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. Laurie's avatar Laurie

    Pick me, pick me!!! Congrats on #300 – I admire you for stickin’ with it for 300 and look forward to the next 300! My only question – what’s the bunny doin’ alone in a field? I think he needs a playmate! Congrats again, and I’d love to win!

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  2. helen's avatar helen

    I would never have guessed that you read our comments…I just know that you have given me so many inspirations that I would not be where I am without your ideas..I cannot say thank you enough…and I do mean that.
    That bunny looks like the real chocolate one…I really hope I can win this one, some of my friends and I can make Easter cards and send out to alot of our church people. thank you for the chance. hope hope hope not hop hop hop

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  3. Nellyne Heath's avatar Nellyne Heath

    What a great tutorial!! The bunny looks real enough to eat.

    I would sooo love to win that bunny.

    Congrats on your 300th tutorial. Please keep up the great work.

    I am going to have to get me a brayer and start with Tutorial #1.

    Thanks for all you do.

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  4. Peggy Parenteau's avatar Peggy Parenteau

    Hi Michele, I’d love to give this darling bunny a good home! Congrats on your 300th, I think I’ve seen most of them! I’m a Z-fan! Thanks for your inspiration.

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  5. Barb Clouse's avatar Barb Clouse

    Your projects are always so awesome. It takes me 4 or 5 tries to even come close to your design likenesses. I would love it if you would pick me for the blog candy. Thank you again for another great card.

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  6. Karen McAlpine's avatar Karen McAlpine

    Congrats on #300. Continue the tutorials? Heavens yes. I think they are super. I may not try everything, but I am certainly inspired by them. thanks. love to win the bunny.

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  7. Chris Kieffer's avatar Chris Kieffer

    Congratulations Michelle! Wow 300!! You’re awesome! Please continue your tutorials…I know it takes so much of your time, but for a lot of us, it’s the highlight of our day! And, please enter me in the blog candy contest…there’s nothing sweeter than a chocolate bunny!
    Thanks, Chris

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  8. Kay C.'s avatar Kay C.

    Michelle, PLEASE, PLEASE, please don’t stop your tutorials. I LOVE them!!!! I check your sight about everyday and even have your ‘Tutorials’ on my Favorites! Many times, I look at cards, you made years ago, and they still inspire me to make them! You are so gifted in design. Keep them coming! We love them, even if you are in the 300’s. We LOVE them ALL!!!!! :>)
    I’d also love to win the Chocolate Bunny – it is sooo cute! You can never have enough CHOCOLATE!!!!

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  9. Laurie in MN's avatar Laurie in MN

    Please don’t stop, you always have great cards and tutorials to share. I look forward to seeing your latest card creations so you need to continue. And your blog is the first site I share with other stampers who have never visited or knew about stamping blogs.

    The bunny reminds me of my childhood Easter basket full of goodies. I’d love to win the stamp. Thank you.

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  10. Jackie Kenny's avatar Jackie Kenny

    Michelle DON’T STOP love all of your tutorials and have them all in binders and on CD’s. Love the newest one. and the rabbit is darling. I watch for your emails everyday

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  11. Laura's avatar Laura

    Hi Michelle, I already have this tasty little rabbit so don’t enter me in your contest. I did have to say though that I also mention your name first when telling other people about great places to visit on line. Please don’t stop your tutorials. They are my favorite! They help me to be inspired to make things period, and give me ideas of what to do. I make cards for many friends and loved ones, some of whom are in nursing homes and enjoy the cards so much. Your creativity spreads like the rings of water around a drop of water in a pond. Many people benifit, not just those who read your blog. Thank you for all your hard work. Laura

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  12. Oh Michelle. You come up with the most stunning, inventive and novel ideas for your cards! Every one is frame-able!
    I would love to have this chocolate bunny so please enter me in the contest.
    Thank you for sharing!

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  13. Denise Bryant's avatar Denise Bryant

    I love that chocolate bunny stamp! I’d be thrilled to win it, so please enter me in the drawing! Terrific card too. I am hoping to get to one of your workshops when you come to California!
    DeniseB

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  14. Linda Ford's avatar Linda Ford

    Oh! I’ve been in love with Mr. Chocolate Bunny since the new Idea Book came out! He would be wonderful for my Easter cards this year!

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  15. Lori Lee's avatar Lori Lee

    The ‘chocolate” bunny is adorable ~ and your tutorials are fabulous. I appreciate all of the time and effort you put into each one! I hope you continue ~ Thank you!

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  16. Renee's avatar Renee

    Definitely enjoy the blog. It is so refreshing to see stamps and ink take center stage while so many rely on heavy embellishments. Keep up the great work!

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  17. Linda D.'s avatar Linda D.

    I love your tutorials. Please, Please do not quit. You are such an inspiration. I also love the chocolae bunny. Please enter me in your give away. Thanks, Linda

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  18. Laura Britton's avatar Laura Britton

    I just found you today. WOW!!! You are so talented. Please enter me to win the Easter Chocolate Blog candy. Chocolate is always good 🙂

    Thanks for sharing your wonderful talent.

    Laura

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  19. Hi Michelle! I’m hoping to be able to attend your brayering workshop in Boise in April if I can scrounge some funds! Please toss my name in the hat for the chocolate bunny. He looks yummy enough to eat! 🙂

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  20. Cheryl's avatar Cheryl

    I love your tutorials so please keep doing them. I am so looking forward to class with you in Monroe next weekend to learn how to do the things you do!

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  21. Lisa D.'s avatar Lisa D.

    I can only hope Michelle, that this will always be fun for you! I love your work and it is truly inspiring, gives me sooo many ideas! Love the bunny, please enter me and have a great weekend!

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  22. Although I haven’t been able to update my blog for a while, as you can tell from the name I have an affinity for RABBITS! Love those bunnies and, isn’t it a rule that the ears go first?

    ‘EARS to you Michelle for many hours of brayer appreciation!

    Thanks,

    Tee Ransone

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  23. Marianne Forsyth's avatar Marianne Forsyth

    Love your blog. Keep the tutorials coming – you inspire me and I appreicate the step by step pictures! The Eater bunny stamp looks so cute. Hope to win it.

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