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

West Gosford Craft Markets - Sunday 30 May

West Gosford Craft Markets are on again tomorrow at Tathra Street, West Gosford from 9.00am - 2.00pm.  The weather is supposed to be lousy so why not come down and enjoy a coffee while strolling through a range of craft stalls, including jewellery, candles, cards (of course) homewares etc. 

Nerida and I will be there and we will be doing some make and takes ($2 each) and have showbags, show special offer and our cards laid out on the table!!

Hope to see you there.

Lisa
Lisa Bowcock Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator

Ribbon Share

Want a choice of Stampin' Up! Ribbon

at a fraction of the cost?

Be part of my current ribbon share.  For only $19.95 you will receive the following:-

1.8m x 1" Rose Red Double Stitch Grosgrain Ribbon
2.1m x 5/8" Very Vanilla Grosgran Ribbon
2.7m x Rich Razzleberry Polka Dot Grosgrain Ribbon (truly stunning)
2.7m x Soft Suede Polka Dot Grosgrain Ribbon
1.8m x 1/2" Old Olive Striped Grosgrain Ribbon

Email or phone me now to be part of this ribbon share.

Lisa
Lisa Bowcock
Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator

Stationery Gift Box

I have been busy creating this lovely Stationery Gift Box using 2 - 3 sheets of Stampin' Up! Designer Series Paper (12" x 12").  Isn't it amazing what you can create with just a few cuts and folds, a bit of sticky strip!  Here is a photo of the completed Gift Box.

The inside contains a post-it note with cover, pocket for stamps, 3 C6 size cards, 3 love note cards and 3 gift cards. All made using coordinating Stampin' Up! Designer Series Paper and card stock.  Here's what's inside.

The photos of the main cards in the gift box are included in the slide show at the top of this blog. Below is my favourite of them all!  Hope you like them.  I am pretty impressed with myself! 

Feel free to leave me comments at any time if you have any queries or would just like to have your say.

Lisa

Lisa Bowcock
Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator

Shopping Tote

My wonderful friend, Cheryl, sent me this shopping tote template and it sat and sat, just waiting for me to use it.  I am planning for a 16yo Birthday party, for the girls to make a bag, card and maybe a bookmark, all for their mum's for Mother's Day.  So I started to play.  You can make this shopping tote from an A4 piece of card stock or use designer series paper.  There is a little DSP left which I have used to make a matching card.  There is enough left from a sheet of 12 x 12 to make a few matching cards actually.  Think I will be using this for some Christmas gifts.

A nice Mother's Day Gift

I will now try to coordinate the bags and the Vintage Vogue stamp set to see what I can create.

Lisa

Lisa Bowcock
Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator

Vintage Vogue

I have been having a play with the Vintage Vogue Stamp Set.  My initial feeling about this stamp set was not an everlasting "got to have it" kind of thing (not like anything Rich Razzleberry coloured, which is obviously a must have).  However, seeing what other people have done and what I have done with it today, I am quite liking it.  It gives your card an "olden days" type of look to it and I must say, the large flowers and the detail on the petals really is quite stunning.

Anyway, here is what I made today.

Hope you like them.

My next challenge to myself - to use this set in making a bag for mother's day.

Lisa

Lisa Bowcock
Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator