Katzelkraft Bird in Water – Tutorial #152 And New Blog Candy!

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Well hello there everyone!  I’ve been away tooooo long from my stamping room.  A lot has been going on with holiday preparation.

For the Thanksgiving Holiday my small family gets together at our house for the feast.  I still have half of the feast in the frig that needs eaten.  (Just slap it on my thighs, that’s where it is going anyway, lol)    We are not fancy people, this is my table setting for the occasion.  🙂

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I have to show you the two beast that were underfoot in the kitchen the whole day.  These two both weigh over 100 lbs each.  Abby the Lab and Lucas the German Short Haired Pointer/Great Dane mix.  Both of these babies came from a local shelter after our beloved German Shepherd passed about 5 years ago.   I encourage everyone to adopt their pets and spay and neuter them.  🙂  Sorry, had to throw that in there, it’s too important.

 

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Yesterday was spent, CHRISTMAS SHOPPING!!!!!  After Shopping we started putting up the Christmas lights on the outside of the house.  This is the progress we made before dark.  I then completely passed out on the couch, lol.  I hope those who celebrate Thanksgiving had one filled with the love and Joy of Family and Friends.    

                                

               

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Enough with the rambling, it’s BLOG CANDY TIME!!!!!  OH, what blog candy I have for you this week. 

How about a full sheet of Bird stamps from Katzelkraft!  Here is a link to their online store so you can check them out:  www.katzelkraft.fr    The bird I used for today’s project is one from this stamp sheet.

To enter to win this Full Stamp Sheet all you have to do is tell me to enter you by commenting on this post.  If you are getting this blog update by e-mail you will need to click this link and then comment at the bottom of the post: http://zindorf.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/2008/11/29/katzelkraft-bird-in-water-tutorial-152-and-new-blog-candy/

I will use a random number generator on Wednesday, December 3rd to select the winner.  Good luck to all!

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Now on with today’s tutorial.  🙂

Supplies:

Stamps: Katzelkraft Birds, Stampin’ Up Lovely as a Tree 
Paper: Stampin’ Up Whisper White, Pacific Point & Always Artichoke
Ink: Stampin’ Up Baja Breeze, Pacific Point & Always Artichoke, Palette Noir Black
Accessories: Brayer, White Gel Pen, Black marker, White Ribbon, Brads, Sponges

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Brayered Baja Breeze at the top and bottom of a 4.5″ x 3″  piece of Whisper White Card stock.

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Brayered Pacific Point ink at the bottom of the card stock, not covering the Baja Breeze ink entirely.

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Stamped the Katzelkraft Bird image with Palette Nior Black ink.

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Stamped the Pine Tree Twice with Baja Breeze ink.

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Stamped the Pine 3 times with Always Artichoke ink.

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Sponged Always Artichoke ink at the right and bottom of the card stock.

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Sponged black ink at the right, left and bottom of the card stock.

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Added White Gel Pen to the light areas of the bird, made dots in the tree branches and also added white dashes in the water.

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Added dashes of black marker to the tree trunks.

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Sponged Pacific Point ink around the outside of the card stock.

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Cut a 4 7.8″ x 6 3/8″ piece of Always Artichoke card stock and sponged Pacific Point Ink around the outside of the card stock.

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

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May your day today be one of leisure.

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/

480 thoughts on “Katzelkraft Bird in Water – Tutorial #152 And New Blog Candy!

  1. WOW- i realy love birds, just bougth the inkadinkado- birds last week, but these are special, så i realy want to win.
    PLEASE PICK ME.
    and your card ist soooooo beautifull. thanks for all your tutorials.
    johanna

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  2. Lydia's avatar Lydia

    What a great blog! Keep on the very good work.
    Looking daily at your tutorials and love them!

    It’s a pity, that katzelkraft isn’t available in Germany.

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  3. linda's avatar linda

    Hello Michelle,

    For a while now I visit your blog……so it’s only fair (or how do you say it in Englisch..) that I also leave a comment!!
    I truly love your work!!!
    I love to make cards with stamps and learned a lot from your tutorials!!
    And now…..everyday I take a peek to see if there is already a new item with new things to learn!!
    Thanks for sharing with us!!!!!

    Linda den Besten

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  4. Jo's avatar Jo

    Happy Holidays Michelle…so much LOVE your tutorials and as a newbie stamper who is trying!! to master the brayered look, have learned so much from your blog than I did at a class I took.

    Appreciate the excellent pictures of each and every step, along with your written instructions which give this newbie tons of inspiration!! that “I” too can do this…
    I hope??!!! hahahaha

    Keep those tutorials coming!! hUGs to your BaBiEs!!!

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  5. Yvonne's avatar Yvonne

    I love your tutorials Michelle, and also this one is as special as all the other wonderfull cards. I also think the bird stamps are super, so I would love to win them, if it’s not a problem that I live in europa. Your dogs are also lovely, and it’s wonderfull to have animals in the house. Ik wish you all the best and thanks again for your wonderfull work that you show and the amazing tutorials

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  6. Tina DeLong AKA GardenDiva's avatar Tina DeLong AKA GardenDiva

    Oh Michelle,,,,,,,,,,another wonderful card…………..after taking your beginning brayer class I can see and appreciate each step so much easier then before.
    The birds in this set are amazing…………..each and everyone of them could be used in the “Zindorf” process……… See you in Febrary for the advanced class !!!
    Pick me,,,pick me !!! HA HA
    Tina DeLong

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  7. Gloria's avatar Gloria

    Hi, your cards are great! The tutors you do are such a great help. I keep coming back to your blog to see what you have done. I would love to win the birds. Thanks for your help Gloria

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  8. Dear Michelle….this card is so beautiful..I love always to read and see your tutorial…if I winn the Candy I would send you a card made by Me….Have a nice sunday for you….Thanks for teaching with your tutorial Michelle….love, Monika

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  9. Sonja's avatar Sonja

    Stunning card Michelle I love the deepth and shading in the scene. It is so exciting to see what you come up with for each time you make a new card. I love trees and birds and these stamps look so beautiful made. Many thanks for the chance to win them 😉

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  10. Marliese's avatar Marliese

    Thanks for sharing the pictures of Abby and Lucas and another fabulous card and tutorial. Love it and the Katzelcraft bird stamps! I have my fingers crossed that the random number generator stops here.
    Marliese

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  11. Beth from Canada's avatar Beth from Canada

    Hi Michelle. Please enter me in your blog candy contest. I would love to win these beautiful bird stamps. Everyday I check your blog to what your have come up with next. You are truely inspirational. I wish I could do what you do with ease. I enjoy seeing a glimpse into your life as well and the joy you have in it. I have 2 golden retrievers myself and would never be without an animal in my life. They give so much love my world wouldn’t be the same without them. Happy holiday!

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  12. Vera's avatar Vera

    Thanks for sharing all these great ideas of yours – I always check your blog during the day, hoping to find a new inspiration.

    And these birds are just so beautiful… Thanks for the chance!

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  13. Conniecrafter's avatar Conniecrafter

    Always so fun to see how your cards are created, so love how you did the trees and the water under the bird….very cool stamp set, every kind of bird you can think of!

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  14. Natasha Pinsent's avatar Natasha Pinsent

    OMG! You are an inspiration! I just found your blog a few weeks ago and have to say I’m in awe and envy of the fantastic cards…or works of art…you are able to crate each time!! Please do enter me into your draw as I can only hope that one day I could create such beauty as you with the use of a brayer!! : ) Thank you so much for sharing! I’ll be watching!! : )
    Cheers,
    Tash.

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  15. Billie's avatar Billie

    Another beauty. I like the use of color and the use of the images. It’s always a treat to read your blog. I really like the blog candy. I sure hope I win this one. I put bird feeders out this year and have been greatly blessed watching them. I would have so much fun with this set.

    Thanks for sharing.

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  16. Kathy's avatar Kathy

    Thanks for the wonderful blog candy. I love birds, I feed them all year around outside my sliding door. This is a great set. Also, thanks for the pictures of your beautiful dogs. I have two rescued dogs myself and they are my babies. Another beautiful card, Michelle.

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  17. Lynda Carpenter's avatar Lynda Carpenter

    Another amazing card by an amazing artist. Your Thanksgiving table was lovely, too!
    My dog only weighs 25 lbs… can’t imagine 2 at 100.. 🙂

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  18. Linda McLenachan's avatar Linda McLenachan

    Please enter me into your Katzelkraft bird blog candy draw. No wonder you passed out after all that activity. *LOL* I got tired just reading everything you did!!! And as always, thanks for sharing of yourself.

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  19. Karen's avatar Karen

    FABULOUS card as always, and wonderful blog candy! Please enter me. You are a lot further on with the decorating than we are! It looks lovely.
    I second your comment on the speying and neutering of pets- my daughter works for a vet that does SPCA work, and some of the abdandoned and feral animals are in a desparate state, especially at this time of year. Always choose a pet from a shelter, never a pet store!
    Thanks for the chance at a rant, Michelle, and for the tutorial!

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  20. dear sweet Michelle you absolutely amaze me with every new post. you are truely an artist. and i have to say that i totally love those beauteous birdies! i even have one as a tatoo.lol. i have so been looking for bird stamps like those. thanks again and happy stampin.

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  21. I am a newbee to your website. It is just awesome!
    I have been a big fan stamper of Stampscapes for years.
    You have sent me in a new direction. I am looking forward and excited to start trying your projects.
    I too would like a chance to win the bird stamp set.

    Kathy

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  22. Beth Cutwright's avatar Beth Cutwright

    Wow Michelle–this card is awesome….Will add this stamp sheet to my ever growing wish list. Every once in awhile I get to be fortunate to buy a tamp set you have used. I have used my Lovely As a Tree set so much and am delighted to see you using it so much….it is definitely a must have for a zindorfian follower! My grandmother and mother were always enamoured by birds and I think I am following that trend as well. The older I get I enjoy watching the birds and also using them in stamp art! I love this sheet of stamps. Thanks for sharing your great ideas and artwork!
    So glad you had a great holiday weekend…..love the dogs. My Max and Lucy say hi!

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  23. Joanne's avatar Joanne

    As always, beautiful card! I love your use of the white gel pen for highlighting. I need to get one and try it. Love the puppy photos! It’s awesome that you rescued them both!

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  24. Karen m,nc's avatar Karen m,nc

    Hello Michelle, Hope you had a Blessed Thanksgiving…your dogs are so cute. My Samson’s a bull terrier is a rescue dog as well… a gift from my son. Girl!!! you are such an enabler!!!!, well this company will definitely have to be on my wish list for the coming year. Would love a chance to win this sheet of stamps. Lovin the coolnes of this scene, birds and trees are one of my favorites. Enjoy the time off Michelle, it is well deserved. Blessings….

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  25. Christine A's avatar Christine A

    Beautiful scene, I love how you draw your inspiration from nature. These are such gorgeous stamps please enter me for your draw. I love dropping in each day to see your creations. I am quite selfish feeling very disapointed when you haven’t posted, of course you deserve your days of realaxation and personal down time.
    Christine

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  26. Susan -SJF's avatar Susan -SJF

    Happy Holidays! I love looking at you work, and your tutorials. Your work is wonderful and so inspiring. Thank you for letting us know where to get the supplies!The bird sheet is great, so I know that I will visit that site (http://www.katzelkraft.fr/) just to see what I need! LOL! Thanks for being so faithful to share!

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  27. Susan's avatar Susan

    Thanks for the chance to win this incredible set. Your card is awesome. Hope you enjoyed your busy and productive weekend! May you have a lovely advent!

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  28. A.Allard's avatar A.Allard

    Bonjour Mme Zindorf,
    Il me faut ces étampes! S’il vous plaît choisissez moi! Puisque l’hiver est ici, je peux au moins avoir des oiseaux sur papier…

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  29. Crystle K.'s avatar Crystle K.

    I Love your cards. Would love to win the birds. Because of you i ran out and bought a brayer for myself and my 9 year old daughter now wants one too.
    You do such a great job on everything you do please keep up the good work you
    inspire us all.

    Many thanks.

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  30. Bessey's avatar Bessey

    Michelle,
    Love the card! I hope I get to win this blog candy. You can never have to many birds to make cards with. lol House looks nice all decorated.

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  31. Betty B.'s avatar Betty B.

    I love your blog. I am an old stamper (62) been stampin for years I have a 10 year old NEW brayer and plan to use early in 2009! I adopted a 5 year old boy, 13 years ago! He is now an 18 year old senior. I plan to create his announcements and all the other stuff. About 2 years ago my arms felt the need for another baby, so I adopted a 8 month old shorkie (shihtzu and yorkie) He is a big boy, weighing in at 5.5 pounds. He is the love of our lives. I am sure he keeps me off the psy. couch. Use that money for stamps! This is my first time to reply and of course I want to enter to win those bird stamps, they are amazing. I also want to THANK YOU for your amazing site. I really admire all the things you do.

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  32. Leiann's avatar Leiann

    I really enjoy your artwork and wonderful step by step directions. I saw the Rock Star guitar and had just purchased the stamp set myself so, following your directions I just had to make a card, and since it said YOU ROCK, I gave it to my parents for their 50th wedding anniversary. I usually don’t comment on these blogs but I would love to win those bird stamps. Keep doing what you do.

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