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Thinking of You with Season of Chic

Posted on January 10, 2023 by Genevieve Valdes

Happy 2023! Hand Stamped Sentiments is back with a color challenge of Petal Pink, Pool Party and Mango Melody. Love these colors together which inspired me to create a card using the Season of Chic bundle and Distressed Gold Specialty Paper.

This Season of Chic bundle is versatile for making many types of cards for all seasons. Hence the name Season Chic. I created this thinking of you card using the seashells.

I embossed the Pool Party layer with the Time Worn Type Embossing Folder. I then die cut the netting using the Distressed Gold Specialty Paper. followed by stamping the shells with Mango Melody and Petal Pink on Basic White then die cutting. I also die cut the shells and leaves from Petal Pink paper. The front shell I die cut two shells the rim in Pool Party and the inside from Basic White then water-colored in Pool Party. The leaves on the right side of the card I die cut from Mango Melody. The small shell on the left side I die cut from the Distressed Gold. The sentiment I heat embossed in gold then embellished and die cut using the Tailor Made Tag dies then embellished with gold Elegant Trim. The rest of the card is embellished with Sold Faceted Gems.

Go to HSS to see more inspiration and join the challenge.

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

Thinking of with Season of Chic Card

Card Size:  5.50″ H x 4.25″ W

Stamp Sets/Bundle: Season of Chic Bundle

Paper:  Basic White, Distressed Gold Specialty Paper, Pool Party, Petal Pink, Mango Melody

Ink: Versamark, Mango Melody, Petal Pink, Pool Party

Accessories: Elegant Faceted Gems, Simply Elegant Trim, Tailor Made Tags dies, Timeworn Type Embossing Folder, Gold embossing powder

Filed under: Color Splash Challenges, Hand Stamped Sentiments Creative Challenge, Season of Chic | Tagged: , , , , , , | Leave a comment »

Easter Bunny in Bloom

Posted on April 21, 2022 by Genevieve Valdes

This week I was inspired by Hand Stamped Sentiments color challenge of Coastal Cabana, Bermuda Bay and Pacific Point and Tina Wardell’s card. She used the masking technique to create a cute bunny card. I used the same technique and Hand Stamped Sentiments challenge colors and CASED her card.

I stamped on Shimmer White card stock the flower image first with Memento Black ink then masked it and stamped the bunny image with Smoky Slate ink. The flowers and butterfly were colored with Stampin’ Up Bermuda Bay light and dark alcohol markers. I used Stampin’ Write markers Coastal Cabana and Pacific Point since these colors are not available in alcohol markers. I used a Stampin’ Up Blender Pen with Coastal Cabana to softly color around the bunny and flower images. The sentiment I stamped in Memento Black then added clear rhinestones for some shine. I really enjoyed coloring the images.

See more inspiration for this color challenge from the rest of the design team.

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All products are Stampin’ Up! unless noted.

Easter Bunny in Bloom Card

Card Size:  5.50″ H x 4.25″ W

Stamp Sets/Bundle: Easter Friends, Butterfly Brilliance Bundle,

Paper:  Card stock: Shimmer White, Basic Black

Ink: Memento Black, Light and Dark Bermuda Bay and Black Stampin’ Blends, Pacific Point and Calypso Coral Stampin’ Write Markers,

Accessories: Basic Rhinestones, mini glue dots, Tear and Tape

Filed under: Color Splash Challenges, Easter cards, Easter Friends, Hand Stamped Sentiments Creative Challenge | Tagged: , , , , | 1 Comment »

A Bouquet of Flowers for My Wonderful Mother

Posted on May 9, 2015 by Genevieve Valdes

Since mother’s day is tomorrow, I wanted to post the mother’s day card I made for my aunt who is like my mother.  She has loved and cared for me and my siblings since our mother passed away when we were very young.  She’s always been there for us and are truly blessed to have such a wonderful person in my life.

Stampin up Bouquet Bigz L Die mothers day card

I created the flowers with the Bouquet Bigz L Die.  I followed this video to make these flowers.  I didn’t use the stems part of the video since I adhered the flowers to the card front with a glue gun.  For sparkle, I added Dazzling Details to all the flowers.  To add a touch of vintage I used Typeset DSP paper.  The pretty lace ribbon, Sahara Sand Lace trim is from the Occasions catalog.  So pretty!  The sentiment is from the retired stamp set Delightful Dozen, but you can use any sentiment.  This card would also be a great for birthdays or thinking of you.

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

For My Wonderful Mother Card

Size:  4.25″ h x 5.50″ w

Stamp Sets: retired Delightful Dozen

Paper:  Cardstock:  Very Vanilla, Wisteria Wonder, Hello Honey, Crumb Cake, Pear Pizzazz, Smokey Slate; DSP Typeset, Silver Glimmer paper

Ink:  Mossy Meadow

Accessories:  Bouquet Bigz L Die, Basic Pearls, Sahara Sand 7/8″ Lace Trim, bone folder, Dazzling Detaiols, Silver Glimmer paper, non-Stampin’ Up glue gun (to adhere flowers)

Filed under: Big Shot, Delightful Dozen, Mother's Day, Paper Flowers, Stamp Sets | Tagged: , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment »

A Kinda Eclectic card

Posted on September 9, 2014 by Genevieve Valdes

This week at Hand Stamped Sentiments we’re having a color splash challenge with the colors of Hello Honey, Night of Navy and Marina Mist.  My card was inspired by one in the Stampn’Up! Idea 2014-2015 Idea Catalog on page 69.

The card base is Whisper White and I rounded one of the corners of the card by tracing a half circle on the corner then cutting the round with scissors.  I stamped the flourish with Hello Honey from the Flowering Flourishes stamp set then adhered a Tea Lace Paper Doily.  I stamped two flowers from the Beautiful Bunch stamp set.  The larger flower I stamped with Momento black ink and colored it with Night of Navy and Marina Mist markers.  The smaller flower is stamped with Marina Mist.  The sentiment and butterfly are stamped from the Kinda Eclectic stamp set.  I die cut the flowers with the Fun Flower and Petite Petals punch.  I used the Elegant Butterfly punch to die cut the butterfly.  The sentiment was die cut with the Apothecary Accents franelit.  The inside of the card is layered with a Hello Honey striped paper from the Lullaby DSP.

Kinda Eclectic Stampin up card

The designers at Hand Stamped Sentiments have more projects to inspire you.  So hop on over to HSS and join the challenge.

 

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.

 

A Kinda Eclectic Card

Size:  5.50″ w x 4.25″ h

Stamp Sets:   Kinda Eclectic, Flowering Flourishes, Beautiful Bunch

Paper:  Cardstock:  Whisper White

Ink:  Momento Black, Marina Mist, Night of Navy, Hello Honey

Accessories:  Basic rhinestones, Dimensionals, Fun Flower punch, Petite Petals, Elegant Butterfly, Apothecary Framelits, Tea Lace Doily

Filed under: Beautiful Bunch, Color Splash Challenges, Flowering Flourishes, Friendship, Fun Flower punch, Hand Stamped Sentiments Creative Challenge, Kinda Eclectic | Tagged: , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment »

Honey Bees and Flowers are Backyard Basics

Posted on August 13, 2013 by Genevieve Valdes

My inspiration for this card is based on Hand Stamped Sentiments color challenge – Crushed Curry, Pear Pizzazz and Early Espresso.

Creating this card was easy with Stampin’ Up’s! Backyard Basics framelits, stamp set and Honeycomb embossing folder.

Stampin' Up! Honey bee Honey Comb card

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Join us this week for Hand Stamped Sentiments color challenge – Crushed Curry, Pear Pizzazz and Early Espresso.

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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.

Backyard Basics card

Size:  5.50″ w x 4.25″ h

Stamp Sets:  Backyard Basics

Paper:  Cardstock:  Whisper White, Early Espresso, Crushed Curry

Ink:  Markers:  Crushed Curry, Early Espresso, Pear Pizzazz, Versamark

Acessories:  Basic Rhinestones, Honeycomb Embossing Folder, Blender Pen, Backyard Basics Framelits, corner rounder punch, Whisper White satin ribbon

Filed under: Backyard Basics, Color Splash Challenges, Friendship, Hand Stamped Sentiments Creative Challenge | Tagged: , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment »

Mosaic Madness and Thinking of You

Posted on July 2, 2013 by Genevieve Valdes

The new stamp set Mosaic Madness is one of my favorites.  It has so many wonderful shapes and so versatile.  The card I created for Hand Stamped Sentiments Challenge is for a color challenge – Daffodil Delight, Crisp Cantaloupe, Pistachio Pudding, Strawberry Slush.  Such yummy colors!  They just scream SUMMER!  The colors of Crisp Cantaloupe, Pistachio Pudding, Strawberry Slush are from the new In-Colors collection for 2013-2015.

This was an easy card to make.  I CASED it from the May/June Stampin’ Success.  I just changed the colors and added more bling.

Mosaic Madness - Thinking of You cardI hope these colors inspire you to join us at Hand Stamped Sentiments.

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.

Mosaic Madness Thinking of You card

Size:  4.25″ w x 5.50″ h

Stamp Sets:  Mosaic Madness, Teeny Tiny Wishes

Paper:  Cardstock:  Whisper White, Strawberry Slush; DSP:  Quatrefancy Specialty

Ink:  Pistachio Pudding, Strawberry Slush, Crisp Cantaloupe

Acessories:  Basic Rhinestones, Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack, Mosaic Punch, Whisper White Twine

Filed under: Color Splash Challenges, Hand Stamped Sentiments Creative Challenge, Mosaic Madness | Tagged: , , , , , , , | 1 Comment »

A Note of Thanks

Posted on June 4, 2013 by Genevieve Valdes

This week I created Thank You note cards on My Digital Studio.  Creating with MDS is fast, easy and fun!  If you have wanted to create digitally using MDS but want to try before you buy go here to download a free trial.

The challenge this week at Hand Stamped Sentiments is a color challenge with Summer Fruit, Pool Party, Midnight Muse and Primrose Petals.  I’m printing several of these note cards.  I love this digital stamp set.

stampin up by the seashore my digital studio

I hope you’re inspired by these colors.  Your project can be created digitally or traditionally.  We’d love for you to join us at Hand Stamped Sentiments.

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.

MDS A Note of Thanks Project Supply List

Background:  Cardstock Pool Party

Embellishments:  Basic Pearls – Pearl medium

Stamps:

By the Seashore\By the Seashore – clam

By the Seashore\By the Seashore – shell

By the Seashore\By the Seashore – shell 2

By the Seashore\By the Seashore – starfish

Thank You Kindly\Thank You Kindly – note of thanks, color= MIDNIGHT MUSE

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

It’s here…The new 2013 – 2014 Stampin’ Up! Catalog!!

Posted on June 1, 2013 by Genevieve Valdes

Wow!  So many cool items in the new Stampin’ Up! catalog.  Click the links below to see the new catalog and resources.  My order is on the way and I’m so excited to share tips and ideas with you using the new products! For my customers I have a special event next weekend to launch the catalog in fun paper crafting style!

View the 2013-2014 Annual Catalog Online (Flash)
Annual catalog PDF
Catalog Sample Supply List PDF

FREE STAMPIN’ BY GENNY COLOR CHARTS:  I use these charts while playing with paper, stamps and ink.  They’re a great resource along with the COLOR COACH.

color pages 2013-2014

Color Coach

NEW Color Coach 130118

COLOR CHARTS:  Updated 2013-2014 Color and Card Stock Organization.   This FREE pdf includes a spot for all Stampin’ Up! Color Collections and In Colors.   Click here to view and print.

MORE STAMPIN’ UP! PRODUCTS

View the 2013-2014 Celebrando Creatividad Online (Flash)
Celebrando Creatividad PDF
Stampin’ Supplies PDF

Carryover

Holiday Carryover List  Click HERE to view ALL holiday products that will continue to be available for purchase but are not in the new catalog.

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May 31 – June 30, 2013:  SAVE 25% on three must-have Stampin’ Up! greeting sets!  Learn More.

  6a00e54f95df928834019102c6129d970c-800wiSAVE 15% on the new Stampin’ Up! Bundles.  See all the NEW bundles in one place!

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The little things

Posted on May 21, 2013 by Genevieve Valdes

The inspiration for this week’s sketch challenge inspired me to create with My Digital Studio.  I love creating with My Digital Studio because it’s so easy and fast.  So many downloads!  There’s also a new upgrade.  So if you have My Digital studio be sure to visit MDS online to upgrade.

I created this 8″ x 8″ page inspired by Hand Stamped Sentiments sketch challenge.

stampin up enjoy every moment

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Be inspired and join us at Hand Stamped Sentiments!  We’d love to see your project.

http://handstampedsentiments.blogspot.com/

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.

MDS Project Supply List

Background:  Cardstock Basic Black

Layers:  Cardstock Daffodil Delight, Designer Series Paper \Mocha Morning – 11

Embellishments: 

Satin Ribbon – Old Olive

Button bouquet\Pink Pirouette Button Bouquet

Stamps: Baroque Motifs\flourish, Enjoy Every Moment\little things

Punches:  1.25″ Circle Punch

Filed under: My Digital Studio, Scrap book Projects | Tagged: , , , , , , , | 1 Comment »

Happy Mother’s Day Doily card

Posted on May 7, 2013 by Genevieve Valdes

Don’t forget mom or the one who cared for you like mom.  My mom passed away many years ago and my grandmother and aunt were there for me and my siblings.  My grandmother has also passed away but I still have my dear aunt.  She’s the one who now cares for me like my mom.  So to all moms and those who have given love, care and support like a mom, Happy Mother’s Day and know we appreciate all you do.

This week’s challenge is a color challenge- Summer Starfruit, Real Red, Bashful Blue, Basic Black.  These colors were suggested by Bobbie Trost on our Hand Stamped Sentiments design team.  She did a great job with this color combo.  I would not have thought to put these colors together.  I love them!

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I hope these colors inspire you to create and share your project with us on Hand Stamped Sentiments.

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.

Happy Mother’s Day doily card

Size:  5″ w x 5″ h

Stamp Sets:  Delightful Dozen, Mixed Bunch

Paper:  Cardstock:  Whisper White, Basic Black, Bashful Blue, Summer Starfruit; DSP Polka Dot Parade

Ink:  Real Red, Bashful Blue

Acessories:  Big Shot, Paper Doily Sizzlits, Blossom Punch, Decorative lab l Punch, White Tea lace Paper Doily, Basic Pearls, Antique Brads, 1/8″ mini brads, Whisper White Organza ribbon

Filed under: Color Splash Challenges, Delightful Dozen, Mixed Bunch, Mother's Day, Uncategorized | Tagged: , , , , , , , | 4 Comments »

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