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.

Birds of a Feather

Posted on November 12, 2019 by Stamp with Jini

I’ve shared some projects with you before using the Birds of a Feather stamp set for Halloween, so today’s post is all about the non traditional image for Christmas. I think this set is great since it covers multiple holidays making it perfect for treats and such too!

It’s funny my men loved this chick, but it puzzled my daughter a bit when she first saw it on my Christmas cards. For me this little chick with it’s stocking cap was too cute to resist! One can never tell in my house hold – lol

Here are a couple of cards using the image and our Snowfall Accents Puff Paint (150691) for the trim on the cap which adds a bit of texture. I LOVE this stuff it is sooo much fun using it on projects!

Both of these cards use the Night Before Christmas Designer Series Paper (150437).

So what do you think? Love this little chick as much as I do? Why not check out this and other Holiday Catalog products in my Online Store. And if you don’t already have a Demonstrator and would like a 2019 Holiday Catalog you can email me at [email protected] you name, address, and phone number and I’ll be happy to mail you one.

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Events & Classes

Posted on November 8, 2019 by Stamp with Jini

Here is a quick look at my classes that are coming up in the next few weeks. Why not join me and enjoy a little time for yourself during the holiday rush?

Upcoming Monthly Classes & Events

Card Class –

Fourth Thursday of the month 10-12 pm

11/21, 12/19

Fourth Sunday of the Month 2-4 pm

11/24, 12/22

Class Fee $15; or FREE with minimum purchase

RSVP Needed the third Friday of the month/Friday before event to save your spot

Paper Pumpkin Craft Time –

Fourth Tuesday of the month 10 am -12pm

11/26, 12/31

It’s Free when you are a Paper Pumpkin Member!

Want to see what it’s all about? Why not try Paper Pumpkin?
Class Fee $5 (or free when you subscribe)

RSVP Needed Friday before event to save table space for you!

Saturday, December 7th

1 pm – 3:30 pm

Class Fee $35

RSVP and Prepay by Wednesday, November 20th to hold your spot

Or schedule a PRIVATE card class in your home with you and your friends! Contact me today for dates!

^{Got questions? Please feel free to contact me today.}^{Please Click HERE for more details about classes and your options.} RSVP is a must for all events!

Classes do not include Adhesives; but you can pick some up at class

[email protected] or call 706-754-7124 Doors open 5 minutes before class

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Paper Pumpkin Winter Woods Note Card Tutorial

Posted on November 7, 2019 by Stamp with Jini

The Winter Wonders Kit is a lot of fun to work with. It is filled with beautiful winter scenes and while I had pieces left over from the kit, I wanted to create a note card that just used the stamps. Here is what I came up with.

I simply took my Night of Navy spot and added the Coastal Cabana spot (from a past kit) and Poppy Parade Classic Ink. The punch makes the sentiment easy since and also adds some interest.

Clean and simple – a great winter card and since I used our Whisper White Note Cards, I had 20 card bases and envelopes to start crating with for just $7

Here is a quick video tutorial for you that I share how I did this card.

Paper Pumpkin October 2019 Winter Wonders Note Card Video Tutorial

Paper Pumpkin October 2019 Winter Wonders Note Card Tutorial PDF

Enjoy!

Why not give Paper Pumpkin a Try?

There are just a few days left to get your Winter Wonders, November Paper Pumpkin Kit –

November Kit details: Makes 24 holiday-themed gift tags of 4 various sizes and designs.

Coordinating colors: Early Espresso, Pool Party, Poppy Parade, and Shaded Spruce

The November kit coordinates with the October kit; however, each kit is all-inclusive and can stands alone.

And when you subscribe to Paper Pumpkin you can join me for my Paper Pumpkin Craft Time each month too – it’s FREE and is a my way of saying Thank You for choosing me as your demonstrator.

Not sure? Why not come to Paper Pumpkin Craft Time and give it a try? You can make 2 projects and there is a $5 Class Fee; but it FREE when you subscribe the day of the event!

Visit PaperPumpkin.com to join today

Got questions? Feel free to email me at [email protected] or call me at 706 754-7124

Supplies:

Stamps: Winter Woods (October Kit 152333)

Paper: Whisper White Note Cards & Envelopes (144236), Night of Navy Card stock (100867), and Whisper White Card stock (101650)

Ink: Night of Navy Classic Ink (147110/103033), Coastal Cabana Classic Ink (147097/131164), Poppy Parade Classic Ink (147050/119891)

Accessories: Timeless Label Punch (149516), Holiday Rhinestone Jewels (150457), and Take Your Pick Tool (144107/150006)

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#imbringingbirthdaysback with Gather Together

Posted on November 6, 2019 by Stamp with Jini

I love the great fall images in the Gather Together stamp set so it was a easy decision to choose it for my November birthday card this month.

You’re going to love just how easy it is to create this fun fall birthday card with it’s faux panel that is created with a couple of easy steps using sticky notes and sponges – A great #simplestamping project since it uses stamps, ink, paper —— and an embellishment of course!

Want to give this simple technique a try? Check out my video tutorial

#imbringingbirthdaysback – Gather Together Card Video Tutorial

And of course a step by step PDF for you too with the supply list for easy reference

#imbringingbirthdaysback – Gather Together Card Tutorial PDF

Enjoy!

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Gather Together (150589)

Inks: Merry Merlot (147112/147170), Cajun Craze (147085/119790), Crushed Curry (147087/131158), and Early Espresso Classic Ink (147114/119789)

Paper: Merry Merlot (146979), Crushed Curry (131199), and Whisper White Card stock (100730)

Accessories: Stampin’ Sponges (141337) or Sponge Daubers (133773), Take Your Pick Tool (144107), and Holiday Basic Rhinestones (150457)

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Christmas Time is Here Suite & NEW Paper Trimmer available starting today!

Posted on November 1, 2019 by Stamp with Jini

It’s HERE our NEW Paper Trimmer

Paper Trimmer: Item #152392 $25.00

15-3/8″ x 8″ x 1/2” (39 x 20.3 x 1.3 cm)
Includes 1 cutting blade and 1 scoring blade.
Includes imperial and metric measurements.
Ruler and grid protected by durable plastic cover.
Point on cutting handle for precise measuring.
Right-side grid for cutting thin strips.

You’re going to love this new cutting option

Cutting Blades Multipack (Item #152391) $12.00
Each Cutting Blades Multipack contains four blades.

Cutting Blades Multipack will be available to purchase in January 2020.

NEW Exclusive Christmastime is Here Suite for November

We hope you’re ready to make this holiday season magical, because the Christmastime Is Here Suite is, well . . . here! This exclusive, limited-time collection of festive, floral coordinating products has everything you need to share love, joy, and creativity this holiday season.

Check out all the great options you have with this exclusive suite of products. And great news you can get it all in a Suite of Products Bundle (153947), Stamp & Die Bundle (153944),

or pick and choose your favorite items!

Including an Charming Rose Bracelet! Great for gift giving.

Here is a handy flyer you can print with all the information for you.

And now – some fun projects made with the Christmastime is Here Suite of products

And here is a quick video for you sharing this lovely Suite

Remember, products from the Christmastime Is Here Suite will be available while supplies last so you’ll want to get yours now before they are gone.

Got questions? Let me know I’m here to help. You can simply email me at [email protected] or call 706 754-7124

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More Brightly Gleaming

Posted on October 31, 2019 by Stamp with Jini

Earlier I shared some of the swaps I received using the Brightly Gleaming Suite of products and today here are a few more! This Suite contains some lovely Foil Elements and a wonderful Hammered Metal 3D Embossing Folder for those of us who like to add a bit more wow to our cards, and this group of products does deliver that!

Here are some cards that pack a wow with their Copper Metallic accents

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Christmas Gleaming (*150464)

Paper: Brightly Gleaming Specialty Designer Series Paper (150429)

Accessories: Gleaming Ornaments Punch Pack (*150647), 1 /2″ Classic Weave Ribbon (150394), Star Designer Elements (150430), Brightly Gleaming Foil Elements (150431), Hammered Metal 3D Embossing Folder (150646)

*Christmas Gleaming Bundle (153006)

Brightly Gleaming Suite of Products Bundle (153467)

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Spooktacular Bash

Posted on October 30, 2019 by Stamp with Jini

It’s a rainy day here in Northeast Georgia so I’m going to take advantage of that and stamp. This kind of weather is perfect for that kind of thing I think. So today’s post will be a quick one sharing a card with you that I thought I had shared earlier in the month. So here we go. Seems I need to spend a bit of time cleaning up piles on my desk too. lol

Today’s card is a fancy fold card that uses just a few score lines to create a wow factor – This card will be simple to make for your Halloween fun

Using our Spectacular Bash Suite of Products it’s sure to make that special trick or treater smile when they open it.

How do you create this fold? Simply take a 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″ card stock base and score it 2 1/8″ and then at 4 1/4″. Yep, it’s that simple!

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Spooktacular Bash (*150544)

Inks: Memento Tuxedo Black Ink (132708/133456)

Paper: Monster Bash Designer Series Paper (150447), Basic Black (121045), Terracotta Tile (150884), Crushed Curry (131199), and Whisper White Card stock (100730)

Accessories: Ornate Frames Dies (*150664), Woodland Embossing Folder (currently on back order 139673), and Whisper White Baker’s Twine (124262)

*Bundle (153040)

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Boo to You & More

Posted on October 29, 2019 by Stamp with Jini

There is a nip in the air now, and we’ve had some beautiful fall days so I thought I’d share with you some Halloween cards as the little trick or treaters will be knocking on our doors soon. My kids used to love playing dress up and I would sew their costumes so that they could play in them all year long. Anyhow, great memories but that was many moons ago… So here are some great cards that are a lot of fun for us grown ups who enjoy a bit of Halloween fun too.

This first card uses one of my favorite sets Birds of a Feather (150571) from the 2019 Holiday Catalog.

This stamp set includes 4 little chicks are dressed up for 4 different winter holidays which makes it a great set for those cards and treats we will be making!

And of course I’ve shared these adorable little monsters with you before from the Boo To You stamp set (150550) in an earlier post for a fun treat item.

And finally if you like a more realistic look for Halloween you’ll want to check out The Raven (150593) great for simple stamping since the art work is great all by itself.

The moon on this card was created by using a simple masking technique. Cut out a circle from a sticky note place it where you’d like and then use a Stampin’ Sponge to add ink. Remove the sticky note when you’re done and you have this great moon. So simple, but it creates a great effect!

So what do you think? Like these cards? Why not leave me a comment and let me know which you like the best? Then stop by my Online Store and get yours.

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Merry Moose

Posted on October 25, 2019 by Stamp with Jini

This little guy immediately drew my attention when I first saw the 2019 Holiday Catalog back in August. I’m not sure what it is about this set, whether its the fact that it has a punch, is filled with nature and wildlife options or the sentiments – I think it is a great addition to my collection.

Now that you’ve seen the set check out these great cards

This first one is simply gorgeous in person as it is a fancy fold and creates a wonderful winter scene.

This fold is created with a few score lines and will fold flat for mailing. It does have a couple of layers that the moose are on which gives it more depth to the card

base: 4 1/4″ x 8″ ; scored at 1 1/4″, 2 1/2″, 5 1/2″, and 6 3/4″

The front snow layer is 5 1/2″ wide and then the two – 1/2″ strips are just 4 inches long and scored on each end at 1/2″. These were added at two different heights and attached to the inside panels.

I can’t wait to try one of these myself. I’ll be sharing a tutorial when I do for sure!

And here is a another card done in Crumb Cake and Early Espresso

Both of these cards use the Woodland 3D Embossing Folder (139673) which is currently on back order and unavailable to order. But no worries it should be back in stock by mid November. Email me if you would like me to add you to my list and I’ll let you know when it is available again.

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Merry Moose (*150494)

Accessories: Moose Punch (*150652)

*Merry Moose Bundle (153015)

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Cup of Christmas

Posted on October 24, 2019 by Stamp with Jini

Any one who knows me knows I can’t resist a coffee cup, I’ve been collecting them for years on my vacations, so when I saw the Cup of Christmas Stamp set (150491) I just knew I had to get it. Add the fact that this set includes a NEW type of stamp call Reversibles and you have a winner for this holiday season.

While the stamp set can be used traditionally as is, you can also use the back side of the stamp giving you a mirror image of the coffee cup – such a simple idea that makes stamping mirror images of this cup so easy!