Monday, September 27, 2021

Happy Mail from Friends I Received for my Birthday--Part #4

 

I'm featuring more hand-stamped Birthday Cards I received!  This beauty was made by Kim B. of Hennepin, IL


The lovely flower card was made and sent by Diane M. of Lacon, IL


A little birdie told me....its time to celebrate!

This card was made by June B. of Galesburg, IL


One of my fave stamp sets (Sweet Strawberry) was used on this gorgeous card!

It was made by Pat S. of East Peoria, IL


Thanks very much gals for blessing me with some FABULOUS FUN MAIL!!  I truly appreciate getting hand-stamped cards in the mail as we all do, right?  Happy Stamping everyone and please visit my blog again soon....LORI

Sunday, September 26, 2021

Happy Mail from Friends I Received for my Birthday--Part #3

This creation was made by Jayne S. of Peoria, IL

The gorgeous Hand Penned Petals Bundle was used here, along with the Hand-Penned 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper.

A fun fold card made by Nancy L. of Abingdon, IL

This photo shows the card opened up.


I'm holding onto the card here, to show what it looks like with the "thinking of you" part tucked into the embossed corner triangle pc.


Another fun fold card made by Tina F. of Williamsfield, IL.

This is one pc. of designer paper folded up to make pockets!!


A fun card template here for sure!!  It was made by Karen F. of Peoria IL


Wednesday, September 22, 2021

Happy Mail from Friends I Received for my Birthday--Part #2



 Today, I share more cards and this one was made by Sue B. (Normal, IL)
 
 

 This lovely creation is by Jenny T.  (Galesburg, IL)
 
 
   

Marty C. (Galesburg, IL) made this fun, whimsical card.


Jan  P. (Springfield, IL) used some fabulous designer paper to make a gift!!



Thank you ladies for sending me a hand-stamped Birthday Wish  : )

You are appreciated!!   Questions and/or comments on any of these cards, just let me know.

Happy Stamping!!  LORI

Tuesday, September 21, 2021

Happy Mail from Friends I Received for my Birthday--Part #1

 
 
 Card made by Mary H. of Brimfield IL
 
          

 Card made by Lynn F. of Galesburg IL
 
                 

Card made by Connie B. of Glasford IL


Card made by Debbie K. of Sterling IL


Card made by Patty M. of Peoria IL


 Every year at this time on my blog, I post my hand-stamped cards I get for my Birthday.  Who doesn't love to get "HAPPY MAIL" right?  Check back in the next few days as well, because I will continue to post them all until each one has been featured!!  Thank you SO much everyone to those I have received so far.  They are beautiful creations, & its so exciting to go to the mail box in September !!  LORI


Monday, September 20, 2021

Gorgeous Leaves Bundle from StampinUP used in 2 Lovely Fall Cards

 

This creation was a recent class project.  I cased it from Julie Davison & "tweaked" a couple of things.  The Gorgeous Leaves stamp set was used (pg. 47 in current Holiday Catalog).  I used the Stitched So Sweetly Dies from the Annual Catalog.  Color Combo includes:  Vanilla, Cajun Craze, Merry Merlot, Bumblebee.  The sentiment comes from Tasteful Touches stamp set.


This beauty of a card was a swap made by fellow demo and friend Mary Heinzman.  The So Saffron leaf actually has packaging tape on it (applied to card stock before it was ran thru the die cut machine).  The photo does not pick up on it well, but there is a nice glossy "cover" layer on that leaf.  Besides the Gorgeous Leaves Bundle, Mary used the Inspired Thoughts stamp set from the Holiday Catalog.


If you have any questions and/or comments on either mine or Marys' card, please let me know.  I truly appreciate your blog visit!!  Come back again real soon.....LORI


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Saturday, September 18, 2021

Critter Cards with Cole & Mimi Featuring Sale-A-Bration 2021 Sheep

 

My card (Mimi) on the left & 2 yr. grandson (Cole)s card is on the right.  Our Critter Card videos have been SO fun to do!!  I think we both enjoy it  : )

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This might have been the very first critter card that Cole and I made together.  Unfortunately, his card got used my his Mom for a relative and I no longer have a picture of it.  Anyway, we used the Turtle Friends Stamp Set from the Annual Catalog.  If you look on pg. 56 up in the top right corner, you will see I "cased" it and just switched a couple things a bit!

 

Now, here is our little man as Pop and I call him.  He was one in this picture and will be 2 in 2 days!!  By far this is my most favorite picture (that I took) of Cole.  He and I do not share the same blood, but I still consider him my grandson in every way.  Besides, what is there not to love about this cutie?

 

If you would like to be included in my private facebook group so you can view "Critter Cards w/ Cole & Mimi" videos, please let me know.  I appreciate you allowing me to crow a little today......LORI

 

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Wednesday, September 15, 2021

Sweet Symmetry Designer Series Paper by StampinUP Featured in 2 Cards......

 

My Color Combo for this creation includes:

Flirty Flamingo, Calypso Coral, Just Jade and White


Here are a few StampinUP products I used:

--Bakers Twine Essentials Pack

--Flowers for Every Season Ribbon Combo Pack

--Sweet Symmetry Designer Paper

--In Symmetry Stamp Set




Similar card layout as above.  Just turned the designer paper over for a different design and color scheme.  I used the Medium Daisy Punch x 2 !!  Also added one of the Loose Flower Flourishes shown on pg. 141 in the Annual Catalog.  "Thank You" comes from the Peaceful Moments stamp set.

 If you have any questions and/or comments please contact me.  Thank you for blogging by and Happy Stamping!!  LORI

 

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Sunday, September 12, 2021

1 Fun Technique using StampinUP Blends = 3 Finished Card Creations!!

 

For all 3 of these cards, I played with my Stampin' Blends and 91% Isopropyl Alcohol-- SO fun!!  I simply "scribbled" different colors of my blends on vellum card stock.  Then I spritzed the vellum with the alcohol.  Also added some Wink of Stella for blotches of shimmer. 

I think I used Rich Razzleberry and Magenta Madness on this version.  I can't remember where the sentiment came from (it's been awhile ago since I made these cards).

The Artistic Dies were used along with the Stitched Rectangle Dies.  I used some Crinkled White Seam Binding for a simple bow also.


 
                

This card has the color combo of White, Old Olive, Daffodil Delight & Calypso Coral.  The stamped images including "thanks" come from the Artistically Inked Stamp Set.  Again, I used the Artistic Dies and the Stitched Rectangle Dies.  I sort of CASED the very front cover of the Annual Catalog for this creation.  (the card that says hello-- switched a couple things including color scheme)



My last creation features the following color combo:

White, Daffodil Delight, Bermuda Bay, Granny Apple Green, Melon Mambo

 

Here are a few StampinUP products used:

--Penned Flowers Dies

--Painted Labels Dies

--Crinkled Seam Binding Ribbon

--Silver Epoxy Essentials

--Stampin' Blends

--Sweet As A Peach Stamp Set

 

Thank you very much for visiting my blog!!  Please come back again soon, and HAPPY STAMPING!!  Lori Helvick, StampinUP demo since 1999 and still loving my job  : ) 


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Saturday, September 11, 2021

Cutest Halloween Stamp Set and/or Halloween Punch used in 2 Card Projects

 

This is a very simple creation for Halloween but a cute one!!  3 pcs. of Designer Paper come together with little stamping involved.  The stamps/words that I did use, come from the Cutest Halloween set shown on pg. 51 in the current Holiday Catalog.


For this card, I used card stock vellum, black glitter organdy ribbon, and the double oval punch.  The Cutest Halloween set was used again along with the matching Halloween Punch.


So, what about you......do you make Halloween Cards?  If so, have you started with YOUR creations yet?  I would love to hear if you have a favorite StampinUP Halloween product from the Holiday Catalog or not?  It is always fun to hear from my blog viewers!!  Thank you-- LORI


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Friday, September 10, 2021

Monthly Blog Waddle w/ Stampin Stray Ducklings-- Theme: Autumn & Halloween (Stitched Leaves Dies 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!!

 

 

 
For this fall card, I used the following color combo:
White, Early Espresso, Crumb Cake, Bumblebee, Mint Macaron
 
Just a few StampinUP Products used:
--Tasteful Textile 3D Emboss Folder
--Simply Elegant Trim
--Expressions In Ink Designer Paper
--Stitched Leaves Dies
--Messages Dies
--Metallic Pearls
--Sale A Bration Feels Like Home (thank you)
 
 
 


 Another fall creation using the Stitched Leaves Dies.  3 of those leaves were cut from the Gold & Rose Gold Metallic Specialty Paper.  The same pearls and gold trim were used.  I cut some vellum card stock with a Rectangle Stitched Die & used the Bark 3D Embossing Folder on the Pear Pizzazz pc. of paper.    The birthday sentiment comes from the Peaceful Moments stamp set. 

Colors include Soft Suede, Cajun Craze, Gold, Rose Gold, Pear Pizzazz

 

 If you have questions and/or comments about either card, please let me know.  Don't forget to follow along with my duckling friends as we waddle and share fabulous projects for YOUR inspiration!!  Simply click on the links below.....Thanks- LORI

 

 

Kim Baker
Sheryl Diemer
Nancy Legate
Debbie Widener
Lori Helvick

 https://stampinsuesbuzz.home.blog/2021/09/10/stampin-stray-ducklings-september-blog-waddle-2/

 

 

Tuesday, September 7, 2021

5 Cards with StampinUP Products = All Different Layouts with You're A Peach Designer Paper

 

These cards showcase not only the beautiful designer paper, but the Shaded Summer stamp set & matching dies you can earn for FREE during Sale-A-Bration.

I also used the Petal Pink Ribbon, White Twine, Bark 3D Embossing Folder, and the Messages Die.


This fun interactive card was a recent class project & features the Give It A Whirl Dies.  I also used the You're A Peach paper which is shown in the Annual Catalog on pg. 134.


I LOVE this simple card (also a class project).  Yes, that striped design comes from You're A Peach paper pack as well.  Other StampinUP products include:

--Sweet Strawberry Stamp Set

--Layering Circles Dies

--Label Me Lovely Punch

--Scalloped Contours Dies

--Red Jewels

--Stampin' Blends

--Tasteful Textile 3D Emboss Folder


If you have any questions about ANY of these 5 creations, please let me know.  The You're A Peach Designer Paper is definitely a favorite of mine.  What do you think?

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


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Friday, September 3, 2021

Critter Cards w/ Cole & Mimi (Episodes 4 & 5) Showcasing Stamp Sets- Way To Goat & Back On Your Feet


I've been making card videos with my grandson Cole who I call "little man".  He calls me "Mimi" (so sweet).  Cole will be 2 pretty soon, and he is turning out to be a natural in front of the camera!!  We started making "critter" cards together back in June of this year.  I think he is having as much fun as I am  : )   What do you think of this goat birthday card which is featured in Video # 5 ?

 
The critter card video episodes we've been making are posted only in my private VIP Facebook group.  (I need to monitor the exposure of sweet little man).  If you would like to follow these videos though, and are on Facebook, please contact me for a special invitation to join "Simple Stampin' Creations w/ Lori".  (Only Normal people and non-StampinUP demos will be accepted) .
 
  

This cute little sloth card was shown on Videos 3 & 4.  (It took two short little video takes instead of 1, to get Cole interested.  I did say he is almost 2, right?  lol)

The stamp set "Back on Your Feet" was used on this card along with the Beauty of the Earth Designer Paper.  That white ribbon is retired, but Cole said he did not mind!  haha


If you have questions about either critter card creation, please let me know.  I appreciate you taking the time to visit my blog.  Stop back again soon!!  LORI HELVICK

 

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Wednesday, September 1, 2021

Common Theme for all 3 Fall Cards is the Beauty of the Earth Designer Paper......

 



Besides the Beauty of the Earth 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper, I used the Rectangular Postage Stamp Punch on all 3 card creations!!  Some more StampinUP products shown include:

--Layering Circle Dies

--Label Me Lovely Punch

--Intricate Leaves Dies

--Stitched Leaves Dies

--White Seam Binding Ribbon (one card was dyed)

--Tasteful Textile 3D Emboss Folder

--Peaceful Moments Stamp Set (TY on 1st card)

--Shaded Summer Stamp Set (TY on last card)

--Bumblebee Trinkets

FOR THE LAST CARD, I USED CLEAR PACKAGING TAPE ON THE PC. OF CAJUN CRAZE CARD STOCK BEFORE CUTTING IT OUT WITH THE LEAF DIE.  PROBABLY NOT CAPTURED IN THE PICTURE TOO WELL, BUT THAT MAPLE LEAF HAS A SHIMMERY, GLOSSY LOOK TO IT!!


If you have any questions about these fall creations, please let me know.  Thanks SO much for blogging by.  HAPPY STAMPING FOLKS!!  Lori