Night Time Christmas Cardinal – Tutorial #270

16 Comments October 14, 2009 zindorfstamps

Here in Ohio we have lots of Cardinals. It is our state bird, by the way. I love hearing their cheerful chirp and seeing their bright red feathers when they visit my bird feeders. Especially love seeing them in the winter when the ground is covered in snow.

Our temperatures this week are not suppose to get out of the forties. That is a bit chilly for October here. So once again my mind is thinking Winter. That is not all bad, I am getting a head start on my Christmas cards. Maybe I will get some sent this year. 🙂 Last year I did not even get my Christmas cards made. You would think with as many cards that I make that would not be a problem. . . . . . where does the time go. If I could just do without sleep entirely. .. . . . . . . .maybe, just maybe, lol.

Let’s get started.

Supplies:

Stamps: Stampin’ Up! A Cardinal Christmas & Serene Snowflakes

Paper: Stampin’ Up! Whisper White, Bashful Blue & Basic Black

Ink: Stampin’ Up! Basic Black, Not Quite Navy & Night of Navy

Accessories: Stampin’ Up! Markers Old Olive, Always Artichoke, Real Red, Bravo Burgundy, More Mustard & Close to Cocoa, Red Ribbon, Versamark marker & Pad, Clear embossing powder, heat gun, brayer, post it note, sponge

Want a free 39 page, Stampin’ Up Mini catalog? If you are a resident of the United States, just e-mail your mailing address to me and I will get one in the mail to you. Are you inspired by this Blog? One way you can help support this blog is by ordering your Stampin’ Up products through me. You can order from me 24-7 from this link: http://michellezindorf.stampinup.net or e-mail me at mzindorf@aim.com If you are within the United States. Want a copy of the brand new 2009-2010 Stampin’ Up Catalog for $9.95 with free shipping, just e-mail me at mzindorf@aim.com and I will get one in the mail to you. Want to become a Stampin’ Up Demonstrator and earn instant income? Consider being part of my Stampin’ Up Team. Also check out the Stampin’ Up specials, click this link to check it out: http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/michellezindorf/promotions

On a 3.5″ x 5″ piece of Whisper White card stock stamped the snowflakes from the Stampin’ Up set Serene Snowflakes with Versamark only. Heat embossed the images using clear embossing powder and a heat gun.

Stamped the Cardinal from the Stampin’ Up set A Christmas Cardinal by first loading the stamp with Versamark and then with Basic Black ink before stamping it. Heat embossed the image using clear embossing powder and a heat gun.

Colored the leaves in with an Old Olive marker in the light areas and Always Artichoke in the dark areas.

Colored the Cardinals beak with a More Mustard marker. Also colored his chest and head with the More Mustard marker. I wanted the More Mustard under the red I will put on next to warm the red up a bit.

Colored over the bird with the a Real Red marker.

Colored over the Cardinal’s back and tail with a Bravo Burgundy marker.

Now keep in mind that you will need to wipe ink off of your embossed images through out this project. I use an old cotton towel.

It is hard to see in this photo, but I colored in the stems with a Close to Cocoa marker, his feet with the More Mustard marker and the Berries with the Bravo Burgundy marker.

Colored over the image, staying within the embossed lines with a Versamark marker. Heat embossed the image using clear embossing powder and a heat gun.

Now that my image is completely embossed I can put in my back ground and the embossing with resist the ink.

Brayered Not Quite Navy ink from the top of the card stock to the bottom.

We can see the snowflakes now that I stamped in step one.

Brayered Night of Navy at the top of the card stock.

Tore a Post It Note and sponged Night of Navy at the post it note edge to create a hill shape.

Moved the post it note and repeated the last step to create a second hill.

Stamped the Leaf Shadow stamp from the Stampin’ Up set A Cardinal Christmas a few times using Not Quite Navy ink.

Remember, I am wiping the ink off of my embossed images each step.

Sponged Night of Navy ink around the edge of the card stock and over the stamped leaf shadows to darken the left side of the panel.

Added White Gel pen to the branch and leaves to look like snow.

Lastly, I heated my embossed images to make them shiny again. They get dual when you wipe them off a few times. Heating them brings back that shine.

Sponged Not Quite Navy around the edges of a Bashful Blue card stock panel.

Assembled my card and added some red ribbon. I kept this card layout very simple so the main image panel would be the focus.

I hope you enjoyed this tutorial. Do you believe this is number 270!

May your day be filled with warmth and love.

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

Huge Hugs,

Michelle

Get ready for Brayer Workshops! I am coming to:

Broomfield, Colorado

Moore, Oklahoma

Nashville, Indiana

Portland, Michigan

2010Dayton, Ohio at Marco PaperPhoenix, ArizonaMonroe, LouisianaJacksonville, Florida

St. Louis, Missouri

Mechanicsville, Virginia

Raleigh, North Carolina

Colleyville, Texas

Colorado Springs, Colorado

Boise area of Meridian, Idaho

Riverside, California (Southern California)

Salem, Oregon

Wheaton, Illinois

St. Cloud, Minnesota

Rockville, Maryland

North Chili, New York (near Rochester)

New Johnsonville, Tennessee

Kenova, West Virginia

Helena, Montana

Middleburg Heights, Ohio

Venice, Florida

Ginnell, Iowa

Piedmont, Alabama

Auburn, Washington (near Seattle)

Elk Grove Village, Illinois

Here is a link to my workshop calendar where you can see all of my travel schedule and to get info on beginner and advanced Brayer workshops: http://zindorf.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/workshop-calendar

Link to my Stampin’ Up website where you can order all of your must have Stampin’ Up products from me 24-7: http://michellezindorf.stampinup.net

Frequently asked questions answers: http://zindorf.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/frequently-asked-questions/

Spooky Cave – Tutorial #267

13 Comments October 7, 2009 zindorfstamps

Okay, I just could not go through October without using this cute skeleton stamp from the Stampin’ UP! Holiday Mini Catalog set “Twick or Tweet”. Love that little dog! This is my attempt at a cave scene. 🙂 You have got to wonder about my imagination some times, lol.

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

Supplies:

Stamps: Stampin’ Up Twick or Tweet, From the Crypt, Baroque Motifs & Totally Tabs

Paper: Stampin’ UP Lovely Lilac, Old Olive and Whisper White

Ink: Stampin’ Up Going Gray, Old Olive, Basic Gray & Basic Black

Accessories: Stampin’ UP Mat Pack, Piercing Tool, Brayer, Creamy Caramel marker, White Gel Pen, Tab Punch, Black ribbon, Black marker, Sponge

Brayered Old Olive ink at the top and bottom of a 4″ x 5″ piece of Whisper White card stock.

Ripped a hill shape in a post it note and used it to mask the top of the card stock to create the top of the cave.

Brayered Going Gray ink over the post it note and onto the card stock from the top.

Brayered Basic Gray ink at the top of the card stock.

Sponged Basic Black ink at the the post it note edge and the sides of the card stock.

Removed post it note mask and dabbed Basic Black ink on the top of the card stock with a sponge.

Stamped the skeleton on with Basic Black ink.

Colored the dog in with a Creamy Caramel marker.

Colored in the skeleton with a white gel pen.

Stamped the Flourish stamp from the Stampin’ Up set Baroque Motifs with Basic Black ink.

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

Stamped this flourish tab stamp from the Stampin’ Up set Totally Tabs using Basic Black ink on a scrap of Lovely Lilac card stock. Punched it out using the Stampin’ Up Tab punch.

Stamped the bat from the Stampin’ Up set From the Crypt twice with Basic Black ink.

Wrote “Eeek!” on the tab and outlined the design on the bats with a white gel pen.

Assembled the card front and pierced around the edge of the top and bottom using the Stampin’ Up Mat Pack and Piercing tool.

Ran a black marker point from pierced hole to pierced hole to create a faux stitched look.

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

May your day be over flowing with fun images.

Until my next post. . . . . .

Huge Hugs!

Michelle

Get ready for Brayer Workshops! I am coming to:

Akron, Ohio

Broomfield, Colorado

Moore, Oklahoma

Nashville, Indiana

Portland, Michigan

2010

Dayton, Ohio at Marco Paper

Phoenix, Arizona

Monroe, Louisiana

Jacksonville, Florida

St. Louis, Missouri

Mechanicsville, Virginia

Raleigh, North Carolina

Colleyville, Texas

Colorado Springs, Colorado

Boise area of Meridian, Idaho

Riverside, California (Southern California)

Salem, Oregon

Wheaton, Illinois

St. Cloud, Minnesota

Rockville, Maryland

North Chili, New York (near Rochester)

New Johnsonville, Tennessee

Kenova, West Virginia

Helena, Montana

Middleburg Heights, Ohio

Venice, Florida

Ginnell, Iowa

Piedmont, Alabama

Auburn, Washington (near Seattle)

Elk Grove Village, Illinois

Link to my Stampin’ Up website where you can order all of your must have Stampin’ Up products from me 24-7: http://michellezindorf.stampinup.net

Frequently asked questions answers: http://zindorf.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/frequently-asked-questions/

Flowers & Nest – Tutorial #265

4 Comments September 29, 2009 zindorfstamps

Today’s tutorial is a little lesson on how you can heat emboss over heat embossed images to put images behind one another. This lesson is a bit long so you will want to get chocolate and coffee to make it through, lol.

I want to share a couple of things before I start the tutorial. Last weekend I had the pleasure of joining my Stampin’ Up! Up Line at an event they put together called Fall Fest. It was in New Jersey and it was WAY FUN!! Thanks to everyone, you made me feel so very welcome. 🙂

Of course, at Stampin’ Up events people bring swap cards to trade. I didn’t bring a card but instead made bookmarks. This is what I swapped. 🙂

The swaps I received in return were out of this world wonderful. Thanks to all!

I also got to teach how to create this card to everyone in attendance.

My Awesome Stampin’ Up! Down Line Team will be sent the directions for these two projects so they can share them with at their workshops.

Now on with the tutorial. . . .

Supplies:

Stamps: Stampin’ Up Bloomin’ Beautiful, All Holidays, Priceless & Nature’s Nest

Paper: Stampin’ Up Whisper White, Apricot Appeal, Bashful Blue & Basic Black

Ink: Stampin’ Up Close to Cocoa, Creamy Caramel, Sahara Sand, Bashful Blue, Basic Black & Apricot Appeal

Accessories: Stampin’ Up Markers, Versamark Marker & Pad, Clear embossing powder, heat gun, White Gel Pen & Sponges

Stamped the Sentiment from the Stampin’ Up All Holidays set by first loading the stamp with Versamark and then Bashful Blue ink before stamping it on a 4.5″ square piece of Whisper White card stock. I then heat embossed the image with clear embossing powder and a heat gun.

Stamped the Flourish from the Stampin’ Up set Priceless by first loading it with Versamark and then Sahara Sand ink before stamping it. I then heat embossed the image using clear embossing powder and a heat gun.

Stamped the Nest image from the Stampin’ Up set Nature’s Nest by first loading the stamp with Versamark and then Close to Cocoa ink before stamping the image. I then heat embossed the nest using clear embossing powder and a heat gun.

Colored the eggs in with a Bashful Blue marker.

Added Ballet Blue ink to the eggs.

Blended the two colors together using the Bashful Blue marker again.

Colored the nest in with a Creamy Caramel marker.

Added Close To Cocoa marker to the bottom of the nest.

Colored in the leaves with an Old Olive Marker.

Colored over the nest and eggs with a Versamark marker and then heat embossed the image using clear embossing powder and a heat gun.

Stamped the pot of Flowers from the Stampin’ UP set Bloomin’ Beautiful set by first loading the stamp with Versamark and then Close to Cocoa ink before stamping it. I then heat embossed the image using clear embossing powder and a heat gun.

Colored the pot in with a Bashful Blue marker.

Added Ballet Blue marker to the shadow parts of the pot.

Blended the colors on the pot together by coloring over them with the Bashful Blue marker.

Colored in the flowers with a Blush Blossom marker.

Colored in the leaves with an Old Olive Marker.

Added Pretty in Pink marker to the flowers.

Added just a touch of Positively Pink marker to the flowers.

Colored over the flowers and pot with a Versamark marker and heat embossed the image using clear embossing powder and a heat gun.

Sponged Apricot Appeal ink all over the card stock using a circular motion.

Sponged Creamy Caramel ink under the nest and pot and around the edge of the card stock.

Added Close to Cocoa ink around the edge of the card stock and under the nest and pot without covering up all of the Creamy Caramel ink.

Added a touch of Basic Black ink around the edge of the card stock and under the nest and pot, not covering up all of the Close to Cocoa ink.

Time to add some white highlights.

Colored in the centers of the flowers, added touches of white to the sentiment, eggs and flourish.

Added a bit of Basic Black marker to the flourish and bottom of the flowers, flower pot and nest.

Lastly, my very wise Up Line, Karen Barber shared this tip with me. When you finish a heat embossed card, heat it for just a second with your heat gun to bring back that brilliant shine to all of your embossed images.

I finished the card off with an Apricot Appeal, Bashful Blue & 2 Basic Black panels, gold brads, and a thin strip of Basic Black card stock.

Here it is finished measuring 5 3/8″ square.

May your day be filled with things that warm your heart.

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

Hugs,

Michelle

Get ready for Brayer Workshops! I am coming to:

Knox, Maine – I will be in Knox, Maine this Friday & Saturday (October 2 & 3). There are a couple of spot available if you want to jump in at the last moment. 🙂 Just e-mail me at mzindorf@aim.com and I can give you all the details.

Akron, Ohio

Broomfield, Colorado

Moore, Oklahoma

Nashville, Indiana

Portland, Michigan

2010

Dayton, Ohio at Marco Paper

Phoenix, Arizona

Monroe, Louisiana

Jacksonville, Florida

St. Louis, Missouri

Mechanicsville, Virginia

Raleigh, North Carolina

Colleyville, Texas

Colorado Springs, Colorado

Boise area of Meridian, Idaho

Riverside, California (Southern California)

Salem, Oregon

Wheaton, Illinois

St. Cloud, Minnesota

Rockville, Maryland

North Chili, New York (near Rochester)

New Johnsonville, Tennessee

Kenova, West Virginia

Helena, Montana

Middleburg Heights, Ohio

Venice, Florida

Ginnell, Iowa

Piedmont, Alabama

Auburn, Washington

Elk Grove Village, Illinois

Link to my Stampin’ Up website where you can order all of your must have Stampin’ Up products from me 24-7: http://michellezindorf.stampinup.net

Frequently asked questions answers: http://zindorf.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/frequently-asked-questions/

Quick Note Card – Tutorial #260

15 Comments September 14, 2009 zindorfstamps

Here is a quick little note card you can put together in no time at all. I know some of you are groaning right now saying “sure, sure, quick card, right.” Really, once you have your brayering skills up to speed you really can put this card together in about 10 minutes.

Let’s get started. . . . .

Supplies:

Stamps: Stampin’ Up Hostess Set “Asian Artistry”

Paper: Stampin’ Up Whisper White, Pumpkin Pie, Bashful Blue & Brilliant Blue

Ink: Stampin’ Up Basic Black, Brilliant Blue & Bashful Blue

Accessories: Stampin’ Up Silver Brads, White Gel Pen, Brayer & Piercing tool

Want a free 39 page, Stampin’ Up Mini catalog? If you are a resident of the United States, just e-mail your mailing address to me and I will get one in the mail to you. Are you inspired by this Blog? One way you can help support this blog is by ordering your Stampin’ Up products through me. You can order from me 24-7 from this link: http://michellezindorf.stampinup.net or e-mail me at mzindorf@aim.com If you are within the United States. Want a copy of the brand new 2009-2010 Stampin’ Up Catalog for $9.95 with free shipping, just e-mail me at mzindorf@aim.com and I will get one in the mail to you. Want to become a Stampin’ Up Demonstrator and earn instant income? Consider being part of my Stampin’ Up Team. Also check out the Stampin’ Up specials, click this link to check it out: http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/michellezindorf/promotions

On a 3.5″ x 4.5″ piece of Whisper White card stock, brayered Bashful Blue ink at the bottom of the card stock.

Turned the card stock and brayered Bashful Blue ink at the top fo the card stock.

Brayered Brilliant Blue ink at the bottom and top of the card stock.

Stamped the Stampin’ Up, Asian Artistry Stamp with Basic Black ink.

Using just the very edge of a Basic Black ink pad, dragged it in a downward motion to put in the grasses reflection in the background.

Dragging the edge of Basic Black ink pad in an upward motion, I put in the grasses in the background.

Note: see next to the ink pad, I try things out on my scrap paper before putting them on the card stock. 🙂

Added white gel pen highlights to the plant.

Note: Stampin’ Up sells this great Signo Uniball White Gel pen which is my favorite all time gel pen. This gel pen is a strong bold white pen.

Tip: When using your gel pen, take the cap off and hold it in your hand to remind yourself to immediately put the cap back on the pen so it will not dry out at the tip. All white gel pens will dry out at the tip if left even for a couple of moments laying open. I have not been successful getting them to write again after they have dried out. 😦

Keeping this a quick card, I layered the Main image panel with Pumpkin Pie, Bashful Blue and Brilliant Blue Panels. I also Added 4 silver brads.

Here is the finished card measuring 4.25″ x 5.25. Just a hair smaller than a quarter card. 🙂

I just returned last night from my Brayer Workshops in Castro Valley, California. Where I had such a terrific time with some super great stampers. I was hosted by the fabulous, Wendy Gorton. Here she is pictured with me on the right.

Love ya Wendy!

And here are 3 groups of new Master Brayer Queens. I enjoyed meeting each and everyone of you. What fun gals!

May your day be overflowing with as much joy and laughter as I had this past weekend.

Until my next post. . . . .

Huge Hugs,

Michelle

Get ready for Brayer Workshops! I am coming to:

Yardley, Pennsylvania (near Philadelphia)

Knox, Maine

Akron, Ohio

Broomfield, Colorado

Moore, Oklahoma

Nashville, Indiana

Portland, Michigan

2010

Dayton, Ohio at Marco Paper

Phoenix, Arizona

Monroe, Louisiana

Jacksonville, Florida

St. Louis, Missouri

Mechanicsville, Virginia

Raleigh, North Carolina

Colleyville, Texas

Colorado Springs, Colorado

Boise area of Meridian, Idaho

Riverside, California (Southern California)

Salem, Oregon

Wheaton, Illinois

St. Cloud, Minnesota

Rockville, Maryland

North Chili, New York (near Rochester)

New Johnsonville, Tennessee

Helena, Montana

Middleburg Heights, Ohio

Venice, Florida

Grinnell, Iowa

Piedmont, Alabama

Here is a link to my workshop calendar where you can see all of my travel schedule and to get info on beginner and advanced Brayer workshops:

http://zindorf.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/workshop-calendar

Link to my Stampin’ Up website were you can order all of your must have Stampin’ Up products from me 24-7:

http://michellezindorf.stampinup.net

Frequently asked questions answers:

http://zindorf.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/frequently-asked-questions/

Blowing in the Wind – Tutorial #257

18 Comments September 5, 2009 zindorfstamps

Oh, these cool mornings here in West Alexandria, Ohio have my mind thinking of an Autumn day and a walk through the wood with leaves crunching under foot while looking at clear blue skies. Autumn is my favorite time of year. Leaf images rate right up there in my favorite images to work with. Stampin’ Up came out with this new set “Autumn Splendor” in their New Holiday Mini catalog. I love the fine lines running through the leaf images and coloring them is a breeze.

But before I start this tutorial I want to tell you about two new Dynamite Stampin’ Up Demonstrators that joined the Stampin’ Up Family and my team. So if you are looking for a Stampin’ Demonstrator in or near Fort Bend, Texas contact Jody Devine at jedjem71@yahoo.com or if you are in or near Branchville, New Jersey contact Melba Beisley at mbeis07@gmail.com.

Now on with today’s tutorial. 🙂

Supplies:

Stamps: Stampin’ Up “Autumn Splendor” and “Baroque Motifs”

Paper: Stampin’ Up Whisper White and Not Quite Navy

Ink: Stampin’ Up Dusty Durango, Bashful Blue and Not Quite Navy

Accessories: Stampin’ Up Markers Old Olive and Apricot Appeal, Versamark marker and pad, Sponge, Clear embossing powder, heat gun

Want a free 39 page, Stampin’ Up Mini catalog? If you are a resident of the United States, just e-mail your mailing address to me and I will get one in the mail to you. Are you inspired by this Blog? One way you can help support this blog is by ordering your Stampin’ Up products through me. You can order from me 24-7 from this link: http://michellezindorf.stampinup.net or e-mail me at mzindorf@aim.com If you are within the United States. Want a copy of the brand new 2009-2010 Stampin’ Up Catalog for $9.95, just e-mail me at mzindorf@aim.com and I will get one in the mail to you. Want to become a Stampin’ Up Demonstrator and earn instant income? Consider being part of my Stampin’ Up Team. Also check out the Stampin’ Up specials, click this link to check it out: http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/michellezindorf/promotions

On a 4″ square piece of Whisper White card stock stamped the flourish from the Baroque Motifs set using Versamark only. Heat embossed the image using clear embossing powder and a heat gun.

Over Stamped the flourish with the leaf from the new Autumn Splendor set by first loading the stamp with Versamark and then loading the Stamp with Dusty Durango ink. Heat embossed the leaf image using clear embossing powder and a heat gun.

Colored the leaf in with an a Stampin’ Up Apricot Appeal marker. The color will bead up on the embossed images so I wipe the images off with a paper towel after I apply each color.

Added a bit of Stampin’ Up Old Olive marker to the tips of the leaf.

Went over the leaf again with the Apricot Appeal marker to blend things a bit.

Colored over the leaf with a Versamark Marker and heat embossed the image using clear embossing powder and a heat gun.

Now the magic really happens. Sponged Bashful Blue ink starting at the bottom of the card stock and working in a circular motion. I left some white paper showing at the top.

Sponged Not Quite Navy ink at the bottom of the card stock working in a circular motion and not covering all of the Bashful Blue ink up.

I assembled the main image panel with a few simple card stock panels. Here is the finished card measuring 5.25″ square.

May your day be one of peace and harmony.

Until my next post. . . . .

Huge Hugs,

Michelle

Get ready for Brayer Workshops! I am coming to:

Castro Valley, California

Yardley, Pennsylvania (near Philadelphia)

Knox, Maine

Akron, Ohio

Broomfield, Colorado

Moore, Oklahoma

Nashville, Indiana

Portland, Michigan

2010

Dayton, Ohio at Marco Paper

Phoenix, Arizona

Monroe, Louisiana

Jacksonville, Florida

St. Louis, Missouri

Mechanicsville, Virginia

Raleigh, North Carolina

Colleyville, Texas

Colorado Springs, Colorado

Boise area of Meridian, Idaho

Riverside, California (Southern California)

Salem, Oregon

Wheaton, Illinois

St. Cloud, Minnesota

Rockville, Maryland

North Chili, New York (near Rochester)

New Johnsonville, Tennessee

Helena, Montana

Middleburg Heights, Ohio

Venice, FloridaHere is a link to my workshop calendar where you can see all of my travel schedule and to get info on beginner and advanced Brayer workshops: http://zindorf.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/workshop-calendarLink to my Stampin’ Up website were you can order all of your must have Stampin’ Up products from me 24-7: http://michellezindorf.stampinup.netFrequently asked questions answers: http://zindorf.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/frequently-asked-questions/

Late Night Haunting – Tutorial #255

31 Comments September 1, 2009 zindorfstamps

Thank you so much for all the Birthday wishes yesterday. 🙂 I had a lovely day at the Cincinnati Zoo and then had dinner with loved ones. So my birthday turned out to be a perfect day.

Now regarding the tutorial today, I have noticed the weather is turning cooler already here in Ohio and it is only September 1st. It has put me in the mood for a Halloween scene. This was created with my unmounted Stampin’ Up Wheel Stamp, Haunting. Grab you brayer and play along. 🙂

Let’s get started. . . . . .

Supplies:

Stamps: Stampin’ Up Unmounted Jumbo Wheel Haunting

Paper: Stampin’ Up Whisper White, Apricot Appeal, Basic Black, Perfect Plum

Ink: Stampin’ Up Basic Black, Elegant Eggplant, Pumpkin Pie & Apricot Appeal

Accessories: Silver Brads, Brayer, 1 3/4″ circle Punch, Sponge, White Gel Pen, Acrylic Block, Post it Note

Want a free 39 page, Stampin’ Up Mini catalog? If you are a resident of the United States, just e-mail your mailing address to me and I will get one in the amil to you.

Are you inspired by this Blog? One way you can help support this blog is by ordering your Stampin’ Up products through me. You can order from me 24-7 from this link: http://michellezindorf.stampinup.net or e-mail me at mzindorf@aim.com If you are within the United States. Want a copy of the brand new 2009-2010 Stampin’ Up Catalog for $9.95, just e-mail me at mzindorf@aim.com and I will get one in the mail to you. Want to become a Stampin’ Up Demonstrator and earn instant income? Consider being part of my Stampin’ Up Team. Through August 31 you can become a Stampin’ Up Demonstrator for as little as $85 with the mini kit. Also check out the Stampin’ Up specials, click this link to check it out: http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/michellezindorf/promotions

Brayered Apricot Appeal ink at the top of a 3.5″ x 6″ piece of Whisper White card stock.

Masked the moon with a 1 3/4″ circle punch, punched from the stick part of a post it note.

Brayered Pumpkin Pie ink over the mask at the top of the card stock.

Brayered Elegant Eggplant at the top of the card stock, not covering the Pumpkin Pie ink entirely.

Removed the post it note mask from the moon and sponged a bit of Elegant Eggplant ink on creating a cloud shape.

Added a bit of Basic Black ink with a sponge in the center of the cloud shapes.

Stamped the Unmounted Wheel Stamp, Haunting across the bottom of the card stock with Basic Black ink.

Added White Gel pen highlights and colored in their eyes with the same white gel pen.

Added a few dots in the sky with a white gel pen and sponged some Basic Black ink at the bottom of the main image panel before assembling the panel layers. Also added 4 silver brads.

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

May your day be filled unexpected delights.

Until my next post. . . . .

Huge Hugs,

Michelle

Get ready for Brayer Workshops! I am coming to:

Castro Valley, California

Yardley, Pennsylvania (near Philadelphia)

Knox, Maine

Akron, Ohio

Broomfield, Colorado

Moore, Oklahoma

Nashville, Indiana

Portland, Michigan

2010

Dayton, Ohio at Marco Paper

Phoenix, Arizona

Monroe, Louisiana

Jacksonville, Florida

St. Louis, Missouri

Mechanicsville, Virginia

Raleigh, North Carolina

Colleyville, Texas

Colorado Springs, Colorado

Boise area of Meridian, Idaho

Riverside, California (Southern California)

Salem, Oregon

Wheaton, IllinoisSt. Cloud, MinnesotaRockville, MarylandNorth Chili, New York (near Rochester)

New Johnsonville, Tennessee

Helena, Montana

Middleburg Heights, Ohio

Venice, Florida

Link to my Stampin’ Up website were you can order all of your must have Stampin’ Up products from me 24-7: http://michellezindorf.stampinup.net

Frequently asked questions answers: http://zindorf.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/frequently-asked-questions/

Sunflower Day – Tutorial #238

15 Comments July 22, 2009 zindorfstamps

ANNOUNCEMENT, ANNOUNCEMENT, I have added a few terrific cities to my Brayer Workshop travels. I will be teaching in:

St. Louis, Missouri on February 26-27, 2010 (call the Ink spot at 314-822-5544 for more information/registration)

Riverside, (Southern) California on May 1-2, 2010 (e-mail mzindorf@aim.com for more information/registration)

Helena, Montana on July 24-25, 2010 (e-mail mzindorf@aim.com for more information/registration)

Middleburg Heights, Ohio on July 31, 2010 (one day only) (e-mail mzindorf@aim.com for more information/registration)

Venice, Florida on August 7-8, 2010 (e-mail mzindorf@aim.com for more information/registration)

Here is a link to my workshop calendar if you wish to check out all my Brayer Workshop locations:

http://zindorf.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/workshop-calendar/

Now about today’s tutorial, this card was created this morning for my Mother who has a birthday today. Nothing like waiting until the last moment to get the card done, lol. Anyway, I wanted to give her a very bright and cheerful card. I believe I succeeded. 🙂

Let’s get started. . . . .

Supplies:

Stamps: Stampin’ Up “Pick a petal” and “Bloomin’ Beautiful”

Paper: Stampin’ Up Whisper White and Chocolate Chip

Ink: Stampin’ Up Tangerine Tango, Chocolate Chip, Tempting Turquoise & Crushed Curry

Accessories: Stampin’ Up Tempting Turquoise Brads, Sponges, Tempting Turquoise Marker, Versamark pad and marker, Stamp-a-ma-mig, Circle Scissors, Piercing Tool

Are you inspired by this Blog? One way you can help support this blog is by ordering your Stampin’ Up products through me. You can order from me 24-7 from this link: http://michellezindorf.stampinup.net or e-mail me at mzindorf@aim.com If you are within the United States. Want a copy of the brand new 2009-2010 Stampin’ Up Catalog for $9.95, just e-mail me at mzindorf@aim.com and I will get one in the mail to you. Want to become a Stampin’ Up Demonstrator and earn instant income? Consider being part of my Stampin’ Up Team. Through August 31 you can become a Stampin’ Up Demonstrator for as little as $85 with the mini kit. Also Stampin’ Up is now having a weekly special, click this link to check it out: http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/michellezindorf/promotionsStarted with a piece of Whisper White card stock cut to 4″ x 5.5″ and a 2.5″ circle cut out of card stock using Circle Scissors.

I stamped the petals from the Stampin’ Up set “Pick a Petal” by first loading my stamp with Versamark, Crushed Curry ink and tapped the tip of the petal in Tangerine Tango ink before stamping it on the card stock. I repeated stamping and loading my stamp each time in between stamping.

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

Colored over all the petals with a Versamark marker and heat embossed the images again with clear embossing powder and a heat gun to protect the white dots on the petals.

Sponged Crushed Curry ink in the center of the flower.

Used a piece of card stock that has a 3″ circle cut out of it to mask my main image panel and sponged Tangerine Tango ink around the inside edge.

Sponged Chocolate Chip ink around the inside edge of the mask, not covering the Tangerine Tango ink entirely.

Removed the mask and sponged Chocolate Chip ink in the center of the flower.

Sponged Tempting Turquoise ink around the flower petals.

Using my Stamp a ma jig for place, stamped the word Bloom from the Stampin’ Up set “Bloomin’ Beautiful” in the center of the flower using Chocolate Chip ink.

Created a shadow by outlining the right sides of the petals with a Tempting Turquoise marker.

Sponged Tangerine Tango ink around the outside edge of the card stock.

Added some ribbon, Tempting Turquoise brads and assembled my card front.

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

May your day be bright and cheerful!

Until my next post. . . . . . .

Huge Hugs,

Michelle

Get ready for Brayer Workshops! I am coming to:

Dayton, Ohio

Columbia, Missouri

Lynchburg, Virginia

Greenwood, Indiana

Castro Valley, California

Yardley, Pennsylvania (near Philadelphia)

Knox, Maine

Akron, Ohio

Broomfield, Colorado

Moore, Oklahoma

Nashville, Indiana

Portland, Michigan

2010

Phoenix, Arizona

Monroe, Louisiana

Jacksonville, Florida

St. Louis, Missouri

Mechanicsville, Virginia

Raleigh, North Carolina

Colleyville, Texas

Colorado Springs, Colorado

Riverside, California (Southern California)

Salem, Oregon

Wheaton, Illinois

Rockville, Maryland

North Chili, New York (near Rochester)

New Johnsonville, Tennessee

Helena, Montana

Middleburg Heights, Ohio

Venice, Florida

Here is a link to my workshop calendar where you can see all of my travel schedule and to get info on beginner and advanced Brayer workshops: http://zindorf.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/workshop-calendar

Link to my Stampin’ Up website were you can order all of your must have Stampin’ Up products from me 24-7: http://michellezindorf.stampinup.net

Frequently asked questions answers: http://zindorf.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/frequently-asked-questions/

Sneak Peek Animal Stories – Tutorial #223

11 Comments June 15, 2009 zindorfstamps

I have another Stampin’ Up Sneak Peek to show you today. This tutorial uses a new Stampin’ Up Set “Animal Stories” and two of the new In Color Inks “Bermuda Bay” & “Dusty Durango”. This set and the new In Color Inks will not be available to purchase from Stampin’ Up until July 1, 2009. You will definitely want to put them all on your list of must haves.

But before we get into the tutorial I need to announce the Stampin’ Up Rustic Rooster Set Blog Candy Winner. The winner is. . . . .. . . .. . . . . . . . . . .

cher who wrote “omgarsh! your work is so lovely! and YES YES! I have wanted that set FOREVER and EVER and EVER! I so love roosters n chickens too! Got so many in my kitchen…I should live on a farm! Please enter me …pretty please? TY TY TY for the chance…will u ever come to MI to teach? We need you here

Cher, Congratulations! Please e-mail your address to mzindorf@aim.com and I will pop this set in the mail to you.

Thank you to all who played along.

Now on with the tutotial. 🙂

Supplies:

Stamps: Stampin’ Up “Animal Stories” & “Embrace Life”

Paper: Stampin’ Up Whisper White, Apricot Appeal & Handsome Hunter

Ink: Stampin’ Up Bermuda Bay, Handsome Hunter, Apricot Appeal, Close to Cocoa & Dusty Durango

Accessories: Versamark Pad & Marker, Clear embossing powder, Heat gun, Ribbon, Brads, Brayer, Stampin’ Up Markers, White Gel Pen, Sponges, Ticket Corner Punch

Are you inspired by this Blog? One way you can help support this blog is by ordering your Stampin’ Up products through me. You can order from me 24-7 from this link: http://michellezindorf.stampinup.net or e-mail me at mzindorf@aim.com if you are within the United States. Want a copy of the current mini catalog, just e-mail me your address and I will pop one in the mail to you.Want to become a Stampin’ Up Demonstrator and earn instant income? Consider being part of my Stampin’ Up Team.Stamped this cute little Giraffe by first loading my stamp with Versamark and then loading it with Close to Cocoa ink before stamping it on a 3.5″ x 5″ piece of Whisper White card stock.

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

Colored the dots of the Giraffe in with an Apricot Appeal marker.

Colored over the Apricot Appeal marker and the white of the Giraffe’s eye with a Versamark marker and then heat embossed the image using clear embossing powder and a heat gun.

Stamped these flower images from the Stampin’ Up Set “Embrace Life” by first loading the stamp with Versamark and then loading the stamp with Close to Cocoa ink before stamping it. Loaded and stamped the image 3 times.

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

Colored the flowers in with an Apricot Appeal and a More Mustard marker.

Colored over the colored flowers with a Versamark marker and then heat embossed the flowers using clear embossing powder and a heat gun.

Brayered the New In Color ink “Bermuda Bay” at the top right hand corner of the card stock.

Brayered Bermuda Bay ink at the bottom of the card stock.

Sponged the new In Color Ink “Dusty Durango” at the bottom of the card stock.

Created a shadow and some depth to the Giraffe by outlining some of the image with a Basic Black marker.

Used the Ticket Corner Punch on the main image panel and the Handsome Hunter Panel that will go under it.

Sponged Handsome Hunter ink at the top right hand corner of the main image panel.

Added White Gel pen dots in the grassy area.

Sponged Handsome Hunter ink at the top Right Corner and bottom of a 5″ square Apricot Appeal Panel. Also sponged Dusty Durango ink at the bottom of the same panel.

Assembled the card and added ribbon and gold brads, white dots on the Apricot appeal panel and here it is finished measuring 5.5″ square.

I hope you are looking forward to the new Stampin’ Up catalog that comes out July 1st as much as I am!

Just for the heck of it, I thought I would share with you the project I completed yesterday in my garden. That’s right I garden in my spare time (LOL spare time, right).

I installed this fountain at the side of my house where everyone enters off of the drive way.

It is one of those fountains that bubbles over the top and down the jar sides. I was happy with the outcome. 🙂

May your day be bubbling over with happiness!

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

Hugs,

Michelle

Get ready for Brayer Workshops! I am coming to:

Dayton, Ohio

Webster, New York

New Johnsonville, Tennessee

Stoughton, Wisconsin

Columbia, Missouri

Lynchburg, Virginia

Greenwood, Indiana

Castro Valley, California

Yardley, Pennsylvania (near Philadelphia)

Knox, Maine

Broomfield, Colorado

Moore, Oklahoma

Nashville, Indiana

Portland, Michigan

2010

Phoenix, Arizona

Monroe, Louisiana

Jacksonville, Florida

Mechanicsville, Virginia

Raleigh, North Carolina

Colorado Springs, Colorado

Salem, Oregon

Link to my Stampin’ Up website were you can order all of your must have Stampin’ Up products from me 24-7: http://michellezindorf.stampinup.net

Frequently asked questions answers: http://zindorf.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/frequently-asked-questions/

Sunrise Silhouette Trees – Tutorial #202

28 Comments April 21, 2009 zindorfstamps

I was in the mood for a silhouette scene today. It was a bonus to be able to create this scene using just the one tree stamp from the Stampin’ Up set LeJardin Botanique.

Let’s get started. 🙂

Supplies:

Stamps: Stampin’ Up Le Jardin Botanique & Holidays & Wishes

Paper: Stampin’ Up Whisper White & Basic Black

Ink: Stampin’ Up Basic Black, Chocolate Chip, Really Rust, Pumpkin Pie, Summer Sun, White

Accessories: White Gel Pen, Piercing tool, Stamp-a-ma-jig, Brayer, Sponge

Please don’t forget you can order your Stampin’ Up products from me 24-7 from this link: http://michellezindorf.stampinup.net or e-mail me at mzindorf@aim.com if you are within the United States. Also, please consider being part of my Stampin’ Up Team. We have valuable monthly meetings in Miamisburg, Ohio.

Brayered Summer Sun ink at an angle on a 4.5″ x 6″ piece of Whisper White card stock.

Flip the card around and brayered Pumpkin Pie ink at an angle.

Brayered on Really Rust ink not covering the Pumpkin Pie ink entirely.

Brayered on Chocolate Chip ink not covering the Really Rust ink entirely.

Stamped the tree 7 times using Basic Black ink.

Stamped the tree 6 times at the bottom of the card stock with Basic Black ink.

Sponged Basic Black ink at the bottom of the card stock to create the ground area.

Stamped the tree stamp a couple of more times at the bottom of the card stock to create more brush in the scene.

Sponged some Basic Black ink in the top left hand corner of the card stock to create more drama in the sky.

Using my Stamp-a-ma-jig for place, stamped the sentiment using White ink.

Let the sentiment ink dry a moment and decided to go over it with a White Gel pen to make it brighter.

Added a silver brad at each side of the sentiment after assembling my card front.

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

May your skies be filled with color today.

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

Hugs,

Michelle

Get ready for Brayer Workshops! I am coming to:

Dayton, Ohio

Savannah, Georgia

Covington, Indiana

Buffalo, Minnesota

Webster, New York

New Johnsonville, Tennessee

Stoughton, Wisconsin

Castro Valley, California

Yardley, Pennsylvania (near Philadelphia)

Knox, Maine

Broomfield, Colorado

Lynchburg, Virginia

Columbia, Missouri

Portland, Michigan

Link to my Stampin’ Up website were you can order all of your must have Stampin’ Up products from me 24-7: http://michellezindorf.stampinup.net

Here is a link to all of my tutorials: http://zindorf.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/tutorials-ive-written/

Frequently asked questions answers: http://zindorf.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/frequently-asked-questions/

Skating One Last Time – Tutorial #171

35 Comments January 29, 2009 zindorfstamps

I’ve always loved this image. Poor Boy is so out of control! Just how I’m feeling these days, but that is another story altogether.

Anyway, I decided to take my brayer approach to this creation. He is also going on my sales page. Once a set is gone it is taken off of the sales page. So if you don’t see it on there it is sold. Here is the link to the sales page if you want to take a peek at what is on there: http://zindorf.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/things-for-sale/

Also, here is a link to my Brayer workshop calendar, I’m going to be in Dayton, Ohio, Wheaton, Illinois and Covington, Indiana. http://zindorf.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/workshop-calendar/ I hope you are able to make it to one of them. I love meeting my blog readers.

Now, on with the tutorial. 🙂

Supplies:

Stamps: Stampin’ Up Snowy Play & Lovely as A Tree, Rubber Stampede Mirror Image Stamp

Paper: Stampin’ Up Whisper White, Real Red and Not Quite Navy

Ink: Stampin’ Up Not Quite Navy, Baja Breeze, Basic Black

Accessories: Stampin’ Up Markers, Post it Notes, Brayer, clear embossing powder, heat gun, White Ribbon, White Gel Pen, Versamark Marker and Pad

Stamped the skater by first loading my stamp with Versamark and then with Black ink before stamping. Heat embossed the image using clear embossing powder and a heat gun.

Colored his nose with a More Mustard Stampin’ Up marker.

Colored his skates with a Real Red marker.

Colored his scarf with a Certainly Celery marker.

Added a shadow to his scarf with an Old Olive Marker.

Added a shadow to his skates with a Bravo Burgundy marker.

Added a shadow on his body with a Bashful Blue marker.

Colored his arms with a Creamy Caramel marker.

Out lined the crack in the ice with a Versamark marker and heat embossed it using clear embossing powder and a heat gun.

Colored over his body with a Versamark Marker and heat embossed with clear embossing powder and a heat gun.

Masked the sky with a Post it note and ripped a post it note and masked the bottom right corner.

Brayered Baja Breeze ink all over the unmasked area.

Brayered Not Quite Navy at the right corner of the card stock.

Brayered Not Quite Navy ink at the top of the ice .

Wiped the ink off of my embossed image using a soft cotton rag.

Unmasked the card stock.

Stamped just the trees at the top of the card stock with Basic Black ink by only inking up the trees, not the ground area of the stamp.

Stamped a reverse image using a mirror image stamp. To use this stamp you stamp your image on the mirror image stamp and then stamp the mirror image stamp on the card stock.

I only inked the trees and not the ground area before stamping it on the mirror image stamp using Not Quite navy Ink.