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.

Final card in the Mix It Up Series 2 using Dragonfly Garden

Posted on February 5, 2021 by Stamp with Jini

Today’s card is the last in this series of 3 cards using the Dragonfly Garden Bundle.

This card is the last in my second Mix It Up Series, so if you missed Series #1 or the other 2 cards why not scroll through my past blog posts? Meanwhile here is the video and pdf tutorial for you.

Mix It Up Series 2 Dragonfly Garden Card #3 Video Tutorial

Mix It Up Series 2 Dragonfly Garden Card #3 PDF Tutorial

I love the landscape option for cards. Do you find you tend to gravitate toward landscape or portrait layouts? Back in High School my art teacher, Mr. Panaro pointed out to me that every time he gave us an option my choice always was landscape. While that was many years ago that observation still rings true. I try to create with the portrait layout in mind too, which is part of what I love about this Mix It Up Series, it always us to stretch and try new things. Have you ever noticed you tend to gravitate towards a certain layout more? Why not leave me a comment and let me know?

Enjoy! Looks like it will be a good weekend to stay inside and craft a little, but then any time is a good time to craft a little if you ask me!

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Dragonfly Garden (*154411)

Inks: Mossy Meadow Classic Ink

Paper: Dandy Garden 6×6 Designer Series Paper (154297), Smoky Slate (131202), Blackberry Bliss (133675), and Basic White Card stock (159276)

Accessories: Dragonflies Punch (*154240) and Mossy Meadow 3/16″ Braided Linen Trim (154298)

*Dragonfly Garden Bundle (156224)

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Another fun Dragonfly Garden Mix It Up Card Tutorial

Posted on February 4, 2021 by Stamp with Jini

Here is another quick and easy card to whip up using the Mix It Up pieces that are part of this 3 part video tutorial series using the Dragonfly Garden Bundle of products found in the Mini Catalog. Why not take a few minutes and check it out?

This card was created using the same products as yesterday’s card. Want to see how it is put together? Why not check out my video tutorial and the printable PDF tutorial?

Mix It Up Series 2 Dragonfly Garden Card #2 Video Tutorial

Mix It Up Series 2 Dragonfly Garden Card #2 PDF Tutorial

Stop back by again tomorrow when I’ll be sharing the final card in this series of 3 tutorials with you.

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Dragonfly Garden (*154411)

Inks: Mossy Meadow Classic Ink

Paper: Dandy Garden 6×6 Designer Series Paper (154297), Smoky Slate (131202), Blackberry Bliss (133675), and Basic White Card stock (159276)

Accessories: Dragonflies Punch (*154240) and Mossy Meadow 3/16″ Braided Linen Trim (154298)

*Dragonfly Garden Bundle (156224)

Click here to order your Stampin’ Up! Products online 24/7! (US only)

Shop at my Online Store and use Host Code KTYK2BXV

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Sign up for Hey Birthday Chick Class today!

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Mix It Up Series #2 starts today!

Posted on February 3, 2021 by Stamp with Jini

Wow, the week has already flow by so far. Can you believe it is already Wednesday? There is a lot going on but I don’t want to delay starting my second series of Mix It Up tutorials. Today’s series also uses the ever popular Dragonfly Garden Stamp set and coordinating Punch. I think you’ll find once you start using this bundle you won’t want to stop!

This series of cards uses only 3 colors – Mossy Meadow, Smoky Slate, and Blackberry Bliss making it a great a great way to create tons of cards on a budget which is great for new stampers. And when you purchase the products to make these cards you’ll qualify for a FREE Sale-a-bration item too! You got to love that too, right?

Well here we go I’ve got not only the video tutorial for you but also a printable PDF that includes the supply list and step by step instructions along with the video link. Keeping everything together in one place for you.

Mix It Up Series #2 Dragonfly Garden Card #1

Mix It Up Series #2 Dragonfly Garden Card #1 PDF

I just love this concept and projects that was shared with us during our last OnStage event. How about you? Why not leave me a comment and let me know what you think?

Enjoy! and then stop back by tomorrow when I’ll be sharing the second card in this Series with you.

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Dragonfly Garden (*154411)

Inks: Mossy Meadow Classic Ink

Paper: Dandy Garden 6×6 Designer Series Paper (154297), Smoky Slate (131202), Blackberry Bliss (133675), and Basic White Card stock (159276)

Accessories: Dragonflies Punch (*154240) and Mossy Meadow 3/16″ Braided Linen Trim (154298)

*Dragonfly Garden Bundle (156224)

Click here to order your Stampin’ Up! Products online 24/7! (US only)

Shop at my Online Store and use Host Code KTYK2BXV

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Valentine Keepsakes

Posted on February 2, 2021 by Stamp with Jini

Need something for Valentine’s Day? Or even year round to spread a bit of sweetness? Check out the Valentine Keepsakes stamp set found in the Mini Catalog on page 16.

Not only does this set have wonderful sentiments and images that will work with the Mini Curvy Keepsakes Box Dies (150644), but it also has a coordinating Cards & More product (152487) to make those projects quick and easy.

Today’s card uses the Valentine Keepsakes stamp set along with our Oh So Ombre Designer Series Paper from the celebration product line.

The Oh So Ombre Designer Series paper adds a pop of color to this monochromatic card which has a ton of texture added to it with our Subtles and Tasteful Textures 3D Emobossing Folders.

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Valentine Keepsakes (154354)

Inks: VersaMark (102283/102193), Rococo Rose Classic Ink (150080/150089)

Paper: Oh So Ombre Designer Series Paper (Sale-a-bration 155225), Rococo Rose (105882), and Basic White Card stock (159276)

Accessories: Layering Squares Dies (151772), Subtle 3D (151775), and Tasteful Textures 3D Embossing Folders (152718), White Embossing Powder (109132), Elegant Faceted Gems (152464), and Whisper White Crinkled Seam Binding (151326)

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Two NEW Hey Chick Bundles

Posted on February 2, 2021 by Stamp with Jini

If you love the Hey Birthday Chick stamp set in the MINI Catalog you’re going to LOVE this new offering too!!! TWO great Bundles – choose one or get both the choice is yours!

And great news – not only can you purchases these new bundles today, you can also get my Hey Birthday Chick February Card Class FREE when you do!

CLICK HERE to learn more about this fun class option.

Stop by my Online Store for more information or click on the image below for a printable PDF option

Got questions? Feel free to contact me I’m always happy to help

Click here to order your Stampin’ Up! Products online 24/7! (US only)

Reserve your spot in my February Card Class – Hey Birthday Chick

Posted on February 1, 2021 by Stamp with Jini

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

Date: Thursday, February 25th

Time: 10 to noon

Class Fee Only $20 (Includes your class PDF & pre-cut supply kit)

Use Host Code B7QPCRFQ

Place a qualifying purchase and get the class for FREE!

Class PDF & Videos $10 (no kit or product included)

RSVP and prepay to hold your spot by Friday, February 12th

Choose from my LIVE event or Online Class option

It’s simple:

Sign up for class
Let me know if you want to attend the LIVE event or receive an Online Kit
Place your order using my Class Host Code B7QPCRFQ by the RSVP date to receive a free class. If your order is more than $150 do not use the host code instead contact me to let me know you would like the class.
Pay the Paypal invoice Iwill send you a PayPal Invoice for the Kit’s $8.05 priority postage if you want your kit mailed or $20 if you just want to pay the class fee and not use the Host Code. You do not have to have a PayPal account, simply use your card to pay the invoice by following the instructions. Or you can make arrangements for another payment method.

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

What does my Online 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

RSVP is a must for all events!

[email protected] or call 706-754-7124

Want the Class for FREE?

Simply use the Class Host Code B7QPCRFQ to place a minimum qualifying purchase of $35 by the RSVP date of February 12th prior to the class.

Class Supply List:

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

*Hey Birthday Chick Stamp Set #154464 $21
Memento Tuxedo Black Ink #132708 $6
Bermuda Bay Classic Ink #147096 $7.50
Daffodil Delight Stampin’ Blends #154883 $9
Pumpkin Pie Stampin’ Blends #154897 $9
Calypso Coral Stampin’ Blends #154881 $9
Pool Party Stampin’ Blends #154894 $9
Rich Razzleberry Stampin’ Blends #154898 $9
Bermuda Bay Stampin’ Blends #154878 $9

*Hey Birthday Chick Bundle #158631 $43 (available beginning 2/2)

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.

Click HERE to see my complete Calendar of Events

Dragonfly Garden Mix It Up Series #1 final Tutorial

Posted on January 29, 2021 by Stamp with Jini

Today marks the end of my Mix It Up Series Series #1 and it’s final project. This week I’ve been sharing with you cards all made with the same pieces, just mixed up. This technique is a fun and quick way to create cards quickly. Whether your new to stamping or a avid crafter like myself you’ll find this series a great way to craft.

Today’s card once again uses the classic Misty Moonlight and Bumblebee combination. Since it uses just 2 ink pads it’s a great way to start building your color collection. And since they both are part of our 2020-2022 In Color Collection you can choose our Cardstock Assortment pack since it contains all 5 colors in the In Color collection.

Done in a landscape layout it with simple stamping – this sentiment is a great way to spread some cheer.

Here is my video tutorial and a printable PDF also for you. Did you know that each of my PDF tutorials not only gives you a complete supply list, measurements, and step by step directions as a companion to the video but it also includes the YouTube link? Yep, they do – that makes it simple to keep everything in one place!

Mix It Up Series 1 Dragonfly Garden Card #3 Video Tutorial

Mix It Up Series 1 Dragonfly Garden Card #3 Tutorial PDF

If you enjoyed this series of tutorials you’ll want to make sure to stop back by again next week when I’ll being sharing my Mix It Up Series #2! If you missed my earlier projects that are part of this series you can scroll back to see them in my earlier posts and catch up.

Enjoy!

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Dragonfly Garden (*154411)

Inks: Misty Moonlight (153118/153124) and Bumblebee Classic Ink (153116/153122)

Paper: Dandy Garden 6×6 Designer Series Paper (154297), Misty Moonlight (153081), Bumblebee (153077), and Basic White Card stock (159276)

Accessories: Dragonflies Punch (*154240)

*Dragonfly Garden Bundle (156224)

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Mix it Up with Dragonfly Garden Card #2

Posted on January 28, 2021 by Stamp with Jini

Yesterday I shared with you the first card in my Mix It Up Series and as promised today I’ll be sharing the second card of the 3 using these same pieces. So without further ado here you go.

This card uses the same size pieces and once again the Misty Moonlight and Bumblebee Classic Inks but mixes up the layout a bit. Check out my video tutorial and PDF for this project below.

Mix It Up Series 1 Dragonfly Garden Card #2 Video Tutorial

Mix It Up Series 1 Dragonfly Garden Card #2 Tutorial PDF

So what do you think? Are you liking this option for quick and easy cards? Why not leave me a comment and let me know? Then stop back by tomorrow when I’ll be sharing the last of the 3 cards in this tutorial series.

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Dragonfly Garden (*154411)

Inks: Misty Moonlight (153118/153124) and Bumblebee Classic Ink (153116/153122)

Paper: Dandy Garden 6×6 Designer Series Paper (154297), Misty Moonlight (153081), Bumblebee (153077), and Basic White Card stock (159276)

Accessories: Dragonflies Punch (*154240)

*Dragonfly Garden Bundle (156224)

Click here to order your Stampin’ Up! Products online 24/7! (US only)

Shop at my Online Store and use Host Code T49VAD2F

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Mix it Up with Dragonfly Garden

Posted on January 27, 2021 by Stamp with Jini

Today I’ll be sharing the first card tutorial in a series of tutorials. It’s a series of tutorials that I’m calling – Mix It Up. All the cards in this Series use the same pieces in different ways. So you can cut once and create multiple cards. I had hoped to share this concept that was introduced to us at OnStage@Home last year, but after I filmed and downloaded things they got lost in my computer. I didn’t realize it until I was cleaning up things in my classroom. Sigh. But the good news is I’m sharing them with you now.

So here is the first card in Series #1 – there will be 3 different tutorials in each Series

This series of cards is done in Misty Moonlight and Bumblebee Classic Ink – a classic color combo.

I’ve got a video and PDF for each of the cards in the series –

Mix it Up Series 1 Dragonfly Garden Card #1 Video Tutorial

Mix it Up Series 1 Dragonfly Garden Card #1 Tutorial PDF

And if your wondering you can get a bunch of dragonflies out of this stack of Designer Series Paper – here is a quick look at how I cut it to get the most out of the sheet when using the punch.

Enjoy and then stop back by tomorrow when I’ll be sharing the second of 3 cards with you.

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Dragonfly Garden (*154411)

Inks: Misty Moonlight (153118/153124) and Bumblebee Classic Ink (153116/153122)

Paper: Dandy Garden 6×6 Designer Series Paper (154297), Misty Moonlight (153081), Bumblebee (153077), and Basic White Card stock (159276)

Accessories: Dragonflies Punch (*154240)

*Dragonfly Garden Bundle (156224)

Click here to order your Stampin’ Up! Products online 24/7! (US only)

Shop at my Online Store and use Host Code T49VAD2F

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Sale-a-bration’s Berry Blessings Bundle

Posted on January 26, 2021 by Stamp with Jini

If you love berries, you’ll love this coordinating bundle of products that you can earn for free during Sale-a-bration with a minimum purchase. After all, who wouldn’t love this set and papers filled with wonderful images and sentiments.

Pair it up with the Sweet Strawberry bundle (156214) found on page 44 in the Mini Catalog and you’ve got even more choices to create tasty projects!

Check out these wonderful projects using this Sale-a-bration option. This first card teams up Granny Apple Green and Rich Razzleberry. A bit of shimmer was added to the card with the Fine Art 3/8″ Ribbon (154561) and it’s gold threads.

Blueberries, what can I say – one of my favorite berries with their deep rich colors. As a child I use to eat these right out of the freezer as a treat! Or toss them frozen into some vanilla yogurt and you’ve got a special treat kind of like ice cream, but better.

This card has our Square Vellum Doilies (152484) found on page 153 in our Annual Catalog. These doilies are so easy to add color too with our Blending Brushes (153611) and a Classic Ink Pad, like this one done in Rich Razzleberry.

And this last card shows off the beautiful Berry Delightful Designer Series Paper that is part of this bundle.

The 1/4″ Whisper White Seam Crinkled Binding Ribbon (151326) has also been colored, this time with Poppy Parade. I just love the fact we can add our favorite colors to our accessories so easily!

Well what do you think? Can you taste the berries?

And did you know that the Berry Blessings Stamp set and Berry Delightful Designer Series Paper is one of our most popular Sale-a-bration choices? Why not enjoy this bundle yourself? You’ll want to hurry since this exclusive bundle will disappear soon! Sale-a-bration ends on February 28th this year, not March like it has in the past.

Stop back by tomorrow when I’ll be sharing a card tutorial with you using the Dragonfly Garden bundle.

Until then enjoy!