Sunday, April 30, 2023

Ginkgo Branch Bundle from StampinUP Used Today on a Purple and Gold Card......

 

 My color combo on this creation includes:  White, Gold, and Highland Heather

I used the following StampinUP Products:

--Color & Contour Stamp Set (sentiment)
--Deckled Rectangle Dies
--Gold Foil Sheets
--Ginkgo Branch Stamp Set
--Ginkgo Branch Dies
 
 

 Thank you for stopping by today.  Please ask any questions and/or leave me a comment on the above post. If you like what you see (and even if you don't) I appreciate your feedback!

 Also, if you need any stamping supplies, I’d be happy to be your Demonstrator.  Just click on the "Shop Now" button on the top right side of the screen to go directly to my online store. CHECK OUT THE NEW ON-LINE EXCLUSIVES TOO!!  (won't be in any catalogs). You can drop me an email or comment if you have a question:   stampinfool2006@yahoo.com

Thank you for trusting me with all your crafting needs......Lori

 


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Saturday, April 29, 2023

Simple Birthday Card Featuring Fancy Flora Designer Series Paper

 


 This is such a simple (but pretty) card using 2 different packs of designer series paper.  I used the Stitched Rectangle Dies and the Seasonal Labels Dies (for the sentiment).

Evening Evergreen and Soft Succulent were both used and I'm very sad to see both these green shades retire, because I think they look FABULOUS together!!

And what about that Fancy Flora DSP?  I just love it when pretty paper does all the work for me on my creations  : )   Makes my job easier, don't you agree?



Thank you for stopping by today.  Please ask any questions and/or leave me a comment on the above post. If you like what you see (and even if you don't) I appreciate your feedback!

 Also, if you need any stamping supplies, I’d be happy to be your Demonstrator.  Just click on the "Shop Now" button on the top right side of the screen to go directly to my online store. CHECK OUT THE NEW ON-LINE EXCLUSIVES TOO!!  (won't be in any catalogs). You can drop me an email or comment if you have a question:   stampinfool2006@yahoo.com

Thank you for trusting me with all your crafting needs......Lori

 


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Monday, April 24, 2023

Irresistible Blooms Bundle & Hello Irresistible Designer Paper by StampinUP Used on 2 Cards......

             My color combo for this creation includes:  Soft Sea Foam, Evening Evergreen, and Petal Pink.

       I used the gorgeous designer paper for a background layer and also some of the leaves were cut from that same Hello Irresistible 6 x 6 paper pack.         


Flirty Flamingo, White and Gold colors were used on this class project.  The featured stamp set, dies, and designer paper were all used.  I added some gold gems and the Gold/Vanilla Edged Ribbon.

 

Thank you for stopping by today.  Please ask any questions and/or leave me a comment on the above post. If you like what you see (and even if you don't) I appreciate your feedback!

 Also, if you need any stamping supplies, I’d be happy to be your Demonstrator.  Just click on the "Shop Now" button on the top right side of the screen to go directly to my online store. CHECK OUT THE NEW ON-LINE EXCLUSIVES TOO!!  (won't be in any catalogs). You can drop me an email or comment if you have a question:   stampinfool2006@yahoo.com

Thank you for trusting me with all your crafting needs......Lori

 


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Saturday, April 22, 2023

2 Masculine Cards Made w/ Products from the Ready To Ride Suite Collection......

 


For this card, I did the "Spotlighting" Technique.  The designer paper comes from the Ready to Ride DSP (pg. 69- Spring Mini Catalog).  I punched a small hole out of the vanilla paper and layered it with a slightly bigger circle punch. The spotlight concept is very easy to do!!

Besides the featured designer paper I already mentioned, I used the Metal Plate 3D Embossing Folder.  I also used the Stitched Rectangle Dies (WHICH I WILL TRULY MISS BECAUSE THEY DID NOT CARRY OVER TO THE NEW CATALOG)!!




The Legendary Ride stamp set and dies were used on this creation.  Shaded Summer stamp set was used for the sentiment which was cut with the Double Oval Punch.

 

 

 Thank you for stopping by today.  Please ask any questions and/or leave me a comment on the above post. If you like what you see (and even if you don't) I appreciate your feedback!

 Also, if you need any stamping supplies, I’d be happy to be your Demonstrator.  Just click on the "Shop Now" button on the top right side of the screen to go directly to my online store. CHECK OUT THE NEW ON-LINE EXCLUSIVES TOO!!  (won't be in any catalogs). You can drop me an email or comment if you have a question:   stampinfool2006@yahoo.com

Thank you for trusting me with all your crafting needs......Lori

 


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Thursday, April 20, 2023

Petal Park Stamp Set & Petal Park Builder Punch by Stampin'UP used on 2 Cards Here.....

 


For this creation today, I used the following StampinUP products:

--Vellum Layering Designs
--Scalloped Contours Dies
--Adhesive Backed Milky Dots
--Petal Park Bundle (stamps & punch)



For a little something extra on this card, I made 2 score lines at the top and 2 score lines at the bottom.  Used a vanilla card base, plus an extra layer of vanilla for images and scoring.

My colors include Old Olive, Calypso Coral and Vanilla as I mentioned.  The Petal Park stamp set from the current Spring Mini Catalog was used here.  So glad both the stamps and punch carried over to the new Annual Catalog!!

If you are in need of your own catalog, please let me know.  I will certainly get you a copy, if you don't have a demonstrator already that you currently work with.

 

Thank you for stopping by today.  Please ask any questions and/or leave me a comment on the above post. If you like what you see (and even if you don't) I appreciate your feedback!

 Also, if you need any stamping supplies, I’d be happy to be your Demonstrator.  Just click on the "Shop Now" button on the top right side of the screen to go directly to my online store. CHECK OUT THE NEW ON-LINE EXCLUSIVES TOO!!  (won't be in any catalogs). You can drop me an email or comment if you have a question:   stampinfool2006@yahoo.com

Thank you for trusting me with all your crafting needs......Lori

 


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Saturday, April 15, 2023

Alternate Card Idea for Feb. 2023 Paper Pumpkin Kit (Sunshine & Smiles)

 


 It's very fun to think outside the box and come up with different card designs for Paper Pumpkin and other kits that Stampin'UP offers!

This creation today features various pcs. and parts from the recent Sunshine and Smiles kit.  I used a thick white card base, and added the blue and white checked pc. as another layer.  All the images come from the kit as mentioned above.

 

Thank you for stopping by today.  Please ask any questions and/or leave me a comment on the above post. If you like what you see (and even if you don't) I appreciate your feedback!

 Also, if you need any stamping supplies, I’d be happy to be your Demonstrator.  Just click on the "Shop Now" button on the top right side of the screen to go directly to my online store. CHECK OUT THE NEW ON-LINE EXCLUSIVES TOO!!  (won't be in any catalogs). You can drop me an email or comment if you have a question:   stampinfool2006@yahoo.com

Thank you for trusting me with all your crafting needs......Lori

 


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Tuesday, April 11, 2023

2 Retiring Stamp Sets from the Annual Catalog (Simply Fabulous & Art Gallery)

 


Not only is this stamp set retiring, but so are a couple of the colors I used (Soft Succulent and Pale Papaya).  The following StampinUP products are featured on this creation:
 
--Stitched Rectangle Dies
 
--Fresh Freesia Ribbon
 
--Dots & Spots Die
 
--Solid Faceted Gems
 
--Simply Fabulous Stamp Set
 
(Yes, I fussy cut all the flowers and leaves) !!
 


This flower has 2 different colors on it (Blushing Bride & Blackberry Bliss).  I LOVE Two-Step stamping!! This retiring set called Art Gallery has 2 different big flower images that will do the "blob" part and then the "detail" part. (2-step stamps)

Other StampinUP products include:

--Radiating Stitches Dies

--Rhinestone Basic Jewels

--Lovely Layers Vellum

--Floral Gallery Dies

--Three Twine Combo Pack


 Thank you for stopping by today.  Please ask any questions and/or leave me a comment on the above post. If you like what you see (and even if you don't) I appreciate your feedback!

 Also, if you need any stamping supplies, I’d be happy to be your Demonstrator.  Just click on the "Shop Now" button on the top right side of the screen to go directly to my online store. CHECK OUT THE NEW ON-LINE EXCLUSIVES TOO!!  (won't be in any catalogs). You can drop me an email or comment if you have a question:   stampinfool2006@yahoo.com

Thank you for trusting me with all your crafting needs......Lori

 


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Monday, April 10, 2023

Blog Waddle w/ Stray Ducklings-- Spring Mini Catalog (Love For You Set Featured Here)......


Hi Stampers!  When the 2023 Spring Mini Catalog first came out, I purchased the Love For You Bundle.  I'm very happy that both the stamp set & dies got carried over to the NEW ANNUAL CATALOG COMING SOON!!  (I'm extra happy, because I had not even used this bundle at all, until now on this project-- true story!!) lol

Anyway, my color list is long for this creation:  Vanilla, Polished Pink, Blushing Bride, Pale Papaya, Pumpkin Pie, Fresh Freesia, Gorgeous Grape, Soft Succulent, and Evening Evergreen-- WHEW!!

Besides the Love For You stamp set & dies, I used the following StampinUP Products:

--Bough Punch

--Stylish Shapes Dies

--2021-2023 In Color Opal Rounds


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



 THANKS SO MUCH FOR "WADDLING" ALONG WITH US!  PLEASE CLICK ON THE NAMES BELOW TO VISIT EVERYONE ELSE'S POSTS TOO.  YOU WILL GET MORE INSPIRATION ALONG THE WAY I'M SURE!!  HAPPY STAMPING  :  )   LORI

 



 

Sunday, April 9, 2023

2 Cards for Easter-- Used the Easter Bunny Bundle & Made a Paper Pumpkin Alternate


HAPPY EASTER EVERYONE!!  HOPE YOUR DAY WAS BLESSED WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS ALL SPENDING TIME TOGETHER  :  )    EASTER HUGS-- LORI



  Thank you for stopping by today.  Please ask any questions and/or leave me a comment on the above post. If you like what you see (and even if you don't) I appreciate your feedback!

 Also, if you need any stamping supplies, I’d be happy to be your Demonstrator.  Just click on the "Shop Now" button on the top right side of the screen to go directly to my online store. CHECK OUT THE NEW ON-LINE EXCLUSIVES TOO!!  (won't be in any catalogs). You can drop me an email or comment if you have a question:   stampinfool2006@yahoo.com

Thank you for trusting me with all your crafting needs......Lori

 


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Friday, April 7, 2023

Paper Pumpkin Kit Alternates Mixed up with the Easter Bunny Set & Punch

 

3 simple cards-- thanks to the February Paper Pumpkin Kit.  I used, gems, stamp set, and punched out images from that kit.  The 2 blue and 1 pink check layers all came from PP too.

All the bunnies you see were stamped from the Spring Mini Catalog set called Easter Bunny.  That set and its matching punch carried over to the new catalog.

If you have any questions about my 3 card designs, please contact me.  HAPPY EASTER WEEKEND!!


Thank you for stopping by today.  Please ask any questions and/or leave me a comment on the above post. If you like what you see (and even if you don't) I appreciate your feedback!

 Also, if you need any stamping supplies, I’d be happy to be your Demonstrator.  Just click on the "Shop Now" button on the top right side of the screen to go directly to my online store. CHECK OUT THE NEW ON-LINE EXCLUSIVES TOO!!  (won't be in any catalogs). You can drop me an email or comment if you have a question:   stampinfool2006@yahoo.com

Thank you for trusting me with all your crafting needs......Lori

 


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Thursday, April 6, 2023

Layered Stripes Background Stamp & Striped Pattern Made from Designer Paper Strips

 
Hi Stampers!  I made this creation by using 5 different colors of Stampin'Write Markers and a background stamp.  In the current Spring Mini Catalog, you will find the big stamp called Layered Stripes (pg. 28).  It felt like I was "painting" with the markers when I added all that color to the background stamped image.  It was very fun for me!!  Besides markers, and the Layered Stripes stamp, I used the following:
 
--Double Oval Punch
--Stitched Rectangle Dies
--Shaded Summer Stamp Set
--Three Twine Combo Pack
 


 This was another fun card to make with a striped look once again!!  I cut paper strips from a Soft Suede retired paper pack, and also used Ready To Ride designer paper from the current mini catty.  The Stitched Rectangle Dies were used again on this card.  The sentiment comes from Peaceful Moments set and I finished off the card with a little bit of black bakers twine.

 

 

Thank you for stopping by today.  Please ask any questions and/or leave me a comment on the above post. If you like what you see (and even if you don't) I appreciate your feedback!

 Also, if you need any stamping supplies, I’d be happy to be your Demonstrator.  Just click on the "Shop Now" button on the top right side of the screen to go directly to my online store. CHECK OUT THE NEW ON-LINE EXCLUSIVES TOO!!  (won't be in any catalogs). You can drop me an email or comment if you have a question:   stampinfool2006@yahoo.com

Thank you for trusting me with all your crafting needs......Lori

 


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Tuesday, April 4, 2023

Color Challenge w/ Fun Fold #4-- First Tues. of the Month Video Here!!

              

This is a super simple easel card, stamping friends!!  I started with a "thin" pc. of white card stock (thick did not work as well).  Cut your paper at 4 1/4 x 11 and score @ 5 1/2 and 9 inches.

The leaves have dimensionals underneath of course, to add some height for propping the fold section up. I used the following StampinUP products:

--Season of Chic Stamp Set

--Chic Dies

--Texture Chic Designer Paper

 

When the card is flat and ready to mail, this is what it looks like.

 

 

 


 For my April Color Challenge, I used these 3 colors which will be retiring very soon!!  Get your supplies now if these are some of your faves  :  )

 

Please watch this quick YouTube video, and let me know if you have questions and/or comments.  Thank you very much for blogging by.......Lori Helvick, StampinUP Demo since 1999

 

 

                        

Saturday, April 1, 2023

From the Annual Catalog-- Watercolor Shapes & Hand-Penned Petals

 

I used the following StampinUP colors on this creation:

Sahara Sand (retiring), Mossy Meadow, White, Pumpkin Pie, and Merry Merlot (retiring).

 

Here is the list of stamp sets used:

--Hand-Penned Petals (retiring)

--Biggest Wish 

--Watercolor Shapes (retiring)

--Color & Contour (for speckles)

 

 
The Biggest Wish stamp set played a BIG part on this card.  I was able to stamp happy happy Birthday on the front and inside.  Glad this set carried over to the new catalog coming soon!!

 

Thank you for stopping by today.  Please ask any questions and/or leave me a comment on the above post. If you like what you see (and even if you don't) I appreciate your feedback!

 Also, if you need any stamping supplies, I’d be happy to be your Demonstrator.  Just click on the "Shop Now" button on the top right side of the screen to go directly to my online store. CHECK OUT THE NEW ON-LINE EXCLUSIVES TOO!!  (won't be in any catalogs). You can drop me an email or comment if you have a question:   stampinfool2006@yahoo.com

Thank you for trusting me with all your crafting needs......Lori

 


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