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.

What’s Your Best Guess?

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It won’t be long and this year’s Retirement List will be out – There is always a lot of speculation as to which stamp sets will be on the retirement list and this year I thought it would be fun to see who can guess what’s on this year’s list.

So…… I thought why not make it a contest to see who predicts most accurately, and of course, there has to be a prize if it’s a contest – Right? And I have something special for that lucky winner.

Sound like fun? Want to see if you are the one who gets the most right? Who will be the closest? You or maybe your friend? Well there is only one way to test yourself and see how you stack up.  Are you up to the challenge and want to play?

Well here are the details-

  • Make a list of the top 10 stamp sets that you think are retiring. Then add 1 more in case I need a tie breaker.
  • Send me an email – subject line Retirement Party Contest  (to [email protected])
  • Include your name, address, and phone number (I’ll need these if you’re the winner so I can get your prize to you.) along with your list
  • Email me you list by 9 p.m. Friday, April 19th

Then sit back and wait for the Retirement List…..It’s coming soon and if you’re on my mailing list I’ll send one right to your inbox when it is announce later this month! If you’re not on my mailing list why not sign up now? You’ll find my sign up box for my Newsletter at the top right hand corner right here on my blog – And you’ll receive a free gift when you do – a free tutorial just for you!

Want to join in more Retirement Party fun? Watch face book and here too for more Retirement Party Information and Giveaways!

But for now – Save the date, Sunday, May 19th, for my 2013 Retirement Party!  More details will becoming soon. There will be lots of goodies and even a project or two. We’ll have saying goodbye to our old favorites and but we’ll be getting ready to welcome the new too.

Polka Dot Parade Birds

Do you love birds? Do you enjoy watching them? I love it in spring when all of the different birds come to my feeder on their trip north. I especially love to see the flocks of robins looking for worms as they come through. I’m not sure why but I don’t see a lot of them during the year in North Georgia. So their migrating for me they always signal spring has arrived.

Want to make some of your own little Polka Dot Parade of birds that can hang around? Well why not make these cute little Bird Builder Punch clothes pins?

Polka Dot Parade Bird Clothes Pins

They are so simple to make. Just cover the clothes pin, decorate and add a magnet to the back. Voila! You’ve got a cute way to hang notes on your frig or anywhere else you need a reminder.

My friend Cindy gave me this cute little set for my birthday last month. They came in this adorable bag made out of our Polka Dot Parade Designer Series Paper. How cute is that!

Supplies:

Paper: Polka Dot Parade Designer Series Paper (item 126902), Marina Mist, Real Red and Daffodil Delight card stock

Accessories: Bird Builder Punch (item 117191)

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FREE SHIPPING Ends Today!

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That’s right FREE Shipping ends in less than 24 hours! Don’t miss out on the goodies you’ve been wanting, since not only can you get any special promotions you can also get the just announced retired colors. (Click HERE for information on the Color Refresh).

To make it even sweeter when you place your order Online using the Hostess Code YEJ4CBDQ your name will be entered into a special drawing for an exciting NEW product from the NEW 2013-2014 Catalog too! How great is that – so what are you waiting for? This weekend it’s a win, win!

Not sure how to use the Hostess Code when you place an order Online? Click HERE to see how, or contact me if you have any questions.

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Introducing my NEW Referral Program

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My business thrives and grows with you sharing your love of stamping and paper crafting. And this program allows me to express my thanks to you for spreading the word about me!

So if you know someone who likes to stamp, scrapbook, or would like to start, why not tell them about me? It’s simple and you get to reap the rewards. After all who wouldn’t like a little extra cash for sharing something they enjoy?

So simply tell your friends. Then make sure they mention who referred them.

Click HERE to see all the details:

Help Me Grow Customer Referral Program PDF

 

NEW CLASS BEING OFFERED

Personalized Notepad Holder Class

Have fun learning how to make these Personalized Notepad Holders. You’ll create two of these during the class and have supplies to make more to take home!

Personalized Notepad HolderThursday, May 16th at 10 a.m. or 7 p.m.

Class Fee is $30; Prepay by April 23rd to hold your spot

Bring a friend not already on my mailing list and get a free gift!

Click HERE for flyer

Click HERE for my Calendar of Events and more details

 Don’t want to mail a check? Click on the button to pay for your class fee and select your choice of day and time.

Choose a Class Time


YIPPIE! Less than 24 hours till FREE SHIPPING!

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OMG – Have you heard the news? Stampin’ Up! is offering FREE SHIPPING FOR THREE DAYS ON EVERYTHING! You heard me right, Starting in less than 24 hours you can place an order and get FREE SHIPPING.

What a great time to get all those goodies you’ve been wanting since not only can you get any special promotions you can also get the just announced retired colors. (Click HERE for information on the Color Refresh).

To make it even sweeter when you place your order Online using the Hostess Code YEJ4CBDQ your name will be entered into a special drawing for an exciting NEW product from the NEW 2013-2014 Catalog too! How great is that – so what are you waiting for? This weekend it’s a win, win!

Not sure how to use the Hostess Code YEJ4CBDQ when you place an order Online? It’s simple

  • First go to my Online Store (You can click on the Shop Now Tab or the link below)
  • Then choose what you’d like to order and put it in your card
  • And when your ready to check out add the Hostess Code YEJ4CBDQ in the box circled in red below.

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That’s it – quick and easy. If you have any questions or would prefer to place your order directly with me just let me know.

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Dress Form Pop ’n Cuts Birthday

Recently I needed a birthday card for a friend and since I was having so much fun playing with the Pop ‘n Cuts Dress Form Die I thought I would make one for her using it.

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I really have enjoyed playing with this group of coordinating products. I wasn’t really sure about them in the beginning but have quickly become addicted to “playing dress up” with them. There are so many fun things to do with the Pop ‘n Cuts Dies and Framelits. And of course Stampin’ Up! makes the deal even sweeter since there is the All Dressed Up Bundle (item 131096/131095) that you can buy and save 15% – Add that to the FREE SHIPPING OFFER this weekend and who can resist?

Wonder what was in the little bag I made for her? I wanted to pamper her a bit and knew she would enjoy something homemade so I made some of my yummy foot scrub. You can click HERE to get the recipe for it.

Here are close ups of the card itself-

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and the outside –

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I hope my friend enjoyed her card because I enjoyed making it for her and I know she’ll enjoy her foot scrub. If you missed my earlier post sharing my original design of this card, you can click HERE. Included in this post was a video showing you how to make these fun and flirty Paper Doily skirts.

I hope you’ll have fun playing dress up with your paper dolls too!

If you want to learn more about stamping and paper crafting why not sign up for my Free NEWSLETTER? My sign up box is on the top right hand corner here on my blog.  It’s free and has helpful hint, tips and special things just for you!

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Memorable Moments (item 126680/126682)

Paper: Floral District Designer Series Paper (item 126919), Subtles Color Collection Designer Series Paper Stack (item 117152), Rich Razzleberry, Lucky Limeade, and Whisper White Stock

Accessories: Full Heart Punch (119883), Stampin’ Write Markers, Decorative Label Punch (item 120907), Pop Up Posies Designer Kit (item 131395), Raspberry Ripple ¼” Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon (item 126876), Rhinestone Basic Jewels (item 119246), Paper Doilies (item 129399), Old Olive 1/8″ Taffeta Ribbon (item 119256), Big Shot, Labels Collection Framelits (item 125598), Card Base Pop ‘n Cuts (item 130099), Dress Form Pop ‘n Cuts (item 130100) and Dress Up Framelits Die (item 130101)

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Spring into the NEW 2013-2014 Catalog with a Color Make Over

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Stampin’ Up! just announced a refreshing color change to our core colors – and I think you’re going to love the fresh new look coming up in the 2013-2014 Catalog!

Beginning today, all retiring/discontinued color products (ie, ink, paper, ribbon, accessories, etc.) will be available only while supplies last.

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What does this mean to you? This means that some products may not be available through the retired list period. So you’ll want to make sure you order your items now.

update 4/8 the following individual reinkers are already gone Baja Breeze, Bashful Blue, Certainly Celery, and River Rock

Great news! FREE SHIPPING on everything for three days! OMG, Stampin’ Up! is offering FREE Shipping on your order Saturday, April 6th through Monday, April 8th! So it’s a great time to get all those retiring colors you want along with anything else that has been on your wish list too!

And to make it even better when you use Hostess Code YEJ4CBDQ to place your order online with me (during the FREE Shipping Promotion) your name will be entered into a drawing for an exciting NEW product from the NEW 2013-2014 Catalog too! So what are you waiting for!

Have any questions let me know.

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Pop ‘n Cuts Gift Card Holder

Last week I shared a card that I had created with the Card Base Pop ‘n Cuts Die. Today I am going to share another way to use the Card Base Pop ‘n Cuts Die – this time to make a Pop ‘n Cuts Gift Card Holder.

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Isn’t this Pop ‘n Cuts Gift Card Holder cute? I love these little pinwheels and so I wanted to use them with the coordinating sentiment stamp set Wishes Your Way. I thought that the little greeting included in this set would be great for a graduate.

And since I’m currently gearing up for my daughters high school graduation I’ve been focusing on ideas for  graduation gifts and cards. Gift card holders are always something I need. How about you? And the Card Base Pop ‘n Cuts Die makes this gift card holder not only cute, but easy too.

Want to learn how to make one of these Pop ‘n Cuts Gift Card Holders for yourself? Why not check out my latest video

Here is a  Pop ‘n Cuts Gift Card Holder Tutorial PDF that you can download or print

Click HERE if you’d like to see the project I posted earlier using the Card Base Pop ‘n Cuts Die?

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Supplies:

Stamp Set: Wishes Your Way (item 129153/129156)

Inks: Island Indigo and Calypso Coral

Paper: Sahara Sand, Island Indigo, Calypso Coral and Whisper White

Accessories: Card Base Pop ‘n Cuts Die (item 130099), Big Shot, Pinwheel Sizzlits Die (item 129411), Label Collection Framelts (item 125598), Cloudy Day Embossing Folder (item 127022), and 1/8″ Silver Mini Brads (item 122941)

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