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.

Lots of Thanks File Folder Card

Posted on November 5, 2013 by Stamp with Jini

Last week I shared with you how much fun it is to use the Envelope Punch Board to make a file folder card. Well today I’m going to share another card I created using the Envelope Punch Board. This one is a double tab file folder card I made using the Lots of Thanks Stamp Set and the Magnificent Maple single stamp that you can find in the Holiday Catalog.

This card also uses the Sweater Weather Designer Series Paper – if you haven’t already gotten some for yourself there is still time. I think you’ll love working with these patterns and colors just as much as I do. The Sweater Weather Designer Series Paper is great for masculine cards along with all your fall and winter cards that you’ll be making. You’ve seen me use it on other cards that you can find in some of my earlier posts.

I really liked the way this card turned out and it seems so did my friends during our Stamp Diva meeting. So today I thought I would share a video I made for you on how to create this card – I’ve called it File Folder Card #2.

An original title right? Well this title, while not terribly original, gives you a hint that there are more File Folder Card Video Tutorials to come each containing a different style – LOL. So watch for the next one soon.

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Lots of Thanks (129687/129690) and Magnificent Maple (131868)

Inks: Tangerine Tango (126946), Crushed Curry (131173), Chocolate Chip (126979), and Sahara Sand (126976)

Paper: Sweater Weather Designer Series Paper (132184), Crushed Curry (131199) and Very Vanilla Card Stock (101650)

Accessories: Envelope Punch Board (133774), Stampin’ Trimmer (126889), Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755), 7/16” Natural Trim (129287)

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Adorning Accents Textured Embossing Folder #125601

Autumn Accents Die #127812

Cherry Cobbler Grosgrain Ribbon #132135

Build a Cupcake Punch #121807

Day in the Life Kit MDS Download #128876

Dress Form Pop N Cuts Die #130100

Simply Created Goodie Gear Pumpkin Pie #132792

Rhinestones Large #129324

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Christmas Tagables

Posted on November 4, 2013 by Stamp with Jini

Check out this cute little gift box I received from Maria. The Christmas Tagables used for the decoration on this box is one of our Photopolymer Stamp sets and can be purchased as part of our Pop & Place Bundles.

Click HERE to see more about the Pop & Place Bundles.

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Christmas Tagables Photopolymer (134623) and Christmas Collectibles (131772/131775)

Inks: Old Olive (126953)

Paper: Season of Style Designer Series Paper (132340), Cherry Cobbler (119685), and Whisper White (101650)

Accessories: Christmas Ornament Punch (132152), Decorative Label Punch (120907), Scallop Oval Punch (119856), and Cherry Cobbler 3/4″ Chevron Ribbon (130012)

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Scrapbooking Days!

There are still 4 days left to take advantage of this special – Watch my Facebook page for tomorrow’s special deal.

11/4 Modern Medley Overlays Kit (item 134839)

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My Digital Studio 30% Off Sale

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Lots of Thanks

Posted on November 1, 2013 by Stamp with Jini

I really am enjoying using the Lots of Thanks stamp set – The selection of fonts and sentiments so great. For today’s project I’ve paired it up the Lots of Thanks with the Magnificent Maple single stamp from the Holiday Catalog.

How did I put this card together? Well first I used my Stampin’ Spritzer that I filled with bleach to spritz the Early Espresso card stock base that I used for this project. (You’ll want to make sure and designate a Stampin’ Spritzer for this use only. Bleach is tough to clean out of things and you don’t want to spoil your other projects.)

I added a strip of the absolutely gorgeous Birch Paper from the Thankful Tablescape Simply Created Kit (found on page 18 in the Holiday Catalog) to the left side. There is a ton of this Birch Paper in the kit so you’ll have plenty to use for all kinds of projects!

I stamped my Magnificent Maple image after sponging it with Crushed Curry, Cajun Craze, and Cherry Cobbler onto a piece of Whisper White card stock, sponged the edges with Early Espresso and then used my Stampin’ Distress Tool to rough up the edges. I mounted my focal point onto a piece of Cherry Cobbler that I also distressed and then added some Stampin’ Dimensionals to the back before I added it to my card front.

For my sentiment I stamped it in Early Espresso and then ran it through the Big Shot using one of the accompanying pieces from the Circle Card Thinlits Die to create the banner. Sponged the edges and used my bone folder to curl the ends a bit. I also ran a second one through the Big Shot using a piece of Cherry Cobbler card stock – that I sponged and then cut it in half and attached it to the back before adding it to my card front.

I really love the way it turned out and can’t wait to use the Birch Paper again for other projects.

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Lots of Thanks (129687/129690) and Magnificent Maple (131868)

Inks: Cherry Cobbler 126966, Cajun Craze 126965, and Crushed Curry (131173)

Paper: Early Espresso (119686), Cherry Cobbler (119685), and Whisper White (100730)

Accessories: Thankful Tablescape Simply Created Kit (133463), Circle card Thinlits Die (133480), Stampin’ Distress Tool (127562), and Stampin’ Dimensionals

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NEW Best of Snow

Just announced today is the latest Best of 25 years stamp set – The Best of Snow (134387). You’ll love these wonderful holiday images and the new one included in the set that coordinates with our Bracket Label Punch (132153).

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Digital Scrapbooking Days – Starts Today

The official Digital Scrapbooking Day is Saturday, November 2nd. But just one day isn’t enough so Stampin’ Up! is celebrating for eight!

So starting today – you’ll have an opportunity to get a digital download at 50% off.

Amped Up Ampersands Kit (134844)

Stop by my facebook page, Stamp with Jini each day where I’ll be posting more information on the 50% off item each day. And remember when you purchase digital downloads there is no shipping!

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Use Mystery Hostess Code RUG6FXNY when placing your order and your name will be entered into my Mystery Hostess Drawing. This Mystery Hostess Code RUG6FXNY will be good through Saturday, November 2nd. The number of hostess will depend on the total sales and I’ll be drawing a hostess for every $150 in sales.

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The Final Thank You Thursday!

Posted on October 31, 2013 by Stamp with Jini

I’ve got some fun last minute Halloween projects that I made and want to share with you today. This first one is a home décor item that I made using our Witches’ Brew Designer Washi Tape.

Don’t you love these fake pumpkins that have available the last few years? I’ve done all kinds of things with them, including having the kids carve a pumpkin that will last forever. For this project I simply cut off the top, added the Witches’ Brew Designer Washi Tape (132156) in a pattern that made me happy, placed a piece of green foam for flowers and added the mums and leaves. Quick and easy-peasy.

This second project includes some real pumpkins that Larry brought home to sit on my kitchen counter for a pop of fall color.

Sorry about the photos – it’s another rainy day here in North Georgia which can make taking pictures tricky.

I love making little treats for family and friends

so here is a great little project that holds a pack of gum.

Halloween Candy Bar Slider – surprise!

And last but not least I wanted to share a picture that my daughter sent me when she found her little Halloween Candy Bar Slider tucked into her dresser drawer at college – the timing was perfect since they had just had a dorm Halloween event where she dressed up as I Dream of Jeannie and passed out candy. (Seriously – thus the weird eye make up.) She’s such a hoot!

If you missed my post on my Halloween Candy Bar Sliders and video tutorial on how to make them CLICK HERE to see more about my Halloween Candy Bar Slider Video Tutorial.

Final Thank You Thursday!

Stampin’ Up! is wrapping up it’s October’s Thank You Thursday with a final 24 Hour sale on it’s Chevron Ribbon. A great way to wrap things up don’t you think?

Available are 5 great colors –

Basic Black 3/4″ Chevron Ribbon #130010

Calypso Coral 3/4″ Chevron Ribbon #130018

Crushed Curry 3/4″ Chevron Ribbon #130019

Island Indigo 3/4″ Chevron Ribbon #131151

Smoky Slate 3/4″ Chevron Ribbon #131152

Place your order with me today before these great deals are gone and don’t forget to check out our wonderful Weekly Deals and Clearance Rack items that are available too.

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The fine print: Place an order with me today by email or online and I will send you a coupon for the amount of shipping to be used on your next order in November. FREE Shipping special expires at 9 p.m. (ET) Thursday, October 31st and is only offered through Stamp with Jini.

Best of Greetings

Posted on October 30, 2013 by Stamp with Jini

Check out this great card I made recently for my brother-in-laws birthday. I’ve used Magnificent Maple image from the Holiday Catalog and the Witches’ Brew Designer Series Paper (132185), it’s not just for Halloween as you can see. The colors it contains are great for all kinds of fall projects.

I’ve sponged the leaf image first with Summer Starfruit and then Cajun Craze. (Of course, you always want to use the lighter color first so that you don’t contaminate your ink pads.) I then stamped the sentiment in VersaMark and finally embossed it using Early Espresso Embossing Powder to add a bit more boldness.

I sponged the edges for all the layers of my focal point pieces with Early Espresso and my Stampin’ Sponge – I thought it soften the edges a bit. I also added some Stampin’ Dimensional between the Cajun Craze and Summer Starfruit layers to give it some depth.

What do you think? Hopefully my brother-in-law enjoyed his card.

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Magnificent Maple (131868), and Best of Greetings (133485)

Inks: Summer Starfruit (126991), Cajun Craze (126995), Early Espresso (126974)

Paper: Witches’ Brew Designer Series Paper (132185), Early Espresso (119686), Cajun Craze (119684), Summer Starfruit (126839), and Very Vanilla Card Stock (101650)

Accessories: Stampin’ Sponges (101610)

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Two More Days Left for Single Markers

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to bring your Stampin’ Write Markers up to date. These single markers are only available for a limited time, until October 31st at 11:50 p.m. (MT).

File Folder Card Video Tutorial

Posted on October 29, 2013 by Stamp with Jini

Have you seen our new Envelope Punch Board? The Envelope Punch Board is a lot of fun to use and not only for making great customizable envelopes! Check out this great File Folder card I made for my friend’s birthday.

This File Folder card was a lot of fun to make and it’s quick and easy too with the Envelope Punch Board. Check out my latest video tutorial – File Folder Card #1

Here is the inside of the file folder card. Want to see a stepped up version of this file folder card? You can out my Facebook page, Stamp with Jini, to see it. Why not stop by and check it out – leave me a comment and then Like my page.

My friend Marni seemed to love her card when we celebrated her 40th birthday with a High Tea party at Mittie’s Tea Room Café in Alpharetta. This was a new experience for me since I’ve never had high tea before and everything was scrumptious. I really can’t even tell you what my favorite goodie was – that’s how good everything was. Here is a picture of the dessert plate.

And another of a group of us. – That is me on the left. We spent a wonderful couple of hours celebrating and visiting together.

Supplies:

Stamp Set: One in a Million (132052/126382), Create a Cupcake (128520/121915), and Remembering Your Birthday (131347/131350)

Inks: Pear Pizzazz (131180), Pink Pirouette (126956), Mellon Mambo (126948), Daffodil Delight (126944), and Island Indigo (126986)

Paper: Gingham Garden Designer Series Paper (129310) and Whisper White (100730)

Accessories: Gingham Garden Designer Washi Tape (129314), Old Olive 1/8″ Taffeta Ribbon (119256), Labels Collection Framelits (125598), Envelope Punch Board (133774), Stampin’ Trimmer (126889), Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755), Stampin’ Sponges (101610)

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NEW WEEKLY DEALS!

Here’s this week’s great new deals. Make sure you get yours before they run out!

Secret Garden Framelit Dies #129372

Stampin’ Pierce Mat #126199

7/8″ Scallop Circle Punch # 129404

Ovals Collection Framelits Die #129381

Paper Snips # 103579

Island Indigo Baker’s Twine # 125575

Blossom Petals XL Punch # 121808

Keep This Memory Photobook Template # 129879

Tag It Bundles

Create Pretty Packages – Just in time for your holiday gift packaging. Two great options to choose from. Available for a limited time – Now through November 19th, 2013.

Item	Description	Includes
135811	Holiday Tag It Decorative Box Bundle	Stamp a Tag Kit Cherry Cobbler 1″ Stitched Edge Grosgrain Ribbon (10 yards) Decorative Window Gift Boxes (6 boxes)
135812	Holiday Tag It Extra-Large Box Bundle	Stamp a Tag Kit Cherry Cobbler 1″ Stitched Edge Grosgrain Ribbon (10 yards) Extra-Large Gift Boxes (3 boxes)

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My Digital Studio Sale

It’s an exciting time for My Digital Studio – so don’t miss out on any of the fun! Now through November 30th Stampin’ Up! is kicking off the holiday season with 30% OFF select holiday downloads and print products!

And with the NEW My Library App for My Digital Studio available for iPads, Android tablets and Kindle Fire what better time is there to join in the My Digital Studio Fun if you haven’t already tried it?

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Click HERE to see all the great My Digital Studio items on sale to make your holiday projects fast and easy.

FREE FALL MEMORIES NOVEMBER WALLPAPER

Get your FREE November Wallpaper for your laptop today just place an order using item #135911. Why not check out all the great NEW digital downloads for this week by clicking HERE.

Last Day 25% OFF 25 Stamp Sets

Posted on October 28, 2013 by Stamp with Jini

Today is the last day to get this great deal on the 25 Stamp Sets being offered at 25% OFF – Stamps don’t go on sale often so you won’t want to miss this chance to get your favorites on this list.

Want to see some great cards made with sets from this list? This first one I’m going to share with you is one that I made using the Itty Bitty Banner (132022/126257) and the Mixed Bunch Stamp Sets (128442/125537) and coordinating punch.

And these next cards are some that I’ve received in swaps and wanted to share with you. This next one also uses the Itty Bitty Banner Stamp Set (132022/126257) along with the Make a Cake set. Don’t you love the little flowers created with our Itty Bitty Shapes punch pack (118309)? I love the little bit of sparkle in the center of the flowers that was created with our Dazzling Details (124117).

And how about these next two cards made with the stamp set Bright Blossoms (128424/125497).

One of my favorite stamp sets because it is so versatile is Gently Falling (128430/123804). This is a two step stamp set and contains 12 great images. You can create all kinds of cards and it is a great set for techniques too.

That’s the Ticket (131946/128075)

Betsy’s Blossoms (131955/126006)

And last but not least – one of my favorites since it has such wonderful images and coordinates with the Labels Collection Framelits – Apothecary Art (128415/125527).

Click HERE to see the complete list

And don’t forget when you place an order with me for 3 of the sets on the list or $50 in merchandise you’ll get a FREE Tutorial from me as a thank you!

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Weekly Deals

Apothecary Art Mini Note Cards

Posted on October 25, 2013 by Stamp with Jini

Apothecary Art is such a beautiful stamp set and is one of the 25 sets for 25% OFF that are on special until Monday, October 28th. This set not only has some lovely images but it coordinates with our Labels Collection Framelits so it makes things quick and easy. And who doesn’t like that, right?

Here are some great little 3″ x 3″ Mini Note Cards I made last night using our 2012-2014 In Colors during our monthly Stamp Divas meeting. These cards were quick and easy and only required one piece of card stock to create the Crumb Cake bases and focal points along with some scrap pieces of Very Vanilla. How cool is that – right?

Here is a close up of the Midnight Muse Mini Note Card – Wouldn’t this be great to tuck in with a little gift for someone special? Or even make a set as a gift?

I love getting together for our monthly meetings, we have such a great time stamping together, visiting, and sharing ideas. It’s one of the best parts, I think, of being a Demonstrator – making new friends while stamping.

Have you ever thought about being a Demonstrator? The $99 kit is customizable and a great deal. If you would like more information I’d love to talk with you about it – you can also see more about my TEAM, the Blue Mountain Stampers HERE.

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Apothecary Art (128415/125527)

Inks: Crumb Cake (126975), Midnight Muse (126860), Primrose Petals (126858), and Gumball Green (126861)

Paper: Crumb Cake (120953) and Very Vanilla (101650)

Accessories: Labels Collection Framelits (125598), Petals a Plenty Embossing Folder (116824), 1″ Circle Punch (119868), Midnight Muse (126847), Primrose Petals (126844), and Gumball Green 3/8″ Stitched Satin Ribbon (126848), Glue Dots (103683) and Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430)

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Shop my Weekly deals

PDF List of the 25 Stamp Sets for 25% OFF

When you purchase at least three stamp sets from the 25 Stamp Sets for 25% Off list or make a $50 purchase during this promotion I’ll send you a FREE Tutorial (value of $25). It’s my way of saying thank you to you for being my customer.

Thank You Thursday One Day Sale

Posted on October 24, 2013 by Stamp with Jini

Yowza! If you are a Big Shot fan you’re going to love today’s Thank You Thursday 24 hour sale. Items are only on sale for today, October 24th!

Today’s One Day Sale is Big Shot accessories!

Hearts a Flutter Framelit (130159)

Honeycomb Textured Embossing Folder (129378)

Envelope Liners Framelits Dies (132172)

Alphabet Press Textured Embossing Folder (130916)

Window Frames Framelit (129021)

Chalk Talk Framelit (129983)

Discounted price will appear when items are placed into your shopping bag.

Pair these great deals with our Weekly Deals and the 25% of 25 Stamp Sets and you’ve got a lot of great choices to choose from! What a great time to get those special items for this holiday season or as gifts for someone special in your life.

Check back again next Thursday for another One Day deal!

NEW Monstermaniacs Stamp Set

You’ve submitted your art work and Stampin’ Up! has chosen the best to create this cute Monstermaniacs Stamp set (134972). Check it out it isn’t what you are thinking – these little guys are just too darn cute and the sentiments are charming.

Click HERE for a PDF flyer with all the details and images

25% OFF 25 Stamp Sets!

When you purchase at least three stamp sets from this list or make a $50 purchase during this promotion I’ll send you a FREE Tutorial (value of $25). It’s my way of saying thank you to you for being my customer – after all I couldn’t do this without you

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Halloween Candy Bar Sliders

Posted on October 23, 2013 by Stamp with Jini

Mwa ha ha ha……. Check out these cute Halloween Candy Bar Sliders that I created for my family along with my latest video tutorial.

Each of these fun treats contain a chocolate bar – a favorite with my little ghosts and goblins. And I used our Witches’ Brew Designer Series Paper from the Holiday Catalog to create the front panel. The Witches’ Brew Designer Series Paper has some bold fun patterns to work with.

Want to know how I made these little Halloween Candy Bar Sliders? Well I’ve created a video tutorial to show you how – they are quick and simple to make once you know the trick!

Supplies:

Stamps: Delightful Dozen (128547/122652)

Paper: Witches’ Brew Designer Series Paper (132185), Summer Starfruit (126839), Basic Black (121045), and Whisper White Card Stock (100730)

Accessories: Basic Black (100082) and Pumpkin Pie (105115) Stampin’ Write Markers, Modern Label Punch (119849), Owl Builder Punch (118074), Extra Large Oval Punch (119859), and ½” Circle Punch (119869), and Summer Starfruit 3/8″ Stitched Satin Ribbon (126846)

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