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. Marliese's avatar Marliese

    You’re so generous with your creative inspirations and blog candy. I love anything with owls, so I would like to win this great Stampin’ Up set. I have my fingers crossed.

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  2. Lori B's avatar Lori B

    Oh how I wish I could leave the cold & snow behind me and jump right into this lovely warm
    and sunny card! Thanks for the chance to win, Michelle. You are so generous with your talents and your giveaways.

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  3. Nina Babcock's avatar Nina Babcock

    Spring, blossoms unfolding, beautiful green in the leaves and trees….hmmm how many more days did you say? Thank you Michelle for offering this set. Please count me in.

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  4. deirdre's avatar deirdre

    i love the colours in this card – it’s warm and makes me feel like Spring is just around the corner. The image of the little girl looks just like my youngest daughter. Sweet!!! Thank you

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  5. Polly Gab's avatar Polly Gab

    Oh, I’m definitely ready for spring! I feel like we live in the frozen tundra (north central SD) and we have so much snow and it’s been so cold! That card tutorial is darling! I have 3 little granddaughters, so it’s especially cute to me. I don’t have those particular sets, so will have to see what I can do to similate it! Love the blog candy, too! Darling set! Thanks for all you do!
    Polly

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  6. Cheryl M.'s avatar Cheryl M.

    I just purhcased this stamp – and can’t wait to use it! Thank You for sharing your ideas and talent with us – it is truly inspirational. Your tutorials make me feel like I can do it….

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  7. Linda's avatar Linda

    What a gorgeous card! It’s snowing here today and I’m soooo ready for Spring! I would love to win the Punch Bunch….how can you not love that little owl?! Thank you….L.

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  8. sberesford@sympatico.ca's avatar sberesford@sympatico.ca

    Your work is inspiring, an artist using mini canvas. I wish you lived in Canada I would LOVE to take a workshop with you!!!

    Thank you so much for sharing these beautiful tutorials they color me happy. When it’s snowy and cold and I’m feeling the feb canada blues I head over to your site to cheer up.

    Thank you!

    Sharleen Beresford

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  9. Jan Julian's avatar Jan Julian

    I am the punch guru in our little group and appreciate the opportunity to win this set. I check your site frequently as I love the tutorials and the use of colors. It’s always fun to see what you have created.

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  10. Jacki T.'s avatar Jacki T.

    Fabulous, as usual! I love this Easter Blooms set, it reminds me of my younger days! Thanks for sharing your awesome talent with us so freely, Michele, and for the chance to win this cute set!

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  11. Laura's avatar Laura

    Another wonderful card and tutorial. I am always looking for new ideas to use the Tangerine Tango ~ it looks great with the Daffodil. Thanks for the logical tip with how you keep your inks together; I am in the process of changing mine now. Thank you for giving all of us the chance to win the blog candy! Enjoy your Day!

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  12. Gail M.'s avatar Gail M.

    I just love your latest card – it makes me hope for an early Spring!!! And your blog candy is one of my favorite sets on my wish list! Would love to win it. Thanks for all of your inspiration. Gail M.

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  13. Toni R's avatar Toni R

    Spring can’t get here soon enough. Love your cards they are such a joy to look at. Please enter me in the drawing for the wonderful stamp set.

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  14. KIM MOZINA's avatar KIM MOZINA

    I JUST LOVE THE ADORABLE B;OG CANDY YOUARE OFFERING. EVEN MORE THAN THAT I LOVE THE EASTER CARD YOU MAD WITH THE EASTER BLOOSOMS SET, THE COLOR ARE JUST EXPLODING OFF THE PAGE. THE CANDY WOULD WORK WONDERS WITH THIS SET .

    KIM

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  15. Glenda Dopking's avatar Glenda Dopking

    What a wonderful presentation to show Mother Nature know that Spring is only 28 days away! The Apple Blossom set is a wonderful surprise in the card and makes a perfect back drop for the little girl. Gorgous color combinations and layering. Thank you so much for all the wonderful sharing you do. It seems with every card you remind us of colors we have bought and maybe they shouldn’t be gathering dust!

    Glenda

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  16. Pauline-Bessey's avatar Pauline-Bessey

    Michelle, I’m with you, so ready for Spring! Love the colors you’re using lately. Gets me out of the hohum days of winter. Please enter me for this set. Adorable.
    Pauline

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  17. Susan's avatar Susan

    You are always an inspiration! Love what you did with the flowers…being so much larger than the little girl. Adds a feeling of whimsy/fantasy that feels good. Does make me feel like spring time is around the corner! I am so ready for it too!

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  18. kathi's avatar kathi

    just found your blog when looking for brayer info- very informative, thank you! maybe you could do a class on Long Island… Your silhouette card is beautiful, I love the colors : )

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  19. Nancy T's avatar Nancy T

    Michelle:
    I love your colour combintation. You are so talented. Thank you for sharing your ideas with us – I always look forward to your creations. Also, thanks for your generosity with the blog candy. You’re the best!

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