Patriotic Horses – Tutorial #147

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Well, well, well, you never ever know which way the wind will blow me in the morning when I sit down to stamp.  I’ve kicked this idea around for a little while and decided to put it on paper before I forgot it.

My Sister, Sonja is flying in from Colorado today to stay with me for a few days and I really should be cleaning up the house for her visit, but what the heck she is family after all, lol.  I would rather be stamping and blogging.  🙂

Let’s get started.

Supplies:

Stamps: Stampin’ Up Bareback & Stardust
Paper: Stampin’ Up Whisper White, Creamy Caramel & Bravo Burgundy
Ink: Distress Inks Aged Mahogany, Walnut Stain, Frayed Burlap & Antique Linen, Adirondack Denium and Stampin’ Up Basic Black
Accessories: Tim Holtz Ruler and Distressing Tool, Sponges, Clear embossing powder, heat gun, Versmark marker, Fine tip black marker, Push Pin

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Dotted the left hand corner of a 3.25″ x 6″ piece of Whisper White card stock with a Versamark marker and heat embossed the dots with clear embossing powder and a heat gun.

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Smeared Antique Linen ink directly on the card stock.

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Used the corner of the Aged Mahogany ink pad and added the stripes.

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Smeared Denim ink directly on the left hand corner of the card stock.  Now you can see the dots.

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Stamped the horses using Basic Black ink.

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Sponged in the ground with Basic Black ink.

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This whole panel is way to bright so I sponged on Brayed Burlap ink over the entire card stock with the except for the middle. 

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Sponged Walnut stain around the outer edges of the card stock.

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Distress the edges of the card stock using the Tim Holtz distressing tool. 

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Dragged the distressed edges over the Walnut Stain ink pad to darken them.

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Stamped the Stardust stamp along the top and bottom of a 5 1/8″ x 6 3/8″ panel of Bravo Burgundy card stock with Basic Black ink.

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Sponged Basic Black ink around the edges of the card stock.

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Adhered the main image panel to a panel of Creamy Caramel card stock and tied a piece of Raffia around it.

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Adhered the Bravo Burgundy panel to a 5″ x 6.5″ piece of Creamy Carmel panel and pierced the top and bottom of the Bravo Burgundy Panel using a the Tim Holtz ruler and a push pin.

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Finished creating my faux stitching by running a fine tip black marker from pierced hole to pierced hole.

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Finished assembling card front and added brads to the corners of the main image panel.  Here is the completed card measuring 5″ x 6.5″.

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I hope this inspires you to get your ideas down on paper before they are wisked away. . . . .

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/

73 thoughts on “Patriotic Horses – Tutorial #147”

  2. Michelle H's avatar Michelle H

    Michelle, that is AMAZING! I love it I love all your cards, designs and techniques! They’re so easy to identify in a group of people as a “Michelle Zindorf” card! LOL! I’m finally brave enough to post on your blog after that embarassing moment! Have a great day!

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  6. Gidget-Trish's avatar Gidget-Trish

    Wow! This card is very creative. I love the way you added the colours. I’m Canadian and this one even makes me feel patriotic!!!!!*L* My husband is from the U.S.A. so I’m allowed to feel that way. We visit all the time. As a matter of fact I’ll be in Columbus, Ohio part of the first week of December. Michelle, how far are you from Columbus? Would I be thrilled to me you!
    Trish

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  11. Phyllis's avatar Phyllis

    Holly Molley! Wait a minute, I’ve got to shut my mouth I’m drooling. Michelle this is fantastic! You make it look do-able for a non-artist like me. I’m giving this one a try although I’ll be using some different stamps as I don’t have the ones you used. Probably need to rectify that too huh. Have a wonderful visit when your sister comes. I miss mine although she’s only a two hour drive away, she owns her own business and works all the time with very little time to get away. Thanks again for all you give for us creative challenged people.

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  17. Dawn Knight's avatar Dawn Knight

    I can’t believe i have a favorite… but this one is it!!! MY WORD… what talent you have been blessed with… and thank you for sharing it with all of us! AMAZING

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

    Michelle, I thing this just could be my favorite so far, but you know me AI say that about every one of you fabulous designs. This is incredible. Again thank you for sharing your God given talent with us.
    Evelynn

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  19. sandyh50's avatar sandyh50

    Oh, Michelle, the ARTIST in you just comes out with a card like this. I would never think of doing something like this and it just pops out of your creative juices. Thanks for sharing. I was actually trying to think of something with a flag in the background with and eagle in front but never got it to work right for me. Thanks for sharing.

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  21. Chrissy's avatar Chrissy

    Michelle I was SO excited when I saw the title of your tutorial today! I am proud to be a horse-crazy fool and as such I own nearly all of the SU horse stamp sets and am always looking for new and creative ways to use them. What you did with this stamp set is phenomenal and it’s given me some great ideas for making additional cards for the troops.

    Thank you *so* much for sharing your ideas with us and providing some great inspiration!

    Blessings,
    Chrissy

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  22. Michelle B (JustPaintingAround)'s avatar Michelle B (JustPaintingAround)

    Amazing! And your timing is just wonderful. I have a group of Girl Scouts coming together next week and I wanted to make a few cards for them to sign and forward to the troops. I don’t have any patriotic stamps so I was trying to think of what I could do instead……and here you are. Thanks for your constant inspiration!

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  24. MaryR's avatar MaryR

    Michelle, I’ve been a big fan of yours for a long time and loved your gallery on SCS. As you started your blog I have loved visiting and ‘watching’ you create your cards. This card is stunning – love your creation and your creativity. Thanks for sharing and enjoy your company this weekend

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  27. Ret's avatar Ret

    Michelle, you never cease to amaze me!! This is sooo Awesome!!
    It hit me right in my heart, I love this. You get the coolest of idea’s.
    I can’t tell you how moving this card was for me. It’s stunning!

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  29. Joanne Valente's avatar Joanne Valente

    Michelle,
    OMG this took my breath away. The first words out of my mouth were “Oh My God – you are the master!!” Truly truly spectacular, creative and innovative. You’re such an inspiration! And the fact that you keep sharing so generously, amazes me the most. I feel like singing the Star Spangled Banner now! You go girl!

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  35. Betty O's avatar Betty O

    Michelle,

    You absolutely blow me away. This card is stunning.

    I have got to tell you a little story about my first look at this card. They started a new segment yesterday on “The View” called “Wednesday’s What the H*ll”. They talk about amazing things or things you can barely understand. Well, I looked at this card and all I could think of was “What the H*ll Did Michelle Have To Do To Get All This Talent?” I am assuming that you were evidently standing in the right dad-gum line when the talent was passed out. I look at your cards and think, “Sure I could COPY that, but I’d never be able to originally SEE something like this in my head. And it certainly wouldn’t look like hers even if I copied it.” I would love to just roam around all the deep, dark crevices of your brain for a while and see what I could pick up. If you feel a little tingle right behind your eye, don’t worry; it’s just me.

    Thank you for the inspiration. You absolutely blow me away!

    Betty

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  38. Janet's avatar Janet

    The vibrant colors are outstanding! You do beautiful work and every card is a masterpiece. Have some fun with your sister and enjoy your time together!

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  40. Hayley's avatar Hayley

    I’m not even American, and this card makes me feel patriotic! (said sincerely and not as a smarta$$!)

    Michelle, you’re cards are so beautiful, and I look forward to each of your tutorials. Thanks for taking the time for us all.

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  44. Barbara Bruder's avatar Barbara Bruder

    Hi Michelle

    This is absolutely fabulous!!! I love it. I can’t wait to try this one out. Loved your classes at Marco’s. Have a great holiday season!!! Keep these great cards coming.

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  46. Teresa Puterbaugh's avatar Teresa Puterbaugh

    I’ve been watching and today’s tutorial made me look up your questions answered column and wow 2 1/2 hours to make and then to put up the tutorial? I’m embarrassed to put down in written form just how long it takes me to put together a card, even if I’ve got inspiration or just plain doing the card (like I want to with yours today). Probably a good thing I’m a STAHM, well my husband tells me I need to have better time management with the stamping and crafting in general, I love CS3 scrapbooking and am trying to learn that art too. My husbands’ thinking my home needs some creative attention also.

    Your cards are very creative and beautiful. Thank you for all the tutorials and the information you give (love the sponge idea). You are very generous in this.

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  47. Laurie's avatar Laurie

    I really like this a lot Michelle! I am not usually into Americana, flag stuff — I am not a communist, just in case you are wondering. I usually like more contemporary or Asian feel in pieces. But there is something about the ruggedness of the flag and the horses. Love it! I am glad you got it down on paper before it was forgotten!

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  48. Lynnor's avatar Lynnor

    Michelle, this is just gorgeous!!!! I love the patriotic background and the horse theme!!! I really wish I had the time to go play in my stamp room!! I’ll be saving this tutorial for Christmas break for sure…thanks again for sharing your amazing talents!

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  49. Carol N.'s avatar Carol N.

    This is absolutely beautiful! Love the horses and the patriotic look. I used to have horses and love the “cowboy” life and music. Thanks for such a nostalgic card!

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