Blog Waddle w/ Stray Ducklings-- February Theme is Card Sketches.......

 

 For this creation, I used the Reason To Celebrate stamp set which is all words.  Along with this set, the Cute As A Bug designer paper is featured.  3 separate pcs. of this paper pack are shown on this card.  (I needed an Anniversary card for friends, and I love how this whimsical one turned out!! )

  

I copied this card sketch/template for the above creation.  The layout is super simple & right up my alley! 

 

  

      

 

   I SHARE MY PASSION FOR STAMPS, INK & PAPER WITH A SPECIAL FLOCK OF LADIES CALLED THE "STAMPING STRAY DUCKLINGS".  WHENEVER WE'RE TOGETHER, FEATHERS FLY BECAUSE OF ALL THE FUN WE HAVE!!   

 

 PLEASE FOLLOW THE LINKS BELOW TO SEE THE CARD PROJECTS MADE BY MY DUCKLING FRIENDS!!  I REALLY APPRECIATE YOU JOINING US......LORI 

 

1. Sue Boerner

2. Sheryl Diemer

3. Kim Baker- Horsin' Around Stamping

4. Lori Helvick- Loris Stamping Creations

 

2 Floral Cards in the Dead of Winter? ......no worries, year round is good!

 ANY TIME IS A GREAT TIME FOR FLOWERS ON A CARD, DON'T YOU AGREE?

For this creation, I used the Petals of Beauty Bundle along with the Brushed with Beauty Designer Series Paper.  I added some Mossy Meadow Ribbon & some darker colored gems. 

 

 

 For this card project I brought out some Annual Catalog products!  Stylish Shapes Dies, Exposed Brick 3D Emboss Folder, Layers of Beauty Stamp Set and Layers of Beauty Dies as well.

 

 I appreciate you blogging by.  Any questions and/or comments are very much appreciated. I hope I can INSPIRE YOU TO GO STAMP SOMETHING!  Please follow me on Facebook for even more card inspiration!! I can be found on YouTube as well if you search for Lori Helvick. 

 Of course if you need any StampinUP crafting supplies, I would LOVE to be your "GO TO" person.  Just click on the "Shop Now" button on the top right side of the screen to go directly to my online store. DON'T FORGET THE ON-LINE EXCLUSIVES TOO!!  (won't be in any catalog). You can drop me an email or comment if you have a question:   stampinfool2006@yahoo.com

Thank you for trusting me with all your paper crafting needs.  Until my next blog post.....Lori

 

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 NEED STAMPS?  If you live in the United States, I would be delighted to have you order from my online store. Simply click on the "Shop Now" button above to get started!

 

****If you place an on-line order of $75.00 (or more) during February 2026,

you will receive a FREE "Card Class To-Go".  (6 card kits to be completed in the comfort of your own home.)  I will send pictures of the projects so you know what to re-create!

  

Sunday Share-A-Card (or 7) Ep. 28: StampinUP New Products w/ variety of FUN FOLDS!!

                                      

 

 PLEASE WATCH THE VIDEO BELOW, AND LET ME KNOW WHICH OF THE 7 CARDS IS YOUR FAVORITE!!  (you might just get some "Happy Mail" from me if your name is drawn next week)  Thank you for blogging by, and Happy Stamping!!  Lori 

                           

                         

2026 Annual Catalog Designer Series Paper used on 3 cards here......

The Sweet Jar Bundle was used on this first card.  I made it a birthday, but it could be used for Valentines Day too of course!  Some Linen Thread was used along with the Florals In Bloom Designer Series Paper from the current Annual Catalog. 

 

 The Annual Catalog paper used here is called Thoughtful Journey (6 x 6 DSP).  I used the Peaceful Pier stamp set as well as Stampin' Blends to color that fishing image. 

 

This featured designer paper from the Annual Catalog is called Beautiful Gallery.  I used the Greenery Lane Bundle from the current Spring Mini Catalog also.

 

 I appreciate you blogging by.  Any questions and/or comments are very much appreciated. I hope I can INSPIRE YOU TO GO STAMP SOMETHING!  Please follow me on Facebook for even more card inspiration!! I can be found on YouTube as well if you search for Lori Helvick. 

 Of course if you need any StampinUP crafting supplies, I would LOVE to be your "GO TO" person.  Just click on the "Shop Now" button on the top right side of the screen to go directly to my online store. DON'T FORGET THE ON-LINE EXCLUSIVES TOO!!  (won't be in any catalog). You can drop me an email or comment if you have a question:   stampinfool2006@yahoo.com

Thank you for trusting me with all your paper crafting needs.  Until my next blog post.....Lori

 

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 NEED STAMPS?  If you live in the United States, I would be delighted to have you order from my online store. Simply click on the "Shop Now" button above to get started!

 

****If you place an on-line order of $70.00 (or more) during January 2026,

you will receive a FREE "Card Class To-Go".  (6 card kits to be completed in the comfort of your own home.)  I will send pictures of the projects so you know what to re-create!

 

Sunday Share-A-Card (or 8) Ep. 27: StampinUP products w/ variety of occasions.....

                                                          

 Easter, Valentines Day, and other misc. card occasions are featured here today!  Please watch the quick video below and let me know your favorite card for a chance to win some "happy mail".  Thanks so much for blogging by.....LORI

 

           

                            

January Product of the Month BLOG HOP! (5 cards shared here)......

 The Stampin'UP "Product of the Month" for January is the Fabulous Sayings stamp set.  This very versatile set can be bought for just $5.00 with a single purchase of $75 in January!!  I love these stamps and have made 5 cards to share featuring the set.  

 

Along with these sentiments, I have used the same paper on all 5 cards as well.  On pg. 25 in the current Spring Mini Catalog, you will find the Lovely & Beautiful Specialty Designer Series Paper. 

 

On this Valentine creation, I used the Nested Essentials Dies and With You In Mind stamp set.

 

The featured DSP and POM are shown on this card.  I also used some White Bakers Twine and pc. of a Gold Foil Sheet to bring out the gold in the designer paper.

 

Petal Pink was used for the card base here, and I added some Fresh Freesia card stock for the sentiment.

This 5th and final card shows 3 separate designs of that lovely paper!!  Of course, the "hello" comes in the POM stamp set......

Do you have a favorite of these card samples?  (please leave a comment and let me know).  Also, please "hop" from one stamping blog to another and see what all the demo participants have come up with.  Just click on the links below, and enjoy all the samples featuring the "Fabulous Sayings" stamp set!!

Thanks SO much for blogging by.......LORI HELVICK- SU DEMO SINCE 1999

 

1. Sharni Green - The Stamping Green (Australia)

2. Michele Jutrisa- Butterflys and Bows(Australia)

3. Shel Anderson- Stamp With Shel (Canada)

4. Sue Boerner - Stamping Sue's Buzz (USA)

5. Lorraine Tierney - ChatnCraft with Lorraine USA

6. Tracy Held - Trace Of Creativity (Australia)

7. Julia Quinn - Handmade by Julia Quinn (Australia)

8. Lori Helvick- Loris Stamping Creations USA

9. Lisa Bowden - Made to Create with Lisa (USA)

10. Genna Gifford - The Stampers' Mess (Australia/Facebook)

11. Janine Rawlins - Create with Janine (Australia)

12. Monique Fielder - Stamping With Moni-Q

 

3 Card Samples featuring products from the 2025-26 Annual StampinUP Catalog.....

 

For this card sample, I used the Silly Safari stamp set shown on pg. 83

Along with that, I'm showcasing the following products:

--Black Bakers Twine

--1 7/8 Circle Punch

--Birch Wood 3D Embossing Folder

--Nested Essentials Dies

--Old Olive Designer Paper 6 x 6 

 

  

Along These Lines is the featured stamp set from pg. 95

Textured Notes Dies were used as well as an embossing folder that is retired I think.  The sentiment comes from the Blooming Phrases set which is a retired Online Exclusive product. 

 

 

 From the current Annual Catalog, I used Vanilla Bakers Twine, Beautiful Gallery DSP, and the Wonderful Thoughts Dies (pg. 101)

 

 

 I appreciate you blogging by.  Any questions and/or comments are very much appreciated. I hope I can INSPIRE YOU TO GO STAMP SOMETHING!  Please follow me on Facebook for even more card inspiration!! I can be found on YouTube as well if you search for Lori Helvick. 

 Of course if you need any StampinUP crafting supplies, I would LOVE to be your "GO TO" person.  Just click on the "Shop Now" button on the top right side of the screen to go directly to my online store. DON'T FORGET THE ON-LINE EXCLUSIVES TOO!!  (won't be in any catalog). You can drop me an email or comment if you have a question:   stampinfool2006@yahoo.com

Thank you for trusting me with all your paper crafting needs.  Until my next blog post.....Lori

 

***********************************************************************

 

 NEED STAMPS?  If you live in the United States, I would be delighted to have you order from my online store. Simply click on the "Shop Now" button above to get started!

 

****If you place an on-line order of $70.00 (or more) during January 2026,

you will receive a FREE "Card Class To-Go".  (6 card kits to be completed in the comfort of your own home.)  I will send pictures of the projects so you know what to re-create!