Lori Stamps

It's The Final Countdown....

Can you hear the music to these words?  That song is playing in my head.  Today is May 31st...so that means it is the last day to order from the 2011-2012 catalog.  If you really, really want something I suggest you try to get it from my online store.  It can be crazy ordering on the very last day.  

If I can help you I will...but is can be a little crazy.

So if you don't have a new catalog in hand yet be sure to come to my big event on June 6th to get one. HUGE cleaning out sale (tons of great stamping and scrapbooking supplies discounted just for you!) from 4-8 p.m. at my house on June 6th.  Remember, 6th of June!!

And now some stamping for your inspiration...

I am pretty sure I got this sample from Tami...so talented!  

Have a great day!  Lori :)

Remember to mark your calendar for June 6th, 4-8 p.m.

USED Stamp Sale and more!

DON'T MISS THIS ONE - it is THE event of the year!

 

Tons of gently used stamping and scrapbooking supplies (some new items too!)

Come to this special event! One day ONLY! shop from all of my collector's items and retired product.

I have been cleaning out and my oh my....I have a large stash for you!!!

(at least 80 stamp sets, plus 6x6 albums, variety of paper, at least 20 ink pads, scrapbook kits, many accessories...)

DISCOUNTED prices galore!!

 Pick up a NEW Stampin’ Up! Catalog too!

Wednesday, June 6th

4:00 - 8:00 p.m.

My house:

17746 Jade Ave, LeMars

(5 miles west of Le Mars on Hwy 3)...but now there is the detour...so follow the signs!

Bring a NEW guest with you, and get $10.00 of product from my store!

There will be hundreds of stamps, hundreds of papers, ribbons, buttons, brads, Big Shot dies and MORE!!!

Many items are unopened...so they would make great gifts too! Think ahead for Christmas, birthdays...

Get a FREE 2012-13 Catalog!! New catalog starts on June 1st!

I will also have my cards for sale too.  ;)

This is a once a year event....don't miss out!!!

RSVP By June 5th to Lori Schuch

ltschuch@frontiernet.net 

If you just can't make it on that date just let me know. I can make arrangements for you to see the goods at a later date!

 

 

 

 

Inspired By Nature

Another project from our monthly STAMP CLUB.  Want to join for the next year?  Let me know!

This DESIGNER PAPER called FIRST EDITION is staying with us for another year.  That makes me happy!  I have used it quite a bit for a variety of projects.  That is a great stack of paper to have on hand.

The stamped the big stamp from INSPIRED BY NATURE using SAHARA SAND ink right on the paper.  That stamp set is retiring at the end of the month.  The BUTTERFLIES are made from the BEAUTIFUL BUTTERFLIES EMBOSSLIT.  You get five different butterflies from that little guy...love it!  I attached them with GLUE DOTS right in the center.  That way you can have the wings lift up a bit.

Add the PEARLS to give it that extra special touch!  The colors are MARINA MIST and EARLY EXPRESSO.

 

Have a great day!  Lori :)

Do you have your new catalog yet???

It's A Great Day For Golfing!

We made this card at STAMP CLUB last week.  Love this!!!  I think I will stock up and make quite a few of these.  The colors are PACIFIC POINT, GARDEN GREEN and WILD WASABI.

I used lots of punches:  1 1/4" CIRCLE for the golf ball, OVAL for the hole, PENNANT for the trees and the flag.  See the bumps on the golf ball?  I ran it through the BIG SHOT with the POLKA DOTS EMBOSSING FOLDER.  I also sponged the edges of the ball with CRUMB CAKE INK.

The sky background is lightly sponged to give it some color.  The sentiment is from ON YOUR BIRTHDAY which is a RETIRING set.

What's your score?  Lori :)

Lovely card from Ruth!

Thank you Ruth for sending me this card in the mail.  Have I told you how I love going to the mailbox everyday...just in hopes that I may have some fun mail in there?  Well, I do love it when I get a handstamped card in that mailbox.  It is an extra good day when that happens!

She used WHITE EMBOSSING POWDER on top of the PINK PIROUETTE FLOWER PUNCH.  Then that curved edged is from the new EDGELITS and the BIG SHOT.  We are all loving the PLEATED RIBBON that came out a year ago and take note of the BLING in the center of the flower.

Have a great day!  Lori :)

New catalog starts on June 1st.  Do you have your copy yet???

It's All In The Stars

This is a card that is clean and crisp!  I am using it for graduation cards...but could adapt to so many others.  We made this project at STAMP CLUB this week.  If you want to join in the fun for the next round of stamp club, be sure to let me know!!

The stripes are made with the STRIPES EMBOSSING FOLDER.  I didn't place the cardstock all the way inside the folder...so then you can have it be part-way on the project.  The STARS are from the STARS #2 die that is retiring at the end of the month!!!  You get 5 stars on the die.

The SILVER GLIMMER PAPER is so cool.  It is available in red and silver.  You get 2 12 x 12 sheets for $4.95.  I used SILVER EMBOSSING POWDER on the sentiment "congratulations."

Have a great day!  Lori :)

Embossing Folders ROCK!

What did we do before we had EMBOSSING FOLDERS to help add such great dimension to our projects???

The POLKA DOTS EMBOSSING FOLDER is used on the first project.  Take note of all the different punches used here:  SCALLOP EDGE, SMALL OVAL, SCALLOP OVAL.  Also take note of the two tones of pink used for the project.  You can do that with any color.

This card uses the SQUARE LATTICE EMBOSSING FOLDER.  After it went through the BIG SHOT, use a SPONGE with some ink on it and brush it over the project.  The ink goes on all of the RAISED parts of the card.  Great technique!  The PAPER PIECING TOOL is used to make all those holes on the top layer.

Have a great day!  Lori :)

Stamping Samples

Square cards are fun to do.  This one has the base made from the SQUARE SCALLOP DIE...use the BIG SHOT to cut that baby out!  The top layer then opens up for the actual "card."  Use some DESIGNER PAPER and RIBBON to finish it off.  

BELOW:  Love these BRIGHT colors.  The SQUARE punch is used to get all the pieces to fit together nicely.  The palm trees are stamped with the VERSAMARK INK PAD.  That is always a "go to" ink pad to give the tone-on-tone look.

Have a great day!  Lori :)

The countdown is on....how many days until the retiring product is gone???

 

Autumn Days says goodbye

You will find this stamp set on page 123 in the big book.  I have always loved it because it reminds me of my home state of SOUTH DAKOTA.  Plus it is a great masculine set.

Have a great day!  Lori :)

Check out the retiring products and clearance items.

 

Retiring Stamps

VINTAGE VOGUE (page 147) is saying goodbye forever on May 31st.  Act now if you want to add it to your collection.

Below:  FIFTH AVENUE FLORAL (page 110) is always leaving us. This sample is made with the WINDOW SHEETS and the WHITE STAZ-ON INK.

Have a great day!  Lori :)