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.

Rudolph Gift Card Holder

Posted on December 22, 2015 by Stamp with Jini

Oh, what fun this little Rudolph gift card holder was to make – and it’s pretty quick and easy too!

The base is 4 1/4″ x 7 3/4″. I scored it at 5 1/2″. Decorate the flap and add a coordinating panel that is 4″ x 5 1/4″ to hold your gift card and sentiment.

You could even add a Whisper White piece to sign your name on the underside of the flap if you desire. I added my gift card using a piece of our Tear & Tape. Voila!

What did I tell you quick and easy, right? And I love this little Rudolph image you can create with the Wonderland antler image!

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Stop by tomorrow when I’ll be sharing some quick and easy tags for you to whip up!

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Oh What Fun (140386) and Wonderland (139752/140365)

Inks: Marina Mist (126962), and Mossy Meadow Classic Ink (133645)

Paper: Real Red (102482), Mossy Meadow 133676) and Soft Sky Card stock (131181)

Accessories: Real Red Pom Pom Trim (139617) and Neutrals Candy Dots (130934)

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Merry Moments Gift Card Holders

Posted on December 21, 2015 by Stamp with Jini

Gift cards are always something we need to package especially during the holidays. So here is a quick and easy way to do that!

Just grab your Envelope Liner Framelits Dies (132172) and your package of Merry Moments Designer Series Paper. You can make 24 of these from just one package of 12 x 12 paper – and who doesn’t love that?

Create a fun card to tuck into the pocket add a little piece of Tear & Tape adhesive to attach your gift card and your ready to put a smile on someones face.

Want to see some more of these gift cards holders? They were so much fun I didn’t want to stop. I used my Merry Everything stamp set (135068) for the focal point on these along with some Crumb Cake 3/8″ Stitched Satin Ribbon (138428).

Stop by tomorrow when I’ll be sharing another fun gift card holder.

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Oh, What Fun (140386)

Inks: Cherry Cobbler Classic Ink (126966)

Paper: Merry Moments Designer Series Paper (138450), Crumb Cake (120953), Cherry Cobbler (119685), and Whisper White Card stock (100730)

Accessories: Envelope Liner Framelits Dies (132172), Curvy Corner Trio Punch (139683), Cherry Cobbler Thick Baker’s Twine (138414), 2015-2017 In Color Stampin’ Write Markers (138333), Blender Pens (102845), 2 3/8″ Scallop Circle Punch (118874), and 2″ Circle Punch (133782), and Tear and Tape (138995)

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Oh, What Fun Mini Treat Bag

Posted on December 20, 2015 by Stamp with Jini

This quick and easy back is great for a quick little gift for neighbors and friends. It will hold those small items, gift cards, or a bit of chocolate and since it is made with our Mini Treat Bag Thinlits Dies (137547). And it’s so easy to make at least 24 of these with just one package of our Designer Series Paper!

Super cute and already includes your gift tag! Just watch which way you place your dies onto your Designer Series Paper when you run them through the Big Shot so that the pattern is going the same directions. (Ask me how I know LOL!)

How’d I make the tags? Well, I used the Oh, What Fun stamp set (140386) and stamped it twice once using Cherry Cobbler for the main image and then again on Smoky Slate in Mossy Meadow for the fussy cut banner. I love our Banner Triple Punch because it makes these banners easy and they look great every time! A great addition to your stamping supplies.

Finally a little Clothes Pin and a scrap of Designer Series Paper and your done – quick and easy!

Check out my complete supply list below and then stop back by tomorrow for a quick and easy last minute gift card holder!

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Oh, What Fun (140386)

Inks: Cherry Cobbler (126966) and Mossy Meadow Classic Ink (133645)

Paper: Merry Moments Designer Series Paper (138450), Smoky Slate (131202), Mossy Meadow (133676) and Whisper White card stock (10730)

Accessories: Mini Treat Bag Thinlits Dies (137547), Ornate Tag Topper Punch (137416), Banner Triple Punch (138292), 2 3/8″ Scallop Circle Punch (118874), 2″ Circle Punch (133782), Clothes Pins (133764) and Old Olive Bakers Twine (134579)

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Quick & Easy Merry Moments Curvy Keepsake Box

Posted on December 19, 2015 by Stamp with Jini

Here is a great little item that you can whip up quickly with some Merry Moments Designer Series Paper to add a touch of holiday spirit to a little something for that special someone.

This little box is fun and easy to make and the Real Red Pom Pom Trim adds a bit of whimsy to it. Add some chocolate nuggets with belly bands, kisses or what ever little item you’d like to put inside!

And here are a couple more cards that I received in swaps at On Stage in Tampa – fun quick cards for last minute needs.

Carol used the Your Presents stamp set (139803/139806) and our Bow Builder Punch (137414) to create this clean and simple card.

Stop back by tomorrow when I’ll be sharing with you another quick and easy idea – See you then.

Need help finding a holiday gift? Let me help I’ve got great items on hand that will make a wonderful holiday gift for child or adult! Contact me today! Call 706 754-7124 or email me at [email protected]

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Oh, What Fun (140386)

Inks: Cherry Cobbler Classic Ink (126966)

Paper: Merry Moments Designer Series Paper (138450), Real Red Pom Pom Trim (139617), Old Olive Baker’s Twine (134579), Real Red (102482) and Crumb Cake card stock (102953)

Accessories: Curvy Keepsake Box Thinlits Die (135853), and 1/8″ Circle Handheld Punch (134365)

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Quick & Easy Last Minute Ideas

Posted on December 18, 2015 by Stamp with Jini

Yikes, Christmas is next Friday. If you’re feeling a bit stressed – I may have some help. Over the next 5 days I’ll be sharing quick and easy ideas for last minute gifts and wrapping.

Today’s idea uses our Take Out Boxes (135827). Great for some quick and easy last minute treats to have on hand.

Fill them with whatever you choose – maybe some chocolate, cookies or even a mini loaf of bread! Who wouldn’t love that?

Wrap a piece of our Cherry Cobbler 1 1/4″ Striped Grosgain Ribbon around and tie in a bow. Add a tag and voila! Or why not make a belly band from the Merry Moments Designer Series Paper (138450) and top it with a medallion instead of a tag?

Want to know what is in mine?

This cute little Cherry Cobbler tinted jar I found in the dollar spot along with a pair of aloe holiday footsies for a little holiday pampering.After all who doesn’t need a little pampering after all the holiday hustle and bustle?

I’ve used the Merry Moments Designer Series Paper and my 2″ Circle Punch to cover the top of this little mason jar. Added a Cherry Cobber 1 3/4″ Scallop Circle and our image from the A Little Something Stamp Set (139827) that I punched out using my 1 3/8″ Circle Punch (119860) . The little candy cane was perfect since the jar holds a wonderfully scented Peppermint Stick Sugar Scrub. If you’d like the recipe you can find it HERE.

Want some quick and easy holiday cards? Check out these two great swaps I received.

Made with the Work of Art Stamp set (134111/134114) this card is sure to bring a smile to someones face.

Or how about soft and elegant.

Sandy used the Flurry of Wishes (139732) and Silver Glimmer Paper (135314) teamed up with a classic winter blue, Pool Party (122924) to create this card.

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Oh, What Fun (140386)

Inks: Cherry Cobbler (126966)

Paper: Merry Moments Designer Series Paper (138450), Cherry Cobbler (119685), Mossy Meadow (133676) and Whisper White Card Stock (100730)

Accessories: Take Out Boxes (135827), Cherry Cobbler 1 1/4″ Striped Grosgrain Ribbon (134554), Cherry Cobbler Thick Baker’s Twine (138414), Linen Thread (104199), 2 3/8″ Scallop Circle Punch (118874), 2″ Circle Punch (133782), 1/8″ Circle Handheld Punch (134363), 2015 In Color Stampin’ Write (138333) and Blender Pen (102845)

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NEW Catalog Sneak Peek Event

Posted on December 17, 2015 by Stamp with Jini

Date: Sunday, January 3rd

Time: 1 p.m. until 4 p.m.

Class Fee: $15, or free with an order

RSVP by Thursday, December 31^st to hold your spot

This is your first chance to see the new Stampin’ Up! 2016 Occasions Catalog & Sale-a-Bration Catalog product in action!!

We’ll make 4 fabulous projects (featuring ALL-NEW products) for just $15, or free with an order.

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Snow Place fun

Posted on December 16, 2015 by Stamp with Jini

For those of you who know me you know that the stamp set Snow Place (139738) was a must have with its cute little penguin. And the fact it comes in a money saving Bundle (140844) that includes the Snow Friends Framelit Dies (139664) never hurts!

Of course, I see this set as a winter set, or even year round since it has a penguin in it! Can’t you see this fun little guy with a laying out on a beach towel, playing basket ball or even wearing a hula skirt made of ribbon? I wiped up three the other day quickly want to see?

This first card is the traditional Christmas card. I couldn’t decide on which base color I liked the best so I tried them both!

And this second card is pretty much the same, but I made them for my birthdays that I need the next few weeks. The sentiment from our new Suite Sayings stamp set (140709) found in our NEW Occasions Catalog works perfectly with this fun sentiment from the set!

And my last creation is for a old High School friend, who is Jewish. I always send my Christmas letter in a winter themed card for her and thought she’d enjoy this fun quickly set of penguins. And I used the Large Polka Dot Embossing Folder since I wanted a more bold design for the back ground.

I love the sentiment I used on the inside – and simply hand wrote a little something to finish it off the way I wanted with my Melon Mambo Stampin’ Write Marker. Don’t you like that we have matching markers option all our color families?

I think this last design is my favorite. How about you? Which card do you like the best. Why not leave me a comment and let me know?

Supplies:

Stamp Set: S now Place (139738)

Inks: Basic Black Archival Ink Pad (104931), Tempting Turquoise (126952) and Melon Mambo Classic Ink (126948)

Paper: Tempting Turquoise (102067), Melon Mambo (115320), and Whisper White card stock (100730)

Accessories: Snow Friends Framelit Dies (139664), Pumpkin Pie Stampin’ Write Marker, Softly Falling Embossing Folder (139672)

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Dove of Peace & More

Posted on December 15, 2015 by Stamp with Jini

You know how it goes I had planned on starting my Christmas baking yesterday, however the weather didn’t consult me. We had a bad rain storm blow through mid morning that took out our power for a couple of hours and then problems with the internet. So I didn’t get to post yesterday.

But your in luck today things are humming along just fine – so I thought I’d share the card I had planned on showing you yesterday along with some additional one too.

I created this card using the Dove of Peace (139800) single stamp. I loved the design immediately when I saw it and knew it would look lovely teamed up with our Night of Navy and done in our Gold Embossing Powder.

Great minds think alike, right? This next card was one I stamped at a recent team Shoebox Swap – My friend Teresa used some of the same supplies, but I think this card has a totally different feel to it. Isn’t that a wonderful part of stamping – the way things can be changed up so easily simply with the choices we make?

This next card was Maria’s Shoebox swap.

I love the way the Delicate Ornament Thinlits Die (139667) was used to make the ornament swing in the opening.

And how about this card that was made with the Reason for the Season stamp set (139730) and Softly Falling Embossing Folder (139672).

Marni used the Sparkly Seasons Bundle (140863) when she designed this card. Who doesn’t like snow globe and the childhood memories they evoke?

And this next card is particularly fun with it’s belly band.

It uses Peaceful Pines Bundle (140850) along with the Festive Fireplace (139754) and Versatile Christmas stamp sets (140389/140392).

There you go – some wonderful Shoebox swaps that I made with my SINKS sisters.

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Supplies:

Stamp Set: Dove of Peace (139800)

Inks: VersaMark Ink Pad (102283)

Paper: Gold Foil Sheets (132622), Night of Navy Card stock (100867), and Very Vanilla card stock (101650)

Accessories: Embossing Buddy (103083), Gold Embossing Powder (109129), and Heat Tool (129053)

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A Visit from Santa

Posted on December 11, 2015 by Stamp with Jini

I love pampering my Team, the Blue Mountain Stampers and this past Tuesday when we gathered together for our Annual Christmas party that’s just what I tried to do.

We gathered together for fun, fellowship and of course a bit of stamping! Everyone brought a dish and we enjoyed a wonderful turkey dinner together with all the trimmings. (I love this part of the evening since it is a lot of fun trying new dishes and enjoying each others.)

Santa made an appearance too!

Notice even our dog, Chewie was in the spirit!

After we retreated to the classroom and enjoyed some stamping together. And for those that were unable to attend On Stage in Tampa with me, I wanted to create a little mini On Stage event for them.

And of course that box is filled with our NEW products! So everyone had a chance to see the NEW accessories and Designer Series Papers and stamp with some of the new products from the upcoming 2016 Occasions and Sale-a-bration Catalogs!

And what party would be complete without gifts? Everyone was greeted with this a couple of little goodies when they got to their seats. One had to be chocolate, right?

I love these little boxes that I created using the Home for Christmas Designer Series Paper (139592) and the Bow Builder Punch (137414). I think they turned out really cute.

And what do they contain? Well…….

A Bone Folder for everyone that has been decorated with a charm. I made each Bone Folder Charm with our Winter Wonderland Embellishments (139621) along with different beading so we can tell them apart when we stamp together. LOL! (Of course, they have some blue since we’re the Blue Mountain Stampers.) I made these to coordinate with their scissor charms that they received earlier this year. (Want to see the scissor charms? You can click HERE)

The Clothespin Santa Hat is sooooo easy to make!

Want to learn how to make these quick and easy treats? Well all you need is a few supplies. (You may even have these. If not let me know and I can help you out.)

Tree Punch (135859)
Word Window Punch (119857)
1/2″ Circle Punch (119869)
Clothespins (133764)
Red Glimmer Paper (121790)
Dazzling Diamonds Glimmer Paper (135315)
Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive (110755) This stuff works great on Glimmer paper!!!

Here’s how:

Punch out a Tree using the Red Glimmer Paper and clip off the trunk. Using the Dazzling Diamonds Glimmer Paper punch out a circle and Word Window. Attach to the tree piece. After it dries attach the hat to the Clothespin.

That’s it – quick and easy!!! But I warn you, these are so cute you’ll want to make lots of these! LOL

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Year End Sale Starts Today!

Posted on December 10, 2015 by Stamp with Jini

Great news today starts our Year End Sale!

Here are the details:

Promotion Dates: December 10, 2015-January 4, 2016.
No minimum purchase required.
No refunds or exchanges on Year-End Sale items.
Items offered during the Year-End Sale are while supplies last.
Year-End Sale orders are eligible for Stampin’ Rewards with qualifying orders.
Following the Year-End Sale, some remaining items may stay in the Clearance Rack. Other items may be removed from the Clearance Rack to be added at another undetermined time.
Orders must be placed online or with me!
Deadlines:
- Phone orders with me: January 4, 2016 6 PM
- Online orders: January 4, 2016; 11:50 PM (MT)