Hi All!  I’m back from Beautiful California and I have a tutorial all ready for you to try out.   It was inspired by my trip and my hostess’ little stack of rocks that she has on her property.  See, inspiration can come from anything, even rocks!

While I have your attention, I want to tell you about the unheard of great deal Stampin’ Up has going on their Demonstrator Start up kit.   Only until November 30, 2010 you can purchase your Starter Kit and become a Stampin’ Up Demonstrator for $87.50.  That is 1/2 off of the regular price!  You will receive a kit valued at $310.  Here is a link to the information:   http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/michellezindorf/startyourownbusiness

Want to be on my Stampin’ Up Team?  Just sign up using my password Michelle11    Don’t wait, this offer ends November 30th.

Now let’s start that card tutorial . . . . .. . . .

Supplies:

  Don’t forget, those who place a $50 Stampin’ Up merchandise order with me this month will receive a thank you card handmade by me.  Thank you to all my great customers.    You make this blog possible.  

If you have not order from me in the past it is very easy, Click HERE to place an order.  Your order will be shipped directly from Stampin’ Up to your front door. 

Using 3 sizes of Oval punches, punch ovals out of More Mustard card stock.  2 small, 2 medium and 1 large.

Trimmed the top and the bottom off of each oval to make them a bit flatter in shape.

Sponged a spot of Daffodil Delight ink on a 5″ square piece of Whisper White card stock.

Added More Mustard ink around the spot using a sponge.

Added Pumpkin Pie ink around the More Mustard ink using a sponge.

Added Cajun Craze ink around the Pumpkin Pie ink.

Sponged Cajun Craze on the bottom of the ovals.

Added a bit of Early Espresso ink.

Sponged Basic Black ink right at the bottom edges of the ovals.

Dragged the edge of my Cajun Craze ink pad across the bottom of the card stock.   Using the corner of the Basic Black ink pad, swipped in a few lines of color over the Cajun Craze.

Punched a 2.5″ Circle out of my scrap card stock and held it over the lightest area of the sky.

Sponged More Mastard ink around the edge of the circle.

Removed the circle mask and added a ripped post it note to the bottom of the card stock.

Stamped the grasses from the Inspired by Nature Stamp Set Using Early Espresso ink.

Glued the ovals on the card stock, creating a stack of them and one single.

Sponged Basic Black ink at the bottom of the card stock and the bottom of the bottom rock.

Added White Gel pen highlights to the tips of the grasses and also added a Soft Suede and Basic Black card stock panels.

Here is my finished card measuring 5.5″ square.

May you find inspiration in your surroundings.

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.

Columbus, Ohio

Fayetteville, Tennessee near Nashville, TN & Huntsville, AL

Tucson, Arizona

Virginia Beach, Virginia

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

Cleveland (Euclid), Ohio

Staley , North Carolina (South of Greensboro)

Monroe, Connecticut

Sturgis, South Dakota

Leesburg, Florida

Montreal, Wisconsin

Savannah, Georgia

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?   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

Frequently asked questions answers:  http://zindorf.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/frequently-asked-questions/

Today I am thinking a bit ahead to those cold Ohio Wintry days.  I do so love to be snug in my house, with no where to go, looking out on a scene such as this.   I make out my schedule each year so I find myself  home for the half of November and the entire month of December.  It gives me something to look forward to all year and allows me extra time to prepare for the holidays and to create new and exciting workshop projects for the coming year.

But before I get all comfy for the Winter, I do have one more trip to make this year and that is to sunny Soledad, California this weekend.  I know, poor me, lol.  I have to go to California!   I am very excited and cannot wait to get there.  My workshop hostess, Sherrie Ceja has already hinted we would check out some views in Monterey the day I arrive, woohoo!  Also, my students in California are always so very, very friendly and talented.  This is probably my 4th trip to California and my last one until 2012.  I don’t know how I managed it, but California did not make it on my Workshop Calendar for 2011.  So, if you would like info on my Brayer Workshops this weekend in California CLICK HERE.

On another note, now you know I love each and everyone one of my readers and I share my projects with you freely when a lot of others charge for them.  I created this sight so you may learn my techniques and be inspired to create your own designs, not steal my designs.  I hate to put this out to everyone, when there have just been a few that have infringed on my rights.   So bare with me,  I feel I must point out my copyright, it is on the top right side of my blog and has been on my blog since day one.  Please, please don’t infringe on my copyright or the copyright of others that have inspired you.  My copyright reads as follows:

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The brand new 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.     Want a free copy of the new Holiday 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.

  Don’t forget, those who place a $50 Stampin’ Up merchandise order with me this month will receive a thank you card handmade by me.  Thank you to all my great customers.    You make this blog possible.  

If you have not order from me in the past it is very easy, Click HERE to place an order.  Your order will be shipped directly from Stampin’ Up to your front door. 

On a 4.25″ x 4.5″ piece of Whisper White card stock, stamped the tree from the Stampin’ Up set Season of Friendship by first loading the stamp with Versamark and them with Basic Black ink before stamping it.  Heat embossed the image using clear embossing powder and a heat gun.

Stamp the flourish from the Stampin’ Up set Season of Joy using Versamark only 4 times to create wind in the scene.  Heat embossed the images using clear embossing powder and a heat gun.

Ripped a post it note to create a mask for my snow.  Brayered Sahara Sand ink at the top of the card stock.

Brayered Not Quite Navy at the top of the card stock, not covering the Sahara Sand ink entirely.

Sponged Sahara Sand ink at the post it note edge.

Took the snow mask off and flipped it over, held it in place and Sponged Sahara Sand ink at the post it note edge.

Flipped the mask over again and lowered it and Sponged Sahara Sand ink again on the card stock.

Stamped the tree image 3 times using Sahara Sand ink.

Added White Gel pen to the right side of the tree.

Stamped the Bird from the Stampin’ Up set Season of Friendship using Cherry Cobbler ink.

Colored the bird’s eye and beak using a Basic Black marker.  Also added a few dots in the snow.

Colored the under side of the bird using a Bravo Burgundy marker.

Punched a few snowflakes from Whisper White card stock.

Added Sahara Sand and Cherry Cobbler card stock panels and adhered the snowflakes to the card front.  Also added silver brads to the center of the snowflakes.

Here is the finished card measuring 5.5″ square.

May you be snug and warm where ever you are today.

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.

Soledad, California

Columbus, Ohio

Fayetteville, Tennessee near Nashville, TN & Huntsville, AL

Tucson, Arizona

Virginia Beach, Virginia

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

Dundalk (Baltimore Area), Maryland

Cleveland (Euclid), Ohio

Staley , North Carolina (South of Greensboro)

Monroe, Connecticut

Sturgis, South Dakota

Leesburg, Florida

Montreal, Wisconsin

Savannah, Georgia

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?   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

Frequently asked questions answers:  http://zindorf.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/frequently-asked-questions/