Sunday, September 30, 2018

Oh So Eclectic (by StampinUP) Makes a great Christmas Card!!


This card swap was made by fellow Stray Duckling-- Jen H. of Princeton, IL.  She was very creative and came up with a Christmas card using the Oh So Eclectic Stamp Set & Dies.    I LOVE IT!!
Lori Helvick, demonstrator.  Thanks for visiting.


CHECK OUT A SPECIAL FROM STAMPINUP DURING THE FIRST PART OF OCTOBER......

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Saturday, September 29, 2018

Signs of Santa Stamp Set & Santa's Workshop Paper by StampinUP

 
This project comes from our last demonstrator card swap
w/ the Stray Ducklings Group.
It was made by Linda P. of Spring Valley, IL

The Santa image and sentiment come from the
Signs of Santa Stamp Set shown on pg. 19 in the Holiday Catalog.
The green paper on the right along with the cut out
North Pole image come from the designer paper on the same catty pg.
(Santa's Workshop Specialty Designer Series Paper)

If you have any questions, please let me know.
I appreciate you blogging by.......Lori



Thursday, September 27, 2018

Birthday FUN MAIL Part #4-- featuring Hand Stamped Cards from Friends!!

 From Debbie K., Sterling IL

 From Rita T., Green Valley, IL

 From Jo P., Galesburg, IL

 From Sue B., Normal, IL

From Renee C., Mapleton IL


Thank you for the fun mail ladies!!
I appreciate you thinking of me the other day.
       
MAKE A CARD--SEND A CARD
and
HAPPY STAMPING!!  Lori


Wednesday, September 26, 2018

Birthday FUN MAIL Part #3-- featuring Detailed with Love Stamp Set

 From Mary H., Brimfield IL
A few StampinUP products used:
--Colored Doilies
--Share What You Love Designer Series Paper
--Stitched Shapes Framelits
--Detailed With Love Stamp Set

 From Nancy B., Galesburg, IL

 From Jan P., Mapleton IL
(a personalized & fun fold card!)

 View from the top looking down.

 Front of the card

From Laurie S., Galesburg IL
A few StampinUP products used:
--Graceful Glass Designer Vellum
--Painted Glass Stamp Set


Thank you ladies for your Birthday Wishes!!
Nothing better than getting fun mail in the form of
a hand stamped card from the heart  : )

HAPPY STAMPING!!  LORI



Tuesday, September 25, 2018

Birthday FUN MAIL Part #2-- featuring Darling Label Punch & Garden Impressions Paper

From Marty C. (Galesburg, IL)
Current StampinUP Products:
--Starburst Punch
--Darling Label Punch
--Garden Impressions 6 x 6 Paper

From Lynn F. (Galesburg, IL)
Lynn used the Bouquet Bunch Framelits (pg. 216 Annual Catalog)

From Jenny T. (Galesburg, IL)
Current StampinUP Products:
--Soft Sayings Card Kit
--Petal Palette Stamp Set
--Springtime Impressions Thinlits

From Joy C. (East Peoria, IL)
5 Candles that shake, shake, shake!!


I appreciate all of these cards from the heart ladies!!
Stay tuned tomorrow for some more FUN MAIL from Friends.

Thank you for blogging by.......Lori


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I would be delighted to have you order from my on-line store.
Simply click on the "Shop Now" button above to get started & let me know
if you have any questions.
****If you place an on-line order between $50.00 & $149.00 during Sept. 2018,
you will receive a pack of Santa's Workshop Enamel Shapes (value $7.00)
  You must use the Host Code listed below in blue to qualify for this free gift from
page 19 in the Holiday Catalog.****
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Please use the following HOST CODE FOR SEPTEMBER--
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  Thank you for joining me!  Have a Happy Stampin’ Day!

 

Sunday, September 23, 2018

Birthday FUN MAIL Part #1-- featuring Flourishing Phrases & Balloon Bouquet Punch


IT'S TIME FOR MY ANNUAL BLOG POSTS FEATURING HAND STAMPED BIRTHDAY CARDS I RECEIVED!!  I LIKE TO CALL IT "FUN MAIL" BECAUSE WHO DOESN'T LIKE TO GET A HAND STAMPED CARD ONCE IN AWHILE INSTEAD OF BILLS & JUNK MAIL??  PLEASE TAKE A LOOK-SEE FOR TODAY, AND I WILL CONTINUE EVERYDAY UNTIL ALL MY FABULOUS BIRTHDAY CARDS FROM FRIENDS ARE SHOWCASED!!   : )

                                                                                                                              
 From Kim B. (Hennepin, IL)
Current SU items include:
--Garden Impressions Paper
--Flourishing Phrases Stamp Set
--Botanical Bliss Stamp Set


 From Tina F. (Williamsfield, IL)
Current SU items include:
--Birthday Wishes For You Stamp Set
--Balloon Bouquet Punch

 From Marsha R. (Peoria, IL)
It's a fun shaker card!!

 From Nancy L. (Abingdon, IL)
Current SU items include:
Large Letters Framelits Dies

This pictures shows where Nancy cut out around
the letters on both sides!!


Thanks very much to the 4 stamping friends who took the 
time to create (and send) a card from the heart!!
It is very much appreciated by yours truly........Lori


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you will receive a pack of Santa's Workshop Enamel Shapes (value $7.00)
  You must use the Host Code listed below in blue to qualify for this free gift from
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Saturday, September 22, 2018

Wishing You Well Stamp Set by StampinUP (pg. 35- Holiday Catalog)

 For this recent class project, I used the following colors:
Very Vanilla, Basic Black and Crushed Curry
 
There were many StampinUP Products used on this card......
--Tea Room Specialty Designer Series Paper
--Petal Palette Stamp Set
--Wishing You Well Stamp Set
--Sunshine Sayings Stamp Set
--Dragonfly Dreams Stamp Set
--Classic Label Punch
--Black Jewels (retired)
***You can also use a black sharpie to color Clear Rhinestone Jewels too!***
 
 
If you have any questions, please let me know!!
Now go stamp something  : ) .....Lori Helvick
 
 
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****If you place an on-line order between $50.00 & $149.00 during Sept. 2018,
you will receive a pack of Santa's Workshop Enamel Shapes (value $7.00)
  You must use the Host Code listed below in blue to qualify for this free gift from
page 19 in the Holiday Catalog.****
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Please use the following HOST CODE FOR SEPTEMBER--
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Friday, September 21, 2018

Fun Fold Frenzy Friday #4 Card with Video (featuring Time for Tea Bundle)

 
 Today I'm showing the final card from my recent
fun fold class. (Part 4)

 The sentiment comes from the Time for Tea Stamp Set.
The 2 coral strips shown here, are from the Tea Room Specialty Paper Pack.
(as well as the pretty diagonal piece on the front).

   This fold has been around for a few months-- but it sure is a very simple "wow"
 to make, so I wanted to put my "spin" on the design  : )


There is a small error on the video when you watch that-- so just wanted to clarify......
1) You have the layer with the Colored Doily on the bottom.
 2) The layer cut w/ the Starburst Punch is COASTAL CABANA, not Calypso Coral.
3) Then you have the coral card stock that is cut with the 2 in.  circle punch.


 If you have any questions, please let me know.
Thanks for blogging by and HAPPY STAMPING!!  Lori


 

                        

                       

Thursday, September 20, 2018

Still Night Stamp Set (Brand New in the StampinUP 2018 Holiday Catalog)

 If you look on page 41 in the current Holiday Catalog,
you will find this guy.....How cool is he?
Both these cards were made by another demo (unknown from a display).

The Still Night Stamp Set and the matching
Night Owl Thinlits Dies are kind of intriguing to me.
Though, I do not have them, I've seen some fabulous
projects made with them  : )
WHOO likes him besides me?  LOL


Have you checked out my YOU TUBE CHANNEL?
Please visit youtube.com and search for Lori Helvick.
You can "subscribe" to my youtube video channel so you don't
miss anything.  Tomorrow will be my last video
in my 4-week series entitled "Fun Fold Friday Frenzy"!!

Thanks for blogging by........Lori


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I would be delighted to have you order from my on-line store.
Simply click on the "Shop Now" button above to get started & let me know
if you have any questions.
****If you place an on-line order between $50.00 & $149.00 during Sept. 2018,
you will receive a pack of Santa's Workshop Enamel Shapes (value $7.00)
  You must use the Host Code listed below in blue to qualify for this free gift from
page 19 in the Holiday Catalog.****
Shop StampinUP! @ Lori's Store (Click on "Shop Now" Tab Above)
When placing your own on-line order (less than $150)
Please use the following HOST CODE FOR SEPTEMBER--
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  Thank you for joining me!  Have a Happy Stampin’ Day!

 

Wednesday, September 19, 2018

Snowflake Sentiments & Swirly Snowflakes Dies (also featuring new Embossing Folder)


Here are a few StampinUP Products I used today:

--From the Annual Catalog--
- 1/2 in. Navy Gingham Ribbon
-Stitched Shapes Framelits
-Snowflake Sentiments Stamp Set
-Swirly Snowflakes Thinlits
-Basic Pearls
-Silver Foil Sheets

--From the Holiday Catalog--
-Swirls & Curls Embossing Folder
-Foil Edged Cards & Envelopes (Silver)

Color Combo:  Silver, White, Night of Navy

If you have any questions, please ask.
Keep on blogging by !!  Lori


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I would be delighted to have you order from my on-line store.
Simply click on the "Shop Now" button above to get started & let me know
if you have any questions.
****If you place an on-line order between $50.00 & $149.00 during Sept. 2018,
you will receive a pack of Santa's Workshop Enamel Shapes (value $7.00)
  You must use the Host Code listed below in blue to qualify for this free gift from
page 19 in the Holiday Catalog.****
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Please use the following HOST CODE FOR SEPTEMBER--
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  Thank you for joining me!  Have a Happy Stampin’ Day!

 

Monday, September 17, 2018

3 Display Cards Made w/ Enjoy Life Stamp Set (by StampinUP)





ALL OF THESE SAMPLES WERE ON A DISPLAY BOARD AT A STAMPIN'UP EVENT.  I DO NOT KNOW WHO MADE THE CARDS (SORRY).  THOUGH I PERSONALLY DON'T HAVE THIS SET "ENJOY LIFE", I DO LIKE IT.  CHECK IT OUT ON PG. 58 IN THE ANNUAL CATTY.

I APPRECIATE YOU BLOGGING BY.  IF YOU HAVE A QUESTION, PLEASE LET ME KNOW.
LORI HELVICK....STAMPINUP DEMONSTRATOR SINCE 1999 AND STILL LOVIN' IT!!   :  )


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NEED STAMPS?  If you live in the United States,
I would be delighted to have you order from my on-line store.
Simply click on the "Shop Now" button above to get started & let me know
if you have any questions.
****If you place an on-line order between $50.00 & $149.00 during Sept. 2018,
you will receive a pack of Santa's Workshop Enamel Shapes (value $7.00)
  You must use the Host Code listed below in blue to qualify for this free gift from
page 19 in the Holiday Catalog.****
Shop StampinUP! @ Lori's Store (Click on "Shop Now" Tab Above)
When placing your own on-line order (less than $150)
Please use the following HOST CODE FOR SEPTEMBER--
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  Thank you for joining me!  Have a Happy Stampin’ Day!

 

Sunday, September 16, 2018

Labels To Love Stamp Set w/ Toil & Trouble Designer Series Paper


This was a recent class project & SUPER SIMPLE!!
Here are a few StampinUP Items used:

--Colored Doilies (the back side is white)
--Everyday Label Punch
--Toil & Trouble Designer Series Paper
--Labels To Love Stamp Set
--Basic Pearls (colored w/ a Stampin' Blend) 

Color Combo: White, Black Ink, Gorgeous Grape, Pumpkin Pie

Lori Helvick, StampinUP Demo since 1999

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NEED STAMPS?  If you live in the United States,
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Simply click on the "Shop Now" button above to get started & let me know
if you have any questions.
****If you place an on-line order between $50.00 & $149.00 during Sept. 2018,
you will receive a pack of Santa's Workshop Enamel Shapes (value $7.00)
  You must use the Host Code listed below in blue to qualify for this free gift from
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Please use the following HOST CODE FOR SEPTEMBER--
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Friday, September 14, 2018

Fun Fold Frenzy Friday #3- Tri-Fold Tuck (featuring Falling Flowers Stamp Set)

 
 Stamp Sets Used on this Project:
--A Big Thank You
--Falling Flowers

 I think I found this pattern a long time ago on Patsy W. Blog.
Thanks Patsy for sharing this fancy and creative fold with your viewers!!

              View from the top when card is opened up.          


                     
 
 
If you have time to watch this YOUTUBE video, please let me know what you think.
Of course if you have questions, I would be happy to answer them.
Thanks for blogging by.......Lori
 
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I would be delighted to have you order from my on-line store.
Simply click on the "Shop Now" button above to get started & let me know
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****If you place an on-line order between $50.00 & $149.00 during Sept. 2018,
you will receive a pack of Santa's Workshop Enamel Shapes (value $7.00)
  You must use the Host Code listed below in blue to qualify for this free gift from
page 19 in the Holiday Catalog.****
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Thursday, September 13, 2018

Colorful Seasons Stamp Set, Seasonal Layers Thinlits used w/ Wood Textures Designer Paper

 
This was a class project today at the downtown Peoria Library.
(if you live in the area, please contact me for an event schedule for this fall).
 
Here is a list of StampinUP Products used:
--Stitched All Around Stamp Set (sentiment)
--Wood Textures Designer Series Paper
--Colorful Seasons Stamp Set
--Seasonal Layers Thinlits Dies
--Sunshine Sayings (3 ink blobs in the background)
--Sponge Daubers
--2 1/2 in. Circle Punch (retired)
 
Color Combo:
Sahara Sand, Early Espresso, White, Calypso Coral, Petal Pink,
Garden Green, and Pear Pizzazz
 
Questions??  I would love to hear from you......
HAPPY STAMPING!!  LORI
 
 
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you will receive a pack of Santa's Workshop Enamel Shapes (value $7.00)
  You must use the Host Code listed below in blue to qualify for this free gift from
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Wednesday, September 12, 2018

Check out the Dashing Deer Bundle by StampinUP (pg. 9- Holiday Catalog)


BOTH THESE SAMPLES WERE ON A DISPLAY BOARD AT A RECENT DEMONSTRATOR EVENT I ATTENDED.  SORRY I DO NOT KNOW WHO TO GIVE CREDIT TO FOR THE CARDS  : (

THE DASHING DEER BUNDLE IS JUST FABULOUS WITH THE STAMP SET & MATCHING DETAILED DEER THINLIT DIES!!  I DO NOT HAVE THIS BUNDLE MYSELF, BUT I HAVE SEEN SOME BEAUTIFUL CARD IDEAS FEATURING THESE 2 PRODUCTS. (SET & DIES)

AS ALWAYS, IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS AND/OR COMMENTS, PLEASE LET ME KNOW.

THANK YOU!!  LORI HELVICK, STAMPINUP DEMO SINCE 1999

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you will receive a pack of Santa's Workshop Enamel Shapes (value $7.00)
  You must use the Host Code listed below in blue to qualify for this free gift from
page 19 in the Holiday Catalog.****
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Please use the following HOST CODE FOR SEPTEMBER--
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Tuesday, September 11, 2018

Tin Tile Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder by Stampin' Up!




                          


IF YOU HAVE YOUR HOLIDAY CATALOG HANDY, PLEASE TURN TO PAGE 43 FOR A LOOK AT THIS FAVORITE PRODUCT OF MINE (WELL ONE OF MY FAVS ANYWAY!!)

ENJOY THIS VIDEO FROM STAMPINUP AND STAY TUNED FOR SOME SAMPLES OF MY OWN ONCE I GET ROLLING WITH THIS TIN TILE EMBOSSING FOLDER!!

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

Monday, September 10, 2018

Join the Monthly Blog Waddle w/ Stray Ducklings-- Theme: Oct. thru Dec. Holidays (Spooky Sweets Bundle Featured Here)......


I SHARE MY PASSION FOR STAMPS, INK & PAPER WITH A SPECIAL FLOCK OF LADIES CALLED THE "STRAY DUCKLINGS".  WHENEVER WE'RE TOGETHER, FEATHERS FLY BECAUSE OF ALL THE FUN WE HAVE!!



My swap card features the Spooky Sweets Bundle.
If you have any questions, please let me know.

I also made a YOUTUBE VIDEO with a couple tips when making
this Halloween Card.  (It is a separate post though below this one. I had a few
technical difficulties).  Very typical for me!!

Please follow along with all the other Stray Ducklings to view
their beautiful creations!!
Just click on the name......
Thank you- Lori Helvick


 
 
 
 
 
Kim Baker






Spooky Sweets Bundle VIDEO from 2018-19 Holiday Catalog

Sunday, September 9, 2018

2 Card Displays Featuring Rooted in Nature Stamp Set by StampinUP

 I do not know who made these 2 cards, because
they were samples at a recent demonstrator event.

Both cards not only feature the "Rooted In Nature" Stamp Set, but the
Leaves Trinkets as well (Annual Catalog- pg. 144).
 
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Also, do you still need a copy of the Holiday Catalog that 
started 9-5-18??  Let me know if you would like one. 

I appreciate you blogging by.......Lori Helvick
StampinUP Demonstrator since 1999


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NEED STAMPS?  If you live in the United States,
I would be delighted to have you order from my on-line store.
Simply click on the "Shop Now" button above to get started & let me know
if you have any questions.
****If you place an on-line order between $50.00 & $149.00 during Sept. 2018,
you will receive a pack of Santa's Workshop Enamel Shapes (value $7.00)
  You must use the Host Code listed below in blue to qualify for this free gift from
page 19 in the Holiday Catalog.****
Shop StampinUP! @ Lori's Store (Click on "Shop Now" Tab Above)
When placing your own on-line order (less than $150)
Please use the following HOST CODE FOR SEPTEMBER--
  A7UDE3HM