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. Shirley Lee's avatar Shirley Lee

    Can’t wait for spring either. Getting tired of the rain. No snow here in Northern California. Your card is adorable and so peppy! I can just feel spring in the air. Thanks for the chance to win those awesome goodies! Enjoy your week-end.
    Shirley L.
    Roseville, CA

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  2. marcia's avatar marcia

    Michelle,
    Your work is always breathtaking, and these colors sure wash away the feeling of a cold winter.
    Thank you for the chance to win this set too.
    Marcia

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  3. Marlene Jameson's avatar Marlene Jameson

    I have a HUGE case of spring fever ! Love your card as always and look forward to making it. Thanks for the chance to win this cute set, the owl is my favorite. You are such an inspiration to us all.
    Take care,
    Marlene

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  4. Sue's avatar Sue

    Love this set and haven’t moved it to the top of your list. Everytime I see something you’ve done, I get such good ideas to “jump” from. You have to be a true artist to create what you do.

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  5. Mary Walker's avatar Mary Walker

    I am so into owls and flowers that this set would be a welcome addition to my other stamps. I would love love love this set. Thanks for the chance to enter for them.

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  6. Linda Kulka's avatar Linda Kulka

    Oh what a pretty set. I do not have and so would love. Your work is always WOW!!!! and it makes me want to do everything you do. Please enter me in this blog running. thank-you

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  7. Andy Hebert's avatar Andy Hebert

    Just love your use of colors with this delightful little silhouette. Definitely putting me into the mood for SPRING!!!! Thank you so much for providing so many creative opportunities!
    Hugs,
    Andy

    (I was in your Salem, OR class a year ago. Just loved it!)

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  8. Judy Davis's avatar Judy Davis

    Such a beautiful card. Please enter me in the chance to win the stamp set. I would love to see you make a card using the owl. Thank you again. Judy

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  9. Di DeCota's avatar Di DeCota

    I love this card!! So Spring looking! We are having 50 degree temps here in NH today…quite a nice break before it heads back into the twenties & thirties! Please enter me in the chance to win the punch bunch stamp set. Have a great weekend. Di

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  10. Soraiya Vasanji's avatar Soraiya Vasanji

    Thanks for sharing your brayering technique! I love brayering and silouettes too! Beautiful color choices and nice framing of the card. Thanks for sharing!

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  11. Connie's avatar Connie

    Beautiful Spring card. I get so much Inspiration from your blog Michelle and Lovin the chance to win blog candy! Please enter my name

    Thank You!

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  12. I knew you’d do something wonderful with this set! Can’t wait to see what more you do with that “nature’ set from the Occasions Mini! Thanks for giving away blog candy and a for a chance to win!

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  13. linda patti's avatar linda patti

    another great tutorial, the little girl image is so sweet! AND amazing blog candy, I love the punch bunch set. thanks for a chance to win!

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  14. Carey's avatar Carey

    I have already seen many cute cards using that owl. How can a person not want this set? I adore your card today too – makes me want to move where the weather is always warm – although lately I’m not sure there is such a place! LOL

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  15. Melody Page's avatar Melody Page

    I really love this Punch Bunch set and would love to win it! Thanks again for the opportunity to win some blog candy. This spring little girl card is fabulous. My Granddaughter will love it.

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  16. Beth Rue's avatar Beth Rue

    Hello Michelle,
    Thanks for another chance to win a great set and for all your inspiration. Love the owl!!!!
    Can’t wait till I see you in Syracuse in March!
    Beth

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  17. marty ferraro's avatar marty ferraro

    i absolutely LOVE how you combine so many different stamps from different sets.
    seamless and perfect together. thanks for your wonderful inspiration. really wished i lived close to one of your class. soo fun!

    wow!
    i never win anything, but i am hoping to be lucky this time.
    feb 22 is my birthday, and i have my eye on this set because my favorite flower is
    the poppy. t’would be awesome to win. thanks for your generosity!

    marty ferraro

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