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.

Pretty Petites

Posted on March 11, 2013 by Stamp with Jini

Want a quick and easy card? Why not check this one out that uses our FREE Pretty Petites Stamp Set (item 129639/129642) and coordinating Petite Curly Label Punch (item 129405) from Sale-a-bration? I think anyone would enjoy getting this card it is so bright and cheerful. How about you?

Did you know that there are only 11 day before Sale-a-bration ends? Don’t delay and miss out on your favorite exclusive FREE Sale-a-bration items. Place your order or host a party before they’re gone!

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Pretty Petites Stamp Set (item 129639/129642)

Inks: Tangerine Tango

Paper: International Bazaar Designer Series Paper (item126920), Tangerine Tango and Pacific Point Card Stock

Accessories: Daffodil Delight ¼” Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon, Curly Label Punch and Petite Label Punch, Square Lattice Embossing Folder, and Dazzling Details

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Spring Sampler

Posted on March 8, 2013 by Stamp with Jini

I made these quick and easy mints a couple of days ago for Easter using the Spring Sampler Stamp Set (item 125510/125512) from the Spring Catalog.

I love sets like this because they are so versatile to use, and this set is a great addition for anyone since it covers all kinds of occasions not just Easter!

As you can see I was having so much fun using the different images in the Spring Sampler Stamp Set I made quite a few!

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Spring Sampler (item 125510/125512)

Accessories: 1 ¼” and 13/4″ Scallop Circle Punches and 1 3/8″ Circle Punch

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NEW Adding Color Paper Doilies Video

Posted on March 7, 2013 by Stamp with Jini

Do you love the Paper Doilies (item 129399) in the Spring Catalog like I do? I think they are a lot of fun to work with and since you get 24 in a package you can do so many things with them. When I saw the Paper Doilies in the Spring Catalog they quickly caught my attention since they reminded me of my Grandma who was always crocheting. Do you remember those doilies that were always on the arms of the furniture and under things on tables growing up? Oops maybe I’m dating myself….

Anyhow today I’m going to share with you my latest video, Adding Color to Paper Doilies. Why not check it out –it’s just one of the fun ways you can customize these great little Paper Doilies.

Want to make one of these cards for yourself? Well you can, just click HERE for a FREE PDF Tutorial with measurements and directions just for you. Give it a try – I’m sure you’ll have as much fun adding color to your Paper Doilies too!

Warning – Adding Color to Paper Doilies is so much fun it can be addictive!

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Want to take a class using our Paper Doilies? Click HERE for my upcoming class using them.

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Blog Candy

Posted on March 5, 2013 by Stamp with Jini

Congratulations Janie for being my February Blog Candy Winner.

Are you wondering what Blog Candy is and how you win some for yourself? Well it’s simple all you have to do is leave a comment and your name will go into my drawing for the months Blog Candy Drawing. Blog Candy is a special little gift just for you and for every comment you leave you get a chance.

The Blog Candy winner is chosen by a random number generator. I’ll post the winner here on my blog and in my Newsletter the first week of the month.

Here is this February’s winning number.

Why not leave a comment and see if you’re the March Blog Candy Winner?

NEW Digital Downloads for Easter

Posted on March 5, 2013 by Stamp with Jini

Planning a special Easter “eggs”travaganza? Well – why not use My Digital Studio’s latest download Celebrate Easter Ensemble (item 133474) to make it quick and easy?

This download has everything you need to make any event special – check out this list of items that the NEW Celebrate Easter Ensemble contains and make your event “eggs”tra special this year!

Invitations
Egg holders
Napkin rings
Mini baskets
A décor framable
Cupcake holders
Name cards
A bunny banner
Table tents
And more!

And here are some additional NEW Digital Downloads just released today too! I love the fact that I can take my favorite images and size them to exactly what I need for a project – don’t you?

Need a quick book? Check out the Boostagram Photobook Template (item 133424)

Or our Feels Good Stamp Brush Set (item 133272) – These sentiments are a favorite!

And last but not least the Ex Libris Stamp Brush (item 133014)

Want to learn more about My Digital Studio? Why not check out my Introduction to MDS2 Class and step into the world of MDS. Click HERE for more information about my Calendar of Events.

Ready to jump in and check MDS2 out? Cl ick HERE for a FREE 30 Day Trial of MDS2

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New Spa Gift & More Class Offered!

Posted on March 4, 2013 by Stamp with Jini

During this class you’ll be learning how to make a special fancy fold card and gift bag. We’ll be filling the gift bag with handmade spa items to pamper your mom, sister, best friend or even yourself – Just in time for Mother’s Day.

Tuesday, March 19^th at 7 p.m.

Wednesday, March 20^th at 1 p.m.

Class Fee is $35; RSVP and Prepay by March 14^th to hold your spot

Sign up for this class with a new stamping friend and get a 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.

Class Fee

Choose date & time

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Best of Flowers Stamp Set for March

Posted on March 1, 2013 by Stamp with Jini

Here is our NEW Best of 25 Years – Best of Flowers Stamp Set (item 133342) for March and you’re going to love it!

Why not check it out today? You can click on the flyer above to get your printable Best of Flowers PDF flyer – It contains some of the most popular floral images from over the past 25 years with Stampin’ Up! And don’t forget when you buy six Best of sets and fill up your Collectors card included with this set you get a FREE set of your choice valued up to $14.95!

Click HERE to see more information on the February Best of Love Stamp Set (item 132987) and HERE for January’s Best of Birthday’s Stamp Set (item 132929).

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New Super Cool Stamp Choice Being Offered

Posted on March 1, 2013 by Stamp with Jini

Stampin’ Up! has just introduced a super cool new option for you – a new photopolymer stamp set. What are photopolymer stamps, you wonder? Well, it’s a type of stamp where the actual stamp image is clear in addition to the block.

Although Stampin’ Up! is currently offering just one photopolymer stamp set it plans to offer a new one each month on a trial basis. So you now have more options as a stamper: wood-mount, clear-mount, and now photopolymer. Excited?

Click on the above picture to get your printable PDF of the Designer Type Photopolymer Stamp Set with all the details.

They’re a great choice and can you believe our Designer Type Photopolymer Stamp Set (item 132956) contains 57 pieces for just $13.95!

What makes them so great you ask?

1. They are entirely transparent for the perfect placement every time!

2. They are durable – this photopolymer material is designed to last.

3. These stamps stick amazingly well to our clear blocks – can you say sticky?

4. They’re age tested. They won’t yellow or cloud up over time.

5. They use FDA, food-safe material. Now you can think out of the box – how far can you stretch your stamping creativity?

6. Packaged in cello bag with insert, but you can store them in our Clear Mount Cases (item 119105)

Of course, you know Stampin’ Up! means a quality product and they’ve taken the time to find just the right material to be able to introduce completely clear stamping to their line. The new photopolymer is a great addition to our Stampin’ Up! line. And the top-quality photopolymer will give a perfectly stamped image every time with our firm foam pads.

Photopolymer stamps will be come in unique, fun designs that will inspire you and provide more versatile options for you that you may not see in our traditional wood and clear mount stamp options.

fine print – since this product if being offered on a trial basis there is not a standard time that each set is offered. There will be announcements made when the set is no longer available and new ones become available too.

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Fancy Favor for Hostess Appreciation

Posted on March 1, 2013 by Stamp with Jini

Yesterday I told you would share the little gifts I made for my Hostess Appreciation Brunch – I like the way they turned out and seemed to be a hit with everyone. What can I say chocolate is always a hit!

It’s a cute little Fancy Favor Box I made using our FREE Sycamore Street Designer Series Paper filled with chocolate and coordinating card stock basket shreds. Of course, when you use the Big Shot and our Fancy Favor Die (item 115965) it’s quick and easy to make a batch of these up for any occasion.

Did you know you can make your own basket shreds to coordinate with your projects? It’s easy all you need is some card stock and your paper shredder! It’s a tip I picked up during Leadership Conference – What a great way to use those smaller pieces of card stock you have sitting around.

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Friendly Phrases (item 126149/126151)

Paper: Sycamore Street Designer Series Paper, Tangerine Tango, Island Indigo, Baja Breeze, and Whisper White

Accessories: Big Shot, Fancy Favor Die (item 115965), 7/8″ and 1 ¼” Scallop Circle (item 129404/127811) Punches, Bitty Buttons (item 118761), Whisper White Baker’s Twine, Tangerine Tango, and Island Indigo Stampin’ Write Markers

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Annual Hostess Appreciation Brunch

Posted on February 28, 2013 by Stamp with Jini

This past Saturday was my 3rd^nd Annual Hostess Appreciation Brunch. I really appreciate my hostess and like the opportunity to pamper them a bit.

I’m sorry to say that I forgot to take pictures during the event to share with you since we were having so much fun stamping. Oh well, during the Hostess Appreciation Brunch we visited, shared, ate some goodies, and did a special project together.

Even though I forgot to take pictures during the event I thought I would share with you the project that we made – 4 note cards and a matching holder to put them. It was a bit chaotic but everyone seemed to enjoy it.

I love the way this little set turned out. Collages are really popular right now and this set is great as a quick gift.

Want to see more? Come back tomorrow and I’ll show you the little gift item I made for all my Hostesses for attending!

Want to join in the fun during the next Hostess Appreciation Brunch? Give me a call or email me and we can set up your private party today!

Sale-a-bration is a great time to be a Hostess since every one can earn FREE Sale-a-bration items when they place an order during your party and you get to earn a FREE Sale-a-bration Hostess Bundle when you meet your goal! And Best yet – with our NEW Hostess Code whether you host a party with friends and family (or even host a book party) anyone you want to invite – local or long distance, can now add their order to your party! And that means ALL your friends and family are now able to support your Hostess goal. (You can click HERE to read more about our NEW Hostess Code.)

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Clockworks (item 127290/127292) and One in a Million (item 126380/126382)

Inks: Pool Party, Gumball Green, Calypso Coral, Basic Gray and More Mustard

Paper: White Vellum Card Stock (item 101856)

Accessories: Note Cards & Envelopes (item 107311), Calypso Coral Baker’s Twine (item 125573), Rhinestones Basic Jewels (item 119247)

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