Thursday, March 31, 2016

Featuring Lucky Stars & Boho Chic Embossing Folders by StampinUP

Who doesn't love Textured Embossing Folders, right?
They are so simple to use if you have a Big Shot, and the need for textured background layers!
On this card, I used "Lucky Stars".


I used a pc. of "Bohemian Designer Series Paper" on this card.
With that, the "Boho Chic" embossing folder was the perfect fit.
The birthday verse comes from "Tag Talk" (pg. 60- Annual Catalog)


PLEASE SEE BELOW FOR A LIST OF STANDARD & MUST-HAVE
STAMPIN'UP PRODUCTS USED TODAY........

THANK YOU-  LORI


100730
Price: $8.50


140931
Price: $7.00



104430
Price: $4.00



126889
Price: $30.00


113439
Price: $110.00



Wednesday, March 30, 2016

Elegant Dots Embossing Folder & Botanical Builder Framelits Dies

On this card, I used a retired Project Life card and cut it into a circle.
Then I simply added all different sizes of flowers from the Botanical Builder Framelits Dies

The Rich Razzleberry layer was embossed with the Elegant Dots folder.
I finished the card off with some jewels and a tiny pc. of Silver 1/8 in. ribbon.



Thank you for blogging with me.  Your visit is appreciated-  Lori




Tuesday, March 29, 2016

Ronald McDonald Stamp Set- "Sprinkles of Life" & Matching "Tree Builder" Punch

Made by yours truly


Made by Bonnie A.


Stampin' UP! donates time & money to support Ronald McDonald House Charities.  If you don't already have the "Sprinkles of Life" set in your collection, you might want to get it before it retires!!
The good news is that Stampin' UP! donates $3.00 to RMHC for every one of these sets that are sold.


If you have any questions about the products used on the 2 cards, please let me know.  
Thanks very much for stopping by.  Lori Helvick








Sunday, March 27, 2016

"Grateful Bunch" Stamp Set by Stampin' UP! (with Blossom Bunch Punch)

Color Scheme:  Marina Mist, White, Daffodil Delight & Rich Razzleberry

From the Occasions Catalog, I used the Grateful Bunch Set & matching Blossom Bunch Punch

The word "thankful" comes from "Endless Thanks" (pg. 14- Annual Catalog)

Thank you very much for stopping by today and HAVE A BLESSED EASTER!!

Lori Helvick




Saturday, March 26, 2016

Demonstrator Swaps from Peoria, IL- "Circle of Spring" Stamp Set


Made by Kim B.
Featuring "Circle of Spring" from the Annual Catalog

Definitely a fun fold masterpiece!!


Check out how the wreath is suspended by a couple strips of window sheet.


Flower Card- Linda P.
Work of Art (left)- Terese B.
Tag (right side)- Lynn B.


Thank you to these 4 talented "Stray Ducklings" who swapped with us at our local Demonstrator 
Meeting in Central IL (held every other month at the Peoria Library).


I appreciate you blogging with me.  Please take a moment and leave me a note by clicking
the "Contact Me" tab (upper left side).  Simply specify in the "comment section" that you would
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Friday, March 25, 2016

Rose Wonder Stamp Set & Rose Garden Thinlits Dies by Stampin' UP

I used the Hello You Thinlits Die for the word and the Brick Wall Embossing Folder for texture.
The "Bundle" on page 18 in the Occasions Catalog was used (Rose Wonder & matching Big Shot Dies)
Color Scheme:  Hello Honey, Rich Razzleberry, Mossy Meadow and Vanilla

This card was pretty simple, but please ask if you have a question.
Thanks very much!  Lori




Thursday, March 24, 2016

More Swaps from Peoria IL Demonstrators- "Remarkable You" & "Definitely Dahlia" Among The Featured Items

Artist-  Karen F.


Artist- Kelly I.


Artist- Darlene A.


Artist- Bonnie A.


IF YOU ARE A STAMPINUP DEMONSTRATOR IN CENTRAL IL AND WOULD LIKE TO JOIN OUR STRAY DUCKLINGS GROUP, WE WOULD LOVE TO HAVE YOU!

OUR NEXT MTG. IS IN MAY SO CONTACT ME IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THE DETAILS.

LORI HELVICK- DEMO SINCE 1999 AND STILL LOVING IT!!




Wednesday, March 23, 2016

Both Pansy & Petite Petals Flower Punches by Stampin' UP!

I made this card for a class project recently.
Notice the 2 flower punches in Melon Mambo card stock.


The Pansy Punch along with the smaller Petite Petals Punch look great together.
It's wonderful that both these flower punches have 5 petals.


This card was made by Demo Greta W.
The verse comes from the Annual Catalog Stamp Set called "Trust God" (pg. 24)


If you have any questions, please let me know.  I appreciate you blogging with me.  Lori Helvick






Tuesday, March 22, 2016

Fluttering Textured Impressions Embossing Folder by Stampin'UP!!



2 cards, 1 great embossing folder!  I love "Fluttering"......is it in your collection?
It's only $8.50 & shown on page 174- StampinUP Annual Catalog.


Don't forget the Sale-A-Bration promotion ends very soon.  You have until March 31st
to get your favorite Sale-A-Bration items for FREE........ask me how!!


Thank you- Lori




Monday, March 21, 2016

No Bones About It (by StampinUP) w/ Cool Window Sheet Idea!!

Demo Card Swap by Kathy V.
She makes great use of "2-Step Stampin" with the body in green ink & the Top Stamp w/ bones (Staz-On).


Hopefully in this pic, you will get the idea behind Kathy's card.
See the 2 separate stamped images here?
With the window sheet, these overlay perfectly for a very fun look!!


Thanks for looking, and I hope you enjoy the project featured today.  Lori




Sunday, March 20, 2016

Friends & Flowers Stamp Set and Festive Flower Builder Punch

The yellow pc. of paper & the zig-zag paper on the egg below are both from a retired Project Life kit.
The cute little bunny comes from the Occasions Catalog set called "Friends & Flowers".


On this card, I just added another image from the stamp set to make it look like the body of the bunny.
For the Easter egg, I used the Oval Framelits along with the "Elegant Dots" Embossing Folder.


Easter is a week from today so don't forget to get those cute creations in the mail if you are making them!!
Thank you for hopping on over to my blog (smile).  Lori





Saturday, March 19, 2016

"Cherry on Top" Designer Series Paper Stack & "Party with Cake"

The common StampinUP item on these 3 cards today is one of my favorites.......
Cherry on Top Designer Series Paper Stack (shown on pg. 144 in the Annual Catalog)


On this card, I also used the stamp set "Party with Cake" (Occasions Mini)


Along with my fav paper stack, I used the Greetings Thinlits Dies on this card.


This demo card swap was made by Mary B. of Sterling IL
She used the featured paper stack of the day with the Balloon Framelits


If you like to visit my blog on a regular basis, please tell a friend so they can check it out as well.
I appreciate you stopping by-  Lori Helvick, StampinUP Demo since 1999




Friday, March 18, 2016

Corner Garden Background Stamp (heat embossed) by StampinUP!

Demo Swap by Nancy L.
Features the "Corner Garden" Background Stamp, heat embossing, & sponging
Thank you Nancy for the beautiful card idea!!


Keep stamping and creating!!  Lori





Thursday, March 17, 2016

StampinUP Decorative Dots Emboss Folder & Designer Series Paper

Here are a few StampinUP fun products I used on this card:

Decorative Dots Embossing Folder, Pool Party 3/8 Glitter Ribbon, Festive Flower Builder Punch,
Friends & Flowers Stamp Set, Sweet Lil Things Designer Series Paper


On this card I used the following:

Decorative Dots Embossing Folder, Greetings Thinlit Dies, White Twine,
Banner Triple Punch, Cherry on Top Designer Series Paper Stack


Please let me know if you have any questions and/or comments.
Now go stamp something and use some fun products yourself!!  (Stampin'UP! of course)
Lori Helvick





Wednesday, March 16, 2016

Sale-A-Bration Ends March 31st- Check Out These 2 StampinUP Sets!!

"Honeycomb Happiness"
Get it now for FREE from StampinUP
Ask me for details if you don't already know how Sale-A-Bration works.


"Botanicals For You"
Get it now for FREE from StampinUP
If you make a $50 purchase, not only can you get this set, but you will earn "Bee Rewards"!!
(check out the customer rewards tab above, to learn about this rewards program)
I call it "Bees In Your Bonnet" Loyalty Rewards.


Thanks very much!  Lori Helvick




Tuesday, March 15, 2016

Work of Art Stamp Set by StampinUP makes for a CUTE Easter Egg!!

Demo Swap Card by Chris T.
Thank you for sharing this cool Easter Card with our group!

I appreciate all my fellow "Stray Ducklings" (the name of our Peoria area demo group).
We have a lot of talent for sure, and we definitely have some fun when we get together!!

Have you ever thought about becoming a demonstrator to get the great StampinUP discount?
There is a special promotion going on until the end of March thats a super deal.......
Even if you only want to be a demo for a few months, the starter kit is worth it right now!!

Please check out the tab above, visit my StampinUP website for details, or contact me with any questions.
I would LOVE to have you join my team of demonstrators!!

Thanks for stopping by my blog.  Lori





Monday, March 14, 2016

Butterfly Thinlit Dies by StampinUP-A "Must Have" for Fluttering Images

I made this card for a recent demo swap.  Inspired by Jan T.
Color Scheme:  Watermelon Wonder and White (Silver Thread & Silver Flower)
I used the "Butterfly Basics" Stamp Set along with the "Butterflies Thinlet Dies".


On this card, I used a retired "Project Life" pre-printed kit.
I used the "Fluttering" Emboss Folder along with the "Butterflies Thinlet Dies".
Color Scheme:  Calypso Coral, White and Daffodil Delight


Again on this card, I used the same retired "Project Life pre-printed kit.
Doesn't that look like I stamped all those Flowers?  Trust me, I did not!!
The Word Window Punch was used together with the "One Big Meaning" Stamp Set



If you have any questions and/or comments about my 3 projects today, please let me know!!
I appreciate you blogging with me........Lori






Sunday, March 13, 2016

Botanical Gardens Designer Series Paper & Builder Framelits Dies

I used the stamp set "Perfect Pairings" from Sale-A-Bration.  This is only available until March 31st.
Also, the 4 pcs. of paper came from the "Botanical Gardens" Designer Series Paper Pack.


On this card, the "Botanical Gardens Designer Vellum Stack" is also a Sale-A-Bration item choice.
The words "Just for You" comes from the Sale-A-Bration set- "Botanicals For You".
I also used the "Botanical Gardens Jewel" & the "Botanical Builder Framelits Dies" (Occasions book).



Let me know if you have any questions.  Thank you-  Lori




Thursday, March 10, 2016

Bohemian Designer Series Paper for Geometrical Simple Shapes

I got this card layout from Mary Fish & switched up the paper & colors.

If you have a lot of Designer Series Paper laying around (don't we all) this card design 

has MANY possibilities!!  You could cut any shapes you would like & use any color scheme.

Go ahead,  play, create, and see what YOU can come up with!!  Lori




Wednesday, March 9, 2016

Grateful Bunch Stamp Set x 2 cards- StampinUP Occasions Catalog

On this card, I also used the "Timeless Textures" Stamp Set.
The green Designer Series Paper is part of the Sale-A-Bration pack- Wildflower Fields.


The center of my flower didn't turn out the greatest here, but you get the idea.
Along with the "Grateful Bunch" Stamp Set, I used the "Watercolor Wash" Background Stamp.


UNTIL NEXT TIME, STAY CRAFTY!!  LORI




Tuesday, March 8, 2016

Perfect Pairings Makes for a Quick & Easy Card & YOU Can Make It!

This card was made by my friend Bonnie A.
Check out the Sale-A-Bration booklet on page 10.......see how easy it is to C.A.S.E. a card?
Bonnie wanted to show when StampinUP claims a project is "Quick & Easy" or 
"You Can Make It" --that it really is the Case.  LOL  I love the simplicity of this card.

Don't miss out on your chance to earn the Stamp Set "Perfect Pairings" for FREE!
With a $50 StampinUP purchase, before March 31st, you can do just that.
Please contact me with any questions on this promotion.

Thanks for stopping by......Lori









Monday, March 7, 2016

Useful Circle Punches, Birthday Blossoms, and Happy Happenings!!

See the 2 layered circle punches here?  
They actually make a very useful closing latch for this card.


This fun fold has a name but I can't think of it right now.
It kind of interlocks so we will call it the "interlocking" card!!


See how the yellow layer works on the inside and the outside both?
It is cut 2 & 3/4 by 8 in. and scored at 4 inches.


This is a better look at the inside of my card.
I used the stamp set "Birthday Blossoms" for the flowers (2) the leaves & words.


More circle punches used on this card.
The sentiment comes from "Happy Happenings"


MAKE YOUR DAY COMPLETE WHEN STAMPS, INK & PAPER MEET!!

Thank you-  Lori Helvick