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Tap, Tap, Tap, Just a Note to say Hi

Posted on July 28, 2015 by Genevieve Valdes

This week’s challenge is a sketch challenge and was inspired to create a card with the Tap, Tap, Tap stamp set.  To add a bit of vintage flavor I heat embossed the typewriter and the sentiment with gold then fussy cut them.  I used the Typeset Specialty Designer paper for the background layer to the elements.  I always enjoy creating with this stamp set.

Stampin up typewritter tap tap tap hi card

Get inspired with the sketch below!  Hop on over to Hand Stamped Sentiments and see more inspiration from our designers.

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Tap, Tap, Tap, Just a Note to say Hi

Size:  4.25″ w x 5.50″ h

Stamp Sets:   Tap, Tap, Tap

Paper:  Cardstock:  Basic Black, Very Vanilla; Typeset Specialty Designer paper

Ink:  Black, Versamark

Accessories:  Basic rhinestones, Dimensionals, Project Life Corner Punch

Filed under: Friendship, Hand Stamped Sentiments Creative Challenge, Hello cards, Sketch Challenge, Stamp Sets, Tap Tap Tap | Tagged: , , , , , | Leave a comment »

Watercolor Wings and Bold Butterflies

Posted on July 14, 2015 by Genevieve Valdes

This week’s challenge at Hand Stamped Sentiments is a color challenge of Bermuda Bay, Watermelon Wonder and Blushing Bride.  I just received the Watercolor Wings Photopolymer bundle and was inspired by this color challenge to create beautiful butterflies.  This stamp set makes it so easy to create beautiful watercolor butterflies.

I used a Whisper White card base to feature the butterflies.  I used the three colors to create each butterfly.  One butterfly is stamped at full strength and for the other I stamped off for a light er color.  For sparkle, I added gold foil butterflies die cut with the Bold Buttefly Framelits and Bermuda Bay sequins.  The sentiment is from the Kinda Eclectic stamp set.  The spots on the background are stamped with the Gorgeous Grunge stamp set.

Stampin Up Watercolor Wings cardBe inspired by these colors and join us at Hand Stamped Sentiments.  Go to HSS for more inspiration from our design team.

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All products are Stampin’ Up! unless noted.

Watercolor Wings Kindness card

Size:  4.25″ h x 5.50″ w

Stamp Sets: Watercolor Wings, Kinda Eclectic, Gorgeous Grunge

Paper:  Cardstock:  Whisper White, Gold Foil

Ink:  Watermelon Wonder, Bermuda Bay, Blushing Bride, Momento Black

Accessories:  Bold Butterfly Framelits die, Bermuda Bay Sequin Trim, mini glue dots, Tombow glue

Filed under: Color Splash Challenges, Gorgeous Grunge, Hand Stamped Sentiments Creative Challenge, Kinda Eclectic, Stamp Sets, Watercolor Wings | Tagged: , , , , , , , | 2 Comments »

Birthday Basics -Celebrate with Fringe

Posted on June 30, 2015 by Genevieve Valdes

This week’s challenge at Hand Stamped Sentiments is an Inspiration challenge.  The photo is filled with so many great images just in time for celebrating the Fourth of July.

The card I created is for dear friend celebrating her birthday this month.  I wanted to make it festive and fun and what better way than with fringe.  I created the fringe strips with Stampin’ Up’s! fringe scissors.  I cut 2 inch strips in Watermelon Wonder, Very Vanilla and Island Indigo.  The ‘Happy Birthday’ greeting is stamped with Versamark and Watermelon Wonder and for sparkle I heat embossed it with Iridescent Ice.  To see the sparkle click on the image to magnify.  The butterflies are from the Papillon Potpourri set and embellished with basic rhinestones colored with Sharpies.  I tied Metallic Baker’s Twine and stamped the flower in Island Indigo from retired Beautiful Bunch stamp set and embellished with 2015-2017 Watermelon Wonder In Color Blossom accent.

Stampin Up Birthday Basics Fringe Card

Be inspired by the photo and join us at Hand Stamped Sentiments.  I know you’ll find something in the photo to inspire your project.

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Birthday Basics – Celebrate with Fringe Card

Size:  5.25″ h x 5.25″ w

Stamp Sets: Birthday Basics, Papillion Potpourri, retired Beautiful Bunch

Paper:  Cardstock:  Watermelon Wonder, Very Vanilla, Island Indigo

Ink:  Watermelon Wonder, Island Indigo

Accessories:  Elegant Butterfly punch, Bitty Butterfly punch, Petite Petals punch, Fringe Scissors, 2015-2017 Watermelon Wonder In Color Blossom accent, Metallic Baker’s Twine, Rhinestone Basics, Sharpies (red, blue green),  Versamark, Iridescent Ice Emboss Powder

Filed under: 2015-2017 In Colors, Beautiful Bunch, Birthday, Butterfly Basics, Feminine Birthday, Fourth of July, Hand Stamped Sentiments Creative Challenge, Inspiration Challenge, Papillon Potpourri, Stamp Sets | Tagged: , , , , , , | 2 Comments »

Flower Patch Awesomeness

Posted on June 16, 2015 by Genevieve Valdes

The next challenge for Hand Stamped Sentiments is a very fun sketch challenge.  I used the Flower Patch bundle to create this card.  Using this set to stamp the flowers then die cutting them with the coordinating framelits was so quick and easy.  Lately I’ve been so in love with using Crumb Cake or Kraft card bases then using a pop of color with images and elements.  I stamped the greeting in Versamark then heat embossed with gold embossing powder.  Do you want to know how I got those perfect notches on my banner?  I used the Banner Triple punch.  The Banner Triple Punch gives you triple the banner options in one punch. You can make banners in three widths–1″, 1-1/2″, and 2″–in any length. Just slide the paper in, punch, and get perfectly notched banners (or gift tags, bookmarks, belly bands) every time.  You’re going to love this punch!  The little butterfly was stamped in Cajun Craze with a butterfly from the Papillion Potpourri stamp set.  I then lightly used an Aqua pen to bring in a bit of color to the wings with Cajun Craze and Daffodil Delight.

Stampin' Up! FlowerPatch Awesome

Here’s the sketch to inspire your work!  For more inspiration go to Hand Stamped Sentiments and see what our design team has created with this sketch.

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Flower Patch Awesomeness

Size:  4.25″ h x 5.50″ w

Stamp Sets: Flower Patch, Papillon Potpourri

Paper:  Cardstock:  Crumb Cake, Whisper White, Lost Lagoon

Ink:  Daffodil Delight, Pear Pizzazz, Old Olive, Lost Lagoon, Pumpkin Pie, Cajun Craze

Accessories:  Flower Fair Framelits, Gold embossing powder, Chevron Textured Embossing Folder, Basic Rhinestones

Filed under: Flower Patch, Friendship, Hand Stamped Sentiments Creative Challenge, Sketch Challenge | Tagged: , , | Leave a comment »

Thinking of you in 2015-2017 New In Colors

Posted on May 19, 2015 by Genevieve Valdes

For this week’s challenge at Hand Stamped Sentiments we have a sketch challenge.  I love the inspiration this sketch provided.  I used some of the new In Colors 2015-2017 to create this ‘Thinking of You’ card.

Stampin up In Colors 2015-2017 I used Natural Ivory for my card base and layered with the Mint Macaron.  For additional interest I used the corner punch to round opposite corners.  I stamped the spotted background with Mint Macaron using a stamp from Gorgeous Grunge.  I also used the fern stamp from Birthday Basics.  The leaves and the flower were stamped with stamps from the Crazy about You.  The leaves in Cucumber Crush and the flower in Watermelon Wonder are prefect cheerful colors.  The butterfly is stamped with Black Stazon and I used Delightful Dijon and Mint Macaron to sponge the wings.  The beautiful Delightful Dijon lace ribbon is also from new 2015-2017 In Colors collection.

Join us with your interpretation of our sketch and see what our talented design team has created.

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Thinking of You Card

Size:  4.25″ h x 5.50″ w

Stamp Sets: Crazy about You, Teeny Tiny Wishes, Papillon Potpourri, Gorgeous Grunge

Paper:  Cardstock:  Natural Ivory, Cucumber Crush

Ink:  Cucumber Cruh, Mint Macaron, Delightful Dijon, Watermelon Wonder, Stazon Black

Accessories:  Flower Medallion punch, Elegant Butterfly punch, Bird Builder punch, Project Life corner punch, Birthday Basics, Delightful Dijon Dotted Lace trim, Basic rhinestones.

 

Filed under: Butterfly Basics, Color Splash Challenges, Crazy about You, Hand Stamped Sentiments Creative Challenge, Papillon Potpourri, Stamp Sets, Thinking of You | Tagged: , , , , , | Leave a comment »

Your Perfect Day Wedding Card

Posted on May 5, 2015 by Genevieve Valdes

This week at Hand Stamped Sentiments is a color challenge of Strawberry Slush, Hello Honey and Night of Navy.  I recently purchased the “Your Perfect Day” stamp set and thought these colors would be perfect for a modern wedding card.

I stamped the wreath with Night of Navy but stamped off first so the image would be a lighter shade.  I stamped the sentiment with Versamark then embossed with Sterling Silver embossing powder.  I stamped the flowers in Hello Honey and Strawberry Slush.  I also used the small flower punch from the Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack.  I embellished the bottom of the card with a border from the Finishing Touches Edgelits and Venetian Crochet Trim and small Vintage Faceted button.

Stampin up Your Perfect Day wedding cardI hope you’re inspired to create a project with these colors and will join us at Hand Stamped Sentiments.

http://handstampedsentiments.blogspot.com/

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Your Perfect Day Wedding Card

Size:  4.25″ h x 5.50″ w

Stamp Sets: Your Perfect Day

Paper:  Cardstock:  Very Vanilla, Strawberry Slush, Hello Honey,

Ink:  Strawberry Slush, Hello Honey, Night of Navy, Versamark

Accessories:  Finshing Touches Edgelits, Sterling Silver embossing powder, Itty Bitty Accents flower punch, Victorian Crochet Trim, Vintage Faceted button, Basic Rhinestones, glue dots, dimensionals

Filed under: Color Splash Challenges, Hand Stamped Sentiments Creative Challenge, Your Perfect Day | Tagged: , , , , , | 1 Comment »

Birthday Butterfly Basics

Posted on April 21, 2015 by Genevieve Valdes

The challenge at Hand Stamped Sentiments is a sketch challenge.  I have to catch up on birthday cards and decided to use the Butterfly Basics stamp set and framelits.  LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this set!  I took inspiration from the card on page 26 of the Occasions catalog and the sketch from Hand Stamped Sentiments.

I used the colors of Calypso Coral, Pistachio Pudding, Hello Honey and Island Indigo.  I used the Butterflies Basics and thinlits die along with Papillion Potpourri stamp set and coordinating punches, Bitty Butterfly and Elegant Butterfly punches.

Stampin Up Birthday Butterfly BasicsI stamped the leaf foliage and flowers followed by the dotted background stamp from Gorgeous Grunge.  The honey comb images are from the Butterflies Basics stamp set, as well as the sentiment. Here’s the sketch tht also inspired my card.

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Be inspired and let us see your creation.  Go to Hand Stamped Sentiments and see what projects were created by our talented design team.

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All products are Stampin’ Up! unless noted

Birthday Butterfly BasicsCard

Size:  4.25″ h x 5.50″ w

Stamp Sets:  Butterfly Basics, Papillon Potpourri, Gorgeous Grunge

Paper:  Cardstock:  Calypso Coral, Naturals Ivory

Ink:  Calypso Coral, Pistachio Pudding, Island Indigo, Hello Honey

Accessories:  Butterflies framilits and stamp set bundle, Bitty Butterfly punch, Elegant Butterfly punch, 3/4″ circle punch, Gold Bakers Twine, glue dots, dimensionals

Filed under: Birthday, Butterfly Basics, Fashion cards, Feminine Birthday, Hand Stamped Sentiments Creative Challenge, Papillon Potpourri, Sketch Challenge | Tagged: , , , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments »

For Peep’s Sake Enjoy An Egg-Cellent Easter

Posted on March 10, 2015 by Genevieve Valdes

Hello!  I’m glad to be back creating and blogging.  I’ve been gone for a few week’s due to my father’s passing.  It’s been difficult to get back into the routine of life and to muster up the motivation to be creative.  It’s coming back little by little and  getting back into my craft room and being among my stamp sets and inks has been inspiring.  More inspiration has also come from seeing projects from the Hand Stamped Sentiments design team.

I used the colors of Blackberry Bliss, Blushing Bride and Wild Wasabi from the Hand Stamped Sentiments color splash challenge.  I also have so many great products from the Occasions catalog I had not had an opportunity to use.  One of them is the super cute Easter set For Peep’s Sake.  Perfect for Easter or cute spring card.  Another product I had to play with is the Butterflies Thinlits Dies.  You can create beautiful die cut butterflies with this set.  With so many great products and the colors provided by HSS I was inspired to create this Easter card.

Stampin up For Peep's Sake Easter card

For more inspiration and information for this next challenge on Hand Stamped Sentiments hop on over check the site.

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For Peep’s Sake Have and Egg-Cellent Easter Card

Size:  4.25″ h x 5.50″ w

Stamp Sets:  For Peep’s Sake

Paper:  Cardstock:  Whisper White, Blushing Bride, Wild Wasabi, Blackberry Bliss

Ink:  Blushing Bride, Wild Wasabi and Blackberry Bliss Markers

Accessories:   Butterflies Thinlits Dies, Honeycomb Embossing Folder, Scalloped Tag Topper Punch, Bow Builder Punch, Fringe Scissors, Basic Rhinestones, Dimensionals

Filed under: Color Splash Challenges, For Peep's Sake, Hand Stamped Sentiments Creative Challenge | Tagged: , , , , , , , | 3 Comments »

Hearts a Flutter, Love You

Posted on January 27, 2015 by Genevieve Valdes

With Valentine’s day a few weeks away, I created a Valentine’s day card.  I used the Hearts a Flutter Framelits and stamp set.  Although the stamp set is retired you can still purchase the digital set.  I used the sketch at Hand Stamped Sentiments to inspire me and the colors of Real Red, Crisp Cantaloupe, Calypso Coral and Whisper White.

The designer series paper is from the Stacked with Love Designer Series Paper Stack.  The cute border was created with the new Confetti Hearts Border Punch.  It creates a cute border and lots of cute hearts.  The scalloped red heart is stamped with White Whisper Craft ink then die cut with Hearts a Flutter Framelits.  The sentiment is from the Itty Bitty Banners stamp set and die cut with a banner from the Bitty Banners Framelits set.  The small hearts are the hearts punched out with the Confetti Hearts Border Punch.  To add sparkle I embellished the card with basic rhinestones and vintage faceted buttons.

Stampin' Up! Valentine cardUse the sketch from the Hand Stamped Sentiments challenge to inspire your project.  For more inspiration go to Hand Stamped Sentiments to see what the rest of our talented design team has created.

http://handstampedsentiments.blogspot.com/

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.

Hearts a Flutter, Love You card

Size:  5.50″ h x 4.25″ w

Stamp Sets:  Itty Bitty Banners

Paper:  Cardstock:  Whisper White, Real Red, Crisp Cantaloupe; Stacked with Love DSP

Ink:  Whisper White Craft ink, Real Red ink

Accessories:   Hearts a Flutter Framelits, Bitty Banners, Dimensionals, Hearts a Flutter stamp set, Confetti Hearts border punch, Vintage Faceted Buttons, Basic Rhinestones, White Bakers Twine

Filed under: Feminine Valentine projects, Itty Bitty Banners, Sketch Challenge, Stamp Sets, Valentine's | Tagged: , , , , , , | 3 Comments »

Groovy Love From My Heart

Posted on January 13, 2015 by Genevieve Valdes

This week’s challenge is a color splash challenge with the colors of Basic Black, Whisper White and Melon Mambo.  These colors inspired me to use my Groovy Love stamp set and coordinating heart punch to create this card.  I also used the new Happy Heart embossing folder from the Occasions catalog on the Whisper White layer along with the Fun Frames embossing folders for the hearts.  After embossing the frame on to Whisper White I cut the frame and sponged with Melon Mambo.

I stamped the polka dot heart and used the Sweetheart punch to die cut it.  I also used the punch to die cut a Melon Mambo and Whisper White hearts.  The edges of the Whisper White heart is sponged with Melon Mambo.  I then adhere the hearts on to the frame with Dimensionals.  I then used 1/8″ Melon Mambo taffeta ribbon to embellish.

Stampin Up Valentine from the Heart cardBe inspired and join us at Hand Stamped Sentiments and checkout the projects from our talented design team.

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Groovy Love From my Heart card

Size:  5.50″ h x 4.25″ w

Stamp Sets:  Groovy

Paper:  Cardstock:  Basic Black, Whisper White, Melon Mambo

Ink:  Melon Mambo, Basic Black

Accessories:   Happy Heart embossing folder, Fun Frames embossing folder, Sweetheart punch, Bitty Banners framelits, 1/8″ Melon Mambo taffeta ribbon, sponge dauber, Dimensionals

Filed under: Color Splash Challenges, Groovy Love, Hand Stamped Sentiments Creative Challenge, Valentine's | Tagged: , , , , , , | 3 Comments »

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