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. Teresa's avatar Teresa

    Hello Michelle,

    The bunny looks so real it looks like he could lose an ear any moment! Contrats on your 300th tutorial, they are fab and greatly appreciated! Thanks for sharing and teaching, your art is always wonderful.

    I would love to win the bunny, thanks for the blog candy offering.

    Teresa

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  2. Kendall B's avatar Kendall B

    Michelle,

    Your tutorials are indeed important. They provide education and just, if not more importantly, inspiration. Thanks very much. Please enter me in your Bunny blog candy give away. This little fella is definitely welcome to join my little stamping fold.

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  3. barb s's avatar barb s

    Greetings from Doylestown,PA (near Yardley ) I understand your tutorials better after I took your classes in sept 2009. Congrats on 300!
    I often revisit your blog many times. Please keep on doing what your doing.

    If you come in pa again, I know I would be signing up again.

    please enter me in your drawing.

    barb s

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  4. Jill's avatar Jill

    Love this card Michelle. Colours are so bright and cheery. Holy cow, that really looks like a chocolate rabbit. 🙂 Please enter me. Thanks!

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  5. Robin's avatar Robin

    Your tutorials have inspired me to start creating cards again. The time and energy you share is like a pebble dropped in a pond and all of us are the ripples that gather strength and enthusiasm spreading out in an ever expanding circle of appreciation. Hoping you continue to light the spark of creativity for me and all your other admirers!

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  6. Phyllis R's avatar Phyllis R

    Oh, Michelle of course we love your tutorials! I go to your email first each day to see what fun things you have for us. Please don’t stop. I know you put a lot of time into them. We do appreciate your talent and thank you for doing them so often. What a treat to see something new each day.
    Love the new Stampin’ Up chocolate bunny. He is so real looking. He is a must have for everyone.

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  7. Phyllis R's avatar Phyllis R

    My goodness Michelle. I forgot to ask you to enter me to win this precious little bunny. He wants to come to my house. I promise to give him a good home. Thanks for the chance to bring him home.

    I love how you colored him. He looks like he just hopped out of the box.

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  8. I love it I love it I love it. Can’t wait to meet you in Jacksonville.
    I did your card from 10/23/08 today, California Sunset – I learn something new every time I do one of your tutorials.
    Hope I win! cat

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  9. jeannine's avatar jeannine

    wow Michelle! this is gorgeous! i can’t believe you’ve posted 300 tutorials – please DON’T stop! you are a complete inspiration! that looks like a real chocolate bunny in my kids easter baskets! thanks for the chance to win him!

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  10. Cheryl's avatar Cheryl

    This is so fun! good enough to eat. Beautiful card. Thanks for sharing how to create, you are wonderful. I haven’t been on your blog too long but I look forward to every one.

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  11. Joni J. Seith's avatar Joni J. Seith

    I LOVE your designs!!! You are brilliantly creative!!! Please enter me into your contest! I will be checking back often to see what other ideas you come up with.

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  12. Joni J. Seith's avatar Joni J. Seith

    You are brilliantly creative!!! Please enter me into your contest! I will be checking back often to see what other ideas you come up with. I LOVE your designs!!!

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  13. Robin Plummer's avatar Robin Plummer

    Congrats on 300!!! It looks good enough to eat. Please enter me in the drawing for it. I am still in awe of your work and can’t wait to take your class.

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  14. Please enter me. As usual, you’re cards are beautiful and the tutorials are inspiring…I should be heading to the gym now, but I just might have to go create something instead! 🙂 Thanks for sharing!

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  15. cheryl Hagen's avatar cheryl Hagen

    Michelle I get excited everytime I see one of your tutorials and I forward them to all my crafting friends, a couple of which I’ve talked into signing onto your seminar come August here in Venice ! OMG we’d die if you gave up these weekly blogs !! Love the tutorials and can’t wait to do the technique……..friend of mine in Phoenix took one of your seminars recently and I’m agasp at what’s she’s turned out !!!! Oh yea, sign me up for the Easter bunny, how cute is that guy ? !!

    Thanks for sharing, you’re too much !

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  16. Janey's avatar Janey

    Michelle, I always learn something from your tutorials! 300 is a wonderful milestone; please don’t stop. I hope this contintues to be fun for you. I enjoy seeing what you came up with for the Bunny; I couldn’t see many options until your example.

    Thanks

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  17. Sheri's avatar Sheri

    oh MY Yes! I love your blog. I usually don’t get it until I get home from work and then I can’t wait to sit down and see what wonderful thing you have created. Thanks for the chance to win the chocolate bunny

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  18. Sue Ann's avatar Sue Ann

    Do we like what you do? Do we want to to continue with this blog? YES!!!!!!!!!! I look forward to your blog everyday. I don’t usually leave comments, but I love you work. Please don’t stop. I learn so much from your designs.

    Sue Ann from Florida

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  19. Bessey's avatar Bessey

    Michelle please, please, please keep your tutorials going. I check your blog everyday even if I don’t make any comments. I just love them! I feel honored to have been able to take one of your brayer classes, and you are not only talented but a truly sweet and loving person who would be a close friend if we weren’t so far apart. I do try to make your cards as you know. I would like the blog candy, but if you didn’t even offer them, I would still be a true follower. Keep the tutorials going.
    Southport-Pauline

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  20. Jeanie's avatar Jeanie

    Happy 300th!! In case you have any doubts–I come to your blog every single day and marvel at what you create. including the chocolate bunny which I’d love to have!!
    Thanks for all of your hard work!!

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  21. Melody's avatar Melody

    Oooohhh! Nothing better than chocolate, unless it’s a chocolate bunny — and I’d love to have that SU stamp to make some “chocolate” bunnies of my own. Please enter me in that drawing!!

    I love all your blogs & tutorials — hope to come to one of your classes some day, too. Happy #300!! And thank you for keeping them coming!

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  22. Judy's avatar Judy

    That bunny is adorable – makes me want to nibble its ears off! I’d love to win it to put in my Easter baskets! I enjoy your blog and hope you continue for a long time.

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  23. Debbie G's avatar Debbie G

    Oh that Bunny is so cute ! Love your card, the Bunny looks good enough to eat…I would love to win the Chocolate Buuny stamp. Wow 300 tutorials thats great, thank you very much.

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  24. Jan Reddaway's avatar Jan Reddaway

    Love that bunny, he looks good enough to eat! LOL. Love your tutorials, please keep them coming forever. Once again, I would be more than happy to pay the postage to Australia if I win.

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  25. Christine R.'s avatar Christine R.

    I just love you and your work to pieces. It’s a good thing you’re in Ohio and I’m in Maryland…if you were closer some might consider me a stalker! The “doctor” says I’m only allowed to check your tutes once a day to keep the addiction under control.

    many congratulations on the big 300!

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  26. eLLen's avatar eLLen

    I really enjoy seeing your many tutorials. I know it’s a lot of work, but you inspire so many of us. Please, enter me into the drawing for winning the chocolate bunny!!!
    thanks!

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  27. Yvette's avatar Yvette

    Please continue with the tutorials! I just love them…I receive them by email and it’s always the first email I open! Please enter me for the drawing.

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