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Bonus Days ends today!

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Did you know that today is the end of the earning period for Bonus Day coupons?

And with our General Lee telling us we’ll have another 6 weeks of winter it is a great time to get some new crafting goodies to use during the long winter days.

And speaking of a long winter….. On a personal note we’ve had a couple of long cold weeks here in North Georgia so I’ve got some ice and snow pics for you. This is not the norm for us needless to say as we all make fun of the milk and bread runs that happen at the first mention of the mention of winter weather.

This first one is our weather station which apparently iced over quickly during the night. And the second photo of our view in the back – ice is always so beautiful to look at thru the window when the morning sun light hits it. We got over 3/4 of an inch here at the house, and I’ve got to say I was pretty surprised by how thick the ice when I saw it on the walk was since we didn’t loose a lot of tree branches/trees in the yard.

Thankfully our area in Northeast Georgia was spared the worst of it since we got sleet over night due to the colder temps before the freezing rain. We only lost power for a few hours before it was restored during the ice storm while others took days and just got it back before the frigid weather this past weekend. (However, not everyone’s internet has been restored even now due to the snow coming in this past weekend and the location of downed lines being difficult to get to.) Our linemen are definitely heroes and do a fantastic job of working their magic during and getting power restored during severe weather like this in awful conditions.

Of course I’m including our pups enjoying the rare snowfall LOL! Hana our adventurous girl dove in quickly while Kona assessed the situation for a bit.

Got to love Hana’s spirit – she definitely lives up to her name and keeps us on our toes.

Kona dove in and enjoyed the snow too once she got started

Both were ready to come in tho when we did as the temperatures were still dropping and winds picked up while we were outside.

I hope today’s post finds you all safe and warm too as we start of February.

Stop back by tomorrow when I share the NEW kits and more with you!

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Happy Hibiscus

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I’ve just returned from a wonderful tropical vacation where these lovely flowers are the Hawaiian state flower, specifically the yellow Hibiscus. The Happy Hibiscus Bundle (Online Exclusive 164880) is a bundle that shows off these lovely large blooms.

This bundle includes all kinds of goodies, not only the stamp set but a wonderful Hybrid Embossing Folder and Dies that will make these flowers have tons of texture and depth.

Today’s cards show off this lovely bundle. This first card is done in our Strawberry Slush and uses the card stock and simple stamping to do the work for you. A bit of the Shy Shamrock Baker’s Twine gives a fun pop of color behind them.

And on this second card the warm colors Lemon Lolly, Calypso Coral, and Poppy Parade give it a warm tropical feel.

The stamp set has some lovely all occasion sentiments that I think you’ll enjoy.

On a personal note and speaking of tropical – my husband and I were blessed with being able to join Kaitlin, our daughter and her husband Jon along with his parents for their North Georgia Winds performance at Pearl Harbor last month for a wreath laying ceremony.

Our daughter had the honor of conducting a piece, the Elegy for the USS Arizona.

And the vets in our group, which included my husband and our Kaitlin’s Father in Law were also part of the ceremony.

That’s my Larry on the left. After we released our leis over the memorial for the Arizona honoring the fallen.

It was a very poignant experience. We were glad that we were able to be part of the day.

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Here’s My 2024 Annual Catalog Basic Organizational Items

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Today I’ve got some wonderful items to help make organizing your craft space easier for you while you’re waiting for those fun new colors and products to arrive. These are items I’ve been using for years and find them really helpful when I’m crafting.

Be sure to add some of our Standard Stamp Cases so that you’re ready to organize your Dies too. I’ll be sharing those PDFs tomorrow.

I’ve done this with each NEW Annual Catalog launch for years (you can find past items by looking under the organization category) and I hope you’ll find them useful too.

First, I’ve created a quick reference for the Designer Series Paper. I like this chart and keep it handy when I’m looking for the colors in the Designer Series Paper. Everything you need is on this one easy chart.

2024 Annual Catalog Designer Series Paper Chart PDF (updated 5/15)

Want a quick way to know what colors you have on the go? I love this purse sized inventory list for keeping my items handy, so I’m sharing it with you. It’s got all of our color families even the two In Color Families. Simply print, score, then fold to create a tri-fold reference chart that you can tuck in your purse. And if you’d like a visual of the color, add a small circle of the card stock for those that you have like I did here with a half inch circle punch above the name. Here is a photo of last years so you can see what I mean with the circles.

2024 Color Collection Tri-Fold Inventory Chart PDF

Tip: Make sure when you are printing this chart to turn the second side so that it prints upside down. That way both sides will be in the same direction when using.

Labels, Labels, Labels – I love labels and these make things so easy. I like to have everything consistent so with the NEW 2024 Annual Catalog. I have created new labels for my hanging file folders, Refill drawers, daubers, and the bottoms of my Classic Ink Pads.

Annual Catalog File Drawer Labels (Avery 5167) PDF

Stop back by tomorrow when I’ll be sharing my Dies Case Organizational Items with you.

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Now Offering 2024 Color Coach Kits

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The 2024 Annual Catalog is about to launch on May 1st so I thought I’d tell you about this new kit I’ve put together to get you started creating with the new In Colors and color combinations.

I love being able to reach for my Color Coach again to help me get inspiration. What’s a Color Coach? It’s a tool I use to help me choose the color combinations for a project. And am thrilled that Stampin’ Up! has offered us a digital format for creating them. Here is the one I’ve put together with some additions to what they’ve already given us.

This years Color Coach has all the colors found in the 2024 Annual Catalog and the combinations are different from last years kit, so it’s a must have for designing.

I thought maybe you would you like one too? So I’ve put together a kit and I’ve done all the work for you!

I’m now offering a limited number of the 2024 Color Coach Kits for sale!

This kit contains everything you need already copied, cut, and prepped. All you have to do is assemble in the way that works best for you!  Here is a picture of how I did mine.

This kit can also be used to create a book if you wanted to instead. You can simply place your order with me for the Memories & More 6×8 Albums (163883) and some refill pages (144205) to add to the kit.

I bet you’d like to know what my Color Coach Kit includes –

Kit includes:

54 Card stock pieces 3″ x 4 1/4″

  • 5 2023-2025 In Colors
  • 5 2024-2026 In Colors
  • 10 Regals
  • 10 Subtles
  • 10 Neutrals
  • 10 Brights
  • 4 Basics (3 come with card stock & label only)

9 Color Copies showing your color combinations:

  • 5 2023-2025 In Colors
  • 5 2024-2026 In Colors
  • 10 Regals
  • 10 Subtles
  • 10 Neutrals
  • 10 Brights
  • 1 Basics

Other:

2″ Ring

1 Cover laminated (front and back with rounded corners as shown)

Labels for Color Families

Pattern piece for punching

PDF with assembly instructions

Buy yours today! It’s easy, choose your option simply click on the button below.

Choose your option:

When you purchase a kit the assembly instructions will be sent by email and the kit will be shipped or picked up separately.

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Want the 2024 Annual Catalog and don’t have a Demonstrator? Contact me today. If you are not a customer that shops with me, the Catalog is still FREE, you’ll simply pay the postage. After I receive your email I’ll send you an invoice for the postage to be paid by PayPal.

Doggone Friendly

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Do you love dogs? I know I do. I can’t remember a time that a dog wasn’t apart of our family someone we loved. From my first little pup at age 4 to our two current little babies, dogs hold a special place in my heart. So when I saw the Doggone Friendly Stamp (162729) I knew it would be part of my shopping list.

Today I’m going to share some fun cards from my swap that use this stamp in different ways. I like the fact that this stamp has it all and we can highlight one or all of our sweet faces! This first card does just that.

The card front was stamped in Pebbled Path and then circle from the Stylish Shapes Dies (159183) was used to cut out the image desired. The pup has been colored and highlighted and then layered onto a larger circle of Misty Moonlight. This layered shape covers the hole that was created. And how about this next card that uses a quick pop of color on their bandanas with our Stampin’ Blends to draw your eye?

The sentiment has been stamped in the fun Tahitian Tide and punched out and layered with the Double Oval Punch (154242) and a bit of shine has been added with the Tahitian Tide 1/8″ Metallic Woven Ribbon (159197).

And this last card is a fun fold

It uses not only the stamp set but our More Dazzle Specialty Paper (161749), Natural 1/4″ Wavy Trim (161517), and Earthen Elegance Designer Series Paper (161503) to create tons of texture. Open it and you’ve got two additional panels with those adorable little faces.

This stamped image was stamped Pecan Pie once and then cut into three sections at 1 1/2″, 2 1/8″ to decorate the panels. So simple but it packs a wow in shades of brown.

Three cards, three totally different looks! It’s one of my favorite things about paper crafting, while we start with the same supplies we can create a project that is our.

On a personal note I thought I’d share a quick pic of my pups. Kona and Hana who are now 21 weeks old and just got their first grooming.

We named them after two towns we were able to visit on vacation recently. They are such sweet little faces, don’t you think? Why not leave me a comment and tell me what kind of pup you have?

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Get the best kit! 35% off or 35% more

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Did you know that Stampin’ Up! is celebrating their 35th Anniversary? So Happy Anniversary Stampin’ Up! And to celebrate this milestone they are offering you a starter kit for 35% Off or 35% More in your Kit! That’s the best kit ever!!

That means you get to choose $125 of product for just $64.35 plus tax or $168.75 in products for only $99. Shipping is FREE on starter kits!

Promotion ends on October 31st at 11:59 PM (MT)

New demonstrators can choose one of the following options for their Starter Kit:

Option 1: Get 35% OFF the normal cost of a Stampin’ Up! Starter Kit. Those who select this option will receive $125 worth of product for only $64.35!

Option 2: Get 35% MORE product with their Starter Kit. Those who select this option will receive $168.75 worth of product by spending $99!

No matter which option you choose for your Starter Kit, you’ll receive with free business supplies and free shipping on their Starter Kit—not to mention all the fun that comes with being part of Stampin’ Up!

Don’t want to sell? No problem getting the starter kit gives you a great deal and there is no obligation. Most demonstrators just take advantage of the discount when buying for themselves and maybe a friend of two. As a demonstrator you’ll receive a 20% discount on your orders.

FREE OnStage@Home Registration

It gets better! Those who get a Starter Kit starting today, during October will also be automatically registered for FREE* to our virtual OnStage event on November 11th

That’s a $77 value! Of creative fun!!!

  • Join our Team, the Blue Mountain Stampers for this fun Streaming event too!

*Please note that free registration will not include the gift box, but does allow you to purchase the offered sneak peek Bee Mine Suite from the January Mini Catalog for our stamp along during the event.

So why not enjoy a fun group of crafters who just like you enjoys stamping?

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Little Monkey

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Oh what fun is the zoo! And these little monkeys are too cute.

Little Monkey Bundle (161379) is filled with adorable images and fun sayings AND has a coordinating Little Monkey Builder Punch (161378) who wouldn’t love that?

Check out these fun cards using the Bundle. This first card uses the punch for a bold look.

A bit of texture was added to the back ground with the Timeworn Type 3D Embossing Folder (156505) and our quick and easy Stampin’ Blends were used to color the vegetation. Or how about this fun little card to say HI to someone?

It also has been colored with our Stampin’ Blends and a to of “sky” has been added behind using the Blending Brushes (153611) and some Classic Ink.

Monkeys for us have become a family favorite when visiting the zoo. On a trip to Honolulu’s Zoo last year we ran across a Gibbon monkey, this little guy was very vocal. Check out this quick little video I took. Click HERE or on my photo below.

It was so funny we were mesmerized and spent quite a while watching him sing and sing. This little guy marks his territory by a whooping, piercing “song,” and he went on for a while, you could hear him across the zoo too. LOL. We’ve never seen anything like it. (You can learn more about him HERE on the zoo’s website). By the way this zoo was a wonderful, if you have a few hours why not check it out?

So what do you think? Do you find this set as adorable as I do? Why not check it out in my Online Store?

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Organizating your Ink & More

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I’ve shared some of my past organizational items that I’ve been using for years the last couple of days for the NEW 2023 Annual Catalog and so today I thought I’d share something new with you, my Stampin’ Blends Labels.

Yes, I finally sat down and created this file for myself and it includes all the current 2023 Stampin’ Blends including the Natural Tones all in one place. This PDF is simple to use, simply print it off onto a piece of Basic White Card stock and cut it into strips so that your punch will slide in on each side.

Then simply punch out the color you need and use a Mini Glue Dot to attach it to your cap.

Yep, it is that quick and simple! Now I just need to make sure to put them right side up in their spots so I can read them lol.

Stampin’ Blends Labels PDF

And if you want to see how I use the storage for the Stampin’ Blends I shared that with you HERE.

Yesterday I shared with you my Labels that I use for almost everything lol and some of you had some questions about my card stock box and why there were little silver clips on some of the folder. (You can click HERE to see the labels and that post)

The answer is a quick and easy one – inventory. These little silver binder clips tell me that I have a new package of card stock waiting in the wings. I picked up this tip years ago from a fellow crafter and find it very useful as it is a quick and easy visual cue to let me know that I need to order that color when the file folder gets a bit thin.

Speaking of those labels – My ink pads needed a bit of sprucing up with those new labels. I love to make it easy to find where things go ink my ink rack.

Not only can I quickly see the name but also the color ink pad that is hiding on my desk when I clean up. I simply cut a bit of card stock down to fit in the slot add the label and use add a strip of Stampin’ Seal or a Mini Glue Dot to the front to hold it down.

And last but not least, the labels that come on the underside of the pad. How do you use them?

Our pads now have 2 names of the color in English. Now I can not only put the name on the end of the pad, but also along the top edge so I can see it when it’s closed or when it’s open and I’m stamping.

I love the fact that Stampin’ Up! looks at small details like this to make crafting easier. How about you?

I hope you’ve enjoyed my organizational items for the Color Refresh and the 2023 Annual Catalog and find them helpful.

And of course if you’d like one of my Color Coach Ring Kits to help you get started with the Color Refresh. Click HERE to get your Kit.

As always let me know if you have any questions StampwithJini@gmail.com

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Want a 2023 Annual Catalog?

Don’t already have a demonstrator? Contact me today to get yours – email me at StampwithJini@gmail and include your name, address, and phone number and I’ll be happy to send you one.

The catalog is free, you’ll simply pay for shipping or you can stop by and pick one up if you are local.

Organizational Basics for the 2023 Annual Catalog

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Today I’ve got some wonderful items to help make organizing your craft space easier for you while you’re waiting for those fun new colors and products to arrive. Be sure to add some of our Standard Stamp Cases so that you’re ready to organize your Dies too. I’ll be sharing those PDFs on Thursday.

I’ve done this with each NEW Annual Catalog launch for years (you can find past items by looking under the organization category) and I hope you’ll find them useful too.

First,I’ve created a quick reference for the Designer Series Paper. I like this chart and keep it handy when I’m looking for the colors in the Designer Series Paper. Everything you need is on this one easy chart.

2023 Annual Catalog Designer Series Paper Chart  PDF

I actually print this twice and cut one apart to put with my Designer Series Paper since the printing is bigger than what comes on the tag board backer. You can also keep my Design Tools & Color Swatch Books on your desk or with it too for easy reference. (I do both since I tend to bury the swatch book under everything on my desk when I’m creating, lol). If you haven’t ordered a set of 2023 Annual Catalog Swatch Books yet, I still have a few left. Simply Email me at StampwithJini@gmail to get yours and and I’ll send you a PayPal invoice.

2022-2023 Annual Catalog Color Collection Inventory Chart

Want a quick way to know what colors you have on the go? I love this purse sized inventory list for keeping my items handy, so I’m sharing it with you. It’s got all of our color families even the two In Color Families. Simply print, score, then fold to create a tri-fold reference chart that you can tuck in your purse. And if you’d like a visual of the color, add a small circle of the card stock for those that you have like I did here with a half inch circle punch above the name.

2023 Color Collection Tri-Fold Inventory Chart PDF

Tip: Make sure when you are printing this chart to turn the second side so that it prints upside down. That way both sides will be in the same direction when using.

Labels, Labels, Labels – I love labels and these make things so easy. I like to have everything consistent so with the NEW 2023 Annual Catalog. I have created new labels for my hanging file folders, Refill drawers, daubers, and the bottoms of my Classic Ink Pads.

2023 Annual Catalog File Drawer Labels (Avery 5167) PDF

Stop back by tomorrow when I’ll be sharing my Dies Case Organizational Items with you.

If you haven’t ordered from me for a while, don’t have a catalog and would like one, why not contact me today to find out how to get yours!

The catalog is free, you’ll simply pay for shipping or you can stop by and pick one up if you are local. Simply email me your name, address, and phone number.

And if you like all the news and information about what is happening, why not sign up for my newsletter or have my blog posts delivered right to you? You can click HERE to sign up for one or both. Then remember to click the link in the email you receive to get started.

Click here to order your Stampin’ Up! Products online 24/7! (US only)

Shop at my Online Store and use Host Code JPW7CRF7 with a product order of $50 or more and receive a FREE Gift from me!

Now Offering 2023 Color Coach Kits

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The 2023 Annual Catalog has launched and I’ve already shared that there will be a Color Refresh with you so I thought I’d tell you about this new kit I’ve put together to get you started creating with the new colors.

I love being able to reach for my Color Coach again to help me get inspiration. What’s a Color Coach? It’s a tool I use to help me choose the color combinations for a project. And am thrilled that Stampin’ Up! has offered us a digital format for creating them. Here is the one I’ve put together with some additions to what they’ve already given us.

I thought maybe you would you like one too? So I’ve put together a kit and I’ve done all the work for you!

I’m now offering a limited number of the 2023 Color Coach Kits for sale!

This kit contains everything you need already copied, cut, and prepped. All you have to do is assemble in the way that works best for you!  Here is a picture of how I did mine.

I’ve only laminated the front and back covers for you since this allows you to use the pieces the way you want to.

This kit can also be used to create a book if you wanted to instead. You can simply place your order with me for the Memories & More 6×8 Albums (163883) and some refill pages (144205) to add to the kit.

I bet you’d like to know what my Color Coach Kit includes –

Kit includes:

53 Card stock pieces 3″ x 4 1/4″

  • 5 2023-2025 In Colors
  • 5 2022-2024 In Colors
  • 10 Regals
  • 10 Subtles
  • 10 Neutrals
  • 10 Brights
  • 3 Basics (card stock & label only)

9 Color Copies showing your color combinations:

  • 5 2023-2025 In Colors
  • 5 2022-2024 In Colors
  • 10 Regals
  • 10 Subtles
  • 10 Neutrals
  • 10 Brights

Other:

2″ Ring

1 Cover laminated (front and back with rounded corners as shown)

Labels for Color Families

Pattern piece for punching

PDF with assembly instructions

Buy yours today! It’s easy, choose your option simply click on the button below.

Choose your option:

When you purchase a kit the assembly instructions will be sent by email and the kit will be shipped or picked up separately.

And of course if you’d like to participate in my Designer Series Paper Share or Designer Series Tool & Swatch Books I have a few of those still available. Click HERE to learn more about those.

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