Hi Everyone, I made it back yesterday from Maryland where I had the most wonderful time.    Today however, my Darling Husband, Russ started experiencing some health problems and has been hospitalized.   So until he is in tip top shape, which I hope will be in just a couple of days, I will be taking a break from blogging.

In the mean time check out all of my past tutorials.  There is a link at the top of my blog titled “tutorials”.  Also please send good vibes this way to Russ.

May your week be filled with good health, good friends and good times.

Until my next post. . . .  ..  .

Huge Hugs,

Michelle

Wow!  So much going on at Stampin’ Up for the month of June.  Thought I would provide some links for your convenience.

The new Idea Book and Catalog will be out July 1st so here is a link to the retiring stamp list so you won’t miss out.

Last Chance Stamp List

Last Chance Accessories

Last Chance Home Decor List

Stampin’ Up! Summer Mini Catalog  E-mail me at mzindorf@aim.com to receive a copy by mail

$99 Stampin’ Up Demonstrator Starter Kit Promotion

I will be back tomorrow with a new tutorial for you.

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

Hugs,

Michelle

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

St. Cloud, Minnesota 

Rockville, Maryland

North Chili, New York (near Rochester)

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

Soledad, California

Tucson, Arizona

Houston, Texas

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 am posting these garden photos so you don’t think that I have completely fallen off of the planet.  Actually, I just returned from Wheaton, IL and took a day off.  That’s right, I took a day off, first one in over a month, lol.   When I am traveling, sometimes I miss the peak times for those flowers that don’t bloom very long.  When I left for Illinois last week none of these peonies where blooming.  So you can imagine my surprise to pull in the driveway upon my return to be greeted by these beauties.  🙂    

I only have perennial gardens.  Perennials come up year after year for you.  Which is totally awesome since I don’t have any time for replanting.   The flowers also feel like old friends when you see them in bloom each year.  These peonies hold a very special place in my heart since they once graced my Grandmother’s garden.  Who has passed now.  Then they were passed down to my Mother, who then past them on to me.

Never fear, this is still a stamping blog, so I will hop off of here and create something to share with you later today.

Until my next post.. . .  . . .

Hugs,

Michelle

   Get ready for Brayer Workshops!  I am coming to:

St. Cloud, Minnesota (1 spot available)

Rockville, Maryland

North Chili, New York (near Rochester)

Kenova (Huntington), West Virginia

Helena, Montana

Middleburg Heights, Ohio (Sold Out)

Venice, Florida

Grinnell, Iowa

Piedmont, Alabama (Near GA border close to Cedartown)

Auburn, Washington (near Seattle)

Elk Grove Village, Illinois

Savannah, Georgia

Atlanta, Georgia

Soledad, 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/ 

This is my youngest Son, Mitch.  He is my wild child and the graffiti artist in the family.  Mitch is the TRUE ARTIST around here.  When he was in high school and very much into graffiti I was sure that I was going to have to pay to have a train, building, bridge,  etc. painted, lol.  He always tried to reassure me that he was doing his art work in public places that allowed graffiti art, uhuh, lol, I was not born yesterday.  We won’t even mention the tatoos and piercings he has shocked me with.  🙂

Since Mitch is my wild child and free spirit, I was totally shocked to hear that he had selected law enforcement as a career choice.   I have always been very proud of my both of my sons.  Today I am extra proud of my youngest, wild child, Mitch who will graduate from the Criminal Justice Training Academy this evening.

Woohoo Wild Boy!  You made it!!!! 

My heart is overflowing with pride.  🙂  Please join me in congratulating him.

Hugs,

Michelle

I e-mailed all the registered stampers for the Wheaton, IL Zindorf Brayer workshops today.  There has been a location change.  Please contact me if you registered for the Wheaton, IL workshops but have not received the e-mail informing you of the change of location.  Thank you!

Sorry folks, no tutorial today.  I am in mourning do to the loss of my beloved Parakeet Pheobe.   She passed last night for no apparent reason.  Her mate, Marley is singing a very sad tune today.  😦

My heart is a bit broken and when that happens I need to spend some time being physical, so I will be spending the day swabbing the decks around here.  My heart just isn’t into stamping at the moment.

I will be back soon with a tutorial for you.

Hugs,

Michelle

Well today just got away from me entirely.  I was sitting down to dinner and realized I hadn’t even posted to my blog today.  I just arrived home late last night from California and so I had unpacking and of course, laundry to do today.  They I realized I needed to get out in the garden to pull some weeds before they take over and then I just had to go to Walmart to pick up some planters etc. etc.  Here it is 7:50 p.m., where did the day go!

I couldn’t retire for the evening without posting the winner of the Stampin’ Up Christmas Punch Stamp set.  So without further ado, the winner is . . . . . . . . ..  . .

Nancy Tuttens  who wrote “Thank you for another blog candy. You are amazing. Please enter me.  Hope you have a great trip!. Looking forward to your new creation upon your return.”

CONGRATULATIONS NANCY TUTTENS!  Nancy, please e-mail your address to mzindorf@aim.com and I will get this wonderful set in the mail to you.

Thanks everyone for playing along!

I will be back tomorrow with a card and tutorial for you.  Hang tight and have a super evening.

Hugs,

Michelle 

Are you ready for some new blog candy!  This week as blog candy I have the Stampin’ Up! set, Spring Song to give away. 

All you need to do to enter the drawing for this set is leave me a comment telling me what you love, love, love about Spring.  If you are receiving this blog update via e-mail, please click HERE and it will take you to my blog post so you can leave a comment.   Please no e-mail entries.

I will be teaching in the great State of Idaho this weekend, but when I get back on Tuesday, April 27, 2010 I will use a random number generator to select the winner.

Good Luck Everyone and have a terrific weekend.

Until my next post. . . . .

Huge Hugs,

Michelle

    Get ready for Brayer Workshops!  I am coming to:

Boise area of Meridian, Idaho

Riverside, California (Southern California)

Salem, Oregon

Wheaton, Illinois

St. Cloud, Minnesota

Rockville, Maryland (Sold Out)

North Chili, New York (near Rochester) (Sold Out)

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

Soledad, 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/ 

Meet Lucas (German Short Haired Pointer/Great Dane Mix) and Abby (Black Lab).   These are my precious pups that are each over 100 lbs, opps!   Abby doesn’t like for me to talk about her weight, sorry girl, lol.

I picked these two up at a local no kill shelter (Sisca) about 5 years ago.  Russ has band me, by the way, from going to the shelter now, since I cannot seem to leave without a dog in tow.  🙂  These two are so very wonderful, I just cannot imagine what they could have done to end up in the shelter, because to me they are perfect.  Just a side note, please adopt!

Anyhow, I am telling you all about them to explain what I am doing this morning, instead of stamping.  Can you guess, lol.

Yes, when you house two very large dogs you do a lot of carpet cleaning, just from them not wiping their feet before entering house.   Note to self, just get dark brown carpet!

Look at those faces.  They are so worth the extra cleaning.

I will be back later with a tutorial.  Hang tight!

Hugs,

Michelle

Times up, the winner has been announced!

Hi there! 

I haven’t given away any blog candy in a couple of weeks and I have this sweet, sweet set of Stampin’ Up Forest Friends stamps that are looking for a wonderful new place to live.  Can you help out with that?  If so, please leave a comment telling me to enter you in the blog candy drawing.  If you are getting this blog update via e-mail please click HEREand it will take you to the blog page where you can leave a comment to enter.

I will use a random number generator to select the winner on Monday, April 19, 2010.  Have a super weekend and GOOD LUCK!

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

Hugs,

Michelle

    Get ready for Brayer Workshops!  I am coming to:

Boise area of Meridian, Idaho (seats available)

Riverside, California (Southern California)

Salem, Oregon

Wheaton, Illinois

St. Cloud, Minnesota

Rockville, Maryland (Sold Out)

North Chili, New York (near Rochester) (Sold Out)

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

Soledad, 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/