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Stampin’ Up! Snowflake tag inspired by blue glass

Posted on September 25, 2012 by Genevieve Valdes

Wouldn’t this tag look great as an ornament or around a bottle of champagne?  This week I was inspired to create this snowflake tag.  Hand Stamped Sentiments has an inspiration challenge and the photo inspired me to use the Snow Flurry die and Apothecary Accents .  I die cut the shape then embossed it with the Northern Flurry Textured embossing folder.  I used Frost White Shimmer paint to sponge the embossed snowflakes and used the snowflakes from the Snow Swirled stamp set to stamp some of the snowflakes with the Frost White shimmer paint.  I embellished the snowflake with basic rhinestones and finished the center with a Designer Vintage Faceted button and white twine.  The sentiment is from the Greetings of the Season stamp set.

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Snowflake Christmas Tag

Size:  3.00″ W x 5.00″ H

Stamp sets:  Greetings of the Season, Snow Swirled

Ink:  Frost White Shimmer Paint, Midnight Muse

Paper:  Baja Breeze, Whisper White

Embellishments:  Big Shot, Apothecary Accents, Snow Flurry Bigz Die, Northern Flurry Textured Embossing folder, 1-3/8 square punch (for banner ends), Designer Vintage Faceted button, Basic rhinestones, White Baker’s Twine, Whisper White Organza ribbon, Whisper White Stitched Grosgrain ribbon, Glue dots

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Another Halloween Toxic Treat Card

Posted on September 18, 2012 by Genevieve Valdes

This week on HSS we have a technique challenge – Crayon Rubbed Embossing!  I had never done this technique before and decided to use a black crayon instead of white to create an eerie spooky background…kind of grungy and kind of vintage.  I love this technique!  I used sponge daubers to sponge Raspberry Ripple, Pumpkin Pie and Lucky Limeade to create an eerie background for my black embossed witch.

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See all the wonderful projects by our talented design team.  I hope you’re inspired by this very fun technique.

All Stampin’ Up! supplies below may be ordered from my website or email me to place your order.

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Toxic Treats – Crayon Rubbed Embossing Card

Size:  4.25″ W x 5.50″ H

Stamp sets:  Toxic Treats

Ink:  Raspberry Ripple, Pumpkin Pie, Lucky Limeade

Paper:  Whisper White, Lucky Limeade, Pumpkin Pie, Basic Black

Embellishments:  Basic rhinestones, Lacy Brocade Textured Impressions, Labels Collection Framelits dies, 1/8″ Taffeta ribbon Pumpkin Pie, Black Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, Sponge Daubers, Essentials Paper-Piercing Pack, Brayer and Rubber Attachment, non-Stampin’ Up! black crayon

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Holiday Stamp Camp 2012

Posted on September 15, 2012 by Genevieve Valdes

It’s that time of year again! Holiday Stamp Camp is here! We have some amazing projects planned for you. For only $25 and you’ll make 6 projects. Come have fun and win prizes. Below are the details. You can pay online by clicking on the ‘Add to Cart’ button below or send me a check to the address below.

Genevieve Valdes
419 Misty Water Lane
San Antonio, TX 78260
 
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If you can’t come to stamp camp but would like the projects and instructions the charge is $35 to-go kits.  If you pick up from my house there’s no shipping but if you’d like them shipped I’ll have to charge shipping.  I’ll list the shipping charge next week.  These to-go kits will be available for shipping on October 21rd.

ARE YOU READY FOR THE HOLIDAYS!

HO HO HOLIDAY STAMP CAMP 2012

Saturday, October 20, 2012

10 am to 2 pm

Rodgers Ranch Gold’s Gym Event Room

3 items and 3 cards using product from the new Holiday Mini

Bring a snack to share and receive a Customized Bottle of Dazzling Details  in the color of your choice.

Lots of Door Prizes

RSVP by Monday, October 15

 

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My Digital Studio Halloween Scrapbook page

Posted on September 11, 2012 by Genevieve Valdes

This week I created a scrapbook page with MDS2.  It’s so easy to create with this digital software.  Since I am so behind on my scrap booking using MDS2 makes it easy and fast to create.  This week we have theme challenge at Hand Stamped Sentiments – Alphabets.  I used the digital stamp brush set Letter It and the Type Junior Numbers punch.

Stampin' Up! Halloween scrap book page

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Visit Hand Stamped Sentiments and see all the wonderful projects from our design team.

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All products are Stampin’ Up! unless noted.

My Digital Studio 2 Halloween Scrapbook page

Size:  8.00″ W x 8.00″ H

Stamp sets:  Letter It digital stamp brush set, Spooky Things spider

Paper:  Background DSP Howlstooth & Scaringbone #3, Digital DSP Howlstooth & Scaringbone for banners, Nite Owl, Basic black, More Mustard

Digital Punches:  Decorative Label Punch, Flag Punch, Type Junior Numbers

Embellishments:  Antique Brad (brad 1), Basic Rhinestones, Black Brads

Filed under: Halloween, Hand Stamped Sentiments Creative Challenge, Letter It, Spooky Things, Theme Challenge | Tagged: , , , , | 2 Comments »

Daydream Medallions for a Friend

Posted on September 4, 2012 by Genevieve Valdes

This week at Hand Stamped Sentiments we have a color challenge with Daffodil Delight, Tempting Turquoise, Not Quite Navy and Certainly Celery.  Because I had not had an opportunity to play with the stamp set Daydream Medallions and the Floral Frames Framelits Dies I thought these would be perfect for this challenge.  Using the Framelit dies are so easy to use with the stamp set.   My card was also inspired by a make and take I did at convention.  I really like the stamp set and it’s perfectly paired with the framelits.

Stampin' Up! Daydream Medallion Friend card

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Be inspired!  Visit Hand Stamped Sentiments and see all the wonderful projects from our design team.

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Daydream Medallions Friend Card

Size:  5.00″ W x 5.00″ H

Stamp sets:  Daydream Medallions, Affection Collection

Paper: Card Stock:    Whisper White, Certainly Celery, Tempting Turquoise

Ink:   Daffodil Delight, Not Quite Navy, Certainly Celery, Tempting Turquoise

Accessories:  Vintage Faceted Designer Buttons, Basic rhinestones, Daffodil Delight 1/2″ Seam Binding Ribbon, Scallop Oval Punch, Floral Frames Framelits Dies, Big Shot

Filed under: Affection Collection, Big Shot, Color Splash Challenges, Daydream Medallions, Friendship | Tagged: , , | 2 Comments »