Forest Wolf

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Hello all!  A few of you have commented and e-mailed me wondering why I haven’t posted in a few days.  Tell you the truth, sometimes life gets a little to overwhelming for me and I have to just step back, take a breath and regroup.  I really appreciate your concern though.

Todays tutorial is using a retired 2001 Stampin’ Up set “Wolf” and 2006 set “Best Blossoms”.  I love to pick up retired sets on Ebay.  Been wanting this Wolf set for so long, but there is only so much I will pay for stamps.  So I bid my max amount and hope that I’ll win, only on occasion I do.  Especially for some of the highly soot after sets like “Wolf”.  It has taken me 2 years of bidding to get it, but I got it for a fair price.  🙂

Let’s get started on the tutorial.

Supplies, Oops missed the supply photo this morning:

Stamps: Stampin’ Up “Wolf” & “Best Blossoms”
Paper: Stampin’ Up Whisper White, Basic Black, Always Artichoke
Ink: Stampin’ Up Basic Black, Always Artichoke, Really Rust and Old Olive
Accessories: Versamark pad, Prismacolor Pencils, Faber-Castell Artist Pen, Sponge

 On with the tutorial.

Loaded my stamp with Versamark, Old Olive and then tapped the stamps leaf tips on a Really Rust ink pad to color the tips before stamping it on a piece of 4.5″ square Whisper White card stock.  Stamped it 6 times.

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Heat embossed the images using fine detail clear embossing powder and a heat gun.

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Stamped Wolf face with Basic Black ink.

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Colored the face with a Prismacolor Cool Grey 50% pencil.

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Added some Prismacolor Black pencil to the nose, between the eyes and darker parts of the ears.

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Colored the eyes with a Prismacolor Goldenrod pencil.

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Colored the mussel and inner ears with a Prismacolor Beige pencil.

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Sponged Almost Artichoke ink all around the wolf.

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Stamped leaves with Always Artichoke ink.

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Wiped the ink off of my embossed leaves with a soft rag.

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Sponged Basic Black ink at the bottom of the card stock and a bit around the edges of the card stock.

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Stamped some more leaves at the bottom of the card stock with Basic Black ink and then wiped off my embossed images with a soft rag.

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Darkened around the eyes, nose and a bit around the darkest parts of the ears with a Faber-Castell fine point black marker to make them stand out more.

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Assembled my card front and here it is finished measuring 5.5″ square.

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I hope your day is filled with relaxing and fun filled moments.

Until my next post.. . . . . . . . .

Hugs,

Michelle

81 thoughts on “Forest Wolf”

  1. Lori's avatar Lori

    I’ve been trying to win this set on eBay…forever too! The last 2 times, I lost it by less then $1.00!!!! This card is awesome Michelle. I think this is my favorite that you have done (before it was the Owl in Flight!). Thanks for posting all your wonderful tutorials!

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  2. Phyllis's avatar Phyllis

    Holy Moley this is terrific! I’m a little ashamed to admit I wouldn’t have given this stamp a second thought had I not seen this beautiful piece. Thanks a lot Michelle, now I have to try to get into the bidding ebay thing too. My husband is gonna REALLY love you! I have a different animal face image I’m going to try this technique on. I have missed you too and am glad to hear it was a “breather” you needed and not a loss of a loved one or something. I hope you played in the dirt as that always calms my frazzled nerves. Glad to hear you are taking good care of you.

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  3. kathy's avatar kathy

    I too had tried on ebay to get this stamp and finally broke down and paid the going price for it but it was worth it. Now I have a great example to use it with. Thanks for sharing this. Beautiful card. Can’t wait to get home and try it out.

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  4. Gidget-Trish's avatar Gidget-Trish

    This is an awesome image. I love how the wolf is peering out from the leaves. Very effective. And I love how you coloured the leaves.
    I’m glad you took some time for yourself. We all need a breather! It was only a couple of days. Take good care of yourself! 🙂
    Trish

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  5. Bessey's avatar Bessey

    Michelle,
    Love this card. The colors are perfect. Great guy card, which I seem to have a hard time doing. Glad to see you used the prismcolor pencil, I went out and bought the 120 set after seeing you use them. Keep the tutuorials coming, and I too wondered if everything in your world was ok, after not seeing you post. Glad to hear it was a breather you needed. Life is hectic for sure.

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  6. Debie's avatar Debie

    I’m so glad you took time to regroup. Everyone needs that sometimes. I was however, developing a withdrawal tick (Zindorf withdrawal) hehe. This card takes my breath away. It is one of those pieces of art that I cannot take my eyes off. Breathtaking. Thanks so much for sharing your talent with us.

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  7. Teresa's avatar Teresa

    Each morning over coffee I look for your latest works of art. A great way to start the mornings! Thsi is so compelling and awesome. Thanks for sharing your works!

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  8. Robin S's avatar Robin S

    I am glad that you are back, but more importantly that you took time for yourself. My prayers and thoughts are with you and wish you the best in getting better and back on track.

    I love this card, I have this set and was just thinking the other day of getting it back out, but I did not have any ideas in mind….until now. Thank you and have a blessed day.

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  9. Lydia Fiedler's avatar Lydia Fiedler

    Wow – this is gorgeous.

    And I completely understand.

    Last night I freaked out and went to sleep at 6:30. Sometimes you just need an intense break!!! I’m glad you got one. It certainly hasn’t hurt your art!!! 🙂

    Happy Friday – have a great weekend!

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  10. Laura Diekevers's avatar Laura Diekevers

    stunningly beautiful – I love this. There is a mom and pop stamp store that has really great “natural looking” wildlife stamps here in Michigan called Greywolf Graphics. The SU wolf set makes me think of them all the time. THanks for sharing – and yes we did miss you – but know how important it is to step back every once in a while.
    Blessings to you today.

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  11. Melanie's avatar Melanie

    Welcome back! You’ve been missed, and hopefully now you are feeling better!
    Thanks for the awesome card. To be honest, until yesterday, I would have GIVEN you this set. It was just a little too overwhelming for me. But thanks to your wonderful gift, I have a great new card idea!

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  13. kathynruss's avatar kathynruss

    I’ve had this set forever, but need to get him out and play with him some more. I seem to have been collecting various wolves for some time! LOL Your card is awesome. Thanks for the great instructions. I never thought to “mess with” the image by darkening and lightening his face. Most I’ve ever done is black emboss him on black, then take bleach after him and then Twinkling H2O’s. I like to make mine with blue eyes!

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  16. Cyndi's avatar Cyndi

    I’m so glad you are OK and ready to stamp! I love love love this card! I have this set and it is always at my stamping area. It has never been put in my stamp cabinet because it is my favorite set. I have thought about sending you an email to see if you would ever use a wolf (or a giraffe – hint hint) in your tutorials! I am so thrilled to see this one used. I took the day off from work today and dropped my dog off at daycare so I can stamp. I am planning to practice your technique for as long as I need to today. I can’t think of a better card to use in my attempt. Thank you for taking the time to post all of your tutorials. I look forward to each and every one of them.

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  17. sandyh50's avatar sandyh50

    Way to go on this card, Michelle! Beautiful! I’m curious what Close to my Heart sets you purchased! I am going to a CTMH class on Monday and want to have the same ones you do for future tutorials! Heehee, I really am a Zindorf fan!! Thanks for all your hard work and I am glad you got a “breather”.

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  19. Mel's avatar Mel

    GREAT CARD!! Glad to hear your ok and took some time to take a breather. It is funny when I need to get away from it all I like to look at other peoples blogs. My favorite is yours. Enjoy your weekend.

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  20. Evelyn----Ks.stamper's avatar Evelyn----Ks.stamper

    Glad you are back and hope you are feeling refreshed. Can’t tell you in words how much I love this card it is wonderful. The wolf looks like he is coming out to meet with me. Beautiful art work. Thank you so much for sharing. My cards have gotten much better sense you came into the picture. Thanks again, and I will be trying this one as soon as I get the wheat planted.
    Ks.stamper
    Evelynn

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  21. Donna Lee's avatar Donna Lee

    Thanks so much for sharing your talents.
    I just found your blog and have found much pleasure and inspiration by reading thru all of your wonderful tutorials.

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  22. Chrissy's avatar Chrissy

    Ugh! Now you are an enabler also Michelle! I already clicked on the link to Joy’s CTMH website… the only thing that has any hope of stopping me from ordering right this second is I’ve got a HUGE stampin up order to place today… :0)

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  24. Dawn Frost's avatar Dawn Frost

    I managed to get the “Wolf” set for my friend for not only a good price on ebay but I also got it 4 days before Christmas last year. When she opened the box my husband and I both thought she was going to cry. It was an awesome gift. I can’t wait to show her this tutorial and create a card with her. Thank you so much!!

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  25. Sandy M.'s avatar Sandy M.

    This is an incredible card! Thank you for sharing. I like your blog a lot and have subscribed because you show such an excitement for your art. I am also enjoying your tutorials. They remind me that stamping with inks and papers is pure pleasure.

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  28. JaneAnn's avatar JaneAnn

    Glad you are back! This wolf is so incredible! Yesterday I found your Splitcoast Gallery and marked so many of your cards as my favorites. Thank you for sharing! Hope you have a wonderful weekend.

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  30. rebekka's avatar rebekka

    love this wolf, I am so glad you were able to get it. I too would not have known what to do with this stamp, but you do some incredible things and this is gorgeous.

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  31. Sharon in NE's avatar Sharon in NE

    I guess I do expect to see your work everyday and miss it when its not there; however, life is more important and I’m glad you take those breathers when you need to. Um…you can come stay at my house. I’ll be very quiet while you rest…maybe just peak over your shoulder when you’re playing around in my rubber room. 😉

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  34. Wanda in NC's avatar Wanda in NC

    Oh how gorgeous Michelle. I love that wolf, and I love the leaves you did. Just wished I had some “detail embossing powder” to use, but SU retired it before I bought any. Thanks for sharing this card! Excellent!

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  36. Diane Cooper's avatar Diane Cooper

    That is stunning! I too searched and searched for this set, and got it off of ebay. I must say though that I did not hold out for a lower price as much as I likely should have. ;). I am sure I outbid you then! (OMG you mean if I hadn’t out bid you that perhaps we would have seen this beauty before then!? Gasp! I am sooo sorry because I am certainly nopt using this set to its whole potential!!!! I am going to try this exact card to get my mojo going! Take Care Michelle, take the rest you need, and have a Happy Canadian Thanksgiving this weekend!
    Diane

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  40. Sandy in AZ's avatar Sandy in AZ

    What a great card ! A real WOW card !!! I missed you, and looked for the email each day, but figured you were busy. I’m happy you had time to re-group. You sure came back strong, and I love the card. I have checked splitcoast from time to time for ideas to use this set, and nothing ever really excited me. I made one card years ago that I loved, but don’t have a photo of it, and don’t remember what I did ! Old age setting in!
    I’m so happy you came up with this gorgeous card. I love my wolf and want to use him. Unfortunately, I’m not creative enough to come up with something great like this. Thank you for supplying the creative works of art for all of us to copy !!

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  41. Mary R's avatar Mary R

    WOW AS WELL!!! Your work blows me away but this is over the top! I’ve never seen that stamp set before (wolf) and its gorgeous with the card you made. and I really appreciate your tutorials. I have been playing with the brayer now and made a couple that were very passable brayerd background cards. More you play the better you get I suppose. But I would never have known how to do it or even tried if it had not been for your tutorials. Your explanations, pictures and words, are so easy to follow! thanks for all of your work! Mary

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  43. Patty Stabile's avatar Patty Stabile

    Michelle….Here’s me sending you a BIG HUG!!!! I love this set and my sister has it, we share everything! I can’t wait to work on this tutorial with her.

    Take time to enjoy this weekend, we are supposed to getting some great weather.
    Hugs right back at ya!
    Patty

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  45. christine's avatar christine

    We all need to regroup now and again as we all seem to lead such hectic lives. I love the wolf scene, it’s so beautiful, thansk for sharing it with us. Glad to see you are back to your usual creative self.
    Christine

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  46. Annie's avatar Annie

    Michelle – First of all, I love your wolf. He/she is beautiful! But I’m writing because I missed a few days of your postings and I just found the Cup of Joe with Flower and it knocked my socks off (which your art is prone to do). Who would have thunk it…the coffee cup with a flower in it! The incongruity is gorgeous! and it is a technique I will try. Thanks once again for sharing your beautiful and innovative art with us!

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  47. Darlene Gabriel's avatar Darlene Gabriel

    Wow!!! As soon as this picture came on my screen I was wowed. I don’t even know what else to say — WOW!!
    Again I am so grateful that you chose to share you art with us.

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  49. Barb (GrandmaUpNorth)'s avatar Barb (GrandmaUpNorth)

    I love your work but this card took my breath away. It’s a work of art!! I’m so glad you’re back! You’ve been missed. You put so much time and effort into every card, you deserve a break!!

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