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.

Bon Voyage Artistic Etchings

Posted on May 8, 2013 by Stamp with Jini

Artistic Etchings (item 118517/120573) is a great set that you’ll find on the retirement list. You’ll have until June 3^rd to order your stamp set if you want to get it before its gone forever! You can click HERE to see the entire Retirement List.

Here are a couple of cards I created for convention swaps back in 2010 when the set first introduced.

I tried two different color combinations basically using the same layout. The first one uses Crumb Cake and Cherry Cobbler, the second Sahara Sand and Cherry Cobbler.

The great thing about this set it is can be used in so many different ways. Many of the elements can be used independently or with other stamp sets.

Leave me a comment and let me know which card color combination you like best.

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Artistic Etchings (item 118517/120573)

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Fresh, Fun NEW Digital Downloads

Posted on May 7, 2013 by Stamp with Jini

It’s Download Tuesday and you know what that means – Stampin’ Up! has just released 4 fun Digital Downloads for you!

I really love the Wonderland Party Ensemble (item 134594) and its images. The colors are bright and cheerful and great for an upcoming party.

Also just released is the digital version of our new photopolymer stamp sets, Show & Tell 1 (item 134599 )

And Show & Tell 2 (item 134600)

Along with the Legit Kit (item 134686)

It’s a great time to join in the fun and go digital with the 25% off Digital Sale happening right now. And don’t forget when you purchase My Digital Studio through me you’ll get my Introduction to My Digital Studio Class for FREE!

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Have you joined in the fun? Have you left your comments? Click HERE to see more information about my Retirement Party Giveaway kick off!

Embark Graduate Announcements

Posted on May 6, 2013 by Stamp with Jini

Friday I promised you I would share a recent project that I made with you using My Digital Studio. As I’ve mentioned before my youngest is graduating from high school this spring. It has really snuck up on me, her senior year has just flown by so quickly. So when the Embark Graduate Ensemble was released earlier I knew this was the way to go! (You can click HERE to see that post).

My sister took these great pictures when we visited her last summer of Kaitlin and they really turned out great. Sooo all I had to do was drop and drag. Easy peezy! Here is the template like it comes when you open it.

And the back of the post card. I did tweak this area and personalized the text to include a few things that I wanted – but the basic layout is stock.

Well – I couldn’t leave it this way, right so I played around to incorporate school colors with Kaitlin.

I love the way the new upgrades to My Digital Studio allow you to change colors for the different elements! You can customize almost anything now! Whoohoo, right?

We had a blast changing and trying the different layouts and here is what Kaitlin finally liked. Notice the Tangerine Tango Glimmer Paper? It originally came with Champagne Glimmer Paper in the template. We tried Going Gray, Night of Navy and Pumpkin Pie and finally went with the Tangerine Tango option. (Our school colors are orange, blue, silver, and white so there were plenty to choose from.)

Kaitlin was excited about these. Which says a lot about My Digital Studio because she isn’t really my “stamper”, but loves to work with My Digital Studio, it’s defiantly more her style. She loves her tech gear and is always trying to get me up to speed.

We ended up designing three different versions of the graduation announcement. Uploaded them and quickly got them back, without ever leaving the house – the printing looks great and of course with Stampin’ Up! you know it will be great quality.

This was also a great budget option since I didn’t have to buy the graduation announcements and the photos! Which means more left over for the party and I’m using the Embark Graduate Ensemble to create party items too! Love the coordination – makes me smile to see everything match. And with the 25% off on My Digital Studio right now I’m lovin’ it. How about you? You can click HERE to see more about My Digital Studio and the latest downloads too.

Better go, because right now I’m working on those party invites and want to share them with you later in the week. We realized we needed an additional 27 for her friends last night after we stuffed all the family envelopes I’d done already – so I’m busy working to meet tomorrow’s deadline.

NEW 2013-2014 Catalog coming soon!

Are you excited about the NEW 2013-2014 Catalog coming soon. Do you want to make sure that you are one of the first to get the NEW 2013-2014 Catalog there are several ways to earn one for FREE!

#1 Reserve a Catalog – Preorder your own catalog today for $4.50 with me and as soon as my catalogs arrive, I’ll mail one to you in the order in which they are reserved.

#2 Book a Workshop – Call me to set your date for a private party with me. It’s a fun time for you and your friends AND you’ll get your catalog for FREE

#3 Place a $50 Order in starting now through May 18th– This can be done Online or through me. This must be a single $50 order (before shipping and tax). (Don’t forget you’ll also get a spot on my 50/50 Board with a chance to win $50 in FREE Product. Click HERE for more details about my 50/50 Board) Use Hostess Code 69D43KUE and get a FREE Class Tutorial from me.

#4 Join a Club – Sign up for one of my Clubs (Stamp, Scrap, Big Shot, or even my Virtual Club) Clubs will start in August when clubs are filled.

#5 Local Customers – Those of you who live locally will have the opportunity to attend my Luau Catalog Launch Party. Dates will be announced soon.

#6 Join My Team – You’ll be the FIRST to see all the NEW and exciting products in the 2013-2014 Catalog! Demonstrators always get a 30 day jump start on Catalogs and products. You can click HERE to see more information about joining my TEAM. Please contact me for all the exciting details regarding the NEW 2013-2014 Catalog and joining.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact.

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Memorable Moments

Posted on May 3, 2013 by Stamp with Jini

My daughter turned 18 on Monday and so I wanted to make her a special card using some of my sneak peek products that I just received from the NEW 2013-2014 Catalog.

Here’s what I came up with. I think she really liked it too since she specifically noticed our NEW Washi Tape that I used to make the candles and commented “it was cool”.

I wasn’t sure about this product when I first saw it, but I think I’m really going to like it. It’s quick and easy to use and I love the feel of it.

The stamp set I used for the sentiment on this card is the Memorable Moments stamp set (item 126680/126682) currently found in our 2012-2013 Catalog on page 139. The set has such a pretty font and I like the way I can customize it for almost any occasion using the set of numbers that it includes.

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Memorable Moments (item 126680/126682)

Inks: Melon Mambo

Paper: Daffodil Delight, Melon Mambo, Whisper White

Accessories: Gingham Garden Washi Designer Tape (sneak peek item 129314), Bird Builder Punch (item 117191), Woodgrain Embossing Folder (item 127821)

Have you Heard? Get 25% Off Digital

Woohoo! Just in time for all those projects you want to finish up! 25% off Digital Downloads AND Printing! What could be better?

“What’s included in the sale?”

Digital content includes:

All ensembles
All calendars
All photobooks
All Swatchbooks

Print products include:

All photobooks
All swatchbooks
All cards
All tags
All individual pages
All calendars

Where can you find the digital downloads? On my Online Store, you Click HERE to get there and see all the digital downloads available.

Here is the fine print:

You can place orders at my Online Store or with me!

Discount for downloads only available for artwork released prior to May 1, 2013

Bulk pricing not included

Offer deadline is June 14, 2013 at 6:50 p.m. (MT)

Added bonus: When you place an order using Hostess Code 69D43KUE starting today thru May 30^th I’ll send you a FREE Boutique Boxes Kit PDF class tutorial for a 6 fun filled projects along with alternate ideas!

*If you place an order that qualifies you for Hostess Rewards on your own please don’t use my Hostess Code since you won’t earn your benefits.

Stop back on Monday and I’ll share with you a great project I made recently using My Digital Studio! It was soooo easy –

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Farewell Greeting Card Kids

Posted on May 2, 2013 by Stamp with Jini

I didn’t get to post yesterday so this is going to be a rather long post. There is a lot going on. First for the fun stuff – I wanted to share some of my cards with you for one of our retiring sets, Greeting Card Kids.

This is a great little set for year round use. Greeting Card Kids (item 119887/120633) include “vintage” images for back to school along with three holidays.

Here are a couple of cards that I made using the Greeting Card Kids for Halloween.

And another with nontraditional colors for Christmas. This one uses our Pretty in Pink Designer Series Paper from the Subtles Designer Series Paper Stack (item 117152) now on the retirement list.

Want to see more cards? You can check out my facebook page, Stamp with Jini for additional samples that are being posted all month long as we say Bon Voyage to those items on the Retirement List.

May’s Best of 25 Years – Brides & Babies

Here’s the latest and just in time for those June weddings! Brides & Babies (item 133482) is the latest in our Best Of Stamp Sets. Remember when you buy 6 of these stamp sets you’ll get a FREE set of your choice worth $14.95! Click HERE for my original post with all the details.

Click HERE for a PDF flyer with all the information

NEW PHOTOPOLYMER STAMP SETS ANNOUNCED

Two more stamp sets made in Photopolymer have just been released! Now available Show & Tell 1 Photopolymer Stamp Set (item 133450) and Show & Tell 2 Photopolymer Stamp Set (item 133481)

Now available in a bundle with our NEW Seeing the Possibilities Online Class (item 134532).

Want it all? You can get the Show & Tell Bundle (item 134533) and save 15%!

Click HERE to see the Seeing the Possibilities Flyer with details

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Download Tuesday

Posted on April 30, 2013 by Stamp with Jini

I love Tuesdays and seeing the New Downloads for My Digital Studio. And today is no different.

Included in today’s downloads is a FREE Be Yourself May Wallpaper (item 133427). Bright, Cheerful and perfect for your desktop screensaver! Get yours today simply by going to my online store and placing it in your cart – it’s FREE so why not?

Also available is the Be Yourself May Kit (item 133426) which coordinates with the FREE Be Yourself May Wallpaper (item 133427).

Welcoming someone new into the world? Check out the Hello World Ensemble (item 133528). Fun and trendy use this chalk-board inspired baby shower ensemble to plan your event.

And last but not least is a digital version of our Designer Typeset Stamps (item 134597). Versatile and fun to use when designing any project.

Want to learn more about My Digital Studio? Why not check out my classes –

Introduction to MDS Class Offered

Step into the world of MDS – and join me in the class where I’ll be introducing you to the fabulous MDS world. You’ll be using our 30 day FREE trial to create a MDS project – and you’ll be able to take it home with you! (Laptop and our MDS FREE 30 Day Trial or download are needed for this class – if you do not have a laptop please contact me.)

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Want to keep up to date with all the latest? Why not sign up for my FREE Newsletter and Class Information. (Just look for the sign up box above on the right). Sign up and get a FREE Pinwheel Tutorial just for joining. Then you’ll get two emails a month with great information on what is going on with Stamp with Jini along with helpful hints and tips.

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Bon Voyage Bordering on Romance

Posted on April 30, 2013 by Stamp with Jini

Have you check out the retirement list that was posted Wednesday? Well Bordering on Romance (item 125480/125482) is on that list. What a great stamp set to use for all kinds of occasions. Here are some of the cards I made using this stamp set.

This first one uses Baja Breeze and the wonderful Twitterpaded Designer Series Paper (item 125406). I’m really going to miss this paper pack.

This second card uses the Loving Thoughts stamp set (item 125843/125845). This is a great sentiment set since it covers a lot of different occasions.

And this final card using our retiring color Certainly Celery. I’m sad to see it go, but am happy that Pear Pizzazz will be replacing it since that was a favorite of mine in the past when it was one of our in colors.

Click HERE and HERE if you’d like to see some of my past posts that include swaps using this wonderful flower set.

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New Bloomin’ Bouquet Project Kit Now Availalbe

Posted on April 29, 2013 by Stamp with Jini

Mothers Day, Teacher appreciation, or Just Because. Say thank you with this no maintenance bouquet. This easy to assemble Bloomin’ Bouquet Project kit comes complete with the petals, stems, and buttons to create the flowers, as well as four different tags to make this the perfect gift for any occasion.

As if that weren’t enough, the kit contains a “baker’s dozen” – This means you can create and give or keep a dozen flowers, and have a bonus flower left over!

Ordering information

Item 134542 $12.95

Available starting April 29, while supplies last.

Kit contains:

2 sheets of preprinted and precut flowers on 12″x12″ cardstock; makes 13 flowers using Pool Party, Gumball Green, Calypso Coral, Daffodil Delight and Rich Razzleberry
13 Vintage Faceted Buttons
13 green floral wire stems
Adhesive not included (Glue gun recommended)

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Moving Forward

Posted on April 29, 2013 by Stamp with Jini

Moving Forward is a great stamp set. Not only does it have fun images, but it also makes a difference in the lives of others.

Moving Forward (item 126320/126322) is a Ronald McDonald House stamp set – what does this mean? When you purchase the Moving Forward stamp set Stampin’ Up! donates $3 to the RMHC®. So not only do you get a great stamp set but you’re helping support families with children who have a serious illness!

And Moving Forward is on the retirement list so it is only available for a limited time. (Click HERE to see the entire list.) Why not get yours before it’s gone? Then watch for the NEW 2013 exclusive stamp set coming soon in our NEW 2013-2014 Catalog coming soon!

Want to make a difference to those folks at the Ronald McDonald House AND get a chance to win an assortment of retiring Designer Series Paper? Well here’s your chance. Want to know how you could become the Winner of my Retirement Party Giveaway #1?

Here are the details…….

1. Create a card, any occasion you’d like (Go ahead and use either a retiring or current Stampin’ Up! Stamp Set and accessories.)

2. Mail the blank card to me:

Jini Merck

2320 Dooley Rd

Clarkesville, GA 30523

3. Place inside your envelope, on a separate piece of paper the following:

Retirement Party Giveaway #1

Your Name

Your Address

Your Phone Number

Your Email Address

(You’ll want me to contact you if you’re the Winner, right?)

4. Mail your card to me on or before May 11^th (That’s so I get it in plenty of time for the drawing on May 19th.)

Want to send in more than one? Sure that would be great and you can mail them all in one envelope. Each card gives you a chance to win! Don’t worry I’ll supply the envelopes when I donate the cards to the Ronald McDonald House.

The Winner of the Retirement Party Giveaway #1 will be announced at my Retirement Party on Sunday, May 19^th and posted on my blog later that evening.

Live local? And want to learn more about my Retirement Party? Click HERE.

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Saying Goodbye to Just Believe

Posted on April 26, 2013 by Stamp with Jini

One of my very favorite stamp sets is Just Believe (item 116948/120453) so I was rather sad to see this on the retirement list.

Just Believe has been one of my favorite sets because it is great to use with so many different techniques. This first card was part of my faux silk technique class last week. I love the combination of Wisteria Wonder and Lucky Limeade together – it gives such a soft feminine feel, don’t you think?

These next cards I made using a watercolor technique. I love the way they turned out. I used a combination of Night of Navy and Old Olive this time.