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.

Rev Up the Fun!

Posted on April 16, 2014 by Stamp with Jini

Need a great guy set? Why not try Rev Up the Fun! – it’s a great set for both the young and the young at heart.

This card was quick and easy to make since I used our Silver Foil Sheets to run through the Big Shot using my Top Note Die first and then the Chevron Embossing Folder. I think our Silver Foil sheets are great to add the look of chrome when using this set.

I simply stamped my image in Real Red and then cut it out with my Ovals Collection Framelits and sponged the edges to pull in a little more color. Can you see the 1/8″ Mini Brads in the center of the wheels? They add another touch of chrome to the image tying it all together.

I adhered this to my prepared Top Note piece that I had already added to my sponged card front. Can you see the touch of color around the edges of the card front? I think the sponging adds a little more depth and adds interest. My last step was to add my sentiment popped up with Stampin’ Dimensionals.

Voila! It’s ready – Now to just mail it off.

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Rev Up the Fun! (130520/130523)

Inks: StazOn Jet Black (101406), Real Red (126949), and Basic Gray Classic Stampin’ Pad (126981)

Paper: Silver Foil Sheets (132178), Real Red (102482), and Whisper White Card stock (100730)

Accessories: Top Note Die (113463), Chevron Embossing Folder (127749), Ovals Collection Framelits (129381), 1/8″ Mini Brads (122941), Extra Large Oval Punch (119859), and Stamping Sponges (101610)

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Project Life & Stampin’ Up! have Partnered Up!

Posted on April 15, 2014 by Stamp with Jini

Stampin’ Up! made an exciting announcement today, giving us a sneak peek of a new product line that will be included in the NEW 2014 Annual Catalog!

Here is what they said:

We are so so so excited to let you know we’ve partnered with the amazing Becky Higgins to bring you the real deal – authentic Project Life Products, now in exclusive Stampin’ Up! colors and designs. If you’ve somehow missed the Project Life craze and are wondering what it’s all about, we’ll fill you in:

It’s a super simple, totally affordable way to get your photos into albums; you just slip your photos into Photo Pocket Pages and add designed cards.
It’s a back-to-basic approach to documenting your life.
In a nutshell, it’s all about spending more time making memories and less time scrapbooking them.

Project Life Product Availability

You’ll be able to order a selection of Project Life Products (shown below) starting May 1st!
And with the launch of our new 2014 Annual Catalog on June 2nd, you’ll be able to buy from our complete line of Project Life products.

Don’t want to wait until May 1st? Stampin’ Up! Demonstrators will be able to order from a limited selection (shown above) starting April 21st! Just one of the great reasons to join my team and become a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator.

So if you love Project Life and want to purchase them with a discount, why not sign up to become a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator today? And you can order Project Life products early too! Click HERE to see more information about joining my team.

Got questions? I’ll be happy to speak with you about the Stampin’ Up! opportunity and answer any questions you may have.

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Catalog Transition, NEW Weekly Deals & More

Posted on April 15, 2014 by Stamp with Jini

Spring is in the air! and while we are enjoying the first taste of warmer weather, I wanted to make sure that you are aware of some important dates. After all I don’t want you to miss out on anything!

Stampin’ Up! is getting ready for their Catalog transition. What does this mean for you? Well there are some important dates you’ll want to be aware of since there are some changes this year to how things work.

And if this is your first catalog transition, it means that a lot of the items in the current Catalog will go away to make room for new goodies in the 2014 Annual Catalog.

So if you have held off getting something that you really want or would like more of – now is the time to order so you don’t miss out. While you’re flipping through your catalog and looking at your wish list you’ll want to pay close attention to the following items in preparation for the Retirement List:

2012-2014 In Colors (This includes card stock, ink pads, refills, markers, ribbon and accessories)
Punches
Big Shot items such as Dies & Embossing Folders
Designer Series Paper (These typically ALL retire)
Accessories (Which include ribbons, buttons, brads, etc)
Stamps (Of, course you’ll want your favorites)

It is hard to say what will be on the list until we see it. So play it safe – get the items that you really want before the list is released.

And of course, don’t forget the Occasions Catalog – When the Retirement List comes out it is easy to forget the items in this catalog. It ends on June 1st.

Transition Dates & Details:

Monday, April 21st – The Retirement List will be announced
New this year: BOTH stamps and accessories will be available Only While Supplies Last!
June 2nd – NEW 2014 Annual Catalog goes live! (ordering begins at 12 p.m. MT)
June 4th – Last Chance to Order from the “old” 2013 Annual Catalog
August 28th – New 2014 Holiday Catalog goes live! (ordering begins at 12 p.m. MT)

As always if you have any questions please feel free to contact me.

Wondering How to Get the New Stampin’ Up! 2014 Annual Catalog?

It’s easy:

Are you a frequent customer of mine? You’ll be the first to get one (sometime mid to late May)
Are you a Club Member? Then you’ll also get one free
Haven’t ordered from me in a while or are new? Place an order with me during the month of April. (If you order online make sure your profile information is up to date.)

And thanks shopping with me and choosing me as your demonstrator!

NEW WEEKLY DEALS

Available for just one week!

NEW Digital Downloads

This new Hello Spring Brush Stamp Set (item 138038) is just one of three new digital downloads that are now available.

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.

It’s my way of saying Thank You to you for being my customer!

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Wildflower Meadow & Pleasant Poppies

Posted on April 14, 2014 by Stamp with Jini

Do you use background stamps? Did you know that our background stamps make cards quick and easy. Just take a look at these two cards made with two of our background stamps, Wildflower Meadow and Pleasant Poppies – add a sentiment and your done! How quick and easy is that?

This first card uses the Wildflower Meadow Bundle (132735/132985) that is found in the 2013 Catalog. This bundle includes both the stamp set and coordinating embossing folder and at a 15% discount. How cool is that.

Done in Real Red and Smoky Slate it has a sophisticated look. And who doesn’t like hummingbirds? Ours are already starting to show up at our feeders here in North Georgia.

This second card uses the Pleasant Poppies Background stamp (132061/129499) and is great as a stand alone image or as background giving some added interested. Don’t you love the sentiment set Perfectly Penned (128703/122892)? The font is lovely in this set and it covers all your basic year round needs.

How about you, which is your favorite background stamp? If you haven’t tried one before maybe you’ll want to now so you can create quick and easy cards too!

LAST DAY FOR WEEKLY DEALS

Today is Monday and this means it is the last day to take advantage of the current Weekly Deals – don’t miss out on what you wanted, stop by my Online Store or contact me to get your favorite items.

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Make a Eggstra Spectacular Easter Gift Card Holder

Posted on April 11, 2014 by Stamp with Jini

Need something a little eggstra special to place a gift card in for some bunny special this Easter? Why not make one of these great gift card holders.

It is quick and easy to make when you use your Card Base Pop ‘n Cuts Die and your Simply Scored Scoring Tool. I’ve changed the measurements up a bit for this project, but you can see how to make this basic gift card holder in my Pop ‘n Cuts Gift Card Holder Video Tutorial

Want the measurements I used for my Eggstra Spectacular Easter Gift Card Holder? I’ve posted them on my face book page. So just stop by Stamp with Jini on face book and while you are there why not leave a comment and like my page, so you’ll get too see more projects daily?

Here is another gift card holder that I made. This one was made using the measurements in the my video. I decorated it with the Pop-up Posies Designer Kit (129305) that you can find on the Clearance Rack. The kit contains lots of items and makes these cute little flowers so easy to make.

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Eggstra Spectacular (133068/133071)

Inks: StazOn Jet Black (101406)

Paper: Watercolor Wonder Designer Series Paper (132994), Calypso Coral (122925), Gumball Green (126840), and Whsiper White Card stock (100730)

Accessories: Card Base Pop ‘n Cuts Die (130099), Decorative Dots Embossing Folder, Paper Percing Tool (126189) and Stampin’ Pierce Mat (126199), Blender Pen (102845), and Simply Scored Scoring Tool (122334)

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NEW Coffee & Cards Kit

Posted on April 10, 2014 by Stamp with Jini

I’m introducing my NEW Coffee & Cards Kits – Now you can make my March Coffee & Cards at your convenience and at home. No muss or fuss, just have fun stamping!

So why not have a supply of cards to have on hand when you need them? These cards are clean and simple designs and are easy to complete in about a hour. And cards are designed so that you can easily choose your sentiment for all kinds of occasions. But these kits won’t last long since I only have a very limited number available – so why not get yours today?

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

No Longer Available

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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Eggstra Spectacular M&M Carrot Treats

Posted on April 10, 2014 by Stamp with Jini

Have you seen the new Carrot Cake M&Ms on the shelf right now for Easter? Well when I saw them last month they really peaked my interest – after all a Carrot Cake M&Ms, that sounds interesting. I figured they could taste really good or really bad right?

Well the bag didn’t sit on my counter long before someone broke them open. The soft colors are really pretty for spring and based on how quickly they disappeared among my clan I’d have to say the vote was that they were pretty good. So out I went to find another bag for this project! LOL

Here is what I came up with after playing around a bit. Of course since they were carrot cake it had to be carrots, right? And I knew that I wanted to use the Eggstra Spectacular Stamp set from the Occasions Catalog – I just love this little set!

I dug though my cabinet and found my cake decorating bags since I figured they were carrot shaped.

I wanted the top to be Gumball Green so I could use the Stitched Satin Ribbon that I love to work with so I debated for a bit on how to accomplish that, but since I wanted the top to be soft like the M&Ms I ended up reaching for my Gumball Green Classic Stampin’ Ink Refill and my Crystal Effects. What the heck it was worth a try.

I started by simply placing a quarter sized spot of Crystal Effects on my pallet and mixing in a few drops of Gumball Green Reinker. I mixed well until I got the color I wanted and applied it to the outside of my bag using a paint brush and allowed it to dry really well. I found a thicker layer was better for my tastes. (Tip: you’ll want to do this on the outside of the bag – not the inside, since some might break off while you fill it or you take the candy out.)

For the focal point I used the images from the Eggstra Spectacular stamp set and colored them as desired. I punched out the image with a 1 3/4″ Circle Punch and placed that onto a circle I cut using the Circles Collection Framelits, and then layered that onto a 2 3/8″ Scallop Circle on which I had paper pieced the scallops. Placed some Linen Thread through one of the holes and tied a knot creating a loop for later.

When I was ready I filled the bag with M&Ms and wrapped a piece of Gumball Green 3/8″ Stitched Satin Ribbon around the bag, slipped the ribbon through the loop on my tag and finished my bow. Voila! Here is my first Carrot Treat:

Then I got to thinking – I just got my Fringe Scissors in and so started to play a bit with the top. Here is what that one ended up looking like.

This is one of the first bags I had added the Crystal Effects mixture to and so the color layer wasn’t as thick. But I think the Fringe Scissors adds some whimsy and makes it look a little more realistic. (Tip: you’ll want to do this on the outside of the bag – not the inside since some might break off while you fill it or s you take the candy out.)

What do you think? Which carrot do you like best? Why not leave me a comment and let me know. I love hearing from you and appreciate you taking the time to comment.

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Eggstra Spectacular (133068/133071)

Inks: StazOn Jet Black Pad (101406) and Smoky Slate Classic Stampin’ Pad (131179)

Paper: Gumball Green (126840), Tangerine Tango (111349), and Whisper White Card Stock (100730)

Accessories: Gumball Green Classic Stampin’ Ink Refill (126855), Crystal Effects (101055), Gumball Green 3/8″ Stitched Satin Ribbon (126848), Linen Thread (104199), Paper Piercing Tool (126189) and Stampin’ Pierce Mat (126199), 1 3/4″ Circle Punch (119850), 2 3/8″ Scallop Circle Punch (118874), Circle Collection Framelits Dies (130911), Blender Pen (102845), and assorted Stampin’ Write Markers

Non-Stampin’ Up! items: foam paint brush, Carrot Cake M&M’s and Wilton’s 12″ Disposable Decorating Bags

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Geometrical Meets Pennant Parade

Posted on April 9, 2014 by Stamp with Jini

Pennants are on trend right now and so here is a birthday card that I made for another of those spring birthdays that I told you about. I told you there were a lot of us born in spring. LOL

I really like the way this card turned out and hope my friend will enjoy it too when she receives it in the mail. I think its bright and cheerful and just right for a her spring birthday. And although I picked the Geometrical sentiment for a birthday card this time I think the sentiments in this particular set are pretty versatile for all kinds of occasions.

To get started I chose the Birthday Basics Designer Series Paper to use on the pennants and in turn this helped me choose the colors for the rest of the card. Isn’t it great when you use Designer Series Paper? It makes knowing what colors look great together so easy!

And do you see the Itty Bitty Shapes that I included on the pennants? This set of three punches is currently part of our Weekly Deals and are great for all kinds of different things. They add just the right touch of color when you need it and our Basic Rhinestones add a pop of sparkle!

Want to see another project using another of the items from this week’s Weekly Deals?

Well check out the Gingham Stampin’ Around Wheel used for my next card.

I’ve used the standard sized Gingham Wheel to add a band of color along the lower edge of this all occasions card – and it too is part of our Weekly Deals. Whoo hoo!

Wheels are so easy to use and when you’re using them for a small section like I did here you can just use your Classic Stampin’ Pad. Want to create a longer run with a wheel? Try our Uninked Stampin’ Around Cartridges! They make it easy.

If you’d like to know all the details about this card you can click HERE to see my original post and the supply list.

Well that’s it for today. Come back by tomorrow and I’ll show you the project I’m working on today for Easter.

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Pennant Parade (128697/122742) and Geometrical (133158/133161)

Inks: Raspberry Ripple Classic Stampin’ Pad (126859)

Paper: Birthday Basics Designer Series Paper (130145), Crisp Cantaloupe (131298), Bermuda Bay (131197), Raspberry Ripple (126842), and Nautrals White Card Stock (102316)

Accessories: Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack (118309), Petite Pennants Builder Punch (122361), Rhinestone Basic Jewels (119246) and 2013-2015 In Color and Brights Stampin’ Write Markers

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Make a Cake Birthday Wishes

Posted on April 8, 2014 by Stamp with Jini

Make a Cake is a two step stamp set that you can find in the 2013 Catalog is a wonderful image stamp set for all occasion use. Depending on which accent stamps you use to build your cake you can make birthday, wedding, congratulations, etc. The choice is up to you.

Here is a quick card I put together for one of my friend’s daughter who is turning 19. I wanted to give the card a softer spring time feel so I used the Birthday Basics Designer Series Paper and pulled out the softer tones of Crisp Cantaloupe and Bermuda Bay.

Want to see my masculine version of this card? I’ll be sharing it on my face book page Stamp with Jini later today so stop on by and check it out.

Did you know that the Make a Cake stamp set is one of the items on our Weekly Deals? Well it is, so now you can get this great stamp set in Clear at a wonderful deal! Why not check out the rest of the Weekly Deals below and while your there stop by the Clearance Rack and take a look at the great deals there?

Then stop back by tomorrow when I’ll be sharing another of my projects using items from the Weekly Deals list.

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Make a Cake (132036/126742), Itty Bitty Banners (132022/126257)

Inks: Crisp Cantaloupe (131176) and Midnight Muse Classic Stampin’ Pad (126860)

Paper: Birthday Basics Designer Series Paper (130145), Crisp Cantaloupe (130021), Bermuda Bay (131197), and Very Vanilla Card Stock (101650)

Accessories: Bitty Banner Framelits (129267) and Labels Collection Framelits (125598)

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Weekly Deals & NEW Digital Downloads

Posted on April 8, 2014 by Stamp with Jini

Weekly Deals for April 8th – 14th

TWO NEW DIGITAL DOWNLOADS

Love MDS? Want some fun new Digital Downloads? Well you’re in luck – just released is a fun new birthday themed download with lots of goodies and packed with wonderful new sentiments that use a fun and whimsical font.

Endless Birthday Wishes Kit (137930)

And fresh from our Spring Occasions Catalog – the Springtime Hello Stamp Brush Set (137914).

Haven’t tried My Digital Studio but are curious how it works? Why not download our FREE 30 Day Trial and check it out today? Click HERE to learn more about it.

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