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.

Hello Life Mini File Folder Treat Holder

Posted on January 12, 2015 by Stamp with Jini

This past weekend was my second Annual Blue Mountain Stampers’ Winter Weekend and I’ve got to say it was a blast and the creative energy was flowing shortly after we unpacked! I’ll try to share more about this fun team event with you later when I’ve caught back up on my sleep! LOL

Meanwhile, I wanted to share with you this quick and easy Valentine themed treat that I made first.

So quick and easy and it holds a pack of gum –

I used the Hello Life stamp set (137136) that you can find on page 6 of the Occasions Catalog and the Stacked with Love Designer Series Paper Stack (137779) from page 5.

While the Stacked with Love Designer Series Paper has a Valentine feel to it on one side, the great part is the other side is neutral enough for any occasion! This pattern that I’ve used for this project is a perfect example.

I love the little sentiments found in this set and since it is Photopolymer it is sooo easy to line up and layer the images.

Can you see the cute little heart on the top of my file folder flap? It’s stamped in Crisp Cantaloupe and adds a little interest to the flap (since it is tone on tone.)

With the rain today my camera is just not real happy. And of course photos just don’t do projects the justice they deserve – great news projects are always on display in my classroom during events so you can see just how great they are for yourself!

If you’d like to learn how to make these cute little treats click HERE for my video tutorial to show you how.

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Hello Life (137136)

Inks: Memento Tuxedo Black (132708), and Crisp Cantaloupe (131176), Calypso Coral Classic Ink (126983)

Paper: Stacked with Love Designer Series Paper Stack (137779), Crisp Cantaloupe (131298), Calypso Coral (122925), Basic Black (121045), and Whisper White card stock (100730)

Accessories: Crisp Cantaloupe Thick Baker’s Twine (135636), Envelope Punch Board (133774), 1 3/4″ Scallop Circle Punch (119854), 1 1/4″ Circle Punch (119861), and 1 3/8″ Circle Punch (119860)

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Bingo Night – Come, bring a friend and have fun!

Posted on January 9, 2015 by Stamp with Jini

Last 48 hours to sign up for this fun filled event!

You’re invited to have some fun with me!

Come to Bingo night…..Stampin’ Style!

We’ll play 6 or more games of Bingo with lots of prizes

to be won from the current catalogs!

Bring a friend along and have an enjoyable night out!

Plus you will make 3 projects that night…so you’re ALL winners!

Friday, January 16th

6:30-9:00 p.m.

Cost: 25.00

(Chance to win lots of prizes!)

Space is limited!

RSVP and prepay by January 11th (so I have time to get all the prizes there!)

Click HERE to see my Calendar of Events

Contact me today to save your spot!!!

Organizational Items for the 2015 Occasions Catalog

Posted on January 8, 2015 by Stamp with Jini

Who doesn’t like being organized? I know I do and I’ve got a couple of organizational items that I’ve whipped up for the NEW 2015 Occasions Catalog to help you out.

This first item is for our new Designer Series Paper found in the Occasions Catalog and the Sale-a-bration brochure – It’s a chart that contains the coordinating Designer Series Paper colors. Quick and Easy and a great reference for when you are trying to decide what colors are in the paper.

2015 Occasions Catalog Designer Series Paper Chart (Printable PDF)

This next item is for your new Framelits Dies. I love to keep my in our Clear Mount Cases – quick and easy and they look great on my shelf, just like our stamp sets.

2015 Occasions Catalog Framelits Organization (Printable PDF)

Simply print this document off and follow directions for cutting in my video tutorial HERE.

Want a quick way to find items in the Occasions Catalog? Here is a handy index that I made.

2015 Occasions Catalog Index (Printable PDF)

Don’t have your own copy of the NEW 2015 Occasions Catalog? Contact me today and I’ll be happy to mail you one, just email me at [email protected] with you Name, Address, Phone Number, and email.

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Paper Pumpkin Fun

Posted on January 7, 2015 by Stamp with Jini

Have you ever wondered what Paper Pumpkin was all about? Well recently during my Customer Appreciation event everyone got to try making one of the projects from the December Paper Pumpkin – All Shook Up. It was fun seeing how everyone used the same items for their kit.

So what is it all about? Well first let me tell you it’s a whole experience that starts when you see that bright red box in the stack of mail. (Even my husband loves the little red box!)

It brightens my day to see it – And it is a surprise since I never know what is in the box – I just know that I’m going to enjoy the surprise and the fun of putting the projects together.

December’s kit made 9 cards (including thank you, happy birthday, and hello), and had a lot of left over goodies that I can create more projects with!

Here are some examples of the cards I made after using the confetti for the original projects.

Fun right? And I can make a ton of these since there are like 5 sheets of these stars!

Just add some items you’ve already got – I found this idea on Pinterest. It was so simple, I simply added some Silver Foil Paper (132178) and some Metallic Silver Baker’s Twine (132976). You can see the rest of my close ups on my face book page.

And not only do you get great projects in each box – you’ll get different color ink spots in Stampin’ Up! colors and exclusive stamp sets, so after 12 months you’ll have the basics for year round card making! Cool right? A fun way to build your supplies.

Even Better Yet!

Now when you join you’ll have access to past kits and refills like last month’s All Shook Up.

And there’s More Good News…

During Sale-a-bration you can try Paper Pumpkin and save $5 since the 3 month Prepaid Subscription (137859) is just $54.85! And when you purchase a 3 month subscription not only will you receive a FREE Sale-a-bration product, you’ll also receive a special Paper Pumpkin gift from me!

So why wait? Why not contact me today and start with the January kit? Or you can purchase one online by clicking HERE.

But don’t wait too long – since you’ll need to purchase and activate your subscription by Saturday, January 10th to receive your kit this month.

Then you can sit back and wait for your little red box too – a fun surprise in your mail box later this month.

Questions? Let me know and I’ll be happy to answer them – just contact me at [email protected] or 706 754-7124.

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Caring with Cards Event this Thursday

Posted on January 7, 2015 by Stamp with Jini

Let’s make a difference!

Why not take some time and stop in at the Clarkesville Library – you’ll have fun stamping and make a difference in someone’s life!

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2015 Occasions Catalog Goes Live!

Posted on January 6, 2015 by Stamp with Jini

Whoo hoo!! the 2015 Occasions Catalog goes live today!!! Now you can get all the wonderful NEW products you’ve been wanting!!! Why not check it out?

Flip through it’s pages and see what’s new! Don’t have an Occasions Catalog of your own? Contact me at [email protected] and I’ll be happy to mail you one! I’ll just need your name, address, phone number and preferred email.

And great news Sale-a-bration goes live today too!! Now you’ll be able to choose one of our FREE exclusive Sale-a-bration items with every $50 of merchandise you purchase!!! If you’ve been wanting to try our Stampin’ Blendabilities or add to your collection – you’re in luck you can choose from 12 color assortments too!

Check out all the goodies in our Sale-a-bration Catalog

AND Sale-a-bration is a wonderful time to host a private party or class with your friends – why not contact me today and choose your date?

You’ll get to earn Free goodies and have fun together stamping! And since everyone can earn FREE Sale-a-bration products – your friends will love getting together to stamp.

Don’t want to clean or don’t have the space? My classroom is available for your event. It couldn’t be easier!

NEW Weekly Deals for January 6th

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Sneak Peek – One Tag Fits All

Posted on January 5, 2015 by Stamp with Jini

Want to see some cards made using the One Tag Fits All stamp set (137143/138583) that will be available tomorrow in the 2015 Occasions Catalog? Well here are two that I received from my friends recently at our Team meeting in December.

This first card was given to me by Kathleen and uses the Gold Foil Sheets (132622), Gold Metallic Encore Pad (132141) and the Watercolor Wonder Washi Tape (133000). Fun right?

This second card was given to me by my friend Teresa and makes a quick and easy baby card.

Teresa used Daffodil Delight (130998) and Pumpkin Pie (130997) Stampin’ Blendabilities to color the duck and the Lullaby Designer Series Paper (133695) for the back drop.

I’ll be placing an order first thing tomorrow so let me know if you’d like me to add your wish list to it.

I’m so excited about tomorrow since Sale-a-bration starts! Yippie free exclusive items with your purchase of $50. What a great time to host a private party or class. Contact me today to choose your date and time.

Love it all? Want a discount or to earn a little extra cash? Why not join my Team, The Blue Mountain Stampers? Contact me today – I’d love to speak with you about becoming part of my team. And if you’d like to see what we all do – click HERE

Supplies:

Stamp Set: One Tag Fits All (137143/138583)

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Saying goodbye to the old & hello to the new!

Posted on January 4, 2015 by Stamp with Jini

This week Stampin’ Up! will be transitioning catalogs – As we say goodbye to the 2014 Holiday Catalog and hello to the 2015 Occasions and Sale-a-bration catalogs I wanted to remind you of a few important dates.

Monday, January 5th – The Catalog transition and other special promotions are ending on January 5th – so you don’t miss out on any of the goodies.

2014 Holiday Catalog: ends Monday, January 5th at 11:50 p.m. (MT)
Year End Closeouts: ends Monday, January 5th at 11:50 p.m. (MT)
Weekly Deals: ends Monday, January 5th at 11:50 p.m. (MT)

Tuesday, January 6th is the kick off for two new fun catalogs –

2015 Occasions Catalog: starts Tuesday, January 6th
Sale-a-bration Catalog: starts Tuesday, January 6th

If you are a customer of mine who has made a recent purchase you should have already received one from me in your mailbox by now.

You may think you haven’t received the 2015 Occasions Catalog – It’s a bit confusing since the Occasions Catalog has a special cover that matches our smaller Sale-a-bration brochure. But the Catalog is larger (8×10) and while the outer cover is yellow, it’s just is a reminder about the Sale-a-bration kick off. Open it and you’ll see the Occasions Catalog’s amazing cover with our beautiful project kit on the front cover. (You can find this Build-a-Bouquet Project kit inside on page 29.)

Inside you’ll see that there are some items from the Holiday Catalog that will be available – however most items will no longer be available.

Such as ALL the Designer Series Paper! Along with some items you won’t want to miss out on and are must haves from the 2014 Holiday Catalog. I’ll be sharing some of my favorite sets that are going away today.

They are thank you cards that I made recently –

First the wonderful Seasonally Scattered (135020/135023). I chose to use Garden Green and Calypso Coral for this card along with my Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack (133787).

Don’t you love our Seam Binding? It ties beautifully. Add few Basic Pearls and it’s finished!

These next two are note cards (133766/131527) that I made using the Ornamental Pine stamp set (135104/135107) and the Lots of Thanks set (129687/129690) .

And these last two thank you cards use the Letterpress Winter Photopolymer stamp set (135143). This first one is done in Lost Lagoon and Pool Party with a few Rhinestones added.

And this one uses the soon to be gone Motley Monsters Designer Series Paper (135819).

2015 Occasions Catalog Sneak Peek – Guy Greetings

And speaking of the 2015 Occasions Catalog – Here is a sneak peek of one of the fun stamp sets, Guy Greetings, that is included for the spring!

I made this card for a demonstrator meeting swap recently. Not only does it use the Guy Greetings stamp set (138825/138828/137178) found in the new 2015 Occasions Catalog, but it also uses an old favorite that is leaving – the Color Me Autumn Designer Series Paper (135820) along with the Gorgeous Grunge stamp set (130514/130517).

What do you think? I’m loving this little set for all the guys in my life!

Questions? Give me a call or drop me an email I don’t want you to miss out on any of your favorites! Need a catalog? Contact me today and I’ll be happy to mail you a copy.

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Looking for that perfect gift for yourself or a friend, try a Paper Pumpkin Subscription. Add one to your next order, they count towards Hostess Rewards. Subscriptions are the best way to enjoy Paper Pumpkin. Click HERE for more details.

Bingo Night

Posted on January 3, 2015 by Stamp with Jini

You’re invited to have some fun with me!

Come to Bingo night…..Stampin’ Style!

We’ll play 6 or more games of Bingo with lots of prizes

to be won from the current catalogs!

Bring a friend along and have an enjoyable night out!

Plus you will make 3 projects that night…so you’re ALL winners!

Friday, January 16th

6:30-9:00 p.m.

Cost: 25.00

(Chance to win lots of prizes!)

Space is limited!

RSVP by January 11th (so I have time to get all the prizes there!)

Click HERE to see my Calendar of Events

Groovy Love

Posted on January 2, 2015 by Stamp with Jini

I’m hoping everyone had a wonderful New Years Day and will find 2015 a healthy, happy, and prosperous one!

Well my New Years Eve was rather crazy since I had to handle last minute unplanned appointments for follow up tests – so I didn’t get to post the project as planned. Bad news for my plans, but good news for me. LOL

The house was also filled with quite a few young adults who had come to ring in the new year with our children. Some of the gang crashed overnight in my classroom on the floor! Here they are around the breakfast table on New Years Day – It was a very late night but lots of fun and they worked up quiet an appetite the night before. (That is our son, Johnathan on the right.)

So instead I’m playing catch up and I’m going to share our project that we made at the Customer Appreciation Day with you today.

This card that I cased uses the Groovy Love stamp set (134243/134246) that you can find in our Annual Catalog (on page 110). The set has some fun trendy images that coordinate with our Sweetheart Punch (133786) so it’s fun and easy to use.

And do you see the Fun Frames Embossing Folder (133727) that we used as a back drop? We simply ran our card stock through the Big Shot without any tabs and then sponged it lightly with Crumb Cake ink to make it pop! Love the technique and the vintage feel of the card.

For my little bow I simply layered the Crochet Trim, Strawberry Slush Baker’s Twine and then pulled a few strands off my Burlap Ribbon and wrapped it around the two and tied my bow. Love this Burlap Ribbon it can be used all kinds of ways!

What do you think? Great for Valentine’s Day or what?

Sale-a-bration starts soon!

Don’t have a catalog? Contact me today with your name, address, phone number and email and I can mail you one!

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Groovy Love (134243/134246)

Inks: Early Espresso (126974), Crumb Cake (126975) and Strawberry Slush Classic Ink (131178)

Paper: Crumb Cake (120953) and Naturals Ivory card stock (101849)

Accessories: Sweetheart Punch (133786), Fun Frames Embossing Folders (133727), Strawberry Slush Thick Baker’s Twine (135637), 1 1/4″ Burlap Ribbon (132140), Venetian Crochet Trim (134581), Rhinestone Basic Jewels (119246), and Project Life Corner Punch (135346)

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