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.

Check it out – Two fun events!

Posted on October 20, 2014 by Stamp with Jini

Project Life – Hello December

Create a mini album and capture the spirit of the holiday season.

Our Hello December Project Life Card Collection is perfect to document the day to day activities of the holidays.

Class kit includes supplies to create an album

That can be shared with your family for years to come.

It’s an awesome way to celebrate the season.

Date: Sunday, November 16th

Time: 2 p.m.

Cost: $35.00

Sign up and Pre-Pay by October 26^th to reserve your spot

And have items back in time for class

Class includes:

Cherry 6″ x 8″ Project Life Album, Hello December Project Life Card Collection, Variety Pack 6″ x 8″ Project Life Photo Pocket Pages

I want it all option: $76.80 (Includes class and products along with the following items)

Project Life Envelope Pages, Hello December Project Life Accessory Pack, Project Life December Wonder Stamp Set

*Please note that some of these items are found in the Holiday Supplement are available only while supplies last.

Need to get your Christmas cards done? Let me help!

Christmas Card Stamp A Stack

You’ll make a total of 12 cards; 3 each of 4 different designs. Cards are clean and simple designs that are easy to reproduce.

Have your Christmas cards crossed off your list and ready to go when you want them! All supplies are included except Snail Adhesive.

Saturday, November 1^st at 10 a.m.

Sunday, November 2^nd at 2 p.m.

Class Fee: Free with min. order, or pay just $30

Want to make more? Try option two-

You’ll make 24 cards; 3 each of 8 different designs Class Fee: Free with min. order, or pay just $55

RSVP and Prepay by Monday, October 27th to reserve your spot

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Truly Grateful

Posted on October 17, 2014 by Stamp with Jini

The Truly Grateful stamp set (131730) is one of the items that is currently part of our Weekly Deals and so I thought I would share with you a card I made recently using this set.

This set has some great images and the wood grain image in particular is wonderful to use when making cards for our guys. And as funny as it sounds the “log” image is what drew me to this set to begin with – I’ve got guys who like to turn wood on the lathe. LOL

I really like the way that this card turned out using the current 2014-2016 In Colors and Crushed Curry. The 2014 In Colors are so rich and are great for fall, vintage, and guy cards. And of course you’re seeing them all over in the stores so they are right on trend too.

Want this set for your own? Here is a complete list of this week’s deals – why not take advantage of this great price?

Paper Pumpkin Fun!

Could you hear me squeal with delight yesterday when I went to my mailbox? I was so excited to see that red box poking out between my mail!

And when I opened my box I wasn’t disappointed!! October’s Paper Pumpkin box held some wonderful stamps and a fun 3d project that can be used for a fun fall themed or Thanksgiving treat!

The kids are going to love these – I can already see filling them with all kinds of pumpkin pie themed items!!!

Want to learn more about Paper Pumpkin? Why not grab a friend and come to my FREE Paper Pumpkin event make a Paper Pumpkin Kit project and learn what it is all about!

Paper Pumpkin is great for children and adults! New crafters or experienced crafters. And event gifts!

Want to see the October kit in action? Check out this short video

Want it now? Click HERE to subscribe today. Click HERE for a Prepaid Subscription option that is also great for gift giving. Not sure yet? RSVP for my Paper Pumpkin Fun event today and see what all the fun is about!

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Truly Grateful (131730/131733) and Lovely as a Tree (128655/127793)

Inks: Mossy Meadow (133645), Blackberry Bliss (133642), and Crushed Curry Classic Ink (131173)

Paper: Mossy Meadow(133676), Blackberry Bliss (133675), Crushed Curry (131199), and Very Vanilla Card Stock (101650)

Accessories: Metallic Gold Baker’s Twine (132975)

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Place an Online order with me and use my Hostess Code T4TV6CAB and I’ll send you a FREE Tutorial with instructions to create 4 fun projects using the Wonderful Wreath stamp set!

Weekly Deals (Special ends Monday, October 20th, 2014 at 11:50 p.m. (MT)

PAPER PUMPKIN Subscription – it’s fun in a box that’s delivered right to your mailbox each month!

October Coffee & Card Event

Posted on October 16, 2014 by Stamp with Jini

Need some cards to have on hand? Need cards to send out for this months birthdays? Why not come to my Coffee & Cards event? You’ll make 3 clean and simple designs that are easy to complete in about 1 hour during this event.

And the cards can be used for all kinds of occasions since you get to customize the sentiments. Want to make more? Additional cards can be made for just $1.50 each!

Friday, October24th between 10 and noon

Click HERE for more details and to see my entire Calendar of Events

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Hostess code T4TV6CAB

Place an Online order with me and use my Hostess Code T4TV6CAB and I’ll send you a FREE Tutorial with instructions to create 4 fun projects using the Wonderful Wreath stamp set!

Weekly Deals (Special ends Monday, October 20th, 2014 at 11:50 p.m. (MT)

PAPER PUMPKIN Subscription – it’s fun in a box that’s delivered right to your mailbox each month!

New Weekly Deals & Gentle Peace Set

Posted on October 14, 2014 by Stamp with Jini

Wow, it’s already Tuesday can you believe it? I hope you enjoyed the holiday weekend. Our daughter was home for the long weekend and so we enjoyed some family time together which of course included band Saturday night.

Here we are after helping out a bit with Kaitlin’s old High School band. The Band of Blue hosted a competition this past weekend, so it was lovely to see old friends and help out a bit. I’d forgotten how much I enjoyed this kind of thing!

Well this week will be rather crazy so I might not be posting regularly. With my fall consignment sale starting Thursday night – Consigners are dropping off, I’m setting up and doing the last minute details right now. If you’re in the area feel free to stop in, I’d love to see you. And of course If you haven’t attended the Paper Penguin Consignment Sale before feel free to contact me and I’ll be happy to send you more information.

NEW Gentle Peace Stamp Set Available

Mean while, I wanted to share with you the NEW Photopolymer set that just became available. It is a lovely set for the holidays and I think it will be very popular. It’s great to use our Stampin’ Blendabilites Markers to color too!

Click HERE for a printable flyer

NEW WEEKLY DEALS FOR OCTOBER 14TH!!

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Place an Online order with me and use my Hostess Code T4TV6CAB and I’ll send you a FREE Tutorial with instructions to create 4 fun projects using the Wonderful Wreath stamp set!

Click Here to learn more about using the Hostess Code

Weekly Deals (Special ends Monday, October 13th, 2014 at 11:50 p.m. (MT)

PAPER PUMPKIN Subscription – it’s fun in a box that’s delivered right to your mailbox each month!

Holiday Cheer

Posted on October 10, 2014 by Stamp with Jini

I love to spread a little holiday cheer and when I ran across the new flavor of Sour Patch gum at the store I knew just how I wanted package them!

The colors on the package sent me straight to my Motley Monsters Designer Series Paper. And since I wanted a cute little image I pulled my Project Life Holiday Cheer stamp set from the self. This set has got great images, and while our Project Life line is made for quick and easy memory keeping, all of our Project Life items were created using our color families and work well for stamping project too!

I know I digress so back to the project – want to see what I came up with? I think my daughter’s friends will enjoy this little surprise when she goes back to school after the fall break next week. After all college is stressful and they need a little something to make them smile as they head into the last half of the semester, right?

Cute? I made each one a little different so they could tell them apart. Want to see my other designs? Stop by my facebook page and check them out.

Want to know how I made these cute little gifts? Why not watch my quick video tutorial HERE and I’ll show you how?

October Paper Pumpkin Deadline today!

If you have been wanting to join in the fun – Remember today is the last day to sign up for and receive October’s Paper Pumpkin Kit.

You can click HERE to sign up or feel free to contact me if you have any questions.

Remember you can purchase a Prepaid Subscriptions but the code needs to be redeemed by the end of the day today in order to receive the October Kit.

Join the fun and come to my Paper Pumpkin Ball each month for FREE!

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Project Life Holiday Cheer (135188)

Inks: Memento Tuxedo Black (132708), Tangerine Tango Classic Ink (126946)

Paper: Motley Monsters Designer Series Paper (135819), Crushed Curry (131199), Basic Black (121045), and Whisper White card stock (100730)

Accessories: Crushed Curry 1/8″ Taffeta Ribbon (134585), 1 3/4″ Scallop Circle Punch (119854), 1 1/4″ Circle Punch (119861), and 1 3/8″ Circle Punch (119860)

Other: Sour Patch gum

Click here to order your Stampin’ Up! Products online 24/7! (US only)

Hostess code T4TV6CAB

Place an Online order with me and use my Hostess Code T4TV6CAB and I’ll send you a FREE Tutorial with instructions to create 4 fun projects using the Wonderful Wreath stamp set!

Weekly Deals (Special ends Monday, October 13th, 2014 at 11:50 p.m. (MT)

PAPER PUMPKIN Subscription – it’s fun in a box that’s delivered right to your mailbox each month!

New Coffee & Cards Kit Available

Posted on October 9, 2014 by Stamp with Jini

Here is the September Coffee & Cards Kit – now available for your convenience. No cutting, just have fun stamping!

Have cards on hand when you need them!

Coffee & Cards Kits

Coffee & Cards Kit Fee: $18 for 6 pre-cut card kits (Kit price includes postage/PayPal fees)
US only (mailing addresses)
Available while kits last
All sales are final
Click the Buy Now button to purchase your Coffee & Cards Kit
Kits will be mailed within 48 hours of your purchase by USPS; and your PDF will be emailed to you.
Email me at [email protected] if you have any questions or a problem with the Buy Now button

Fine Print:

You receive 2 each of the three cards shown. (Designer Series Paper patterns and accessories may vary.)
Card kit includes envelopes, pre-cut card stock and accessories for you to complete your cards. (Adhesives, Glue Dots, and Stampin’ Dimensionals are not included.)
Die cutting and shapes will be punched for you (no stamped images are included). Textured embossing will be done for you, except when stamping first is required. Border punching typically is not include .
The PDF will be emailed to you when kit ships by USPS. Detail instructions are not included. A PDF includes a photo and supply list, along with measurements for each card.
Stamped images are NOT included in the Coffee & Card Kit. This is in compliance to Stampin’ Up! Policies. Don’t have a set? Stamp sets can be purchased in my Online Store or through me directly. You may also substitute similar sized images or sentiments you currently have.
A supply list and measurements are provided. If detailed instructions are needed, my Coffee & Cards Kit may not be right for you.

If you have any questions please feel free to contact me at [email protected]

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Hello Fall!

Posted on October 7, 2014 by Stamp with Jini

Well there was a nip in the air yesterday morning as I went to the grocery store – it was the first time I pulled on a light weight jacket this fall. Aaaahhh fall – the cool nights and cooler days. It will be almost 80 here today – so fall is such a mixed bag! It’s a good day for painting doors I guess – I just need to get motivated and my stamps are calling me. LOL

Todays card is one I stamped after looking out the window for a bit yesterday. With the wind, the leaves were rolling across the yard.

This card is clean and simple and I love the technique of using the darker layer and then the smaller Whisper White card on the top. It allows for that pop of color without having to create an inside panel for writing.

I stamped this card using Tangelo Twist and Crushed Curry – two great fall colors. I used the Bermuda Bay for the sentiment and base. A bit untraditional, but I love the color. So what do you think?

NEW WEELY DEALS

NEW DIGITAL DOWNLOADS AVAILABLE

It’s the first Tuesday of the month and that means NEW Digital Downloads for My Digital Studio! Yippie!! This month Stampin’ Up! has given us some great choices for the season.

Freaky Friends Stamp Brush Set (item #13818)

Mingle All the Way stamp Brush Set (item #138117)

Motley Monsters Designer Series Paper (item #138119)

Want to learn more about My Digital Studio? Want to try it for 30 Days FREE? Click HERE

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Fall Fest (135194), Gorgeous Grunge (130514/130517), and For All Things (135152/135155)

Inks: Tangelo Twist (133646), Crushed Curry (131173), Sahara Sand (126976), and Bermuda Bay Classic Ink (131171)

Paper: Bermuda Bay (131197) and Whisper White card stock (100730)

Click here to order your Stampin’ Up! Products online 24/7! (US only)

Hostess code T4TV6CAB

Place an Online order with me and use my Hostess Code T4TV6CAB and I’ll send you a FREE Tutorial with instructions to create 4 fun projects using the Wonderful Wreath stamp set!

Click Here to learn more about using the Hostess Code

Weekly Deals (Special ends Monday, October 13th, 2014 at 11:50 p.m. (MT)

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For All Things & World Card Making Day

Posted on October 6, 2014 by Stamp with Jini

Did you know this past Saturday was World Card Making Day? Well it was, and so today I thought I’d show you one of the 12 cards we stamped on Saturday during my card making event. Everyone who attended was able to make 12 cards for all different kinds of occasions.

This card is made using the For All Things stamp set . I love the colors of fall and as I sit here looking out my window I can already see the Crushed Curry color showing up in the trees across the street. We’ve had a real cold snap here in North Georgia this past week so I’m sure there will be a lot more color soon and the leaf watchers will be heading for the mountains to enjoy the fall color.

Here is a picture from the World Card Making Day event on Saturday.

We had a lot of fun visiting while we stamped together. I’m so blessed to have such a great group of ladies!

Just a Few Hours Left!

There is just a few hours left to take advantage of the Stamp, Stock & Save Promotion – Have you gotten the items you need?

Click HERE to see my printable PDF

If not give me a call by 6 p.m. tonight and I’ll add it to the order I’ll be sending in. If not you can stop by my online to place your order anytime before 11:50 p.m. (MT). And remember when you use my Hostess Code below you’ll get a free tutorial using the Wondrous Wreath stamp set!

Last Call for my Blend with Friends Class

Today is the deadline for this fun class. Contact me today to hold your spot.

Blend with Friends Class

Learn how to use the NEW Stampin’ Blendabilities Markers and Make Holiday Tags or Cards using the Santa Stache Stamp Set.

Tags or Cards – It’s your choice

Class Fee includes a package of Blendabilities and more!

Tuesday, October 21st at 6:30 p.m.

Thursday, October 23^rd at 10 a.m.

Class Fee $38

Already have the Blendabilites Markers and Pad? Class Fee is just $18

I want it all option (includes class fee): Wood $70.25 or Clear $64.42

Sign up and pay by Monday, October 6th to reserve your spot And have items back in time for class

Class includes:Tuxedo Black Memento Pad, Cherry Cobbler Assortment Stampin’ Blendabilities Markers, Santa and Co. Designer Washi Tape, Natural & Old Olive Two-Tone Trim or Basic Rhinestones, Chalk Marker or Basic Black Stampin’ Write Marker

I Want it All option includes: (includes class fee and products)

Santa Stache Stamp Set and Mustache Framelits Die

Want to Make a Difference?

Why not stop by the Clarkesville Library on Wednesday, October 8th between 10 a.m. and Noon?

It’s FREE and You’ll get to make a card to donate to one of four great charities and make a difference in someone’s life!

Click HERE to see my complete Calendar of Events.

Supplies:

Stamp Set: For All Things (135152/135155)

Inks: Always Artichoke (126972), Crushed Curry (131173), and Cajun Craze Classic Ink(126965)

Paper: Crushed Curry (131158), Always Artichoke (105119), and Very Vanilla Card Stock (101650)

Accessories: Mossy Meadow Stitched Satin Ribbon (133670), Gold Metallic Baker’s Twine (132975), and Angled Tag Punch (133323)

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Place an Online order with me and use my Hostess Code T4TV6CAB and I’ll send you a FREE Tutorial with instructions to create 4 fun projects using the Wonderful Wreath stamp set!

Stamp stock & Save

Weekly Deals (Special ends Monday, October 6th, 2014 at 11:50 p.m. (MT)

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Spooky Spooky Designer Bag

Posted on October 2, 2014 by Stamp with Jini

I recently ran across these fun little packs of tic tacs for Halloween when I was shopping and just had to find a use for them.

I love to find fun ways to give a little something to my friends, and these are great for both guys and gals, so I created this little gift bag using our Motley Monsters Designer Series Paper.

To create the focal point I used my Fall Fest Stamp set and the coordinating Fall Fun Framelits Dies (Bundle 137628). I find myself constantly reaching for this set since it contains such a variety of images for fall.

I added a little piece of Natural & Old Olive Two Tone Trim by the stem. Can you see it? It thought it added a nice little touch of texture. And I used the Halloween sentiment from the Mingle All the Way stamp set on little banners. I simply colored the different parts of the sentiment image using my Stampin’ Write Markers and did each banner separately.

And of course the tails were easy since I used my Hexagon Punch. (What did we ever do before this punch? LOL)

Would you like to know how I made this great little designer bag? Why not watch my Video Tutorial HERE and I quickly show you how.

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Fall Fest (135194) and Mingle All the Way (135770/135773)

Inks: Memento Tuxedo Black Pad (132708), and Tangerine Tango Classic Ink (126946)

Paper: Motley Monsters Designer Series Paper (135819), Bermuda Bay (1311997), and Whisper White Card Stock (100730)

Accessories: Fun Fall Framelits Dies (135856), Natural & Old Olive Two-Tone Trim (135837), 2 1/2″ Circle Punch (120906), Handheld Stamper (135850) and Silver Mini Staples (135847), Brights Collection Stampin’ Write Markers (131259), Basic Black Stampin’ Write Marker (100082), Hexagon Punch (130919)

Click here to order your Stampin’ Up! Products online 24/7! (US only)

Hostess code T4TV6CAB

Place an Online order with me and use my Hostess Code T4TV6CAB and I’ll send you a FREE Tutorial with instructions to create 4 fun projects using the Wonderful Wreath stamp set!