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.

So You

Posted on February 24, 2015 by Stamp with Jini

Have you noticed the So You photopolymer stamp set in the Occasions Catalog? It’s on page 48 and coordinates with the fun So You Project kit, perfect for those who take all those Instagram photo. Admit it you’ve taken some too! LOL

And while the stamp set is designed to coordinate with this great little 4×4 album it’s great for cards too. Check out this fun card I made recently for a get together with my fellow demonstrators this past Sunday.

I’ve used the Free Sale-a-bration Designer Series Paper Best Year Ever and coordinating Accessory Pack along with our Pumpkin Pie Stampin’ Blendabilities to color the Rhinestone.

So what do you think? It brought a smile to my two guys faces when they saw it. They loved the clean feel of the card.

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Just a bit of business…

Have you looked for something in my Online Store and not been able to find it? Well due to things that are beyond Stampin’ Up!s control, they have chosen to turn off buttons/items while they are back ordered – But no worries when the supply is replenished they will be available to order again.

Thankfully the west coast ports have now returned to normal after labor disputes, but there is a back log. And while Stampin’ Up! has chosen other methods of transportation too – so have others which has slowed that option.

If you have a questions about an item – feel free to contact me. I can try to help or advise you about what your options are. I’m always here to help.

Supplies:

Stamp Set: So You (137165)

Inks: Pumpkin Pie Classic Ink (126945)

Paper: Best Year Ever (FREE Sale-a-bration), Pumpkin Pie (105117), and Whisper White Card stock (100730)

Accessories: Best Year Ever Accessory Pack (FREE Sale-a-bration), Pumpkin Pie Stampin’ Blendabilities (130997), Basic Rhinestones (119246)

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Timeless Talk

Posted on February 20, 2015 by Stamp with Jini

Need some quick and easy 3×3 cards? Look at these fun cards I made using the 2014 In Colors yesterday.

This set contains both images and coordinating sentiments so it makes cards a snap! And I thought the colors in our 2014 In Color collection were perfect for this vintage feeling set. What do you think?

Here are some close ups of the cards that I’m tucking into my customer orders this month, just to say thank you.

So why not try out the Timeless Talk stamp set for yourself? Leave a comment and let me know which is your favorite image?

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Timeless Talk (126605/126607)

Inks: Blackberry Bliss (133642), Lost Lagoon (133644), and Mossy Meadow (133645)

Paper: Blackberry Bliss (133675), Lost Lagoon (133679), and Mossy Meadow (133676)

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Petal Potpourri, Ice Storm & more

Posted on February 17, 2015 by Stamp with Jini

This past weekend I was able to share some time with a lovely group of ladies at the Tanglewood Lodge in Helen. Here is my spot all set up Friday and ready to go. Yes, I pack heavy. LOL I’m sure you know how that goes.

And here are my friend and I at the Big Shot & Punch table working on our projects. Fun, laughter and fellowship – what could be better? I really enjoyed my time with these ladies – there are always all kinds of different crafting projects going on and it’s fun to see everyone’s projects

Today’s card is one I created at the retreat and it uses the Petal Potpourri stamp set from the Occasions Catalog along with the Another Thank You Photopolymer stamp set.

Can you see the fun heart shape on the sentiment? This is one of our Itty Bitty Accents Epoxy Stickers colored with the Wisteria Wonder Stampin’ Blendabilities – what fun these are to add a little extra interest and shine to an area you want to highlight. (I’ve listed all the supplies below for you)

Of course since the retreat was held on Valentine’s weekend I did a little something for my guys before I left the house using the January Paper Pumpkin Kit stamp set.

I also thought you’d enjoy seeing what my son did for his girlfriend – she loves bacon!

We cooked these together the night before I left for the retreat but he put them together for their date. They really look like roses I thought – clever idea. When I posted the video I saw on face book onto his timeline I was just joking – but he loved the idea and it turns out so did his girlfriend!

Unfortunately we did have to cut our weekend short and so we headed out Sunday night since the weather reports for the incoming storm were kind of spotty. Better safe than sorry, right?

When I got home Sunday night I found this cute little critter trying to help me unpack.

Turns out Raven is a pet and had gotten out of her pasture – She just wanted to play and found in a friend in our dog Chewie. You’ll be happy to know Raven was picked up before the worst of the storm came in and is happy back with her family now.

As you can see we’ve had some excitement here in North Georgia over the last few days – thankfully it wasn’t nearly as bad as they predicted although the ice has taken down a lot of trees and power in the Atlanta area.

It seems we faired a bit better in Clarkesville – unfortunately this afternoon I won’t be at the Clarkesville Library for my Caring with Cards event. The library is closed due to the weather, but I will be there on March 17th so why not plan to stop by then?

On a personal note – I thought I’d share some photos with you of the yard. Ice storms are always more fun when your safe inside. Hopefully you and your family are safe and warm too.

This first picture was from last night as everyone was getting home. There were already some bad spots of ice forming and part of the road was shut down because of it. Most of what we got yesterday was sleet- you could really hear it pinging on the surfaces.

And here is what it looks like this morning – thankfully the sun is out and it is warming up so things are starting to melt.

Well I’d better go since both my guys are home. Stop on by again when I’ll be sharing more of the projects that I made during my weekend at Tanglewood.

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Supplies:

Stamp Set: Petal Potpourri (137141/138586), Another Thank You (136835)

Inks: Memento Tuxedo Black Pad (132708), VersaMark (102283) and Blushing Bride (13172)

Paper: Blushing Bride (131198), Basic Black (121045), and Whisper White (100730)

Accessories: Itty Bitty Accents Epoxy Stickers (137856), 7/8″ Scallop Circle Punch (129404), Wisteria Wonder Blendabilities (131002), Heat Tool (129053), Black Embossing Powder (109133)

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February Coffee & Cards Event

Posted on February 13, 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, February 24th

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

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

envelopes included

Envelopes are included just bring your Snail Adhesive and you can make additional cards for just $1.50

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

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Friends Who Know

Posted on February 11, 2015 by Stamp with Jini

Single stamps such as Friends Who Know are a great choice since they are very economical and allow you to try something without a lot of cost up front. We’ve got several options like this in our current offerings. And the Friends Who Know stamp has a chalk board look, which continues to trendy right now.

Check out this card that I made recently for a friend using the Friends Who Know stamp (134081). I’ve made this card using bright colors that pop and very different from a traditional chalk board look – but I really like it.

I love the fact that it coordinates with a Framelits collection so I can cut it out easily too.

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Friends Who Know (134081)

Inks: Bermuda Bay (131171)

Paper: Back to Black Designer Series Paper (133700), Tangerine Tango (111349), Basic Black (121045), and Whisper White Card Stock (100730)

Accessories: Labels Collection Framelits (125598), Lovely Lace Embossing Folder (133737), Petite Petals Punch (133322), Tea Lace Paper Doilies (129399), Candy Dot Brad Bases (132293) and Brights Candy Dots (130931), Paper Piercer (126189) and Stampin’ Pierce Mat (126199)

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Lovely Amazing You!

Posted on February 10, 2015 by Stamp with Jini

Are you ready for a simply amazing NEW stamp set? This set was shown as a sneak peek they showed us at Leadership in Orlando and is sure to be a big hit based on the oooos and aaaahhh from the group. I’m so excited it is available today to order!

Lovely Amazing You (140594) is our newest photopolymer stamp set

Don’t you love the sentiments and the script used? I know I do. And I know which sentiment I’ll be using for my hubby in the future! LOL

Check out these great projects made with this set.

Just click on the printable flyer for more information about this great set

Then get yours today! And while your order you will want to get out our New Weekly Deals and the Clearance Rack for some goodies at a great price.

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Just 6 days to Valentine’s Day – are you ready?

Posted on February 9, 2015 by Stamp with Jini

Can you believe Valentine’s Day is just 6 days from today? I frosted some sugar cookies I made on Sunday to get me in the spirit. Of course, to save me from too much temptation I sent a batch back to college with my daughter!

If you need some last minute inspiration for your Valentine I’ve got some great swaps to share with you today!

These first three project use the Hey, Valentine stamp set (137135/138570) from the Occasions Catalog and they are very different.

This 3d is made using our Mini Treat Bag Thinlit Die (137547) and can you guess what I filled it with?

I found these cute little Reeces Cups, when you open them they actually have a love note on the cup! How cool is that? You won’t believe how much this little treat bag holds.

And these next cards use our Sweetheart Punch (133786) that is currently on our Weekly Deals – but hurry if you want this punch at a great deal they offer ends tonight at Midnight!

In addition to the Sweetheart Punch this first card uses the You Plus Me stamp set (137133/138594) and the Stacked with Love Designer Series Paper stack (137779). And great news if you love them both you can order them in a money saving bundle (138879/138880).

And this fun card has a pop up heart

It uses the fun Groovy Love stamp set (134243/134246), you’ll find this fun set in the 2014 Annual Catalog and is great for all kinds of occasions.

And this next card not only uses the Sweetheart Punch but the NEW Bow Builder Punch (137414) and the Kinda Eclectic stamp set (135347/135350) .

And my final card that I’ll be sharing with you uses the latest Paper Pumpkin kit from January along with the Work of Art set (134111/134114). Paper Pumpkin comes with great exclusive stamp sets that can be used on your alternate projects like this one along with the fun project that comes in the kit.

Great cards right? Leave me a comment and let me know which is your favorite.

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Cards touch your heart

Posted on February 6, 2015 by Stamp with Jini

Have you ever wondering why you enjoy creating cards? Has someone ever sent you a letter that had brightened your day or made a difference in your life? We all paper craft for different reasons. Maybe this is one of your reasons you enjoy stamping.

Jason Wright is a weekly columnist for the Deseret News and The Northern Virginia Daily. He’s appeared in over 50 newspapers and magazines across the US and writes about topics such as the joy of service, the lost art of letter writing among other topics. This year he was the Keynote Speaker for the Stampin’ Up! Leadership Conference and I enjoyed the time he was with us that morning.

As he shared his humor and stories of learning how to stamp I couldn’t help but connect with the message of the ability we have to make a difference in someone’s life with our cards. His stories brought back memories of past pen pals, and childhood friends.

Those special sometimes hard to read letters my Grandmother used to send me when I first moved to Georgia with her recipes enclosed. She’s been gone 15 years now, but back then when long distance calls were expensive, she’d write weekly to all of us at one time with carbon paper between the layers of paper. (I know, I bet you haven’t seen carbon paper in years, right?) Those letters and memories are especially special now that she is gone.

What a wonderful opportunity we have to make a difference in someone’s life simply by taking a few moments to stamp a card. It’s part of the reason I started my Caring with Cards program – making a difference. If you’d like to join me in my free Caring with Cards events you can click HERE for my Calendar of Events to find times and dates to join me.

Now for today’s swaps – hopefully they’ll inspire you to stamp and send a card to someone you may be thinking of.

This first set of swaps is made with the Sheltering Tree stamp set (137163). It’s one of our two-step stamps that you’ll find in the Occasions Catalog.

I love the way that you can make the same image feel so different with just color.

And how about these cards made with the Petal Potpourri stamp set (137141/138586) and the coordinating punch, Flower Medallion (137417).

Isn’t it great you can save 15% when you buy the bundle (138876/138877)?

And this Painted Petals stamp set (138819/138822/137146) is now on my wish list.

You have so many great options with this 13 piece set and the coordinating Painted Blooms Designer Series Paper (137784) is fantastic!

And finally the Butterfly Thinlit (137360). I just knew I’d see some fantastic cards made with this die and I wasn’t wrong. Combine it with the coordinating Butterfly Basics set (138813/138816/137154) and you’ve got a sure hit on your hands!

So which set is your favorite? Why not leave me a comment and let me know what you like?

Oooo… I almost forgot the gift I got from my roomie. I haven’t shared it with you yet. Can you guess what Kathleen filled this great little Clear Mount Case with?

All kinds of goodies – since it holds a ton! Snail, Liquid Glue, Pearls, along with some fun goodies to have on hand for the trip. I’m planning on keeping my supplies in this box when I travel since it worked so well at keeping everything together!

Well keep warm, have a great weekend and stamp a bit! Then stop on by Monday for some last minute Valentine ideas. And if you haven’t already why not sign up for my Newsletter – the 6 Weeks of Sale-a-bration Newletter starts next week!

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