Hi There,

I have a wonderful Spring card tutorial for you today.  This card would cheer anyone up with it’s bright sunny colors.

I used the Stampin’ Up! Raining Flowers Stamp set (item number 122767) for this card.   Follow along with the complete tutorial below and bring some sunshine into some one’s life.

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I’ve added this card to my sales page where you will also find some great deals on retired stamp sets.  CLICK HERE TO CHECK IT OUT

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Here is a link to my online Stampin’ Up! shopping page where you can shop at 24/7 (from the comfort of your home, even in your pj’s) and the products will be shipped directly to your door step from Stampin’ Up.   CLICK HERE TO SHOP.

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Also, check out my new Zindorf Naturals Soap Page.  This stuff is oh so good for your skin.   CLICK HERE TO CHECK IT OUT. New!  – Milk & Honey Soap

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Now on with today’s tutorial. . . . .  . .

Project Supplies:

Stamps: Stampin’ Up!  Raining Flowers (item #122767)

Card Stock: Stampin’ Up! Whisper White, Old Olive, River Rock and Designer Series Paper from the Stampin’ Up! Neutrals Collection (item number 117157)

Ink: Stampin’ Up! Old Olive, Daffodil Delight, Tempting Turquoise, More Mustard and StazOn Jet Black

Accessories: Stampin’ Up! Sponges, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Silver Brads, Lucky Limeade Marker, Versamarker, Old Olive Ribbon, Large scallop punch, 1 1/4″ scallop punch, 2 1/2″ Circle Punch, Clear Embossing Powder and Heat Gun

Stamped the plant on a 3″ x 4.5″ piece of Whisper White card stock using Stazon Jet Black ink.

Colored the leaves in using a Lucky Limeade marker.

Over stamped the leaves stamp using Old Olive ink.  I love two step stamping, so easy.

Let the image dry completely and then colored over the leaves using a Versamarker and then heat embossed the image using clear embossing powder and a heat gun.

Punched a 2 1/2″ circle punch out of a scrap piece of card stock.

Used the negative part of the card stock as a mask to create the sun.  Sponged Daffodil Delight ink in the circle and More Mustard ink around the edge.

 

Mask the sun using the circle punch and sponged stripes of Daffodil Delight ink around the sun.

Punched a small and large scallop punch out of scrap paper.

Used the scallops to create the clouds by sponging Tempting Turquoise ink around parts of them.

 

Darkened the Sun Rays with Daffodil Delight ink and the circle mask.

 

Added an Old Olive panel and silver brads.

Added an additional Old Olive panel, DSP and Old Olive ribbon.

 

Finished the card by adding a River Rock card base.  Here is the finished card measuring 5″ x 6.5″.

May your day be filled with sunshine.

Hugs,

Weight loss in 2013:  19.7 lbs

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Item	Description	Price
131268	Epic Day This and That Journal	$10.95
130814	Epic Day This and That Designer Series Paper	$10.95
130133	Remember This and That Rotary Stamp	$5.95
131271	Epic Day This and That Designer Stickers	$4.95
131269	Epic Day This and That Designer Washi Tape	$4.95
133350	Epic Day This and That Bundle Includes the five This and That products listed above. Only available in a bundle until April 30.	$32.08 15% Off Retail Value!

Read On . . .

• We’re introducing the line with these five products, but we’ll be adding more This and That stuff as time goes on.
• Bundle Dates: March 23-April 30 (remember the items that come in the bundle will be available in May and in the new catalog, but we’re only offering the discounted bundled until April 30).
• You get as many This and That products or bundles as you want.
• You can buy the This and That products separately. But why would you do that when you can get all five together and save 15 percent?
• Bundle ordering deadlines:
  • Tuesday, April 30, 2013; 11:50 PM (MT)

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Download the monthly flyers

• April- Best of Butterflies
• March – Best of Flowers
• February – Best of Love
• January – Best of Birthdays

Download the Collector’s Card

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Spring is definitely in the air, and we can’t wait to show you all the new product in the 2013-2014 annual catalog. Here’s your pre-sneak peek look at A Round Array!

We’ve bundled it with the coordinating 7/8″ Scallop Circle Punch (introduced in the 2013 spring catalog) just in time for Sale-A-Bration for 15% off!

Dates: March 15 – May 30, 2013

Price	Description	Item #
$23.95	Spring Surprise Bundle* (English; clear)	133899

What if you already have the punch? Don’t fret! Just buy the set!

Price	Description	Item #
$14.95	A Round Array Stamp Set* (English; clear)	129090

*Only offered in clear-mount. Wood-mount option will be available in the 2013-2014 annual catalog.

Spring Surprise Order Deadlines:
Phone: Tuesday, May 30, 2013; 6:50 PM (MT)
OEX and Online: Tuesday, May 30, 2013; 11:50 PM (MT)

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Stampin’ Up’s fabulous Spring Catalog Get your supplies to rock those Spring projects.

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It’s a Magical Paper Escape Every Month!

Check this out, you can now get a monthly kit called Paper Pumpkin from Stampin’ Up! that includes exclusive stamps and everything you will need for a great project.  You can get more info on this great product at www.mypaperpumpkin.com They even have a try me kit!  You won’t want to miss out on even one of these kits. . . . . . .  Please select me as your demonstrator when placing your order.

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Have you checked out the great clearance rack at Stampin’ Up!  CLICK HERE

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Michelle’s Free Stamp Program

Don’t miss out on my Customer’s free stamp set program. Check it out!  For your order of $50 in product using me as your demonstrator you will receive one virtual token.  Order $100 in product receive two virtual tokens, etc.  After you have collected 10 virtual tokens you will receive a free current stamp set of your choosing, a value of $30 or less.

Here is a link to my online shopping page that you can shop at 24/7 (from the comfort of your home, even in your pj’s) and the products will be shipped directly to your door step from Stampin’ Up.   CLICK HERE TO SHOP.   My free stamp set program will be an on going program. 

Note:  if you have actual tokens from my old program they are still good.

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Hey There,

I hope you had a wonderful weekend.  Mine was terrific.  Saturday Russ and I worked out in the yard long enough to make our bodies completely sore.  You know the weekend warrior syndrome.

I spent yesterday with my Daughter-n-law, Jamie and my two sons, Jesse & Mitch and, of course, my wonderful husband Russ.  Fun times, since we are all characters and love to laugh.

Now I’m going to turn the show over to Buffy and let her give the blog candy away and tell you a bit about a chicken’s day here at the Zindorf zoo.   Take it away Buffy!

Bock, bock, the winner of the Amazing Family stamp set is. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Judith Wibholm, who wrote “Enter my name in the drawing. I’ve been looking at that stamp set for quite awhile. Would be a great one to use in stamping.”

Judith, congrats!  Please claim your prize by e-mailing your shipping address to mzindorf@aim.com within 30 days.

Thanks everyone for playing along!

Now about me, Buffy.  I’m a Buff Orpington hen and I’m top in the pecking order around here.  It’s my job to keep everyone in line.

Mom caught me making her breakfast about noonish.  I lay wonderful large brown eggs.

After laying I notice a fresh dirt batch in front of the barn doors.  I was the first one to find it and run to it.

It wasn’t but a moment and my Sister hens joined me.  They knew I found something great.

The first one to find a worm wins, scratch, scratch.

After some needed protein I settle down to stroll the yard, bother the dog, etc., etc.  Mainly, I just peck and walk, peck and walk.

May your day be filled with all the things you love.

Hugs,

Buffy and

Weight loss in 2013:  19.7 lbs

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Here is a link to my online Stampin’ Up! shopping page where you can shop at 24/7 (from the comfort of your home, even in your pj’s) and the products will be shipped directly to your door step from Stampin’ Up.   CLICK HERE TO SHOP.

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Also, check out my new Zindorf Naturals Soap Page.  This stuff is oh so good for your skin.   CLICK HERE TO CHECK IT OUT. New!  Just Added  – Milk & Honey Soap

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Item	Description	Price
131268	Epic Day This and That Journal	$10.95
130814	Epic Day This and That Designer Series Paper	$10.95
130133	Remember This and That Rotary Stamp	$5.95
131271	Epic Day This and That Designer Stickers	$4.95
131269	Epic Day This and That Designer Washi Tape	$4.95
133350	Epic Day This and That Bundle Includes the five This and That products listed above. Only available in a bundle until April 30.	$32.08 15% Off Retail Value!

Read On . . .

• We’re introducing the line with these five products, but we’ll be adding more This and That stuff as time goes on.
• Bundle Dates: March 23-April 30 (remember the items that come in the bundle will be available in May and in the new catalog, but we’re only offering the discounted bundled until April 30).
• You get as many This and That products or bundles as you want.
• You can buy the This and That products separately. But why would you do that when you can get all five together and save 15 percent?
• Bundle ordering deadlines:
  • Tuesday, April 30, 2013; 11:50 PM (MT)

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Dates: March 25 – 31, 2013

Details:

Jump into Our Spring Fabric Frenzy! Today’s the day! For one week only, all of our beautiful Designer Fabric is 50 percent off!

 

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Spring is definitely in the air, and we can’t wait to show you all the new product in the 2013-2014 annual catalog. Here’s your pre-sneak peek look at A Round Array!

We’ve bundled it with the coordinating 7/8″ Scallop Circle Punch (introduced in the 2013 spring catalog) just in time for Sale-A-Bration for 15% off!

Dates: March 15 – May 30, 2013

Price	Description	Item #
$23.95	Spring Surprise Bundle* (English; clear)	133899

What if you already have the punch? Don’t fret! Just buy the set!

Price	Description	Item #
$14.95	A Round Array Stamp Set* (English; clear)	129090

*Only offered in clear-mount. Wood-mount option will be available in the 2013-2014 annual catalog.

Spring Surprise Order Deadlines:
Phone: Tuesday, May 30, 2013; 6:50 PM (MT)
OEX and Online: Tuesday, May 30, 2013; 11:50 PM (MT)

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Stampin’ Up’s fabulous Spring Catalog Get your supplies to rock those Spring projects.

*************************************************

It’s a Magical Paper Escape Every Month!

Check this out, you can now get a monthly kit called Paper Pumpkin from Stampin’ Up! that includes exclusive stamps and everything you will need for a great project.  You can get more info on this great product at www.mypaperpumpkin.com They even have a try me kit!  You won’t want to miss out on even one of these kits. . . . . . .  Please select me as your demonstrator when placing your order.

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Have you checked out the great clearance rack at Stampin’ Up!  CLICK HERE

***********************************************************

Michelle’s Free Stamp Program

Don’t miss out on my Customer’s free stamp set program. Check it out!  For your order of $50 in product using me as your demonstrator you will receive one virtual token.  Order $100 in product receive two virtual tokens, etc.  After you have collected 10 virtual tokens you will receive a free current stamp set of your choosing, a value of $30 or less.

Here is a link to my online shopping page that you can shop at 24/7 (from the comfort of your home, even in your pj’s) and the products will be shipped directly to your door step from Stampin’ Up.   CLICK HERE TO SHOP.   My free stamp set program will be an on going program. 

Note:  if you have actual tokens from my old program they are still good.

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Hey there,

Let’s do a serene scene today.   I just want to sit under that tree and chill, lol.  But, since I can’t, I put it on paper to share with you.   Check out the complete tutorial below.

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I’ve added this card to my sales page where you will also find some great deals on retired stamp sets.  CLICK HERE TO CHECK IT OUT

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Here is a link to my online Stampin’ Up! shopping page where you can shop at 24/7 (from the comfort of your home, even in your pj’s) and the products will be shipped directly to your door step from Stampin’ Up.   CLICK HERE TO SHOP.

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Also, check out my new Zindorf Naturals Soap Page.  This stuff is oh so good for your skin.   CLICK HERE TO CHECK IT OUT. New!  Just Added  – Milk & Honey Soap

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Now on with today’s tutorial. . . . .  . .

Project Supplies:

Stamps: Stampin’ Up!  Serene Silhouettes (item #127322), Daydream Medallions (item #126467)

Card Stock: Stampin’ Up! Whisper White, Basic Black, Soft Suede and Cajun Craze

Ink: Stampin’ Up! Cajun Craze, Bashful Blue, Calypso Coral and Stazon Jet Black

Accessories: Stampin’ Up! Sponges, Brayer, Brads, Framlits – Floral Frames (item #127012), Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folder, Big Shot Machine, 2 1/2″ circle punch, Word Window Punch, Post it notes, Stampin’ Dimensionals

Started with a 3.5″ Whisper White card stock square and brayered Bashful Blue ink at the top and Calypso Coral ink on the bottom.

 

Ripped a mountain shape in a post it note and used it as a mask.  Sponged Bashful Blue ink in the mountain shape.

Drug my Cajun Craze ink pad along the bottom of the card stock to create the ground area.

Stamped the trees using Stazon Jet Black ink.

Sponged the black ink along the bottom of the card stock.

Punch the image out using a 2.5″ circle punch.

Sponged black ink around the edge of the card stock.

Stamped the Medallion using Black ink on Soft Suede card stock.

Die cut the medallion using the Floral Frames Framelit and the Big Shot Machine.

Sponged Cajun Craze ink around the edges of the card stock.  The Cajun Craze ink on Soft Suede card stock give a great old rust look.

Cut a 4.25″ square out of Cajun Craze Card stock and ran it through the Big Shot using the Vintage Wallpaper embossing folder.

Cut a 4.75″ Soft Suede panel and sponge Cajun Craze on the edges.

 

Punched 4 Basic Black Word Windows and held them together and cut one end off.

Added a 5.5″ Basic Black card stock panel.  Popped the main image panel up using Stampin’ Dimensionals.  Added the word window punches and brads.  The added a 5.5″ x 11″ Whisper White card base.

Here is the finished card measuring 5.5″.

May you have a peaceful day.

Until my next post check out the great sneak peeks and 50% savings from Stampin’ Up! below.

Hugs,

Weight loss in 2013:  19.7 lbs

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Item	Description	Price
131268	Epic Day This and That Journal	$10.95
130814	Epic Day This and That Designer Series Paper	$10.95
130133	Remember This and That Rotary Stamp	$5.95
131271	Epic Day This and That Designer Stickers	$4.95
131269	Epic Day This and That Designer Washi Tape	$4.95
133350	Epic Day This and That Bundle Includes the five This and That products listed above. Only available in a bundle until April 30.	$32.08 15% Off Retail Value!

Read On . . .

• We’re introducing the line with these five products, but we’ll be adding more This and That stuff as time goes on.
• Bundle Dates: March 23-April 30 (remember the items that come in the bundle will be available in May and in the new catalog, but we’re only offering the discounted bundled until April 30).
• You get as many This and That products or bundles as you want.
• You can buy the This and That products separately. But why would you do that when you can get all five together and save 15 percent?
• Bundle ordering deadlines:
  • Tuesday, April 30, 2013; 11:50 PM (MT)

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Dates: March 25 – 31, 2013

Details:

Jump into Our Spring Fabric Frenzy! Today’s the day! For one week only, all of our beautiful Designer Fabric is 50 percent off!

 

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Spring is definitely in the air, and we can’t wait to show you all the new product in the 2013-2014 annual catalog. Here’s your pre-sneak peek look at A Round Array!

We’ve bundled it with the coordinating 7/8″ Scallop Circle Punch (introduced in the 2013 spring catalog) just in time for Sale-A-Bration for 15% off!

Dates: March 15 – May 30, 2013

Price	Description	Item #
$23.95	Spring Surprise Bundle* (English; clear)	133899

What if you already have the punch? Don’t fret! Just buy the set!

Price	Description	Item #
$14.95	A Round Array Stamp Set* (English; clear)	129090

*Only offered in clear-mount. Wood-mount option will be available in the 2013-2014 annual catalog.

Spring Surprise Order Deadlines:
Phone: Tuesday, May 30, 2013; 6:50 PM (MT)
OEX and Online: Tuesday, May 30, 2013; 11:50 PM (MT)

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Stampin’ Up’s fabulous Spring Catalog Get your supplies to rock those Spring projects.

*************************************************

It’s a Magical Paper Escape Every Month!

Check this out, you can now get a monthly kit called Paper Pumpkin from Stampin’ Up! that includes exclusive stamps and everything you will need for a great project.  You can get more info on this great product at www.mypaperpumpkin.com They even have a try me kit!  You won’t want to miss out on even one of these kits. . . . . . .  Please select me as your demonstrator when placing your order.

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Have you checked out the great clearance rack at Stampin’ Up!  CLICK HERE

***********************************************************

Michelle’s Free Stamp Program

Don’t miss out on my Customer’s free stamp set program. Check it out!  For your order of $50 in product using me as your demonstrator you will receive one virtual token.  Order $100 in product receive two virtual tokens, etc.  After you have collected 10 virtual tokens you will receive a free current stamp set of your choosing, a value of $30 or less.

Here is a link to my online shopping page that you can shop at 24/7 (from the comfort of your home, even in your pj’s) and the products will be shipped directly to your door step from Stampin’ Up.   CLICK HERE TO SHOP.   My free stamp set program will be an on going program. 

Note:  if you have actual tokens from my old program they are still good.

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Hey There,

I have some terrific blog candy today.  It’s a Stampin’ Up! set called Amazing Family fresh from the Stampin’ Up! Spring Catalog.

To enter for the drawing, please leave a comment on this blog post telling me to enter you.  If you are receiving this blog update via e-mail you will need to CLICK HERE and then enter your comment on the actual blog post.

I will select the winner using a random number generator on Saturday, March 30, 2013.

You can’t win if you don’t enter.

Good luck to you!

Until my next post check out the great sneak peeks and 50% savings from Stampin’ Up! below.

Hugs,

Weight loss in 2013: 19.7 lbs

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Item	Description	Price
131268	Epic Day This and That Journal	$10.95
130814	Epic Day This and That Designer Series Paper	$10.95
130133	Remember This and That Rotary Stamp	$5.95
131271	Epic Day This and That Designer Stickers	$4.95
131269	Epic Day This and That Designer Washi Tape	$4.95
133350	Epic Day This and That Bundle Includes the five This and That products listed above. Only available in a bundle until April 30.	$32.08 15% Off Retail Value!

Read On . . .

• We’re introducing the line with these five products, but we’ll be adding more This and That stuff as time goes on.
• Bundle Dates: March 23-April 30 (remember the items that come in the bundle will be available in May and in the new catalog, but we’re only offering the discounted bundled until April 30).
• You get as many This and That products or bundles as you want.
• You can buy the This and That products separately. But why would you do that when you can get all five together and save 15 percent?
• Bundle ordering deadlines:
  • Tuesday, April 30, 2013; 11:50 PM (MT)

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Dates: March 25 – 31, 2013

Details:

Jump into Our Spring Fabric Frenzy! Today’s the day! For one week only, all of our beautiful Designer Fabric is 50 percent off!

 

********************************

 

Spring is definitely in the air, and we can’t wait to show you all the new product in the 2013-2014 annual catalog. Here’s your pre-sneak peek look at A Round Array!

We’ve bundled it with the coordinating 7/8″ Scallop Circle Punch (introduced in the 2013 spring catalog) just in time for Sale-A-Bration for 15% off!

Dates: March 15 – May 30, 2013

Price	Description	Item #
$23.95	Spring Surprise Bundle* (English; clear)	133899

What if you already have the punch? Don’t fret! Just buy the set!

Price	Description	Item #
$14.95	A Round Array Stamp Set* (English; clear)	129090

*Only offered in clear-mount. Wood-mount option will be available in the 2013-2014 annual catalog.

Spring Surprise Order Deadlines:
Phone: Tuesday, May 30, 2013; 6:50 PM (MT)
OEX and Online: Tuesday, May 30, 2013; 11:50 PM (MT)

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Stampin’ Up’s fabulous Spring Catalog Get your supplies to rock those Spring projects.

*************************************************

It’s a Magical Paper Escape Every Month!

Check this out, you can now get a monthly kit called Paper Pumpkin from Stampin’ Up! that includes exclusive stamps and everything you will need for a great project.  You can get more info on this great product at www.mypaperpumpkin.com They even have a try me kit!  You won’t want to miss out on even one of these kits. . . . . . .  Please select me as your demonstrator when placing your order.

********************************************

Have you checked out the great clearance rack at Stampin’ Up!  CLICK HERE

***********************************************************

Michelle’s Free Stamp Program

Don’t miss out on my Customer’s free stamp set program. Check it out!  For your order of $50 in product using me as your demonstrator you will receive one virtual token.  Order $100 in product receive two virtual tokens, etc.  After you have collected 10 virtual tokens you will receive a free current stamp set of your choosing, a value of $30 or less.

Here is a link to my online shopping page that you can shop at 24/7 (from the comfort of your home, even in your pj’s) and the products will be shipped directly to your door step from Stampin’ Up.   CLICK HERE TO SHOP.   My free stamp set program will be an on going program. 

Note:  if you have actual tokens from my old program they are still good.

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Hello There,

Don’t you just love that you can create a card that captures some one’s personality using your stamps.

For instance, my youngest son, Mitch (Officer VanHoose to most) is quite the fashion bug and has a Fossil watch to match every outfit he wears.  Unlike his mother, who wears the same jewelry each and everyday, lol.   Mitch even has a watch case to show off his large collection.  I wonder who he got the collecting bug from, hmmmmmm.

Anyhow, this card is for Mitch’s 30th birthday that is coming up.  I’m safe to post this card prior to his birthday on my blog since he doesn’t read it, lol.  If I want my son’s to see something I have to put it on face book, text it to them, etc.   Sound familiar to you?

Now, if you know Mitch, mums the word!

Today’s card tutorial features the emboss resist technique, shadows for depth and a brayered background.   The watch is a stamp from the Stampin’ Up! set, Dapper Dad (item number 129198). It’s in the fabulous Stampin’ Up! Spring Catalog.

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I’ve added one of these cards to my sales page where you will also find some great deals on retired stamp sets.  CLICK HERE TO CHECK IT OUT

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Now on with today’s tutorial. . . . .  . .

Project Supplies:

Stamps: Stampin’ Up!  Dappler Dad

Card Stock: Stampin’ Up! Whisper White, Soft Suede and Brushed Gold

Ink: Stampin’ Up! Crumb Cake, Basic Black, Soft Suede and Early Espresso.  Also used is Encore Gold and Silver inks.

Accessories: Stampin’ Up! Brayer, Sponge, Soft Suede Marker, Brass brads, clear embossing powder, heat gun, Versamarker and Stampin’ Dimensionals

Stamped on a 2.5″ x 7″ piece of whisper white card stock 3 watches using Encore Silver, Encore Gold and Stampin’ Up! Craft Basic Black inks.  Heat embossed each watch after stamping it using clear embossing powder and a heat gun.

Colored over the black watch with a Versamarker and heat embossed it again to protect the white of the paper in the image. Note, I did this only to the Black watch.

Brayered Crumb Cake ink all over the card stock.

Masked the wall portion of the scene using two post it notes and then brayered Soft Suede ink in the unmasked area.

Removed the post it notes and carefully wiped the ink off of the embossed images using a paper towel.

Colored over the gold and silver watches using a Soft Suede marker to turn the white in the designs to Soft Suede.   Carefully wiped any marker off of the embossed images.  Be careful not to smear the marker onto your background.

Placed a Post it note under the edge of the watches and sponged a shadow using Early Espresso ink.

Layered the main image panel with Soft Suede, Brushed Gold and then Soft Suede.   Before adhering, added brass brads to the main image panel.  Also, added a Whisper White card base.

Here is the finished card measuring 4″ x 9″.

May your creations make someone feel extra special.

Until my next post. . . . . .

Check out the awesome things happening at Stampin’ Up! below.  There are only 8 days left to take advantage of the free Sale-a-bration products.  Hurry, don’t  miss out!

Hugs,

Weight loss in 2013:  17.5 lbs

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Introducing Photopolymer by Stampin’ Up!

Stampin’ Up’s fabulous Spring Catalog Get your supplies to rock those Spring projects.

Sale-a-bration brochure showing the totally terrific stamps and things you can get for free with a $50 order.

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Michelle’s Free Stamp Program

Don’t miss out on my Customer’s free stamp set program. Check it out!  Along with a handmade thank you card from me for your $50 order you will receive a token for each $50 in product you ordered using me as your demonstrator.  After you have collected 10 tokens you will receive a free current stamp set of your choosing, a value of $39 or less.   Here is a link to my online shopping page that you can shop at 24/7 (from the comfort of your home, even in your pj’s) and the products will be shipped directly to your door step from Stampin’ Up.   CLICK HERE TO SHOP.   My free stamp set program will be an on going program. 

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It’s the time of year us Stampin’ Up! Fans look forward to, it’s Sale-a-bration time!!!!  The best time of year to get your Stampin’ Up! products.  Why you ask?

Shop and receive a free Sale-a-bration product for every $50 you spend.  CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT THE SALE-A-BRATION PRODUCTS! This is a long brocure so be sure to scan right when viewing. . . . .

CLICK HERE TO SHOP NOW

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Join Stampin’ Up! during Sale-a-bration and chose $156.50 in product in your kit for just $99.  That’s 25% more product!   Start a business or just enjoy being a demonstrator to receive the 20% discount.

CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE!

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It’s a Magical Paper Escape Every Month!

Check this out, you can now get a monthly kit called Paper Pumpkin from Stampin’ Up! that includes exclusive stamps and everything you will need for a great project.  You can get more info on this great product at www.mypaperpumpkin.com They even have a try me kit!  You won’t want to miss out on even one of these kits. . . . . . .  Please select me as your demonstrator when placing your order.

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Have you checked out the great clearance rack at Stampin’ Up!  CLICK HERE

 

I do believe that Miss Sophie was the last one to announce blog candy.   So I think it is Miss Bunny’s turn.. . . . .

Oops!  Miss Bunny is apparently hard at work making my breakfast, so we will turn it over to Miss Red.

Oh yes, Miss Red is ready to give away a brand new Stampin’ Up! Language of Friendship stamp set.

Now here is the deal. . . .

All  you need to do to enter your name in the drawing is leave a comment below telling me to enter you.  If you are getting this blog post via e-mail you will need to Click Here and then leave a comment on this post.

Miss Red will select a winner using a random number generator on Tuesday, March 12, 2013.

Lucas, wants to remind you that you cannot win unless you enter.    So enter away!   Bow wow.

Now that is all for today.  The end. . . . .

Have a great weekend!

Until my next post. . . . . .

Hugs,

and the gang!

Weight loss in 2013:  16 lbs

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Introducing Photopolymer by Stampin’ Up!

Stampin’ Up’s fabulous Spring Catalog Get your supplies to rock those Spring projects.

Sale-a-bration brochure showing the totally terrific stamps and things you can get for free with a $50 order.

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Michelle’s Free Stamp Program

Don’t miss out on my Customer’s free stamp set program. Check it out!  Along with a handmade thank you card from me for your $50 order you will receive a token for each $50 in product you ordered using me as your demonstrator.  After you have collected 10 tokens you will receive a free current stamp set of your choosing, a value of $39 or less.   Here is a link to my online shopping page that you can shop at 24/7 (from the comfort of your home, even in your pj’s) and the products will be shipped directly to your door step from Stampin’ Up.   CLICK HERE TO SHOP.   My free stamp set program will be an on going program. 

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It’s the time of year us Stampin’ Up! Fans look forward to, it’s Sale-a-bration time!!!!  The best time of year to get your Stampin’ Up! products.  Why you ask?

Shop and receive a free Sale-a-bration product for every $50 you spend.  CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT THE SALE-A-BRATION PRODUCTS! This is a long brocure so be sure to scan right when viewing. . . . .

CLICK HERE TO SHOP NOW

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Join Stampin’ Up! during Sale-a-bration and chose $156.50 in product in your kit for just $99.  That’s 25% more product!   Start a business or just enjoy being a demonstrator to receive the 20% discount.

CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE!

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It’s a Magical Paper Escape Every Month!

Check this out, you can now get a monthly kit called Paper Pumpkin from Stampin’ Up! that includes exclusive stamps and everything you will need for a great project.  You can get more info on this great product at www.mypaperpumpkin.com They even have a try me kit!  You won’t want to miss out on even one of these kits. . . . . . .  Please select me as your demonstrator when placing your order.

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Have you checked out the great clearance rack at Stampin’ Up!  CLICK HERE

 

 

 

Hello There,

I woke up this morning to a layer of ice covering everything outside.  I thought with the ice age going on outside I would stay snug in my craftroom and stamp something totally not winter related, lol.

Today’s card tutorial, below, features the emboss resist technique and two Stampin’ Up! ocean related sets By the Tide and By the Seashore.  These sets work great together.

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I’ve added this card to my sales page where you will also find some great deals on retired stamp sets.  CLICK HERE TO CHECK IT OUT

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Now on with today’s tutorial. . . . .  . .

Project Supplies:

Stamps: Stampin’ Up!  By the Tide (129120) and By the Seashore (126532)

Card Stock: Stampin’ Up! Whisper White, River Rock and Chocolate Chip

Ink: Stampin’ Up! Basic Black, Soft Suede and Chocolate Chip

Accessories: Stampin’ Up! sponges, Versamark pad, markers (River Rock and Soft Suede), silver brads, clear embossing powder, heat gun, 1 3/8″ and 1 1/4″ square punches

Started with a 4.5″ square Whisper White card stock.  Stamped the coral stamp from the By the Tide set in each corner of the card stock with Versamark.  Heat embossed the images using clear embossing powder and a heat gun.

 

Sponged Soft Suede ink all over the card stock and wiped the embossed images off with a paper towel.

Sponged Chocolate Chip ink in the corner of the card stock and then wiped the ink off of the embossed images with a paper towel.

Stamped the starfish from the By the Seashore set on River Rock card stock using Soft Suede ink.

Cut the starfish out and colored the tips River Rock and the dots and edges using Soft Suede.

Cut a 5.25″ square card stock panel out of River Rock.  Sponged Basic Black ink on the edges of the main image panel and the River Rock panel.

Punched two 1 3/8″ squares from River Rock and two 1 1/4″ Chocolate Chip squares.

Cut one River Rock and one Chocolate Chip squares in half.

Added a Whisper White card base, 4.75″ square Chocolate Chip panel and silver brads.

Here is the finished card measuring 5.25″ square.

May your day be warm and safe.

Until my next post. . . . . .

Check out the awesome things happening at Stampin’ Up! below.  There are only 29 days left to take advantage of the free Sale-a-bration products.

Hugs,

Weight loss in 2013:  15 lbs

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A few reminders of things you will want to check out. . . . . . . .

Stampin’ Up’s fabulous Spring Catalog Get your supplies to rock those Spring projects.

Sale-a-bration brochure showing the totally terrific stamps and things you can get for free with a $50 order.

***********************************************************

Michelle’s Free Stamp Program

Don’t miss out on my Customer’s free stamp set program. Check it out!  Along with a handmade thank you card from me for your $50 order you will receive a token for each $50 in product you ordered using me as your demonstrator.  After you have collected 10 tokens you will receive a free current stamp set of your choosing, a value of $39 or less.   Here is a link to my online shopping page that you can shop at 24/7 (from the comfort of your home, even in your pj’s) and the products will be shipped directly to your door step from Stampin’ Up.   CLICK HERE TO SHOP.   My free stamp set program will be an on going program. 

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It’s the time of year us Stampin’ Up! Fans look forward to, it’s Sale-a-bration time!!!!  The best time of year to get your Stampin’ Up! products.  Why you ask?

Shop and receive a free Sale-a-bration product for every $50 you spend.  CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT THE SALE-A-BRATION PRODUCTS! This is a long brocure so be sure to scan right when viewing. . . . .

CLICK HERE TO SHOP NOW

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Join Stampin’ Up! during Sale-a-bration and chose $156.50 in product in your kit for just $99.  That’s 25% more product!   Start a business or just enjoy being a demonstrator to receive the 20% discount.

CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE!

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It’s a Magical Paper Escape Every Month!

Check this out, you can now get a monthly kit called Paper Pumpkin from Stampin’ Up! that includes exclusive stamps and everything you will need for a great project.  You can get more info on this great product at www.mypaperpumpkin.com They even have a try me kit!  You won’t want to miss out on even one of these kits. . . . . . .  Please select me as your demonstrator when placing your order.

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Have you checked out the great clearance rack at Stampin’ Up!  CLICK HERE

 

 

 

 

Hi There,

I just wanted to give you a heads up.  I have added lots of retired stamp sets to my Sales page.   You may want to snap these sets up at a bargain price.   I hate to see them go, but I need to make room for new stuff.

CLICK HERE TO CHECK IT OUT

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A few reminders of things you will want to check out. . . . . . . .here are some links:

Stampin’ Up’s fabulous Spring Catalog Get your supplies to rock those Spring projects.

Sale-a-bration brochure showing the totally terrific stamps and things you can get for free with a $50 order.

Paper Pumpkin Monthly Kits, hello, they are wonderful.

Stampin’ Up! Clearance Rack Hurry, you don’t want to miss out on these deals.

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Michelle’s Free Stamp Program

Don’t miss out on my Customer’s free stamp set program. Check it out!  Along with a handmade thank you card from me for your $50 order you will receive a token for each $50 in product you ordered using me as your demonstrator.  After you have collected 10 tokens you will receive a free current stamp set of your choosing, a value of $39 or less.   Here is a link to my online shopping page that you can shop at 24/7 (from the comfort of your home, even in your pj’s) and the products will be shipped directly to your door step from Stampin’ Up.   CLICK HERE TO SHOP.   My free stamp set program will be an on going program. 

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Until my next post. . . . . .

Hugs,

 

 

Oh Happy Day!  It’s Saturday and I am not cleaning house, woohoo!  Instead I got to stamp for a while and bring you another tutorial.

By the way, I want to thank those of you that have commented on my projects.  It means the world to me to hear what you think of them.   It also, let’s me know what you enjoy seeing and if I’m on the right track here.  So thank you, thank you, thank you.

I also want to thank those of you that are my Stampin’ Up! customers, you are the reason I put so much effort into my projects and make as many tutorials as I possibly can.   I cannot thank you, my valued customers enough.  I would not be able to have the projects I do on my blog if it were not for your support.   You are the best!  With all my heart, THANK YOU!

Now, about today’s project.  I created this card using Stampin’ Up! set “By the Tide”.  My favorite set from the Stampin’ Up! Spring Catalog.    I’m a sucker for beautiful fine line nature stamps.  Just cannot get enough of them.

I used the emboss resist technique with gives you a more painting like effect than if you where to color and cut out the images and adhere them on your card stock.  The fish are part of the scene not on top of the scene.  Clear as mud?  LOL

I hope you hang out a few moments and check out my tutorial below and better yet, give it a try.

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I’ve added this card to my sales page.  CLICK HERE TO CHECK IT OUT

 

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A few reminders of things you will want to check out. . . . . . . .here are some links:

Stampin’ Up’s fabulous Spring Catalog Get your supplies to rock those Spring projects.

Sale-a-bration brochure showing the totally terrific stamps and things you can get for free with a $50 order.

Paper Pumpkin Monthly Kits, hello, they are wonderful.

Stampin’ Up! Clearance Rack Hurry, you don’t want to miss out on these deals.

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Michelle’s Free Stamp Program

Don’t miss out on my Customer’s free stamp set program. Check it out!  Along with a handmade thank you card from me for your $50 order you will receive a token for each $50 in product you ordered using me as your demonstrator.  After you have collected 10 tokens you will receive a free current stamp set of your choosing, a value of $39 or less.   Here is a link to my online shopping page that you can shop at 24/7 (from the comfort of your home, even in your pj’s) and the products will be shipped directly to your door step from Stampin’ Up.   CLICK HERE TO SHOP.   My free stamp set program will be an on going program. 

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Now on with today’s tutorial. . . . .  . .

Project Supplies: Stampin’ Up! By the Tide (item# 129120)

Stamps:  Card Stock: Stampin’ Up! Whisper White, Pool Party, Island Indigo and Basic Black

Ink: Stampin’ Up! River Rock, Always Artichoke, Cajun Craze, Pool Party, Island Indigo and Midnight Muse

Accessories: Stampin’ Up! sponges, Square Lattice Embossing Folder, Versamark Pad, Brayer, Clear Circle Die, Circle Scallop Die, Linen Thread, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Banner Punch, Versamarker, Certainly Celery, Lucky Limeade, More Mustard, So Saffron and Pool Party Markers, Clear Embossing Powder, Heat Gun, Big Shot Machine and Post it notes.

Started by Die cutting the Scallop Circle Die from Basic Black card stock and the Clear Circle Die from Whisper White card stock using the Big Shot Machine.

 

Stamped two fish by loading my stamp with Versmark and then with Always Artichoke ink before stamping it on the card stock.

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

Colored the fish’s stomachs with a So Saffron Marker and added More Mustard marker at the bottom.  I then blended the two colors using the So Saffron marker.

 

Added Pool Party Marker right above the So Saffron.

Colored the rest of the fish in with a Certainly Celery marker and then added Lucky Limeade marker to the green dark areas.   Let the markers dry before continuing.

Colored over the fish (stay inside of the embossed image) using a Versamarker.  Heat embossed both fish using clear embossing powder and a heat gun.

Stamped the plant by loading the image with Versamarker and then Cajun Craze ink and then stamped it.  Heat embossed the image using clear embossing powder.  Don’t worry that the plant is on top of the fish it with melt off when you heat it.

Ripped a post it note and masked the bottom sandy area.

Brayered Pool Party ink in the unmasked area.

Brayered Island Indigo ink.

Brayered Midnight Muse ink.

Lightly wiped the ink off of my embossed images with a paper towel.

Removed the post it note mask and sponged River Rock ink at the bottom of the card stock.

Sponged Midnight Muse ink on the edge of the card stock.

Cut a 5.25″ square piece of Pool Party card stock and sponged Island Indigo ink around the edge leaving a circle of card stock showing in the middle.

Sponged Midnight muse ink around the edge, not covering the Island Indigo ink entirely.

Punched 2 triangles with Basic Black card stock and 2 triangles with Pool Party card stock.  Also, cut a 1.5″ x 5.25″ piece of Basic Black card stock and 1/2″ x 5.25″ piece of Island Indigo card stock.

Embossed all the pieces using the Square Lattice Embossing folder and Big Shot machine except for the Basic Black triangles.

Added a 5.5″ square piece of Basic Black card stock and the embossed strips and Basic Black triangles.

Held the two Pool Party triangles together and cut 1/4″ off  of the bottom.  Adhered them to the top of the Black triangles.  Wrapped Linen Thread around the middle 5 times and added the scallop circle and main image circle using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

Lastly, added a 5.5″ x 11″ Whisper White card base.

Here is the finished card measuring 5.5″ square.

May you be rejuvenated this weekend.

Until my next post. . . . . .

Check out the awesome things happening at Stampin’ Up! below.

Hugs,

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Weight loss in 2013:  9.5 lbs

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Digital Content Discs for One Dollar

From now until February 12 (or while supplies last) you can get your hands on any of these content discs for just $1. That’s not a typo–they’re just one buck. So indulge–it won’t break the bank.

• Avant-Garde Collection DVD (item 125841)
• Cheerful Treats Digital Content CD (item 124237)
• Express Booster Pack DVD (item 124889)
• His & Hers Collection DVD (item 125842)
• October, December, Whenever Collection DVD (item 124485)
• Simple Snapshots Content CD (item 127185)
• Sweet Retreat Collection DVD (item 125840)

Since the discs are on the Clearance Rack, they must be purchased via demonstrator or online order. Go get yours today.

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It’s the time of year us Stampin’ Up! Fans look forward to, it’s Sale-a-bration time!!!!  The best time of year to get your Stampin’ Up! products.  Why you ask?

Shop and receive a free Sale-a-bration product for every $50 you spend.  CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT THE SALE-A-BRATION PRODUCTS! This is a long brocure so be sure to scan right when viewing. . . . .

CLICK HERE TO SHOP NOW

***********************************************************************

Join Stampin’ Up! during Sale-a-bration and chose $156.50 in product in your kit for just $99.  That’s 25% more product!   Start a business or just enjoy being a demonstrator to receive the 20% discount.

CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE!

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It’s a Magical Paper Escape Every Month!

Check this out, you can now get a monthly kit called Paper Pumpkin from Stampin’ Up! that includes exclusive stamps and everything you will need for a great project.  You can get more info on this great product at www.mypaperpumpkin.com They even have a try me kit!  You won’t want to miss out on even one of these kits. . . . . . .  Please select me as your demonstrator when placing your order.

Also. . . . . . .

There is now a great stamp kit, Dude Your Welcome,  for the men in your life.  Check it out!

Guys don’t always have the easiest time expressing themselves, but with the Dude, You’re Welcome! kit, they’ll have

• Four wood-mount stamps (double-mounted) with the perfect sentiment for every occasion
• Twelve 4″ x 6″ postcards in four different (manly) colors
• Twelve gray envelopes
• A Basic Gray Classic Stampin’ Pad
• An instructional guide (for the most novice stamper!)

Basically, the kit includes everything a dude needs to create the perfect manly card that any woman would adore, all packaged in an appropriately masculine box.

This set can be purchased now with item number 132807.  Great gift idea!

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Check out the brand new Spring Catalog and get all those supplies you need for your up coming projects.

CLICK HERE TO SHOP!

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Have you checked out the great clearance rack at Stampin’ Up!  CLICK HERE

New items added!