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.

Spot Light on Just Jade

Posted on July 13, 2020 by Stamp with Jini

It’s a week of color – 2020-2022 In Colors that is, and today I’m highlighting the color Just. Each year Stampin’ Up! gives us 5 new In Colors that are right on trend. You’ll see these colors every where while you are out and about. I think this years 5 colors are one of my favorite groupings of colors. They are wonderful used together or by themselves like today’s cards. So why not join me over the next 4 days for a look at our new colors?

The new In Color Just Jade is soft and rich and has the feel of a jade stone. Did you know that jade symbolizes purity to some and harmony and balance to others? This green definitely gives me a feeling of calm when I work with it.

Today’s cards are all monochromatic and highlight this lovely shade of green. This first card uses our popular Tasteful Touches stamp set (152562) and the coordinating Tasteful Labels Dies (152886) that are available in a money saving Bundle (154098).

And this next card uses our Lovely You stamp set (152525) and it’s coordinating Lovely Labels Pick a Punch (152883). Also available in a money saving Bundle (154070).

The card also uses the lovely Tasteful Textures 3D Embossing Folder (152718) to add a bit of texture to this project and the next one too. Can you see it?

And how about some flowers? The Fancy Phrases Stamp set (152530) creates some interested for this card and highlights the flower images in two different ways.

One of my favorite things about the In Color Collections are the accessories that coordinate with the colors. Stampin’ Up! gives us a wonderful feeling 1/4″ Ribbon (153621) and fun Enamel Dots (152480) in the colors along with a stack of Designer Series Paper (153070) too! Color coordination is one of the best parts of using Stampin’ Up! products!

This final card uses the Label Me Fancy Punch (151297) to highlight the sentiment from the A Little Lace stamp set (149364).

The greenery is from our Christmas Layers Dies (150654) and it’s been layered on our coordinating Designer Series Paper and wrapped up with the yummy 1/4″ ribbon. Like I mentioned earlier, Stampin’ Up! products coordinate so well with each other – you can use the all year round. This gives us a new way to use this Christmas Die set, right?

What do you think about the new In Color, Just Jade? Why not leave me a comment and let me know?

Supplies:

Ink: Just Jade Classic Ink (153115/153121 )

Paper: Just Jade Card stock (153079) and 2020-2022 In Color Designer Series Paper (153070)

Accessories: Just Jade 1/4″ Ribbon (153621) and 2020-2022 In Color Enamel Dots (152480)

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Way to Goat Card Class

Posted on July 12, 2020 by Stamp with Jini

This kit brings you these quirky goats and allows you to stamp when it is convenient for you! Everything is cut and ready for you to start stamping!!!

Way to Goat Virtual Card Class PreOrder starts today!

(Kit colors and patterns may vary)

This Class kit includes the Way to Goat stamp and supplies

This Class is great for all skill levels – beginning or advanced.

You’ll get a FREE class kit of materials along with the PDF and videos too. That’s a $30 value for FREE!

You’ll be paying for the product in the class plus First Class Priority shipping for the kit. Product Included in this class:

Way to Goat stamp set ($19 retail)
Playful Patterns Resin Dots ($8 retail)
Tax & Shipping

You’ll receive from me for FREE: (Kit Materials)

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

You’ll need these additional supplies to complete the cards in this class:

Ink Pad: Basic Gray Classic Ink (or you can use Memento Tuxedo Black)
Night of Navy Classic Ink
Coastal Cabana Classic Ink
Smoky Slate Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack
Purple Posy Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack
Color Lifter

Basic adhesives (this includes Stampin’ Seal and Stampin’ Dimensionals)
Clear blocks to mount your stamps

Here are your choices for PreOrdering this class:

Choose an option (includes First Class Priority shipping for the kit):

Option #1: $45.18 (Class includes: Way to Goat stamp set and Playful Patterns Resin Dots)

Option #2: $65.03 I want it all (This includes Option #1 and the following additional products: Night of Navy Classic Ink, Coastal Cabana Classic Ink, and Purple Posy Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack)

If you already have a color, or need to substitute an item please email me right after paying for your class. (Your substituted item must fit in the class packaging. I’m afraid that means no Designer Series Paper, card stock, or large tools.)

Option #3: Place a $50 in my Online Store HERE and use Host Code K3AK2D2F (Best Value: You order the class materials on the list yourself along with anything else you may want. Your order will ship directly to you and you will receive your class materials kit separately, I pay the postage).

Option #4 (Blue Mountain Stampers Only): Order just the Class Kit of materials for only $12.

You’ll receive the kit, videos and PDF. This option is only available for my Team Members, the Blue Mountain Stampers. Want to join my team? Click HERE to learn more about this great option!

LIVE LOCALLY? If you live locally and want to pick up your kit, please contact me to RSVP and Prepay instead of using the PayPal links included since they include postage for the kit

I can’t wait to share this fun class with you!

PREORDER by: Friday, July 17th So that I can get the supplies to you with plenty of time to craft Class Email with PDF and Videos along with the Kits will be mailed 10 – 14 days after the PreOrder ends.

Fine Print: This allows me to order products, receive them, cut, and package for you.

[email protected] or call 706 754-7124

Adhesive not included Need Adhesive? Choose the Online Order option so you can add them AND still receive the kit.

You can check out my other Classes on my Calendar of Events for more Kits to Go while.

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Blossoms in Bloom for the 4th

Posted on July 2, 2020 by Stamp with Jini

The 4th of July is this weekend and we have a couple of family birthdays coming up so I reached for the Blossoms in Bloom stamp set and my Stamparatus. I really like this stamp set with it’s bold watercolor feeling images. The set has some great all occasions sentiments in addition to the birthday one I used for this project and since it is 2 step gives me a lot of great options.

Check out this card using the set that I’ve done in red, white and blue so it have a patriotic feel to it.

I love the way it turned out. The fact that this set is a Distinktive set make it soooo easy to create this wonderful card. Check out this quick video I made for you.

And how about a PDF too?

Blossoms in Bloom Card Tutorial PDF

And great news when you purchase the Blossom in Bloom Bundle (154123) you can earn a $5 Bonus Day Coupon to spend in August. Whoohoo!

Enjoy!

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Blossoms in Bloom (152684*)

Inks: Poppy Parade (147050/119791), Old Olive (147090/100531), and Pacific Point Classic Ink (147098/111840)

Paper: Thick Whisper White (140272), Old Olive (100702), and Whisper White Card stock (100730)

Accessories: Basic Rhinestone Jewels (144219) and Take Your Pick Tool (144107/150006)

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Bonus Days & More Timeless Tropical

Posted on July 1, 2020 by Stamp with Jini

It’s the start of a new month – can you believe it is already July? Stampin’ Up! is giving us a great new way to get all those wonderful items from the 2020 Annual Catalog that just launched in June. Not only are you able to get fun new products that are on our shopping lists this month but then you get to SAVE on your shopping list next month too! How great is that? I just love Bonus Days!!!

Bonus Days are so easy – You’ll earn a $5 coupon for every $50 in product AND there is no limit to the coupons you can earn!!!

Here is the fine print:

An email address is required to participate in this promotion; Bonus Days coupon codes can only be delivered to participants via email.
If you earn multiple codes from a single order, you will receive one email with multiple codes. If you earn multiple codes from multiple orders, you will receive separate emails for each code earned.
.All order types qualify for this promotion.
Orders that are started before the promotion begins will not go toward earning coupon codes.
There is no limit to the number of $5 coupon codes you can earn per order or throughout the duration of the Bonus Days earning period.

You can place your order Online in my store or contact me – the choice is yours! Please let me know if you have any questions

More Timeless Tropical Fun

Whether you are headed to the beach for some sand and sun or staying close to home this year, you can enjoy some fun summer cards using the Timeless Tropical Stamp set (151497) and their coordinating dies, In the Tropics (151495) too. As I shared with you yesterday this set has some wonderful sentiments in it. This first card is a fun easel fold

Done in Granny Apple Green, Mango Melody and Coastal Cabana – a bright and cheerful color combination that just screams summer.

And this next card is done in Cinnamon Cider and Mossy Meadow for a more classic feel. The Many Medallions Die (153584) were used to create the lovely background for this card.

Don’t you love how our products coordinate? It’s part of what makes Stampin’ Up! products such a great value. While both these cards use the same palm trees image from the stamp set, they have such different feels to them. Got a favorite? Why not leave me a comment and let me know which is your favorite?

Then stop back by tomorrow when I’ll be sharing a fun tutorial with you!

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It’s a Timeless Tropical kind of day

Posted on June 30, 2020 by Stamp with Jini

It’s hot and humid in North Georgia today which makes it the type of day you want to sit back and sit a cold drink in the shade. That is until the afternoon storms arrive. lol So today I thought I’d share some cards with a tropical vibe. Check out the set it is filled with wonderful images and uses a beautifully fluid font for the sentiments too.

The cards I’ll be sharing with you today were all created with the Timeless Tropical stamp set (151497) and their coordinating dies, In the Tropics (151495). This first one looks like a pretty picture. The frame was created with our Stitched Rectangle Dies (151820) and sponging was used to create the lovely sunset. A circle Mask was used it’s a simple technique – all you have to do is cut out of a circle from a sticky note, put in place and then sponge around it as desired. Striking right?

And how about this next card? It uses a simple torn edge technique to create texture and interest.

More texture was added with the Subtle (151775) and Hammered Metal 3D Embossing Folders (150646) along with a bit of sponging too.

And finally, this last card today is a fun fold card

When you open it you’ll get a wonderful surprise. Once again the Hammered Metal 3D Embossing Folder was used to create interest on the inside along with some sponging to highlight the pattern.

So what do you think? Feeling a tropical vibe too? Stop back by tomorrow when I’ll be sharing some more cards using this fun set that is great for all kinds of occasions and scrap booking too!

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Seaside Notions

Posted on June 26, 2020 by Stamp with Jini

Summer started last weekend and while I should have been packing for the incentive trip this week, Covid has put the breaks on that, so I’m making the best of it here in Clarkesville instead. Our pool liner has been replaced and almost refilled now so I’m looking forward to some time in the sun with the family. That is after the dust cloud passes lol. It’s been a crazy year so far wouldn’t you say. But I know I can always relax by stamping and sending a little sunshine, and that’s what these cards do. They make me smile and think of a tropical vacation.

This first card created by my team member Wanda, uses a fun technique with saran wrap to create the inked area of the frame. Plastic wrap is wadded into a ball and then used like a sponge with the Seaside Spray, Mint Macaron, Balmy Blue and Pool Party Classic Inks. The Absolutely Argyle 3D Embossing Folder (151590) adds a bit more texture to the frame created with the Stitched Rectangle Dies (151820).

The images are colored with our Soft Sea Foam (154902) and Crumb Cake Stampin’ Blends (154882) and the Bermuda Bay Stampin’ Blends (154878) were used to color the Rhinestones (144220) which is quick and easy to do. Striking right?

And how about this sweet little sand dollar? Done in Crumb Cake, Coastal Cabana, and Bermuda Bay.

The circles from the Stitched Shapes Dies (152323) were used to create the frame around the sand dollar and some sponging was added both above the sand dollar and on the NEW Old World Paper 3D embossing Folder (153200). One of our Champagne Rhinestone Basic Jewels (151193) was used to pull your eye to the sand dollar’s center. I’m so glad that these Rhinestones are in the Annual Catalog they add a special little pop to any card.

So which is your favorite? I have to say I’m partial to Sea horses they have always fascinated me with the way they move, but I just can’t decide. How about you?

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Basket of Blooms

Posted on June 25, 2020 by Stamp with Jini

I love flowers during the summer. It brings me back to my childhood and walking through my Aunt Adeline’s yard which had what seemed like acres of flower beds and my Grandma’s front flower bed. Both of them loved flowers and their flower beds were so carefully manicured. While toiling in flower beds isn’t my cup of tea, I do enjoy the pop of color they bring to my yard and since it also brings the hummingbirds I always try and put some baskets and pots around my patio and porches. A more limited approach I know, but a much better for my allergies since although my mother tried for years I just don’t have a green thumb, that was passed on to my son.

So today’s cards reminds me of those wonderful ladies who have been gone along time now but are never far from my thoughts when I enjoy a wonderful splash of color from a flower bed.

This first card uses our new In Colors Magenta Madness, Just Jade and Bumblebee found in the Flowers for Every Season Designer Series Paper (152486).

And this next one teams up the In Color Designer Series Paper (153070) with Gorgeous Grape flowers. It uses the simple paper piecing technique. Do do this you’ll simply stamp the image onto your Designer Series Paper, this time they used the wood pattern from the In Color stack and fussy cut with your paper snips. So simple, but a great technique to use on your projects.

Isn’t it fun the way the flowers on the card front give a border that highlights the pattern on the inside of the card?

This next card uses the Tasteful Textiles 3D Embossing Folder (152718) to add a bit of texture.

The flowers were colored in with out new 2020-2022 In Color Stampin’ Blends. Who doesn’t love the addition of these new colors to our Stampin’ Blends option?

And finally some soft subtle cards. Done in Highland Heather and Petal Pink this first card also uses the Tasteful Textile Embossing Folder to add some texture along with the Bumblebee Gingham Ribbon (153658)

And this final card uses a combination of Seaside Spray, Misty Moonlight, and Sahara Sand

The Seaside Spray Metallic Ribbon (150446) add a special touch with it’s sparkle.

I can’t pick a favorite can you?

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Basket of Blooms (153305)

Accessories: Small Bloom Punch (152316) and Tasteful Textiles 3D Embossing Folder (152718)

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Beautiful World

Posted on June 24, 2020 by Stamp with Jini

The Beautiful World Suite Collection (154140) is filled with wonderful rich colors in addition to a stamp set that is great for masculine, travel journals, retirement or even graduation cards. Our Suites are designed to give you coordinating products that a perfect for our advanced stampers who like to create more elaborate projects. But they are also great for our stampers who are just starting as you can choose the individual products that appeal to you.

Check out these lovely cards made using the set. This first card uses our Stampin’ Spritzers (126185) filled with the lovely new Misty Moonlight to create a aged look.

This next card done in Cinnamon Cider, Crumb Cake and Basic Black creates a rich look with the Classic Label Punch (141491) and Tailored Tag Punch (145667) Designer Series Paper Pieces in the background.

And how about this one that uses our Linen Thread (104199) and Every Day Label Punch (144668)?

All of these cards add a bit of texture to the back ground with the Old World Paper 3D Embossing Folder (153200).

This Suite is sure to be a hit with all of it’s options. So why not check it out and see what you think?

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Beautiful World (*152994)

Paper: World of Good Specialty Designer Series Paper (152491)

Accessories: World Map Dies (*152712) and Old World Paper 3D Embossing Folder (153200)

*Beautiful World Bundle (154091)

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Whale Done Class – Last Day to Hold your Spot

More Tasteful Touches

Posted on June 23, 2020 by Stamp with Jini

Today I’m sharing some more cards using the Tasteful Touches stamp set, but this time it is all about layering. The set has some wonderful images that are perfect for building interest and texture.

Check out these two cards that use the Bundle. This first one is one in Crumb Cake, Magenta Madness and Bushing Bride.

And do you see a peek of our new Just Jade peaking out from the bottom of the sentiment that has been paired with our lovely Very Vanilla Scalloped Lace Trim (149593) for a more feminine look?

This next card is done in shades of greens and yellows – can you name them?

If you guessed Shaded Spruce, Balmy Blue, Mango Melody, and our new In Color Bumblebee you guessed correctly. And the fun little bow is the Baker’s Twine from the Flowers for Every Season Ribbon Combo Pack (153620). If you love Baker’s Twine you’ll want to check out this new option.

While they use the same stamps and dies they are done in different colors for a totally different look. Which color scheme is your favorite? Why not leave me a comment and let me know?

Last Chance to Sign up for my Whale Done Class

This is a product based class, so not only will you receive some great product you’ll get the videos and pdf along with your pre-cut kit of supplies delivered right to your door. But you’ll want to hurry since tomorrow ends the RSVP.

You’ll receive from me for FREE: (Kit Materials)

Pre-cut supplies to make the 3 projects
Class PDF and Videos showing you how to create these projects
Whisper White Envelopes so you can mail your projects when you are ready

Choose an option:

Whale Done Class:

Product included in this class:

Whale Done Stamp Set ($17 retail)
Whale Builder Punch ($18 retail)
Whale of a Time Designer Series Paper (11.50 retail)
Pool Party Sheer Ribbon ($6 retail)
Tax & Shipping

Class Fee $71

Whale Done Class:

Class Fee $63 (local pick up)

Product included in this class:

Whale Done Stamp Set ($17 retail)
Whale Builder Punch ($18 retail)
Whale of a Time Designer Series Paper (11.50 retail)
Pool Party Sheer Ribbon ($6 retail)
Tax & Shipping

You’ll need these additional supplies to complete the cards in this class: Calypso Coral Classic Ink Granny Apple Classic Ink Pretty Peacock Classic Ink Blackberry Bliss Classic Ink Pool Party Classic Ink Stampin’ Sponges or Daubers Tear & Tape Fine Tip Glue or Multipurpose Adhesive

RSVP and prepay by Wednesday, June 24th to hold your spot

Best Value: This is basically a FREE Class when you purchase the class bundle option

Always an option with every Specialty Zoom Class

Class Kit Only Fee $25 with postage

(includes PDF & Videos along with your pre-cut supply kit for making 3 projects; consumables only)

Class Only Fee $25 local pick up (includes PDF & Videos along with your pre-cut supply kit for making 3 projects; consumables only)

Class PDF & Videos (no kit or product included) $15

Again, please let me know if you have any questions. I appreciate your support and understanding as we work through these unprecedented times. Stay safe.

RSVP and prepay: Wednesday, June 24th

The Fine Print:

You’ll receive products and Pre-Cut Class Kit packets before the Zoom Class time so we can craft together.

Items included in the Product Bases Classes will be cut by you; such as Designer Series Paper and Ribbon.

The Class Kit Only & PDF Only Option will have all the Pre-Cut items needed to create the projects.

The list of additional supplies listed above can be ordered the time of class sign up if you would like to for them to be included with your Class Kit.

All Class options receive the PDF & Videos emailed after the class

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Tasteful Touches

Posted on June 19, 2020 by Stamp with Jini

If you love a combination of rich textures and beautiful layers the In Good Taste Suite of products might be right up your alley. Today’s cards focus on a more masculine feel and use the feather image from the stamp set.

Simple and striking cards this first card uses our Cinnamon Cider and team it up with the In Good Taste Designer Series Paper pattern that has a plaster feel with or at least that is what it looks like to me.

While using the same 2 images this next card done in classic Black and White has a more elegant feel to it.

Don’t you love how just a change in color gives you a totally different vibe? This set not only has some great image and sentiments it has a coordinating set of Label Dies which makes it a fantastic value. You’ll be seeing this labels on all kinds of projects for sure since they can be used not only with this set but those sentiments that you already use.

I’m making this quick this morning as we are enjoying an impromptu visit my husband’s niece. In addition my son has plans for me today too, the sun is out and it’s a beautiful day so he has a DIY project planned.

So stop by next week when I’ll be sharing some more Tasteful Touches projects with you. Stay safe and enjoy this weekend celebrating the wonderful men in your lives.

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Tasteful Touches (152562)

Paper: In Good Taste Designer Series Paper (152494)

Accessories: Tasteful Labels Dies (152886)

Tasteful Touches Bundle (154098)

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