Rain – Stampin’ Up! Card

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Hello there,

It’s a rainy, rainy Sunday here in little West Alexandria, Ohio so I just had to communicate that in my card for today.  I combined the Stampin’ Up! Single Stamp, Magnificent Maple and the sentiment from the lovely Stampin’ Up! set Lacy & Lovely.

You can find the supply list and how to the get the tutorial for this project free or by purchase below.

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FREE TUTORIALS

The complete tutorial for today’s project along with all of the card tutorials I create from October 1, 2013 through October 15, 2013 will be e-mailed to my customers who place a merchandise order of $10-$149 anytime between October 1, 2013 through October 15, 2013 free of charge.
Note:  Merchandise orders of $150 or more get free tutorials for the entire month, plus hostess benefits and 3 Virtual tokens!
Shown below are the tutorials I have created so far for this period.  🙂

All you need to do is place your order online using me as your demonstrator and the tutorials will be e-mailed to you within 24 hours.  🙂  Free tutorials are an exclusive perk for my valued Stampin’ Up! customers and down line.  This is not the only customer perk I offer to my amazing customers, check out the rest at the bottom of this post.

 

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If you wish to purchase the tutorial for this card or check out the new monthly subscription option.  CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS.

Today’s card has been added to my card sales page CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS.

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Rain card – Supply List

Stamps: Stampin’ Up! Magnificent Maple (131868 wood) and Lacy & Lovely (132025 wood and 122887 clear)
Card Stock: Stampin’ Up! Whisper White, Island Indigo and Pear Pizzazz
Ink: Stampin’ Up! Old Olive, Soft Sky, Island Indigo and Pear Pizzazz
Accessories: Stampin’ Up! Sponges (101610), Versamark (102283), Versamarker, Gold Brads, Burlap Ribbon (132140), Circles #2 Die (114526), Big Shot Machine (113439), Stampin’ Write Markers (Pear Pizzazz, Summer Starfruit and Sahara Sand), Clear Embossing Powder (109130) and Heat Tool (129053)

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May your day be totally terrific!
Until my next post. . . . . .
Huge Hugs!
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Mystery Hostess Code

Be sure to use the Mystery Hostess code when placing your next order.  You could be the next Mystery Hostess and win $120 worth of Stampin’ Up! products of your choice!!
The new Mystery Hostess Code is VACMHYZQ and this is how it works:
MYSTERY HOSTESS:
Place an merchandise order of $10-$149 order from October 1, 2013 through October 15, 2013 and use the current Mystery Hostess code and your name will go in a drawing and you could be the winner of $120 in free Stampin’ Up! products of your choice, including highly sot after hostess stamp sets.
So let’s get started with the 1st half of October’s Online Mystery Hostess Workshop!
Simply use the Hostess Code below and place an order in my online store by 12:00 pm on October 15, 2013.
Important: To be part of the Online Mystery Hostess Workshop, once you add your first item to your shopping bag the hostess code must be entered just below the Special Offers section and it should say Michelle Zindorf as the Hostess.
Once all the orders are placed, on October 16, 2013, I will draw one winner.

Your Mystery Hostess Code is: VACMHYZQ

Ready – Set – GO!! Start placing your orders now!… Remember, the deadline for this event is 12:00 pm on October 15, 2013.
Please do not put the hostess code in if your merchandise order is $150 or more.  You would lose your hostess benefits that you would have coming already.
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Customer Free Stamp Set Program

Don’t miss out on my Customer free stamp set program. Check it out!  For your order of $50 in product using me as your demonstrator you will receive one virtual token.  Order $100 in product receive two virtual tokens, etc.  After you have collected 10 virtual tokens you will receive a free current stamp set of your choosing, a value of $30 or less.
Here is a link to my online shopping page that you can shop at 24/7 (from the comfort of your home, even in your pj’s) and the products will be shipped directly to your door step from Stampin’ Up.   CLICK HERE TO SHOP.   My free stamp set program will be an on going program.  :)
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Special Announcement!

Join Stampin’ Up! for $25.  This is the lowest price ever!

This offer is only good for two weeks, so take advantage of it starting October 7th!
During this offer, only the special $25 starter kit will be available; the
regular $99  starter kit will not be available. The $25 Starter Kit
includes
  • $26.95 worth of Stampin’ Up! product (it must be more than $25, but not more than $26.95 before tax)
  • Business pack which includes
    • A box of annual catalogs
    • A package of the current seasonal catalog
    • Getting Started DVD
    • Starter Kit Business Brick
    • Customer postcards
STAMPIN’ UP! DEMONSTRATOR BENEFITS:
  • Receive 30% off your first product order of $150 or more (or keep it as “instant income” from sales).  Redeem in the first 45 days.
  • Get 20% off Stampin’ Up! products or keep as “instant income.”
  • Pre-order new products before the customers sales period. One of my favorite perks
  • Earn free hostess sets and merchandise faster because of your discount.
  • Receive Stampin’ Up!’s demonstrator magazine, Stampin’ Success.
  • Be inspired by video tutorials and project ideas on the Stampin’ Up! demonstrator web site.
  • Earn free stamps with Stampin’ Start, Sale-A-Bration and other promotions.
  • Qualify for cash bonuses, product bonuses, incentive trips and other awards.
  • Earn additional income (called a volume rebate) based on your monthly  product sales.
  • Encourage others to join your group (recruit) and receive additional compensation.
  • Enjoy 2 free months of a personalized Stampin’ Up! on-line store and blog (optional $12.95/mo. after trial).
  • Plus you will receive all of my tutorials for free for being part of my team.
Here is an easy link for when you are ready to join Stampin’ Up! and my team.  It is simple and all online.  CLICK HERE
Contact me at mzindorf@aim.com with any questions you may have.

 

 

Wonderful You – Stampin’ Up! Card

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Hello There,
I pretty much took yesterday off to get much needed errands done.  You know, grocery shopping, banking, a stop at the feed store for chicken food, etc., etc.
Then I took a little me time and browsed one of my neighbor’s apple orchard and pumpkin field.  I really lust after a property like theirs but don’t envy them for the work they have to put into it to keep their place going.  They literally have fruits and veggies almost year round.    I’m quite happy to be putting my garden to rest for the season.
My little venture however sure put me in the mood to do this card.   I brought together the Stampin’ Up! sets Gently Falling and Gorgeous Grunge to give it a magical Autumn feeling.  What do you think about this card for a very special person?
You can find the supply list and how to the get the tutorial for this project free or by purchase below.
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Special Announcement!
Join Stampin’ Up! for $25.  This is the lowest price ever!

This offer is only good for two weeks, so take advantage of it starting October 7th!
During this offer, only the special $25 starter kit will be available; the
regular $99  starter kit will not be available. The $25 Starter Kit
includes
  • $26.95 worth of Stampin’ Up! product (it must be more than $25, but not more than $26.95 before tax)
  • Business pack which includes
    • A box of annual catalogs
    • A package of the current seasonal catalog
    • Getting Started DVD
    • Starter Kit Business Brick
    • Customer postcards
STAMPIN’ UP! DEMONSTRATOR BENEFITS:
  • Receive 30% off your first product order of $150 or more (or keep it as “instant income” from sales).  Redeem in the first 45 days.
  • Get 20% off Stampin’ Up! products or keep as “instant income.”
  • Pre-order new products before the customers sales period. One of my favorite perks
  • Earn free hostess sets and merchandise faster because of your discount.
  • Receive Stampin’ Up!’s demonstrator magazine, Stampin’ Success.
  • Be inspired by video tutorials and project ideas on the Stampin’ Up! demonstrator web site.
  • Earn free stamps with Stampin’ Start, Sale-A-Bration and other promotions.
  • Qualify for cash bonuses, product bonuses, incentive trips and other awards.
  • Earn additional income (called a volume rebate) based on your monthly  product sales.
  • Encourage others to join your group (recruit) and receive additional compensation.
  • Enjoy 2 free months of a personalized Stampin’ Up! on-line store and blog (optional $12.95/mo. after trial).
  • Plus you will receive all of my tutorials for free for being part of my team.
Here is an easy link for when you are ready to join Stampin’ Up! and my team.  It is simple and all online.  CLICK HERE
Contact me at mzindorf@aim.com with any questions you may have.

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FREE TUTORIALS

The complete tutorial for today’s project along with all of the card tutorials I create from October 1, 2013 through October 15, 2013 will be e-mailed to my customers who place a merchandise order of $10-$149 anytime between October 1, 2013 through October 15, 2013 free of charge.
Note:  Merchandise orders of $150 or more get free tutorials for the entire month, plus hostess benefits and 3 Virtual tokens!
Shown below are the tutorials I have created so far for this period.  🙂

All you need to do is place your order online using me as your demonstrator and the tutorials will be e-mailed to you within 24 hours.  🙂  Free tutorials are an exclusive perk for my valued Stampin’ Up! customers and down line.  This is not the only customer perk I offer to my amazing customers, check out the rest at the bottom of this post.

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If you wish to purchase the tutorial for this card or check out the new monthly subscription option.  CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS.

Today’s card has been added to my card sales page CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS.

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Wonderful You card – Supply List

Stamps: Stampin’ Up! Loving Thoughts (128436 wood or 125845 clear), Gorgeous Grunge (130514 wood or 130517 clear) and Gently Falling (128430 wood or 123804 clear)
Card Stock: Stampin’ Up! Whisper White, Early Espresso, Very Vanilla and Cajun Craze
Ink: Stampin’ Up! Cajun Craze, Pumpkin Pie, Crushed Curry and Gold Metallic
Accessories: Stampin’ Up! Sponge (101610), Paper Snips(103579), Candy Dots (130932), Versamarker, Versamark Pad (102283), Brayer (102395), Clear Embossing Powder (109130), Heat Tool (129053), 3 1/2″ circle die (121811), Big Shot Machine (113439), Word Window Punch (119857), Modern Label Punch (119849), Post it notes and Paper Towel

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May your day be wonderfully magical.
Until my next post. . . . . .
Huge Hugs!
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Mystery Hostess Code

Be sure to use the Mystery Hostess code when placing your next order.  You could be the next Mystery Hostess and win $120 worth of Stampin’ Up! products of your choice!!
The new Mystery Hostess Code is VACMHYZQ and this is how it works:
MYSTERY HOSTESS:
Place an merchandise order of $10-$149 order from October 1, 2013 through October 15, 2013 and use the current Mystery Hostess code and your name will go in a drawing and you could be the winner of $120 in free Stampin’ Up! products of your choice, including highly sot after hostess stamp sets.

So let’s get started with the 1st half of October’s Online Mystery Hostess Workshop!
Simply use the Hostess Code below and place an order in my online store by 12:00 pm on October 15, 2013.
Important: To be part of the Online Mystery Hostess Workshop, once you add your first item to your shopping bag the hostess code must be entered just below the Special Offers section and it should say Michelle Zindorf as the Hostess.
Once all the orders are placed, on October 16, 2013, I will draw one winner.

Your Mystery Hostess Code is: VACMHYZQ

Ready – Set – GO!! Start placing your orders now!… Remember, the deadline for this event is 12:00 pm on October 15, 2013.
Please do not put the hostess code in if your merchandise order is $150 or more.  You would lose your hostess benefits that you would have coming already.
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Customer Free Stamp Set Program

Don’t miss out on my Customer free stamp set program. Check it out!  For your order of $50 in product using me as your demonstrator you will receive one virtual token.  Order $100 in product receive two virtual tokens, etc.  After you have collected 10 virtual tokens you will receive a free current stamp set of your choosing, a value of $30 or less.
Here is a link to my online shopping page that you can shop at 24/7 (from the comfort of your home, even in your pj’s) and the products will be shipped directly to your door step from Stampin’ Up.   CLICK HERE TO SHOP.   My free stamp set program will be an on going program.  :)
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Embossed, Embossed Butterflies Stampin’ Up! Card

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Hey There,

I had the urge this morning to do a bit of the embossed resist technique so I came up with this card where I stacked embossed resist images.  There is nothing cut out in the main image panels all of the images are stamped directly on the cardstock.  🙂

You can find the supply list and how to the get the tutorial for this project free or by purchase below.
A little reminder, only 2 days left to get into this round for the Mystery Hostess drawing and to get the tutorials below for free.
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FREE TUTORIALS

The complete tutorial for today’s project along with all of the card tutorials I create from September 16, 2013 through September 30, 2013 will be e-mailed to my customers who place an order anytime between September 16, 2013 through September 30, 2013 free of charge.  Shown below are the tutorials I have created so far for this period.  🙂

All you need to do is place your order online using me as your demonstrator and the tutorials will be e-mailed to you within 24 hours.  🙂  Free tutorials are an exclusive perk for my valued Stampin’ Up! customers and down line.  This is not the only customer perk I offer to my amazing customers, check out the rest at the bottom of this post.

 

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If you wish to purchase the tutorial for this card or check out the new monthly subscription option.  CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS.

Today’s card has been added to my card sales page CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS.

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Embossed, Embossed Butterflies – Supply List

Stamps: Stampin’ Up! Backyard Basics (129255 wood or 129258 clear), Gently Falling (128430 wood or 123804 clear) and Everything Eleanor (131987 wood or 124164 clear)
Card  Stock: Stampin’ Up! Whisper White, Pistachio Pudding, Old Olive and Basic Black
Ink: Stampin’ Up! Pistachio Pudding, Pear Pizzazz, Soft Suede, Basic Black, Soft Sky and Wild Wasabi
Accessories: Stampin’ Up! Sponges (101610), Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430),  Clear Embossing Powder (109130), Black Embossing Powder (109133), Soft Sky Seam Binding (131210), Versamark Pad (102283), Mini Glue Dots (103683), Versamarker, Stampin’ Write Markers – Crushed Curry, So Saffron, Soft Suede, Marina Mist and Soft Sky, Paper Towel, Heat Tool

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May your weekend be extra special.
Until my next post. . . . . .
Huge Hugs!

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The Mystery Hostess Code is CVMCG9CZ and this is how it works:
MYSTERY HOSTESS:
Place an order from September 16, 2013 through September 30, 2013 and use the current Mystery Hostess code and your name will go in a drawing and you could be the winner of $120 in free Stampin’ Up! products of your choice, including highly sot after hostess stamp sets.
So let’s get started with the 2nd half of September’s Online Mystery Hostess Workshop!
Simply use the Hostess Code below and place an order in my online store by 11:00 pm on September 30, 2013.
Important: To be part of the Online Mystery Hostess Workshop, once you add your first item to your shopping bag the hostess code must be entered just below the Special Offers section and it should say Michelle Zindorf as the Hostess.
Once all the orders are placed, on October 1, 2013, I will draw one winner.

Your Mystery Hostess Code is: CVMCG9CZ

Ready – Set – GO!! Start placing your orders now!… Remember, the deadline for this event is 11:00 pm on September 30, 2013.
Please do not put the hostess code in if your merchandise order is $150 or more.  You would lose your hostess benefits that you would have coming already.

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Customer Free Stamp Set Program

Don’t miss out on my Customer free stamp set program. Check it out!  For your order of $50 in product using me as your demonstrator you will receive one virtual token.  Order $100 in product receive two virtual tokens, etc.  After you have collected 10 virtual tokens you will receive a free current stamp set of your choosing, a value of $30 or less.
Here is a link to my online shopping page that you can shop at 24/7 (from the comfort of your home, even in your pj’s) and the products will be shipped directly to your door step from Stampin’ Up.   CLICK HERE TO SHOP.   My free stamp set program will be an on going program.  :)
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Grass Reflection – Stampin’ Up! Card

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Hey There,

I took a break from watching these characters to make this reflection card.

It was tough pulling myself away from their antics.  They are now 9 days old and getting a few feathers on their wings.  I think they have doubled in size, it’s incredible!

I thought I would only torture two of the 6 chicks today with the camera.   The one on the left is an Easter Egger.  She will eventually lay eggs with either green or blue shells.  The chick on the right is a Marans and she will lay eggs with a really dark brown shell.   I don’t have names for them yet.  Still taking suggestions if you have one.  Psst . . . . I better name them fast, my brother in law decided they should be called chicken nuggets!

Enough about the Zindorf flock, my card today was done with the direct to paper method and features the Stampin’ Up! Wetlands stamp set.   The complete supply list for this card along with info on how you can get the project tutorial for free is below.

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FREE TUTORIALS

The complete tutorial for this card along with all of the card tutorials I create from August 18, 2013 through August 31, 2013 will be e-mailed to my customers who place an order anytime between August 18, 2013 through August 31, 2013 free of charge.
All you need to do is place your order online using me as your demonstrator and the tutorials will be e-mailed to you within 24 hours.  🙂  Free tutorials will now be an exclusive perk for my valued Stampin’ Up! customers.  This is not the only customer perk I offer to my amazing customers, check out the rest at the bottom of this post.

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If you wish to purchase the tutorial for this card or check out the new monthly subscription option.CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS.

Today’s card has been added to my card sales page CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS.

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Grass Reflection-SUPPLY LIST

Stamps:
Stampin’ Up! Wetlands (126697 Clear or 126695 Wood)

Card Stock: Stampin’ Up! Soft Suede, Soft Sky, Whisper White and Summer
Starfruit

Ink: Stampin’ Up! Summer Starfruit, Baked Brown Sugar, Soft Suede, Marina Mist and Soft Sky

Accessories: Stampin’ Up!  Sponge (101610) and Candy Dots – Neutrals (130934)

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May your day be filled with wonder.
Until my next post. . . . . .
Huge Hugs!

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Be sure to use the Mystery Hostess code when placing your next order. You could be the next Mystery Hostess and get a ton of free stuff!!

The new Mystery Hostess Code is BPGMFHU6 and this is how it works:

MYSTERY HOSTESS:

With Stampin’ Up!’s announcement  of the new Hostess Code, we can now “pool” Online Orders together (place them individually, orders will ship directly to you – within the US only, but use the same hostess code). When smaller orders are put in together, the larger order qualifies for HOSTESS BENEFITS.
That means FREE STAMPS (or other products) I can SHARE with YOU!
So let’s get started with August Online Mystery Hostess Workshop!
How do you get to be part of the Mystery Hostess Workshop?
Simply use the Hostess Code below and place an order in my online store by 11:00 pm on Sunday, September 15, 2013.
Important: To be part of the Online Mystery Hostess Workshop, once you add your first item to your shopping bag the hostess code must be entered just below the Special Offers section and it should say Michelle Zindorf as the Hostess.
Once all the orders are placed, on Monday morning, September 16, 2013, I will draw ONE name to get hostess benefits on the entire order! I will email the winner to get your choices.
Your Hostess Code is: BPGMFHU6
Ready – Set – GO!! Start placing your orders now!… Remember, the deadline for this event is 11:00 pm on Sunday, September 15, 2013.
Please do not put the hostess code in if your merchandise order is $150 or more.  You would lose your hostess benefits that you would have coming already.

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Customer Free Stamp Set Program

Don’t miss out on my Customer free stamp set program. Check it out!  For your order of $50 in product using me as your demonstrator you will receive one virtual token.  Order $100 in product receive two virtual tokens, etc.  After you have collected 10 virtual tokens you will receive a free current stamp set of your choosing, a value of $30 or less.
Here is a link to my online shopping page that you can shop at 24/7 (from the comfort of your home, even in your pj’s) and the products will be shipped directly to your door step from Stampin’ Up.   CLICK HERE TO SHOP.   My free stamp set program will be an on going program.  :)

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Sunflower – Stampin’ Up! Card Tutorial #630

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Hey There,

It’s kinda gloomy outside here in West Alexandria, Ohio today, but it’s not gloomy in my stamping room.  I brightened things up by creating this cheerful card using the beautiful Stampin’ Up! sets Sunflower and Backyard Basics.  I love, love, love nature stamps.  Just cannot get enough of them.

In today’s project I show how to use the emboss resist technique to get a realistic looking scene.  You can find the complete tutorial for this project below.

I think I should take this card out to show the girls (my hens), they did not want to wake up and come outside this morning.  They are probably up and running about now.  I’ll collect eggs here in a moment and check on them.

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I’ve added the featured card of the day to my sales page where you will also find some great deals on retired stamp sets and my beginner brayer videos.  CLICK HERE TO CHECK IT OUT
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Now on with today’s tutorial. . . . .  . .
Project Supplies:
Stamps: Stampin’ Up! Sunflower (128736), Backyard Basics (129255) and Lacy & Lovely (item 132025)
Card Stock: Stampin’ Up! Whisper White, Soft Sky and Basic Black
Ink: Stampin’ Up! Crushed Curry, Tempting Turquoise, Pumpkin Pie, Crumb Cake, Soft Sky, Early Espresso, Old Olive and Stazon Jet Black
Accessories: Stampin’ Up!  Sponges, Stampin’ Dimensionals, , Clear Embossing Powder and Heat Gun, Versamarker, Stampin’ Write Markers (Soft Suede, Sahara Sand, Tempting Turquoise, Island Indigo and Basic Black, Blender Pen, Stampin’ Chalk Marker and Daffodil Delight Grosgrain Stitched Ribbon

 

Started with a 4.25″ x 5.5″ piece of Whisper White card stock.  Stamped the butterfly from the Backyard Basics set using Stazon Jet Black ink.

 

To get a lighter shade of Tempting Turquoise I scribbled my marker on my Stamp-a-ma-jig plastic sheet and then picked the color up with a blender pen and colored in the butterfly.

Added Island Indigo marker with the Blender pen on the inside of the wings.

Added some darker Island Indigo on the very inside of the wings and the edges of the wings using an Island Indigo marker.

Colored the butterfly’s body in using a Basic Black marker.

Colored over the butterfly (being careful to stay inside the image) using a Versamarker.  Heat embossed the image using clear embossing powder and a heat gun.  Now my image is protected and I can stamp over the image.

Loaded the Sunflower stamp with Crushed Curry and then using sponge daubers, sponged in Old Olive and Early Espresso right on the stamp.  Then stamped the image over the butterfly.  Wiped the ink off of the butterfly with a paper towel.

Sponged Soft Sky ink around the sunflower.

Added Sahara Sand marker to the points in the Old Olive area.

Sponged Crushed Curry ink on the sunflower petals.

Sponged Pumpkin Pie ink around the base of the petals.

 

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

 

Cropped my main image panel down to 4″ x 5″.  Stamped the sentiment from the Lacy & Lovely stamp set using Stazon Jet Black ink.

 

Added a 6.5″ x 10″ Basic Black card base (folded in half) and a 4.75″ x 6.25″ Whisper White panel inside the card.

Also added a 4.75″ x 6.25″ Soft Sky panel, 4.25″ x 5.25″ Basic Black panel, Daffodil Delight Stitched Ribbon and using the new Stampin’ Chalk Marker I put dots on the butterfly’s wings.  Note:  This new Stampin’ Chalk Marker is the answer to our White Gel Pen woes, in my opinion  🙂  Item #132133

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

May your day be bright and cheery!

Until my next post. . . . . .
Huge Hugs!
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Be sure to use the Mystery Hostess code when placing your next order.  You could be the next Mystery Hostess and get a ton of free stuff!!

The new Mystery Hostess Code is BC3V9MQS and this is how it works:

MYSTERY HOSTESS:

With Stampin’ Up!’s announcement  of the new Hostess Code, we can now “pool” Online Orders together (place them individually, orders will ship directly to you – within the US only, but use the same hostess code). When smaller orders are put in together, the larger order qualifies for HOSTESS BENEFITS.

That means FREE STAMPS (or other products) I can SHARE with YOU!
So let’s get started with August Online Mystery Hostess Workshop!
How do you get to be part of the Mystery Hostess Workshop?
Simply use the Hostess Code below and place an order in my online store by 11:00 pm on Sunday, August 25, 2013.
Important: To be part of the Online Mystery Hostess Workshop, once you add your first item to your shopping bag the hostess code must be entered just below the Special Offers section and it should say Michelle Zindorf as the Hostess.
Once all the orders are placed, on Monday morning, August 26, 2013, I will draw ONE name to get hostess benefits on the entire order! I will email the winner to get your choices.
Your Hostess Code is: BC3V9MQS
Ready – Set – GO!! Start placing your orders now!… Remember, the deadline for this event is 11:00 pm on Sunday, August 25, 2013.
Please do not put the hostess code in if your merchandise order is $150 or more.  You would lose your hostess benefits that you would have coming already.

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Shop my online store now CLICK HERE *

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Have a long Stampin’ Up! wish list?  Check out how you can save 20%, CLICK HERE!

Not Just For Fall II – Stampin’ Up! Card Tutorial #606

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Hey There,

I’m continuing on using the Stampin’ Up! set Gently Falling for today’s card tutorial.  I hope you are seeing just how valuable this set is all year long.  It’s so much fun using a stamp set in an unexpected way.

Leaves are on the trees, pretty much 9 out of 12 months of the year here in Ohio, but it seems that we really only appreciate their beauty in the Autumn months.  Why is that, especially since they give us such relief from the heat in the Summer by provided us much needed shade.  Okay, I confess, I’m a tree hugger, lol.

Check out the tutorial below.

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I’ve added the featured card of the day to my sales page where you will also find some great deals on retired stamp sets and my brayer video.  CLICK HERE TO CHECK IT OUT

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

Project Supplies:

Stamps: Stampin’ Up! Gently Falling (item # 123804) and DayDream Wheel (item #126939)

Card Stock: Stampin’ Up! Whisper White, Old Olive, Pistachio Pudding,  and Island Indigo

Ink: Stampin’ Up! Soft Suede, Crumb Cake, Marina Mist, Island Indigo, Always Artichoke and Old Olive

Accessories: Stampin’ Up!  Sponges, Soft Suede Seam Binding, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Wood Embossing Folder, Regals Candy Dots, Versamark pad, Heat Gun, Clear Embossing Powder and Big Shot Machine

 

Load the Daydream wheel with Versamark and rolled across a 3″ x 6.25″ piece of Whisper White card stock using a ruler to keep things straight.

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

Sponged Marina Mist ink at on the left side of the card stock.

Sponged Crumb Cake ink on the right side of the card stock.

Added Soft Suede ink to the right center of the card stock and around the edges on the right side.

Sponged Island Indigo ink on the left center of the card stock and around the edges of the left side.

Stamped 3 leaves on Pistachio Pudding card stock using Always Artichoke ink.

Stamped the leaf filler stamp using Old Olive.

Cut the leaves out and sponged Soft Suede ink on the stem end of the leaves and Island Indigo on the top tips of the leaves.

Adhered the leaves to the main image panel using Stampin’ Dimensionals on the top of the leaves and glue on the bottom (stem end) of the leaves.  This adheres the leaves to the card stock and pops the top of them up but secures the stem.

Cut a 8.5″ x 3.75″ piece of Island Indigo card stock and embossed it using the Wood embossing folder and the Big Shot machine.  You need to run it through twice to get both ends of the card stock.  You can see the crease where the design meets but it looks like part of the design once the card is put together.

Added a 8″ x 9″ Old Olive card base and Soft Suede Seam binding.

Added a 3.25″ x 6.5″ Old Olive panel under the main image panel and the adhered them to the card using Stampin’ Dimensionals.  Also added Island Indigo Candy Dots.

Here is the completed card that measures 4″ x 9″.  This size card fits into a #10 size business envelope.  Anyone remember how all the funny cards years back use to be this size?  Maybe I’m showing my age here, lol.

Know the Code!!!!

MYSTERY HOSTESS:

With Stampin’ Up!’s announcement  of the new Hostess Code, we can now “pool” Online Orders together (place them individually, orders will ship directly to you – within the US only, but use the same hostess code). When smaller orders are put in together, the larger order qualifies for HOSTESS BENEFITS.

That means FREE STAMPS (or other products) I can SHARE with YOU!
So let’s get started with May’s Online Mystery Hostess Workshop!
How do you get to be part of the Mystery Hostess Workshop?
Simply use the Hostess Code below and place a minimum order of $50 (before tax and shipping) in my online store by 11:00 pm on Thursday, June 13, 2013.
Important: To be part of the Online Mystery Hostess Workshop, once you add your first item to your shopping bag the hostess code must be entered just below the Special Offers section and it should say Michelle Zindorf as the Hostess.
Once all the orders are placed, on Friday morning, June 14, I will draw ONE name to get hostess benefits on the entire order! I will call/email the winner to get your choices.
Your Hostess Code is: 3MZWCWAQ
Ready – Set – GO!! Start placing your orders now!… Remember, the deadline for this
event is 11:00 pm on Thursday, June 13, 2013.
Please do not put the hostess code in if your merchandise order is $150 or more.  You would lose your hostess benefits that you would have coming already.

Until my next post. . . . . .

Huge Hugs!

Weight loss in 2013: 23.4 lbs

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Michelle’s Free Stamp Program

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

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

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The new Stampin’ Up! Annual Catalog is active on  May 31, 2013.  I have some on hand that can be pre-ordered.  The cost is $6.50 which includes flat rate shipping.  Please e-mail me at mzindorf@aim.com if you would like to purchase one.

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Learn How to Brayer

I now have an online beginner brayer video classes that will teach you how to brayer. CLICK HERE TO GET THEM.

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

Mouthwatering – Stampin’ Up! Tutorial #596

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Hey There,

Do you think I’m wishing for the warm days of Summer or what?  It’s been a long Winter.  So sorry to all of you that are still getting the white stuff and cold temps.  Maybe this card will help warm you up.

I put this card together using the super cute Stampin’ Up! Mouthwatering set.  It has images of the things I like to eat in the Summer.

I used the emboss resist technique and really made good use of my Stampin’ Up! Square Lattice Embossing Folder.  Check out the tutorial below.

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

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

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

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

Project Supplies:

Stamps: Stampin’ Up!  Mouthwatering (item #125677)

Card Stock: Stampin’ Up! Whisper White, Basic Black, Old Olive and Soft Suede

Ink: Stampin’ Up! Soft Suede and Pacific Point

Accessories: Stampin’ Up! Sponges, Ruler, Rose Red Seam Binding, Markers (Rose Red, Old Olive, Always Artichoke, Basic Black and Soft Suede), Versamarker, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Big Shot, Square Lattice Embossing Folder, Clear Embossing Powder, Heat Gun, Paper Towel and Post it Notes

Stamped the watermelon image on a 5.25″ x 3″ piece of Whisper White card stock by coloring the stamp with Old Olive marker and Rose Red Marker, huffing my breath on the stamp to moisten and then stamped the image.  Repeated to stamp the second watermelon.

Added a bit of Always Artichoke marker at the outside edge of the watermelon and colored the seeds Basic Black.

Colored over both images using a Veramarker (staying inside of the image) and then heat embossed them using clear embossing powder and a heat gun.   Repeat if there are dimples in your embossing.

Masked the bottom of the card stock using post it notes and sponged Pacific Point ink at the top of the card stock.

Masked the top of the card stock, leaving a hint of the blue showing and sponged Soft Suede ink at the bottom of the card stock.

 

 

Using a ruler, put in 3 lines in the Soft Suede area using a Soft Suede marker.  Sponged Soft Suede ink in for the shadow.

Gently wiped off my embossed images and quickly heated them up again to bring back the shine.

Ran the main image panel and Old Olive panel and a Soft Suede panel through the Big Shot using the Square Lattic embossing folder.

Added two Basic Black panels, a Whisper White card base and Rose Red Seam Binding.   Popped the main image panel up using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

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

May your day be filled with the warmth of Spring.

Until my next post. . . . . .

Hugs,

Weight loss in 2013: 20.4 lbs

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Stampin’ Up’s Color Refresh! I love color and I know that you do too. Color is fundamental to who Stampin’ Up! is and what they offer. It’s important for us to stay up-to-date with color trends so I am thrilled to share Stampin’ Up’s updated line of colors, and hope you will be as excited as I am by the new possibilities!

Why now? In 2010 Stampin’ Up! did a big color renovation and shared their plans for smaller color refreshes every three to five years to keep their colors on trend. Well it has been three years and I am excited to announce that the upcoming 2013-2014 annual catalog will include 10 new colors (most of which are returning In Colors from previous years)! Stampin’ Up! is welcoming back some of your favorites, moving some colors around, and introducing one brand-new color, so take a look!

Beginning on April 4, 2013, all retiring/discontinued color products (i.e. ink, paper, ribbon, accessories, etc.) will be available only while supplies last. This means that some products will not be available through the retired list period. Stampin’ Up! did anticipate increased demand and based their forecasts for these retiring colors on historical sales information from previous color transitions. However, even with the most careful planning, the response to a transition of this nature can surprise everyone–including your own personal purchases. We encourage you to get your favorites and look forward to the exciting colors coming in the 2013-2014 annual catalog.

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

Read On . . .

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

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

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

Dates: March 15 – May 30, 2013

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

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

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

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

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

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

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It’s a Magical Paper Escape Every Month!

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

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

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Michelle’s Free Stamp Program

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

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

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

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Chocolate Cupcake – Stampin’ Up! Card Tutorial #582

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Hello There,

Happy Monday!

My mind must be on Chocolate today.  I’ve been dieting so no doubt, lol.

Today’s tutorial background looks like a big chocolate bar and it was created by layering chocolate colored squares.   The main image panel was created using the emboss resist technique.  I sure which you could see the shine on the cupcake.  It just didn’t show up in the pictures.

You can check out the complete tutorial below.

I’m off to take my beloved dog, Lucas to the vet.  I do believe he has an ear infection since he is shaking his head throughout the day.  Poor pup.

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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!  Easy Events (item number 123225)

Card Stock: Stampin’ Up! Whisper White, Chocolate Chip and Early Espresso

Ink: Stampin’ Up! Craft Basic Black, Classic So Saffron, Early Espresso and Chcolate Chip

Accessories: Stampin’ Up! sponges, Versamarker, markers (Pool Party, Tempting Turquoise, Pink Pirouette and Regal Rose), clear embossing powder, heat gun, 1 3/8″ and 1 1/4″ square punches, Pretty in Pink ribbon, Stampin’ Dimensionals and a post it note

Stamped the cupcake from the Stampin’ Up! Easy Events set (item number 123225) using Craft Basic Black ink on a 2.25″ square piece of Whisper White card stock.

Colored the icing and cake stand Pink Pirouette.

Added Regal Rose marker to the stand and icing and then blended the two colors together using the Pink Pirouette marker.

Colored the cupcake wrapper using a Pool Party Marker.

Added Tempting Turquoise marker to the wrapper and then blended the wrapper using the Pool Party marker.

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

Masked the top of the card stock using a post it note and then sponged Chocolate Chip  in the unmasked area.

Sponged a bit of Early Espresso ink at the base of the stand to create a shadow.

Removed the mask and sponged So Saffron ink at the top of the card stock.

Cut a 5″ piece of Early Espresso card stock and punched 8 1 3/8″ squares from Chocolate Chip card stock.

Added eight 1 1/4″ punched Early Espresso squares on top of the Chocolate Chip squares.

Added a 5.25″ Chocolate Chip panel and a 5.25″ x 10.5″ Whisper White card base (folded in half).   Also added Pretty in Pink ribbon and a 2 5/8″ square behind the main image panel and popped it up using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

Here is the finished card measuring 5.25″.

May your day be totally sweet!

Until my next post. . . . . .

Check out the awesome things happening at Stampin’ Up! below.  There are only 25 days left to take advantage of the free Sale-a-bration products.

Hugs,

Weight loss in 2013:  15 lbs

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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

 

 

Emboss, Emboss Inspired Mountain – Stampin’ Up! Card Tutorial #579

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Hello There,

Today’s tutorial is inspired by an beautiful painting by Michael Timmons titled Floral Cochineal.   What first drew me to his painting was the colors and then the layers of flourishes he used.  It inspired me so very much that I instantly wanted to sit down and see if I could create something very similar using my Stampin’ Up! products.   So here it is.  What do you think?

I titled this piece Emboss, Emboss Inspired Mountain because there is a lot of embossing in this project.  Did you know you can emboss over embossing. That’s right and the second embossing ends up behind the first.  It’s a fun technique.  One thing to know before you start a scene like this is to start with your forground and work towards your background.  Check out the complete tutorial below.

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

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

Project Supplies:

Stamps: Stampin’ Up!  Flowering Flourishes (item number 126367) and Tiny Tags

Card Stock: Stampin’ Up! Whisper White, Old Olive, Early Espresso and Cherry Cobbler

Ink: Stampin’ Up! More Mustard, Pumpkin Pie, Cajun Craze, Basic Black, Cherry Cobbler, Early Espresso and Old Olive

Accessories: Stampin’ Up! sponges, Versamark Pad, Piercing Tools, Exacto knife, glass mat, Framelits – Labels Collection, Big Shot Machine, Clear embossing powder and a heat gun

Started by die cutting a Whisper White piece using the second to the largest Framelit from the Labels Collection.   Also cut the Largest one out of Old Olive card stock.

Stamped the flourish from the Flowering Flourishes set by loading my stamp with Versamark and then Cajun Craze ink before stamping it.

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

Stamp the stamp from the Tiny Tags set by loading with Versamark and then Old Olive ink before stamping it each time down the right side of the card stock.

 

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

Cut mountain mask out of a scrap piece of card stock using a class mat and an Exacto Knife.

Used the bottom part of the mask on the bottom of the card stock and then stamped another flourish from the Flowering Flourishes set by loading the stamp with Versamark and More Mustard ink before stamping it.  I only wanted this image to be in the sky.

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

Sponged More Mustard ink in the sky.

Sponged Pumpkin Pike ink in the sky.

Sponged Cajun Craze ink in the sky.

Sponged Cherry Cobbler ink in the sky.

Removed the mask and gently wiped the ink off of the embossed images.

Masked the top of the card stock and stamped the stamp from the Tiny Tags set all over the large hill by loading my stamp with Versamark and Old Olive ink before stamping it each time.

Embossed the images using clear embossing powder and a heat gun.

Sponged Cherry Cobbler ink over the bottom of the card stock.

Sponged Early Espresso ink at the top of the hill and then sponged Basic Black ink along the masked edge to darken the outline.

Removed the mask and gently wiped the ink from the embossed images using a paper towel.

Added a Modern Label Punched from Early Espresso ink.  Cut this punch in half.

Also added a 6.5″ x 10″ Whisper White card stock base folded in half, 5″ x 6.5″ Old Olive panel, 4.75″ x 6.25″ Cherry Cobbler Panel, 4.25″ x 5″ Early Espresso panel, and the Old Olive die cut.

Pierced seven holes at the top and bottom of each side of the Cherry Cobbler panel using piercing tools.

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

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Photo of the day. . . . .Basil Spouts

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Have a super weekend!

Until my next post. . . . . .

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

Hugs,

Weight loss in 2013:  12.4 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.

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

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

CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE!

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It’s a Magical Paper Escape Every Month!

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

Also. . . . . . .

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

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

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

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

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

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

CLICK HERE TO SHOP!

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