Elephant Baby Card – Tutorial #572

 

 

Hello There,

Today I was looking through my cards to see what occasions I was running low on and low and behold I needed baby cards.   Well, this gave me the opportunity to show you the brand new Stampin’ Up! Spring Catalog set “Henry Says” item number 128093.   This set is one of the versatile sets that you can use for many occasions.  You will get lots of use out of this one.

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

Project Supplies:

Card Stock: Stampin’ Up! Henry Says” item number 128093 , Friendly Phrases (item # 126151), Confetti (item #120465), Everything Eleanor (item #124164)

Ink: Stampin’ Up! Marina Mist, Not Quite Navy, Old Olive, Soft Suede, Basic Black, Primrose Petal, Whisper White and Stazon Jet Black

Accessories: Stampin’ Up! sponges, Aqua Painter, Whisper White Organza Ribbon, White Gel Pen, Pretty in Pink marker, Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder

Stamped the elephant with Stazon Jet Black ink onto a piece of Crumb Cake Polka Dot DSP.

Added shadows with my Aqua Painter dipped into the ink on the lid of my Soft Suede ink pad.  To get a puddle of ink on the lid squeeze the lid into the ink pad while the pad is closed.

Colored the elephant’s toe nails using a Pretty in Pink marker.  Cut the elephant out.

Cut a 3″ x 6″ piece of Bashful Blue card stock and sponged Old Olive ink at the bottom of the card stock followed by sponging Basic Black ink at the very bottom of the ground area.

Drug the Marina Mist ink pad across the sky area of the scene.

Added a little Not Quite Navy ink to the sky by dragging the ink pad across the card stock lightly.

Added a couple wispy clouds by dragging the edge of a Whisper White ink pad across the card stock.

Stamped the flourish from the Everything Eleanor set using Marina Mist ink.   I did not ink the entire stamp up.   The curly end of the design was omitted.

Stamped the flowers from the Confetti set over the flourish using Primrose Petal ink.  Adhered the elephant to the card stock using Stampin’ Dimensionals to pop it up.

Stamped the sentiment from the Friendly Phrases set using Stazon Jet Black ink.

Sponged Not Quite Navy ink around the edges of the card stock.

Cut a 8.75″ x 3.75″ piece of Whisper White card stock.   Embossed it using the Perfect polka dots embossing folder.   I had to run the card stock through twice to cover the entire area.   Note when running it through I did not crank it all the way through so it does not leave a crease line in the middle.  Took it out and repositioned it, lining the dots up.

Added a Certainly Celery card base that measures 8″ x 9″ folded in half, a 6.25″ x 3.25″ panel of Certainly Celery and a Whisper White ribbon.

 

Here is the finished card that can be used for either a boy or a girl.  🙂

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.

Since the discs are on the Clearance Rack, they must be purchased via demonstrator or online order. Go get yours today. And then share the deal with your customers.

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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.

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!

CHECK OUT MY STAMPING EVENTS Click here to see my event calendar

 

 

 


A Little Show and Tell

Hello There,

Today’s post is just a little show and tell time.  This is a Printer’s Tray I decorated this morning, using a botanical theme, for my office.  I seem to have a very bad habit of making wonderful things and never keeping them.  Most of my projects end up in someone else’s home.    Leaving my walls a bit bare.  Anyone else have that problem?   Do you give all your creations away?

Anyhow, I did not do a tutorial on this project.  It was nice just doing something for myself without thinking about taking pictures etc.   Although, when I finished it, I have to admit, I wished I would have shared the step by step for you.

Printer’s trays are a blast to decorate.  I pick a color scheme and stick to it for each block.   This one was Early Espresso, Soft Suede, Crumb Cake, Certainly Celery and Marina Mist.  I find the tray gets too busy if you don’t have a color scheme in mind when you start.

I wish you could see this in person, there is texture, layers etc. that the camera didn’t pick up.

Here is a shot of each block.   The big butterfly is the Stampin’ Up! stamp Swallowtail.

The top block was done with the Stampin’ Up! set Everything Eleanor and the Butterfly reflection was created with the Stampin’ Up! set Nature walk.

I used the New Honeycomb Embossing folder on this block and the bee from Stampin’ Up! Nature walk set.

I added my monogram stamp to the lower right corner.  Gotta pat yourself on the back every now and then, lol.

Created this bird block using the Stampin’ Up! Nature Walk set and sentiment from the Stampin’ Up! set Feel Goods.

Well I hope you have been inspired to get a printer’s tray and create something beautiful for yourself.  You deserve it!

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.

Since the discs are on the Clearance Rack, they must be purchased via demonstrator or online order. Go get yours today. And then share the deal with your customers.

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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.

Also. . . . . . .

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

 

 


Phone Booth Card – Tutorial #570

Hello There,

I’m having fun with this free Stampin’ Up! Sale-a-bration set, Feeling Sentimental.   Today I decided to light the phone booth up with a street light.  What do you think?

Check out my tutorial below for this card.

Before I start the tutorial though, I have a blog candy winner to announce!  The winner is. . . . . . . .

Jodi Mosher who wrote “Blog candy!, can’t get much better than that. Except maybe your weight lose! Congratulations and best of luck to you on how ever far you plan to go.”

Congratulations Jodi Mosher!!!  Please e-mail your shipping address to me at mzindorf@aim.com within 30 days and I will get this great set out to you.

As always, thanks to everyone for playing along.

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

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

Project Supplies:

Stampin’ Up! Stamps: Feeling Sentimental (Free Sale-a-bration set, item number 129630)   CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT THE SALE-A-BRATION PRODUCTS!

OH, Hello (Sentiment)

Card Stock: Stampin’ Up! Whisper White, Basic Black, Basic Gray, Cherry Cobbler and Going Gray Striped DSP

Ink: Stampin’ Up! Sahara Sand, Daffodil Delight, Marina Mist, Not Quite Navy, Night of Navy, Soft Suede, Basic Black

Accessories: Stampin’ Up! sponges, Basic Black Ribbon, Silver Brads, Real Red, Daffodil Delight markers, circle punches, piercing tools, Versamarker, Clear Embossing powder, heat gun and corner rounder punch.

Stamped phone booth with Craft Basic Black ink on a 4.75″ x 3.5″ piece of Whisper White card stock and then heat embossed the image using clear embossing powder and a heat gun.

 

 

Colored the phone booth using Real Red and Daffodil Delight markers.

Dried the image using a heat gun.  This is so the markers will set a bit and not smear around as much in the next step.

Colored over the phone booth using a Versamarker and then heat embossed the image using clear embossing powder and a heat gun.

Sponged Daffodil Delight ink on the card stock.

Sponged Marina Mist ink on the card stock.

 

Sponged Not Quite Navy on the card stock.

Sponged Night of Navy ink on the card stock.

Punched to small circles, one from Basic Black and one from Daffodil Delight.  Layered the smaller circle inside of the other one.  Added a Basic Black card stock strip for a light post.

Added a hook shape to attach the light to the post with a Basic Black marker.

Sponged Sahara Sand ink at the bottom of the card stock.

Sponged Soft Suede ink at the bottom of the phone booth for a shadow.

Cut a Basic Black card stock panel 3.75″ x 5″.   Used the corner rounder on the top left and bottom right corners of the black panel and the main image panel.

Sponged Basic Black ink around the edges of the main image panel.

Stamped OH, Hello with Basic Black ink.

 

Added a 4.75″ x 6.25″ Basic Gray panel, 2″ x 6″ piece of Basic Gray striped DSP, Cherry Cobbler strip of card stock and Basic Black Ribbon.

Added Silver Brads and a 5″ x 6.5″ piece of Basic Black card stock.

Added a Whisper White card base.  Here is the finished card measuring 5″ x 6.5″.

May your day be filled with sunshine.

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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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.

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!

CHECK OUT MY STAMPING EVENTS Click here to see my event calendar

 


Stampin’ Up! Vintage Verses Blog Candy

To Celebrate Sale-a-bration time I decided to give away as blog candy this brand new Sale-a-bration set, Vintage Verses.

If you would like to enter for a chance to win this stamp set please leave a comment at the bottom of this blog post telling me to enter you.   If you are getting this blog update via e-mail you will need to CLICK HERE and then enter your comment at the bottom of the blog post.

I will be selecting the winner using a random number generator on Monday, January 28, 2013.

GOOD LUCK TO ALL!

This set cannot be purchased out right, but you can get this set for free by placing a $50 product order.   Check out the information for Sale-a-bration below.

Until my next post. . . . . .

Hugs,

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Weight loss in 2013:  9.4 lbs

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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 brochure 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.

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!

CHECK OUT MY STAMPING EVENTS Click here to see my event calendar

 


It’s Sale-a-bration Time!!! Wooohoooooo!!!

Announcement!  Announcement!

It’s the time of year us Stampin’ Up! Fans look forward to every year, 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!

I’ll be back later with a tutorial for you.

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

Until my next post. . . . . .

Hugs,

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Weight loss in 2013:  6.6 lbs

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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!

CHECK OUT MY STAMPING EVENTS Click here to see my event calendar


Stampin’ Up! Blog Candy Winner. . . . . . .

Sophie did it, she selected the lucky winner of the Stampin’ Up! Oh, Hello Stamp set and it is. . . . . . . . . . . .

Kebrina Metzler who wrote “Thanks for the chance to win! I can’t wait to see the Sale A Bration catalog so I can make my spring order!”

Kebrina, congratulations, please e-mail your shipping address to mzindorf@aim.com within 30 days and I will get this fun set right out to you.

Thanks to everyone for playing along.

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

Until my next post. . . . . .

Hugs,

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Weight loss in 2013:  6.6 lbs

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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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CLICK HERE TO SEE THE LATEST STAMPIN’ UP! PROMOTION AND TO SHOP NOW!

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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!

CHECK OUT MY STAMPING EVENTS Click here to see my event calendar


Stampin’ Up! Blog Candy from the Chicks. . . .

A Big Hello Today From My Girl Sophie.

She has something special for you.   She is giving you a chance to win these Stampin’ Up! Oh, Hello Stamps fresh out of the new Spring Catalog.   How about them apples?

All you need to do to enter for a chance to win is leave a comment on this blog post (no e-mail entries will be accepted.   If you are getting this blog update via e-mail, please CLICK HERE and then leave a comment at the bottom of the blog post.

I will select the winner using a random number generator on Saturday, January 19, 2013.   Be sure to comment so you can be included.

Now let’s let my gang get back to what they do best, Luke loves to guard the yard from his place on the our lower deck.  While the girls look for yummy things to eat in the grass.

Goodbye for now.

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

Until my next post. . . . . .

Hugs,

Sophie, Bunny, Buffy, Red and Luke

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Weight loss in 2013:  4.9 lbs

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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. . . . . . .

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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CLICK HERE TO SEE THE LATEST STAMPIN’ UP! PROMOTION AND TO SHOP NOW!

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

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

CLICK HERE TO SHOP!

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

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

New items added!

CHECK OUT MY STAMPING EVENTS Click here to see my event calendar


Off to Stampin’ Up! Leadership Conference

Hello There,

This truck is making it’s way to Stampin’ Up’s Leadership Conference in Orlando, Florida and so am I.  I am so excited I can hardly contain myself.    Looking so forward to seeing new and exciting products, visiting with friends, making new friends and generally learning a great deal.

As a bonus for you during my absence January 10 – 13 I am doubling the amount of tokens you will earn placing a $50 order with me as your demonstrator.

Here is my token program for my customers if you are not familiar:

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Michelle’s Free Stamp Program

Don’t miss out on my Customer free stamp set program. Check it out!  Along with a handmade thank you card from me for your 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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Although I am traveling I am still available to answer product questions.  Please contact me at 937-344-1312 or via e-mail at mzindorf@aim.com.

Stay Warm!

Check out the great deals at Stampin’ Up!  and my events calendar below.

Until my next post. . . . . .

Hugs,

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Weight loss in 2013:  2.9 lbs

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CLICK HERE TO SEE THE LATEST STAMPIN’ UP! PROMOTION AND TO SHOP NOW!

 

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Check out the brand new Spring Catalog and get all those supplies you need for you 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!

CHECK OUT MY STAMPING EVENTS Click here to see my event calendar


On Safari – Tutorial #564

Hey There,

How about we go on a safari today?  Wouldn’t that be nice.  Since we can’t actually travel, we will put it down in color and use this stunning stamp from the Stampin’ Up! Zoo Review set.

The background was quickly put in with the Direct to Paper Technique.

I kept my coloring of the zebra kinda muted.   I wanted the zebra to take on some of the background color so he looks like the light is reflecting on him.  Sometimes that is the hardest thing to do is let some of the background color shine through, but it can be wonderful when you let it happen.

This card has been added to my sales page.  Click here to check it out.

Spring Catalog

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

Project Supplies:

Stampin’ Up! Stamps: Zoo Review (item# 122197)

Card Stock: Stampin’ Up! Whisper White and Basic Black

Ink: Stampin’ Up! Basic Black, More Mustard, Not Quite Navy, Baja Breeze, Island Indigo, So Saffron and Soft Suede

Accessories: Stampin’ Up! gold brads, Basic Black and Sahara Sand markers, white gel pen, 1 1/4″ square punch

 

Started by smearing a Baja Breeze ink pad directly across the top of a 4″ square Whisper White card stock.

Smeared Island Indigo ink at the top of the card stock, not covering the Baja Breeze entirely.

Smeared So Saffron ink across the bottom of the card stock.

Gently smeared a bit of More Mustard over the So Saffron leaving lots of the So Saffron shining through.

Smeared Soft Suede ink at the top and bottom of the ground area.

Stamped the Zebra using Basic Black ink.

Colored the White strips in with a White gel pen.  Leave a little of the background showing through.

Color the dark stripes in using a Sahara Sand marker.

Added Basic Black marker lightly to the dark areas.

Blend the Basic Black just a bit using the Sahara Sand marker.  Be careful not to over work the zebra.

Punched 2, 1 1/4″ squares from Basic Black card stock.   Cut them in half.

Added a 5.25″ square Whisper White card base, 5.25″ square Basic Black panel, 5″ square Whisper White panel and a 4 1/8″ square Basic Black panel.  Also added the triangles and gold brads.

Here is the finished project measuring 5.25″ square.

May your day be filled with warmth.

Check out the great deals at Stampin’ Up!  and my events calendar below.

Until my next post. . . . . .

Hugs,

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Weight loss in 2013:  2.9 lbs

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CLICK HERE TO SEE THE LATEST STAMPIN’ UP! PROMOTION AND TO SHOP NOW!

 

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Check out the brand new Spring Catalog and get all those supplies you need for you 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!

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Michelle’s Free Stamp Program

Don’t miss out on my Customer free stamp set program. Check it out!  Along with a handmade thank you card from me for your 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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CHECK OUT MY STAMPING EVENTS Click here to see my event calendar


Happy Holidays!

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I’m signing off of my blog until after the 1st of the year in order to spend time with family for the holidays.  But, first I want to wish you and your loved ones a safe and wonderful holiday season.

See you in 2013!

Please contact me should you have any questions regarding Stampin’ Up! products.

Much Love,

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Let’s Create Together!

Host a private card class.  I’ll come to you and teach you and your friends the fun of stamping.  No prior stamping experience needed.  This is a super fun night/afternoon out for the ladies.  You as hostess will earn some great Stampin’ Up! products.  CLICK HERE TO SEE THE HOSTESS BENEFITS.

I have some wonderful projects to create.  Please contact me at 937-344-1312 or via e-mail at mzindorf@aim.com and we will set it up.  I’m currently filling my calendar now (it fills fast) for those of you who live in the following Ohio and Indiana Counties:

Ohio:  Montgomery, Preble, Greene, Clark, Miami, Darke, Butler, Warren, Clinton, Hamilton, Shelby

Indiana:  Wayne, Fayette, Union, Franklin, Randolph

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CLICK HERE TO SEE THE LATEST STAMPIN’ UP! PROMOTION AND TO SHOP NOW!

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Joining Stampin’ Up!

You can join my Stampin’ Up! team and become a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator now for the great new price of $99, and you can create your own kit, CLICK HERE TO CHECK IT OUT.  Contact me whether you want to start your own business or just enjoy the 20% discount on products.

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

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Get Free Stamps

Don’t miss out on my Customer free stamp set program. Check it out!  Along with a handmade thank you card from me for your 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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The Stampin’ Up! Holiday Catalog is now in effect.  I love all of Stampin’ Up’s products, but the new catalog just blew me away (CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE HOLIDAY CATALOG).  I especially love the coordinating products that you can get as a bundle at a discount.    Gotta love a discount, right?  Especially for those products to make your holiday gifts and cards.

Want a new annual catalog shipped to you?     I will be happy to send you one.  The catalog is free, but there is a $5 shipping charge.   Note, I will only sell or ship within the United States do to Stampin’ Up! policies.  Please contact me at mzindorf@aim.com.  Payment can be sent via Paypal or check.

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