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.

2017 Color Rings

Posted on September 18, 2017 by Stamp with Jini

This week I’ll be sharing with you the projects and items we made from my Holiday Catalog Kick Off a couple of weeks ago.

Want to see one of the goodies those who attended my Holiday Catalog Kick Off received when they placed a qualifying order?

It’s a Color Ring – containing all 50 current Stampin’ Up! colors!!!

It’s been awhile since the Color Refresh in 2013 when I did these the last time, and mine was looking pretty tattered. Everyone loved them then, so I thought why not do one again?

These rings are wonderful to carry with you when your out shopping and/or trying to match colors for a project. I’ve got one that I carry in my purse that I’ve had for years. (You can click HERE to see that blog post.)

These were so popular that I thought others might enjoy having one too.

Is this something that you’d like to have in craft room? Or so you can carry with you too? Want to make one of these for yourself? Well it’s easy. All you need is my organization file folder labels that I’ve posted HERE and some card stock.

These little rings are 2″ x 3″ and hold all 4 of our Color Collections in addition to the 2 sets of In Colors.

Color Ring – Two Great Options:

Want one but don’t want to make one yourself? That’s OK – you have 2 options you can choose from. But don’t delay because these 2017 Color Rings are only available while supplies last!

Option 1: Place an order with me during the month of September for $50 or more in product and use the Host Code RDZGJVPC and I’ll mail one to you for free! ( You know you will be ordering any ways with all the wonderful NEW products found in the Holiday Catalog!)

Option 2: Just click the PayPal button to purchase one from me for just $10 (including postage) and I’ll mail it out to you lickety split! (I know you can make it – But will you? Let me save you the time!)

Then stop back by tomorrow when I’ll be sharing a video tutorial with you for a cute little treat!

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

Shop at my Online Store and use Hostess Code RDZGJVPC during September and receive a free gift from me with a qualifying order of $50 or more in prouduct! 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!

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!

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September Card Class

Posted on September 16, 2017 by Stamp with Jini

Hand made cards are the best! RSVP to join me for September’s Card Class

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, September 28th

10 a.m. – 12 p.m. OR 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.

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

R.S.V.P and Prepay by Friday, September 22nd to hold your spot

RSVP is a must for all events! So I can have enough cut for everyone.

[email protected] or call 706 754-7124

Doors open 5 minutes before class

Adhesive not included

Need Adhesive? No problem, pick yours up at the class.

Click on my Calendar of Events or Email me ([email protected])

to RSVP and hold your spot

Hurricane Relief – Making a Difference with stamping!

If you haven’t seen Stampin’ Up! is matching donations to the Red Cross. You can click HERE to read more about their efforts.

I personally am selling cards through the end of October for $3 each and donating the sales to the Red Cross and the Salvation Army. If you live locally and would like to come by to look – Simply call or email to set up a time. I’ve got hundreds of cards to choose from.

If you don’t live locally and would like to purchase cards I am creating an assortment packet of 5 cards for $20 this includes envelopes and postage. You are welcome to get multiple packets.

If you have any questions please let me know at [email protected]

Thanks!

On a personal note here is my Tropical Storm Irma Update

You may have noticed that I haven’t been posting this past week. Thank you for your emails of concern asking how we were here – I caught up on emails yesterday and I’m hoping to be back on track with new posts and my Newsletters next week.

Here in the east corner of Georgia we were hit pretty hard by what once was Hurricane Irma. While it was a tropical storm by the time it reached us, it still packed a wallop for us here in the mountains. Habersham County experienced wide spread power outages and tree damage. I know it doesn’t sound like a lot, but we are a small rural county and we had over 25,000 plus outages and still have over 12,000 to repair as of last nights HEMC update.

While we were extremely lucky to only have this type of damage it is taking a while to get us back up and running again. The line men and others have been diligently working on getting power back and I’m grateful to all those who have come in from other areas and states to help us here in Georgia. I’m extremely grateful for all the hard work and long hours they have put in. It is dangerous work.

I’m thankful our daughter joined us from South Georgia in the wee hours of Saturday morning so we were all under one roof. (You know how we moms worry.)

We were also blessed with lower than normal temperatures, so our “camping” was not unpleasant. However, I’m happy to say we were lucky and got power on late Thursday night, but many are still without. One forgets how reliant we are on power.

We ate meals out of our thawing freezers using the grill and I quickly learned how to “perk” coffee with a tea kettle and strainer! After all it’s the little things right?

The images are heart breaking that I’ve seen and don’t know where to begin or to put my thoughts into words, we’ve had family and friends in Houston and now in Florida.

Our hearts go out to those who are affected by this storm – know you are in my thoughts and prayers as you begin recovery.

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Labels of Love

Posted on September 8, 2017 by Stamp with Jini

Have you seen the Labels of Love stamp set in the Holiday Catalog? It covers all kinds of occasions AND It coordinates with a NEW punch – and you know how I LOVE punches for quick and easy projects.

Here is a fun Halloween card using the Label of Love stamp set along with the Cat Punch and some Spooky Night Designer Series paper for a quick card.

There’s a lot of punching going on here. LOL The cat is part of the Designer Series Paper, Spooky night – just punch it out. That’s right no stamping – so you have a perfect cat every time!

And check out these projects made with the Labels of Love stamp set.

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Labels of Love (144970/144967)

Inks: Basic Black Archival Ink (140931) and Pumpkin Pie Classic Ink (1026945)

Paper: Spooky Night Designer Series Paper (144610), Cajun Craze (119684), Basic Black (121045), and Very Vanilla Card stock (101650)

Accessories: Everyday Label Punch (144668), Cat Punch (144666), and Basic Black Solid Baker’s Twine (141682)

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Spooky Cat

Posted on September 7, 2017 by Stamp with Jini

Do you love the fact that Stampin’ Up! makes things so easy to coordinate? If you do you’ll love the Spooky Cat stamp set and the Spooky Night Designer Series Paper found in the Holiday Catalog on page 53.

Here is a great example of how the Designer Series paper makes quick and easy projects. Check out this fun little owl teamed up with the Spooky Night Designer Series Paper. This particular double sided pattern has the tree and moon on one side so you can make lots of projects! Simply stamp your owl, cut and add it to you project! Could it be any easier?

And great news the cat punch is designed to punch out the images on another of the double sided patterns! Yippie!

Can’t wait to start working with my goodies to create some fun Halloween treats.

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Spooky Cat (144749)

Inks: Soft Suede Classic Ink (126978) and VersaMark Pad (102283)

Paper: Spooky Night Designer Series Paper (144610), Pumpkin Pie (105117), Basic Black (121045), Cajun Craze (119684) and Very Vanilla Card stock (101650)

Accessories: Copper Embossing Powder (141636), Embossing Buddy (103083), Heat Tool (129053), Pretty Label Punch (143715), and Black Rhinestone Jewels (144639)

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

Shop at my Online Store and use Hostess Code BJJCV6RG during August and receive a free gift from me!

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!

How Do You Get a 2017 Holiday Catalog?

Are you a frequent customer of mine? I’ve got one set aside for you. Simply contact me or attend a September event to get yours.

Haven’t ordered from me in a while or are new? Place an Online Order with me and I’ll be happy to mail you one (Make sure your online profile information is up to date and you have allowed me to contact you or and I won’t be able send you one.).

Don’t have a Demonstrator? Email me at [email protected] include your name, address, and phone number and I’ll be happy to mail you one.

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2017 Holiday Catalog Organizational Items are Here!

Posted on September 5, 2017 by Stamp with Jini

Wow! can you believe all the great new products in the Holiday Catalog? I’ve got soooo many favorites! How about you?

If you haven’t seen the Holiday Catalog there is still time to RSVP for this Saturday’s Holiday Catalog Kick Off. We’ll be making 3 fun projects using Holiday Catalog stamps and you can pick up your copy! Whoo! Hoo!

Click HERE to see more information about my Saturday event along with my full calendar

Don’t live locally? Why not join me on face book for my Virtual Party? HERE.

Are you ready for my Organizational items that I’ve created for the Holiday Catalog!

The first item is my Designer Series Paper Chart – it contains all the information and colors included in each pack of Designer Series Paper all in one place!

2017 Holiday Catalog Designer Series Paper Chart (Printable PDF)

And the next item – Clear Mount Case labels for the Thinlits Dies and Framelits Dies! I love these new labels for our clear mount cases! It makes putting things back in their place sooo much easier! If you saw my stamping space after a marathon of creating you’d know what I mean LOL!

Here are the New Labels for the Holiday Catalog Products:

Card Front Builder Dies (printable PDF)
Chandelier Thinlits Dies (printable PDF)
Christmas Lamppost Thinlits Dies (printable PDF)
Christmas Staircase Thinlits Dies (printable PDF)
Detailed Gate Thinlits Dies (printable PDF)
Hometown Greetings Edgelits Dies (printable PDF)
Lantern Builder Framelits Dies (printable PDF)
Many Mittens Framelits Dies (printable PDF)
Musical Instruments Framelits Dies (printable PDF)
Ornamental Christmas Framelits Dies (printable PDF)
Patterned Pumpkins Thinlits Dies (printable PDF)
Quilt Builder Framelits Dies (printable PDF)
Ornamental Christmas Dies (printable PDF)
Patterned Pumpkins Thinlits Dies (printable PDF)
Quilt Builder Framelits Dies (printable PDF)
Santa Builder Framelits Dies (printable PDF)
Seasonal Tags Framelits Dies (printable PDF)
Swirly Snowflakes Thinlits Dies (printable PDF)
Trim Your Stockings Thinlits Dies (printable PDF)

If you’d like to see all my labels and a tutorial on how to use them you can click HERE and HERE

And do you love an index as much as I do? For some reason I just got to have one – LOL! So you’re in luck if you liked one to! Here is one so you can find things quickly.

2017 Holiday Catalog Index (printable PDF)

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Colorful Seasons Tutorial

Posted on September 1, 2017 by Stamp with Jini

Summer is ending with this holiday weekend and you can already feel the cool morning air here in the North Georgia Mountains. The fall leaves will be falling turning and falling soon, but mean while I’m going to enjoy one last hurrah in the pool since the rain is suppose to clear out and we should have a beautiful holiday on Monday with the kids.

Today’s card is one I made using a fun Clear Block Technique with Stampin’ Spritzers. Check out my Tutorial for it below. I really love this Bundle of products and that fact that it has a coordinating suite of products – I just love creating with it and can’t wait to try out some fall cards now too!

Colorful Seasons Card Tutorial (printable PDF)

And of course I shared with you my Tips for Using the Colorful Seasons Stamp Set HERE if you didn’t catch it.

Enjoy!

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Colorful Seasons (143726)

Inks: Basic Gray Archival Ink (140932), Calypso Coral (126983), Marina Mist (126962), Crumb Cake (126975) and Dapper Denim Classic Ink (141394)

Paper: Basic Gray (121044), Crumb Cake (120953), Crumb Cake (120953) and Whisper White Card stock (100730)

Accessories: Seaside Embossing Folder (141481), Stampin’ Spritzer (126185), Clear Block F (118483)

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2017 Holiday Catalog goes Live!

Posted on September 1, 2017 by Stamp with Jini

Yippie it’s here and you’re going to love it! The 2017 Holiday Catalog is live and that means we can begin ordering as of today.

This catalog is FILLED with wonderful new stamps, dies and products perfect for your fall and holiday crafting.

AND great news Host a tradition, book or virtual party with me and you’ll be able to EARN FREE products – so if you have a big wish list why not contact me today to set up a time and date that works for you and your friends?

Even better when you host during September and October you can EARN a FREE stamp set, Merry Patterns in addition to your other Host Benefits!

Here are the details:

Promotion period: September 1–October 31
The Merry Patterns Stamp Set is exclusive to the host promotion and will not be available after October 31
In order to qualify, the event merchandise total must reach $300 USD (before shipping and handling)
There is no limit to the number of times the Merry Patterns Stamp Set may be earned, but only one set can be redeemed per qualifying order
Customer & Workshop, and online orders qualify
Orders must be closed by 11:50 PM (MT) on October 31
The Merry Patterns Stamp Set is in addition to Stampin’ Rewards

Here is a printable flyer with full details PDF

Want to see more? Why not check out this short video talking about the Merry Patterns stamp set and Host Promotion.

and how about some fun items made with the stamps set?

Love it right? So why not contact me today and have some stamping fun with your friends and family?

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Tips for the Colorful Seasons Video Tutorial

Posted on August 31, 2017 by Stamp with Jini

I love the Colorful Seasons Bundle found in the Annual Catalog on page 147. It is part of a complete suite of products that coordinate so it makes card making quick and easy! The fact that this set has wonderful sentiments and covers all four of our seasons is just an added bonus!

I’ve got a couple of cards I wanted to share with you today that use the stamp set.

And a quick Video tutorial showing you some quick and easy tips for using this set.

Tips for Using the Colorful Seasons Stamp Set Video Tutorial:

If you would like to see more cards that I’ve posted earlier you can click HERE and HERE.

And then why not stop back by tomorrow when I’ll be sharing a card I made with you with a fun technique perfect for the holiday weekend as we say goodbye to summer.

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Holiday Catalog Launch Event

Posted on August 30, 2017 by Stamp with Jini

Jingle, Jingle, Jingle!!! The Holiday Catalog is coming September 1st AND Now you have 2 great choices to see all the wonderful Holiday Catalog products with me – Join my Virtual Party on face book, come to my live event, or join in the fun at both!!!

Holiday Virtual Party on Facebook

Relax you can put on your p.j.s, grab a glass of wine and kick back with your tablet or what ever you stay connected with…..

September 6th at 8 p.m.

It’s easy, it’s fun and you know you’re already on face book! So join the group today so you don’t miss out!

Click HERE to join the Virtual Party

Holiday Catalog Launch

Make 3 darling projects with products from the NEW Holiday Catalog

See TONS of new samples of cards and gift ideas!

There will be goodies, treats and more!

Saturday, September 9^th

Drop in between

1 p.m. until 3:30 p.m.

Class Fee: $10 (or free with a minimum order)

RSVP by Wednesday, September 6th to hold your spot

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

Can’t make this event? Contact me to set up an appointment

to shop and pick up your Holiday Catalog during the week of September 11th

Click HERE for my Calendar of Events or Email me at [email protected] to RSVP and hold your spot

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Better Together

Posted on August 29, 2017 by Stamp with Jini

Need a wonderful set that covers all kinds of occasions? Check out the Better Together stamp set (141733/141736) that was used to create this fun card.

Done in our NEW 2017 In Colors, Powder Pink, Berry Burst and Fresh Fig it’s bright and cheerful and will bring a smile to anyone’s face.

And how about this fun party hat from the Celebrate You (143775/143778)

Yep, that is our new Decorative Ribbon Border Punch (143721) and Ruffled Dynamic Textured Embossing Folder (143699) being used. I can’t wait to get my hands on these two new items later this week when they arrive!

Want to see a couple more cards?

Classic Black & White – It uses the Label Me Pretty Bundle (145304/145305) that includes the Label Me Pretty stamp set (143858/143861) and Pretty Label Punch (143715).

And finally here is another card that uses the Bloomin’ Love (140643) and Hardwood stamps (133032/133035) in addition to the Decorative Ribbon Border Punch (143721)