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.

24-Hour Stamp Sale Is Happening Right Now!

Posted on October 23, 2019 by Stamp with Jini

Today’s the day! The 24-Hour Stamp Sale is happening now until midnight! For 24 HOURS ONLY, you can save 15% on select stamp sets. See all the sets here.

And today I’m going to share some cards that use the sets that are part of the sale – many of them are my favorites and you’ve seen me share projects with you before using them.

There are some great sets for the holidays that are part of the 24 Hour Sale.

This first group uses the Merry Christmas to All stamp set (147702)

And how about some using the Dashing Deer stamp set (151362)?

If you like this easel card I’ve shared a tutorial with you here on my blog.

And how about some using the Making Christmas Bright (148046)?

Here is a fun treat holder using the set

And the elegant Winter Woods Stamp set (151359)

Now for some all occasions sets – I’ll starting with Beautiful You (151412)

And Waterfront (146386) which I love so I was happy to see a companion set in the Holiday Catalog, Snow Front (150483)

Painted Glass (148220) created with a Stamparatus Technique

Painted Harvest (144783) and the Buffalo Check Background stamp (151372) – perfect for fall cards!

Beautiful Days (151257) is one of those sets that is great for coloring and techniques with the big bold line images.

And how about a little trip to the beach with these fun sets? Magical Mermaid (151234)

Sea of Texture (151267)

Seaside Notions (149278)

If you love nature Lilypad Lake (151272) may be your thing

or the Rooted in Nature stamp set (148217)

I’ve got a tutorial for this card and it’s fun baby wipe technique HERE if you missed it.

I really enjoyed this frame I made with the set and you can find a tutorial here for it if you like it too.

And the Good Man stamp set is great for the guys in our lives (149270)

Whew! I could go on sharing, but you get the idea. You’ll love the selection of sets that are part of this sale! So why not check it out? You can see the printable list HERE or just stop by my Online Store and see them all.

Did you search for these projects, tutorials, and more here on my blog. Simply use the little magnifying glass at the top of my blog page or look along the side for a category or month you are interested in.

Let me know if you have any questions. Since this is a flash sale that lasts just 24 hours you’ll want to get yours before it ends tonight.

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24 Hour Sale Starts Tomorrow!

Posted on October 22, 2019 by Stamp with Jini

Great news! We’ve got a flash sale starting Wednesday, October 23rd and it includes some wonderful stamp sets for you to choose from!

October 23 is the big day! For 24-HOURS ONLY, SAVE 15% on select stamp sets.

Here is a printable list so you can see all the sets that will be part of this sale and be ready to go. You can add supplies you need, items from the Clearance Rack or anything else when you purchase these stamp sets too!

And of course, if you have any questions let me know. You can email me at [email protected] – I’m always here to help.

Click HERE or on image for a printable flyer

Here are the details:

Get select sets at a 15% discount.
All selected stamp sets can be applied to Starter Kits. Click HERE to learn more about joining my team and getting a discount on all your Stampin’ Up! products
Discount applies to select stamp sets only when purchased individually during the 24-hour promotion period.
Bundles featuring stamp sets from the promotion will not be discounted.
In the event that we run out of any item offered, promotional pricing will be honored on items back ordered, up to the point it reaches the back order limit. Once an item reaches the back order limit and is not orderable, it will no longer be available during the promotion and will not be available to order until additional inventory arrives in your market.

Shop online now!

This sale will be ends October 23rd at 11:50 pm (MT)!

You can place your order Online or with me – the choice is yours

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Christmas Card Stamp A Stack

Posted on October 18, 2019 by Stamp with Jini

Well I’m glad to see that whatever black out issue that was going on yesterday is now fixed – technology… some days it can be a frustrating thing in our lives, others a blessing.

Well the good news is I can share more information about my upcoming Christmas Card Stamp-A-Stack with you. Last year this format was a big hit so we’ll be doing it again. And since I couldn’t make a choice between card designs you can choose from 6 instead of the 5 we had in the past.

What is a Stamp-A-Stack? It’s a class where you multiples of the same card so that you can get your Christmas cards done before the holiday rush since I’ve done all the designing and cutting for you!

Create 10 cards per set, choose from 6 different designs, and Make as many sets of 10 as you want!

Cards are clean and simple designs.

YOU choose which designs you make, and you have 6 to choose from!!!

Thursday, November 7th 10 am – 4 pm

Saturday, November 9th 10 am – 4 pm

Work at your own pace. Everything is included except your favorite Adhesives.

Class Fee: $15 (per set of 10 cards)

Buy 4 sets and get the 5th set for FREE!!!

Choose as many sets as you want; there is no limit!

R.S.V.P and Prepay by Wednesday, October 23rd

to hold your spot

Don’t forget to tell me how many of each design option you want

I’m offering an upgrade option this year so you can have your own set of Stampin’ Blends to complete the class. As always, feel free to substitute another color if you need to. Simply email me your RSVP and let me know the changes along with your payment method.

Class Add On Stampin’ Blends Option:

• Option Card D Stampin’ Blends: Cost $10.50

Includes 2 Stampin’ Blends: Night of Navy Light and Seaside Spray Dark

• Option Card E Stampin’ Blends: Cost $21

Includes includes 4 Stampin’ Blends: Smoky Slate Light, Pumpkin Pie Dark; Pool Party Combo Pack

• Option Card F Stampin’ Blends: Cost $26.25

Includes 5 Stampin’ Blends: Cherry Cobbler Dark, Daffodil Delight and Pumpkin Pie Combo Packs

• I want it All (includes Stampin’ Blends for D, E, F): Cost $50

Includes 10 Stampin’ Blends: Smoky Slate and Night of Navy Light, Crumb Cake and Seaside Spray Dark Pumpkin Pie, Pool Party, and Daffodil Delight Combo Packs

Prepay by Wednesday, October 23rd to have your Stampin’ Blends for Class

Not local? Or want to stamp on your own schedule? See my Class to Go Kit Option HERE on my Calendar of Events

Need Adhesive? No problem, pick yours up at the class.

Click on my Calendar of Events or Email me ([email protected]) to RSVP and hold your spot

Here is the fine print –

• There a 6 card designs to choose from; you tell me which ones you’d like to make

• You’ll make a stack of 10 each design/designs you choose

• You can choose to do as many designs or stacks of 10 as you’d like to

• Envelopes are included

• Adhesives are not provided

• You work at your own pace

• Come to one of the times or both; it’s up to you!

• You can choose an add-on Stampin’ Blends option if you’d like your own to work with

• Add On options must be paid for at the same time as class payment so I’ll have everything here for you to work with the day of the event.

Let me know if you have any questions. Simply email me at [email protected] or call 706 754-7124

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Nature’s Beauty

Posted on October 16, 2019 by Stamp with Jini

Want to make a difference? Stampin’ Up! has introduced a stamp set in the 2019 Holiday Catalog that does just that. The Nature’s Beauty stamp set found on page 63, not only has beautiful images that you can make wonderful project with, but it also gives a $3 donation to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (or NAMI). That’s a win, win. So if you haven’t already noticed this stamp set, why not take a look?

Here are some lovely cards made with the set. The first one uses a combination of sponging and Stampin’ Blends to create this soft feel.

The Come to Gather Designer Series Paper (150454) is used as a back drop and the gold foil leaves that were embossed and cut with the Gathered Leaves Dies (150662).

Lot of texture and a touch of fall.

And how about this next card? The Watercolor swish behind the deer creates a lovely highlight effect.

And finally this last card uses Vellum Card stock (101856) and White Embossing Powder (109132) to create a wonderful card.

Don’t you love the photographic images and soft colors of the Feels like Frost Specialty Designer Series paper? (150444). This card has been done in shades of blue and finished off with a lovely bow made with the Seaside Spray 1/4″ Metallic Ribbon (150446). This card definitely packs a wow.

What do you think? Want to take a look at this set? Why not leave me a comment and let me know what you think?

Paper Pumpkin for the Holidays

The holiday season will be here before we know it. And along with putting up the Christmas tree and spending snowy nights by the fire, many of our Paper Pumpkin subscribers will be looking forward to opening their holiday kit. Christmastime paper crafting with Paper Pumpkin has become an annual tradition!

So why not join in the fun?

November Kit Includes:

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

Subscription Information

Subscribe for the November kit at paperpumpkin.com from now thru November 10th.

Supplies may be limited toward the end of each subscription period.

Not sure yet? Why not join me for my Paper Pumpkin Craft Time? Click HERE to learn more and see my full calendar of events

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Nature’s Beauty (150528)

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More Perfectly Plaid

Posted on October 15, 2019 by Stamp with Jini

I’m loving the Perfectly Plaid stamp set and it’s coordinating punch it makes creating quick and easy. Check out these lovely cards made using this bundle (151143).

This first card uses one of my favorite 2019-2021 In Colors, Pretty Peacock

And this one uses the uses the fun 2018-2020 In Color, Call Me Clover

These last couple of cards were made using products from the Wrapped in Plaid Suite

The Wrapped in Plaid Specialty Designer Series Paper (149596) has a fun gold foil accent in the paper that has been teamed up with our Gold Glimmer paper (149658) for the next fun fold card.

Love the choices this set gives us with both traditional and contemporary images?

If you don’t already have a 2019 Holiday Catalog and would like one – email me at [email protected] Include your name, address, and phone number and I’ll be happy to mail one to you!

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Perfectly Plaid (149418)

Paper: Wrapped in Plaid Specialty Designer Series Paper (149596), 2019-2021 In Color Designer Series Paper (149617) and 2018-2020 In Color Designer Series Paper (149618)

Accessories: Pine Tree Punch (149521) and Holiday Rhinestone Basic Jewels (150457)

*Bundle Perfectly Plaid Bundle (151143)

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Brightly Gleaming

Posted on October 14, 2019 by Stamp with Jini

Today’s cards all use the products from the Brightly Gleaming Suite Bundle found in our 2019 Holiday Catalog. I love the fact that this suite has punches which make multiple cards easy to do. And the Brightly Gleaming Specialty Designer Series Paper doesn’t disappoint with its beautiful Copper Foil accents.

Check out these lovely cards using the Christmas Gleaming Stamp set

This first card uses the lovely Stylish Scroll Embossing Folder (150665) to add some texture to the background. It’s not just for Halloween, although you’ll find this Embossing Folder in our Monster Bash Suite of Products (153485).

Check out the Star Designer Elements (150430) and the Brightly Gleaming Foil Accents (150431) used for this card. So much fun!

This card also uses the wonderful Hammered Metal 3D Embossing Folder for those of us who like to add a bit more wow to our cards – Done in Night of Navy card stock it adds some texture.

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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Next Live Stamping event… October’s Card class

Posted on October 11, 2019 by Stamp with Jini

During this event, you’ll make 6 cards (2 each of 3 designs)

Work at your own pace. Everything is included except your favorite Adhesives

Cards are clean and simple designs AND you choose the sentiments

The class includes cards for birthdays, thinking of you, thank you, seasonal, and more.

Thursday, October 24th

10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Class Fee: $15 (FREE with a minimum order at class)

R.S.V.P and Prepay by Friday, October 18th to hold your spot

Sunday, October 27th 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.

Class Fee: $15 (FREE with a minimum order at class)

R.S.V.P and Prepay by Friday, October 18th to hold your spot

RSVP is a must for all events! So I can have enough cut for everyone.
[email protected] or call 706 754-7124

Doors open 5 minutes before class Adhesive not included

Need Adhesive? No problem, pick yours up at the class.

Click on my on my Calendar of Events

Or Email me ([email protected]) to RSVP and hold your spot

Upcoming Specialty Classes:

? Christmas Card Stamp A Stack Class:

Create 10 cards, choose from 5 different designs, envelopes included.

Choose 1, 2, 3 sets, or choose them all – Or do multiples of sets; the options are yours!

Thursday, November 7th 10 am – 4 pm

AND

Saturday, November 9th at 10 am – 4 pm

Class Fee $15 for each set of 10 (Buy 4 sets and get the 5th for free!)

RSVP and Prepay by Wednesday, October 23rd to hold your spot

? Santa’s Workshop Class:

Saturday, December 7th at 1 pm – 3:30 pm

We’ll be making gifts and stocking stuffers

Class Fee $35

RSVP and prepay by Wednesday, November 20th

^{Got questions? Please feel free to contact me today.}^{Please Click HERE for more details about classes and your options.}

Don’t live local? Or Can’t make it to Class? Why not try my Kit or PDF options?

The fine print: Kits & PDF’s will be sent out the week after class.

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

Have a group of friends who want to take a Private Class? Let’s choose a time that works for you.

Click HERE to see my Calendar of Events & RSVP

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Boo to You Treats

Posted on October 10, 2019 by Stamp with Jini

Do you enjoy making treats for family and friends? Halloween treats are not just for kids, but the young at heart too. Right? So I made up a batch of these candy wraps for family and friends and of couldn’t I resist using the Boo to You stamp set since it is filled with fun whimsical images of monsters we all know and love.

Created with our Monster Bash Designer Series Paper, you’ve got lots of choices for the color combinations and designs to choose from. And you are going to love the Basic Black 3/8″ Scalloped Edge Ribbon – it feels and ties wonderfully.

Here is a quick video tutorial showing you how I made them.

And a PDF for you too with a complete supply list

Boo to You Candy Bar Wrap Tutorial PDF

I’ve included a Stampin’ Blends list for the colors I used along with a close up of all 3 monsters in the PDF for your coloring needs.

Enjoy!

Just a Reminder it’s the Last Day to Subscribe to Paper Pumpkin and get your kit for October

You won’t want to miss out on this Christmas coordination CLICK HERE to subscribe today!

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Boo to You (150550)

Inks: Memento Tuxedo Black Ink Pad (132708/133456), Crumb Cake (144601) and Highland Heather Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack (147276), and Basic Black Light Stampin’ Blends (147940)

Paper: Monster Bash Designer Series Paper (150447), Basic Black (121045), and Whisper White Card stock (100730)

Accessories: Layering Circles Dies (141705), 1″ Circle Punch (119868), Assorted Googly Eyes (150453), and Basic Black 3/8″ Scallop Edge Ribbon (150449)

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Gather Together Thank You Card

Posted on October 9, 2019 by Stamp with Jini

Love fall? Today’s card that simply uses stamps, paper, and ink to create a lovely autumn feel.

Sponging is an easy technique and a great way to add color to any project. I especially love it for cards like this.

Want to see how I created this card? Check out my video tutorial.

And here is a PDF containing the complete supply list and step by step instructions to go along with the video.

Gather Together Thank You Card PDF

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Gather Together (150589)

Inks: Merry Merlot (147112/147170), Terracotta Tile (150086/150093), and Crushed Curry Classic Ink (147087/131158)

Paper: Merry Merlot (146979), Terracotta Tile (150884), 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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#imbringingbirthdaysback with Country Home

Posted on October 8, 2019 by Stamp with Jini

I’m on a roll with Country Home and loving the images colored with our Stampin’ Blends. Today’s card is one that I made to send out this week for my October birthdays. I wanted the feeling of autumn when I created this card so I reached for the Terracotta Tile and Pretty Peacock. Two of my favorite 2019-2020 In Colors, and here is what I came up with.

Of course, I can’t resist the new Snowfall Accents Puff Paint to create the 3d feel of the cotton pods either.

Here is a quick video tutorial sharing how I colored and used the Snowfall Accents Puff Paint along with a couple of tips for success. I’ve also done a PDF to go along with the video for you.

COUNTRY HOME CARD VIDEO TUTORIAL

#imbringingbirthdaysback October 2019 – Country Home Card Tutorial PDF

Would you like to receive a birthday card from me in 2020? I’m starting a new list now for 2020 and will be collecting birthdays to add to it starting now through the end of the year for 2020.

So if you want to be one of those who receive a hand stamped birthday card from me, it’s simple just send an email to me at [email protected] and give me the following information.

Name

Address

Date of birth

(I just need the month and day since we’re all 29. LOL! But you can include the year if you want to. US only)

(fine print: All info will be kept private and be used only for the purposes of sending you a birthday card)

I’m asking for yours – so here’s mine March 20th and my address is 2320 Dooley Road Clarkesville GA 30523 – just in case you wanted to know. ?

Clearance Rack Update

The Everything Is Rosy Product Medley is back and available to purchase for 15% off—but only while supplies last

The Everything Is Rosy Product Medley includes these exclusive products:

Everything Is Rosy Photopolymer Stamp Set—18 stamps; suggested blocks: a, b, c
Everything Is Rosy Dies—10 dies; largest die 2-7/8″ x 1″ (7.3 x 2.5 cm)
6″ x 6″ (15.2 x 15.2 cm) Designer Series Paper Stack—48 sheets; 8 each of 6 double-sided designs
6″ x 6″ (15.2 x 15.2 cm) rose gold foil paper—8 sheets
Printed die cuts—2 sheets
Rose gold die cuts—4 sheets; 2 each of 2 designs
Rose gold adhesive backed mirror embellishments—60 embellishments; 1/4″ (6.4 mm)
Melon Mambo 1/4″ (6.4 mm) Ruched Ribbon—10 yards (9.1 m)
Night of Navy/Rose Gold 3/8″ (1 cm) Metallic –Edge Ribbon—10 yards (9.1 m)
Rose Gold Shimmer Paint—1/2 oz. (15 ml)