Lori's Stampin' Creations

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Friday, April 26, 2019

Current Hostess Sets from both StampinUP Catalogs are Retiring Including this set-- Just Because

I cased this card from demo Amy K.

The Just Because Stamp Set can be found on pg.

54 in the current Occasions Catalog.

Don't forget if you plan to order any retiring products online,

and if that order is $150 or more, you will qualify for

a Hostess Set. Those can be found in both the Annual

Catalog and the Occasions Catalog. Like every year,

these Hostess Sets WILL NOT carry over to the new book!!

I appreciate you blogging by. Have a great weekend and

do something FUN!! Lori

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Thursday, April 25, 2019

Florentine Filigree Stamp Set & Florentine Thinlits Die WILL NOT Carry Over to the New Catalog.........

.........SO GET THEM WHILE YOU STILL CAN IF INTERESTED!!

Black, White, & Real Red is a favorite color combo of mine!

The gingham designer paper is the retired butterfly paper from

Sale-A-Bration (back side).

Everything else is current StampinUP for a little

while longer anyway : )

On pg. 40 in the Occasions Catalog, you will find

the featured Bundle used on my card.

The Florentine Filigree stamp set & the matching

thinlit die were both used.

The pc. is kind of hidden, but check out that red tiny

cut out right in the middle!! That came from the die.....YEP!

If you have any questions about my card today, please ask.

I appreciate you blogging by.....LORI

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Tuesday, April 23, 2019

Sweetest Thing Stamp Set, Matching Dies & Designer Paper are all 3 RETIRING!! Get them while SUPPLIES LAST!!

This was made for a recent class project.

The gals liked the bright colors & the diagonal

rainbow striped designer paper!!

This card and the 2 samples below were all found

on-line. (sorry, artists are unknown)

Gummy Bears in this candy jar are super cute!!

The Coastal Cabana/Granny Apple Green Ribbon

was used on this card.

This item (as well as others from these cards)

can be found on pgs. 14 & 15 in the Occasions Catalog.

Products used on these card samples WILL NOT

be carried over to the new Annual Catalog.

Get these supplies while you still can......

Thanks for blogging by- Lori Helvick

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Sunday, April 21, 2019

Best Catch Stamp Set & Catch of the Day Thinlits by StampinUP

I'm happy to report that these 2 products (pg. 44 in

Occasions Catalog) WILL CARRY OVER TO THE NEW BOOK!!

Both the Best Catch set & matching dies are a personal favorite

since we do a lot of fishing and have a pond in our back yard.....LOVE IT!!

On Feb. 15th, I made a live video on Facebook if you

ever get on there, you might want to check it out by clicking

on this link......

https://www.facebook.com/createwithlori2/videos/540780919765012/

Please let me know if you have any questions, and I

appreciate you blogging by. I hope you had a nice Easter today

with friends and family......Thanks- Lori

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Friday, April 19, 2019

They Say Bunnies Really Multiply......Check it out- StampinUP Style!!

I made all 3 of these card samples using

the Fable Friends stamp set from the Occasions Catalog.

(the green & white twine on this one is retired SU)

Besides the stamp set, other common items

include the Gingham Gala 6 x 6 Designer Paper

and the Gorgeous Grape Mini Striped Ribbon.

I think the adorable bunny works if you color him

or not, so I did a little of each as you can see.

LOVED using the Stampin' Blends for that!!

THANK YOU FOR THE VISIT......LORI

HAVE A VERY "HOPPY" EASTER!!

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Thursday, April 18, 2019

Broadway Birthday Stamp Set by StampinUP Returning in the NEW CATALOG!!

This is a card sample I found on-line.

I have both the stamp set & dies (view on page 69),

but have never used them!!

SO glad I have more time now, since they both

will be in the brand new catalog......

The difference is-- in the new book, the "Bundled" price will go away.

It's this way every year with all the current bundles.

If you want any of the bundles in this years' catalog that are

retiring.....get them now at the cheaper price. : )

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

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****If you place an on-line order between $50.00 & $149.00 during April 2019,

you will receive your color choice of a Stampin Blend ($4.50 value)****
(If you are a local class attendee, you may have a FREE class instead of this).

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Wednesday, April 17, 2019

Retiring, Leaving, Going, Going, Gone!! Check out some revisions to the StampinUP Retirement Lists.......

.....courtesy of my friend and fellow demo Nancy Legate!! Thank you very much FOR SHARING YOUR EFFORTS NANCY!!

RETIRING Stamps & Products

Hello Stampers! It's that time again. Stampin' Up! has released the retiring stamps and products. ALL ITEMS LISTED ARE UNTIL JUNE 3rd OR WHILE SUPPLIES LAST.

Best way to order is through my web site here
http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/createwithlori/ so you will know right away if the item is still available or not. Feel free to contact me to order products or for any questions as well.

Here's the list for the current Occasions catalog. RETIRING OCCASIONS 2019 LIST.

Here is a REVISED LIST for the 2018-19 Annual Catalog. The French items have been deleted AND the items that will be converting their item# to a NEW ITEM # as Cling Stamps in the NEW Annual Catalog-- have been marked as such. RETIRING 2018-19 ANNUAL CATALOG LIST.

Now lets show a couple card samples shall we?

Say it isn't so!! They are really retiring Lovely As A Tree?

I absolutely LOVE this set, but I also know its time folks......

For 17 or 18 years now, this Stamp Set has been a favorite

for many card samples w/ special techniques.

We bid "Lovely As A Tree" a fond farewell.

(Yes, Rooted In Nature is sticking around so those

will be great trees to fill the void)!!

Painted Glass is in the new catalog so I'm glad about that.
This card was a recent class project using the following SU items:
--Layered Leaves Embossing Folder
--Graceful Glass 6 x 6 Vellum
--Banner Triple Punch
--Painted Glass Stamp Set
--Stampin' Blends (colored the back side of the vellum)

Thank you for blogging by. If you have any questions about the 2
card samples or any products on the retiring lists, please let me know.
Lori Helvick

Monday, April 15, 2019

Retiring List has been Posted & here is a little clarification for you.......

The Occasions List and the Annual Catalog List is out with all the retiring items. Trust me friends, we really aren't taking as big a hit as it appears!! StampinUP is keeping many of the stamp sets and they will just be in the new book in a different style (rubber, cling, etc)......

Here is the list of stamp sets that WILL be in the 2019-2020 Annual Catalog. The stamp sets on this list will not be retiring, they will simply be transitioned to Cling Mount moving forward:

Accented Blooms
Animal Outing
Artisan Textures
Barn Door
Beautiful Day
Beautiful You
Bee Thankful
Birthday Backgrounds
Bokeh Dots
Botanical Bliss
Country Road
Crafting Forever
Dandelion Wishes
Dashing Deer
First Frost
Flourishing Phrases
Gallery Grunge
Healing Hugs
Heartland
Hold on to Hope
Itty Bitty Greetings
Kindness & Compassion
Label Me Pretty
Lilypad Lake
Little Elephant
Little Twinkle
Love You to Pieces
Magical Mermaid
Painted Glass
Peaceful Place
Perennial Birthday
Pop of Petals
Rooted in Nature
Sea of Textures
Sorry for Everything
Special Celebrations
Stitched All Around
This Little Piggy
Tropical Chic
Winter Woods

Any other stamp sets in the 2018-19 Annual Catalog that are NOT on this list will be retired. I'm very sorry for the confusion! Stampin’ Up! is aware of this issue, and hopefully will be posting an updated list for us.

In the meantime, lets get on with the card sample today-- shall we?

On pgs. 42 & 43 in the Occasions Catalog, you will find the Geared

Up Garage set & matching thinlits.

Both of these items WILL be in the new catalog--YAY!!

However, to save 10% please consider buying them now for the bundle price.

They will no longer be a "Bundle" in the new book.

This Classic Garage Suite is a personal favorite of mine,

and would make a FABULOUS addition to your collection.

We never want to forget those men in our lives because don't

they deserve a special card of their own (without flowers) lol

Thank you very much for blogging by......Lori

Sunday, April 14, 2019

StampinUP Retirement Lists for Stamps & (everything else) will be posted on April 15th

OUT WITH THE OLD, IN WITH THE NEW! NEW CUTTING SYSTEMS COMING AND THE STAMPING TRIMMER AND BIG SHOT RETIRING.

The 2019–2020 annual catalog launch is just around the corner. This means many products in the current catalog will be discontinued / “retired”. The complete list of Retiring Products will be officially announced on Monday, April 15. We have just been made aware of some exciting news. Stampin’ Up will be releasing a brand new Die Cutting System, and a new Paper Trimmer! This means our current Big Shot and Accessories, and Paper Trimmer and accessories will be retired.

I'm excited to see what is coming in the StampinUP world and now here is todays card sample....

Stay tuned for all the products that are leaving--

I know, so sad. Once I see that new catalog

though, I will be happy again!! Lori

Saturday, April 13, 2019

Tropical Chic Stamp Set is carrying over to the BRAND NEW CATALOG!!

Check out the Tropical Chic Stamp Set on pg.

121 in the Annual Catalog.

I'm very happy that its NOT going to retire!!

Both of these card samples were made by

other demonstrators. (artists unknown)

I'm happy that you stopped by. Please check back tomorrow

and the day after......I try to post on this blog daily!!

Thank you- Lori Helvick

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****If you place an on-line order between $50.00 & $149.00 during April 2019,

you will receive your color choice of a Stampin Blend ($4.50 value)****
(If you are a local class attendee, you may have a FREE class instead of this).

Please use the following HOST CODE FOR APRIL--

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Friday, April 12, 2019

Humming Along Bundle from the StampinUP Occasions Catalog!!

This class project features the following SU Products:

--Layering Circles Framelits

--Rectangle Stitched Framelits

--Wink of Stella

--Vellum Cardstock

--Well Said Stamp Set

--Well Written Framelits Dies

--Stampin' Blends of various colors

--Humming Along Stamp Set

--Hummingbird Framelits Dies

I made a 2nd card "just because" I wanted to show

some variety with the same Humming Along set.

Color Combo Includes:

Soft Sea Foam, Flirty Flamingo, White, Crumb Cake

(Black Memento Ink)

If you have any questions about these cards, please ask.

Oh, and don't forget the Occasions Catalog will be leaving us

on June 3rd along with the current Annual Catalog.

We are making way for the BRAND NEW CATALOG COMING SOON!!

Thanks for stopping by......Lori

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NEED STAMPS? If you live in the United States,

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if you have any questions.

****If you place an on-line order between $50.00 & $149.00 during April 2019,

you will receive your color choice of a Stampin Blend ($4.50 value)****
(If you are a local class attendee, you may have a FREE class instead of this).

Please use the following HOST CODE FOR APRIL--

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Thursday, April 11, 2019

Abstract Impressions Stamp Set & Garden Impressions Paper from the Annual Catalog

What do you think of this class project I used last week?

Here is a list of StampinUP products involved:

--Springtime Impressions Thinlits

--Abstract Impressions Stamp Set

--Garden Impressions 6 x 6 Paper

--Wink of Stella

--Night of Navy Twine

I thought I would show this on-line sample as well

since it features the same stamp set & designer series paper.

I love that 1/2 in. navy & white gingham ribbon!!

If you have a questions or comment on these cards, please

let me know. I appreciate any feedback you care to give me.

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

(StampinUP Demo for almost 20 years & still plugging along with a smile)

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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 April 2019,

you will receive your color choice of a Stampin Blend ($4.50 value)****
(If you are a local class attendee, you may have a FREE class instead of this).

Please use the following HOST CODE FOR APRIL--

K7U2REXK

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Wednesday, April 10, 2019

Join the Monthly Blog Waddle w/ Stray Ducklings-- Theme: Fun Folds & Techniques (Negative Spotlighting 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!!

In March, our demo group had a Technique & Fun Fold Share!!

We are featuring some of those swaps for this months Blog Waddle....

My technique is called Negative Spotlighting and is super simple!

I love the color combo of red, black and white so thats what I used here.

The stamp set "Springtime Stroll" can be found in the Annual Catalog on pg. 226.

It's an exclusive Hostess Set and will retire soon if its one you would like.

If you and your friends need some SU supplies and your "party" total

is at least $150, you can get the Springtime Stroll set (or any other

Hostess item) with your Stampin' Rewards credit!!

If you have any questions, about the technique after reading the instructions, please let me know. Also, please remember to click on the links below to check out all the other "Ducklings" creations this month. We are so very happy you are "waddling" along with us......Lori Helvick

Nancy Legate

Mary Heinzman

Kim Baker

Debbie Kramer

Sue Boerner

Lori Helvick

Tuesday, April 9, 2019

New & Positive Changes with StampinUP Just Announced......

Due to many problems with Sizzix, and dies not being available to order--StampinUp is going to have a new Die cutting and embossing system! This product is still in the works but the BIG Shot will no longer be available after June 3. The new replacement will not be in the Annual Catalog yet either, and they will release this when its ready to be revealed. Our new products will however, work with your Big Shot so NOW is the time to order any accessories you want to have on hand or replace (like cutting plates, etc.)

OUR Trimmer is going away too!

Manufacturing issues of blades has prompted them

to explore a new option and I can't wait to see

what comes next as far as cutting goes all the way around!!

You can still order the blades and accessories for the
current paper trimmer until September!

The Retired products lists come out Monday!

Do you have any guesses as to what is going away??
Will the Lovely As A Tree Stamp Set stick around
for yet another year??

Stay tuned for more info and all the
surprises yet to come!!

Thank you very much for blogging by--Lori

Monday, April 8, 2019

Masculine Card for Any Occasion (Features the Enjoy Life Stamp Set)

This class project in Morton, IL was made

for any man in your life (bike rider or not)!!

The "Enjoy Life" Stamp Set was used as well as the

following StampinUP Products:

--Seaside Embossing Folder

--Best Route Designer Series Paper

--Stitched Shapes Framelits

Color Combo includes--

Blueberry Bushel, Mango Melody, Gray Granite, White

The card post today was super simple to make, but if you

have any questions, please let me know.

Have some fun and "INK, STAMP, REPEAT" !!

Lori Helvick

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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 April 2019,

you will receive your color choice of a Stampin Blend ($4.50 value)****
(If you are a local class attendee, you may have a FREE class instead of this).

Please use the following HOST CODE FOR APRIL--

K7U2REXK

Thank you for joining me! Have a Happy Stampin’ Day!

Sunday, April 7, 2019

Marbled Background Stamp from StampinUP gives the look of the Shaving Creme Technique.........

.........WITHOUT ALL THE MESS!!

This was a recent class project using this cool

BIG Background Stamp!!

I've had this stamp for awhile & never used it.....

hum....not sure why I waited so long. It's fabulous!!

Other StampinUP Products include:

--Touches of Texture Stamp Set

--Beautiful Bouquet (sentiment)

--Olive & White Twine (retired)

--Stampin' Write Markers

My friend Mary B. of Sterling IL made this card.

It also features the "Marbled" Stamp.

Butterfly Gala Stamp Set was used along with the

Starburst Punch.

If you have any questions about either card sample,

please let me know. I appreciate your visit.....

Lori Helvick here-- still plugging along working my way to Maui!!

(on the StampinUP incentive trip)

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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 April 2019,

you will receive your color choice of a Stampin Blend ($4.50 value)****
(If you are a local class attendee, you may have a FREE class instead of this).

Please use the following HOST CODE FOR APRIL--

K7U2REXK

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Saturday, April 6, 2019

Occasions Catalog Forever Lovely Stamp Set not just for Valentines Day!!

I made this card after Valentines Day was over this year.

(Just now remembering to post it) ....would be a pretty Birthday card.

Besides the Forever Lovely Set and the Lovely Flowers

Edgelits Dies, I used the following....

--White 1/8" Sheer Ribbon

--Subtle Embossing Folder

--Petal Promenade Designer Series Paper

Please let me know if you have any questions about

this card sample today. I appreciate you blogging by- Lori

(StampinUP Demo since July 1999 & still loving it)!!

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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 April 2019,

you will receive your color choice of a Stampin Blend ($4.50 value)****
(If you are a local class attendee, you may have a FREE class instead of this).

Please use the following HOST CODE FOR APRIL--

K7U2REXK

Thank you for joining me! Have a Happy Stampin’ Day!

Thursday, April 4, 2019

Random Card Sample Featuring Piece of Cake Stamp Set & Matching Cake Builder Punch

I wanted to share this on-line sample I found.

(sorry, can't remember who the designer was)

I love the card layout and the colors used!

The Dot to Dot Embossing folder can be found on pg. 25 in

the Occasions Catalog.

The Silver & Pool Party Twine can be found on pg. 201

in the Annual Catalog.

Some friend or relative would be thrilled to get this card

for their Birthday, don't you think?

PLEASE REMEMBER TO MAKE A CARD & SEND A CARD!!

Thats what we stampers do right, so lets use our toys to make

something beautiful......Lori

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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 April 2019,

you will receive your color choice of a Stampin Blend ($4.50 value)****
(If you are a local class attendee, you may have a FREE class instead of this).

Please use the following HOST CODE FOR APRIL--

K7U2REXK