Today I am getting all packed to fly out bright and early tomorrow morning for the Stampin’ Up Leadership Conference in Phoenix, AZ.  I’m leaving the house at 4:00 a.m.!  It is ruff having to leave Ohio when the temps are in the teens to go to Warm Arizona, not!   I have been so very busy making a ton of swaps to take with me.   This is actually my first Stampin’ Up! conference.  I have wanted to go to many, but my calendar just would not allow it.   I cannot wait to get together with so many talented ladies.  If you are going to be at the conference, please say hi and introduce yourself to me.  It’s nice to meet people that frequent this blog so I can put faces with the names I see.

Now today is the first day of the Stampin’ Up! Sale-a-Bration event.  If you are not familiar with it, Stampin’ Up each year has a period of time when you will receive a free Sale-a-Bration stamp set for each $50 of merchandise purchased.   I love free stamps!  This event will go through March 31, 2010.

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

Supplies:

Stamps: Stampin’ Up! Wanted and Itty Bitty Backgrounds

Paper: Stampin’ Up! Whisper White, Bashful Blue and Brilliant Blue

Ink: Stampin’ UP! Brilliant Blue, Ballet Blue and Bashful Blue

Accessories: Stampin’ Up Punches Word Window and Star, Brayer, Sponge, Silver Brads, Post it Note, versamark pad, clear embossing powder and Heat gun.

Don’t forget to request your copy of the new Stampin’ Up Occasions mini catalog and Sale-a-bration mini.   Just e-mail me your address and I will be glad to send you a set for free.  If you are a customer of mine your copy will come to you automatically.  🙂 

The new Occasions mini catalog can also be viewed online here: 

http://204.228.150.61/catalogs/20091231/OccasionsMini10_US.pdf

The New Sale-a-Bration Mini Catalog can also be viewed online here:

http://204.228.150.61/catalogs/20091231/SAB_10_US.pdf

Are you getting inspired and enjoying this blog.   One way you can help support it is to order your Stampin’ Up products through me.   You can order from me 24-7 from this link:  http://michellezindorf.stampinup.net or e-mail me at mzindorf@aim.com.  If you are within the United States.  Want a copy 2009-2010 Stampin’ Up Catalog for $9.95 with free shipping, just e-mail me at mzindorf@aim.com and I will get one in the mail to you.  Want to become a Stampin’ Up Demonstrator and earn instant income?  Consider being part of my Stampin’ Up Team.  Also check out the Stampin’ Up specials, click this link to check it out:  http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/michellezindorf/promotions

On a 3.5″ x 5″ piece of Whisper White card stock, stamped the Itty Bitty Backgrounds stamp using Versamark only.  Heat embossed the dots with clear embossing powder and a heat gun.

Brayered Bashful Blue ink at the top of the card stock.

Brayered Ballet Blue ink at the top of the card stock, not covering the Bashful Blue ink entirely.

Ripped a post it note and cover the sky area of the card stock.  Sponged Bashful Blue ink at the post it notes ripped edge to create a hill. 

Moved the post it note and sponged Bashful Blue ink at the post it note edge to create a second hill.

Stamped the middle Horse using Ballet Blue (First Generation).  Stamped the lighter horses using Ballet Blue (Second Generation).   Second Generation is when you stamp off once on your scrap paper and then stamp on your card stock.

Stamped the Itty Bitty Background stamp again in the sky area using Ballet Blue ink.

Punched two Word Windows from Brilliant Blue card stock.  Cut the end off of each one, making one word window punch longer than the other.

Stamped the star from the Stampin’ Up Wanted set on Whisper White card stock using Ballet Blue ink.  Punched them out using the Stampin’ Up star punch.

Sponged Brilliant Blue ink on the edges of the main image panel and a 4.75″ x 6.25″ Bashful Blue Panel.

Assembled the card and here it is finished measuring 5″ x 6.5″.

May your day be filled with warmth and sunshine.

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

Hugs,

Michelle

  Get ready for Brayer Workshops!  I am coming to:

2010

Dayton, Ohio at Marco Paper

Phoenix, Arizona

Monroe, Louisiana

Jacksonville, Florida

 St. Louis, Missouri

Mechanicsville, Virginia

Raleigh, North Carolina 

Colleyville, Texas

Colorado Springs, Colorado

 Boise area of Meridian, Idaho

Riverside, California (Southern California)

Salem, Oregon

Wheaton, Illinois

St. Cloud, Minnesota

Rockville, Maryland

North Chili, New York (near Rochester)

New Johnsonville, Tennessee

Kenova (Huntington), West Virginia

Helena, Montana

Middleburg Heights, Ohio

Venice, Florida

Grinnell, Iowa

Piedmont, Alabama (Near GA border close to Cedartown)

Auburn, Washington (near Seattle)

Elk Grove Village, Illinois

Savannah, Georgia

Atlanta, Georgia

North Liberty, Indiana

Saledad, California

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 

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/ 

Whew, this tutorial was done in record time.  I thought I would do a little punch fun today.  So grab those circle and oval punches and let’s get started.  🙂

Supplies:

Stamps: None

Paper: Stampin’ Up Whisper White, Brocade Blue, Brilliant Blue

Ink: Stampin’ Up Brocade Blue, Brilliant Blue and Sahara Sand

Accessories: Stampin’ Up Punches – Wide Oval, Large Oval, 1 3/8″ Circle, Word Window, Ruler, Brayer, Sponges and White Gel Pen

Don’t forget to request your copy of the new Stampin’ Up Occasions mini catalog and Sale-a-bration mini.   Just e-mail me your address and I will be glad to send you a set for free.  If you are a customer of mine your copy will come to you automatically.  🙂  Sale-a-bration starts January 5, 2010 – March 31, 2010 and during this time you will get a sale-a-bration set for free  for each $50 of merchandise ordered.  This year there are tons of free sets to choose from.

The new Occasions mini catalog can also be viewed online here: 

http://204.228.150.61/catalogs/20091231/OccasionsMini10_US.pdf

The New Sale-a-Bration Mini Catalog can also be viewed online here:

http://204.228.150.61/catalogs/20091231/SAB_10_US.pdf

Are you getting inspired and enjoying this blog.   One way you can help support it is to order your Stampin’ Up products through me.   You can order from me 24-7 from this link:  http://michellezindorf.stampinup.net or e-mail me at mzindorf@aim.com.  If you are within the United States.  Want a copy 2009-2010 Stampin’ Up Catalog for $9.95 with free shipping, just e-mail me at mzindorf@aim.com and I will get one in the mail to you.  Want to become a Stampin’ Up Demonstrator and earn instant income?  Consider being part of my Stampin’ Up Team.  Also check out the Stampin’ Up specials, click this link to check it out:  http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/michellezindorf/promotions

Punch a 1 3/8″ circle out of Whisper White card stock and one out of Real Red card stock.

Lined the 1 3/8″ circle punch up with the negative Real Red Circle previously punched so it looks like this  from the back side of your punch.  Punch and you will get a partial circle.  This is the bottom half of your bobber.

Punch the Word Window punch out of Real Red card stock and cut just the tip of one end off.  This is the top of your bobber.

Brayered Brocade Blue at the top and at the bottom of a 3.5″ square piece of Whisper White card stock.

Brayered Brilliant Blue ink at the top and bottom of the card stock, not covering the Brocade Blue ink entirely.

Masked the sky area of the card stock with a post it note and sponged Brilliant Blue ink at the post it note edge to create the horizon line.

Glued the bobber pieces together and sponged Sahara Sand ink on the left side of the bobber to create a shadow.

Punched a Large and Wide Oval from White Card stock to use as masks to create the ripple in the water.

Held the Large oval mask in place and sponged Brocade Blue ink around the edge of the mask.

Removed the Large oval mask and put the Wide oval mask on.  Held it in place and sponged Brocade Blue ink around the edge of the Wide Oval Mask.

Removed the mask.

Glued the Bobber on.

Held the Large oval mask on again and used the White Gel pen to do a skipped traced line around the mask edge.

Removed the Large oval mask and put the Wide oval mask back on.  Traced a skipped line around the edge of the mask.

Removed all of masks.  Used a Ruler and a white gel pen to put in the fishing line.

Sponged Brilliant Blue ink around the outside edge of the card stock.

Assembled the card and here it is finished measuring 5.25″ square.

I hope you enjoyed this punched project and that this tutorial has inspired you to get those punches out and play a while.

May your day be one with no bumps in the road.

Until my next post. . . . . . .

Hugs,

Michelle

  Get ready for Brayer Workshops!  I am coming to:

2010

Dayton, Ohio at Marco Paper

Phoenix, Arizona

Monroe, Louisiana

Jacksonville, Florida

 St. Louis, Missouri

Mechanicsville, Virginia

Raleigh, North Carolina 

Colleyville, Texas

Colorado Springs, Colorado

 Boise area of Meridian, Idaho

Riverside, California (Southern California)

Salem, Oregon

Wheaton, Illinois

St. Cloud, Minnesota

Rockville, Maryland

North Chili, New York (near Rochester)

New Johnsonville, Tennessee

Kenova (Huntington), West Virginia

Helena, Montana

Middleburg Heights, Ohio

Venice, Florida

Grinnell, Iowa

Piedmont, Alabama (Near GA border close to Cedartown)

Auburn, Washington (near Seattle)

Elk Grove Village, Illinois

Savannah, Georgia

Atlanta, Georgia

North Liberty, Indiana

Saledad, California

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 

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/ 

Happy New Year and Cheers to You!  I know I am a couple of days early, but you just might want to make this card for someone.  🙂

I teamed up the Stampin’ Up! sets Viola and Cheers for you.  I am not sure why I haven’t used these sets together yet since they work perfectly together.   So many stamps, so little time, lol.

Today’s tutorial illustrates how to stamp over embossed images and how to add a look of brick to your scene.

But first, let me give some blog candy away.

  I have a brand new Stampin’ Up! Hostess Level 2 set called Snow Buddies to give away.  All you need to do to enter for a chance to win is leave a comment on this blog post telling me what your New Year Resolution is.  If you are receiving this blog update via e-mail you will need to click this link and then leave a comment on my actual blog:   http://zindorf.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/2009/12/30/cheers-tutorial-291-and-a-snow-buddies-blog-candy/

Please no e-mail entries.

I will select the winner using a random number generator on Saturday, January 2, 2010.  Good luck!

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

Supplies:

Stamps: Stampin’ Up Voila, Cheers to You and A Brand New Year

Paper: Stampin’ Up! Whisper White, Night of Navy, Close to Cocoa and Bravo Burgundy

Ink: Stampin’ Up! Basic Black, Real Red, Going Gray, Basic Gray, Blush Blossom, Bravo Burgundy, Not Quite Navy, Bashful Blue, Close to Cocoa and Creamy Caramel

Accessories: Stampin’ Up silver brads, Aqua Painter, White Gel Pen, Versamark marker and pad, brayer, ruler, sponges, Photo corner punch, piercing tools, clear embossing powder and a heat gun.

Are you getting inspired and enjoying this blog.   One way you can help support it is to order your Stampin’ Up products through me.   You can order from me 24-7 from this link:  http://michellezindorf.stampinup.net or e-mail me at mzindorf@aim.com.  If you are within the United States.  Want a copy 2009-2010 Stampin’ Up Catalog for $9.95 with free shipping, just e-mail me at mzindorf@aim.com and I will get one in the mail to you.  Want to become a Stampin’ Up Demonstrator and earn instant income?  Consider being part of my Stampin’ Up Team.  Also check out the Stampin’ Up specials, click this link to check it out:  http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/michellezindorf/promotions

Stamped the Chef by loading my stamp first with Versamark and then with Basic Black ink before stamping it on a 4″ x 5.5″ piece of Whisper White card stock.

Stamped the glasses by first loading my stamp with Versamark and then with Basic Black ink before stamping it.

Heat embossed both images using clear embossing powder and a heat gun.

Sorry for the blurry images.  Nothing like starting the day out with your camera settings wrong.  🙂

I am going to color my images using a Stampin’ Up Aqua Painter and my ink pads.   To use the ink pads to watercolor with just squeeze the middle of the closed ink pad to create a pool of ink on the inside of the stamp pad lid.  You will then be able to dip your Aqua Painter brush in the pool of ink to paint with.

Colored the right side and under the chef’s jacket to create a shadow effect with Going Gray ink and an Aqua painter.  Also painted the tray with Going Gray ink.

Painted his scarf with Real Red ink.

Colored the Glasses in with Bravo Burgundy ink, lightly.  Waited for them to dry a bit and then added Bravo Burgundy ink heavier on the right side of the glasses.

Also added Bravo Burgundy ink to the right side of the Chef’s scraf.

Painted the Chef’s face and hand with Blush Blossom ink.

Added a bit more shadow on the right side of the chef and the tray using Basic Gray ink.

I don’t like waiting for things to dry so I used my heat gun and heated the images a bit just to dry them.

Colored over the images entirely with a Versamark marker being very careful to stay within the embossed black lines.

Heat embossed the images using clear embossing powder and a heat gun.

Since I want to make sure that my images stay nice and bright I am going to repeat the Versamark marker and clear embossing for a second time.  Your embossed images should be smooth as glass.

Masked the floor area with a post it note.

Brayered Bashful Blue ink on the right side of the card stock.

Brayered Not Quite Navy ink on the right side of the card stock, not covering the Bashful Blue  ink entirely.

Be sure to wipe off your embossed images after putting ink over them.  I use an old cotton towel, but you can use a paper towel too.

Masked the wall area of the scene.

Brayered Creamy Caramel ink on the right side of the card stock.

Brayered Close to Cocoa ink on the right side of the card stock, not covering the Creamy Caramel ink entirely.  Wipe off the embossed images.

Masked the floor area again with a post it note and stamped the “A Brand New Year” stamp using Bashful Blue ink on the wall area.   Wipe the ink off of your embossed images when done.

Sponge Not Quite Navy ink at the post it note edge to darken the wall where it meets the floor.

Removed all of the masks. 

Now let’s put in some brick.

Using a Ruler and a White Gel pen draw lines across the floor, skipping over the chef’s legs.

Now draw lines the other direction using a ruler and skipping every other section.

Now draw lines in the sections you skipped in the last step.  These lines should line up with the middle of the bricks you put in on the last step.

Sponged Bravo Burgundy ink around the edges of the main image panel and a Close to Cocoa panel.

Added Night of Navy and Bravo Burgundy panels to the Close to Cocoa Panel and main image panel.  Also added Night of Navy Photo Corner punches.

Added 3 silver brads to each Photo corner.

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

May your New Year bring you good fortune and great health!

Until next year. . . . . . . .. .

Huge Hugs to you,

Michelle

  Get ready for Brayer Workshops!  I am coming to:

2010

Dayton, Ohio at Marco Paper

Phoenix, Arizona

Monroe, Louisiana

Jacksonville, Florida

 St. Louis, Missouri

Mechanicsville, Virginia

Raleigh, North Carolina 

Colleyville, Texas

Colorado Springs, Colorado

 Boise area of Meridian, Idaho

Riverside, California (Southern California)

Salem, Oregon

Wheaton, Illinois

St. Cloud, Minnesota

Rockville, Maryland

North Chili, New York (near Rochester)

New Johnsonville, Tennessee

Kenova (Huntington), West Virginia

Helena, Montana

Middleburg Heights, Ohio

Venice, Florida

Grinnell, Iowa

Piedmont, Alabama (Near GA border close to Cedartown)

Auburn, Washington (near Seattle)

Elk Grove Village, Illinois

Savannah, Georgia

Atlanta, Georgia

North Liberty, Indiana

Saledad, California

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 

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/ 

I hope you had a fabulous, safe and fun filled Holiday like I had.  Russ and I went from one celebration to the next starting Christmas Eve and ending last night.  We have had way too much good food and probably put on 5 lbs in just a few days.  🙂  What can I say, I love holiday treats!

I have a bright Thank you card tutorial for you today.  Hopefully, this card will warm the heart of the recipient.  🙂

Let’s get right to the tutorial. . . .  . . .

Supplies:

Stamps: Stampin’ Up! Graveyard Gala, En Francais, Fine Flourish, All Holidays

Paper: Stampin’ Up! Whisper White, Basic Black and More Mustard

Ink: Stampin’ Up Really Rust, Pumpkin Pie, Whisper White, Basic Black, Summer Sun, Apricot Appeal and More Mustard

Accessories: Stampin’ Up Sponges, small oval punch, Basic Black marker, Scrap Card stock, Circle Scissors Plus, Silver Metallic Paint Marker

The new Stampin’ Up! 43 page Occasions Mini Catalog and Sale-a-Bration catalog will be out January 5, 2010.  E-mail me your address if you want a set for free and you are a resident of the USA.  If you are a customer of mine you will automatically get a set from me. 

Are you getting inspired and enjoying this blog.   One way you can help support it is to order your Stampin’ Up products through me.   You can order from me 24-7 from this link:  http://michellezindorf.stampinup.net or e-mail me at mzindorf@aim.com.  If you are within the United States.  Want a copy 2009-2010 Stampin’ Up Catalog for $9.95 with free shipping, just e-mail me at mzindorf@aim.com and I will get one in the mail to you.  Want to become a Stampin’ Up Demonstrator and earn instant income?  Consider being part of my Stampin’ Up Team.  Also check out the Stampin’ Up specials, click this link to check it out:  http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/michellezindorf/promotions

Using my Stampin’ Up Circle Scissors plus, cut a 3 5/8″ circle from scrap card stock.  Held this in place on the lower left corner of a 4″ x 5″ piece of Whisper White card stock in order to mask the sun.

Sponged More Mustard ink in the un-masked area.

Sponged Pumpkin Pie around the top and right side of the card stock, not covering the More Mustard ink entirely.

Sponged Really Rust ink right at the top and right edge of the card stock.

Removed the circle mask and sponged Apricot Appeal ink at the edge of the sun.

Sponged Summer Sun over the Apricot Appeal ink to bright the sun up even more.

Stamped the Stampin’ Up! background stamp En Francais of the card stock using Pumpkin Pie ink.

Using the Brush end of a Stampin’ Up! Basic Black marker, drew in some post shapes.

Pounced some Basic Black ink with a sponge along the bottom of the card stock.

Stamped the Bird from the Stampin’ Up! set Graveyard Gala using Basic Black ink.  I used my Stamp-a-ma-jig for placement of the bird.  🙂

Stamped a brand new Stampin’ Up! stamp “Fine Flourish” all over a 5″ x 6.5″ piece of More Mustard Card stock using Really Rust ink.  This stamp will be in the new all Occasions mini catalog that will be out January 5, 2010.  🙂

Sponged Really Rust ink around the outside edge of the More Mustard card stock.

Used a Silver Metallic Paint Marker and edged my More Mustard card stock and my main image panel with it.

Stamped the “thank you” sentiment from the Stampin’ Up! set All Holidays using Whisper White ink on Basic Black Card stock.  Punched the sentiment out using the small oval punch.

Glued the sentiment Oval inside of a Silver Hodgepodge Hardware piece.

Assembled my card and here it is finished measuring 5″ x 6.5″.

A couple of things before I close this post for today.  Thank you so much to everyone that sent Russ and I holiday greetings.  I cannot believe how many stunning cards we received and I cherish each and everyone of them.

Now here is a little more humor from my Aunt Nancy.  🙂   I have no idea where she got this, lol.

Old Farmer’s Advice…

or Quotes to Live by   
 

 

An Old Farmer’s Advice:

* Your fences need to be horse-high, pig-tight and bull-strong. **Keep skunks and bankers at a distance.**Life is simpler when you plow around the stump.*

* A bumble bee is considerably faster than a John Deere tractor.*

* Words that soak into your ears are whispered…not yelled.*

* Meanness don’t jes’ happen overnight.*

* Forgive your enemies. It messes up their heads.*

* Do not corner something that you know is meaner than you.*

* It don’t take a very big person to carry a grudge.*

* You cannot unsay a cruel word.*

* Every path has a few puddles.*

* When you wallow with pigs, expect to get dirty.*

* The best sermons are lived, not preached.

* Most of the stuff people worry about ain’t never gonna happen anyway.*

* Don ‘t judge folks by their relatives.*

* Remember that silence is sometimes the best answer..*

* Live a good, honorable life. Then when you get older and think back, you’ll enjoy it a second time.*

* Don ‘t interfere with somethin’ that ain’t bothering you none.*

* Timing has a lot to do with the outcome of a Rain dance.*

* If you find yourself in a hole, the first thing to do is stop diggin’.*

* Sometimes you get, and sometimes you get got.*

* The biggest troublemaker you’ll probably ever have to deal with, watches you from the mirror every mornin’.*

* Always drink upstream from the herd.*

* Good judgment comes from experience, and a lotta that comes from bad judgment.*

* Lettin’ the cat outta the bag is a whole lot easier than puttin’ it back in.*

* If you get to thinkin’ you’re a person of some influence, try orderin’ somebody else’s dog around..*

—Don’t pick a fight with an old man. If he is too old to fight, he’ll just kill you.

                                                    

May your day be soooo much better than the little guys above.

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

Hugs,

Michelle

Get ready for Brayer Workshops!  I am coming to:

2010

Dayton, Ohio at Marco Paper

Phoenix, Arizona

Monroe, Louisiana

Jacksonville, Florida

 St. Louis, Missouri

Mechanicsville, Virginia

Raleigh, North Carolina 

Colleyville, Texas

Colorado Springs, Colorado

 Boise area of Meridian, Idaho

Riverside, California (Southern California)

Salem, Oregon

Wheaton, Illinois

St. Cloud, Minnesota

Rockville, Maryland

North Chili, New York (near Rochester)

New Johnsonville, Tennessee

Kenova (Huntington), West Virginia

Helena, Montana

Middleburg Heights, Ohio

Venice, Florida

Grinnell, Iowa

Piedmont, Alabama (Near GA border close to Cedartown)

Auburn, Washington (near Seattle)

Elk Grove Village, Illinois

Savannah, Georgia

Atlanta, Georgia

North Liberty, Indiana

Saledad, California

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 

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/ 

Brrrr, it is a bit chilly outside today.  We received a few inches of snow and it just looks cold out.  🙂  But I am snug as a bug in my stamping room so I created a card that will hopefully warm you up a bit wherever you are today.

But before I start today’s tutorial let me announce the lucky winner of the Stampin’ Up! Asian Artistry stamp set blog candy.   The winner is. . . . . . .

elaine E who wrote “well, I probably don’t stand a chance to win the Asian Artistry set. I do love Oriental cards, and make a lot of them. Have not been able to get this set…………..so would really love to win it.
But anyway, I have to say, I can’t believe how you make the swirl effect on this card! How creative!! Can I borrow your muse, when you take a break? LOL

Congratulations Elaine E, please e-mail your mailing address to mzindorf@aim.com within the next 30 days and I will pop this great set in the mail to you.

Thanks to all who played along.   Keep trying, someone has to win and it could be you next week! 

One more thing, I updated my sales page with some retired used stamps I am selling.  If you want to check it out here is a link:  http://zindorf.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/things-for-sale/

Now on with the tutorial . . . . .

Supplies:

Stamps: Stampin’ Up Font of You, Boho Backgrounds, Season of Joy, Very Vintage Wheel

Paper: Stampin’ Up Whisper White, Pumpkin Pie and Chocolate Chip

Ink: Stampin’ Up More Mustard, Summer Sun, Chocolate Chip and Really Rust

Accessories: Stampin’ Up Markers Really Rust and Chocolate Chip, White Gel Pen, Embossing Buddy, Brayer, Sponges, Clear embossing powder, Heat gun, Versamark pad, Post it note, clear acrylic Block, Swirly Die and Big Shot Machine

The new Stampin’ Up! 43 page Occasions Mini Catalog and Sale-a-Bration catalog will be out January 5, 2010.  E-mail me your address if you want a set for free and you are a resident of the USA.  If you are a customer of mine you will automatically get a set from me. 

Are you getting inspired and enjoying this blog.   One way you can help support it is to order your Stampin’ Up products through me.   You can order from me 24-7 from this link:  http://michellezindorf.stampinup.net or e-mail me at mzindorf@aim.com.  If you are within the United States.  Want a copy 2009-2010 Stampin’ Up Catalog for $9.95 with free shipping, just e-mail me at mzindorf@aim.com and I will get one in the mail to you.  Want to become a Stampin’ Up Demonstrator and earn instant income?  Consider being part of my Stampin’ Up Team.  Also check out the Stampin’ Up specials, click this link to check it out:  http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/michellezindorf/promotions

On a 3″ x 6″ piece of Whisper White card stock, stamped the coffee cup using Versamark only.  Heat embossed the image using clear embossing powder and a heat gun.

Stamped the Flourish from the “Season of Joy” set 4 times on the left hand side of the card stock using Versamark only and heat embossed the images using clear embossing powder.

Brayered Summer Sun ink all over the card stock.

Wiped the ink from the embossed images using a cotton towel.

Heated the card stock with my heat gun to dry the Summer Sun ink and then used my Embossing Buddy all over the card stock.  You will definately not want to skip this step or the embossing powder in the next steps will stick all over your card stock.

Stamped the Flourish with Versamark only on the Right hand side of the card stock and then heat embossed the images using clear embossing powder and a heat gun.

Tore a post it note in a hill shape and masked the bottom of the card stock with it.

Stamped the Stamp from the “Boho Backgrounds” set half on the post it note and half off using Versamark only.  Heat embossed the image using clear embossing powder and a heat gun.

Removed the post it note mask and brayered More Mustard ink all over the card stock.

Wiped the ink from the embossed images using a cotton towel.

Sponge Really Rust ink heavily at the bottom of the card stock to create a hill that goes up to the sun.  Also sponged Really Rust ink lightly in the sky area at the top of the card stock.

Sponged Chocolate Chip ink at the bottom of the card stock, not covering the Really Rust ink entirely.

Made rows of dots with a gel pen to simulate sun rays.

Cut a 3 7/8″ x 8 7/8″ piece of Pumpkin Pie card stock and stamped the new Very Vintage Wheel over the card stock using Really Rust ink.  This new stamp is in the new Occasions Stampin’ Up Mini that will be in effect January 5, 2010.  The Very Vintage stamp is a Jumbo Wheel, but I like to unmount mine and use them as stamps.  If you want more information on unmounting Wheels, here is a link to a post showing you how I do it:  http://zindorf.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/2009/07/28/tool-time-unmounting-wheels/

By the way, I love, love, love this Wheel and will be using this in my backgrounds very often. 

Brayered Really Rust ink at the bottom of the card stock.

Brayered Chocolate Chip ink at the bottom of the card stock, not covering the Really Rust ink entirely.

Used the Swirly Die, Chocolate Chip card stock and my Big Shot Die Cut machine to create this die cut.

Punched it out and Glued it on the card stock.  Glued all of it down but the two large swirls that I want to go on top of my main image panel.

Glued the main image panel on and the Swirls were glued down on top of it. 

Decided to darken the coffee cup.  Colored over the coffee cup with a Really Rust marker and wiped the ink off of the embossed image.  Added a dark shadow at the bottom of the coffee cup and the handle using a Chocolate Chip marker.

Here is the finished card measuring 4″ x 9″.  This size card fits into a #10 size business envelope that is very economical to pick up at an office supply store.

Well I hope this card warmed you a bit. 

May your day be overflowing with peace and love.

Until my next post. . . . . . .

Happy Holidays and Hugs,

Michelle

Get ready for Brayer Workshops!  I am coming to:

2010

Dayton, Ohio at Marco Paper

Phoenix, Arizona

Monroe, Louisiana

Jacksonville, Florida

 St. Louis, Missouri

Mechanicsville, Virginia

Raleigh, North Carolina 

Colleyville, Texas

Colorado Springs, Colorado

 Boise area of Meridian, Idaho

Riverside, California (Southern California)

Salem, Oregon

Wheaton, Illinois

St. Cloud, Minnesota

Rockville, Maryland

North Chili, New York (near Rochester)

New Johnsonville, Tennessee

Kenova (Huntington), West Virginia

Helena, Montana

Middleburg Heights, Ohio

Venice, Florida

Grinnell, Iowa

Piedmont, Alabama (Near GA border close to Cedartown)

Auburn, Washington (near Seattle)

Elk Grove Village, Illinois

Savannah, Georgia

Atlanta, Georgia

North Liberty, Indiana

Saledad, California

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 

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/ 

Now that I have got all of my Christmas cards made and in the mail I thought I would turn my attention to a warmer subject, such as love.  I know, ahhhhhhh, lol.  Actually, I was dying to use a new set that I received in my pre-order from the new Stampin’ Up mini catalog that will be out January 5, 2010.  Which is only a few short weeks from now.   The set I am referring to is called “I (Heart) Hearts” and includes the two hearts that I used for the center of this card.

But before I start the tutorial I want to give all of you a chance to win a bit of blog candy.  It is a great Stampin’ Up Level 2 hostess set “Asian Artistry”. 

To enter to win, please 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 this link and leave a comment at the bottom of the post.  http://zindorf.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/2009/12/18/i-heart-hearts-valentine-tutorial-288-and-blog-candy-friday/     Please no e-mail entries.

I will use a random number generator on Monday, December 20, 2009 to select the winner.  Good luck everyone!

Now on with the tutorial. . . . .  . .

Supplies:

Stamps: Stampin’ Up I (Heart) Hearts and Baroque Motifs

Paper: Stampin’ UP Whisper White, Real Red and Basic Black

Ink: Stampin’ Up Basic Black, Dusty Durango, Real Red, More Mustard and Apricot Appeal

Accessories: Stampin’ Up Circle Scissors Plus, Gold Brads, Piercing tools, Stamp-a-ma-jig, sponges, photo corner punches, ruler and pencil

The new Stampin’ Up! 43 page Occasions Mini Catalog and Sale-a-Bration catalog will be out January 5, 2010.  E-mail me your address if you want a set for free and you are a resident of the USA.  If you are a customer of mine you will automatically get a set from me. 

Are you getting inspired and enjoying this blog.   One way you can help support it is to order your Stampin’ Up products through me.   You can order from me 24-7 from this link:  http://michellezindorf.stampinup.net or e-mail me at mzindorf@aim.com.  If you are within the United States.  Want a copy 2009-2010 Stampin’ Up Catalog for $9.95 with free shipping, just e-mail me at mzindorf@aim.com and I will get one in the mail to you.  Want to become a Stampin’ Up Demonstrator and earn instant income?  Consider being part of my Stampin’ Up Team.  Also check out the Stampin’ Up specials, click this link to check it out:  http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/michellezindorf/promotions

Sponged Apricot Appeal ink in the middle of a 4.5″ square piece of Whisper White card stock.

Used a ruler and made a dot with a pencil in the middle of the card stock.

Sponged More Mustard ink around the Apricot Appeal ink.

Sponged Dusty Durango around the outside of the More Mustard ink.

Sponged Real Red ink around the edge of the card stock.

Cut a 4.5″ circle using my Stampin’ Up Circle Scissors Plus and lined the card stock circle up with the pencil dot on my card stock and the bottom left corner.

Sponged Dusty Durango ink at the circle card stock edge from the dot on the card stock to the bottom corner.  Moved the circle a bit and repeated sponging at the edge of the circle.  Repeated this 5 times.

Turned my card stock upside down and repeated the above process again.

Removed the circle and used my Stamp-a-ma-jig and Basic Black ink and stamped the first heart in the center.  The pencil dot helps to make sure this is in the center.

Used my Stamp-a-ma-jig and Basic Black ink to stamp the second heart in the center of the card stock.

Stamped the flourish from the Stampin’ Up set Baroque Motifs in Basic Black on the top and bottom of the card stock.

Added Basic Black and Real Red panels.  Also added two large photo corner punches and gold brads.

Here is the finished card measuring 5.25″ square.

I hope your day is warmed by love.

Huge Hugs and Happy Holidays,

Michelle

Get ready for Brayer Workshops!  I am coming to:

2010

Dayton, Ohio at Marco Paper

Phoenix, Arizona

Monroe, Louisiana

Jacksonville, Florida

 St. Louis, Missouri

Mechanicsville, Virginia

Raleigh, North Carolina 

Colleyville, Texas

Colorado Springs, Colorado

 Boise area of Meridian, Idaho

Riverside, California (Southern California)

Salem, Oregon

Wheaton, Illinois

St. Cloud, Minnesota

Rockville, Maryland

North Chili, New York (near Rochester)

New Johnsonville, Tennessee

Kenova (Huntington), West Virginia

Helena, Montana

Middleburg Heights, Ohio

Venice, Florida

Grinnell, Iowa

Piedmont, Alabama (Near GA border close to Cedartown)

Auburn, Washington (near Seattle)

Elk Grove Village, Illinois

Savannah, Georgia

Atlanta, Georgia

North Liberty, Indiana

Saledad, California

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 

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/