Wednesday, May 31, 2017

Brand New "Colorful Seasons" & Returning "High Tide" by StampinUP

Same cards here just a change in colors.
The stamp sets featured are Colorful Seasons and High Tide.
That very cool chair was cut out by using the brand new "Seasonal Layers Thinlits"

Here is another card sample using the "Colorful Seasons" Stamp Set
We demonstrators could pre-order this stamp set along with the matching dies (Seasonal Layers)
I have seen some really neat cards with these 2 newbies!!


If you have any questions about these cards- please ask away!
I appreciate you blogging by........Lori



Monday, May 29, 2017

Brand New Daisy Punch by StampinUP Coming Soon!!

On this card I used the Vertical Greetings Stamp Set along w/ the following new things:
-- Delightful Daisy Designer Series Paper
-- Glitter Enamel Dots
-- Daisy Punch
-- Powder Pink Card Stock


Please let me know if you have any questions and thanks for stopping by......Lori




Sunday, May 28, 2017

New- "Color Theory" Paper Stack & Old- "A Little Foxy" Paper Stack

EVERY YEAR IN THE NEW STAMPIN'UP CATALOG I WONDER HOW THEY CAN TOP
THE BEAUTIFUL DESIGNER SERIES PAPERS FROM THE PREVIOUS YEAR.....
SOMEHOW, THEY ALWAYS MANAGE THOUGH DON'T THEY?


CHECK OUT THIS BRAND NEW "COLOR THEORY" PACK
SHOWN ON PG. 187 IF YOU HAVE REC'D YOUR 2017-2018 CATALOG.
I CASED A CARD FROM PG. 146 IN THE NEW BOOK.
I DID SWITCH UP THE WORDS & DOILY SLIGHTLY BUT BASICALLY IT'S THE SAME.
THE COLORFUL SEASONS STAMP SET & SEASONAL LAYERS DIES WERE USED.
I'M REALLY LOVING THIS NEW IN COLOR--"BERRY BURST"

ON THIS RECENT CLASS PROJECT, I USED AN OLD LAYOUT W/
SOME RETIRING DESIGNER PAPER I WANTED TO USE.
THE CARD I CASED HAD DIFFERENT PAPER, & COLORS 
&  A DIFFERENT STAMPED IMAGE BUT I LOVED THE SIMPLE LAYOUT!


IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT THESE CARDS THAT FEATURE GREAT DESIGNER PAPER FROM STAMPIN'UP, PLEASE LET ME KNOW.
I APPRECIATE YOU STOPPING BY & ENJOY THE REST OF YOUR HOLIDAY WEEKEND!!
LORI HELVICK


Saturday, May 27, 2017

New- Eastern Gold Vinyl Stickers shown here on 2 Cards!!

Color Scheme:  White, Dapper Denim, Powder Pink (New In Color)
Also, I used 3 images from the "Eastern Gold Vinyl Sticker" Set
There are 3 images stamped in Dapper Denim Ink & those all come from "Happy Birthday Gorgeous"
(Brand New Set on pg. 77 if you have a new catalog)
I used the new embossing folder called "Oh My Stars" & the "Eastern Palace" DSP &
Powder Pink Woven Ribbon too!  Oh yea, lots of new StampinUP items used here  :)

Color Scheme:  White and Berry Burst (New In Color)
Again, I used several of the "Eastern Gold Vinyl Stickers" on this card.
The "Eastern Beauty" Stamp Set & matching "Eastern Medallions" Dies were used as well.


Lets take a vote for your favorite of these 2 just for fun!

Card # 1- Dapper Denim  OR Card # 2 - Berry Burst??

Please post your vote here or send an email to:
stampinfool2006@yahoo.com

Thank you in advance for your participation......Lori



Friday, May 26, 2017

Flourish Thinlits Dies by StampinUP!!

A recent class project I made.  
I used a small pc. of retired navy seam binding.
The Floral Boutique Designer Series Paper is gone now BUT
I'm happy to say some of the same patterns were brought back in the new catalog.
The "Fresh Florals Paper Stack" will feature all 5 new In Colors!!


Anyway, please ask away if you have questions or would like to comment on this card.
I welcome your feedback!!  Thanks- Lori






Thursday, May 25, 2017

Dragonfly Dreams Bundle by StampinUP


Both of these cards were made by Bonnie A. of Washington IL
She featured the dragonfly in card # 1 and the bee in card # 2 (both images from Dragonfly Dreams)

I appreciate you stopping by today.......STAMP HAPPY!!
Lori Helvick- StampinUP Demonstrator since 1999



Wednesday, May 24, 2017

Awesomely Artistic Stamp Set by StampinUP is Sticking Around!

For this card I used the "Awesomely Artistic" Stamp Set which I love!
I'm super glad it's in the new catalog still.
Here are a few other StampinUP Products on this card:
--Gold Foil Sheets
--Vellum Cardstock
--Gold Sequin Trim (retiring)
--Teeny Tiny Wishes
--Butterflies Thinlits
--Bold Butterfly Framelits


If you have any questions about this card, please let me know.
Are you counting down for the new catalog yet?  I definitely am!!
June 1st is "launch day" in the StampinUP world.
If you are wanting a new catalog of you own, please contact me.

Thank you- Lori








Saturday, May 20, 2017

Flourishing Phrases by Stampin'UP Carried Over to the Brand New Catalog!

I really like the sentiments in the "Flourishing Phrases" Stamp Set
The font is both printed and scrolled....check it out on pg. 49 of the current Annual Catalog.
If you do not have this set and matching Flourish Thinlits, you have time during another catalog year.

Do you need your very own copy of the brand new Stampin'UP Annual Catalog?
Please contact me for one if you do not have a demonstrator you currently use.
I would appreciate the chance to serve you with all your paper crafting needs.

Thank you- Lori Helvick




Friday, May 19, 2017

Moroccan Nights Stamp Set Retiring Soon......

The "Moroccan Nights" Stamp Set & matching designer paper will be leaving us soon.
The good news is the "Moroccan Designer Series Paper" is on sale right now for $7.70!!
This is shown in the current annual catalog on pg. 173.  Check it out.....


The "Moroccan Nights" Stamp Set was used on this card as well.
StampinUP has it at $18.00 (clear mount) which is regular price. (pg. 67- Annual Catalog)
Oh, and don't forget about the "Hello You" Thinlit Dies also used on this project.
They are shown in the current Annual Catalog (pg. 192) and are retiring.
Regular price is $25.00 for these dies, and are only available while supplies last!!


If you have any questions about either card today, please just ask away.
I'm here to help, and I would love to be your "go-to demonstrator" if you do not have one.
Thanks for looking today-- Lori Helvick







Thursday, May 18, 2017

Gorgeous Grunge and All Things Thanks Stamp Sets by StampinUP

This "faux clipboard" card was made by Kelly I.
She used the Gorgeous Grunge and All Things Thanks Stamp Sets


This card swap was made by Mary H.
She used both the Petite Petals and Pansy Punches


Thank you for blogging by.....Lori



Wednesday, May 17, 2017

"One Wild Ride" Stamp Set by Stampin'UP Cruising on back in the Brand New Catalog!!

I'm very happy to see this stamp set returning for another catalog year.
"One Wild Ride" is a great masculine set for all those motorcycle fans you need to send cards to.
I live with a Harley rider myself, so this stamp set has been used on more then one occasion!!

Please let me know if you have any questions on this card made by Bonnie A.
Thanks- Lori




Monday, May 15, 2017

The Sun Is Setting on this Years' Occasions Catalog......take a last look at "Perfect Mix"

This card swap was made by Kelly Irish of Peoria, IL
She used the stamp set called "Perfect Mix" from the Occasions Catalog.
This set will NOT be in the new Annual Catalog.

I believe this card was made by my friend and downline Bonnie Alexander.
From the Occasions Catalog (pg. 51) she used the Falling In Love paper & the Very Vanilla Ribbon.
Bonnie also used the Detailed Dragonfly Thinlits which I'm happy to report, made it to the new catty!!


If you have any questions about either of my friends' creations, please let me know.
I appreciate you visiting my blog and please come back again soon....Lori




Sunday, May 14, 2017

Love & Affection Stamp Set Retiring Soon..........

This was a recent class project of mine.
I used the "Love & Affection" Stamp Set (leaving us) & the matching Designer Paper.
I also used the Washi Tape (pg. 179- Annual Catalog) & Copper Embossing Powder (pg. 181)
The interesting shape under the circle punch is brand new!!
LOVE, LOVE, the Eastern Medallions Dies shown here cut on the Copper Paper.

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


Saturday, May 13, 2017

"Beautiful You" Stamp Set by StampinUP x 3 Cards!!

Made by Gayle K.

Made by Debbie K.

Made by Terese B.


I hope you enjoy the card samples today created by some of my demonstrator friends.
If you have any questions, please let me know.

Thanks very much- Lori



Friday, May 12, 2017

Wild about Flowers Stamp Set is sticking around in the Annual StampinUP Catalog!

Card made by Bonnie Alexander of Washington, IL
Color Scheme:  Chocolate Chip, White & Watermelon Wonder (Retiring In-Color)

This is a great and simple layout that Bonnie used for her card swap.
The stamp set, paper, and ribbon can all be changed up to items you already have on hand.

I appreciate you blogging by......  All you Moms out there-- enjoy your Mothers Day weekend!!

Lori Helvick, StampinUP Demonstrator since 1999




Thursday, May 11, 2017

I'm Going to Miss My "Fresh Fruit" (Stampin'UP Version Retiring Soon)!!

For this class project, I used the "Fresh Fruit" Stamp Set (pg. 149- current catalog)
That set, along with the "Fruit Stand" Designer Series Paper will be leaving us soon!!
I used the Stitched Framelit Dies which are in the new book.....YIPPEE  :)
The skinny green ribbon on this card has been retired for awhile but it works well here.

If you have any questions and/or comments, please let me know.
Thank you very much- Lori




Wednesday, May 10, 2017

"Special Reason" Stamp Set is on Sale (Matching Dies No Longer Available)

Card swap by Sheryl D.

Card swap by Lynn B.


BOTH OF THESE SAMPLES WERE MADE BY FELLOW DEMONSTRATORS IN THE PEORIA, IL AREA.  SHERYL AND LYNN USED THE "SPECIAL REASON" STAMP SET (ON SALE FOR $15 IN CLEAR MOUNT).  THE "STYLISH STEMS" FRAMELITS ARE SOLD
OUT AND NO LONGER AVAILABLE (UNFORTUNATELY).

AREN'T MY FRIENDS' CARDS JUST BEAUTIFUL!!  THANKS TO BOTH FOR SHARING :)
NOW, GO STAMP SOMETHING BEAUTIFUL YOURSELF!!  LORI


Monday, May 8, 2017

"High Tide" Stamp Set is returning in the New Stampin'UP Annual Catalog

Artwork by Bonnie A.

Artwork by Bonnie A.

Artwork by Debbie K.

THOUGH I DO NOT PERSONALLY OWN "HIGH TIDE" (YET) I REALLY DO LIKE IT!!  THE GOOD NEWS IS, IT WAS CARRIED OVER TO THE BRAND NEW BOOK SO I HAVE MORE TIME TO PURCHASE IT.  :)  THANK GOODNESS FOR MY FRIENDS BONNIE AND DEBBIE WHO PROVIDED PERFECT SAMPLES AND PHOTO "OPS" THAT I TOOK ADVANTAGE OF!

I HOPE YOU ENJOY THE 3 CARD IDEAS TODAY, AND IF YOU ARE WANTING THIS BEAUTIFUL SET LIKE I DO-- PLEASE LET ME KNOW.  THANKS FOR STOPPING......LORI


Sunday, May 7, 2017

Last Chance Favorites: Mixed Borders, and Botanical Blooms Stamp Sets

I made this card for a recent class project in Morton, IL
The sentiment comes from "Mixed Borders" (retiring) and the flowers are from 
"Botanical Blooms" (also retiring).

On 2 corners of the white card stock and 2 corners of the navy paper, I used a corner rounder.
This "Project Life Corner Punch" is retiring (pg. 187- Current Catalog)
I also used "Rhinestone Basic Jewels"-- yes, you guessed it......retiring!!

Color Scheme:  White, Night of Navy, Flirty Flamingo & Old Olive

I love to hear from my blog viewers, so please drop me a line in the comments or send an e-mail to:
stampinfool2006@yahoo.com

Thank you-  Lori Helvick





Saturday, May 6, 2017

Flourish Thinlits and Bloomin' Heart Thinlits by StampinUP

Card swap by Karen Frank


Card swap by Linda Pohl


If you have questions and/or comments about either of my friends' cards, please let me know.
Thank you very much- Lori



Friday, May 5, 2017

Festive Birthday Designer Series Paper w/ Confetti Celebration Stamp Set

This Birthday Card was made by Kim Baker of Hennepin, IL
It also serves as a gift card holder  :)
Kim used the retiring Festive Birthday DSP.

The white pc. with "lets celebrate" pulls out to reveal a slot for your gift card.
The "Confetti Celebration" Stamp Set was used on this card as well.
Yes, this fabulous birthday set will be returning in the brand new catalog  :)

Thank you Kim for sharing your time and talent with our Stray Ducklings Demo Group.
Also, I wanted to point out this project of Kims' was made with the "Envelope Punch Board"
You may visit her blog here......


Thanks for stopping by, and enjoy your weekend everyone!  Lori




Wednesday, May 3, 2017

Blooms & Bliss Designer Series Paper by StampinUP- Going, Going, Gone!

This card was made by Laura R. of Normal IL
We had a recent demo mtg. for our "Stray Ducklings" Group &
Laura swapped this card.  "All Things Thanks" is the featured set. (NOT retiring).

Same event- different person......Kathy V. of  Missouri
Both cards feature the Retiring paper called "Blooms & Bliss"
The sentiment comes from the "Balloon Celebration" Set- (NOT retiring).


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



Tuesday, May 2, 2017

Say Goodbye to Moroccan Nights Stamp Set & Matching Designer Series Paper

This was a recent class project for my gals.
I used the Moroccan Nights Stamp Set & Moroccan Designer Series Paper.
Both will be retiring soon and the paper is now marked down to $7.70 (this is a 30% savings)

Sue B. of Normal, IL made this card for a recent demo swap.
She also used the Moroccan Designer Series Paper on her card.


If you have any questions about these cards, please let me know.
The cool thing about designer paper is-- you can always switch the paper up to something different
if you don't have (or get) this particular kind.

I can see some of the brand new papers that are coming out, easily made into these exact
same card layouts.  (smile)  Thanks for stopping- Lori




Monday, May 1, 2017

Order your new Stampin' UP Catalog AND Retiring Custom Tee Set On Sale!!

How to get a NEW 2017 - 2018 Stampin' Up! Catalog

It's that time again!! 
The New Stampin' UP! catalog begins one month from today!!
I still have all of my Stampin' Up! idea books from way back when I first started and I enjoy looking at them from time to time. BUT I get SO EXCITED this time of year to receive the NEW one!!  :)  Do you too?

How can you get a catty of your very own?? 
Well, it's pretty simple....
  • If you are in one of my stamping clubs, you will automatically receive one in mid-May. 

  • If you are a demonstrator (or want to join now!) and you place a demonstrator order between May 2nd and May 14th, you'll receive a new catalog in your order!  Want to sign up as a demo to get a discount on supplies?  Click on the "Join the Fun" tab above and/or contact me with any questions.
  • Attend my New Catalog Launch if you live in the Peoria, IL area (May 24, 25, 26th)
  • If you need a demonstrator and a new catalog, email me and I'll send you a catalog in May (stampinfool2006@yahoo.com)
If you have a demonstrator you order from already, please allow them to provide you with a catalog.
Thank you to all of my faithful customers over the years!  I am excited to share this amazing new catalog with you......and now for today's card sample......


This card swap was made by Greta W. of Peoria, IL
(we had a swap to use up retired Designer Series Paper)

See how the tag pulls out to reveal the words "You're The Best"
The "Playful Backgrounds" Stamp Set was used for those open circles. (it's returning)
Thank you Greta for sharing.


Right now Stampin' UP! has the "Custom Tee" Stamp Set on sale for $19.50 (savings of 25%)
The "T-Shirt Builder Framelits Dies" are also on sale for $15.00 (savings of 40%)
Check these 2 items out on page 30 in the Occasions Catalog!!

Thanks for stopping by, and I hope to hear from you regarding your new Annual Catalog copy!!
Lori Helvick, StampinUP Demo since 1999