Thursday, February 27, 2014

Sale A Bration Petal Parade

Inspiration from this card came from demo Nicole T.  I changed the layout and colors a bit but the basic idea is the same.

Color Scheme:  Crisp Cantaloupe, Marina Mist, Soft Suede and Whisper White.

I used one of the Sale-A-Bration items that you can get for free right now with StampinUP.  The SAB Stamp Set is called Petal Parade.

If you have any questions, please ask.   Lori


Wednesday, February 26, 2014

The Open Sea & Paper Pumpkin Marker Offer



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Happy papercrafting,

The Paper Pumpkin Team


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I think todays project idea would make a good Masculine Birthday Card.  I used Marina Mist and Whisper White CS.  (This card was inspired by Sandy H.)

The stamp set is called "The Open Sea" and shown on page 101 in the AC.  ($26.95 in wood snd $19.95 in clear).  Please let me know if you need your very own catalog to check out this stamp set, and other StampinUP products.

I appreciate you stopping by to check out my blog, and please tell a friend to check it out as well.  I try to post daily!

Thanks-  Lori Helvick











Tuesday, February 25, 2014

2nd Post Today- Weekly Tues. Deals w/ SU

New Weekly Deals for February 25th

I have this weeks deals for you.  Take a look below to see the great items on sale today, then visit my on-line store and select the ones you want to add to your supplies.  
www.createwithlori.stampinup.net

There are some great choices this week.  Some of my favorites this week are the Dies and Ribbon!  Look....... Backyard Basics is on sale w/ SU and I'm still giving you an additional 10% savings on that item!

 Weekly Deals 225
  
    
Each week on Tuesday, Stampin' Up! has released some really great deals on select products and this week is no exception.  You can get great discounts on some of your favorite items!!
 
Don't Forget to choose your FREE SAB product with $50 purchase!
SAB2014
Choose ONE free SAB product when you spend $50
Choose TWO free SAB products when you spend $100
Choose THREE free SAB products when you spend $150 (in addition to the usual hostess rewards of $25)
(All product sales are before tax/shipping)
NOTE: any products adding up to $50 will count towards a Sale-a-Bration qualifying order!
Thank you for stopping by!

Happy Watercolor Stamp Set

This card was very fun to make and relatively easy as well.......

The flowers were stamped on vellum and heat embossed using Versamark & white emboss powder.  After they cool, just color on the BACKSIDE with markers.  This leaves your flowers with a very soft and muted look.

I used the stamp set on pg. 22 in the Mini Catalog called Happy Watercolor.  I love the way the  paint brush look turns out with this stamp!

My color pallet used:  Garden Green, Calypso Coral and Soft Sky.

Thanks for stopping.



Monday, February 24, 2014

Hexagon Hive Thinlits Big Shot Die

For this card, I used Kaleidoscope Designer Series Paper (black & white sheet).  The bee came from the stamp set Backyard Basics which has the matching framelit dies to cut out all the images.  THIS BACKYARD BASICS BUNDLE IS ON SALE RIGHT NOW IF YOU ORDER THRU ME BY THE END OF FEBRUARY!! (10% OFF)  Please contact me directly if you are interested.
stampinfool2006@yahoo.com

I used the new Hexagon Hive Thinlets Die on this card as well. (pg. 26- Mini Catalog).  A great tip for this new item is to use some wax paper when you run it thru the Big Shot.  This will help for easier card stock release from the die.

If you have any questions about the card sample, please let me know.

Thanks-  Lori



Sunday, February 23, 2014

Guest Stampers w/ More Valentines

 
Tina (Left)
Jan (Right
 

 
Kathy (Left)
Terry (Right)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Saturday, February 22, 2014

Adorning Accents & Full Heart Punch

Today, I have more "Valentine Fun Mail" to share........




 
From Jo
 

Lela (Top)--Adorning Accents & Full Heart Punch
Barb (Bottom)
 

Jenny (Left)
Nancy (Right)
 
 
 

Friday, February 21, 2014

Fashionable Hearts Embosslits

During the next couple of days, I will be posting some hand-stamped Valentines that I received from my loving friends!!  Sure do enjoy that fun mail I get :)

Hopefully, the gals that send me cards like to see their creations posted on my blog.  (If you do not want me to share, please don't be afraid to say so).

Anyway, please enjoy these guest stampers.............Lori


Lynn (left)
Alice (right)-- Fashionable Hearts Embosslits
 
 

June (left)
Sue (right)




Thursday, February 20, 2014

Perfect Pennants-Paper Pumpkin

On this card, I used the star from the Perfect Pennants stamp set (fussy cut) in conjunction with an older Paper Pumpkin Kit.  Also, I used the Gorgeous Grunge set for the speckled look.

Most of the items (button, twine, sticky die cuts etc.) came in the Paper Pumpkin Kit.  If you have no idea what is involved with this concept, just ask me to explain those Kits.

Thank you for stopping by.  STAMP HAPPY!


Monday, February 17, 2014

Backyard Basics Butterfly & Watercolor Wonder DSP

All I have to say is THINK SPRING!!

Not only Central IL (where I live) is suffering this winter, but other folks have it just as bad or worse than Illinois.  Today, I just wanted to throw a touch of Springtime at all of you with the card sample.

I used bright colors with Tangerine and Daffodil AND a butterfly.  You can't get more cheerful than that right?

The dotted designer series paper is Watercolor Wonder from the current mini catalog.  I used 2 colors of markers on the butterfly which is in the set Backyard Basics.  StampinUP has a matching Big Shot Framelit Die Set that cuts out every image very easily.  (pg 79 AC)

If you contact me to order this Backyard Basics Bundle, I will give you 10% off now thru March 1st at midnight (central time)!  This is a special for blog readers only, and you must mention this deal when you call or e-mail.  309-221-5241   or  stampinfool2006@yahoo.com

Now, SU already gives you a great deal on this stamp set & matching framelits (wood-$42.25 and clear-$36.50).  I am just giving you a special Springtime Deal and this offer is only valid thru Lori Helvick, Demo.

Thanks so much for stopping by.  Lori





Sunday, February 16, 2014

Paper Pumpkin and Chalk Talk

Today I used an older Paper Pumpkin Kit from a few months back.  The words on the tag came from the set Chalk Talk.  (used a red marker & omitted the heart).

I also used the Naturals Designer Buttons (pg. 169-AC) with some Whisper White Bakers Twine (pg. 173- AC).  Most of the items came in the Paper Pumpkin Kit.

Thanks for stopping by.  Lori




Saturday, February 15, 2014

Pretty Postage, Bold Blossom & Spring Sampler

Those 3 stamp sets are all RETIRED and ON SALE (along with some others- see below).

It is the middle of February and time to post some more StampinUP retired items.  All of the following sets are marked at $8.00 each plus shipping if you live far away from Central IL.

If you click on the pictures below, you can see the stamps up closer.  Let me know if you have any questions.  Also, at the very bottom of this post you will find today's card sample.

Thanks for viewing!  Lori Helvick



Hostess Set- Perfect Words (never used)
Take A Spin (bottom 2 cases-1 set)
 
 

Curly Cute
Bordering on Romance  (SOLD)
Out West
 

Filled With Love
It's a Wrap Holidays (never used)  (SOLD)
Spring Sampler
 

Pretty Postage
Watercolor Trio  (SOLD)
Party Time
 

Bold Blossom (never used)
Wishes Your Way (never used)
A Word for You
 


Friday, February 14, 2014

Valentine #2 w/ In Color Boutique Details

As promised, another Valentine Card and Happy Valentines Day again.




On Saturday, Feb. 15th please check my blog for some RETIRED STAMPINUP ITEMS ON SALE!

Lori


Fancy Foil Designer Vellum & A Round Array

HAPPY VALENTINES DAY!!

Today I have a featured Valentine to share with you (actually a double post, so ck back later today).

On this first card, I used the brand new Fancy Foil Designer Vellum (silver) shown on pg. 23 of the Occasions Mini.  Along with this, I used 2 different ribbons for my tag and the black circle on the tag was cut out with the new Starburst Framelit Dies.

I used the stamp set called A Round Array (pg. 126-AC).  I also used the Gorgeous Grunge set which rates right up there with Washi Tape in my book!  Love it, Love it!!

I made my own tag by using the Banners Framelits Dies and also one of StampinUP Rotary Stampin Trimmers (Tiny Wave)  was used on the top of the tag to get the special cut.  My color pallet was White, Black, Real Red and Smoky Slate.

Thank you, and a Stampin' Valentine Hug!! 






Wednesday, February 12, 2014

Fresh Prints DSP Stack & Ticket Duo Builder Punch

Todays Valentine was made with Crumb Cake CS and Seam Binding.  I used some red glitter paper, and a pc. of the new Fresh Prints DSP. 

The Valentines Day stamp is in the set called "That's The Ticket" (pg. 33- AC).  All the stamps in this set can be punched out with the Ticket Duo Builder Punch.  Gotta love those stamps & punches that go together right?  StampinUP is the master at that!

Thanks for stopping by, and please come back.  Lori Helvick



Tuesday, February 11, 2014

Hearts Collection Framelits & Retro Fresh DSP

Just a quick Valentine Card post for today.  I used Van  CS and the color combo from the Retro Fresh Designer Series Paper (mini catalog-pg. 19)

Let me know if you have any questions and/or comments please.

Thanks-
Lori


Monday, February 10, 2014

Perfectly Penned & Petite Petals Bundle

The color scheme for today is:  Tempting Turquoise, Pumpkin Pie and Rich Razzleberry (& of course white).  I got that color combo from the StampinUP Color Coach a long time ago and really use those 3 colors a lot together.

This sample is pretty straight forward, but please contact me with any questions.  Thanks!


Sunday, February 9, 2014

Sale-A-Bration Banner Blast & Banner Punch

On today's card, I used several new things that StampinUP has either in the Occasions Mini or the SAB Brochure........

1.  Sweet Sorbet Designer Series Paper (SAB)
2.  Banner Blast Stamp Set (SAB)
3.  Banner Punch (SAB)
4.  Decorative Dots Emboss Folder (SAB)
5.  Perfect Pennants Stamp Set (Mini)
6.  Banners Framelits Dies (Mini)

You may visit my on-line store at:  www.createwithlori.stampinup.net to view these items or if you need a copy of either booklet, please contact me.

Thanks-
Lori




Saturday, February 8, 2014

Kaleidoscope Designer Series Paper & Color Coach

For today, I used sort of a different color combo on my card sample.  A very useful tool that StampinUP sells is the Color Coach (pg. 139- AC).  One of the color groups that I found with that tool was:  Rose Red, Marina Mist, and Perfect Plum (and then I added Black and White).

If you are in a stamping rut, and catch yourself always going for the same colors every time- you might want to purchase the Color Coach ($14.95) to help expand your color options!  It's VERY fun to explore ALL the colors that SU carries, mix it up a bit, & go out of our normal color comfort zone.

Anyway, I used the new Starburst Sayings set and matching Starburst Framelits Dies.  The black and white diagonal paper comes from the Kaleidoscope DSP shown on pg. 27 in the Occasions Mini Catalog.  This would be an easy layout to follow and mix up the paper and circles with things that you already have.

Happy Stamping!  Lori







Friday, February 7, 2014

Thumping Technique & Hearts Collection Framelit Dies

The card sample today is a Valentine made with the colors:  Smokey Slate, White, Pool Party and Crisp Cantaloupe.

I wanted to add a little color to the heart stamp so I used the "Thumping" technique.  To achieve this look, I inked the stamp in cantaloupe first and then took a smokey slate marker and just used the brush tip to "thump" some gray color on top of the cantaloupe.  Then you stamp the image on your CS.  There is no right or wrong pattern for this-- wherever it goes, it goes.  It works best when you start with the lightest color first and then "thump" with a darker color.

Thanks for blogging with me today.  I appreciate you stopping by.

Lori Helvick






Thursday, February 6, 2014

Decorative Dots Emboss Folder & Perfect Pennants

I used several new StampinUP products on todays' card........

1.  Banner Framelits Dies
2.  Perfect Pennants Stamp Set
3.  Fresh Prints DSP Paper Stack
4.  Decorative Dots Embossing Folder
5.  Retro Fresh This & That Designer Washi Tape

Please ask if you have any questions.  Lori

Wednesday, February 5, 2014

SAB Sweet Sorbet DSP & Petite Petals

Todays card has 2 pcs. of Designer Series Paper on it.  Both came from the 2014 Sale-A-Bration Brochure and pkg. called Sweet Sorbet. 

I used the stamp set Six-Sided Sampler and matching Hexagon Punch.  Also, the little flower came from the new stamp set Petite Petals and matching Petite Petals Punch.  Gotta love those StampinUP! Bundles!

The color pallet for today is:  Smoky Slate, Crisp Cantaloupe and Summer Starfruit.

If you have any questions, you may e-mail me at:  stampinfool2006@yahoo.com

Thanks for stopping by today.


Tuesday, February 4, 2014

StampinUP! Updates & Weekly Deals

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WEEKLY DEALS!      Tuesday - Feb. 4th
Calypso Coral 3/4 Chevron Ribbon
Calypso Coral 3/4" Chevron Ribbon
Price: $8.95 $6.71
Canvas Creations
Canvas Creations
Price: $3.95 $2.96
Delicate Doilies Sizzlits Die
Delicate Doilies Sizzlits Die
Price: $21.95 $16.46
From My Heart
From My Heart
Price: $39.95 $29.96
Island Indigo 3/4 Chevron Ribbon
Island Indigo 3/4" Chevron Ribbon
Price: $8.95 $6.71
Simply Pressed Clay
Simply Pressed Clay
Price: $6.95 $5.21
Soft Sky 1/2 Seam Binding Ribbon
Soft Sky 1/2" Seam Binding Ribbon
Price: $6.95 $5.21
Sweetest Ever Valentine's Designer Template
                        -- Digital Download
Sweetest Ever Valentine's Designer Template - Digital Download
Price: $9.95 $5.97

Monday, February 3, 2014

Honeycomb Emboss Folder & Six-Sided Sampler

This swap card was made by April J. of Bloomington, IL

It is simple, cute, and duplicatable.

Thanks for stopping by.

Lori


Sunday, February 2, 2014

Backyard Basics Butterfly & a Touch of Pool Party

Sorry I did not get a blog post done yesterday.  I was at an ALL DAY stamping retreat in Farmington, IL.  Very fun (except for the bad weather getting there).  I arrived at the HS for the event about 8 a.m. and did not leave until 11:30 p.m.  WOW!!

If you live anywhere close to the Peoria, IL area........I highly recommend this event put on every year by the Farmington Athletic Boosters.  It is a fund raiser for them, & it was VERY well organized and planned out.  The food and atmosphere were both top notch!  This was my first year attending, but it was there 4th year holding the retreat.

Anyway, on to the sample of the day.  This card was done with layers of Vanilla CS and a splash of color by using Pool Party Ink and seam binding.  The butterfly was stamped with the Backyard Basics Stamp set and matching Framelits Die.  If you have questions about other StampinUP products used, please send an e-mail to:  stampinfool2006@yahoo.com

I am tired........Lori