Delightful Dasher

I have recently bought this stamp because I have seen so many nice cards made with it.  Here is one of the cards that we made at a Workshop today.  We used Crumb Cake, Chocolate Chip and Whisper White Card Stock, we also used some of the Stampin' Up! Jolly Holiday Designer Series Paper.  We used the Spritzer and our Choc Chip marker for spritzing on the large piece of white and used our Chocolate Chip and Bravo Burgundy markers for Dasher.  Add some Real Red Striped Grosgrain Ribbon and one of the new Clear Brads.  I struggled for ages for the right card for this workshop and I was really pleased with the end result.  Lucky for me, so was everyone at the Workshop!

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

Christmas Gift Cards

Well I just don't understand where all the time goes.  It doesn't seem like 2 weeks since I posted on this blog but there you go, it has been.  We are certainly getting towards the busy time of the year, with Christmas Decorations in the shops, plans being made for holidays over the Chrissy period, and, not to mention, all that shopping!!!! 

Do you know what you would like for Christmas?  Something from the new mini catalogue that is available from 1 December 2010??  Or maybe something from the existing catalogue??  Did you know that I have Gift Certificates available? So if your loved one is finding it difficult to think of something to buy, why not make it easy for them (and great for you) and suggest a gift voucher for your favourite Stampin' Up! Products? 

To go with my presents that I have managed to buy to date, I thought I would share some cute little gift tags.  Not much to them really, a little Designer Series Paper, stamp here, ribbon there and you have some really simple, quick gift tags and the good thing is you can make them as big or as little as you like (I have cut my A4 sheet in 4 but you could reduce that size again and get 8.  I think they are much nicer than the bought ones.  Only problem is, the kids will know that "Santa" didn't make them???? 
Here they are.  I hope you like them.

I will be at the Kincumber Uniting Church Craft Fair/Boot Sale this Saturday (6th November).  Why not come along and say hello.  I will be there with my fellow friend & demonstrator Nerida.  You will also be able to make a card like this as well as enter in the draw for the lucky door prize and we will be doing demonstrations as well.

A reminder too for my next Christmas Stamp-a-Stack, which is being held on Saturday 13 November at 10.00.  $15 for 6 Cards and envelopes.  Please let me know asap if you would like to attend.


Regards
Lisa

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

Dress Up Christmas

Stampin' Up! have introduced a special promotion, just in time for those Christmas Card preparations.  You can, just by purchasing a bundle listed in the attached flyer, or by hosting a $550 Workshop, earn yourself a free spool of ribbon (valued betwen $15.95 - $21.95).  Check out the flyer below for more details.

Reminder regarding the first of my Christmas Stamp-a-Stacks,

there are a couple of places left for the Wednesday 27th October. 

Give me a call (or send an email) if you would like to come along.

Regards
Lisa

Lisa Bowcock
Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator
...And lovin' it!

http://lisabowcock.stampinup.net

Just loving Concord Crush

I am just loving the new In Colour, Concord Crush, teamed with Wild Wasabi.  Take a look at one of the cards that will be made at either of my Christmas Stamp-a-Stacks.  I really love it.  Thank you to my dear friend Melissa for the inspiration!!

The other thing on this card that I am really, really liking is the Shimmer Paints, which is what the Season's Greetings is stamped in.  Pity the photo doesn't really do it justice.

Lisa Bowcock Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator

http://lisabowcock.stampinup.net

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/