Road to Happiness – Stampin’ Up! Card Tutorial #601

5 Comments May 10, 2013 zindorfstamps

Hey There,

I have a wedding card tutorial for you today that includes a the tutorial to make these great flowers that embellish this card. A big thank you goes out to Jenna Barber who showed me the process to make the flowers.

This card features the Stampin’ Up! set Road to Happiness. Check out the tutorial below.

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Another way to use the Stampin’ Up! set Road to Happiness.

CLICK HERE TO VIEW TUTORIAL

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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! Road to Happiness (item #126547), Wedding Words Wheel (item#125433)

Card Stock: Stampin’ Up! Whisper White, Soft Sky, Sahara Sand and Basic Gray. Also, Designer Series Paper from the Stampin’ Up! Patterns Stack – Neutrals

Ink: Stampin’ Up! Basic Gray, Soft Sky, Sahara Sand and Stazon Jet Black

Accessories: Stampin’ Up! Sponge, sponge dauber, Silver brads, silver gel pen, Stampin’ write makers (Basic Black and Blush Blossom), Bone Folder, Post it note, Framelits (Ovals collection and Floral Frames), Heart Punch, Boho Blossoms Punch, Heat Gun

Stamped the car using Stazon On Jet Black ink on Whisper White card stock.

Added the Bride and Groom using Stazon Jet Black ink.

Stamped the tin cans using Stazon Jet Black ink.

Die cut the scene using the Ovals Collection framelits.

Die cut an a Sahara Sand oval using the next largest oval from the Oval Collection Framelit.

Masked the car with a post it note leaving just a bit of the wheels showing and sponged in Basic Gray ink.

Removed the mask and sponged in Soft Sky ink at the top of the card.

Colored the wheels and tin can using a Silver Stampin’ Dazzle marker.

Colored the skin with a Blush Blossom marker.

Put the post it note mask on again and added more Basic Gray ink using the sponge just under the car to create a shadow.

Colored in the wheels of the car to darken with a Basic Black marker.

Cut a 4.75″ x 6.25″ piece of Soft Sky card stock and used the Wedding Words wheel and Sahara sand ink 3 times across the card stock.

Distress the edges of the main image panel, Sahara Sand panel and the Soft Sky panel using Basic Gray ink. I just scraped the edges of the card stock across the stamp pad.

Added a 5″ x 6.5″ Sahara Sand Panel, (2) 1.5″ x 4.25″ pieces of DSP,( 2) 1.75″ x 4.5″ pieces of Basic Gray card stock.

Punched 6 of each of these flowers using the Big Shot machine and the Flower Frames Framelits out of Whisper White card stock.

Punched 3 Flowers out of Sahara Sand card stock using the Boho Blossoms Punch.

Divided up the Whisper white flowers in half. Wet one half of the flowers and crumpled them up. Un crumbled them and heat them with the heat tool. This makes the flowers very stiff.

Used the bone folder on the other half of the flowers to break the fibers of the card stock and put a curl in the petals.

Assembled the flowers alternating the crumbled ones with the ones that I used the bone folder on. Added a Sahara Sand punch in the middle. The layers were put together using the mini glue dots.

Added a Silver Brad to the center and then fluffed up the flowers.

Added my 3 flowers to the card and also added (2) Basic Gray heart punches.

Added a 6.5″ x 10″ Whisper White card base folded in half.

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

May your day be filled with happiness.

Until my next post. . . . . .

Huge Hugs!

Weight loss in 2013: 23.4 lbs

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Learn How to Brayer

I now have an online beginner brayer video class that will teach you how to brayer a beautiful 3 color sky. CLICK HERE TO GET IT.

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It’s that time of year to say goodbye to some of my favorite Stampin’ Up! stamps and accessories. It’s time to snap up the stamp sets and accessories that are on your wish list. Check it out before they are GONE, GONE, GONE.

CLICK HERE TO SEE THE RETIRED STAMP LIST!!

CLICK HERE TO SEE THE RETIRING ACCESSORIES!!!

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.

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Customers placing a $50 merchandise order, using me as their demonstrator, through May 9, 2013 will receive the advanced brayer picture tutorial for this card free of charged via e-mailed. This is in addition to my customer token program. 🙂 See token program details at the bottom of this post.

If you wish to purchase the advanced brayer picture tutorial for this card you can find it HERE ON MY SALES PAGE.

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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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Download the monthly flyers

Download the Collector’s Card

January – Best Of Birthdays Clear-Mount Stamp Set #132929

February –Best Of Love Stamp Set #132987

March – Best Of Flowers Clear-mount Stamp Set #133342

April – Best of Butterflies Stamp Set #133345

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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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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.

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

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Fly Away – Stampin’ Up! Card Tutorial #598

7 Comments April 18, 2013 zindorfstamps

Hey There,

How about a little floral card today? I combined the Stampin’ Up! stamp sets Papillion Potpourri and Everything Eleanor to bring you this Spring Card Tutorial. Check it out below.

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

Project Supplies:

Stamps: Stampin’ Up! Papillion Potpourri (item #123759) and Everything Eleanor (item #124164)

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

Ink: Stampin’ Up! Marina Mist, Daffodil Delight, Pumpkin Pie and Stazon Jet Black

Accessories: Stampin’ Up! Ovals Collection Framelits (item #129381), Bird punch, Flower Punch, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Brads, Brayer, White Gel pen, 3/4″ circle punch, Markers (Baja Breeze, Marina Mist, Daffodil Delight, Cajun Craze and Pumpkin Pie), Big Shot Machine

Using the Big Shot Machine and the Oval Collection Framelits, cut 3rd to the largest and 2nd to the largest Ovals out of Whisper White and Basic Black card stock.

Punched a 3/4″ circle punch from the sticky part of a post it note and used it as a mask for the sun.

Brayered Daffodil Delight ink and then Pumpkin Pie ink at an angle.

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

Stamped the flourish from the Everything Eleanor set using Stazon Jet Black ink.

Stamped the Butterflies on a scrap piece of Whisper White card stock using Stazon Jet Black ink.

Colored the butterflies in with a Baja Breeze marker. Added Marina Mist marker on the inside of the wings and then colored the body in using a Basic Black marker.

Stamped the flower from the Everything Eleanor set on Whisper White card stock using Stazon Jet Black ink.

Colored the flower in using a Daffodil Delight marker.

Added Pumpkin Pie marker.

Added Cajun Craze marker on the inside of the flower.

Cut out the butterflies and large flower.

Punched a small flower out of Cajun Craze card stock and sniped in between the petals of the flower using paper snips. Added a brad to the center and then added it to the center of the larger flower. (note: I did this as an after thought, but it would be easier to do this at this point.

Added White Gel pen to the florish, flower and Butterflies.

Cut a 3.75″ x 5″ piece of Marina Mist card stock. Inked up one side of the Argyle Embossing Folder with Marina Mist ink and then ran the card stock through the Big Shot Machine using the Emboss Folder. This really makes the embossing stand out. (note: you want to ink up the side of the embossing folder that the design is indented).

Added 2 Basic Black Panels and a Marina Mist panel. Very Vanilla Seam Binding and then pop up the oval Basic Black panel with Stampin Dimensionals. Also popped up the butterflies and flower.

Cut 2 pieces of Very Vanilla Ribbon and slide them under the adhered ribbon. Tied them in a bow and then separted the loops so the bow is fuller.

Punched 2 of the leaves from the bird punch out of Basic Black card stock. Cut some of the stem off of them and added them under the flower.

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

May your day be delightful!

Until my next post. . . . . .

Hugs,

Weight loss in 2013: 20.4 lbs

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Customers placing a $50 merchandise order, using me as their demonstrator, from today April 12, 2013 through April 30, 2013 will receive the advanced brayer picture tutorial for this card free of charged via e-mailed. This is in addition to my customer token program. 🙂 See token program details at the bottom of this post.

If you wish to purchase the advanced brayer picture tutorial for this card you can find it HERE ON MY SALES PAGE.

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New Wood-Mount Cases

Introducing our new wood-mount stamp set packaging! These new cases are similar to our clear-mount boxes and fit perfectly on the shelf right next to them. They also have the images and stamp set name on the spine to make your search for the right set even easier.

Starting May 31 all wood-mount sets will come in this new packaging (sneak peek sets will also be in the new boxes during the preorder). And empty cases will be available with the launch of the new catalog. That means you can transfer all your old sets to these new boxes! There will even be a template for you to create your own label for your old stamp sets (available May 31). A pack of four half-size cases (3-3/4″ x 5-1/2″) will sell for $4.95 and a pack of four full-size cases (7-1/2″ x 5-1/2″) will be $6.95.

Get ready for all the exciting new products in the catalog–especially the new wood-mount boxes!

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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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Download the monthly flyers

Download the Collector’s Card

January – Best Of Birthdays Clear-Mount Stamp Set #132929

February –Best Of Love Stamp Set #132987

March – Best Of Flowers Clear-mount Stamp Set #133342

April – Best of Butterflies Stamp Set #133345

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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

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

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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.

By The Tide Shell – Stampin’ Up! Card Tutorial #587

3 Comments March 15, 2013 zindorfstamps

Hello There,

Let’s go to the beach today with this card tutorial. I teamed up two Stampin’ Up! sets, By the Tide and Everything Eleanor, brayered background and a bit of dry embossing. 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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Now on with today’s tutorial. . . . . . .

Project Supplies:

Stamps: Stampin’ Up! By the Tide (item number 129120) and Everything Eleanor (item number 124164)

Card Stock: Stampin’ Up! Whisper White, River Rock, Soft Suede and island Indigo

Ink: Stampin’ Up! Soft Suede, Island Indigo, River Rock and Baja Breeze

Accessories: Stampin’ Up! Brayer, Sponge, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Decorative Label, White Gel Pen, Markers (Blush Blossom, Soft Suede and River Rock), Square Lattice Embossing Folder and Big Shot Machine and Post it Notes

Started by masking the sand area of a 4.25″ x 5.5″ piece of Whisper White card stock with a post it note that I ripped the edge off of. Brayered Baja Breeze and then Island Indigo ink at the top of the card stock.

Added another post it note mask and sponged Island Indigo ink at the post it note edge to create a horizon line.

Removed both post it note masks and sponged River Rock ink at the bottom of the card stock.

Lightly sponged Soft Suede ink in the sand area.

Stamped the Florish from the Everything Eleanor set using River Rock ink in the sand area and then in the sky using Island Indigo ink.

Embossed the card stock using the square lattice embossing folder and Big Shot Machine.

Stamped the shell from the By the Tides set on River Rock card stock using Soft Suede ink.

Punched the image out using the Decorative Label punch.

Colored the shell in using a River Rock marker.

Added Blush Blossom marker to the darker areas.

Added White Gel pen and while wet smugged it to lighten and blend it a bit.

Added Soft Suede marker to the really dark areas.

Sponged Island Indigo ink around the edges.

Added a Whisper White card base, Soft Suede panel, Island Indigo panel, Soft Suede panel, main image panel and then popped the shell image up using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

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

May your day be filled with peace and joy.

Until my next post. . . . . .

Check out the awesome things happening at Stampin’ Up! below. There are only 7 days left to take advantage of the free Sale-a-bration products. Hurry, don’t miss out!

Hugs,

Weight loss in 2013: 17.5 lbs

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Introducing Photopolymer by Stampin’ Up!

Always wanted to be a graphic designer? My favorite part about design is typography. I adore type. There’s just something inherently beautiful about letterforms and what happens when you stack them to create different shapes and combine them to say different things. So without further adieu, let me introduce you to the Designer Typeset Stamp Set. It’s based around a really great san serif font that will work well on just about any project. And then there are embellishments and shapes to take whatever you want to say to the next level. The possibilities are seriously endless.

I’ll admit, once you start playing around with the stamp set, you will have a hard time stopping!

But before we get too carried away, let’s get to talking about the benefits of photopolymer stamps. For those who are unfamiliar, let me point out a couple of things that are really cool.

First, they’re completely clear, making it oh-so-easy to stamp exactly where you want. They come unmounted, on an acetate sheet, and temporarily adhere to our clear blocks. Awesome!

Second, they are pliable. Want your arrow to shoot a certain way? No problem! Want your banner to have the perfect sag? Easy peasy! Being able to play with the shape gives you even more creative freedom.

So let’s get down to the nitty gritty. The Designer Typeset Stamp Sets in the online store starting now. So just click HERE to order yours today!

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NEW! STAMPIN’ UP! ON-LINE VIDEO CLASSES. Videos, supplies lists and pdfs for 30+ simple and pretty projects.

PERFECT FOR THE BUSY STAMPER! Learn innovative ways to get the most out of your Stampin’ Up! supplies (from stamps to the Big Shot) with clever tips and all the techniques you need to start creating with success. Divided into six sections focused on a variety of topics, Stampin’ Up! on-line classes include videos, pdfs, and supply lists for 30+ projects. Join the fun!

BIG THUMBS UP–WAY UP! I purchased “The Basics” class and am knocked out by the details, tips and new ideas. Wonderful for seasoned as well as new stampers. I just watched a video that’s part of the class on the Stamp-a-ma-jig and learned how to easily line up stamped letters once and for all–woo hoo!

CLICK HERE TO ORDER ‘THE BASICS” CLASS $14.95

THESE ARE DOWNLOADABLE ZIP FILES. YOU DO NOT NEED MY DIGITAL STUDIO TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE CLASS! After purchasing and downloading the class, open “Stampin’ Class–The Basics” folder and there will be six folders inside. Click on each and enjoy!

PC Instructions
The files will be downloaded as archive files that you can then extract and save on your computer. When you click on the download link, an extraction program will automatically launch. Choose the location where you would like to save the files (be sure to note where you save them). Follow the prompts on the extraction program, then navigate to the location where you saved the files. Click on the file and open.

Mac Instructions
When you click on the download link, the file will be mounted as a drive. Once it is mounted, open the drive and drag and drop the files to the location of your choice on your hard drive. The files can then be opened.

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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!

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

Chocolate Cupcake – Stampin’ Up! Card Tutorial #582

6 Comments February 25, 2013 zindorfstamps

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

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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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CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE!

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It’s a Magical Paper Escape Every Month!

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

Spring Mountain – Stampin’ Up! Card Tutorial #580

3 Comments February 20, 2013 zindorfstamps

Hello There,

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

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

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

Project Supplies:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

May your day be extra wonderful!

Until my next post. . . . . .

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

Hugs,

Weight loss in 2013: 13.9 lbs

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A few reminders of things you will want to check out. . . . . . . .

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

Sale-a-bration brochure showing the totally terrific stamps and things you can get for free with a $50 order.

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Michelle’s Free Stamp Program

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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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CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE!

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It’s a Magical Paper Escape Every Month!

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

Western Boots – Stampin’ Up! Card Tutorial #579

8 Comments February 18, 2013 zindorfstamps

Can you say “yeehaw”!

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

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

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

Project Supplies:

Stamps: Stampin’ Up! Bootiful Occasions (126597)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Stamped the boot twice on Whisper White card stock.

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

Added Shadows using the Soft Suede marker.

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

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

Here is the finished card measuring 5.25″ square.

Have a great day!

Until my next post. . . . . .

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

Hugs,

Weight loss in 2013: 13.5 lbs

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A few reminders of things you will want to check out. . . . . . . .

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

Sale-a-bration brochure showing the totally terrific stamps and things you can get for free with a $50 order.

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Michelle’s Free Stamp 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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CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE!

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It’s a Magical Paper Escape Every Month!

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

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

11 Comments February 16, 2013 zindorfstamps

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.

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

Michelle’s Free Stamp 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

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

CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE!

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

It’s a Magical Paper Escape Every Month!

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

She Thinks My Tractors Sexy – Tutorial #567

18 Comments January 21, 2013 zindorfstamps

Rooster Crows – Tutorial #563

8 Comments January 8, 2013 zindorfstamps

Hello There,

I have chickens on my mind today. My hens are laying like crazy, keeping Russ and I in fresh eggs, yummy. We have hens, no roosters. Did you know you don’t need a rooster for your hens to lay? Alot of people don’t realize that. You only need a rooster if you want fertilized eggs. Boy you never know what you are going to learn on my blog, lol.

A rooster is appropriate for this scene though. Can’t you just hear him crowing in the early morning. There is a rooster a farm over from us and when we sit out on the deck in the morning we can hear him. I love the sound in the distance.

Today’s tutorial features a new Stampin’ Up! Spring Catalog Embossing folder, Honeycomb. When I first layed eyes on it I decided it would be great to use for chicken wire on cards. What do you think? Talk about texture in your card this embossing folder really embosses deep.

I also snuck a sneak peep in this card for you from our up coming Stampin’ Up! Sale-a-bration Catalog that will be active starting January 22, 2013. It’s the little hello stamp from the Pretty Petites stamp set and coordinating Petite Curly Label Punch. It really layers well with the Curly Label punch. The sale-a-bration items will be free with a $50 order starting January 22nd. So stay tuned for those.

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

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

Project Supplies:

Stampin’ Up! Stamps: A Fitting Occasion (item number 127049) and Pretty Petites (Sale-a-bration set coming soon)

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

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

Accessories: Stampin’ Up! Sponges, Honeycomb embossing folder (item#129378), Big Shot Machine, 2.5″ Circle Punch, 1″ Circle Punch, Curly Label Punch, Petite Curly Label Punch, Silver Marker, Basic Black marker, Silver Brads, post it notes and Old Olive Dotted Ribbon

Punched a 2.5″ Circle from Whisper White card stock.

Punched a 1″ circle from the sticky part of a post it note and used it as a mask for the sun.

Sponged More Mustard ink all over the card stock.

Used a post it note to mask for the rays and sponged with Cajun Craze ink along the edge of the post it note to create them. Moved the post it note for each ray.

After all the rays were put in I sponged Cajun Craze ink around the edge of the 1″ circle mask.

Removed the circle and sponged More Mustard ink in the sun.

Sponged Old Olive ink at the bottom of the circle to create a grassy area.

Stamped the rooster with Basic Black ink. It is easier to stamp the rooster before you put the fence in.

Add a crude fence using a Basic Black marker.

Sponged Basic Black ink around the edge of the card stock.

Cut a 4″ x 5.25″ and 3″ x 4.75″ Basic Black panels and punched a Basic Black Curly Label punch. Edge each one with the Stampin’ Up! Silver Marker. The silver makes the edges look like they are recessed.

Run the Panels through the Big Shot using the Honeycomb embossing Folder.

Added the main image panel, Old Olive ribbon, Curly Label Punch, Sentiment punched out with Petite Curly Label punch and Silver Brads.

Added an Old Olive card base and popped the small panel up using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

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

May your day be something to crow about.

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

Until my next post. . . . . .

Hugs,

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Weight loss in 2013: 2.9 lbs

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

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

CLICK HERE TO SHOP!

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

New items added!

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Michelle’s Free Stamp Program

Don’t miss out on my Customer free stamp set program. Check it out! Along with a handmade thank you card from me for your order you will receive a token for each $50 in product you ordered using me as your demonstrator. After you have collected 10 tokens you will receive a free current stamp set of your choosing, a value of $39 or less. Here is a link to my online shopping page that you can shop at 24/7 (from the comfort of your home, even in your pj’s) and the products will be shipped directly to your door step from Stampin’ Up: CLICK HERE TO SHOP. My free stamp set program will be an on going program.

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Attracted by the Sun – Tutorial #559

15 Comments January 3, 2013 zindorfstamps

Hello There,

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

You won’t be disappointed.

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

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

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

Project Supplies:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Repeated for the other side.

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

Brayered More Mustard ink at an angle.

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

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

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

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

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

Added a 5.25″ square Tempting Turquoise card base.

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

May your day be filled with beauty and wonder.

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

Until my next post. . . . . .

Hugs,

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

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

CLICK HERE TO SHOP!

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

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

New items added!

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Michelle’s Free Stamp Program

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

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Let’s Create Together!

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

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

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

Indiana: Wayne, Fayette, Union, Franklin, Randolph

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Joining Stampin’ Up!

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

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

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