Hello again, today’s tutorial gives me a chance to show you my two most favorite tools to use while stamping.  The Stamp-a-ma-jig and the reverse image stamp. 

I also used a brand new stamp by Innovative Stamp Creations “Sketch of Nature I”.  Here is a link to their online store:  http://www.innovativestampcreations.com/catalog/item/1516071/6518501.htm

The Rubber Stampede Mirror image Stamp can be found at various places.  Here is a link to a post I did regarding this stamp and there were a lot of great suggestions on different ways to get a mirror image along with where to find this stamp in the comments left on the post:  http://zindorf.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/2008/03/16/searchink-for-a-mirror-image-stamp/

I framed my piece today, but the finished main image panel is 4.5″ x 6″ so this could easily be a turned into a card.  The 8″ x 10″ frame I used is a barn wood frame I found at a thrift store for $2.00.  Got to love those thrift stores and garage sales. 

Let’s get started on the tutorial.

Supplies:

Started with a 4.5″ x 6″ piece of Whisper White Card stock.

Tore two post it notes through the stick part and used them as masks.

Stamped my tree stamp with Black ink on my Reverse image stamp and then stamped the reverse image stamp on the card stock creating a reverse image of the original stamp.

Photo of the reverse image stamp top.

Turned my card stock and brayered Baja Breeze ink in between the two post it notes.

Brayered Not Quite Navy ink over the bottom post it note and onto the card stock, not covering the Baja Breeze ink entire.

Removed the post it note masks.

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

Brayered Not Quite Navy at the very top of the card stock not covering the Baja Breeze ink entirely.

Stamped the Lovely as a Tree image across the card stock using Baja Breeze ink.

Now it is time to stamp my main (focal) image and I really don’t want to risk stamping it crooked or off center from the reverse image previously stamped so I am going to use my Stamp-a-ma-jig.  I know I have a lot of new stampers that have not experience using some tools so I’m going to show the step by step process of using the Stamp-a-ma-jig.  Bare with us you seasoned stampers. 

I line the plastic piece up in the “L” of the stamp-a-ma-jig.

Ink my stamp up with Black ink and line the stamp up in the “L” of the Stamp-a-ma-jig as I lower it and stamp the image on the plastic piece.

I can now take the plastic piece and move it around on my main image panel to see exactly where I want my image.

Line the Stamp-a-ma-jig handle “L” up on the Plastic Piece.  Hold the Handle in place and move the plastic piece away from the panel.

Ink my stamp up with Black ink.  Hold the Stamp-a-ma-jig handle firmly and line my stamp up with the “L” on the handle as I lower to the card stock.  Press down firmly on the stamp to make my impression.

Remove stamp and handle.

Sponged a bit of Baja Breeze ink under the small trees.

Used a black marker and went down the right sides of the large trees and the right sides of the reverse image to make them stand out a bit more.

Colored the tops of the trees with a white Gel Pen.

Used the White Gel pen and went down the Left sides of the large trees and the left sides of the reverse image.

Layered the main image panel on Black and Baja Breeze card stock panels and framed it. 

I hope you enjoyed today’s winterly tutorial and find yourself inspired to get out those stamps today.

May your day be filled with peaceful scenes.

Hugs,

Michelle Zindorf

Links to all my tutorials can be found here:  http://zindorf.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/tutorials-ive-written/

Here is a link to my workshop calendar if you want to get info on beginner and advanced Brayer workshops:  http://zindorf.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/workshop-calendar

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

Well hello there everyone!  I’ve been away tooooo long from my stamping room.  A lot has been going on with holiday preparation.

For the Thanksgiving Holiday my small family gets together at our house for the feast.  I still have half of the feast in the frig that needs eaten.  (Just slap it on my thighs, that’s where it is going anyway, lol)    We are not fancy people, this is my table setting for the occasion. 

I have to show you the two beast that were underfoot in the kitchen the whole day.  These two both weigh over 100 lbs each.  Abby the Lab and Lucas the German Short Haired Pointer/Great Dane mix.  Both of these babies came from a local shelter after our beloved German Shepherd passed about 5 years ago.   I encourage everyone to adopt their pets and spay and neuter them.  :)  Sorry, had to throw that in there, it’s too important.

Yesterday was spent, CHRISTMAS SHOPPING!!!!!  After Shopping we started putting up the Christmas lights on the outside of the house.  This is the progress we made before dark.  I then completely passed out on the couch, lol.  I hope those who celebrate Thanksgiving had one filled with the love and Joy of Family and Friends.    

Enough with the rambling, it’s BLOG CANDY TIME!!!!!  OH, what blog candy I have for you this week. 

How about a full sheet of Bird stamps from Katzelkraft!  Here is a link to their online store so you can check them out:  www.katzelkraft.fr    The bird I used for today’s project is one from this stamp sheet.

To enter to win this Full Stamp Sheet all you have to do is tell me to enter you by commenting on this post.  If you are getting this blog update by e-mail you will need to click this link and then comment at the bottom of the post: http://zindorf.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/2008/11/29/katzelkraft-bird-in-water-tutorial-152-and-new-blog-candy/

I will use a random number generator on Wednesday, December 3rd to select the winner.  Good luck to all!

Now on with today’s tutorial. 

Supplies:

Brayered Baja Breeze at the top and bottom of a 4.5″ x 3″  piece of Whisper White Card stock.

Brayered Pacific Point ink at the bottom of the card stock, not covering the Baja Breeze ink entirely.

Stamped the Katzelkraft Bird image with Palette Nior Black ink.

Stamped the Pine Tree Twice with Baja Breeze ink.

Stamped the Pine 3 times with Always Artichoke ink.

Sponged Always Artichoke ink at the right and bottom of the card stock.

Sponged black ink at the right, left and bottom of the card stock.

Added White Gel Pen to the light areas of the bird, made dots in the tree branches and also added white dashes in the water.

Added dashes of black marker to the tree trunks.

Sponged Pacific Point ink around the outside of the card stock.

Cut a 4 7.8″ x 6 3/8″ piece of Always Artichoke card stock and sponged Pacific Point Ink around the outside of the card stock.

Assembled card and added the ribbon and brads.  Here it is finished measuring 5″ x 6.5″.

May your day today be one of leisure.

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

Hugs,

Michelle

Links to all my tutorials can be found here:  http://zindorf.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/tutorials-ive-written/

Here is a link to my workshop calendar if you want to get info on beginner and advanced Brayer workshops:  http://zindorf.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/workshop-calendar

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

I feel so guilty, part of my weekend was spent Christmas Shopping and creating new Workshop projects for my Beginner Brayer works in February at Marco Paper.  But that’s not where the guilty part comes in.  It’s the new Wii game system I purchased for my husband and I.  If you have never experienced a Wii before, you have to try it.  It will definitely get you up off of the couch and moving.  We spent hours last night bowling and golfing.  It was way to much fun.  If you do own a Wii you know what I’m talking about.  :)  Dangerously addictive. . . . . . .. . . . . .  Hmmm, I think I need to stop at the store and pick up yet another game. . . .  who needs that retirement fund anyway, lol.

Anyway, let’s talk about stamping.

I showed a glimps of this great new stamp by Innovative Stamp Creations the other day and got flooded by e-mails asking where you can get it.  Here is a link:  http://www.innovativestampcreations.com/ischomepage.html

Don’t you just love trees!  I can’t get enough of them. 

Today’s tutorial shows how to get a great light effect by using your brayer at an angle.  Check it out.

Let ’s get started. 

Supplies:

Started by tearing through the sticky edge of a post it note and used it as a mask.  Masked the bottom portion of a 4.5″ x 5.5″ piece of Whisper White card stock.

Brayered Baja Breeze ink at an angle on the unmasked portion of the card stock.

Turned the card stock upside down and brayered at an angle again leaving a light streak in the middle. 

Brayered Not Quite Navy using the same angles, but did not cover the Baja Breeze ink entirely.

Removed the post it note mask.

Stamped the trees using Palette Noir Black ink.

Used a marker to extend some of the trees to the top of the card stock.

Colored the light side of the trees with a White Gel pen to make them look like they have snow stuck to them.  Also added a few dots of white gel pen in the branches.

Squeezed the Baja Breeze ink pad to create a pool of ink on the lid of the stamp pad and used the ink along with an Aqua painter to create shadows of the trees on the snow area.

Closer look.

Note:  your shadows should go in the same direction as your light source. 

Sponged Baja Breeze ink around the entire edge of the card stock.

Sponged Not Quite Navy ink around the very outside edge of the card stock.

Attached a Baja Breeze panel to a black panel and pierced the bottom and top of them using the Tim Holtz ruler and a push pin.  The ruler has little holes in it along one side to use for this purpose.

Decided to add some fun ribbon.

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

Well I hope this tutorial has inspired you to get that brayer out and use it to see what interesting light effects you can create with it.

May your day be filled with Peace and harmony.

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

Hugs,

Michelle

Links to all my tutorials can be found here:  http://zindorf.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/tutorials-ive-written/

Here is a link to my workshop calendar if you want to get info on beginner and advanced Brayer workshops:  http://zindorf.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/workshop-calendar

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

The Basic Grey Blog Candy winner is . .. . . . . . .

Veee (vlstrs)who wrote:  “This one is fantastic - too! LOL Love that snowman and YES, you are an enabler! AND I am so weak. BAD, BAD, BAD.
Include me in the pot for the blog candy. It is so nice of you to share.”

Congratulations Veee, please e-mail your address to mzindorf@aim.com and I will put these stamps in the mail to you.

Thanks everyone for playing along. 

I’m putting together workshop projects so I don’t have any tutorials for you right now.  I will try to put one up tomorrow morning. 

Hope your weekend is one of leisure.

Hugs,

Michelle

Links to all my tutorials can be found here:  http://zindorf.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/tutorials-ive-written/

Here is a link to my workshop calendar if you want to get info on beginner and advanced Brayer workshops:  http://zindorf.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/workshop-calendar

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

Today I need to organize my stamping space, so no tutorial today.  If you are wondering how I keep track of all my stamps, here is a glipse.  I put the stamp sheets in my scanner and print a copy and put the copy in a binder by manufacturer.  It’s easier to browse my stamp collection this way. 

 I don’t want to leave you with nothing today so here is a funny for you readers that are preparing for the up coming Thanksgiving Holiday.

The Parrot

A young man named John received a parrot as A gift. The parrot had  a

Bad attitude and an even worse vocabulary. Every word out of the

Bird’s’ mouth was rude, obnoxious and laced with profanity.  John

Tried and tried to change the bird’s attitude by consistently saying only

Polite words, playing soft music and anything else he could think of

To “clean up” the bird’s vocabulary.

Finally, John was fed up and he yelled at the parrot. The  parrot

Yelled back. John shook the parrot and the parrot got angrier and

Even ruder. John, in desperation, threw up his hand, grabbed the bird and put him

In the freezer. For a few minutes the parrot squawked and kicked and 

 Screamed.   Then suddenly there was total quiet.  Not A Peep, was heard

For over a minute.

Fearing that he’d hurt the parrot, John quickly opened the door to

The Freezer.  The parrot calmly stepped out onto John’s outstretched arms

And said “I believe I may have offended you with my rude language and

Actions.  I’m sincerely remorseful for my inappropriate transgressions and I

Fully intend to do everything I can to correct my rude and

Unforgivable behavior.”

John was stunned at the change in the bird’s attitude.  As he was about to

Ask the parrot what had made such a dramatic change in his

Behavior, when the bird continued, “May I ask what the turkey did?”

Hugs,

Michelle