Deal of the Week - Designer Series Paper Bargain

Some fantastic deals on

Designer Series Paper

from now until 15 June 2010.

Phone me on 4340 1118 or 0438 220 279

or email me at thebowcocks8@bigpond.com.au

to place your order

Haiku - $10.17 (reduced from $16.95)

Pink Flamingo $11.02 (normally $16.95)

Sweet Slumber Party - $14.92 (normally $22.95)

Raspberry Tart $11.02 (reduced from $16.95)

Tea Party $10.17 (reduced from $16.95)

See my web page for details - http://lisabowcock.stampinup.net/ or go to http://www.stampinup.com.au/


Regards
Lisa

Lisa Bowcock Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator

Brayered Birds

I have gone mad on Brayering of late and I came across a beautiful card made by another Stampin' Up! Demonstrator.  Here is my take on it, which, surprisingly, has turned out quite similar.

To make this card you will need Glossy Whisper White card stock, which I cut to approx 10cm x 15cm.  I then brayered along the bottom in basic black (rolled brayer a bit before hand so I didn't get too much black), brayered in Whisper White above the black (again rolled off a bit before applying), brayered in River Rock, More Mustard and Pumpkin Pie.  Applied a little of River Rock (retired but will be back in new Idea Book & Catalogue) over everything to blend a little. 

Stamped Upsy Daisy in basic black along the bottom.  Ran the whole gloss card stock (after drying) through the Big Shot using the Top Note Die, punched out two birds using the Extra Large Two Step Bird Punch in basic black card stock and mounted using dimensionals.  Mounted the top note onto Barely Banana, mounted onto Pumpkin Pie onto Basic Black cardstock. 

I really, really like it.

Brayering is an art in itself and takes a little time to get the knack.  If you would like to learn this technique, email me today for a spot in one of my upcoming classes.

Here is another card that I made today, quite simple.  I started with Melon Mambo cardstock cut to 21cm x 18cm, cut some Cottage Garden Designer Series Paper 21cm x 8cm, Whisper Whtie Cardstock, 21cm x approx 4.5cm.  Stamped Flight of the Butterfly butterflies in Chocolate Chip, Pixie Pink, Old Olive and Rich Razzleberry onto Whisper White, stamped smaller butterflies (from same stamp set) ono Whisper White and cut them out.  Added Chocolate Chip Ribbon to the top of the Whisper White Card Stock, folded butterflies in half and flattened out again, just to give that 3D look and stuck on with Sticky Dots in the centre.

Hope you like it!!

Lisa Bowcock Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator

Update for June

Scallop Circle Punch
Did you know you can use your scallop circle punch to create beautiful 3D Flowers?  The card below (why is it that photos do not do your cards justice?), uses 6 scallop circle punches.  Just punch onto any of your favourite Stampin' Up! Designer Series Papers, scrunch them up like you are throwing them into the bin, place one inside the other and play with until it resembles the type of flower you want.  I added whisper white strip, onto DSP, onto Rose Red card stock, punched out a sentiment onto white, added a scallop oval behind.

I've also had a lot of fun with brayering.  While I am still trying to master the technique (and once again, camera does nothing for it), here is a little bit of what you can do with a brayer.

I have really loved creating men's cards with the brayer and basic scenery like the above.  I have used soft sky (retired) and River Rock (coming back) with the brayer, stamped the image with chocolate chip, mounted on whisper white, baja breeze and kiwi kiss.  Nice blend of colours I think.

Now I must apologise for not blogging for a while.  I have had an extremely slow computer and sometimes, it was just too frustrating to sit there and do anything.  Combine that with having three little ones and I just couldn't bring myself to do it!!  So now, I have a new computer (woohoo), which I must say is soooo much faster than my old one (not sure why I waited so long) but anyway, I am enjoying my new found speed!!!


Deals of the Week

For the month of June 2010, Stampin' Up! will be announcing a "Deal of the Week". For this week, up until 8 June, 4 fantastic punches are reduced to $20.12 (normally $30.95) Bargain! The punches are Scallop Oval, Scallop Square, Boho Blossoms or Trio Flower Punch. This deal is only valid until TUESDAY 8, so give me a call if you want to place an order.


Looking for a way to fund your craft?
You can now become a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator for only $259 (normally $324 and valued at over $560.  This is a great time to join the Stampin' Up! family.  We have quarterly team meetings, access to hundreds of local demonstrator blogs and team forums, all providing great inspiration and support to all demonstrators.  It really is great to be able to be creative with like minded people as well as share your inspiration.  If this sounds appealing to you, why not give me a call to discuss the great benefits of becoming a Demonstrator.


Colour Renovation
There has been so many rumours around a colour renovation, which has been confirmed.  We farewell some really great colours but in return, we get some old favourites back (like River Rock, used in the brayered card above).  Now is the time to get in and order your Stampin' Pads and/or refills as Stampin' Up! will now only be able to provide these colours while stocks last.  So give me a call if you want to place an order to ensure that you get your favourites in before they all go!!


I have also joing the Stampin' Up! Demonstrator Website.  Although this is a tad empty at the moment from my classes perspective, any news regarding Stampin' Up! is available at http://lisabowcock.stampinup.net/
Why not check it out.

If you would like to attend classes, please email me or ring me and let me know what days/times suits you so that I can try to coordinate for you.


I look forward to hearing from you.

Regards
Lisa

Lisa Bowcock Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator