Using White Floral – Tutorial #144 and Some Blog Candy

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Today I thought I would warm things up a bit and use some really bright colors, but first I have some blog candy to tell you about.  🙂

The Blog Candy for this week is a very cute set of 27 Stamps by Melanie Muenchinger and Manufactured by Gina K. Designs titled “Cuddles & Hugs”.  Cute, cute, cute!

To enter for a chance to win this stamp set leave a comment on this post telling me you want entered.  If you are getting this blog update by e-mail you will need to click this link and leave a comment on this post:   http://zindorf.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/2008/11/06/using-white-floral-tutorial-144-and-some-blog-candy/

I will select a winner of this blog candy on Sunday, November 9th using a random number generator.  Good luck to you all!

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Now on with the tutorial.  🙂

Supplies:

Stamps: Basic Grey “Insignia”
Paper: Stampin’ Up Whisper White & Night of Navy
Ink: Adirondack Red Pepper, Sunshine Yellow, Bottle, Raisin, Pesto, Denim, Ginger, Butterscotch
Accessories: Mellow Moss Marker, Black Marker, White Gel Pen, Versamark pad & Marker, Sponges, Brads, Ticket Corner Punch, Fine Detail Clear embossing Powder & Heat Gun

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Stamped Flowers on a 4″ x 5.5″ piece of Whisper White card stock by loading the stamp first with Versamark and then Pesto ink before stamping it.

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Repeated the last step to add the second flowers.

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

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Colored the middle of the leaves with a Mellow Moss Marker.

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Colored over the leaves and colored the white middle of the flowers with a Versamark Marker and then heat embossed them with clear embossing powder and a heat gun.

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Sponged on Sunshine Yellow ink.

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Sponged on Red Pepper ink.

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Sponged on Butterscotch ink.

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Sponged on Ginger ink.

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Sponged on Bottle ink.

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Sponged on Denim ink.

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Sponged on Raisin ink.

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Wiped the ink from the embossed images using a clean sponge.

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Over stamped the embossed images with the weed stamp and more flowers using Denim ink.

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Wiped off the embossed images again with a clean sponge.

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Outlined the right sides of the embossed flowers with a fine point black marker.

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Outlined the tops and left side of the embossed images with a white gel pen.

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Used a ticket corner punch on the main image panel and the two panels below it.

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Assembled card and added brass brads.  Here it is finished measuring 5″ x 6.5″.

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I hope this tutorial has encouraged you to use the white of your paper to add a bit of drama to your cards.  Also this sponged background can be used for sooooo many scenes.

May your day be filled with lots of color. 

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

Hugs,

Michelle

Links to all my tutorials can be found here:  http://zindorf.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/tutorials-ive-written/

Here is a link to my workshop calendar if you want to get info on beginner and advanced Brayer workshops:  http://zindorf.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/workshop-calendar

Frequently asked questions answers:  http://zindorf.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/frequently-asked-questions/

327 thoughts on “Using White Floral – Tutorial #144 and Some Blog Candy”

  2. Teri Frank's avatar Teri Frank

    Your blog is part of my morning ritual. I’ve learned so much from you and hope one day to have the opportunity to attend one of your workshops. I’d love to be entered into the drawing for the blog candy! Thanks for all you do.

    Teri Frank

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  3. Dianne Henry's avatar Dianne Henry

    Michelle, I so love the way you can make any stamp you use talk for its self.Really you do not even have to use a stamp set together to make the most awesome cards I have ever saw.I really wish I lived close enough to be able to attend one of your classes.Thank you so much for sharing your hearts desire with us.
    Hugs
    Dianne

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  4. Cynde's avatar Cynde

    I love your tutorials and oow and awe over your art! I am always inspired by what you do. Thanks for that!
    Thanks also for the chance at the drawing for your cute stamp set you are giving away. I would appreciate being entered in it. Hugs, Cynde

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  6. JanScholl's avatar JanScholl

    Holey Moley-i save your blog to be one of the last I read at 3AM and almost clicked off. I am so amazed at what you do. I would love to win but even better, I wish I could take a class if you ever find your way to MI. Marco’s is too far away for me. Or maybe do a video??? enter me please and thank you.

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  9. Laura's avatar Laura

    I bought my mum this set for her birthday- she love sit but wanted some inspiration. thanks for providing it!! Also, I would love ot be entered to the candy draw- would love the koala stamp, being aussie and all 😉

    Thankyou!

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  13. Barb's avatar Barb

    Again, your card is absolutely stunning. I can’t tell you how much I love your work. Thank you so much for all your tutorials. I have attempted some, and was amazed that I had made the card! i would love the chance to win your blog candy. I know my grandkids would love a card with those stamps on it!

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  14. Pat Barger's avatar Pat Barger

    I love the bright colors in this one! And the stamps are so cute! Hope your number generator stops on me! LOL Thanks for sharing your talent and creativity with us!

    Blessings
    Pat

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  15. Marliese's avatar Marliese

    Love your tutorials. Thanks for sharing. I’ve cased a few of them and was surprised at how well they turned out. Of course, not as good as yours. I still have a long way to go. Would be thrilled to win your blog candy.
    Marliese

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  16. Yvette's avatar Yvette

    Thank you so much for sharing all this wonderful tutorial with us. I love your card, it’s so beautiful! And yey I would love to win your blog candy. Thanks for the chance of winning!

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  17. Connie Walsh's avatar Connie Walsh

    Michelle, as usual, you come up with so many beautiful creations. You simply amaze me with all you can do. Enter me into the blog candy contest. I have been looking for some really cute animal stamps and this set would fit the bill!

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  18. Karen S.'s avatar Karen S.

    Michelle, you’re so inspirational. I love seeing your work. I actually got my sponges out last night and got inky! Thanks for the inspiration! (and of course the chance to win some blog candy!)

    Karen from Michigan.

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  19. Liz's avatar Liz

    Michelle,

    I’m a bit late to respond but that doesn’t mean I didn’t thoroughly enjoy and learn from yesterday’s tutorial. I love how you teach us to develop depth in our projects. I hope I win that cute set of stamps. Thanks for all you do for us.

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  20. Maggie's avatar Maggie

    Winning this Blog Candy would only make my weekend PERFECT!! Tomorrow is my Beginner Brayer Class and I am SOOOOOOO excited. Beautiful card! Thanks for always thinking of us.

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  21. Niki Winchell's avatar Niki Winchell

    Michelle,
    I love the warm colors on this one! It’s been cold, although sunny, here in CO, glad to see the yellows and oranges!

    Please enter me in the drawing,

    Thanks,
    NIki

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  24. cheryl's avatar cheryl

    Awesome candy, please enter me in the draw. I envy your work everytime I see it and have even attempted to case you! The result wasn’t bad but I sure do have a lot of work to do. You have a talent all your own!

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  25. Sammie Cat's avatar Sammie Cat

    Please enter me into your blog candy draw! It would be so nice to win your blog candy. I love the Basic Grey stamps you used in this card and how you used the colors on this card; a dark and warm combination. -Samantha

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  28. Kari's avatar Kari

    Fantastic card today!! Love the bright colors! I would love to be added in for a chance to win the wonderful stamp set! Thanks for the chance to win and for the wonderful tutorials!!

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  29. Mary in Montana's avatar Mary in Montana

    This was nice to wake up to today sence it is snowing here. Your flowers and the beautifull colors buighed my day. I love doing this brayer stuff it is so fun. Thanks for the beautifull flowers to start my day. Mary

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  30. Alison Snow's avatar Alison Snow

    Another beautiful creation – when I grow up, I want to be just like you…

    Love to win those awesome stamps!!! I’ve never won blog candy so this would be a great first!

    thanks,

    Alison

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  31. Bev Ochab's avatar Bev Ochab

    Hi Michelle,
    Another “STUNNER” I really have learned alot about color from your tutorials.
    There is one problem…I think I ‘Need” every color you use!!! LOL
    Please enter me in your blog candy . I just LOVE the flamingos in that set and have been eyeing it for some time.
    I will be out of town for the next week and may not have access to a computer
    (Just letting you know incase I win) LOL
    Bev

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  34. Melanie's avatar Melanie

    Hi Michelle,

    What a great card! I love the colors. I’ve cased a couple of your cards recently and have gotten rave reviews. I’m very quick to point out that they originate from you and there is no way I have your talent. Even so, thanks for sharing! I’ve learned so much from you!

    Melanie

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  36. Pat J's avatar Pat J

    The blog candy is such a cute set and I thank you for the opportunity to maybe win it! I appreciate your tutorials and am about ready to advance to applying what you teach…shamefully, I study more than I do.

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  38. Christina Franco's avatar Christina Franco

    Your eye for color and placement is always mind boggling! Thanks for the generous blog candy (love Gina K!!) and also for your generous sharing of your time to make these tutorials!! It must be very time consuming to stop and photograph and write up all of the explainations. We appreciate YOU!!

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  40. Sabine's avatar Sabine

    I Michelle – again a fantastic tutorial – love it and will have to try it for sure. Thank you and if you could tell the Random Generator to please pick me – I would appreciate it 😉

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  42. MarilynY's avatar MarilynY

    Your tutorials are one of the best around and with each new card you feature, I’m practicing along with your instructions. I’m getting braver trying out different colors on my own but keep up with your daily posts for continual ideas. This is better than going to school. Thanks for sharing your talent. Oh yes, and I do like Melanie’s stamps, too.

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  44. Lin's avatar Lin

    I love to enter in your drawing to win your blog candy. I love your beautiful cards and your generous sharing of your talent through the great tutorials. Thank you.

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  45. Lynne P.-D.'s avatar Lynne P.-D.

    Another awesome tutorial. I love the warm, bright colors on today’s card. Please enter me in the draw for your blog candy. I hope your random generator picks me. Thanks for the opportunity.

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  48. Linda H's avatar Linda H

    WOW!!!! Amazing what you did to that card. Pretty too!!!!!

    I think the “Cuddles and Hugs” set by Gina K is one of my favorites of hers!!!! Thanks so much for a chance to win.

    Linda H

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  49. Lisa's avatar Lisa

    Your tutorial was great. Makes me want to run and try it….
    Please enter me in the blog candy giveaway. I am just starting stamping and would love to build on my supplies.

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  50. Lorie's avatar Lorie

    Your card is gorgeous! I so enjoy your tutorials and am always excited about the possibility of blog candy. Thanks for sharing your art, and for the chance to win a great stamp set!

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