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Hand Stamped Sentiments – Anything but a card – Garden Party

Posted on June 22, 2010 by Genevieve Valdes

Another sunny week and I’ve been a bit under the weather.  To cheer me up I thought I would play with My Digital Studio and the Summertime Splendor designer series printed backgrounds.  Since this week’s challenge for Hand Stamped Sentiments is – Anything but a Card – I thought this would also be a perfect time to make some favor/gift boxes using the Summertime Splendor digital backgrounds with My Digital Studio.    I also used my Beautiful Wings Embosslits die for the butterflies and some ribbon.  If you want extra embellishments you can also add a border like I did on the yellow and black & white boxes.  The box templates are also from My Digital Studio and can be purchased for a $1.95.  Plus you also get two printed patterns.   These boxes are perfect for any summer party, shower, birthday or wedding.  Remember you can purchase the templates and use them without owning the My Digital Studio Software.  You can use any of the templates and images in any program where you can import images.  I really tried in the photos to show the vivid colors of summer but these are the best of all the photos I took.  Tomorrow I will post the cards I made using the Summertime Splendor DSP digital backgrounds.

Summer splendor boxes

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Summer Splendor pillow boxes

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Mini Project Boxes - Digital Download - $1.95

Mini Project Boxes - Digital Download - $1.95

Summertime Splendor digital paper

Summertime Splendor Designer Series Paper-Digital Download -$4.95

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.

Project Info:

Summertime Splendor party favor/gift boxes

Digital Stamp Sets: none

Digital Background Paper: Summer Splendor

Ink: inkjet printer

Accessories: Big Shot, Beautiful Wings Embosslits die, Bashful Blue Satin ribbon, Whisper White Satin ribbon, Chocolate Chip grosgrain ribbon, Certainly Celery Satin ribbon, Scallop trim border punch, Paper snips, Craft knife, mini glue dots

Techniques: digital crafting

Filed under: 3D projects, Big Shot, Boxes, My Digital Studio, Pillow Boxes | Tagged: , , , , , , | Leave a comment »

Hand Stamped Sentiments – Father’s Day Theme Challenge

Posted on June 8, 2010 by Genevieve Valdes

With Father’s day around the corner, the challenge for this week at Hand Stamped Sentiments is Father’s Day.  Hop on over and take the challenge.  I would love to see your creation.  For my card below I used My Digital Studio to create the backgrounds, printed them on Whisper White CS and cut them out to create a collage.  I also used My Digital Studio to print out the sentiment from the ‘All Holidays’ digital stamp set .  I used Kraft CS for the card base and I also ran a piece of Kraft through the Big Shot with my Perfect Polka Dots Textured Impressions Folder.  I used this piece behind my sentiment.

I used one of the silver frames from HodgePodge Hardware set.  I cut the frame in half with my Craft & Rubber scissors and adhered it to the back of my sentiment with dimensionals.  I adhered the sentiment to the embossed Kraft with dimensionals then adhered with SNAIL to the blue striped layer.  I put hemp twine through the holes in the silver frame.  I used SNAIL to adhere larger brown pieces and dimensionals for the blue squares then adhered the blue striped and sentiment layer group with dimensionals.  So easy!  I really like the way it turned out.

Father's Day collage card

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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.

Project Info:

Father’s Day collage card

Finished size:  5-1/4′ x 5-1/4″

Hybrid My Digital Studio Project

Layer dimensions:

More Mustard Grid layer – 2-7/8″w x 3-5/8″h

Night of Navy Stripe layer – 2-7/8″w x 3-5/8″h

Chocolate Chip Small Polka dot layer-  – 2-7/8″w x 3-5/8″h

Night of Navy Dotted Stripe layer- 2-1/8″wx 2-1/8″h

Night of Navy Textile layer – 2-1/8″wx 2-1/8″h

Kraft Perfect Polka Dots textured layer – 2-3/4″w x 2-1/2″ h

Sentiment layer – 2-1/4″w  x 2-1/2″h

Digital Stamp Sets: All Holidays, included with initial purchase of My Digital Studio

Paper: Printed DSP backgrounds from My Digital Studio on to Whisper White CS.  Kraft CS was used for the card base and embossed layer.

Ink: Inkjet Printer

Accessories: Big Shot, Perfect Polka Dots Textured Impressions Folder,  Hemp Twine, silver frame from HodgePodge Hardware kit cut in half, dimensionals, SNAIL

Techniques: Digital and paper crafting

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Hand Stamped Sentiments – Color Splash Challenge

Posted on June 1, 2010 by Genevieve Valdes

This week at Hand Stamped Sentiments a sophisticated color splash challenge – black, white, gold or silver.  With weddings and graduations around the corner these colors are perfect.  Hop on over and take the challenge.  I would love to see your creation.

My nephew is graduating this month and I decided to make a card and a gift box.  I created the card and box on My Digital Studio.  The box is perfect for the perfect gift – a check.  I used the Go Graduate Plus stamp brush digital set.  It’s perfect for all your graduation projects.  I also used the box templates you can purchase for My Digital Studio at $1.95!   You get two different box templates and two background Designer Series Papers.  I printed the black and white houndstooth check from the digital Night and Day Designer Series Papers.  You get ten beautiful black and white background papers for $4.95.  See below for more information.  I love creating hybrid projects with My Digital Studio.

Stampin Up Graduation card & box

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Mini Project Box templates and DSP $1.95 – item #120171

Night And Day Designer Series Paper – Digital Download – $4.95 – item #118115

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.

Project info:

Hybrid Graduation card and box

Finished card size: 5.25″ x 5.25″

Finished box size: 2-3/8″ x 2-3/8″ x 203/8″ square box

Box Template: Mini Project Box templates and DSP

Digital Stamp Sets: Go Graduate Plus stamp brush digital set, Miscellaneous sentiments printed from MDS

Paper: Printed DSP backgrounds from My Digital Studio on to Whisper White CS.  Whisper White CS was used for the card base.  Also used Basic Black CS, Brushed Silver CS and Vellum for the stars

Ink: Inkjet Printer

Accessories: Big Shot, Stars die,  Whisper White Satin ribbon, Black Satin ribbon, Star brad from the silver HodgePodge collection, dimensionals, digital Curly Label punch, digital Photo Corners punch – both these digital punches are included with initial purchase of My Digital Studio, non-SU black grommet,

Techniques: Digital and paper crafting

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Filed under: 3D projects, Big Shot, Color Splash Challenges, Graduation, Hand Stamped Sentiments Creative Challenge, My Digital Studio | Tagged: , , , , , | 4 Comments »

Hand Stamped Sentiments – Anything but a Card Challenge 17

Posted on May 25, 2010 by Genevieve Valdes

This week’s challenge at Hand Stamped Sentiments is Anything but a Card.   I am extending an invitation for you to come join us at HSS and post your creation.  Thanks for visiting!

I have been wanting to use the Daisy die so I created this cute gift box.  The template for this box is here.  I used my Big Shot to die cut the daisies and emboss the box.  I traced the leaves freehand and scored them in the middle.

Daisy box

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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.

Project info:

Box template – click here

Finished size: 3.5″ (at the widest part) x 8.5″ H

Stamp Sets: A Flower For All Seasons, Vintage Labels (retired Sale-a-bration)

Paper: Card stock:  So Saffron, Old Olive, Chocolate Chip, DSP small polka  dot printed from My Digital Studio

Ink: Chocolate Chip classic ink pad, Water Color pencils

Accessories: Big Shot, Stars Daisy #2, Perfect Details Texturz plate, Chocolate Chip grosgrain ribbon, hemp twine, sticky tape, Tag corner punch, 1/16″ circle punch, Corner rounder punch

Techniques: Digital and paper crafting

Filed under: 3D projects, Anything but a Card, Big Shot, Birthday, Feminine Birthday, My Digital Studio, Pillow Boxes | Tagged: , , , | 5 Comments »

Memorial day card

Posted on May 24, 2010 by Genevieve Valdes

PPA is having a Memorial Day theme challenge and I created a card for my father.  He was in the army reserves and was always very proud of his unit and his military service.  I restored this photo for him and therefore the photo will be a gift within this card I created for him.   I too am very proud of my father.  He’s been retired for quite some time now but he loves to reminisce about his days in the military.  This Memorial Day we remember all branches of the military and thank them for their sacrifice and service.

I used My Digital Studio and the Big Shot to create this card.

Memorial day card front

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Memorial day card - inside

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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.

Project info:

The Army logos are downloaded clip art.

Finished size: 4-3/8″ w x 6″ h

Stamp Sets: none

Paper: Card stock:  Kraft Brown, Real Red, Night of Navy, Whisper White, vellum

Ink: Sentiments created on My Digital Studio in Real Red

Accessories: Big Shot, Stars #2 die, star brads from silver Hodgepodge kit, Whisper White organza ribbon, mini glue dots, dimensionals

Techniques: Digital and paper crafting

Filed under: Accordion Cards, Big Shot, Memorial Day, My Digital Studio, Theme challenge | Tagged: , , | 3 Comments »

New Digital Downloads

Posted on May 21, 2010 by Genevieve Valdes

Just in time for all your graduation projects the latest group of digital downloads for My Digital Studio includes Go Graduate plus stamp brush set, Jumbo Outline and Contempo Alphabet stamp brush sets.  How cool is that!  Remember that you do not have to own the My Digital Studio software to use the images in your digital crafting.  You can use them with any software that imports or inserts images in your document.  To purchase these or any other downloads go to my website and instantly the downloads are available.  I love it – instant gratification!

Item Description Price
121069 Go Graduate Plus stamp brush set $5.95
122143 Jumbo Outline Alphabet stamp brush set $9.95
122145 Contempo Alphabet stamp brush set $9.95

Go Graduate Plus Stamp Brush Set

Jumbo Outline Alphabet Stamp Brush Set

Contempo Alphabet Stamp Brush Set

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New Digital Downloads for My Digital Studio

Posted on May 6, 2010 by Genevieve Valdes

Document your children’s spring sports with this latest group of digital stamp brush sets–now available!  Remember you don’t have to own My Digital Software to be able to use the images.  You can use them with any software where you can insert or import images into your document.

Item Description Price
121065 Athletic Department stamp brush set – digital download $7.95
122263 Jersey stamp brush set – digital download $9.95
122264 Scoreboard stamp brush set – digital download $5.95

Athletic Department Stamp Brush Set - digital download $7.95

Jersey stamp brush set - digital download $9.95

Scoreboard Stamp Brush Set - digital download - $5.95

To view all digital images available for purchase click here.   To purchase any of the downloads go to my website click on ‘SHOP NOW” located on the upper right corner.  Put your selections into your cart, pay and instantly you’ll have your downloads.  No waiting.

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National Scrapbooking Month Promotion

Posted on May 5, 2010 by Genevieve Valdes

Take your scrapbooking to a whole new level with Stampin’ Up!

During National Scrapbooking Month, get a FREE package of Designer brads with the purchase of My Digital Studio (item 118108) or any of the following stamp sets:

Page Description Wood-
Mount
Item		 Wood-
Mount
Price		 Clear-
Mount
Item		 Clear-
Mount
Price
81 Extreme Elements 115181 $26.95 — —
119 Framed with Love** 114389 $27.95 — —
128 Certified** 113706 $27.95 — —
129 Circle Circus 115778 $28.95 — —
12* Elements of Style 118611 $27.95 120045 $19.95
13* Momentos 119910 $27.95 120105 $19.95
13* Éléments de style 119900 $27.95 120099 $19.95
14* Rough Type 118659 $26.95 120072 $18.95
22* Sentimental Journey 118513 $23.95 120075 $17.95
25* First Day 118521 $23.95 120051 $17.95
25* Camino a la Escuela 120152 $23.95 120154 $17.95

*From the Summer Mini Catalog
**A Last Chance stamp set!

Choose from the following Designer brads with qualifying purchase:

Page Description Item
179 Flower Designer brads 112579
179 Filigree Designer brads 112577
179 Circle Designer brads 112571
179 Star Designer brads 112572

View the flyer for more information and some great scrapbooking ideas. Then contact me to place your order or schedule your scrapbooking workshop!

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Hand Stamped Sentiments Color Splash Challenge 14

Posted on May 4, 2010 by Genevieve Valdes

This week over at HSS we’re playing with a fun and bright color combination – Old Olive, Regal Rose, Melon Mambo, So Saffron.  For this challenge I used My Digital Studio to create this thank you card.  Using the software is so easy!  With so many papers, embellishments and stamps it’s so easy to create.  This is my first card and wasn’t sure how to print the card.  I found helpful information at SCS at this forum.  For more information on My Digital Studio click here.  Here is my creation.

My Digital Studio card

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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.

Project info:

My Digital Studio – Thank You card

Stamp Sets:  Extreme Elements, Define Your Life

Paper: Whisper White CS

Ink:  inkjet printer

Accessories:  My Digital Studio embellishments:  Melon Mambo grosgrain ribbon, Regal Rose brads

Techniques:  Digital Crafting with My Digital Studio software

Filed under: Feminine Thank you cards, My Digital Studio | Tagged: , , , | 1 Comment »

New Digital Downloads for My Digital Studio

Posted on April 6, 2010 by Genevieve Valdes

Punch up your My Digital Studio projects with eleven new downloadable images from Stampin′ Up!  You will love these new punch images and stamp brush sets, and they’ll make a perfect addition to your My Digital Studio library.

CLICK HERE to find out more about My Digital Studio

To order Stampin’ Up! products on-line or download My Digital Studio images,

click here!

To view any other downloads you may have missed, click here.

Item Number Name Price
121061 Vintage Overlay Stamp Brush Set – Digital Download $5.95
121062 Vintage Vogue Stamp Brush Set – Digital Download $3.95
121064 Well Scripted Stamp Brush Set – Digital Download $3.95
121066 Rough Type Stamp Brush Set – Digital Download $9.95
122131 Extra Large Two-Step Bird punch – Digital Download $0.95
122132 Extra Large Fancy Flower punch – Digital Download $0.95
122133 Medium Jewelry Tag punch – Digital Download $0.95
122134 Pinking Hearts Border punch – Digital Download $0.95
122135 Pinking Hearts Corner punch – Digital Download $0.95
122136 Scallop Trim Border punch – Digital Download $0.95
122137 Scallop Trim Corner punch – Digital Download $0.95

Vintage Overlay Stamp Brush Set – Released April 6, 2010

Vintage Vogue Stamp Brush Set – Released April 6, 2010

Well Scripted Stamp Brush Set – Released April 6, 2010

Rough Type Stamp Brush Set – Released April 6, 2010

Extra Large Two-Step Bird Punch – Released April 6, 2010

Extra Large Fancy Flower Punch – Released April 6, 2010

Medium Jewelry Tag Punch – Released April 6, 2010

Pinking Hearts Border Punch – Released April 6, 2010

Pinking Hearts Corner Punch – Released April 6, 2010

Scallop Trim Border Punch – Released April 6, 2010

Scallop Trim Corner Punch – Released April 6, 2010

Satin Ribbon – Released March 1, 2010

Satin Ribbon

Mini Project Boxes – Released  March 1, 2010

Mini Project Boxes

Spring Shades Designer Series Paper – Released March 1, 2010

Spring Shades DSP

Corduroy Buttons – Released Feb 1, 2010

Digital Cord Buttons


Sending Love Epoxy Brads – Released Feb 1, 2010

Sending Love Brads

My Sweet Pea Digital Kit – Released Jan 12, 2010

Sweet Pea


Recipes by Design – Released Jan 12, 2010

Recipes by Design


Textured Card Stock Download – Released Jan 12, 2010

Textured


You’re Invited – Released Jan 12, 2010

You're Invited


Calendar Basics Kit – Released Dec 16, 2009

Calendar Basics Kit



Calendar Grid Basic Kit – Released Dec 16, 2009

Calendar Grid Kit


Berry Christmas Stamp Brush Set – Released Nov 20, 2009

Berry merry


Friend by Definition Stamp Brush – Released Nov 20, 2009

Friend by Definition Stamp Brush


Just Perfect Alphabet Stamp Brush – Released Nov 20, 2009

Just Perfect Alphabet Stamp Brush


Christmas Cocoa II Digital Kit – Released Nov 20, 2009

Christmas cocoa


Write Stuff II Digital Kit – Released Nov 20, 2009

Write Stuff II Digital Kit


Icicle Digital Photocard Kit – Released Nov 20, 2009

Icicle Photocard Digital Kit


Merry Moments Photocard Digital Download – Released Nov 20, 2009

Merry moments photo card


Cast-a-Spell Designer Series Paper Digital Download – Released Oct 15, 2009

Cast a Spell DSP


Night & Day Designer Series Paper Digital Download – – Released Oct 15, 2009

Night & Day DSP


Medallion Stamp Brush – Released Oct 15, 2009

Medallion Stamp Brush


Circle Circus Stamp Brush – Released Oct 15, 2009

Circle Circus Stamp Brush


School Days II Stamp Brush – Released Oct 15, 2009

School Days II Stamp Brush


Greatest Moments II Stamp Brush – Released Oct 15, 2009

Great Moments II Stamp Brush


Pumpkin Patch Stamp Brush – Released Oct 15, 2009

Pumpkin Patch Stamp Brush

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