Saturday, December 31, 2016

New StampinUP Products- "Lift Me Up" Set with "Up & Away" Thinlits

DO YOU WANT TO SEE ANOTHER SNEAK PEEK OF WHAT'S COMING "UP & AWAY" 
WITH STAMPINUP ??

I love the new hot air balloon stamp set called "Lift Me Up"
and its matching thinlit dies called "Up & Away"
Check them out on page 10 in the Occasions Catalog if you have a copy.

These cards were posted on display boards in Madison WI at the On-Stage event.
The bottom card on the left side features "Carousel Birthday" (also new)


HAPPY NEW YEAR 2017 EVERYONE!!
I hope the year brings you good health, happiness, and of course some stampin' fun along the way!
Thank you for your support of my business this past year which includes visiting my blog  :)
Lori Helvick



Friday, December 30, 2016

Totally Trees Stamp Set (by StampinUP) x 2 Cards




TIME IS RUNNING OUT TO GET THE "TOTALLY TREES" STAMP SET!
BOTH CARDS ABOVE FEATURE THIS SET SHOWN ON PG. 48 IN THE HOLIDAY BOOK.
THE HOLIDAY CATALOG SALES PERIOD WILL END ON JANUARY 3RD
SO IF YOU WANT TO ADD "TOTALLY TREES" TO YOUR COLLECTION,
PLEASE LET ME KNOW OR YOU CAN ORDER THESE STAMPS
AT MY ON-LINE STORE.


THANKS FOR STOPPING BY. 
LORI HELVICK, STAMPINUP DEMO



Wednesday, December 28, 2016

Coming Soon.....High Tide from 2017 Occasions Catalog- LOVE IT

SNEAK PEEK FROM THE UPCOMING STAMPINUP OCCASIONS CATALOG!!



Artist Unknown
Display board from the November On-Stage Event

Artist Unknown
I did not pre-order the "High Tide" Stamp Set, but it's on my wish list  :)
We can order it at the same time if you are interested.....January 4th (Occasions start date)



ARE YOU INTERESTED IN GETTING A COPY OF BOTH THE STAMPINUP OCCASIONS CATALOG 
AND THE SALE-A-BRATION BOOKLET?
PLEASE POST HERE OR SEND AN EMAIL TO:  stampinfool2006@yahoo.com

Thanks for stopping.  Lori






Tuesday, December 27, 2016

Sunshine Wishes Thinlits and Timeless Textures by StampinUP

Color Scheme:  Sahara Sand, White, Crushed Curry and Pumpkin Pie
The Timeless Textures Stamp Set was used along with the Sunshine Wishes Thinlit Dies

If you have any questions, please let me know.  I appreciate you stopping by.
Now go stamp something!!  (smile)
Lori Helvick, StampinUP Demonstrator



Monday, December 26, 2016

Stitched with Cheer Stamp Set & Final Christmas Card Post!!

I KNOW CHRISTMAS 2016 IS OVER, BUT I STILL HAVE 3 HOLIDAY CARDS I WANT TO SHOW YOU.  THIS IS IT NOW FOR THE SEASON, I PROMISE!!


Made by me.
Stitched with Cheer Stamp Set (pg. 34- Holiday Catalog)

Made by Chris Thomas
Flourish Thinlit Dies (pg. 194- Annual Catalog)

Made by Debbie Kramer
Seasonal Bells Set and Bell Punch (pg. 26- Holiday Catalog)


I APPRECIATE YOU STOPPING BY TODAY.
HOPEFULLY YOUR CHRISTMAS WAS FABULOUS AND YOU ENJOYED
TIME WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS.

LORI HELVICK- STAMPINUP DEMONSTRATOR SINCE 1999





Wednesday, December 21, 2016

Candy Cane Christmas Stamp Set from the StampinUP Holiday Catalog

Card Swap made by demonstrator Sheryl D. of Morton IL
She used the following 2 items shown on page 5 in the Holiday Catty:
1)  Candy Cane Christmas Stamp Set
2)  Candy Cane Lane Designer Series Paper

This is a pretty quick card to put together & the layers really make the designer paper pop!!
Thank you Sheryl for your inspiration  :)

I'm glad you stopped by today.  Please come back on Thursday, then I will be taking the next few days
off from my blog posts.  (taking a little trip to see my sisters for Christmas)
STAMP HAPPY!!  Lori









Tuesday, December 20, 2016

Floral Boutique Designer Series Paper & Matching Washi Tape

Easy Peasy Washi Tape Cards!!

For the card on the left, I used the "Best Birds" Stamp Set for the sentiment.
For the card on the rt, I used a brand new set called "All Things Thanks" from the Occasions Catty.
This brand new Occasions Catalog will begin on January 4th......ask me for your copy today!!

On both my cards, I used some FABULOUS paper and matching Washi Tape.
The Floral Boutique Designer Series Paper & Floral Boutique Washi Tape are just the best I think!

Anyway, I hope you enjoy the simple white and navy cards.  
You could always add a flower or other image to the dotted paper above to dress it up if you wanted. 

Thank you- Lori





Monday, December 19, 2016

Cookie Cutter Christmas Stamp Set by StampinUP

Made by Darlene A.


Made by yours truly


Some common StampinUP items that were used on both these Christmas Cards:
--Candy Cane Lane Designer Series Paper
--Candy Cane Lane Designer Washi Tape
--Cookie Cutter Christmas Stamp Set


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




Sunday, December 18, 2016

Flurry of Wishes Stamp Set & Snow Flurry Punch by StampinUP

Here's a list of some StampinUP Products I used on this card:
-  Softly Falling Embossing Folder
-  1/8" Silver Ribbon
-  Flurry of Wishes Stamp Set
-  Snow Flurry Punch
-  Rhinestone Basic Jewels

I used Soft Sky and White Card Stock & Soft Sky and Real Red Ink

This Christmas Card came together really quickly and in the mail to a friend!!

Thank you for blogging with me today & everyday.  Lori



Saturday, December 17, 2016

New Sale-A-Bration Set "Hey, Chick" and "Love You Lots" Hostess Set

This card was made by Bonnie Alexander and features the set "Hey, Chick".
Starting January 4th, you can get this very cute stamp set for FREE with a 
$50 StampinUP Purchase.  Please ask for details!!

This card was made by Laura Roethle.
The featured Hostess Set called "Love You Lots" is on pg. 199 in the Annual Catalog.


Thank you for stopping by.  Have a great weekend everyone!!  Lori




Thursday, December 15, 2016

"Tin of Tags" used for 2 Christmas Cards!!

YOU SHOULD CHECK OUT PAGE 33 IN THE HOLIDAY CATALOG......
THE TIN OF TAGS PROJECT KIT IS VERY FUN!
IT'S NOT TOO LATE TO ORDER THIS (YOU HAVE UNTIL JAN. 3RD)
MAKE THESE TAGS IN JANUARY, AND YOU WILL BE AHEAD OF THE GAME
FOR CHRISTMAS 2017  (SMILE)


THE SENTIMENT ON THIS CARD COMES FROM THE 
"TIN OF TAGS" STAMP SET

BOTH THE SNOWFLAKE AND THE JOY TO THE WORLD
SENTIMENT COME FROM THE "TIN OF TAGS" STAMP SET


STAMP HAPPY!!  LORI- LOVIN' STAMPINUP SINCE 1999




Wednesday, December 14, 2016

Watercolor Words Stamp Set and Purse Card Holders made from DSP

This card was a recent class project.
We used  "By The Shore" Designer Series Paper
The sentiment comes from the stamp set "Watercolor Words"
Punches used:  Banner Triple and Balloon Bouquet


Here are 12 gifts I made over the last week!!
These cute purses will hold our regular size cards  (at least 6 of those w/ envelopes)


I used retired StampinUP Seam Binding for the purse straps.
I decorated each purse front differently with various StampinUP Punches


My friend and downline Bonnie A. showed this idea at a recent demonstrator meeting.
Way too cute huh?


My CURRENT favorite paper pack is the one I used for these purses.
You can find the "Floral Boutique" DSP on page 172 in the Annual Catalog


Bonnie showed several of us, and I would like to show several of you just how easy this is!!
Please contact me here, or send an email to:  stampinfool2006@yahoo.com


I appreciate you blogging with me.  Lori Helvick




Tuesday, December 13, 2016

Wrapped in Warmth and Stitched Framelits by StampinUP

Color Scheme:  Garden Green, Cherry Cobbler, Gold and Vanilla
(a recent class project of mine)
I used Gold Wink of Stella on top of the embossing folder image "Pine Bough"

The new Stitched Shape Framelits were used for the oval and square bottom ornament layers.
LOVE THOSE FRAMELITS!!
The stamp set "Wrapped in Warmth" from the Holiday Catalog was also used.


Please let me know if you have a question about the Christmas Card above!!
Thanks- Lori




Monday, December 12, 2016

USE MORE WASHI TAPE!! (per Kelly- demo friend of mine)
Here are some more Demo Swap Cards from November  :)
Our theme was Washi Tape and above is Greta's swap card
The Washi Tape pack used here was "Warmth and Cheer"


Here is Kathy's swap card
She used 2 layers of Crumb Cake Card Stock & some linen thread
Kathy used 2 different Washi Tape packs on her card........
"Pop of Pink" and "Floral Boutique"


If you have any questions about either swap shown above, please let me know.
Thank you for stopping by......Lori




Friday, December 9, 2016

Wrapped in Warmth Stamp Set by StampinUP

On this Christmas Card, I used some StampinUP Products
shown on page 13 in the Holiday Catalog:
-  Wrapped in Warmth Stamp Set
-  Warmth & Cheer Designer Series Paper Stack
-  Cherry Cobbler & Garden Green Stampin' Write Markers


The Holiday Catalog will be ending very soon (January 3rd)
Did you know the brand new "Occasions" Catalog will begin on Jan. 4th?
Also, beginning on January 4th & running thru March 31st is SALE-A-BRATION!!
If you have not see either one of these booklets yet, you are in for a real treat  :)


Need a couple of these new booklets for yourself?  Please allow me to send you these if you don't
already have a StampinUP Demonstrator!!  Leave me a comment here or send
an email to:  stampinfool2006@yahoo.com
If you make your request and let me know your address, this will be taken care of ASAP


I appreciate you stopping by......Lori





Thursday, December 8, 2016

Washi Tape Christmas Card & Birthday Card- (featuring Stylized Birthday single stamp)

BOTH OF THESE CARDS WERE RECENT CLASS PROJECTS MY GALS DID AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS.  IF YOU DON'T LIVE IN CENTRAL IL AND ARE NOT PHYSICALLY ABLE TO ATTEND MY CLASSES, YOU CAN GET CARD KITS TO GO!!  ASK ME FOR DETAILS!!


We used the Candy Cane Lane Designer Washi Tape here.
(Also, the Crumb Cake striped is a retired roll)
The "Softly Falling" Embossing Folder was used for the white background.
Other StampinUP Items:  Candy Cane Lane Paper & Bakers Twine (pg. 5- Holiday Catalog)


For this card, we used the single stamp called "Stylized Birthday"
All the Washi Tape is retired StampinUP!!
The 5 embellishments are in the "Metallics Sequin Assortment".
Color Scheme:  Smoky Slate, Bermuda Bay and White


I appreciate you stopping by!!  Do you have a StampinUP Demonstrator that you use?
I would be glad to help you if you don't.  Please leave a comment and introduce yourself.  
Thank you-  Lori Helvick



Wednesday, December 7, 2016

"Fresh Fruit" by StampinUP is Yummy in the Wintertime!!



This card was a recent class project in Morton, IL with my gals.
I wanted something other than a Christmas card so came up with this tri-fold.
The "fake strawberry" on the right will hold the card closed when the green square is tucked under!

For that "fake strawberry", I used the Sweetheart Punch and then embossed dots on it by 
using the Softly Falling Embossing Folder.
The Blossom Bunch Punch was used to make the topper for the strawberry.

Other StampinUP Products I used:
Card Stock-  Real Red, Garden Green, White
Fruit Stand Designer Series Paper
Watercolor Words Stamp Set
Layering Squares Framelits

Please let me know if you have other questions about this card, or the StampinUP products used.
I appreciate you stopping by today.  Now, go stamp something!!  (smile)
Lori Helvick- demo since 1999




Monday, December 5, 2016

Great Christmas Sentiments in the "Oh, What Fun" Stamp Set !

"Jolly" and "Merry Wishes" both come from the StampinUP set OH, WHAT FUN
(This is shown on page 31 in the Holiday Catalog).
My picture might be a little dark, but I also used Candy Cane Lane Paper, Gold Sequin Trim,
and a little pc. of a doily at the bottom.

Again, the "Tis the Season" and 2 squiggly things both come from OH, WHAT FUN
I cut out the little house from the Candy Cane Lane Paper
Real Red 3/8 Stitched Satin Ribbon was used (pg. 178)
I used the Layering Ovals Framelits


More questions about my 2 Christmas Cards?
Please contact me, ask away, and introduce yourself.  I welcome comments at anytime too.
Thank you- Lori



Sunday, December 4, 2016

Greetings from Santa & Candy Cane Lane Washi Tape by StampinUP

A demonstrator card swap by Mary Booker.
Beautiful in a Real Red and White color scheme!
The stamped images come from the stamp set called "Greetings from Santa"
All 5 of the rolls in the pack were used (Candy Cane Lane Designer Washi Tape)


Please let me know if you have questions and/or comments.
You are appreciated for looking at my blog even if I do not know you personally  :)
Thanks!  Lori Helvick- StampinUP Demonstrator since 1999




Saturday, December 3, 2016

Punches by StampinUP: Fox Builder & Tree Builder Specifically

The Fox Builder Punch and the Foxy Friends Stamp Set were used on my card here.
Along with these 2 items, I used the Little Foxy Designer Series Paper Stack
Color Scheme:  Smoky Slate, Bermuda Bay, White, and Calypso Coral

On this display card, the Tree Builder Punch was used along with the Sprinkles of Life Set
Color Scheme:  Pacific Point, White, Soft Sky and Smoky Slate


Please contact me with any questions about these projects or about StampinUp Products.
I would be more than happy to be your "Go-To Demo" if you don't already have one.


AS MY FRIEND SUE (BLOOMINGTON, IL) WOULD SAY.......
"MAKE YOUR DAY COMPLETE
WHEN STAMPS, INK & PAPER MEET"!     LORI

Friday, December 2, 2016

Banners for Christmas Stamp Set by StampinUP!

On this card, I used some Holiday Catalog items that will be leaving us soon.....
*  Mini Jingle Bells
*  Fancy Frost Specialty Designer Series Paper
*  Banners for Christmas Stamp Set


I did something cool with the candy cane-- if you zoom in on the picture, hopefully you can tell.
The layer of white and the candy cane both are the textured paper shown on page 37 in
the Holiday Catalog.  The diagonal striped pattern (2nd from the left side in the catalog) 
is the sheet I used here.  I stamped the candy cane image directly on that paper for dimension!!
This "Fancy Frost Specialty" Paper shown here is cool- you should check in out for yourself.  :)


Thank you!!  Lori






Thursday, December 1, 2016

Vintage Leaves Stamp Set (by StampinUP)





I meant to get both these fall cards posted in November and did not get the job done.
So sorry about that!  I should be posting Christmas cards now, huh?

At any rate, I hope you enjoy my 2 card projects above.
If you have questions, please don't hesitate to let me know.

Thanks very much for stopping by.......Lori