Jul 03 2008
Chickadee in the Woods - Tutorial
Here it is Thursday already! Wow, the older I get the faster time flies. Am I the only one that feels this way?
Anyway, today I got back to nature with the Stampin’ Up’s Set “Touch of Nature”. I love this little Chickadee. Isn’t he the cutest little bird? I have Chickadees all over my yard. They are such happy little souls. I can’t help but smile when I see and hear them.
Also, today I’m giving BLOG CANDY! Anyone miss out on the Studio G Series 8 stamps? I have 12 packs here just waiting for some lucky stamper.
Well here is your chance to get them. All you need to do to enter is leave me a comment here on this post. If you are getting this blog update by e-mail and you wish to comment, please click this link that will take you to my blog so you can comment for a chance to win these stamps: http://zindorf.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/2008/07/03/chickadee-in-the-woods-tutorial/
I’ll use a random number generator to pick a number on Saturday morning, July 5th.
Ready for the tutorial? Let’s get started 
Supplies:
| Stamps: Stampin’ Up Touch of Nature |
| Paper: Stampin’ Up Whisper White, Basic Black, Old Olive & Bordering Blue |
| Ink: Stampin’ Up Bordering Blue, Old Olive & Blue Bayou, Palette Noir Black |
| Accessories: Prismacolor Markers, White Gel Pen, Versamark Marker, Clear embossing Powder, Sponge, heat tool, Black maker |
Stamped the bird with Palette Noir Black ink on a piece of 3.5″ x 5″ Whisper White card stock. I’m using the Palette ink because it doesn’t smear with the Solvent based Prismacolor markers.
Colored the bottom of the birds belly with a Buff marker.
Extended the limb to the edge of the card stock with a Fabe Castell black marker.
Colored the birds head, very bottom of the belly and back with a Cool Grey 30% marker.
Colored the dark parts of the leaves with a Light Olive Green marker.
Colored the Branch with a Buff colored marker.
Added some Cool Grey 80% colored marker to the dark parts of the birds head and back.
Added a bit more Buff marker to the birds belly.
Colored over the bird with a Versamark marker, being very careful to stay within the lines.
Heat embossed using clear embossing powder and a heat gun.
Sponged Bordering Blue ink in a pouncing motion all over the card stock. I want it to look splotchy.
Stamped leaves by first loading my stamp with Old Olive ink and then misting the stamp a tiny bit so it would look a bit out of focus when I stamp it. Note: I tried this out on scrap paper first to see how much misting to do for the effect I wanted.
Stamped some Bordering Blue Leaves, some I misted, some I didn’t.
Sponged Bordering Blue ink at the right side of the card stock using a circular motion for good coverage.
Stamped a few leaves using Blue Bayou ink at the right side of the card stock.
Sponged Blue Bayou ink at the right side of the card stock, not covering all of the Bordering Blue ink.
Traced the underside of the Bird and the branch with a Black marker.
Added White Gel pen highlights to the leaves on the branch and a dot on the birds eye.
Assembled card and here it is finished measuring 5″ x 6.5″.
Don’t forget to comment to enter to win the blog candy for today.
Hope your day is filled with the sights and sounds of birds singing their happy little tunes.
Until my next post. . . . . . .
Michelle
This is so gorgeous. Love your layers of leaves! What a soft, sweet, peaceful scene! I love this one…thank you Michelle!
I just found your blog, and am mesmorized by all of the wonderful tutorials! Your work is beautiful, can’t wait to try this.
Michelle, Very elegant and serene. Thank you so much for all you do for us. You make my day!
Michelle, hi, I’m so glad that I found your blog. I have no idea how I got here. This is again a wonderful card. Your instructions on how you make your cards are so very clear. TFS.
Eveline.
Absolutely without a doubt, unbelievably and amazingly gorgeous card. It’s a real Z card! Wonderful! There are probably more words to describe this but I can’t think of many more, its early! Giggle!
Beautiful card Michelle. I have this stamp set and cannot wait to try such a lovely creation. TFS.
What a wonderful card I just love everything about it!! I’ll be making this card for sure. Thanks for the chance to win the “CANDY” everyone loves candy:) Happy 4th to you and your family I hope you have a wonderful and safe weekend
Your artwork is outstanding. I learn so much from your color sense and eye.
Thanks for the inspiration.
Susan
I Love that bird too. Another great card to go with this (finally) warm morning here.
Happy Thursday
Very elegant Michelle, I always love to see how your build your creations. That’s one of my favorite SU! sets of all time!
Amazing card! I love this set and what you’ve done with it! Definitely in my “to try” pile!!!!!
This is beautiful Michelle. Thank you for sharing your wonderful talent with us and breaking down into easy to follow tutorials. You are truly a gifted artist.
Blessings,
Mother Hen
(Cyndi)
Chickadees’ are by far my favorite bird! I’ve even tried to train them to eat out of my hand at the bird feeder, but I’m too impatient
This card is gorgeous - thanks for sharing your wonderful tutorials and for the blog candy offer!
Laura
I’m with you. I can’t believe it’s July already and I have a birthday coming up. I don’t have have any of those stamps. what a neat treat to whoever gets them. Thanks for the lovely way you demo your work and the chance to win all those stamps.
Beautiful, Michelle! I love the layout of this card! Very nice!
Just can’t wait till the week end to “TRY” to replicate your card!!! I have this exact stamp set and love it, but this is the nicest card I ever saw using this stamp! Thank you so much for all your tutorials, they are simply super awsome!!!
Cheek
This is just simply wonderful, I just love all your cards and your tutorials are great and easy to understand. This card is another elegant one the background is simply stunning and the bird is so great I just love how he pops off the card and the black outline of the bird wow, it sure makes this bird very eye catching!!!
Thanks for helping us all !!!
What a wonderful card !! Your tutorials are great, I learn so much from you.
Thanks for sharing !
Another awesome card. can you believe I do not own a bird stamp :(, My stamp collection is coming slow and steady, more slower then steady :). But I love coming here to see what wonderful things you have down with stamps and ink, and I am so amazed.
Michelle, this is beautiful! You are amazingly talented and so generous to take the time as often as you do to create these tutorials - THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart!!
Your chickadee is fabulous and it is a bit of a different style for you. Similar but different. Thanks for the opportunity for blog candy. Those of us who are regulars are here at your blog (in fact we are waiting at your virtual door for you to invite us in to play!) daily regardless, but the opportunity for a little candy is a nice treat! Thank you.
I find it absolutely amazing what you can do with an ink pad and markers! I could look at these things all day and never come up with the beautiful art that you do. Thanks for the inspiration!
Michelle,
Your tutorials are the best blog candy, simply delicious and no calories to boot. Thank you for taking the time to inspire the rest of us.
Linda
Once again your card is FABULOUS! I can’t wait each day to see what you will create next.
You are not alone in that whole speeding time thing. Why just last week my nephew turned three and in the fall he is starting his first year of college at NYU. How is that possible?????????????????????????????
Michelle, I have learned so much about coloring and shading, thank you so much for your wonderful tutorials, I know I keep telling you this but I appreciate them sooo much. This is such a super card, this little bird is just so cute .and you colored him just perfect, again I have learned a lot about coloring and what to do. tfs…….. Also thanks for a chance at some candy……….Michelle–where can I find a palette pad??
Evelynn
Wow another amazing artpiece. I am always blown away when I visit your site. TFS.
Michelle ~ what an awesome card; but then again all of your work is. I am always in awe of your talent. Thanks for the chance to win some “candy”.
Michele
Love, love, love your artwork
I’m a student of yours!
Debbie
Michelle, this is absolutely gorgeous, as all your creations are! Thanks so much for your inspiration and for providing the detailed tutorials!
Another amazing card!
The chickadee in the tree setting is beautiful but then your choice of layout and colors for the card make it even more gorgeous! An artist’s eye!
An other nice tutorial. And thanks for the blog candy I cross my finger
Sandra
Evelyn asked “Michelle–where can I find a palette pad??”
Evelyn, If you do an online search, I’m sure there will be 100 places to order one from. I purchased mine at a local Stamp store.
This too is my favorite set! You have inspired me to go beyond the normal stamp and matt card to a more 3-D card. Thanks!
Just lovely Michelle, as always! I love to scroll down through your posts and watch you build a card. You make it look so easy! I am going to work on some bird cards this weekend with my brayer and see how it turns out! Happy 4th!
Another fantastic tutorial! I love this card-unfortunately mine never quite as good as yours. Thanks for a chance to win some blog candy. Have a great long weekend.
i think this might be my favourite of your tutorials so far! and that’s a big call - i *love* all of your work!
~anna
Another gorgeous bird card! Thanks so much. AND as always, thanks for the nice, clear tutorial!
Michelle,
As always such great talent and inspiration. Thank you so much for your absolutelyw wonderful tutorials…
I look often and have not tried it yet, but the WaNTED- Pony card I am definitley going to have to try.
Thanks,
Michele
Wowsers, girl!! You are practically making me choke on my tea with this gorgeous card!! heehee
Love the colors in the trees!!!
I love your work. You’ve given me the inspiration (and step-by-step instructions) to go outside my comfort zone to experiment and create cards I never thought I could. Thank you so much for your time and wonderful art work.
Hi Michelle, Lovely card as are all your cards. Thanks so much for sharing it. There are several I intend to try. Thanks, again. Linda
I am in awe of your talent. I think since I have some time to actually play in my studio I will attempt this beautiful creation.
Simply stunning.
You are such a source of inspiration!
Thanks for sharing such detailed pictures of how to create your beautiful artwork! Clara
You are an amazing stamper. Thanks for the chance to win some blog candy.
Love the perspective you create with your stamping. NOW I need this set too. Woe is me
I love this card and best of all my friend has the Touch of Nature stamp set! I was going to do the card At the Lake ( I just got Embrace Life yesterday) but I might have to do both today!! You make stamping so much fun and really easy, thank you.
I love the simple nature look. It makes really appreciate the beauty that mother nature gives us and you do such a great job on making that same look on a card. It makes me feel like I am right there watching.
Thank you!
Absolutely beautiful. You are so talented at creating works of art with simple tools we could all master. You inspire us all to be more than simply “stampers” but rather “artists”.
Joanne L.
Michelle,
I LOVE this little guy too. This is the prettiest card I’ve seen done with him. I am bummed that I don’t own this set. I just might have to break down. I placed an order the other day and at the last minute, I deleted it. Boohoo.
Thanks for sharing. It is incredible.
Bailmac on SCS
Pam
This little guy is so beautiful. I am mesmerized by all of your cards. I love getting the email everyday, it gives me a little boost to get through work and go home and try out a new technique or two. It has moved me out of my comfort zone. Thank you!
Michelle
I wake up to the birds singing every morning and then I come to your website and see a bird card. It’s going to be a great day. I like how you extended the branch and made it look so real. I also like the blue leaves. I never would have thought of that. Thanks again Michelle.
Trish
This is awesome!!!!!
one of my fav sets is this one and I use it alot …..however, you have given it NEW life as I attempt to do some of the techniques oyu’ve taught here!!!!!
Thank you for sharing your awesome talent with the rest of us!!!!!
Bless you!!!!!!!
When I saw the title to this tutorial, I thought “I’m going to like this one.” Boy, Oh Boy! I LOVE this card. Everytime you use Touch of Nature it is a dream card. You know, I’ll CASE this. Thanks
Another amazing card. Your cards leave me speechless, I love them all and hope to someday be able to do a card like yours. TFS
I LOVE birds, so this little chickadee is one of my fave stamps! Your card is GORGEOUS, as usual
Thanks for sharing your talent with us via beautiful artwork and your amazing tutorials each day! Thanks for the chance to win some great stamps too!
A tutorial and blog candy… wow.. now that is what I call the best day EVER!…. Thanks for both.
Your cards are beautiful… you are very talented. You should write a book (I am very serious, I would buy one in a heartbeat).
Hi Michelle, your blog candy is just a bonus. I love checking out your creations. I amlost always learn something new. You are amazingly talented, thanks for sharing your creations with us. Christine
Like you - I just love the little chickadees. They are so chipper and fun to watch. I will miss this stamp set and am thankful for your tutorial. Your work is gorgeous and I am inspired by you! Thanks for the chance at b-candy.
Great card! I never thought of misting a stamp to get a different effect before. I’m going to have to try it now.
Thanks for all the great ideas and interesting cards! Have a great day:)
Denise
Michelle -
I’m still amazed at all the different designs and colour schemes that you use. I have your blog as my favorite and religiously, every monring I check to see what’s new on your site. Incredible. Thank you so much for sharing all your knowledge with us. You are awesome!
I´m a german stamper living in Buenos Aires, Argenina since December 2007. Every week i´m very keen on seeing your fabulous tutorials. Inspiring me a lot!!! Great card with this nice birdie.
Saludos de Argentina,
Nadja
Love your tuts, Michelle. Your blog is always full of wonderful inspiration!
TFS!!
Once again love the card! We have bird feeders out in the winter time (here in CA) for the birds. During the summer we don’t since my cats are able to catch all the little baby birds. The sound of singing bird really helps reduce my stress level too.
We have a mocking bird who has a terrible voice. Every night he calls out by our bedroom window. I keep hoping he will find a mate soon and stop singing. Maybe if he changed his tune he would.
TFS
Lisa
http://flatfishpaperarts.blogspot.com/
bonjour Michelle,
félicitations pour le merveilleux travail que tu fais. Je m’inspire à chaque jour de tes créations pour me confectionner quelques cartes. Continue ton beau travail c’est vraiment inspirant.
Sorry I dont speak english but
congratulations for your beautiful work and thank you to present to us of so beautiful creations.
I love this set. Your birds are always beautiful. Thanks for taking the time to inspire me!
Your blog is so fantastic! I am in awe of your artistic ability. I consider myself crafty but not artistic. I am very inspired by your creations, though and love getting your blog via subscription! Thanks for sharing your wonderful tutorials even if I am often too intimidated to try them … you make it look so easy though, one of these days I will get up the courage!
Another gorgeous card. I wish I had your talent! Thanks for the daily tutorials…I look forward to each day because of them.
This card is wonderful. I am going to case it immediately. Thanks so much for the wonderful tutorials you do. Glinda
Another really beautiful card! I just love your work and I look forward to getting your tutorials every day. I love each and every one. Thanks for sharing your work with us.
Kathy
Your blog has inspired me to pull out one of my least used tools, the brayer. I have loved the things you have shown us, they are truly awesome. PS your blog candy is great too, I am a Studio G junkie!!!!!
Wow I really love your work. I just found you this week and I am in awe!!!
Thanks for all the inspiration.
Your card is beautiful. It is also one of my favorite sets. I can’t believe it’s retiring.
Happy 4th of July!
Yet another brilliant card. I love getting your demos each day. I’ve promised myself that I will try and replicate some one day
Hugs and have a great 4th July 
Jenny M xx
Because divorce is imminent (my husband can no longer endure living with a card making junkie), I will need to find a job and Michelle’s wonderful ideas will inspire me to find a creative endeavor somewhere-or I can get a job at Walmart, whichever comes first.
I am a huge fan of your blog and love your tutorials. I love seeing the cards you come up with they are fantastic. Have a great 4th.
You continue to be my inspiration. Thanks so much for sharing your tutorials and lovely projects. I would really love to win the Studio G Series 8 stamps?
Thanks for your daily tutorials! I can’t wait until Aug 2 - I have signed up for your workshop in San Jose!!! Only a month away! Woohoo!!!
I just started getting your newsletters this week and love your creations! Absolutely beautiful. I plan on trying a few for myself in the next few weeks - can’t wait! Very inspiring. … Thanks and have a great 4th!
Your tutorials are so inspirational! Thank you for taking so much time and effort to present everything in a clear, uncluttered way that makes it easy for anyone to really follow along. So often we see so-called step-by-step instructions that have obviously left out half of what’s relevant, or that don’t include all of the materials. Hurray for you!
Lovley card! Thank you for sharing your talents with us all!
Have a great Day!
Cindy~
I just recently found and subscribed to your blog and I’m so glad I did. You’re an amazingly talented artist!
Wow, Michelle… you have made the chickadee come alive, love your art work… someday in I hope to at least complete one… only in my dreams I think!! Thanks for your great tutes as well as for sharing and teaching me a lot of stamping ideas.
Hugs always,
Germana
It is so delightful to view you beautiful tutorials every day- I look forward to your blog post each day-even if you post your country garden- such a breath of fresh air!!! I hope you have a wonderful 4th and a nice weekend!
I keep saving all your tutorials. I have to start trying them. This one is special.
Michelle, You are a true artist. The way you add such detail to your cards is truly inspiring. Thanks for sharing your amazing talent with us. Enjoy the 4th!
Michelle - I just love all your creations! You have really inspired me and so many others. I have taken out my brayer again and it is so happy to be getting used! I still need to practice alot more before I can get my cards to be as blended as yours! Your are the “Blending Queen”!!! Thanks for sharing all your great art and for the chance to win ALL these cool stamps!!
Dorothy
Michelle - I can honestly say I have never seen an SU set presented so very beautifully. I was so disappointed when this set got retired It was the only pretty butterfly left in the catalog. Your techniques make ordinary stamps great works of art! I am so very happy that I found your BLOG. I can’t wait to see what you’ve done every day. When I grow up (my next lifetime) I want to be an artist just like you!
Have a happy 4th!
LOVE it. Of course, I love all your stuff! Thanks for the opportunity for some blog candy!
Has there been a card I haven’t liked!?! Your tutorials are clear and easy to follow and an inspiration to create.
Michelle,
I am way over due on writing you. I feel I don’t really have anything to say, that hasn’t been said numerous times.
I am a HUGE FAN of your. Turned into Split coast stampers a couple of years ago and been following your art work ever since.
I don’t have words to express my gratitude for your generosity in sharing all your tricks and secrets. I get so excited with ever tutorial. Look forward to the next one. Much gratitude, bless you!!!
Carol Gatton
Michelle, I look forward to your tutorial each day, and I am awed by your talent. Your presentation is so elegant and creative. I love all the techniques you present to all of us who love stamping. Your selection of colors continue to amaze me. Off to stamp. Happy Fourth of July!
Shirley L.
Michelle-
All your fans are so lucky: we see your work, we get to know how you do it when you share it, we also get a possibility of blog candy. This card is beautiful just as all others.
Love your work…
All the best, Olga
You are so very talented. God has blessed you abundantly! Thanks for sharing your talents with us. I so look forward to your daily emails. They “make my day” as I enjoy each and every creative submission.
Have a safe and happy holiday, too!
lc..
I just recently found your blog and totally amazing talent, your use of color, depth & placement is truly artistic. Thank you for being so generous and sharing the step by step instructions, my goal is to give it a try this weekend. Thanks again!
Umm - no, it’s not just you - the days are a BLUR. This card is gorgeous & serene. Hey - I see your TV - what do you like to watch (listen to) when you’re stamping? I crank up the Martha Stewart reruns on the DVR!
This card (& stamp set) is adorable! I too love chickadees. I think they are just the cutest birds going! I am definitely going to have to try my hand at this card you created. It’s awesome!!
Thank you for sharing you talent with us. I love this one and have learned a technique I want to try today.
Michelle - todays card is one of my favorites - but let’s face it - all your cards are SO beautiful - and now BLOG CANDY to boot.
Your work inspires me! I have actually started using my brayer!! Thank you for sharing your talents with us!!
I really enjoy your work and told my stamp group about it last week. Your directions are detailed and easy to understand. Thank you so much for sharing your work with me…..and thanks for the blog candy opportunity.
Linda
I just have to tell you my good fortune, thanks to your techniques I’ve learned from your blog. The other day a few friends were at our home to celebrate an office party of my husband’s. They asked how I was enjoying my retirement and wanted to know how I spent my time. Showed them the gardens, wood shop and last but not least my studio (rubber room). They went through my stash of completed cards and purchased all but 6 of them! The ones they went for the most were your style/techniques! Awesome!!! Thank you for sharing your art. This little chickadee is adorable and I especially like the stamping of the leaves with one color and then again using the same color as you sponged with. Can’t wait to try this one. Happy 4th.
Michelle,
I am on your site daily and love your work!! I now actually have a great use for my brayer!! you are soooooooooo inpirational! Please pick me for the blog candy!!
I LOVE…LOVE your tutorials. I learn so much and they are so much fun to try.
You are a true artist! Thank you for sharing your gift.
Your cards are always so incredibly amazing. The tutorials are great, and this one looks pretty easy! I’m still intimidated to try it myself though.
Thanks so much for the tutorial- I would have left a comment, even without the contest. The step by step instructions for our colouring were great. I don’t have those markers, but now I am tempted! Great card too!
Awesome card! Wow!! I love that Stamping Up set too!
Hi Michelle,
I just signed up and this is the first time I’ve received an email to your blog. Love your tutorials and the great inspiration. Beautiful card! Thanks, Judy
WOW!!!
Michelle, you’ve done it again. Another beautiful card. Thanks again for the hands-on tutorial.
You are such an inspiration!
Wow what a great tutorial, I’m always in awe when I see your cards. You are such an inspiration to all of us. And I hope to be like you one day. Thanks for always sharing.
Hi there,
Loving your blog! You really don’t need to give Blog Candy because your tutorials are candy enough, but if you insist…please enter me!
Thanks!
Shawn K.
Michelle, I literally caught my breath when I saw this card. I have to try and make it for my Mom, she would truly love it.
Thanks so much for all the wonderful tutorials!
As usual, your card is really beautiful. Thanks so much for all your tutorials.
Gorgeous, gorgeous as always. Thanks for sharing all that you do with us, your beautiful cards and the generous bonus of showing us all how to make them ourselves! You’re the best! ~chris
Hi Michelle
Yet again another beautiful card, simple and so effective. We don’t have Chickadees here :0( so yours has brightened my day
Love your tutorials. I don’t know how you do so many! I’d love a chance to win this great blog candy!
Holly
I have to say–I have liked all your cards, but when I opened this e-mail I thought “Wow”! I will have to try this sometime! Thank you!
Another great tutorial! You’re such a wonderful teacher; thank you so much!
This is so stunning! Your color choices are amazing!
I have become hooked on clear embossing, thanks to your inspiring art! How do you keep your images crisp? When I go over images with a versamarker, the colors get on the tip, then get mixed/blurred. Guess I need more practice!
Up ’til now, I’ve been pretty partial to your coffee cups and beach scene creations, but this card just made it to the top of my FAVORITES list! Thank you so much, Michelle, for giving us the step-by-step tutorials. You’ve helped me personally in my coloring and I appreciate it.
KellyRae Cooper
Coolidge, Arizona
Oh my….. how dainty is the Touch of Nature stamp set. Since they will be retiring it I just ordered this stamp set and can’t wait to play with it.
I’ve admired it for a long time but put off ordering it.
What a wonderful assortment of cute clear stamps.
How great winning this blog candy would be to make cards with. ~***~ Have a great 4th of July weekend everyone ~***~
I absolutely LOVE your blog. Your tutorials are wonderful and I appreciate the chance to win some blog candy. Thanks for sharing with us.
I’ve an MZ addiction! Can’t wait to see what each day’s posting of your artwork is for that day! Thanks so much for sharing your arts! Nelda Deakins
nelda mc765 @ charter .net
Another beautiful creation. Thank you for sharing it with us.
You always pick such great colors. Thanks for all of the great tips!
Such a beautiful card Michelle. I absolutely love birds and this one is so sweet. I would love to enter your blog candy giveaway. I don’te have any Clear Stamps, and this would be a wonderful way to begin a new love affair! Thanks for the opportunity…
Barb
barbiebeth@grandecom.net
Love what you did with this set! Thanks for another great tutorial : )
I am soo glad I found your gallery. I am new to stamping so it is so nice to have tutorials that I can follow. This card as with all of them is just beautiful. Thanks for being here. Nita
We have chickadees in Northern MN too. Did you ever notice how their song changes during the winter to indicate the coming of spring? It is one of our favorite phenology notes. This card touched a special place for me. Thank you for creating it!
Michelle, this is wonderful! As soon as I saw this cute card, it reminded me of the porch and feeder at my dad’s house in Ohio. He has deck where he has several feeders mounted and he can watch the birds through his sliding glass door. Of course, his kitty watches them also!!! LOL! The shading of the trees around him is perfect….love this tutorial!! Great job as always!! Thanks!
Lynnor
Another amazing tutorial. This has been my favorite set for quite a while. My friend may actually be sick of seeing it….but not me.
Keep them coming, I’m learning lot of wonderful things from you.
WOW - what a great treat - thanks for all the great tutorials!
Helen
Cape Town
This is so soft and lovely, Michelle. Yes, I love the bird stamps — they’re so happy!! The sky is so pretty too. Another inspirational piece, as usual.
I am new to visiting your blog, but I love all your work and all the wonderful tutorials you have on here! This card is no exception- it’s just beautiful! Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful creativity!
Barb
Yes, I know what you mean by time flying by. And the older you get the faster it goes.
As always beautiful work. You make stamps and Ink just jump out at you. And the colors are just fantastic. I have recently bought most of the SU colors makes it easier to duplicate what you are teaching. And the results are great. You are a very gifted stamper and teacher. Thanks so much for the time you take to share with us everyday. And blog candy, what an extra treat.
Thank You for the Blessings you give us with your work and may you continue to be Blessed in your stamping and everyday life.
thanks again michelle…another beautiful card and tutorial! yours is the first email i look for every morning! and thanks for the chance at some “candy”!
sandyh
Love the Chickadee! Your tutorials are great inspiration!
Thank you for sharing!
I thought this set was ugly til I saw your work. Fabulous! The blog candy is nice too. Thanks for sharing your talent with us!
Entering for this blog candy is like a one in a million chance! LOL
Your cards are always fabulous, however, I particularly love this one - the colors and the stamps and technique are perfect!
you have great techniques and beautiful cards.
I love all your tutorials, they are so detailed and easy to follow! I also have this stamp set, so am looking forward to playing a bit with my own chickadee!
Your cards and tutorials are just incredible! I just ordered “Touch of Nature” and can’t wait to make this card! Please enter me for the “blog candy.” Thank you and have a wonderful 4th!
Your work is extraordinary! Thanks so much for sharing with such great tutorials!
I absolutely love your blog. I finally got up the courage to “sort of” try one of your techniques on a card I made for the latest Innovative stamps challenge. Mine is so simple compared to your cards, but I gained some confidence in trying something new. Thanks for the inspiration AND chance to win some stamps.
The chickadee is one of my favorites. This card is done beautifully. Thanks for sharing your talents.
I love your tutorials. You are so talented and creative. Thanks for doing them for us.
Michelle: I love your tutorials and this is no exception - they’re the best. Thanks for the blog candy, too!
Your creativity continues to be my inspiration. Thanks for such detailed tutorials and such beautiful ideas!
Wow….you are certainly a great inspiration to me….just love your work. Can’t wait each day to see what you have created. Thank you SO much for sharing your wonderful creativeness. You are an inspiration to all of us.
Just found your blog and love it! Your tutorials are easy to follow and I am in awe of your talent. Thanks for sharing all of it!!
YOU ROCK THANKS!!!
Such a gentle card, we don’t have chickadees in the UK but I imagine they are rather like our little sparrows. Thank you for yet another excellent tutorial.
Another great tutorial! I just can’t believe how awesome your artwork is…just lovely! I wish I lived by you to take classes. Thanks for all the inspiration and step by step tutorials. Love them!
I never would have thought to use blue ink for the leaf stamp. It mimics the sky seen through the trees. Love the idea and love the card.
I tried to make the card with the leaf floating in the water. I need to visit that tutorial again. LOL I think I need a computer on my craft table.
Thank you for the opportunity to win stamps.
Yet another wonderful tutorial! Michelle you rock! Keep up the great work, it is truely inspirational. Blessigns and Hugzzzzzzzzzzz
I wish there was a way to tell you how important your blog is to me. I wish I could tell you how excited i get when I click the link to take me to the next wonderful bit of genius. I’m learning so much and in such a pleasant way. I love this birdie too. Now I may be able to get on paper what I see in my head. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you. - Nimue
Wow! Another beautiful card. I love your bird.
My favorites are your birds and water cards.
You are one talented lady.
Lorifitz1
I just don’t how you do it. Such beautiful cards all the time. Each one is a work of art. I am so glad I signed up to get your tutorials e-mailed to me. Not only to see the wonderful work but also to remind me to take the time for myself and stamp. It truly is a therapy.
You are such a wonderful giving person to share your talent with us and give us a step by step direction for each card. Thank you so much and I can’t wait to see the next fabulous creation!!!
Beautiful card - all your cards are beautiful! Thanks for the blog candy opportunity!
Michelle,
I love your work,very inspiring I look forward to your tutorials everyday! Have a Great Day!
Great card! I like the little birdie!
WOW! Guess I’ve been out of the “loop” for a while! I didn’t even realize you had a blog!! DAH!! I absolutely LOVE your creations and can’t wait to visit your blog on a regular basis!! (I’ll add you to my blog roll!)
I love all of your work but especially the chickadee!
Hi Michelle,
Thanks so much for the inspiration!!!
( It’s to the point where the people I make cards for
Say ” Next time do a Zindorf for me” They just LOVE your Style!!!
Bev
Wow, that card is just so cute! Love the little birdie!
Love the colors you’ve used! Great how the leaves are stamped in different colors!
But as usual… I love al the things you make! They are just so beautifull…. where do you get your inspiration?
And what a great blog candy!
I love your tutorials. They are so easy and clear to follow. You always show a new way to use materials. Thanks for the inspiration!
Renee
All the little extras you do to your cards with white highlighting, extra shadows and detail is what makes them so stunning. I have this set, don’t have the markers or the same ink pads BUT I am keen to give this one a try. Thanks once again for all your time.
Thanks for sharing, I love your little chickadee!! They are the cutest bird to watch!
As usual, Michelle, you have left us with a thing of beauty. You are an inspiration, and I anxiously await a new creation every day.
Thank you for the details, it helps me to recreate your works of art.
I would love a chance to win the blog candy, thanks for the opportunity!!!
Lisa
I just love your tutorials; they make everything very clear and easy to follow. I have learned SO much from you! I would love to win your blog candy stamps so I hope my name comes up. Thanks for all the cool techniques I’ve learned.
Diane Young
This is my utmost favorite SU set ever! I cannot believe they are retiring it! So glad I have it! beautiful tutorial.
G’day :). I love this blog. I visit everyday and always feel very inspired when I see your work and feel enabled when I see your tutorials. Thanks for everything!
I am continuosly amazed by the depth of your work.
It touches me to the core and inspires me to
create from that level as well
Namaste
Emanuella
Beautiful card, Michelle! This is one of my very favorite stamp sets…it’s just so peaceful. As always, I love your tutorial… it’s so easy to follow. Even though I can see step by step as the card evolves, for some reason it’s stil like magic when we get to the end, lol! TFS!
Hugs,
Betsy
I love the chickadee! The colors are beautiful and so peaceful. You have a wondeful eye for color and balance!! thanks for sharing your talents with all of us. And a little side note, the pics you shared of your garden are beautiful and for us who live in the desert a nice change of scenery. Thanks for also giving us opportunity to win such cool stamps. Davi
Michelle, I am continually amazed at the quality of your work. The shading and colors are fabulous. Thank you for your inspiration and the tutorials to help me achieve something beautiful.
Love the birdie! Your creations live on my computer’s desktop. I so look forward to your art and really am inspired by you. Thanks much.
Thanks for the tutorial! You’re so talented!
Your work is outstanding! You are so very talented.
Love this little bird!
Awesome card! Thank you for showing us, step by step, how you create your wonderful cards. I enjoy seeing your creations…one day I will attempt to try one! Your chickadee is coloured beautifully!
Michelle, I just love your cards. This one is so cute! My mom has been wanting this set for awhile now…I’ll have to send her a link to your blog so she can see what you’ve done. Thanks for all of your tutorials–I learn a lot.
You never cease to amaze me! Another gorgeous card…sure wish I had gotten that set!!
I am truly in awe of your work! I just ordered this set and can’t wait to try it! I am going to give all your techniques a go!
Diane
Wow I just LOVE your tutorials! The card is lovely.
Thanks for all of your tutorials. You amaze me each time I visit your blog. Have a great 4th.
Chickadees are my favourite birds! Thanks for the inspiration you provide with your gorgeous cards. They look so complicated but your step-by-step instructions make them “do-able” for me.
Michelle,
I love your card and tutorials. You are one very talented lady.
Thankyou for a wonderful tutorial. You are an ispiration. I just love what you have done with the little bird. It brightens up my day. Thank you again.
This is so cute! I think I could actually do this one! Thank you for all the time and effort you go to to do this for us; I look forward everyday to see what wonderful creation you have come up with.
Saundra
Thanks for sharing your wonderful cards. I am going to do a whole day of tutorial for myself to try out your background techniques. Can’t wait till hubby leaves town and I get a day all to myself.
Please enter me for the blog candy draw.
Michelle!!! This is a beautiful card!! Your added detail with the black and white pens just make the card lovely and unique. I enjoy and learn from your tutorials so much! I recently gave feedback to Crafts ‘n Things asking them to add pictorial tutorials - like yours. I included the link to your blog. I hope that was ok… THANKS for sharing!!!
Take care and STAY POSITIVE!!
Michelle,
You have such a painterly approach to using the stamping tools. I am learning sooo much from your tutorials. Thanks for all the time you spend teaching us. I never thought of using stamps and markers in this way. So glad I found you!
Thank you so much for sharing! Your technique of using the EP as the mask is awesome…..and your coloring, brayering yells out “TRY ME”!
Beautiful, as always! Thanks for always sharing how you get such beautiful cards! Did you mask the bird when you stamped the leafs? I couldn’t tell in the pictures. Thanks also for a great giveaway!! Who couldn’t want new stamps!!!
You have such a great eye for combining colors! I wish that could be taught! Wonderful job.
Hello Michelle,
I was lucky enough to win your last blog candy, which arrived today! Thank you so much for the lovely Christmas set, I love the snowflake in it especially.
This is a teriffic card, yet again. I’m a sucker for the birds, yet I’d never own one!
I tried one of your “Zindorf” style cards as a thank you card for one of my girl’s teachers, she was amazed with it, so I have to thank you for the inspiration! I’ll post it to SCS soon.
mmmm what luscious “candy” you offer us,,,and fat-free at that too!!!
Thanks for all your tutorials. It is always fun to see how you create your
masterpieces.
I have never seen these stamps! I guess I live a sheltered life lol…..sigh! I would LOVE to win this blog candy - yummy
Thanks for offering it Michelle and again THANK YOU for your inspiration using stamps that I have and stamps that are now
on my wishlist.
I love your cards, I’ve tried a couple, especially the Butterflies. I hope I win the blog candy this week. My hubby’s Birthday is the 4th but he doesn’t need all the surprises!
wow! I just love how you take these stamped images to the next level and behond!
I love your blog and your tutorials. They are just fantastic. Thanks for the hard work you put into it.
Angel hugs
Debby
Hi there,
I really love your blog and tutorials. Wow, I wish I could stamp that way. Everyday I look at your blog to see what beautifuls you’ve created this day!
Keep on the good work
Love from the Netherlands,
Jolanda
I am really enjoying all of your tutorials. You are one talented lady!!
Sherri
Michelle, thank you again for a woderful tutorial. This is such a beautiful card. Please keep them coming.
Thank you
This card is so beautiful I love how you used this set. thanks for the chance to win
nina
HelloMichelle,
I love your cards. They are so beautiful. And I enjoy your fantastic tutorials. I hope we will see more
Thank you from Germany
Ilona
Hello Michelle,
Stunning as always! You should be on the SU design team!
Have to say I haven’t strayed much from the wood block/rubber stamps much but would love to try. The Sudio G stamps are very cute…
LOL
SG from Toronto
hai michelle ,
i realy like this card and tut.
i love the way you make your cards , its realy very beautiful.
thanks for sharing all the techniques with us .
greetings and hugs brigitta
my blog : http://thehighteastamper.blogspot.com/
Michelle–
I recently found your blog, and have to say I’m positively blown away by your style!!! Keep up the good work and thanks for giving me something to aspire to!
Kim
Michelle, I look forward to your daily tutorials and I’m never disappointed. Chickadees in the Woods is awesome. Thank you for sharing your expertise with us. Marliese
Happy 4th!
Thanks for a chance to win! Wow that’s some candy.
Now that I’m commenting, I thought I should tell you that I love your tutorials! I also love it that people say: “I tried a Zindorf.” and we all know what they are talking about! Thank you for your ongoing inspiration.
I also like the way you use some old favorite stamps and not just new stamps!
Terri
Michelle, I just LOVE your work…each card you make is a masterpiece. I look forward to your tutorials…it’s soooo inspiring. I was on the fence on getting this stamp set…I think I might have to get it now. Shirley
Thanks so much for all the hard work you put into each project. I learn so much from your blog!
Hi
I just love when you put a new tutorial online they are easy to follow and so insperational i just love your blog.
holy schmoley!!!!! this is gorgeous…but everything you do is go-jus!
thanks for the blog candy oportunity!
regina
I love your style of creating cards and your tutorials are detailed so even “moi” can understand! THANK YOU! blog candy is always sweet! Appreciate the opportunity!
Love the card. I love chickadees also. They are fun to watch.
Robbie
Beautiful! I LOVE this set too! (Can’t believe they are D/C’ing it.)
I really love how you misted the leaves to make them look out of focus…how cool!
BTW Michelle, I’m starting my new “Stamp-First-Thing” routine in the morning…(I know it’s a holiday, but I want to see how long it will actually take me to make a project…:)) Have a fun & safe 4th! Thanks for the chance to win your generous blog candy too! Whoo Hoo!
This is my favorite set and the Chickadee is my favorite bird too. Your card is awesome. Once again, thank you for the tutorial, I will definately have to try this one.
I love the colors you have used. The card is beautiful!
Michelle, You are in a class by yourself! Thank you for lifting my day. Love this card!
Marcia
Thank you sharing all your beautiful ideas. I have learned so much in the last 6 months thanks to all the generous women who leave tutorials for newbies.
Donna
Michelle - I LOVE everything you do. I just recently discovered your blog and find that you have the most artistic designs of any that I see. Thanks for sharing so that we all can find our inner artist!!
Lyn
Michelle, thanks for all the work you do in posting the tutorials to share with us. I enjoy checking in here daily to see what’s new!
DeniseB
Hi Michelle,
Love your blog…visit daily. Your work is exquisite and I am actually trying to use your tutorials. Man, I have a long way to go!!! Please enter me in the blog candy giveaway!!! Thanks and hisses, Rockin Robin
love love love this card it will make a perfect card for my Dad’s birthday. Thanks for all the inspiration. You’re the best. Mary
Your designs make my days brighter and I love getting your tutorials by email. Thanks for your creations and I hope you are having a great day. Thanks for the chance.
Every card you make is a true masterpiece. To have such talent …………I am so very thankful you choose to share. Thanks so very very much. You are unique.
Wow another great tutorial. I have tried many of your examples. Thanks for sharing.
Beauiful, Michelle. What I love most about your cards are the simplistic designs that , visually, speak volumes. Thank you for sharing.
Michelle,
Thanks for a chance to win blog candy, you are very generous. Also, I receive your blog email daily and always love your posts. It was a special treat to see your flower garden earlier in the week. Wow, not sure how you do it…but you do and you do it well. Thanks again! Teresa
You amaze me with how much work and detail you put into each of your cards. Thanks for not only sharing the cards, but for also sharing the direction so that we can learn how you made them. Your cards are gorgeous!
I just found your tutorials last week and have been busy studying them. I have even tried a card - it didn’t come out nearly as well as yours, but I am learning so much! Thank you for taking the time and effort to do this. I will have to try this beautiful card next. I even have this set of stamps! That’s unusual for me but I was thrilled when I saw the card. Can’t wait to get started with it. Thanks also for the chance to win the stamps! I am so glad I found you site!
Michelle, I love what you do with your cards. While I am in no way as artistic as you, I am gradually picking up a few hints here and there. Please enter me in the blog candy. Thanks…and TFS
I love reading your blog in my email everyday, thank you so much.
Oh Michelle… this is my most favorite of all of them that I’ve seen since I’ve been following your tutorials…. because I LOVE chickadees. I collect them. They are the Maine State bird and although I don’t live there any more, they became by favorite bird when I did and have become even more so since I left! I love all your wonderful techniques and I just have to try this one! I’m not so great with the brayer though. It’s an art I guess!
Thanks for helping all of us learn and to step out of our ruts into new territory!
I only found your blog this week, and I’m loving everything I see. The chickadee card has inspired me to get out my stamps and inks and try this for myself! Thanks for easy to follow tutorials — they take away a lot of the technique anxiety.
I am so impressed by your work. I have that set and have used the bird- but you really make it POP!
I love your cards and tutorials!!! What a cute little bird you have used on this card! I absolutely love it!
Michelle, you’re just awesome. I can’t get over how beautiful your artwork is in the first place, then your detailed, meticulous tutorials with photos at each and every turn. You work your little tail off to help us out and I just love your blog! I found it only recently and it’s become a treasured site. Thanks so much for your efforts on our behalf.
Oh Michelle I’m a big fan. Your work is so amazing and what is MORE amazing is that you so willing share it with all of us. Would love to win your candy!
Mary
http://www.primitiveseasons.blogspot.com
Michelle your cards and your techniques are just stunning. Some day I am going to try doing one of your techniques. Have to get up the courage first though. Thanks for the chance to win.
Thank you Michelle for another wonderful tutorial. I only found your blog a few days ago and am amazed at your generosity in sharing not only your beautiful work but also the how-to and now a fabulous chance to win. Thank you so much.
I just love this card. I have this set so am going to give it a go. I love all your work. Thanks for taking the time to write tutorials for us. take care Andrea
Australia
Another wonderful tutorial Michelle…………..I’m just in total awe of your amazing talent. Thank you so much for sharing your art with us.
Another beautiful tutorial!! Thank you so much!
Linda Peterson
Your card is beautiful. I look forward to your updates and just love your tutorials. They are so easy to follow. Count me in on these sweet stamps. You are going to make 1 stamper very happy and I hope it’s ME ME ME! (teehee) Thanks for a chance.
What a beautiful card—I love to look at your tutorials. Thanks for sharing.
Michelle your tutorials rock!!! Thank you so much for taking the time to share you talent and techniques. The blog candy is just an added bonus. Keep up the great work.
Michelle, You have the most amazing tutorials!!!!! I haven’t had time to try any, but my vacation days are soon. So I’ll be experimenting to my hearts content. Thanks so much for the inspiration.
Hi Michelle. Yet another wonderful tute! Like you, I have a real soft spot for the stamp set and the chickadee in particular (thanks, didn’t know what bird he was) and your use of the stamps gives me great inspiration. I would, in fact, like you to do tutes on all the stamp sets I have, so that I can learn how to “properly” use them!
Someone on SCS said “this is my first Zindorf” - your surname is just about an established colloquialism (I think that’s the word I’m l