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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.

Team fun

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Last week my team and I gathered for our monthly team meeting. I really enjoy this time sharing and stamping together, so today I thought I’d share some of the team swaps with you. I also love seeing the projects that everyone chooses to make for their swaps – it’s always fun to see what they create and share!

This first item is a beautiful box made with the Cake Soiree Suite of products  – and since the Sweet Soiree Designer Series Specialty Paper (145564) is a bit heavier, it’s perfect for this kind of thing.

Beautiful, right? Deborah used the Cake Soiree Bundle (145816/147627) to create the tag. And color coordination was made easy since the suite includes a coordinating  Card stock Pack (145565) that contains 3 colors from the Designer Series Paper.

Love the ribbon? Berry Burst (145489) is one of my favorite In Colors and this ribbon with it’s silver edge is perfect for this bundle!

What’s it filled with? I’m sure some treats, Deborah is the best at finding unique treat items for us. (I haven’t cracked it open yet since my husband is home. LOL!)

And here is another treat item that Sue made using the Perennial Birthday stamp set (145757/145760).

It has two pockets that she has tucked a Dark Chocolate Blueberry  Ghiradelli square into – can’t wait to try them!

And how about this cute little note card?

Like the projects? I can’t pick a favorite. I’m so lucky to have this talented group who love crafting, sharing, and learning new things!

Are you looking for a group to craft with? Or have you ever thought about joining  Stampin’ Up! and getting a discount on your crafting supplies? Why not join my team, The Blue Mountain Stampers?

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
  • Monthly Crafting Day
  • 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 face book 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 hobbyist 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!

And Sale-a-bration is a GREAT time to join since you’ll get not only a fantastic starter kit for just $99 you’ll also receive 2 FREE stamp sets of your choice! What could be better?

Got questions? Contact me today – I’m here to answer any questions you may have. Call 706 754-7124 or email me at StampwithJini.com

Don’t forget to stop back by tomorrow when I’ll be sharing a tutorial for my March Thank You cards.

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St. Patty’s Day Ferrero Roche Gift Box Video Tutorial

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I recently attending a DIY Retreat and received these yummy little Ferrero Roche Chocolates at dinner. Of course everyone at the table was on a diet right now, so I ended up with a little pile of them. LOL! As I lined them up on my table they made me think of little pots of gold – so I couldn’t resist making a little box for them for St. Patrick’s Day!

Of course I couldn’t resist adding a little shine to this project, so I pulled out the fabulous Myths & Magic Glimmer Paper. The light green was perfect for this project!

These boxes are quick and easy to make so I whipped up a video tutorial for you in case you wanted to make some too!

So what do you think? Do you want to spread a little luck of the Irish and a little chocolate of course?!

If so I’ve also made a printable PDF tutorial with the supply list and measurements for you to go along with the video.

St. Patty’s Ferrero Roche Gift Box Video Tutorial (printable PDF)

Enjoy!

 

Salvation Army DIY Weekend

As I mentioned above I was at the DIY retreat when I was inspired by the chocolates so I thought I’d share some pictures with you of the event. It was a wonderfully uplifting weekend that started out a little soggy, but thankfully turned into a sunny event by the end.

I taught two groups the Barn Door Slider Card in Class

and we also made some Lots of Lavender Sachets that I shared with you HERE.

The dining hall was decorated lovely and the tables had coordinating theme center pieces.

The weekend was filled with good food, great fellowship, fun, and friends.

Along with some learning for me too.

What fun we had!

Well that’s it for today – stop back by tomorrow when I’ll be sharing some fun team swaps from this month’s meeting.

Supplies: 

Stamp Set: Teeny Tiny Wishes (128748/127802)

Inks: Crushed Curry Classic Ink (131173)

Paper: Myths & Magic Glimmer Paper (145601), Delightful Daisy Designer Series Paper (144137), Old Olive (100702), Crushed Curry (131199), Whisper White Card Stock (100730)

Accessories: Simply Scored Scoring Tool (122334), Layering Circles Framelits Dies (141705), Pansy Punch (130698), Triple Banner Punch (138292)

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March Class Schedule

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Do you love to stamp & create? Why not sign up for my March classes?

Here is my upcoming class schedule – For those of you who are long distance I’ve included a new option and you’ll find details on my Calendar of Events for the Class to Go and PDF options- If you have any questions please let me know.

Card Class –

Fourth Thursday of the month 10-12 pm or 6-8 pm

3/22, 4/26, 5/24 and 6/28

Class Fee $15; or FREE with minimum purchase

RSVP Needed Friday before event to save your spot

 

Paper Pumpkin Craft Time –

Fourth Tuesday of the month 10 am -12pm

3/27, 4/24, 5/22, 6/26

It’s FREE when you are a Paper Pumpkin Member!

Why not try Paper Pumpkin with me? Want to see what it’s all about?
Class Fee $5 (or free when you subscribe during the event)

RSVP Needed Friday before event to save table space for you!

 

Specialty Classes: (Classes include product)

Don’t want to wait till Class for the bundles? No problem, simply pay for your spot now and let me know you’d like the items right away.

Class in April qualify for a FREE Sale-a-bration item of your choice.

 

Barn Door Slider Cards Class:

Saturday, April 14th 1 – 3:30 pm

Class Bundle Fee $65 or Class only $25

Class includes stamp set, Thinlits and Foam Adhesive Strips

RSVP and prepay by Wednesday, March 21st

 

Waterfront Card Class:

Saturday, May 5th 1 – 3:30 pm

Class Bundle Fee $25 or Class Fee $20

Class includes stamp set

RSVP and prepay by Wednesday, April 11th

Check out my Class to Go Option or PDF only option on my Calendar of Events

 

If you’d like to receive emails for my Classes, you can  Sign up for my FREE Newsletter (My Newsletters include stamping tips, ideas and updates on what is happening with me! You’ll also receive a FREE Class Tutorial using the 2017-2019 In Colors when you sign up!)

Got a big Wish List? Why not get a discount? Ask me how you can save!

Sale-a-bration is a wonderful time to join – And with the Starter Kit you’ll get up to $225 in your choice of products for just $99 and Free shipping!!! So if you have ever thought about Joining – I’d love for you to join my Team, The Blue Mountain Stampers.

Come see what being a Demonstrator is all about and join the fun!

Blue Mountain Stampers Team Meeting-

First Tuesday of the month 1 – 3:30 pm

3/6, 4/3, 5/1, 6/5

Blue Mountain Stampers Craft Time – Relax and enjoy some time crafting with your team members with access to all my stamping goodies!

Fourth Tuesday of the month 12:30 – 4:30 pm

3/27, 4/24, 5/22, 6/26

Contact me for more information at [email protected] or 706 754-7124

Click HERE to learn more about the Blue Mountain Stampers

 

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

Shop at my Online Store and use Host Code UCBWYB2B place a $75 order and receive a FREE gift!

 

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 contact you so I can mail you your FREE gift!

 

Wondering How to Get YOUR Copy?

  • If you haven’t ordered in a while
  • Don’t have a demonstrator

Contact me at [email protected] or give me a call. I’ll be happy to mail you one or if your local set one aside for pick up

Heartfelt Bloom Thank You

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Today’s card is one that I’ve created using the Heartfelt Bloom stamp set (147197/147202) that I earned for FREE during Sale-a-bration. I’ve made a bunch of these cards to send out as Thank You’s for February – so you might be receiving one soon in your mail box!

I just love the photo realistic image that this stamp produces and it’s great as a quick and easy focal point. Today’s card is done in Bermuda Bay and monochromatic, which I just love since it is a great way to build your stamping supplies if you are new to stamping.

Would you like to make some too? Great news, I’ve created a quick tutorial for you.

Heartfelt Blooms Thank You Card tutorial (printable PDF)

Enjoy!

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Petal Palette & Wildflower Wishes

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Have you seen the Petal Palette Bundle Suite of products in the Occasions Catalog? If not why not check it out? It is filled will all kinds of goodies, stamp, dies, paper, ribbon and more!

Check out these wonderful cards made with the Petal Palette Bundle (145655). While both of these cards use the Petal Passion Designer Series Paper (145589) this first one is simple stamping.

Isn’t the embellishment lovely with it’s small pearl?

And this second card done in Pool Party uses the coordinating Petals & More Thinlits Dies (145655), Petal Pair Textured Impression Embossing Folder (145656) and the beautiful Pool Party Shimmer Ribbon (144152).

Which is your favorite?

Paper Pumpkin February 2018 – Wildflower Wishes

Have you seen the Paper Pumpkin kit for February? Why not check out my unboxing video to see what it’s all about.

If you’re interested in trying Paper Pumpkin, why not try out my Paper Pumpkin Craft Time? Not only will you get a chance to play with the Paper Pumpkin kits, but it’s free when you subscribe that day! Click HERE to see my Calendar of Events and learn more.

And did you know that during Sale-a-bration you can earn FREE Sale-a-bration products when you purchase a Prepaid Subscription?

Not only will you get fabulous kits in the mail each month, you’ll get FREE stuff. Whoo hoo!

And since Paper Pumpkin is celebrating it’s 5th Anniversary you’ll receive a free gift in your March Paper Pumpkin Kit as an added bonus too.

Click HERE to learn more about your Paper Pumpkin options today!

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

Shop at my Online Store and use Host Code UCBWYB2B place a $75 order and receive a FREE gift!

 

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 contact you so I can mail you your FREE gift!

Amazing You

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I love the fact that we have more options this year for Sale-a-bration and that they include Thinlits Dies!!!

Check out these wonderful cards using the Amazing You Sale-a-bration stamp set (147212/147215) and it’s coordinating Celebrate You Thinlits Dies (146840).

These cards use the Sweet Soiree Specialty Designer Series Paper (145564) as a back drop and color palette – cool right? They have such different feels to them even tho they use the same package of Designer Series Paper.

Earn one or earn both!! The choice is up to you during Sale-a-bration. For every $50 you spend (before tax and shipping), you get to choose a FREE product. Eearn even bigger rewards when you spend $100. Just look for the $50 and $100 reward icons.

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

Shop at my Online Store and use Host Code UCBWYB2B place a $75 order and receive a FREE gift!

 

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 contact you so I can mail you your FREE gift!

New Sale-a-bration Items Just Added Today!

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Today starts the beginning of our second release for Sale-a-bration!!! What does that mean? Now you have even more great options to choose from!!!

Click on the image to see all the fun new items you can choose from starting today or click HERE

The Blooming Bundle is a great option – why not check it out in this video

Am I right? Do you love it too? The Embossing Folder is soooo cool!

There is still time to earn all these wonderful Sale-a-bration products and more by hosting a private party with your family and friends. Just contact me and we’ll choose a date that works for you! Simply email me at [email protected] or call 706 754-7124.

There are 3 ways to get FREE products

Shop – with every $50 in product you purchase you can choose a Sale-a-bration item (This includes our Prepaid Paper Pumpkin Subscription option)

Host – You can earn even more during Sale-a-bration!

Join – Get a fantastic Kit & start to Earn a discount on your favorite products

If you’d like to learn more about my Team, The Blue Mountain Stampers Click HERE.

Feel free to let me know if you have any questions – I’m always here to help

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

Shop at my Online Store and use Host Code UCBWYB2B place a $75 order and receive a FREE gift!

 

 

Paper Pumpkin Valentine Fun

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One of the great things about Paper Pumpkin is the ability to put together great projects quickly and this years Valentine themed kit is no exception.

Not only does it include a wonderful stamp set and ink spot,

but also 16 great cards you can make and give. And who doesn’t love everything that you need coming in one box? Everything except scissors! And good news when you are a Paper Pumpkin subscriber you’ll have access to refills when available too!

Check out this fun video that shows the January kit –

In March Paper Pumpkin will be celebrating it’s 5th Anniversary! Wow, can you believe it? I still remember the excitement of holding that first kit in my hands during the launch at Leadership! And they’ve only gotten better since!!!

If you haven’t tried Paper Pumpkin before it is a great time to do so – The March Kit will include a special treat inside it’s unique anniversary box! And did you know during Sale-a-bration you can earn FREE Sale-a-bration products with a prepaid subscription? Gotta love that, right?

Promotion Details

  • The free gift complements the kit but is not needed to complete the kit.
  • The free gift is exclusive to the March Paper Pumpkin kit and cannot be found anywhere else.
  • The free gift is a crafting product with a wide range of use that can be used on a variety of paper crafting projects.
  • The free gift holds an approximate retail value of $6-$8 when compared to similar products offered by Stampin’ Up!.
  • Subscribe between February 11–March 10 at 11:50 PM (MT).

Whether you choose to begin a month to month subscription by clicking HERE or purchase a prepaid subscription by clicking HERE you are sure to fall in love with Paper Pumpkin.

Not sure yet? Why not check out my Paper Pumpkin Craft Time? For just $5 you can come and play with a Paper Pumpkin project, and it’s FREE when you join during the event! Got questions? Ask me – I’m happy to answer any questions simply email me at [email protected] or call 706 754-7124.

 

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

Shop at my Online Store and use Host Code UCBWYB2B place a $75 order and receive a FREE gift!

 

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 contact you so I can mail you your FREE gift!

Painted with Love Treats

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Yesterday I shared a fun card that we made during this month’s Blue Mountain Stampers’ Team meeting and promised I’d share some of the wonderful swaps with you too.

So here we go! This first project is a fun box that Deborah showed us how to make – it holds quite a bit of goodies inside and doesn’t use any adhesive which is rather cool. This first one was made with the Sweet & Sassy Framelits Dies (141707) and Painted with Love Specialty Designer Series Paper (145580).

It holds quite a bit of goodies inside and doesn’t use any adhesive which is rather cool.

Here is another version she made using the Fruit Basket stamp set (145833) and Tutti-Fruitti Designer Series Paper Stack (145606).

Where did the little fruit come from? It was supply cut out from the Designer Series Paper! Fun right?

And seems we were on a roll with the Painted with Love Specialty Designer Series Paper – as you can see it is really versatile. Loving this pack of paper with that fun gold touch!

Here is a little treat bag using the Sure Do Love You stamp set (145763/145766) and the pretty Love Mini Tinsel Trim Combo Pack (145588).

Recognize those little gold foil leaves? They are part of the Lots to Love Box Framelits Dies (1456553).

And here is a fun nugget holder using the Lift Me Up Stamp set (142893/142896) and Up & Away Thinlits Dies (142748).

I love the way the Painted with Love Specialty Designer Series Paper feels like a sky with it’s colorful streaks.

And finally a card made with the Detailed Dragonfly Thinlits Dies (142749)

What can I say, we’ve got a great group and we love to share! Sound like fun? Would you like to come stamp with us too?

So what do you think? Sale-a-bration is a great time to join! Add the fact that you’ll receive a discount on all these products and you can’t loose! If you feel this is a good time to join Stampin’ Up! and my team, the Blue Mountain Stampers, you too can be first too!

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
  • Monthly Crafting Day
  • Recognition & Incentives
  • Training available for workshops, clubs, classes and more!
  • Additional support and business coaching available

We have a very activity group that share and answer each other’s questions on our Exclusive face book 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 hobbyist 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!

Got questions? Feel free to contact me at [email protected] or 706 754-7124 I’m happy to answer any questions you may have.

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

Shop at my Online Store and use Host Code UCBWYB2B place a $75 order and receive a FREE gift!

Bubble Over & Team Fun

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Last week I gathered with my fellow team members to share, learn and create – I really enjoy this time together and always learn something new. This month our newest team member offered to share a fun pop up card with us.

So while she shared the technique I designed the card – don’t you LOVE team work! Want to see what we came up with?

I am loving the Bubble Over bundle from the Occasions Catalog and the coordinating Bubble & Fizz Designer Series Paper from the Sale-a-bration offerings, so that’s what I started with. And since the brick wall in the background kind of made this feel like teenage grunge I also reached for the Epic Celebrations stamp set to decorate the inside.

So what do you think? Great for a teen’s special day? I just love the bold bright colors that our Stampin’ Blends give us. I thought it was a perfect coloring option to go with the bold patterns on the Bubble & Fizz Designer Series Paper.

Stop back by tomorrow when I’ll be sharing our team swaps with you along with a fun box too that was shared.

Supplies: 

Stamp Set: Bubble Over (145868) and Epic Celebrations (Sale-a-bration 147232/147236)

Inks: Memento tuxedo Black Ink (132708), Basic Gray Archival Ink (140932), and Pool Party Classic Ink (122924)

Paper: Bubbles & Fizz Designer Series Paper (Sale-a-bration 147244), Lemon Lime Twist (144245), Calypso Coral (122925), Basic Gray (121044), and Whisper White card stock (100730)

Accessories: Bottles & Bubbles Framelits Dies (145663), Pattern Party Decorative Mask (144103), Stampin’ Sponge (141337), Bermuda Bay (144600), Pool Party (144605),Calypso Coral (144045), and Smoky Slate Stampin’ Blends Combo Packs (145058) and Large Oval Framelits Dies (141706)

*Bubble Over Bundle 146082

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

Shop at my Online Store and use Host Code UCBWYB2B place a $75 order and receive a FREE gift!

 

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 contact you so I can mail you your FREE gift!

Wondering How to Get YOUR Copy of the Occasions Catalog?

  • If you haven’t ordered in a while
  • Don’t have a demonstrator

Contact me at [email protected] or give me a call. I’ll be happy to mail you one or if your local set one aside for pick up

 

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 contact you so I can mail you your FREE gift!

Sign up for my FREE Newsletter My Newsletters include stamping tips, ideas and updates on what is happening with me! You’ll also receive a FREE Class Tutorial using the 2017-2019 In Colors when you sign up!