Now that I have got all of my Christmas cards made and in the mail I thought I would turn my attention to a warmer subject, such as love.  I know, ahhhhhhh, lol.  Actually, I was dying to use a new set that I received in my pre-order from the new Stampin’ Up mini catalog that will be out January 5, 2010.  Which is only a few short weeks from now.   The set I am referring to is called “I (Heart) Hearts” and includes the two hearts that I used for the center of this card.

But before I start the tutorial I want to give all of you a chance to win a bit of blog candy.  It is a great Stampin’ Up Level 2 hostess set “Asian Artistry”. 

To enter to win, please leave a comment on this post telling me to enter you.  If you are getting this blog update via e-mail you will need to click this link and leave a comment at the bottom of the post.  http://zindorf.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/2009/12/18/i-heart-hearts-valentine-tutorial-288-and-blog-candy-friday/     Please no e-mail entries.

I will use a random number generator on Monday, December 20, 2009 to select the winner.  Good luck everyone!

Now on with the tutorial. . . . .  . .

Supplies:

The new Stampin’ Up! 43 page Occasions Mini Catalog and Sale-a-Bration catalog will be out January 5, 2010.  E-mail me your address if you want a set for free and you are a resident of the USA.  If you are a customer of mine you will automatically get a set from me. 

Are you getting inspired and enjoying this blog.   One way you can help support it is to order your Stampin’ Up products through me.   You can order from me 24-7 from this link:  http://michellezindorf.stampinup.net or e-mail me at mzindorf@aim.com.  If you are within the United States.  Want a copy 2009-2010 Stampin’ Up Catalog for $9.95 with free shipping, just e-mail me at mzindorf@aim.com and I will get one in the mail to you.  Want to become a Stampin’ Up Demonstrator and earn instant income?  Consider being part of my Stampin’ Up Team.  Also check out the Stampin’ Up specials, click this link to check it out:  http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/michellezindorf/promotions

Sponged Apricot Appeal ink in the middle of a 4.5″ square piece of Whisper White card stock.

Used a ruler and made a dot with a pencil in the middle of the card stock.

Sponged More Mustard ink around the Apricot Appeal ink.

Sponged Dusty Durango around the outside of the More Mustard ink.

Sponged Real Red ink around the edge of the card stock.

Cut a 4.5″ circle using my Stampin’ Up Circle Scissors Plus and lined the card stock circle up with the pencil dot on my card stock and the bottom left corner.

Sponged Dusty Durango ink at the circle card stock edge from the dot on the card stock to the bottom corner.  Moved the circle a bit and repeated sponging at the edge of the circle.  Repeated this 5 times.

Turned my card stock upside down and repeated the above process again.

Removed the circle and used my Stamp-a-ma-jig and Basic Black ink and stamped the first heart in the center.  The pencil dot helps to make sure this is in the center.

Used my Stamp-a-ma-jig and Basic Black ink to stamp the second heart in the center of the card stock.

Stamped the flourish from the Stampin’ Up set Baroque Motifs in Basic Black on the top and bottom of the card stock.

Added Basic Black and Real Red panels.  Also added two large photo corner punches and gold brads.

Here is the finished card measuring 5.25″ square.

I hope your day is warmed by love.

Huge Hugs and Happy Holidays,

Michelle

Get ready for Brayer Workshops!  I am coming to:

2010

Dayton, Ohio at Marco Paper

Phoenix, Arizona

Monroe, Louisiana

Jacksonville, Florida

 St. Louis, Missouri

Mechanicsville, Virginia

Raleigh, North Carolina 

Colleyville, Texas

Colorado Springs, Colorado

 Boise area of Meridian, Idaho

Riverside, California (Southern California)

Salem, Oregon

Wheaton, Illinois

St. Cloud, Minnesota

Rockville, Maryland

North Chili, New York (near Rochester)

New Johnsonville, Tennessee

Kenova (Huntington), West Virginia

Helena, Montana

Middleburg Heights, Ohio

Venice, Florida

Grinnell, Iowa

Piedmont, Alabama (Near GA border close to Cedartown)

Auburn, Washington (near Seattle)

Elk Grove Village, Illinois

Savannah, Georgia

Atlanta, Georgia

North Liberty, Indiana

Saledad, California

Here is a link to my workshop calendar where you can see all of my travel schedule and to get info on beginner and advanced Brayer workshops:   http://zindorf.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/workshop-calendar 

Link to my Stampin’ Up website where you can order all of your must have Stampin’ Up products from me 24-7:  http://michellezindorf.stampinup.net

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