Friday, October 30, 2015

Vintage Leaves & Woodland Embossing Folder

Fall weather has definitely been around this past week so thought I'd share a couple more "leaf" cards.  The first project below features both the Vintage Leaves Stamp Set and the Woodland Textured Impressions Embossing Folder.

Here are some StampinUP products used other than the 2 I've already mentioned above...........

CARD # 1

  • Square Framelit Dies
  • Gold Metallic Bakers Twine
  • Handheld Stapler w/ Mini Staples
  • Bitty Banners Framelits
  • Teeny Tiny Wishes Stamp Set

CARD # 2
  • Farmers Market Designer Series Paper
  • Gold Sequin Trim
  • Winter Wonderland Designer Washi Tape
  • Basic Metal Buttons (Gold)
  • Oval Framelits
  • Linen Thread

Beyond these items, please let me know if you have questions about either project.  Hope you enjoy today's post!!  Lori









Thursday, October 29, 2015

Hearth & Home Along w/ Festive Fireside Framelits

Todays' Christmas card I made at a church event in Washington, IL.  This event held at "Our Savior Lutheran Church" was put on by a nice group of gals & quite a few beginner stampers were shown how much fun this stamping past-time can really be!  (smile)  If you are looking at this blog I know YOU already know that, right?

Anyway, enjoy this cute card project and let me know if you have any questions.  Thanks much-  Lori





Wednesday, October 28, 2015

Just Because........Vintage Leaves

I hope you enjoy the fall card today along with a couple people pics from the archives.  I'm not sure when those photos were taken but 2007 is incorrect!  We were at a Christmas Stamping Event in Morton, IL a few years ago.

Thanks for blogging with me, now go stamp something!!  (smile)  Lori







Terry, Yours Truly, Bonnie





Tuesday, October 27, 2015

Festival of Trees w/ Matching Tree Punch

Bundle It and Save 15%........

On page 70 & 71 in the Annual Catalog, you will find the "Festival of Trees" Bundle.  This stamp set and matching Tree Punch is marked at $28.75 when you purchase both items at the same time.  It's pretty fun to see how many ways you can decorate a Christmas Tree on a card!!

Thanks for stopping by today and everyday.  I appreciate it.......Lori Helvick, StampinUP Demonstrator since 1999 & still enjoying the experience!!  You can too-- CONTACT ME FOR DETAILS.  :)














Monday, October 26, 2015

Lighthearted Leaves by StampinUP

The card I made below features the "Woodland Textured Impressions Embossing Folder" and the stamp set "Lighthearted Leaves" (both in the current Holiday Catalog).

Color Scheme:  Whisper White, Chocolate Chip, Crumb Cake, Delightful Dijon, and Mint Macaron.  Also I used some "Gold Cording Trim" (pg 24- Holiday Catty)

All 3 leaves were cut out by the Big Shot and the "Leaflets Framelits".  I cased this card from either Connie B. or Mary B.  (I wish I could remember, sorry)

At any rate, if you have any questions, I am here for you.  Also, I would like to thank you for stopping by my blog post, You Tube Channel, Business Facebook Page & for following me on Pinterest.  If you don't follow me, please start!!  Feel free to pass along my contact info to your crafty friends.  It's the greatest compliment you could give me!  :)  Appreciate it......... Lori






Sunday, October 25, 2015

Wetlands by StampinUP

This masculine Birthday Card is a swap by Susan Renick.  Color Scheme:  Basic Black, Smokey Slate, and Vanilla.  I like how Susan used the Chevron Border Punch with Designer Series Paper underneath. (this happens to be retired Modern Medley paper).

The "Wetlands" Stamp Set is one I pull out quite frequently when I need a "man card".  You can find this set on page 116 in the Annual Catalog.  The 3 sentiment stamps are some of my "go-to" verses as well, for just about any card.

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











Saturday, October 24, 2015

Lots of Joy by StampinUP

Today's card swap was made by Valerie Sanchez.  She used a stamp set in the Annual Catalog called "Lots of Joy".

Here are some other StampinUP Products that Valerie used:

  • Stylish Stripes Embossing Folder
  • Note Tag Punch
  • Cherry Cobbler Bakers Twine
  • 1 Inch Square Punch
  • Squares Collection Framelits

If you have any questions about this Christmas Card Project, please let me know.  Thanks-  Lori






Friday, October 23, 2015

Leaflets Framelits by StampinUP

The fall card today was made by Sheilla Lucas of Princeton IL.  We had a recent demo swap at a meeting & I was fortunate enough to receive this beautiful leaf card!!

Sheilla used the "Vintage Leaves" Stamp Set along with its matching Big Shot Dies- "Leaflets Framelits". You can't really tell in the pic, but all 3 leaves were stamped with gold ink before being cut out.  The word stamp "Grateful for you" is part of the "For All Things" Stamp Set.

Burlap ribbon and twine were both used along with a gold button for accent.  The "Woodgrain" Embossing Folder is the background for this card.  Very well done Sheilla, and thanks for your inspiration!!

Thank you for stopping by.  Lori







Thursday, October 22, 2015

Flurry of Wishes by StampinUP

The 2 cards I made today feature the same stamp set- "Flurry of Wishes" yet are completely different!  One is a Christmas card and one is a thank you.  One was made with White, Gray, and Navy - the other with Blackberry Bliss, Vanilla and Gold.

Which "Flurry of Wishes" card do you like the best?  Please post your comment here or send an email to:
stampinfool2006@yahoo.com

Thank you so much for taking time out of your busy day to spend just a little of it with me! I really appreciate you stopping by.  Lori Helvick











Wednesday, October 21, 2015

Acorny Thank You by StampinUP & Stamp Camp

This fall card today was made by Bonnie A. and designed by Lisa C. for a class project.  I love the Mint Macaron color with the gold embellishments!  Very simple card- yet striking!!

The "Acorny Thank You" Stamp Set and matching "Acorn Builder Punch" can be purchased as a bundle to save 15%.  Both these items can be found on page 45 in the Holiday Catalog.

ALSO, RIGHT NOW DON'T FORGET ABOUT THE 15% SAVINGS ON ALL STAMP SETS PURCHASED THRU STAMPINUP!! (BUNDLES NOT INCLUDED) OFFER ENDS OCT. 23RD!! CONTACT ME TO PLACE YOUR ORDER OR YOU CAN SHOP AT MY ON-LINE STORE 24-7.

Thanks for blogging with me on a daily basis!!  Lori





Bonnie 

Trish and Darlene








Tuesday, October 20, 2015

Season of Cheer Christmas Paper Makes B-Day Card

In the Holiday catalog, (pg. 29) you will find  the Designer Series Paper called "Season of Cheer".  I thought it would be fun to showcase this Christmas paper on a Birthday Card !!

Card # 1 below (B-Day) also features the following StampinUP Products:


  • Watercolor Words Stamp Set
  • Cherry Cobbler Bakers Twine
  • Season of Cheer Designer Washi Tape
  • Gold Sequin Trim
  • Thick White Card Stock

The #2 "Hello" Card features these StampinUP Products:

  • Elegant Dots Embossing Folder
  • Tags & Labels Framelits
  • Word Window Punch
  • Everyday Chic Designer Series Paper
  • Little Letters Thinlits

If you have any questions, please let me know.  Thank you for stopping by, and thanks for your support of my blog and my StampinUP business.  I so appreciate all of you, and please stop back often!!  Lori












Monday, October 19, 2015

Into the Woods Designer Series Paper

Beautiful fall card made by Sheilla Lucas.  Thanks to my demo friend, for her inspiration!!

As always, let me know if you have any questions and/or comments.

Lori Helvick


This photo is a little too dark & does not do the card justice.
I love the design Sheilla came up with!

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THANKS FOR STOPPING BY!!  LORI

Sunday, October 18, 2015

Lighthearted Leaves by StampinUP

Here is a simple birthday card I made with the "Lighthearted Leaves" stamp set (pg. 44- Holiday Catalog). I used retired Blackberry Bliss ribbon but everything else is current StampinUP product.

Color Scheme:  Mint Macaron, Crumb Cake, Blackberry Bliss, and White

What do you think?  Please leave a comment here or send an EM to me at:
stampinfool2006@yahoo.com

Thanks for stopping by-  Lori Helvick



Saturday, October 17, 2015

Hearth & Home Thinlits Dies

I hate to say this (if you live in a cold & snow zone like me) BUT.........it won't be long & we'll be looking out the window at all that white stuff! :(

The 2 cards below both feature the "Hearth & Home Thinlits Dies" by StampinUP and show a wintery scene out the window.  The first card was made by my friend and fellow demo Jolece W. and was my inspiration for the 2nd card.  (thanks Jolece)

Card #1--

  • White Christmas Stamp Set
  • Hearth & Home Thinlits Dies
  • Season of Cheer Designer Series Paper
  • Woodland Embossing Folder

Card #2--

  • Happy Scenes Stamp Set
  • Hearth & Home Thinlits Dies
  • Winter Wonderland Designer Vellum Stack
  • Woodland Embossing Folder


All of the above mentioned StampinUP Products can be found in the Holiday Catalog except for the "White Christmas" Stamp Set and thats in the Annual Catty (pg. 68).  The 2 shared items are bolded and underlined above because they BOTH happen to be my "besties" in the latest book......LOVE them both because of the endless possibilities!!

Thanks much for blogging with me today & everyday!!  If you don't already have a StampinUP Demonstrator, I would love the chance to be your "go-to" gal (smile).  Enjoy the projects- Lori















Friday, October 16, 2015

If the Broom Fits by StampinUP

I have 2 Halloween cards to share with you today.  The first one features a dark sky courtesy of the "Watercolor Wash" background stamp.  I also used the single stamp from the Holiday Catalog called "If the Broom Fits"......love that title!!

The other Halloween card features the Spider Doilies and the word "Spooky" comes from "Among the Branches" stamp set.  The word "wicked" comes from the "Project Life Seasonal Snapshot" set.  If you check out the "Happy Scenes" stamp set on pg. 11 in the Holiday book you will find the little spider web stamp and the word "Boo"!

I appreciate you stopping by my blog.  I hope you enjoy a little inspiration found here from time to time!!
Thanks-  Lori








Wednesday, October 14, 2015

Pretty Petals Designer Series Paper Stack

I have 2 cards to share with 1 common pretty StampinUP paper.........

"Pretty Petals Designer Series Paper Stack" can be found on page 144 in the Annual Catalog.  On Card #1 there are 2 separate pcs. of this paper (the green polka dot pc. is washi tape).  I used the vines and "friend" from "Awesomely Artistic".

The 2nd card also has 2 separate pcs. of the "Pretty Petals" paper.  I used the "Little Letters Thinlits" to cut out the word Hello.  The 3 scallops at the top were made with the "Striped Scallop Thinlits" Die and I added 3 candy dots.  The skinny black ribbon is retired StampinUP.

If you have any questions about other products used on the cards today, please let me know.  Now, go stamp something!!  (smile)  Lori Helvick









Tuesday, October 13, 2015

Sleigh Ride Edgelits Dies

Today I have 2 Christmas cards from a recent demonstrator swap.  (Please see below each project for the designer).

The first card features the "Sleigh Ride Edgelits Dies" shown on page 12 in the Holiday Catalog.  Color Scheme:  Vanilla, Night of Navy, Crumb Cake, and Delightful Dijon.

The 2nd card features "Boughs & Berries" Embossing Folder and "Season of Cheer" Designer Series Paper (just to name a few).  There are some other neat Holiday Catalog items on this card........can you name them?

Thanks for stopping by and a big thank you to the 2 demonstrators that shared their beautiful card creations with all of us!!  Lori



Kelly I. (Peoria, IL)


Karen F. (Peoria, IL)




Monday, October 12, 2015

Happy Haunting Paper w/ Easy Candy Pouch Video

I have a couple Halloween cards to show you today along with a video on how to make a cute 3-D project.

Card # 1 (just a few StampinUP products I'd like to mention):
  1. Brick Wall Embossing Folder
  2. Happy Haunting Designer Series Paper
  3. Spider Web Doilies
  4. Tags & Labels Framelits
  5. Among the Branches Stamp Set

Card # 2 (Punch Art-- numberous StampinUP punches were used)
  1. Teeny Tiny Wishes Stamp Set
  2. Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack
  3. 1 3/4 Scallop Circle Punch
  4. 1/2 in. Circle Punch
  5. 3/4 in. Circle Punch

If you have any questions about the 3 projects shown, please email me at:
stampinfool2006@yahoo.com  or post your questions here on my blog.

Thanks for stopping by & I hope you enjoy my creations!!  Lori Helvick
















Sunday, October 11, 2015

Vintage Leaves by StampinUP

These 2 card projects both feature the stamp set and matching framelits from page 88 in the StampinUP Annual Catalog.  You can purchase both the "Vintage Leaves" Stamp Set and "Leaflets" Framelits Dies in a bundle and save 15% !!

Here are some items I used on Card # 1:

  • Hello Honey, Wild Wasabi, and Night of Navy Ink Pads
  • Vanilla and Navy Card Stock
  • Metallic Foil Doilies (page 148-AC)
  • Woodland Textured Impressions Embossing Folder 

Here are some items I used on Card # 2:
  • Whisper White Thick Cardstock
  • Old Olive and Tangelo Twist CS
  • Early Espress Ink & Seam Binding
  • Vintage Leaves & Leaflets Framelits
  • Woodgrain Embossing Folder

ENJOY!!  Lori- StampinUP Demonstrator since 1999








Saturday, October 10, 2015

Woodland Embossing Folder & Demo Mtg.

2 very pretty winter scenes made by Sheryl (demonstrator from Morton IL).

The Woodland Textured Emboss Folder is the ticket for sure on these twin cards!!  Thank you Sheryl for your inspiration!!

Lori Helvick


Demonstrator Mtg. Share


Finishing up our "Stray Ducklings" Demo Mtg.


So many great stamping ideas to share!!


Sheilla on the left and Greta on the right.


Taking pictures of card projects and sharing fabulous ideas!





Friday, October 9, 2015

Acorny Thank You

These cards today were made by Bonnie A. and designed by Lisa C.
I don't have the "Acorny Thank You" set and matching "Acorn Builder Punch" but I do like it!!

Card #1 below also features the "Corrugated Paper" shown on page 148 in the Annual StampinUP Catalog. Card #2 below also features the stamp set "Gorgeous Grunge" (pg. 123- AC)

If you have any questions about either of these cute fall card projects, please let me know.  Thanks-  Lori










Thursday, October 8, 2015

Brick Wall Folder & Expressions Natural Elements

Enjoy the 2 butterfly cards today with a few other added features.  The first card uses the "Brick Wall" Textured Embossing Folder along with the "Expressions Natural Elements".

Card # 2 makes good use of the "Dots & Stripes Decorative Mask" to make the stripes on the left hand side.  The stamp set "Watercolor Wings" was used to make the beautiful butterfly.

Thanks very much-  Lori Helvick









Wednesday, October 7, 2015

Lighthearted Leaves & Stamping Friends

I have one project to share that features the stamp set "Lighthearted Leaves".  Along with that card, I'm showing more pics of our recent Stamping Retreat at Eaglecrest Camp.

Over the last 16 years being a StampinUP Demonstrator, I have met many stamping friends!!  A few of them shared a very fun couple of days with me "crafting at camp".  If you live close to Peoria, IL and would like to be invited next year, please send me your e-mail and I will keep you in the loop when we pick a date!  You don't want to miss it!

If you have any questions about my fall card creation, don't hesitate to let me know.  Thanks- Lori











Tuesday, October 6, 2015

Awesomely Artistic by StampinUP

These 2 card samples today were made by my friend Sheilla L. and she was kind enough to share at a recent demo meeting.  Sheilla made both the cards with the same layout in mind and switched up the colors.

If you have any questions or comments, please let me know.  You can check out the stamp set "Awesomely Artistic" by going to my on-line store if you don't have a catalog.  If you have an Annual Catalog, this very awesome set can be found on page 125.

Thanks for stopping by.  Lori