Boot Camp Tasks

I have been involved in a boot camp with other Stampin' Up! Demonstrators.  This week one of our tasks were to make some cards just for the fun of it and send to three of our friends.  Here is two of the three cards. 

This card uses the Stampin' Up! In Colour, Concord Crush, Watercolour Paper and Basic Grey Card Stock.  Stamp the image in Black Stazon (I used Stampin' Up! "The Nicest Things" Clear Mount Stamp Set), onto watercolour paper and then watercolour.  Cut your basic grey and watercolour paper, I have allowed about 0.5cm around the side and top and bottom.  Using your Eyelet Board punch, punch the bottom of the basic grey c/stock and watercolour paper then mount.  The sentiment is also from the Nicest Things set, stamped in Concord Crush, adhere to card and apply some of the new Concord Crush 1/2" Stitched Poly Ribbon (tied a knot).

This cards uses Concord Crush as a base card stock colour, with Wild Wasabi mount (9.5cm x 13cm).  A further piece of Concord Crush (10.5cm x 5cm) and Wild Wasabi (9.5cm x 4.5cm).  Once piece of Whisper White (13cm x 6.5cm).  Use your jumbo Friendly Words wheel and Basic Black stamp pad on the Whisper White C/Stock and place over the top of your other card stock so that your white strip is on top.  Using the Two Step Extra Large Bird Punch, punch out two birds on Concord Crush C/Stock.  Using a sponge dauber, apply a bit of concord crush stamp pad ink to the edges of the bird and apply to your card, along with some Basic Pearls for eyes.  Once again, a strip of Concord Crush 1/2" Stitched Poly Ribbon tied a knot.

I hope my friends like them!!!

The other thing I made was a couple of cards and a note holder, which we also did at my last workshop.  I gave these to my husband's boss, for absolutely no reason at all. 

Hope you like them.  Feel free to leave any comments.

Regards
Lisa

Lisa Bowcock Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator
http://lisabowcock.stampinup.net/

Elegant Eggplant Bird

Why is it that photos never do your cards justice?  This is much nicer in real life. 

I was looking around for something nice, using a different technique to do at a workshop tomorrow night.  This is probably the hardest thing that I find being a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator and that is what to do at workshops and classes.  I think I actually set the bar too high for myself.  Anyway, I like people to really like the cards they are making and I hope that they enjoy making them.

To make this card you will need:-

Stampin' Up! Basic Black Card Stock
Stampin' Up! Elegant Eggplant Card Stock
Stampin' Up! Whisper White Card Stock
Stampin' Up! Scallop Trim Border Punch
Stampin' Up! Two-Step Bird Extra Large Punch
Stampin' Up! Basic Black Stampin' Pad
Stampin' Up! Concord Crush Stampin' Pad
Stampin' Up! Friendly Words Jumbo Wheel
Stampin' Up! Elegant Eggplant Grosgrain Ribbon
Stampin' Up! Snail Adhesive
Stampin' Up! Daubers
Stampin' Up! Jewels - Basic Pearls


Cut your Basic Black Card Stock (C/S) to A5 size, score and fold in half.
Using your Stampin' Up! Scallop Trim Border, punch right along the edge on the right hand side.
Cut a piece of Elegant Eggplant C/S to 13cm x 4.5cm and another to 6.5cm x 5cm
Cut a piece of Whisper White C/S to 12.5cm x 4cm and another to 6.cm x 4.5cm
Ink up your Stampin' Up! Jumbo Wheel using Basic Black Stampin' Pad and roll over your Whisper White pieces using the Friendly Words Wheel.
Once dry, mount these Whisper White pieces onto your Elegant Eggplant pieces.
Tie some Elegant Eggplant vertically along the 13cm x 4.5cm piece.   Apply with double sided tape or Snail Adhesive.
Layer your 6.5cm x 5cm rolled piece partly over the other and apply with Snail Adhesive.
Punch out the Extra Large Bird Punch using Elegant Eggplant C/S.
Using a dauber, sponge the underbelly, wing and back of the bird in Concord Crush, this will give the bird a little definition.
Using Snail Adhesive, apply the branch then bird to the smaller mounted piece.
Apply a small basic pearl jewel as the bird's eye.

I hope you like it and enjoy making it.  Please feel free to leave me a comment or email me if you have any questions.

Regards
Lisa
Lisa Bowcock Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator
http://lisabowcock.stampinup.net/

2010-2011 Catalogue Launch

Well last night saw the 2010-2011 Catalogue Launch for myself and 6 other demonstrators (sorry if i have forgotten anyone).  I think I can say that there was a lot of fun to be had by all.  There were some fantastic projects for everyone to make and in usual Stampin' Up! Demonstrator style, all so very different.

Here's a peek at what was laid on the table for the night.

And here are the projects we made on the night!

Want to know how we made them?  Give me a call to arrange your workshop and earn yourself some free stamp sets and products.


Lisa Bowcock Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator
And loving every minute of it

New Catalogue Is Now Available

The new catalogue is now available and there are some really awesome new things in there.  Antique Brads (gotta love anything antique), punches all now available in the new style (easier to store), new colours, a range of in colors that will be available for the next two years.  A new in color is to be introduced each year and all will remain for two years so we will all have plenty of time to play with them.  New color packs to allow an easy transition to the new colors.  There are some really elegant new stamp sets, and of course the faithful wood stamps or for those that prefer, some stamp sets now come in clear mounts (personally, I am loving these, although still struggle to get things straight).  There are some really nice hostess sets, some really popular stamp sets have returned and coming up to Christmas, there are some beautiful baubles and gift tag ideas. 

Here is a card I made using an idea from the 2010-2011 catalogue.

And another that we recently made at a workshop.

I could go on forever with all the really cool stuff in the catalogue but you would be best to get a copy for yourself.  If you would like a copy, please email me, lisabowcock@bigpond.com for your copy $12.95 plus postage).  The catalogue provides you with 160 odd pages of ideas, colour combinations and cool techniques - now tell me any craft magazine that you can get all of that in.

The other fantastic news is that Stampin' Up! have reduced the cost of the Demonstrator Starter Kit, which is now only $289.  The starter kit is valued at $415 and provides you with all the supplies you will need to become a hobby demonstrator or for those wishing to pursue, a fantastic business opportunity.  From now until 15 October, new Demonstrators will also receive a complete set of In Colors, which includes Stampin' Pads, Stampin' Write Markers and card stock.  With all of this, now is a great time to become a Stampin' Up Demonstrator.

On another note, the Australian Springtime Flora Festival begins on Thursday 9 September and goes through until Sunday 12 September.  We will again be holding a stall there so why not come along and see the latest in Stampin' Up! including make and takes and demonstrations.  We will also have some retired stamps for sale, at a reduce cost.

Hope to see you all there.

Regards
Lisa



Lisa Bowcock Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator
http://lisabowcock.stampinup.net/

I have enrolled in a Boot Camp with fellow Stampin' Up! Demonstrators. What is it? Well, I'm not too sure myself but I do know that it is a huge challenge where we all need to do 6 Workshops in 6 weeks. Considering I have done about 3 in 18 months, this will be a big challenge, but what do I have to lose? Absolutely nothing! What do I have to gain? I have the opportunity to share creativity and excitement about the latest Stampin' Up Products, which will be coming on 1 September 2010.


Why are we doing this? Well, for one, it is to raise money for a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator who has a daughter with Cerebral Palsy and so all Demonstrators joining the Boot Camp are required to make a donation to assist with the purchase of a Chair for "Lara". This chair will make a great deal of difference to this little girl, as it will enable her to do some things that we take for granted - Lara would be able to moved around with the family and will be able to sit at the dinner table to eat with her family. Such a small thing that I am sure would mean everything to Lara.


So I challenge you all to pick up the phone and ring me now to arrange your Workshop.  And the best bit? You, as the hostess, can earn some fabulous free stamp sets and earn dollars to spend on your choice of fantastic Stampin' Up! products, which of course, will all be from the 2010-2011 catalogue.  With a team training day this weekend, I am sure I will be learning some great techniques that of course, I'm willing to share with you!

My 2010-2011 Catalogue Launch is happening on 15 September at 7.30 at the Narara Valley Baptist Church.  You will make 2 projects on the night, receive a great prize, chat with other like minded crafters and Stampin' Up! Demonstrators and receive a new catalogue, all for $20.  Email me now to reserve your place as numbers are limited!  lisabowcock@bigpond.com

And just as a final note, here is a couple of my latest cards -Basic Black, Real Red and Whisper White - makes a stunning card doesn't it?

 

Lisa Bowcock Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator
http://lisabowcock.stampinup.net

Baby Announcement/Thank You

My great friend, Nic, recently had a little baby girl.  She wanted me to make her some baby shower thank you cards but now that the little wonder has arrived, we need to do thank you/announcement cards.  An easel card looks difficult but is relatively easy.  Once you work out how to tape the card together, it all just falls into place.

Here it is.  Hope you like it. 

Feel free to email me if you would like the instructions on how to make an easel card. 

Regards
Lisa

Lisa Bowcock Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator http://lisabowcock.stampinup.net

Water Colouring

Hi

Here is another water colouring card - a technique that I am trying to master.  Hope you like it.

Male cards, always so hard aren't they?

Lisa

Lisa Bowcock Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator

Last Chance

Hundreds of stamp sets are going for good and some with up to 50% off.  Now is your last chance to order some products that we will never see again.  Check out my Stampin' Up Website for further details, under promotions - here is the link  http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/lisabowcock/promotions, click on the Last Chance List. 



From now until the end of this month, I am offering free postage on orders of $50 or more.


It has been some time since I have updated this blog, sorry, I seem to never get around to doing so many things.  I have been trying to master the art of Watercolouring.  Here is my man's card using this technique - I still have my "L" plates on here I think!!

I have also been very busy doing a friend's guest book for her wedding, which has consumed a lot of time.  The biggest reward, she loved it, and added bonus, everyone else, including her reception venue, loved it.  Gives me confidence in what I love to do!

Other exciting news is that I have seen a sneak peek of the new catalogue, due out next month.  It has some fantastic new products, I am really excited about some of them.  Why not be one of the first to see the new catalogue, call me to arrange your workshop or class.  By the way, I am more than happy to do a class rather than a workshop at your home with your friends.  I am also planning to have a class at my home sooner rather than later so I will post the date as soon as I know (in the process of painting too, which has taken over priorities a bit).

Ever thought about becoming a Demonstrator??  This is a very exciting time with new products and loads of excitement from papercrafters everywhere.  Why not talk to me about joining a fabulous, talented group of people with the same passion as you?  It could be the start of something wonderful! 

And just for my final note, I have created a challenge this month for SU Demonstrators, that I will now pass onto you.  Create a male card (not a child) in a technique you have never done before, don't like doing or would like to master.  Send me your pics and I will upload them onto the blog! 

Regards
Lisa
Lisa Bowcock Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator