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.

Saying Goodbye to the Pop ‘n Cuts Dies & More

Posted on April 28, 2014 by Stamp with Jini

I was sad to see some of my favorite Big Shot Accessories were on the Retirement list this spring. One of my favorites is the Card Base Pop ‘n Cuts Die (130099). I have had so much fun creating cards and gift items with this collection of dies and framelits and I’ve created a number of different video tutorials using them.

So today here are some of my favorite projects made with Big Shot Dies and Framelits along with some of our retiring stamp sets.

I made this recently for Easter and holds a Ghirardelli chocolate. This little gift has an accompanying video tutorial and you can click HERE to see my original post.

This little gift box was created using the Oh, Hello (131931/130733) and the Fabulous Phrases Stamp Sets (128577/120501) both are on the Retirement List too. Click HERE to see my original post.

These are gift card holders and you can click HERE, HERE and HERE to see details and a video on how to make them.

Here is a fun birthday card made with the Dress Form Pop ‘n Cuts Die (130100) and Dress Up Framelits ( 130101) that coordinate with the Pop ‘n Cuts die collection.

I created a fun and flirty skirt for this one with our Tea Lace Paper Doilies (129399). Click HERE to see my original post.

And here are some cards just with the Dress Up Framelits (130101) that are also on the Retirement List.

And if you love butterflies here is a card that my friend made me last year using our soon to be retired Beautiful Butterflies Bigz Die (114507)

This one was one I created for my Hostess Appreciation Brunch – I did a technique using our Window Sheets (114323) and Classic Stampin’ Ink Refills.

This one uses another of our retiring items the Gingham Garden Washi Tape (129314)

And this last card is made with our Peekaboo Frames Bigz L Die (124587) and the Blast Off Stamp Set (131958/125946).

Open the hatch and you get a little surprise!

Want to see the Retirement Lists? I’ve got them in a printable form for you below or if you prefer you can click HERE and see everything in my Online Store.

STAMP RETIREMENT LIST (pdf)

ACCESSORIES RETIREMENT LIST (pdf)

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Place an order with me during the month of April and get this FREE tutorial to create this wonderful card set! Just use my Hostess Code JZT4F3FZ when ordering Online

Weekly Deals (Special ends Monday, April 8th 2014 at 11:50 p.m. (MT)

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Scrapbooking with Wetlands

Posted on April 25, 2014 by Stamp with Jini

Today I thought I would share with you the scrapbook page I created using the Wetlands Stamp Set (126695/126697) that I submitted for the Convention Challenge.

One of the things I love about being a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator is that Stampin’ Up! is always giving us opportunities to learn and grow on a personal level, in addition to indulging our creative side. I love that Stampin’ Up! gives us the tools to create projects that we can use in our every day lives. And as we say goodbye to our 2013 Catalog and welcome our new 2014 Catalog Stampin’ Up! has offered a challenge to demonstrators with a contest to participate in Convention Displays.

I was inspired by a card that I had made earlier for my image and color pallet. I thought the Wetlands stamp set was just perfect for this project, (you’ll notice the sea oats in the photo below.)

I had a photo that I wanted to make into a home décor item as a gift for my friend. So that’s where I started. (and no, these adorable children aren’t mine LOL.)

Can you tell what I used for my base? Well, I used a piece of Pool Party from a package of the Subtles Core’dinations Card Stock (129954) that I spritzed a Stampin’ Spritzer and Baked Brown Sugar to add that feel of sand and sea spray from the ocean.

Did you know that our Core’dinations Card Stock is part of the Retirement List? I was rather sad to see it there since it is great for all kinds of things and I reach for it quite often. It has a wonderful texture on one side and is smooth on the other. So you can not only use it to sand and tear, but it is also great to use to add texture to your project too! And if you love to scrapbook a 12 x 12 page you’re in luck because it comes in pack of 12 x 12 sheets of assorted colors.

Now I just need to place it into a 12 x 12 frame that I’m making for it before I give it to her. I hope she’ll like it. I just love the way it turned out.

FREE SHIPPING ENDS TODAY

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Wetlands (126695/126697)

Inks: Baked Brown Sugar (131174)

Paper: 2013-2015 Core’dinations Card Stock (129958) and Subtles Core’dinations Card Stock (129954), 2013-2014 Designer Series Paper Stack (130136), Whisper White Card Stock (100730)

Accessories: Labels Collection Framelits (125598), Tea Lace Paper Doilies (129399), Early Espresso Stampin’ Write Marker (119680), Stampin’ Sponges (101610), Hexagon Punch (130919), Stampin’ Spritzer (126185), 1 1/4″ Burlap Ribbon (132140), and Natural 5/8″ Chevron Ribbon (132982)

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Hostess code JZT4F3FZ

Place an order with me during the month of April and get this FREE tutorial to create this wonderful card set! Just use my Hostess Code JZT4F3FZ when ordering Online

RETIREMENT STAMP LIST (Pdf)

RETIREMENT ACCESSORY LIST (pdf)

Birthday Card Contest – Click HERE for details

Weekly Deals (Special ends Monday, April 28th 2014 at 11:50 p.m. (MT)

Saying Goodbye to Clockworks & Secret Garden

Posted on April 24, 2014 by Stamp with Jini

When the retirement list posted Monday I wasn’t surprised that items were going fast, but the good news is that there are a lot of great items still available, so if you haven’t taken a look at the retirement list – you still can! (click here to see the printable retirement list)

Today’s cards are made with two more of the stamp sets on the retirement list. This first one is Clockworks (131973/127292) and it is a great set for all kinds of reasons. Not only does this set make great masculine cards, but there are some great images that you can use as backgrounds too.

Aren’t these cards great and the color pallets are so different.

These next cards are made with the Secret Garden Stamp Set (129144) and coordinating Secret Garden Framelit Dies (129372) and while the bundle is no longer available you can still order the stamp set and framelits separately.

I love the colors used for this card and did you notice the Scallop Trim Border Punch (118402) that is also on the retirement list?

FREE SHIPPING ENDS TOMORROW!

Yikes, if you haven’t already taken advantage of our FREE SHIPPING promotion you have until 11:50 p.m. (MT) tomorrow to get your items AND save on shipping!

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

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Get a FREE Tutorial when you place an order with me in April

Place an order with me during the month of April and get this FREE tutorial to create this wonderful card set! Just use my Hostess Code JZT4F3FZ when ordering Online

Birthday Card Contest – Click HERE for details

Weekly Deals (Special ends Monday, April 28th 2014 at 11:50 p.m. (MT)

Zoo Review & World Treasures

Posted on April 23, 2014 by Stamp with Jini

Over the next several weeks as we say goodbye to some of our old favorites to make way for some new ones, I thought I would share with you some of the cards that I’ve made or have enjoyed receiving in swaps over the years. Sound like fun?

Well today I’m going to start with the Zoo Review Stamp Set (128769/122199).

I love the way this little penguin has been popped up and since he is embossed with Black Embossing Powder, he’s got an added touch of texture too.

This last one is one of my favorite swaps with this set, not only do I love giraffes but the 5/8″ Victoria Crochet Trim (118481) and Seam Binding Ribbon adds such a elegant touch. And did you know that the Victoria Crochet Trim is part of our Weekly Deals?

Peacocks are very popular and the stamp set World Treasure (132100/126767) has a lovely friendship sentiment that is included.

Here is one from the 2013 Leadership boards in Orlando.

And this final card is fun since it swings open.

Notice the scallop edge made with our retiring Adorning Accents Edgelits (125595)?

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Get a FREE Tutorial when you place an order with me in April

Place an order with me during the month of April and get this FREE tutorial to create this wonderful card set! Just use my Hostess Code JZT4F3FZ when ordering Online

RETIREMENT STAMP LIST (Pdf)

RETIREMENT ACCESSORY LIST (pdf)

Birthday Card Contest – Click HERE for details

Clearance Rack (while supplies last)

Weekly Deals (Special ends Monday, April 28th 2014 at 11:50 p.m. (MT)

NEW Weekly Deals & More

Posted on April 22, 2014 by Stamp with Jini

Check out this Weeks Deals – they are retiring products at great prices! And don’t forget with the FREE SHIPPING promotion, you can order as little or as much as you want at a steal!

TWO NEW DIGITAL DOWNLOADS

Are you an animal lover? My daughter loved this newest download when she saw it, and I can’t tell you how she loved anything to do with dogs as she was growing up. Even her headboard was a dog house and the trim in her bedroom depicted all types of dogs! So if you have a dog lover this kit might be just the right thing!

Paw Parade Kit (138037)

And just in time for those projects to make for those special parents in our lives.

The Very Bestest Stamp Brush Set (138035)

FREE SHIPPING through FRIDAY APRIL 25TH

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Get a FREE Tutorial when you place an order with me in April

Place an order with me during the month of April and get this FREE tutorial to create this wonderful card set! Just use my Hostess Code JZT4F3FZ when ordering Online

RETIREMENT STAMP LIST (pdf)

RETIREMENT ACCESSORY LIST (pdf)

Birthday Card Contest – Click HERE for details

Retirement List Announced & FREE Shipping!

Posted on April 21, 2014 by Stamp with Jini

This is going to be short and sweet because I know you want to see the lists! Stamps AND Accessories are only available while supplies last, so be sure to get your orders in early! And with the FREE Shipping offer that starts today – you can get more of what you love for even less!

Sooo….Here are the Retirement Lists that have just been announced by Stampin’ Up!.

Retired Stamps List PDF

Retired Accessories List PDF

Please remember that Stamps AND Accessories are While Supplies Last (this is new this year and it’s big news! If you have any questions please feel free to contact me.

I know that the lists are a bit hard to read so here is the excel spread sheet version for you too – now you can sort it the way you want it!

Retiring Stamps

Retiring Accessories

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Get FREE shipping on everything (excluding expedited orders) April 21-25!

Free Shipping Offer ends Friday, April 25th at 11:50 p.m. (MT)

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Get a FREE Tutorial when you place an order with me in April and use the Hostess Code – it’s my gift for you for being my customer!

Give your best guess – Retirement List Contest!

Posted on April 19, 2014 by Stamp with Jini

Have you made your best guess? There is still time to play along – so why not join in the fun?

This year everyone who participates in my Retirement Contest will receive a FREE Tutorial from me for a great project! And the person who guesses the most stamp sets correct will receive a special prize!

Well here are the details:

Make a list of the top 10 stamp sets that you think are retiring from the 2013 Annual Catalog. Then add one more in case I need a tie breaker.
Send me an email – subject line Retirement Party Contest (to [email protected])
Include your name, address, and phone number (I’ll need these if you are the winner so I can get your prize to you!) along with your list
Email me your list by 9 p.m. Saturday, April 19th
Late entries will not be included

Have fun going through the catalog – and don’t forget to make your wish list so you can order your favorites before they are gone!

Then sit back and wait for the Retirement List…. It’s coming on Monday, April 21st.

Want a list sent right to your mailbox? If you’re not on my mailing list why not sign up now? You’ll find my sign up box for my Newsletter at the top right hand corner right here on my blog – And you’ll receive a FREE gift when you do – a free pinwheel tutorial just for you!

FREE SHIPPING APRIL 21ST – APRIL 25TH

And don’t forget, Free Shipping starts Monday, Aprils 21st – so you’ll be able to order more of your favorite products for less!

Want to join in more Retirement Party Fun? Watch face book and here too for more Retirement Information and Giveaways over the next few weeks!

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

Hostess code JZT4F3FZ

Get a FREE Tutorial when you place an order with me in April and use the Hostess Code.

Birthday Card Contest – Click HERE for details

Clearance Rack (while supplies last)

Weekly Deals (Special ends Monday, April 21st 2014 at 11:50 p.m. (MT)

Backyard Basics Easter & More

Posted on April 18, 2014 by Stamp with Jini

Need a quick and easy Easter card for Sunday? I’ve got three great cards for you to try.

This first one uses the Backyard Basics Bundle (132729/132728) which includes the Backyard Basics stamp set (129255/129258) and the Backyard Basics Framelit Dies (129380).

This card uses the Gingham Garden Designer Series Paper (129310), along with our Tea Lace Paper Doilies and the Strawberry Slush 3/8″ Stretch Ruffle Trim (130023).

How about some punch art? My friend Teresa made this card using the Woodgrain Background Stamp (128763/127808) and punches. I thought it was adorable and so easy to make.

And this last card is one I made using the Lattice Die (115958). I’ve used the Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack (118309) for the flowers and added a few tiny pearls.

If you’d like to see how I made the cross, just stop by my face book page, Stamp with Jini. And while your there why not “like” my page.

And great news Stampin’ Up! has announced FREE Shipping for Monday, April 21st through Friday, April 25!! And since the Retirement List posts on Monday, April 21st you can get all the goodies you’ve been wanting before they are gone! That is great news. I’ll be sharing more details as soon as we’re told about the fine print.

I’ll be sending out a printable Retirement List on Monday morning by email to those on my Newsletter list – so if you aren’t already receiving it – why not sign up today? You’ll get a free tutorial just for signing up.

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Delightful Dozen (128547/122652)

Inks: Soft Suede (126978)

Paper: Crumb Cake (120953), Pool Party (122924), Wisteria Wonder (122922), Pear Pizzazz (131201), Whisper White Card Stock (100730)

Accessories: Bird Builder Punch (117191), Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack (118309), Pool Party Reinker (122933), Lattice Bigz Die (115958), Apothecary Accents Framelits (12703), Stampin’ Spritzer (126185), Pearl Basic Jewels (119247)

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

Place an order with me during the month of April and get this FREE tutorial to create this wonderful card set! Just use my Hostess Code JZT4F3FZ when ordering Online

Birthday Card Contest – Click HERE for details

Clearance Rack (while supplies last)

Weekly Deals (Special ends Monday, April 21st 2014 at 11:50 p.m. (MT)

Eggstra Spectacular Easter Basket

Posted on April 17, 2014 by Stamp with Jini

Check out this cute little Easter basket I made to put some goodies in for friends this Sunday. Isn’t the little bunny image too stinking cute?

I think it turned out nicely and it will hold quite a bit. I’ve got some cute little note pads and pens to place inside along with a little bit of chocolate.

I used the Watercolor Wonder Designer Series Paper to create the little “basket” along with the Eggstra Spectacular Stamp Set. I used my Blender Pen and colored the bunny with Smoky Slate and a little Calypso Coral to highlight the dotted lines. (Blender Pens (102845) and your Classic Ink Pads are a quick and easy way to add color to any image.)

I wanted a little more color so I sponged the outside of the circle with Daffodil Delight. Popped it up with Stampin’ Dimensionals and then added it to my scallop circle that I had already paper-pierced.

I didn’t have the color ribbon on hand that I originally wanted to use, so instead I added color to the ribbon that I had, the 7/8″ Cotton Ribbon. I think it turned out rather cool using the coloring technique that I used, Faux Dipped Die.

Want to see more about the Faux Dipped Die Technique? Check out this video it’s got all kinds of great ideas for you to try.

Easter is this Sunday, so stop by tomorrow when I’ll be sharing with you several quick and easy cards for you to make and give for Easter along with some exciting news!

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Eggstra Spectacular (133068/133071)

Inks: Smoky Slate 131179), Calypso Coral (126983), Daffodil Delight (126944), and StazOn Jet Black Ink Pad (101406)

Paper: Watercolor Wonder Designer Series Paper (132994), Calypso Coral (122925), and Whisper White Card stock (100730)

Accessories: 7/8″ Cotton Ribbon (127844), assorted Stampin’ Write Markers and Aqua Painter (103954), 2 3/8″ Scallop Circle Punch (118874), 1 3/4″ Circle Punch (119850), Paper-Piercing Tool (126189), and Stamping Pierce Mat (126199), Envelope Punch Board (133774)

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

Hostess code JZT4F3FZ

Place an order with me during the month of April and get this FREE tutorial to create this wonderful card set! Just use my Hostess Code JZT4F3FZ when ordering Online

Clearance Rack (while supplies last)

Weekly Deals (Special ends Monday, April 21st 2014 at 11:50 p.m. (MT)

Retirement Stamp Contest – What’s Your Best Guess?

Posted on April 17, 2014 by Stamp with Jini

On Monday, April 21st this year’s Retirement List will be announced. And for the first time ever Stamps and Accessories are only while supplies last – that’s big, really big!

There is always a lot of speculation as to what stamp sets will be on the Retirement List, and since everyone seemed to have fun participating in my contest last year I thought why not do it again. And of course you need a prizes for it to be a contest, right?

So this year everyone who participates in my Retirement Contest will receive a FREE Tutorial from me for a great project! And the person who guesses the most stamp sets correct will receive a special prize!

Sound like fun? Want to play along? Well there is only one way to test yourself and see how you stack up. Are you ready to challenge yourself and your stamping friends and play along?

Well here are the details:

Make a list of the top 10 stamp sets that you think are retiring from the 2013 Annual Catalog. Then add one more in case I need a tie breaker.
Send me an email – subject line Retirement Party Contest (to [email protected])
Include your name, address, and phone number (I’ll need these if you are the winner so I can get your prize to you!) along with your list
Email me your list by 9 pm Saturday, April 19th
Late entries will not be included

Then sit back and wait for the Retirement List…. It’s coming on Monday, April 21st.

Want to join in more Retirement Party Fun? Watch face book and here too for more Retirement Information and Giveaways over the next few weeks!

But for now – Save the date, Sunday, May 18th, for my 2014 Retirement Party! More details will be coming soon. We’ll have to say goodbye to our old favorites, but we’ll be welcoming new goodies too, such as the exclusive Stampin’ Up! Project Life line.

Have fun going through the catalog – and don’t forget to make your wish list so you can order your favorites before they are gone!

fine print:

If the retirement list is posted early I reserve the right to end the contest early.
contest is for my customers – If you’re a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator you can play along for fun, but won’t be included in the prizes.

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

Hostess code JZT4F3FZ

Get a FREE Tutorial when you place an order with me in April and use the Hostess Code.

Birthday Card Contest – Click HERE for details

Clearance Rack (while supplies last)

Weekly Deals (Special ends Monday, April 21st 2014 at 11:50 p.m. (MT)