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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.

More Seaside Wishes

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Summer. Sun, water, and sand…there is nothing like a day at the beach or pool during these hot summer days. So today’s cards highlight the Seaside Wishes Bundle (163498).

With it’s fun coordination pieces and all occasion sentiments.

Today’s first card uses a simple tearing technique and adds a bit of color to the edge with our Sponge Daubers (133773).

This next card uses the same torn edge technique to create the sand but add a bit of texture with the So Swirly Embossing Folder (163791).

It also uses our Stampin Spritzer (126185) filled with and Basic Beige Reinker and alcohol to spray the Sand dollars and star fish to add a bit more texture to the product. Little Iridescent Foil Gems (162842) add a bit of shine.

And finally this next card uses a quick and easy resist technique.

Basic stamping has been done for the cards sentiments and rocks, then the sand dollars have been stamped with VersaMark Pad (102283/102193). After a that it’s been heat embossed with our Basics Wow! Embossing Powder (165679). Finally using our Blending Brushes (153611 or 160518) Summer Splash, Shy Shamrock, and Azure Afternoon has been added and the excess wiped off with a paper towel to create the emboss resist.

Once again the Petal Pink & Pretty Peacock Foiled Gems (162587) add a bit of shine and texture.

Whether you like simple stamping, techniques, or just love the ocean I think you’ll enjoy creating this with bundle of products. So why not stop by my online store and check it out?

CLICK HERE to order your Stampin’ Up! products Online 24/7! (US only)

Shop at my Online Store and use July Host Code 3RX9NQ4Q with a product order of $50 or more and receive a FREE Gift from me; my Card Kit and Flowering Zinnias Card Class! (while supplies last)

Sign up for July Card Class

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Make 6 cards with envelopes

(you’ll make 2 each of 3 designs)

Cards are clean and simple designs 

 Thursday, July 25th

or 

Saturday, July 27th

10 am – 12 pm

Class Fee $15 

or free with a minimum order at class 

DF & Videos (only) just $10 – This class uses multiple stamp sets

RSVP by July 17th

When RSVPing for the event simply hold your place with a credit card, cash, or check. The class fee will be applied to your order on the day of the event.

RSVP is a must for all events!

[email protected] or call 706-754-7124 

Doors open 5 minutes before class

Click HERE to see my Calendar of Events

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This LIVE EVENT is held on the Fourth Week of the month 

Upcoming dates for my 2024 Monthly Card Classes 

August 22nd and August 24th – (RSVP by 8/14)

CLICK HERE to order your Stampin’ Up! products Online 24/7! (US only)

Shop at my Online Store and use July Host Code 3RX9NQ4Q with a product order of $50 or more and receive a FREE Gift from me; my Card Kit and Flowering Zinnias Card Class! (while supplies last)

Bonus Days Begin Today!

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It’s July 3rd and so we have a great new promotion along with new products that are launching in the Online Store.

First Bonus Days – If you aren’t familiar with this promotion during the month of July when you place a order for $50 or more in product you’ll earn a $5 coupon! Earn as many as you want. Order $100 get $10, order $150 you get $15 PLUS your host benefits of another $15 of Free Product of your choice!

Click on the image below for our flyer with all the details for July’s Bonus Days

NEW Online Exclusives for July!

You can click HERE to see them in my Online Store.

I’ve also got the flyers for you sharing TWO new Suites of Products. Click on them for a PDF with full product offering for the Suite.

In addition I’ve created a pdf with the items that aren’t part of the Suites for your convience.

July 2024 Online Exclusives Products (without the two suites above) PDF

AND if you love KITS you now have TWO new choices to choose from too!!

Garden of Thanks Kit (164398) $23

Kit includes:

  • Garden of Thanks Photopolymer Stamp Set
  • Clear Stamp Block
  • Misty Moonlight Classic Stampin’ Spot
  • Predesigned projects
  • Step-by-step instructions
  • Precut pieces (No prep work! Get right to crafting)
  • Makes 9 cards: 3 each of 3 designs
  • Folded card size: 5-1/2″ x 4-1/4″
  • 9 preprinted envelopes
  • Enough adhesive to complete projects
  • Misty Moonlight Baker’s Twine
  • Specialty gold foil
  • Gold sequins
  • A 9-7/8″ x 6-1/2″ x 2-3/4″ printed designer box for storage or crafting on the go

Product colors: Berry Burst, Boho Blue, Bubble Bath, Lemon Lime Twist, Misty Moonlight, Old Olive, Petunia Pop

Circus Celebration Kit (164374) $14

This no stamping Kit includes:

  • Predesigned projects
  • Step-by-step instructions
  • Precut pieces (No prep work! Get right to crafting)
  • Makes 8 cards: 4 each of 2 designs
  • Folded card size: 5-1/2″ x 4-1/4″
  • 8 preprinted envelopes
  • Enough adhesive to complete projects
  • Printed die cuts 9-7/8″ x 6-1/2″ x 2-3/4″ printed designer box for storage or crafting on the go

Product colors: Copper Clay, Crushed Curry, Granny Apple Green, Night of Navy, Poppy Parade

CLICK HERE to order your Stampin’ Up! products Online 24/7! (US only)

Shop at my Online Store and use July Host Code 3RX9NQ4Q with a product order of $50 or more and receive a FREE Gift from me; my Card Kit and Flowering Zinnias Card Class! (while supplies last)

Sketched Butterflies

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If you love butterflies you’ll want to be sure to check out our Sketched Butterflies Bundle (163492) that is found on page 68 of our Annual Catalog.

This bundle is filled with images and sentiments that can be used for all occasions. And the Sketched Butterflies Dies (163491) has some wonderful detailed butterflies dies too in addition to the ones that will cut out stamped images.

Check out these lovely cards today done in our Blueberry Bushel using this Bundle. This first card teams up the set with our shinny Gold Foil Sheets (132622)

Simple stamping is used for the background and sentiment. The Spotlight on Nature Dies (163580) help create the focal point and highlight the butterflies detailed die and the Eyelet 3D Embossing Folder (163414) adds a bit of texture.

This next card uses the Winter Meadow Designer Series Paper (162133) and Perennial Postage Dies (162607)

for the background. The butterfly has been stamped in Blueberry Bushel and colored with our Lost Lagoon Stampin’ Blends. The sentiment has been Heat Embossed using our Basics Wow! Embossing Powder (165679). Our embossing powders are a fun technique that allow sentiments and images to pop on our darker shades of card stock. And the little Adhesive Backed Trio Pearls (163319) add a bit of subtle shine to the project.

And great news! It’s July and that means Bonus Days are coming Wednesday, July 3rd!!!

Not only will you be able to earn a $5 coupon for every $50 in product you purchase between July 3rd and 31st, but you’ll have our NEW Online Exclusives and TWO new kits to choose from while you shop!!!

Stop back by tomorrow to learn more about the new products!

CLICK HERE to order your Stampin’ Up! products Online 24/7! (US only)

Shop at my Online Store and use June Host Code JYSWY33M with a product order of $50 or more and receive a FREE Gift from me; my Card Kit and Latte Love Card Class! (while supplies last)

Racing By with a Birthday Hi!

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Today’s card uses the fun Racing By stamp set (163748). This stamp set with it’s bold images and fun sentiments is perfect for those little racers in our lives!

Check out this fun colorful card using the set. Since this set is a two step set you’ve got all kinds of color options available to you!

This card has been stamped using our Real Red and Blueberry Bushel which adds to the primary color palette when adding the Daffodil Delight strips. The background has been dry embossed using our Metal Plate 3D Embossing Folder (160766) giving it that industrial aluminum feel.

Cute? What budding racer wouldn’t love this little birthday card?

CLICK HERE to order your Stampin’ Up! products Online 24/7! (US only)

Shop at my Online Store and use June Host Code JYSWY33M with a product order of $50 or more and receive a FREE Gift from me; my Card Kit and Latte Love Card Class! (while supplies last)

Adventurous Sky

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The thrill of the open skies and freedom to fly. The biplane reminds me of the movies from WWI and Snoopy. Yes Snoopy, the Flying Ace, sitting on his roof with his scarf flying behind him battling the Red Baron.

The Take to the Sky Suite of Products (163832) is filled with wonderful images and sentiments perfect for those men in our lives and ladies too who love the adventures of the sky.

This Suite includes the Adventurous Sky Bundle (163447) that is currently part of our Bundle Sale that ends on Sunday, June 30th.

Check out these cards that were created with the Suite. This first card uses one of the tags from the Take to the Sky Designer Series Paper (163436) and a bit of the plane pattern paper.

A bit of stamping using the industrial stamp image has been done on the Smoky Slate panel using Smoky Slate Classic Ink for a tone on tone look that is subtle. The tag has been layered onto a piece of Copper Clay Card stock and Paper Snips have been used to copy the angle of the tag. A bit of our Pebble Path 2023-2025 In Color Jute Trim (161637) has been used on the tag and adds some texture to the card.

These next two cards step it up with some fun folds. This first card uses the Center Panel Pop Out Fun Fold.

with just a couple of score lines you’ve got a great card that will stand up.

The Take to the Sky Designer Series Paper (163436) adds a quick and easy background to this card. The Perennial Postage Dies (162607) have been used to cut out the sentiment and the fun little Industrial Trinkets (163450) add some shine and texture to the project. Add a quick signature panel to the back and your set to send!

And finally a card using not only a fun fold called the Twisted Fold, but also a simple technique!

This card uses simple stamping and the plane and clouds stamped in Boho Blue as it’s focal point that has been layered on our Stylish Shapes Dies (159183). The plane has one of those fun Industrial Trinkets (163450) for the center of it’s propeller. The card base has been dry embossed using the Cane Weave 3D Embossing Folder (160580) and a bit of

packing tape was applied over the top of the two panels giving it a metallic shine. Such a quick and easy technique that definitely gives this fun fold a wow factor.

So what do you think? Are you liking the Take to the Sky Suite of Products? If so did you know right now during our Bundle Sale you can get this Bundle for an additional 10% off, making a total savings of 20%!

But you’ll want to make sure to get this bundle now before the sale ends on Sunday, June 30th or while supplies last.

CLICK HERE to order your Stampin’ Up! products Online 24/7! (US only)

Shop at my Online Store and use June Host Code JYSWY33M with a product order of $50 or more and receive a FREE Gift from me; my Card Kit and Latte Love Card Class! (while supplies last)

Seaside Wishes

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Today’s cards all use the wonderful ocean themed Seaside Wishes Bundle (163498) that is currently part of our Bundle Sale and highlighted in my upcoming July Card Class.

This Bundle is filled with wonderful images that have texture built into them along with some lovely all occasion sentiments. Team the images up with the Dies to simply cut them out and use the additional images or take it to the next level with the Embossing Folder to add more texture. The choice is yours!

Check out today’s cards using this lovely Bundle. The first card today uses simple stamping to create a friendship card done in the soft colors of Petal Pink and Pool Party that give it a tropical feel.

A little sequin from the Adhesive Backed Shinny Sequins (Online Exclusive 133782) adds a bit of iridescent shine and draws your eye to the sentiment. This next card uses the Embossing Folder to create a quick and easy card front.

Done in Calypso Coral it uses our Flat Adhesive Backed Pearls (160449) to add some shine and mimic those bits of shine we see in the surf. And finally today a different color combination that is a bit less traditional when I think of the ocean.

This card uses the Petunia Pop for it bold color and adds some texture with it’s technique of dry embossing and die cut combination. The Petunia Pop 3/8″ Bordered Ribbon (163785) and Blooming Pearls (162238) adds some shine to the card.

Love this Bundle as much as I do? Why not check out my July Card Class that highlights the Seaside Wishes Bundle? Click HERE for my Calendar of Events and Details on how to sign up for this class. You have the Online or LIVE option when signing up for this Card Class.

Why not SAVE and order this bundle during June and AND get the class for FREE?

CLICK HERE to order your Stampin’ Up! products Online 24/7! (US only)

Shop at my Online Store and use June Host Code JYSWY33M with a product order of $50 or more and receive a FREE Gift from me; my Card Kit and Latte Love Card Class! (while supplies last)

Seaside Wishes Card Class – LIVE or Online Options

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Make 6 cards with envelopes (you’ll make 2 each of 3 designs)

Saturday, July 13th OR Online

Time: 1 – 3 pm

What does my Class Kit include?

  • Pre-cut supplies to make 6 cards (2 each of 3 designs)
  • Class PDF and Videos showing you how to create these projects
  • Envelopes so you can mail your projects when you are ready

FREE Class Option: Use my Host Code and place any qualifying product purchase of $25 or more and get the class for FREE!

  • Class Fee LIVE or ONLINE Only $20 (Includes your class PDF & pre-cut supply kit; simply pay postage)
  • Online Class PDF & Videos $10 (no kit or product included)

RSVP and prepay to hold your spot by Friday, June 28th

Choose from my LIVE event or Online Class option

Choose the option you want from the drop down option menu

Card Class: Seaside Wishes
Information or questions

It’s simple:

  1. Sign up for class
  2. Let me know if you want to attend the LIVE event or receive an Online Kit
  3. Place your order using my Class Host Code JYSWY33M by the RSVP date of 6/28 to receive a FREE class

All Classes come with project PDF and Videos. Class Kit will be mail by Wednesday after LIVE event or can be picked up

What does my kit include?

  • Pre-cut supplies to make 6 cards (2 each of 3 designs)
  • Class PDF and Videos showing you how to create these projects
  • Envelopes so you can mail your projects when you are ready


Online Class Supply List:

You’ll need the following supplies to complete the Kit projects as designed if you are not attending the LIVE event.

  • Seaside Wishes stamp set #163494 $20 or Seaside Wishes Bundle #163498 $47.50
  • So Swirly Embossing Folder #163791 $10.50
  • Basic Beige Classic Ink #163806 $9
  • Early Espresso Classic Ink #147114 $9
  • Neutrals Collection Stampin’ Write Markers #161697 $35

Adhesives are not included in class

Need Adhesives? Let me know and I can have some for you at class or add it to your order when using the Host Code if you are choosing the Online Option.

And of course, if your order is larger than $150 please don’t use the Host Code and email me that you want the class instead.

Click HERE to see my complete Calendar of Events


RSVP is a must for all events!

[email protected] or call 706-754-7124

CLICK HERE to order your Stampin’ Up! products Online 24/7! (US only)

Peach Pie & More

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Today is the final day of my sharing monochromatic cards using the 5 In Colors for 2024. Each of these colors is earning a place in my heart with their clear, clean colors that have a subtle feel but are bold at the same time.

Check out these two cards using this fun color.

This first card uses blocks of our 2024-2026 In Color Designer Series Paper (163777) to create a diamond shape for the sentiment found in the Unbounded Love Stamp set (163378). A little bit of Peach Pie 3/8″ Bordered Ribbon (163783) has been tied into a simple know and adds a nice touch below the sentiment. I think you’ll enjoy this soft ribbon that ties so well for projects like this.

And how about this card using the Cheerful Daisies stamp set (161290) and simple stamping?

Once again the Peach Pie 3/8″ Bordered Ribbon (163783) has been used to add a bit of texture and draw your eye to the sentiment. The fun little 2024-2026 In Color Glimmer Specialty Paper (163771) are something you’ll definitely be wanting to add to your order. They add a lovely bit of shimmer to all kinds of projects and come in all 5 of our 2024-2026 In Colors!

And finally my weekly tutorial – this card uses the Peach Pie and Shy Shamrock to create this lovely card.

I’ve used the same Sketch that we used for our OnStage After Hours in Houston for this card and simply changed it up. You can click HERE or on the sketch to see more about that card and get the PDF to add to your collection!

Here is my Video Tutorial that I did for you showing you how I created this card using a simple water color technique using our Water Painters (126185).

And of course a PDF Tutorial that includes measurements, supply list and the YouTube link so you’re ready to create when you want to!

Spotlight on Nature Watercolor Friendship Card Tutorial PDF

Don’t you love how we can make something our own?

Enjoy!

And of course if you’d like a little summer fun time stamping with me, why not check out my Calendar of Events? I’ve got some wonderful projects that use our Bundles found in this month’s Sale. AND great news yesterday, a lot of the bundles that were unavailable were restocked so you’ll want to get yours now before the sale ends!

CLICK HERE to order your Stampin’ Up! products Online 24/7! (US only)

Shop at my Online Store and use June Host Code JYSWY33M with a product order of $50 or more and receive a FREE Gift from me; my Card Kit and Latte Love Card Class! (while supplies last)

Pretty Petunia Pop

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I hope you are enjoying this weeks monochromatic cards using the 2024-2026 In Colors. I’ve already shared cards using the Shy Shamrock, Pretty in Pink, and Summer Splash. Today I’ll be sharing with you a fun purple called Petunia Pop. I was excited to see a purple shade included with this years In Colors as we can always use another shade and this one is quite lovely I thought when I saw it.

To start with today I’m going to share a card using the fun patterns found in the 2024-2026 In Color Designer Series Paper (163777) and the So Sincere Stamp set (162283).

The rectangle shape is repeated in the sentiment using our Deckled Rectangle Dies (159173) and gives the focal point a bit of texture too. A cute little flower that has been punched out using the Petal Park Builder Punch (160576) has some sponging around the outside petals and a cute little 2024-2026 In Color Shimmer Gems (163781) as the center in addition to scattered around the card front.

This next card uses the same little Petal Park Builder Punch (160576) as a cute little touch on this fun fold card to “hold: the corner down.

The fun little corner has been dry embossed using the Distressed Tile 3D Embossing Folder (162189). A bit of Baker’s Twine Essential Pack (155475) has been tied around the banner that has been stamped using the Simply Said Mix & Match Stamp set (163756). Cute, right?

And if you need a card to just “check in” with a friend how about this next card using the Citrus Blooms Bundle (163295)?

Did you know this bundle is part of June’s Bundle Sale? You’ll want to be sure to check it out since it is part of a Suite, the Mediterranean Blooms Suite (163300) that is simply gorgeous!

And last but not least, a holiday card that just shimmers!

This card was created using the Sparkling Snowflakes stamp set (162158), 2024-2026 In Color Glimmer Specialty Paper (163771), and 2024-2026 In Color Shimmer Gems (163781). The soft Petunia Pop 3/8″ Bordered Ribbon (163785) adds some nice texture to the shimmering look.

So what do you think? Like this shade of purple? Why not leave me a comment and let me what you think?

Then don’t forget to stop back by tomorrow when I’ll be not only sharing some cards using Peach Pie but also my weekly tutorial with you!

CLICK HERE to order your Stampin’ Up! products Online 24/7! (US only)

Shop at my Online Store and use June Host Code JYSWY33M with a product order of $50 or more and receive a FREE Gift from me; my Card Kit and Latte Love Card Class! (while supplies last)