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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.

Party Celebrations

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Looking for a stamp set that covers several special occasions? Fall holidays? How about the Party Celebrations stamp set (Last Chance Online Exclusive 166174)?

This stamp set is filled with big bold images that can be teamed up with your favorite sentiments.

Check out today’s card done in traditional holiday colors.

Stamped in Old Olive and accented with Real Red the colors have been pulled directly from the Designer Series Paper. The little gift is stamped in Old Olive and cut out using the Spotlight on Nature Dies (163580) which have some great details on the different size circles along the outside edges you can choose from.

The fun little glitter circles are our Traditional Sparkling Sequins (Last Chance 165875). They add a lovely little pop of glitter to any project.

Want to make this card into a birthday card, or another special occasion? Simply swap our your Designer Series Paper, change up the colors, and use a birthday sentiment and your all set to go. Don’t you love that about stamping? The options are only limited by your imagination.

FREE Shipping ends tonight!

Don’t forget to check out the Last Chance items and the NEW Product of the Month when you qualify!

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Modern Christmas

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Love classic combinations? How about gold and Basic Black? The Modern Christmas Suite (Online Exclusive 166006) has it all.

And today’s card uses this classic color combo to send holiday greetings.

This card uses the Stylish Shapes Dies (Online Exclusive 159183) for both it’s focal point and sentiment. The Gold Foil Sheets (132622) were used for the large circle and star and brings out the gold foiling from the Modern Christmas Specialty Designer Series Paper (Online Exclusive 165990). A bit of Black & White & Gold Baker’s Twine (Online Exclusive 166005) ties it up in a nice little bow.

What do you think? Are you a classic combo person?

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Homemade Treats

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It’s that time of year and I’m baking! I love to bake this time of year and listening to Bing croon. Baking Christmas cookies has been a life long tradition that started with my mom and grandma when I was a child. I’ve passed that tradition on to my children when they were young. My children started by sitting on the counter next to me and helping to pour in the ingredients and of course decorate the cookies. They are all grown up now of course, but my son still loves to stop in and help me with his favorites. lol

So today’s Homemade Treats Bundle (Online Exclusive 166017) brings back special memories for me.

Check out today’s card using the bundle. The sentiment has been stamped in Gray Granite and die cut using the Peace on Earth Dies (Last Chance 165924) and then layered on to the dry embossed Old Olive panel using the coordinating embossing folder, Peaceful Greenery 3D Embossing Folder (165928) that adds interest to the background.

The cookie sheet has a fun sheen to it that has been created with packing tape that has been added to the card stock before it has been cut out. And of course a little pop of color ahs been added with the Dear Dots (165848) sprinkled around the card.

Fun, right? If you haven’t already checked out our Online Exclusive products be sure to stop by my Online Store since you won’t find these products in any of our catalogs.

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Lights & Wonder

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Lights in the Sky, the magical Northern Lights have been seen recently as far as North Georgia where I live. Something I thought I’d never get to experience unless I went to Alaska, now I can’t wait to see them in all their glory next year!

The Lights of Aurora Suite (Last Chance 165758) has a wonderful pack of 6×6 Designer Series Paper in it

called the Lights of Aurora 6×6 Designer Series Paper (165755) that is filled with images of the northern lights that is perfect for your projects.

Today’s card uses that Designer Series Paper and teams it up with the Peace on Earth Stamp set (Last Chance 165918) to make a wonderful card of encouragement for a friend.

This card not only shows off this beautiful paper but is also a fun fold, called the Fold Back Card. You open the card by folding back the right edge, which allows the sentiment to swing back and the card to open.

The inside shows off more of the lovely paper. This card uses one full sheet of the 6×6 since the two larger panels are 3″ x 5 1/4″ and the small panel is the last little bit from the top 3/4″ “waste” piece and measures 3/4″ x 5 1/4″.

How do you make this fun fold? It’s so simple, simply score your 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″ card base in the center like normal at the 4 1/4″ mark and then score again at the 7 1/2″. Decorate the panels as desired and then add the sentiment (or another element) that creates the closure. You’ll want to pop this element up on the 1″ section only to create a bit of height so it swings easily. That’s it! So simple but definitely a wow kind of card. Why not give it a try?

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3 Days only FREE Shipping – December 10th – 12th!!!

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Get your list ready! Free Shipping starts Wednesday, December 10th!!!

Here is the fine print:

  • All order qualify for this promotion.
  • Free shipping is for three days only. Orders from December 10–12 qualify.
  • Free shipping automatically applies to your cart after the qualifying amount has been met, which is $75 (before tax).
  • Coupon codes and Stampin’ Rewards will lower your order’s retail amount. Orders must meet the qualifying amount to be eligible for free shipping.
  • Prepaid 3-, 6-, and 12-month Paper Pumpkin subscriptions and month-to-month subscriptions do not qualify for free shipping. Refills, past kits, and add-ons do qualify toward free shipping, but you must be a subscriber to purchase. Subscriptions billed and shipped this month will be charged for the normal amount ($27.00 + tax).
  • Any orders placed during this promotion are not guaranteed to arrive before or by December 25.
  • The additional cost for expedited shipping is not covered by this promotion.

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More Snowy Delights

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As winter weather and snow plows are working over time in parts of the country I’ve been watching my old school friends posting their snow pictures from the area I grew up. So today I’m going to share some cards using the lovely Snowy Delights Bundle (Last Chance 165809).

This bundle is filled with fun products that coordinate together or that stand alone and today’s cards show the fun you can have with this bundle.

This first card uses the Snowy Delights Decorative Masks (Last Chance 165808) and a fun contemporary color combo of Azure Afternoon, Lemon Lime Twist and Blueberry Bushel.

A bit of the Balmy Blue 1/2″ Sheer Ribbon (Last Chance 165767) gives some texture to the project and a place for the sentiment to be placed. Don’t you love the little stitched edge on the Snowy Delight Dies (Last Chance 165807) used for the sentiment? I just love these fun little details to add texture and interest to our projects.

And this next card is done in Balmy Blue and Azure Afternoon for a softer feel.

Simple stamping was used for the back drop of the die cut snowflake and a fun little Drusy Adhesive Backed Embellishments (164223) add a bit of sparkle and shine to the center of the snowflake.

And last but not least is this fun fold card with a special snowflake belly band.

The Exposed Brick 3D Embossing Folder (161600) and die cut snowflakes give it tons of texture. And the pop of shine has been added with the Gold Shaker Stars (Online Exclusive 166065).

Remove the snowflake belly band and you’ve got a fun little suprise.

Did you know that our Last Chance List has been updated last week? Some of the items from the Mini catalog can be found on it and many are discounted. If you haven’t checked it out why not stop by my online store and take a look before they are gone for good.

And when you meet the threshold you’ll get to choose our December Product of the month, a special pack of Designer Series Paper for just $5!

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

Save the Date for my December 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, December 18th

or 

Saturday, December 13th

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 Tuesday, December 9th to hold your spot

Want the class for FREE ? Simply place a qualifying minimum purchase during class.  

When RSVPing for the live event simply hold your place with PayPal, cash, or check. The Class Fee will be applied to your order the day of the event

RSVP is a must for all events!

StampwithJini@gmail.com or text 706 963-0753 

Doors open 5 minutes before class

North Pole Delivery

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Love little animals? Check out the North Pole Delivery Suite (Last Chance 165850) it’s filled with cute little animals along with a fun 3d die too.

Today’s card uses the cute little bear to send a message of cheer.

Done in Poppy Parade and Pool Party is has a retro feel. The fun little Dear Dots (165848) and Exposed Brick 3D Embossing Folder (161600) add some texture to the card.

And of course isn’t it fun when the Designer Series Paper is able to be cut out using the dies? No fussy cutting and this allows for quick projects with less stamping or coloring. Today’s card simply colors the bear and gifts using Stampin’ Blends and pulls the color pallet from the North Pole Delivery Designer Series Paper (Last Chance 165837).

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Product of the Month Goes LIVE Today!

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If you love exclusive products, you’re going to love Product of the Month, a promotion centered around a special product release every month.

The Product of the Month items are specially designed to be some of the best items Stampin’ Up! has to offer that aren’t available in any of our catalogs or our Online Exclusives.

Every month Stampin’ Up! will release a new item that is only available for purchase once per account. These items will be limited quantity and are likely to sell out quickly—once they’re sold out, they’re gone for good!

Here is the fine print:

  • Each product is available while supplies last
  • Products will carry over to the next month if supplies allow.
  • You can choose the product of the month only one time
  • Minimum purchase of $75 is required

Here is a PDF that gives you all the details and how you’ll claim your product of the month when placing an order with me.

And while you’re checking out the NEW Kits & Cyber Monday Sale in my Online Store be sure to check out the NEW Last Chance items from the Mini Catalog too. Items are while supplies last

There are a lot of great things going on –

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Branching Out

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Looking for a wonderful all occasion stamp set that you can also use for holiday cards? The Branching Out Stamp set (Last Chance 169204)

has wonderful 2 step images and all occasion sentiments that can be used year round. Today’s card uses this set

This card has been done in warm natural colors that makes you feel like you are in the woods. The card is done in Early Espresso, Shaded Spruce and Crumb Cake. It also highlights the Branching Out Dies (165775) which are a great versatile set of dies. They add texture along with the Birch Wood 3D Embossing Folder (164069).

A fun little technique using the Stampin’ Blends on the Rhinestones Basic Jewels (144220) to add color which brought in a pop of Real Read and ties in the sentiment too.

Did you know while the Bundle is now no longer available, you can still purchase the stamp set and dies separately. So as we head into the Last Chance list being posted and the end of wind down to the Mini, please remember if a Suite or Bundle is gone you can still purchase the items in the Suite or Bundle separately.

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