Card Tutorial

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Yesterday I shared a card that we made during an OnStage@Home event. So today I thought I’d share the other card we made with a quick little water color technique.

This card uses the fun Bee My Valentine Bundle (162554) with the coordinating punch.

I loved punches when I first started to stamp they always made me feel successful since I didn’t have to stamp the entire card without any mistakes. How about you? Do you love them too? While I eventually build my collection to include dies and the machine I still love the ease and portability of a punch!

Here is a quick video for you showing how we made this card and of course a PDF too.

You Make My Heart Buzz Card Tutorial PDF

Enjoy! And then stop back by tomorrow when I’ll be sharing a fun little sweet treat I made for my Winter Team Retreat this weekend.

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Love You No Matter Card Tutorial

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Today’s card is one that I’ve been wanting to share with you for a while, but it’s been kind of crazy around here with the weather and family so it got delayed. But you’re in luck berceuse I’ll be sharing more tutorials with this Suite. Today’s card was one of our Make n Takes during our November OnStage@Home events and now you can make one too!

This quick and easy project uses the Bee Mine Suite Collection (162560) with it’s coordinating products it’s a lot of fun to work with.

Not only is this card quick and easy it’s totally cute with this little bee. And the punch makes it super easy to create a bunch of these.

Here is a quick video sharing how we made this card during the event. Along with a PDF that has a supply list, step by step instructions and measurements too.

Love You No Matter What Card Tutorial PDF

Like it? I’ve got several more tutorials for you that I’ve been working on too! So don’t forget to stop back and see them all.

Did you know that as a demonstrator we get to attend fun events like this one both live and virtual? And did you know right now is a great time to join my team, the Blue Mountain Stampers? We’ve got a great group of crafters who love to gather and share. Don’t live local? That’s ok, we have a virtual share also and a face book page, so you won’t miss out on our monthly team meeting and projects.

During Sale-a-bration not only do you get to choose $125 in product of your choice but you’ll also get a choice of Stampin’ Glass Matt or more product! And shipping is free! Whoo hoo! Now you can not only get the best kit ever, but a discount on your favorite crafting items!

What are the Blue Mountain Stampers?

That’s the name of our stamping community. I enjoy welcoming new members to our group. We’re from all over. If you’re considering joining Stampin’ Up!, you may have questions about how I would support you as part of my team. I do offer a variety of ways to learn, grow and to have FUN as a Blue Mountain Stamper!

  • Exclusive Team Resource Page – videos, PDFs and more
  • Exclusive Face book Group – A great way to share and connect with other team members and share
  • Monthly Creative Challenges
  • Swapping Opportunities
  • Team Retreats
  • Meetings – both local and online/virtual
  • Retreats
  • Recognition & Incentives
  • Training available for workshops, clubs, classes and more!
  • Additional support and business coaching available

We have a very active group that share and answer each other’s questions on our Exclusive Facebook group.  If you’re looking for fun, a place to grow and share with others…You’ll fit right in!

Hobbyists are welcome!

  • Did you know?  90% of my Blue Mountain Stampers are Happy Shoppers – purchasing for themselves, (along with their family and friends.)  That’s right…you can just get a discount on products you love!
  • We welcome the crafter who’s looking to be a “happy shopper” (and save money), as well as those of you that want to build a business (and make money).
  • Everyone is welcome after all there’s room for both and everyone in between.

And there is NO Obligation when you purchase your starter kit – Join the Blue Mountain Stampers and see what it’s all about!

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Submarine Life

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Today’s card features another Bundle that includes a punch, the Submarine Life Bundle (162774). I don’t know about you but when I began stamping I LOVED punches, they were quick and easy to use and made me my stamping successful without a lot of experience.

The Submarine Life stamp set (162542) is filled with cute little images that you can use to create all kinds of ocean themed projects and how could you not love that little crab wearing his snorkel?

This fun card uses a quick and easy faux shaker technique using our Clear Envelopes (102619) and a combination of Iridescent Shaker Circles (161625) and Loose Silver Sequins (161626).

How do you make a faux shaker card like this? First you’ll want to cut your stamped panel to fit inside the Clear Envelope add the shaker circles and sequins and then adhere down the envelope on the back of the stamped panel. Yep it’s that easy!

Warning shaker cards are a lot of fun and can become a bit addictive! And of course you’ll want to decorate your envelope with these cute little guys too, after all no one likes a naked envelope 🙂

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Enjoy!

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Hooray for Surprises!

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Do you like surprises? I know I do and this fun little set that is part of the Hooray for Surprises Bundle (162858) packs a variety of them with it’s fun interactive cards that the dies create.

This all occasions set has a variety of sentiments that can be used year round. This first card uses the love sentiment to create a lovely Valentine’s Card

and the Sunny Days Designer Series Paper (Sale-a-bration 162974) that you can earn for FREE during Sale-a-bration. With it’s Old Olive backdrop rather than the traditional Real Red it is a card you can use year round to send a bit of love to someone special.

And this next card is great for a birthday stamped in our rich Pretty Peacock Classic Ink it’s great for anyone.

It uses our Pretty Peacock sheet from the Glorious Gingham 6×6 Designer Series Paper (163170) and More Dazzle Specialty Paper (161749) to create a special little birthday card.

So what do you think? Why not stop by my Online Store and check it out?

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Meandering Meadow Desk Calendar

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Do you like to have a calendar on hand, or like to create little decor items? If so this fun little Acrylic Desk Calendar might be just want you’d like. I created this little decor item for my Team Shoe Box Swap last month and it got buried under some other projects so I didn’t get to share it with you earlier. But good news, here it is today.

I just fell in love with the Meandering Meadow Designer Series Paper that is part of our Online Exclusive selection as it is filled with wonderful landscapes and rich color. This paper was painted by one of our Stampin’ Up! Artisans on small canvases and then made in to designer series paper. So you’ll have wonderful little work of arts when you get this paper!

I found the Acrylic frame at my local dollar store and so couldn’t wait to create with it. Want to see how I made it, so you can make one too?

Meandering Meadow Desk Calendar Tutorial PDF

And if you love the project you may just want to get the stamp set too. It’s part of our carry over list and can be found in my Online Store. I just love the font used in this set that I used for this project and think it’s a great set for those cards we need to make too as it covers all kinds of occasions.

Enjoy! Stay dry and keep warm, it’s going to a crazy kind of weather weekend.

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Bee My Valentine

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Do you like cute images and punches? I know I do and I was quickly drawn to the Bee Mine Suite Collection (162560) because of that. Punches always make treats and cards quick and easy, and are great for the newer stamper too.

The Bee Mine Designer Series Paper (162546) is filled with fun designs and cute little bees too. Check out this lovely card using small bits of the Designer Series Paper to create a fun cheerful background.

Bright and cheerful, right? Who wouldn’t smile when they received this card? And how about this next card also highlighting the fun paper, but this time with Deckled Circles (162286).

The cute little Adhesive Backed Hearts & Flowers (162557) add a bit of shine to the project and the Sweet Sorbet 1/4″ Ribbon (162558) is a nice size ribbon that is soft to tie or simply add a bit of texture like on this card.

And here are two more cards using this Bundle. These cards adds wings in Vellum Card stock and texture to the back ground using an Embossing Folder with a bit of White Craft Ink to highlight it.

If you find yourself smiling when you see this cute little bee too you can stop by my Online Store to see them and more fun new products from our January – April Mini Catalog. And of course right now you can earn FREE Sale-a-bration products too with a qualifying order! That’s means its a great time to shop, host, or even join to get a discount on your favorite things!

Got questions, feel free to email me at [email protected] I’m always happy to help answer any questions you may have. And of course if you don’t already have a Demonstrator I’m happy to mail you a current Mini Catalog and Sale-a-bration Brochure too.

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Adorning Hearts

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The Adorning Hearts Stamp set (162563) is an elegant one with it’s lovely flowing font and floral images.

It also has a coordinating Hybrid Embossing Folder and dies making it a lot of fun to create with.

Today’s cards all use the stamp set to create lovely card for celebrating your loved ones. This first card uses non traditional Valentine colors and fun gate fold card to create a lovely soft feel. The heart shape floral wreath has been stamped in Pool Party Classic Ink with the sentiment stamped over top.

The Inked Botanicals Designer Series Paper (161157) sets the color pallet for the project. And the Lost Lagoon 1/4″ Bordered Ribbon (161171) adds a bit of texture. For a more traditional look this next card uses our Real Red and Flirty Flamingo. While it uses the same heart shape wreath it has a very different feel to it. Don’t you love how a simple change in color does that?

The wreath has been colored with our Flirty Flamingo and Soft Sea Foam Stampin’ Blends giving it a soft feel. The background uses the Timeworn Type 3D Embossing Folder (156505) to add a bit of texture along with the NEW Baker’s Twine Three Color Pack (162759) and a few Basic Rhinestones Jewels (144220).

This next card teams the sentiment from the set with the Most Adored Specialty Designer Series Paper (Sale-a-bration 162976) that you can earn for FREE during Sale-a-bration.

It’s a beautiful pack of paper with gold foiling and images that will coordinate with the different Mini catalog products.

The Valentine Card has been stamped in Real Red and uses the dies from the Adorning Hearts Hybrid Embossing Folder & Dies (162569) and the Real Red heart uses Merry Melody 3D Embossing Folder (156392) to put a song in it’s heart. Love that as I have a band director for a daughter and can’t resist music themed items! A couple of the FREE Opaque Faceted Gems (Sale-a-bration 162979) add a bit more texture to the sentiment panel. Look form them on page 9 of the Sale-a-bration Brochure, they are easy to miss and you’ll defiantly want some.

Whew – that’s a lot of Sale-a-bration products you can choose from when you place a qualifying order during Sale-a-bration. Remember you can earn as many free Sale-a-bration products as you wish during January and February!

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