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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.

Country Road & More

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I’m feeling a little bit country today and this set has a wonderful nostalgic feel to it for me and I almost missed it in the Annual Catalog. I’m a country girl at heart and grew up among the dairy farms of Wisconsin so these images remind me of my childhood and the country side dotted by red barns.

Today’s cards are done in our neutrals and make great masculine cards. This firsts card is done with Crumb Cake and Basic Black – a monochromatic card that is striking.

And this second card uses our new colors, Gray Granite and Merry Merlot along with the Wood Textures Designer Series Paper –

a bit of Silver Embossing and Silver Mini Sequins add a bit more texture to the card. Can you see the plants stamped in the background of the wheel and weather vain? It just adds a hint of interest and texture.

And how about this card done with the Artisan Texture, Enjoy Life and Stitched All Around stamp sets.

I love the way the Linen Thread is applied to the card strip – an easy technique, but it adds a lot of interest.

So, have a favorite? Why not leave me a comment and let me know which one you like and why?

Supplies: 

Stamp Set: Country Road (147466/147469), Artisan Textures (146570/141781), Enjoy Life (148190),  and Stitched All Around (146629/146632)

Paper: Wood Textures Designer Series Paper (144177)

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More Rooted in Nature

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Rooted in Nature is just a wonderful set to work with since it contains images that can be used year round and of course it’s perfect for fall too! Today’s cards all use this set, but have very different looks which is why I love this suite of products so much.

Check out this first card that uses our Copper Foil Paper to create a beautiful foil accent to the embossed leaves.

I love the fact that this Bundle not only uses Framelits, but also our new Embossing Dies that allow you to add texture too.

This next card uses the Nature’s Poem Designer Series Paper as it’s back drop for the tree ring.

And how about this one that uses Mint Macaron, Tranquil Tide and Blackberry Bliss to highlight the sentiment  from the set. A simple design but quite lovely.

And while this next card teams up the images with out Wood Textures Designer Series Paper (144177) it’s a great combination too.

This Blackberry Bliss and Crumb Cake color combo is striking.  And if you don’t already have some, you’re going to love the Nature’s Twine (146342) since it gives you 4 wonderful colors to choose from for your projects.

And finally this Monochromatic  card done in Lovely Lipstick – these type of cards are a great way for stampers to start building their supplies since you only have to have one color, but they are quite striking.

Have a favorite? Why not leave me a comment and let me know which design you like?

Supplies:

 Stamp Set: Rooted in Nature (*146479/146482)

Paper: Nature’s Poem Designer Series Paper (146338)

Accessories: Nature’s Roots Framelits Dies (*146341), and Nature’s Twine (146342)

*Rooted in Nature Bundle (148352/148353)

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Bee Thankful & 24 Hour It’s Our Birthday Stamp Sale

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Yippie!!! A 24 Hour Stamp Sale  – Well it’s started and so I thought I’d share some cards highlighting some of the stamp sets that are on list. There are some great choices to choose from!

This first card uses the Bee Thankful stamp set (146765/146762) and is a single stamp sized perfect for a card front. Yep, makes great cards like this one quick and easy!

And here are a couple of sets that are great companion sets and can to be used with others you already have. This first one is the  Swirly Frames (146519) and it’s been paired with the Wood Words stamp set for this card.

And the Birthday Backgrounds (Birthday Sale PDF46443/146446)

And a gardeners’ favorite, Hanging Garden (146236/146239)

And here is a card using the Beautiful Promenade stamp set (146843) and it’s coordinating Petal Promenade Designer Series Paper

If you are a flower lover how about this set which contains 12 floral images – In Every Season (146706/146709)?

Need something for baby? How about the A Little Wild stamp set (143671/144344)

or the Sweet Baby stamp set (146456/146459)? Who can resist this cute little bundle?

And finally some great  cards for the holidays – Here is a fun Apron of Love (145835) card.

And some using the Labels to Love stamp set (144967/144970)

Whew! And that is just a few of our sets on sale today. There is something for everyone. If you want to see them all –  Here is a PDF that you can print

Or you can click HERE to see them in my Online store.

But you’ll want to hurry since the sale only lasts until tonight, October 23rd at 11:50 pm (MT).

 

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It’s Our Birthday – 24 Hour Stamp Sale Starts Tomorrow!!!

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Put on your party hats, and get ready to save. It’s time for It’s Our Birthday Stamp Sale! For 24 HOURS ONLY, you can save 15% on select stamp sets.

Here are the details:
  • All selected sets are offered at a 15% discount.
  • All selected stamp sets may be applied to Starter Kits.
  • Discount applies to select stamp sets only when purchased individually during the 24-hour promotion period.
  • Bundles featuring stamp sets from the promotion will not be discounted.
Ordering deadlines:
  • Call me 706 754-7124 or email me [email protected]: October 23, 2018; 7 PM (ET)
  • My Online: October 23, 2018; 11:50 PM (MT)

 

 

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Trick or Tweet Treat Tents

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Today’s treat holder is a quick and easy one that you can make last minute for your holiday treat giving and it holds what else, chocolate! So it will be a hit with your chocolate lovers.

This treat was made using the fun little animal image from the Trick or Tweet stamp set – my favorite for making all those fun Halloween treats! And perfect for these Halloween wrapped chocolate Kisses I found this fall.

Check out this video tutorial so you can make some too.

Trick or Tweet Treat Tent Video Tutorial

And of course I’ve whipped up a PDF with a complete supply list for you too!

Trick or Tweet Treat Tent Tutorial PDF

 

Enjoy! And then stop back by tomorrow when I’ll be sharing some birthday inspired cards with you.

Supplies: 

Stamp Set: Trick or Tweets (147725/147722)

Inks: Memento Tuxedo Black Ink Pad (132708)

Paper: Toil & Trouble Designer Series Paper (147531), Pumpkin Pie (105117),https://www.stampinup.com/ecweb/product/105117/pumpkin-pie-8-1-2-x-11-cardstock?dbwsdemoid=2048121 Gorgeous Grape (146987), and Whisper White Card stock (100730)

Accessories:   Layering Circles Framelits Dies (141705), Simply Scored Scoring Tool (122334), and Assorted Stampin’ Blends

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Save your Spot for my Christmas Card Stamp A Stack

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Create 10 cards per set, choose from 5 different designs, envelopes included

Make as many sets as you want!

Cards are clean and simple designs

YOU Choose which designs you make and you have 5 to choose from!!!

Thursday, November 1st 10 am – 4 pm

OR  

Saturday, November 17th 10 am – 4 pm

Work at your own pace. Everything is included except your favorite Adhesives

 

 Class Fee: $15 (per set of 10 cards)

Buy 4 sets and get the 5th for FREE!!!

R.S.V.P and Prepay by Friday, October 26th to hold your spot

Don’t forget to tell me how many of each design you want

 

See my Class to Go Option HERE on my Calendar of Events

Need Adhesive? No problem, pick yours up at the class.
to RSVP and hold your spot

Rooted in Nature – It’s not just for fall

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The Rooted in Nature stamp set (146479/146482) is a set filled with wonderful tree inspired images and sentiments. It’s a wonderful set for all kinds of cards that can take you all through the year, such as this Thinking of You  card.

Done in Shaded Spruce and using the Touches of Texture stamp set (141934/143251) to create some interest behind the leaves.

Or how about this one which evokes cool fall nights with it’s plaid from the Under the Mistletoe Designer Series Paper (146921).

But it’s not just for all occasions – check out this card using the sentiment from the Star of Light stamp set (142110) and the Circular Stamping Technique I shared with you HERE.

Lovely, and the Red Rhinestones Basic Jewels (146924) just sparkle in the light.

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Last Chance to Sign Up for My October Card Class

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During this event, you’ll make 6 cards (2 each of 3 designs)

Work at your own pace. Everything is included except your favorite Adhesives

Cards are clean and simple designs AND you choose the sentiments

The class includes cards for birthdays, thinking of you, thank you, seasonal, and more.

Thursday, October 25th 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

 Class Fee: $15 (FREE with a minimum order at class)

 R.S.V.P and Prepay by Friday, October 19th to hold your spot

OR

Sunday, October 28th 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.

 Class Fee: $15 (FREE with a minimum order at class)

 R.S.V.P and Prepay by Monday, October 22nd to hold your spot

to RSVP and hold your spot

 

It’s more fun with friends so why not bring a new friend and get a gift!

RSVP is a must for all events! So I can have your stamps here and supplies cut and ready for class.
[email protected] or call 706 754-7124
Doors open 5 minutes before class
Adhesive not included

Pleasant Pheasants

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Have you seen the Pleasant Pheasants stamp set in the holiday catalog? My eye was immediately drawn to the beautiful pheasants and other fall images. Perfect to color or use with techniques like this card.

How was this technique done? You’ll need a large Clear Block, some Stampin’ Write Markers, and a Stampin’ Spritzer filled with water.

Scribble the color onto the Clear Block with the Stampin’ Write Markers, this card uses Soft Suede, Cajun Craze, and Crushed curry. Then spritz with the water and stamp onto the paper. You can leave the block in place for a few seconds to help the paper absorb the color. Then all you have to do is dry and use as desired. Yep, it’s that easy!

And did you know that Stampin’ Up! has given us an qucik and easy way to create? There is a special You Can Make It Bundle option (150097) which gives you what you need to get started, why not check it out HERE.

I’ve given you a complete supply list below. Why not try this technique yourself? It’s super easy and a lot of fun.

Supplies: 

Stamp Set: Pleasant Pheasants (147687/147684)

Inks: Cajun Craze  (147085) and Early Espresso Classic Ink (147114)

Paper: Cajun Craze (119684), Soft Suede (115318) and  Whisper White Card stock (100730)

Accessories: Soft Suede Dark Stampin’ Blends (146875), Stampin’ Write Markers, Corrugated Dynamic Embossing Folder (148026), 3/16″ Braided Linen Trim (147808), Pearl Basic Jewels (144219), Stampin’ Spritzer (126185), Banner Triple Punch (138292)

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Many Blessings

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Today’s been kind of crazy and I still need to run to town (now that its pouring, sigh). So this is going to be a quick post today, but never fear I’ll be back again to share tomorrow. LOL

Do you like a wonderful set that covers multiple occasions? Why not check out the Many Blessings stamp set found in the Holiday Catalog on page 46? This set is filled with images and blessings that you can use throughout the fall and holiday season.

Check out this lovely card

done in shades of fall and it also uses a bit of our Wood Textures Designer Series paper.

I’m loving this Buffalo Check background and find myself reaching for it constantly – it goes with all kinds of sets, just like this one.

Supplies: 

Stamp Set: Many Blessings (147775) and Buffalo Check (147797/147794)

Inks: Old Olive (147090) and Early Espresso Classic Ink (147114)

Paper: Wood Textures Designer Series paper (144177), Crumb Cake (120953), Cajun Craze (119684), Crushed Curry (131199), Early Espresso (119686), and Very Vanilla Card stock (101650)

Accessories: Stampin’ Sponges (141337) and 2″ Circle Punch (133782)

 

 

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