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Thinlits Label Love card

Posted on November 5, 2013 by Genevieve Valdes

This week’s challenge at Hand Stamped Sentiments we have a color challenge with the colors of Soft Sky, Crisp Cantaloupe, Blushing Bride and Crumb Cake.  I used the Label Card Thinlits die to create my Love card.  It’s fast and easy to create this flip or swing card and of course you not only get the die to create card but you also get other die cuts to decorate your card.  To see both Thinlit dies click here.

Stampin' Up! thinlits label card

Stampin' Up! Thinlits label cardIt was so easy to create this card inspired by Hand Stamped Sentiments color challenge.  Join us this week to show us your what you created with these colors.  You can also check out the projects from our talented design team.

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Thinlits Label Love Card

Size:  5.50″h x 5.00″ w

Stamp Sets:  N/A

Paper:  Cardstock:  Crumb Cake, Crisp Cantaloup, Blushing Bride, Crumb Cake, Silver Glimmer Paper, Sweater Weather DSP

Ink:  N/A

Accessories:  Basic Rhinestones, Large Scallop Edgelits die, Label Card Thinlits, Owl builder punch, (small hearts), Tea Lace Paper doilies,

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Happy Halloween My Digital Studio Card

Posted on October 8, 2013 by Genevieve Valdes

For this week’s challenge I decided to play with My Digital Studio to create a Halloween card.  The colors were inspired by Hand Stamped Sentiments color challenge of Tangerine Tango, Elegant Eggplant, Garden Green and Basic Black.  Don’t these colors just scream HALLOWEEN!  It was so much fun using the coloring tool to add different colors to the digital stamp images.  If you haven’t tried digital crafting, download the free trial version of MDS here.  You can create cards, scrap book pages and books, journals and whatever your paper crafting mind can conjure.

Halloween card-001

Create a scary or funny Halloween card, scrap book page or 3D item using these colors and upload your card to Hand Stamped Sentiments.   If you need more inspiration go to HSS and see what our very talented design team has created.

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Happy Halloween My Digital Studio Card

Background
Designer Series Paper\_Designer Kits\Howlstooth & Scaringbone – designer series paper\Howlstooth & Scaringbone – 9

Embellishments
Scallop Dots Ribbon\Scallop Dots Ribbon – black
Basic Pearls and Rhinestones\Basic Pearls and Rhinestones – rhinestone large
Basic Pearls and Rhinestones\Basic Pearls and Rhinestones – rhinestone large
3 Antique Brads\Antique Brads – brad 5

Stamps
Splatters\Ink Splatters\Ink Splatter 4
Splatters\Ink Splatters\Ink Splatter 5
Spooky Things\Spooky Things – happy halloween
_Designer Kits\Chevron\Chevron – 1 grunge
_Designer Kits\Chevron\Chevron – 8 grunge

Punches
Extras\Flag Punch,  Filled with: Card Stock\Textured Card Stock\Textured Card Stock – Elegant Eggplant
Extras\Flag Punch,  Filled with: Designer Series Paper\Small Polka Dot\Garden Green Small Polka Dot
Extras\Flag Punch,  Filled with: Designer Series Paper\_Designer Kits\Frightful Sight – designer series paper\Frightful Sight – 2
Labels & Tags\Lots of Tags – shape 4,  Filled with: Card Stock\Textured Card Stock\Textured Card Stock – Elegant Eggplant
Labels & Tags\Lots of Tags – shape 4,  Filled with: Card Stock\Textured Card Stock\Textured Card Stock – Tangerine Tango

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Special Season Christmas Card

Posted on September 10, 2013 by Genevieve Valdes

This week’s challenge at Hand Stamped Sentiments is a color challenge – Raspberry Ripple, Gumball Green and Baked Brown Sugar.  When I saw these colors I immediately thought Christmas!  I know it’s a bit early to think about this holiday but I was so excited to use my new stamp set Special Season.  I was also inspired by a Christmas card created with this stamp set in the holiday catalog.

This Christmas Tree card was very easy to make.  I embossed the Baked Brown Sugar card base with the Northern Flurry embossing folder then added Dazzling Details to add sparkle.  I also added rhinestones for more bling.  I cut the Whisper White layer as a banner, stamped the Christmas tree image and sentiment.  To dress up the  Whisper White layer I made a bow with the Raspberry Ripple satin stitched ribbon and added a Frosted Finishes snowflake embellishment.  I colored the rhinestones for the tree with a Sharpie very similar to the Raspberry Ripple.  I’ve included a close-up photo of the Whisper White layer.  Super easy card!

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Hop on over to Hand Stamped Sentiments and join us for this color challenge.  For inspiration take a look at what our Design Team has created.

Hand Stamped Sentiments

Special Season Christmas Card

Size:  4.25″ w x 5.50″ h

Stamp Sets:  Special Season

Paper:  Cardstock:  Baked Brown Sugar, Whisper White

Ink:  Gumball Green, Raspberry Ripple

Acessories:  Basic Rhinestones, Northern Flurry Embossing Folder, Rasperry Ripple ribbon, Dazzling Details, Frosted Finishes Embellishments, Raspberry Ripple 3/8″ Stitched Ribbon

Filed under: Christmas, Color Splash Challenges, Hand Stamped Sentiments Creative Challenge, Special Season, Stamp Sets | Tagged: , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment »

Honey Bees and Flowers are Backyard Basics

Posted on August 13, 2013 by Genevieve Valdes

My inspiration for this card is based on Hand Stamped Sentiments color challenge – Crushed Curry, Pear Pizzazz and Early Espresso.

Creating this card was easy with Stampin’ Up’s! Backyard Basics framelits, stamp set and Honeycomb embossing folder.

Stampin' Up! Honey bee Honey Comb card

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Join us this week for Hand Stamped Sentiments color challenge – Crushed Curry, Pear Pizzazz and Early Espresso.

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All products are Stampin’ Up! unless noted.

Backyard Basics card

Size:  5.50″ w x 4.25″ h

Stamp Sets:  Backyard Basics

Paper:  Cardstock:  Whisper White, Early Espresso, Crushed Curry

Ink:  Markers:  Crushed Curry, Early Espresso, Pear Pizzazz, Versamark

Acessories:  Basic Rhinestones, Honeycomb Embossing Folder, Blender Pen, Backyard Basics Framelits, corner rounder punch, Whisper White satin ribbon

Filed under: Backyard Basics, Color Splash Challenges, Friendship, Hand Stamped Sentiments Creative Challenge | Tagged: , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment »

Mosaic Madness and Thinking of You

Posted on July 2, 2013 by Genevieve Valdes

The new stamp set Mosaic Madness is one of my favorites.  It has so many wonderful shapes and so versatile.  The card I created for Hand Stamped Sentiments Challenge is for a color challenge – Daffodil Delight, Crisp Cantaloupe, Pistachio Pudding, Strawberry Slush.  Such yummy colors!  They just scream SUMMER!  The colors of Crisp Cantaloupe, Pistachio Pudding, Strawberry Slush are from the new In-Colors collection for 2013-2015.

This was an easy card to make.  I CASED it from the May/June Stampin’ Success.  I just changed the colors and added more bling.

Mosaic Madness - Thinking of You cardI hope these colors inspire you to join us at Hand Stamped Sentiments.

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Mosaic Madness Thinking of You card

Size:  4.25″ w x 5.50″ h

Stamp Sets:  Mosaic Madness, Teeny Tiny Wishes

Paper:  Cardstock:  Whisper White, Strawberry Slush; DSP:  Quatrefancy Specialty

Ink:  Pistachio Pudding, Strawberry Slush, Crisp Cantaloupe

Acessories:  Basic Rhinestones, Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack, Mosaic Punch, Whisper White Twine

Filed under: Color Splash Challenges, Hand Stamped Sentiments Creative Challenge, Mosaic Madness | Tagged: , , , , , , , | 1 Comment »

Happy Mother’s Day Doily card

Posted on May 7, 2013 by Genevieve Valdes

Don’t forget mom or the one who cared for you like mom.  My mom passed away many years ago and my grandmother and aunt were there for me and my siblings.  My grandmother has also passed away but I still have my dear aunt.  She’s the one who now cares for me like my mom.  So to all moms and those who have given love, care and support like a mom, Happy Mother’s Day and know we appreciate all you do.

This week’s challenge is a color challenge- Summer Starfruit, Real Red, Bashful Blue, Basic Black.  These colors were suggested by Bobbie Trost on our Hand Stamped Sentiments design team.  She did a great job with this color combo.  I would not have thought to put these colors together.  I love them!

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I hope these colors inspire you to create and share your project with us on Hand Stamped Sentiments.

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Happy Mother’s Day doily card

Size:  5″ w x 5″ h

Stamp Sets:  Delightful Dozen, Mixed Bunch

Paper:  Cardstock:  Whisper White, Basic Black, Bashful Blue, Summer Starfruit; DSP Polka Dot Parade

Ink:  Real Red, Bashful Blue

Acessories:  Big Shot, Paper Doily Sizzlits, Blossom Punch, Decorative lab l Punch, White Tea lace Paper Doily, Basic Pearls, Antique Brads, 1/8″ mini brads, Whisper White Organza ribbon

Filed under: Color Splash Challenges, Delightful Dozen, Mixed Bunch, Mother's Day, Uncategorized | Tagged: , , , , , , , | 4 Comments »

Fabulous You

Posted on April 9, 2013 by Genevieve Valdes

This week at Hand Stamped Sentiments we have a color challenge to inspire you.  The colors are Daffodil Delight, Island Indigo and Lucky Limeade.  So pretty!

These colors inspired me to use the Fabulous You stamp set.  I had not used the stamp set and it was perfect for a card I had in mind.

Stampin' Up! Fabulous You spring shoe card

click to enlarge Fabulous You card

I love the shoe image which I inked up with Versamark and Island Indigo and heat embossed with clear embossing powder.  I used the Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack to create the flowers.  For some sparkle I added the rhinestones.

Join us at Hand Stamped Sentiments and show us your color inspired project.  I can’t wait to see your creation.

color splash challenge 157 daffodil delight, island indigo and lucky limeade

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Fabulous You Card

Stamp Sets:  Fabulous You

Paper:  Cardstock:  Island Indigo, Whisper White, Lucky Limeade, Daffodil Delight; DSP Polka Dot Parade Daffodil Delight Designer Series Paper

Ink:  Island Indigo

Acessories:  Big Shot, Scallop Square Bigz Clear die, Little Leaves Sizzlits, Boho Blossoms punch, Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack, Daffodil Yellow brads, Clear embossing powder, Heat tool, Basic Rhinestones, Dimensionals

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Easter Egg Card

Posted on March 12, 2013 by Genevieve Valdes

This week at Hand Stamped Sentiments we have a color challenge with the colors of Daffodil Delight, Baja Breeze, Rich Razzleberry and any neutral.  With Easter around the corner I created this Easter egg card.  I used the Ovals Collection Framelits to create the different layers.  The scalloped layer is embossed with the Perfect Polka dots embossing folder.  The images are from the Everybunny stamp set and water colored using an aqua pen and ink pads.  The images are framed with flowers die cut with the  Itty Bitty Shapes punch pack and embellished with rhinestones.

I hope these colors inspire you to join us this week at Hand Stamped Sentiments.

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All products are Stampin’ Up! unless noted.

Easter Egg card

Stamp Sets:  Everybunny

Paper:  Cardstock:  Whisper White, Rich Razzleberry, Baja Breeze; DSP Polka Dot Parade Designer Series Paper, Watercolor paper

Ink:  Daffodil Delight, Rich Razzleberry, Baja Breeze, Soft Suede, Versamark

Acessories:  Big Shot, Ovals Collection Framelits, Bitty Banners Framelits, Perfect Polka Dots Embossing folder, Early Espresso Embossing powder, Clear embossing powder, Aqua pen, 1/2″ Daffodil Delight Seam Binding, Basic Rhinestones,

Filed under: Color Splash Challenges, Easter cards, Everybunny, Hand Stamped Sentiments Creative Challenge, Spring | Tagged: , , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment »

Happy Valentine’s day tag card

Posted on February 12, 2013 by Genevieve Valdes

This week at Hand Stamped Stamped Sentiments we have a color challenge for you.  The colors of Cherry Cobbler, Pretty in Pink, Melon Mamboare perfect for Valentine’s day so I created this Valentine card with tag.  The kraft pocket is a holiday retired Stampin’ Up! product that I embossed with the Chevron embossing folder. The tag is created from Vanilla card  stock and embellished with the Cherry Cobbler Dotted Scallop ribbon.  It’s perfect for a Valentine message.  I would show it to you but it’s a surprise for someone special.

Stampin' Up! tag valentine's day card

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Happy Valentine’s Day Tag card

Stamp Sets:  Tiny Tags, Distressed Dots

Paper:  Very Vanilla, Whisper White, Melon Mambo, Pretty in Pink, Cherry Cobbler

Ink:  Early Espresso, Pretty in Pink, Cherry Cobbler, Melon Mambo

Acessories:  Big Shot, Hearts a Flutter Framelits and Stamp set, Tea Lace paper doilies, Cherry Cobbler and whisper White twines, Vintage Faceted Designer buttons, Bitty buttons, Basic rhinestones, Cherry Cobbler Scalloped dotted ribbon, Chevron embossing folder, small heart punch

Filed under: Color Splash Challenges, Feminine Valentine projects, Hand Stamped Sentiments Creative Challenge, Masculine Valentine projects, Tags, Tiny Tags, Valentine's | Tagged: , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments »

Hearts a Flutter Valentine’s card

Posted on January 1, 2013 by Genevieve Valdes

I’ve had a nice break from blogging and enjoyed Christmas with my family.  However I’ve been so excited to play with my new stash from the Stampin’ Up! Spring mini catalog 2013.  This week’s challenge on Hand Stamped Sentiments is a color splash challenge of Primrose Petals, Pool Party and Basic Black.  This project is based on a photo frame project in the spring catalog.  Here’s my project giving you a sneak peek of the Hearts a Flutter Bundle.  It contains the hearts a Flutter stamp set and framelits.  It’s perfect for making a variety of cards.

Stampin' Up! Hearts a Flutter Valentine's card

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Please join us at Hand Stamped Sentiments this week.  We would love to see your color splash project.

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All products are Stampin’ Up! unless noted.

Hearts a Flutter Valentine’s Card

Size:  4.25″ H x 5.50″ W

Stamp Sets:  Hearts a Flutter, Delightful Dozen

Paper:  Whisper White, Primrose Petals, Pool Party Basic Black

Ink:  Whisper White, Primrose Petals, Pool Party, Basic Black

Embellishments:  Big Shot, Hearts a Flutter framelits, White Baker’s Twine, Vintage Faceted buttons, Basic Rhinestones

Filed under: Color Splash Challenges, Feminine Valentine projects, Hand Stamped Sentiments Creative Challenge, Hearts a Flutter, Masculine Valentine projects, Valentine's | Tagged: , , , , , , | 1 Comment »

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