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Blended Season Card Class

August 21, 2018August 21, 2018 Marilyn SanClementeLeave a commentHandmade cards, Specials, Stampin' Up!Blended Season Stamp set, Card Class, Online Card Class

I love the Stampin’ Up! Blended Seasons stamp set. This set has stamps for each season of the year so it is a great all occasion stamp set.

I have pulled together a couple of my favorite cards from this set that represent the seasons into an online class, just for you!

But – there is always a but isn’t there?
This stamp set is only available until the August 31st!. See the details HERE on the special.

Another great thing about this stamp set is the Stitched Seasons Framelits that come as part of the bundle. These framelits 3 nested windows that have stitching on the inside and outside of the frame. This allows you to make a frame with stitching on both the inside and the outside by layering two window framelits together.

You can find more information on my class HERE.

As soon as I saw the falling leaves that were part of this set, I knew that I needed to use copper for the Falling Leaves stamp. The leaves are stamped with versamark ink and colored with the Stampin’ Blends Markers. I added a frame cut from copper foil to highlight the leaves on the card.

I would love to be your Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator. You can place an order on my website HERE. If your order is under $150 then use the Host Code and I will send you a sampler of the new Joyous Noel Christmas DSP. Of course if your order is over $150 then keep the host benefits for yourself. I love to share benefits with my customers!

Thanks for stopping by today!

Tropical Chic Card Class

August 19, 2018August 17, 2018 Marilyn SanClementeLeave a commentHandmade cards, Stampin' Up!Card Classes, Tropical Chic stamp set

Today I am sharing a Tropical Chic Card class that I recently put together for my July class. I have to say that the Tropical Escape Designer series paper is my favorite in the new catalog.

I have seen so many beautiful projects made with the Tropical Chic bundle and Tropical Escape designer series paper.

For these projects I used Stampin’ Up!’s Tropical Chic stamp set and Fabulous Flamingo stamp set.

The other supplies that I used for these projects include:

Cardstocks:
Whisper White, Granny Apple Green
Tranquil Tide, Blushing Bride and Flirty Flamingo and the Tropical Escape Designer Series paper stack.

Inks: Granny Apple Green, Shaded Spruce, Blushing Bride, Flirty Flamingo and Petal Pink.

This class includes full color instructions for 5 cards and one treat box made with these Tropical projects.

You can see more details and purchase my Tropical Chic Class HERE. for $14.95

Thanks for stopping by today!

Product List

Animal Outing Handmade Card

August 17, 2018 Marilyn SanClementeLeave a commentStampin' Up!Animal Outing Stamp set

Today I am sharing a card that one of my friends made using the Stampin’ Up! Animal Outing stamp set. This Animal Outing handmade card would be perfect for a kid’s birthday!

The card base is Tranquil Tide CS cut to 8 1/2″ x 5 1/2″ and scored at
4 1/4″. The background is a layer of the the Tropical Escape Designer series paper. This Tropical designed paper is a perfect paper pattern to use for an animal set.

The giraffes are stamped with Early Espresso ink on Crushed Curry CS and cutout with the coordinating Animal Friends thinlits. The flower is stamped with the orchid from the Tropical Chic stamp set.

The circle and scalloped circle in the center of the card are cut out of the Layering Circles framelits. Whisper White and Tranquil Tide cardstocks were used for the circles.

Lastly the “Happy Birthday” message is stamped on a tag cut from the Stitched Labels Framelits. This is a perfect Framelit set that everyone should have in their collection.

The Stitched Labels framelit collection cuts several different shapes for labels with a pretty stitching pattern around the edge. There is also a stitched background which would be perfect for making a textured background for a card. And a long Stitched framelit to cut a stitched edge to a card. No more using a template and stylus to make a stitched edge on a card!

I hope you have enjoyed this card. Thank you to my friend JoJo for sharing it with me!!

Happy Stamping!

TAX FREE + Bonus Days!!!

August 11, 2018 Marilyn SanClementeLeave a commentSpecials, Stampin' Up!

What happens when you combine Massachusetts Tax FREE weekend with Bonus Days?? Stampin’ Up! on Sale!

Today and tomorrow – August 11th and 12th are Tax FREE weekend in Massachusetts! That is %6.25 off! Combine that with Stampin’ Up!’s Bonus Days for the month of August and you get Great Savings!

For every $50 USD you spend before August 31 (before shipping and tax) earns a $5 USDBonus Days coupon code that can be used September 1–30. Translated that means a $5 coupon for each $50 that you spend in August to be used in September!! and the new Holiday catalog will be out in September.

So buy this weekend for tax FREE and get coupons to use in September with the New Holiday Catalog!!

Have a great time shopping!

Varied Vases handmade card and FREE tutorial

August 9, 2018 Marilyn SanClementeLeave a commentHandmade cards, Stampin' Up!Varied Vases

Today I am sharing a beautiful card that I made with the Varied Vases stamp set and coordinating punch. This is a handmade varied vases card

great bundle to make some cute quick cards. I used the Garden Impressions Designer paper with this set.

One of my favorite color combinations is navy and yellow so I was naturally drawn to this piece of designer paper.

So the details on this card.

Card Base: cut a piece of So Saffron cardstock to 8 1/2″ x 5 1/2″ and score at 4 1/4.
First layer: So saffron piece of Garden Impressions DSP cut to 4″ x 5 1/4″
Second layer: Blue and saffron floral background cut to 3″ x 4″.

The Focal point of this card is the floral images stamped on a piece of 2 1/4″ x 3″ piece of whisper white cardstock. Then I stamped each of the 3 vases with Jet Black staz-on ink. I added a flower to each vase and colored in the flowers with So Saffron ink.

The vases are punched out of scraps of the Garden Impressions DSP. I really liked the way this highlighted the vases. I attached the DSP vases over the stamped vase. Stamping the vase even though I know I am going to cover it up with DSP – helps to position the flowers. I added the middle vase last and used a dimensional so it looks like it is in front of the other two vases. This piece is layered onto a 2 3/8″ x 3 1/8″ piece of Night of Navy cardstock. This piece is centered to the center left of the Decorative DSP layer. I didn’t want to hide that beautiful navy and saffron DSP.

Last I stamped the message “Birthday Wishes” on a scrap of whisper white cardstock and punched it out with the Classic label punch. I used a dimensional to add this piece to the card.

Interested in a FREE Tutorial with 3 other cards made with the Varied Vases stamp set and Garden Impressions Designer paper? This tutorial outlines my design process and how I use sketches with a specific stamp set and Designer paper to design cards and scrapbook pages.

CLICK HERE to signup for my newsletter to receive this Tutorial for FREE. I send out 3-4 newsletters a month filled with lot of great papercrafting tips and ideas!

Thanks for stopping by today!

Blended Seasons Stamp Set

July 31, 2018 Marilyn SanClementeLeave a commentSpecials, Stampin' Up!Blended Seasons

Today I am sharing a card that I made with the new Blended Seasons stamp set that you will be able to order for the month of August only from Stampin’ Up!.

This set comes with a coordinating set of thinlits; the Stitched Seasons thinlits. I love the window framelits that are part of this set. Each of the windows is stitched on the inside and outside so you can cut an outline with the stitched edges.

Here are the details of this card. The card base is a piece of Whisper White cardstock cut to 11″ x 4 1/4″ and scored at 5 1/2″. Next is a second layer of whisper white cardstock cut to 4″ x 5 1/4″. I stamped the leaves with versamark ink randomly and embossed them with Copper Embossing powder. I used the Stampin’ Blends Markers to color in the leaf images.

Next I cut a Window from a piece of Copper Foil using the large and medium Window Framelits that are part of the Stitched Seasons framelits. I can tell that these framelits with the stitched detail along the edge of the framelit will become a staple in my stamping room! I used dimensionals to pop up the frame over the leaves. I then tied a piece of the copper ribbon around the upper right hand corner of the frame. You can fray this ribbon to get a cool “metal” effect.

Last but not least I stamped the sentiment “thank you” that is part of the Blended Seasons stamp set with versamark ink on a 1″ x 3 1/2″ piece of vellum cardstock and embossed it with the Copper embossing powder. I snipped the end of the vellum to make a tail on the label and added it to the front of the card. The great thing about vellum is the transparency of it so you are not hiding any of the images on your project.

Check out the details of this special HERE.

Ready to place an order? If you are in the US and don’t have a demonstrator, I would love to help you out. If your order is under $150, use the Hostess code PNUBFTX3 and I will send you a sampler of the new Under the Mistletoe Designer paper. Of course if your order is over $150, then collect the hostess benefits for yourself. I love to share benefits with my customers.

Thank you for stopping by today!

Christmas in July – Under the Mistletoe Card

July 20, 2018 Marilyn SanClementeLeave a commentChristmas, Handmade cardsChristmas in July, Color your Season

For the past few days, I have been playing with the new Under the Mistletoe Designer paper from the new Stampin’
Under the Mistletoe Card

Up! catalog. I have designed a few Christmas cards with this paper using a new stamp set; Color Your Season – that Stampin’ Up is releasing on August 1st and a couple of the Holiday sets that are in the current catalog.

Here are the details on this card made with the upcoming Color Your season stamp set.

The Color Your Season stamp set has an image for each of the Four Seasons and some pretty thinlits that have a stitched edge. I can’t wait to show off this stamp set and let you play with it. It will be available for order on August 1st!

Here are the details on this card:

The card base is Old Olive cardstock cut to 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″ and scored at 4 1/4″. Next is a layer of Real Red cardstock cut to 5 1/8″ x 3 7/8″. Then a piece of the Under the Mistletoe DSP cut to 5″ x 3 3/4″. I then used the new layering thinlits with the stitched edge to cut a mat from Old Olive Cardstock and from Whisper White cardstock. I stamped “Merry Christmas” in red.

The Color Your Season stamp set has the Christmas sentiment – Merry Christmas, a Christmas Bell and a swag of Mistletoe. I stamped the Mistletoe swag with Black ink and colored the mistletoe with my Stampin’ Blends markers. I then cut out the mistletoe swag and added it above the sentiment in the center of the card. This set also has a pretty ribbon die. I added a ribbon cut from Silver foil below the sentiment.

Next Wednesday is July 25th – so six months from Christmas so I am holding my Christmas in July class on Wednesday the 25th featuring the new Under the Mistletoe DSP and the upcoming Color Your Season stamp set which will be available on August 1st. I will also have some cards made with other Christmas Sets that have carried forward such as Star of Light,Hearts Come Home, and Stylish Christmas stamp sets.

S

tay tuned – I will be offering an online class using the
Under the Mistletoe DSP soon!

Happy Stamping!

Blast from the Past handmade Graduation Card

July 16, 2018 Marilyn SanClemente1 CommentStampin' Up!

Today I am sharing a Handmade Graduation Card that I designed for my niece Hillary’

s graduation from Merrimack College! What a huge milestone! This is one of my favorite card designs – a Z Fold Card. I love cards that move and Z Fold Cards are one of my favorite types of cards to design!

The colors for this card are inspired by Hillary’s love of Lily Pulitzer clothes and colors. Pink and Green colors happen to be one my favorite colors combinations too! So this card is designed around the new Granny Apple Green cardstock and of course my favorite pink – Flirty Flamingo cardstock wiht a little Coastal Cabana thrown in for a blue shade. Aren’t you glad that Flirty Flamingo became a permanent color and that Coastal Cabana is back!

I used the Brights Designer paper stacks for the back ground paper. Bringing back the Designer paper stacks in the color families was a great decision by Stmapin’ Up! I love having a designer paper that coordinates with every color!

Here are the details on this card:
The card base is a 5 1/2″ x 11″ piece of Flirty Flamingo Cardstock scored at 5 1/2″ and 2 3/4″. This is folded into a Z shape. The first 2 layers are two 2 5/8″ x 5 3/8″ pieces of Granny Apple Green DSP. The back panel is a 5 3/8″ square of Coastal Cabana DSP.

The arm of the Z Fold card is a 1 1/4″ x 11″ piece of Granny Apple Green cardstock scored at 5 1/2″ and 2 3/8″. Each panel of the arm is layered with a piece of Flirty Flamingo DSP. The numbers 2018 are cut using the Large Number framelits dies (which have now retired unfrotunately) from the Granny Apple Green and Flirty Flamingo cardstock. The key to the Z Fold card is to attach the arm folded in the opposite direction from the card.

The banner and stars are cut using the Birthday Bash framelits (also retired). I do love these framelits and the star explosion that the die creates!.

The inspiration for the card design was a graduation card that I designed last year for my daughter Emily. I have to admit that her card was a little more elaborate with a lot more bling. This card was designed around Sacred Heart University colors which is where my daughter graduated from. This card used Crushed Curry Cardstock and Cherry Cobbler Cardstock.

handmade Graduation Card

This is a great example of how you can take a favorite card that you designed before and change it to use for another occasion!

Want to learn how to make a Z Fold card? Here is a link to a video that I recorded last year on Z Fold cards. I also included a link to FREE PDF with full instructions on making Z Fold cards!

Thanks for stopping by today!

Happy 4th of July!!

July 4, 2018July 3, 2018 Marilyn SanClementeLeave a commentUncategorized

Happy 4th of July!!

These are a couple of summer picnic cards that my team designed a couple of years ago for summer events!

This shows that you can take the colors red, white and blue and make something patriotic!

Even though these stamp sets and papers are retired, you can create something similar with products that we have available today!

I hope that you enjoy your day!

I am going on a exploration of the Isle of Shoals off the coast of NH & Maine for the 4th!

Enjoy your day!

Happy July! new Stampin’ Specials

July 2, 2018 Marilyn SanClementeLeave a commentSpecials, Stampin' Up!

Happy July!
Stampin’ Up! has some fantastic specials for the month of July!

Have you ever thought about doing what you love?

What a perfect time to Join MY Team!

For the month of July, new recruits will receive a FREE assortment of Classic Stampin’ Pads of their choosing with their Starter Kit! Check out the details HERE.

Ready to join now? Click HERE to Join Now!
or
Give me a call!

I have a fantastic team! We all work together, share ideas and help each other out!

Special #2 For July

It is time to stock up on some of those gorgeous Designer Series Papers in the new Catalog! Buy 3 Designs and Get 1 FREE!

Check out the details HERE.

I love the new beautiful Designer papers in the new catalog! July is a great time to get started on your Holiday cards! – so If your order is under $150, use the Host Code V2NYMHQ4 and I will give you a sampler of the new Under the Mistletoe Designer Series Paper. I love this new bright and cheery DSP for the Holiday! If your order is over $150, keep the hostess benefits for yourself! I love to share rewards with my customers!

Happy Shopping!

Handmade Shower Invitation

June 27, 2018 Marilyn SanClementeLeave a commentBlendabilities Markers, Stampin' Up!Handmade Shower Invitation, Serene Garden

Today I am sharing a handmade Shower Invitation that my friend and I designed for her daughter’s shower.

I used the new Serene Garden Stamp set from the new Stampin’ Up! catalog. I love the look of this set. It is definitely very serene. This set would be perfect for thank you cards, thinking of you and sympathy cards. So pretty.

This set comes in a bundle with matching framelit dies. But it also has a die that embosses the main floral image.

The invitations are 5 x 7. The base is a piece of the new Blueberry Bushel cardstock cut to 5 x 7″. I was playing around with the width of the mat for this card and also the portrait versus landscape layouts. The card on the right with the portrait layout has a piece of Whisper White cardstock is cut to 4 3/4″ x 6 3/4″. The image is stamped on the lower left corner with Basic Gray ink. For the landscape invitation I cut the Whisper White cardstock to 4 1/2″ x 6 1/2″ for a wider mat on the base.

I used the Old Olive Blends marker to color the leaves on these cards. I really like the shading effects that you can get with the Stampin’ Blends markers. For the flowers I used the Blueberry Bushel ink with an aqua painter since this color isn’t available in the Stampin’ Blends markers yet.

So of course I had to try out the new embossing die. So I made a card using some of the new purple colors; Highland Heather and Gorgeous Grape. NOTE: you do need an embossing mat for your Big Shot. Check out the Embossing mats in the new catalog on page 221.

For the this card, the base is Gorgeous Grape cardstock cut to 8 1/2″ x 5 1/2″ scored at 4 1/4. The next layer is 4″ x 5 1/4″ piece of Highland Heather cardstock.

The next layer is a 2″ x 3 1/2″ piece of Whisper White cardstock with a mat of Gorgeous Grape cut to 2 1/8″ x 3 5/8″.

For this card, I used an aqua painter and did a wash across the white cardstock for the sky. I stamped the corner leaf image in the two bottom corners. Next I stamped the leaf with single flower image and the larger flower above. I then stamped the two flowers again with the butterfly on scrap cardstock and cut them out with the framelit dies. I colored these image with Highland Heather ink and an aqua painter. The leaves are colored with the Old Olive Blends Markers.

Then I attached the flower over the image with mini dimensionals. You can’t tell by the pictures, but I also used a Wink of Stella pen on the larger flower so that it stands out and shimmers which it does!

I can tell that the Serene Garden stamp set is going to become one of my go to stamp sets with this catalog!

Here are the supplies that I used for these items today:

tams# 23847

Product List

Serene Garden Photopolymer Bundle

[148395]

$42.25

Highland Heather 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[146986]

$8.50

Gorgeous Grape 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[146987]

$8.50

Blueberry Bushel 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[146968]

$8.50

Highland Heather Classic Stampin' Pad

[147103]

$7.50

Blueberry Bushel Classic Stampin' Pad

[147138]

$7.50

Aqua Painters

[103954]

$17.00

Old Olive Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack

[144597]

$9.00

Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush

[141897]

$8.00

Mini Stampin' Dimensionals

[144108]

$4.00

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[100730]

$9.75

So which invitation do you like better? The landscape or portrait?

If you are ready to place an order, I would love to be your Stampin' Up! Demonstrator! If your order is under $150, use the Host code of TSAB4JTZ and I will send you a special gift. I love to share the Host benefits with my customers. Of course if your order is over $150, then keep the Host benefits for yourself!

Happy Stamping!

Handmade Graceful Glass Card

June 8, 2018 Marilyn SanClementeLeave a commenthandmade card, Handmade cards

Today I am sharing a handmade Graceful Glass Card that one of my downline made today! I just love the look of the new Stampin’ Up! Graceful Glass suite with the Designer Vellum and the Painted Glass stamp set. This set is absolutely beautiful! Today one of my downlines, Ruth Tinkham, said she wanted to try an Easel card and had this idea in her head.
Graceful Glass Easel Card

I am planning on using the Graceful Glass vellum for my Stamp Club class next week; so I was excited when she started working on her idea!

So here are the directions for this gorgeous Easel card:

Card base: Basic Black cardstock cut to 4 1/4″ x 11″. Scored at 2 3/4″ and 5 1/2″.
Card Front: 2 pieces of Whisper White cardstock cut to 4″ x 5 1/4″

Line up the two whisper white pieces (do not glue them together yet) and use the half circle die from the Painted Glass dies to cut the rounded top of the window for the card. Line up the 2 1/2″ square die to cut out the area below the half circle. Make sure the pieces are in the center of the white pieces. This will give you the opening for the stained glass window.

Line up one piece of whisper white onto the front half of the basic black card base (the side that has the fold). Cut the window out again to make the window on the basic black card base.

Choose the section of the patterned Graceful Glass vellum that you want to appear in the window. Cut around that section so you have a 3 1/2″ x 4 1/2″ piece. Use the Blends markers to color the birds on the stained glass window.

Attach one piece of the whisper white cardstock to the front of the card. Make sure that the windows line up. Attach the colored vellum piece over the whisper white cardstock making sure the portion that you want to see shows through the window. Line up the second piece of Whisper White cardstock over the window and attach to hide the vellum. You should only see the design that you want through the window.

Use the 2 1/2″ square die and the half circle die with Basic Black cardstock to cut out the pieces for the stained glass window. Use the Fine Tip Glue pen to outline the black outline of the window. Lay over the vellum. Set aside to dry.

Stamp the sentiment “Thank You” with Black ink on a scrap of Whisper White cardstock. Cu

t out with the layering oval die. Cut a coordinating scalloped oval from a scrap of Basic Black cardstock. Attach to the inside of the card near the bottom with dimensionals. This will become the stand to hold the card open.

Slide a battery operated candle in the center of the card and turn on!

Enjoy!

the New 2018-2019 Catalog is HERE!

June 1, 2018June 2, 2018 Marilyn SanClementeLeave a commentUncategorized

Yay!! – the new Stampin’ Up! Catalog is Here for the 2018-2019 Year! Ordering will be online at Noon MT which is 2pm East Coast time!

Want a little peak of some of the products? Check out this video:

Ready to place an order?? Use the Host code TSAB4JTZ and I will send you a sampler of the new Share what you Love Designer paper!! Of course if your order is over $150, then collect the Host benefits for yourself!

I am so excited!
Happy Stamping!

Don’t Miss out – 4 great crafting Classes

May 30, 2018May 30, 2018 Marilyn SanClementeLeave a comment3D Item, All Occasion cards, Creative Crafter's Escape, Creative Retreat, day retreats, Stampin' Up!

How can it be only 2 1/2 weeks from our next Creative Crafters’ Escape on Saturday June 16th?? Time just flies too fast! So I wanted to share a couple of points with you for the day.

Creative Crafters' Escape

(Click on the flyer above to print it off and share with your friends – Bring a friend that is new to us and receive a special gift from us!)

My team and I have been very busy planning for another fantastic and Fun day!! We do need to close registration 5 days before the event so we have time to order all the supplies. So registration is closing on Sunday the 10th. Registration is $80 but only until May 31st which is tomorrow! After this, registration goes up to $85!

So CLICK HERE to Register for our Event now before Registration goes up to $85!

We have created 4 fantastic new classes for the day. You are sure to learn something new!

Techniques and Textures Class using the new In-Colors – with Jeanne

This class uses the new In-Colors Designer series paper with the in-colors with the Petal Palette Stamp Set. In this class you will:

Make 5 cards using the new In-Colors
Learn 5 different Stamping Techniques – a separate technique for each card!
Receive a half package of the new In-Color Designer paper with the class

You are sure to learn something new and will have some of the new paper to play with after the class! Class Cost is $30.

Share What you Love Cards – with Lisa

In this class you will:

Complete 4 beautiful cards – perfect for any occasion!
Learn the Triple Layer technique
Receive a Full Step-by-step Tutorial for 6 cards with this gorgeous Designer paper!

Did I mention that this is the Designer paper that you receive as part of your registration gift? Class Cost – $25

Sea of Textures 3D Box – with Debbie
Creative Crafters' Escape Sea of Textures 3D Box

Creative Crafters' Escape Sea of Textures 3D Box

All I can say about this box is WOW!! Wait until you see it! This box is absolutely gorgeous!

You will make this fantastic 4 x 4″ box decorated with the Sea Critters from the

Sea of Textures Stamp set.

You’ll receive a Step-by-Step tutorial for this box so you can re-create it in the future
Your friends will be awed by this project!

Class Cost – $20

Creative Crafter’s Sampler – with Marilyn

You’ll make this beautiful Creative Sampler using the Crafting Forever and Apron of Love Stamp sets
You’ll receive a Step-by-Step tutorial for this sampler – you will have all the measurements to re-create this sampler for a friend
A Perfect gift for a Crafty Friend or Family member!

Class cost $25

So are you ready to register for the classes??

Click HERE.

We are so looking forward to the day!!

See you there!

Memorial Day Special – Today Only!

May 28, 2018May 28, 2018 Marilyn SanClementeLeave a commentCreative Crafter's Escape, Specials, Uncategorized

Happy Memorial Day!! I want to say a special thank you to all of our veterans and their Families that have served our country!

For today (Memorial Day) only, my team and I have decided to offer $5 OFF our registration for the upcoming June 16th day of Crafting fun!

Saturday June 16th – 9am to 7pm
at
Tewksbury Congregational Church
Tewksbury, MA

Today only $75

Tomorrow – registration goes back to $80 and on Friday June 1st to $85.

So what are you waiting for??

Register NOW for just $75!

I can’t wait to see you there! We will be announcing the details of our classes tomorrow!

and don’t forget that this is the last week to purchase Retiring items from the Annual and Occasions Catalogs!