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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

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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

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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 »

Delicate Pines Gathering Leaves Christmas Card

Posted on November 11, 2025 by Genevieve Valdes

This week’s Hand Stamped Sentiments sketch challenge inspired me to create this card with the Delicate Pines bundle. I love this Stampin’ Up! Delicate Pines stamp set and coordinating dies. You can create beautiful elegant Christmas cards with this bundle.

Christmas card created with Stampin' UP! bundle. Which mend o

I used Shaded Spruce for the card base, Season of Elegance DSP, Basic white card stock layer embossed with Gathering Leaves Embossing folder. The snow flake shapes were die cut from the Elegant Pines DSP. The foliage shapes were die cut using the Delicate Pines dies. I used a large gold hoop as a base for snow flake shapes and foliage. The sentiments is embellished with GOLD STRIPED 3/8″ (1 CM) MESH RIBBON. The sentiment and foliage stamps are from the Delicate Pines stamp set and stamped with Shaded Spruce ink.

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

Delicate Pines Gathering Leaves Christmas Card

Card Size: 4.25″ H x 5.50″ W

Stamp Sets/Bundles/Suite: Delicate Pines Suite

Paper: Card Base: Shaded Spruce, DSP Season of Elegance, DSP Elegant Pines, Basic White, Gold Foil

Ink: Classic Ink pad: Shaded Spruce

Embellishments and Accessories: Stampin’ Cut and Emboss Machine, paper trimmer, GOLD STRIPED 3/8″ (1 CM) MESH RIBBON, Gathering Leaves Embossing Folder, Large Gold Hoops, dimensionals, glue dots

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

Gathering Together and Thankful for You

Posted on October 14, 2025 by Genevieve Valdes

This week’s inspiration comes from the Hand Stamped Sentiments Inspiration challenge. The inspiration challenge images are totally fall. So many great images to inspire a fall or Halloween card. I was inspired to create a fall card with the Gathering Together Suite Collection. I love this suite! I love the images and the large leaf dies. Here’s the card I created.

The card base is Basic Beige and the embossed Gathering Leaves layer is also Basic Beige. The Gathering Together is die cut with the Perennial Postage dies, the large leaf from retired Bronze foil. You can substitute the current ‘Earthen Toned’ foil sheets. The sentiment was also die cut from the Perennial Postage dies and stamped with the Gathering Moments sentiment. I also stamped the plaid and dots background with Crushed Curry and Peach Pie. I embossed with Old Olive and Early Espresso Linen Thread. I also used the Cajun Craze and Gold Dots to add sparkle.

Visit Hand Stamped Sentiments and see more inspiration from the design team.

Gathering Together and Thankful for You

Card Size: 4.25″ H x 5.50″ W

Stamp Sets/Bundles/Suite Gathering Together Suite Collection

Paper: Card Base: Basic Beige; DSP: Gathering Together; retired Bronze Foil used, Earthen Foil can be substituted

Ink: Classic Ink pad: Cajun Craze, Crushed Curry, Peach Pie

Embellishments and Accessories: Stampin’ Cut and Emboss Machine, paper trimmer, Cajun Craze and Gold Dots, Old Olive and Early Espresso Linen Thread, Perennial Postage Dies

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Filed under: Fall cards, Friendship, Gathering Moments, Hand Stamped Sentiments Creative Challenge, Inspiration Challenge, Stamp Sets | Leave a comment »

Beautiful Pumpkins say Thankful for the Small Things

Posted on September 30, 2025 by Genevieve Valdes

Hand Stamped Sentiments sketch challenge calls for so many options I decided to use stamp set Beautiful Pumpkins. This card is CASED from the online card samples. I love the pumpkin dies, images and sentiments. I used the dies to cut out the gold and beige pumpkin from the SEASON OF ELEGANCE 12″ X 12″ (30.5 X 30.5 CM) SPECIALTY DESIGNER SERIES PAPER, the leaves and stem from gold foil. The card base is Basic Beige and the leaves stamped with Basic Beige classic ink. The brown wood background and banner is from the DSP is from the COUNTRY WOODS 12″ X 12″ (30.5 X 30.5 CM) DESIGNER SERIES PAPER. The sentiment is stamped on Basic Beige with Early Espresso classic ink and the card is embellished with gold Flower Accents.

Visit Hand Stamped Sentiments and see more inspiration from the design team.

Gathering Moments Thinking of You Card

Card Size: 4.25″ H x 5.50″ W

Stamp Sets/Bundles/Suite BEAUTIFUL PUMPKINS BUNDLE (ENGLISH)

Paper: Card Base: Basic Beige; DSP: SEASON OF ELEGANCE 12″ X 12″ (30.5 X 30.5 CM) SPECIALTY , COUNTRY WOODS 12″ X 12″ (30.5 X 30.5 CM): Gold Foil Sheets

Ink: Classic Ink pad: Early Espresso, Basic Beige

Embellishments and Accessories: Stampin’ Cut and Emboss Machine, paper trimmer, gold Flower Accents

Filed under: Beautiful Pumpkines, Hand Stamped Sentiments Creative Challenge, Sketch Challenge | Tagged: , , , | 1 Comment »

Gathering Moments and Thankful for You

Posted on September 16, 2025 by Genevieve Valdes

Fall is coming! However here where I live it’s still in the 90’s but I can still hope for cool mornings. To further get in the fall mood I recently purchased the Gathering Together Suite Collection. I love the large leaf dies and the stamp set. The color challenge of Darling Duckling, Timid Tiger and Pretty Peacock at Hand Stamped Sentiments was perfect for creating a fall card.

The card base is Pretty Peacock, the next layer is also Pretty Peacock and embossed with the Gathering Leaves Embossing Folder. The large leaf is die cut from Timid Tiger. I connected the holes with a Timid Tiger Stampin’ Write Marker then sponged the edge with Timid Tiger. The smaller leaves are stamped in Darling Duckling and Pretty Peacock on Basic Beige and die cut. The sentiment is stamped with Pretty Peacock Classic Ink on Basic Beige and die cut with a die from the Inspiring Imperfections Dies. To add a touch of sparkle I finished with linen thread and Basic Rhinestones.

Visit Hand Stamped Sentiments and see more inspiration from the design team.

All products are Stampin’ Up! unless noted. To view or purchase products used to create this card. Click on the links below for more information and ordering.

Gathering Moments Thinking of You Card

Card Size: 4.25″ H x 5.50″ W

Stamp Sets/Bundles/Suite GATHERING TOGETHER SUITE COLLECTION

Paper: Card Base: Pretty Peacock, embossed layer, Basic Beige for sentiment layer

Ink: Classic Ink pad: Timid Tiger, Darling Duckling, Pretty Peacock; Stampin’ Write Timid Tiger

Embellishments and Accessories: Linen Thread, Basic Rhinestones; Stampin’ Cut and Emboss Machine, sponge daubers, paper trimmer

Filed under: Color Splash Challenges, Gathering Moments, Hand Stamped Sentiments Creative Challenge | Tagged: , , , , | Leave a comment »

Sunflower 3D Embossing Folder Thank You Card

Posted on September 2, 2025 by Genevieve Valdes

It’s September and Fall is coming! The challenge at Hand Stamped Sentiments is a fall inspiration challenge. I recently received the Sunflower 3D Embossing Folder and had to create this card. I used the carved wood technique from Jennifer Roque. Watch her video for this easy technique. So many color possibilities with this technique.

I used Crushed Curry for the card base and Very Vanilla for the embossed layer. However, I used the debossed side to color. The colors of Crumb Cake, Pecan Pie and Early Espresso were used to create the background then with sponge daubers used Crushed Curry to color the petals, Pumpkin Pie for the centers and Spruced Green for the leaves. The sentiment was stamped from the Autumn Leaves stamp set which is now retired. I embellished with linen thread and gold Flower Accents.

Visit Hand Stamped Sentiments and see more inspiration from the design team.

All products are Stampin’ Up! unless noted. To view or purchase products used to create this card. Click on the links below for more information and ordering.

Sunflower 3D Embossing Folder Thank You Card

Card Size: 5.50″ H x 4.25″ W

Stamp Sets/Bundles/Suite retired Autumn Leaves bundle stamp set

Paper: Card Base: Crushed Curry, Very Vanilla embossed layer and sentiment layer

Ink: Classic Ink pad: Crumb Cake, Pecan Pie, Early Espresso, Crushed Curry, Pumpkin Pie and Spruced Green

Embellishments: Linen Thread, Flower Accents

Tools: Tear and Tape adhesive, dimensionals, Stampin’ Cut and Emboss Machine, sponge daubers, paper trimmer

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Black and White Mixed Media Florals Thank You Card

Posted on August 19, 2025 by Genevieve Valdes

My card this week is based on Hand Stamped Sentiments Sketch Challenge. I used the Mixed Florals and Mixed Labels bundles to create this Thank You card.

I colored the lady bugs with Dark Real Red Stampin’ Blend and embellished with clear Basic Rhinestones. The sentiment is stamped in Real Red Classic Ink and the . The sentiment is die cut from Real Red and Basic White card stock. This card came together quickly with minimal stamping.

card sketch

All products are Stampin’ Up! unless noted. To view or purchase products used to create this card. Click on the links below for more information and ordering.

Thank You Card

Card Size: 5.50″ H x 4.25″ W

Stamp Sets/Bundles/Suite Mixed Florals Bundle, Mixed Labels Bundle

Paper: Card Base: Basic White, Layers: Gray Granite, Basic Black, Basic White, Real Red, DSP Mixed Media Florals

Classic Ink pad: Real Red, Memento Black

Embellishments: Basic Rhinestones

Tools: Tear and Tape adhesive, dimensionals, Stampin’ Cut and Emboss Machine

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