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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.


Thursday, March 31, 2011

VISIT MY NEW BLOG

www.papercutsbylisa.blogspot.com 

Veronica from VKDesignsCo. designed my new blog.  My postings will remain the same, I just changed the look and added some new features.  Check it out HERE!

Thanks for visiting my blog! Lisa

Wednesday, March 30, 2011

SALE-A-BRATION SETS (BLISS - SWEET SUMMER)

These two  projects were made with the Bliss and Sweet Summer stamp sets from the sale-a-bration catalog.  I got this card idea from Stampin' Connection - a resource for Stampin' Up! demonstrators.
I used the party favor box for this thank you gift box and just added a stamped image on the front for a gift to a friend.

Thanks for visiting my blog! Lisa

Friday, March 18, 2011

DOWNLINE MEETING PROJECTS / DIAPER CAKE

We made the following projects at our downline meeting this past Wednesday evening.  Lily, my second upline, always comes up with he nicest projects and always keeps it simple.   

This card uses the beveled windowpane.  Ribbon is threaded through it to hold it in place. 
The brown, square box was stamped with a clear block as a back drop to the other images.  Love the Baja Breeze 1/2" seam binding ribbon.
Top Note Memo Pad holder
Inside
I made this diaper cake for a friend who is throwing a baby shower for her son.  Tucked inside are lotions, onesies, washcloths, burp cloths, etc. 
Thanks for visiting my blog! Lisa

Tuesday, March 15, 2011

BIG SHOT CLASS (FEATURING TOP NOTE BIGZ DIE CUT)

We made the following projects at my Big Shot Class Sunday and Monday.  All projects feature the Top Note Bigz Die Cut.  If you missed the class and would like to make these projects you can RSVP for one of my other classes and just let me know you would like to make the Big Shot Class projects and I'll have a kit prepared for you. 





 Hope to see you at next months Big Shot Classs!

Thanks for visiting my blog! Lisa

Tuesday, March 8, 2011

EASTER BASKETS

Easter is by far my favorite time of the year for projects.  There are so many fun and creative projects you can make with all the cute stamp sets and pastel color card stock.   Below is just one of many Easter projects I've made so far.    
 
I've had this Easter tree for years and thought I'd hang my Easter baskets on them for display.
Thanks for visiting my blog! Lisa

Friday, March 4, 2011

BUNNIES, BUNNIES AND MORE BUNNIES

Here are two bunny projects that are sooo easy to make!  I used the top note die for the first project as a topper to my treat bag.  I scored the top note in half and stapled it to my cello bag right at the nose.  The heart shape punch covers the staple.    I used my oval punches for the ears and the heart to heart punch for the nose.
These little bunnies are also very easy to make and are great in multiples.  Tucked inside is a piece of Hershey's chocolate.  You start off with a piece of card stock measuring 5 x 1 1/2" then score at 2" and 3".  I used my oval punches for the ears and 1/2" square for the nose.
ENJOY!
Thanks for visiting my blog! Lisa

Sunday, February 27, 2011

CARROT TREAT BOX

I can't believe that Easter is still a couple of months away because I'm in full-blown Easter project mode.  Easter is my favorite holiday for making paper crafts.  There are so many cute boxes, bags and baskets that can be made.  Here's a cute and fun Easter box that can be filled with treats.  This box is so easy you can easily make more than one.     
 


SUPPLY LIST
Stamps: A Good Egg
Inks:  Basic Black Classic Ink Pad, Stampin' Markers - So Saffron, Pumpkin Pie
Paper:  Pumpkin Pie, Whisper White card stock, Greenhouse Gala dsp
Accessories:  1 1/4" Striped Grosgrain ribbon,  Ovals Die, Word Window punch,

Thanks for visiting my blog! Lisa

Wednesday, February 23, 2011

BUNNY CARD

I know it's early to be thinking about Easter but I'm  ready to get started on my Easter projects.  I cased this card from my Stampin' Connection.  Isn't it cute! 
SUPPLY LIST:
Stamps:  Well Scripted
Inks: Basic Black, Pretty in Pink
Paper:  Old Olive, Bashful Blue, Whisper White, Pretty in Pink, So Saffron, Basic Black card stock
Accessories:  Boho Blossoms punch, 1 3/8"x5/8" Oval punch, 1 3/4"x7/8" Oval punch, 1/2" circle punch, 1 1/4" circle punch, 1 3/8" Circle punch, Two Step-Bird punch, Scallop Edge Border punch, Scallop Oval Punch, Brads, Stampin' Black Marker, Dauber

Thanks for visiting my blog! Lisa

Friday, February 18, 2011

CUSTOM INVITATIONS

I recently made the following invitations for a couple of my customers.  The first is a wedding invitation for early spring.  The second is for a Bridal Luncheon mid March.
Wedding Invitation
I love the color combination of this invitation; Tempting Turquoise and Elegant Eggplant.  
Inside tab holds all the information for the guests.  
SUPPLY LIST:
Stamps: Monogram Sweet, Baroque Motif
Ink: Elegant Eggplant Craft Ink Pad
Paper: Elegant Eggplant, Tempting Turquoise, Whisper White card stock
Accessories: Scallop Trim Border, 1 1/4" Circle punch, 1 3/8" Circle punch, Scallop Circle punch, Heat and Stick Powder, Dazzling Diamonds, Dimensionals

Bridal Luncheon Invitation 
I cased this card from last months "cover page" of our Success Magazine.
 Inside is a single insert with all the information. 
SUPPLY LIST:
Stamps:  Sincere Salutations, Baroque Motif
Ink:  Basic Black, Peach Parfait
Paper:  Peach Parfait, Pear Pizzazz, Very Vanilla card stock
Accessories:  2"x1 3/8" Oval Punch, Itty Bitty Shapes Punch, Scallop Trim Border, Basic Pearls

Coordinating Guest Book
This is the thank you gift I'm giving my customer for choosing me to make her invitations.     

Thanks for visiting my blog! Lisa

Monday, February 14, 2011

BIG SHOT CLASS - SCALLOP CIRCLE

We made the following projects at my Big Shot class this past weekend.   Every month I will host a Big Shot class focusing on a particular die cut.  This month all projects were made with the scallop circle die.




Thanks for visiting my blog! Lisa

Friday, February 11, 2011

MY DIGITAL STUDIO ON-LINE CATALOG (PDF)

Stampin' Up! just announced an exceptional new resource for My Digital Studio fans!
It includes all of the MDS software artwork (contained in the boxed-version) and downloads from the October 2009 launch through January 2011! The catalog gives a snapshot of the entire product line with artwork thumbnails followed by product details. Because MDS is regularly coming out with new artwork, the catalog will be updated every month and available to you on MyDigitalStudio.net in the just-added Resources section.
Below are a few card samples made with My Digital Studio.

Sharon McCartney

Janaria
Julie Davison
Thanks for visiting my blog! Lisa

Wednesday, February 9, 2011

PARTY HEARTY

Here are some fun and festive cards made with the Scallop Circle die cut and the purse is made with the Round Tab punch.  I made two sets of cards in different sizes and packaged them up in this cute Stationary Box.  You can get the tutorial for the stationary box set by visting Becky Roberts blog here!



SUPPLY LIST
Stamps:  Party Hearty, Inviting
Ink:  Tempting Turquoise, Old Olive, Daffodil Delight, Real Red Classic Ink Pad 
Paper:  Tempting Turquoise, Old Olive, Daffodil Delight, Real Red, Whisper White card stock
Accessories:  Scallop Circle Bigz Die, Big Shot, Round Tab punch, Word Window punch, Scallop Circle punch, 1 3/8"x5/8" Oval Large punch, 1 3/4"x7/8" Oval Large punch, Organza Ribbon, Rhinestones, Finial Press Embossing Folder

Shop my on-line store HERE!

Thanks for visiting my blog! Lisa

Tuesday, February 8, 2011

SALE-A-BRATION EXTRAVAGANZA

We had a tremendous turnout to our sale-a-bration extravaganza event on Saturday (80+).  We may have to consider holding it at a different venue next year. I didn't get to take as many pictures as I would have liked but I'm posting the few I was able to take. 
All of my guests received these "flower fold" name tags in their packet.
Everyone who rsvp'd by February 1st received this test tube card in their packet.
   
Nicole, Anne, Jennifer making their make n takes. 
Every guest made two make n takes; Cupcake Tag and Flower Folds candle holder

 Olga, Kirsten (downline), Cynthia - Evelyn peeking out in the background
Bringing your camera is a must to take home ideas from the display boards.
Door prize drawings every 15 minutes

Thanks for visiting my blog! Lisa

Friday, February 4, 2011

VALENTINE STATIONARY BOX

Here's another Valentine project I made using Becky Roberts "Designer Desk Set Tutorial".  You can purchase the tutorial by visiting Becky's blog here.  Her tutorial includes so much more but I just needed a card holder for a hostess gift.

I made four simple cards (2 of each design) to add to my stationary box, including envelopes. 
ENJOY!

SUPPLY LIST
Stamps:  Whimsical Words
Inks:  Real Red Ink pad
Paper:  Whisper White, Real Red, Basic Black card stock, retired dsp
Accessories:  5/8" Organza Ribbon, 5/8" Satin Ribbon Real Red, Scalloped Trim border punch, Curly Label punch, Scalloped Heart of Hearts embosslits die, Big Shot, Rhinestones

Thanks for visiting my blog! Lisa

Thursday, February 3, 2011

TEXAS SIZE VALENTINE TREAT BOX

This past week I've been playing around making various Valentine projects.  One of the projects I made is this adorable Valentine treat box using our "retired" Petal Card Bigz Die and retired paper.  Stampin' Up! sells a Petal Card Extra-Large Double punch that would make this exact box, just a lot smaller.  The smaller size is perfect for the school kids Valentines. 

Item# 119273    $17.95

To create the Valentine box - punch two pieces of card stock, fold in the two bottom flaps, and tape them together.  That's it!  You can decorate and embellish as much or as little as you wish.  Enjoy!

Thanks for visiting my blog! Lisa

Wednesday, February 2, 2011

12"X12" SCRAPBOOK PAGE LAYOUTS

We made these fun 12"X12" scrapbook page layouts at my last scrapbooking class.  I hold my scrapbooking classes the last Sunday of the month from 3-5pm at Che' Bella.  Come join us for an afternoon of interrupted time to work on your page layouts.  By the end of the year you will have a completed album to insert all of your 2011 photos!
January
February

Thanks for visiting my blog! Lisa