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.

Retirement Party Giveaways

Posted on April 25, 2013 by Stamp with Jini

The retirement list was announced yesterday so while I’m busy getting your special projects ready for the Retirement Party on May 19th I wanted to do some fun and exciting things leading up to it since it’s my 5th year as a Demonstrator!

The stamps and accessories Retirement Lists were posted yesterday; you can click HERE to get your copy if you haven’t already.

Giveaways will be posted randomly on the Stamp with Jini facebook page, my Stamp with Jini YouTube Channel, Twitter and here on my Blog and will continue until the deadline of May 18^th. (This will give me enough time to gather and compile names so they can be announced the day of my Retirement Party on May 19^th! I’ll post them here on my blog after the party.)

I’m going to be giving you lots of ways to play along and lots of ways to win! I want everyone to have fun and help me spread the word about my Retirement Party which is FREE.

Here’s how you can enter ANY of my Retirement Party Giveaways:

Make sure you have done one of the following-

Liked my Stamp with Jini facebook page
Subscribed to my blog so you’ll receive my posts right in your inbox
Subscribed to my Monthly Newsletter
Subscribed to my YouTube Channel

Post a comment ANY of the following places-

At the bottom of this post
At the bottom of the Retirement List announcement post
On any of my face book posts starting now through Saturday, May 18^th
Leave a comment on any of the future Retirement Party Giveaway posts
Pin any of my projects on Pinterest. (Make sure you leave a comment somewhere so I know you’ve pinned one of my projects!)

I’ll will gather everything and choose winners randomly from all the comments and shares in those places. The more you participate the more entries you get!

Keep a look out for more new posts with Retirement Party Giveaways though out the coming weeks leading up to my FREE Retirement Party! Let’s have FUN saying Bon Voyage to our Retirement List. The party starts NOW!

Enter by following the steps in this post – it’s soooo easy to be a winner! All Retirement Party Giveaways end on Saturday, May 18th at 9 p.m.

fine print: Everyone is welcome to play; however, fellow Demonstrators won’t be included for the drawing.

Have fun and I look forward to seeing you during my FREE Retirement Party event!

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Join Me & Say Bon Voyage

Posted on April 25, 2013 by Stamp with Jini

It’s my 5th year as a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator so I’m celebrating by throwing my first ever Retirement Party! Why not join in the fun and come say Bon Voyage to this years Retirement List. There will food, fun, projects and prizes! It’s FREE so bring a friend and share your love of stamping!

Sunday, May 19th at 2 p.m. until 4 p.m.

Click HERE to see my flyer with all the details

Click HERE to see my complete Calendar of Events

Will you be the lucky Winner?

The board is filling up quickly – It’s so easy to get a chance to be a winner! Just make a $50 purchase in merchandise (before shipping and tax) and for every $50 you earn a chance to win!

You’ll get to pick an empty number to write your name on and when the board is filled, a winner will be drawn randomly. *some exclusions my apply.

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Retirement List Just Announced – Get Your Favorites Before They’re Gone!

Posted on April 24, 2013 by Stamp with Jini

I’m going to keep this short and sweet because I know you want to see the lists! Many products are only available while supplies last, so be sure to get your orders in early! (And remember that some items having amazing discounts!)

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 Accessories are While Supplies Last (this includes: Ink, Card Stock, Designer Series Papers, Ribbon, etc.). Stamps as always are available until Monday, June 3rd when the Retirement List ends. If you have any questions please feel free to contact me.

Retirement Hostess Code Drawing

Place your Online Order with me before 9 p.m. on April 30th and use Hostess Code GTK2TKU3 and your name will be entered into a special drawing for an exciting NEW product from the NEW 2013-2014 Catalog!

It’s easy – Here’s how to use the Hostess Code:

Each order placed using this Hostess Code gives you a chance to win! Place a $50 order and be one of the first to get your FREE 2013-2014 Catalog! Click Here for additional ways you can earn a FREE 2013-2014 Catalog.

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Just take Delight in the Day

Posted on April 23, 2013 by Stamp with Jini

It’s Tuesday and that means NEW Digital Downloads. Yippie!

I think you’re really going to feel the delight when you look at our NEW Delight In the Day II Designer Series Paper (item 134593) Download! It’s a fresh new take on our classic paper from the Delight in the Day Photobook (item 127758).

There are two other great downloads being offered today for the first time. The See Ya Next Year Photobook (item 134509). I’m going to be checking this one out myself. With a senior in the house it will make her memory book a quick and easy one for me!

Also available is Two By Two (item 134537)

Sound interesting? Why not check out all our Digital Downloads by clicking HERE. If you’d like to learn more about My Digital Studio I teach a class on the basics and you’ll get to take a finished project home with you too! Click HERE to see my calendar of events for more information.

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Language of Friendship Filter Flowers Tutorial

Posted on April 23, 2013 by Stamp with Jini

I love the sentiment in the Language of Friendship stamp set (item 122750/122752) and thought it was perfect sentiment for this card I made recently for my friend’s birthday.

Do you like the filter flower on this card? If you follow my blog you’ve heard me mention before that I love our Stampin’ Spritzer (item 126185) and find them rather addictive, so I thought I would try them with our NEW White Creped Filter Paper (item 129393) from the Spring Catalog.

Since I’ve tried making my first filter flower they’ve become rather an obsession of mine; right now I’m finding that I’ve been adding them to everything – lol.

I’m having so much fun making these filter flowers that I wanted you to be able to join in the fun too! So here is my latest video tutorial – Stampin’ Spritzer Filter Flowers. I hope you’ll enjoy it.

And if you liked the video you’ll want a copy of my FREE Tutorial for my Language of Friendship card. You can just click on the link below to get your copy.

Language of Friendship – Stampin’ Sprtizer Filter Flowers Tutorial Printable PDF

Want to be the first to find out when I post a new video? Why not sign up for my StampwithJini YouTube Channel by clicking HERE. You’ll get an update when I post them and be the first to know!

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Oh Hello Pop ‘n Cuts Treat Box

Posted on April 19, 2013 by Stamp with Jini

Wow, its Friday already – the week has really flown by. Today I’m going to share with you a new video showing you my Oh, Hello Pop ‘n CutsTreat Box that I recently did with the Blue Mountain Stampers during our monthly TEAM meeting.

I love the way this little Pop ‘n Cuts Treat Box turned out. It is a quick and easy project since you start with our Card Base Pop ‘n Cuts Die (item 130099). And the little box is really good sized so you can get a lot of great chocolate or other goodies into it. Hmm…I’m thinking it may be a great Treat Box for my daughter’s upcoming graduation party. I’ll have to get back to you on that one.

So without further ado…. here is my latest video – Pop ‘n Cuts Treat Box

Want a printable PDF with all the measurements and supplies click HERE.

Did you know if you like my videos that you can subscribe to my YouTube Channel? Well you can, just subscribe to the StampwithJini YouTube Channel when you’re finished watching the video or search for me on YouTube.

Hope you enjoyed my Oh, Hello Pop ‘n Cuts Treat Box project – if you did I’ve love for you to leave me a comment!

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From My Heart

Posted on April 18, 2013 by Stamp with Jini

Wow, sorry I didn’t get to post yesterday but I spent the day with my daughter touring KSU so she could make a final decision about which college she wants to attend. The traffic was awful to get there, but the campus seemed lovely. Not sure that this has helped her since now she has to make a decision again. I’m trying real hard to stay neutral as she decides what is best for her future.

So what does this have to do with stamping? Well all of this had made me think of my old friends from school and when I see a tea pot I think of my old high school friend, Margie, and all the good times we had together over tea. So the image in the From My Heart Stamp Set makes me think of my friend and smile. I love both the images and sayings in this set. How about you? I think they’re all great and work wonderfully with our Framelits.

Here is a great card that I received in a swap using the From My Heart set. I really like the way that Susan used the Comfort Café’ Designer Series Paper with this image. And can you see the shimmer around the image? It’s been sponged with our Frost White Shimmer Paint (item 116854) and then again around the edges with Midnight Muse.

Supplies:

Stamp Set: From My Heart (item 126555/126557)

Inks: Midnight Muse

Paper: Comfort Café’ (retiring item126898), Midnight Muse (item 126843), Cherry Cobbler (item 119681), and Whisper White (item 100730)

Accessories: Cherry Cobbler ½” Seam Binding (item 120992), Window Frames Collection Framelits Dies (item 129021), Pearl Basic Jewels (item 119247)

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Just a reminder that tomorrow is the last day to send in your guess for the retirement top 10 contest. It’s just for fun and there will be a prize for the winner who guesses the most stamp sets correctly!

Want to play? Here’s how.

Look through the 2012-2013 Catalog
Make your list of 10 stamp sets you think will retire
Add one more stamp set you think will retire in case I need a tie breaker (for a total of 11)
Email your list to [email protected] subject line Retirement Party Contest
Include your name, address, and phone number (I’ll need these if you’re the winner so I can get your prize to you.)
Email me your list by 9 pm on Friday, April 19th

If by off chance the list is leaked early, then the contest is off. Remember, all Hostess sets retire so don’t include them in your list since they won’t count. Everyone is welcome to play; however, fellow Demonstrators won’t be included for the prize.

Want to join in more Retirement Party fun? Watch for more Party information and Giveaways coming your way soon.

NEW Digital Download – On Holiday Photobook

Posted on April 16, 2013 by Stamp with Jini

The end of the school year is fast approaching and that means summer vacations will begin soon. My Digital Studio has a quick and easy solution for all those wonderful vacation photos – On Holiday Photobook Template (item 134376). With this great NEW Digital Download all you have to do is drop and drag and you’ve got all your vacations photos in a great book!

There are two other great NEW Digital Downloads available today too. I love Tuesdays and look forward to seeing the new releases each week – so here they are:

Wonderful Mother Stamp Brush Set (item 134536)

Beautiful Birthday Stamp Brush Set (item 134538)

Want to learn more about My Digital Studio? Why not check out my Introduction to MDS Class? I’ll introduce you to the fabulous world of My Digital Studio using our 30 day FREE Trial and we’ll create a project that you’ll be able to take home with you! Click HERE to see my Calendar of Events and Class times.

Did you know that the Retirement List is going to be released on soon on April 24th? That is a little earlier than it is normally been released – Remember our current 2012-2013 Catalog retires on May 31st.

Just for fun I’m inviting you to take a guess with me as to which sets will be retiring. There will be a prize for the winner who guesses the most stamp sets correctly!

Want to play? Here’s how.

Look through the 2012-2013 Catalog
Make your list of 10 stamp sets you think will retire
Add one more stamp set you think will retire in case I need a tie breaker (for a total of 11)
Email your list to [email protected] subject line Retirement Party Contest
Include your name, address, and phone number (I’ll need these if you’re the winner so I can get your prize to you.)
Email me your list by 9 pm on Friday, April 19th

Then sit back and wait for the Retirement List….If you are on my mailing list I’ll send one right to your inbox when it is announced on the 24^th!

Want to join in more Retirement Party fun? Watch for more Party information and Giveaways coming your way soon.

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