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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.

September Online Exclusive Organizational Items

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Love those Online Exclusives for September? I love the fact that Stampin’ Up! gives us new products every other month in addition to our Catalogs. It gives us lots of crafting options and wonderful products.

So today I’m sharing my Organizational items for the September Online Exclusives.

Organization – Die Cut Case Inserts

updated 9/11/2025

Beautiful Pumpkin Dies PDF
Delicate Pine Dies PDF
Festive Friends Dies PDF
Gathering Moments Dies PDF
Handmade Treat Dies PDF
Ornamental Christmas Dies PDF
Pet Love Dies PDF
Pine Tree Trimming Dies PDF
Snowflake Kisses Dies PDF

And simply add a second magnetic sheet for those larger sets or if you just want a little more space for your dies –

And of course how about a Designer Series Paper Chart? This chart gives you the colors for each of the packs all in one handy place.

2025 September Online Exclusive Designer Series Paper Chart PDF (updated 9/11/2025)

As always if you’d like to find more of my organizational items simply click on the Organization Category or search for them using the magnifying glass. I do these with the release of each catalog.

If you find an error please let me know so that I can fix it for you and others. It’s just me and I’m not perfect at proof reading 🙂

Enjoy!

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2025 September – December Mini Catalog Organization Items

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Yes! It’s live!

You’re going to LOVE the new product options available for this fall and your holiday crafting needs. I know my wish list is long. If you haven’t already seen the catalog, just click on the image below. And know when you place an order with me 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 Holiday Mini Catalog in the mail yet, please drop me an email to StampwithJini@gmail.com 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 September – December Mini Catalog. If you haven’t used these before you’ll find the ones for the 2025 Annual Catalog  HERE.  And if you need others you can find them under Organization section. 

Amber Autumn Dies PDF
Autumn Trees Dies PDF
Branching Out Dies PDF
Christmas Greenery Dies PDF
Christmas Words Collage Hybrid Embossing Folder & Dies PDF
Gingerbread Man Dies PDF
Jolly Delivery Dies PDF
Light & Wonder Dies PDF
Patterned Tags Dies PDF
Peace on Earth Dies PDF
Snowy Delights Dies PDF
Traditional Labels Dies PDF
Words for the Season Dies PDF

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.

I’m also sharing my Designer Series Paper card stock color reference PDF this includes the new items found in the Scrapbooking Brochure for easy reference too.

2025 September – December Mini Catalog Designer Series Paper Chart PDF

Stop back by tomorrow when I’ll be sharing my organizational items for the NEW Online Exclusive products too!

CLICK HERE to order your Stampin’ Up! products Online 24/7! (US only)

Shop at my Online Store and receive a FREE Gift from me; my Charming Day Card Class Tutorial that includes videos & a PDF

NEW September – December Mini Catalog & MORE Goes LIVE !

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Woo hoo it’s here our Holiday Mini Catalog has gone live!

The holiday season is the perfect time to make handmade gifts, tags, and cards for those you love most! And our new September–December 2024 Mini Catalog is full of festive products and creative opportunities for you. From Autumn to Christmas, birthdays to anniversaries, and all your celebrations in between and throughout the year—this catalog is the perfect way to share the joy and be creativity too. So, what are you waiting for? It’s time to get crafting now for the holiday season!

Click HERE to see the full PDF or click HERE to see them in my Online Store

NEW ONLINE EXCLUSIVES TOO!!!

Click HERE for a printable PDF Flyer or Click HERE to see them in my Online Store

TWO NEW KITS FOR SEPTEMBER

ROAD TO CHRISTMAS KIT

Item #166227 $14

DETAILS

  • Makes 8 cards: 4 each of 2 designs
  • Folded card size: 5-1/2″ x 4-1/4″
  • Colors: Basic Black, Cherry Cobbler, Crumb Cake, Crushed Curry, Early Espresso, Lost Lagoon, Mossy Meadow, Old Olive, Pecan Pie, Pool Party, Real Red
  • Sentiments printed in Dutch, English, French, and German

Kit includes one of each item listed below.

  • Step-by-step instructions
  • 8 printed card bases
  • 8 printed envelopes
  • Precut pieces
  • Printed sentiments in Dutch, English, French, and German
  • Adhesive

HANDMADE & HEARTFELT KIT

Item #166213 $32

DETAILS

  • Makes 10 cards: 2 each of 5 designs
  • Folded card size: 5-1/2″ x 4-1/4″
  • Colors: Basic Beige, Crumb Cake, Lost Lagoon, Petal Pink, Secret Sea, Very Vanilla

Kit includes one of each item listed below.

  • Handmade & Heartfelt Stamp Set
  • Card organizer
  • Clear stamp block
  • Secret Sea Classic Stampin’ Spot ™
  • Step-by-step instructions
  • 10 printed card bases
  • 10 printed envelopes
  • Precut pieces, embellishments, and twine
  • Adhesive

Then stop back by over the next couple of days when I’ll be sharing my Organizational Items with you for this catalog and the Online Exclusives too.

CLICK HERE to order your Stampin’ Up! products Online 24/7! (US only)

Shop at my Online Store and receive a FREE Gift from me; my Charming Day Card Class Tutorial that includes videos & a PDF

Hugs & Healing Dutch Door Card Video Tutorial

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Today’s post is going to be quick since I’m in the middle of my annual consignment sale this morning.

This week’s tutorial uses the Hugs & Healing stamp set (Last Chance Online Exclusive 165518). If you’re an animal lover or have family and friends who are this set is a great one to add to your collection.

Today’s card is a fun fold called a Dutch Door fold since it shows off the Designer Series Paper no the inside of the card and when you open it you’ll see your sentiment on the bottom of the inside.

Want to see how I created this card? I’ve made a quick tutorial for you.

Hugs & Healing Dutch Door Card Tutorial PDF

Enjoy!

CLICK HERE to order your Stampin’ Up! products Online 24/7! (US only)

Shop at my Online Store and receive a FREE Gift from me; my Charming Day Card Class Tutorial that includes videos & a PDF

Just 9 days left for our In Color Sale!

Bee My Valentine

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Last Thursday I shared with you a wonderful thank you card using the Bee My Valentine stamp set (162457). Today I thought I’d share some cards that use some untraditional colors to send a love message.

Our first card today is a monochromatic one done in the color, Darling Ducking which is one of our 2025-2027 In Colors and uses a fun fold.

It uses simple stamping and a couple of score lines 2 3/4″ from each end to create a lovely card making it perfect for someone just starting out building their supplies.

This next card also uses the set but takes it a different direction

with a fun easel card. Done in Crushed Curry, Crumb Cake and Early Espresso.

The background for this easel card has been stepped up with the Soft Waves 3D Embossing Folder (164695) and some fussy cutting. Once again the lovely 2025-2027 In Color Flat Pearls (165192) have been used to add a bit of shine.

And finally this lovely Floating Vertical Bandstand Pop Up Card done in Lemon Lolly and Poppy Parade.

This card folds down flat for mailing. And isn’t the little thought bubble cute? It is actually the same punch being used for the body of the bee. The Lemon Lolly panels have been dry embossed with the Exposed Brick 3D Embossing Folder (161600) to add some texture and the Drusty Embellishments (164223) not only add shine but some wonderful texture too.

So what do you think? Like traditional colors and the non traditional colors used here? Don’t you like how color can change the whole feel of a card and make something feel so different.

CLICK HERE to order your Stampin’ Up! products Online 24/7! (US only)

Shop at my Online Store and receive a FREE Gift from me; my Charming Day Card Class Tutorial that includes videos & a PDF

Hugs & Healing Card Tutorial

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Today’s card uses our 2024-2026 In Color Peach Pie, a soft lovely color and the Designer Series Paper shows it off well.

The 2024-2026 In Color Designer Series Paper (163777) has four beautiful patterns that all can be seen on this card and create a soft background for our little kitten. A bit of texture has been added to the background on this quick and easy card using the Forever Plaid 3D Embossing Folder (164049).

Want to see how this card was created? I’ve got a quick video tutorial for you today.

And of course a PDF with step by step instructions and supply list you’ll need

Hugs & Healing Card Tutorial PDF

Speaking of In Colors…. Did you know that the 2025-2027 In Colors are on sale this month? It’s a great time to get yours and save a bit too. Why not check out this wonderful August promotion?

Enjoy!

CLICK HERE to order your Stampin’ Up! products Online 24/7! (US only)

Shop at my Online Store and receive a FREE Gift from me; my Charming Day Card Class Tutorial that includes videos & a PDF

You’re as sweet as honey!

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Do you ever mix and match your supplies? I know I do especially when I need a fun sentiment to go on a project that I’m working on.

Today’s card is a fun thank you card using a mix of old and new products that uses a simple card layout that highlights the New Florals in Bloom Designer Series Paper (165175).

This paper is part of the Florals in Bloom Suite (165193) that I’ve been sharing with you. The paper is cheerful and perfect for creating with the In Colors and teaming up the old and new.

This paper draws me in with it’s lovely images and colors and today’s card layout makes it shine. The sentiment while from the Bee My Valentine stamp set (162457) works wonderfully with this paper for a thank you card that has a wonderful bright and cheerful feel to it.

What do you think?

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Shop at my Online Store and receive a FREE Gift from me; my Charming Day Card Class Tutorial that includes videos & a PDF

Monochromatic Pretty Florals

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Today’s card just like yesterdays uses the Pretty Florals Bundle (165179), however this time the card is Monochromatic and focuses on the bright and cheerful In Color, Strawberry Slush.

Have you noticed seeing this color when you are out and about? This cheery color brings a smile to ones face or at least it does for me.

While this card still uses simple stamping it has been stepped up a bit with dies. The background uses the out line image with tone on tone stamping to create interest on the first layer. The Impressions Abloom Dies (Online Exclusive 165610) has this great oval in the set that creates the panel for the stamping of the flowers. The flowers have been stamped with an easy stamp off technique to create a softer solid image before the 2 step detail image has been stamped. And the third layer includes the die cut flowers created with the Pretty Florals Dies (165178) and sentiment.

A few of those flat pearls have been used, this time the Antique Pearls (164679) also found in our Annual Catalog. A very elegant option.

If you haven’t checked out this fun In Color or the Suite of products why wait? Right now it is included in our In Color Promotion for August.

So you can save!

CLICK HERE to order your Stampin’ Up! products Online 24/7! (US only)

Shop at my Online Store and receive a FREE Gift from me; my Charming Day Card Class Tutorial that includes videos & a PDF

Lots of Love with the Pretty Florals

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Today I’m highlighting a card that has been created with our 2025-2027 In Colors and the products found in the Florals in Bloom Suite (165193) since these products are part of our In Color promotion this month.

This card uses simple stamping with our two step stamp Pretty Florals Stamp set (165177) which is an image only set. It teams up our Strawberry Slush and Garden Green Classic Inks for the image and sentiment set, Delightful Wishes Stamp set (164701). And if you haven’t already seen these 2025-2027 In Color Flat Pearls (165192) you need to get some, not only do they have a beautiful pearlized finish they come in all 5 In Colors and are quite striking in person.

Stop back by tomorrow when I’ll be sharing another card highlighting our In Colors and this set.

CLICK HERE to order your Stampin’ Up! products Online 24/7! (US only)

Shop at my Online Store and receive a FREE Gift from me; my Charming Day Card Class Tutorial that includes videos & a PDF

Why not save your spot in my August Card Class today?

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Make 6 cards with envelopes

(you’ll make 2 each of 3 designs)

Cards are clean and simple designs 

 Thursday, August 28th

or 

Saturday, August 30th

10 am – 12 pm

Class Fee $15 

or free with a minimum order at class 

PDF & Videos (only) just $10 – Please be aware that this class uses multiple stamp sets

RSVP by August 20th

Card Classes are FREE – Simply place a qualifying minimum purchase during class.  When RSVPing for the live event simply hold your place with a credit card, cash, or check. The Class Fee will be applied to your order the day of the event

RSVP is a must for all events!

StampwithJini@gmail.com or text/call 706 963-0753 

Doors open 5 minutes before class