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.

Spring Sampler

Posted on January 8, 2013 by Stamp with Jini

One of my favorite sets from the NEW Spring Catalog, Spring Sampler has loads of possibilities with its clean and cute images. Great for using with punches and making quick gift items and cards!

Aniko brought this great Spring Sampler card for us to make during our December meeting. Don’t you love the colors she used when she designed her card?

And what is great about stamp sets like the Spring Sampler stamp set, is that when you buy it in Clear Mount, you can line them up on a block and stamp them all at once – Quick and easy!

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Spring Sampler and Pursuit of Happiness

Inks: Daffodil Delight

Paper: Baja Breeze, Early Espresso, Daffodil Delight and Whisper White

Accessories: Scallop Trim Border Punch, Modern Label Punch, 1″ and 1 ¼” Circle Punches, and Essentials Paper-Piercing Pack and Mat

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Hearts a Flutter Just For You

Posted on January 7, 2013 by Stamp with Jini

Today’s card is another one make with the Hearts a Flutter Bundle from the NEW Spring Catalog. This is a card that Cindy brought for us to make during our recent Shoebox swap. I love the clean look – how about you?

Did you know that when you buy one of our coordinating bundles you save 15%? They’re a great deal and we have several NEW bundles available in our Spring Catalog so why not check them out?

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Hearts a Flutter and Teeny Tiny Wishes

Inks: Real Red, Basic Black and Baja Breeze

Paper: Whisper White

Accessories: 1/8″ Basic Black Taffeta Ribbon, Cherry Cobbler Bakers Twine, Big Shot and Hearts a Flutter and Bitty Banners Framelits

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You’re Invited to My FREE Event!

Posted on January 4, 2013 by Stamp with Jini

Come join me as I start my 5th year as a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator during my FREE Sale-a-bration Celebration Event!

There will be food, fun and great company. You’ll get to make a FREE project or maybe two using our NEW Spring Catalog products along with seeing great samples. And of course what celebration would be complete without prizes?

Date: Sunday, January 20th

Time: 1 p.m. until 4 p.m.

Where: Jini’s Classroom in Clarkesville (contact me for directions)

Be sure to RSVP – I need to have a guest count to prepare projects and prizes! Drop me an email to [email protected] or call me at 706 754-7124 with your RSVP today!

Bring a NEW stamping friend and each of you’ll receive a special surprise!

Click HERE to see my flyer with all the details

Hearts a Flutter

Posted on January 3, 2013 by Stamp with Jini

Our new Spring Catalog went live today and there are all kinds of wonderful goodies that I can’t wait for you to see! Click HERE if you’d like to see the catalog.

Over the next several posts I’ll be sharing with you some of the cards that I’ve made during a recent Shoebox Swap with my fellow demonstrators. We had a great time playing with the NEW products from the Spring Catalog right before Christmas.

This card Marni brought for us to make not only uses our great Hearts a Flutter stamp set and coordinating Framelits but also the absolutely scrumptious 1 ¼” Two Tone Ribbon. I wish you could see the ribbon in person – pictures just don’t do it justice!

On a personal note I hope everyone has had a Happy New Years! – I’m slowly getting back into the swing of things now. I’m sure most of you are feeling the same way as we head back to school and work. I love having the family home together but don’t seem to get much stamping accomplished when they’re home. (Shh… don’t tell my hubby I said that.)

I’m leaving next week for my first Stampin’ Up! Leadership in Orlando and I’m sooo excited but also a bit stressed. It’s my first time going and I had so many great plans that I wanted to do and also things to share with you that didn’t get done with being sick. Not good timing but I’m feeling much better so that is good.

So, that being said, my posts may be less than normal as I hold my events and catch up until after I return. I’ll try to post… but last minute things seem to keep cropping up around here.

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Hearts a Flutter and Wacky Wishes

Inks: Real Red

Paper: Whisper White and Pretty in Pink

Accessories: Pink Pirouette/Rose Red 1 ¼” Two-Tone Ribbon, Big Shot and Hearts A Flutter Framelits

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Two NEW items for Valentine’s Day

Posted on January 3, 2013 by Stamp with Jini

Just in time for your valentine creating, Stampin’ Up! is bringing you the Valentine Treat Bundle (item #132771 $5.95). This sweet Valentine Treat Bundle contains the all-new single stamp, Happy Valentine Heart, as well as a package of 1″ x 8″ cellophane bags. Use it to make treats for your child’s classroom, co workers, or for each of your 50 bestest friends. The possibilities are endless!

My Little Valentine Promotion (item #132242 $9.95) A second new stamp set – That’s right! From January 3-21, purchase the brand-new My Little Valentine Stamp Set, and you’ll get the Sealed with Love Simply Sent kit FREE! That’s a $7.95 value for FREE just for buying a new stamp set that you’ll definitely want to have anyway since it’s sooo stinking cute! Use the stamp set with the Simply Sent Kit to quickly create gorgeous love notes, or create something new and crazy-it’s up to you!

Both items are available for a limited time only – Now through January 21st just in time for all those Valentine’s Day treats you want to make. You can click HERE to see all the details on these promotions.

And while you’re checking out our great NEW Valentine options, why not look at the NEW Spring Catalog that goes live today! Filled with fresh NEW products for Spring. You’re going to love all the NEW goodies!

Need a catalog? Contact me by email at [email protected] today with your full name, address and phone number and I’ll be happy to mail one to you. Can’t wait to see everything? Click HERE to see my Online Catalog.

It’s a brand new year – So why not start 2013 paper crafting, meeting new friends, or learning new things? Stop by and check out my Calendar of Events – I’ve got lots of fun things coming up to inspire you while you join in the fun.

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NEW Valentine’s Day Technique Class Being Offered

Posted on January 2, 2013 by Stamp with Jini

Come and create 3 fun projects for Valentine’s Day. Class includes techniques using our NEW Spring Catalog products. All supplies are included except Snail Adhesive.

Sunday, January 27th at 2 p.m.

Monday, January 28th at 10 a.m.

Class Fee is $15

RSVP and Prepay by Monday, January 21st to hold your spot

Click HERE to see or print my class flyer

Click HERE for my Calendar of Events and more details

Click on the Paypal button below to pay for your class fee and select your choice of day and time. Or if you prefer contact me direct to make arrangements.

New All Occasions Card Buffet Class

Posted on January 2, 2013 by Stamp with Jini

Get a fun, stress free head start on your card making in 2013.

You’ll be making 4 cards of your choice that you can customize as you desire.There will be 8 designs to choose from.

Monday, January 7th at 1 p.m.

Tuesday, January 8th at 6:30 p.m.

Class Fee is $12

R.S.V.P by Sunday, January 6th to hold your spot.

Bring a friend not already on my mailing list and make a FREE card!

Click HERE to see or print my class Flyer with pictures and details

Click HERE for my calendar of events and more details

Click on the Paypal button to pay for your class fee and select your choice of day or time for your convenience or contact me directly to hold your spot.

FREE My Digital Studio Gift for the New Year Just for You!

Posted on January 1, 2013 by Stamp with Jini

Check out today’s NEW MDS downloads and as a special New Year’s Day surprise Stampin’ Up! is giving you, this awesome January desktop calendar for FREE that coordinates with our Let It Snow Kit!

Let It Snow January Wallpaper Item #132962 and it’s FREE!

Pass it along and tell your friends. It’s a great time to check out our FREE MDS2 Trial to see what the fun is all about too. Click HERE for more information about our FREE MDS2 Trial.

Here are today’s wintery NEW downloads!

Let It Snow Kit item #132963 $9.95

Layered Labels Stamp Brush Set item #132984 $7.95

P.S. Check out the Clearance Rack where more items have recently been added.

Stampin’ Up! added 15 more products to our Clearance Rack Blitz! See the list of newly added products below:

Neutrals Flower Brads
Regals Flower Brads
Subtles Flower Brads
Pretty in Pink 5/8″ Satin Ribbon
Bashful Blue 5/8″ Satin Ribbon
Chantilly 1/2″ Crochet Trim
Artichoke 3/8″ Denim Jean Ribbon
2010-2012 In Color Stampin’ Write Markers
2011-2013 In Color 12″ x 12″ Textured Cardstock
Timeless Portrait Designer Series Paper
Beau Chateau Designer Series Paper
Well Worn Designer Series Paper
Beau Chateau Side Notes
Sweetest Stem Embosslits Dies
Flower Burst Embosslits Dies

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Two New Downloads You Can Use Now

Posted on December 26, 2012 by Stamp with Jini

Here are two great NEW Digital Downloads that were released yesterday by Stampin’ Up! Did you know that Stampin’ Up! releases NEW Digital Downloads every week on Tuesday?

Here are today’s –

Oops I’m Behind Postcard Template item #132845 $2.95

Midnight Cheer Ensemble item #132916 $9.95

I hope you had a wonderful Christmas. I enjoyed mine, however on Christmas Day I woke up with a head cold and am feeling pretty miserable so I’m going to take a couple of days off and rest so I can get better quickly.

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Merry Christmas Everyone

Posted on December 25, 2012 by Stamp with Jini

Just a quick Merry Christmas to all of you – today’s post includes my Christmas Card that I sent out this year. Don’t you just love these little Frosty Friends? I couldn’t resist them when I saw them in the Holiday Catalog and knew they’d make my own cards special for family and friends.

Here is a photo of my Hubby with Chewie and Yoda that I couldn’t resist sharing with you. Larry recently played Santa at the Gwinnett Animal Shelter (taking photos with pets). He couldn’t not have a photo of our two dogs so he brought the suit home for a quick shot our two. (Yes, the one of the right looking too cute is the little culprit form my earlier tree skirt post.)

I hope you and your families have a safe and wonderful Christmas and a joyous New Year. Thank you for a wonderful year, I look forward to stamping with you in 2013!