Sunday, May 31, 2020

Celebrate Sunflowers Coming Soon from StampinUP!! Enjoy this Sneak Peek.....

Hello everyone!!  My internet has been down since
Thurs. night & was just restored a little bit ago!!
(the downside of living in the boondocks)

Anyway, just wanted to apologize for NOT doing
an S-U Switcharoo Video on Saturday.  Hopefully this
next weekend will be "internet ready" & I will plan on
doing my YOUTUBE video here on my blog at that time!!

SO.....what do you think of these new products?
I used the new & upcoming:
--In Color CS (Just Jade)
--In Color CS (Bumble Bee)
--6 x 6 In Color Designer Series Paper (Jade)
--Celebrate Sunflowers Stamp Set
--Sunflowers Dies

I liked how this card turned out and I LOVE the sunflower 
bundle (stamp set & dies)

If you don't have a StampinUP Demonstrator that you are 
currently using, please contact me for a new catalog.
I would love to help you with your stamping journey & have you
as a new customer as well  : )
Phone:  309-221-5241
Email:  stampinfool2006@yahoo.com
THANKS!!  LORI HELVICK


Wednesday, May 27, 2020

Fun Fold Card featuring the Ornate Garden Specialty Designer Series Paper......

 The Stampin' Stray Ducklings had a zoom mtg. tonight
and this is the project we made lead by Kelly Irish.
 I love using a whole big pc. of designer paper in one fell swoop!!

I cut the flowers for the front and inside oval pcs. from
a sheet of the paper as well.

The only stamping involved, was the greeting on both ovals.
This set, Special Celebrations, has MANY great sentiments and is
NOT in the new catalog.   If you would like to add this versatile
greeting set before it retires, please let me know!!

Thank you for your blog visit and HAPPY STAMPING........LORI


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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 May 2020,
you will receive your color choice of a StampinUP Ink Pad
from the Annual Catalog ****
(Value= $7.50)
 (If you are a local class attendee, you may have a FREE class instead of 
this once classes resume)!!

To be eligible for the FREE gift,
Please use the following HOST CODE FOR MAY--
KWMGG9ND

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




Tuesday, May 26, 2020

Very Simple Layout Using the Woven Heirlooms Stamp Set & matching Designer Paper.....


I used 3 strips of the Woven Threads Designer Series Paper
on this card.  The sentiment was stamped on a different
pattern in the pkg too.  I did not stamp that medallion,
but it was fussy cut from......yes, another pattern in the
designer paper pack!!  That makes 5 pcs. of designer paper  : )

Color Combo includes:
Seaside Spray, Sahara Sand, Terracotta Tile

Please let me know if you have a question at all.
I appreciate you blogging by......LORI


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****If you place an on-line order between $50.00 & $149.00 during May 2020,
you will receive your color choice of a StampinUP Ink Pad
from the Annual Catalog ****
(Value= $7.50)
 (If you are a local class attendee, you may have a FREE class instead of 
this once classes resume)!!

To be eligible for the FREE gift,
Please use the following HOST CODE FOR MAY--
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  Thank you for joining me!  Have a Happy Stampin’ Day!




Sunday, May 24, 2020

Fun Fold Card w/ See A Silhouette Designer Paper AND Sharing Sunshine PDF by StampinUP

BOTH THE CARDS TODAY WERE "MYSTERY STAMPING" PROJECTS THAT OUR DEMONSTRATOR GROUP MADE TOGETHER RECENTLY!!  LAURIE SHERWOOD WAS THE TEACHER FOR THE FIRST FUN FOLD IDEA, AND NANCY LEGATE WAS THE TEACHER FOR THE 4 PC. DESIGNER PAPER LAYOUT.  IT IS SO FUN TO GET TOGETHER VIA OUR ZOOM CALLS DURING THIS PANDEMIC, "SEE" EACH OTHER, AND OF COURSE STAMP!!  PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS......LORI

  
 A few StampinUP products used:
--Old Olive Twine (Retired)
--Layering Ovals Dies
--Holiday Rhinestone Basic Jewels
--So Sentimental Stamp Set
--See A Silhouette Designer Series Paper



Color Combo:
Pear Pizzazz, White, Old Olive, Navy

The sentiment comes from the COVID-19 Fund raiser
SU has going on right now.  This PDF is available for a
small fee and all proceeds are donated to the cause
(you get to pick from 2 charitable organizations)


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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 May 2020,
you will receive your color choice of a StampinUP Ink Pad
from the Annual Catalog ****
(Value= $7.50)
 (If you are a local class attendee, you may have a FREE class instead of 
this once classes resume)!!

To be eligible for the FREE gift,
Please use the following HOST CODE FOR MAY--
KWMGG9ND

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




Thursday, May 21, 2020

Pop of Petals Stamp Set & matching Punch are Retiring SOON!! (by StampinUP)

This was a very easy card to make & I cased
it from Lisa Curcio.
(she had used tropical flowers & tropical paper)

 I used the following StampinUP items on my card:
--Four Petal Flower Punch
--Pop of Petals Stamp Set
--Peaceful Moments Stamp Set
--Rhinestone Jewels
--See A Silhouette Designer Series Paper

Colors Include:
Balmy Blue, White, Merry Merlot


I appreciate you blogging by.  Please check back again  : )
HAPPY STAMPING!!  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 May 2020,
you will receive your color choice of a StampinUP Ink Pad
from the Annual Catalog ****
(Value= $7.50)
 (If you are a local class attendee, you may have a FREE class instead of 
this once classes resume)!!

To be eligible for the FREE gift,
Please use the following HOST CODE FOR MAY--
KWMGG9ND

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




Tuesday, May 19, 2020

Double Z-Fold Card Featuring Retiring See A Silhouette Designer Paper

 Color Combo Includes:
Poppy Parade, Daffodil Delight, White

I used 3 different patterns of the See A Silhouette Designer Paper.
 (the flower was cut out from one design in the pack)

The sentiment comes from Positive Thoughts stamp set.
(Shown on pg. 23 of the current Mini Catalog, but it carried
over to the new Annual Catty as well)


Please check out the Catalog links at the right side of this blog post.
You can also click on the "shop now" button above, if there
are any retiring products that you would like to order before they
disappear forever!!

If you do not have a StampinUP Demonstrator that you currently use,
I would love to be your gal!  Please contact me for a brand new catalog
(begins in June) and I would be happy to send you one.

STAMPINGLY YOURS--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 May 2020,
you will receive your color choice of a StampinUP Ink Pad
from the Annual Catalog ****
(Value= $7.50)
 (If you are a local class attendee, you may have a FREE class instead of 
this once classes resume)!!

To be eligible for the FREE gift,
Please use the following HOST CODE FOR MAY--
KWMGG9ND

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




Sunday, May 17, 2020

Tropical Oasis Suite from the Mini Catalog Meets Up with See A Silhouette Designer Paper


Color Combo for Lori's Stampin' Creation today features:
Crushed Curry, Old Olive, White, Poppy Parade

Here are a few StampinUP products I used:
--5/16 in. Braided Burlap Trim
--In The Tropics Dies
--Timeless Tropical Stamp Set
--Tropical Oasis Trinkets
--1 3/8 Scallop Circle Punch
--Rectangle Stitched Dies
--See A Silhouette Designer Series Paper


I so appreciate you taking the time to visit my blog today!
Let me know what you think and please come back again soon  : )
Feel free to ask any questions, if something isn't clear.
Thank you-- 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 May 2020,
you will receive your color choice of a StampinUP Ink Pad
from the Annual Catalog ****
(Value= $7.50)
 (If you are a local class attendee, you may have a FREE class instead of 
this once classes resume)!!

To be eligible for the FREE gift,
Please use the following HOST CODE FOR MAY--
KWMGG9ND

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




Saturday, May 16, 2020

Card Making Series: S - U Switcharoo Video #5 (featuring Label Me Bold stamp set)

 
 Very simple & duplicatable Masculine card.
Color Combo Includes:
Coastal Cabana, Bermuda Bay, White, Night of Navy

Here is a list of StampinUP products I used on my creation:
--Label Me Bold Stamp Set (retiring soon)
--Classic Label Punch
--Vellum Card Stock
--1 1/2 in. Circle Punch
--White Bakers Twine



 My inspiration and "case" this week came from the current
Mini Catalog (pg. 37)  Switched up a pink box to be a blue card!!


Please watch my very short Switcharoo video & let me know if
you have any questions.  Thank you for your visit!!  LORI


 
                                                                    

                      

Thursday, May 14, 2020

See A Silhouette Designer Series Paper meets up with the COVID-19 Fund Raiser by StampinUP......


 This is just a real simple card making good use of the designer paper.
(I fussy cut the yellow flower from a pc. of the paper as well)


Have you seen the PDF that StampinUP is selling right now for $12.00?
Please read this description if you have not......

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THIS IS SO COOL!!! Stampin' Up! just released a PDF of digital images for a COVID-19 fundraiser to support organizations that are helping COVID-19 frontline responders and communities vulnerable to the pandemic. These are perfect for all those cards we are sending right now. I just bought it and it's got images for our current time and beyond. Just print on cardstock and cut or punch out and use on your cards! Purchase here: https://covid19.stampinup.com/products/giving-back-us-ca
100% of the proceeds goes to the organization YOU select at check out!
After you order, you will receive a link to download the PDF--these are not stamps--they are DIGITAL IMAGES.
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If you have any questions about these great sentiments that SU is
promoting for a good cause-- Please Ask me!!

I appreciate you blogging by.....LORI


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****If you place an on-line order between $50.00 & $149.00 during May 2020,
you will receive your color choice of a StampinUP Ink Pad
from the Annual Catalog ****
(Value= $7.50)
 (If you are a local class attendee, you may have a FREE class instead of 
this once classes resume)!!

To be eligible for the FREE gift,
Please use the following HOST CODE FOR MAY--
KWMGG9ND

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




Tuesday, May 12, 2020

Mini Catalog Stamp Set Label Me Bold featured today, along w/ See A Silhouette Designer Paper


The "thank you" greeting comes from the Label Me Bold
set shown on pg. 36 in the current Mini Catalog.
It is retiring, if you would like to take a closer look.....

Besides that set, I used the following StampinUP products:
--Stitched Nested Labels Dies
--See A Silhouette Designer Series Paper
(I used 3 different pattern pcs. from that paper pack)

White and Rich Razzleberry card stock were both used.


If you have questions, beyond my brief description-- please don't
hesitate to ask.  THANK YOU!!  LORI


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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 May 2020,
you will receive your color choice of a StampinUP Ink Pad
from the Annual Catalog ****
(Value= $7.50)
 (If you are a local class attendee, you may have a FREE class instead of 
this once classes resume)!!

To be eligible for the FREE gift,
Please use the following HOST CODE FOR MAY--
KWMGG9ND

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




Sunday, May 10, 2020

Monthly Blog Waddle w/ Stampin Stray Ducklings-- Theme: Masculine (Pedal to the Metal Featured Here)......

I SHARE MY PASSION FOR STAMPS, INK & PAPER WITH A SPECIAL FLOCK OF LADIES CALLED THE "STRAY DUCKLINGS".  WHE
NEVER WE'RE TOGETHER, FEATHERS FLY BECAUSE OF ALL THE FUN WE HAVE!!


This Pedal to the Metal stamp set WILL NOT be
in the new Annual Catalog!!  If you likey, you might
want to get it fairly shortly before it retires.

Color Combo Includes:
Garden Green, Night of Navy & Balmy Blue

Besides the featured stamp set, I used the following SU Products:
--Classic Label Punch
--Subtle Embossing Folder
--Watercolor Paper
--Stampin' Spritzer
--Clear Acrylic Block
--Stampin' Write Markers (Balmy Blue & Garden Green)

For the Blue Sky and Green Grass, I colored a block 1/2 & 1/2
with 2 colors of markers.  Gave a little spritz of water to the block
before stamping the image on Watercolor Paper AND TA DA!!
I like this technique for adding some color to your stamped images.


If you have any questions about this coloring procedure or anything else
with my card, please let me know.
Thanks for blogging by-- and don't forget to "waddle" along
with the other ducklings to see more stamped creations.....
LORI HELVICK




SIMPLY CLICK ON THESE NAMES BELOW TO FOLLOW FROM BLOG TO BLOG......


Kim Baker
Lori Helvick
Sheryl Diemer
Laurie Sherwood
Nancy Legate
Sue Boerner

Saturday, May 9, 2020

Card Making Series: S - U Switcharoo Video #4 (Features retiring stamp set Morning Star)

                        
 
 Layers of white cardstock make for some of my fav cards!!
The card base is the thick whisper white, layer on top of that is
regular white cardstock and then a white punched circle on top.

Colors besides white, include Petal Pink, Pacific Point & touches of GOLD



 The original design that I "cased" features hearts from the
Modern Heart stamp set (pg. 51- Annual Catalog).

Of course the idea of "switcharoo" is to make it my own,
so I used stars from the Morning Star stamp set (pg. 21- Mini Catalog).

Here are a few more StampinUP Products used:
--5/8 in. Polka Dot Tulle Ribbon
--Gold Metallic Pearls
--1 3/4 Circle Punch (retired)
--Gold Embossing Powder
--Versamark Stamp Pad


Please take 5 min. to watch the below YOUTUBE video & let
me know if you have any questions.
I appreciate you blogging by......LORI

                                                                                         
                                                                                                                              

                                                                                                                                                                          

Friday, May 8, 2020

A Big Thank You Paired Up with the See A Silhouette Designer Series Paper

For this fun fold card, I used Night of Navy Ink to stamp
all images.  The card stock base is Pacific Point & a pc. of white
card stock is in the inside middle.


 I used the retiring stamp set called "A Big Thank You" from
the current Annual Catalog.
The 2 strips of paper on the right side comes 
from the "See A Silhouette" Designer Series Paper Pack.


This card was super easy to make and fun as well  : )
OH, AND ONE MORE THING--  THE FEATURED DESIGNER
PAPER IS ON SALE RIGHT NOW FOR ONLY $8.05!!


As always, if you have any questions about
Lori's Stampin' Creation, please let me know!!
I appreciate you 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 May 2020,
you will receive your color choice of a StampinUP Ink Pad
from the Annual Catalog ****
(Value= $7.50)
 (If you are a local class attendee, you may have a FREE class instead of 
this once classes resume)!!

To be eligible for the FREE gift,
Please use the following HOST CODE FOR MAY--
KWMGG9ND

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




Wednesday, May 6, 2020

Butterfly Wishes Stamp Set w/ See A Silhouette Designer Paper by StampinUP

 Color Combo for my card today includes:
Mossy Meadow, So Saffron, White, Early Espresso (ink)

StampinUP Products used for this simple card:
--Stitched Rectangle Dies
--Stampin Write Markers
--Butterfly Wishes Stamp Set
--Frosted Flower Embellishments
--Rhinestone Pearls
--See A Silhouette Designer Series Paper
--Stampin' Blend to color the clear Frosted Flower yellow


If you have any questions about this card, please ask.
I appreciate you blogging by.....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 May 2020,
you will receive your color choice of a StampinUP Ink Pad
from the Annual Catalog ****
(Value= $7.50)
 (If you are a local class attendee, you may have a FREE class instead of 
this once classes resume)!!

To be eligible for the FREE gift,
Please use the following HOST CODE FOR MAY--
KWMGG9ND

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




Monday, May 4, 2020

I've Been Having Fun Playing w/ See A Silhouette Designer Series Paper!! Check out these 2 samples.....

This card has 4 pcs. of the above mentioned paper.
(the flower was cut from one pc.)

Besides the See A Silhouette Designer Paper, I used the following:
--Country Club Twine Combo Pack
--Beautifully Braided Stamp Set (greeting)
--Gold Metallic Pearls
--Stitched Shapes Dies
--Seasonal Layers Dies



For this 2nd card, I used the bright flower paper
from the featured paper pack (Annual Catalog).

I used the following StampinUP Products:
--Banner Triple Punch
--Red Rhinestones
--Positive Thoughts Stamp Set
--Healing Hugs Stamp Set


Cardmaking ideas don't have to be complicated or fancy
or take a lot of time!!  These 2 cards can each be made in a matter
of minutes and then you have the satisfaction of making
homemade cards.  Even more importantly, (if you send them)
you will have the satisfaction of cheering someone up & 
brightening their day!!

Now, go stamp something and enjoy yourself  : )
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 May 2020,
you will receive your color choice of a StampinUP Ink Pad
from the Annual Catalog ****
(Value= $7.50)
 (If you are a local class attendee, you may have a FREE class instead of 
this once classes resume)!!

To be eligible for the FREE gift,
Please use the following HOST CODE FOR MAY--
KWMGG9ND

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




Saturday, May 2, 2020

Its A Double Z-Fold Featuring To A Wild Rose set and See A Silhouette Paper!!

 Color Combo for this FUN FOLD consists of:
Old Olive, White, So Saffron, Blueberry Bushel marker.

StampinUP Supplies Used:
--See A Silhouette Designer Series Paper
--1 1/2 in. Circle Punch
--1 3/8 in. Circle Punch (retired)
--To A Wild Rose Stamp Set
--Blueberry Bushel Stampin' Write Marker
(just wanted to pick up the word "Friend" only from
one of the sentiments in the To A Wild Rose set)



Here is what the card looks like all opened up.
What do you think of Lori's Stampin' Creation?

I played along with a "Mystery Stamping" game that
another demonstrator hosted.  It was very fun-- and we didn't know
what the finished card was going to look like thru each step we completed.
We followed a series of clues to make a project & this was mine!!

I appreciate you blogging by, and please check back soon....
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 May 2020,
you will receive your color choice of a StampinUP Ink Pad
from the Annual Catalog ****
(Value= $7.50)
 (If you are a local class attendee, you may have a FREE class instead of 
this once classes resume)!!

To be eligible for the FREE gift,
Please use the following HOST CODE FOR MAY--
KWMGG9ND

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