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Vintage Christmas Card

Posted on November 16, 2010 by Genevieve Valdes

This week at Hand Stamped Sentiments we have a sketch challenge.   The sketches come from the Stampin’ Success magazine.  There are two sketches.  You choose the one that inspires you the most.  I chose to do the first sketch because I’ve been so inspired by Deck the Halls DSP and the vintage look.  I know I promised to post more of the cards that my guests did at the Christmas Stamp-a-Stack this past Saturday and I will.  Look for them on Wednesday.  But for now here’s my newest creation.

 

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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.

Vintage Christmas Card

Finished size: 5″ x 5″

Stamp Sets: Belles & Boughs

Paper: Card stock:  Early Espresso, Always Artichoke, Deck the Halls DSP, Cherry Cobbler; watercolor paper

Ink: Early Espresso, Always Artichoke, Cherry Cobbler, More Mustard, Soft Suede, Versamark (heat embossed in gold the bells and holly images then water colored)

Accessories: Big Shot, Scallop Circle #2 die, Circle Scissor Plus, Decorative Label Punch, Blender pens, Gold Champagne Glass Glitter, 5/8″ Very Vanilla Satin ribbon, Stampin’ Sponges, dimensionals

Techniques: Heat embossing, watercoloring, die cutting

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Deck the Halls with Vintage Christmas cards

Posted on November 6, 2010 by Genevieve Valdes

I’ve been finishing up my sample cards for my Christmas Stamp a Stack for next Saturday.  I created these cards with one page of the Deck the Halls DSP and paired it with Cherry Cobbler, Always Artichoke and Crumb Cake card stock.  I also used the Bells and Boughs stamp set which coordinates perfectly.  These are just five of the cards that will be created at my class.  Check back next week.  I’ll be posting other samples from this class.

 

Vintage Christmas cards

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Christmas Card Stamp-a-Stack

Posted on November 1, 2010 by Genevieve Valdes

It’s beginning to look a bit like Christmas. At least around my stampin’ room it looks like the holidays. I’ve had so much fun getting ready for my next class. I just know you’re going to love it. Here’s the scoop.

Come create 25 holiday cards, 5 each of 5 designs.  You choose whether you want create 25 vintage cards with the Deck the Halls Designer Series Paper or 25 contemporary cards with the Jolly Holiday Designer Series Paper plus you will also create 12 holiday gift tags!

You will follow a template and assemble 25 beautiful holiday cards. You’ll also have a choice of several holiday greetings to use to customize your cards just the way you like them!

25 cards not enough? Then request double the supplies and you’ll have extra materials to take home and create 25 additional cards. 50 cards is $55.  Please bring scissors and your favorite adhesive.

Details:

CHOICE OF DATES: Saturday, November 13 or Sunday, November 14 from 2-4 pm.

COST: (all consumable items will be provided but please bring your scissors and adhesive)

25 cards & 12 Tags- $30
50 cards & 12 Tags- $55

RSVP/Pre-paid Registration: RSVP by Friday, November 5th to ensure your project kit.
LOCATION:  419 Misty Water Lane, San Antonio TX 78260

If you would like to mail me your payment please mail to:

Genevieve Valdes

419 Misty Water Ln

San Antonio, TX 78260

Or use the Pay Pal links below to pay online.

Buy Now – Vintage Deck the Halls Christmas Cards

Buy Now – Contemporary Holly Jolly Christmas Cards

REFERRAL DISCOUNT- RSVP and Bring someone that is not already on my mailing list and you both can attend (to make the 25 card package-each) for just $45.00!!!

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Hand Stamped Sentiments – From A Card to Something Else – Challenge #39

Posted on October 26, 2010 by Genevieve Valdes

This week’s challenge at Hand Stamped Sentiments is so much fun!  The challenge is to be inspired to create a 3D gift project from a card.  I created a card with the Northern Hearts hostess stamp set from Stampin’ Up!  This stamp set is so versatile.  It’s a Christmas stamp set but can be used for Valentine’s or a birthday.  I love it!  This stamp set can only be earned with a minimum workshop of $150.  Email me to book your workshop so you can earn this stamp set.

With Christmas around the corner I decided to create a Christmas gift set.  I created the card using the bird image in a heart then thought about putting it together with a heart box.  The heart box is perfect for a small gift.  I purchased the heart box from a craft store and painted it with white acrylic paint.  I traced the lid on Cherry Cobbler card stock, cut it out and stamped the bird image in craft Whisper White then adhered it to the top of the lid.  I stamped the image with Cherry Cobbler ink on Whisper White card stock then cut it out banner style.  I also added small half pearls, and used the Eyelet border punch for trimming and the Perfect Polka dots embossing folder to give my project that extra touch.  The sentiment is from the Contempo Christmas stamp set which is perfect.  I hope you’re inspired to participate in this fun challenge.

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All products are Stampin’ Up! unless noted.

Christmas is Love card and heart box

Finished size: card size:  4.25w x 5.50″h box size approx:  2.5″ x 1.5″ x 2.5″

Stamp Sets: Northern  Hearts hostess stamp set, Contempo Christmas

Paper: Card stock:  Cherry Cobbler, Whisper White

Ink: Craft Whisper White, Classic  Cherry Cobbler

Accessories: Big Shot, Perfect Polka dots embossing folder, Eyelet Border Punch, Crimper, self adhesive half pearls, sticky tape, non-SU white acrylic paint, heart box with lid

Techniques: Stamping, embossing

 

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Another Snow Swirled Christmas

Posted on December 28, 2009 by Genevieve Valdes

Here’s another batch of Christmas cards I made with the Snow Swirled stamp set.  I continued with using one ink color per card but this time I did one with a layer of metallic brushed gold paper.  As I mentioned in an earlier entry these are super easy to make and take no time.  Back to making my last few cards.

Snow Swirled cards

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Stamp Sets:  Snow Swirled

Paper: SU Card Stock in Very Vanilla, Kraft Brown, Old Olive, Always Artichoke and SU Ruby Red Texture CS

Ink:  SU classic ink pads Old Olive, Always Artichoke, Real Red

Accessories:  SU wide oval punch, SU scallop edger punch, self adhesive gemstones, organza gold and sage ribbon

Techniques: Stamping

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A Snow Swirled Christmas

Posted on December 19, 2009 by Genevieve Valdes

Well as usual I am behind on my Christmas cards.  But with the Snow Swirled stamp set I was able to make some elegant Christmas cards very quickly.  I used the SU kraft brown paper and made each card with one ink color .  Super simple!  I hope you’ve already mailed your cards for the holidays and not doing it at the last minute like me.

Snow Swirld Christmas cards

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Stamp Sets:  Snow Swirled, retired So Swirly jumbo wheel (a good substitute would be the Whimsy wheel)

Paper: SU cardstock kraft brown, SU Old Olive , SU Very Vanilla and SU Ruby Red texture

Ink:  SU classic ink pads Real Red, Soft Suede, Old Olive

Accessories:  SU wide oval punch, SU scallop edge  punch, SU dimensionals, SU 1/4″ real red grosgrain ribbon, SU jumbo wheel, green and gold ribbon, green and red self-adhesive gems

Techniques: stamping, tearing edge

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A no stamping gift card

Posted on December 17, 2009 by Genevieve Valdes

This simple 3″ x 3″ Christmas card can be used for a gift card.  The poinsettia is made with this online template.  You can decide how big you want the poinsettia by either enlarging or decreasing the size of the template.  I cut out the pieces and with a stylus I embossed the leaves and stems.  After embossing I sponged the petals, leaves and centers with black ink to give the flower depth.  I used snail to adhere the petals and the centers then punched 4 holes to lace hemp twine then tied with a simple knot.

Poinsettia card

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Supplies used:

Paper:   SU kraft brown cardstock, SU Ruby Red cardstock, SU Old Olive cardstock, SU More Mustard cardstock

Ink:  SU basic black classic ink

Accessories:  SU Natural Hemp Twine,  SU 1/16 Inch Handheld Circle Punch, SU Stylus

Technique:  paper piecing, sponging

Happy Holiday Crafting!

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Voilà, Merci! It’s all gone to the French

Posted on December 15, 2009 by Genevieve Valdes

Here’s another card I made using the little chef from the Voila! stamp set with a Christmas twist.  This card was made to thank a dear friend for a wonderful holiday dinner.  She also shares my addiction for stamping and loves all things French.  To thank her I made this card using the paper piecing technique with scraps from the Christmas Jingle Scrappin’ kit.

Voilà merci

Voilà merci thank you card - click for larger image

Stamp Sets:  Voilà, sentiment from retired Merci ( good substitute is  merci stamp from Chic Boutique)

Paper: SU cardstock Kraft Brown, Ruby Red, Old Olive and pattern paper from Christmas Jingle Simply Scrappin’ kit

Ink:  ink pads Real Red, Chocolate Chip, Versa Mark and Chocolate Chip marker

Accessories: SU large oval punch, SU dimensionals, non SU oval scallop punch, red self-adhesive gems,  non SU ribbon

Techniques: stamping, paper piecing, heat embossing

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12 Days of Holiday SALES Starts TODAY through December 22!

Posted on December 11, 2009 by Genevieve Valdes

Holiday Header

Right now is the perfect time to ask Santa for a Big Shot because many of the dies are on sale.  Visit the 12 Days of Holiday Sales page to see all the dies on sale.

Click here for information on our Dream Come True Big Shot Gift Bundle just perfect for holiday gift giving.

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Lovely as a Tree for Christmas

Posted on December 2, 2009 by Genevieve Valdes

I love this stamp set.  So versatile!  I decided to make some quick Christmas cards and here’s what I whipped up.  Very easy.  If you are going to buy one stamp set for Christmas, this is it.  You can use it for so many occasions.

Lovely as a Tree Christmas cards

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Stamp Sets: SU  Lovely as a Tree, SU Snow Swirled (sentiment), retired SU So Swirly jumbo Wheel

Paper: SU Handsome Hunter, SU Ruby Red, SU Soft Suede, SU Very Vanilla

Ink: SU Encore! Gold pad, SU Real Red classic ink

Accessories: SU vintage brads, SU slit punch to create tag edges, SU sponge, SU paper piercer, SU mat pack, non-SU ribbon

Techniques: stamping, ink distressing, edge distressing

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