Spring Mountain – Stampin’ Up! Card Tutorial #580

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Hello There,

My tutorial today features a flower field created using the Stampin’ Up! Color Spritzer, super easy!  Pair that up with a brayered sky and the super Stampin’ Up! set Lovely As a Tree and you got a great card. Check out my 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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Now on with today’s tutorial. . . . .  . .

Project Supplies:

Stamps: Stampin’ Up!  Lovely As a Tree (item #115026)

Card Stock: Stampin’ Up! Whisper White, Always Artichoke, Old Olive and Tempting Turquoise

Ink: Stampin’ Up! Basic Black, Whisper White, Tempting Turquoise, Not Quite Navy, Lucky Limeade, Old Olive and Always Artichoke

Accessories: Stampin’ Up! Color Spritzer (item number 107066), sponges, Brayer, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Markers (Real Red, Old Olive, Calypso Coral, post it note

 

Brayered Tempting Turquoise ink at the top of a 3.5″ x 4.25″ piece of Whisper White Card Stock.

Brayered Not Quite Navy ink at the top of the card stock.

Sponged Lucky Limeade, Old Olive and Always Artichoke ink at the bottom of the card stock.

 

 

Using the color spritzer, spritzed Calypso Coral, Real Red and then Old Olive marker on the bottom of the card stock.

 

 

Ripped a post it note in a mountain shape and masked the top of the card stock with it.

Sponged Not Quite Navy ink and then Whisper White ink in the mountains.

Removed the mask and Stamped just the trees (not the ground by inking only the trees) with Basic Black ink on both sides of the card stock.

Sponged Lucky Limeade all over the leave areas of the trees, sponged Old Olive ink at the bottom of the Lucky Limeade area.

 

Added a Whisper White card base, 5 ” x 6.5″ Old Olive panel, 4.75″ x 6.25″ Tempting Turquoise panel and two 1 1/4″  Old Olive square punches.

Added a strip of Always Artichoke and an Always Artichoke panel behind the main image panel.  Popped up the two panels using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

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

Please help support this blog by purchasing your Stampin’ Up! supplies through my online store.  CLICK HERE TO SHOP NOW

May your day be extra wonderful!

Until my next post. . . . . .

Check out the awesome things happening at Stampin’ Up! below.  There are only 30 days left to take advantage of the free Sale-a-bration products.

Hugs,

Weight loss in 2013:  13.9 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.

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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

 

Western Boots – Stampin’ Up! Card Tutorial #579

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Can you say “yeehaw”!

I have a little Western number for you today.   This tutorial features a brayered background with a masked sun, torn layers of warm colored card stock and a great pair of stamped boots from the Stampin’ Up! Bootiful Occasions stamp set.      Check out my 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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Now on with today’s tutorial. . . . .  . .

Project Supplies:

Stamps: Stampin’ Up!  Bootiful Occasions (126597)

Card Stock: Stampin’ Up! Whisper White, So Saffron, Soft Suede and Early Espresso

Ink: Stampin’ Up! Basic Black, Daffodil Delight, More Mustard and Cajun Craze, Stazon Jet Black

Accessories: Stampin’ Up! sponges, Brayer, Gold Brads, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Markers (River Rock, Crumb Cake and Soft Suede), 1 3/8″ circle punch and post it notes

Punched a 1 3/8″ circle from the sticky part of a post it note and used it to mask the card stock for my sun on a 3.75″ x 4.25″ piece of Whisper White card stock.

 

Brayered More Mustard ink and then Cajun Craze ink at the top of the card stock.

Removed the sun mask and then sponged Daffodil Delight ink in the sun.

Ripped scrap card stock in So Saffron, Soft Suede and Early Espresso to create my layers.

Glued the layers on the card stock and then trimmed the edges using a paper cutter.

 

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

Stamped the boot twice on Whisper White card stock.

Colored the bottom with River Rock marker and the top with Crumb Cake marker.

Added Shadows using the Soft Suede marker.

Added Shadows with the Soft Suede marker on the left sides of the boots.  Cut the boots out and glued one boot down and adhered the other one on using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

Added a 5.25″ square Whisper White card base, 2 Early Espresso panels, Soft Suede panel and 4 gold brads.

Here is the finished card measuring 5.25″ square.

Have a great day!

Until my next post. . . . . .

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

Hugs,

Weight loss in 2013:  13.5 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.

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

Shadowed Hummingbird – Stampin’ Up! Card Tutorial #577

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Hello There,

I hope you had a suburb weekend.  Mine was very laid back, just the way I like it.  🙂

In today’s tutorial I thought I would use the emboss resist technique along with the beautiful Stampin’ Up! Sale-a-bration set, Bloomin’ Marvelous.  Remember, you can get this set for free with a $50 order.

I paired the Bloomin’ Marvelous set up with the En Francais background stamp.

I love how this card turned out.  Check out the tutorial below for instructions.

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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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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!  Bloomin’ Marvelous (Sale-a-bration set) and En Francais Background Stamp

Stamps:  Card Stock: Stampin’ Up! Whisper White, Baja Breeze, River Rock and Rich Razzelberry

Ink: Stampin’ Up! Soft Suede, Rich Razzelberry, Old Olive, Island Indigo, Pretty in Pink, Baja Breeze and River Rock

Accessories: Stampin’ Up! sponge daubers, clear embossing powder, heat gun, Versmark Pad, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Baja Breeze Seam Binding, Brayer, Square Lattice Embossing Folder and Big Shot Machine

Brayered Baja Breeze ink at an angle starting off of the corner of a 3″ piece of Whisper White card stock.  Brayered River Rock ink starting off the opposite corner.

Loaded the En Francais background stamp with Soft Suede ink and put the main image panel on top of it.  Layered a piece of scrap paper on top of that and rubbed the back of the scrap paper.   I find this method easier than trying to stamp straight on a piece of paper that is smaller than my stamp.

Dryed my card stock using my heat gun and the stamped the flower 3 times on the lower right corner and the hummingbird using Versamark Pad for ink.  Heat embossed the images using clear embossing powder and a heat gun.

Sponged Island Indigo ink over the hummingbird and Pretty in Pink in over the flowers using sponge daubers.  Sponged Rich Razzelberry ink in the center of the flowers.

Stamped the leaves in the lower right corner using Old Olive ink and then wiped the ink off of the embossed images.

Sponged Rich Razzelberry ink around the edges of the card stock.

Cut a 5.25″ x 4″ piece of River Rock card stock and stamped the En Francais back ground stamp on it using Soft Suede ink.

Embossed the card stock using the Square Lattice Embossing Folder and Big Shot Machine.

Added 2 Rich Razzelberry Panels,Baja Breeze panel, Baja Breeze seam binding ribbon and a Whisper White card base.  Popped my main image panel up using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

Here is the completed card measuring 4.25″ x 5.5″.

May you find peace in your soul today.

Until my next post. . . . . .

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

Hugs,

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Weight loss in 2013:  11.2 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.

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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

 

Just Swinging – Tutorial #574

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Hi There,

The ground is covered with snow here in West Alexandria, Ohio and I have gotten the itch to dig in the dirt.   Spring cannot get here fast enough for me.  It’s the gardener in me that just wants to get her hands dirty.   But, since I cannot dig in the frozen ground I lassoed my husband in to helping me with my seed starting project.

I usually start my vegetable seeds for my garden by window light but my plants sometimes get leggy so we put this adjustable light stand together last night from scratch.  It’s made out of PVC pipe and it was so simple to assemble.   Here is a link to the blog that I got the instructions from:  http://nogginsandnonsense.blogspot.com/2011/03/ready-set-go-garden-go.html

I just thought I would pass this info along to my gardening friends.  This stand is economical and rocks!

About what you really come to my blog for. . . . .I created a tutorial for you today using the Stampin’ Up! set Forever Young.  Oh, to be young and just hang out on a swing.   Don’t you miss those days?   Why did we ever want to grow up?

I brayered my sky in at an angle on this scene to create this lovely light effect.   Check out my tutorial for this project below.

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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.

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

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! Forever Young (item# 122572)

Stamps:  Card Stock: Stampin’ Up! Whisper White, Basic Black and Designer Series Paper

Ink: Stampin’ Up! Lucky Limeade, Always Artichoke, Not Quite Navy, Tempting Turquoise and Stazon Jet Black

Accessories: Stampin’ Up! sponges, White Gel Pen, Old Olive seam binding and Brayer

 

Brayered Tempting Turquoise ink at an angle on a 3″ square piece of Whisper White card stock.

Brayered Not Quite Navy ink at an angle not covering the Tempting Turquoise ink entirely.

Stamped the Forever Young Tree using Stazon Jet Black ink.

Sponged Lucky Limeade ink at the bottom of the card stock.

Sponged Always Artichoke ink at the very bottom of the card stock.

Added White Gel pen dots in the leaves of the tree and added highlights to the branches on the left side.

Added 3 Basic Black panels (5.25″, 4.25″ and 3.25″ square) 1/2 a 5″ square piece of Old Olive and Not Quite Navy DSP and 1/2 a 4″ square of Old Olive and Not Quite Navy DSP.  Also added Old Olive seam binding and a 5.25″ Whisper White card stock card base.

Here is the finished card measuring 5.25″ square.

May you have the freedom of your youth today.

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.

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

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!

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

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!

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

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

CLICK HERE TO SHOP!

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

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

New items added!

 

Attracted by the Sun – Tutorial #559

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Hello There,

Well I am so happy today, because I get to share the new Stampin’ Up! Spring Catalog with you and all it contains. This is the first day you get to order from it!  Click here to check it out!

You won’t be disappointed.

My project today features the brand new stamp “Swallowtail” item number 129216.   This stamp is big and bold and a blast to color.   I love this stamp so much I wish I could get a tatoo of it on my body somewhere.   But since I’m currently dropping weight it is probably not the best time to get a tat.  Maybe I’ll get one as a reward when I meet my weight loss goal.  Do you have a tatoo?  Are you happy you did it, any regrets?  I would love to hear from you.

Back to the Swallowtail stamp, I can see this stamp being used in a great Spring mobile or butterflies to put on my Spring Wreaths, hummmm, I feel a project coming on, lol.

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

Project Supplies:

Stampin’ Up! Stamps: Swallowtail (item number 129216)

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

Ink: Stampin’ Up! Cajun Craze, More Mustard and Basic Black

Accessories: Stampin’ Up! Sponge, gold brads, piercing tools, white gel pen, Stampin’ Up Gold marker, Versamarker, clear embossing powder, heat gun, Gumball Green, Tempting Turquoise and Elegant Eggplant markers, Simply Scored and Diagonal plate, brayer

Stamped the Butterfly using Craft Basic Black ink on a 3.75″ square piece of Whisper White card stock.

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

 

Colored the body of the butterfly and the inside of the wings using an Elegant Eggplant marker.

Added Tempting Turquoise marker over lapping the Elegant Eggplant area in order to blend the colors.

Added Gumball Green marker to the rest of the wings, blending with the Tempting Turquoise.

Repeated for the other side.

Colored over the entire butterfly with a Versamarker and then heat embossed the image.  It is now totally embossed.

Brayered More Mustard ink at an angle.

Added a 2″ circle mask punched from Post it Note to the corner of the card stock.  Brayered Cajun Craze ink on at an angle, not covering the More Mustard ink entirely.

Removed the mask and sponged Cajun Craze ink in the middle of the sun using a circular motion.

Edge the wings and card stock edges using a Stamping Up Gold Marker.

Added texture between the sun and the butterfly by using the Diagonal Simply Scored plate and scoring ever line.  Also colored the dots on the edge of the wings with a White gel pen to give it some pop.

 

Added a 5″ square basic black card stock panel.  Pierced holes in the edge of the sun and added gold brads in every other hole.

Added a 5.25″ square Tempting Turquoise card base.

Here is the finished card measuring 5.25″ square.  This card has been added to my sale page – click here to check it out.

May your day be filled with beauty and wonder.

Check out the great deals at Stampin’ Up! below.

Until my next post. . . . . .

Hugs,

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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!

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

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

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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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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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Want an 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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Deer Shadow in the Snow – Tutorial #552

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Hey There,

Well, I am home in my PJ’s sick as a dog, yuck!  But, since Thanksgiving is behind us I am geared up to start those Christmas cards and I did feel well enough to create a card tutorial for you today.    Here is a little Christams card using two of the wonderful Stampin’ Up! sets from the Holiday catalog, Joyous Celebrations and Merry Minis.   I did a reverse image technique to create the shadow for the deer.    The complete tutorial for this card is below.  Enjoy!

Don’t miss out on the super sale that is going on at Stampin’ Up!  It ends today, so hurry, hurry, hurry!

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

 

Click here to check it out!

Click here to see a PDF list of sale items.

 

 

 

 

 

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

Project Supplies:

Stampin’ Up! Stamps: Merry Minis and Joyous Celebrations

Card Stock: Stampin’ Up! Whisper White and Island Indigo

Ink: Stampin’ Up! Baja Breeze, Island Indigo and Basic Black

Accessories: Stampin’ Up! sponge, curly label punch, brayer, post it notes, 1.25″ circle punch, Baja Breeze Designer Series Paper and rhinestones

 

Masked the snow with a post it note with the edge torn and a 1 1/4″ circle punched from a post it note to mask for the moon.

Brayered Baja Breeze ink at the top of the card stock.

Stamped the trees using Baja Breeze ink and then brayered Island Indigo ink at the very top of the card stock.

Sponged Baja Breeze ink along the post it note edge.  Removed the masks and stamped the deer using Basic Black ink.

Created a reverse image of the deer for a shadow by stamping the deer using Baja Breeze ink on the slick side of my Stamp a ma jig plastic sheet.  Flipped the plastic sheet over and lined the deer image up where I wanted it then rubbed it on the card stock.

Colored in the reverse image using a Baja Breeze marker to darken it.

Re-applied the snow mask at an angle under the reverse image and sponged Baja Breeze ink along the post it note edge to create a small hill at the bottom of the scene.

Added an Island Indigo card base and an Island Indigo panel.  Also added a panel of Baja Breeze DSP.

Added a curly label punch that has been cut in half and 4 rhinestones.

Here is the completed card measuring 4.25″ x 5.5″.

May your day be out of this world wonderful.

Until my next post. . . . . .

Hugs,

 

Get ready for Brayer Workshops!

Newburge, Indiana

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

 

Ghostly Cat – Tutorial 540 and Freezing Twice Baked Potatoes

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Hey There,

I’ve got a little Halloween number for you today.  I just love stamping in the Fall.   The colors are fabulous!

Hang out a moment and check out this card tutorial below and then after the stamping portion of this post I have a recipe and freezing instructions for putting up twice baked potatoes.  🙂   Stamping and cooking, my kind of day!

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

Stampin’ Up! is selling single stamps from 3 stamp sets on a trial bases until January 2, 2012.  Check out the flyers at the links below.

WORD PLAY

PERFECTLY PENNED

SEASONAL SAYINGS

Also, Merry Christmas from Stampin’ Up!

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.  :)

The new 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.

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

Card Supplies:

Stampin’ Up! Stamps: Frightening Feline (item number 128105), Take Care (item number 126312), and Teeny Tiny Wishes

Card Stock: Stampin’ Up! Whisper White, Basic Black, Pumpkin Pie and Rich Razzelberry

Ink: Stampin’ Up! More Mustard, Rich Razzelberry, Elegant Eggplant, Sahara Sand and Basic Black

Accessories: Stampin’ Up! Sponges, Glitter Brads, Brayer, 2 1/2″ Circle Punch, Basic Black marker, Piercing tools, Stampin’ Demensionals, Post it Notes

Are you getting inspiration from this blog?   One way you can help support it is to order your Stampin’ Up products through me.   Click HERE to place an order and have your order delivered directly to your door step from Stampin’ Up!

Punched a 2 1/2′ circle from the sticky part of a post it note (punch at least 2 layers or the punch will jam due to the paper being thin).

 

 

Put the circle mask on a 3 1/2″ x 5.25″ piece of Whisper White card stock.  Brayered More Mustard ink from the top of the card stock to the bottom.

Brayered Rich Razzelberry ink from the top of the card stock, not covering the More Mustard ink entirely.

Brayered Elegant Eggplant ink at the top of the card stock.

Ripped the edge of a post it note and sponged Sahara Sand ink in to create a couple of clouds.

Stamped the Limb and Cat using Basic Black ink.

Stamped the sentiment on a scrap piece of card stock with Basic Black ink.

Cut the sentiment out on a strip using a paper cutter.  Folded the strip to create a banner.  Cut a “v” in each end of the strip.

Added Basic Black, Pumpkin Pie and Rich Razzelberry panels.  Pierced the edges of the Rich Razzelberry Panel.

Sponged Sahara Sand ink on the sentiment banner.  Adhered it to the card using Stampin’ Dimensionals.   Added two Pumpkin Pie Glitter Brads.  Added 3 Basic Black marker dots on each side of the sentiment.

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

 

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Cooking Time. . . . . .

How about a side dish that you can pull out of the freeze, let thaw and bake on those busy days.

Making and Freezing Twice Baked Potatoes:

Ingredients:

13 Medium Potatoes

6 T. butter

Salt to taste

16 oz. cream cheese, softened

1 cup hot milk

2 t. onion powder

1 t. ground pepper

Paprika for garnish

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Washed and brushed 2 T. of melted butter on potatoes and placed them on a baking sheet.  Baked 1 hour at 350.  Removed from over and let cool until you are able to handle them.

Cut them in half and used a melon baller to scoop out some of the potato, leaving about 1/4″ still in skin.     Put the scooped out potatoes in a mixing bowl.

Mixed in the cream cheese, 4 T. butter, salt, milk, onion powder and pepper.

Spooned the mixture back into the potato skins.  Wrapped each potato individually with plastic wrap and then put them into 3, 1 gallon freezer bags.  Labeled the bags with content, date and cooking instructions.    On serving day, thaw potatoes completely, bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes (until heated through).

Enjoy!

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May your day be filled with sunshine and fun.

Until my next post.. . . . .

Hugs,

 

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

Sacramento, California

Stamp the Day Away – West Alexandria, Ohio – Non-Brayering Event

Staley, North Carolina

St. Petersburg, Florida

Newburge, Indiana

I hope you can make it to one of my workshops in 2012.  I have decided not to travel after this year, so be sure to catch one now!

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

Snow Angel – Tutorial #537

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Hey There,

Whew, what a busy past 3 weeks.   I’ve been home exactly 6 days this month.  3 trips back to back.   It was all fun, but now it’s time to play catch up.  But first, how about a project.  I Broke out the brand new Stampin’ Up! stamp set Wonderful Winterland.   This image made me reminisce about my own childhood.  I loved making snow angels and my mother would dress me just like the kid in this image before she would let me out to play in the snow.

Check out the tutorial for this card below.

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Here is a picture I took of my buddy, Lucas.  Lucas has been on my heels since I arrived home.  I do believe me missed me as much as I missed him.  Just look at that face, what’s not to love.  Lucas is our German Short Haired Pointer/Great Dane mix.  He only weighs 110 lbs.   Big old bundle of fur this one is.

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Here are a few Stampin’ Up Reminders before I start the project:

The new 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.

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.  :)

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.

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

Card Supplies:

Stamps: Stampin’ Up! Wonderful Winterland

Card Stock: Stampin’ Up! Whisper White, Not Quite Navy and Glitter Paper

Ink: Stampin’ Up! Sahara Sand, Not Quite Navy and Stazon Jet Black

Accessories: Stampin’ Up! Sponge, brayer, post it note, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Not Quite Navy Marker, Real Red Marker, Blush Blossom Marker, Sahara Sand Marker, Snowflake Die, Real Red Ribbon, Crystal Bling, 2.5″ Circle Punch, 1″ Circle Punch, Dazzeling Details.

Are you getting inspiration from this blog?   One way you can help support it is to order your Stampin’ Up products through me.   Click HERE to place an order and have your order delivered directly to your door step from Stampin’ Up!

Started out with a 4″ x 5.25″ piece of Whisper White card stock.  Stamped the image using Stazon Jet Black ink.

Ripped a jagged edge in the sticky part of a post it note and used it to mask the snow.  Brayered Sahara Sand ink on the unmasked area of the card stock.

Brayered Not Quite Navy ink at the top of the card stock.

Sponged Sahara Sand ink at the post it note edge to darken the horizon line.

Die cut the two smallest snowflakes using Whisper White card stock and a Big Shot Machine.

Punched part of the 2.5″ circle from the side of the card stock.

Put a line of Not Quite Navy marker at the sides of the image and blended the marker using a Blender Pen.   Also, made a line of Not Quite Navy ink on the hat and blended it with the Blender pen.

Colored in the boots and mittens using a Real Red Marker.

Added a Shadow under the arms and legs of the image using a Sahara Sand marker.

Added a dot of Blush Blossom marker to the cheeks of the image.

Added Real Red Ribbon.

Attached the main image panel to a 11″ x 4.25″ Not Quite Navy panel folded in half to make the card base.  Added the Glitter paper 1″ circle punch, two snow flakes and crystal bling.   Also used Dazzling Details to the top of the snow area to create some sparkle.

Here is the finished card measuring  4.25 X 5.5.

 

May your day be extra special.

Until my next post.. . . . .

Hugs,

 

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

Scottsdale, Arizona

Sacramento, California

Staley, North Carolina

St. Petersburg, Florida

Newburge, Indiana

I hope you can make it to one of my workshops in 2012.  I have decided not to travel after this year, so be sure to catch one now!

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

 

 

Grave Yard – Tutorial #536

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Hey There,

I’m back from St. George, Utah and the Stampin’ Up! Founder’s Circle Retreat.   Just want to say “I had an awesome time”!

Founder’s Circle Retreat is a get away for the top Stampin’ Up! Demonstrators in the company.  They fly us out to Utah and treat us to the most wonderful decorations, food, activities, gifts on our pillow every night and good times spent together with each other.   Fabulous!

Did I mention we had the entire hotel to ourselves.  Breakfast could be had in our PJ’s, grin.

This year’s retreat had a nautical theme.  Check out the decorations that I found on my hotel room door and at the dinner table.

I got to spend some time shopping, laughing and having a good time.

Diana Gibbs, Sherri Thiessen Peters and myself in the back of the hotel shuttle van.

I got to tour the Stampin’ Up! Manufacturing site.  Watch the stamps and other products being made, packaged etc.  Even got free stuff right off the press, woohoo!

Here I am with Shelli Gardner in her private quarters where she stays when at the Manufacturing site.

Stampin’ Up! then put us in the buses and took us for a surprise trip down the Colorado River in Rafts.   The scenery was breathtakingly beautiful.

Myself and Judy Garza.   Also here I am with Lorri Heiling and Sherri Thiessen Peters on the raft.

Well I could go on an on about the fun I had over the past week, but I have a project for you today.

Today’s project highlights the Stampin’ Up! stamp set Toxic Treats (item number 127901).  I pulled some images out of the stamps to give you an idea on how to get more use out of them.   I can’t get enough of this set.  It’s super cute.

Check out the tutorial below.

Here are a few Stampin’ Up Reminders before I start the project:

The new Stampin’ Up! Holiday Mini catalog is now in effect.  I love all of Stampin’ Up’s products, but the new mini catalog just blew me away (CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE HOLIDAY MINI 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.

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.  :)

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.

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

Want to purchase one of my original cards or some Stampin’ Up! retired sets CLICK HERE.

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

Card Supplies:

Stamps: Stampin’ Up! Toxic Treats (item number 127901)

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

Ink: Stampin’ Up! Rich Razzelberry, Elegant Eggplant, Daffodil Delight, Basic Black, Old Olive and Basic Gray

Accessories: Stampin’ Up! Sponges, brayer, post it note, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Basic Black marker, Punches (1 3/4 Circle, Scallop Circle, 1 3/8″ Square, corner round) and antique brad.

Are you getting inspiration from this blog?   One way you can help support it is to order your Stampin’ Up products through me.   Click HERE to place an order and have your order delivered directly to your door step from Stampin’ Up!

 

 

Started with a piece of Whisper White card stock.  Punched a 1 3/4″ circle from the sticky part of a post it note to use as my sun mask.   Brayered Daffodil Delight, Rich Razzelberry and then Elegant Eggplant at the top of the card stock.

 

Removed the sun mask.

Colored the witch in on the stamp using a Basic Black marker, huffed my breath on the stamp to moisten and then stamped it over the sun.  My image came out a bit lighter than I wanted so I colored over it using the Basic Black marker.

Ripped a jagged edge in a post it note and used it to create my black clouds using a sponge and Basic Black ink.

 

Sponged Old Olive ink at the bottom of the card stock.

Sponged Basic Black ink at the very bottom of the card stock.

Stamped the tombstone stamp twice on Whisper white card stock using Basic Gray ink.

Cut the tombstones out and sponged Basic Black ink on the bottom and right sides of the them.

Adhered the tombstones to the main image panel and then stamped the fence using Basic Black ink.

Sponged Basic Black ink around the card stock edges.

Used the corner round punch on the top corners.

Stamped the sentiment on a piece of Pumpkin Pie card stock using Basic Black ink.

Cut the card stock into a strip and then used the square punch to snip out the triangle in both ends of the piece.

 

 

Sponged Basic Black ink around the edges and then curled the ends using a bone folder.

Punched a scallop circle out of Basic Black card stock and then cut a piece of it off.  I used the smaller piece on my card front.

Added a 5″ x 6.5″ Basic Black panel and a 4.75″ x 6.25″ Whisper White panel.    Adhered the banner to the front of the card stock using Stampin’ Dimensionals and glue in the middle.

Added a 10″ x 6.5″ piece of Whisper White folded in half as my card base.

Here is the finished card measuring 5″ x 6.5″

May your day be one of pure delight.

Until my next post. . . . .

Hugs,

 

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

Orange, Massachusetts

Scottsdale, Arizona

Sacramento, California

Staley, North Carolina

St. Petersburg, Florida

Newburge, Indiana

I hope you can make it to one of my workshops in 2012.  I have decided not to travel after this year, so be sure to catch one now!

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