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Hand Stamped Sentiments Technique Challenge #22 and Giveaway!

Posted on June 29, 2010 by Genevieve Valdes

This week’s challenge at Hand Stamped Sentiments is a technique challenge – fancy fold or shape card. I’ve been wanting to create a watering can card and this was my opportunity. The template is from Waltzingmouse Stamps. I have included the template link below. Also this week I am giving away the stamp set Of the Earth. Leave me a comment and your name will be entered in the drawing. To see what else you can win go to Hand Stamped Sentiments.

Now on to the project deets. To add dimension to the watering can I cut out an additional spout and sponged the edges of the can and sentiment oval with Soft Suede ink. I stamped all the flower images on Very Vanilla card stock. I used glue dots and SNAIL to adhere the flowers and the leaves. I used the rock and roll method with Garden Green and Olive Green ink to add dimension to the leaves. I had a lot of fun creating this card.

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Project info:

Watering Can card

Template: click here

Stamp Sets: Petal Pizzazz, Chic Boutique

Paper: Card stock: Soft Suede, Very Vanilla, Regal Rose

Ink: Classic Ink: Regal Rose, Pumpkin Pie, Daffodil Delight, Garden Green, Old Olive Soft Suede

Accessories: Big Shot, Beautiful Wings Embosslits die, Vintage brads

Techniques: Stamping

Filed under: Fancy Fold or Shape Cards, Watering Can card | Tagged: fancy fold, Petal Pizzazz, shape card, Watering can template | 15 Comments »

Summertime Splendor cards

Posted on June 23, 2010 by Genevieve Valdes

Continuing with yesterday’s theme I also created these cards using the digital download Summertime Splendor. These beautiful backgrounds are perfect for any of your summer projects. In my previous post I created beautiful party favor or gift boxes. Today with the help of My Digital Studio and the Summertime Splendor digital backgrounds these are the cards I created. Patty Bennett has a wonderful tutorial showing how to make card fronts in My Digital studio. I made these four cards in about 45 minutes. So easy!

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Here’s a photo of the cards with the boxes from yesterday’s post.

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Project Info:

Summertime Splendor cards

Digital Stamp Sets: Simple Friendship, Sunny Day, Thank You Kindly, Thoughts and Prayers

Digital Background Paper: Summertime Splendor

Paper: Whisper White, Elegant Eggplant, So Saffron, Chocolate Chip, Brilliant Blue CS

Ink: inkjet printer

Accessories: Big Shot, Beautiful Wings Embosslits die, Bashful Blue Satin ribbon, Chocolate Chip grosgrain ribbon, Certainly Celery Satin ribbon, mini glue dots

Techniques: digital crafting

Filed under: 3D projects, Big Shot, My Digital Studio, Pillow Boxes | Tagged: boxes, digital backgrounds, My Digital Studio, party favors, pillow boxes, summer projects, Summertime Splendor | 3 Comments »

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.

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Mini Project Boxes - Digital Download - $1.95

Summertime Splendor Designer Series Paper-Digital Download -$4.95

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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: Beautiful Wings Embosslits die, boxes, digital crafting, My Digital Studio, party favor, pillow boxes, Summertime Splendor Digital Download | Leave a comment »

Hand Stamped Sentiments Sketch Challenge #20

Posted on June 15, 2010 by Genevieve Valdes

This week’s challenge at Hand Stamped Sentiments is a sketch challenge so I used the opportunity to finally use the stamp set Pedaling Past and to also participate in Pals Paper Arts color challenge. The sketch comes from the June issue of Success magazine for demonstrators. The color challenge at PPA is Bermuda Bay, Crushed Curry and Soft Suede.

I love this stamp set, Pedaling Past because it looks vintage. Therefore I wanted my card to look old and distressed so I used the distressing tool on the cutter kit for the edges of all layers on my card. I also used My Digital Studio to print out circles with the cog punch. The cogs and circles are one layer but shadowing on the cogs gives them dimension. I stamped the bicycle image with black Stazon then watercolored using my ink pads . I also used the border image and the sentiment from the set and used the Curly Label punch for the sentiment. All edges were sponged with Soft Suede. Here’s my hybrid card.

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Cutter Kit, item #106958

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Project Info:

Enjoy the Journey hybrid card

Finished card size: 4.25″ w x 5.5″h

Stamp Sets: Pedaling Past

Paper: Bermuda Bay CS, Crushed Curry CS, Soft Suede CS, Very Vanilla CS

Ink: Bermuda Bay Classic Ink (115655 retiring June 30, 2010), Crushed Curry ink (115659 retiring June 30, 2010), Soft Suede Classic Ink (115657)

Accessories: My Digital punches circle and cog punches, Curly Label punch, Cutter Kit, Paper-Piercing tool, Mat Pack

Techniques: stamping, paper piercing, digital crafting

Filed under: Color Challenge, Hand Stamped Sentiments Creative Challenge, Pals Paper Arts, Sketch Challenge | Tagged: Color Challenge, Hand Stamped Sentiments, Pals Paper Arts, Pedaling Past, Sketch Challenge, SUO, vintage | 11 Comments »

Another Graduation Gift Set

Posted on June 12, 2010 by Genevieve Valdes

My niece in Oregon graduated last week and I needed to send a gift or card so I decided to make this adorable gift tote and matchbox dresser ensemble I saw on Laura Lin’s blog. The instructions from Laura and my instructions for the matchbox dresser are here. As Laura says they are addicting and I’m going to make more. Since I am transitioning to the new Stampin’ Up! DSP, and I’m waiting for my order, I had to use non SU paper that I had in stock. Sorry SU DSP and card stock fans.

I used the tags cut from the matchbox die to make little notes and I put one in each of the drawers. I decorated the notes with butterflies and rhinestones. I used one tag for the top of the dresser and tied with the ribbon.

To give the card that extra touch I lined the outside flap of the envelope.

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Project Info:

Gift tote ensemble

Finished tote size: 6″ x 6″ and about 7″ around the top

Stamp Sets: Tiny Tags, Picture This, Go Graduate digital stamp set

Paper: 12″ x 12″ non-SU pink textured CS, 12″ x 12″ non-SU teal textured CS, 12″ x 12″ Penny Lane-Graceful Circles by My Mind’s Eye paper

Ink: Bermuda Bay Classic Ink (115655 retiring June 30, 2010), Melon Mambo printed from my inkjet printer for ‘Happy Graduation’ sentiment and Melon Mambo Classic Ink (115656)

Accessories: Big Shot, Top Not die, Matchbox die, Beautiful Wings Embosslits die, Scallop Edge Punch, Pretty in Pink Satin Ribbon, Medium Naturals white envelope, 1/16″ circle punch, non-SU celadon satin ribbon, Spare Parts fabric designer brads for dresser pulls, non-SU color rhinestones, non-SU white grommets

Techniques: stamping, die cutting

Filed under: 3D projects, Big Shot, Graduation | Tagged: gift bag set, gift tote ensemble tutorial, gift tote set, gift tote set tutorial, Graduation, Match box dresser tutorial, matchbox, Matchbox die, matchbox dresser, Top Note die | 5 Comments »

Mojo Monday #142 Contest

Posted on June 9, 2010 by Genevieve Valdes

I ‘ve been meaning to play at Mojo Monday and I finally submitted. It’s the first Monday of the month, so that means it’s CONTEST time! The sketch for this week is so fun! There are so many great entries. Hop on over take a look and take the challenge. Contest closes at 8PM MT on Sunday, June 13.

Since I had to make a thank you card I took the opportunity to play. I have the All a Flutter stamp and smooch sprays I wanted to try out.

The card base is Basic Black and the the scalloped layer is More Mustard CS, the Chocolate Chip layer is smooched with Log Cabin smooch.

I first smooched a piece of Whisper White CS with Silver and Log Cabin smooch. Whenever I smooch I use the handy Color Catcher to prevent spraying on my table and I use my heat tool to dry the spray on my project. I then stamped the butterfly image with Black StazOn and heat embossed with clear embossing powder then colored the image with markers, Summer Sun, Really Rust, Close to Cocoa, then cut it out with paper snips.

I took a square piece of Whisper White and stamped with VersaMark the vines from Wings of Friendship on opposite corners then heat embossed with clear embossing powder then I sponged with More Mustard ink. I did the direct pad to paper method for an intense color.

The small flowers are also from the Wings of Friendship set. I smooched another piece of card just with the Silver smooch then stamped three flowers with Black StazOn then cut them out with paper snips.

I smooched two square pieces of Basic Black CS with Silver and Log Cabin smooch then ran them through my Big Shot using the Scribbles Swirls Sizzlits die. The swirls were used to decorate the square and the small circles were used for the center of the small silver flowers.

The flowers with the sentiment were created with the Circle Scallop punch. I punched a More Mustard and Basic Black circle scallop then cut to the center every two scallops then curled the petals to add dimension. I smooched both flowers with Silver smooch.

I stamped the ‘Thank You’ sentiment from the Pedaling Past stamp set with Gold Encore ink then cut it out with paper snips and adhered to the scallop flowers with a dimensional.

I then used glue dots and dimensionals to adhere the images to the square. The ribbon is a non-SU ribbon purchased from Michael’s.

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Project Info:

Thank You card

Finished size: 5.5″ Wx 4.25″ H

Stamp Sets: All a Flutter, Wings of Friendship, Pedaling Past

Paper: CS: Whisper White, Basic Black, More Mustard

Ink:m More Mustard Classic ink pad, Gold Encore ink pad, markers – Summer Sun, Really Rust and Close to Cocoa

Accessories: Big Shot, Scribbles Swirls Sizzlit die, Scallop Circle punch, Scallop Border punch, non SU ribbon

Techniques: stamping, embossing, die cutting

Filed under: Big Shot, Feminine Thank you cards, Mojo Monday, Thank you cards | Tagged: All a Flutter, mojo monday, smooch spray, smooch spritz, Thank you card | 7 Comments »

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.

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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

Filed under: Big Shot, Father's Day, My Digital Studio, Theme Challenge | Tagged: Big Shot, Collage, Father's Day, My Digital Studio | 7 Comments »

Mini Starter Kit just $99

Posted on June 5, 2010 by Genevieve Valdes

JOIN STAMPIN’ UP! & FOR JUST $99!

If you’re a hobby stamper it’s easier than ever to fill your Stampin’ Up! Wish List and SAVE!!!

June 1 through June 30, Stampin’ Up! is offering a special $99 Mini Starter Kit, valued at $180 in product and business supplies (see contents below). Free shipping, too!
Join now and pre-order select items in June from the new 2010-2011 Idea Book and Catalog.
Receive the new catalog (with your first June order).
Enjoy full Stampin’ Up! demonstrator discounts and benefits with the $99 Mini Starter Kit, including 30% off your first $150 product order (within 45 days of start).
Perfect for the hobby stamper!!!
On-line sign-up is easy! Please email me with any questions and to receive my sign-up password.

Here’s what is included in the Mini Starter Kit:

Note: You can substitute a like item of equal or lesser value. All items will be continued in the 2010-2011 Idea Book & Catalog.

Item	Description	Price
117050	Watercolor Trio stamp set (wood-mount)	$22.95
118571	I {Heart} Hearts stamp set (clear-mount)	$18.95
118486	Clear-Mount Block C	$695
116978	Homemade single stamp*	$8.95
100730	Whisper White card stock (8-1/2″ x 11″)	$8.50
119706	Brights Collection assorted card stock (8-1/2″ x 11″)*	$6.95
115656	Melon Mambo Classic Stampin’ Pad	$5.95
119667	Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin’ Pad*	$5.95
115658	Rich Razzleberry Classic Stampin’ Pad	$5.95
100814	Tempting Turquoise Classic Stampin’ Pad	$5.95
119261	Basic Black 1/8″ taffeta ribbon*	$6.95
121620	Color Coach*	$14.95
104332	SNAIL Adhesive	$6.95
	Retail value of products in kit	$124.90

*Sneak peek items!

The Mini Starter Kit also includes the same business supplies that are in the Standard Starter Kit ($199); no alternative selections can be made for business items. Contents are listed below:

Getting Started DVD
Getting Started Guide
Guest Invitation Postcards (100)
2009-2010 Idea Book & Catalog (8)
2010-2011 Idea Book & Catalog (8, shipped separately in July)
Summer Mini Catalog (8)
To My Hostess Envelopes (10)
Recruit Folders (5)
Recruit Brochures (20)
Hostess Brochure (20)
Hostess Benefits Form (10)
Customer Order Form (50)

valued at $180 in product and business supplies (see contents below). Free shipping, too!

Filed under: Mini Starter Kit $99 | Tagged: demonstrator, hobby stamper, Mini starter kit, standard kit | Leave a comment »

One Last Chance…Last Chance lists are here

Posted on June 2, 2010 by Genevieve Valdes

Remember back on April 7th the BIG announcement on color renovation. Along with the new colors in the new 2010-2011 Idea Book & Catalog to be released on July 1st there will also be new stamps, accessories, decor elements, dies and paper. To make room for all these goodies we have to say goodbye to some products. I hope you saved your money so you can buy all your retiring favs. To make it easy the lists are divided by type of product. Click on the links below to see retiring products or you can you can also click here to view retiring products on my website.

Availability: Retiring stamps and Definitively Decorative products will be available through June 30. Retiring accessories are available WHILE SUPPLIES LAST. For some great deals don’t miss out the discounted items. If you have accessory favs, my suggestion is to order on-line . They tend to sell out quickly.

Last Chance Accessories List Updates will be posted under Accessories List Updates on the right side bar

CLICK LINKS BELOW TO VIEW LISTS:

Last Chance Stamp Sets (by Catalog Page Number)

Last Chance Accessories List (Retiring items with an asterisk (*) are being reconfigured for the new catalog and new colors)

Last Chance Definitely Decorative Home Décor List

Filed under: Big Announcements, Promotions and Sales, Retiring Products | Tagged: 2010-2011 Idea Book & Catalog, Color Renovation, retiring accessories, retiring Definitely Decorative Home Decor, retiring stamps | Leave a comment »

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.

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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

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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: Big Shot, Color Splash Challenge, Digial Crafting, Hand Stamped Sentiments, My Digital Studio, Stars die | 4 Comments »

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