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Gorgeous Colors

Posted on March 19, 2024 by Genevieve Valdes

I must confess I have the Masterfully Made Suite for a bit and just now was able to play with it. The coordinating paper has such beautiful colors and the coordinating dies are perfect. Here is the card I created.

My card was inspired by Hand Stamped Sentiments sketch challenge. Join the challenge and be inspired by the design team.

All products are Stampin’ Up! unless noted. To view or purchase products used to create this card. Click on the links below for more information and ordering.

Hello card Measurements

Hello Card Size:  4.25″ H x 5.50″ W

Stamp Sets/Bundles: Masterfully Made Suite

Paper: Card Base:  Lemon Lime Twist 11″ x 4.25 scored in half,

Background layer: 12″ x 12″ Masterfully Made DSP

Ink: Berry Burst

Embellishments: Adhesive-Backed Sequins Trio

Filed under: Gorgeously Made, Hand Stamped Sentiments Creative Challenge, Sketch Challenge | Tagged: , , , , , | 1 Comment »

Love for You

Posted on February 20, 2024 by Genevieve Valdes

My card this week is inspired by Valentine’s day and Hand Stamped Sentiments inspiration challenge. Creating Valentine cards is fun and these cards can be given anytime to show your love. Just change the sentiment and you can have a birthday, thinking of you, or thank you.

I created my card using the Love for You bundle . The white and red scalloped layers were die cut using the Scalloped Contours dies. The inside sentiment is from the Throughout the Year stamp set. The background paper is from the 6″x 6″ Bright and Beautiful Designer Series Paper Pack. 

You too can join the challenge at Hand Stamped Sentiments and be inspired by the HSS Design Team.

All products are Stampin’ Up! unless noted. To view or purchase products used to create this card. Click on the links below for more information and ordering.

Thank You card and Measurements

So Much Love Card Size:  4.25″ H x 5.50″ W

Stamp Sets/Bundles: Love For You Stamp Set, Love For You Dies, Scalloped Contour dies, Throughout the Year stamp set

Paper: Card Base: Real Red 11″ x 4.25 scored in half, Basic White, Bubble Bath card stock

Background layer: 6″ x 6″ Beautiful & Beautiful DSP

Ink: Memento Black

Embellishments: Basic Rhinestones

Filed under: Feminine Birthday, Feminine Valentine projects, Inspiration Challenge, Love for You, Masculine Birthday, Masculine Valentine projects, Valentine's | Tagged: , , , , , , | Leave a comment »

Inspirational Sketches to Thank You For Everything

Posted on January 23, 2024 by Genevieve Valdes

The inspiration for this card comes from Hand Stamped Sentiments Color Challenge of Night of Navy, Berry Burst and Pretty Peacock. These colors are lovely and perfect to create another card with the Inspirational Sketches stamp set and CASED from a card on page 65 of the Mini Catalog January – April 2024. 

I used DSP from the Bright and Beautiful designer series pack for the background layer. One tag I die cut from the Bright and Beautiful designer series pack. The other tag I die cut from basic white and stamped the mushroom from the Inspirational Sketches with Versamark and heat embossed with gold an colored with Pretty Peacock Stampin’ Blends. The sentiment I stamped with Versamark and Pretty Peacock and heat embossed with clear. The card is embelished with Night of Navy ribbon and basic rhinestones colored with Night of Navy and Pretty Peacock Stampin’ Blends.

Go to Hand Stamped Sentiments to see more projects created with these colors. 

All products are Stampin’ Up! unless noted. To view or purchase products used to create this card. Click on the links below for more information and ordering.

Thank You card and Measurements

Card Size:  4.25″ H x 5.50″ W

Stamp Sets: Inspirational Sketches

Paper: Card Base: Basic White, 11″ x 4.25 scored in half 159276

Background layer: 6″ x 6″ Beautiful & Beautiful DSP

Ink: The mushrooms and sentiment were stamped in Versamark. The mushrooms were colored with Stampin’ Blends – Pretty Peacock. 

Embellishments: Basic Rhinestones, Night of Navy & Gold Ribbon

Filed under: Color Splash Challenges, Feminine Thank you cards, Hand Stamped Sentiments Creative Challenge, Inspirational Sketches, Masculine Thank you cards, Stamp Sets, Thank you cards | 1 Comment »

Blue Inspirational Sketches

Posted on January 9, 2024 by Genevieve Valdes

It’s been awhile since I posted because I needed to focus on family and work and had to put crafting aside. However, it’s a new year and I am back with this card I created for Hand Stamped Sentiments first Inspiration challenge of the year. I used the Inspirational Sketched stamp set from the new mini catalog. 

I stamped the bird from the Inspirational Sketches stamp set with Memento Black and colored with Stampin’ Blends – Pool Party, Night of Navy and Daffodil Delight on a layer die cut from the Deckled Rectangle Dies. The sentiment is from the Excellent Eggs stamp set and stamped with Memento Black. The blue background paper is DSP is from the Bright & Beautiful 6″ x 6″ pack. The ribbon is Night of Navy & Gold. I embellished with Brushed Metallic adhesive dots. The inside of the card I stamped the mushroom image in Blueberry Bushel.

Hand Stamped Sentiments #429

Please visit HSS and join the challenge.

All products are Stampin’ Up! unless noted. To view or purchase products used to create this card. Click on the links below for more information and ordering

Thinking of You card and Measurements

Card Size:  4.25″ H x 5.50″ W

Stamp Sets: Inspirational Sketches

Paper: Card Base: Basic White, 11″ x 4.25 scored in half 159276

Background layer: 6″ x 6″ Bright & Beautiful DSP

Ink: The bird and sentiment were stamped in Memento black 132708. The bird was colored with Stampin’ Blends – Pool Party, Night of Navy and Daffodil Delight. 

Embellishments: Brushed Metallic dots, Night of Navy & Gold Ribbon

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A Cottage Rose Birthday

Posted on April 4, 2023 by Genevieve Valdes

My card this week is inspired by Hand Stamped Sentiments Inspiration challenge. Such beautiful colors and images. I have to say this Cottage Rose stamp sets is one I have not used. I used the colors off Polished Pink and Granny Apple Green to create my card.

I used Polished Pink Stampin’ Bends to color the flowers and Granny Apple Stampin’ Blends to color the leaves. I used Smoky Slate Stampin’ Blends for the flower centers. The background I water colored with Polished Pink then splattered with polished pink using a water color brush. The strips of designer series paper are from the Awash in Beauty. I used 3 of the retired Polished Pink Gems.

Be inspired by the wonderful image at Hand Stamped Sentiments an see what the design team has created.

All products are Stampin’ Up! unless noted. To view or purchase products used to create this card. Click on the links below for more information and ordering

Friend Framed Florets Card Supplies and Measurements

Card Size:  4.25″ H x 5.50″ W

Stamp Sets/Bundle: Cottage Rose bundle

Paper: Card Base: Basic White, 11″ x 4.25 scored in half 159276

Background layer: Basic Black, Shimmer White paper 101910 water colored with Polished PInk

Flowers were stamped in Memento black 132708 and colored with Polished Pink; leaves were colored with Stampin’ Blends Granny Apple. The background was wate rcolored using the watercolor brush 151298

Balmy Blue card stock 146982 for foliage

Embellishments: 2021-2023 In Color Jewels, retired, 155571

Filed under: Birthday, Cottage Rose, Feminine Birthday, Hand Stamped Sentiments Creative Challenge, Inspiration Challenge | Tagged: , , , , | Leave a comment »

Friend Framed Florets Card

Posted on March 21, 2023 by Genevieve Valdes

With spring around the corner and inspired by Hand Stamped Sentiments color challenge of Fresh Freesia, Pear Pizzazz and Balmy Blue I created this card with the Framed Florets bundle.

I love the color Fresh Freesia and sad it will be retiring soon. I cased this card from page 65 of the mini catalog. These inspiration colors together were perfect for creating a card with Framed Florets bundle. The card base is Fresh Freesia card stock and stamped the background with Fresh Freesia. I used the gold metallic paper for the frame and added Wink of Stella to the flowers. The inside oval I die cut from Shimmer White and water-colored with Fresh Freesia. The sentiment is stamped in black StazOn.

Go to Hand Stamped Sentiments and see more inspiration from the design team.

All products are Stampin’ Up! unless noted. To view or purchase products used to create this card. Click on the links below for more information and ordering

Friend Framed Florets Card Supplies and Measurements

Card Size:  4.25″ H x 5.50″ W

Stamp Sets/Bundle: Framed Florets Bundle 162407

Paper: Card Base: Basic White, 11″ x 4.25 scored in half 159276

Background layer: Fresh Freesia card stock 155613, stamped with dots stamp from Color & Contour stamp set, 154994

Metallic Gold Specialty paper 156844 for frame

Shimmer White paper 101910 for inside oval and flowers, stamped with black StayzOn 101406

Flowers were stamped in Memento black 132708 and colored with watercolor brush 151298 and Fresh Freesia 155611 and Pear Pizzazz 147104 ink pads

Balmy Blue card stock 146982 for foliage

Embellishments: 2021-2023 In Color Jewels, retired, 155571

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Nested Friends and Best Friends

Posted on March 7, 2023 by Genevieve Valdes

Last week I received the Nested Friends Bundle and was so excited to see what I could create with it. This is the card I made with the help of Hand Stamped Sentiments Sketch Challenge.

I used the Textured Chic Designer Series Paper for background layer. The frame I die cut from gold foil using the Fabulous Frames. I die cut the bird, nest, egg and branch using the Nested Friends Dies. The eggs I die cut from Mint Macaron. The branch and leaves I colored with Stampin’ Blends Mint Macaron Light and Dark,Old Olive Light and Dark and Petal Pink light and Dark. The bird I colored with Petal Pink and Crumb Cake. The images were stamped with Black Memento thlored with the Stampin’ Blends.

Go to Hand Stamped Sentiments and see more inspiration from the design team.

All products are Stampin’ Up! unless noted. To view or purchase products used to create this card. Click on the links below for more information and ordering

Nested Friends and Best Friends Card Supplies and Measurements

Card Size:  5.50″ H x 4.25″ W

Stamp Sets/Bundle: Nested Friends Bundle

Paper: Card Base: Basic White, 11″ x 4.25 scored in half, other scraps for nest, branch bird

Textured Chic DSP 5.5″ x 4.25″

Gold Foil for frame

Mint Macaron for eggs, leaves and sentiment

Ink: Memento Ink for stamping sentiment and images, Stampin’ Blends Old Olive, Mint Macaron, Petal Pink, Crumb Cake

Accessories: Fabulous Frames dies

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

Thinking of you Seaside Bay Card

Posted on February 25, 2023 by Genevieve Valdes

Inspired by the Hand Stamped Sentiments color challenge of Flirty Flamingo, Balmy Blue and Old Olive I created this card with the Seaside Bay Suite. The card base is Balm Blue and the patterned layer is from the By the Bay 6″ x 6″ Specialty Designer Series Paper Pack.

Love the clam shell die which I embossed with gold embossing powder. The Balmy Blue an White ribbon behind the clam shell is also from the suite. I also used gold cording to embellish. The sentiment, grass and shell are also from the suite. Inside the clam shell I added a flat adhesive backed pearl for a surprise.

  • Stampin up Seaside Bay Card

Go to Hand Stamped Sentiments and see more inspiration for this color challenge from the design team.

All products are Stampin’ Up! unless noted. To view or purchase products used to create this card. Click on the links below for more information and ordering.

Thinking of you Seaside Bay Card Supplies and Measurements

Card Size:  4.25″ H x 5.50″ W

Stamp Sets/Bundle: By the Bay Suite

Paper: Balmy Blue 8.5″ x 5.50″ card base scored in the middle, Additional paper for stamping sentiment and die cutting shells

By the Bay DSP 5″ w 3.75″ h

Old Olive Card Stock – 3″ Old Olive for grass

Ink: Memento Ink for stamping sentiment, Flirty Flamingo Stampin’ Pad, Old Olive Stampin’ Pad

Accessories: Balmy Blue and White ribbon, Flat Adhesive Backed Pearls, Gold Embossing Powder, Simply Elegant Trim

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Adorable Owls and Dainty Flowers

Posted on February 7, 2023 by Genevieve Valdes

I have just now gotten a chance to play with my new Sale-a-bration products – Adorable Owls stamp set and Dainty Flowers DSP. Both these products are a FREE during Sale-a-bration which ends February 28, 2023. You earn one FREE item with $50 purchase. I was inspired to create this card with the sketch challenge from Hand Stamped Sentiments.

I used the beautiful watercolor design of the Dainty Flowers DSP for the background and used the flying owl image. I colored the owl with Mossy Meadow light and dark and Light Fresh Freesia Stampin’ Blends.

I stamped the owl image on Basic White with Memento Black ink. The stitched circle is from retired dies Stitched Shapes Framelits which you can substitute the Stylish Shapes Dies or the Layering Circles with no stitch both these die sets currently in the annual catalog. The Fresh Freesia outer circle was die cut with Layering Circles. I embellished with Starry Sky Metallic Woven Ribbon and the Gorgeous Grape Glossy Dots. The owl images in this Adorable Owls stamp set are so cute and fun to color.

Stop by Hand Stamped Sentiments and see more inspiration from the design team for the sketch challenge.

All products are Stampin’ Up! unless noted. To view or purchase products used to create this card. Click on the links below for more information and ordering.

Adorable Owls Card Supplies and Measurements

Card Size:  4.25″ H x 5.50″ W

Stamp Sets/Bundle: Adorable Owls Cling Stamp Set

Paper: 

 Basic White 8.5″ x 5.50″ card base scored in the middle, 3″ square for stamping owl and die cutting circle

Starry Sky Cardstock layer – 5.25″ x 4.00″

Dainty Flora DSP (2) 1″ x 3.75″, (1) 2.75″ x 3.75″

Fresh Freesia Card Stock– 3″ square for die cutting scallop circle

Ink: Memento Ink

Accessories: Glossy Dots Assortments, 1/8″ Starry Sky Metallic Woven Ribbon

Filed under: Adorable Owls, Birthday, Feminine Birthday, Hand Stamped Sentiments Creative Challenge, Masculine Birthday, Sketch Challenge | Tagged: , , , , , , , | Leave a comment »

A Texture Chic Birthday

Posted on January 24, 2023 by Genevieve Valdes

Love is in the air with Hand Stamped Sentiments Inspiration Challenge. I love the colors and images of their inspiration image. I was inspired by the heart shape. I couldn’t resist creating another card with the Texture Chic Suite. I started with a Basic White card stock and used retired Stampin’ Up Hearts Framilits to create the heart shape card.

I then cut another heart from the Texture Chic Designer Series Paper and adhered it to the front of the card. The rest of the die cuts I used the Chic dies. The waffle background I die cut from the Distressed Gold Specialty Paper. I also die cut the flower outline out of the gold foil and die cut the inner part of the flower from Vellum. The other flowers are die cut from Basic White. The greeting is stamped with Early Espresso and die cut using the retired Artisan Label punch I embellished with a small Brushed Brass Butterfly and retired metallic gold edge petal pink ribbon.

The swoosh image is from the Season of Chic and stamped with Petal Pink ink and the greeting is stamped in Early Espresso and is from the Happiness Abounds Stamp Set.

pink and gold heart shape birthday card

Go to HSS and see more inspiration from the design team for this challenge.

Hearts on red and pink background with roses, strawberry drinks and black cat with valentine hearts

All products are Stampin’ Up! unless noted. To view or purchase products used to create this card. Click on the links below.

A Texture Chic Birthday Card

Card Size:  4.25″ H x 4.25″ W

Stamp Sets/Bundle: Texture Chic Suite, Happiness Abounds

Paper:  Basic White, Distressed Gold Specialty Paper, Gold Foil, Vellum, Crumb Cake

Ink: Early Espresso

Accessories: retired Artisan Label punch, retired metallic edge Petal Pink ribbon, Brushed Brass Butterflies

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