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WIN the ENTIRE Stampin’ Blends Collection!

by Alisa Tilsner, in category Cards

September is my Birthday Month and boy do I have a gift for one lucky person! You could WIN the ENTIRE Stampin’ Blends Collection!

WIN the ENTIRE Stampin' Blends Collection with Alisa Tilsner. Details are on my Blog - Australia Only

WHAT????!!! I have been collecting the Stampin’ Blends Markers over the last hmmm how many months? I’ve been saving them for one lucky winner!

There are 38 Colour Combos, plus an Ivory, Bronze and Colour Lifter in the Collection. Grand Total of $612.25!!!

The Rules:

  • For every $25 you spend with me during September, I’ll pop your name into the ‘hat’ for ONE lucky winner to win the ENTIRE Stampin’ Blends Collection.
  • Example, if you spend $100, you’ll get 4 entries into the ‘hat’. The higher you order, the more your name will be in the hat. Multiple orders will count too.
  • Orders over $60 online with the monthly code still get my monthly gift. It’s like double dipping!!
  • Entries close on the 30th September 2020 at 11.50pm ADST – Australia Only. Giveaway is through Alisa Tilsner Only, not endorsed by Stampin’ Up!

My ONLINE STORE

I’m sooooo excited for this. I’ve been hanging out to have saved entire collection. I can’t wait to be shipping them off to someone. Make sure you spread the word!

SQUEEE!! – Alisa

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All Things Fabulous PDF Class

by Alisa Tilsner, in category Cards

Don’t you love the start of the month? It’s time for another Stampin’ Down Under PDF. This month we are featuring All Things Fabulous Stamp Set.

All PDF’s are in Australian $$ and can be purchased from anywhere in the world :). We hope you enjoy them.

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Summer Days Father’s Day Card

by Alisa Tilsner, in category Cards

Honestly… How did we get to Father’s Day so quick?? I almost forgot. I’ve been at the Stampin’ Up! Leadership Summit for the last couple of days, very early starts (3.30am) because it’s been in US time zone. After 7 hours of classes, we’d have a little hang out on zoom. So while chatting with other leaders from the US mainly, I did a little colouring and card making. Here’s what I made

Summer Days Stampin' Up! Host Set, card by Alisa Tilsner in Australia

I was pretty tired at this stage, so I just coloured in one hang out, then I made the card the following day. It was actually so relaxing to just pounce my water brush over the trees!

Summer Days Stampin' Up! Host Set, card by Alisa Tilsner in Australia

Then I thought it would be kind of fun to try a YouTube Live. It’s been such a long time since I’ve used YouTube for the live feature. Things normally go wrong for me, but this one worked great!

My basic colour combo is Balmy Blue, Old Olive and Mossy Meadow

Here’s a list of products used, they can all be purchased over on my Online Store

  • Summer Days (Host Set)
  • Itty Bitty Greetings
  • Fluid Watercolour Paper
  • Water Painters
  • Stazon Black
  • Versamark Ink
  • Tree Trunk – Crumb Cake, Soft Suede, Early Espresso
  • Tree Tops – Pear Pizzazz, Old Olive, Mossy Meadow
  • Lane – Sahara Sand, Gray Granite, Smokey Slate
  • Grass – Pear Pizzazz, Old Olive, Garden Green
  • Sky – Balmy Blue
  • Card: Balmy Blue, Old Olive, Mossy Meadow
  • Linen Thread
  • Sequins for Everything
  • White Embossing Powder, Heat Tool

Cheers for now – Alisa

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Gnome for the Holidays Christmas Card

by Alisa Tilsner, in category Cards

I’m still stuck on the Blues and Purples colour combo for my Gnome for the Holidays Christmas Card.

The little snowflakes in the cap of the Gnome teamed up perfectly with the Snowflake Splendor DSP, which then led me to the colour combo!.

Gnome for the Holidays Christmas Card

Isn’t he just the cutest?! I’ve coloured him with our Stampin’ Blends.

Gnome for the Holidays Christmas Card
Gnome for the Holidays Christmas Card

I did do a Facebook Live if you want to check it out. It will probably be in the Video section. I might do a whole new video for YouTube. I decided to make the card a little smaller, and on a Highland Heather base instead of Balmy Blue.

Gnome for the Holidays Christmas Card

The products used are:

  • Gnome for the Holidays Stamp Set
  • Snowflake Splendor DSP
  • Gold Hoop Embellishment
  • Wonder of the Season Ribbon Combo Pack
  • Memento Black Ink, Versamark Ink
  • Ivory, Calypso Coral Light, Highland Heather Combo, Balmy Blue Combo, Granite Gray Light Blends & Colour Lifter
  • Highland Heather, Whisper White card
  • White Embossing Powder

Last reminder too – Don’t forget to use your coupons from last month if you have them. They’ll expire on the 31st August!

Cheers for now, I have a 3.30am start for a Virtual Stampin’ Up! Leaders Summit for the next 2 days. eeeeeek!

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Video: Forever Greenery Card with Embellishment Cluster

by Alisa Tilsner, in category Cards

So… I’ve been a little slack in the video department of late. I asked on my Facebook Page what sort of video’s would everyone like to see, and most came back with anything! Hmmm, I love that you all just like to watch me! If you have any suggestions to help a gal out, let me know 🙂

Anyway, for this video, I decided to remake the Forever Greenery Birthday Card with the Embellishment Cluster that I made the other week.

Video: Creating an Embellishment Cluster on a Birthday Card also featuring Forever Greenery DSP.

I hope you enjoy, and I promise to just make more card videos. But if you do have suggestions, please put them forward 🙂

Cheers for now- Alisa

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Snowflake Wishes Class closing

by Alisa Tilsner, in category Cards

Just a quick reminder that the 25th August is the last day to register for my fun and pretty Snowflake Wishes Class by Mail.

You’ll find all the details HERE

Cheers – Alisa

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All You Can Tag Buffet

by Alisa Tilsner, in category Cards

It’s that time of year to get your tags and cards ready, because from now until the end of the year, you won’t be able to get enough! The Tag Buffet Stamp Set is perfect for everyone.

Cards made with the Tag Buffet Stamp Set by Stampin' Up!

If you’re looking for a simple way to add variety to your projects, with just a few sheets of cardstock and your trusty Paper Trimmer, you can easily create three unique cards to highlight multiple stamps from this set.

For all of the cards above, we started with:

  • Tag Buffet Stamp Set
  • The same ink colours (Bermuda Bay, Coastal Cabana, Flirty Flamingo, Poppy Parade, Tuxedo Black Memento Ink)
  • Wonder of the Season Ribbon Combo Pack (gold cord)
  • Poppy Parade card base (8.9 x 12.7 cm)
  • Coastal Cabana Cardstock (8.9 x 2.5 cm)
  • Shimmery White Cardstock (7.6 x 7.6 cm)
  • Trimming the Town Designer Series Paper (6.4 x 10.2 cm)

Ornament Card
Stamp, colour, layer, adhere. This card is sure to please any stamper.

’Tis the Season Card
No trimming necessary. Switch the orientation of the card, stamp different images, and tie a bow.

With Love Card
Trim the Designer Series Paper into two 3.2 x 10.2 cm pieces and cut notches into the Coastal Cabana Cardstock.

Tag Buffet Stamp Set by Stampin' Up!. Available from Alisa Tilsner, Australian Stampin Up Demo

Or, if you’re looking to create all your tags for this year, you can grab the Tag Buffet Project Kit to go with your Stamp Set. Wrap your gifts in brown paper, and add your beautiful tags.

Tag Buffet Project Kit by Stampin' Up!. Available from Alisa Tilsner, Australian Stampin Up Demo
Tag Buffet Project Kit by Stampin' Up!. Available from Alisa Tilsner, Australian Stampin Up Demo

Couple of quick reminders:

Cheers for now – Alisa

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Snowflake Wishes Class by Mail

by Alisa Tilsner, in category Class To Go

It’s time to start thinking about Christmas Cards! My Snowflake Wishes Class by Mail is now open for registration.

Snowflake Wishes Class by Mail designed by Alisa Tilsner in Australia. Register now!

Cost – $99.00 Postage ($12.20 Express or $9.20 Standard – Small Bag)

You will be purchasing:

  • Snowflake Wishes Stamp Set valued at $45
  • So Many Snowflakes Die valued at $63
  • 6″ x 12″ piece of Balmy Blue Glimmer Paper valued at $2.20

You will receive these for Free:

  • 6 FREE Envelopes valued at $2
  • Card Class Kit Materials 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

You Will Need:

  • Highland Heather Ink
  • Balmy Blue Ink
  • Pacific Point Ink
  • Veramark Ink, White Embossing Powder, Heat Tool
  • Aquapainter/Paintbrush
  • Adhesives & Dimensionals
  • TIP: Refills for the inkpads would help with depth of colour in the watercolour wash backgrounds.

Class Registration will be open until 25th August. Class contents will then be ordered, please allow 2 weeks to receive your class, however given the current crisis, please allow a little more time. Australia Only Please. Invoices will be issued via PayPal.

Thank you, now closed.

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Quick and Easy Christmas Cards

by Alisa Tilsner, in category Cards

We have some really really pretty Pattern Papers in this years August – December Mini Catalogue. Team them up with a sentiment stamp set and you’ll be able to create Quick and Easy Christmas Cards.

I’ve been working on my next Class by Mail and had some of these products sitting out in front of me, so I thought I’d make another card for you guys.

Wrapped in Christmas teamed up with Snowflake Splendor Paper to create quick and easy Christmas Cards

Isn’t that Snowflake Splendor paper just soooo pretty? A layer of Paper, and a layer of matching cardstock behind adhere to the card base and you’re almost finished.

I inked the sentiment from Wrapped in Christmas first with Highland Heather, then used a sponge dauber to apply some Pacific Point ink direct to the stamp before stamping my image.

A little bit of Snowflake Splendor Ribbon and some of the Blue Adhesive Backed Gems and my card was finished. You could even paint over snowflakes with Wink of Stella if you wanted to.

Here’s a quick look at the Wrapped in Christmas and Snowflake Splendor DSP I’ve used.

Wrapped in Christmas Stamp Set by Stampin' Up! Available in Australia from Alisa Tilsner
Snowflake Splendor Paper by Stampin' Up! Available in Australia from Alisa Tilsner

Stay tuned for my next class. I think it’s going to be a good one!

Cheers for now – Alisa

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Don’t Stop Believin’ Santa Card

by Alisa Tilsner, in category Cards

Hi Everyone! I’m getting better at using up the images I’ve coloured from my videos! Today I’m sharing a Don’t Stop Believin’ Santa Card.

Here’s the video if you missed it last time.

And here’s my new card:

Don't Stop Believin' Santa Card by Alisa Tilsner

For this card, I pulled out the Most Wonderful Time Product Medley that has carried over from last Holiday Catalogue. I love the Gold accents in the DSP.

The White Baker’s Twine is retired (I can’t believe they did that), but everything else, the stars and banner are from the medley. I’ve added a strip of Gold Foil across the bottom of the DSP.

Quick post from me today, I’m off to design my next Class by Mail!

Cheers for now – Alisa

PS – Don’t forget to use your Coupon Codes by the 31st August!

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Create an Embellishment Cluster

by Alisa Tilsner, in category Cards

Now I’m not very skillful when I create an embellishment cluster, I’m dreadful at! What’s an embellishment cluster you ask? Well I think it’s a group of different types of embellishments in one little cluster, as opposed to embellishments all over your card, or scrapbook page. Your cluster could be the main focal image, or you could have a couple of little clusters.

I’ll show you my card first, then explain it.

How to Create an Embellishment Cluster.

In my team group, one our team members posted a challenge – to use wooden embellishments. Well I do have some of those, I rarely (never) use them (blush). I’d picked out a simple card map to follow. Grabbed my Forver Greenery Pattern Paper, matching Card and Inks and off I went.

Only I thought my card looked a little on the dull side, and the wooden embellishments just sort of sat there with no real meaning. My Gold Hoops sat on the floor, unopened! So I grabbed them, and some ribbons.

Working in odd numbers helps make your cluster pleasing to the eye. You see here with my Embellishment Cluster that I have 3 main types of embellishments. The Gold Hoops, In Good Taste Elements (wooden leaves) and the Ribbon. And I’ve used 5 individual pieces. 2 leaves, and 2 types of ribbon – Scalloped Linen Ribbon and Linen Thread

How to Create an Embellishment Cluster.

To created this particular cluster, I started by adhering only right hand side of my sentiment to the card front. Using Glue Dots, I secured a piece of the Pretty Peacock Scalloped Linen Ribbon around the Gold Hoop. I tied a piece of Linen Thread around the ribbon.

I then slipped the Hoop under the left hand side of the sentiment and adhered it in place with glue dots. I was then able to slip the 2 leaves under the ribbon. They look a little more in place rather than just stuck on my card now.

I’m really happy with the way my embellishment cluster came out, and I can’t wait to try some more.

How to Create an Embellishment Cluster.

The colours I’ve used for this card are Pretty Peacock and White, but there’s also Pear Pizzazz, Gold and the natural colours of the wooden leaves and linen.

How to Create an Embellishment Cluster.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.

Cheers for now – Alisa

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Paper Pumpkin Box of Sunshine

by Alisa Tilsner, in category Cards

Paper Pumpkin Box of Sunshine is coming Down Under!! WOOHOO!!

Here’s the information about the kit, if you’ve not heard of Paper Pumpkin before.

Kit Information

Kit contains supplies for 8 cards and envelopes (2 cards of 4 designs)

  • Card size: 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ (10.8 x 14 cm)
  • Envelope size: 4-1/2″ x 5-3/4″ (11.4 x 14.6 cm)

Coordinating Colours:

Basic Black, Bumblebee, Crushed Curry, Poppy Parade, Shaded Spruce, White, and Gold

Other Contents:

  • An exclusive stamp set (This kit does not include a clear block for the stamp set.)
  • One Classic Stampin’ Spot
  • Paper and crafting materials including, card bases, embellishments, and laser-cut pieces to create 8 cards
  • 8 coordinating envelopes
  • Adhesive dots and dimensionals

Box of Sunshine Information:

This kit includes extra pieces and stickers (including a sticker label) to help you create cards AND a Box of Sunshine filled with treats and goodies to send to a friend. (Treats not included.)

And the most important piece of information – It will be available 11th August and while stocks last and will cost $37

Paper Pumpkin Box of Sunshine will be available in Australia from the 11th August, while stocks last.

So exciting!! I LOVE the alcohol ink look on the elements.

Cheers for now – Alisa

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Peace & Joy Bundle Focus

by Alisa Tilsner, in category Cards

Hi Friends! Today we are doing the Peace & Joy Bundle Focus. Remember we are only doing these one a month now.

Peace & Joy Bundle Focus

Here are your 3 samples with recipes:

Peace & Joy Bundle Focus

Card Base Size:

Standard A2

Stamps: Peace & Joy
Paper: Whisper White, Vellum, Night of Navy, Silver Foil, Pool Party, Trimming The Town DSP
Ink: VersaMark, Silver Embossing Powder, Misty Moonlight
Accessories: Whale of a Time Sequins
Adhesives: Mini Glue Dots, Fine Tip Glue, Dimensionals, Multipurpose Glue
Tools: Stitched Nested Dies, Joy Dies
Tips/Tricks: Hide adhesive to stick down the vellum piece behind the layers on top of the vellum.

Peace & Joy Bundle Focus

Card Base Size:

Standard A2

Stamps: Peace & Joy
Paper: Whisper White, Real Red, Cherry Cobbler, Old Olive, Gold Foil
Ink: Real Red, Old Olive, Pear Pizazz, Soft Seafoam Accessories: Sequins for Everything
Adhesives: Dimensionals, Fine Tip Glue, Multipurpose Glue
Tools: Joy Dies

Peace & Joy Bundle Focus

Card Base Size:

Other

Stamps: Peace & Joy
Paper: Soft Seafoam, Real Red, Whisper White, Heartwarming Hugs DSP
Ink: VersaMark, White Embossing Powder, Shaded Spruce, Pear Pizazz, Soft Seafoam
Accessories: Red Basic Rhinestones, Mini Paper Pumpkin Box, Wonder of the Season Ribbon, Linen Thread
Adhesives: Mini Dimensionals
Tools: Joy Dies

Peace & Joy Bundle Focus

If you purchase the Bundle this month (or have in the past) from me, email me to let me know and I’ll send you a PDF Class created by Stampin’ Up! for FREE so you can create the two cards above.

Peace & Joy Bundle Focus

You can order your bundle from my ONLINE STORE

Previous Bundles are Nothing Better Than, Blossoms in Bloom and Lovely You

Cheers for now – Alisa

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2020 Holiday Catalogue is now Live

by Alisa Tilsner, in category Cards

Yay!! the 2020 Holiday Catalogue is now Live!! Actually, it’s called the August – December Mini Catalogue, but it covers Christmas, Thanksgiving and Halloween (the last two I consider Holidays even tho they’re not celebrated down under!)

Stampin Up 2020 Holiday Catalogue

Click on the image above and you’ll be able to download a digital version of the catalogue. I do have some paper copies coming to me, if you’d like one, just holler!! (Australia only)

And we have a new Online Ordering Code for August, AND you can also start redeeming your Bonus Days Coupons AND demonstrators can pre order the brand new Large Cut & Emboss Machine today (you can actually order this in your starter kit. The machine is $209, but the kit is $169)

Stampin' Up! Cut & Emboss Machine

If you have any questions about anything, please feel free to contact me.

Cheers for now – Alisa

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Warm & Toasty Stampin’ Up Christmas Card

by Alisa Tilsner, in category Cards

Welcome to another Warm & Toasty Stampin’ Up! Christmas Card! Today I’m using the cute Skating Polar Bear. I love it when there’s lots of white in the image, less colouring!! – Even tho I love to colour, I it means I can create quicker!

Warm & Toasty Stampin' Up! Christmas Card by Alisa Tilsner

I actually started with my Ink Blending on this card first so I could tell if the colours would blend nicely together. I think they did, don’t you? I waited a little while, coloured the Polar Bear, cut him out etc. Then I thought I’d white emboss the snowflakes towards the top. (I forgot to do it before the ink blending!) But then this happened!

It appeared my ink was still a little damp and the embossing powder wanted to stick to it. There was NO WAY I was going to start over again. I gave it a really hard flick to the back of the card, and most of it came away. I then used a paint brush to remove more of it off around the snowflakes. There is still some on there, but I didn’t have to start again.

Warm & Toasty Stampin' Up! Christmas Card by Alisa Tilsner

Card Recipe:

  • STAMP SET: Warm & Toasty
  • INK: Memento Black, Highland Heather, Balmy Blue, Versamark
  • CARD: Highland Heather, Whisper White
  • BLENDS: Highland Heather Combo, Balmy Blue Combo, Calypso Coral Light, Seaside Spray Light
  • OTHER: White Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, Sponges/Blending Brushes
Warm & Toasty Stampin' Up! Christmas Card by Alisa Tilsner

You’ll be able to grab your Warm & Toasty Stampin’ Up! Set from August 4th in the new 2020 August – December Mini Catalogue.

Cheers for now – Alisa