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.

NEW March Event & Blendabilities Update

Posted on March 12, 2015 by Stamp with Jini

During this event you’ll make 6 cards (2 each of 3 designs)

Work at your own pace – Cards are clean and simple designs and easy to complete in about 1 hour. The class includes cards for birthdays, thinking of you, thank you, seasonal and more!

Date: Tuesday, March 24th

Time: 10 a.m. or 6:30 p.m.

Cost: $15 (free with a minimum order at event)

Envelopes are included just bring your Snail and favorite Adhesives

You can make additional cards for just $1.50

RSVP and prepay by Friday, March 20th to hold your spot

Click HERE to see my Calendar of Events

Stampin’ Blendabilities Marker Update

There have been some quality issues with the Stampin’ Blendabiities Marker line. And due to the nature of the defect that is being caused during manufacturing, Stampin’ Up! has concluded that the problems will only continue to become more widespread. Since the manufacturer is unable to correct the problem in a way that Stampin’ Up! feels would meet quality standards and also provide a stable, long term solution, they have decided to discontinue the line. This decision was made by Stampin’ Up! after a great deal of deliberation and in order to prevent further disappointment with this product.

Blendabilities Q & A

Q: Will the Tuxedo Black Memento Pad (item #132708) and the Tuxedo Black Memento Pad Refill (item #133456) still be available for purchase?

A: Yes. These items will also be featured in this year’s 2015–2016 annual catalog. (The Tuxedo Black Memento is personally my favorite black ink product and I use it all the time for my projects.)

Q: What are the quality problems with this product line?

A: When the tip is welded to the barrel, the welding process can leave microscopic (invisible) holes in the marker tip. This leads to accelerated evaporation of the alcohol in the ink.

Q: Are all Blendabilities markers defective?

A: No. Most Blendabilities markers work as intended. (I myself have only experienced a few markers drying out.)

Q: What if your Blendabilities Markers are defective?

A: If you ordered markers from me, please email or call me.

On a personal note, I’ve cried a few tears over this announcement myself since I’ve loved having this coloring option too. But as disappointed as I am that the line has been discontinued and Stampin’ Up! will no longer be caring this product, I’m proud to be associated with a company who has high quality standards and is concerned enough to pull a very popular item when it has issues. And of course we still have a number of different coloring options available that I’m sure you’ll enjoy using for your projects.

The good news is that Stampin’ Up! realizes that we loved this coloring option and so will continue working to bring this product option to us in the future.

3/13/2015 Update: it is my understanding that Stampin’ Up! is currently working to find a new manufacturer for our Blendabilities line.

Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions.

If you have purchased Stampin’ Blendabilities you should have already received an email from me if not please let me know.

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Just introduced Just Kidding Photopolymer Set

Posted on March 11, 2015 by Stamp with Jini

Love fun and quirky? Then you’ll love the Just Kidding stamp set (140667) that was just introduced today!

Cute, right? And you’ll have a lot of fun creating cards for your friends using this set.

Here is the printable pdf flyer – You can click HERE or on the flyer image below to see all the details.

Want it? Click HERE to go to my online store.

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Paper Pumpkin’s Layers of Gratitude

Posted on March 10, 2015 by Stamp with Jini

If you are a Paper Pumpkin subscriber you’ve been enjoying your Layers of Gratitude kit that you received last month. If you’re not a subscriber, it’s not too late to join in the fun!

If you are a beginning crafter you’ll enjoy the kit since it comes with instructions and includes everything you need. If you are an experience crafter, you’ll enjoy the coordinating supplies, the exclusive stamps and the fact that everything you need is in the box! Need a gift? Why not share the love of paper crafting?

During Sale-a-bration not only can your try Paper Pumpkin Paper with a Prepaid Subscription – but you can also save $5 AND get a FREE Sale-a-bration product! How great is that? And of course, satisfaction is guaranteed.

Check out this fun kit:

Love it? When you are a Paper Pumpkin subscriber you can order past kits and refills. So you can make even more of these cute projects. Layers of Gratitude refill kits (139148) are available now.

Check out this fun alternate project that I made using the contents of the kit.

I simply cut the accordion card apart to create 4 note cards – easy peasy!

Save & Join by the end of today – 11:50 p.m. (MT) March 10th to receive your March kit! Get your kit in the mail and enjoy the surprise each month of a fun new project.

Click HERE to go to my Online Store or contact me today to get started!

But hurry since there are only a few hours left to purchase your subscription and set up your account so you receive your March kit!

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A Happy Thing

Posted on March 6, 2015 by Stamp with Jini

I really loved this FREE Sale-a-bration stamp set as soon as I saw it. I’m not sure what it was exactly about it, but I love both the images and I’ve enjoyed creating with it. Check out this card I made recently using one of the techniques from my Technique Class on Sunday.

This pudgy little fellow is so much fun to color with Stampin’ Blendabilities, but there are lots of different ways to color that you can choose from. And isn’t the Bermuda Bay Sequin Trim fun? A bit of bling never hurts any project.

So what do you think? Would you like to learn new ways to use your products? Why not contact me today to save your spot in Sunday’s class. There is still time to sign up – It’s easy. And what is better than an afternoon stamping together?

Last Chance to Sign Up for my Technique Class

Come learn 4 fun techniques during this class and make a handy reference guide. RSVP today to hold your spot!

Date: Sunday, March 8th

Time: 2 p.m.

Class Fee $25 or free with minimum order

RSVP by the end of the day Friday, March 6th

All supplies are included except your favorite adhesive. Don’t have adhesive? No problem, pick up some at the event.

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Moon Lake meets Adventure Bound

Posted on March 5, 2015 by Stamp with Jini

I enjoy water coloring and the Moon Lake stamp set is perfect for this technique.

I used a piece of the Adventure Bound Designer Series Paper Stack to guide me as to which colors I chose for this card. I really like this little paper stack since it has a selection of great papers that can be used for all kinds of things, especially masculine cards.

Although there are all kinds of water coloring methods this time I chose to use my Aqua Painters to achieve this soft look. I’ve also used our Natural White card stock instead of our water color paper since I liked it’s earthiness. Can you see the subtle flecking in the card stock? And as long as you use a lighter hand with the water using our card stock is doable, you just have to be more careful not to add too much water to prevent pilling.

So what do you think? Does it give you a feel of being near the water?

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Moon Lake (137149/138540)

Inks: Jet Black StazOn Ink Pad (101406), Lost Lagoon (13364), Soft Sky(131181), Soft Suede (126978), Pear Pizzaz (131180), Smoky Slate (131179), and Night of Navy Classic Ink (126970)

Paper: Adventure Bound Designer Series Paper Stack (137780), Lost Lagoon (133679), Pear Pizzazz (131201) and Natural White Card stock (102316)

Accessories: Aqua Painter (103954)

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Hello You Thinlits

Posted on March 4, 2015 by Stamp with Jini

Have you seen the Hello You Thinlit Dies? When I saw these great little words I could see all kinds of uses for them. There are four different words in the set and this look is right on trend. Check out this great little card I made recently using a scrap piece of card stock.

After I cut out this “hello” for a different project I saw this left over scrap piece laying on my table and thought – why not give it a try? Well as you can see the negative space from this scrap makes a great focal point for my card. Who’d have thought? Trash to treasure. LOL!!

Supplies:

Paper: 2013 – 2015 In Color Designer Series Paper Stack (130136), Flower Pot Designer Series Paper (133698), Hello Honey (133678), and Calypso Coral Card Stock (122925)

Accessories: Hello You Thinlits Dies (137363), Angled Tag Topper Punch (133323), Handheld Stapler (139083) and Silver Mini Staples (135847), Hello Honey 3/8″ Stitched Satin Ribbon 133671

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New Weekly Deals for March 3rd

Posted on March 3, 2015 by Stamp with Jini

Check out these new Weekly Deals for today. There are some wonderful packaging options for the spring season, Easter, class parties and teacher appreciation.

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Technique Class

Posted on February 27, 2015 by Stamp with Jini

Do you love to learn new ways to use your stamps and products? Or maybe you’re new to stamping and want to learn more about it. Whether you are new or experienced this class is a great way to have fun with your stamps.

Come learn 4 fun techniques and make a handy reference guide!

Projects shown are examples of past classes.

Date: Sunday, March 8th

Time: 2 p.m.

Class Fee: $25 (or free with a minimum order at class)

RSVP and Prepay by Friday, March 6th to hold your spot

All supplies are included except adhesive.

Need Adhesive? I’ll have some available for purchase at the event

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Sweetbriar Rose

Posted on February 26, 2015 by Stamp with Jini

With all the winter weather we’ve been having I thought I would share a card that gives us little breath of spring. I know I’m ready for winter to be over and I can’t say we’ve had a really harsh one over all here in North Georgia.

I’ve used the single stamp, Sweetbriar Rose to create today’s card.

And to color it I’ve used our Stampin’ Blendabilities Marker Assortments. The four new colors you’ll find in our Occasions Catalog are wonderful for spring since they are soft colors. Blendabilities makes coloring images a snap and they give you a wonderful bold pop of color. It’s nice having choices, isn’t it?

On a personal note I thought I would share with you two photos that I took this morning. This first one is when I got up this morning. I really thought it was a rather pretty with the sunrise.

And this second photo is one of the same view that I took about an hour later. The sun is super cool, and it shows you just how limited our view was due to the snow. Don’t you love nature?

I’m hoping that you are enjoying the snow from your nice warm home and haven’t had any weather related problems.

We’ve been extremely lucky the past two weeks and Habersham does a great job of cleaning up over all. I was pleasantly surprised when the “snow plow” came through about 7:30 a.m. to clear our road. And while things are delayed it looks like it will be a good day over all. Chewie, our dog has been out playing and of course must stand on the porch at the edge of the snow and make sure she is heard – LOL!

Oh, and if you haven’t already check out my Snow Day special check your email. (This is a special offer for those of you who receive my Newsletters. So if you’re on my Newsletter list you should have received your email by now.)

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Sweetbriar Rose (133806)

Inks: Chocolate Chip (126979), and Crumb Cake Classic Ink (126975)

Paper: Chocolate Chip (102128), and Crumb Cake (120953), and Whisper White card stock (100730)

Accessories: Pink Pirouette (133625), Wild Wasabi (133624), and Daffodil Delight Stampin’ Blendabilities Markers (130998)

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Lovely Amazing You

Posted on February 25, 2015 by Stamp with Jini

When I saw this latest Photopolymer stamp set at Leadership as a sneak peek I knew it was one that I definitely wanted. The fun font and wonderful sentiments were a must for my collection. And of course who can resist the feather that is included!

So when I received my set I immediately set to work on a special card and here is what I ended up with.

I designed this card for my Team meeting. I wanted to highlight the fantastic Irresistibly You Specialty Designer Series Paper that you can earn for FREE during Sale-a-bration with a qualifying purchase.

This paper has a glossy white pattern on it and is perfect for coloring using a variety of techniques – coloring reveals the pattern! And for this card we used 6 different coloring techniques! We did one square for each technique using different Coastal Cabana and Crisp Cantaloupe products.

So what do you think? Can you name all six ways to color this wonderful Specialty Designer Series Paper? Well, after you guess you can scroll down to the bottom of this post to see if you were right. (I’ve noted which product was used for each pattern in my supply list.)

NEW Sale-a-bration Bonus Products being Offered on March 1st!

For the first time ever Stampin’ Up! is offering us 4 more choices for FREE products during the last month of Sale-a-bration. And you’re going to LOVE the NEW Choices!!!

Click HERE to see the choices on a convenient printable flyer. There are two sides of products so make sure to click on the image to see both sides and all the goodies.

Remember these Bonus products are only available March 1 – 31st, 2015.

You can contact me to place your order now or you’re welcome to wait until March 1st and place an order in my Online Store.

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Lovely Amazing You (140594)

Inks: Coastal Cabana (131175), Crisp Cantaloupe (131176), Strawberry Slush Classic Ink (131178)

Paper: Irresistibly Yours Specialty Designer Series Paper (FREE Sale-a-bration item 138653), Strawberry Slush (131295), Basic Black (121045), and Whisper White card stock (100730)

Accessories: (stripes) 2013-2015 In Color Stampin’ Write Markers (131260), (flowers)Stampin’ Spritzers (126185), (dots) Coastal Cabana Stampin’ Blendabilities Markers (131000), (leaves) Stamping Sponges (101610), (scallops) Aqua Painters (103954), and (stars) Brayer (102395)

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