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Beautiful Pumpkins say Thankful for the Small Things

Posted on September 30, 2025 by Genevieve Valdes

Hand Stamped Sentiments sketch challenge calls for so many options I decided to use stamp set Beautiful Pumpkins. This card is CASED from the online card samples. I love the pumpkin dies, images and sentiments. I used the dies to cut out the gold and beige pumpkin from the SEASON OF ELEGANCE 12″ X 12″ (30.5 X 30.5 CM) SPECIALTY DESIGNER SERIES PAPER, the leaves and stem from gold foil. The card base is Basic Beige and the leaves stamped with Basic Beige classic ink. The brown wood background and banner is from the DSP is from the COUNTRY WOODS 12″ X 12″ (30.5 X 30.5 CM) DESIGNER SERIES PAPER. The sentiment is stamped on Basic Beige with Early Espresso classic ink and the card is embellished with gold Flower Accents.

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

Gathering Moments Thinking of You Card

Card Size: 4.25″ H x 5.50″ W

Stamp Sets/Bundles/Suite BEAUTIFUL PUMPKINS BUNDLE (ENGLISH)

Paper: Card Base: Basic Beige; DSP: SEASON OF ELEGANCE 12″ X 12″ (30.5 X 30.5 CM) SPECIALTY , COUNTRY WOODS 12″ X 12″ (30.5 X 30.5 CM): Gold Foil Sheets

Ink: Classic Ink pad: Early Espresso, Basic Beige

Embellishments and Accessories: Stampin’ Cut and Emboss Machine, paper trimmer, gold Flower Accents

Filed under: Beautiful Pumpkines, Hand Stamped Sentiments Creative Challenge, Sketch Challenge | Tagged: , , , | 1 Comment »

Gathering Moments and Thankful for You

Posted on September 16, 2025 by Genevieve Valdes

Fall is coming! However here where I live it’s still in the 90’s but I can still hope for cool mornings. To further get in the fall mood I recently purchased the Gathering Together Suite Collection. I love the large leaf dies and the stamp set. The color challenge of Darling Duckling, Timid Tiger and Pretty Peacock at Hand Stamped Sentiments was perfect for creating a fall card.

The card base is Pretty Peacock, the next layer is also Pretty Peacock and embossed with the Gathering Leaves Embossing Folder. The large leaf is die cut from Timid Tiger. I connected the holes with a Timid Tiger Stampin’ Write Marker then sponged the edge with Timid Tiger. The smaller leaves are stamped in Darling Duckling and Pretty Peacock on Basic Beige and die cut. The sentiment is stamped with Pretty Peacock Classic Ink on Basic Beige and die cut with a die from the Inspiring Imperfections Dies. To add a touch of sparkle I finished with linen thread and Basic Rhinestones.

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

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Gathering Moments Thinking of You Card

Card Size: 4.25″ H x 5.50″ W

Stamp Sets/Bundles/Suite GATHERING TOGETHER SUITE COLLECTION

Paper: Card Base: Pretty Peacock, embossed layer, Basic Beige for sentiment layer

Ink: Classic Ink pad: Timid Tiger, Darling Duckling, Pretty Peacock; Stampin’ Write Timid Tiger

Embellishments and Accessories: Linen Thread, Basic Rhinestones; Stampin’ Cut and Emboss Machine, sponge daubers, paper trimmer

Filed under: Color Splash Challenges, Gathering Moments, Hand Stamped Sentiments Creative Challenge | Tagged: , , , , | Leave a comment »

Black and White Mixed Media Florals Thank You Card

Posted on August 19, 2025 by Genevieve Valdes

My card this week is based on Hand Stamped Sentiments Sketch Challenge. I used the Mixed Florals and Mixed Labels bundles to create this Thank You card.

I colored the lady bugs with Dark Real Red Stampin’ Blend and embellished with clear Basic Rhinestones. The sentiment is stamped in Real Red Classic Ink and the . The sentiment is die cut from Real Red and Basic White card stock. This card came together quickly with minimal stamping.

card sketch

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Thank You Card

Card Size: 5.50″ H x 4.25″ W

Stamp Sets/Bundles/Suite Mixed Florals Bundle, Mixed Labels Bundle

Paper: Card Base: Basic White, Layers: Gray Granite, Basic Black, Basic White, Real Red, DSP Mixed Media Florals

Classic Ink pad: Real Red, Memento Black

Embellishments: Basic Rhinestones

Tools: Tear and Tape adhesive, dimensionals, Stampin’ Cut and Emboss Machine

Filed under: Mixed Labels, Stamp Sets, Thinking of You | Tagged: , , , , , | Leave a comment »

Hello Lovely with Florals in Bloom

Posted on July 22, 2025 by Genevieve Valdes

I love the Florals in Bloom Suite so much I had to create another card with this suite based on Hand Stamped Sentiments Inspiration challenge. I used page 40 of the Stampin’ Up 2025-2026 to CASE the Lovely card.

The card base is basic white and the card front layer is the Florals in Bloom DSP. The flowers, leaves and ‘lovely’ were die cut using the dies from the suite. The white tag was die cut using the Nested Essentials dies. The card is embellished with 2026-2027 In-Color Flat Pearls.

Florals in Bloom suite showing floral paper, floral stamps and floral and foliage dies.

Here is the Hand Stamped Sentiments Inspiration Challenge image. I would love to see what you’re inspired to create.

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Hello Lovely Card

Card Size: 5.50″ H x 4.25″ W

Stamp Sets/Bundles/Suite Florals in Bloom Suite

Paper: Card Base: Basic White, Card stock: Granny Apple Green, Garden Green, Peach Pie, Strawberry Slush, Darling Duckling; Florals in Bloom DSP

Classic Ink pad: Timid Tiger

Embellishments: 2025-2027 In Color Flat Pearls

Tools: Tear and Tape adhesive, dimensionals, Stampin’ Cut and Emboss Machine

Filed under: Feminine Birthday, Hand Stamped Sentiments Creative Challenge, Hello cards, Inspiration Challenge, Sweet Blooms | Tagged: , , , , , | Leave a comment »

Sweet Blooms Hello

Posted on July 8, 2025 by Genevieve Valdes

Bright colors are what you’ll find in the Florals in Bloom DSP. These colors are perfect for creating beautiful cards. I was inspired to create with this bundle and using many of the bright colors for the Hand Stamped Sentiments sketch challenge. The card base is Timid Tiger with a layer of Darling Duckling and Florals in Bloom DSP. The word Lovely is in die cut from Petunia Pop and shadowed with Basic White. The card is embellished with Pretty in Pink ribbon, Basic Rhinestones and 2025-2027 In Color Flat Pearls.

Here is the challenge sketch mage. See more inspiration at Hand Stamped Sentiments.

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Hello Lovely Card

Card Size: 5.50″ H x 4.25″ W

Stamp Sets/Bundles/Suite Florals in Bloom Suite

Paper: Card Base: Timid Tiger, Darling Duckling; Florals in Bloom DSP

Classic Ink pad: Petunia Pop

Embellishments: 2025-2027 In Color Flat Pearls, Basic Rhinestones, Pretty in PInk Ribbon

Tools: Tear and Tape adhesive, dimensionals, Stampin’ Cut and Emboss Machine

Filed under: Hand Stamped Sentiments Creative Challenge, Hello cards, Sketch Challenge, Sweet Blooms | Tagged: , , , , , , , | Leave a comment »

Congratulations Graduate

Posted on May 27, 2025 by Genevieve Valdes

Summer is kicking off and graduation season is here! I was inspired by the Hand Stamped Sentiments sketch challenge to create this graduation card. This card was super easy and can be modified with different colors. I used blue since this is for my niece graduation from Rice University with a Masters in Biomedical Engineering. Our family is so proud of her. I made this card to send with a gift.

I used Blueberry Bushel, Basic White and Silver Foil paper to create this card. The graduation hat I made along with the diploma and the sentiment is from the Translucent Florals stamp set and the die is from the Mixed Labels die set. I made the graduation cap using the instructions by Crystal Best. I rolled a small strip of copy paper and tied with retired Starry Sky ribbon for the diploma. I’ll be making another card for another niece graduating from Texas A&M. She is a Certified Texas Teacher and is applying to school districts and will also be be actively working on her Master’s of Education in Curriculum from A&M. We’re also happy and proud of her as well. This time I will be using the colors of Maroon and White for her card.

I invite you to join the challenge at Hand Stamped Stamped Sentiments.

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products used to create this card. Click on the links below for more
information and ordering.

Graduation Card

Card Size: 4.25″ W x 5.50″ H

Stamp Sets/Bundles/Suites: Translucent Florals stamp set

Paper: Card Base: Basic White, Blueberry Bushel, Cardstock Thoughtful Journey DSP, Silver Foil

Ink: Classic Ink Blueberry Bushel

Embellishments: basic rhinestones, colored with Blueberry Bushel Dark Blending Pen, dimensionals, Tear & Tape, retired Starry Sky ribbon

Filed under: Graduation, Hand Stamped Sentiments Creative Challenge, Mixed Labels, Sketch Challenge, Translucent Florals | Tagged: , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment »

Wildflower Birthday Card

Posted on April 15, 2025 by Genevieve Valdes

The Stampin’ Up Wildflower Birthday Suite makes such beautiful cards. This suite contains stamps, dies, party dots, ribbon and DSP paper which includes die-cuts of flowers, foliage and birthday cakes. The card I created with this suite is a birthday card for a dear friend and inspired by Hand Stamped Sentiments sketch challenge.

The card base is white. The card front has a DSP Soft Seafom layer followed by an embossed Peach Pie layer followed by an embossed white layer. The cake, flowers and foliage die cuts are layered on the front to create a festive collage. The sentiment is stamped with Blueberry Bushel then fussy cut. The card is embellished with gold open weave trim ribbon and party dots. I also used my Stampin’ Up Color Spritzer Tool with the Bluberry Bushel marker to spritz a bit of color. The tool is retired but you can also use a color spritzer to create the same effect.

Visit Hand Stamped Sentiments for more inspiration on creating your project with this sketch challenge.

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products used to create this card. Click on the links below for more
information and ordering.

Wildflower Birthday Card

Card Size: 4.25″ W x 5.50″ H

Stamp Sets/Bundles/Suite: Wildflower Birthday Suite

Paper: Card Base: Basic White, DSP: Wildflower Birthday 12″ x 12″

Ink: Classic Blueberry Bushel

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

Storybook Friends Welcome Little One

Posted on April 1, 2025 by Genevieve Valdes

The Storybook Friends Bundle is one I couldn’t wait to get! The stamps and dies may be used to make so many different kinds of card and this card was inspired by the Hand Stamped Sentiments Color Challenge of Pecan Pie, Summer Splash and Pretty Peacock. The card I created is for our grandson and his wife expecting their first child and our first great grand child.

The card base is basic white and the DSP is from the 12″ x 12″ Storybook Moments Specialty Designer Series Paper. The next cardis layer is Pecan Pie following by basic white sponged with Summer Splash ink. The frame and bunny are die cut using the Storybook Friends Dies. The bunny I colored with Stampin’ Blends of Summer Splash, Pretty Peacock, Pecan Pie and Real Red. The greeting is from the Storybook Friends stamp set and stamped in Pretty Peacock. I fussy cut the greeting and layered with Pecan Pie. The card is embellished with Antique Pearls.

Visit 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.

Welcome Little One Card

Card Size: 4.25″ W x 5.50″ H

Stamp Sets/Bundles: Storybook Friends Bundle

Paper: Card Base: Basic White, DSP: Storybook Moments 12″x 12″

Ink: Classic Summer Splash, Pretty Peacock

Summer Splash Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack, Pretty Peacock Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack, Pecan Pie Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack

Embellishments: Antique Pearls

























Filed under: Color Splash Challenges, Hand Stamped Sentiments Creative Challenge, Stamp Sets, Storybook Friends, Welcome Baby Cards | Tagged: , , , | 2 Comments »

Sketched Butterflies Beautiful Birthday

Posted on March 18, 2025 by Genevieve Valdes

I love the Stampin’ Up! Journey 6″ x 6″ Design Series Paper. I love the images and the colors on this paper. I used this paper for the 5″ x 5″ background of my card and added the die cut butterflies die cut from the leftover 1″ strip. I embellished the card with clear rhinestones and stamped the sentiment in Early Espresso. My card was inspired by the Hand Stamped Sentiments Inspiration Challenge.

Here is the Hand Stamped Sentiments Inspiration image. Please visit and see more inspiration.

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Layers of Beauty Card

Card Size: 5″ x 5″

Stamp Sets/Bundles: Sketched Butterflies bundle

Paper: Card Base: Basic White, DSP: Thoughtful Journey

Ink: Early Espresso

Embellishments: Clear Rhinestones,

Tools: Tear and Tape adhesive

Filed under: Birthday, Feminine Birthday, Hand Stamped Sentiments Creative Challenge, Inspiration Challenge, Sketched Butterfly, Stamp Sets | Tagged: , , , , | Leave a comment »

Thoughtful Journey Sympathy Card

Posted on February 18, 2025 by Genevieve Valdes

My card this week is based on Hand Stamped Sentiments color challenge of Calypso Coral, Lemon Lime Twist and Summer Splash. I used the Thoughtful Journey stamps, dies and paper to create this sympathy card.

I used Basic White for the card base followed by a layer of Calypso Coral followed by a layer of Thoughtful Journey DSP. The foliage was die cut with the dies in Calypso Coral, Summer Splash and Lemon Lime Twist card stock and embellished with Adhesive Backed Pearl Trio, Basic Rhinestones and linen thread. The linen thread I colored with Lemon Lime Twist.

See more inspiration at Hand Stamped Sentiments 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.

Thoughtful Journey Sympathy Card

Card Size: 5.50″ H x 4.25″ W

Stamp Sets/Bundles: Thoughtful Journey

Paper: Card Base: Basic White, Card Stock: Calypso Coral, Lemon Lime Twist, Summer Splash

Ink: Calypso Coral, Lemon Lime Twist, Classic Ink

Embellishments: Clear Rhinestones, Adhesive Backed Pearl Trio, Baker’s Twine

Tools: Dimensionals, Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine

Filed under: Color Splash Challenges, Hand Stamped Sentiments Creative Challenge, Thoughtful Journey | Tagged: , , , , , , | Leave a comment »

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