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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.

Sparkling Snowflakes

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Do you love the first snowfall of the year and the sparkle it brings to the countryside as the sun shines on it? I know growing up in Wisconsin this is one of my strongest memories, the brilliance of the snow as the sun hit it. I actually wore my sunglasses more in the winter than the summer! I guess that is one of the things that always draw me to a snowflake stamp set and the Sparkling Snowflakes stamp set (162158) not only has some lovely 2 step snowflakes but also a coordinating punch too!

Today’s first card uses that lovely Sparkling Snowflakes Tag Topper Punch (162164).

This card uses colors from winter. The Fresh Freesia, Boho Blue, and Pool Party to create a soft winter time feel. It also uses the simple stamp off method to create 2 tones of the same color so that the two step image is darker than the solid image. You can see the small snow flake behind the sentiment that uses this same technique. Ink up the stamp, stamp off on a scratch paper, and then stamp on your project. Just a little tip – You’ll want to do this fully each time since when you stamp off the edge of the card stock you’ll get a line in your image. The Boho Blue 3/8″ Textured Ribbon (161631), Tinsel Gems Three Pack (161624), and Snowflake Sky 3D Embossing Folder (162026) give the card a lot of texture.

This next card is monochromatic and done in Lost Lagoon. One of my favorite new colors added this year.

The sentiment has been punched out using the Double Oval Punch (154242) and has been popped up giving it some depth. The lovely Silver & White 1/2″ Sheer Ribbon (162149) and Faceted Gems Trio Pack (162148) add a bit of shimmer and shine along with texture to the project.

These products are part of the carry over list, but the Sparkling Snowflakes Bundle (162165) discount will be going away since it is only while supplies last or January 3rd when the catalog ends.

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Garden Walk Thank You Card Tutorial

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I use a ton of thank you cards during the holidays as I like to send a card to family and friends to show my appreciation. After all they showed me I was special enough to take the time and I want to show them how special their thoughtfulness was to me. How about you? Do you send thank you cards during the gift giving season? Or want to create a lovely gift for someone? If you do you’ll enjoy today’s project as it is a quick and easy card to make a bunch of quickly.

I’ve used the Good Feelings Stamp set (158737) for this project as it is a sentiment set that has these great bold sentiments perfect as a focal point on a card like this.

And of course the Garden Walk Designer Series Paper (retiring 162227) is a lovely pack of 6×6 papers that have all kinds of floral images making it a great choice for this versatile layout.

Not only does it had bolder color choices for the holidays, it also has a softer color pallet too so you can use it year round simply by changing the card base and mat colors. And of course the Blooming Pearls (162238) since they come in an assortment of colors work with all of them!

Want to see my card?

Like it? Want to make some of your own?

Here is a quick video tutorial for you and of course my PDF that includes the video link, full supply list, measurements and more!

Garden Walk Thank You Card Tutorial PDF

Enjoy! And don’t forget to take a little time for you to recharge during this holiday seasons. Can you believe it is already December 1st?

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Soft & Lovely Magical Meadow

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The Magical Meadow Bundle (retiring 162144) is filled with lovely images and sentiments that can be used through out the winter months and the images are DistInktive (TM) stamps give you lovely shading and texture since it is already built in.

This bundle is part of a suite so it has some wonderful products that coordinate with it too. Check out these lovely cards using the Magical Meadow Stamp Set (Retiring 162134). This first card uses simple stamping and some layering with the Deckled Rectangle Dies (159173) to create a wonderful winter card. The light airy Silver & White 1/2″ Sheer Ribbon (162149) adds more texture.

And this next card is a fun fold using a bit of 2023-2025 In Color Jute Twine (161637) to add some texture and close the fun fold.

The lovely Faceted Gems Trio Pack (162148) add a bit more texture and shine.

While these first two cards use the greenery images to create a lovely card, they both have different feel to them due to the color choice. And this next card uses the Magical Meadow Bundle along with the same Winter Meadow Designer Series Paper (162133) to create this lovely Starry Sky inspired card.

Once again the ribbon adds a bit of shine while the Snowflake Sky 3D Embossing Folder (162026) and Double Oval Punch (154242) add some texture. And this final card uses the lovely Winter Meadow Designer Series Paper (162133) and teams it up with the Very Best Occasions (159871).

A few of the Neutrals Adhesive Backed Sequins (161627) add a bit of shine and elegance to the card.

I’m excited that some of the elements from this Suite will be carrying over so you’ll want to make sure that you get the Bundle that is part of the retirement list now so you don’t miss out.

Enjoy and don’t forget to stop back by tomorrow when I’ll be sharing a tutorial with you!

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It’s a Traditional Christmas with Saint Nicholas

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Do you have Saint Nic come to your house and fill the stockings? I know when I was a child my girlfriend did and thought it was pretty cool. I had no idea then that December 6th is Saint Nicholas Day, better known as Nikolaus in Germany. And while the day may not receive the full religious celebration it does in Southern Germany and other traditionally Catholic regions, children across Europe look forward to this day each year by leaving a stocking or shoe by the fireplace. As soon as I saw this set it made me think of my friend Dawn and her families tradition.

The Saint Nicholas Stamp Set (retiring 162099) that was used for this first card also has a coordinating die set and comes in a money saving bundle too.

Our Stampin’ Blends were used to color the image and it’s been cut out with our Deckled Rectangle Dies (159173). And this next card also uses a traditional feeling stamp set, the Regal Reindeer stamp set (159722) and it’s coordinating set of Reindeer Dies (159727).

his time the reindeer was colored with our Watercolor Pencils for a softer feel. Both are great for the holiday season.

Kit Class Rescheduled for Wednesdays, December 6th

Same fun – different night, so why not bring a friend and enjoy a evening of crafting with us?

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Festive Fun

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Fun little animals aways draw my eye and today’s card has a giraffe! The Festive & Fun stamp set (retiring 162078) contains fun little animal images doing traditional holiday things.

Check out this card that uses the set along with the Tiny Christmas Tree Die (retiring 162114) and cheerful Merry Bold & Bright Designer Series Paper (retiring 161945).

Cute, right? Stampin’ Blends were used to give this image bold colors and the Iridescent Adhesive Backed Discs (161954) add some shimmer to the ornaments on the image. They fit just right inside the stamped images.

Did you know that the Retirement List has posted and items are while supplies last? Why not stop by my Online Store and check out our last chance products as they are while supplies last.

Last Call for the Tag Kit Class this Friday

I’ve still got a couple of spots, so why not join us for this fun tag class that doubles as a gift card holder. Everything you need is included! Click HERE to see my Calendar or contact me at StampwithJini@gmail.

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Soft Christmas Classics Card Tutorial

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Why not send a little sparkle this holiday season with this quick and easy holiday card using the Christmas Classics Bundle (161977) that is retiring on January 3rd?

This card uses soft contemporary colors to create a lovely winter feel. Has a ton of texture since it uses the Snowflake Sky 3D Embossing Folder (162026)

and our Soft Shimmer Paper Combo Pack (161750) gives it a bit of shimmer and shine. You’ll love this paper with its array of colors.

Quick and easy it’s a great card to make and send to family and friends this holiday season. or why not change out the sentiment and make it a birthday or thank you card?

Here is my video tutorial for you

along with the PDF that includes YouTube Link, measurements, supply list and instructions.

Soft Christmas Classics Card Tutorial PDF

Enjoy!

And while you’re shopping don’t forget that Stampin’ Up! products make wonderful gifts for the holiday season. I know my husband loves it when I make it easy with my list. Don’t forget to give them my Online Store Link making it easy!

And if you are looking for a easy last minute gift our Kit Collection or Paper Pumpkin Subscriptions are great for crafters of all ages too!

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Let it snow with Sparkling Snowflakes

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Today’s monochromatic card tutorial uses the lovely Sparkling Snowflakes stamp set (Retirement List 162158) that is part of our Retirement list and only available while supplies last or until January 3rd.

It contains some lovely all occasion sentiments along with holiday ones making it great for all winter long. And since it is a 2 step stamp set you’ve got lots of choices too. Snowflakes! I love them and the fact they are all different and unique like us.

You should check out the coordinating Sparkling Snowflakes Tag Topper Punch (Retiring 162164) too if you love them as much as I do. And while supplies last there is a 10% savings when you purchase the bundle.

Today’s card is monochromatic and done in one of my favorite In Colors, Orchid Oasis.

It also features a quick and simple technique, the torn edge. It’s so easy to do but gives your project lots of texture quickly.

Here is a quick video tutorial for you along with my PDF. You can print the pdf off and it has everything you need including the link for the video when you get ready to craft.

Let it Snow torn Edge Card Tutorial PDF

Enjoy! Then stop back by again for another tutorial tomorrow!

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Let me help you with your holiday packaging with this fun evening of crafting

Magical Meadow Card Tutorial

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Today’s card is done in the soft colors of Lost Lagoon, Moody Mauve and Misty Moonlight giving it a soft winter feel.

I’ve used the Magical Meadow Stamp Set (Retiring 162134) that will be retiring and is only available while supplies last along with the Something Fancy Dies (160424) from the Annual Catalog. You might already have this set of label dies since it is a great staple that you’ll use over and over again.

the Magical Meadow stamp set is a beautiful set with DisInkTive ™ images and wonderful winter sentiments. It is part of the Winter Meadow Suite of Products (162150) and while the stamp set and dies are on the retirement list some of the accessories are not, so you can get additional accessories like the paper in the future. Remember, if a suite or bundle is sold out you can always purchase things separately.

Here is a video tutorial for you and PDF with the complete supply list, YouTube Link, and measurements with instructions for recreating this card.

Magical Meadow Card Tutorial PDF

And of course if you want to see all the retiring products why not stop by my Online Store. I’ve also done a video showing you how I marked them in my catalog.

Enjoy!

Then stop back by each day this week for more fun tutorials using products from the Mini.

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Retirement List for the 2023 Sept – Dec Mini now Live

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Check out this video I’ve done for you so you can see the lists easily. We also have a Carry Over List which I’m sharing so you can get those items you want and need if you choose before the Last Chance List IS LIVE!

Remember it’s while supplies last or until January 3rd

Here are the printables:

Last Chance List PDF

Carry Over List PDF

Or stop by my Online store and look for the Specials – Last Chance Products

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Just a few spots left – click on Calendar for full details

Classic Christmas Classics Card Tutorial

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Love sending traditional holiday cards? If so you’ll love the Joy of Christmas Suite (161983) of products if that is the case it is filled with wonderful products for your holiday needs. And with the music sheet from the Joy of Christmas Designer Series Paper (161958) it’s a hit here in my house.

Today’s card uses the Christmas Classics Bundle (161977) found in the Suite to create this lovely card for the holidays.

The card the lovely Black & Very Vanilla 3/8″ Large Check Ribbon (161982) to give it a pop of texture. Why not check out my tutorial below so you can make one too?

And of course here is the complete supply list, measurements and instructions with the YouTube link for easy reference when you’re crafting.

Christmas Classics Card Tutorial PDF

Enjoy!

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Join us for this fun evening of crafting in Lula