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The Gang’s All Meer

by Alisa Tilsner, in category Cards

I don’t think it’s a secret that I think The Gang’s All Meer is a little creepy! Especially that meerkat with the big toothy grin… but my friend Paula Dobson has encouraged me to pull it out. And…. okay, some of the kats are cute.

The Gang's All Meer FREE Level 1 Stamp Set by Stampin' Up!. Card created by Alisa Tilsner. All products available from Alisa.

I started my card by taking a piece of Whisper White and Ink Blending 4 colours onto my card. If you click on either of the photos, you’ll be able to see all the products I’ve used for my cards, minus the two Sale a Bration items. After Ink Blending, I embossed the card with the Stone 3D Embossing Folder which is part of a Level 2 Sale A Bration bundle. I then watered down some White Craft Ink and flicked it onto the card with my AquaPainter.

If you haven’t watched my video on Ink Blending, you can find it HERE

The Gang's All Meer FREE Level 1 Stamp Set by Stampin' Up!. Card created by Alisa Tilsner. All products available from Alisa.

My little Meerkats have been coloured with Blends. After colouring and while assembling, I felt that my focal image was too small for the card. A vellum layer behind your focal image helps fill the space without taking away from my background (which I LOVE)

I finished the card off with a few of the Iridescent Sequins.

So… maybe they’re not so creepy after all, what do you think?

Cheers for now – Alisa

The Gang’s All Meer

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Country Club Designer Series Paper

by Alisa Tilsner, in category Cards

I am so excited to share projects with you from demonstrator friends around the world all using the Country Club Designer Series Paper. I am honored to be a part of this design team and love that we can all share projects using the same DSP. Make sure to check out all the blogs (list at the bottom) and enjoy these projects from around the world.

I am going to start off by saying that I have absolutely no interest in golf, nor do I like all the tartan and check in the paper… BUT I love the way my card turned out!

I had forgotten that a whole 2 sheets of the paper where images of golfers, both male and female that you can colour in! So awesome. I picked a female image to colour (I have no need for more male cards) and decided to go bright and colourful despite the muted tones in the paper.

Country Club Designer Series Paper available from the Stampin' Up! Mini Jan - June Catalogue. Card created by Alisa Tilsner

I’ve used the Stampin’ Blends to colour my image. To see all the colours and products I’ve used, just click on either of the photos. Now, none of the colours I picked coordinate with any of the colours used in the DSP. I chose to use the gray tartan (I think it’s tartan and not check – does it really matter?) and tie it all together with the colour of my Happy Birthday sentiments.

Country Club Designer Series Paper available from the Stampin' Up! Mini Jan - June Catalogue. Card created by Alisa Tilsner

I then just finished my card with a few of the clear sequins from the Peaceful Poppies suite, and what you can’t see, is a little bit of Wink of Stella on the outfit of our golfer gal.

Now I just need to find someone who golfs and who’s Birthday is coming up!

So now it’s time to see what the rest of the Design Team has made using the DSP. Make sure to visit everyone to see all the fun things you can do with this paper.

Cheers for now – Alisa

PS: Today is also the last day to sign up for the Sending Flowers Class to Go

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Tips to Help you Improve your Watercolouring

by Alisa Tilsner, in category Cards, Videos

Hey Everyone!! Today I have a video with Tips to Help you Improve your Watercolouring.

These are the cards that we created at Linc N Learn yesterday. I was going to show you just the cards, but I noticed a few things when colouring our images. Sooo, I thought a video would be useful.

Come to the blog if you can’t see the video via your email.

Tips to help you improve your watercolouring. Card created by Alisa Tilsner, image from Lovely Lily Pad 2020 Sale a Bration Brochure.

As always, we do two cards. Usually the same layout but with different colours to give a different look and feel.

Video Tutorial to help improve your watercolouring Card created by Alisa Tilsner, image from Lovely Lily Pad 2020 Sale a Bration Brochure.

Which one is your favourite? The majority on my Facebook Page have said Purple!

Did you also notice I turned the lacy, scallop die cut around the other way to give a different look? How versatile is that!?

Video Tutorial to help improve your watercolouring. Card created by Alisa Tilsner, image from Lovely Lily Pad 2020 Sale a Bration Brochure.

Materials for the rest of the card:

  • Lovely Lily Pad Stamp Set (SAB Item)
  • Matching Lily Pad Die (SAB Item)
  • Lovely Lily Pad DSP (SAB Item)
  • Label Me Bold Stamp Set
  • Stazon Ink
  • Flirty Flamingo & Lovely Lipstick Ink & Card
  • Highland Heather & Gorgeous Grape Ink & Card
  • Granny Apple Green & Garden Green Ink & Card
  • Whisper White Thick Card
  • Aqua Painter
  • Rhinestones
  • Sponges

You might also like this Lovely Lily Pad card and video too!

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Join Stampin’ Up! Australia

by Alisa Tilsner, in category Joining Specials

How would you like to join Stampin’ Up! Australia? It’s seriously the best fun. You get to save money on your purchases, order products before the general public, attend Stampin’ Up! events, make more friends, and of course you get to be in my team The Artful Stampers!

I have been a demo for nearly 14 years now, I joined on Day 1 and am still loving every part of it.

Join Stampin' Up! Australia

Here’s just a few benefits:

  • Stampin’ Up! Starter Kit has a retail value of $235, but is a steal at $169
  • During Sale a Bration you also receive a FREE Stamp Set of your Choice, a 6″ x 6″ DSP Sampler and a cute Mini Paper Guillotine.
  • You can Customise the kit with your choice of stamp sets, ink colors and more (of equal or less value).
  • You can Sign Up On-line.
  • Earn Flex Points (similar to FlyBuys but you get to redeem Stampin’ Up! products) by completing Quick Start
  • Enjoy 20% Discount all your orders – complete Quick Start and enjoy 25% Discount
  • You are able to view and order select new stamps and products one month in advance of new catalogue releases!
  • There’s no obligation to sell or hold workshops and no penalty if you decide to drop.
  • $467 in total retail sales is required per quarter to remain active BEYOND your first FULL quarter. This total includes your own purchases and customer sales (based on retail prices).
  • No Annual Fees to pay.
  • You’ll have access to a myriad of project ideas on the Demonstrator Web Site and weekly Succeed email
  • Become part of a world-wide stamping family!
  • Want to earn extra income through your stamping passion?   I’m here to help you succeed when you are ready.

The Benefits of Joining Under Me

  • I am a Full Time Career Demonstrator.  I joined on the first day that Stampin’ Up! opened in Australia back in April 2006.  I have earned awards every year since then, including Number 1 Demonstrator and every Incentive Trip so far.  We have a large active team, over 50 in my first level, from all over Australia.  Distance is not an obstacle.
  • A private Facebook Group – where you’ll keep up to date with all the latest Stampin’ Up! news, chat and make new friends and best of all, share your creativity.
  • I personally send a Birthday Card to ALL my team members.
  • Receive Recognition with title promotions (think shopping sprees on me for my first levels) and Reward Vouchers for achievements.
  • Attend a private Facebook Group for my first level where you’ll have access to my Stamping Society Online Video Tutorials

Ready to Join Now?  Simply click the Join Now Button below.

Join Stampin' Up! Australia
Join Stampin' Up! Australia

Have questions before you Join Stampin’ Up! Australia? I’m happy to answer them all. You can email me or even message me via my Facebook Business Page.

I would LOVE to have you join me.

Cheers for now – Alisa

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Sending Flowers Class to Go Closing Soon

by Alisa Tilsner, in category Class To Go

Just a reminder that there are only a few days left to sign up for our Sending Flowers Class to Go.

Sending Flowers Class to Go

You’ll find all the details in the original post HERE!

Cheers for now – Alisa

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Sending Flowers Class to Go

by Alisa Tilsner, in category Class To Go

Sending Flowers Class to Go is now available for registration!! I have to say I love this class so much!

Sending Flowers Class to Go available from Alisa Tilsner Stampin' Up! Demonstrator in Australia

Cost – $66.25 Plus Postage ($12.20 Express or $9.20 Standard – Small Bag)

  • Sending Flowers Die valued at $47
  • From My Heart Faceted Gems valued at $10.50
  • Linen Thread valued at $8.75
  • 6 FREE Envelopes valued at $2
  • Card Class to create 6 Cards (2 x 3 Designs) valued at $18
  • Instructions in PDF Format emailed to you valued at $10
  • Postage from Warehouse to me is FREE valued at $5.95

If you already have any of the above products, please feel free to exchange it for something of the same value, just let me know in the messages part of the form.

You Will Need:

  • Real Red, Flirty Flamingo, Pear Pizazz and Old Olive Inks
  • Sponges/Brayer/Makeup Brushes
  • Adhesives & Dimensionals

Class Registration will be open until 22nd February. Class contents will then be ordered, please allow 2 weeks to receive your class. Australia Only Please. Invoices will be issued via PayPal.

NOTE: If you are in New Zealand and would like to purchase the Class to Go, please head to Paula’s blog to register.

ANOTHER NOTE: If you wish to add to your order to receive a FREE Sale A Bration item (12 x 12 Paper will be cut in half.) please add it in the form. Postage may increase depending on the product.

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Timeless Tulips Birthday Cards

by Alisa Tilsner, in category Cards

Timeless Tulips Birthday Cards recreated!! Yep, I recreated a card I made about 3 years ago!! And I think it worked perfectly with different Die shapes, different colours, and different stamps lol.

Timeless Tulips by Stampin' Up! Card created by Alisa Tilsner. All products available from Alisa Tilsner Stampin' Up! Demonstrator in Australia

I really love the way the Tulip heads stamp up, they have so much detail, yet are still really soft and delicate.

Timeless Tulips by Stampin' Up! Card created by Alisa Tilsner. All products available from Alisa Tilsner Stampin' Up! Demonstrator in Australia
Timeless Tulips by Stampin' Up! Card created by Alisa Tilsner. All products available from Alisa Tilsner Stampin' Up! Demonstrator in Australia
Timeless Tulips by Stampin' Up! Card created by Alisa Tilsner. All products available from Alisa Tilsner Stampin' Up! Demonstrator in Australia

There is a matching punch which will punch out the biggest tulip head, and a leaf. For these cards, I did cut out the other two tulip heads, but they were really easy to cut.

Here’s a list of products I’ve used. Stay tuned for a video on how to create the card.

  • Timeless Tulips Bundle
  • Birch Background Stamp
  • Label Me Bold Stamp Set
  • Stone Embossing Folder (level 2 SAB)
  • Stitched Nested Labels (largest)
  • Mossy Meadow Card & Ink
  • Rococo Rose Card & Ink
  • Whisper White Card
  • Crumb Cake Ink
  • Polka Dot Tulle Ribbon
  • Basic Rhinestones

I think they turn out super pretty Timeless Tulips Birthday Cards 🙂

EDITED: Find my YouTube Video on THIS POST

That’s it for me today – Cheers for now, Alisa

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Testing out our Watercolour Pencils on 3 types of Cardstock

by Alisa Tilsner, in category Videos

Hey, hey! I spent some time testing out our watercolour pencils on 3 types of cardstock!

Here’s the results!

It’s a quick post, so cheers for now – Alisa

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Does your Punch get Jammed?

by Alisa Tilsner, in category Cards

Does your punch get jammed? I have a few tips for you if it does!

Tips for getting your jammed punch working again.

I had a customer email me the other day saying the punch she order over a year ago was jammed and she couldn’t get it to work. I rang SU and these were the tips suggested before getting it replaced:

  • Drop or throw it gently on a carpeted surface.
  • Step on it to punch through card.
  • Put it in the freezer overnight.

My customer tried the freezer option and it worked. The metal shrinks in the cold and then expands again when warm. Whatever is misaligned fixes itself during the shrinking stage.

I myself have stepped on a punch before, it was actually a little more than a step, made a dreadful noise and I thought I’d broken it. But it started working again.

Here’s another tip for your punches (not jammed related)

  • Sharpen punches by punching through several layers of alfoil.

Hope this help you some! – Alisa

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Card from Shelli

by Alisa Tilsner, in category Cards

I received some happy mail on Friday! A Card from Shelli!! wooohoo!

I received a card from Shelli Gardner!
I received a card from Shelli Gardner!

A lovely simple card, with some heat embossing and dry embossing. AND forgive me, but I have no idea which set the sentiment is from. Let me know if you know!!

Cheers for now – Alisa

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Peaceful Moments Birthday Cards

by Alisa Tilsner, in category Cards

This week I’m back at Linc n Learn with a class of 8. I thought I’d try a more simple card to create my Peaceful Moments Birthday Cards

Peaceful Moments Die by Stampin' Up! Card created by Alisa Tilsner. All products used available from Alisa Tilsner

As you might know, we always make 2 cards, same design but a little different. In our first class back we make a Bermuda Bay combo and a Poppy Parade combo.

Peaceful Moments Die by Stampin' Up! Card created by Alisa Tilsner. All products used available from Alisa Tilsner

We used the Coastal Weave 3D Embossing Folder for one card, and the Stone 3D Embossing Folder for the other.

Peaceful Moments Die by Stampin' Up! Card created by Alisa Tilsner. All products used available from Alisa Tilsner

The die set in the Peaceful Moments Bundle is another I think which could be a stand alone product on it’s own. Everything is there to create these lovely poppy bouquets.

The Happy Birthday sentiment I’ve used comes from the Label Me Bold Stamp Set.

Supply List for Peaceful Moments Birthday Card – All available from my Online Store

  • Peaceful Moments Die
  • Label Me Bold Stamp Set
  • Whisper White Thick Card
  • Poppy Parade Card & Ink
  • Calypso Coral Card
  • Bermuda Bay Card & Ink
  • Coastal Cabana Card
  • Old Olive Card & Ink
  • Mossy Meadow Card
  • Crushed Curry Card
  • Blackberry Bliss Card
  • Coastal Weave 3D Embossing Folder
  • Stone 3D Embossing Folder (Level 2 SAB)
  • Rhinestones

That’s it for me today, Cheers for now – Alisa

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Final Call for Birthday Bonanza Class to Go!

by Alisa Tilsner, in category Cards

It’s the final call for Birthday Bonanza Class to Go, don’t miss out!

Birthday Bonanza Class to Go

All details can be found HERE!

Cheers for now – Alisa

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Coordination Product Release by Stampin’ Up!

by Alisa Tilsner, in category Cards

Don’t really want to fussy cut some of those Sale a Bration or Mini Catalogue images? It’s time for a Coordination Product Release by Stampin’ Up!.

Available February and March, but only while stocks last.

Coordination Product Release by Stampin' Up! Available from Alisa Tilsner Stampin' Up! Demo in Australia

Coordinates with Positive Thoughts Stamp Set from the Mini

Coordination Product Release by Stampin' Up! Available from Alisa Tilsner Stampin' Up! Demo in Australia

Coordinates with Someone Special Stamp Set from the Mini

Coordination Product Release by Stampin' Up! Available from Alisa Tilsner Stampin' Up! Demo in Australia

Coordinates with Little Ladybug Stamp Set – Host Stamp from the Sale a Bration Brochure

Coordination Product Release by Stampin' Up! Available from Alisa Tilsner Stampin' Up! Demo in Australia

Coordinates with Sending Thoughts Stamp Set from the Sale a Bration Brochure.

I’ll be holding a Class To Go featuring the Sending Flowers Dies on the 15th February 🙂

Coordination Product Release by Stampin' Up! Available from Alisa Tilsner Stampin' Up! Demo in Australia

Coordinates with Happy Birthday To You Stamp Set from the Sale a Bration Brochure.

Coordination Product Release by Stampin' Up! Available from Alisa Tilsner Stampin' Up! Demo in Australia

Coordinates with Small Bloom Punch (SAB), Heart Punch Pack (Mini), Tulip Builder Punch (Mini) and Builder Umbrella Punch (Mini)

Coordination Product Release by Stampin' Up! Available from Alisa Tilsner Stampin' Up! Demo in Australia

Cheers for now – Alisa

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Stamping Society Blog Hop and FREE Class!!

by Alisa Tilsner, in category Cards, Videos

Happy Birthday to US!! We’re celebrating our first Stamping Society Birthday! This month we not to focus on a particular set, but to Share What We Love. We each picked a technique or style of card making we love and created our projects around that. AND guess what?! This month you as our gift to you, you can grab the February Class for FREE!!

I bet you can’t guess what my Share What You Love technique is!

Forever Blossoms Stamp Set by Stampin' Up! Card created by Alisa Tilsner. All products available from Alisa.

You would never have guessed right!!

Forever Blossoms Stamp Set by Stampin' Up! Card created by Alisa Tilsner. All products available from Alisa.

And I have a video for you showing how I coloured the Forever Blossoms Flower image.

Forever Blossoms Stamp Set by Stampin' Up! Card created by Alisa Tilsner. All products available from Alisa.

Make sure you check out everyone’s blog so you can see what they love to share!

And now for the FREE Class this month. Just hit the buy button and check out and you’ll be able to download the PDF. Video links are in the PDF. NOTE: Danielle is experience technology issues, her PDF is not in this issue, but I’ll send out another blog post when we’ve updated the PDF for you to download again.

For my project I’ve recreated this card, but I’ve coloured with Stampin’ Blends to give a very different look. You can also see the whole card being assembled.

Cheers for now – Alisa