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Beautiful Climbing Orchid for friends

Posted on July 17, 2018 by Genevieve Valdes

I created two cards inspired by the Hand Stamped Sentiments Inspiration challenge.  The colors of Bermuda Bay and Flirty Flamingo are very prominent in the inspiration photo which remind me of the 50’s and the Miami Vice series of the 80’s. When I first saw the inspiration photo I had tons of ideas but settled on using the Climbing Orchid stamp set and Orchid Builder Framelits.  I had read about a sponging technique on Glossy White paper in one of our Success Magazines and decided to make the card as featured in two color ways.

I created the these two cards by first, sponging ink onto the Glossy Cardstock. I then filled a Stampin’ Spritzer with water and lightly sprayed  on to my hand.  Then flicked my hand to create droplets on the inked paper.  With the Orchid Builder Framelits dies which makes it easy to die cut the orchids.

Stampin up Climbing Orchid Thinking of you and Enjoy Today cards in Flirty Flamingo and Bermuda BayHere’s the Inspiration image from Hand Stamped Sentiments.  There are more projects to see from the HSS Design team at Hand Stamped Sentiments.

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

All products are Stampin’ Up! unless noted.

Climbing Orchid Cards

Card Size:  4.25″ H x 5.50 W

Stamp Sets:  Climbing Orchids

Paper:  Card stock:  Whisper White, Bermuda Bay, Flirty Flamingo

Ink: Bermuda Bay, Flirty Flamingo

Accessories: Orchid Builder Framelits Dies, Dimensionals, Mini Glue Dots, Sponge Daubers

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Happy Birthday with some Lemon Zest

Posted on April 24, 2018 by Genevieve Valdes

I have just now had the opportunity to play with the Lemon Zest bundle and my card was inspired by the Inspiration Challenge at Hand Stamped Sentiments and a card create by Crafty Little Peach Stamper.

I stamped the citrus images on watercolor paper then sponged the darker color.  I love the dreamy effect of the water coloring of the citrus images then die cut with the 1-3/8″ circle punch and embellished with Lemon Twist grograin ribbon and Bermuda Bay sequins and rhinestones.

Stampin Up Lemon Zest Happy Birthday card

More inspiration can be found at Hand Stamped Sentiments.

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

All products are Stampin’ Up! unless noted.

Happy Birthday with some Lemon Zest Card

Card Size:  4.25″ H x 5.50 W

Stamp Sets:  Lemon Zest

Paper:  Card stock:  Whisper White, Watercolor paper, Daffodil Yellow, Emerald Green, Tutti Frutti DSP

Ink: Daffodil Yellow, Melon Mambo, Tangerine Tango, Flirty Flamingo

Accessories:  Basic rhinestones, 1-3/8″ circle punch, Lemon Twist ribbon, Bermuda Bay sequins, Petals & More Thinlits Dies, retired Flourish Thinlits dies

Filed under: Hand Stamped Sentiments Creative Challenge, Inspiration Challenge, Lemon Zest | Tagged: , , , | 2 Comments »

Black and Pink Corset Card

Posted on March 13, 2018 by Genevieve Valdes

This week’s Hand Stamped Sentiments challenge inspired me to create these corset cards.  I hadn’t made these in a long time and have dry embossed them.  These versions I decided to heat emboss with two different floral patterns.  Which one do you prefer?  The small or large floral?

I used the large flower stamp from the Beautiful Day stamp set to emboss the corset then heat embossed with Melon Mambo embossing powder.  For the small floral design I used the small flower from the Rose Wonder stamp set.

For a template for this card click here.

If your interested in purchasing these cards for a hens night, bachelorette or lingerie party please contact me.

black and pink corset card

See more inspiration at Hand Stamped Sentiments.

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.

Black and Pink Corset Card

Card Size:  5.50″ H x 4.25″ W

Stamp Sets: Rose Wonder, Beautiful Day

Paper:  Card stock:  Basic Black

Ink: Versamark

Accessories:  retired Melon Mambo embossing powder,  ribbon and lace purchased from Hobby Lobby

 

 

 

Filed under: Beautiful Day, Corset shape card template, Hand Stamped Sentiments Creative Challenge, Inspiration Challenge, Rose Wonder | Tagged: , , , , , , | Leave a comment »

Sliding Barn Door Valentine

Posted on January 16, 2018 by Genevieve Valdes

January means a new year and a fresh start.  Many of us are heading back to the gym in full force, organizing and tackling DIY projects.  One of the projects my husband and I are working on is purchasing a sliding barn door for our bedroom.  These doors are one of the hottest home design trends.  So I was so excited to  see the Barn Door Bundle (Barn Door Stamp Set and Sliding Door Framelits Dies) in the new Stampin’ Up! Occasions Catalog!

Watch Stampin’ Up!’s Brandy Barnard in this video demonstration of how to use the Barn Door Bundle.  Purchase the bundle which includes the Barn Door Stamp Set and Sliding Door Framelits Dies and save 10% .

Barn Door Bundle

Sliding Barn Door Valentine Card

Stampin Up Barn Door Valentine cardThe cool detail is how the door slides left and right within the die cut grooves.  I created this barn door card front for this Valentine card.

I used #6 washers with Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals to slide the door.  However,  I’ve seen tutorials using dimes or pennies.

Stampin Up Barn Door Valentine cardI was also inspired by Hand Stamped Sentiments Inspiration challenge.  For more inspiration visit HSS.

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.

Sliding Barn Door Valentine Card

Card Size:  4.25″ H x 5.50″ W

Stamp Sets:  Barn Door, Sealed with Love

Paper:  Card stock:  Real Red, Whisper White, Basic Black

Ink: Real Red, Black Momento, Early Espresso

Accessories:  Sliding Door framelits, heart on frame from Owl Builder Punch, retired Heart to Heart Punch, Whisper White baker’s twine, mini Dimensionals, mini glue dots, #6 washers

Filed under: Feminine Valentine projects, Inspiration Challenge, Masculine Valentine projects, Sealed with Love, Valentine's | Tagged: , , , , , , | Leave a comment »

Jingle all the way on a sleigh ride

Posted on November 28, 2017 by Genevieve Valdes

Inspired by Hand Stamped Sentiments and Hallmark Christmas movies I created this card with the Sleigh Ride Edgelits and Jingle all the Way stamp set.  The Pool Party  layer I embossed with the Gently Falling embossing folder.  I used strips of Whisper White and Vellum to die cut the town, trees and sleigh.

I used Dazzling Diamonds Glitter to accent the hills and roofs.   For the sentiment I used heat stick powder and embellished with Dazzling Diamonds Glitter.  I also die cut a star from Dazzling Diamonds Glimmer Paper. To wrap it all up I used 1/8″ silver ribbon and basic rhinestones.

stampin up sleigh ride edgelits and jinlgle all the way bundle card

See more inspiration at Hand Stamped Sentiments for this Christmas inspiration challenge.

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.

Jingle all the way on a Sleigh Ride Card

Card Size:  4.25″ H x 5.50″ W

Stamp Sets:  Jingle All the Way

Paper:  Card stock:  Whisper White, Pool Party, Vellum, Dazzling Diamonds Glimmer Paper

Ink: Heat and stick powder

Accessories:  Sleigh Ride edgelits, 1/8″ silver ribbon, Dazzling Diamonds Glitter, Tombow glue, Fine Tip Glue, Basic Rhinestones, Itty Bitty Accents Star punch

Filed under: Christmas, Hand Stamped Sentiments Creative Challenge, Inspiration Challenge, Jingle all the way | Tagged: , , , | Leave a comment »

Open if you Dare the Graveyard Gate

Posted on October 17, 2017 by Genevieve Valdes

OOOH! OOOH! SPOOKY is what I was going for with the card I created with the Graveyard Gate bundle.  Inspiration for my card came from the Inspiration Challenge at Hand Stamped Sentiments.  I sponged Daffodil Delight, Pumpkin Pie and Rich Razzleberry for the sky then sponged Smoky Slate on the bottom to create the graveyard.  I then stamped the headstones and bats in Momento Black.  I used an adhesive sheet to die cut the gate so I could easily adhere the gate to the front of the card.

For the sentiment I die cut a circle with the 1-3/8″ punch and sponged it with Daffodil Delight and Pumpkin Pie then stamped the sentiment with Momento Black.  For extra sparkle I colored around the sentiment with Clear Wink of Stella.  The lock and key I die cut from silver foil.  Now… try to open the graveyard gate if you dare.

 

Stampin Up Graveyard Gate Halloween Card

For more inspiration go to Hand Stamped Sentiments and see more projects from the design team.

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.

Open if you Dare the Graveyard Gate Card

Card Size:  5.50″ H x 4.25 W

Stamp Sets:  Graveyard Gage

Paper:  Card stock:  Basic Black, Basic Gray, Whisper White, Silver Foil

Ink: Daffodil Delight, Pumpkin Pie, Rich Razzleberry, Smoky Slate, Momento Black

Accessories:  Graveyard Gate Framelits, 1-3/8″ circle Punch, 1-1/2″ circle punch, Adhesive Window Sheet, Black rhinestones, Sponge, Basic Rhinestone, Clear Wink of Stella

 

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Life is a Beautiful Thing with Colorful Seasons

Posted on September 5, 2017 by Genevieve Valdes

I love creating with the Colorful Seasons Bundle .  The bundle is so versatile especially when paired with the Color Theory Cardstock pack.  The card I created was inspired by Hand  Stamped Sentiments Inspiration challenge.  Fall is on it’s way and the images in the challenge inspired me to create a card with the beautiful colors of Crushed Curry and Calypso Coral.

The gradient background is out of the Color Theory Cardstock pack.  I stamped the leaf image all over the gradient background with white StayzOn.  The leaf images are very subtle.  I also stamped the leaves with VersaMark and heat embossed with Copper embossing powder. The leaves were die cut using the Seasonal Layers Thinlits Dies.  I stamped the sentiment  VersaMark on watercolor paper then heat embossed with clear embossing powder and sponged Crushed Curry and Calypso Coral to create a gradient effect.  I also die cut the small leaf on watercolor paper and sponged with Crushed Curry and Calypso Coral to match the gradient effect of the sentiment background.

Stampin Up Colorful Seasons cardI finished the card with basic rhinestones to give it some sparkle.  Hop on over to Hand Stamped Sentiments for more inspiration from the design team.

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

All products are Stampin’ Up! unless noted.

Life is a Beautiful Thing with Colorful Seasons Card

Card Size:  4.25″ H x 5.50 W

Stamp Sets:  Colorful Seasons

Paper:  Card stock:  Whisper White, Watercolor paper, Crushed Curry, Calypso Coral, Color Theory DSP

Ink: Crushed Curry, Calypso Coral, Versamark

Accessories:  Basic rhinestones, Seasonal Layers Thinlits Dies, Copper Emboss Powder

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