"Lift Me Up" Stamp Set by StampinUP

Color Combo:  Black, White, and Marina Mist

This recent class project features these StampinUP Products:

-  Classic Label Punch

-  Up & Away Thinlits

-  Lift Me Up Stamp Set

-  Memento and Marina Mist Ink Pads

-  Black Card Stock & Thick White Card Stock

The Black Ribbon and Polka Dot Designer Series Paper are both retired StampinUP

I have a hot air balloon ride on my bucket list (just an FYI).

Maybe someday it will happen for me  :)

Thank you for blogging by.......Lori Helvick

Jumbo Fork Bow w/ Stampin'Up Ribbon & Beautiful Bouquet Bundle

Please check out the video below with a way to "supersize" your tool used in fork bow making.  It had been awhile since I made a fork bow on a card, until we did this for a class project recently.  I thought you might like to see my JUMBO FORK I made!!  Let me know if you have any questions.  Thanks- Lori

The meat fork is a little less than 3/4 of an inch from the center to one side.

The "Supersized" Fork (Spatula) is 1 3/8 inches from the center to one side.

This card features a "fork bow" along with these StampinUP items:

-  Brick Wall Embossing Folder

-  Seasonal Layers Thinlits

-  1/2" Finely Woven Ribbon in Berry Burst

-  Beautiful Bouquet Stamp Set

-  Bouquet Bunch Framelits

-  Retired Candy Dots & Designer Paper

Colors include:  White, Pear Pizzazz, So Saffron, Berry Burst & Basic Gray

Happy Birthday Thinlit & Paper Pumpkin Kit Card

The Delightful Daisy Designer Series Paper was used here along 

with the Tranquil Tide 1/2" Finely Woven Ribbon

Big Shot Dies include Seasonal Layers Thinlits & of course the Happy Birthday Thinlit.

This card was a Paper Pumpkin project a few months back.

Have you ever tried this monthly "fun mail" surprise?

If you don't know about these project kits that come straight to your door......

please ask me for details!!

Happy Friday everyone and enjoy your weekend......Lori

"Seaside Shore" Stamp Set by StampinUP

This card was made by Karen F. of Dunlap, IL

She used the Seaside Shore Stamp Set & Seaside Emboss Folder.

Karen also used the Scalloped Tag Topper Punch (pg. 206-Annual Catalog)

Thank you for stopping by.....Lori

Lovely As a Tree- an oldie but goodie PLUS Masculine Card "Blog Waddle"

Come Waddle Your Way Through Our Stray Ducklings Blog Waddle!!!

Hi Stampers!

Welcome to the Stray Ducklings Blog Waddle! We are a group of Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrators from Central IL.  We want to share the cards made for our most recent swap with you.  The theme was masculine cards!  For a complete list of our ducklings waddling, check out these links........

Mary Heinzman

Nancy Legate

Sheryl Diemer

Sue Boerner

Kim Baker

Debbie Kramer
Bonnie Alexander

Lori Helvick -- you are here

This was my Stray Ducklings Swap for the theme of "Masculine Cards".

I CASED the design from pg. 137 in the Annual Catalog.

I used the same technique (misted block) that StampinUP shows us there.

The colors and papers were switched up to make it my own  :)

I hope you enjoy this masculine card today!

Please check out all the other card ideas for the men in your life.

Simply click on the links above.

Thank you for Blog Waddling along with the Stray Ducklings Demo Group.....

Hopefully, you have been INSPIRED!!  --  Lori Helvick, Mapleton IL

"One Wild Ride" & "Lovely As a Tree" Stamp Sets by StampinUP

I HAVE A COUPLE MASCULINE CARD SWAPS TO SHARE FROM A RECENT DEMONSTRATOR GROUP MEETING.  STAY TUNED TOMORROW NIGHT (7-26-17) FOR OUR "STRAY DUCKLINGS" BLOG WADDLE WHERE WE WILL SHARE MORE CARD IDEAS FOR THE MEN IN YOUR LIFE!!  PLEASE CHECK BACK THEN, & NOW FOR TODAYS' CARDS......

Created by Linda Pohl of Spring Valley, IL

Created by Gayle Kiesow of Washington, IL

Thanks for blogging by.....Lori Helvick

"This Little Piggy" Stamp Set by StampinUP!

My card here was inspired by Julie D. of Champaign, IL.

I  C.A.S.E.D it from her, and then switched up the colors a bit.

So as Julie would say......it was Copied And Selectively EDited!!  (smile)

Color Combo:  So Saffron, White, Powder Pink & Pear Pizzazz

I used the "Whole Lot of Lovely" Designer Series Paper (pg. 188 in Annual Catalog)

Also, these other StampinUP items were used:

-  3/8 Classic Weave Ribbon (Whisper White)

-  Lots of Labels Framelits

-  Blender Pens

-  Markers- Powder Pink, So Saffron, Pear Pizzazz

-  Watercolor Paper

Thank you for stopping by.

As a reminder.....by Phone-A-Thon & Mystery Hostess event

IS COMING UP ON THURSDAY, JULY 27TH!!

(check out the post from a few days ago with info or ask me for details)

Lori Helvick- Celebrating 18 years with StampinUP SOON!!

Delightful Daisy Designer Series Paper & Label Me Pretty Stamp Set

Color Combo:  Peekaboo Peach, Night of Navy, White

I used the "Label Me Pretty" Stamp Set & matching "Pretty Label" Punch

Color Combo:  Calypso Coral, Tranquil Tide, So Saffron, White

Both of these cards feature one of my favorite papers-- "Delightful Daisy"

I also used the "Daisy Delight" Stamp Set & matching "Daisy" Punch.

Thank you for stopping by and enjoy the rest of your weekend.

Lori Helvick- StampinUP Demonstrator

Best Birds Stamp Set by StampinUP!

Color Scheme for my card today:

Old Olive, White, Daffodil Delight, Chocolate Chip

StampinUP Products used:

-  1/4" Double Stitched Ribbon (Daffodil Delight)

-  5/8" Burlap Ribbon

-  Delightful Daisy Designer Series Paper

-  Layering Circles Framelits

-  Doily (Retired Style)

-  Teeny Tiny Wishes Stamp Set

-  Stampin' Write Markers

-  Best Birds Stamp Set

Let me know if you have any questions!!

Thanks for blogging by......Lori

High Tide Stamp Set, Seasonal Layers Thinlits & Sponging

This card was made by Bonnie A. of Washington, IL

She used the High Tide Stamp Set & the Seasonal Layers Thinlits cut out the chair.

Bonnie also did some sponging to make the beautiful background.

Question for you though......do you know which stamp set the sentiment comes from?

I do not, so I'm just getting the challenge out there for all of you viewers.

It's getting my bed time and I have no energy right now to research this  :)

Let me know please!!  Thank you.  Lori

Color Theory Designer Series Paper Stack Puts Out 2 Cards!!

Card swap by fellow demo and friend, Karen F. from Dunlap, IL

Karen used the 3/8" Striped Grosgrain Ribbon which goes great w/ the Berry Burst paper.

The Pretty Label and Decorative Ribbon Border Punches were used.

Of course the featured paper stack in the Berry Burst color makes this card come to life!

This was a recent class project for my gals featuring the Color Theory Paper.

They enjoyed using the Daisy Punch x 2 in So Saffron Card Stock.

The Happy Birthday Thinlit was cut from a pc. of a Gold Foil Sheet.

Of course, we used a Multipurpose Adhesive Sheet to make the words adhere easily!

Questions about either card?  Please let me know.

Thank you for stopping........Lori

18 Yr. StampinUP Anniversary Sale/Promotion & Great Big Greetings Stamp Set

THE END OF JULY, 2017 MARKS MY 18TH YEAR AFTER SIGNING UP AS A STAMPINUP DEMONSTRATOR!!  IT'S ONE OF THE BEST DECISIONS I'VE EVER MADE!  LOVE IT!!  :)

ANYWAY, PLEASE SEE BELOW INFORMATION ABOUT MY PHONE-A-THON & MYSTERY HOSTESS EVENT.  EVEN PEOPLE THAT LIVE FAR AWAY FROM ME (USA ONLY) CAN PARTICIPATE!!  CHECK OUT THE DETAILS & CONTACT ME W/ ANY QUESTIONS AT: stampinfool2006@yahoo.com

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PHONE-A-THON & MYSTERY HOSTESS EVENT
IN HONOR OF MY 18-YEAR ANNIVERSARY W/ STAMPIN’UP!!

EVERYONE WHO CALLS IN TO PLACE AN ORDER IS A WINNER!!

WHEN:  THURSDAY, JULY 27TH
TIME:  CALL BETWEEN THE HRS. OF NOON & 8 P.M. (Central Time Zone)
PHONE:  (309) 221-5241

Here’s how the Phone-A-Thon will work:  Figure out what you would like to order from the current SU catalog with a sub-total of at least $30 (before tax & shipping).  Have your order ready and give me a call on Thursday, July 27th.

The following is the FREE GIFT you will receive for the number order in which you call me:

Caller #1 -- 18% discount on net order (tax and shipping will be figured on the normal amount)
Caller #2 -- Washi Tape (your choice of 4 packs on pg. 195)
Caller #3 -- One pkg. of White OR Vanilla Envelopes (pg. 195)
Caller #4 -- Metallic Foil Doilies (pg. 194)
Caller #5 -- Pearls or Rhinestones (your choice of 3 packs at the top of pg. 197)
Caller #6 -- 3/8” Shimmer Ribbon (choice of 4 colors on pg. 199)
Caller #7 -- MYSTERY HOSTESS WINNER (earns the FREE hostess rewards for the whole day) !!
Caller #8 --     and so on…..the numbers 1 thru 6 above will keep repeating throughout the day depending on the number of callers!!

Some other important things to consider:

 Placing an order during the Phone-A-Thon does NOT qualify you for a free class (sorry but this is a separate deal)
 Remember my loyalty rewards program “Bees In Your Bonnett” every time you place a $40 order.
(I keep track of this for you & please ask me for details if you are unaware of how this works)
 Also, the “Bonus Days” reward program with SU goes until the end of this month.  For every $50 you spend at one time in July, you will get a $5 Bonus Days Coupon to spend in August.
 If you live far away from me, no worries, you can still participate in the Phone-A-Thon.  I can ship your order to you as well as your FREE GIFT!!
 If the phone is busy when you call in, please leave your name & number via voice mail and I will call you right back. I will continue to keep track of the call order!
 All payments for these orders must be received by August 3rd to be eligible for your prize.
 Any questions, please let me know ahead of time.


REGARDLESS IF YOU CALL TO PLACE AN ORDER ON JULY 27TH OR NOT, I’M SO VERY APPRECIATIVE OF YOUR SUPPORT.  THANK YOU FOR ATTENDING CLASSES, BEING A CLUB MEMBER, VISITING MY BLOG, AND PURCHASING YOUR STAMPINUP SUPPLIES FROM ME AT WHATEVER CAPACITY-- OVER THE LAST 18 YEARS!!  I LOVE MY FUN JOB & STAMPING FRIENDS.  ***THIS OFFER IS ONLY THRU LORI HELVICK***

  This card sums it up when it comes to my blog viewers, customers, & downline!

Color Palette:  Vanilla, Fresh Fig, Island Indigo, Soft Sky & Gold

StampinUP Products Used Here:

- Gold Glimmer Paper

- Stitched Shapes Framelits

- Layering Circles Framelits

- Gold 1/8" Ribbon

- Balloon Bouquet Punch

- Birthday Banners Stamp Set

- Sweet & Sassy Framelits

- Great Big Greetings Stamp Set.

- Cookie Cutter Builder Punch (tiny heart on far right balloon)

- Retired Candy Dots

I APPRECIATE MY BLOG VIEWERS VERY MUCH!!  LORI HELVICK

It's Just "Delightful Daisy" Designer Series Paper & "Daisy Delight" Stamp Set

Some StampinUP Products I used on this card:

-  Brick Wall Embossing Folder

-  Layering Ovals Framelits

-  Stitched Shapes Framelits

-  Delightful Daisy Designer Series Paper

-  Daisy Delight Stamp Set

-  Glitter Enamel Dots

Okay friends, that is it for today!  STAMP HAPPY!!

I'm celebrating my 18 yr. anniversary w/ StampinUP the end of this month.  YAY!!

Watch for details on my upcoming Phone-A-Thon & Mystery Hostess event on 7-27-17

Thank you-  Lori Helvick

Very Popular StampinUP Die-- Happy Birthday Thinlit

Color Combo:  Lemon Lime Twist, Berry Burst, Marina Mist & White

Along w/ the "Happy Birthday" Thinlit Die, I used the "Happy Birthday Gorgeous" Stamp Set.

These items are both shown on pg. 77 in the Annual Catalog.

I appreciate you stopping by today.....NOW GO STAMP SOMETHING!!

Lori Helvick

Colorful Seasons Bundle by StampinUP is so very Versatile

I LOVE the new "Colorful Seasons" Stamp Set & "Seasonal Layers Thinlits"!

Both these items can be "stand alone" products if you so choose to.......BUT WHY

when you can bundle them and save 10% ?

Check out both the awesome stamp set & dies on pages 147 and 216 in the Annual Catalog.

You'll see why they are a couple of my FAVS from the new book!!  :)

Thanks for blogging by......Lori

Eastern Beauty Stamp Set & Eastern Medallions Thinlits by StampinUP!

Color Combo:  Vanilla, Dapper Denim and Lemon Lime Twist

Along with the Eastern Beauty Stamp Set & matching dies, I used the

Eastern Palace Specialty Designer Series Paper.

A "White Perfect Accent" was used in the center as an embellishment.

(These are shown on pg. 196 in the StampinUP Catalog)

Hope you like this Eastern Beauty card and I'm so glad you stopped by to visit.

I do appreciate it......Lori Helvick

Background Bits (Hostess Stamp Set) by StampinUP!

Color Scheme:  Vanilla, Calypso Coral, and Early Espresso

The Background Bits Stamp Set is shown on pg. 220 in the StampinUP Catalog.

I used the "Special Celebrations" Stamp Set for the Happy Birthday sentiment.

A couple retired items were used (sorry)......Early Espresso Seam Binding and Candy Dots.

Other than those 2, everything else is a current StampinUP product!!

Until the next time.....

Keep on stampin' and come back again soon!

Lori Helvick

Awesomely Artistic w/ Fun Fold Windshield Wiper Look!

SAY WHAT?  Check this card out made by my friend Marilyn.  I think I did this fun fold pattern years ago as well-- for a Christmas Card at a class.  TOO FUN!!  If you would like scoring instructions etc. etc. please email me at:  stampinfool2006@yahoo.com

The "Brick Wall" Embossing Folder was used along with the "Awesomely Artistic" Stamp Set.

I'm not sure of the colors Marilyn used but it turned out really pretty!

The "friend" sentiment is in the same set as the other stamped images.

It's so cool how you can pull this card open and shut and the "wiper" appears & disappears!

This is an above-the-project shot. You can sort of tell how the little pop up works.

Yes, this card will fold up flat to fit in our regular sized envelope.

Thanks so much Marilyn S. for sharing this fun fold card with me!  (smile)

I hope you enjoy it as much as I did......Lori Helvick

"This Little Piggy" by StampinUP said wee, wee, wee, all the way home!

It's been a very long time since my 2 boys were young enough to say "This Little Piggy" to! LOL

I still remember reciting it though.......This little piggy went to market etc, etc.

Anyway, I LOVE this very cute stamp set- new from StampinUP! (pg. 48)

I  C.A.S.E.D both of these cards from pinterest and just switched a couple things up a bit.

(Sorry, I do not have names of designers to share)

If you have any questions about either card, please let me know.

I appreciate you visiting my blog today- Lori

Delightful Daisy Designer Series Paper Makes 2 Cards Today!

Some StampinUP items used on one card or the other include:

-  Daisy Punch

-  Daisy Delight Stamp Set

-  Delightful Daisy Designer Series Paper

-  Glitter Enamel Dots

-  Gold Faceted Gems

-  Seasonal Layers Thinlits

-  Softly Falling Emboss Folder

-  Teeny Tiny Wishes Stamp Set

Now go stamp something yourself!!  Lori

  

"Just Add Text" Stamp Set w/ some Beautiful Designer Paper

On this card, the words "I Appreciate Everything You Do" ......do not show

up in this picture very well (sorry).

This image comes from the "Just Add Text" set (pg. 167) & I used a marker to highlight just the writing.

Note to self-- a darker color would have been better but you get the idea.

I used the following StampinUP products to make this card:

-  Powder Pink & White Card Stock

-  In Color Bitty Bows

-  Layering Circles Framelits

-  Powder Pink Marker

-  Just Add Text Stamp Set

-  Fresh Florals Designer Series Paper Stack

Questions??  I've got answers & would love to hear from you :)

Thanks- Lori Helvick

Happy Birthday Thinlit Die

Here are a few StampinUP Items I used on todays' card:

-  Seasonal Layers Thinlits

-  Color Theory Designer Series Paper Stack

-  Glitter Enamel Dots

-  Happy Birthday Thinlit Die

-  Multipurpose Adhesive Sheets

Thanks for blogging by.......Lori Helvick,

StampinUP Demonstrator since 1999 & still having fun!!

Delightful Daisy Designer Series Paper All The Way Around!!

HAPPY 4TH OF JULY EVERYONE!!

Sorry I'm not posting a patriotic card, but I did not make any this year  :(

What I have instead for you is some beautiful "Delightful Daisy" Paper all the way around (literally) !!

This card was very easy to make and highlights 8 different patterns of one of my favorite papers.

I also used the "Stitched Shapes Framelits" here.

Thank you for stopping by.  Lori

Great Sales Promotions in July and Eastern Beauty Stamp Set

Stampin'Up! Promotions in July!

CHRISTMAS IN JULY!!

Ho, ho, ho!  Stampin’ Up!’s Christmas in July promotion makes it easier than ever to sign up to be a demonstrator!  In addition to the already great deal on the Starter Kit where you get $125 in products for only $99, new demonstrators that join in July will receive a FREE Essentials Gift Pack including Paper Snips, SNAIL Adhesive, Grid Paper, two D Blocks (one for you and one for a stamping friend!), and a Bone Folder!

And Stampin’ Up! will also include the Carols of Christmas Stamp Set from the holiday catalog for FREE!  With so many basic items provided for you, you’ll be able to get your brand, new business off to a fast start—and spend your Starter Kit dollars on things like your favorite stamp sets and accessories!

With the Essentials Gift Pack and the Carols of Christmas Stamp set, that’s an added value of $72 that you’ll get for free with your Starter Kit when you join in July!

Here are a few details:

• This offer is good for any recruit who joins during the month of July, including former demonstrators.
• All Starter Kit orders must be submitted by 11:59 PM (MT) on July 31 to be eligible for this promotion.
• Recruits may not exchange their Essential Gift Pack items for other products, including the free stamp set.
• Please note: The Essentials Gift Pack will automatically be added to the Starter Kit.

Here are all of the free items that you’ll get in your Essentials Gift Pack:

ITEM NUMBER	DESCRIPTION
118485	D Block (X2)
130148	Grid Paper
103579	Paper Snips
104332	SNAIL Adhesive
102300	Bone Folder
144804	Carols of Christmas Stamp Set

And here is the Carols of Christmas stamp set!

This is such a great deal!!  I’d love to have you join my team!! I welcome all kinds of demonstrators from "hobby supporters" to "business builders".

Demonstrators get a minimum 20% discount on all of their orders (can be higher based on your sales and title) and they get to order early from the new catalogs!  There is no commitment and no penalty to drop if you decide that being a Demonstrator isn’t right for you.  Why not give it a try?  Drop me a note if you have any questions.

And it gets even better!!!

Bonus Days in July!!!

Buy product in July and earn Bonus cash to spend in August!  From July 1- July 31st, for every $50 (before tax and S&H) you spend, you will receive a coupon worth $5 to be used for shopping in August!  And as an extra special incentive, Stampin'Up is early releasing one of their Christmas Bundles, "Carols of Christmas" on August 1st.   Check out the picture above to see the beautiful stamps that are included.  And there is a coordinating thinlits to use with this to make your cards extra special.  Here is just a sample of the cards you can make...

Remember, this bundle is not available until August 1st, so start spending in July to earn your  Bonus Cash to spend in August!  Just a reminder, as an added bonus, Demonstrators earn those Bonus Days coupons for orders placed during July too!  No reason not to join, get the 20%+ discount on all of your orders plus earn those coupons too!

I APPRECIATE YOU STOPPING BY........LORI HELVICK

Happy Birthday Gorgeous- New Stamp Set by StampinUP!

Color Scheme:  White, Calypso Coral, Fresh Fig, & Lemon Lime Twist

I used the "Happy Birthday Gorgeous" Set shown on page 77.

The torn edge look was done on a couple different layers.

(Fresh Fig Card Stock & Delightful Daisy Designer Series Paper)

If you have any questions about my card today, please ask.

Thanks very much- Lori Helvick