Jelly Fish Invasion & Some Blog Candy to Boot!

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Hey All,

Well I made it to Baltimore, Maryland today.   It only took about 8.5 hours in the rain by car.  After the rainy drive however, I decided to treat myself to a little side trip and went to the National Aquarium in Baltimore.   Well worth every penny spent on admission.  I have some photos to share with you from the Aquarium, but first how about some BLOG CANDY!!!  You know, the candy that isn’t fattening, woohooo!

How about a little Christmas in July?  I have a great Stampin’ Up! stamp set, Holiday Happiness to give away.

All you have to do to enter for a chance to win is leave a comment on this blog post telling me to enter you.  If you are getting this blog update via e-mail, please CLICK HERE and then leave a comment on the actual blog post.  No e-mail entries, please.

I will select the winner using a random number generator on Tuesday, July 12, 2011.  Good Luck to Everyone!!!

Now on with the Aquarium photos.   As you see I was quite fasinated by the jelly fish.  In fact the jelly fish room was my favorite out of all that I seen.  How awesome are they?

Other sights seen.  As you can tell I didn’t take a lot of photos of actual fish.  They were too quick, swimming to and fro, so my photos of them came out blurry.

Well it is time to hit the sack so I can be fresh for my Brayer Workshops tomorrow.

May your weekend be out of this world wonderful!

Until my next post.. . . . . .

Hugs,

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

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

Michelle

Wicked – Tutorial #436

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Today’s tutorial uses the Stampin’ Up! set Wicked Cool.  Now this image of the witch’s feet have been rattling around in my head and I just got around to putting this scene down on paper.   Does the Wizard of Oz come to mind, lol. 

Let’s see who can come up with the best sentiment for this card, LOL.  Who would you send it to?

I use to work with a women that I could easily send this to.  🙂  Awww, now that wasn’t too nice of me.

Let’s get started on the tutorial. . . . . 

Supplies:

Stamps: Stampin’ Up! Wicked Cool
Paper: Stampin’ Up! Basic Black, Real Red and Whisper White
Ink: Stampin’ Up! Sahara Sand & Pear Pizzazz
Accessories: Stampin’ Up! Sponges, Basic Black Taffeta Ribbon, Basic Black, Real Red & Sahara Sand Markers, Post it note
Techniques: Masking

 

Want a free copy of the new 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 or become a Hobby Demo just for the discount.  Click HERE for more information.

Sponged Pear Pizzazz ink at the bottom of a 3.5″ x 5″.   Stamped the Witch’s feet on the card stock after loading it with Basic Black & Real Red marker.

Mask the top of the card stock using a post it note.   Drew a line of Sahara Sand marker at the post it note edge.

Moved the post it note up a bit and sponged in Sahara Sand ink.  Moved the post it note up again a bit and sponged in Sahara Sand ink.  Repeated until the lines run to the top of the card stock.

Cut a 1 7/8″ square of Whisper White card stock.  Added 4 – 7/8″ squares of Basic Black card stock.

Added the window to the scene.  Outlined the left side and bottom of the Window and feet to create a shadow.

Added 2 Real Red panels and 1 Basic Black panel.  Added Basic Black taffeta ribbon.

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

May your day be Wicked Fun!

I’m off to Owing Mills, Maryland in the morning to teach this weekend.

Until my next post. . . .  . . .

Hugs,

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

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

Technique Time (Acetate & Tissue) – Tutorial #435

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Check it out, today’s tutorial uses the Acetate & Tissue technique.  This is a fun technique that makes such a unique background.   

Let’s get started. .. . . . . .  .

Supplies:

Stamps: Stampin’ Up! Just Believe
Paper: Stampin’ Up! Whisper White, Basic Black, Baja Breeze & Tempting Turquoise
Ink: Stampin’ Up! Stazon Jet Black, Re-inkers Tempting Turquoise & Baja Breeze
Accessories: Stampin’ Up! White Gel Pen, Crystal Effects, Baja Breeze Seam Binding and Basic Black Taffeta Ribbon, Window Sheet (Acetate), Tissue Paper
Techniques: Acetate & Tissue

 

Want a free copy of the new 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 or become a Hobby Demo just for the discount.  Click HERE for more information.

Stamp the Just Believe plant stamp on a 3″ square piece of Acetate (Stampin’ Up! window sheet) using Jet Black StazOn ink.

Let the ink dry and then flip the acetate over so the stamp side is facing down.   Put Crystal Effects on the un-stamped side of the acetate.

Added a few drops of Baja Breeze re-inker and tap your finger in it to move it around to the areas you want it in.

Added a drop of Tempting Turquoise re-inker on the top left side and tapped it with my finger to move it around a bit leaving the bottom of the acetate light.

Crumple a piece of tissue paper and then put it on top of the reinker.

Let it dry and then trim the edges so the tissue is flush with the acetate.  Mounted it on a piece of Whisper White card stock.

Added white gel pen to make the plants pop.

Added Whisper White, Basic Black, Baja Breeze and Tempting Turquoise panels.  Added Baja Breeze Seam Binding and Basic Black Taffeta ribbon.   Here is the finished card measuring 5.5″ x 4.25″.

May your day be full of wonders.

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.    

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

It’s Finally Here! The New Stampin’ Up! Idea Book & Catalog!!!

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FYI,

I’m soooo excited, the new 2011-2012 Stampin’ Up! Idea Book & Catalog is here! CLICK HERE to view it online.

You’re going to love the new stamps and accessories!

If you would like a hard copy of the beautiful new Idea Book & Catalog shipped to you, 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.  Free shipping on catalogs.

You can order 24/7 from my Stampin’ Up! website.  Just CLICK HERE  and your order will be delivered directly to your door step.

Please e-mail at mzindorf@aim.com or call me at 937-344-1312 if you have catalog or product questions.  I’m here for you!

Hugs,

Michelle