Lori's Stampin' Creations: Technique

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Sunday, November 20, 2022

Joyful Flurry Bundle by StampinUP used today for 2 Christmas Cards

The colors used on this creation include: White, Highland Heather, Gorgeous Grape, Coastal Cabana and Pacific Point.

I did a fun technique using 3 different colors of Stampin Write Markers. Simply colored each section of a big acrylic block & then spritzed it with 70% rubbing alcohol. The colors will bleed a bit and make a cool background layer!

StampinUP products used include the following:

--Wintry 3D Embossing Folders

--Stampin' Write Markers

--Stampin' Spritzers

--Joyful Flurry Stamp Set

--Frosted Flurry Dies

--Rhinestone Jewels

My color combo here includes: Smoky Slate, White, Bermuda Bay, Highland Heather

Versamark Ink & White Embossing Powder were used on this creation. I worked with the same jewels, embossing folder, stamp set & dies. Added some white bakers twine in a double bow.

Thanks for stopping by my blog. I hope you were inspired and enjoyed todays post. If you have questions about anything, make sure to leave me a comment. I'd love to hear from you.

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Thank you, and Happy Stamping!! Lori

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Thursday, May 26, 2022

Techniques 1 and 2 (Floating Frame Card & Faux Wood Burning)-- 2 Fun Projects

I used a window sheet for this creation. Then simply added every other scrap pc. in a different color card stock (Parakeet Party & Orchid Oasis). I used a Layering Circle die to cut out the center and then made this card. The rest of the window sheet was decorated as well of course for a different look on a 2nd card. Unfortunately, I sent out that other card without taking a picture-- duh!! This was definitely my favorite of the 2 cards though, and it was nice to get 2 separate projects just by using the "Floating Frame" Technique.

Here is a list of StampinUP products used:

--Amazing Thanks Dies

--In Color Matte Dots

--Brick & Mortar 3D Embossing Folder

For this card, I used the "Faux Wood Burning" Technique. The Stamparatus was used to ink the flower and sentiment exactly in the same spot 3 different times. After that, I used a Water Painter to bleed out the Early Espresso Ink a little bit. Then the vanilla card stock dried just a smidge, and when it was still damp, I put the pc. thru the Timber 3D Embossing Folder for some texture. Bingo Bango!! A very simple technique and I totally "cased" this idea from demo Sharon Armstrong.

If you have any questions about either technique or the products used, please let me know. Thanks very much for blogging by!! Lori Helvick

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Thursday, January 13, 2022

Stitched Triangles Dies Featured Here with a Cool Technique!!

This was a recent class project and the gals liked learning a new little trick with the triangle dies!! (any shapes like circles, squares etc. will work for this technique).

I used a pc. of Vanilla card stock & turned the dies UPSIDE DOWN to emboss instead of cut!! Cool huh? You need to have an "Impression Mat" like is shown on pg. 153 in the Annual Catalog. (you get 1 thick mat, and 1 thin mat so use which ever one works according to your own die cutting machine). Make sure the impression mat is UNDERNEATH your die shapes!! Make sure your die shapes are with the CUTTING SIDE UP!! Then put a regular cutting plate on top.

You will end up with raised and embossed shapes on your card stock and then finish your card as you see fit. Have you ever tried this before? Please ask if you have questions.

Thank you very much for blogging by......LORI

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Wednesday, December 15, 2021

A Couple Cool Cards that Feature the StampinUP Blending Brushes!!

For this masculine "camo-looking" card, we used the Bokeh Technique at a recent card class. Color combo includes: Evening Evergreen, Gray Granite, Soft Suede

StampinUP Supplies used include:

--Linen Thread

--Stitched Rectangle Dies

--Symmetrical Stems Border Punch

--Nature's Beauty Stamp Set

--Blending Brushes

As I mentioned, 4 different blending brushes were used here with 4 different ink colors (old olive, crushed curry, pumpkin pie, cajun craze)

The Daisy Garden big background stamp was used with Memento Black Ink before I colored the rainbow pattern with blending brushes.

It's pretty easy to apply ink with those brushes once you get past a slight "learning curve" !!

If you have any questions and or comments on either card, please let me know. Thank you very much for checking in today on my blog--come back soon! LORI

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Sunday, September 12, 2021

1 Fun Technique using StampinUP Blends = 3 Finished Card Creations!!

For all 3 of these cards, I played with my Stampin' Blends and 91% Isopropyl Alcohol-- SO fun!! I simply "scribbled" different colors of my blends on vellum card stock. Then I spritzed the vellum with the alcohol. Also added some Wink of Stella for blotches of shimmer.

I think I used Rich Razzleberry and Magenta Madness on this version. I can't remember where the sentiment came from (it's been awhile ago since I made these cards).

The Artistic Dies were used along with the Stitched Rectangle Dies. I used some Crinkled White Seam Binding for a simple bow also.

This card has the color combo of White, Old Olive, Daffodil Delight & Calypso Coral. The stamped images including "thanks" come from the Artistically Inked Stamp Set. Again, I used the Artistic Dies and the Stitched Rectangle Dies. I sort of CASED the very front cover of the Annual Catalog for this creation. (the card that says hello-- switched a couple things including color scheme)

My last creation features the following color combo:

White, Daffodil Delight, Bermuda Bay, Granny Apple Green, Melon Mambo

Here are a few StampinUP products used:

--Penned Flowers Dies

--Painted Labels Dies

--Crinkled Seam Binding Ribbon

--Silver Epoxy Essentials

--Stampin' Blends

--Sweet As A Peach Stamp Set

Thank you very much for visiting my blog!! Please come back again soon, and HAPPY STAMPING!! Lori Helvick, StampinUP demo since 1999 and still loving my job : )

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Wednesday, August 25, 2021

Alcohol & Stampin Blend Technique on Vellum Cardstock (2 cards shown here)

I played with this technique at a stamping retreat the first part of August. (just now getting around to sharing- sorry). The top card is my personal favorite I think of the 5 or 6 that I made. I love the fall colors of Stampin' Blends used along with the golden glitzy leaves!!

Here are a few StampinUP products used:

--Stitched Rectangle Dies

--Artistically Inked Stamp Set

--Stitched Leaves Dies

--Gold & Rose Gold 6 x 6 Metallic Specialty Paper

--Vellum Card Stock

--Stampin' Blends

--Metallic Pearls

(Recommend using Isopropyl Alcohol thats 90% or higher)

If you would like to give this technique a try, simply "scribble" the brush tip of stampin' blends in various colors. Use a squirt bottle or spritzer to apply a little bit of alcohol. Let the colors bleed a little but not much or it becomes to muddy looking. On this creation, I added some Wink of Stella and "flicked" some pink specks from the stampin' blend as the vellum was drying.

I used the Scalloped Contours and Penned Flowers Dies. The Biggest Wish stamp set was used with the colors of Daffodil Delight and Melon Mambo.

If you have any questions about this technique, please ask. I would be glad to walk you through it. I had a lot of fun being "artsy" for sure with this!! Thank you for blogging by.....LORI

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Thursday, July 9, 2020

Lovely You Stamp Set and Old World Paper Emboss Folder by StampinUP

This would be a very simple card layout to duplicate

if you like it? Any embossing folder & circle punches/dies

would work!

Here is a list of StampinUP products I used:

--Retired Glitter Dots

--Rectangle Stitched Dies

--3 Different size Circle Punches

--Old World Paper 3D Emboss Folder

--Stampin Write Markers
--Lovely You Stamp Set

Color Combo Includes:

Just Jade, Flirty Flamingo, Daffodil Delight,

Vanilla, Soft Sea Foam and Sahara Sand (words)

I inked up the embossing folder with Just Jade

BEFORE running the paper & folder thru the Big Shot.

Those crinkle lines really are defined with the ink on there

like that-- don't you think?

If you have any questions about this card or the

technique I used, please let me know.

Thank you very much for blogging by......LORI

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Saturday, June 27, 2020

Card Making Series: S - U Switcharoo Video #8 (featuring Timeless Tropical stamps/dies & brayering).......

This week my catalog "Case & Switch" comes from

pg. 37 in the Annual Catalog.

I like the wall decor shown, so made a similar card version!!

Color Combo for my switcharoo card includes:

Crumb Cake, Vanilla, Poppy Parade, Soft Seafoam, Shaded Spruce,

So Saffron, and Bumblebee.

Here is a list of StampinUP products I used:

--Forever Gold Laser Cut Specialty Paper

--Sponge Brayer

--Timeless Tropical Stamp Set

--In The Tropics Dies

--Forever Greenery Trim Combo Pack

--Gold Glitter Enamel Dots

I left a couple layers off my card, but the

general concept is the same as the StampinUP artwork.

What do you think?

Please watch the YouTube video below and contact

me with any questions and/or comments you may have.

Thanks very much for blogging by......LORI

Sunday, May 10, 2020

Monthly Blog Waddle w/ Stampin Stray Ducklings-- Theme: Masculine (Pedal to the Metal Featured Here)......

I SHARE MY PASSION FOR STAMPS, INK & PAPER WITH A SPECIAL FLOCK OF LADIES CALLED THE "STRAY DUCKLINGS". WHE
NEVER WE'RE TOGETHER, FEATHERS FLY BECAUSE OF ALL THE FUN WE HAVE!!

This Pedal to the Metal stamp set WILL NOT be

in the new Annual Catalog!! If you likey, you might

want to get it fairly shortly before it retires.

Color Combo Includes:

Garden Green, Night of Navy & Balmy Blue

Besides the featured stamp set, I used the following SU Products:

--Classic Label Punch

--Subtle Embossing Folder

--Watercolor Paper

--Stampin' Spritzer

--Clear Acrylic Block

--Stampin' Write Markers (Balmy Blue & Garden Green)

For the Blue Sky and Green Grass, I colored a block 1/2 & 1/2

with 2 colors of markers. Gave a little spritz of water to the block

before stamping the image on Watercolor Paper AND TA DA!!

I like this technique for adding some color to your stamped images.

If you have any questions about this coloring procedure or anything else

with my card, please let me know.

Thanks for blogging by-- and don't forget to "waddle" along

with the other ducklings to see more stamped creations.....

LORI HELVICK

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Friday, April 24, 2020

Butterfly Wishes from the Annual Catalog is NOT Retiring......Check out this Featured Card!!

Color Combo for my card today includes:

Vanilla, Soft Suede, Calypso Coral, Coastal Cabana, Soft Sea Foam

I used the "thumping" technique on the small butterflies.

Here is what you do for that:

--Use Coastal Cabana ink pad & stamp off one time to make

the ink lighter but don't stamp image for real yet.

--Then you take a Calypso Coral Stampin Write Marker &

thump little spots on top of the Cabana ink.

--NOW, you can stamp "for real" & the butterflies show

up with 2-tone coloring. Cool huh?

Here are some StampinUP Products used:

--Mosaic 3D Embossing Folder

--Arts & Crafts Dies

--Butterfly Duet Punch

--Botanical Tags Dies

--Stitched So Sweetly Dies

--Timeless Tulips (greeting)

--Champagne Rhinestone Basic Jewels

(I fussy cut the 3 small flowers)

Ok, that is all I know right now!

I appreciate you stopping by & please let

me know what you think of

Lori's Stampin Creation for today.....

Thank you- Lori Helvick

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Monday, October 7, 2019

Series: Monday Make It - Send It # 12 (Come Sail Away products PLUS a surprise from the Holiday Catty)

The "thanks" card was made awhile back & the card on the left

was made tonight!! (please ck out the YouTube video below)

Color Combo Includes: Crumb Cake, Night of Navy,

Balmy Blue, and Whisper White

StampinUP Products used:

--Come Sail Away Designer Series Paper

--Sailing Home Stamp Set

--Seaside Notions Stamp Set

--Friend Like You Set (only for sentiment on top left card)

--Rectangle Stitched Dies

--Sail Away Trinkets

--Smooth Sailing Dies

--Linen Thread

--Size E Block

--Aqua Painter

If you have any questions about the cards, the technique, or the additional project kit I used- after watching this video- please let me know. I do appreciate your support of this blog, and my YOU TUBE Channel. Check back next Monday night for another "Make It - Send It"......LORI

Saturday, September 28, 2019

FUN MAIL- PART #3 (Annual posts w/ the hand-stamped B-Day Cards I Recd)

This is the "Floating Frame" technique made by Sue B.

I have not tried this yet, but have seen some beautiful cards made

with that concept (Sue's card being one of them)!!

Tina F. sent me this fun and whimsical card made with the Pandas.

Still love the cuteness of this stamp set!!

Butterfly birthday wishes came from Marty C.

She used the Rectangle Stitched Dies along with the

ever-popular butterfly paper from Sale-A-Bration!

June B. sent a late birthday card so apologized for that.

Most of my cards I sent out lately have been late too, so no worries at all : )

This fun-fold card was made by Ida P.

I opened up this card a bit so you could see the fold.

Shown from a top view, so you can figure out the fold maybe.

Thank you, thank you, one and all for all the Birthday texts, FB posts, and

cards I have recd this past week. Of course, I have gotten

some Hallmark cards from folks as well, but since I'm in the "biz"

I will only be showing the hand stamped ones!! : )

I appreciate you visiting.....Lori

Sunday, September 15, 2019

To A Wild Rose Stamp Set with Whitewashing Technique

This was a project for a technique class a few months back--

(can't find where I ever posted it on my blog but if so, I apologize).

Anyway, this process is fairly easy to do.....

1) I used Versamark to stamp the images & sentiment.

2) Then applied white powder & embossed w/ heat gun.

3) Next step is to use an aqua painter dipped in Craft White Pad.

(just keep painting white on flower & leaves until desired white color)

4) Let air dry or heat set to dry.

5) Next comes the red and green colors using the same painting

idea w/ aqua painter in the 2 ink pads.

6) This dries pretty quickly & then blot excess water off with paper towel.

Hope this makes sense, but if you have any questions just ask.

Thanks for blogging by.....Lori

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Friday, October 12, 2018

Dashing Deer from StampinUP (with Alcohol Marker Marbling)

I tried several times to get a better picture of my card & it was not working!!

On the left side, glossy white cardstock was used so the "shiny" pc. was the problem.

At any rate, I used 3 different colors of Stampin' Blends for a technique @ class.

I have instructions for the "Alcohol Marker Marbling" if you are interested in that.

Let me know please..... and this card is much prettier in person : )

Display board sample-- designer unknown.

I LOVE the Dashing Deer stamp set and matching

thinlit dies from the Holiday Catalog!! (pg. 9)

I have seen SO many great ideas for Christmas cards already

with those, and its not even Nov. yet!!

If I can help you in anyway with supplies or ideas

for YOUR Christmas cards, I'm on it-- just say the word : )

I appreciate your support of my StampinUP business....

Lori Helvick

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Sunday, July 29, 2018

Let’s Have Some POP w/ a Little ROCK N ROLL! (Pop of Petals Bundle by StampinUP)

Please scroll to the bottom of this post to view the You Tube video w/

tips to make the butterfly. Besides the Pop of Petals Bundle, I used

Happy Birthday Gorgeous for the sentiment.

Phyllis D. of Peoria IL and Jan P. of Mapleton IL. (PIC#1)

Stamping classes are fun.....you should consider joining us sometime!

Terry M., myself, and Bonnie A. (PIC#2)

This was taken in Morton, IL at a Christmas Card event.

I'm having fun browsing thru old photos from my 19-year StampinUP Career so........

Pic#1....Phyllis and Jan used to work together years ago, and still

stamp together when they can!! The first Thursday of the month, we
make cards at the downtown Peoria Library. (Contact me for more details).

Pic#2.....Terry on the left is from Peoria, IL and used to be a StampinUP demo.

Bonnie on the right, is still a StampinUP demo and waiting to serve you in
Washington, IL where she holds very fun classes and card buffets on a monthly basis!

Well, the end of July I will celebrate my 19th year w/ StampinUP!! Yes, its hard to believe but I started with this fabulous company on July 30, 1999.......WOW-- what a fun adventure it has been!! I think this calls for a "SPECIAL OFFER"- don't you?

Here are the details for my 19-Year Anniversary Special......ENDS TODAY!! (July 29th)

You will have from July 19th until July 29th to place a minimum order of $75.00 (before tax and shipping). Anything from the current StampinUP Catalog.
To qualify-- the orders must be placed thru me and not my on-line store. (309-221-5241)
Or email: stampinfool2006@yahoo.com
As your FREE gift from me, you will get a $19 SU item or items that you choose yourself!!
If you go over slightly, we can just add that to your total bill, so you don't have to worry about getting exactly a $19 item.
Again, spend $75 and get $19 for FREE which calculates to about a 25% savings!!
The Host Code Free Gift below is not valid because you will be getting the $19 Gift instead
THIS ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL IS ONLY THRU LORI HELVICK AND ENDS AT 10 PM (central time) ON JULY 29th!!

Since 1999, I have truly appreciated everyones' business and local class attendance, and viewing my blog etc etc. First and foremost though, the friendships over the past 19 years are what its all about for me! I just can't imagine my life without StampinUP and the people I have met because of it. Thank you SO much, and Happy Stamp-a-versary to me.....Lori

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