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 Coffee & Cards August Event

If you need some cards to have on hand without cutting and designing yourself – this may be the event for you. You’ll make 3 clean and simple designs that are easy to complete in about an hour.

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

Drop in Friday, August 22nd between 10 and noon

Click HERE for more details and to see other classes for August on my Calendar of Events

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JULY’S COFFEE & CARD KIT IS NOW AVAILABLE

Now you can make my July Coffee & Cards at your convenience at home. No fuss, no muss, just have fun stamping!

You can have a supply of cards on hand when you need them. These cards are clean and simple designs and are easy to complete in about an hour. And the cards are designed you can use them for a variety of occasions simply by changing the sentiment. I have a limited number of kits – so why not get yours today?

Coffee & Cards Kit-July 2014

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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Wetlands Birthday Greetings

Do you need some great birthday cards for those guys in your life? Then Wetlands may be just the set for you! It’s great for all kinds of occasions since it contains a nice selection of sentiments. And I just love the size and the font used in this set.

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This lovely card was one of our shoebox swaps during this past weekend’s Blue Mountain Stampers’ Getaway. It was designed by one of my team mates, Janie. Janie is wonderfully creative and I always enjoy the projects she comes up with.

Wetlands Janie August Retreat 2014

The card has a wonderful combination of colors and textures so I hope the picture does this card justice.

NEW Yee-haw Photopolymer Stamp Set Available

Have a little cowboy or cowgirl in your life? Check out this really cute set, Yee-haw (item 138107) that is now available.

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Here are some great projects made with this new set.

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Want to see more information about the Yee-haw set? Click on the flyer image below for a printable flyer with all the information along with a couple of more project ideas.

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Supplies:

Stamp Set: Wetlands (126695/126697)

Inks: Hello Honey (133643) and Baked Brown Sugar (131174)

Paper: Lullaby Designer Series Paper (133695), Pistachio Pudding (131294), Hello Honey (133678), and Baked Brown Sugar (131296)

Accessories: Label Bracket Punch (132153), Woodgrain Embossing Folder (127821), and Natural 5/8″ Chevron Ribbon (132982)

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Holiday Catalog Premiere

It’s almost that time…..

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My daughter asked me last night if I knew how many weeks it was until Christmas? There is only 20 weeks! Yikes!!

Let me help you get ready for your holiday rush!

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F is for Fun & A is for Amazing

What fun it is getting together to stamp – Here is one of the fantastic cards that was shared by my friend Kathleen during my Blue Mountain Stampers’ Getaway this weekend. Beautiful Right? Bright & Beautiful  Kathleen Aug Retreat 2014 This card uses a NEW 2014 Holiday Catalog sneak peek item, Bright & Beautiful Stars Bundle. And did you know that during the month of August you can get this Bundle FREE when you purchase a Big Shot? There are 10 great bundles to choose from! Here is the Bright and Beautiful Stars Bundle (item 138644/138200) which is part of the Big Shot Special going on right now. I’ve got to tell you after working with the bundle during over the weekend, I know it’s one I definitely want this holiday season! Bright & Beautiful Stars Bundle Want to learn more? Why not check all the Big Shot Bundles available during this promotion HERE? If you already have a Big Shot that is ok – there is a 15% discount on any of the 10 bundles – Yippie!

2nd Annual Blue Mountain Stampers’ Getaway

Wondering what I was talking about? Getaway?  Well I thought I’d share some pictures of the Getaway. It’s just my name for our August weekend retreat. Here is the classroom ready for everyone. Cindy and Janie, two of my team members arrive first. Blue Mountain Stampers Getaway 2014 classroom

A quick meal out in town for a group of us. blue Mountain Stampers' Getaway 2014  El Patron

And here is a picture of everyone stamping and sharing. (It was hard finding a picture of everyone where we aren’t in our pajamas. LOL). blue Mountain Stampers' Getaway 2014

These events are a blast and we have such a great time together. I really love these wonderful ladies and have made some life long friendships because of stamping! This getaway is part of my team based events that I do with my Team Members every year, (meaning it’s only for demonstrators and is a perk of being part of my Team.)  Want to know more about my Team? You can click HERE. Want to learn move about joining my Team, the Blue Mountain Stampers? I’d love to talk with you about it – just drop me a line or give me a call, or you can click HERE to join my Team.

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Supplies: Special Bundle Offer August 1 – 31st, 2014 : Bright & Beautiful Stars Bundle (138644/138200)

Stamp Set: Flowering Flourishes (131998/126367)

Inks: Cherry Cobbler (126966), Versa Mark (102283) Paper: Gold Soiree Specialty Designer Series Paper (133697),  Brushed Gold (102935), Cherry Cobbler (119685), and Very Vanilla Card stock (101650)

Accessories: Ovals Collection Framelits (129381), Pearl Basic Jewels (119247), Cherry Cobbler Blendabilities Markers (130995), White Embossing Powder (109132), Gold Embossing Powder (109129), and Heat Tool (129053)

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Another Pictogram Punches Swap

Today’s post will be short and sweet since it has been a busy week and I’m getting ready for my Blue Mountain Stampers’ Weekend Getaway today. I love these weekends since they are a time to share ideas and creative energy with my fellow demos. If it is something you’d like to know more about contact me and I’d be happy to share with you  how to join in the fun.

Anyhow – on to today’s card. I love the mono-chromatic look and today’s swap from convention fits the bill. Lisa created this card using different shades of purple – and who doesn’t like purple, right? It’s always been one of my favorite colors. I even did my bedroom in purple as a teen.

Pictogram Punches convention swap 2014 (2)

Lisa used the Pictogram Punches stamp set to create the focal point on the card – clever huh? I love the versatility of this stamp set. It is a great year round choice for all kinds of occasions. You can see the black & white card using this set HERE.

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Supplies:

Stamp Set: Pictogram Punches (134261/134264)

Inks: Elegant Eggplant (126969) and  Wisteria Wonder (126985)

Paper: Elegant Eggplant (105126),  Wisteria Wonder (122922), and Whisper White Card stock (100730)

Accessories: Stylish Stripe Embossing Folder (132174), Whisper White 5/8″ Organza Ribbon (114319), Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack (133787), and Rhinestone Basic Jewels (119246)

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Peace, Love & Cupcakes

The Peace, Love & Cupcakes is one of our new stamp sets that you’ll find in the birthday collection section (page 53). It is such a fun set that includes 10 different images and sentiments.

Peace, Love & Cupcakes convention swap 2014

Fun, right? I know that this set quickly caught my daughter’s eye when she was flipping though my catalog.

And the background for this card was created with our NEW Hearts & Stars Decorative Masks – a great value since you’ll get two masks for just $2.95! Have you noticed them in our new catalog? You can find them on page 205, there are two different sets to choose from.

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Peace, Love & Cupcakes (134159/134162)

Inks: Perfect Plum (101889)

Paper: Perfect Plum (101889), Crisp Cantaloupe (131298),  and Whisper White Card stock (100730)

Accessories: Hearts & Stars Decorative Masks (133777), Sweetheart Punch (133786), and Rhinestone Basic Jewels (119246)

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Black & White World of Dreams

Well, I’m back after another whirl wind college campus tour today – this time Georgia State. Wow, what a difference between Georgia State and West Georgia. There is lots to think about. But mean while as promised here is the last Black & White convention swap that I’ll be sharing.

This card uses the NEW World of Dreams set found on page 127 in the 2014 Catalog. This one was one of my favorites as soon as I saw the catalog. Love the images and the sentiments and since it is a silhouette set it opens up all kinds of techniques that can be used for projects.

World of Dreams Convention swap 2014

 

I also love the fact that this card uses another of the patterns from the Back to Black Designer Series Paper. Makes these black & white cards so easy. And isn’t the sentiment’s font great? This sentiment  comes from the Project Life Remember This set, which is full of great sentiments for all kinds of occasions.

Supplies:

Stamp Set: World of Dreams (134183/134186), Project Life Remember This (135786), Petite Petals (133152/133155)

Inks: Memento Tuxedo Black Pad (132708)

Paper: Back to Black Designer Series Paper (133700), Basic Black (121045), and Whisper White Card Stock (100730), 2 way Glue Pen (100425)

Accessories: Ovals Collection Framelits (129381), Petite Petals Punch (133322), Rhinestone Basic Jewels (119246), and Dazzling Diamonds (133751)

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I’m just getting home after a extremely long day of checking out West Georgia College with my daughter and am beat, so I’m sorry to say I won’t be sharing the black & white card with you today – I’ll try and do that tomorrow when my brain if firing on all cylinders.

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Pictogram Punches in Black & White

Today’s card is another Black & White swap that I received from Convention and I think it is a lot of fun and a different type layout.

Pictogram PUnches convention swap 2014

Do you recognize the Designer Series Paper? It is the Back to Black Designer Series Paper (item 133700) found on page 187 of the 2014 Annual Catalog. Lyndia teamed up this organic pattern with the NEW Pictogram Punches stamp set (134261/134264) found on page 89 and then added one of our Petite Petal images to add a little more presence.

I’m a punch-a-holic – how about you? Can you name all the 4 different punches used on this card? Try it and then check to see how many you got correct in my supply list below – LOL.

Stop back tomorrow when I’ll be sharing the last of my Black & White swaps.

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Pictogram Punches (134261/134264), Petite Petals (133152/133155), and A Dozen Thoughts (131056/131059)

Inks: StazOn Jet Black Pad (101406)

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

Accessories: Petite Petals Punch (133322), Itty Bitty Accent Punch Pack (133787), Large Oval Punch (119855), Scallop Oval Punch (119856), Rhinestone Basic Jewels (119246), and Neutrals Candy Dots (130934)

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