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by lisa besler

Welcome to my blog! I am living my passion to teach, to share, and to inspire others towards creativity. Visit my blog often for fun, fresh ideas!

If you live in Austin/Round Rock or surrounding area please view my "Class Schedule" (left side bar) and register for a class.


Sunday, January 30, 2011

DIAPER CAKE

I made this very simple diaper cake that can be embellished with lotions, washcloths, onesies, etc.  Or, you can just leave it as is.  I used 1 1/2 packs of size 1 diapers for this cake.


I made the flowers using the Flower Folds Bigz Die and embossed it with the PERFECT polka dot embossing folder.  I added a button and ribbon to the center.

Thanks for visiting my blog! Lisa

Thursday, January 27, 2011

SEW SUITE STAMP SET

I love the Sew Suite collection of product in the new Mini Occasions Catalog.  What I love most is that I received the stamp set, designer buttons and designer fabric FREE at Leadership! 
Whether you're a sewer or a crafter, this product line is so fun to work with.  The line includes stamps, paper, buttons, fabric, and a lot more.  See it all below.



Sew Suite Stamp Set
Item# 121933   $26.95 (wood)
Item# 122009   $18.95 (clear)

Sweet Stitches Designer Fabric
Item# 121818   $9.95
Sweet Stitches Big Designer Buttons
Item# 122302   $8.95

Sweet Stitches Designer Fabric Brads
Item# 121880   $6.95
Pom Pom Trim
Item# 123323   $$6.50
Sweet Stitches 8x8 inch Designer Printed Album
Item#121802   $14.95
Sweet Stitches Designer Series Paper
Item# 121781   $9.95
Sweet Stitches Rub-Ons
Item# 121887   $7.95
Sweet Stitches Designer Series paper - Digital Download
Item# 122170   $3.95
During Sale-A-Bration for every $50 you spend shopping our Idea Book and Catalog and/or Mini Occasions Catalog you can choose one item from the sale-a-bration catalog for free.  Sale-A-Bration Catalog download 

Thanks for visiting my blog! Lisa

Tuesday, January 25, 2011

BIRTHDAY STAMP-A-STACK

This past weekend was my Birthday Stamp-A-Stack class. Everyone made 15 cards; 3 cards of each 5 designs.

I love the technique used on this card. To get this look you rub your ink pad on the inside of the embossing folder (the side with the writing on it), place your card stock inside and run it through the big shot machine. You will get both embossing and color all at once.

Stamps: On Your Birthday
Paper: Pretty in Pink, Early Expresso, Whisper White card stock
Inks: Pretty in Pink, Wild Wasabi, Early Expresso Class ink pad
Accessories: Rhinestone Brads, 5/8" Organza Ribbon, 1/16" circle punch, Elegant Lines Embossing folder, Big Shot Machine

This card is so simple and is my favorite. It just looks elegant.

Stamps: Oval All
Paper: Whisper White, Basic Black, Bashful Blue card stock
Inks: Bashful blue classic ink pad
Accessories: Manhattan Flower Embossing Folder, 5/8" Organza Ribbon, Big Shot Machine, 1 3/4" Oval Large punch, Scallop Circle punch

Any stamp set that comes with a matching punch is a winner for me!
Stamps: Build a Blossom
Paper: Whisper White, Real Red, Blushing Bride, Old Olive card stock
Ink: Blushing Bride, Old Olive, Daffodil Delight
Accessories: Blossom Petals Punch, Finial Press Embossing Folder, Big Shot Machine, 1/2" circle punch

Another simple card and yet so elegant.
Stamps: Word Play
Paper: Whisper White
Inks: Tangerine Tango
Accessories: Silver Brads, 1/16" circle punch, Finial Press embossing folder, Big shot machine, retired ribbon

I love the Word Play stamp set. You get 12 stamps with fun sayings; Remember When, So worth the wait, You mean the world to me, happy I do day....
Stamps: Word Play
Paper: Whisper White, Tempting Turquoise, Daffodil Delight card stock
Ink: Tempting Turquoise, Daffodil Delight classic ink pad
Accessories: Mat Pack, Paper piercing tool, Scallop edge border punch, 1/4" grosgrain ribbon tempting turquoise

You can shop my on-line store HERE.

Thanks for visiting my blog! Lisa

SALE-A-BRATION IS HERE!

Click to download the Sale-A-Bration Catalog


Sale-A-Bration is our biggest sales event of the year! This year we've got four great Sale-A-Bration stamp sets, Designer Series Paper & Quick Accents pack, a Ribbon & Button pack, digital downloads, and Décor Elements!  There are three ways you can earn free products:

Spend: Receive a free Sale-A-Bration product for every $50 you spend (before tax and shipping)!  All benefits are available when you order on-line. 
 

Host:  A hostess will receive a free Sale-A-Bration product for every $300 in workshop sales*, in addition to our regular hostess benefits!  To take advantage of the hostess bonus offer, please contact me to place your order.  Bonus gift is not available as an on-line order. Order cannot include clearance rack items.

Join: New recruits will receive 15 percent off their Starter Kit (worth over $300), (new price $148.75 and ships free) and includes a BONUS product bundle worth $50.

Free gifts for every $50 you spend between January 25 and March 31!!  No limit...spend $100 get 2 gifts, spend $150 get 3 gifts and hostess rewards!


Attend the Lone Star Stampers SALE-A-BRATION EXTRAVAGANZA
February 5th from 2-4pm @ Teravista Fellowship Baptist Church
1901 N. A.W. Grimes Suite 110, Round Rock, TX 78665 (north of 79)

Pre-register by February 1st and receive a FREE gift!
lisa_besler@yahoo.com / 512-709-0857


Thanks for visiting my blog! Lisa

Sunday, January 23, 2011

LAST DAY FOR VALENTINE BUNDLE

Did you know that Valentine's Day is the second biggest holiday for sending cards? When you order the FILLED WITH LOVE BUNDLE you will receive a FREE pack of Bitty Buttons!


Remember this offer ends January 24th.

 


Shop my online store HERE!
Thanks for visiting my blog! Lisa

Saturday, January 22, 2011

SWAPPED 3D ITEMS - LEADERSHIP 2011

Below are just a few of the 3D items I received at Leadership.
Carol Gonzales, Ontario Canada  
 Inside
 Adam and Teresa Fellinger, Moose Jaw Sask

 Debbie Bartak, Niles MI


 Sue Manlove, Sebring FL

 Michelle Deslandes, St.Atbans VT
 Terri Brennan


Thanks for visiting my blog! Lisa

Thursday, January 20, 2011

CARD SWAPS @ LEADERSHIP 2011

One of the traditions at any Stampin' Up! event is to swap.  You can swap cards, 3D items, charm inserts, etc.  This is a great way to get ideas from other creative designers.  Below is just a sampling of some of the cards that were swapped. 












Thanks for visiting my blog! Lisa

Tuesday, January 18, 2011

LEADERSHIP 2011 CONTINUED...

While in Nashville we stayed at the beautiful Gaylord Opryland Hotel.  It's sooo big it feels like you're in a miniature city.


 This is the tote (bag/purse) all attendees received at Leadership.
Stampin' Up! does an awesome job with their displays.
 
My upline, Lisa Gee - my 2nd upline, Lily Cooksey and me.
Thanks for visiting my blog!  Lisa