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Wonderfall Leaves

Posted on November 6, 2012 by Genevieve Valdes

This week I created a card for Hands Stamped Sentiments color challenge of More Mustard, Old Olive, Early Espresso and Elegant Eggplant.  I used the same technique for the leaves as in my fall easel card.  This card was easy and fast.  The Wonderfall leaves stamp set and die make it super easy to create leaves.  I used the Fancy Fan Textured Impressions folder for the background.  I love the pattern it’s so vintage!  I used the Scallop border punch for the More Mustard layer and I used one of the Finishing Touches Edgelits Dies for the Elegant Eggplant cut-out border.  For some sparkle, I die cut one of the leaves from the Champagne Glitter paper.  I love this paper.  Just a little goes a long way.  The sentiment is from the Day of Gratitude stamp set and embossed with clear embossing powder.

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Join us this week at Hand Stamped Sentiments and show us your color splash.  We’d love to see it!

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

All products are Stampin’ Up! unless noted.

Wonderfall Leaves Card

Size:  4.25″ H x 5.50″ W

Stamp sets:  Day of Gratitude, Wonderfall

Ink:  Elegant Eggplant, More Mustard, Early Espresso, Old Olive

Paper:  Very Vanilla, More Mustard, Elegant Eggplant, Champagne Glitter Paper

Embellishments:  Decorative Label Punch, Scallop Border Punch, Big Shot, Autumn Accents Bigz Die, Finishing Touches Edgelits Dies, Fancy Fan Textured Impressions folder, Basic Rhinestones, Linen Thread, Naturals Designer buttons

Filed under: Color Splash Challenges, Day of Gratitude, Fall projects, Feminine Thank you cards, Hand Stamped Sentiments Creative Challenge, Masculine Thank you cards, Stamp Sets, Thank you cards, Thanksgiving, Wonderfall | Tagged: , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment »

Halloween tags

Posted on October 30, 2012 by Genevieve Valdes

I created two hybrid Halloween tags using MDS2 .  I printed the tags on Very Vanilla cardstock, cut the tags with my paper trimmer then added the rhinestones and the ribbon.  The large bat I printed on Very Vanilla and cut it out with my sharp scissors.  I also added rhinestones then adhered it with dimensionals.

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I hope your inspired to join us this week at Hand Stamped Sentiments and show us tag projects.

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

All products are Stampin’ Up! unless noted.

Hybrid Halloween tags

Size:  5.00″ H x 2-7/8″ W

Digital Stamp sets:  Spooky Things spider, From the Crypt bat, Eat, Drink & Be Scary Halloween definition

Ink:  Black, Tangerine Tango, Lucky Limeade

Paper:  Very Vanilla

Embellishments:  Digital punches:  1.25 Square Punch, Digital DSP: Vintage Overlays texture 2, Night Owl pattern 7,  Non-digital Basic rhinestones, Lucky Limeade ribbon, 3/8 Ruffled ribbon, Linen Thread

Filed under: Anything but a Card, Drink & Be Scary, Eat, From the Crypt, Halloween, Hand Stamped Sentiments Creative Challenge, My Digital Studio, Spooky Things, Tags | Tagged: , , , , , , , , , | 5 Comments »

ONE DAY SALE!

Posted on October 28, 2012 by Genevieve Valdes

15% off 1 – day only!!!!

For the first time EVER, Stampin Up is having a one day sale! – details and links below! I’m sharing this with you today, because it’s a ONE DAY SALE – so I wanted to give you time to create your list – you don’t want to miss out on this one.
SHOP 2 Ways!

*SHOP ONLINE – click on my “SHOP NOW” button located on the right side of my blog,  – don’t forget to check out the Clearance Rack before you check out.

*E-Mail me your order

Everyone loves a sale! While you’re making your list, consider Christmas gifts, personal name stamps are a great gift too!

15% off 1 – day only!!!!

Starting 12:00 a.m. – 11:50 p.m. (mt) Monday, Oct 29th
Includes all current Catalogs
* Background stamps
* Personalized name stamps
* Cookie Press stamps
* Single Stamps

Does NOT include:
* Hostess sets
* Bundled stamp sets
8 Digital Stamp Brush sets.

Take advantage of this sale and fill your wishlist!

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Wonderfall Leaves Easel Card

Posted on October 23, 2012 by Genevieve Valdes

I created this easel card with the fabulous Wonderfall stamp set and Autumn Accents die.  The card base was die cut with the Floral Framelits.  The technique I used to color the leaves I learned at convention.  The large leaf was stamped in More Mustard.  I then sponged the edges with Cajun Craze and distressed the leaf by folding it in my hand.  I opened up the leaf then took my Raspberry Ripple ink pad and stamped the leaf with the ink pad.  The folds picked up the ink fabulously!  I used the same technique for the smaller leaf.

I embossed the Very Vanilla background layer for the card with the Fancy Fan Textured Impressions Embossing Folder.  For the Very Vanilla bottom layer I stamped the image with the Daydream Medallions then die cut it with the Floral Framelits.  I used the rock’n roll technique for the sentiment.  I always forget about this technique and need to use it more.

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I hope your inspired to join us this week at Hand Stamped Sentiments and show us your fall inspiration.

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

All products are Stampin’ Up! unless noted.

Wonderfall Leaves Easel Card

Size:  5.25″ H x 5.25″ W

Stamp sets:  Wonderfall, Mixed Medley (hostess set), Daydream Medallions

Ink:  More Mustard, Cajun Craze, Raspberry Ripple, Early Espresso, Crumb Cake, Soft Suede

Paper:  Early Espresso, Very Vanilla, Champagne Glimmer Paper

Embellishments:  Big Shot, Fancy Fan Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, Texturz plates,
Autumn Accents Bigz Die, 1-1/4″ Scallop Circle Punch, Floral Framelits, Naturals Designer Buttons, Linen Thread, Sponge Daubers

Filed under: Big Shot, Easel Cards, Fall projects, Friendship, Hand Stamped Sentiments Creative Challenge, Inspiration Challenge, Mixed Medley, Wonderfall | Tagged: , , , , , , , | Leave a comment »

Inked Embossing Folder Technique

Posted on October 16, 2012 by Genevieve Valdes

This week’s Hand Stamped Sentiments challenge is a technique challenge – Inked Embossing Folder Technique.  I wasn’t sure if I would like it but I tried it and guess what?  I LOVE IT!  If you would like to learn how to do this technique SCS has a tutorial here.

I used the Lacy Brocade embossing folder and inked it in Basic Gray.  I love this new folder.  It’s so vintage-looking.  This card came together very fast.  For the flower I punched 6  flowers with the Blossom punch then lightly sprayed with water.  This is to make them easier to fold.  I then stacked the layers then made a hole with my paper piercer then used a brad to keep the flower together.  The butterflies are stamped with Papillion Potpourri then punched with the Elegant Butterfly punch.   The sentiment is from the From my Heart stamp set.  For that extra sparkle I added rhinestones.  Super easy!

Stampin up inked embossing Lacy Brocade folder Kindness card

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Stampin up inked embossing folder technique challenge

Be inspired and join us this week at Hand Stamped Sentiments!  I look forward to seeing your projects.

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

All products are Stampin’ Up! unless noted.

Kindness Card

Size:  4.25″ H x 5.5″ W

Stamp sets:  From my Heart, Papillion Potpourri

Ink:  Basic Gray

Paper:  Summer Starfruit, Primrose Petals, Very Vanilla

Embellishments:  Big Shot, Lacy  Brocade Textured Impressions folder, Blossom Punch, Elegant Butterfly Punch, retired Ticket Corner Punch, Primrose Petals Satin Stitched ribbon, Basic Rhinestones

Filed under: From my Heart, Hand Stamped Sentiments Creative Challenge, Inked Embossing Folder | Tagged: , , , , , , , , , , | 3 Comments »

Stampin’ Up! Holiday Stamp Camp 2012 Countdown!

Posted on October 13, 2012 by Genevieve Valdes

IT’S THE FINAL COUNTDOWN… the DEADLINE to register for the HO HO HOliday Stamp Camp is QUICKLY APPROACHING!!  Here are the details:

For only $25 you’ll make 6 projects. Come have fun and win prizes. Bring a snack to share and receive a Dazzling Details your choice of color. Below are the projects and details. You can pay online by clicking on the ‘Add to Cart’ button below or send me a check to the address below.  RSVP by Tuesday, October 16

Genevieve Valdes
419 Misty Water Lane
San Antonio, TX 78260
 
Holiday Stamp Camp 2012 paypal button
 
 
Holiday Stamp Camp 2012 project

Erin, my upline, will help you to make this cute packaging project and tag.

Holiday Stamp Camp 2012 project

My friend Erica will help you to make these cute holiday projects.

Stampin' Up! Snowflake Holiday Stamp Camp project 2012

I’ll show you how easy and fast it will be to create this snowflake card with all the sparkle.

Stampin' Up! Christmas treat purse

I will be helping you make this adorable Christmas purse. Perfect for treats.

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 $7 shipping. 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 Prizes

 

RSVP by Tuesday, October 16

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Halloween paper pumpkins and tutorial

Posted on October 9, 2012 by Genevieve Valdes

My inspiration for my project comes from Hand Stamped Sentiments pumpkin challenge.  I love making these paper strip pumpkins.  Instead of fall I created these Halloween pumpkins using the Howlstooth & Scaringbone DSP.  They are super easy to make and so much fun to decorate.  They would also be great to demo at a workshop.

This is a tutorial for making these cute paper strip pumpkins.  You can also make a fall pumpkin with the traditional colors of fall.  To download the tutorial click here.

Stampin' Up! Halloween paper strip pumpkins

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Stamp sets:  Wicked Cool, Ghoulish Googlies, Wonderfall

Ink:  Tangerine Tango, Basic Black, Basic Gray

Paper:  Tangerine Tango, Basic Black, Very Vanilla, Silver Glitter paper, Howlstooth & Scaringbone DSP

Embellishments:  Big Shot, Autumn Accents,  Antique brads, Silver brads, Googlies, Basic rhinestones, Black embossing powder, Heat Tool, Tag Punch, Sponge Daubers

Pumpkin tutorial

Paper Pumpkin strip tutorial

First cut 12 strips of paper 1″ x 6″.  The smaller pumpkin is made with ¾” x 4” strips.

At this point you can sponge the edges of your paper strips.  I chose not to for my pumpkins.  Stamp and sponge the tag. Cut your leaves.  Set these aside until you are ready to embellish your project.

Paper strip pumpkin tutorial

Paper strip pumpkin tutorial

Stack your paper strips then punch with the Crop-a-dile worked at both ends.  Insert your brads.  To help the pumpkin stand better I inserted the smaller brad with the prongs opposite the larger one.

Paper strip pumpkin tutorial

Spread apart the strips. Bend the stack of papers back and forth to break down the fibers to make them more pliable.

Halloween paper strip pumpkin

Now you are ready to decorate the top.  I added the curled strips of paper, glitter paper leaves and tag underneath the brad with a bit of adhesive.

Halloween paper strip pumpkin

For the smaller pumpkin I decorated it with a leaf and sentiment from Googly Ghouls.  I also added the googly eyes.

I hope you’re inspired by these pumpkins and you’ll join us at Hand Stamped Sentiments for this week’s challenge.

Stampin' Up! Pumpkins Challenge

Filed under: 3D projects, 3D pumpkin, Googly Ghouls, Halloween, Hand Stamped Sentiments Creative Challenge, Stamp Sets, Theme Challenge | Tagged: , , , , , , , , | 6 Comments »

Haunted House Happy Birthday Halloween Card

Posted on October 1, 2012 by Genevieve Valdes

This week’s color challenge of Tangerine Tango, Island Indigo and Early Espresso at Hand Stamped Sentiments inspired me to make this birthday card for my father.  His birthday is on Halloween so every year I make card for him.  My card is based on the gate fold card.  I marked 1″ on the top and on the side then cut the top at an angle for the roof.  I used the Large Scallop Edgelits Die for the shingles and sponged around the edges of the card with Early Espresso to add some spooky shadowing.

To add dimension to the bat, booo, and sentiment I embossed them.

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Stampin' Up! Color Challenge Early Espresso, Island Indigo, Tangerine Tango

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

All products are Stampin’ Up! unless noted.

Haunted House Birthday Card

Size:  4.25″ W x 5.5″ H (closed)

Stamp sets:  Toxic Treats, Wicked Cool, Ghoulish Googlies

Ink:  Island Indigo, Early Espresso

Paper:  Tangerine Tango, Island Indigo, Early Espresso

Embellishments:  Big Shot, Woodgrain Textured Impressions folder , Chevron Textured Impressions folder, Peekaboo frames Bigz L Die, Large Scallop Edgelits Dies, Clear Iridescent embossing powder, Clear embossing powder, Googlies, Sponge Dauber, Basic Rhinestones (colored with Sharpies), Pumpkin Pie Glimmer Brads, white Baker’s Twine (sponged with Early Espresso)

Filed under: Birthday, Color Splash Challenges, Googly Ghouls, Halloween, Hand Stamped Sentiments Creative Challenge, Masculine Birthday, Toxic Treats, Wicked Cool | Tagged: , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments »

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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Hop on over to HSS and see all the wonderful projects by our talented design team.  Be inspired and join us!

HSS challenge 137

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

All products are Stampin’ Up! unless noted.

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

Filed under: 3D projects, Christmas, Greetings of the Season, Hand Stamped Sentiments Creative Challenge, Inspiration Challenge, Snow Swirled, Tags | Tagged: , , , , , | 2 Comments »

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.

All products are Stampin’ Up! unless noted.

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

Filed under: Crayon rubbed embossing, Halloween, Hand Stamped Sentiments Creative Challenge | Tagged: , , , , , , , , , | 4 Comments »

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