Cat’s Night Out – Tutorial #331

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I am leaving on a jet plane, laaaa laaaaa laaaa, tomorrow morning for Salem, Oregon to teach my Brayer Workshops.  Oregon are you ready to get your BRAYER ON!  I hope so because I have some great projects to teach you.  So come prepared to have fun and create.

Now, I didn’t want to forget my blog readers today and I am in the mood today to make a scene, literally, lol.  How about a brayered spotlighted scene?  I also have some fun blog candy this week.  I am giving away a brand new Stampin’ Up! cute, cute set, C is for Cat.  

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Want to throw your hat in the ring to try to win this stamp set?  Just leave a comment on this blog post telling me to enter you.  If you are getting this blog post via e-mail, please click HERE and then leave a comment.  No e-mail entries will be accepted.

I will use a random number generator on Monday, 17, 2010 to select the winner.  Good luck everyone.  Just remember, you can’t win if you don’t play along.  🙂

Let’s get started so I can finish my packing, lol. . . . . . . .

Supplies:

Stamps: Stampin’ Up! C is for Cat
Paper: Stampin’ Up! Whisper White, Basic Black and Apricot Appeal
Ink: Stampin’ Up! Shara Sand, Basic Black, Apricot Appeal, Going Gray, Not Quite Navy and Night of Navy
Accessories: Stampin’ Up! 3/4″ & 1/2″ circle punches, Stamp-a-ma-jig, white gel pen, Basic Black marker, Sahara Sand marker and Brayer

Live in the USA and need a copy of the Summer Mini Catalog?  E-mail your mailing address to mzindorf@aim.com and I will get one in the mail to you.  )  Are you getting inspiration from this blog?   One way you can help support it is to order your Stampin’ Up products through me.   Click HERE to place an order.  Want to become a Stampin’ Up Demonstrator , receive a 20% discount on product and earn instant income on orders?  Consider being part of my Stampin’ Up Team and start your own business.  Click HERE for more information.

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Started with a 4.25″ x 5.75″ piece of Whisper White card stock.  Stamped the cat on my Stamp-a-ma-jig plastic, flipped the plastic over onto the card stock and rubbed the back of the plastic to transfer the image.  This creates a reverse of your stamp.

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Used my Stamp-a-ma-jig, cat stamp and Basic Black ink to stamp the cat image, lining it up with the reverse image.

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Brayered Apricot Appeal ink at the top of the card stock.

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Brayered Not Quite Navy ink at an angle on both of the top corners of the card stock.

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Brayered Night of Navy at the same angles using Night of Navy ink, not covering up the Not Quite Navy ink entirely.

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Brayered Going Gray at the bottom of the card stock.

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Punched a 1/2″ circle punch from Whisper White card stock.  Punch a 3/4″ punch from Apricot Appeal card stock. 

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Punched a 3/4″ punch out of Basic Black card stock.  Lined the punch up with the circle in the card stock and punched a sliver of the circle out.

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Assembled the light and cut a 1/4″ strip of basic Black card stock and adhered the pieces to the main image panel.

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Using a Basic Black marker, drew a hook shape to connet the light to the pole.

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Added white gel pen stars, colored in the cats collar and eye.

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Added a shadow for the pole using a Sahara Sand marker.  Also, darkened the cats reflections with the Sahara Sand marker.

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Added Basic Black and Apricot Appeal panels. 

Here is the finished card measuring 5″ x 6.5″.

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May you find time to make a scene of your own today.  🙂

PS  Thank you so much from my entire family for all of your comments and e-mails yesterday congratulating my son, Mitch on his graduation from the Law Enforcement Academy.  SMOOCH!  My blog readers are the best!

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

Hugs,

Michelle

dsc03326-2.jpg   Get ready for Brayer Workshops!  I am coming to:

Salem, Oregon (Sold Out)

Wheaton, Illinois

St. Cloud, Minnesota (2 spots available)

Rockville, Maryland (Sold Out)

North Chili, New York (near Rochester) (Sold Out)

Kenova (Huntington), West Virginia

Helena, Montana

Middleburg Heights, Ohio (Sold Out)

Venice, Florida

Grinnell, Iowa

Piedmont, Alabama (Near GA border close to Cedartown)

Auburn, Washington (near Seattle)

Elk Grove Village, Illinois

Savannah, Georgia

Atlanta, Georgia

Soledad, 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/ 

353 thoughts on “Cat’s Night Out – Tutorial #331

  1. Ann's avatar Ann

    I don’t have a cat, so I’ve never thought about buying this set, but after seeing what you did with it, I’d love to have it. Thanks for the chance to win.

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  2. Joanne's avatar Joanne

    What a great card! I need to make that for my sister the kitty-mom. Would love to win the stamp set so I can!

    Have a safe trip!

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  3. Theresa Romani's avatar Theresa Romani

    I love this card! I’m going to have to sit down and case it this weekend. I got this stamp set free for SAB, so don’t put my name in. Give someone else a chance at this fun set. See you in a few weeks!

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  4. Lindsey's avatar Lindsey

    Of all your generous blog candy offers, this may be the one I covet the most! Must be the cat… I would so love to be able to try and CASE this card, so I hope I win!!! 😛

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  5. DianeL's avatar DianeL

    What a cool stamp set and great tutorial. I really appreciate all the tutorials you give us. I have paper cut for 8 right now and will be trying to create them in the next few days. Have a safe trip.
    DianeL

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  6. Cheryl Williams's avatar Cheryl Williams

    Have a safe and fun time in Oregon. I love Cat’s and so do my darling grandchildren.
    I could make some great cards for them with this set.
    Thanks for sharing you great cards.
    Cheryl

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  7. Jane Bazemore's avatar Jane Bazemore

    Another great card! The cat’s meow, as another admirer said! This cat looks just like the one that appeared out of nowhere on my patio this morning … right down to the tag. He was hunting for my chipmunks or my birds, so I hope he doesn’t come back with that intent again! If he just wants to visit my cat Jumble, well, he can do that.
    Have a great trip!

    Jane Bazemore

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  8. Laura Britton's avatar Laura Britton

    Michelle,

    Safe and happy travels and congrats on your “Wild Child’s” graduation. I am a cat lover. I have four at the present. Please enter me to win the set as I love cats and would love to have this set for my collection.

    Thanks for all your wonderful posts and great directions.

    Laura

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  9. Cheri's avatar Cheri

    Michelle, please enter me in the drawing for the stamp set. I love cats and that image would be perfect for so many cards. Thank you for your ongoing generosity. You’re the bomb! (Don’t say that when you get on the jet plane!)

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  10. Sylvia Johnson's avatar Sylvia Johnson

    I love this card. You come up with the best ideas. I would love a chance to win this set. I have not bought it yet but it is on my list. Have fun in Oregon. Thanks

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  11. Adriene's avatar Adriene

    Hi Michelle,
    Safe travels. I’m always inspired by your work. I love cats and would love to win this set! Thanks so much for your blog!
    Adriene

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  12. Mary Jo's avatar Mary Jo

    I’m not even a cat lover, but I love this set, and would love to win it!

    Your brayer technique is awesome, and your tutorials are so well-written and easy to follow. Thanks for sharing your talent.

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  13. Lynnette's avatar Lynnette

    You make such beautiful cards. Wish you would do a brayer class on Vancouver Island in Canada. I would find a way to be there. I would love to win this set. I love cats.

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  14. Barbara Washington's avatar Barbara Washington

    I love the spotlight (or should I say streetlight) technique with the kitty. Really cool! Please enter me in your drawing. I love that set.

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  15. Lee Anderson's avatar Lee Anderson

    I love cats and this card. Please enter me in your contest. I love cat stamps too. It’s getting closer to your visit to St Cloud. I can hardly wait. Lee

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  16. Rebecca Venezia's avatar Rebecca Venezia

    HI Michelle: Thanks for all of your great tutorials. Enter me in this give away! I haven’t bought this set yet. I have 3 cats and need a cat set!

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  17. Janey's avatar Janey

    I love this card……and the cat is perfect under the ‘street light’. Too cute! Please enter me in the blog drawing. have fun in Oregon!

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  18. Judy Covey's avatar Judy Covey

    Fantastic scene Michelle, this is definitely one that I would like to try and create myself. Please enter my name for a chance to win that sweet stamp set.

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  19. Wow, would I love to have that cat curl up in my stamping room. I’ve never had any luck before. Perhaps this time’s the charm.

    – Gitana, the Creative Diva

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  20. Janet Sisk's avatar Janet Sisk

    Great tutorial! I don’t have a cat, but I have lots of friends and family who do. What fun cards I could make for them with this set. Thanks for the chance to win!

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  21. Janet I.'s avatar Janet I.

    Michelle,
    I just found out about you and your great work!!! This card (and all are just beautiful!!). Thank-you for all of your inspiration I will be using my Brayer much much more!!! If you will enter me into your drawing.
    THANK-YOU sooooooooooo much for your great website. I’m sorry to see that the New York class is sold out. I will keep visting to see when you come to se us again, maybe visit Buffalo, it doesn’t snow here all the time 😉

    Janet

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  22. Rufus's avatar Rufus

    Love the card and would love to win the set. Then I could try (emphasis on try) to create a similar card! Thanks for the chance
    R/

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  23. What wonderful ideas you share with everyone…..Bless you! I would be so pleased to have this Cat set. I have a rescued kitty that just turned 21 years old….Unbelievable!
    Thanks for all your hard work!

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  24. Diane Maki's avatar Diane Maki

    I love cats! AND I love the fact that this cat is basking in the spotlight thinking she’s the center of the universe! How appropriate! I would love to win this cute stamp set. Please enter me in the drawing. Thank you so very much.

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  25. Lou Ann's avatar Lou Ann

    This is such a purrfect card for cat lovers! I am in a cat club and each one of my friends would love to receive this card. We all have our feline friends that wait for us at home. Please enter me in your drawing. Can’t wait to open up my mail to see your wonderful creations every day. Safe travels.

    Love from my furry friends Sugar and Sparky.

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  26. Robin's avatar Robin

    Love this! Just like a cat, out for the night. I have 2 cats, both 16 and still checking out the night scene! Please enter me in the drawing.

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  27. Cherie's avatar Cherie

    Totally awesome card! Love that stamp set but don’t have it! I do have a one-eyed black cat though! Looks like your card! TFS!

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