Tuesday, June 30, 2015

Awesomely Artistic by StampinUP

I have 2 cards to show you and both were C.A.S.E.D. from Connie B. and Mary B.  (both demos from Ohio I believe).  The featured stamp set in both projects is "Awesomely Artistic" shown on page 125 in the annual catalog.

Card # 1 Color Scheme:  Mint Macaron, Always Artichoke, Hello Honey, So Saffron & Vanilla

Card # 2 Color Scheme:  Crumb Cake, Pacific Point, Chocolate Chip & Vanilla

Another common item (besides the stamp set) is the Candy Dots.  LOVE THOSE!!  StampinUP carries them in all 4 main color families.  (pg. 161)

Please let me know if you have any questions about either project shown today.  I'm just an e-mail away at: stampinfool2006@yahoo.com

Thank you-  Lori






Monday, June 29, 2015

Hardwood by StampinUP Makes Great Chalkboard

I've seen different variations of this card I'm posting, so not really sure if I C.A.S.E.D just one person to give credit to.  This card was one of my choices at my "Card Buffet" this past weekend.  If you would like to get my "Card Buffet" in a To Go Kit, its not too late!  (contact me at stampinfool2006@yahoo.com for details).

I used the "Hardwood" background stamp, "Big News" set, and Basic Black Bakers Twine.  The cut out at the bottom was made with the Big Shot Square Framelit Dies.

Thanks for stopping by.  Lori








Sunday, June 28, 2015

You've Got This & Sprinkles of Life

I appreciate you stopping by today.  Please read the brief description below each picture of the cards made by some demo friends of mine..........Lori



Made by Sheryl Diemer
Stamp Set:  You've Got This
Colors:  Black, White, & Mint Macaron


Made by Nancy Legate
Stamp Set:  Sprinkles of Life
Colors:  Soft Sky, Watermelon Wonder, White, Cucumber Crush







Saturday, June 27, 2015

Build a Birthday by StampinUP

If you have your brand new catalog handy, turn to page 11 for a looksee.  You can build a birthday cake or build some birthday candles if you would like.  You can also spell a persons' name on the cake top banner if the name has 5 letters!

Color Scheme of todays card:  Bermuda Bay, Watermelon Wonder, Cucumber Crush, Hello Honey, Tip Top Taupe, and White.

The tiny flowers were made with "Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack".  The 4 flowers are topped off with 4 tiny pearls.

Thanks for stopping by.  Enjoy the rest of your weekend!  Lori



Friday, June 26, 2015

Sprinkles of Life, Cones, & Cupcakes!

Todays post is a couple of "sweet" cards made with the stamp set "Sprinkles of Life".  Card # 1 was made by Debbie Kramer and I think Card # 2 was made by Sheryl Diemer, but I'm not for sure.  (Demos from Peoria, IL "Stray Ducklings" Mtg. please correct me if I'm wrong).

I got up really early to finish things for my "Card Buffet" today & tomorrow.  I'm running out of steam, so this post is short & to the point.

You know the drill.......please contact me with any questions.

Thank you.  Lori



Thursday, June 25, 2015

Cupcake Party & In Color Envelope Paper

This demo card swap was made by Karen Frank.  She used the new In Colors Tip Top Taupe and Cucumber Crush.  Also new......Tip Top Lace Ribbon and In Color Envelope Paper (shown on page 149).

The stamp set is called "Cupcake Party" which of course goes along with the "Cupcake Builder Punch".  I LOVE how Stampin' UP spoils us with all the coordinating stamp sets & punches!!  When you figure in the framelits with matching stamps too.......well, lets just say its SO hard when we have to "fussy cut".  LOL

If you have any questions about this card project, please let me know.  If I can't answer, I will find out more info from my friend Karen  :)

Thanks for stopping by........Lori



Wednesday, June 24, 2015

You've Got This x 2

Both these cards were made by demo friends for our recent swap.  Bonnie A. made the first one, & Nancy L. made the second one.  The common StampinUP product for both samples is the stamp set called "You've Got This".

Other Items used:

Card # 1.......

  • Mint Macaron CS and Ink
  • Watermelon Wonder CS & Ink
  • Watermelon Wonder Dotted Lace Trim
  • Silver Foil Sheet
  • White CS
  • Circle Framlits
Card # 2.......
  • White CS
  • Watermelon Wonder CS
  • Vellum CS
  • Watermelon Wonder Dotted Lace Trim
  • Basic Pearls
  • Cucumber Crush & Watermelon Wonder Markers
  • White StazOn Pad
  • Banner Triple Punch

Thanks to Bonnie and Nancy for their inspiration!  Please visit my blog often - its appreciated!

Lori






Tuesday, June 23, 2015

Paper Pumpkin Kit w/ Fun Flower Punch

Two of my friends (and downline members) came over to my "stampin' den" yesterday to chat and craft. We had SO much fun! Terry did scrapbooking, and Bonnie & I worked on cards.  The pics below tell the story!

The first photo shows 2 of the cards created by Bonnie while she was here.  She used a Paper Pumpkin Kit from a few months back and re-vamped the cards a bit.  I really like the bright, cheerful colors that POP on the black & white card base.  Bonnie used some circle punches of course, along with the "Fun Flower Punch".

It was a good day in "Lori's Stampin' Den" and we got quite a bit accomplished!  Thanks for stopping by my blog today.  I also posted a couple pictures of us on facebook last night, so please check those out as well. (click on the FB link to the right of this post).

Stamp Happy !!  Lori Helvick


Great use of the Paper Pumpkin cards- made by Bonnie


Terry Meismer & Bonnie Alexander


I noticed Bonnie was wearing some of the circle punches!  LOL


Terry makes beautiful scrapbooking pages!! And she is quick at it too!!


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Inspire, Create, Share!!

Monday, June 22, 2015

Build a Birthday- Card Buffet To Go- New Catty Wish List

Both card samples today were made with the new StampinUP set called "Build a Birthday".  The first card swap below was made by Mary Booker, Sterling IL.

The 2nd card I'm holding is one of the ELEVEN cards to pick from in my All You Can Eat Card Buffet coming up this Friday & Saturday (June 26 & 27).  If you don't live in the Peoria, IL area would you like to consider getting a Card Buffet Kit To Go?  Please e-mail me at: stampinfool2006@yahoo.com
for the details on that!  It's a very fun concept!!

Now lets talk about your NEW CATTY WISH LIST........

Do you have MANY things that you are wanting from the brand new StampinUP catalog?  Do you like a good deal?  Right now, AND ONLY TIL THE END OF JUNE, there is a special going on.  (Please read the bullet points below to find out the particulars).

WHAT BETTER TIME TO THINK ABOUT JOINING STAMPIN'UP TO GET A DISCOUNT ON ALL THOSE FABULOUS NEW PRODUCTS ON YOUR WISH LIST?

I am SO excited about this special sign-up offer from Stampin' UP!........JOIN IN JUNE & GET TWO FREE STAMP SETS!! Here are the details:

  • Sign up for only $99 & get $125 in SU product of your choice
  • Special incentive bonus from June 2nd - June 30th........you also get to pick out TWO FREE stamp sets of your choice from anywhere in the new catalog- ANY PRICE
  • You can pick ANY new catty products you would like to make up your Starter Kit
  • FREE SHIPPING on the Starter Kit
  • Catalogs to share with your friends and business supplies
  • NO-RISK opportunity to make money or just get a discount on your favorite paper crafting supplies
  • You will get 30% off your first order (over $150 in 45 days) and 20-40% off all other orders

I'm ready to help you get started, just contact me with any questions please. Hobby Demo? Business minded Demo? (I've been both, several times over, in my career since 1999). I STILL LOVE IT, AND STAMPIN'UP MAKES ME HAPPY!! :)  IT CAN DO THE SAME FOR YOU!!

Thanks for blogging with me.......Lori Helvick




Sunday, June 21, 2015

Dotted Lace Trim w/ Sprinkles of Life (cool opening)

This card swap was made by demo Sheryl Diemer.  Color Scheme:  Bermuda Bay, Crushed Curry, Watermelon Wonder, & White.

Sheryl used a cool opening for this card.  2 Dimensionals were put on the back of the white circle clear over on the right side.  She also scored the Bermuda Bay card stock behind that circle to allow for easier bending to open the card.  Its kind of hard to explain how this works but hopefully you will be able to tell by the 3 pictures below.  If not, please contact me with any questions.

Thanks much-  Lori Helvick






Saturday, June 20, 2015

Celebrate Today w/ Circle Card Thinlits

The first card sample features the stamp set "Celebrate Today" along with the Big Shot Circle Card Thinlits. I'm not sure who made either of the cards shown here, because they were on display at our recent demonstrator meeting in Peoria, IL.

The next card features the ever-popular NEW stamp set "Sprinkles of Life".  Whoever made this really loaded up the "scoops" on the ice cream cone!!  LOL  There is also glitter on the 5 towering scoops!! I really love this set and matching punch :)

Thanks very much for blogging with me today and everyday.  Please pass my blog info along to a friend who might need a little inspiration.  Thank you-  Lori





Friday, June 19, 2015

Cherry on Top Designer Series Paper Stack

The card swap today was made by Kelly Irish of Peoria, IL.  As you can see by the pics the greeting part will pull out to write your message on.  You could also insert a gift card.

Color Scheme:  Cucumber Crush, Watermelon Wonder, Bermuda and White.

StampinUP products used on Kellys card:

  • Cherry on Top Designer Series Paper Stack
  • White 1/4 in. Cotton Ribbon
  • Cupcake Builder Punch
  • Hostess Stamp Set- "Happy Birthday, Everyone" (pg. 179)

Questions about this card?  About anything in the new catalog?  Still need a new catalog?  Please contact me here or facebook me.  You can also send an email to:  www.stampinfool2006@yahoo.com

Thank you-  Lori







Thursday, June 18, 2015

Boho Chic Embossing Folder & Wetlands

The 1st card today was made by me, and the 2nd by Sheryl Diemer.  My Color Scheme: Rich Razzleberry, Island Indigo, Delightful Dijon & White.

A couple new StampinUP items used:  Boho Chic Embossing Folder and Bohemian Designer Series Paper.

On Sheryl's card, she did the "Reflection" Technique.  Pretty cool huh?  If you have any questions about this, please let me know.  Featured stamp set:  Wetlands.

Thank you for checking out my blog.  Please tell a friend.  Now go stamp something!! (smile)  Lori




Wednesday, June 17, 2015

Awesomely Artistic by StampinUP

I made this card the other day after my new items arrived from StampinUP!  The brand new stamp set "Awesomely Artistic" was pretty fun to play with & I've seen some cute cards made with that set ever since mine arrived.

My layout for this card actually came from a StampinUP catty 2 or 3 years ago.  You should try that some time.......snag an old book, pick out an old layout, and replace the old stamps & colors with NEW!!  I don't consider myself very artistic at all, but I sure do have fun re-vamping, creating, and making old ideas new again.  :)

Color Scheme today:  Island Indigo, Crushed Curry, Cajun Craze, Tip Top Taupe, Vanilla & Black StazON Ink.  I used a Gold "Basic Metal Button" and "Linen Thread" for embellishment.

Thanks for stopping by, and I hope you check back tomorrow!  Lori Helvick- Demo since 1999 & still having a great time!




 


Tuesday, June 16, 2015

The Open Sea- Good Masculine Cards

Today I'm showing a couple masculine cards since Fathers Day is coming pretty quickly!  I think both of these were made by Sheryl D. (on display at a demo mtg.)

If you have any questions, please let me know.  Thanks for stopping by.......Lori


Bow Builder Punch, Silver Basic Metal Button


The Open Sea Stamp Set, Typeset Specialty Designer Series Paper



Monday, June 15, 2015

Watercolor Words & Turn In 3- Get One FREE

Todays card features a brand new stamp set called Watercolor Words.  (pg. 117- Annual Catalog).  This was my demo card swap for our Stray Ducklings Mtg. on Saturday.  If you are a StampinUP Demontrator, and live in the Peoria, IL area please contact me for a meeting schedule & you are more than welcome to join our group!!  Our motto is......."We take Strays"!

Anyway, some other new items I used besides "Watercolor Words" :

  • Elegant Dots Embossing Folder
  • Cherry On Top Designer Washi Tape
  • Cucumber Crush Ink Pad & Card Stock
  • Watermelon Wonder Ink Pad
  • Tip Top Taupe Ink Pad

Please let me know if you have any questions about my card project. 

Now, did you notice in my title-- "Turn In 3-Get One FREE?  Want to know what I'm referring to?  Well, I would appreciate if my stamping friends (who live close by) would save me some round embellishment containers!!  Yes, I have an empty "Stack & Store Caddy" (pg. 136) that I'm wanting to fill.  I have a plan for my desk area in my stamping room! I can't tell you what that is though, otherwise you would not give up your EMPTY containers to me! (smile)

For those of you who see me all the time, if you turn in 3 empty containers (please NOT the small thinner ones) I will let you pick one card from my stack of "for sale" stamped cards.  Get it?  You recycle your little round containers to me....... and I give you a hand-stamped card that you can give to someone else for any occasion you choose.  It's a win - win!!

Right now I only need one set of 3 for each person (sorry) until I see how many of these containers I get!!  :)

Thanks very much for your help!  Lori


Made by me for June Mtg. -  Demonstrator Swap


This looks thinner but its not.  I will need the ones that are 3/4 to 1 in. high please.


Stack & Store Caddy waiting to be filled  :(
Awe, its SO sad!!  Won't you help?






  

Sunday, June 14, 2015

"You've Got This" by StampinUP

The card projects today were both made by fellow demo & friend, Nancy L.  I think that's who should get the credit (hard to know for sure with samples from everybody in one place).  :)

Anyway, the featured stamp set on both cards is "You've Got This" & its SO easy to use.  Just stamp the background "blob" & stamp the flower on top!!  BINGO-BANGO you are done.  Thanks Nancy for your inspiration & samples.

Thanks for stopping by........Lori








Saturday, June 13, 2015

Sprinkles of Life & For Your Country

The 2 card samples today feature a couple StampinUP sets-one whimsical and one patriotic.  Doesn't the first card make you just want to run out and get a summer ice cream treat?  It does me, and I don't even like ice cream!  (only soft-serve DQ for me please)  Any other ice cream just does not cut it for me and I guess thats a good thing and a calorie saver.  Thanks for stopping by my blog today & every day.  Lori



I used the new Banner Triple Punch on the 3 skinniest strips of paper.
Color Scheme:  Cucumber Crush, Watermelon Wonder, Crushed Curry and White

This card was made by Michele Grimble of Taylor, MI
Color Scheme:  Early Espresso, Old Olive, Sahara Sand and White




Friday, June 12, 2015

Traveler by StampinUP & Card Samples on Display

As some of my regular blogging friends know, I recently put together a craft room for myself in the basement.  Well, I'm very happy to say I have 4 display boards going (or other creative places) where I have card samples for my guests to look at!  :)   No, I did not make all these cards myself!! (smile)

  1. One black display board is on the wall to hide pipes & a fuse box.
  2. One black display board is sitting on the bar area (portable, that I take with me places).
  3. The piano holds quite a few cards that I have for sale.
  4. The wooden beam in the middle of the room was great for hanging a rope, clothespins, & cards.
Anyway, I'm telling you all this because I recently put up 2 cork boards to hold any hand-stamped cards I receive from friends and family.  If they have ANY StampinUP products that were used (even retired) I plan to take pictures of the cards and post here before I add to the cork board display area.  I have 2 cards below--so thank you Tina and Kathie!!

The first card below is a demo swap that I got in Champaign, IL in May.  The "Traveler" makes a great masculine card!  Color Scheme:  Lost Lagoon, Baked Brown Sugar (retired), and Vanilla.

Thanks for stopping by.  Lori






Lots of room to add some more cards here!
I can always take down my flyers!

Demo Swap made my Susan L. from Michigan


Card sent to me from Tina (Williamsfield, IL)


Retired Stamp Set- Nuts About You
I like how Tina cut out around the tree!


Card sent to me from Kathie (Coal Valley, IL)
Retired Stamp Set- Lotus Blossom
Six-Sided Sampler (current stamp set with matching punch)







Thursday, June 11, 2015

Bohemian Borders by StampinUP

I hope you enjoy the card sample today made with a brand new set from the brand new StampinUP Catalog!  "Bohemian Borders" can be found on page 96 in the book.

Along with the stamp set, I used "Boho Chic Embossing Folder" and the "Bohemian Designer Washi Tape". These items go great together don't they?  Color Scheme:  Pear Pizzazz, Rich Razzleberry, Tempting Turquoise, and Vanilla.

Don't have a new catalog yet?  Please contact me, and I can remedy that situation for you.  The book is definitely worth owning this year!!

Thanks very much for your faithful blogging.  Please leave a comment......I would love to hear from YOU!

Lori Helvick





Wednesday, June 10, 2015

Sprinkles of Life & Woodgrain Emboss Folder

I made the first card the other day when I was playing with the set "Sprinkles of Life".  Whats so cool about this brand new stamp set you ask?  Well, StampinUP has made it the featured Ronald McDonald set!  This means for every "Sprinkles of Life" sold, the company will donate $3.00 to the Ronald McDonald House Charities.  You can truly make a difference while getting a very fun stamp set!!  :)

I've seen this set used for clouds, trees, cupcakes, ice cream cones, baskets........the list goes on!  (I hope you like my cloud and tree version).  SO VERY FUN TO PLAY WITH!

The 2nd card is a demo swap from Linda Reaney.  Both cards feature the Big Shot Embossing Folder called "Woodgrain".  I use the heck out of this folder.

If you would like to purchase any of the items used on todays cards, you may shop at my on-line store by clicking on the blue tab at the top right side of this post.  The "Shop Now" button will take you to my new catalog store front 24/7.

Thanks very much for stopping by.  Lori Helvick



Color Scheme:  Delightful Dijon, Watermelon Wonder, Tip Top Taupe,
Cucumber Crush, Marina Mist and White


Color Scheme:  Chocolate Chip, Crumb Cake, White
along with brown, blue, and green markers