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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.

Courage & Faith

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Sometimes we just need a little faith and courage in life and this stamp set uses a lovely font to convey those all important things to our family and friends.

The Courage & Faith Stamp set (161500) was used to create this lovely Thanksgiving card.

The sentiment has been teamed up with the lovely All About Autumn Specialty Designer Series Paper (162178), Exposed Brick 3D Embossing Folder (161600), and lovely Copper & Natural Ribbon Combo Pack (162192). The Deckled Rectangle Dies (159173) give the card a bit more texture and create a lovely focal point for the sentiment. And don’t you just love the Azure Afternoon and Copper Clay combination? Not a traditional fall color combo but it’s quite striking. This next card has a completely different feel with the soft muted colors found in the Hello Irresistible 6×6 Designer Series Paper (161139).

This card is also a fun fold that shows off the lovely patterns of the paper.

Did you know that this lovely Designer Series Paper is part of our Online Exclusives? What exactly does that mean? Have you found this to be kind of confusing? Well Online Exclusives are not found in our printed catalogs, but only in my Online Store. That doesn’t mean you can’t order it just like you normally would, it simply means to see it you’ll need to go to my Online Store.

And this last card uses some Gold & Vanilla 3/8″ Satin Edged Ribbon (159555) to make it shine!

The sentiment has been stamped in the Highland Heather and the boughs in Wild Wheat Classic Inks. It is amazing how the Wild Wheat gives it a feel of gold embossing when teamed up with the ribbon. Fun texture has been added with the Nested Essential Dies (161597) which draw your eye to the sentiment and Stitched with Whimsy Dies (155314) that borders the card front.

Got a favorite card from today’s post? Why not leave a comment and let me know your favorite? It’s amazing how one stamp set can give you such different looks, right?

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Radiant Light & More

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Today’s card reminds me of my childhood. Isn’t it amazing how easily the sights and smells of the holiday come back to us with a simple image?

My mom always had a yule log in our home. She used a piece of birch tree from the yard with gold candle holders along the top. Every year she nailed pine boughs on the sides that were trimmed off the bottom of our Christmas tree. Long white tapers were placed in each one of those holders and they dripped down the tappers to cover the top over when they were lit.

The Radiant Light stamp set (162111) has simple sketched images that are quick and easy to color and wonderful sentiments for the holidays. This card uses traditional holiday colors of Cherry Cobbler, Shaded Spruce and color has been added using our Stampin’ Blends. And can you see the lovely shine on the candles? Our Clear Wink of Stella (141897) adds a lovely iridescent shine to the candles themselves.

Love candles? How about this birthday card created with the So Sincere Stamp set (162283).

This all occasions stamp set has the fun vertical Happy Birthday sentiment that works perfectly for this card.

Fun right? This bright colorful card uses our Azure Afternoon, Tahitian Tide, and Parakeet Party for a bright cheerful look perfect for anyone and all ages. The Twisted Rope 3D Embossing Folder (161545) has been inked up with the Tahitian Tide and through through the Stampin’ Cut & Emboss to create an lovely background and of course the Parakeet Party 1/8″ Metallic Woven Ribbon (159196) and Adhesive Backed Glitter Sequins (162029). The fun little flames from the Beautiful Balloons Dies (161456) also have a bit of shine from the Clear Wink of Stella (141897).

So what do you think? Why not stop by my Online Store and check out these fun options for your crafting?

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A Little Pick Me Up with Construction Zone

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It’s that time of year and cold and flu season is starting, so I thought I’d make a get well little card. So this quick and easy fun fold card is one that I’m sharing a tutorial for with you! It uses the adorable little Construction Zone stamp set (161582) and our Regals Collection Designer Series Paper (161642).

Some quick coloring with our Stampin’ Blends and you’ve got a cheerful card to send to that special someone letting them know you are thinking of them. Want to make one too? I’ve got a tutorial for you so you can spread some cheer with your special someone who is feeling a bit under the weather.

Check out my tutorial with a complete supply list, measurements, and step by step instructions. And don’t forget when you print the PDF you’ll have the video link right at the top of the page or easy access so you can create when you’re ready!

Construction Zone Fun Fold Card Tutorial PDF

Enjoy!

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Warm Winter Wishes with Paper Pumpkin

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Light up the Christmas season with this month’s Paper Pumpkin kit! With traditional Christmas home designs and warm Christmas wishes, spread the light of Christmas with a gift box. Plus, you can get the Warm Wishes Cards & Envelopes Add-On to take your Christmas crafting even further (available while supplies last).

ABOUT THE KIT

Kit Name: Warm Wishes

This kit includes:

  • 8 boxes; 4 each of 2 designs
  • 1 Mossy Meadow Stampin’ Spot
  • Iridescent glitter accents on paper
  • Precut paper pieces
  • Linen thread
  • Treat bags
  • Warm Wishes photopolymer stamp set
  • Completed box size: 4-1/4″ x 4-1/2″ x 1-1/2″ and 4/1/4″ x 3-3/4″ x 1-1/2″
  • Coordinating Stampin’ Up! colors: Balmy Blue, Blueberry Bushel, Cherry Cobbler, Crushed Curry, Daffodil Delight, Lemon Lolly, Mossy Meadow, Night of Navy, Old Olive, Pecan Pie, Real Red

Warm Wishes Cards & Envelopes Add-on Details

Warm Wishes Cards & Envelopes (163985) $14
Available for purchase; only while supplies last.

This add-on includes:
• 20 Cards & Envelopes 
• Iridescent glitter accents on paper
• Folded card size: 5″ x 7″

To be eligible to order this item, you must be a current Paper Pumpkin subscriber. Please enter your subscription email below. Don’t have a subscription? Sign up now or contact me for more information!

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Cottage Wreaths & More

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More fall fun with projects from my team swaps. This first fun fold card uses the Cottage Wreaths stamp set (159652) and the coordinating Cottage Wreaths Dies (160238).

This is a great set to have on hands for all kinds of occasions and seasons as all you have to do is change the color and you’ve got a fresh new look.

Today’s card is one that uses Old Olive, Cajun Craze, Pumpkin Pie, Cherry Cobbler, and Crushed Curry to create the feel of autumn. It’s also a fun fold, pillar card so it stands up too.

How fun is that?

This next card is a sympathy card using the Something Fancy Stamp Set (160416) that’s been cut out with the Timeless Arrangement Dies (161525)

along with the All About Autumn Specialty Designer Series Paper (162178) and Pecan Pie 1/2″ Bordered Ribbon (161634).

And finally a lovely card to say thanks using the Charming Sentiments Stamp Set (159985) and Gorgeous Garden Dies (161283)

Color has been added to the die cut image with our Blending Brushes and the sentiment has been punched out with the Lasting Label Punch (158651). This card has got a ton of texture that I hope you can see.

So what do you think? I love the way our products work well together and how you can combine products that you don’t think of as a particular season like this last one does. Why not stop by my Online Store and check out these and other fun products today?

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Last chance to Sign up for my Christmas Card Stamp-a-Stack!

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It’s that time of year and I here to help you get all those cards ready to mail for the holidays with my Annual Christmas Card Stamp-a-Stack!

Here is the scoop I’ve got 5 different designs to choose from and you can make as many as you choose!

Designer Series Paper patterns may vary

Create 10 cards per set, choose from 5 different designs, and Make as many sets of 10 as you want!

Thursday, November 2nd 10 am – 4 pm

OR  

Saturday, November 4th 10 am – 4 pm

Work at your own pace. Everything is included except your favorite Adhesives.

Class Fee: $20 (per set of 10 cards)

Buy 4 sets and get the 5th set for FREE!!!

RSVP and Prepay by Wednesday, October 18th

Not Local? Or just want the Online Class?

Class PDF & Videos  (only) $20

Stamp-a-Stack Class Kit simply pay shipping for flat rate padded envelope $10.40 and your card options

Here is the fine print –

  • There a 5 card designs to choose from; you tell me which ones you’d like to make
  • You’ll make a stack of 10 each design/designs you choose
  • You can choose to do as many designs or stacks of 10 as you’d like to
  • Envelopes are included
  • Adhesives are not provided
  • You work at your own pace
  • Let me know if you would like to purchase any of the items in the supply list so you’ll have them in time for the class.
  • Come to one of the times or both; it’s up to you!

Let me know if you have any questions. Simply email me at [email protected] or call 706 754-7124

You can pay cash, check, or PayPal Invoice the choice is yours

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Online Class Supply List:

You’ll need the following supplies listed by card to complete the projects as designed if not attending the LIVE event or purchasing just the PDF & Video option. Or would like to receive them for the Live event

Card A

Christmas Classics Bundle #161977 (Mini p. 31) $52

Snowflake Sky Embossing Folder #162026 (Mini p. 23) $9.50

Berry Burst Classic Ink #147143 $9

Card B

Night Devine Bundle #161997 (Mini p. 15) $48.50

Night of Navy Classic Ink #147110 $9

Boho Blue Classic Ink #161650 $9

Card C

Sparkling Snowflakes stamp set #162158 (Mini p. 39) $20

Starry Sky Classic Ink #159212 $9

Card D

More Wishes #162234 (Mini p. 55) $25

Poppy Parade Classic Ink #147050 $9

Granny Apple Green Classic Ink #147095 $9

Card E

Magical Meadow stamp set #1162134 (Mini p. 38) $27 or Bundle #162144 $57.50

Misty Moonlight Classic Ink #153118 $9

Moody Mauve Classic Ink #161649 $9

Lost Lagoon Classic Ink #161678 $9

Pebbled Path Classic Ink #161648 $9

Place your order Online or contact me and I’ll be happy to place your order for you

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Fun Techniques with Autumn Leaves

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You can hear the leaves rustle? We’ve had a breezing cool few days here in North Georgia and the colors have really started to pop against the hill sides and along the roads. It feels like it’s happened overnight, but I know it’s a combination of shorter days and cooler nights that create this wonderful array of colors. So today I thought it felt right to share a couple of autumn inspired cards using the Autumn Leaves Bundle (162186).

This bundle has some great sentiments and images for fall crafting and today’s cards use a couple of simple techniques to create some great autumn cards. This first card uses the fun Baby Wipe Technique that uses our Reinkers.

Grab a couple of baby wipes, a few reinkers of your choice and create your own ink pad to create this look. How’s it done? Fold your baby wipes so they create a a size that will work well with your stamp choice, use your of rinkers and place drops of ink randomly around the surface, repeat until you have a variety of colors filling in the space. Then go ahead and stamp! Yep that is it. Just a tip tho, you’ll want to clean your stamp in between your stamping as you’ll muddy the colors on the baby wipe if you don’t. Have fun with it and enjoy the process, you’ll create an original look each time you stamp!

And this next card uses a fun “spot light” technique with the All About Autumn Specialty Designer Series Paper (162178).

The leaf shape die has been used to cut out the card front stamped panel and then again from the Designer Series Paper. The Designer Series Paper has been placed in the negative spot using Stampin’ Dimensionals creating a bit of a shadow effect. The Crumb Cake card base peeks through from behind enhancing this effect. The tone on tone stamping is a great backdrop and the bit of Linen Thread (104199) and Adesive Backed Speckled Dots (162191) ties the color scheme together nicely.

So what do you think? Need a birthday card? simply swap out the sentiment with one of your choices these layouts aren’t just for Thanksgiving.

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October Card Class & More

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Card Class – Live (Choose a day)

You’ll make 3 cards with envelopes (3 designs) Cards are clean simple designs – choose your sentiments

Class Fee $15 or free with a minimum order at class 

PDF & Videos (only) just $10 

Thursday, October 26th or Saturday, October 28th at 10 am – Noon

RSVP by Monday, 10/16

Bring a NEW stamping friend and get to make a 2nd set for FREE!

My Card Classes are FREE – Simply place a qualifying minimum purchase during class.  When giving your RSVP for the live event simply hold your place with a credit card, cash, or check. The Class Fee will be applied to your order the day of the event.

As always a RSVP is a must for all events!

[email protected] or call 706-754-7124

Doors open 5 minutes before class

Save the Date for my Upcoming Card Classes

Monthly Card Class:

November 16th & 18th, December 28th & 30th

Christmas Card Stamp-a-Stack:

Create 10 cards per set, choose from 5 different designs, and Make as many sets of 10 as you want!

Thursday, November 2nd 10 am – 4 pm

OR  

Saturday, November 4th 10 am – 4 pm

Work at your own pace. Everything is included except your favorite Adhesives.

Class Fee: $20 (per set of 10 cards)

Buy 4 sets and get the 5th set for FREE!!!

RSVP and Prepay by Wednesday, October 18th

NEW Craft & Cookie Night in Lula at Georgia Event Massage!!

Fun new crafting option presented by Georgia Event Massage in Lula Come for fun evening of crafting and create a lovely Advent Calendar.

Event Fee $25 

Class Includes: Everything you need to create an Advent Calendar using the Rustic Christmas Countdown Kit

RSVP and Prepay by October 27th; Spots are limited

CLICK HERE FOR MY FULL CALENDAR OF EVENTS or join my mailing list to get class information delivered right to your inbox HERE

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Beary Christmas

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Here in my neck of the woods black bears are very popular – I’ve even had a few in my yard passing through. So when I saw the Beary Christmas Suite (162031) I saw endless possibilities for creating projects.

Check out these lovely cards using this group of products.

This first card uses simple stamping and a bit of heat embossing to create a lovely holiday card.

The Beary Christmas Designer Series Paper (162015) sets the color palette for this next card and uses a bit of fussy cutting for the “baby” bear to add a bit of layering.

The Snowflake Sky 3D Embossing Folder (162026) adds a bit of texture and along with the Scalloped Contour Dies (155560). And if you want to step it up a bit more. Check out this fun fold using the Tailor Made Tags Dies (155563) as the sentiment mat.

The inside signature panel peeks out from behind the flap adding a bit more color highlighting the sentiment.

Whether you create using the Beary Cute Bundle (162023) or use the Beary Cute Punch (162022) to create silhouettes for other projects I think you’ll enjoy creating with this group of products.

Remember the 10% discount is only on the Beary Cute Bundle (162023) so you can order items separately too if something is temporarily out of stock so you don’t miss out on an item you’re wanting. And of course if you’d like I can notify you when a product is back in stock too so you don’t miss out.

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Translucent Florals

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I always like to have a all occasions stamp set to create cards with and the Translucent Florals Bundle (162252)

fills this need with it’s lovely images and coordinating dies. This stamp set is one of our Distinktive stamps, so it has a watercolor look built right into it making it create wonderful images easily. Check out these card using this stamp set.

This first card is done in bright cheerful colors and uses the Countryside Blossoms Embossing Folder (161473) to add a bit of texture to the background. The flower itself has been die cut and a bit of the Calypso Coral has been sponged in the center before stamping to create a multicolored image. And of course a bit of shine was added in the bottom corner with our Glossy Dot Assortment (158146). And this next card uses the pattern from the Masterfully Made Designer Series Paper (161192) to set the tone.

I just love the fresh soft feel of this card done in Fresh Freesia, Basic Gray, and Granny Apple Green. The image has been highlight with our Deckled Circle Dies (162286) which instantly adds a bit of texture. A few of our Tinsel Gems Three Pack (161624) add some more texture along with the Basic White Baker’s Twine from the Baker’s Twine Essential Pack (155475).

And finally a fun little technique using the dies and our Vellum Basics Specialty Designer Series Paper (160839).

Color has been added to our Vellum and then the petals die cut and layered to create these sheer flowers. A bit of shine has been added with the Festive Pearls (159963) and More Dazzle Specialty Paper (160838) and a bit of texture with the Stripes & Splatters 3D Embossing Folder (157980).

So what do you think? Whether you get the bundle and save 10% or just the Translucent Florals stamp set (162243) I think you’ll find this is a fun set to create with.

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As me more about joining and getting your discount today!