In The Nest Tutorial & BLOG CANDY!

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As I said before, I love feeding and watching the birds.  I’m a city girl (spent my first 43 years in the city) and then I moved to a rural town and I’m pretty much surrounded by farm land.   Well being a city girl, I got a lesson at the feed store, yep my town has a feed store, lol.  I went in and asked for bird seed.  I was promptly told you can’t grow birds with seed, what I was looking for was bird feed.  Now how did I make it all these years not knowing the correct term for bird feed. 🙂  Lesson learned!

NOTE:  TIMES UP FOR THE BLOG CANDY! THANKS TO ALL WHO ENTERED. 

Anyway, I have blog candy for you all today!  A set of (16) sixteen, Series 7, Studio G, Clear Stamps.  All you have to do to enter to win these stamps is leave a comment on this post.  If you are getting this by e-mail, please click this link to be able to leave a comment on the post:  http://zindorf.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/2008/07/16/in-the-nest-tutorial-blog-candy/

I will use a random number generator and will announce the winner on Friday morning, July 18th.  Good Luck everyone!

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Below is a picture of the new Stampin’ Up in colors I just received in the mail.  These colors won’t be available until the new Catty comes out.  I just couldn’t resist playing with them, so I used a couple of them in today’s tutorial.  Please forgive me, I just had to, lol.

Supplies:

Stamps: Stampin’ Up Soft as a Feather, Best Blossoms & French Script
Paper: Stampin’ Up Baja Breeze, Kiwi Kiss & Whisper White
Ink: Stampin’ Up Baja Breeze, Kiwi Kiss & Chocolate Chip
Accessories:Stampin’ Up markers, Versamark pad, 1 1/4 circle punch, Sponges, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Clear embossing powder & heat gun

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OK, so I was so excited about my new color options, I started this project and realized that I wasn’t taking pictures, lol.  So the first 3 pictures were staged after the fact.  Bare with me it is 4:00 a.m after all. 🙂

Stamped Nest by first loading the stamp with Versamark then with Chocolate Chip ink before stamping on a 4″ x 4″ piece of Whisper White card stock.

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Heat embossed image with clear embossing powder and a heat gun.

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Colored the sides of the nest with a Going Gray marker.

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Stamped the leaves by first loading the stamp with Versamark, then Kiwi Kiss ink, then dabbed a few dots of More Mustard marker on the stamp before stamping.  I like a little texture in my leaves.  🙂

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Heat embossed leaves with clear embossing powder and a heat gun.

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Sponged some Kiwi Kiss ink on the top left side of the card stock.

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Randomly sponged some Baja Breeze ink on the card stock.

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Used a 1 1/4″ circle punch and punched the center out of the nest.

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Flipped the card stock over and stuck on Stampin’ Dimensionals and stuck it to a 4″ x 4″ piece of Black card stock.

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Glued the punched piece of nest on the black card stock.

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Stamped the French Script Stamp on the card stock using Baja Breeze ink.

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Stamped two eggs on Whisper White card stock using Baja Breeze ink.  Cut them out.

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Lightly pressed eggs on to the Kiwi Kiss ink pad to give them a hint of green.

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Stamped leaves with Baja Breeze ink on a Kiwi Kiss card stock panel.

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Sponged Baja Breeze ink around the card stock edge.

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Assembled card and here it is finished measuring 5.25″ x 5.25″.

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Don’t forget to comment to enter to win the Blog Candy for today!

Hope you feel safe and secure in your own nest today.  🙂

Until my next post. . . . . .

Hugs to all,

Michelle

437 thoughts on “In The Nest Tutorial & BLOG CANDY!”

  4. Christine's avatar Christine

    How do you have all the time to make these labor intensive cards? I love them but don’t have the time for that many steps somedays.

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  6. Linda Yama's avatar Linda Yama

    I have such a sweet tooth when it comes to rubbercandy,,, I think these little sets are such fun,, thanks Michelle for the chance too win!!

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  7. Ann C.'s avatar Ann C.

    I want to know how you can be so wonderfully creative at 4:00 a.m?? Wow. I love anything with birds and this is beautiful! Thanks for such an awesome prize!

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  8. Stone's avatar Stone

    Every day a new card ! WOW!
    It looks really great, like your other cards. Thank you for your tutorial, I´m learning step by step !
    Many greetings from Austria…
    Gabi

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  9. Michelle De Tirado's avatar Michelle De Tirado

    Another masterpiece. I check your blog daily for inspiration. You have helped me think out of the box and shown me new ways to us my stamps. It feels great to have so many possibilities. Thank you for sharing.

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  10. Karen M's avatar Karen M

    Your cards are amazing!! I love the step-by-step tutorials. It makes me feel like maybe even I could do it. Maybe one of these days I will be brave enough to try. Thanks for taking your time to inspire me.

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  11. Montannie's avatar Montannie

    I’ve been stopping in daily for a loong time now, admiring your work and wishing I had 1/2 of your talent! I love how saturated your colors are.

    I have some time today, and I’m going to try a facsimile of this card today. You’ve inspired me!

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  12. Earline's avatar Earline

    candy the true candy is being able to see your work with the instruction and that way everyone who see it wins how cool is that keep it coming

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  13. Marissa Obrien's avatar Marissa Obrien

    Michelle, you make this all seem so easy. I live the new colors. Can you explain why you loaded the stamp with versamark and then the color ink? I don’t use Stampin’ Up ink pads and I was wondering if that’s a requirement to be able to emboss. I mostyly use Ranger’s Distressed Inks for Dye Ink Pads. Your tutorials are wonderful to follow. I look forward to reading your blog every morning.

    By the way, your blog is in my top 5 and I have 95 blogs in my Google Reader!

    Thanks, Marissa

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  14. Debi Pippin's avatar Debi Pippin

    Oh you make it look so EASY. A true inspiration is your work. Love everything you touch. Your instruction should be blog candy enough and then you offer us stamps. Who could refuse new rubber? Thanks Michelle for all you do.
    Debi Pippin
    Florida

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  15. Hélène Gagnon's avatar Hélène Gagnon

    I am always stunned by your work and I really appreciate your tutorials.

    Thank you for your wonderful blog and continue your beautiful work

    Hélène de Trois-Rivières

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  16. Karen's avatar Karen

    Your tutorials are always so clear and wonderful to follow. I’m always inspired by your creativity. Thanks for sharing your talent!

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  18. Joan's avatar Joan

    Michelle,

    Another great tutorial. I can’t tell you how many of your tutorials have inspired me to make something terrific for friends and family.

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  19. Sheri Danielson's avatar Sheri Danielson

    Would you look at all of those neat stamp sets! WOW-I thank you for the chance to win them. I look at your tutorials every day and am blown away with your work. I just found a cityscape stamp and am going to try that today. I loved that tutorial. Wish me luck!

    Sheri

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  21. Deb Neerman's avatar Deb Neerman

    Beautiful card and a great tutorial!

    I’m an email subscriber and I save your emails to refer to again later … but I still can’t brayer or sponge to save my butt!!

    ~Hugs & thanks for the inspiration!

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  24. StampinCathy's avatar StampinCathy

    That is to funny about the bird seed. Wow love the New In Colors. I know this will be on my list. I just love your cards and look forward to seeing them each day. Your tutorials totally rock and they are so easy to follow. WOW this candy you are sharing looks like the lucky stamper will be busy for a while creating all kinds of FUN stuff. Thanks for a chance.

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  25. Kimberly's avatar Kimberly

    beautiful card 🙂 your creations are always so amazing! the little birds nest looks so cozy and real. saw you got your new In Colors — I think I am in love .. can’t wait to see what you will do with them

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  26. Jeanna's avatar Jeanna

    First of all I wanted to thank you for sharing your wonderful art pieces on your blog. I enjoy looking at them and thank God for people like you that are blessed with so much talent and confidence. Your ability to transform whisper white paper to masterpieces are just absolutely impressive.

    Next, the pureness of your heart is reflected in your work and your effort to teach “us” how to appreciate the beauty of nature. Your designs help me slow down and enjoy life, they are truly very soothing and your colors can actually transport me to the seasons of time.

    Again, thank you and may God continue to bless you with the gift of pureness and wonder!

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  28. Susan's avatar Susan

    I am so amazed and blown away every day when I see what you’ve created. I’m an e-mail subscriber and save everything! I want to give everything you do a shot and you make me feel like I can! Your tuts are fabulous!

    Thanks for the opportunity to win some blog candy. It’s right up my alley since I’m doing Weight Watchers! But win or not, I’m not going anywhere. I’m here with you for the long haul!

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  30. Nessie's avatar Nessie

    I am a citiy girl as well who lives now very rural – and i know how you feel ‘lol’!

    I love your card today, because I love bird’s nests. And as usual, you made the most of it.
    Thanks for sharing!

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  31. Jody M's avatar Jody M

    Michelle, I love this card. One of the things I enjoy about your tutorials is that how you use the older SU sets, it reminds us to use the things we have. I also love that you use ‘nature’ in most of your cards. Thanks for providing these tips for us daily and thanks for the chance to win blog candy.

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  32. Dianna's avatar Dianna

    Hello Michelle,

    Your talent is absolutely AhhhhMazing!!

    Thank you for sharing your tutorials with us!

    And the Bird Seed? I’m a country girl and I still call it bird seed… in fact, I am looking at a bag that says it is Bird Seed. Ha!! How funny!

    I think that store was just trying to be funny with you. But.. it does make since that one can not grow birds with “bird seed”.

    The next time hubby call it bird seed, I’ll get to tell him, too!

    Thank you so much!!
    Dianna

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  33. Becky's avatar Becky

    what an awesome card/creation :), I was not to thrilled about the new colors, but watching you work, I might have to get them :), also thanks for the opportunity to win some blog candy.
    Becky

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  35. Alyssa's avatar Alyssa

    Thank you so much for always posting a tutorial of your creations! It was like a light went off in my head this morning when i thought about how much more time it must take you to make a card when you have to stop at each step and stage a picture. It already takes me way too long to make a card, so I can’t say I would ever be as dedicated as you! Thank you again! :o)

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  36. Jennifer BC's avatar Jennifer BC

    How beautiful your card is; I expect to see those eggs hatch they’re so realistic. Recently found your blog; it will taking a lot of looking to see everything you share. Thanks for being so generous with your talent and experience.

    jennifer

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  40. Donna's avatar Donna

    Love your stories! I didn’t know you should call it bird-feed either. You learn something new everyday. Love your blog Michelle and of course all the lovely cards you create.
    THANKS!!
    Donna

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  41. Lynn's avatar Lynn

    Awesome card, Michelle! I just love what you do. I haven’t had a chance yet to try your techniques, but I am hoping to sit down with my little sis this weekend and give it a try!! I am waiting for my new “In Colors” to arrive. Can’t wait!! Thanks for the inspiration!!!

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  43. Sue's avatar Sue

    I want the lucky number, for sure. I love it when you post in the a.m. When you post after work, I must check at least 15 times before you get home and get your next fantabulous work on for us. Thank you so much.!! Sue

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  44. Shirley Lee's avatar Shirley Lee

    Michelle, Love today’s card. Can’t believe you were up at 4 AM to bring us these wonderful tutorials. I so appreciate all your effort. You are a true teacher with your tutorials. I’ve tried several of your techniques, too, and love embossing the colored images before finishing the backgrounds. The effect is stunning. To me your tutorials are blog candy EVERY day. Thanks for being so generous to offer a freebie. Can’t wait to get my new Stampin’ Up catalog. The new colors are lovely.
    Shirley L.

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  45. Olga's avatar Olga

    Dear, Michelle-

    Lovely card, as always. All of your creations are “alive” and they are “moving”… So realistic and beautiful.
    Thank you, all the best, Olga

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  48. Darlene (SCS: akronstamperdpk)'s avatar Darlene (SCS: akronstamperdpk)

    Michelle, you always make my mouth drop with your AWESOME cards and this is no exception! Love all the “little extra” details you share with us each week … thanks for that! And what fantastic blog candy … some lucky winner is going to have tons of fun with all these sets!! Very generous!! Keep up the GREAT work and thanks again for sharing your talent and your cute little stories of life!!

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  50. Nancy T's avatar Nancy T

    Michelle,

    Your artwork is fantastic and I really appreciate learning the details of shadowing and making a card “pop”. Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful talents.
    Nancy

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