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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.

February kicks off with NEW Kits & more!

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It’s February and Stampin’ Up! has got some great new products for us!

I’ll start with our 2 NEW Kits for your all inclusive no fuss crafting needs

167271 HAPPY HAPPENINGS KIT $24.00

DETAILS

  • Makes 9 cards: 3 each of 3 designs
  • Folded card size: 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″
  • Colors: Cloud Cover, Daffodil Delight, Mossy Meadow, Old Olive, Petal Pink, Timid Tiger
  • Also available in French

Kit includes one of each item listed below.

  • Happy Happenings Photopolymer Stamp Set
  • Clear stamp block
  • Mossy Meadow Classic Stampin’ Spot
  • Step-by-step instructions
  • 9 printed envelopes
  • Precut paper pieces
  • Clear self-adhesive dewdrop embellishments
  • Adhesive

Check out this fun stamp set that is included in the kit – it’s a great little set with both images and all occasions sentiments you can use over and over again after finishing your kit if you choose.

And how about a No Stamping Kit? These are great for on the run and all ages too!

167253 BEST EVER KIT $13.00

DETAILS

  • Makes 6 cards: 1 each of 6 designs
  • Folded card size: 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″
  • Colors: Calypso Coral, Crushed Curry, Melon Mambo, Pool Party, Pretty Peacock, Shaded Spruce

Kit includes:

  • Step-by-step instructions
  • 6 printed envelopes
  • Gold foil precut pieces, printed precut pieces, round sequins
  • Adhesive

NEW product of the Month

Love Designer Series Paper? If so you will enjoy this pack of with its soft watercolor colors for your projects.

Redeem your Bonus Day Coupons starting today!!!

If you have earned Bonus Day Coupons make sure to redeem them this month before they expired!

And you’ll want to be sure to check out the products just added to our Last Chance page too. Find some great deals and get your favorite products before they are gone!

Got questions? Please feel free to email me at StampwithJini@gmail.com

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

NEW Join Now Promotion starts today!!!

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Have you ever thought about getting a discount on your craft supplies? Or being part of a group who loves paper crafting as much as you do? If so right now might be a great time to try it!

Now thru March 2nd you can join and get the best kit in the catalog!!! You’ll get to choose the products you want to fill your Kit with, get free shipping, AND get the NEW Stampin’ Positioner for FREE!!! That is an additional $49 in value that has already been added to a fantastic Starter Kit all for just $99 plus tax!

If you feel this is a good time to join Stampin’ Up! and my team, the Blue Mountain Stampers, you too can be first too!

What are the Blue Mountain Stampers?

That’s the name of our stamping community. I enjoy welcoming new members to our group. We’re from all over. If you’re considering joining Stampin’ Up!, you may have questions about how I would support you as part of my team. I do offer a variety of ways to learn, grow and to have FUN as a Blue Mountain Stamper!

  • Exclusive Team Resource Page – videos, PDFs and more
  • Exclusive Face book Group – A great way to share and connect with other team members and share
  • Monthly Creative Challenges
  • Swapping Opportunities
  • Team Retreats
  • Meetings – both local and online/virtual
  • Recognition & Incentives
  • Training available for workshops, clubs, classes and more!
  • Additional support and business coaching available

We have a very active group that share and answer each other’s questions on our Exclusive Facebook group.  If you’re looking for fun, a place to grow and share with others…You’ll fit right in!

Hobbyists are welcome!

  • Did you know?  90% of my Blue Mountain Stampers are Happy Shoppers – purchasing for themselves, (along with their family and friends.)  That’s right…you can just get a discount on products you love!
  • We welcome the crafter who’s looking to be a “happy shopper” (and save money), as well as those of you that want to build a business (and make money).
  • Everyone is welcome after all there’s room for both and everyone in between.

And there is NO Obligation when you purchase your starter kit – Join the Blue Mountain Stampers and see what it’s all about!

In case you are wondering, anyone who has purchased the starter kit from myself or one of my team members, gets to enjoy Blue Mountain Stampers’ perks…like monthly make n takes!


Learn more about the perks of the starter kit HERE

And of course if you have any questions I’m happy to answer them. Simply email me at StampwithJini@gmail.com or call and leave a message 706 963-0753. I’ll get back to you as soon as I can.

Bonus Days ends today!

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Did you know that today is the end of the earning period for Bonus Day coupons?

And with our General Lee telling us we’ll have another 6 weeks of winter it is a great time to get some new crafting goodies to use during the long winter days.

And speaking of a long winter….. On a personal note we’ve had a couple of long cold weeks here in North Georgia so I’ve got some ice and snow pics for you. This is not the norm for us needless to say as we all make fun of the milk and bread runs that happen at the first mention of the mention of winter weather.

This first one is our weather station which apparently iced over quickly during the night. And the second photo of our view in the back – ice is always so beautiful to look at thru the window when the morning sun light hits it. We got over 3/4 of an inch here at the house, and I’ve got to say I was pretty surprised by how thick the ice when I saw it on the walk was since we didn’t loose a lot of tree branches/trees in the yard.

Thankfully our area in Northeast Georgia was spared the worst of it since we got sleet over night due to the colder temps before the freezing rain. We only lost power for a few hours before it was restored during the ice storm while others took days and just got it back before the frigid weather this past weekend. (However, not everyone’s internet has been restored even now due to the snow coming in this past weekend and the location of downed lines being difficult to get to.) Our linemen are definitely heroes and do a fantastic job of working their magic during and getting power restored during severe weather like this in awful conditions.

Of course I’m including our pups enjoying the rare snowfall LOL! Hana our adventurous girl dove in quickly while Kona assessed the situation for a bit.

Got to love Hana’s spirit – she definitely lives up to her name and keeps us on our toes.

Kona dove in and enjoyed the snow too once she got started

Both were ready to come in tho when we did as the temperatures were still dropping and winds picked up while we were outside.

I hope today’s post finds you all safe and warm too as we start of February.

Stop back by tomorrow when I share the NEW kits and more with you!

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

Fun Shutter Card for Valentine’s Day

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Today’s card is a Shutter Card. Have you made one of these cards before? They look difficult but really aren’t. With just a few strips of paper you create a fun look.

Check out today’s card that uses this fun technique

along with the Hope Love & Joy stamp set (166855) that has been used to create a card filled with love.

This set allows you to build words the way you’d like. Today’s card uses the heart and pull the “you” from another set such as Reason to Celebrate (166905). A bit of fussy cutting allows you to add it t to complete the message.

Team it up with your favorite paper like this card does. The Florals in Bloom Designer Series Paper (165175) has such beautiful floral images and the colors are perfect for this Valentine’s Day card.

Now, want to know how that fun shutter look is created? Simply stamp your sentiment onto your card stock the size you’d like and adhere it down onto the larger panel. Then use your strips on each side of the sentiment panel, starting at the left edge and running off the edge. Repeat on the next side moving clock wise until all four sides are finished. (The floral Designer Series Paper is really just one larger piece although it doesn’t look like it when you’re done.) Voila!

If you’d like to see my Card that I created and shared with you using the technique why not check out my tutorial HERE? It even includes a video for you.

Enjoy!

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

Hugs & Kisses for Valentine’s Day

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Valentine’s Day fun has been built right into our Made with Love Suite (167079) and the fun Made with Love Designer Series Paper (167054) that is filled with traditional Valentine’s Day colors and patterns.

Great patterns for mixing and matching when creating. Check out today’s card with a simple layout that highlights these papers.

A simple mat of Real Read on a Bubble Bath card base sets the color scheme. Simple stamping, a bit of die cutting, and some fun accessories. You’ll love the fun little pieces found in the Loose Valentine’s Assortment (167074) they are simply adorable for adding onto projects or creating a shaker card. The 1/8″ Bubble Bath Faux Linen Ribbon (167075) adds some texture without a lot of bulk which is why I just love this width of ribbon that can be used for so many things easily and linen ribbon just ties so nicely too.

If you haven’t checked these products out yet, why not stop by my Online store today? And remember if the Suite is on backorder you can still get individual items separately or asked to be notified when they return.

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

Endless Love

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Today’s card uses a fun embossing folder technique using the Hearts of Love 3D Embossing Folder (167071) and Endless Love Bundle (167062) both of which can be found in the Made with Love Suite (167079).

Check it out – notice the background of this card? It’s actually dry embossed and the embossed areas have had color added to them to make it “pop”. Then a bit of color was added with a Blending Brush to add a bit more impact and ground the hearts.

Done in Real Red, Bubble Bath and Pool Party, it pulls the color inspiration straight from the Designer Series Paper found in the Suite. And you’ll love the fun little 1/8″ Bubble Bath Faux Linen Ribbon (167075) that is so easy to tie and great for all kinds of projects.

How is this technique done? It’s so simple to do. You’ll simply apply ink to the raised “positive” embossed side with a brayer, add the card stock, and run thru your Stampin’ Cut and Emboss like normal. And Voila! Think of a letterpress. Want color on the negative area? Simply add color to the other half of your folder and you’ll get a totally different look.

I love this simple technique for creating backgrounds that pop. How about you? Why not give it a try with your favorite folder?

Enjoy!

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

Made with Love Book Binding Card

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I didn’t have time this week to get a tutorial to share with you after returning from our last minute trip and then storm preperation but I do have a fun fold card to share with you from my recent swap.

So today’s card uses the Book Binding Fun Fold to create a colorful little Valentine for that someone special. The card uses the Made with Love Suite (167079) that is filled with all kinds of goodies for this special day.

Check out today’s card using these traditional Valentine colors and products.

The fun little Loose Valentine’s Assortment (167074) and Real Red & White Baker’s Twine (164051) along with the die cut pieces and heat embossing add some texture to the card.

This cute little Book Binding Card is created by simply scoring the 8 1/2″ x 5 1/2″ card base at 4 1/4″ and then again at 5 3/8″. The 1 1/8″ section is then adhered down to the inside of the card and decorated as desired. When opened you’ll have a smaller 5 1/8″ x 3″ section to place your signature panel. That’s it. Soooo simple!

Why not try a Book Binding Card today? They are so easy to do and add a little fun to your card too!

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Prayers & Promises

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As the cold winter weather moves in to our area this weekend I think of the birds and filling my feeders for them, so today’s card seemed like a good one to share with you.

Today’s card uses the lovely Nests of Winter Designer Series Paper (164183). This package of paper is filled will lovely birds and natural images you’ll find in winter.

And it makes a perfect back drop for today’s sentiment found in the Prayers & Promises stamp set (167014).

And with Valentine’s Day around the corner this sentiment can be used for that too. I love sets I can use for multiple things, how about you?

Here is the card

Quick and simple the card lets the paper do the heavy lifting and a few of the Moody Palette Glossy Dots (Online Exclusives 167180) add a bit of shine and texture to the card. So what do you think? Do you love quick and easy cards like this?

On a personal note I hope everyone will stay safe and warm this weekend as this extreme cold and snow and ice event effects a large portion of the country.

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January 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, January 22nd

10 am – 12 pm

Class Fee $15 

PDF & Videos (only) just $10 – Please be aware that this class uses multiple stamp sets

Click HERE for PayPal payment options

RSVP & Pay by Friday, January 16th to hold your spot

When RSVPing for the live event simply hold your place with PayPal, cash, or check.

RSVP is a must for all events!

StampwithJini@gmail.com  

Doors open 5 minutes before class

Save the Date for upcoming Classes:

February 26th & 28th

March 26th & 28th

Watch for more information coming soon

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2026 January Mini & Online Exclusive Organizational Items

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It’s time to get organized and I’ve got my organizational items ready for our NEW 2026 January – April Mini Catalog and Online Exclusives too.

With our new packaging I won’t be sharing the Die Case Inserts with you any longer, but you’ll want to have this handy chart for the Designer Series Paper on hand when crafting. We’ve got so many NEW choices of Designer Series Paper I had to create one for each this time!

Be sure to check them out since not only does it have the name of the paper, item number and price it contains the list of colors too! Making it a great resource when crafting or ordering.

2026 January – April Mini Catalog Designer Series Paper Chart PDF

2026 January Online Exclusives Designer Series Paper Chart PDF

As always, it’s just me so feel free to reach out to me if you see an error that needs correcting. I’m happy to fix it and update the link for everyone.

Enjoy!

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