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.

No Bones About It

Posted on March 10, 2016 by Stamp with Jini

Need a fun set for those dinosaur lovers in your life? Both my kids went through this phase (remember the big purple guy? LOL!) and so I just knew this was a must have set for me!

Isn’t this card bright and fun? I think my nephew will have a big smile on his face when he gets this and the little goodies I tucked into this bag I made with our Gift Bag Punch Board to coordinate.

Here is a quick video to show you how the Gift Bag Punch Board works.

So what do you think? A set you must have too? It’s not just for kids – add an age related sentiment and it makes a great adult card!

Want to get this Paper Pumpkin Celebrate Kit and Bermuda Bay Box?

Don’t forget today is the last day to sign up for this March’s Paper Pumpkin kit – Let me know if you have any questions about how to create your account since it has to be done today before midnight.

Click HERE to find out more about Paper Pumpkin and HERE for Prepaid Subscriptions so you can earn FREE Sale-a-bration items too!

It’s been a crazy week around here – I’ve been painting more cabinets. But I want to share all the goodies for the Spring Day retreat with you, so stop by next week.

Yes, that is my classroom. I’ve been helping my son finish his project in the garage so it’s all ready for the Paper Penguin Consignment Sale on the 28-30th of April. If you want to learn more about my consignment sale you can check out the face book page HERE

Supplies:

Stamp Set: No Bones About It (138756)

Inks: Tuxedo Black Memento Pad (132708), Bermuda Bay (131171) and Tangerine Tango Classic Ink (126946)

Paper: Brights Collection Designer Series Paper Stack (138434), Sahara Sand (121043), Bermuda Bay (131197),Tangerine Tango (111349) and Whisper White Card stock (100730)

Accessories: Gift Bag Punch Board (135862), 2 1/2 Circle Punch (120906), and Whisper White 1/4″ Cotton Ribbon (134567)

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Weekly Deals (Special ends Monday, March 14th, 2016 at 11:50 p.m. (MT)

Celebrate with Me!

Posted on March 9, 2016 by Stamp with Jini

Today is my Stampin’ Up! Anniversary. I’ve been a Demonstrator for 7 years today!!! Wow. The time has flown by so quickly. It seems like just the other day that I joined so that I could simply get a discount of my supplies. I feel so blessed that you allow me to share my love of paper crafting with you and be your demonstrator I wanted to celebrate my Anniversary this year by offering a Buy 5 Get 1 FREE adhesive Special to say Thank You!!!

So why not stock up on your favorite adhesive, earn FREE Sale-a-bration items AND celebrate with me?

But you’ll have to hurry since this offer is only good for 7 days!

It’s easy, contact me with your adhesive order. (This won’t work in my Online Store.) The adhesives don’t have to be all the same type of adhesives. You simply buy any 5 of our wonderful products and I’ll give you the 6th for free!

Of course you’re welcome to add other items to your order too.

fine print: Buy any 5 adhesives of your choice and you’ll get the 6th of equal or lesser value FREE.

WILL YOU GET YOUR SPECIAL ANNIVERARY PAPER PUMPKIN KIT THIS MONTH?

It’s not too late to receive your own Paper Pumpkin kit and help Celebrate 3 years of fun! You’ll receive the special celebration kit this month as long as you create your account by the end of the day Thursday, March 10th.

Right now when you purchase a Prepaid Subscription you can earn FREE Sale-a-bration products too! And when you choose me as your Demonstrator you’ll also receive Paper Pumpkin Perks from me!

Not sure yet or just want to just try it? You can purchase a 1 month Prepaid Subscription if you just want to try the Paper Pumpkin program. Click HERE

Have questions? Feel free to contact me to learn more.

Visit PaperPumpkin.com to join today

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Use Hostess code FMSYEJYU and get a free gift!

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Weekly Deals (Special ends Monday, March 14th, 2016 at 11:50 p.m. (MT)

Watercolor Wings Spring Frame & New Weekly Deals

Posted on March 8, 2016 by Stamp with Jini

I love using my stamping products for home decor and gift items since it gives me a chance to create something extra special. So I wanted to share this fun frame that I made to hold that special photo from Easter this month.

The base is just one of those inexpensive wooden frames that you can find for a dollar. How did I make it? Well first I used our Stampin’ Glue Sticks to adhere a layer of our Cucumber Crush paper from the 2015-2017 In Color Designer Series Paper Stack to the wooden frame. The Stampin’ Glue Sticks are perfect for this type of project since it has square edges that will fit into corners easily.

Next I made some flowers using our Spiral Flower Die. Sooo quick and easy. Run your Bone Folder down the card stock after cutting it out, roll and adhere. Yep that is it! I did sponge the edges a bit to give it a bit more depth and added a touch or two of the Dazzling Details on the edges to make them look dew kissed.

I made two butterflies and adhered them only in the center so I could bend the wings and give the butterfly a 3d look. And I added a bit more of the Dazzling Details on both pieces to add a bit of shimmer.

I think my daughter will enjoy this little item for her Easter basket. How about you? What do you think of this little frame I made?

NEW Weekly Deals

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Watercolor Wings (139424*), and Flower Patch (134207*)

Inks: Calypso Coral (126983), Pink Pirouette (126956), Blushing Bride (131172), Garden Green Classic Ink (126973), and Memento Tuxedo Black Pad (132708)

Paper: 2015-2017 In Color Collection Designer Series Paper Stack (138432), Blushing Bride (131198), Pink Pirouette (111351), Cucumber Crush (138335), and Whisper White Card stock (100730)

Accessories: Dazzling Details (124117), Flower Flair Fraemlits Dies (133731*), Bold Butterfly Thinlits Dies (138135*), Butterfly Framelit Dies (137360*), Spiral Flower Die (129379), Stampin’ Glue Sticks (130654), Mini Glue Dots (103683), and Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive (110755)

*Items available in money saving Bundles

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#imbringingbirthdaysback Stamp-a-Stack

Posted on March 7, 2016 by Stamp with Jini

You can sign up today for this fun event you won’t want to miss.

Have you noticed that you don’t send or receive birthday cards like you used to? Want to join the #imbringingbirthdaysback movement?

Let’s have fun and bring back snail mail cards.

Join me for this special event and start your birthday card making with a bang!

We’ll be stamping a stack of 12 cards using the exclusive Sale-a-bration Party Pants stamp set and making two fun gift items too!

Wednesday, March 30th

10 am or 6 pm

Class Fee: $65

RSVP & prepay by Sunday, March 13th

Your Class fee includes your own Party Pants stamp set in wood or clear mount, It’s My Party Designer Series Paper Stack, It’s My Party Card stock pack, Combo Baker’s Twine, Silver Glimmer Paper, and Melon Mambo ¼” Cotton Ribbon

Adhesive not included; but will be available to pick up at class time

Click HERE to see my full Calendar of Events

Honeycomb Happiness Mini Berry Basket

Posted on March 3, 2016 by Stamp with Jini

Do you need and quick and easy Easter goodie for someone special? Why not check out this cute little Mini Berry Basket I made as a prize for my team meeting this week.

They are soooo easy to make and when you use this adorable little chick from the Sale-a-bration set, Honeycomb Happiness you can’t miss!

What did I put in it? Well a little bit of Easter grass and chocolate of course! I found some carrot cake kisses and couldn’t resist adding those too – and I love the fact that they are wrapped in Tangerine Tango foil so they match my focal point. LOL! Ahhh, it’s the little things that make me happy. 🙂

They were so cute I had to make a bunch of them to give.

Want to know how I made this cute little basket? Check out my video tutorial HERE.

Honeycomb Happiness is a Sale-a-bration Set. What does that mean? Well you can get this set FREE!!! It’s one of the Sale-a-bration exclusive sets that you can choose from when you purchase $50 in product from me! But hurry Sale-a-bration ends March 31st.

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Honeycomb Happiness (Sale-a-bration 141288/1415291) and Teeny Tiny Wishes (128748/127802)

Inks: Crushed Curry (131173), Daffodil Delight (126944) and Tangerine Tango Classic Ink (126946) and Basic Black Archival Ink (140931)

Paper: Subtles Collection Designer Series Paper Stack (138437), Wisteria Wonder (122922) and Whisper White Card stock (100730)

Accessories: Berry Basket Die (137366), Aqua Painter (103954), Word Window Punch (119857), 1 3/4″ Circle Punch (119860) and 1 3/4″ Scallop Circle Punch (119854), Handheld Stapler (139083) and Silver Mini Staples (135847)

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

Use Hostess code H4HSD6AD and get a free gift!

Weekly Deals (Special ends Monday, March 7th, 2016 at 11:50 p.m. (MT)

Want a hand stamped birthday card with a little gift tucked inside? #imbringingbirthdayback – email me you name, address and birthday and I’ll send you a hand stamped card in the mail. Want to learn more about #imbriningbirthdaysback click HERE

Team Fun

Posted on March 2, 2016 by Stamp with Jini

Last night I held my monthly Team meeting. And for those that braved the rainy weather there was a lot of sharing, laughter, food and stamping of course.

Today I thought I’d share with you some swaps that were brought to the meeting.

This first card is bright and bold was created by Janie.

The drape or pleated skirt told was done using the It’s My Party Designer Series Paper stack (140552).

This second card uses the In the Meadow stamp set (140751/140754) and has a totally different feel to it. It’s soft and subtle since Cindy chose the Blushing Bride pattern from the Love Blossoms Designer Series Paper Stack (140548).

Even the embossing folder, Softly Falling (139672) that Cindy chose makes you think soft and peaceful. LOL!

Seeing different styles and color choices is part of the fun of sharing during our meetings. It energizes every ones creative juices! What fun to share.

If this is something that you’d like to do, why not check out my Team, the Blue Mountain Stampers.

Join the Blue Mountain Stampers during Sale-a-bration

It’s the best time of year to join Stampin’ Up! During Sale-a-Bration you can join my team, the Blue Mountain Stampers, for just $99 and choose $30 more of FREE product for your starter. Which means you choose $155 in product for only $99! PLUS – your kit ships for free! That’s over $70 in savings!

Want to learn more? Check out the links below:

What are the Blue Mountain Stampers?
Join here
Got more questions, feel free to contact me: [email protected]

Whether you want to join for the discount or to make a little extra cash – you’ll be able to save 20% or more on your stamping supplies!

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Use Hostess code H4HSD6AD and get a free gift!

Weekly Deals (Special ends Monday, March 7th, 2016 at 11:50 p.m. (MT)

NEW Weekly Deals

Posted on March 1, 2016 by Stamp with Jini

Check out these NEW Weekly Deals that begin today!

Check out some of these past projects made with some of the Weekly Deals.

#imbringingbackbirthday Stamp Now Available to order

You can order (item #143576) yours now too! Join in the fun of #imbriningbirthdaysback and bring a smile to the face of someone special on their birthday. (A quick update the stamp sold out in 4 hours hours so the button has been turned off until March 7th. The good news is the stamp will be available again soon. If you’d like to “preorder” one with me I’ll be happy to order yours as soon as they are available again. Just contact me and I’ll be happy to put you on the list.)

Click HERE to learn more about #imbringingbirthdaysback and my special kick off event

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

Use Hostess code H4HSD6AD and get a free gift!

Jini’s March Class line up

Posted on February 29, 2016 by Stamp with Jini

Wow, it’s leap year so we get an extra day this month. Can you believe it is the end of February already? Where did the month go? March is right around the corner so if you want to know what’s happening in March – Here is my class line up for next month.

Caring with Cards – March 15th at 2 p.m. (Clarkesville Library)

FREE event – come make a difference in some one’s life

Coffee & Cards – Tuesday, March 22nd at 10 a.m. – noon OR

Thursday, March 24th at 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Class Fee $15; or FREE with minimum purchase

#imbringingbirthdaysback – Wednesday, March 30^th at 10 am or 6 pm Class Fee $65;Includes a goodie bag and a FREE Party Pants stamp set RSVP by March 13th

Click HERE to see more about my Calendar of Events

Have you signed up to receive the my exclusive 6 Weeks of Sale-a-bration Newsletter? There is still time to get these great FREE exclusive projects. Sign up for my Newsletter and confirm your request in the email I send you before noon tomorrow to receive yours!

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Last Day to get these Weekly Deals!

Weekly Deals (Special ends Monday, February 29, 2016 at 11:50 p.m. (MT)

#imbringingbirthdaysback

Posted on February 26, 2016 by Stamp with Jini

Have you noticed that you don’t send or receive birthday cards like you used to? Would you like to receive a handmade card from me this year? #imbringingbirthdaysback is a new initiative that Shannon West started to bring back sending birthday cards.

Shannon West is part of the Stampin’ Up! home office team. And in November at OnStage shared with us her families’ personal birthday tradition of celebrating with one big bash – which I just loved, so when she launched her #imbringingbirthdaysback last month I couldn’t resist joining in the fun and jumping on board, and now you can too! Since this was one of my New Years resolutions for 2016 any how I’m just expanding it a bit by including you!

Here is a quick video of Shannon explaining what #imbringingbirthdaysback is all about.

So, if you have noticed that Facebook has basically ruined birthdays too and want to work with me to change that, let’s do it together! Starting March 1st I’ll be sending birthday cards out to not only my Birthday Club members, but also the first 100 people who send me their birthdays!!!

Want to be one of those who receive a hand stamped birthday card from me? It’s simple just send an email to me at [email protected] and give me the following information.

Name

Address

Date of birth

(I just need the month and day since we’re all 29. LOL! But you can include the year if you want to. US only)

(fine print: All info will be kept private and be used only for the purposes of sending you a birthday card)

I’m asking for yours – so here’s mine March 20th and my address is 2320 Dooley Road Clarkesville GA 30523 – just in case you wanted to know. 🙂

Oh, and if you’ve already celebrated your birthday this year, no worries I’ll be sending a full 12 months of cards out! So that’s it – email me your birthday and then just sit back and wait for your card to arrive in the mail!

I’m so excited to share this with you and let you join in the fun too that I’ve schedule a last minute event that allows everyone to make some fantastic cards, projects and receive a FREE stamp set too!!!

NEW #imbringingbirthdaysback Kick Off Event Scheduled

Want to join in the fun? Why not join me for this special event that will start off your birthday card making with a bang!

We’ll be stamping a stack of cards using the exclusive Sale-a-bration Party Pants stamp set and making two fun gift items too!

Wednesday, March 30th

10 am or 6 pm

Class Fee: $65

RSVP & prepay by Sunday, March 13th

Class fee includes your own Party Pants stamp set in wood or clear mount and supplies to create everything for the class. And great news you’ll have supplies left over to create lots of cards when you get home too!

Click HERE to see my full calendar of events

So what are you waiting for? Let go spread the love! Let’s send good ol’ fashioned, handmade birthday cards via snail mail!

Here is my first batch of cards that I just sent out this week to family and friends. Only four this week but I’m looking forward for the number growing!

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Use Hostess code H4HSD6AD and get a free gift!

Weekly Deals (Special ends Monday, February 29, 2016 at 11:50 p.m. (MT)

Beautiful Birthday Blooms

Posted on February 25, 2016 by Stamp with Jini

Love flowers? Love coloring? Well then the Birthday Blooms stamp set (140655/140658) might be just the ticket!

Check out the beautiful card that Janette gave me done in shades of purple.

A wonderful card for any woman in your life.

Want to learn more about the Birthday Bouquet Suite of products? You can find them on page 8 & 9 of the Occasions catalog.

Don’t have a catalog? Want your own copy of the Occasions Catalog? Send an email to [email protected] with your name, address and phone number and I’ll be happy to mail you a copy.

Want to earn some FREE products? Why not gather some friends and have a private party?

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Birthday Blooms (140655/140658)

Inks: VersaMark Ink (102283), Basic Black Archival Ink (140931), Wisteria Wonder Classic Ink (126985)

Paper: White Vellum card stock (101856), Thick Whisper White Card stock (140272), Wisteria Wonder (122922), Elegant Eggplant (105126) and Whisper White Card stock (100730)

Accessories: Wisteria Wonder Seam Binding (134572), Stampin’ Write Markers, Triple Banner Punch (138292), Black Embossing Powder (109133), Heat Tool (129053), Embossing Buddy (103083), and Pearls Basic Jewels (119247)

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

Use Hostess code H4HSD6AD and get a free gift!

Click Here to learn more about using the Hostess Code

Weekly Deals (Special ends Monday, February 29, 2016 at 11:50 p.m. (MT)