Friday 23 November 2018

Black Friday Special Offer



Happy Friday to everyone, I hope you're having a great week. 

I wanted to let you know that this weekend there is 20% off everything on the website, including the remaining sale items.

Spend a minimum of £25, add the code BLKFRIWKEND18 when you check out and the 20% discount will be automatically applied. You get free P+P too.

This offer is valid from now until midnight on Sunday November 25, so if you were thinking of getting another box of ink daubers, or treating yourself to a stamping platform, ( I've also got the new stamping platform storage cases in stock), now's your chance to save a few £££.

Have a great weekend.

Hugs, Lisa B xx

Thursday 8 November 2018

Hello everyone, how are you? I hope you're well. Dropping in to remind you that the Crafter's Companion Christmas card making workshop is this coming Sunday, November 11, at Grove Green Community Hall, ME14 5BT, between 10am and 3pm.
As usual, it's been a bit hectic here. I got back on Sunday night from the Hobbycraft Christmas show at the NEC - it was great fun and so busy! - and I've hardly stopped since, there's still lots to do before Sunday.
I'd like to say a huge thank you for the lovely response to the new stamp sets I designed for Hobby Art. They were very successful on Hochanda and almost sold out at the NEC, but I managed to get a few sets for the Lisa B Designs' website........
 
 
In other news, I have a very limited quantity of the latest Distress Oxide inks available on the website. These are the final twelve colours..............
 
 
At this Sunday's workshop, we'll be using Crafter's Companion stamp and die sets to make Christmas cards. The workshop fee includes a stamp and die set, plus a separate die, to use during the workshop and to take home afterwards. Here's a snippet of one of the samples..............
 
 
For those of you attending the workshop, here is a list of what we are going to be using, but PLEASE don't worry if you don't have any of them as there will be some of each to use. If you do have any of them and want to bring them with you, it may save you having to wait for items:
 
Die Cutting Machine
Heat Gun
Onyx Black Versafine Ink/Black Archival Ink
Distress Oxides
Tumbled Glass Distress Ink
Clean Colour Pens
Clear/Coloured Wink of Stella Pens
Metallic Paints eg Gold Starlights
Metallic Pens
Diamond Sparkle Medium
Blending tools and blending foams
Fine detail paintbrushes
Stamping platform/assorted acrylic blocks
Black fine liner pen
 
 
The mobile shop will be open during the workshop, please feel free to drop in if you're in the area.
 
 
That's all from me for now. Have a great November and good luck if you're starting your Christmas preparations.
Hugs, Lisa B xx
 

Thursday 25 October 2018

October/November Newsletter

Hello everyone, how are you? I hope you had a great October, I had a few weeks holiday and loved every minute but now it's time to get back to work.
This newsletter is going out a little late, but this Saturday, October 27 is the Polkadoodles Christmas card making workshop at Grove Green Community Hall, ME14 5BT, between 10am and 3pm.
 
 
We'll be using some lovely Polkadoodles stamps to make Christmas cards. The workshop fee includes a Polkadoodles stamp set and stencil to use during the workshop and to take home afterwards. There's just one place left, so if you'd like to attend you can book online HERE.
 
 
Workshops must be booked and paid for in advance.
For those of you attending the workshop, here is a list of what we are going to be using, but PLEASE don't worry if you don't have any of them as there will be some of each to use. If you do have any of them and want to bring them with you, it may save you having to wait for items:
Heat Gun
Onyx Black Versafine Ink/Black Archival Ink
Distress Oxides
Tumbled Glass Distress Ink
Clean Colour Pens
Blending tool and blending foams
Fine detail paintbrushes
Stamping platform/assorted acrylic blocks
White/Clear Stickles glitter glue
Diamond Sparkle Medium
Black fine liner pen
 
 
The mobile shop will be open during the workshop, please feel free to drop in if you're in the area.
 
 
Online booking is open HERE for the November 11 Crafter's Companion workshop. Those of you attending this Saturday's workshop will see what we'll be using and I hope to have samples ready by the end of next week.
In other news, I will be on Hochanda tomorrow, Friday October 26 with Jenny Mayes of Hobby Art launching some new stamp sets that I've designed for Hobby Art. I'm delighted with how they've turned out and I'm keeping my fingers that you like them. Programme times tomorrow are 10am and 3pm. 
 
Next week, between November 1st and 4th, I will be at the Christmas crafting show at the NEC in Birmingham, demoing and doing make and takes alongside Jenny for Hobby Art. It would be lovely to see you if you are attending the show. 
 
That's all for now, have a great month.
 
Hugs, Lisa B xx

Wednesday 5 September 2018

September Newsletter


Hello everyone, how are you? I hope you had a great August.
It's hard to believe that there are only three workshops left before the end of the year and the next one is this coming Sunday; September 9 between 10am and 3pm at Grove Green Community Hall, ME14 5BT.
The topic is learning to colour, blend and shade with Clean Colour water colour pens on new Hobby Art images. The workshop fee includes a Hobby Art stamp set to use during the workshop and to take home afterwards. 



There are just two places left so if you would to join us you can find more information and booking HERE.
Workshops must be booked and paid for in advance.



For those of you attending the workshop, here is a list of what we are going to be using, but PLEASE don't worry if you don't have any of them as there will be some of each to use. If you do have any of them and want to bring them with you, it may save you having to wait for items:
Heat Gun
Anti Static Bag/WOW! white embossing powder
Onyx Black Versafine Ink
Distress Oxides
Tumbled Glass Distress Ink
Clean Colour Pens
Blending tool and blending foams
Fine detail paintbrushes
Stamping platform/assorted acrylic blocks
Glossy Accents
White/Clear Stickles glitter glue
Diamond Sparkle Medium
Black fine liner pen
Spritz bottle 


The mobile shop will be open during the workshop, please feel free to drop in if you're in the area. 
*If you'd like to order from the website in advance I will bring your goods with me for you to collect.*





The MEGA SALE is continuing on the website and there are plenty of bargains to be had, thank you to everyone who has ordered so far.
The next workshop will be on Saturday October 27 and you can find details and booking HERE.
In other news, I will be demoing for Hobby Art at the Crafting at Ally Pally show on Saturday and Sunday, September 15 and 16, it would be lovely to see you if you are attending the show. 
That's all for now, have a great month.
Hugs, Lisa B xx

Wednesday 8 August 2018

Lisa B Designs Newsletter

Hello lovelies,
How are we all this month?
Well the class day is looming upon us and is this Saturday 11h August between 10am and 3pm at Grove Green Community Hall, ME14 5BT.
I am really looking forward to this class as we are going to throw caution to the wind and really get stuck in!! 
If you love techniques, then this is the one for you! 
When it comes to journalling people tend to think, well what's it all about? Sometimes it can be somebody's personal journey, or a place to put down experiences, memories or even thoughts. But for me it is a place that I tend to put my techniques in to. We all know that as we get older the old grey matter doesn't store things quite as well as it used to. So to be able to have a book that I call my technique bible is brilliant as when I get to those times ( and yes I get them too!! ) that I have a mental block and think, how did I do that? I can remember the first bit but it goes blank from there? Then I take out my technique bible and eureka there it is along with notes!
Whether it is cards, canvases or journalling or even all of them, it really doesn't matter as the techniques will apply to all. It is just a matter of size, so to speak. If you do wish to make four cards instead  of the journal, using the techniques then give me a ring and I can arrange it. The price will then be £25.00 for the day.
Below are some snippets of just some of the pages that I have done for the day using lots of different techniques......

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There are still a couple of places if you would like to attend the class. You can book on the website HERE or ring me on:01622 675078 to book in.

Now.........
For those of you attending the class, there is a long list of what we are going to be using but PLEASE don't worry if you don't have any of the following items as there will be items of each to use. But if you do and you want to bring them with you, it may save you having to wait for items:
Heat Gun
Anti Static Bag/Wow embossing powders: Clear, Clear Sparkle and Black Twinkle
Black Versafine Ink/Black Archival Ink/Clear Emboss pad or Versamark pad
Distress Oxides/Clean Colour Pens
White Gesso/Deco Art Paints
Structure Paste/Metal Palette Knife
PaperArtsy Infusions/Starlights Paints Gold/Silver
Black and White Sharpie Pen/Permanent Fine Liner 
Paint Brushes: Flat, Stencil and Splatter
Favourite Background Stencils if you wish to use them
Journalling or Favourite Stamps (largish) if you wish to use them
I will of course have some amounts of these items but you may have to share, if you don't like sharing then bring them with you. 
Items will be available to buy at the shop too.
Prepare to get messy and creative ladies!!

As many of you may know by now, I have been designing stamps for the lovely Jenny Mayes over at Hobby Art and the next class after this one is on Sunday 9th September and is based on my stamp designs and the wonderful Clean Colour pens. The class is getting booked up very quickly for this one, so if you wish to come and join in the fun then you can book HERE . There are three choices of stamp sets to play with: Snowy Wishes, Gnomes or Floral Patchwork. Just remember when you book online to add your choice in the comments box and click store pickup in the postage stage.

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Workshops must be booked and paid for in advance.
My mobile shop will be present during the workshops and is open to all, so if you're in the area feel free to drop in.
You can find all the new products in the What's New section. If you require anything in particular on the class day, please email me as I do not bring the entirety of the shop to the hall as there is too much stock!

I think that's all the news for now. I hope you have a great week and I'm looking to forward to seeing many of you at the workshops. 
Hugs, Lisa B xx

Monday 30 July 2018

Mega Sale This Weekend!!!



A quick post to let you know that this coming weekend, Saturday and Sunday August 4th and 5th, I'm holding a paper crafting and mixed media sale at Lisa B Designs HQ; 21 Froyle Close, Maidstone, ME16 0RQ

The sale will be open between 10am and 2pm only on both days.

There will be dozens of brand name items reduced by 50%, or more, and once they're gone, they're gone. 

The forecast is looking good for the weekend, but just in case the sale items will be under shelter and there will be free tea/coffee/soft drink for you to enjoy while you shop. 

Feel free to drop by if you're in need of a bargain or three, I look forward to seeing you.

Saturday August 4 10am - 2pm

Sunday August 5 10am - 2pm

Lisa B xx

Wednesday 6 June 2018

Lisa B Designs Workshops Newsletter

Hello my lovelies,
Can you believe it is June already? 
We are halfway through the year and in six months it's Christmas!!!!!!........... Now there is a scary thought!!
As usual things have been very busy in one way or another and the next class is looming up on this Saturday 9th June which is the Mixed Media Gel Plate class. The class times are 10am and 3pm at Grove Green Community Hall, ME14 5BT and I am extremely busy getting everything prepped for it. I am really looking forward to this one as I love playing with the new Mixed Media Gel Plates, you can create some amazing shaped backgrounds so easily. Just great if you need to do a quick card for someone.
There will be a few other sneak peeks later of Facebook......


For those of you attending the class, if you have any of the following items and want to bring them with you if you don't like sharing. It may save you having to wait for items too. The items in CAPITALS, you are required to bring with you. If you do not have them then they will be available at the class:
CRAFTS TOO PRESS TO IMPRESS STAMPING PLATFORM
BRAYER
Oxide Ink pads, Versacolor ink pads, Distress ink pads, Versafine ink pads
Favourite background stencils
Baby wipes and Kitchen roll
I look forward to seeing you create beautiful cards ladies!!
More sneak peeks will go out on facebook later.......
There are still a couple of places available if you wish to join in the fun.
You can book the workshop HERE
The other new workshops are now on the website and are available to book on to. 
The next workshop is on 8th July and is very much a technique based workshop. You will learn a variety of techniques to create clean and simple cards with WOW embossing powders/ glitters and much more.
 If you like stunning simple cards then this is the one for you. You can book HERE

The next one after is on Saturday 11th August and is your Art Journal Journey. We have been planning this one for a long time and have found some fabulous products to use. Learn lots of techniques to kickstart your art journaling habit.
Your workshop fee will include an 8X8" IndigoBlu Art Journal. You can book this workshop HERE

All workshops must be booked and paid for in advance.
My mobile shop will be present during the workshops and is open to all, so if you're in the area feel free to drop in.
I know it is short and sweet this time ladies but I still have so much to do.....
I hope you have a great week and I'm looking to forward to seeing many of you at the workshops. 
Hugs, Lisa B xx
 

                                   www.lisabdesigns.co.uk

Thursday 24 May 2018

Foam Flowers Workshop and New Workshops



Hello my lovelies,
I can't believe that another class is looming up so quickly!!
We have of course the Foam Flower master class this Saturday 26th May between 10am and 3pm at Grove Green Community Hall, ME14 5BT and I am busy getting everything prepped for it. It is looking to be another lovely class and is now fully booked.
As usual things have been somewhat hectic but I am really looking forward to this class as many of you know my love for flowers.
For those of you attending the class, if you have any of the following items and want to bring them with you, it may save you having to wait for items:
Glue Gun
Mini Iron or full size if you don't have one (If you are coming with someone else, you will only need one between two people)
Versacolor ink pads
Distress ink pads
Large ball tool and embossing foam pad/mat
tweezers
I will of course have some amounts of these items but you may have to share, if you don't like sharing then bring them with you. Items will be available to buy at the shop too.
Prepare to make beautiful cards ladies!!
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The new workshops are now on the website and are available to book on to. 
The first of them with be a Gel mixed media plate workshop on Saturday 9th June. You will  create cards using the Mixed Media Gel Plates by John Lockwood. Your fee includes a set of gel plates for you to use during the workshop and keep. 
* YOU WILL NEED TO BRING ALONG A STAMPING PLATFORM FOR THIS WORKSHOP* 
They will be available to buy if you do not have one already.
You can book the workshop HERE

The next workshop is on 8th July and is very much a technique based workshop. You will learn a variety of techniques to create clean and simple cards with WOW! embossing powders/ glitters and much more.
 If you like stunning simple cards then this is the one for you. You can book HERE

The next one after that is on Saturday 11th August and is your Art Journal Journey. We have been planning this one for a long time and have found some fabulous products to use. Learn lots of techniques to kickstart your art journaling habit.
Your workshop fee will include an 8X8" IndigoBlu Art Journal. You can book this workshop HERE

All workshops must be booked and paid for in advance.
My mobile shop will be present during the workshops and is open to all, so if you're in the area feel free to drop in.
In other news, I've added lots of new items to the website, including new IndigoBlu stamps which we used in the recent Distress Oxide workshop, dies, Paper Artsy Stamps, Hobby Art Stamps, Crackle paint, brayers, Press to Impress replacement magnets and lots more........
The June issue of Craft Stamper is in stock and on the website. As always, it's packed full of gorgeous mixed media and stamping projects and includes a FREE acrylic stamp............
You can find all the new products in the What's New section.
I think that's all the news for now. I hope you have a great week and I'm looking to forward to seeing many of you at the workshops. 
Hugs, Lisa B xx
 

                                   www.lisabdesigns.co.uk

Wednesday 9 May 2018

May Newsletter

Hello my lovelies,
Happy May, it is the month of my Birthday and the sun has been shining for days, so I am one happy bunny!
I know I keep saying it but where is this year going?
It is has been such great weather these last few days and it seems to make alot of people happier and much more frienly and approachable after what has seemed like a very long winter....
Things have been as hectic as usual, so I am chasing my tail somewhat but we have the lovely textile workshop coming up this Sunday 13th May, between 10am and 3pm at Grove Green Community Hall, ME14 5BT. 
I am really looking forward to this class as we get to make either a cushion, tote bag or cooler bag and are going to be stamping and colouring on to fabric as well as making fabulous backgrounds.
Those of you attending, we will be using the following items, so if you have any of the following and can bring them with you it may save you having to wait for items:
 Paints (Starlights fabric or Deco Art SoSoft fabric), Archival Black ink pad, Micron or permanent black fine liner, high tack stencil tape, heat gun, water spray bottle, stencil brushes, fine paint brushes, apron and gloves if you don't like messy hands, baby wipes, kitchen roll.
You can also bring favourite stencils or stamps if there are any you wish to use on the item you are creating.
(Please make sure that all your items are clearly marked with your name or initials on them)
I will of course have some amounts of these items but you may have to share, if you don't like sharing then bring them with you. Items will be available to buy at the shop too.
Prepare to get creative ladies!!
This is a couple of sneak peeks of one of the cushions and a cooler bag.....
You can't see it very well but the sparkle on them is amazing!



There are still a couple of places left for the workshop if you are interested and you can book HERE, the cost of the workshop is £30.00.
If you wish to make the cooler bag please ring me on 01622 675078 as there are a limited amount of these. They are a fully insulated bag and have a pocket on one side and zip at the top.

The following workshop is on 26th May and is the Foam Flower Card making Master Class.
In this class you will learn how to make different types of foam flowers and make up to four cards. You will also get £10.00 worth of goods to take home with you included in the class price. You can book this workshop HERE, there are now only limited places left for this class......

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All workshops must be booked and paid for in advance.
My mobile shop will be present during the workshops and is open to all, so if you're in the area feel free to drop in.
In other news, I've added lots of new items to the website, including new IndigoBlu stamps which we will be using in the oxide workshop, dies, Paper Artsy Stamps, Hobby Art Stamps, Crackle paint, brayers, press to impress magnets and lots more........
The June issue of Craft Stamper is in stock and on the website. As always, it's packed full of gorgeous mixed media and stamping projects and includes a FREE acrylic stamp............
You can find all the new products in the What's New section.
I think that's all the news for now. I hope you have a great May and I'm looking to forward to seeing many of you at the workshops. 
Hugs, Lisa B xx