Sunday, January 31, 2016

Botanical Gardens Designer Vellum Stack Makes Great Butterflies!!









Card # 1 above features the Sale-A-Bration item "Botanical Gardens Designer Vellum Stack".
I made 2 butterfly die cuts out of Rose Red Card Stock & then cut 2 more vellum images for the top.
The Sahara Sand Lacy Ribbon was also used along with some jewels.

Color Scheme:  Night of Navy, Sahara Sand, Garden Green, Rose Red & Vellum

The other 2 cards above I might have posted awhile ago from a StampinUP event.  
I'm not sure though, since they were still in my "to post" computer file.  LOL


Anyway, I hope you enjoy the variety of cards today & if you have any questions, please let me know.

STAMP HAPPY!!  LORI





Friday, January 29, 2016

I'm Here To Show A little Love for "Grateful Bunch" by StampinUP!!


I love this set and I want all of you to love it too!!  (smile)
If you turn to pg. 22 in the Occasions Catalog, you will see my featured set today-- "Grateful Bunch"
Please notice the lacy image on the left side with 4 tiny pearls on it.
I did not use the coordinating punch on this card but it does come with one (Blossom Bunch Punch)

As always, I'm an e-mail away with any questions and/or comments.
www.stampinfool2006@yahoo.com

Lori Helvick, StampinUP Demonstrator since 1999





Thursday, January 28, 2016

Going Global Set w/ World Traveler & Lucky Stars Embossing Folders






Both card samples today feature the new stamp set "Going Global" from the Occasions Catalog.
The sentiments on these cards along with the globe image on Card #1 all come from the same set.

Big Shot Items Used:
* World Traveler Textured Impressions Embossing Folder
* Lucky Stars Textured Impressions Embossing Folder
* Star Framelit Dies

Colors for the first card include; Melon Mambo, Basic Gray, and White.
The 2nd card color scheme consists of; Daffodil Delight, Pacific Point, and Vanilla.


Thank you.......Lori





Wednesday, January 27, 2016

"Build a Birthday" Stamp Set by StampinUP & "Hello You" Thinlet Dies


Its an easy peasy Birthday Card made by a demo friend of mine.
The candles come from the set called "Build a Birthday" along with the words "birthday wishes".
"Happy" is with the "Hello You" Thinlet Die set.

Thank you......enjoy!  Lori





Tuesday, January 26, 2016

Sale-A-Bration Perfectly Artistic Designer Series Paper by StampinUP!






I made both of these card samples with the "Perfectly Artistic" Designer Series Paper.
You can earn this very "pretty & swirly" paper right now for FREE during the Sale-A-Bration Promotion.
(If you need more explanation about this, please let me know).

New items on Card #1 :
*  Perfectly Artistic Designer Series Paper
*  Blushing Bride Glimmer Paper
*  Perfect Pairings Stamp Set

New items on Card #2 :
*  Perfectly Artistic Designer Series Paper
*  Blossom Bunch Punch


THANK YOU!  PLEASE COME BACK OFTEN!  LORI


Monday, January 25, 2016

Watercolor Words by StampinUP- Check it out- pg. 117 Annual Catalog


Sometimes I like to go thru past books and pick a layout to re-vamp.
(Old layout from a catalog years ago- current StampinUP set! )

I used "Watercolor Words" shown on page 117 in the Annual Catalog.
Color Scheme:  Cherry Cobbler, Pumpkin Pie, Old Olive, Black and White

Now you give it a try......pick out an old catalog layout and go stamp something!!  LOL

Thank you-  Lori Helvick 



Sunday, January 24, 2016

Botanical Blooms & Botanicals For You Stamp Sets- by StampinUP

On this thank you card I used the brand new set called "Botanical Blooms".
Check out the washi tape action in the lower right corner (Botanical Gardens Washi Tape)
The thank you sentiment comes from "One Big Meaning" (pg. 16- Annual Catalog)



I used the "Botanical Gardens" Designer Series Paper on this card.
Also, "Botanicals For You" Stamp Set is FREE right now with a $50 purchase for Sale-A-Bration
"Work of Art" Stamp Set worked great for the 3 different colors of inked images.


Have questions?  I've got answers (at least I think I do) lol.
If I can't help you, I have great resources to find out......smile.
Thank you and please stop back often.  Lori






Saturday, January 23, 2016

"Happy Heart" Embossing Folder & "Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack"

Easy Valentine Card for a friend.
I used some brand new ribbon from the Occasions Catalog- Bermuda Bay 1/8"

The small heart punch from the "Itty Bitty Accents" 3-Pack fits exactly in the embossing folder hearts.
Good for StampinUP for thinking this thru, & designing products that coordinate so well together!

I LOVE STAMPINUP!!  IF YOU DO TOO, AND WOULD LIKE TO DO WHAT I DO.....
NOW IS A GREAT TIME TO JOIN AS A DEMONSTRATOR!!

DURING SALE-A-BRATION (NOW THRU MARCH 31ST)
YOU CAN BECOME A DEMONSTRATOR FOR JUST $99
AND CHOOSE $30 MORE OF FREE PRODUCTS IN YOUR STARTER KIT!

CONTACT ME FOR DETAILS OR QUESTIONS........LORI






Friday, January 22, 2016

Botanical Builder Framelits Dies & Sale-A-Bration- "Hello" Stamp Set

Some brand new StampinUP products on this first card I made......
*  It's My Party Designer Series Paper Stack
*  Botanical Gardens Designer Series Paper
*  Botanical Builder Framelits Dies
*  Sale-A-Bration Stamp Set "Hello"  (only available until Feb. 15th)

Just an FYI......a few different Sale-A-Bration items will become available 
on Feb. 15th and go until the promotion ends on March 31st.
(See brochure for what items are available for FREE right now with a $50 purchase)



I wanted to use some of the "Botanical Gardens" Designer Washi Tape 
and I came up with this card creation!
Embellishments include:  Crushed Curry Bakers Twine & It's My Party Enamel Dots
The sentiment "A Little Thanks" comes from the stamp set "One Big Meaning" (pg. 16- Annual Catalog)


If you have any questions or comments about my card projects today, please let me know.
I really appreciate you stopping by my blog- Lori




Thursday, January 21, 2016

Latest In-Colors Feature Remarkable You with Watercolor Wash BG

I used the In-Colors Tip Top Taupe, Watermelon Wonder, & Cucumber Crush.
The StampinUP ribbon is retired Crumb Cake Seam Binding.

"Remarkable You" is one of my favorite flower stamp sets.  
I partnered it with the Background Stamp "Watercolor Wash" for a whole card front coverage!

THANK YOU!!  Lori







Wednesday, January 20, 2016

Single Stamp by StampinUP- "Easter Lamb" (pg 24 in Occasions book)

Card swap made by Sheilla Lucas


Card swap made by Pat Hartmann


A big thank you to my demo friends Sheilla and Pat for sharing!!
Please ask if you have any questions about either card sample.
Thanks-  Lori Helvick





Tuesday, January 19, 2016

New in Occasions Book- Love Blossoms Product Suite by StampinUP

Card swap made by Mary Booker.
She used the following StampinUP products shown on pgs. 16 & 17 in Occasions Mini.....
*  Bloomin' Heart Thinlits Dies
*  Blushing Bride Glimmer Paper
*  Bloomin' Love Stamp Set
*  Love Blossoms Designer Series Paper Stack


Thanks Mary for your great card idea and thanks to YOU also for stopping by.  Lori






Monday, January 18, 2016

December Paper Pumpkin Calendar Kit Makes a Couple of Cards Too!!

The 4 flowers, 2 gold banners and the white banner are all left-over pcs. from the
Paper Pumpkin Kit I made last week.
The "Happy" came from "Hello You" Thinlet Dies


On this card, the Paper Pumpkin Calendar pcs. and parts I had left over are:
4 flowers, bigger size gold banner, and smaller white banner.
Also, I used some stamped images from the "Number of Years" Set (Occasions Catalog)


In case you missed the Paper Pumpkin Calendar Kit that was floating around
on-line, heres what it looks like.  I had fun doing this project for sure!!


Not a Paper Pumpkin Subscriber yet?  Ask me for details if interested.
Thanks for stopping by.  Lori





Sunday, January 17, 2016

Featuring: 4 Stamp Sets from the Occasions Catalog- Check Them Out!!

#1  "Going Global"
#2  "Timeless Textures"
Color Scheme:  Island Indigo, Black, Delightful Dijon & Vanilla


#3  "Grateful Bunch"
Color Scheme:  Mint Macaron, Black, Melon Mambo, Crushed Curry & White


#4  "Botanical Blooms"
Color Scheme:  Hello Honey, Old Olive, Mossy Meadow, Canjun Craze & White



I had a card making class on Friday, and these are the 3 projects we made.
All 4 Stamp Sets mentioned above can be found in the brand new StampinUP Occasions Catalog.

If you have any questions about anything I did on the cards, or products used- please ask!
I would be happy to answer your questions. Also, please "pin" the projects if you would like to duplicate.
Thanks very much for stopping by my blog today and everyday.  Lori Helvick






Saturday, January 16, 2016

Wonderful Wreath Framelit w/ Birthday Bouquet Designer Series Paper

This beautiful sample was made by Karen for a recent demo swap.

Enjoy this card- its a good one!  Thank you fellow Stray Duckling, Karen Frank.

Now go stamp something......(smile).  Lori Helvick


Friday, January 15, 2016

"Number of Years" & Large Numbers Framelits Dies by StampinUP

Made by Jolece Wainman


Made by Sue Boerner (I think)


Made by Bonnie Alexander



For Birthdays and Anniversaries, this StampinUP combo is a must-have!   
All 3 of the gals that made these cards used the "Number of Years" Stamp Set & matching framelits.
Bundle and Save 15% (found on pages 10 & 11 in Occasions Catalog)

Thanks very much to my demo friends Jolece, Sue, and Bonnie!!
Also, I appreciate YOU stopping by!! 




Thursday, January 14, 2016

"Apple of My Eye" together w/ "Farmers Market Designer Series Paper"

Made by yours truly & inspired by StampinUP Demo Mary Brown.
Thanks to Mary for the great card idea!  It was fun to "tweek" her idea a bit to make it my own.

If you have any questions about the card or products used, please let me know. 
Thank you.  Lori Helvick- Demonstrator since 1999 and still having fun!!   :)








Wednesday, January 13, 2016

Cute "Bear Hugs" Set & "Bear Hugs" Framelits Dies from StampinUP!

Made by Bonnie A.


Made by Terese B.



My 2 demo friends did a good job with these cards wouldn't you agree?
I don't have this StampinUP "Bear Hugs" Bundle YET, but I will be getting it very soon!
These cards are stinkin' cute!  Thanks for stopping by.  Lori

Monday, January 11, 2016

Going Places-by StampinUP (masculine theme & travel inspired designs)

This was my most fav project when I went to the Milwaukee, WI On-Stage event.
I brought the pcs. home & did things a little differently, but I like how it turned out!
The "Going Places" Product Suite on pages 38 & 39 in the Occasions book has some great items.
I used the following on my card:
*  Going Places Designer Series Paper Stack
*  World Traveler Embossing Folder
*  Going Global Stamp Set

Questions?.....I've got answers!  Please let me know & I would be happy to help.
Thank you very much and stop by often.  :)  Lori


Sunday, January 10, 2016

"Party with Cake"- a brand new stamp set in the Occasions Catalog!!

This cute and simple card was on display at a recent demonstrator meeting.
Designer- unknown
The sentiment is one of 12 images in the stamp set "Party with Cake"
Daffodil Delight 1/4" Cotton Ribbon was used along with "Schoolhouse" Designer Series Paper

I love the bright & cheerful color combo of this card!  Thanks to whoever made it for sharing.
Thank YOU as well for visiting my blog.  Lori Helvick



Saturday, January 9, 2016

StampinUP Designer Series Papers- You can never have enough right?

Artist- unknown
"Go Wild" Designer Series Paper Stack


Artist- yours truly
"2015-2017 In Color Collection"


Artist- not sure (a demo friend at our meeting in Peoria, IL)
"Cherry on Top" Designer Series Paper Stack


All 3 of the pretty papers listed above can be found on page 144 in the Annual Catalog.
If you are in need of any of the 3 current catalogs that StampinUP offers right now, just
LET ME KNOW !!  I can help you out if you leave a comment here, or send an EM to:
www.stampinfool2006@yahoo.com

Thanks for stopping by.   Lori Helvick- StampinUP Demo since 1999




Thursday, January 7, 2016

Single Stamp- "Get Well Soup" and "Market Fresh" Set by StampinUP!

I made this project at the last Card Buffet I attended in Sterling IL.
If you live near there, I can hook you up with a couple demo friends who have stamping events!
The single stamp "Get Well Soup" is in the Annual Catalog (pg. 23)



Another card from a StampinUP display board- artist unknown.
The strawberries come from the stamp set "Market Fresh" (pg. 116).

Go stamp something, & have a little fun!!  Let me know if I can help you with inspiration or product.
I would love to be your "go-to" gal if you don't currently have a StampinUP Demonstrator.  Thanks- Lori







Wednesday, January 6, 2016

Love Blossoms 2-pg. Spread in Occasions Mini- Bloomin' Love Stamps

Check out the brand new StampinUP Love Blossoms Product Suite
In the Occasions Catalog (pg. 16 & 17) I used the following items on my card:
--Blushing Bride Glimmer Paper
--Love Blossoms Designer Series Paper Stack
--Bloomin' Love Stamp Set
--Bloomin' Heart Thinlits Dies

I used the Heart Die to cut out the pattern in the Designer Paper.  Where the
opening was or (the negative) I inserted the Glimmer Paper underneath to show through.
Make sense?

I hope you enjoy my early Valentine sample today.  Lori






Monday, January 4, 2016

Botanical Gardens Suite by StampinUP- Botanical Blooms Stamp Set

I love the brand new Botanical Gardens Product Suite in the Occasions Mini Catalog!
On page 26 & 27 you will find 6 very fun things that all coordinate great with each other.

StampinUP even put a "Bundle" together with the following:
- Botanical Blooms Stamp Set
- Botanical Gardens Designer Series Paper
- Botanical Builder Framelits Dies

I used all 3 items from the bundle on this card.  What do you think?
I appreciate you blogging with me today and every day!  Lori








Sunday, January 3, 2016

Dragonfly & Butterflies Fluttering- "Awesomely Artistic" by StampinUP

Event display board- creator unknown
I really love the stamp set called "Awesomely Artistic"!
The designer of this card made great use of most of the images in the set.


Event display board- creator unknown
"Papillon Potpourri" was used here along with the "Elegant Butterfly Punch"
The sentiment comes from the stamp set "Over The Rainbow"

If you have any questions, please let me know.  Now go stamp something!!  (smile)  Lori





Saturday, January 2, 2016

New Stamps Coming on Jan. 5th- "Party with Cake" and "Party Wishes"

I made this card with 3 new StampinUP items coming your way very soon.....
-Party with Cake Stamp Set
-Party Wishes Stamp Set
-It's My Party Designer Series Paper Stack


Part of this card I made while at the On-Stage event in Milwaukee.
I just added a couple more things and put together on a Melon Mambo card base.
On this card I used:  Party Wishes, Party Punch Pack and the new bakers twine.
The black confetti paper is another design from the "Its's My Party" Paper Stack 

If you have any questions about either of my card designs today, please let me know.
Thanks very much for stopping- Lori





Friday, January 1, 2016

StampinUp On-Stage Favorite & Brand New Stamp Set "Going Global"

I Cased this card layout from Mary Fish, but switched colors & stamps etc.
My Color Scheme:  Sahara Sand, Delightful Dijon, Mossy Meadow, and Vanilla

Along with the new stamp set "Going Global" I used the new paper "Going Places" Paper Stack
and the "World Traveler" Embossing Folder
These new items can be found in the 2016 Occasions Mini Catalog (page 39)

Still need a new Occasions and/or Sale-A-Bration Booklet?  Please contact me at:
stampinfool2006@yahoo.com

Thanks very much-  Lori Helvick