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.

Spooky Cat Treat Bags

Posted on October 17, 2017 by Stamp with Jini

Who doesn’t love a quick and easy treat to spoil our family and friends? Here is one that fits the bill using the Spooky Cat Stamp Set from the Holiday Catalog.

Cute? I found these Dove chocolates at my local Walmart and couldn’t resist since they had these fun patterns on them.

Want to see how I made them? Here is a quick video Tutorial for you!

Spooky Cat Treat Bags Video Tutorial

Easy? Told you so. LOL! And the good part is you can make a ton of them using a sheet of 12×12 Designer Series Paper. My lucky class attendees will be receiving one of these at their spots this month – I need to make some more since these are all I have left from the first batch.

Here is the supply list for you.

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Spooky Cat (144749)

Inks: Basic Black Archival Ink (140931) and Pumpkin Pie Classic Ink (126945)

Paper: Spooky Night Designer Series Paper (144610) and Very Vanilla Card stock (101650)

Accessories: 3″x6″ Gusseted Cellophane Bags (141704), Everyday Label Punch (144668), Sold Black Baker’s Twine (141682), Simply Scored Scoring Tool (122334) and Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430)

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Shop at my Online Store and use Hostess Code RDZGJVPC during October and receive a free gift from me with a qualifying order of $50 or more in product! You’ll receive my 2017 Color Ring with a swatch of all 50 current colors all on a convenient ring!

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!

#HurricaneRelief & #Making a Difference

I’m donating the sales from my hand stamped cards that you can purchase. To learn more Click HERE.

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Earn More this Month when you Host

Posted on October 16, 2017 by Stamp with Jini

Did you know that we have a special Host Promotion through the end of October? Yep, we do and not only will you receive wonderful product of your choice, when you qualify you’ll get a exclusive stamp set, Merry Patterns! Perfect for your holiday cards and projects.

Want to see some of the wonderful exclusive Host Sets that you can choose from when you Host a qualifying private party or order?

These first two cards are made with the Feathery Friends stamp set (144032/144037).

And how about this Dare to Dream (143769) card?

And there are LOTS of wonderful ways to create using the wonderful images in the Tranquil Tulips Stamp Set (143767)

And this final card was made using the In The City stamp set (143771) that is packed with 60 images and sentiments, and they are all FREE!!!

Sound like one or more of these stamp sets are something you would enjoy getting for FREE? Why not consider being a Host of your own private class? There is still time so why not contact me today? Host a private class, book party, virtual part this month and earn more too!

Right now is a great time to host with the Buy 3 Get One FREE Designer Series paper Sale this month too. It’s a win, win for everyone!

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Last chance to hold your spot – Christmas Card Stamp A Stack

Posted on October 13, 2017 by Stamp with Jini

You’ll create 16 wonderful cards, 4 each of 4 different designs

Thursday, November 2nd

2 class times to choose from: 1 or 6 pm

Class Fee $30 (or half price with a minimum purchase)

Class to Go Option: Kit $35 (postage included)

RSVP and prepay by Friday, October 13th to hold your spot

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#imbringingbirthdaysback October’s Cards

Posted on October 12, 2017 by Stamp with Jini

Each month I send out Birthday Cards to family, friends and you! So I thought I’d share with you my this month’s card and a tutorial for it.

I was really feeling fall when I designed this card and it’s reflected in the colors – don’t you love the way the Painted Autumn stamp set makes the image feel water colored?

I’ve also made a tutorial for you in case you’d like to make some too. After all who doesn’t love getting snail mail in their box? There is nothing better than a hand stamped birthday card, right?

#imbringingbirhdaysback Painted Harvest Tutorial (printable pdf)

Enjoy!

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Painted Harvest (*144783)

Inks: Old Olive (126953), Crushed Curry (131173), Pumpkin Pie (126945), and Cajun Craze Classic Ink (126965)

Paper: Old Olive (100702), Pumpkin Pie (105117), and Very Vanilla Card stock (101650)

Accessories: Layering Ovals Framelits dies (141706)

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#HurricaneRelief & #Making a Difference

I’m donating the sales from my hand stamped cards that you can purchase. To learn more Click HERE.

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Last Chance to Get 15% off These Stamp Sets

Posted on October 10, 2017 by Stamp with Jini

Today’s the last day of Stampin’ Up!’s World Card Making Day promotion and that means there are just a few more hours to take advantage of these great savings!

Here are just a few cards I’ve shared with you made with these wonderful stamps sets. Why not take another look?

Coffee Cafe

Brightly Lit Christmas

Daisy Delight

Oh So Eclectic

Graceful Garden

Just Add Text

Colorful Seasons

Birthday Delivery

Wood Words

Remember the World Card Making Day Promotion ends tonight at 11:50 pm (MT).

And great news a lot of the Designer Series Papers that coordinate with these sets are part of our Buy 3 Get 1 FREE Designer Series Paper promotion too. So you have two ways to save!

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Crafting Forever & More

Posted on October 9, 2017 by Stamp with Jini

As a life long crafter – I love quirky little sayings about crafting, so when I saw the set Crafting Forever I knew I’d want it to add to my collection. So today’s cards are using this wonderfully versatile set.

So what do you think? Fun right. And Pick a Pattern Designer Series Paper (that is part of our Buy 3 get 1 FREE sale) works wonderfully with this set, don’t you think? I’ll include the supply list for these cards for you below in case you’d like to make some too.

And here are some more cards using the Just Add Text (13931/143934) and Wood Woods stamp sets (143925/143928) that are part of our World Card Making Day Promotion that ends tomorrow on October 10th.

And yes, that is the Wood Textures Designer Series Paper Stack (144177) that is part of the B3G1 FREE Designer Series Paper Sale.

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Crafting Forever (143955/143958) and Jar of Love (141587)

Inks: Basic Black Archival Ink (140931), Smoky Slate (1131179), and Emerald Envy Classic Ink (141396)

Paper: Pick a Pattern Designer Series Paper (144163), Coffee Break Designer Series Paper (144155), Emerald Envy (141415), Crumb Cake, (120953), Crushed Curry (131199), Whisper White card stock (100730)

Accessories: Whisper White Solid Baker’s Twine (124262), Linen Thread (104199), Layering Circles Framelits Dies (141705), Stitched Shapes Framelits Dies (145372), Everyday Jars Framelits Dies (141490), Stampin’ Write Markers

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Merry Cafe Spiced Chai

Posted on October 6, 2017 by Stamp with Jini

I really love the Merry Cafe stamp set and the fact that it coordinates with both the Coffee Cups Framelits Dies AND the Coffee Cafe stamp set – After all who wouldn’t love more coffee or tea items?

Here is a cute little gift that I made for my peeps as a gift recently.

I had these cute little jars that I found a while back just laying around and they were perfect for this project!

Each jar help 2 cups of Spiced Chai Mix that I whipped up quickly – and can you say yummy?

I used the Painted Autumn Designer Series Paper to decorate this little jars. Isn’t it great that this pack is part of our Buy 3 Get 1 FREE Designer Series Paper Promotion this month?

Not only was I able to decorate the tag which held the recipe on the back to mix up your cup, but I punched a circle of coordinating Designer Series Paper for the lid – cute!

And since the mix it self looks like Crumb Cake it was even color coordinated. (I can hear my daughter’s groan and see her eyes rolling at that comment. Do you think in Stampin’ Up! colors when your out shopping or doing things too?)

Want the recipe for this quick and easy mix? I’ll warn you it is yummy you won’t want to just have one cup. LOL!

Spiced Chai Mix

Taste of Home

3 c. nonfat dry milk powder

1 1/2 c. sugar

1 c. unsweetened instant tea

3/4 c. vanilla powdered nondairy creamer

1 1/2 tsp. ground ginger

1 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon

1/2 tsp. ground cardamom

1/2 tsp. ground cloves

In a food processor, combine all dry ingredients; cover and process until powdery. Store in an airtight container in a cool dry place for up to 6 months.

To prepare 1 serving; Dissolve 3 tablespoons of mix into 3/4 cup (6 oz.) of boiling water; stir well. Add a dollop of whipping cream if desired.

Yield: about 5 cups mix (26 servings)

Sorry I forgot to take a picture of the back of the tag for you, but here is a pdf so you can print some off too. I’ve spaced it for the shorter coffee cup. So simply print it off onto your card stock, run it through the Big Shot and you’ve got yourself a tag.

Spiced Chai Mix Recipe (6 tags printable PDF)

Enjoy!

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Merry Cafe (144965)

Inks: Basic Black Archival Ink (140931)

Paper: Painted Autumn Designer Series Paper (144613), Very Vanilla (101650), and Cajun Craze Card Stock (119684)

Accessories: Coffee Cups Framelits Dies (143745), Crushed Curry Solid Baker’s Twine (144354) and 1/8″ Handheld Circle Punch (134365)

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Merry Mistletoe

Posted on October 5, 2017 by Stamp with Jini

Want a fun contemporary option for your holiday cards? I just love this little deer image so why not check out the Merry Mistletoe stamp set and Be Merry Designer Series Paper that is part of the World Card Making Day Promotion. Not only will you have a wonderful stamp set for your holiday cards – you’ll save 15% too!

Check out these wonderful cards made with this stamp set and Designer Series Paper.

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Merry Mistletoe (143650/143655)

Inks: Cherry Cobbler (126966) and Garden Green Classic Ink (126973)

Paper: Be Merry Designer Series Paper (144111), Cherry Cobbler (119685) and Garden Green (102584) and Whisper White Card stock (100730)

Accessories: Cherry Cobbler Double Stitched Ribbon (144117)

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I’m donating the sales from my hand stamped cards that you can purchase. To learn more Click HERE.

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Team Time = Fun Time & more!

Posted on October 4, 2017 by Stamp with Jini

Team Time with my peeps is always one of the best parts of the month – we have such fun together sharing and stamping together. Yesterday, we held our monthly Team Meeting, so today I thought I’d share with you some of the wonderful projects that I’ve received during swaps from my team members.

This first card Deborah made using the Colorful Seasons Bundle (145348) of products.

And this card was made using the Mabel Me Pretty Bundle (145304/145305)

A couple of cute little boxes using the Foil Frenzy Specialty Designer Series Paper (144125)

And a bag using the Spooky Night Designer Series Paper (144610) and the Wood Words Stamp (143925/143928) set currently on sale during our World Card Making Day promotion.

And I love how our Multipurpose Adhesive sheets (144106) make this Birthday Thinlits Die (143700) so easy to use! This card has a soft watercolor feel to it since it was teamed up with our Delightful Daisy Designer Series Paper (144137) that is part of our Buy 3 Get 1 FREE Designer Series Paper promotion.

This little square card was made using the Jar of Love (141587) and coordinating Everyday Jars Framelits Dies (141490) Isn’t it adorable?

Love Designer Series paper? How about decorating some note pads like Cindy did? I couldn’t pick a favorite – how about you? You can get your favorites this month during our Buy 3 Get 1 Free Designer Series paper promotion.

And here is the Lemon Zest stamp set (143805/142808) – we got to play with the Embossing Paste (141979) and even added color to it with a Rose Red reinker. How cool is that?

And finally here is a cute little post it note holder that Cindy made for everyone at the Peak Princess event using the Foil Frenzy Specialty Designer Series Paper (144125). This stuff is great for a project like this since it is a bit heavier weight kraft paper.

Whew! Lot’s of great projects and inspiration shared – right?

Celebrating with Peak Princess Day

We also had a special event last month – it’s a day of pampering that I do twice a year, I call it my Peak Princess event – after all we are Blue Mountain Stampers. LOL! We had our largest group qualify this time – 8 in total.

I love to make special appetizers and treats for everyone to enjoy. So we always begin these events with some time enjoying some goodies and sharing.

And this time the Olive Bread was a huge hit! So I thought I’d share the recipe with you too. It’s really yummy – my guys were tickled they got some too! (Just a tip cut the bread evenly so the cheese doesn’t melt and slide down one side. This half was not the prettiest, but oh so good!)

Olive Cheese Bread

1 loaf French Bread

6 oz. can of Black Olives, drained

2 stalks Green Onions (scallions)

1 stock Butter, room temperature

1/2 c. Mayonnaise

3 c. Monterey Jack Cheese, grated

Roughly chop both black olives and pimiento stuffed olives. Slice green onions into thin pieces. Combine butter mayonnaise, cheese, olives and green onions in a mixing bowl. Stir together until thoroughly combined.

Spread mixture thickly onto French bread that has been sliced lengthwise. Bake at 325 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes or until cheese is melted and browning.

Mixture can also be made in advanced and refrigerated for up to 2 days.

We also get to celebrate and recognize achievements with team gifts.

And we make projects too so everyone had a make ‘n take packet ready for them – after all we love stamping together!

Would you like to have a group of friends that share your passion for paper crafting? Would you like a discount on your favorite products? Why not become a Blue Mountain Stamper and be a Happy Shopper too! Click HERE to learn what being a Blue Mountain Stamper is all about.

Whoo Hoo! Coming Soon Stampin’ Blends Markers

Stampin’ Blends are artist-quality alcohol markers in 12 exclusive Stampin’ Up! colors. I’ve am sooo looking forward to getting my hands on these new alcohol markers! Right now…Demonstrators get to purchase them during an early-release!

HOW DO YOU GET YOURS NOW?

The Customer launch date has not been announced yet.
So if you’re someone who wants them now, why not join my team, The Blue Mountain Stampers?
You will be able to get the 26 Markers NOW (including the Color Lifter, Bronze and Ivory Markers), when you choose the Stampin’ Blends to your Starter Kit for just $99 (choose a total of up to $125 of products), plus free shipping (for another 10% savings)! That’s a fantastic deal!!!
NOTE: Only available to demonstrators during the early release period of October 1-15. It’s easy to become a happy shopper and be a Demonstrator!!!

Still have a questions? Feel free to call or email me me. I’d love to have you join in the fun and become a Blue Mountain Stamper!

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Painted Harvest Thank You Tutorial

Posted on October 3, 2017 by Stamp with Jini

Each month I create a thank you card – and for September I chose the Painted Harvest Stamp set.

I really have fallen in love with this set thanks to my friend Cindy – I LOVE the versatility of the image and the number of color combinations you can use when creating with it.

I’ve made you a tutorial for this card so you can make one too. So why not check it out.

Painted Harvest September Thank You Card Tutorial (printable PDF)

If you love this set as much as I have you may enjoy my Painted Harvest Eclipse Technique Card Class coming up in October. You can find more information about the class HERE. Not only will you make 3 projects, but you’ll also make a technique recipe card too – But don’t delay holding your spot since the RSVP date is tomorrow, Wednesday, October 4th to join me in the class so I’ll have supplies for you.

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Painted Harvest (*144783)

Inks: Crumb Cake (120953), Chocolate Chip (102128) and Whisper White Card stock (100730)

Paper: Crumb Cake (126975), Chocolate Chip (126979), and Cherry Cobbler Classic Ink (126966)

Accessories: Layering Ovals Framelits Dies (141706)

*Bundle 146021

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#HurricaneRelief & #Making a Difference

I’m donating the sales from my hand stamped cards that you can purchase. To learn more Click HERE.

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