Easter Chocolate Bunny – Tutotial #300 and Chocolate Bunny Blog Candy!!!

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Holy Cow! or Rabbit! or Chocolate Bunny, lol.  This is tutorial #300 here on my blog.  I hope you all are still with me and enjoying the tutorials.  You do still want me to continue on, right? 

I will be continuing this blog as long as I am able and it is still fun.  🙂  I do enjoy reading your comments.  They let me know I am not doing all these tutorials for nothing and helps me get to know you, my readers.

So for this milestone of tutorial #300 I have a special Stampin’ Up! stamp to give away.  It is this super cute Chocolate Bunny stamp that I used in today’s tutorial.  This stamp is in the new Occasions Mini Catalog, item #116980.

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To enter to win this Stampin’ Up! Chocolate Bunny, please leave a comment on this post telling me to enter you.  If you are receiving this blog update via e-mail, please click on this link and leave a comment at the bottom of this post:  http://zindorf.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/2010/01/27/easter-chocolate-bunny-tutotial-300-and-chocolate-bunny-blog-candy/

Please no e-mail entries.

I will select the winner on Saturday, January 30, 2010 using a random number generator.  Good Luck to all!

Let’s get started. . . . . . .

Supplies:

Stamps: Stampin’ Up! Chocolate Bunny and Pocket Silhouettes
Paper: Stampin’ Up! Whisper White, Rose Red, Always Artichoke, Old Olive and Pretty in Pink
Ink: Stampin’ Up Rose Red, Old Olive, Chocolate Chip, Tempting Turquoise, Always Artichoke, Not Quite Navy and More Mustard
Accessories:Stampin’ Up! Sponges, Big Shot Machine, Tulipe Die, Brayer, Creamy Caramel, Old Olive, Rose Red and Always Artichoke Markers, Versamark Pad and Marker

Don’t forget to request your copy of the new Stampin’ Up Occasions mini catalog and Sale-a-bration mini.   Just e-mail me your address and I will be glad to send you a set for free.  If you are a customer of mine your copy will come to you automatically.  🙂  The new Occasions mini catalog can also be viewed on-line here:  http://204.228.150.61/catalogs/20091231/OccasionsMini10_US.pdfThe New Sale-a-Bration Mini Catalog can also be viewed on-line here:http://204.228.150.61/catalogs/20091231/SAB_10_US.pdfAre 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/promotionsdsc02605.JPGStamped Pocket silhouettes stamp, by first loading the stamp with Versamark and then with Old Olive ink before stamping it each time.  Heat embossed the images using clear embossing powder and a heat gun.

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Stamped Chocolate Bunny by first loading the stamp with Versamark and then with Chocolate Chip ink before stamping it.  Heat embossed the image using clear embossing powder and a heat gun.

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Colored the bunny in with a Creamy Caramel marker.

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Colored over the image with a Versamark marker and then heat embossed the image using clear embossing powder and a heat gun.

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Stamped the Pocket Silhouettes stamp again, by first loading the stamp with Versamark and Always Artichoke ink before stamping it.  Heat embossed the image using clear embossing powder and a heat gun.

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Stamped another image from the Pocket Silhouettes set, by first loading the stamp with Versamark and then with More Mustard ink before stamping it.  Heat embossed the images using clear embossing powder and a heat gun.

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Brayered Tempting Turquoise ink at the top of the card stock.

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Brayered Not Quite Navy ink at the top of the card stock, not covering the Tempting Turquoise ink entirely.

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Brayered Always Artichoke ink at the bottom of the card stock.

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Tore a post it note in a mountain shape and used it as a mask in order to sponge in two mountains with Tempting Turquoise ink.

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Sponged Chocolate Chip ink at the bottom of the card stock.

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Using the Big Shot Die Cut Machine, cut the die cuts using the Tulipe die.  Cut one from Rose Red, Old Olive and Always Artichoke card stock.

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Put a shadow on the bottom of each piece using the coordinating marker.

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Sponged Rose Red on the left side of a 5″ square piece of Pretty in Pink card stock.

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

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May your Wednesday be extra special.

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

Hugs,

Michelle

dsc04306-tiny.jpg  Get ready for Brayer Workshops!  I am coming to:

2010

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

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

312 thoughts on “Easter Chocolate Bunny – Tutotial #300 and Chocolate Bunny Blog Candy!!!

  1. Caroline King's avatar Caroline King

    Hi Michelle,
    I look forward to opening up your blog every morning. I am just so amazed at what you do. I have started doing the brayering…..but I am not as good as you. I will have to keep on practicing………Please enter me in your bunny give away.
    have a great week.
    Caroline

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  2. Chris R.'s avatar Chris R.

    300 tutorials!! WOW! Thanks so much for taking so much of your time to inspire and help fellow stampers. Your creations are always amazing. Your blog is the first one I check every day. Thanks for the chance to win that cute bunny.

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  3. Please don’t stop blogging, you know we are out there even if we don’t comment! Great card and now I want a bunny and some milk. I used to always bite the heads off of those bunny’s and then fill them with milk and use as a cup.

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  4. hello Michelle!! i am convinced that you are a genius! you know, i only discovered you today. do you know how long it will take me to read all your tutorials??? BUT, that is EXACTLY what i plan to do! PLEASE continue doing this – you are really amazing!!

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  5. Maranda Mitchell's avatar Maranda Mitchell

    I really doubt your going to get any responses in the near future giving you permission to stop your tutorials!!!! I, for one, love getting on your blog and longing after each and every card you create. You really make masterpieces. BTW would love the stamp, thanks for the chance. Take care.

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  6. Jenny's avatar Jenny

    Please enter me, too, in the drawing for the chocolate bunny. This card is a breath of fresh air after our northern Minnesota weekend of snow and ice! Thanks for all 300…

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  7. Martha's avatar Martha

    How beautiful! I love that your steps are very clear and easy to understand! The photos of the supplies are a huge help for us newbies! Thank you so much!

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  8. lucy's avatar lucy

    Oh Michelle please join me in, I simply love chocolate, so this little chocolate bunny will find a nice and cosy home with me…..
    This is another one of your awesome tutorials, please, don’t you ever stop inspiring us and helping us with your fantastic examples!

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  9. Kim Battles's avatar Kim Battles

    I may not comment often but I love your work. You are an inspiration. I love to sit down with my laptop and “attempt” to replicate your beautiful work. “attempt” is the key word. I do not have your talent. I am still trying to learn how to use the brayer. I can’t wait to see your post each day!!

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  10. Gabriele's avatar Gabriele

    300 tutorials – wow – and I love them all. I often do not comment on blogs, but your note really made me think. I just assumed you knew how much we love your work since you keep posting. I can see though that sometimes you must wonder about that if not many people comment. I will do a better job with that from now on. Thanks for all your great tutorials. You have been an inspiration.

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  11. Debbie's avatar Debbie

    Oh I would be so sad if you stopped. I love going to your blog and seeing the beautiful creations! It makes my day so happy when you post. Today my heart did a little flutter, I love this card! You are such an inspiration….KEEP ON POSTING!!

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  12. Pattyjo's avatar Pattyjo

    I love your blog and how you have such great tutorials so easy to follow. Great bunny stamp and great roller background. Someday I hope you teach close to Spokane Washington.
    Pattyjo

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  13. Niki Winchell's avatar Niki Winchell

    Michelle,
    Glad you’re home safely. Please enter me in the drawing. I think the bunny is too cute!

    Keep the tutorials coming! Even though I don’t comment on them often enough, I follow along, even try some of them!

    Niki

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  14. PaulieY's avatar PaulieY

    Please continue with the tutorials! I just love them…even though I rarely leave a comment! I check your blog daily because you inspire me!
    Please enter me for the drawing.

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  15. Tonya's avatar Tonya

    I love the chocolate bunny! He’s so cute. I almost ordered him last night but didn’t. He’s still on my wish list. Maybe next order…unless I win him. So please enter me in your blog candy give-away. Thanks!

    You know I love your creations. Please don’t stop doing the tutorials…and CONGRATS on #300! That’s awesome!

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  16. Mel's avatar Mel

    No you can’t stop – lol – You know you are my biggest creative inspiration. I love using that Pocket Silhouettes set. You can use it so many ways. When I placed my order for the new stamp sets some how I missed the Bunny. I will have to put it on my next order, he is so cute. Great card as always.

    Melba

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  17. Jett's mom's avatar Jett's mom

    Pick Me! Pick Me! Seriously, I love your cards! Please don’t even think about stopping, I would have Zindorf withdrawl… it would not be pretty. Have a Happy Day!

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  18. Oh, I love that bunny! I’m so glad you continue to give us the tutorials. I sure do hope to take one of your classes some day! Thank you for all your hard work you do on this web site.

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  19. Linda w's avatar Linda w

    Congratulations on your 300th tutorial Michelle. I really enjoy viewing your blog every morning and I hope you can continue. Thank you for sharing your talent and time with everyone.

    stamp on…

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  20. Hi Michelle!

    Don’t need the Chocolate Bunny, as I already have it, but do like seeing your tutorial on it.

    Don’t you go no where with your tutorials – I really look forward to receiving them and learning the techniques.

    We all need you – don’t leave us!

    Brenda Cook

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  21. Ann Liesman's avatar Ann Liesman

    The only thing better than Chocolate is Stamping! And what a great card — to be able to stamp a chocolate bunny! I love all your tutorials, I check them out every day and am so disappointed when you are gone and I don’t find a new one! So please keep them up! I’d love to win this chocolate bunny so I could try out this tutorial!

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  22. Christy C's avatar Christy C

    Please enter me for a chance to win the bunny stamp. I enjoy your web post so much! It has given me much inspiration, as I check it daily!!

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  23. Mary H's avatar Mary H

    Wow, what a great artist you are, Michelle. Thank you for posting tutorials, I really enjoy the inspiration your art gives me. Sadly, I don’t live near enough to attend one of your classes, so keep up the good blogging, please!

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  24. Phyllis's avatar Phyllis

    PLEASE continue to do the tutorials, I love them. Best way to start my day is a Zindorf piece of art that comes with instructions! Although my creations seldom look just like yours, I enjoy being able to create something that I think is pretty. Self satisfying. And yes, please enter my name in the blog candy for the Chocolate Bunny! Thank you.

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  25. Janice W.'s avatar Janice W.

    I, too, check out your blog first thing in the a.m. Please continue with your tutorials, they’re amazing. And please enter my name for the blog candy chocolate bunny. Thank you.

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  26. Please! Please! Please! Don’t ever quit providing your tutorials! I love them sooo much. Everyday, I wake up and look forward to your inspiring pieces. Thank you for posting as often as you do!

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  27. Jennifer Ford's avatar Jennifer Ford

    I guess you could call this Blog Candy CANDY!!! I love this stamp…love this card (and I already have the pocket silhouettes stamp set) and I love this blog and your wonderful generosity in sharing your amazing talent with us. I can’t tell you how many times I have looked at my own stamps through new eyes having been inspired by your designs. Please don’t stop!!!

    Thank you

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  28. Barbara's avatar Barbara

    Congratulations Michelle on #300! Wow, that’s quite an accomplishment. And how lucky WE are, your blog readers, to have you! It’s always such a joy to read your blog and be inspired by your awesome cards….and the give aways aren’t bad either. So, please include my name in this one.

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