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.

Best of Halloween Treat Pouch

Posted on September 19, 2013 by Stamp with Jini

Did you need a cute Halloween treat? Here is a fun one that my team member, Tamara made using the Best of Halloween Stamp Set for our meeting this month. Tamara is great making special treat items and this one is no exception.

Don’t you love those cute little googlie eyes peeking out at you?

The Best of Halloween Stamp Set is part of our Best of 25 Years year long celebration. When you buy 6 of our Best Of sets you receive a free set worth $14.95 – Just use your collectors card to collect all your stickers and when it’s filled redeem it with me. Want to know more? click HERE to see all the sets that are part of this promotion.

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Best of Halloween (134381)

Inks: Basic Black (126980) and Baked Brown Sugar Classic Pad (131174)

Paper: Witches’ Brew Designer Series Paper (132185), Basic Black (121045) and Very Vanilla Card Stock (101650)

Accessories: Stampin’ Distress Tool (127562), brown bag, and plastic spider

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Use Mystery Hostess Code 64XT62GT when placing your order and your name will be entered into my Mystery Hostess Drawing. This Mystery Hostess Code 64XT62GT will be good through Saturday, October 5th. 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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Joyful Christmas

Posted on September 18, 2013 by Stamp with Jini

Yesterday I shared with you my team swap and so over the next couple of days I thought it would be fun to show you some of the swaps my team made. I’ve got a group of very talented ladies and am always impressed with their creations.

So today’s swap is from Janie. She used the Joyful Christmas Stamp Set (131802/131805) from the Holiday Catalog to create this card. I really like the nontraditional colors she used to create this poinsettia.

Janie and I have a mutual love for the colors found in the Winter Frost Specialty Designer Series Paper – How about you? Isn’t there is just something that makes me feel good when I look at this designer series paper? And since it also comes in a 48 sheet Paper Stack it’s great for card making!

Yep, you heard me right the Winter Frost designer series paper comes in your choice of either a pack of 12×12 sheets (item 132341) with two special foil sheets or a Paper Stack of 48 sheets that include 4 patterns (item 132183). How great is that – I love all the choices Stampin’ Up! gives us to create with.

Want to learn more about my team? Or how to join? Click Here for information about the Blue Mountain Stampers.

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Joyful Christmas (131802/131805)

Inks: VersaMark and Island Indigo Classic Pad (126986)

Paper: Winter Frost Specialty Designer Series Paper (132341), Island Indigo (122923) and Whisper White (100730) Card Stock

Accessories: Heat Tool (129053), Silver (109131) and Pool Party Embossing Powder (129398), Silver 1/8″ Ribbon (132137), Rhinestone Basic Jewels (119246), Island Indigo (131905) and Pool Party (131904) Stampin’ Write Markers, and Apothecary Accent Framelits (127003)

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Halloween Flip Card

Posted on September 17, 2013 by Stamp with Jini

I love our new Thinlits Card Dies and today I wanted to share with you the Halloween card I made for my Team swap last Thursday. Here is the outside.

And here is the flip side – taking a picture was a bit more challenging with this card – so I hope it shows it well enough.

My Halloween Flip card uses our NEW Circle Card Thinlits Die (133480). It makes this card sooo easy to create. And Flip or swing cards as they are known while a lot of fun, were more difficult to make the old way, before these dies.

There are two Thinlits Dies available The Circle Thinklits Die (133480) that I used here, and the Label Card Thinklits Die (133479). Check out all the great additional pieces you get too.

I based this card on a Halloween Punch Art card that I shared with you earlier HERE. Since I loved the silhouette image I knew that was where I wanted to start. But I simplified it so that the flip card was highlighted too. What do you think?

One of my favorite things about stamping is the camaraderie of stamping with friends. When we moved to Clarkesville in 2006 I wanted to find things local and became very frustrated with the fact that I couldn’t find what I wanted. The long drive to the mall quickly became frustrating when I returned home to find the items I purchased didn’t work with my project I wanted to do. So I turned to my Stampin’ Up! Catalog that I received during a stamp-a-stack event that I went to with my friend Michelle. And so my journey began – with all the products coordinating so well and the wonderful friends I made stamping I quickly found my crafting became a lot more fun.

How about you? Have you ever thought about becoming a Demonstrator? Would you enjoy stamping and learning more about stamping? Why not check out my Calendar of Events or learn more about joining my TEAM, The Blue Mountain Stampers? Whether you want to earn the 20% discount on your paper crafting supplies or earn a little extra income I think you’ll enjoy the Stampin’ Up! experience too.

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Seasonal Sayings (131937/128009)

Inks: Cajun Craze Classic Ink (126965)

Paper: Cajun Craze (119684), Basic Black (121045), and Daffodil Delight Card Stock (119683)

Accessories: Circle Card Thinlits Die (133480), Typeset Alphabet Bigz Die (127553), Basic Black and Cajun Craze Stampin’ Write Markers, Stampin’ Sponge, Owl Builder (118074), Bird Builder (118074) and 1 ½” Circle Punches (120906)

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Holiday Catalog Digital Downloads

Get our 8 new My Digital Studio Downloads this week from the Holiday Catalog. Just in time for getting your projects done in advance and who doesn’t love that right?

Thankful Tablescape Simply Created Kit (135248)

Thankful Stamp Brush (135249)

And how about a Merry Little Christmas Kit (135247) Now not only can you have the traditional kit (132158), from page 27 in the Holiday Catalog but you can create additional projects digitally!

A Banner Christmas Stamp Brush Set (135254)

Festive Flurry Kit (135250)

Snow Day Stamp Brush Set (135251)

Pretty Presents Kit (135252)

If you love the 2013-2015 In Color Ruffle Trim (135253) you’re going to love this new digital version for My Digital Studio!

Don’t have My Digital Studio? Our Digital Downloads aren’t just for My Digital Studio. Want to learn more? Click HERE for information about our 30 Day FREE Trial.

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Modern Medley Dry Erase Calendar

Posted on September 16, 2013 by Stamp with Jini

Last Friday I told you I would show you another project that I made for Kaitlin’s dorm room message center – well here is the Modern Medley Dry Erase Calendar along with the magnetic board to complete her college message center.

I really like the way this turned out. I used My Digital Studio to create the calendar you see. I just love the way that you are able to use a built in template and easily customize it the way you want. I even used the matching digital version of our Rich Razzleberry Designer Series Paper for the blocks on the calendar. I just changed the opacity so it gave her a hint of the color, and added special things to the days that she already knew about to save her time.

Kaitlin can easily change out the calendar each month by opening the flap on the back of the frame and inserting the new month – quick and easy for her versus the original dry erase board she wanted at the local big box store that she would have to write everything in on herself. With her busy schedule she needs easy and since it coordinated with her other items – she loved it!

Here is a view of her dorm room wall with her message center completed above her desk. The paint on the wall was giving (our approved for use) command hooks fits and nothing would stick, so we got creative with some matching Rich Razzleberry ¼” Stiched Grosgrain Ribbon (item 126876) and thumb tacks to hang them with.

Later this week, I’ll show you the final project that I did for her room along with a video too – so watch for that. Mean while you can click HERE, HERE and HERE to see the other projects I made for her dorm room.

Supplies:

Paper: Modern Medley Designer Series Paper (126926), Regals Designer Series Paper Stack (130139), Island Indigo Card Stock (122923), Basic Black Card Stock (121045), and Rich Razzleberry Card Stock (115316)

Accessories: My Digital Studio (130647/130646), Basic Black 1/8″ Taffeta Ribbon (119261) and Typeset Alphabet Bigz Die (127553), 11 x 14 frame from my local big box store

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Holiday Catalog Premiere Party Rescheduled

‘Tis the Season to mix and mingle – Christmas bells will soon jingle!
The holidays will be here before you know it –

So why not come and enjoy some fun during my FREE Holiday Catalog Event?
Get inspired and start your holiday projects!

Click HERE to see my flyer with all the details

Whether you’re new to stamping, a seasoned pro or just curious –

Everyone’s Welcome!
The more the merrier, right? So bring a friend along too.

Sunday, October 6th
Stop in anytime between 2 p.m. and 4 p.m.
An RSVP by Friday, October 4th is required to attend this event so that I can have enough goodies and supplies on hand for everyone.

Look forward to seeing you there! Did I mention this was a FREE event?

Click HERE to see my entire Calendar of Events

On a personal note – I want to thank everyone who sent their prayers, thoughts, and get well wishes to my husband who had an ATV accident on the way to the barn Friday night. It was something he does all the time, but for some reason this time the quick chore didn’t end well. Larry ended up being thrown from the ATV, bending like a pretzel, and hitting his head. Thankfully after a quite a few tests and a full check up in the ER he was sent home with a mild concussion. He is a bit bruised and sore but otherwise doing well so far. We feel blessed since he was extremely lucky and it wasn’t worse.

Here is a picture of the fort he tangled with – I think he is planning to walk to the barn for a while.

Holiday Catalog Premiere Party Rescheduled

Posted on September 14, 2013 by Stamp with Jini

I apologize, but due to a family emergency I regretfully will be rescheduling tomorrow’s Holiday Catalog Premiere FREE event. I’ve rescheduled it for Sunday, October 6th and will be posting information early next week. Thanks for your understanding.

Modern Medley Colored Cork Board

Posted on September 13, 2013 by Stamp with Jini

Great news – my videos are back. After a break due to camera problems I think I’ve finally got it figured out. So here is my latest project that I’ve been wanting to share with you.

I created this Colored Cork Board as part of my daughter’s message center for above her dorm room desk. When I started this project I figured I’d just use the cork board as it was but then I really wasn’t happy with the look – so after a little experimenting I came up with this technique for Adding Color to Cork Boards. It’s a lot of fun – so why not check it?

I finished up my Modern Medley Cork Board by decorating it and then added some push pins to hang things with. I made these push pins using some of our Modern Medley Designer Series Paper that I added to our little Bottle Caps (from the Spring Catalog) that I had laying around my studio. Then I just topped the Designer Series Paper with a little of our Crystal Effects allowed them to dry and Voila’ – A cork board that I’m my daughter is tickled with.

Here is a close up of the focal point.

Do you like it? Why not leave me a comment and let me know what you think of my latest video and camera. I’m happy with it and still have some learning to do, but I think it has a little better sound quality. How about you?

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Want to see the coordinating Dry Erase Board I made click here. Then check back next week when I’ll be showing you all the finished projects in her dorm.

Supplies:

Paper: Modern Medley Designer Series Paper (126926), Island Indigo (122923), Rich Razzleberry (115316) and Basic Black Card Stock (121045)

Accessories: Island Indigo Classic Ink Refill (122932), Stampin’ Spritzer (126185), Big Shot (113439), Typeset Alphabet Bigz Dies (127553), Frame and Cork Board

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Use Mystery Hostess Code WSCBPMPF when placing your order and your name will be entered into my Mystery Hostess Drawing. This Mystery Hostess Code WSCBPMPF will be good through Saturday, September 14th. 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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Holiday Catalog Premiere Party

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NEW Items Added to Clearance Rack

Great news – lots of new items have been added to the Clearance Rack as of yesterday. Shop today and get some wonderful deals on some great items. If you are a Big Shot lover there are even some don’t want to miss dies available!

Magnetic Platform Now Available to Order

Magnetic Platform Item #130658

The new Magnetic Platform for the Big Shot is finally available again. Whoo hoo! All backorders have been filled at this time and the order number has been turned back on. So why not order yours today along with your Clearance Rack items?

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Wetlands

Posted on September 11, 2013 by Stamp with Jini

I just love the Wetlands stamp set – Especially the sentiments and the font that is used for this set. Here is another card created with the Wetlands stamp set that I wanted to share with you.

This card used our Ivory Naturals card stock (item 101849). Both our Ivory and Whisper White Naturals card stock has got this great earthy feel to it and is a wonderful choice when you are looking for something with just a little more texture. Naturals card stock come 40 sheets to a package so it is a great deal too. Why not check it out if you haven’t already?

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Wetlands (item 126695/126697)

Inks: Early Espresso (item 126974) and Crumb Cake (item 126975)

Paper: Naturals Ivory (item 101849), Early Espresso (item 119686), and Cajun Craze (item 119684)

Accessories: Window Frames Collection Framelits (item 129021) and Square Lattice Embossing Folder (item 119976)

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Use Mystery Hostess Code WSCBPMPF when placing your order and your name will be entered into my Mystery Hostess Drawing. This Mystery Hostess Code WSCBPMPF will be good through Saturday, September 14th. 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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Holiday Catalog Premiere Party

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NEW My Digital Downloads

Here are some great NEW My Digital Studio Digital Downloads for this week. You’re going to love the new Simply Life Photo Templates – a clean, fresh look for your scrapbook pages!

Simply Life Photo Templates (item 135245)

Witches’ Brew Designer Washi Tape (item 135240) and What a Day Pocket Cards (item 134981)

Toil & Trouble Stamp Brush Set (item 135243)

Tape It Stamp Brush Set (item 135241)

Burlap Ribbon (item 135246)

Grateful Hearts Framables (item 135238)

Halloween Banner Simply Created Kit (item 135239)

Halloween Hello Brush Set (item 135244)

And one of my favorites Perfect Blend Stamp Brush Set (item 135242) because after all who doesn’t like coffee, right?

Want to learn more about My Digital Studio? Why not check out my Calendar of Events? Or click HERE to learn about our FREE 30 Day Trial of My Digital Studio.

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Off The Grid

Posted on September 10, 2013 by Stamp with Jini

Off the Grid is one of our NEW single stamps that are available in the 2013-2014 Catalog. You may have missed it while flipping through your catalog, but it is a great stamp to have in your stamping bag of trips because it is so versatile.

Check out this great birthday card made with the Off the Grid stamp. I really like the Basic Gray and Pool Party combination. And did you spot the Washi Tape used on this card? Washi Tape adds a quick touch of color and texture to any project.

Love the butterfly image on this card? Why not check out our Butterfly Bundle (item 135311/135312) and save 15%. Click HERE for more details.

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Off the Grid (item 130736), Papillon Potpourri (item 132058/123759) and Petite Pairs (item 128706/122497)

Inks: Cherry Cobber (item 126966) and Silver Metallic Encore Pad (item 132142)

Paper: Pool Party (item 122924), Basic Gray (item 121044) and Whisper White (item 100730)

Accessories: Epic Day Washi Tape (item 131269), and Pool Party ½” Seam Binding Ribbon (item 125582)

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Use Mystery Hostess Code WSCBPMPF when placing your order and your name will be entered into my Mystery Hostess Drawing. This Mystery Hostess Code WSCBPMPF will be good through Saturday, September 14th. 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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Holiday Catalog Premiere Party

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Quick and Easy Punch Art

Posted on September 9, 2013 by Stamp with Jini

Do you love punch art? I know I do it is a great way to create images for your card or scrapbook pages to use as a focal point. Check out this quick and quirky punch art ghost. Isn’t it cute?

Hmm…..With a couple of changes I can see a puppy too. How about you?

Supplies:

Paper: Rich Razzleberry (item 115316), Basic Gray (item 121044), Basic Black (item 121045) and Whisper White (item 100730)

Accessories: Large Oval Punch (item 119855), ½” Circle Punch (item 119869), ¾” Circle Punch (item 119873), and 1″ Circle Punch (item 119868)

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Holiday Catalog Premiere Party

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Holiday Catalog Premiere Party

Posted on September 3, 2013 by Stamp with Jini

‘Tis the Season to mix and mingle – Christmas bells will soon jingle!
The holidays will be here before you know it –

So why not come and enjoy some fun during my FREE Holiday Catalog Event?
Get inspired and start your holiday projects!

Click HERE to see my flyer with all the details

Whether your new to stamping, a seasoned pro or just curious – Everyone’s Welcome!
The more the merrier, right? So bring a friend along too.

Sunday, September 15th
Stop in anytime between 2 p.m. and 4 p.m.
An RSVP by Friday, September 13th is required to attend this event so that I can have enough goodies and supplies on hand for everyone.

Look forward to seeing you there! Did I mention this was a FREE event?

Click HERE to see my entire Calendar of Events