Lori's Stampin' Creations

Wednesday, August 29, 2018

Card Swap Birthday Idea Made from Punches (features Balloon Bouquet Punch)

This was a recent demonstrator card swap & the designer is unknown.

The Happy Birthday Gorgeous Stamp Set was used along w/

the Balloon Bouquet Punch.

Various circle punches were also used on this card, along with

the Fox Builder Punch & Leaf Punch.

The tiny heart from the Cookie Cutter Builder Punch

was used for the pink nose.

I appreciate you blogging by.......Lori

Tuesday, August 28, 2018

2 Demo Swap Cards Featuring Beautiful Day Stamp Set & Marbled Background

Debbie Gruszka of Danville, IL made this card.

I recd this swap at a recent demonstrator event in Champaign, IL

The Beautiful Day Stamp Set was used.

This swap card did not have a name on it (sorry).

The Marbled background stamp was used (pg. 172-Annual Catalog).

You can't tell in the picture but the designer also used some Wink of Stella.

It is always a fun time when (as a demo) you attend a StampinUP event

and get to swap with other demos!!

Hey speaking of swaps......we will be having a card swap (optional)

at our upcoming Stray Ducklings Demo Group Stamp Fair in Peoria, IL!!

MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR OCTOBER 20TH, 2018

and make plans to attend!!

We will have lots of fun, make projects, swap cards (like I mentioned)

and there will even be a CARD CONTEST if you choose to enter your swap!!

More details to follow........LORI

AND DON'T FORGET ABOUT BONUS DAYS HAPPENING THRU THE END OF AUGUST......

I want to let you know about a current promotion to get you ready for holiday crafting. For every $50 you spend on product (before tax and shipping) in August, you will get a $5 coupon code emailed to you to use in September. Since the holiday catalog goes live to the public on September 5, think of this as a way to save for your Christmas shopping!!

There is no limit to the number of coupon codes you can earn per order. There is also no limit to the number of codes you can use during the redemption period. You can also redeem the coupon codes for ANY product!

Recently, I put in my pre-order for the holiday catalog (one of the many perks of being a demonstrator) and got some holiday goodies PLUS money to spend in September just for buying what I was already going to buy anyway!

Don't miss out on this great offer through the month of August. Just follow this link to be connected to my online store: http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/createwithlori/

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Sunday, August 26, 2018

Kraft Pillow Boxes by StampinUP Make Simple but Cute Party Favors & Gifts

This was a gift from Bonnie A. of Washington, IL.

She passed them out to our Stray Duckling Group of demos

in attendance at a recent stamping event in Champaign.

Great job Bonnie!!

She used both Gold & Copper Foil Sheets and 1/4" Copper Trim.

Thanks for visiting. HAPPY STAMPING!! Lori

AND DON'T FORGET ABOUT BONUS DAYS HAPPENING THRU THE END OF AUGUST......

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Saturday, August 25, 2018

Botanical Bliss Stamp Set & Botanical Tags Thinlits by StampinUP

This super cute 3-D project was made by Mary H. of Brimfield IL

She used the Botanical Bliss Bundle shown on pg. 20 of the Annual Catalog.

Though, I do not have this stamp set & matching dies, I do like them a lot!!

The simple little belly band slips off and reveals my gift of a cocoa packet.

I was so thrilled to be a recipient of this 3-D pouch when I was with Mary

at a stamping event in Champaign recently!!

I do want to point out something in the first picture because it does not show very well.

Mary cut out 2 black birds & glued them on top of the Crumb Cake pc. she cut out.

Behind that arch with the birds, there is an oval die cut from the Copper Foil Sheets.

Such a cute project that Mary did, and my photography does not do it justice!!

Thanks very much Mary for the gift, and thank YOU for visiting today.

Lori Helvick- StampinUP Demonstrator since 1999

AND DON'T FORGET ABOUT BONUS DAYS HAPPENING THRU THE END OF AUGUST......

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Friday, August 24, 2018

Black & White Card w/ a Splash of Color Featuring Basket Weave Emboss Folder

This card was made by Mary B. of Sterling IL

for a recent demonstrator swap we had.

Mary used the Basket Weave Embossing Folder along with

the Pearlized Doilies (shown on pg.192 in the Annual Catalog).

If you have any questions about anything on this card

OR the products that StampinUP sells, please let me know.

I appreciate you blogging by.......

Lori

AND DON'T FORGET ABOUT BONUS DAYS HAPPENING THRU THE END OF AUGUST......

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Thursday, August 23, 2018

Video Featuring A Big Thank You Set & Thinlit (Sponge Daubers for Color)

For this Thank You Card, I used the following StampinUP Products:

--1/2" Black Satin Ribbon

--Share What You Love Specialty Designer Series Paper

--Classic Label Punch

--Stitched Shapes Framelits

--Layering Squares Framelits

--Sponge Daubers

--Thank You Thinlit

--A Big Thank You Stamp Set

If you have time to watch the You Tube Video below, you

will see how I added color to the "Thank You".

I appreciate you blogging by.....Lori

Wednesday, August 22, 2018

Pocketful of Sunshine Stamp Set by StampinUP (before Summer turns to Fall)

This was a recent class project -- kind of fun & whimsical : )

Color Combo includes:

Lemon Lime Twist, Lovely Lipstick, Blueberry Bushel, Pineapple Punch, White

I colored 4 jewels with the Lovely Lipstick Stampin' Blend to add a little something extra.

Of course the Pocketful of Sunshine set was used along w/ the Pocket Framelits.

The Starburst Punch was used for the yellow pc. of card stock.

The polka dot designer paper comes from the

In Color 6 x 6 color pack shown on pg. 191- Annual Catalog.

The product code is 146963 for the 2018-2020 pack which

includes the Blueberry Bushel used here.

If you have any questions, please let me know.

I appreciate you blogging by......Lori

AND DON'T FORGET ABOUT BONUS DAYS HAPPENING THRU THE END OF AUGUST......

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Sunday, August 19, 2018

Video Sneak Peek- Making Christmas Bright Bundle (3 projects)

For this recent event Make N Take, we used the following embellishments:

--Real Red 3/8" Mixed Satin Ribbon

--Gold Mini Sequin Trim

--Red Rhinestones

This card includes:

--Santa's Workshop Memories & More

--All Is Bright Paper Clips

--Red Rhinestones

This smaller size notecard includes:

--Santa's Workshop Memories & More

--Gold Glimmer Paper

ALL 3 PROJECTS FEATURE THE "ALL IS BRIGHT DESIGNER SERIES PAPER", MAKING CHRISTMAS BRIGHT STAMP SET, & CHRISTMAS BULB BUILDER PUNCH (PAGES 6 & 7 IN THE NEW HOLIDAY CATALOG). PLEASE VIEW THE VIDEO AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS POST FOR MORE INFORMATION.

YOUR VERY FIRST HOLIDAY PRODUCT ORDER CAN BE PLACED ON SEPTEMBER 5TH, 2018. IF YOU WOULD LIKE A CATALOG, JUST LET ME KNOW. I WOULD LOVE TO SEND YOU YOUR VERY OWN COPY IF YOU CURRENTLY ARE IN NEED OF A STAMPINUP DEMONSTRATOR.

I APPRECIATE YOU BLOGGING BY......LORI

AND DON'T FORGET ABOUT BONUS DAYS HAPPENING THRU THE END OF AUGUST......

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Saturday, August 18, 2018

Fun Stamping Event & Birthday Card Class Project Featuring Shimmer & Glitter Balloons

Here are many of the Stray Ducklings from Central IL along

with Shannon West from the StampinUP Home Office in Utah.

We were all in Champaign today for a very fun event put on by

other demonstrators from that area.

Here we have Carrie, Mary, myself, Bonnie & Camille.

Bonnie is in my direct first level downline & the other 3 gals are under her.

Today was the first time I met Carrie and Camille so that was very nice!

I used the following StampinUP Products on this card....

--Silver 3/8" Metallic-Edge Ribbon

--Broadway Bound Specialty Designer Series Paper

--Bouquet Bunch Framelits

--Silver Foil Sheets

--Gold Foil Sheets

--Gold Glimmer Paper

--Black Card Stock

--Balloon Bouquet Punch

Thanks very much and HAPPY STAMPING!!

Lori Helvick

AND DON'T FORGET ABOUT BONUS DAYS HAPPENING THRU THE END OF AUGUST......

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Friday, August 17, 2018

Petal Palette Stamp Set with Petal Promenade Designer Series Paper

For todays' card, my color combo includes:

Petal Pink, Mossy Meadow, Pear Pizzazz, White

I used the following StampinUP Products:

--Subtle Embossing Folder

--Pearl Basic Jewels

--Petal Palette Stamp Set

--Petals & More Thinlits Dies

--Petal Pink & Old Olive Stampin' Blends

I couple tips:

1) When I tore the designer paper, I started on the smaller side & ended up on

the bigger side. Always tear paper toward you to leave that white rough edge.

2) For the vines that I cut out of pear pizzazz, I simply cut the one big shot die

piece apart to spread them out a little more.

This card was a favorite at my recent class!! What do YOU think?

If you send a comment and let me know your thoughts, I will enter your

name in a drawing to receive this card project!

Either post here please, or send an email to:

stampinfool2006@yahoo.com

Thanks for stopping by......Lori

AND DON'T FORGET ABOUT BONUS DAYS HAPPENING THRU THE END OF AUGUST......

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Thursday, August 16, 2018

Oh So Eclectic Card & Video Featuring Wink of Stella & Big Shot Embossing Mats

This was a recent class project & the gals really liked it so thought I would do a video!!

Please scroll all the way to the end of this post, to view it on YouTube.

Color Combo today includes: Vanilla, Crushed Curry, Garden Green, Rich Razzleberry

If you have not seen the Big Shot Embossing Mats yet, please take a look at them

on page 221 in the Annual Catalog. I have been playing w/ them & LOVE the concept!!

The idea of making our cutting dies more versatile & the ability to emboss with them

is just WAY COOL in my opinion : )

I truly appreciate you stopping by my blog today. If you have any questions about the card or what I showed on the video, please don't hesitate to let me know.

Thank you- Lori Helvick

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Wednesday, August 15, 2018

Follow Your Dreams Stamp Set by StampinUP along with Chase Your Dreams Framelits

This card was made by Laurie S. of Galesburg, IL

She came to her first Stray Ducklings Demonstrator mtg. in July

and made this card swap.

You can view the Follow Your Dreams Bundle on pg.

54 in the Annual Catalog. Though I do not own

these StampinUP items, I do think they are neat.

Thanks very much for blogging by.....Lori

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Monday, August 13, 2018

A Big Thank You Stamp Set by StampinUP and beautiful Share What You Love Paper

For this card, the color combo includes:

Mint Macaron, Black, White, Tranquil Tide, and Grapefruit Grove

The 3 flowers & 3 leaves are all two-stepped stamped

with the --A Big Thank You Stamp Set.

The sentiment comes from that set as well.

I used 2 pcs. of some designer paper that I absolutely LOVE!!

The Share What You Love Specialty Designer Series Paper

is pretty popular with my customers as well : )

Check it out on page 188 in the Annual Catalog.

Speaking of catalogs.....the brand new Holiday Catalog will be here

on Sept. 5th!! Would you like a copy for yourself? If you do not have

a StampinUP Demo that you currently use, I would be happy to send you

a catalog. Simply write me here or at:

stampinfool2006@yahoo.com

to put in your request and then consider it done!!

I appreciate you blogging by......Lori

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Sunday, August 12, 2018

Best Birds Stamp Set w/ Matching Birds & Blooms Thinlits by StampinUP

This was a recent class project in Peoria IL

Color Combo includes:

Gray Granite, Basic Gray, Berry Burst, Old Olive, White

If you have not noticed this stamp set, Best Birds, before please go

to page 108 in the Annual Catalog. It's definitely worth taking

a look-see at in my opinion!! Love the font for the sentiments!!

This card was cut long ways or "hotdog" style. I wrapped the ribbon

around the front as you can see. It could easily be tucked behind the

basic gray layer too though, so the ribbon would not be

seen when you open your card. Just a personal preference.....

HAPPY STAMPING!! LORI

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Please use the following HOST CODE FOR AUGUST--

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