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Easy Waterside Retreat card

Posted on June 9, 2026 by Genevieve Valdes

I’m so excited to craft with the Waterside Retreat Suite Collection! I was inspired by the Hand Stamped Sentiments Color Challenge of Old Olive, Coastal Cabana and Pecan Pie. The card base and second layer are Old Olive. The second layer is embossed with the Forever Plaid 3D Embossing folder. The chair is die cut from Coastal Cabana card stock and the grass is stamped in Pecan Pic and die cut. The sentiment is stamped in Old Olive and die cut with Three Banner punch. The two rectangles of DSP are from the collection and embellished with Dewdrop Embellishments.

See more inspiration at Hand Stamped Sentiments and join the challenge.

Easy Waterside Retreat Card

Card Size: 4.25″ H x 5.50″ W card

Stamp Sets/Bundles/Suite: Waterside Retreat Suite Collection

Paper: Card Base: Basic White, Old Olive, Coastal Cabana, Waterside Retreat DSP

Ink: Classic Ink pad: Old Olive, Pecan Pie

Embellishments and Accessories: Stampin’ Cut and Emboss Machine, paper trimmer, glue dots, Dew Drop Embellishments, Linen Thread

Filed under: Birthday, Color Splash Challenges, Feminine Birthday, Hand Stamped Sentiments Creative Challenge, Masculine Birthday, Relaxing Waterside | Tagged: , , , , , | Leave a comment »

An Extraordinary Life

Posted on May 26, 2026 by Genevieve Valdes

This week’s challenge is an inspiration challenge which I was inspired to create with the Extraordinary Life bundle. I used for the background Kintsugi DSP then added die cuts from the bundle. This card was super simple to make.

See more inspiration at Hand Stamped Sentiments.

Extraordinary Life Card

Card Size: 4.25″ H x 5.50″ W card

Stamp Sets/Bundles/Suite: Extraordinary Life bundle

Paper: Card Base: Basic White, Lost Lagoon, Kintsugi DSP, Vellum

Ink: Classic Ink pad: Real Red

Embellishments and Accessories: Stampin’ Cut and Emboss Machine, paper trimmer, glue dots, Basic Rhinestones, 2025-2027 In Color dots

Filed under: Extraordinary Life, Hand Stamped Sentiments Creative Challenge, Hello cards, Inspiration Challenge, Stamp Sets | Tagged: , | Leave a comment »

Cherish this Extraordinary Life

Posted on April 28, 2026 by Genevieve Valdes

Sneak Peak of the Extraordinary Life bundle from the upcoming catalog and the Hand Stamped Sentiments color challenge of Misty Moonlight, Old Olive and Pecan Pie has inspired me to create this card. There are so many fun die cut shapes that coordinate with the stamp set. The card I created was CASED from a sample card in the catalog.

The images and die cuts on the card are all from the Extraordinary Life bundle which can be used to create cards or scrapbook pages. This bundle will be available to purchase May 5, 2026.

To see more cards created with this color challenge visit Hand Stamped Sentiments.

Cherish This Extraordinary Life Card

Card Size: 4.25″ H x 5.50″ W card

Stamp Sets/Bundles/Suite: Extraordinary Life bundle

Paper: Card Base: Basic White, Misty Moonlight, Old Olive, Pecan Pie

Ink: Classic Ink pad: Misty Moonlight, Old Olive, Pecan Pie

Embellishments and Accessories: Stampin’ Cut and Emboss Machine, paper trimmer, glue dots, Basic Rhinestones

Filed under: Birthday, Color Splash Challenges, Extraordinary Life, Feminine Birthday, Friendship, Hand Stamped Sentiments Creative Challenge | Tagged: , , , , | Leave a comment »

Sending Warm Wishes for a birthday

Posted on April 14, 2026 by Genevieve Valdes

Hello! This week’s challenge at Hand Stamped Sentiments I was inspired by the yellow images on the mood board. Since I don’t have any sports stamps I was inspired by the yellow color of the shirt and the black and white of the flags. I used the Notes and Totes bundle to create this card and I challenged myself to try to use as much of the bundle as possible. It was so much fun making the cute tote then filling it with foliage. This card is a birthday card for a dear friend.

The foliage was die cut using the retired Bough punch. I used the flower stamp to create the flower background on Basic White and used the dotted stamp to create the background for the scarf. Darling Duckling, Basic White and Basic Black card stock were used to create this card. Go to Hand Stamped Sentiments and see what the design team created.

Notes and Tote Birthday Card

Card Size: 4.25″ H x 5.50″ W card

Stamp Sets/Bundles/Suite: Notes & Totes stamp set, Notes and Totes dies

Paper: Card Base: Basic White, Basic Black, Darling Duckling

Ink: Classic Ink pad: Darling Duckling

Embellishments and Accessories: Stampin’ Cut and Emboss Machine, paper trimmer, glue dots, Basic Rhinestones, retired Bough Punch

Filed under: Birthday, Feminine Birthday, Inspiration Challenge, Notes and Totes | Tagged: , | Leave a comment »

Thinking of you with Friendly Foliage

Posted on March 31, 2026 by Genevieve Valdes

This week’s Hand Stamped Sentiments challenge is a sketch challenge which I was inspired to create this card. I created this card with the Stampin’ Up Friendly Foliage bundle. The foliage was stamped with Lemon Lolly Twist, Calypso Coral and Shaded Spruce. I used the rock and roll technique to create a gradient on the leaves.

The sentiment was heat embossed with gold embossing powder and linen thread was used for the bow along with clear rhinestones.

Go to Hand Stamped Sentiments and see what the other design team members created.

Friendly Foliage Thinking of You Card

Card Size: 4.25″ H x 5.50″ W card

Stamp Sets/Bundles/Suite: Friendly Foliage

Paper: Card Base: Basic White, Shaded Spruce

Ink: Classic Ink pad: Lemon Lime Twist, Calypso Coral, Shaded Spruce, Versa Mark

Embellishments and Accessories: Stampin’ Cut and Emboss Machine, paper trimmer, dimensionals, glue dots, Basic Rhinestones, Linen thread

Filed under: Friendly Foliage, Hand Stamped Sentiments Creative Challenge, Sketch Challenge, Thinking of You | Tagged: , , | Leave a comment »

Simple Butterfly Card

Posted on March 17, 2026 by Genevieve Valdes

My inspiration for my card is the Hand Stamped Sentiments color challenge of Soft Sea Foam, Cloud Cover and Misty Moonlight. I used Last Chance Beautiful Butterflies stamp set and retired Stampin’ Up! beautiful butterflies hybrid embossing folder. The card is very simple and created with the butterfly die cuts.

The large embossed butterfly was die cut from Cloud Cover card stock and the large die cut butterfly was die cut from Soft Sea Foam. The sentiment ‘hello’ was stamped with Misty Moonlight ink. The card I embellished with clear rhinestones.

For more inspiration go to Hand Stamped Sentiments to see more projects created by the design team.

Simple Butterfly Card

Card Size: 4.25″ H x 5.50″ W card

Stamp Sets/Bundles/Suite: Beautiful Butterflies

Paper: Card Base: Basic White, Soft Sea Foam, Cloud Cover

Ink: Classic Ink pad: Misty Moonlight

Embellishments and Accessories: Stampin’ Cut and Emboss Machine, paper trimmer, dimensionals, glue dots, Basic Rhinestones, retired stampin up beautiful butterflies hybrid embossing folder

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Sweet Blooms

Posted on February 3, 2026 by Genevieve Valdes

This week’ color color challenge of Strawberry Slush, Flirty Flamingo and Bubble Bath at Hand Stamped Sentiments inspired me to create this card with the Floral in Blooms Suite Collection. The flowers are each of the challenge colors, the foliage is die cut from silver foil and the white background is embossed with the Forever Plaid 3D Embossing Folder. The word bloom is die cut from Flirty Flamingo and Bubble Bath. The sentiment ‘where you’re planted’ is stamped with Memento Tuxedo Black. For some added sparkle I used Basic Rhinestones.

This card came together quickly with the Floral in Blooms Suite Collection. For more inspiration visit Hand Stamped Sentiments and see what the design team has created.

Sweet Blooms Card

Card Size: 4.25″ H x 5.50″ W card

Stamp Sets/Bundles/Suite: Floral in Blooms Suite Collection

Paper: Card Base: Basic Black, Basic White, Strawberry Slush, Flirty Flamingo, Bubble Bath: Silver Foil

Ink: Classic Ink pad: Memento Tuxedo Black

Embellishments and Accessories: Stampin’ Cut and Emboss Machine, paper trimmer, dimensionals, glue dots, Basic Rhinestones, Forever Plaid 3D Embossing Folder

Filed under: Color Splash Challenges, Friendship, Hand Stamped Sentiments Creative Challenge, Sweet Blooms | Tagged: , , , , , , | Leave a comment »

Notes & Totes bundle

Posted on January 20, 2026 by Genevieve Valdes

My card this week is inspired by Hand Stamped Sentiments inspiration challenge. So many wonderful images to inspire. I was inspired by the tote in this image. I used the Notes & Totes bundle to create this card.

I started with a Basic Black card base then a layer of Basic White then another layer of Basic White embossed with Lovely Striped Embossing Folder. Layered on top is another piece of Basic White Thick Cardstock, which I colored with a Blending Brush and a Timid Tiger Classic Stampin’ Pad. I also tore off the bottom right edge of the cardstock,.

To create the tote, I used the Notes & Totes Dies, along with the Natural Hues Textured Specialty Designer Series Paper. I stamped the flower with Memento Black ink using the stamp from the Inspiring Imperfections stamp set. The little sunglasses were cut out from a Silver Foil Sheet and Mixed Media Florals DSP using the Notes & Totes dies.. The little scarf on the purse was also cut out from the Florals in Bloom DSP, using another die from the Notes & Totes Bundle.

I used no sentiment on this card. However, this card can be used for any occasion.

Join the challenge and see how this sketch will inspire you to create.

Notes and Totes Card

Card Size: 4.25″ H x 5.50″ W card

Stamp Sets/Bundles/Suite: Notes and Totes bundle

Paper: Card Base: Basic Black, Basic White, Natural Hues Textured Specialty Paper, retired Mixed Media Florals DSP, Florals in Bloom DSP

Ink: Classic Ink pad: Timid Tiger

Embellishments and Accessories: Stampin’ Cut and Emboss Machine, paper trimmer, dimensionals, glue dots, 2025-2027 IN COLOR Flat Pearls

Filed under: Hand Stamped Sentiments Creative Challenge, Inspiration Challenge, Notes and Totes | Tagged: , , , | Leave a comment »

A Nature Walk

Posted on January 6, 2026 by Genevieve Valdes

It’s a New Year and wish everyone a wonderful 2026! A good year starts with new stamp sets and dies. I created this card with the new Nature Walk Suite Collection and inspiration from Hand Stamped Sentiments sketch challenge. What I like about this suite is the colors and the elements. Starting today this suite can be ordered from Stampin’ Up!

Join the challenge and see how this sketch will inspire you to create.

Thank You Nature Walk Card

Card Size: 4.25″ x 5.50″ card

Stamp Sets/Bundles/Suite: Nature Walk Suite Collection

Paper: Card Base: Pecan Pie, Natural Hues Textured Specialty Paper, Nature Walk DSP, Pretty Peacock, Old Olive, Lost Lagoon, Basic White

Ink: Classic Ink pad: Pecan Pie

Embellishments and Accessories: Stampin’ Cut and Emboss Machine, paper trimmer, dimensionals, glue dots, Faux Bronze Pentagons

Filed under: Feminine Thank you cards, Hand Stamped Sentiments Creative Challenge, Masculine Thank you cards, Nature's Symphony, Sketch Challenge, Thank you cards | Tagged: , , , , , , | Leave a comment »

Elegant Pine Snowflakes card

Posted on November 25, 2025 by Genevieve Valdes

This week’s challenge at Hand Stamped Sentiment is an inspiration challenge perfect for this holiday season. I was inspired by the snowflakes so I created a card with the Delicate PInes Bundles. Unconventional but I stamped the snowflakes in Real Red. The card is a single layer card and stamped the snowflakes in Real Red. The larger snowflakes are stamped with Real Red then die cut. The card I then embellished with Faceted Snowflakes.

Join Hand Stamped sentiments for this challenge and see more inspiration from their design team.

Elegant Pines Christmas Card

Card Size: 3″ x 5″ Slimline card

Stamp Sets/Bundles/Suite: Elegant Pines Bundle

Paper: Card Base: Basic White,

Ink: Classic Ink pad: Shaded Spruce

Embellishments and Accessories: Stampin’ Cut and Emboss Machine, paper trimmer, dimensionals, glue dots, Faceted Snowflakes

Filed under: Christmas, Delicate Pines, Hand Stamped Sentiments Creative Challenge, Inspiration Challenge, Stamp Sets | Tagged: , , , , | Leave a comment »

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