Sharing Video w/ Demo Swaps Rec'd--2024 Annual SU Catalog......

               

     Some great swaps that were made by other demonstrators from all over the world!

Please watch this quick YouTube video below......thank you--LORI       

 

 

                        

Nov. 2023 Card Kits To Go-- Quick Video Featuring 5 Projects to Pick From this month.....

                 

Are you looking to receive some card kits in the mail where all the cutting & prep work has been done for you?  All  you need to do is stamp (w/ images you have on hand) and assemble the card kits!!

Please watch this YouTube video and let me know which projects you would like (pick & choose your fave & how many of each one).  Only $2.50 per kit (plus shipping) if you live far away from me.

Thank you-- Lori Helvick

Email:  stampinfool2006@yahoo.com

Facebook:   Lori's Stampin' Creations

Phone:  309-221-5241

 

 

                          

Enter my $1,000 Workshop for a chance to WIN BIG!! (watch YouTube video for more info) Card Features Darling Details

 

 Recent class project featuring the following StampinUP products:

--Bakers Twine Essentials Pack

--Iridescent Pearl Basic Jewels

--Delightfully Eclectic Designer Series Paper

--Stylish Shapes Dies

--Darling Details Stamp Set

--Darling Details Dies

If you have any questions about todays' card or regarding my $1,000 Workshop offer, please contact me.  The YouTube video might explain what I have going on in July 2023, but if you still need more info, you can reach me at:  stampinfool2006@yahoo.com

Thank you very much for considering placing an order with me this month!  LORI

 

                                                                                  

                        

Color Challenge w/ Fun Fold Video #7--(features Inked Botanicals DSP)

          

 

For July 2023 Color Challenge, I used Petal Pink, Calypso Coral, Lost Lagoon (and Vanilla).  I used the following StampinUP products on this Fun Fold Creation:

--Tinsel Gems 3-Pack

--Ribbon Duo Combo Pack

--Inked Botanical 6 x 6 DSP

--Inked & Tiled Stamp Set

--Decorative Circle Punch

--2 inch Circle Punch

--C. Coral & L. Lagoon StampinWrite Markers

 

Please ask if you need to, but here are the dimensions & scoring measurements for this VERY simple fun fold card. 

When the card is opened up all the way, it looks like this photo.  I love how 3 different patterns of the designer paper pack all show nicely together!

I'm trying really hard to earn the StampinUP incentive trip to Mexico this year!!  I put together a $1,000 Workshop in June and will do the same for July, August, and September.  (this basically consists of 10 participants to purchase $100 each for 1 month or all 4 months if they would be willing).  ALL members will get at least $18 FREE hostess rewards in each month they participate.  OR-- 1 lucky person will get the 1/2 price item each month as well.  In Oct. when this is all said and done, I will draw ONE LUCKY WINNER to get either the BIG Stampin Cut & Emboss machine or the same credit of $128 free amount can be used on anything you would like to order if you are the WINNER!!  (I talked about this in the video below as well, but please ask if you have questions, or wish to participate).  ANY AND ALL TAKERS ARE VERY MUCH APPRECIATED  :  )

 All 3 colors this month are from the Subtles Collection and look FABULOUS together!!  PLEASE TAKE A FEW MINUTES TO WATCH THIS YOU-TUBE VIDEO AND WHILE YOU ARE THERE, HIT THE "SUBSCRIBE" BUTTON!!  AGAIN, I WOULD BE VERY GRATEFUL.....LORI

  

 

                        

Color Challenge w/ Fun Fold Video #6-- (June Colors: Pretty Peacock, Lemon Lime Twist & Berry Burst)

  

For this creation, I used the following StampinUP products:

--Masterfully Made Designer Paper

--Gorgeously Made Stamp Set

--Gorgeously Made Dies

--Countryside Corners Dies

 

What do you think of these 3 colors together?  Of course, I added some white on my fun fold card as well.

                  

 

         Please watch this quick video and let me know if you have any questions w/ the directions or about any of the products used.  Thank you for blogging by!!  Lori Helvick

                        

Color Challenge w/ Fun Fold Video #5 -- Used the brand new Cheerful Daisies Bundle.....

                          

        

Very simple fun fold today with soft and fresh new colors!!  (used Lemon Lolly, Bubble Bath, and Lost Lagoon).  Here is a list of StampinUP products you will find on this creation:

--White Bakers Twine

--Adhesive Backed Solid Gems

--Cheerful Daisies Stamp Set

--Cheerful Daisies Dies

--6 x 6 Designer Series Paper (Subtles)

Closed up flat for mailing.

It was SO fun playing with these brand new products & colors!

 

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR BLOGGING BY TODAY!!  PLEASE WATCH THIS QUICK 5 MINUTE VIDEO & GIVE THIS MONTHS' COLORS A WHIRL (ONCE YOU ADD THEM TO YOUR COLLECTION OF COURSE) !!   HAPPY STAMPING.....LORI

 

                        

Color Challenge w/ Fun Fold Video #3-- Enjoy The Journey Designer Paper

          

This was a fun masculine fancy fold to work on!!  It's part of my monthly COLOR CHALLENGE if you would like to participate. (please watch the quick video below) I used the following StampinUP products:

--Stylish Shapes Dies

--Majestic Mountain Dies

--Mountain Air Stamp Set

--Wildlife Wonder Stamp Set

--Three Twine Combo Pack

--Enjoy The Journey Designer Paper

These 3 colors (plus white) were used on my creation.

This shows the inside of my card when opened up completely.

I did not mention the measurements in the video, but here you go.....

Card Base=  5 1/2 x 7 1/4  and score @ 4 1/4

Extra Flap pc.=  4 1/4 x 3 7/8  and score @ 3/4 of an inch

 

                                                                       

                         

Color Challenge w/ Fun Fold Video #2-- Cup of Tea Stamp Set & Tea Boutique DSP

 

It's the first Tues. of the month and time for another Color Challenge!!  See the picture below for the 3 colors featured on this creation.  Play along if you have these StampinUP colors & show me what you make.  Please share your photo on my FB business page OR you can email me at:

stampinfool2006@yahoo.com

 

 

 

 

BRIGHT & CHEERFUL COLORS ARE THE BEST!!

A birds eye view of this easy fun fold.

 I used the following StampinUP products on this creation today:

--Rhinestone Basic Jewels

--Double Oval Punch

--Cup of Tea Stamp Set

--Tea Boutique Designer Paper

--Parakeet Party Bakers Twine

--Happy Hedgehogs Stamp Set

--Shaded Summer Stamp Set

--Stitched Rectangle Dies

 

  Please watch this quick video and let me know if you have any questions.  Happy Stamping!!  LORI                                                                              

                      

Color Challenge w/ Fun Fold Video #1 --Adorable Owls from Sale-A-Bration

                                             

1st Tues. of the Month Color Challenge!!

I used the following StampinUP products:

--Rain or Shine Designer Series Paper

--Adorable Owls Stamp Set

--Stampin' Blends

--Into The Clouds Emboss Folder

--Stylish Shapes Dies

--6 x 6 Subtles Collection Designer Paper

 

3D project folds flat for mailing!!

 

 

Dimensions of card base & score lines.

 Featured Colors for the January "Color Challenge"

 

              

                     

Critter Cards w/ Cole & Mimi: Party Puffins Stamp Set & Video Featured Today

     

I cased this card on-line but switched up a couple things to make it my own.  (sorry I can't remember who the designer was because it was a couple months back).

Anyway, I used the following StampinUP Products on this creation:

--Pattern Party Designer Series Paper

--Retired Circle Punch (either 1 or 1 1/4 in.- again, memory)

--Party Puffins Stamp Set

--Stampin Blends

--Colored some White Seam Binding Ribbon

The card on the left was made by my 2 yr. old grandson, Cole.  The card on the right (also above) was made by me-- A.K.A. Mimi.

Please watch the quick YouTube video below to see my "little man" create his card.  I can guarantee a smile or 2 with all that cuteness overload!!  (yes, I'm a little bias)

Thanks very much for blogging by.....LORI (MIMI)

                                                               

                       

Check out my BIG box of NEW Goodies that came today!! I'm SUPER excited for new toys to play with......

                                         

Please check out this YouTube video & if you have any questions about the items

shown, please let me know.

Top 3 Items I want to really point out are:

--Peony Garden Suite Collection (pgs. 82-84)

--World of Good Suite (pgs. 24-26)

--Gorgeous Posies Project Kit (page 8)

Just to name a few of my favorites of course, but I have plenty more for sure!!

What are some of your "must haves" from this fabulous new book?

I appreciate you blogging by and taking a few minutes of your day

to watch my silly antics.....LORI

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I would be delighted to have you order from my on-line store.

Simply click on the "Shop Now" button above to get started & let me know

if you have any questions.

****If you place an on-line order between $50.00 & $149.00 during June 2020,

you will receive your choice of an embellishment

from the NEW Annual Catalog ****

(Value will be $7.00 OR $7.50)
 (If you are a local class attendee, you may have a FREE class instead of 

this gift..... once classes resume)!!

To be eligible for the FREE gift,

Please use the following HOST CODE FOR JUNE--

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Monthly Blog Waddle w/ Stampin Stray Ducklings-- Theme: Fall/Hallween (A "Wicked" Fun Fold Featured Here)......

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

This project was made for a recent class of mine

called "Fancy Fun Folds".

Here are a few StampinUP Products used:

--Monster Bash Designer Paper

--Ornate Frames Dies

--Spooktacular Bash Stamp Set

--Wonderfully Wicked Stamp Set

--Wicked Dies

--Stitched Shapes Dies

--Silver/White Metallic Edge Ribbon

PLEASE CHECK OUT THE LINKS BELOW BY CLICKING
ON THE NAMES.  YOU WILL SEE SOME FABULOUS
PROJECTS MADE BY OTHER
STAMPIN STRAY DUCKLINGS!!  QUACK, QUACK!!

ALSO, I APOLOGIZE FOR THE SIDEWAYS VIDEO BELOW!!
JUST WHEN I THINK I GET THESE THINGS FIGURED OUT,
SOMETHING WEIRD HAPPENS!!  LORI

Sheryl Diemer

Nancy Legate

Sue Boerner

Kim Baker

Lori Helvick

                  


                          

Monday Make It-Send It #3 in my video series-- Heartland Stamp Set Used Today!

 This is a card I cased but have no idea who the original designer was (sorry).

I did switch up a couple minor things (like we all do) and of course

thats' where the fun is.....making it your own!!

These 2 cards will go out in the mail tomorrow to a couple

people I randomly pick......could it be you?

Color Combo Includes:

Early Espresso, Crumb Cake & Vanilla

StampinUP Products Used:

--5/8 Burlap Ribbon

--Layering Oval Dies

--Pinewood Planks 3D Emboss Folder

--Heartland Stamp Set

Please watch the video below where I discuss upcoming classes

and our Stray Ducklings "Petite Retreat" coming soon.....

Let me know if you have any questions on the card.

I appreciate you stopping by- Lori

                                                



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Simply click on the "Shop Now" button above to get started & let me know

if you have any questions.

****If you place an on-line order between $50.00 & $149.00 during July 2019,

you will receive your color choice of envelopes ($7.50 value)****
 (If you are a local class attendee, you may have a FREE class instead of this).

To be eligible for the FREE gift,

Please use the following HOST CODE FOR JULY--

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Sailing Home Featured in YouTube Video-- Monday Make It-Send It #1

 This was a fun thank you card to make.  I featured one of my fav

bundles from the new catalog......Sailing Home.

StampinUP Products Used:

--Silver Foil Sheets

--Come Sail Away Designer Series Paper

--Classic Label Punch

--Smooth Sailing Dies

--Sailing Home Stamp Set

--Layering Oval Dies

               One card was made ahead of time and one was made

during my YouTube video.  That makes 2 cards to send out

             to stamping friends tomorrow.......MAKE IT-SEND IT!!            

IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS AFTER WATCHING THE VIDEO,

PLEASE LET ME KNOW-- THANK YOU, LORI

                     

                          

A special look at the Stampin' Up! Factory (Video) and Christmas Card w/ Joyous Noel Paper

                                                                  

Card was made by Karen F. of Dunlap, IL

Thanks very much for stopping by.  Lori Helvick

Double Z-Fold Card & Video Featuring Picture Perfect Birthday Stamp Set by StampinUP

 

StampinUP Colors Used today:

Lemon Lime Twist, Lovely Lipstick, Gray Granite, Black & White

Dimensions & Scoring Measurements:

1)  Lemon Lime Twist Card Base- 4 1/4 x 11 inches

Score at 5 1/2 and 8 1/4

2)  Gray Granite Middle Layer- 4 in. x 10 1/2

Score at 5 1/4 and 7 7/8

3)  White Card Stock pc. w/ random stamped images-

3 7/8 x 5 in.

4)  Broadway Bound Specialty Paper (party hats)

3 7/8 x 2 1/2

5)  White Card Stock pc. w/ "Celebrate The Good Stuff"

3 7/8 x 2 1/2

PLEASE WATCH THE YOUTUBE VIDEO BELOW

AND LET ME KNOW IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS.

If you live in Central IL (Peoria area) and don't have a demonstrator already, I would love to have you join us for my next "STAMP-A-STACK" class the end of November.  If interested, please send a note here, or email me at:  stampinfool2006@yahoo.com

          

Thanks for visiting Lori's Stampin' Creations!!

Lori Helvick

 
                       

Rooted In Nature Set with Video (Extension of Blog Waddle Post)

I APOLOGIZE IN ADVANCE FOR THE ABRUPT ENDING TO THIS VIDEO.  I HAD SOME I-CLOUD STORAGE ISSUES WITH MY PHONE!!  I WAS JUST TALKING AWAY AND MY PHONE STOPPED VIDEO TAPING  : (       ANYWAY, I WAS BASICALLY DONE & DID NOT WANT TO RE-D0 THE VIDEO BECAUSE I WAS ALREADY ON "TAKE 3"!!   YIKES, I AM REALLY NO GOOD AT THIS SOCIAL MEDIA STUFF........LORI
           
                      

2 Cards & Video Featuring Southern Serenade Stamp Set--Vote for your Fav Please!!

BOTH THESE CARDS TODAY USE THE SAME SPONGED CIRCLE BACKGROUND & STAMP SET.   WHICH DO YOU LIKE THE BEST??  VOTE FOR #1 OR #2 BY LEAVING A COMMENT ON MY BLOG OR SENDING AN EMAIL TO:  stampinfool2006@yahoo.com  

For participating, your name will be entered for a chance to win a Stampin' Blend!! (your choice of color if you are the winner).  Thank you in advance for your time!!  Lori Helvick
  

Card #2

Card #1

                            

                                                          

After viewing the video, please let me know if you have questions on any of the StampinUP products used here today.  I appreciate you blogging by......

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you will receive a Stampin' Blend-- color of your choice. (value $4.50)

  You must use the Host Code listed below in blue to qualify for this free gift from
pg 205 in the Annual Catalog. (they are also shown throughout the Holiday book)****

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