Any Hooooo – Tutorial #409

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How stink’in cute is this punched owl?   This is the first time I used this punch and my mind is now racing with future ideas for it’s use.

Let’s get right into the tutorial today. . . . . .

Supplies:

Stamps: Stampin’ Up! Season of Friendship
Paper: Stampin’ Up! Whisper White, Cajun Craze and Bashful Blue
Ink: Stampin’ Up! Old Olive, Sahara Sand, Basic Black, Cajun Craze, More Mustard, and Concord Crush, Night of Navy and Not Quite Navy
Accessories: Stampin’ Up! Owl, 2.5″ circle and Photo corner punches, Brads, Sponges, Brayer, Old Olive Ribbon, White Gel Pen, Sahara Sand, Old Olive and More Mustard Markers, Post it Note
Techniques: Brayering, Punch art

 

  My Stampin’ Up customers that order $50 in Stampin’ Up merchandise will receive this handmade card though March 31, 2011.

Don’t forget it is Sale-a-bration time at Stampin’ Up.  Receive a free Sale-a-bration set for each $50 in merchandise purchased.   Click HERE to place an order.   Your order will be shipped directly to your door step from Stampin’ Up!

The Stampin’ Up USA Idea book and Catalog is here.   For your copy, please send a check for $9.95 to Michelle Zindorf, P.O. Box 116, West Alexandria, OH 45381 or send it via paypal to mzindorf@aim.com USA only.     My current customers will receive a new Occasions Mini Catalog automatically from me.   Not a current customer and want a free copy of the new Occasions Mini Catalog ?  E-mail your mailing address to mzindorf@aim.com and I will get one in the mail to you.  )  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.    Want to become a Stampin’ Up Demonstrator , receive a 20% discount on product and earn instant income on orders?  Consider being part of my Stampin’ Up Team and start your own business or become a Hobby Demo just for the discount.  Click HERE for more information.

Punched a 2.5″ circle from the sticky part of a post it note and used it as a moon mask on a 3.5″ x 4.5″ piece of Whisper White card stock.

Brayered Not Quite Navy ink at an angle, starting at the bottom left corner.

Brayered Night of Navy ink at the same angle, not covering all of the Not Quite Navy ink.

Added Concord Crush ink at the same angle not covering the Night of Navy ink entirely.

Removed the mask and sponge More Mustard ink in the moon.

Sponged some Cajun Craze ink in the moon area leaving the More Mustard ink showing in the middle.

Stamped the tree from the Stampin’ Up Seasons of Friendship tree stamp sideways using Basic Black ink.

Stamped the leaves using Old Olive ink.

Stamped more leaves using Basic Black ink.

Added a shadow on the Old Olive leaves using an Old Olive Marker.

Punched the Owl out of Whisper White and Basic Black card stock.

Sponged More Mustard ink on the right side of the white owl.

Sponged More Mustard ink on the edges of the large eye circles and then edged then using a More Mustard marker.

Sponged Sahara Sand ink on the belly and then on just the left side of the white owl.

Added a bit of shadow on the owl and belly using a Sahara Sand marker, only on the left side.

Cut the feet off of the White owl and layered it with the Basic Black owl punch so part of the Basic Black owl shows at the left side.  Added the belly and eyes.

Adhered the owl to the branch and added white gel pen highlights to the owl’s eyes, leaves and branch.

Assembled card adding Cajun Craze and Bashful Blue Panels, Old Olive ribbon and photo corner punches, also added some orange brads.

Here is the finished card measuring 5.5″ square.

May your day be one of your best ever!

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

Huge Hugs,

Michelle

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

Syracuse (Bridgeport), New York      

St. Peters, Missouri       

La Porte, Indiana       

Orlando (Davenport), Florida       

St. Cloud, Minnesota       

Colorado Springs, Colorado       

Ottumwa, Iowa       

Owings Mills, Maryland (Baltimore Area)      

Cleveland (Euclid), Ohio       

Staley , North Carolina (South of Greensboro)       

Monroe, Connecticut       

Dayton, Ohio     

Leesburg, Florida       

Montreal, Wisconsin       

Savannah, Georgia       

Lincoln, Illinois       

Jefferson, Louisiana (New Orleans Area)       

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        

Don’t see a workshop in your State?  Interested in hosting the workshops in your area in 2012?   Click HERE to get hostess information.       

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   

 Link to my Scentsy website where you can order the best smelling, safest wickless candles from me 24-7:  https://zindorf.scentsy.us/Home   

 Donate cards to the Give Thanks Project and help out Cancer Patients.   CLICK HERE TO HELP

Seagull Thinking of You – Tutorial #408 and a Blog Candy Winner

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I just returned home last night from a fabulous event held this past Saturday, Philly Stamper’s Spring Fling.  This event was so well organized and put on by Claire Lawrence and Kristin Kortonick.  Ladies you have it going on!  Thank you so much for your hospitality.   Here is a picture of a some of us at dinner this past Saturday night.

Left to right, Kristin Kortonick, Claire Lawrence, Maxine Sims, Karen Barber, Tina Rosenkrans and Me.

Now that I am home again, as promised,  I have a Stampin’ Up stamp package to give away as Blog Candy.   The lucky winner is. . . . .  . . . . . . . . . .

Geri Rissman who wrote    “Oh my gosh!! I would love to win these stamps!!! My son is very athletic so I would use the heck out of these stamps on his scrapbook pages!!! Thank you so much for the chance!!!    Have a safe trip to Jersey!!!!

Geri, Congratulations on winning this awesome Stampin’ Up! Sports Stamps package!!!!   Please e-mail your mailing address to me at mzindorf@aim.com within 30 days to claim them.

Thank you to everyone that played along.

Now about today’s tutorial

This tutorial is dedicated to my friend and Stampin’ Up! Up line, Karen Barber who has been so patient in teaching me how to correctly tie a bow, lol.  Karen Barber is someone that I truly look up to.  Her cards are so very stunning.  If you wish to check out Karen’s work here is a link to her blog:  http://karenbarberstamps.blogspot.com/

Let’s get started. . . .

Supplies:

Stamps: Stampin’ Up! Hostess set Silhouette Sentiments and Curly Cute
Paper: Stampin’ Up! Basic Black, Whisper White, Marina Mist, Basic Gray and Perfect Plum
Ink: Stampin’ Up! Basic Black, Whisper White, Basic Gray, Perfect Plum and Marina Mist
Accessories: Stampin’ Up! White Gel Pen, Stamp-a-ma-jig, Silver Brads, Brayer, Basic Black marker, Whisper White Organza Ribbon
Techniques: Brayering, Direct to Paper

 

  My Stampin’ Up customers that order $50 in Stampin’ Up merchandise will receive this handmade card though March 31, 2011.

Don’t forget it is Sale-a-bration time at Stampin’ Up.  Receive a free Sale-a-bration set for each $50 in merchandise purchased.   Click HERE to place an order.   Your order will be shipped directly to your door step from Stampin’ Up!

The Stampin’ Up USA Idea book and Catalog is here.   For your copy, please send a check for $9.95 to Michelle Zindorf, P.O. Box 116, West Alexandria, OH 45381 or send it via paypal to mzindorf@aim.com USA only.     My current customers will receive a new Occasions Mini Catalog automatically from me.   Not a current customer and want a free copy of the new Occasions Mini Catalog ?  E-mail your mailing address to mzindorf@aim.com and I will get one in the mail to you.  )  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.    Want to become a Stampin’ Up Demonstrator , receive a 20% discount on product and earn instant income on orders?  Consider being part of my Stampin’ Up Team and start your own business or become a Hobby Demo just for the discount.  Click HERE for more information.

Brayered Marina Mist ink at the bottom of a 3″ x 6.5″ piece of Whisper White card stock.

Brayered Perfect Plum ink at the top of the card stock.

Using the edge of a Basic Gray Stamp pad, smeared ink across the bottom of the card stock.

Ink the bird only on the Silhouette Sentiments stamp using a Basic Black marker and stamped it in the sky area.

Added a 1/4″ wide piece of Basic Black card stock and cut one end of it at an angle.  Then cut it to be 1″ long.

Added legs to the bird using a Basic Black marker.

Added White Gel pen dots across the water.

Using the corner of a Whisper White Craft pad, smeared a bit in the sky for clouds.

Used a Stamp-a-ma-jig for placement of my sentiment.  Stamped it in Basic Black ink.

Added a 4″ x 9″ Basic Black panel, 3.5″ x 8.5″ panel of Basic Gray, 3.25″ x 6″ panel of Marina Mist and a 1.5″ x 8.5″ panel of Perfect Plum.

Added a Karen Barber inspired bow of Whisper White Organza Ribbon, lol.  She will be so proud of me, ROTFLMAO

Added a 3 1/8″ x 6 5/8″ panel of Basic Black and my Main image panel.  Also added 4 silver brads to the corners of the main image panel.

Here is my finished card measuring 4″ x 9″.  This size card fits nicely in a #10 office envelope.

I hope you enjoyed this project and give it a try today.

May you be at total peace today.

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.       

Syracuse (Bridgeport), New York      

St. Peters, Missouri       

La Porte, Indiana       

Orlando (Davenport), Florida       

St. Cloud, Minnesota       

Colorado Springs, Colorado       

Ottumwa, Iowa       

Owings Mills, Maryland (Baltimore Area)      

Cleveland (Euclid), Ohio       

Staley , North Carolina (South of Greensboro)       

Monroe, Connecticut       

Dayton, Ohio     

Leesburg, Florida       

Montreal, Wisconsin       

Savannah, Georgia       

Lincoln, Illinois       

Jefferson, Louisiana (New Orleans Area)       

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        

Don’t see a workshop in your State?  Interested in hosting the workshops in your area in 2012?   Click HERE to get hostess information.       

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   

 Link to my Scentsy website where you can order the best smelling, safest wickless candles from me 24-7:  https://zindorf.scentsy.us/Home   

 Donate cards to the Give Thanks Project and help out Cancer Patients.   CLICK HERE TO HELP

Bird’s Eye View Bookmark – Tutorial #406

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Drive home 😦

  

Wow, my drive home yesterday from Wichita, Kansas was a bit different than my lovely drive there, lol.

Drive there  🙂

 

It took quite a bit longer also.  So today I am completely exhausted.  My body hurts also from griping the steering wheel so tight in the icy conditions I found myself driving in.  Thank goodness there was only 2 states that looked like this and the others where fine.   Anyhow, I am so happy to be home safe and sound, but miss my friends in Wichita already.

Before I get to the tutorial today, I have a blog candy winner to announce.

  The winner of the Stampin’ Up! Extreme Stamp package is. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Kim Burmeister who wrote “Your card is awesome! I would love to be entered into the blog candy drawing. Thanks so much. These would be great for brayer cards.”   

Kim Burmeister, Congratulations!   Please e-mail your address to me at mzindorf@aim.com within 30 days and I will get this set right out to you.

Thanks to everyone who played along!  Maybe you will be the winner next week.

About the tutorial

Today’s tutorial project was created for a Stampin’ Up Team Event Swap that I will be attending in New Jersey this weekend.    I’m looking so forward to attending an event that I am not putting on, know what I mean, lol.  🙂  Also, I will be meeting new friends and hanging out with current friends.  Besides the creative release that stamping gives you that’s what stamping is all about, friendship, don’t you think?

So let’s dive right into this tutorial so I can get to making 60 of these beauties.

Supplies:

Stamps: Stampin’ Up Aviary, Lovely as a Tree
Paper: Stampin’ Up Whisper White, Basic Black and Old Olive
Ink: Stampin’ Up Basic Black, Always Artichoke, Old Olive, Baja Breeze
Accessories: Stampin’ Up Sponge, Old Olive Ribbon, 1 1/4″ circle punch, Ruler, Brayer, Crop-o-dile, Piercing Tools, Basic Black marker

 

  My Stampin’ Up customers that order $50 in Stampin’ Up merchandise will receive this handmade card though March 31, 2011.

Don’t forget it is Sale-a-bration time at Stampin’ Up.  Receive a free Sale-a-bration set for each $50 in merchandise purchased.   Click HERE to place an order.   Your order will be shipped directly to your door step from Stampin’ Up!

The Stampin’ Up USA Idea book and Catalog is here.   For your copy, please send a check for $9.95 to Michelle Zindorf, P.O. Box 116, West Alexandria, OH 45381 or send it via paypal to mzindorf@aim.com USA only.     My current customers will receive a new Occasions Mini Catalog automatically from me.   Not a current customer and want a free copy of the new Occasions Mini Catalog ?  E-mail your mailing address to mzindorf@aim.com and I will get one in the mail to you.  )  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.    Want to become a Stampin’ Up Demonstrator , receive a 20% discount on product and earn instant income on orders?  Consider being part of my Stampin’ Up Team and start your own business or become a Hobby Demo just for the discount.  Click HERE for more information.

Brayered Baja Breeze ink at the top of a 3″ x 5″ piece of Whisper White card stock.

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

Inked up the trees only on this Lovely As A Tree stamp with Basic Black ink, omitting the grassy areas of the image.  Stamped the image.

Extended the tree trunks a bit using a Basic Black marker.

Sponged in a shadow for each tree.

Stamped 2 birds from the Stampin’ Up Aviary set using Basic Black ink.

Drew in a wire using a Basic Black marker and a ruler.

Punched a 1 1/4″ circle from Basic Black card stock and folded it in half.

Adhered my main image panel to a 3 1/8″ x 5 1/8″ piece of Basic Black card stock.   Wrapped the circle around the top of the card stock and adhered it on both sides.

Pierced holes along the bottom of the card stock using Stampin’ Up piercing tools.

Added a 3 3/4″ x 5 3/4″ piece of Old Olive card stock.  Punched a hole in the top of the bookmark and added an Old Olive ribbon.

Here is the finished bookmark.

May your day be one of peace and love.

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.      

Wichita, Kansas      

Syracuse (Bridgeport), New York      

St. Peters, Missouri      

La Porte, Indiana      

Orlando (Davenport), Florida      

St. Cloud, Minnesota      

Colorado Springs, Colorado      

Ottumwa, Iowa      

Owings Mills, Maryland (Baltimore Area)     

Cleveland (Euclid), Ohio      

Staley , North Carolina (South of Greensboro)      

Monroe, Connecticut      

Dayton, Ohio    

Leesburg, Florida      

Montreal, Wisconsin      

Savannah, Georgia      

Lincoln, Illinois      

Jefferson, Louisiana (New Orleans Area)      

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       

Don’t see a workshop in your State?  Interested in hosting the workshops in your area in 2012?   Click HERE to get hostess information.      

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  

 Link to my Scentsy website where you can order the best smelling, safest wickless candles from me 24-7:  https://zindorf.scentsy.us/Home  

 Donate cards to the Give Thanks Project and help out Cancer Patients.   CLICK HERE TO HELP

Quickie Tree – Tutorial #405 and Extreme Blog Candy!

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Woo Weeee!  I am pressed for time today!     I’m preparing to hit the road at 3:00 a.m. tomorrow morning  to travel from Ohio to Wichita, KS to teach this weekend so, I’m currently burning the candle at both ends.

With that being said, I want you know that this card was thought up, created, pictures taken, and posted in 1 hour 15 minutes.  My normal post take around 3.5 to 4 hours.   That is why this card is named Quickie Tree, lol.  No time to think up an appropriate name.  Plus the actual card was created in 10 minutes.  Hope it doesn’t look like a ten minute card, lol.

Before I jump into the tutorial though, I have some blog candy to announce.  I’m feeling pretty generous, so I’m giving away  a bundle of 4 of the Stampin’ Up Extreme Stamps (Extreme Skateboard, Extreme Snowboard, Extreme Dirt Bike and Extreme Surfboard). 

All you need to do to enter for this blog candy give away is leave a comment at the bottom of this post, telling me to enter you.  If you are getting this blog update via e-mail, please CLICK HERE and then leave a comment at the bottom of the post.  Please no e-mail entries.

I will select the winner using a random number generator on Tuesday, March 15, 2011.   Good Luck to Everyone!!!  Remember, you will not win if you don’t enter.

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

Supplies:

Stamps: Stampin’ Up! Plant Hope
Paper: Stampin’ Up! Whisper White, Basic Black and Melon Mambo
Ink: Stampin’ Up! Melon Mambo, Basic Black, Peach Parfait and Rich Razzelberry
Accessories: Stampin’ Up! Sponge, Brayer, White Gel Pen, White Brads, Word Window Punch, Basic Black marker, 2 1/2″ circle punch

  My Stampin’ Up customers that order $50 in Stampin’ Up merchandise will receive this handmade card though March 31, 2011.

Don’t forget it is Sale-a-bration time at Stampin’ Up.  Receive a free Sale-a-bration set for each $50 in merchandise purchased.   Click HERE to place an order.   Your order will be shipped directly to your door step from Stampin’ Up!

The Stampin’ Up USA Idea book and Catalog is here.   For your copy, please send a check for $9.95 to Michelle Zindorf, P.O. Box 116, West Alexandria, OH 45381 or send it via paypal to mzindorf@aim.com USA only.     My current customers will receive a new Occasions Mini Catalog automatically from me.   Not a current customer and want a free copy of the new Occasions Mini Catalog ?  E-mail your mailing address to mzindorf@aim.com and I will get one in the mail to you.  )  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.    Want to become a Stampin’ Up Demonstrator , receive a 20% discount on product and earn instant income on orders?  Consider being part of my Stampin’ Up Team and start your own business or become a Hobby Demo just for the discount.  Click HERE for more information.

Punched a 2 1/2″ circle from Whisper White card stock.  Love this large circle punch!

Brayered Peach Parfait ink on the card stock.

Brayered Melon Mambo ink on the card stock, not covering the Peach Parfait ink entirely.

Brayered Rich Razzelberry ink at the very top of the card stock.

Inked up my tree, not the pot on the stamp, using Basic Black ink and stamped it on my card stock.

Sponged a couple of hills at the bottom of the card stock using Basic Black ink.

Colored in the trunk of the tree and extended down the ground area using a Basic Black marker.

Added White Gel Pen highlights to the leaves of the tree.

Cut a 4.25″ x 5.5″ piece of Basic Black card stock.  Added a 4″ x 5.25″ piece of Melon Mambo card stock.  Added a .25″ x 5.25″ piece of Basic Black card stock down the middle.

Punched 4 Word Window punches from Basic Black card stock.

Held the 4 Word Window punches together and cut one end off of them.  Adhered them to the card stock.

Also added a 3.25″ square piece of Basic Black card stock behind the main image panel.

Added White brads and here is the finished card measuring 4.25″ x 5.5″.

May you weekend be super fun and filled with family and friends!

Until my next post. . . . .  . .  Because I’ve got to run!!!

Huge Hugs,

Michelle

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

Wichita, Kansas     

Syracuse (Bridgeport), New York     

St. Peters, Missouri     

La Porte, Indiana     

Orlando (Davenport), Florida     

St. Cloud, Minnesota     

Colorado Springs, Colorado     

Ottumwa, Iowa     

Owings Mills, Maryland (Baltimore Area)    

Cleveland (Euclid), Ohio     

Staley , North Carolina (South of Greensboro)     

Monroe, Connecticut     

Dayton, Ohio   

Leesburg, Florida     

Montreal, Wisconsin     

Savannah, Georgia     

Lincoln, Illinois     

Jefferson, Louisiana (New Orleans Area)     

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      

Don’t see a workshop in your State?  Interested in hosting the workshops in your area in 2012?   Click HERE to get hostess information.     

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 

 Link to my Scentsy website where you can order the best smelling, safest wickless candles from me 24-7:  https://zindorf.scentsy.us/Home 

 Donate cards to the Give Thanks Project and help out Cancer Patients.   CLICK HERE TO HELP

Mountain Creek – Tutorial #404

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Good Morning All,

Just for a change of pace I thought I would use a totally different color combo than my normal blues and greens.  I do love using shades of browns to get an old time feel.   Add a bit of peach and pink and it starts looking like an antique photo that has been tinted.

Let’s get started. . . . . .

Supplies:

Stamps: Stampin’ Up! Lovely As a Tree
Paper: Stampin’ Up! Whisper White, Basic Black and Soft Suede
Ink: Stampin’ Up! Early Espresso, Soft Suede, Sahara Sand and Basic Black
Accessories: Stampin’ Up! Sponges, Brayer, White Gel Pen,Markers – Blush Blossom, Pink Pirouette, Soft Suede, Early Espesso, Gold Brads, Clear Embossing Powder, Heat Gun, 1″ Circle and Word Window Punches, Post it Notes, Piercing Tools

  My Stampin’ Up customers that order $50 in Stampin’ Up merchandise will receive this handmade card though March 31, 2011.

Don’t forget it is Sale-a-bration time at Stampin’ Up.  Receive a free Sale-a-bration set for each $50 in merchandise purchased.   Click HERE to place an order.   Your order will be shipped directly to your door step from Stampin’ Up!

The Stampin’ Up USA Idea book and Catalog is here.   For your copy, please send a check for $9.95 to Michelle Zindorf, P.O. Box 116, West Alexandria, OH 45381 or send it via paypal to mzindorf@aim.com USA only.     My current customers will receive a new Occasions Mini Catalog automatically from me.   Not a current customer and want a free copy of the new Occasions Mini Catalog ?  E-mail your mailing address to mzindorf@aim.com and I will get one in the mail to you.  )  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.    Want to become a Stampin’ Up Demonstrator , receive a 20% discount on product and earn instant income on orders?  Consider being part of my Stampin’ Up Team and start your own business or become a Hobby Demo just for the discount.  Click HERE for more information.

Started with a 4″ x 5″ piece of Whisper White card stock, stamped the trees, on each side of the card stock, without inking the grassy area of the stamp using Basic Black Craft ink (Pigment).  Heat embossed the images using clear embossing powder.

Colored the tree tops using a Blush Blossom marker.

Tapped in a bit of Pink Pirouette marker in the middle of the trees.

colored over the marker using a Versamark marker and then heat embossed the images using clear embossing powder and a heat gun.  This potects the color in the trees and will resist ink put on for our background.

Punched a 1″ circle from a scrap piece of card stock.

Put the hole in the card stock where I want my moon and colored the Moon in with Blush Blossom marker.  Added some Pink Pirouette marker to the left side of the moon.  Colored the moon in with Versamark marker and heat embossed the image using clear embossing powder and a heat gun.

Now that our trees and moon are protected with embossing we can brayer over them and they will resist the ink.

Brayered Sahara Sand ink at the top and the bottom of the card stock.

Ripped a post it note in a mountain shape and put it on my card stock to mask the sky.

Sponged Soft Suede ink in the mountain shape.

Added Early Espresso ink to the top of the mountain.

Unmasked the sky.  Ripped a creek shaped piece of post it note and masked the creek area.

Ripped another post it note and masked the sky and mountain.

Sponged Soft Suede in the unmasked area.

Added Early Espresso ink in the top 1/2 of the unmasked area.

Sponged a bit of Basic Black ink at the very top of the unmasked area.

Removed the post it notes and gently wiped my embossed images off using a paper towel.

Put a line of Early Espresso marker at the top of creek and extended the tree trunks.

Lightly Sponged Early Espresso ink at the bottom half of the creek.

Brayered Early Espresso ink at the top of the card stock.  Wiped my embossed images off again.

Added White Gel pen dots to the trees to add a bit of sparkle.

Added a few rock shapes and water lines in the creek using a Soft Suede marker.

Punched 2 Basic Black Word Window punches and held them together and one end off of them.

Added 2 Basic Black panels, 1 Soft Suede panel, word window punches and gold brads.

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

May your day be filled with all that pleases 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.    

Wichita, Kansas    

Syracuse (Bridgeport), New York    

St. Peters, Missouri    

La Porte, Indiana    

Orlando (Davenport), Florida    

St. Cloud, Minnesota    

Colorado Springs, Colorado    

Ottumwa, Iowa    

Owings Mills, Maryland (Baltimore Area)   

Cleveland (Euclid), Ohio    

Staley , North Carolina (South of Greensboro)    

Monroe, Connecticut    

Dayton, Ohio  

Leesburg, Florida    

Montreal, Wisconsin    

Savannah, Georgia    

Lincoln, Illinois    

Jefferson, Louisiana (New Orleans Area)    

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     

Don’t see a workshop in your State?  Interested in hosting the workshops in your area in 2012?   Click HERE to get hostess information.    

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

 Link to my Scentsy website where you can order the best smelling, safest wickless candles from me 24-7:  https://zindorf.scentsy.us/Home

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Hey Soccer Moms – Tutorial #401

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Hey Soccer Moms, I have a card tutorial for you today.   Exactly what do you do with that stamp set that has a ball and one sentiment?  Well, you build a scene around that ball. 

Ready?  Let’s get started. . . .  . . .

Supplies:

Stamps: Stampin’ Up! Goal
Paper: Stampin’ Up! Whisper White, Always Artichoke, Tempting Turquoise, Basic Black card stock and Stampin’ Up! Newsprint Designer Paper
Ink: Stampin’ Up! Basic Black, Always Artichoke, Tempting Turquoise, Old Olive
Accessories: Stampin’ Up! Sponges, Versamark Marker, Ruler, Star & Circle punches, Post it Note, Brayer, Clear embossing powder, heat gun, Old Olive brads, Sharpie White Paint Marker

 

  My Stampin’ Up customers that order $50 in Stampin’ Up merchandise will receive this handmade card though March 31, 2011.

Don’t forget it is Sale-a-bration time at Stampin’ Up.  Receive a free Sale-a-bration set for each $50 in merchandise purchased.   Click HERE to place an order.   Your order will be shipped directly to your door step from Stampin’ Up!

The Stampin’ Up USA Idea book and Catalog is here.   For your copy, please send a check for $9.95 to Michelle Zindorf, P.O. Box 116, West Alexandria, OH 45381 or send it via paypal to mzindorf@aim.com USA only.     My current customers will receive a new Occasions Mini Catalog automatically from me.   Not a current customer and want a free copy of the new Occasions Mini Catalog ?  E-mail your mailing address to mzindorf@aim.com and I will get one in the mail to you.  )  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.    Want to become a Stampin’ Up Demonstrator , receive a 20% discount on product and earn instant income on orders?  Consider being part of my Stampin’ Up Team and start your own business or become a Hobby Demo just for the discount.  Click HERE for more information.

Stamped the soccer ball using Craft (pigment) Basic Black ink on a 3.5″ x 4″ piece of Whisper White card stock.

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

Colored over the image using a Versamark marker and then heat embossed the image again.  This protects the white in the soccer ball from ink I will put on in later steps.

Brayered Old Olive ink from the bottom of the card stock to the top.

Lightly buffed off the image with a paper towel.  You will want to do this anytime you get ink on your embossed image.

Brayered Always Artichoke ink at the bottom of the card stock.

Using a Sharpie White Paint Marker and a ruler, put in the field lines. 

Masked the soccer ball and field with a post it note and sponged basic Black ink at the post it note edge to create a shadow under the soccer ball.

Brayered Tempting Turquoise ink at the top of the card stock.

Punched 3 Basic Black card stock stars.

Cut a 4.75″ x 6.25″ piece of Stampin’ Up News Print Designer paper and sponged Always Artichoke ink around the edges of it.

Crumpled the paper up and then flattened it out and sponged a bit of Always Artichoke ink over the crinkles to enhance them.

 

Added 2 Always Artichoke panels, 1 Basic Black panel and 1 Tempting Turquoise panel.  Also added Tempting Turquoise circles to the stars and Old Olive brads.

Stamped the Sentiment in the right corner twice using Basic Black ink.

Here is the finished card measuring 5.25″ x 6.75″.

A little funny before I close. This was found on my friend and downlines Face page this morning, hysterical!

OMG! I figured out why Im fat! The shampoo I use in the shower that runs down my body says “For extra volume and body” Im goin to start using “Dawn” dish soap.It says “Dissolves fat that is otherwise difficult to remove” Re post if u have the same issue..its too funny to not share!

May your day be a total winner.

Until my next post. . . . . .

Hugs,

Michelle

Total weight loss to date 20.3 lbs, 45.7 to go.

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

Houston, Texas  

Wichita, Kansas  

Syracuse (Bridgeport), New York  

St. Peters, Missouri  

La Porte, Indiana  

Orlando (Davenport), Florida  

St. Cloud, Minnesota  

Colorado Springs, Colorado  

Ottumwa, Iowa  

Owings Mills, Maryland (Baltimore Area) 

Cleveland (Euclid), Ohio  

Staley , North Carolina (South of Greensboro)  

Monroe, Connecticut  

Dayton, Ohio

Leesburg, Florida  

Montreal, Wisconsin  

Savannah, Georgia  

Lincoln, Illinois  

Jefferson, Louisiana (New Orleans Area)  

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   

Don’t see a workshop in your State?  Interested in hosting the workshops in your area in 2012?   Click HERE to get hostess information.  

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

It’s a Little Fishy – Tutorial #400

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Here I am at tutorial #400.   Thanks for hanging out with me so far.  Hopefully, I will be around to create many, many more.  It is always so shocking to hit a big milestone though.   If you have missed any of the previous tutorials and want a quick way to look through them, click on the tab at the top of my blog that says “Tutorials”.    You will find thumbnail size pics that you can click on that will take you straight to the tutorial you are looking for.  🙂  Check it out.

Inspiration comes to me from many places.  I never thought it would be from the  pet store though.  But here it is, I was inspired by a fish tank full of Neon Fish.  🙂

Now on with tutorial #400!

Supplies:

Stamps: Stampin’ Up! C is for Cat, Pocket Silhouettes and Apple Blossoms
Paper: Stampin’ Up Desiger paper, Whisper White, Always Artichoke, River Rock and Rose Red card stock
Ink: Stampin’ Up! Pacific Point, Garden Green, Tempting Turquoise, River Rock, Basic Black, Crumb Cake and Always Artichoke
Accessories: Stampin’ Up! Gold Brads, Brayer, Sponge, White Gel Pen, Basic Black marker, Hobby Blade, Versamark Pad, Rose Red Marker, Post it Notes, Clear Embossing Powder and Heat Gun

 

  My Stampin’ Up customers that order $50 in Stampin’ Up merchandise will receive this handmade card though March 31, 2011.

Don’t forget it is Sale-a-bration time at Stampin’ Up.  Receive a free Sale-a-bration set for each $50 in merchandise purchased.   Click HERE to place an order.   Your order will be shipped directly to your door step from Stampin’ Up!

The Stampin’ Up USA Idea book and Catalog is here.   For your copy, please send a check for $9.95 to Michelle Zindorf, P.O. Box 116, West Alexandria, OH 45381 or send it via paypal to mzindorf@aim.com USA only.     My current customers will receive a new Occasions Mini Catalog automatically from me.   Not a current customer and want a free copy of the new Occasions Mini Catalog ?  E-mail your mailing address to mzindorf@aim.com and I will get one in the mail to you.  )  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.    Want to become a Stampin’ Up Demonstrator , receive a 20% discount on product and earn instant income on orders?  Consider being part of my Stampin’ Up Team and start your own business or become a Hobby Demo just for the discount.  Click HERE for more information.

Please bare with me through the first few pictures, lol.  I apparently had hit a setting I should not have on my camera.  🙂  Yep, I’m only human.

Loaded the fish stamp from the Stampin’ Up set C is for Cat with Versamark, Tempting Turquoise ink and then used the brush end of a Rose Red Marker on the bottom half of the fish before stamping it.   Yes that is right, load Versamark, ink and marker all before stamping it.  🙂

Heat emboss the images using Clear embossing powder and a heat gun.

Loaded the Plant from the Stampin’ Up set “Pocket Silhouettes” with Versamark and Old Olive ink before stamping it.  Reloaded for the second stamping.

Heat embossed the images using clear embossing powder and a heat gun.   Ahh, now my pictures are looking better, lol.

Ripped a post it note and used it as a mask for the sand.

Brayered Pacific Point ink at the top of the card stock.

Be sure to lightly buff off your embossed images with a paper towel after putting ink over them.  Be careful not to scrub them.

Brayered Garden Green ink at the top of the card stock, not covering the Pacific Point ink entirely.

Removed the sand mask and brayered River Rock ink at the bottom of the card stock.

Ripped a post it note in a hill shape and used it as a mask.

Sponged Crumb Cake ink at the post it note edge.

Moved the post it note and put in a second little hill.

Stamped the plant using Always Artichoke ink along the bottom of the card stock.

Added White Gel Pen highlights to the tops of the plants and fish.

Added Basic Black marker underneath the leaves and a few of the fish, being careful not to get the marker on the embossed images.

Cut 2 pieces of designer paper 3.5″ x 5.75″.

Put them on a Stampin’ Up glass cutting mat and used my Hobby Blade to cut the two pieces of paper at one time.  This keeps the lay edges the same shape so you can stagger them.

Added an Always Artichoke panel and a River Rock panel.  Stamped the sentiment from the Stampin’ Up set Apple Blossoms using Basic Black ink.

Added a 5″ x 6.5″ Rose Red card stock panel and Gold Brads.   Here is my finished card measuring 5″ x 6.5″. 

I am off to Houston, TX tomorrow to have a grand time teaching my brayering techinques.  You all have a super weekend!

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.  

Houston, Texas  

Wichita, Kansas  

Syracuse (Bridgeport), New York  

St. Peters, Missouri  

La Porte, Indiana  

Orlando (Davenport), Florida  

St. Cloud, Minnesota  

Colorado Springs, Colorado  

Ottumwa, Iowa  

Owings Mills, Maryland (Baltimore Area) 

Cleveland (Euclid), Ohio  

Staley , North Carolina (South of Greensboro)  

Monroe, Connecticut  

Dayton, Ohio

Leesburg, Florida  

Montreal, Wisconsin  

Savannah, Georgia  

Lincoln, Illinois  

Jefferson, Louisiana (New Orleans Area)  

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   

Don’t see a workshop in your State?  Interested in hosting the workshops in your area in 2012?   Click HERE to get hostess information.  

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

Flowering Spring – Tutorial #398 and Punch Bunch Blog Candy

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28 days to Spring.   I’m counting, how about you?    Are you ready to make those welcome Spring and Easter cards.   As you see I’m getting a head start.   This little girl is the perfect image to use and easy too since you don’t have to color her.   I love, love, love silhouettes.

  

But before I get started on the tutorial how about some Blog Candy.   I have a Cute, cute Stampin’ Up! Punch Bunch stamp set to give away.  

All you have to do to enter for a chance to win this Punch Bunch set is to leave a comment at the bottom of this post.   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 choose the winner on Tuesday,  February 22, 2011 using a random number generator.   GOOD LUCK TO ALL!

Now on with the Tutorial!

Supplies:

Stamps: Stampin’ Up Easter Blossoms & Apple Blossoms
Paper: Stampin’ Up Whisper White, Tangerine Tango & Crumb Cake
Ink: Stampin’ Up Basic Black, Old Olive, Peach Parfait, Tanergine Tango & Daffodil Delight
Accessories: Stampin’ Up Daffodil Delight & Peach Parfait markers, Brayer, sponges, Daffodil Delight Grosgrain Ribbon

  My Stampin’ Up customers that order $50 in Stampin’ Up merchandise will receive this handmade card though March 31, 2011.

Don’t forget it is Sale-a-bration time at Stampin’ Up.  Receive a free Sale-a-bration set for each $50 in merchandise purchased.   Click HERE to place an order.   Your order will be shipped directly to your door step from Stampin’ Up!

The Stampin’ Up USA Idea book and Catalog is here.   For your copy, please send a check for $9.95 to Michelle Zindorf, P.O. Box 116, West Alexandria, OH 45381 or send it via paypal to mzindorf@aim.com USA only.     My current customers will receive a new Occasions Mini Catalog automatically from me.   Not a current customer and want a free copy of the new Occasions Mini Catalog ?  E-mail your mailing address to mzindorf@aim.com and I will get one in the mail to you.  )  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.    Want to become a Stampin’ Up Demonstrator , receive a 20% discount on product and earn instant income on orders?  Consider being part of my Stampin’ Up Team and start your own business or become a Hobby Demo just for the discount.  Click HERE for more information.

Brayered Daffodil Delight ink at an angle on the bottom right corner of a 4.25″ x 5″ piece of Whisper White Card Stock.

Brayered Peach Parfait at an angle on the top left corner.

Brayered Tangerine Tango ink at the top left corner, not covering the Peach Parfait ink entirely.

Stamped the flower from the Stampin’ Up Apple Blossoms set using Peach Parfait ink.

Stamped the girl silhouette stamp from the Stampin’ Up Easter Blossoms set using Basic Black ink.

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

Sponge Basic Black ink at the bottom of the card stock, not covering the Old Olive ink entirely.

Added a Tangarine Tango panel, a Crumb Cake panel and Daffodil Delight Ribbon.

Stamped the blossom twig from the Stampin’ Up Easter Blossoms set using Basic Black ink.

Colored the flowers using a Daffodil Delight marker.  Added Peach Parfait marker to the darker areas of the flowers.

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

May your day be filled with early Spring breezes.

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.  

Houston, Texas  

Wichita, Kansas  

Syracuse (Bridgeport), New York  

St. Peters, Missouri  

La Porte, Indiana  

Orlando (Davenport), Florida  

St. Cloud, Minnesota  

Colorado Springs, Colorado  

Ottumwa, Iowa  

Owings Mills, Maryland (Baltimore Area) 

Cleveland (Euclid), Ohio  

Staley , North Carolina (South of Greensboro)  

Monroe, Connecticut  

Sturgis, South Dakota  

Leesburg, Florida  

Montreal, Wisconsin  

Savannah, Georgia  

Lincoln, Illinois  

Jefferson, Louisiana (New Orleans Area)  

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   

Don’t see a workshop in your State?  Interested in hosting the workshops in your area in 2012?   Click HERE to get hostess information.  

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

Going Vintage – Tutorial #396

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Supplies:

Stamps: Stampin’ Up Lovely as a Tree, Medallion
Paper: Stampin’ Up Whisper White, Baja Breeze & Early Espresso
Ink: Stampin’ Up Early Espresso, So Saffron, Old Olive & Baja Breeze
Accessories: Stampin’ Up Sponges, Brayer, Vintage Brads, Baja Breeze Seam Binding, Old Olive & Basic Black markers, Post it Note, 3″ Circle Die Cut, Big Shot Marchine

 

Cut a 3″ circle die cut circle out of Whisper White Card stock using my Big Shot Machine.

Brayered So Saffron over 1/2 of the card stock.

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

Colored the middle tree top only on the Lovely as a Tree stamp using an Old Olive Marker and then huffed on the stamp and stamped it on the card stock.

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

Masked the bottom of the card stock using a post it note and stamped the top of the tree on the right side of the stamp using Baja Breeze ink to create some bushes in the back ground.

Sponged a bit of Baja Breeze in the bushes.

Extended the tree trunk down to the ground using a Basic Black marker.

Sponged Early Espresso ink at the very bottom of the card stock.

Sponged just a bit of Old Olive ink in the center of the tree.

Cut a 4.75″ x 6.25″ panel of Baja Breeze card stock and stamped the Medallion stamp 3 times on the card stocking using Early Expresso ink.

Sponged Early Espresso ink on the edge of the panel and the main image panel.

Added a 5″ x 6.5″ panel of Early Espresso card stock, Baja Breeze seam binding and 2 vintage brads.

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

Have a Fantastic Thursday!

Until my next post. .  . . .

Hugs,

Michelle

 

Customer Appreciation Card

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I dearly love and appreciate each of my Stampin’ Up Customers.  I never can say thank you enough for allowing me to be your Stampin’ Up Demonstrator.

So the handmade card above will be sent to my Stampin’ Up Customers who place a $50 Stampin’ Up Merchandise order prior to March 31, 2011 in appreciation for their business. 

Ordering from me is quick and easy using my Stampin’ Up Website.  You can order from me 24/7 and your order will be shipped directly to you from Stampin’ Up!  

Click here to place an order. 

This is truly the very best time of year to place a Stampin’ Up order of $50.  For every $50 in merchandise you purchase you will receive a free Sale-a-bration stamp set.  Click here to see the AWESOME free Sale-a-bration sets.   Gotta love free Stamps!

Sorry, no tutorial for the customer appreciation card.    I do however have the supply list below:

Supplies:

Stamps:  Stampin’ Up set Just Believe

Ink:  Stampin’ Up Basic Black, Cajun Craze, Not Quite Navy, Night of Navy, Pumpkin Pie and Daffodil Delight

Card Stock:  Stampin’ Up Whisper White and Not Quite Navy

Accessories:  Brayer, Whisper White Ribbon, White Gel Pen and Sponge

May your day be filled with wonder and delight.

Until my next post. . . .  . . .

Huge Hugs,

Michelle

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

Virginia Beach, Virginia  

Houston, Texas  

Wichita, Kansas  

Syracuse (Bridgeport), New York  

St. Peters, Missouri  

La Porte, Indiana  

Orlando (Davenport), Florida  

St. Cloud, Minnesota  

Colorado Springs, Colorado  

Ottumwa, Iowa  

Owings Mills, Maryland (Baltimore Area) 

Cleveland (Euclid), Ohio  

Staley , North Carolina (South of Greensboro)  

Monroe, Connecticut  

Sturgis, South Dakota  

Leesburg, Florida  

Montreal, Wisconsin  

Savannah, Georgia  

Lincoln, Illinois  

Jefferson, Louisiana (New Orleans Area)  

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   

Don’t see a workshop in your State?  Interested in hosting the workshops in your area in 2012?   Click HERE to get hostess information.  

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