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. Debbie Z's avatar Debbie Z

    Congrats on the 300 tutorial! You are an inspiration to us all! Please continue to do what you do so well. Bunny stamp can hop right on over to my house!! He would be a very welcome addition to my very small stamp collection. Give me time, I just learned I like stamping since learning from your tutorials!

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  2. I just LOVE this card! Chocolate bunny in the wild, LOL! Loved the inclusion of the die cuts, and the way you shaded them with the marker. Keep up the good work, we all love seeing your efforts! And the chance to win a chocolate bunny of our own is icing on the cake!

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  3. Jackie Davis's avatar Jackie Davis

    Wow, that sure is pretty and I’m going to have to CASE it with some other stamp unless I can win this chocolate bunny. Thanks Michelle for offering it up to some lucky person.

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  4. Sue Hill's avatar Sue Hill

    I love love love the card and would love to win the stamp. Is the stamp available to purchase if I do not buy it…is it still being sold by Stampin up

    hugs sue

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  5. Sue Hill's avatar Sue Hill

    I love love love the card and would love to win the stamp. Is the stamp available to purchase if I do not buy it…is it still being sold by Stampin up

    sue

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  6. Debbie from Buffalo, NY's avatar Debbie from Buffalo, NY

    Greetings from Buffalo, NY! Awesome as usual, Michelle…only you can make it look so easy!! Thank you for sharing your talents with us! You’re very inspiring!! debbie

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  7. debbie's avatar debbie

    Chocolate and stamps…how can you go wrong! I love this bunny and love the card.

    Hmmm. Tutorial #300. I think I’ve looked at all of them at least once if not twice so I think it’s more like….600 or 900 in my book. LOL. I love your tutorials.

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  8. Linda's avatar Linda

    Ooh! Ooh! I get the ears!! Remember starting from the top? Especially if it was ‘solid’ chocolate! Yummmmm…. keep the tuts coming–they are an inspiration to all of us!

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  9. Debbie from Kalamazoo's avatar Debbie from Kalamazoo

    Chocolate and stamps – how can you go wrong? I love the bunny and the card.

    By my calculation, 300 tutorials has multiplied to 600 or 900 since I think I’ve looked at them all two or three times. I love your tutorials!

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  10. Mary Jane's avatar Mary Jane

    Michelle, I absolutely love your tutorials! Taking a class of yours is actually on my bucket list! LOL I hope you know how much we all appreciate you sharing your talent with us! And I am glad you made it home safe and sound 😉

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  11. gailanne's avatar gailanne

    There is absolutely no doubt that the stamping world is enjoying your blogging and your tutorials! Don’t even think about discontinuing either, puh-leez!! And thanks for the chance to win this adorable chocolate bunny.

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  12. Vickie H's avatar Vickie H

    Congratulations on the big 300, Michelle!! Yes, yes, yes, please do continue your tutorials! I find them unique, fun and easy to follow, and downright beautiful. I have learned a lot of techniques and tips from your tutorials, and plan to continue to follow your blog daily as long as you post it. Thanks bushels! p.s. this chocolate bunny card is adorable, and very realistically chocolate. Amazing!

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  13. Beth Rue's avatar Beth Rue

    Hello Michelle,
    Who doesn’t like chocolate and chocolate bunnies are the best!!!!! Thanks for the chance to win and for all the wonderful tutorials!
    Beth

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  14. Michelle, I do love this little chocolate bunny, it reminds me of those little bunnies I used to get in my Easter Basket as a child and it brings back a lot of memories. I have enjoyed everyone of your tutorials and I especially enjoyed the two classes I was able to take with you. Keep up the good work and Thank You! Thank You! Thank You!

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  15. I’d love to be entered to win that adorable chocolate bunny stamp. Please don’t think about stopping your tutorials. I love them and learn so much. Thanks you and congratulations on 300 wonderful tutorials. You are such an inspiration!

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  16. Beth Rue's avatar Beth Rue

    Hello Michelle,
    I hope you know how we all look forward to your tutorials…you are an artist! Thank you for all your inspiration, teaching and on top of all that the chance to win prizes! Who doesn’t like chocolate, and chocolate bunnies are the best!
    Thanks,
    Beth

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  17. Marilyn's avatar Marilyn

    WOW! It certainly looks like a real chocolate bunny. Count me in on the drawing. Thanks for all your tutorials, they are the best and I can’t wait to try them out. Don’t ever think of leaving us!

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  18. StampinCathy's avatar StampinCathy

    This card is stunning. I just love this color combo and all the details you added. I look forward to all your creative and inspiring MOJO! Congrats on tutorial 300! Enter me for this cute little bunny. Thanks for a chance.

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  19. kathy's avatar kathy

    YES, YES, YES!! Please enter me to have a chance to win Easter Bunny blog candy; he’s so darned cute! And, YES, continue with your tutorials; they are SO inspirational for me!

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  20. Lisa B's avatar Lisa B

    It would be a sad day..the day you stop making these tutorials! I don’t know anyone busier than you, yet you still take the time to teach us. Thank You!
    I open your blog daily and have since I found you. Please continue..your audience is greater than you think 🙂

    Lisa

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  21. Sandy Knecht's avatar Sandy Knecht

    Please enter me for a chance to win the Easter Bunny blog candy. Please continue your tutorials. They are so very good. I do miss seeing scenes using stamps from other companies, but I understand why you can’t. I think you still have a very large following, so do stop anytime soon! You are loved!!!

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  22. Toni's avatar Toni

    Congratulations on your 300th tutorial – wowzer!!! Keep them coming – I love your step-by-step tutorials.

    I saw the Chocolate bunny – and I have the perfect idea for it. I must get this stamp. I made a card last year, but never gave it out – and I had to cut the shape of a bunny, and I am no artist by any means. This would be perfect!!!!

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  23. Caterina Grove's avatar Caterina Grove

    This bunny is so cute, it reminds me of my childhood when my parents would fill the Easter baskets – they always included a bunny just like this. Thanks once again.

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  24. Ali's avatar Ali

    Please keep posting… I am an avid follower of your blogs.
    Being New Zealand based I won’t ask to be entered into your give away – postage would be horrendous !!! I’m just happy to learn from your clear and comprehensive instructions and photos.
    Thank you.

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  25. Patty's avatar Patty

    I LOVE THE CHOCOLATE EASTER BUNNY!!!!! PLEASE ENTER ME.

    MOST OF ALL I LOVE YOUR TUTORIALS. THEY GIVE MY SO MUCH INSPIRATION AND SO MANY IDEAS AND I APPRECIATE EACH AND EVERY ONE. KEEP UP THE WONDERFUL WORK.

    THANKS AND HAPPY VALENTINES DAY SOON……

    PATTY

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  26. diane m noll's avatar diane m noll

    The bunny looks good enough to eat. Please do not stop. You make me smile every time I see what beautiful things you do. Please enter me in a chance to win this adorable stamp.

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  27. JoAnne Micon's avatar JoAnne Micon

    all I can say YUM!!!!!!!!!

    a chocolate bunny without calories…I would love to win this!

    Thanks for all you do Michelle..and don’t stop withyour tutorials..I have learned so much as I am sure others have as well

    hugs
    JoAnne

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  28. Wahoouuu,another beautiful card .I love so much this “chocolate bunny”.
    Unfortunatly for us ,we don’t have it in France.And unfortunatly also ,we don’t have you also in France.
    If one day you decide to cross the Atlantic,I know lots of my friend who would interested by one workshop with you.
    Have a nice day.
    Katou

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  29. Liz from Yardley PA's avatar Liz from Yardley PA

    Oh My Goodness yes! Please keep the tutorials going! We all love them and look forward to including them in our day! I’m sure I speak for alot of people!! Congrats on #300!!! Yeah!! And please enter me in the drawing to win the bunny! Thanks! liz

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  30. Sue_W's avatar Sue_W

    I can’t believe you’ve reached 300 tutorials … congratulations! I am continually amazed by your talent, and would love to be entered into the drawing for the chocolate bunny. Thank you for sharing your creativity with us.

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  31. **Milu**'s avatar **Milu**

    Hey Michelle
    of course we want u to continue showing us how to make beautiful cards!
    enter my name to win the bunny
    you are so smart and talented!!!

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  32. No chocolate “bun-bun” for me, I’m on a diet! 😉 Just kidding…but don’t pick me, I already have this adorable stamp as well as Pocket Silhouettes and the Tulipe die so now I can copy the whole scene! But mostly I just had to leave you a comment congratulating you on Tutorial #300…that is VERY impressive!!

    And I wanted to let you know that although sometimes I peek and run without leaving a comment, I do check each and every tutorial you share and love them all…you are amazing! I can’t wait until I have a chance to come take your class in St. Louis in only one more short month! Jan Hoyt

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  33. Linda I.'s avatar Linda I.

    I love chocolate and bunnies so would adore winning this little guy. Hope you pick me. Thanks for all the wonderful and inspiring tutorials. I always look at them and dream…

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  34. sarita's avatar sarita

    oh please continue to do the tutorials – what a talent you have..thank you for sharing your knowledge with us..and please enter me in your 300 tutorial give away – i could just eat the ears off that bunny! thank you

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  35. Linda Haislup's avatar Linda Haislup

    Congrats on your 300th tutorial! I have been reading your blog every day now for about 8 months, I open my emails in the afternoons and your name is what I look for – very first thing!(I even open your’s before my DH’s if he sends one while he’s at work , but don’t tell him!!) Anyways, thank you for posting your tutorials and DO NOT STOP,please! I think you have a huge following and I think I’m safe to say everyone loves you and your work. Please enter me for a chance to win the bunny blog candy. Thank you! See ya tomorrow! Hugs, Linda

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  36. Carole RB's avatar Carole RB

    Hi Michelle
    Wow this rabbit looks like real chocolate. Your 300th tutorial, thanks so much for your generosity. Yes please enter me in your drawing!

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  37. You have got to be joking….our not wanting you to continue?? I have yet to hear about one person NOT loving your tutorials. We love you and your tutorials!!!! Please enter me for the Chocolate Bunny stamp. When I was a little girl living in Europe, my parents gave my sister and me a bar of soap in the shape of a Bunny. When placed in the sun it would grow soap hair and it was great. What wonderful memories!!!!

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