Birdie, Birdie Birdie – Tutorial #407 and Sport Stamps Blog Candy

Hey All  🙂

I’m off on yet another trip tomorrow morning.  This time to New Jersey to have some fun at a Stampin’ Up! team event.  So today I am busy packing and prepping my vehicle for the drive.  But before I start all of that I wanted to post a tutorial for you and to give away some great Stampin’ Up stamps as blog candy.

My blog candy this week is a package of 3 sets of Stampin’ Up Sports Stamps (Goal, Touchdown and Homerun).

All you have to do to put your name in this drawing is leave a comment on this post telling me to enter you.    If you are getting this blog update via e-mail you will need to CLICK HERE and then leave a comment at the end of this blog post.

I will select the winner on Monday, March 21, 2011 using a random number generator.   Remember, you cannot win if you don’t enter.  🙂  GOOD LUCK TO ALL!

Now let’s get started on today’s tutorial. . . . . .  ..

Supplies:

Stamps: Stampin’ Up! Aviary, Cheep Talk & Friendly Words
Paper: Stampin’ Up! Sahara Sand, Not Quite Navy and Basic Black
Ink: Stampin’ Up! Basic Black, Soft Suede, Cherry Cobbler & Crumb Cake
Accessories: Stampin’ Up! Sponges, Gold Brads, Basic Black marker, Cherry Cobbler marker

  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.

Stamped the Unmounted Friendly Words Wheel on a 3.5″ x 4.5″ piece of Sahara Sand card stock using Soft Suede ink. 

Here is a link to a post I did on Unmounting Wheels http://zindorf.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/2009/07/28/tool-time-unmounting-wheels/.

Stamped the branch from the Stampin’ Up set Cheep Talk using Crumb Cake a few times.

Stamped 2 of the Stampin’ Up Aviary bird cages using Cherry Cobbler ink.

Added circles for chains using a Cherry Cobbler marker.

Stamped the branch using Crumb Cake ink one more time towards the bottom of the card stock to balance things out a bit.

Stamped the Birds using Basic Black ink.  Colored the birds in using a Basic Black marker to darken them.

Sponged Crumb Cake ink at the top, right side and bottom of the card stock.

Sponged Soft Suede ink at the right side of the card stock.

Added a 4.5″ square piece of Not Quite Navy card stock.   Stamped the branch on the left side of the card stock using Basic Black ink.     Tip:  When stamping on multi levels of card stock have a marker on hand that matches the ink you used in order to fill in the gaps that are left in the images.

Filled in the gaps in the images using a Basic Black marker.

Sponge Basic Black ink around the edges of the card stock.

Added a 4.75″ Basic Black panel, 4 7/8″ Sahara Sand panel and 5.25″ Basic Black panel.   Also added gold brads to the main image panel corners.

Here is the finished card measuring 5.25″ square.

May your weekend be one to remember.

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

Huge Hugs,

Michelle

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

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       

Dayton, Ohio     

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   

 Link to my Scentsy website where you can order the best smelling, safest wickless candles from me 24-7:  https://zindorf.scentsy.us/Home   

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245 thoughts on “Birdie, Birdie Birdie – Tutorial #407 and Sport Stamps Blog Candy

  1. Lynne's avatar Lynne

    Beautiful card, and I love the bird cages. Thank you again for a chance to win these stamps; you are the best!!!
    Happy St. Patrick’s Day
    Lynne

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  2. Julie M.'s avatar Julie M.

    I always enjoy your tutorials. And please enter me for the blog candy. Thanks for offering it; I have 4 children and these sets would be great for cards for them.

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  3. Melissa's avatar Melissa

    another great card! I lvoe everythign you do and can’t wait until you’re back this way to take your class. Please enter me for the blog candy and keep the inspiration coming

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  4. I was just wondering what to do with with the avairy set and you came up with this great tutorial! Thank you and it sure is nice of you to offer blog candy with all your workshops! My nephews and neice will love a card made with them!!

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  5. Judy Davis's avatar Judy Davis

    This is a great opportunity to win some stamps I could use for my grandchildren. Please enter me in for a chance to win. Thank you for all you share.

    Judy

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  6. Jan Reddaway's avatar Jan Reddaway

    Just love this card as I do all your cards Michelle. I am so pleased each time I see you in my Inbox! Please put me in the draw for these stamps and once again I would be more than happy to pay the postage to Australia should I win.

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  7. Lori K.'s avatar Lori K.

    Another masterpiece! Someday I want to attend a class of yours! Have fun in NJ. I am a Kristin K. downline. Please enter me in your drawing. P.s Great winery’s here in Southern NJ. Hope you can get some for your collection 😉

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  8. oh my gosh, that is a completly,totally adorable card! I love it!
    might I please be entered into your blog candy drawing? my sons would love some things made with these stamps!
    have a great day!

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  9. cat's avatar cat

    I love those birdcages! The clear stamps sure make it easier to have them sit on a branch. Hope you have a great time this weekend! And I also hope you draw my name for the sports goodies!

    cat

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  10. linda clopton's avatar linda clopton

    Please enter me! I have 7 grandchildren in all kinds of sports and would love to use these stamps on cards and scrapbooking for all of them. Thanks for all of your inspiration! I would love to take your class in CO.
    Linda

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  11. Jo Ann's avatar Jo Ann

    Please enter me…would love to start collecting “boy-type” stamps. I’m becoming a Great-Grandma this month…little boy…woohoo (I have all girls; can ya tell?)

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  12. Beth Delsanter's avatar Beth Delsanter

    Love them…would love to win them…my mind is already working on card ideas…will just have to keep my fingers crossed.

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  13. Carol B. Lewis's avatar Carol B. Lewis

    Another awesome tut! Love following your blog. Great candy, just starting with stampin up product so would love to add these to my “stash”, thanks for the opportunity

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  14. Bonnie wyke's avatar Bonnie wyke

    my grandson are now at the age where sports are a big part of their lives, 6 & 8, so these stamps are perfect. also greay guy cards. Please enter me to win these.
    Thank you

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  15. Lori Auge-O'Hara's avatar Lori Auge-O'Hara

    Ooooh, love the little birdie tutorial……I LOVE birds, you know! Please put my name in for the blog candy, have a great trip too!!

    Lori A-O

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  16. Nancy's avatar Nancy

    I’ve been kicking myself for not buying more sports sets since you did the soccer field tutorial. Thanks for the chance to win and try it at home!

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  17. Alice Zeck's avatar Alice Zeck

    Would love to win this set as I have two granddaughters involved in sports and cheerleading. Thanks for all the great tutorials.
    alice

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  18. Rufus's avatar Rufus

    I wanted to thank you for doing all your tutorials. They are great for those of us who can’t take your classes. At least it gives us some ideas! I would love to win your Sports Blog Candy. My nephew is really into sports and these would be perfect to do cards and scrapbook pages for him. Thanks for the chance. Take care on your trip!
    Thanks,
    R/

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