Stray Ducklings Waddle-- Theme is a Technique (I used a baby wipe, ink refill & a block).......

 

 My  technique:  I put several ink refill drops (Garden Green) on a baby wipe and then pushed my block in the wipe that I had on a paper plate.  "A little dab will do ya" and that is how the green turned out when I pushed the block on the paper.  I then stamped the leaf image on top and finished my creation using the Spotlight On Nature stamp set.

Other StampinUP products used include:

--Blooming Pearls

--Black Bakers Twine

--Lovely Garden DSP (new online exclusive)

 

 

 This card was my inspiration, and made by friend & team member Karen F. from Peoria IL.  Karens block stamping turned out much better than mine did and hopefully you will get the idea. 

  

 

 

    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 ALONG WITH THE OTHER STRAY DUCKLINGS, AND GET INSPIRED BY THEIR FABULOUS TECHNIQUE PROJECTS!!  (SIMPLY CLICK ON THE NAMES)  HAPPY STAMPING!!  LORI

 

1. Lori Helvick

2. Kim Baker

3. Sheryl Diemer

4. Sue Boerner

 

Blog Waddle w/ Stray Ducklings-- February Theme is a Card Sketch (Around It All Dies are featured here).......

My color combo for this creation includes:  White, Wild Wheat, Lost Lagoon, Gray Granite and Pretty Peacock.  I used the following StampinUP products:

--Everyday Happiness Designer Paper

--Around It All Dies

--Detailed Succulent Stamp Set

--Delightful Wishes Dies

--Labeled With Love Punch

--Tinsel Gems 3 Pack

--In Color Jute Trim

 

 

 Here is the card sketch that we all used this month.  (You can find this, and others on page 12 in the Spring Mini Catalog).  The very first one in the book is shown here in a bigger size of course.  For more card sketch inspiration, you can also look on pg. 22 in the Annual Catalog.

 

 PLEASE FOLLOW ALONG WITH MY DUCKLING FRIENDS TO SEE WHAT CREATION(S) THEY CAME UP WITH THIS MONTH!!  (simply click on the names below)  Thank you!

 

 

    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!!

 

1. Sue Boerner

2. Kim Baker

3. Lori Helvick

 

Blog Waddle w/ Stray Ducklings-- January Theme is NEW PRODUCT from the Spring Mini or SAB (One More Year set featured here).......

 My color combo for this creation includes:  Fresh Freesia, White, Pebbled Path, and Misty Moonlight.  I used the following StampinUP products:

--Stylish Shapes Dies

--Stampin' Blends

--In Color Opaque Sparkle Dots

--Timeless Plaid 6 x 6 Designer Paper

--In Color 6 x 6 DSP Collection

--Subtles 6 x 6 DSP Collection

--One More Year Stamp Set

 

 FOR MORE INSPIRATION, DON'T FORGET TO CLICK ON THE LINKS BELOW TO "WADDLE" ALONG WITH MY DEMO FRIENDS.  YOU WON'T BE DISAPPOINTED!!

 

 

    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!! 

 

1. Sheryl Diemer

2. Lori Helvick

3. Sue Boerner

 

 

Blog Waddle w/ Stray Ducklings-- Nov. Theme is Faves from the Holiday Mini (Regal Flora Bundle featured here).......

 

I HAVE "MANY" FAVORITES FROM THE CURRENT HOLIDAY "MINI"......BUT TODAY I'M GOING WITH THE REGAL FLORA BUNDLE & REGAL WINTER DESIGNER PAPER!!

On my first card, I used this color combo:  Night of Navy, Balmy Blue, Lemon Lime Twist, Berry Burst, Blackberry Bliss, Garden Green, and White  WHEW!!

The following StampinUP products are featured:

--Tinsel Gems 4-pack

--Adventurous Sky Dies

--Regal Flora Stamp Set

--Regal Flora Dies

 

 I used some of the same items on this card that are listed above.  In addition, the Gold Trim and Regal Foiled Adhesive Dots were both used to embellish my creation.  The beautiful Regal Distressed Patterns DSP and Gold Foil Sheets make up the layers.  The card base is Basic Beige and Lost Lagoon, Pretty Peacock, and White come into play as well.

 

 

 Different SU products on this card include the Neutrals Adhesive Backed Sequins and the Everyday Greetings stamp set.

DO YOU HAVE A FAVORITE OF THESE 3 CARDS??  PLEASE SEND AN EMAIL TO:

stampinfool2006@yahoo.com    AND LET  ME KNOW -OR- LEAVE A COMMENT @ THE BOTTOM OF THIS BLOG POST.  THANK YOU!!   LORI HELVICK

 

 FOR MORE INSPIRATION, DON'T FORGET TO CLICK ON THE LINKS BELOW TO "WADDLE" ALONG WITH MY DEMO FRIENDS.  YOU WON'T BE DISAPPOINTED!!

 

   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!!  

 

1. Sue Boerner

2. Sheryl Diemer

3. Kim Baker

4. Lori Helvick

 

Blog Waddle w/ Stray Ducklings-- Oct. Theme is Christmas (Frozen Edges Bundle featured here).......

 

This is a fun fold creation & my color combo is Pretty In Pink, Pool Party, Coastal Cabana, and White.  (the big paper clip just holds the card closed for a better pic)

 

I used the following StampinUP products:

--Lily Pond Lane Designer Paper

--Nests of Winter Designer Paper

--One of a Kind Stamp Set

--One of a Kind Dies

--Frozen Edges Stamp Set

--Frozen Edges Dies

--Silver & White Sheer Ribbon

--Rhinestone Basic Jewels

 

Full view of the fun fold when it's opened up!

 

Not the best picture, but a birds-eye view for you to check out.  If you have any questions regarding this creation, please reach out to me   :  )

 

 

 DON'T FORGET TO FOLLOW ALONG WITH MY FELLOW DUCKLINGS BY CLICKING ON THE LINKS BELOW.  I KNOW YOU WILL BE INSPIRED BY THE OTHER PROJECTS. THANK YOU!!

  

    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!!

 

1. Kim Baker

2. Sheryl Diemer

3. Lori Helvick

4. Sue Boerner

 

 

 

Blog Waddle w/ Stray Ducklings-- Sept. Theme is a Card Sketch from pg. 22 w/ Fall or Halloween.......

 

 Welcome to our Blog Waddle!!

I'm featuring the very last card sketch that is shown on pg. 22 in the Annual Catalog.  My color combo includes:  Cajun Craze, Vanilla, Wild Wheat, Old Olive and Balmy Blue.

I used the following StampinUP products on this creation:

--Splendid Autumn 6 x 6 Designer Paper

--Adventurous Sky Dies

--Caring Leaves Stamp Set

So what do you think?  Does my card layout resemble the one shown below here in the picture?

 

 DON'T FORGET TO FOLLOW ALONG WITH MY FELLOW DUCKLINGS BY CLICKING ON THE LINKS BELOW.  I KNOW YOU WILL BE INSPIRED TO TRY ONE OF THE CARD SKETCHES YOURSELF!!  THANK YOU.

 

   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!!

1. Kim Baker

2. Lori Helvick

3. Sheryl Diemer

4. Sue Boerner

Blog Waddle w/ Stray Ducklings-- Aug. Theme is Ephemera Packs (Saying Something kit is Featured Here).......

 

Color combo includes:  Shy Shamrock, Balmy Blue, Vanilla and Berry Burst.

The Saying Something Ephemera Pack is featured on this card.  I also used the Saying Hey stamp set.  Other StampinUP products include:  Cute Crochet 3D Emboss Folder, Heartfelt Hexagon Punch, and Tinsel Gems 4-pack.

I used the embossing folder listed above on a small scrap of Vanilla card stock.  After embossing that scrap, I simply added some Berry Burst ink with a blending brush to highlight the impression.  I fussy cut that image to make the add-on for my card.

 

 

 White, Bubble Bath, and Basic Gray are my colors on this creation.  I used the same Saying Something Ephemera Pack.  Saying Hey stamp set was brought in again along with some Silver Trim.  The Layered Florals 3D Emboss Folder made a pretty background layer and I finished the card with 3 gems from the Basic Gray & Smoky Slate Pearls pack.

 

 

   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!!

   If you have any questions on these cards, please let me know.  Thanks SO much for blogging along with us and make sure you click on the names below for even more stamping inspiration!!  We love it when you join us on the 10th of each month  :  )   HAPPY STAMPING!!  LORI

 

1. Sue Boerner

2. Sheryl Diemer

3. Lori Helvick

4. Kim Baker

 

 

 

Blog Waddle w/ Stray Ducklings-- July Theme is the Kit Collection (Expressions of Kindness Featured Here).......

 

 This Card Kit can be found in the Online Exclusives only (look for Kit Collections).  It is SO pretty and one of my favorite kits I think!!  The envelopes are even over-the-top beautiful   :  )

The Expressions of Kindness Kit includes a stamp set, Blackberry Bliss ink spot, and other supplies to make 8 cards total (4 each of 2 different designs).  I made the 6 cards above exactly as the directions said, and then I saved one card of each design to "play with" like I do sometimes.  (see below picture)

 

 

 So, these are my "alternates".  As I mentioned I saved 2 cards, but I ended up with 3 here because one full card base was cut in half.  That left me with 3 beautiful sheets of heavy designer paper basically.  Just layered those on top of my Blackberry Bliss card bases.

Before adhering my layers together, I used embossing folders on 2 of those card fronts.  (maybe can't see very well but one has Exposed Brick 3D & one has Dotted Circles 3D).  The white ribbon that came with the kit was used 3 different ways.  I finished these alternate card ideas with some sparkly gems which were included in the kit.  Hope you like these creations!!

 

    If you have any questions on these cards, please let me know.  Thanks SO much for blogging along with us and make sure you click on the names below for even more stamping inspiration!!  We love it when you join us on the 10th of each month  :  )   HAPPY STAMPING!!  LORI

 

1. Sheryl Diemer

2. Kim Baker

3. Lori Helvick

 

 

Blog Waddle w/ Stray Ducklings-- the June Theme is Embossing Folders (Eyelet 3D Featured Here).......

 

 Color combo includes: Berry Burst, Peach Pie, and White.

I used the following StampinUP products:  

--Unbounded Beauty DSP

--Flowers of BeautyDies

--Unbounded Love Bundle

--Eyelet 3D Embossing Folder (FEATURED)

--Tinsel Gems 4-Pack

--White Diagonal Trim

  If you have any questions on my card, please let me know.  Thanks SO much for blogging along with us and make sure you click on the names below for even more stamping inspiration!!  We love it when you join us on the 10th of each month  :  )   HAPPY STAMPING!!  LORI

 

 

1. Kim Baker

2. Sheryl Diemer

3. Sue Boerner

4. Lori Helvick

 

Blog Waddle w/ Stray Ducklings-- Theme is Embossing Folders & New Products......

Welcome to my blog!!  If you are a regular follower, yes it has been awhile since my last post!!  I've had issues with blogger or google or some such thing as that-- always something technical going on it seems UGH!!  Anyway, I'm glad to be back (for now at least).....

Today, I have a couple cards that show new products and/or embossing folders.  CARD # 1 features the Calming Creek Cards & Envelopes (pg. 19).  Also, I used the brand new Embossing Folder called So Swirly (really love this folder). 

The color combo includes Wild Wheat and Boho Blue.

 CARD #2 was made with the Exposed Brick 3D Embossing Folder.  Colors include Pebbled Path, Calypso Coral and Vanilla.

The Flowers of Beauty Bundle is also featured here. (pg. 54-- new annual catalog)

If you have any questions on either card, please let me know.  Thanks SO much for blogging along with us and make sure you click on the names below for even more stamping inspiration!!  We love it when you join us on the 10th of each month  :  )   HAPPY STAMPING!!  LORI

 

1. Kim Baker

2. Sue Boerner

3. Sheryl Diemer

4. Lori Helvick

 

Blog Waddle w/ Stray Ducklings-- Theme is Retiring In Colors & Retiring Products......

Welcome to our Stamping Stray Ducklings Blog Waddle for this month!!  My first card to share features Parakeet Party (retiring In Color).  I also used Blueberry Bushell, White, and Balmy Blue.  The retiring stamp set called Blueberry Bunches is currently in the Spring Mini Catalog, but will be leaving soon!  Other StampinUP products used on this creation include:

--Glorious Gingham 6 x 6 Designer Paper

--Stampin' Blends

--Stylish Shapes Dies

--Retired Parakeet Party Gems from last year

My retiring In Color here is Starry Sky.  (also used Black & white of course).  The Rock Star Bundle was used on this creation & it will be retiring soon!!  I used the following StampinUP products on this card as well:

--Rock & Roll 12 x 12 DSP

--Stylish Shapes Dies

--Deckled Circles Dies

If you have any questions on either card, please let me know.  Thanks SO much for blogging along with us and make sure you click on the names below for even more stamping inspiration!!  We love it when you join us on the 10th of each month  :  )   HAPPY STAMPING!!  LORI

1. Kim Baker

2. Sheryl Diemer

3. Sue Boerner

4. Lori Helvick

Blog Waddle w/ Stray Ducklings-- Theme is Spring Mini Catalog (Natures Sweetness Collection featured here)......

 

 Hi Stampers!  On this creation today, I used a few products from the Nature's Sweetness Suite Collection.  First of all, I have the Adhesive Backed Cork Rounds (somewhere!!)  Since they are "MIA", I used a few of the Adhesive Backed Dragonflies & Birds instead.  These can be found in our ONLINE EXCLUSIVES COLLECTION.  Also, included on this card:

--Gold Faux Leather Trim

--Natures Sweetness Designer Series Paper

--Notes of Nature Dies

 

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

 

PLEASE CLICK ON THE LINKS BELOW TO SEE SOME WONDERFUL CREATIONS THAT ARE BOUND TO INSPIRE YOU!!  HAPPY SPRING-TIME EVERYONE!!

 

1. Lori Helvick

2. Kim Baker

3. Sue Boerner

4. Sheryl Diemer

 

 

Blog Waddle w/ Stray Ducklings-- February is all about LOVE (Sending Love Bundle featured here)......

 

This was a recent class project featuring the Sending Love Bundle (pg. 11- Spring Mini Catalog).  Besides the featured stamp set and dies, I used the Deckled Rectangle Dies and the new embossing folder that you can earn for FREE during Sale-A-Bration!!

 My color combo for this creation consists of:  White, Balmy Blue, Real Red, Crumb Cake, and Parakeet Party.  What do you think of this Valentine?

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

PLEASE CLICK ON THE LINKS BELOW TO SEE SOME WONDERFUL CREATIONS THAT ARE BOUND TO INSPIRE YOU!!  HAPPY SALE-A-BRATION TIME EVERYONE!!

 

1. Sheryl Diemer

2. Lori Helvick

3. Kim Baker

 

 

Blog Waddle w/ Stray Ducklings-- Showcasing Valentines, Love, & Sale-A-Bration (2 Creations shown here)......

 

Welcome to our BLOG WADDLE!!  Thanks for joining us.

For this card, I used the Bee Mine Suite Collection.  I added 3 gems and some Sweet Sorbet Twine.  The Sending Dies were used to die cut the sentiment.  Let me know what you think please......

 

 I used the lovely new designer paper called Flight & Airy on this card.  You can get this pack of DSP for FREE with a $50 purchase right now!!  The Bough Punch was used to cut out leaves from that paper.  The tiny bird was "fussy cut" from that paper as well.  

I made a bow from some white bakers twine & added 3 gems.  "Hello There" is from the Softly Sophisticated stamp set (free right now w/ a $100 purchase & you will get an embossing folder as well) !! The Countryside Corners Dies were used on this creation too.

 

 

 

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

 

PLEASE CLICK ON THE LINKS BELOW TO SEE SOME WONDERFUL CREATIONS THAT ARE BOUND TO INSPIRE YOU!!  HAPPY SALE-A-BRATION TIME EVERYONE!!

1. Kim Baker

2. Lori Helvick

3. Sue Boerner

4. Sheryl Diemer

Blog Waddle w/ Stray Ducklings-- Showcasing RETIRING PRODUCTS (A Walk In The Forest DSP shown here)......

   Hi Stampers!!  Thank you for checking in at our Stray Ducklings Blog "Waddle" !!  We are featuring RETIRING PRODUCTS from the Holiday Catalog this month.  Both my Christmas cards today showcase the retiring designer paper called "A Walk In The Forest".   

 

On the top card, I used Crumb Cake for my base.  The tree paper on the left along with the envelope flap come from the featured paper pack.  I also used the Merriest Trees Dies to cut the big tree directly out of the paper.  The Beary Cute Punch fits exactly with the designer paper as well SO......I used 3 different patterns of the featured paper on this creation.

 

 

      

   Both the envelope and card were decorated with A Walk In The Forest paper.  That tiny copper pc, of designer paper comes from the 6 x 6 All About Autumn pack (already retired).  

The stamped snowflake images come from the Beary Cute stamp set.  On both cards, I used the Adhesive Backed Snowflake Assortment pack.  If you have any questions about either card, please reach out to me.

 

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

 

 THANKS SO MUCH FOR "WADDLING" ALONG WITH US!  PLEASE CLICK ON THE NAMES BELOW TO VISIT EVERYONE ELSE'S POSTS TOO.  YOU WILL GET MORE INSPIRATION ALONG THE WAY I'M SURE!!  HAPPY STAMPING  :  )   LORI

 

1. Sue Boerner

2. Kim Baker

3. Lori Helvick

4. Sheryl Diemer

 

 

 

Blog Waddle w/ Stray Ducklings-- Showcasing Designer Series Paper (Winter Meadow shown here)......

 

Hi stampers!!  Hope you are ready for some fun blog "waddle" projects from my friends & I   :  )   You know-- we do this the 10th of EVERY month, so please tell your friends about us too!!

For my creation today, I used the following StampinUP Colors--  Cherry Cobbler, Basic Gray, White, and Smoky Slate.  The entire card base is made up of  Vellum Card Stock.  Other products used are:

--Timeless Arrangements Dies

--Deckled Rectangle Dies

--Grove Dies

--Grassy Grove Stamp Set

--Joy To You Stamp Set

--Night Divine Stamp Set

--Winter Meadow Designer Paper

 

When this card is opened up completely, it looks like this on the inside.  My inspiration for this card project came from Ronda Wade but I changed up a few things to make it my own!!  (that's the beauty of sharing and creating, right??)  Enjoy!!

 

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

 THANKS SO MUCH FOR "WADDLING" ALONG WITH US!  PLEASE CLICK ON THE NAMES BELOW TO VISIT EVERYONE ELSE'S POSTS TOO.  YOU WILL GET MORE INSPIRATION ALONG THE WAY I'M SURE!!  HAPPY STAMPING  :  )   LORI

 

1. Kim Baker

2. Sheryl Diemer

3. Lori Helvick

4. Sue Boerner

 

Blog Waddle w/ Stray Ducklings-- Showcasing New Holiday Mini Catalog (Bag of Bones Bundle Here)......

 

 Does anyone like to make Halloween cards besides me?  I had fun playing with my new bundle called "Bag of Bones" !!  (check out that tiny little bat & ghost toward the bottom right side)-- THEY REALLY DO GLOW IN THE DARK!!  SUCH A FUN CONCEPT  :  )

I used the following StampinUP colors & products on this creation:

Lemon Lolly, Smoky Slate, White, Black, Pumpkin Pie & Orchid Oasis

--Circle Punch

--Bag of Bones Stamp Set

--Bag of Bones Dies

--Glow In The Dark Bats & Ghosts

 

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

 THANKS SO MUCH FOR "WADDLING" ALONG WITH US!  PLEASE CLICK ON THE NAMES BELOW TO VISIT EVERYONE ELSE'S POSTS TOO.  YOU WILL GET MORE INSPIRATION ALONG THE WAY I'M SURE!!  HAPPY STAMPING  :  )   LORI

 

1. Kim Baker

2. Lori Helvick

3. Sheryl Diemer

4. Sue Boerner