Modern Medley Colored Cork Board

Posted on September 13, 2013 by Stamp with Jini

Great news – my videos are back. After a break due to camera problems I think I’ve finally got it figured out. So here is my latest project that I’ve been wanting to share with you.

I created this Colored Cork Board as part of my daughter’s message center for above her dorm room desk. When I started this project I figured I’d just use the cork board as it was but then I really wasn’t happy with the look – so after a little experimenting I came up with this technique for Adding Color to Cork Boards. It’s a lot of fun – so why not check it?

I finished up my Modern Medley Cork Board by decorating it and then added some push pins to hang things with. I made these push pins using some of our Modern Medley Designer Series Paper that I added to our little Bottle Caps (from the Spring Catalog) that I had laying around my studio. Then I just topped the Designer Series Paper with a little of our Crystal Effects allowed them to dry and Voila’ – A cork board that I’m my daughter is tickled with.

Here is a close up of the focal point.

Do you like it? Why not leave me a comment and let me know what you think of my latest video and camera. I’m happy with it and still have some learning to do, but I think it has a little better sound quality. How about you?

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Want to see the coordinating Dry Erase Board I made click here. Then check back next week when I’ll be showing you all the finished projects in her dorm.

Supplies:

Paper: Modern Medley Designer Series Paper (126926), Island Indigo (122923), Rich Razzleberry (115316) and Basic Black Card Stock (121045)

Accessories: Island Indigo Classic Ink Refill (122932), Stampin’ Spritzer (126185), Big Shot (113439), Typeset Alphabet Bigz Dies (127553), Frame and Cork Board

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Holiday Catalog Premiere Party

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NEW Items Added to Clearance Rack

Great news – lots of new items have been added to the Clearance Rack as of yesterday. Shop today and get some wonderful deals on some great items. If you are a Big Shot lover there are even some don’t want to miss dies available!

Magnetic Platform Now Available to Order

Magnetic Platform Item #130658

The new Magnetic Platform for the Big Shot is finally available again. Whoo hoo! All backorders have been filled at this time and the order number has been turned back on. So why not order yours today along with your Clearance Rack items?

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Creating Clouds with Stampin’ Spritzers Video Tutorial

Posted on July 26, 2013 by Stamp with Jini

Wow, has it already been a couple of days since I shared with you? Today’s card was so much fun creating that I wanted to share it and a the Creating Clouds with Stampin’ Spritzers video I made with you before time slipped away again from me today – lol.

This card is one of my favorites that I’ve made recently since it uses one of my favorite products – the Stampin’ Spritzer (item 126185). I just have so much fun with these things I don’t want to stamp once I start.

Check out my video Creating Clouds with Stampin’ Spritzers to see how I did it.

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Sassy Salutations (item 132070/126707)

Inks: Island Indigo

Paper: Mellon Mambo, Island Indigo and Whisper White

Accessories: 2 3/8″ Scallop Circle Punch (item 118874), 1 3/4″ Scallop Circle Punch, 1 1/4″ Scallop Circle Punch, Stampin’ Spritzer (item 126185), Pool Party Refill (item ) and Coastal Cabana Refill (item ), Gingham Garden Designer Washi Tape (item 129314), Linen Thread (item 104199), and Beautiful Butterflies Die (item 114507)

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By the Tide Tutorial

Posted on April 11, 2013 by Stamp with Jini

I fell in love with our Stampin’ Spritzers when they came out last summer. Have you had a chance to use them yet? If not you’ll want to check out this great project today using the By the Tide stamp set (item 129117/129120) from the Spring Catalog that uses our Stampin’ Spritzers.

Stampin’ Spritzer (item 126185) are inexpensive and soo much fun to use! And Stampin’ Spritzers just seemed like a perfect way to create a wonderful background for these water images. Watch my video to see how I created this card.

Although this project uses two of the colors that are currently on our Color Refresh Retirement List (River Rock and Not Quite Navy) there is still time to get yours. (Remember that when colors retired they tend to go quickly so don’t wait too long to place your order.)

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By the Tide – Fun with Stampin’ Spritzer Tutorial PDF

Did your eye spy the great Color Spritzer Stand that my son made for me? I love mine – it keeps everything so organized and easy to find. If you’d like one too click HERE to see more information.

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Pinwheel Wishes Tutorial

Posted on February 26, 2013 by Stamp with Jini

Have you ever wondered what happens at one of my monthly Blue Mountain Stampers’ Meetings? Well I thought I would share with you one of the projects we made during my February TEAM meeting.

I’ve had several of you ask me if I knew any tricks on how to make these cute little pinwheels using our NEW Pinwheel Sizzlits Die from the Spring Catalog. They are sooo stinking cute, but they are small so they can be a challenge to put together if you don’t know a few tricks.

Since I made about 100 of them for my Leadership swaps in January I had plenty of time to try out different methods of putting them together. Today I thought I’d share with you what method worked best for me so I put together a Tips for Quick & Easy Pinwheels Video Tutorial to show you what I learned.

Want to make one of your own Pinwheel Wishes card? Well you can, just click Here for a FREE PDF TUTORIAL with measurements and directions just for you. I hope you have as much fun making these cute little Pinwheels as I did.

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Don’t want to become a demonstrator? That’s ok you can join in all the fun during Sale-a-bration by hosting a party of your own! Or why not stop by for my FREE event Sale-a-bration Saturday on March 2nd! Click HERE to see my Calendar of Events for more information. Contact me today and we’ll find what works for you best.

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Just Thinking Tutorial

Posted on January 24, 2013 by Stamp with Jini

Want to see what we did at my FREE Sale-a-bration Celebration Event? This past Sunday I was able to share the NEW Spring Catalog products and some of the things I brought back with me from Stampin’ Up! Leadership in Orlando. What fun everyone had together – it’s one of my favorite parts of stamping.

First here are some pictures of my classroom and some of the displays.

Of course there has to be chocolate – after all what would be stamping without chocolate?

Everyone seemed to have a great time with the two cards they were able to make.

Here is my favorite card that I created for the event using the Just Thinking Stamp from the Spring Catalog. Just Thinking was one of the stamps I just knew I wanted when I saw the Spring Catalog the first time!

Since not everyone was able to come I thought I would share with you a tutorial on how my Just Thinking card was made, along with my very first video tutorial showing you how to use our Core’dinations Card Stock. I just love the Core’dinations Card Stock and think you will too – it’s a lot of fun to work with and very versatile. Better yet you’ll find three Core’dination Card Stock color choices Pool Party (item 129321), Primrose Petals (item 129322), and Real Red (item 129320) in the Spring Catalog on page 12.

Just Thinking Tutorial

Supplies:

Raspberry Ripple Card Stock (item 126842 $6.95): 4 ¼” x 11″; scored at 5 ½” and folded

Primrose Petals Core’dinations Card Stock (item 129322 $6.95): 4″ x 5 1/4″

Very Vanilla Card Stock (item 101650 $8.50): 8 1/2″ x 3 ½”

5/8″ Very Vanilla Seam Binding (item 120999 $6.96): 20″

Honeycomb Embossing Folder (item 129378 $7.95)

Stampin’ Sanding Block (item 129367 $3.95)

Window Frames Collection Framelits Dies (item 129021 $26.96)

2 ½” Circle Punch (item 120906 $16.95)

Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive (item 110755 $3.95)

Dimensionals (item 104430 $3.95)

Instructions:

1. Prepare your Core’dinations Card Stock Layer as shown in the video.

2. Adhere the Primrose Petals Core’dinations Card Stock to your card front using Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive. (I like to use this adhesive on anything that has a heavy texture.)

3. Stamp two images onto Very Vanilla Card Stock using Raspberry Ripple Classic Ink.

4. Using the Window Frame Framelits Die and Big Shot cut out one of the images.

5. Adhere to the card front.

6. Punch the sentiment out of the second stamped image using the 2 ½” Circle Punch.

7. Adhere to the card front using Dimensionals.

8. Loop ribbon around the card front and tie into a bow. Trim ends.

That’s it – now you can send your card to someone you’re thinking about.

You can click here to download a PDF of my Justing Thinking Tutorial

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Last Minute Christmas Gifts

Posted on December 24, 2012 by Stamp with Jini

We’ll its busy around the house today getting ready for Christmas but I wanted to share with you a few things quickly.

First I wanted to share a couple of the wonderful cards that my stamping friends have sent me. This first card is from Randy and uses one of our retired stamp sets Scenic Season which she embossed in Silver. Don’t you love the way that Stampin’ Up! items work together! It doesn’t matter if it has been retired for a while or brand new.

Mary made this card using the Bird Builder Punch –

And this last card was made by Janie. I love the way that Janie used our Early Espresso Core’dinations paper from the Holiday Catalog. She ran the punched Scallop Oval pieces through the Big Shot first using the Fancy Fan Embossing Folder and then used our White Emboss Powder to add the “snow” on the cones. Isn’t it great a great technique?

All of them are so great that I’ve also posted some on my facebook page – so you can see more cards there. (Just type in Stamp with Jini and become my friend.)

And now for my gift items – Saturday I shared with you my Peppermint Stick Sugar Scrub gift item that I made for my family and friends. Today I thought I would share with you the matching bags I made to go along with them. I really like the way they turned out and using our wonderful Designer Rosette Die made the rosettes so quick and easy! If you missed my Peppermint Stick Sugar Scrub post you can click HERE to read more about it.

And last but not least my husband saw all the goodies I was making and decided that he wanted to give some to his co workers too. Of course I made chocolate tents for the guys and the ladies will receive these cute notepads.

I used our Festival of Prints DSP Stack from the Holiday Catalog to cover them and then used our punches for focal point which includes their initial. I hope the ladies will enjoy them. Here’s a close up.

Did you notice something special about this little notepad? It contains a sneak peek of one of our FREE Sale-a-bration items! You’re going to love this ribbon from our Sycamore Street Ribbon and Button Pack!

Festive Holiday Treat Kit Tutorial

Posted on November 23, 2012 by Stamp with Jini

As I mentioned in Wednesday’s post in honor of Black Friday and Cyber Monday I’m offering you my Festive Holiday Treat Kit when you place an order with me! (Click HERE to see post and details on how to earn your free kits!) Don’t forget that my Online Extravaganza items are up to 50% off and can be included in your order too! (My Black Friday and Cyber Monday Promotion ends Monday at Midnight.)

Want Worry free shopping? Place your order directly with me by phone (706 754-7124) or email (stampwithjini@gmail.com) as soon as you finalize your list and I’ll take care of the details for you to make sure you get the best deals! But hurry and get it to me as soon as you can so you don’t miss the Online Extravaganza door busters!

Here is the Festive Holiday Treat Kit Tutorial that I promised on Wednesday so you can see just how fun these are to make.

Festive Holiday Treat Tutorial

Gather the following Supplies:

Simply Scored Tool

Festive Collection Framelits

Tiny Tags Stamp Set

Jewelry Tag

Ornament Keepsakes Stamp Set

Holiday Ornaments Framelits

Cherry Cobbler Classic Ink

Early Espresso Classic Ink

Lucky Limeade Classic ink

1/16″ Handheld Circle Punch

Crop-a-Dile

Candy of your choice

Here’s the Dimensions:

Cherry Cobbler CS: 4″ x 10″

Very Vanilla CS: 3″ x 4″

Festival of Prints DSP: 3 ¾” x 3 ¾” and 3 ¾” x ¾”

Very Vanilla ½” Seam Binding Ribbon: 12″

Linen Thread: 6″

4″ x 6″ Cello Bag

1. Lay the longest edge of the card stock against the top of your Simply Scored Tool and score at the 1″, 5″, 5 ½”, and 6″ marks. Fold on the score lines. (Use the 3 score lines to create a W shape.)

2. Take your Holiday Collection Framelits and center it about ½” up from the bottom of the DSP. You can use a Post-it Note® to hold it in place. Run it though the Big Shot.

3. Attach the DSP to the CS with Snail.

4. Place the Holiday Collection Framelits back in the same place and run it through the Big Shot to cut the CS.

5. Attach the small piece of DSP to the CS to create the top flap.

6. Take a small Cello Bag and trim it down to 4 ½” using your Personal Paper Trimmer.

7. Place your treat into the Cello Bag. (I used 6 nuggets in mine. Your favoite candy is great. Of course it’s always a good idea to make sure it tastes good, right?)

8. Place the Cello Bag into your treat holder as shown lining the top of the Cello Bag right below the 1″ score line.

9. Bring the front up to cover the Cello Bag.

10. Fold the top down and using the Crop-a-dile punch two holes about 1″ apart and about 1 ½” from each side.

11. Thread 12″ of Ribbon through the two holes to hold everything together. Set aside.

12. Create your tags by stamping small images from the Ornament Keepsakes stamp set onto Very Vanilla CS (I used Cherry Cobbler) and cut them out using the coordinating Ornament Framelits.

13. Stamp tags using Tiny Tags stamp set (I used Lucky Limeade and Early Espresso) and punch out using TJewlery Tag Punch.

14. Punch holes in tags and ornament using 1/16″ Circle Punch.

15. Thread the Linen Thread through holes and tie ends into a knot.

16. Place finished tags onto ribbon and finish by tying ribbon into a bow.

You’re finished!

Your Festive Holiday Treat Kit will contain all the items that you will need to create this great little holiday gift along with a special Tutorial you’ll receive by email.

Your Festive Holiday Treat Kit includes:

Card Stock
Designer Series Paper
4″ x 6″ Cello Bag
12” Ribbon
6” Linen Thread
Kits do not include candy
(*Kit colors and supplies may vary)

Remember Kits will be included with your order or if you live out of the area they will be mailed by USPS starting on December 5^th.

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Nugget Turkey

Posted on November 20, 2012 by Stamp with Jini

Hi everyone today I thought I would share a fun project with you… a Nugget Turkey. I think they are so stinking cute! And they’re are so much fun to make with a few simple supplies. Of course anything with chocolate around my house is a hit – how about yours?

To bring a Thanksgiving smile to your loved ones faces you’ll need to gather the following supplies to make your Nugget Turkey.

More Mustard DSP (I used the polka dot print from the Regals DSP Stack: 1″ x 3″ and some for punching

Chocolate Chip and Pumpkin Pie CS: for punching

Pumpkin Pie CS: 3/8″ x 3/8″

1 3/4″ Scallop Circle Punch

1″ Circle Punch

Googlies (from the Holiday Catalog – they are self stick! Isnt that great!)

Glue Dots

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

Paper Snips

Hershey’s Nuggets (which ever type floats your boat – not sure? Taste test them after all Thanksgiving is calorie free, right?)

Here’s how you do it –

1. Punch out 3 coordinating tail feathers from you More Mustard DSP and Chocolate Chip and Pumpkin Pie CS using the 1 3/4″ Scallop Circle Punch.
2. Punch 1″ Circle from Chocolate Chip CS. You should have the following pieces and are ready to assemble.

3. Wrap the 1″ x 3″ strip of DSP around your Nugget, and stick the end down using a Glue Dot. (Taste a piece of chocolate to make sure it’s good.)

4. Trim away the bottom 5 scallops from the first tail feather using your Paper Snips.

6. Line up and adhere the first feather on top of the More Mustard DSP feather and trim away 4 scallops. (Why not try and different flavor Nugget, you want to make sure you’re using the right one, right?)

6. Line up and adhere the two layers of feathers on top of the Chocolate Chip CS feather and trim anything off the bottom that shows. (Hmm… Did you say Chocolate Chip – maybe you should check out those Nuggest again?)

7. Attach feathers to the back of the Nugget using a Glue Dot or two.

8. Fold the 3/8″ x 3/8″ piece of Pumpkin Pie CS in half to create the beak and attach this to the 1″ Chocolate Chip Circle using Multipurpose Liquid Glue. Allow to dry.

9. Attach your Googlies to give the little guy eyes – after all aren’t they too cute wiggling around like that? (Oops.. better try another one of those nuggets before you’re done. Want to make sure you tried all the flavors right?)

10. Attach your head of your turkey to the front of your Nugget using a Glue Dot and you’re finished.

Isn’t he cute? Why not make another one – after all there is still chocolate left right?

I hope you enjoyed this little tutorial for my little Nugget Turkey.

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FREE Project Tutorial with November Orders

Posted on November 8, 2012 by Stamp with Jini

I had such a great response to my FREE Project Tutorial for the month of October that I will be extending it for the month of November. This FREE Project Tutorial is a part of a simple rewards program I’m trying. When you place an order for $50 or more in merchandise, (tax and shipping are not included) through me, you will receive a FREE Project Tutorial by email.

You will receive this link within 48 hours of placing your order! (All order types qualify.) Click HERE to see my original blog post on my FREE October Project Tutorial.

Love the project and want more fall tutorials? Why not check out my Festive Fall Fun Tutorial you can purchase from my Tutorial Store. So now if you’re someone who doesn’t live in my area, or maybe you live close by but weren’t able to attend my class, you can still enjoy my Festive Fall Fun Tutorial!

Here are the details – For just $12.95 you will get a my Festive Fall Fun Tutorial loaded with step by step photos in a PDF format to work on in your leisure! Click my Tutorial Store tab above to get yours!

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PS…. And as an added bonus right now I’m sending out my 12 Weeks of Christmas Newsletters. (Only my Newsletter Subscribers receive this special Newsletter.)

Yep, there are 6 more weeks of fun projects for this holiday season left to come!

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Why not try one of my Fall themedTutorials?

Posted on October 25, 2012 by Stamp with Jini

I just held my last Festive Fall Fun Stamp Camp yesterday and everyone had such a great time making their projects that I wanted to remind you that this class is also offered as a Tutorial you can purchase from my Tutorial Store. So now if you’re someone who doesn’t live in my area, or maybe you live close by but weren’t able to attend, you can still enjoy my Festive Fall Fun Tutorial!

Love tutorials? Don’t forget my new FREE Project Tutorial this month that uses the French Foliage stamp set. This FREE Project Tutorial is a part of a simple rewards program I’m trying. When you place an order for $50 or more in merchandise, (tax and shipping are not included) through me, you will receive a FREE Project Tutorial by email.

You will receive this link within 48 hours of placing your order! (All order types qualify.) Click HERE to see my original blog post on my FREE October Project Tutorial.

Also, please be sure to sign up for my FREE Monthly Newsletters to receive stamping tips, ideas and updates on what is happening with Stamp with Jini. You’ll receive a FREE How to Stamp Multiple Clear Mount Images Tutorial when you do!

PS…. And as an added bonus right now I’m sending out my 12 Weeks of Christmas Newsletters. (Only my Newsletter Subscribers receive this special Newsletter.) Yep, and there are 8 more weeks of fun projects for this holiday season left to come!

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