Flowering Spring – Tutorial #398 and Punch Bunch Blog Candy

28 days to Spring.   I’m counting, how about you?    Are you ready to make those welcome Spring and Easter cards.   As you see I’m getting a head start.   This little girl is the perfect image to use and easy too since you don’t have to color her.   I love, love, love silhouettes.

  

But before I get started on the tutorial how about some Blog Candy.   I have a Cute, cute Stampin’ Up! Punch Bunch stamp set to give away.  

All you have to do to enter for a chance to win this Punch Bunch set is to leave a comment at the bottom of this post.   If you are getting this blog update via e-mail, PLEASE CLICK HERE and then leave a comment at the bottom of the blog post.

I will choose the winner on Tuesday,  February 22, 2011 using a random number generator.   GOOD LUCK TO ALL!

Now on with the Tutorial!

Supplies:

Stamps: Stampin’ Up Easter Blossoms & Apple Blossoms
Paper: Stampin’ Up Whisper White, Tangerine Tango & Crumb Cake
Ink: Stampin’ Up Basic Black, Old Olive, Peach Parfait, Tanergine Tango & Daffodil Delight
Accessories: Stampin’ Up Daffodil Delight & Peach Parfait markers, Brayer, sponges, Daffodil Delight Grosgrain Ribbon

  My Stampin’ Up customers that order $50 in Stampin’ Up merchandise will receive this handmade card though March 31, 2011.

Don’t forget it is Sale-a-bration time at Stampin’ Up.  Receive a free Sale-a-bration set for each $50 in merchandise purchased.   Click HERE to place an order.   Your order will be shipped directly to your door step from Stampin’ Up!

The Stampin’ Up USA Idea book and Catalog is here.   For your copy, please send a check for $9.95 to Michelle Zindorf, P.O. Box 116, West Alexandria, OH 45381 or send it via paypal to mzindorf@aim.com USA only.     My current customers will receive a new Occasions Mini Catalog automatically from me.   Not a current customer and want a free copy of the new Occasions 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 or become a Hobby Demo just for the discount.  Click HERE for more information.

Brayered Daffodil Delight ink at an angle on the bottom right corner of a 4.25″ x 5″ piece of Whisper White Card Stock.

Brayered Peach Parfait at an angle on the top left corner.

Brayered Tangerine Tango ink at the top left corner, not covering the Peach Parfait ink entirely.

Stamped the flower from the Stampin’ Up Apple Blossoms set using Peach Parfait ink.

Stamped the girl silhouette stamp from the Stampin’ Up Easter Blossoms set using Basic Black ink.

Sponged Old Olive ink at the bottom of the card stock.

Sponge Basic Black ink at the bottom of the card stock, not covering the Old Olive ink entirely.

Added a Tangarine Tango panel, a Crumb Cake panel and Daffodil Delight Ribbon.

Stamped the blossom twig from the Stampin’ Up Easter Blossoms set using Basic Black ink.

Colored the flowers using a Daffodil Delight marker.  Added Peach Parfait marker to the darker areas of the flowers.

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

May your day be filled with early Spring breezes.

Until my next post. . . . .  . ..

Hugs,

Michelle

   Get ready for Brayer Workshops!  I am coming to the following locations, click the location name for more information.  

Houston, Texas  

Wichita, Kansas  

Syracuse (Bridgeport), New York  

St. Peters, Missouri  

La Porte, Indiana  

Orlando (Davenport), Florida  

St. Cloud, Minnesota  

Colorado Springs, Colorado  

Ottumwa, Iowa  

Owings Mills, Maryland (Baltimore Area) 

Cleveland (Euclid), Ohio  

Staley , North Carolina (South of Greensboro)  

Monroe, Connecticut  

Sturgis, South Dakota  

Leesburg, Florida  

Montreal, Wisconsin  

Savannah, Georgia  

Lincoln, Illinois  

Jefferson, Louisiana (New Orleans Area)  

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   

Don’t see a workshop in your State?  Interested in hosting the workshops in your area in 2012?   Click HERE to get hostess information.  

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

368 thoughts on “Flowering Spring – Tutorial #398 and Punch Bunch Blog Candy

  1. Robin Holtman's avatar Robin Holtman

    I just noticed this set and LOVE it : ) You’re card today is also a favorite. I love the yellows and oranges. Those colors make me feel warm and anxious for summer!!!! Thankis

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    • Michelle O`Connelll's avatar Michelle O`Connelll

      I hardly ever use these colors but l am so going to try them now!! love how they look on this card, thanks again Michelle another great card and a generous tutorial.
      Michelle O`Connell

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  2. Darsana's avatar Darsana

    I love this card. It is so innocent and warm. I can’t wait for spring myself….mostly becuase I am tired of watching my step over ice and snow so I don’t fall and injure myself or the baby(I am expecting), but also because that means that my son will have arrived or be arriving soon! I am very excited about that. This has been a long time coming and we are getting anxious in the household. This card makes me feel like it is almost here and I am so happy.
    Thank you for sharing and please enter me in the drawing.

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  3. Heidi Gore's avatar Heidi Gore

    Oh signs of Spring!!! Yes, such a sweet card. Thanks for offering the blog candy. I’d love to give this to my daughter-in-law. She loves that little owl.

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  4. Carrie Simpson's avatar Carrie Simpson

    I love your Yellow! So bright and pretty! I also love owls, my house is full of owls. Hint Hint I love your blog candy! Have a great weekend.

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  5. I’m so wishing for spring! Great colors on your card! Would love to win this set since I have most of those punches. You are so awesome for offering blog candy! Have a wonderful weekend!

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  6. Jody's avatar Jody

    Oh, this set is so cute and I would love to add it to my collection. Thanks for the opportunity to win. 28 days until spring and 43 days until my MZ Brayer class. I am oh so anxious for both!!

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  7. Francine's avatar Francine

    Wow! It’s such a beautiful card!
    I just bought my first brayer, I hope I learn to use it as well as you do 🙂 Thank you so much for all your tutorials!

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  8. karen mills's avatar karen mills

    Michelle, this is such a cute card, I long for spring and this card helps me dream of blooming flowers and butterflies. thank you for the candy
    Blessings…. Karen

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  9. Kathryn Brown's avatar Kathryn Brown

    drat! I was trying to resist buying this Easter set, and now you’ve gotten me wanting it! Thank you for all your inspiration, and the chance for blog candy.

    Kathy

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  10. MARITZA's avatar MARITZA

    I LOVE YOUR JOB,ITS SO CLEAN,SO NICE,SO BEAUTIFUL. THE COLOR COMBINATION ITS WONDERFUL.I LOVE THE STAMP YOU USED.THANKS SO MUCH FOR YOUR TUTORIALS.

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  11. Patty Woodruff's avatar Patty Woodruff

    Thank you for brightening my day…the colors are warm..I am sooooo waiting for spring.
    Thank you for the chance to win this beautiful set…otherwise I will have to buy it.
    Patty

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  12. Kimberly Sudol's avatar Kimberly Sudol

    Wow!! Once again, you have come up with a gorgeous card!! Very bright and cheerful for Springtime! I love the 2 stamp sets you used…ingenious!!

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  13. Jackie's avatar Jackie

    As usual your card is excellent. I look forward to your tutorials. I can’t tell you how much they help. Your emails are like looking through your favorite magazine everyday!

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  14. Linda Deline's avatar Linda Deline

    Hi Michelle… I just love your blog… you do have such a talent. I hope to start to copy you once my croffice (craft room/office – thank you Doug) completed. I too love this stamp set, so please do enter me. I have the punches… just not the stamps! Thank you for your generosity. God bless.

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  15. Carolyn's avatar Carolyn

    I love the colors & the stamps you used in this beautiful card! As usual, you do awesome things with stamps & color! Thanks for the opportunity to win this set – such a cute little owl.

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  16. Diana's avatar Diana

    Another fantastic project. I can hardly wait until March when I get to take your class in Wichita, KS. I would love to win your blog candy this week. I have the owl punch, and the owl stamp would be awesome. Thanks.

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  17. Donna F's avatar Donna F

    Michelle – What a great new card for us to admire and try to re-create! As always, thanks for the good ideas, superb tips, and the chance to get something for free – you continue to amaze and delight! All the best – enjoy the spring-like weather everyone!

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  18. Lori C's avatar Lori C

    Amazing, as always! I love the colors in your card – makes me think of warm sunny days… Thanks for sharing, and thanks for the chance to win some awesome blog candy!

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  19. Love the SPRING in this beautiful card!!! You do such great tutorials …. many thanks for all your ideas and your great way of showing and explaining them!
    Please put my name in the pot!
    Jane B.

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  20. Cheri's avatar Cheri

    I love this set, so please pick me! I love your blog, Michelle. I check every day to see if you have an update. Thanks for brightening these cold winter days!

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