Genevieve Valdes

Pals Paper Art Picture Perfect Inspiration (PPA9)

Posted on September 28, 2009 by Genevieve Valdes

The challenge was to use the provided photo from Pottery Barn to inspire your project. I decided to take a literal approach and use SU Lovely as a Tree and a non SU pumpkin stamp. Yea! I also got to use my paper crimper.

Stamps: Lovely as a Tree, Fancy Flexible Phrases, non SU stamp

Paper: In Colors – Soft Suede, Dusty Durango card stock, Always Artichoke CS, watercolor paper Non SU paper for background

Ink: Classic Inks Soft Suede, Water color pencils

Accessories: Oval punch, vintage brads,

Techniques: stamping, watercolor

Pottery Barn pic

My Fall Card inspired by above pic

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So much for the cool weather

Posted on September 28, 2009 by Genevieve Valdes

No cool weather anymore. It’s back to being summer. I was hoping it would last so it could offer inspiration for my fall crafts. As I was trying to think fall in 90 degree weather I decided to do an owl theme card. I love owls. I whipped up this card yesterday, 5-1/2″ x 4-1/4″, for my friend who needs to take it easy. My hubby and I were invited to her house for dinner and I wanted to give her this card and remind her to relax. She made a fabulous dinner.

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Stamp Sets: sentiment ‘find joy in the little things’ from retired Polka Dots & Paisley SU stamp set, Non SU owl stamp

Paper: In Colors – Soft Suede, regular card stock Vanilla, Non SU paper for background

Ink: Classic Inks Soft Suede, Rich Razzleberry, Crushed Curry, Melon Mambo

Accessories: Oval punch, vintage brads, Big Shot and Top Note Bigz Die, craft scissors, non-SU small adhesive jewels

Techniques: stamping, die cutting

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Welcome Fall 2009!

Posted on September 26, 2009 by Genevieve Valdes

Cool weather is here! This weather sure does beat the 100 degree + days we had just a few weeks ago. I am so excited for the change in the weather it has inspired me to create cards with a fall theme. I created the following with SU stamp sets For All You Do and Forest Friends. I love these stamp sets they are so versatile.

I recently had my first SU party with a group of fabulous gals and showed these cards. I hope these inspire you too and I would love to see your creations.