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Another Abstract Impressions card

Posted on July 3, 2018 by Genevieve Valdes

As promised, I created another card using the Abstract Impressions bundle.  This time I used the three stamps to create the Daffodil Delight roses.  It’s so easy to stamp these roses.  Just line up the arrows at the top and stamp using the lightest color first using the stamp with least detail as the base then stamp with a darker ink and use the darkest color to stamp with the most detailed stamp.  I inked up my stamp then stamped off twice before stamping, followed by inking the second stamp and stamping off once before stamping.  The last stamp I inked and stamped full strength.  I used the two-stamp method for creating the leaves.  I fussy cut the roses and the leaves and used the dies from the bundle to die cut the detailed floral background the five petaled flowers on the greeting.  The sentiment is from the retired Rose Wonder stamp set then die cut using the Pretty Label punch.  I embellished with a butterfly stamped with the retired Papillon  Potpourri stamp set then colored with markers and die cut using the retired Bitty Butterfly punch.  For extra sparkle I embellished with basic rhinestones and colored the roses, butterfly and leaves with Clear Wink of Stella.

Stampin Up Abstract Impressions Sympathy cardInspiration for my card comes from the Hand Stamped Sentiments color challenge of Smokey Slate, Daffodil Delight and Pool Party.  Go to Hand Stamped Sentiments for more inspiration.

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Another Abstract Impressions Card

Card Size:  4.25″ H x 5.50 W

Stamp Sets:  Abstract Impressions, retired Rose Wonder, retired Papillon Potpourri

Paper:  Card stock:  Whisper White, Pool Party, Smokey Slate, Daffodil Delight

Ink: Smokey Slate; Daffodil Delight, Pool Party; Write Markers Pool Party

Accessories:  Basic Rhinestones, Pretty Label Punch, retired Butterfly Punch, Springtime Impressions Thinlits dies, Clear Wink of Stella, Paper Snips, Dimensionals, Glue Dots

Filed under: Abstract Impressions, Color Splash Challenges, Hand Stamped Sentiments Creative Challenge, Papillon Potpourri, Rose Wonder, Sympathy | Tagged: , , , , , | 1 Comment »

Split Top Botanical Garden Box

Posted on May 3, 2016 by Genevieve Valdes

This week’s challenge at Hand Stamped Sentiments is a color challenge of Calypso Coral, Pool Party, Smokey Slate.  For this challenge I wanted to make something other than a card so I made this split top box inspired by my friend.  I used the Botancial Builder Framelits to create the flowers and leaves.  To make the box go to Splitcoast stampers for a tutorial.

I hope you’re inspired by these colors and will share your project with us.  Go to Hand Stamped Sentiments for more inspiration.

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Split Top Botanical Gardens Box

Tutorial link:  http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/resources/tutorials/splittopbox/

Stamp Sets: Botanical Blooms, Papillion Potpourri,

Paper:  Cardstock:  Very Vanilla, Calypso Coral, Pool Party, Smokey Slate, Gold Foil

Ink:  Pool Party, Smokey Slate

Accessories: Botanical Builder Framelits, Dimensionals, Bitty Butterfly punch, Venetian Crochet Trim, retired gold cording trim

 

Filed under: Botanical Blooms, Color Splash Challenges, Hand Stamped Sentiments Creative Challenge, Papillon Potpourri | Tagged: , , , , , , | 1 Comment »

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 »

Punch it up with Stampin’ Up!’s Envelope Punch Board

Posted on June 2, 2015 by Genevieve Valdes

This week at Hand Stamped Sentiments we have a color splash challenge with the colors of Bermuda Bay, Crushed Curry, Calypso Coral and Mossy Meadow.  Inspiration for my card came from the 2014-2015 Stampin’ Up! catalog.  The card is featured on page 130 of the catalog.

I punched up this card with the help of the Envelope punch board and die cut with the Elegant Butterfly Punch then stamped with the Flowering Flourishes.  The flower on the card base was stamped withe flower from Butterfly Basics then heat embossed with clear embossing powder.

The notches on the side of the card were created with the Envelope punch board.  I then embossed the card with the Wood Grain Textured embossing folder and embellished the card with the Bermuda Bay sequin trim and Linen Thread and a Rhinestone.

Envelope punch board notched papillion potpourri cardFor more inspiration visit Hand Stamped Sentiments and see what our design team has created.

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Notched up Elegant Butterfly card

Size:  4.25″ h x 5.50″ w

Stamp Sets: Butterfly Basics, Pappillon Potpourri, Flowering Flourishes

Paper:  Cardstock:  Kraft Paper, Crushed Curry, Calypso Coral and Mossy Green

Ink:  Crushed Curry, Calypso Coral and Mossy Green

Accessories:  Envelope Punch Board, Elegant Butterfly punch, Bermuda Bay sequin trim, Linen Thread, Basic Rhinestones, WoodGrain Textured Embossing Folder

Filed under: Butterfly Basics, Papillon Potpourri | Tagged: , , , , , | 1 Comment »

Stampin’ Up 2015 – 2017 In Colors Bookmark

Posted on May 31, 2015 by Genevieve Valdes

The new Stampin’ Up! In Colors for 2015-2017 are almost here!  Starting on June 2nd you can start to order from the new catalog and the new In Colors.  Beautiful, yummy colors!  Cucumber Crush, Delightful Dijon, Mint Macaron, Tip Top Taupe, and Watermelon Wonder!  To celebrate these new colors I created bookmarks for my customers.  I used the Butterfly Basics and Papillon Potpourri stamp sets.  Click here for the template I created for the In Colors for 2015-2017 bookmarks.  Print out to size on Whisper White cardstock and trim .50″ on each side then cut the bookmarks 2″ x 8.5″ which fits the scallop tag topper punch perfectly.  I cut the In Color backing 2-1/8″ x 8-1/2″.

Stampin Up 2015-2017 In Colors

2015-2017 In Colors

Stampin Up 2015-2017 In Colors

2015-2017 In Colors

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2015-2017 In Colors Bookmark

Size:  overall dimensions 2-1/8″ x 11″, Whisper White layer – 2″ x 11″

Stamp Sets: Butterfly Basics, Pappillon Potpourri

Paper:  Cardstock:  Whisper White, Cucumber Crush, Delightful Dijon, Mint Macaron, Tip Top Taupe, Watermelon Wonder

Ink:  Cucumber Crush, Delightful Dijon, Mint Macaron, Tip Top Taupe, Watermelon Wonder

Accessories:  Scalloped Tag Topper Punch, Watermelon Wonder Dotted Lace Trim, Cucumber Crush Dotted Lace Trim, Basic Rhinestones, 1/8″ circle handheld punch

Filed under: 2015-2017 In Colors, Butterfly Basics, Papillon Potpourri | 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 »

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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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 »

Happy Birthday! Another Great Year Another Great Birthday!

Posted on January 23, 2014 by Genevieve Valdes

For those of you wondering where I’ve been.  I caught a bad cold on Christmas Day that persisted through New Year’s.  I certainly did not want to the start year in bed but I did.  I missed a few days from work and now feel like I’m finally over it.  I missed posting my project for the challenge over at Hand Stamped Sentiments but managed to create these two birthday cards using the stamp set Another Great Year.  I have two friends with birthdays and I wanted to use this very fun stamp set.  I made two cards in two color stories.

Another Great Year 133041 clear $17.95, 13308 wood $23.95 Great price for so many stamps in this set!

This first card I used the color challenge colors at Hand Stamped Sentiments – Wisteria Wonder, Strawberry Slush and Coastal Cabana.

Stampin' Up! Another Great Year birthday card

For this card I stamped the “Happy Birthday” first in Strawberry Slush on the Whisper White layer, cleaned the stamp, then inked up the stamp with Versamark and stamped on Strawberry Slush cardstock and heat embossed with White Stampin’ Emboss Powder and the Heat Tool. Using my paper snips I then cut out the “happy” and “to you” banner pieces so I could layer them over the Strawberry Slush stamped image to give it dimension and a bit of a “split negative” look.  For embellishments I used the Mosaic punch to punch the tiles from Silver Glimmer paper and used a sponge dauber to color with Coastal Cabana ink.  I used Wisteria Wonder CS for the flower punched using the Punch Pack.  Finally to finish it off I used rhinestones.

Stampin' Up! Another Great Year birthday cardI finished the inside of the card with more of the Quatrefancy Specialty DSP, Strawberry Slush, ribbon and stamped the mosaic tiles from the stamp set “Mosaic Madness”.

Hand Stamped Sentiments color challenge ends Jan 27, 2014, noon CST

The next card I created using the colors of Crisp Cantaloup, Pistachio Pudding and Pool Party.  The DSP I used to pull these colors together comes from the new Occasions Catalog – Sweet Sorbet.  Oh so pretty!  Love the colors!

I used the same layering and embossing technique as the previous card but used different colors and stamps and Voila!

Stampin' UP! Another Great Year Birthday card

Stampin Up Another Great Year birthday card

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Another Great Year Birthday Day Card

Size:  4.25″h x 5.50″ w

Stamp Sets:  Another Great Year, Mosaic Madness

Paper:  Cardstock:  Whisper White, Strawberry Slush, Wisteria Wonder, Silver Glimmer paper; DSP Quatrefancy

Ink:  Strawberry Slush, Wisteria Wonder, Versamark

Accessories:  Mosaic punch, Punch Pack, White embossing powder, heat tool, basic rhinestones, Strawberry Slush Stretch Ruffle Trim

Another Great Year Birthday Day Card (2)

Size:  4.25″h x 5.50″ w

Stamp Sets:  Another Great Year, Papillion Potpourri

Paper:  Cardstock:  Whisper White, Crisp Cantaloupe, Pistachio Pudding; DSP Sweet Sorbet

Ink:  Crisp Cantaloup, Pool Party, Versamark

Accessories:  Elegant Butterfly punch, 1-1/4 Scallop punch, White embossing powder, heat tool, basic rhinestones, Pistachio Pudding Stretch Ruffle Trim

Filed under: Another Great Year, Birthday, Color Splash Challenges, Feminine Birthday, Hand Stamped Sentiments Creative Challenge, Mosaic Madness, Papillon Potpourri | Tagged: , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment »

Secret garden flowers

Posted on July 16, 2013 by Genevieve Valdes

The challenge at Hand Stamped Sentiments is a sketch challenge this time around.  I created this card with the Secret Garden stamp set and framelits.  I also just received the NEW Big Shot Magnetic Platform which makes cutting with the framelits a breeze! It keeps the framelit in place while cutting.  Click here to see a video showing how this new platform works.  If you like using framelits then this tool is a must-have.

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I colored the flowers with a blender pen and ink pads.  Some of the flowers I stamped.  After coloring and stamping the flowers I used the Secret Garden framelits to die cut them.  The background is embossed with the Woodgrain embossing folder.  The butterfly is stamped with a butterfly from the Papillon Potpourri stamp set.  I die cut it with the Bitty Butterfly punch.  I finished the card with rhinestones.

Join us at Hand Stamped Sentiments and see the wonderful projects created by our talented design team.

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Secret Garden Flower card

Size:  4.25″ w x 5.50″ h

Stamp Sets:  Secret Garden, Teeny Tiny Wishes, Papillon Potpourri

Paper:  Cardstock:  Whisper White, Crumb Cake, Old Olive

Ink:  Melon Mambo, Daffodil Yellow, Strawberry Slush, Marina Mist, Calypso Coral, Basic Black

Acessories:  Basic Rhinestones, Woodgrain Embossing Folder, Blender Pen, Bitty Butterfly Punch, Modern Label Punch, Whisper White Grosgrain Stitched ribbon, Secret Garden Framelits

Filed under: Friendship, Papillon Potpourri, Secret Garden, Sketch Challenge, Stamp Sets, Teeny Tiny Wishes | Tagged: , , , , , , | 2 Comments »

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