Nov 06 2008
Using White Floral - Tutorial #144 and Some Blog Candy
Today I thought I would warm things up a bit and use some really bright colors, but first I have some blog candy to tell you about. 
The Blog Candy for this week is a very cute set of 27 Stamps by Melanie Muenchinger and Manufactured by Gina K. Designs titled “Cuddles & Hugs”. Cute, cute, cute!
To enter for a chance to win this stamp set leave a comment on this post telling me you want entered. If you are getting this blog update by e-mail you will need to click this link and leave a comment on this post: http://zindorf.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/2008/11/06/using-white-floral-tutorial-144-and-some-blog-candy/
I will select a winner of this blog candy on Sunday, November 9th using a random number generator. Good luck to you all!
Now on with the tutorial.
Supplies:
| Stamps: Basic Grey “Insignia” |
| Paper: Stampin’ Up Whisper White & Night of Navy |
| Ink: Adirondack Red Pepper, Sunshine Yellow, Bottle, Raisin, Pesto, Denim, Ginger, Butterscotch |
| Accessories: Mellow Moss Marker, Black Marker, White Gel Pen, Versamark pad & Marker, Sponges, Brads, Ticket Corner Punch, Fine Detail Clear embossing Powder & Heat Gun |
Stamped Flowers on a 4″ x 5.5″ piece of Whisper White card stock by loading the stamp first with Versamark and then Pesto ink before stamping it.
Repeated the last step to add the second flowers.
Heat embossed the images using fine detail clear embossing powder and a heat gun.
Colored the middle of the leaves with a Mellow Moss Marker.
Colored over the leaves and colored the white middle of the flowers with a Versamark Marker and then heat embossed them with clear embossing powder and a heat gun.
Sponged on Sunshine Yellow ink.
Sponged on Red Pepper ink.
Sponged on Butterscotch ink.
Sponged on Ginger ink.
Sponged on Bottle ink.
Sponged on Denim ink.
Sponged on Raisin ink.
Wiped the ink from the embossed images using a clean sponge.
Over stamped the embossed images with the weed stamp and more flowers using Denim ink.
Wiped off the embossed images again with a clean sponge.
Outlined the right sides of the embossed flowers with a fine point black marker.
Outlined the tops and left side of the embossed images with a white gel pen.
Used a ticket corner punch on the main image panel and the two panels below it.
Assembled card and added brass brads. Here it is finished measuring 5″ x 6.5″.
I hope this tutorial has encouraged you to use the white of your paper to add a bit of drama to your cards. Also this sponged background can be used for sooooo many scenes.
May your day be filled with lots of color.
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 can’t wait to try this combination of colors. Your tutorials are art classes in jammies. Thank you. By the way, please enter me for the Blog Candy and thanks for that opportunity too. Have a great day!
Oh, please enter me in your blog candy…..I love coming to your blog and seeing the wonderful creations that you have made! Thanks for sharing all with us - you are so creative and talented!!!!
Hi Michelle: Beautiful card…again! The warm colors are so soothing. I would love to have the chance to win some candy! Thanks so much for your faithful tutorials, and the chance to win. Have an awesome day!
I love this card, the colors are amazing. I so do enjoy your tutorials! Thanks sooo much for sharing your talent with the world:) and please enter me for the candy. Sunday is my baby’s birthday (he is turning 18) so it may be my lucky day!! Have a great day
Thanx again for your wonderful tutorials … much appreciated as we can see they’ve got to be time-consuming! And I’d LOVE to be entered for the candy - the pink flamingos would be especially appreciated but they’re all so stinkin’ cute, y’know?!
yay..another blog candy…I really really wish to win this… they are so cute
Your tutorials are a great way to start the day 
Pick me, pick me please lol. I visit you blog almost all the time to see your tutorials. I wish I could take one of your classes. Your work is amazing, you are so creative and talented. Thank you so much for sharing all these wonderful tutorials with us.
It would make my day to win this set. Soo, pick me, pick me. Hee Hee ;0)
Your amazing Michelle and truly a inspiration. Thank you
wow Michelle. Another stunning card. i am in awe of your ability to use these bold colors in combinations I wouldnt of thought of. I look forward to your posts Thanks for the blog candy too
Is it wrong of me to already be thinking about the fabulous cards and scrapbook pages I could create with this set?
Thank you for inspiring my creativity & for making blog candy so much fun!
~Tracy
Hey Michelle,
I love the colors on this one too! Thankyouthankyouthankyou for all you do for your fans!
Beautiful card. So soothing. I just love the colors and the stamp set. You are a great enabler! Please enter me for the blog candy.
Amazing! I love your work so much. I want to grow up and be as creative as you!
What a combo–you and Melanie. Your tutorials are awesome and I adore Melanie’s sets. I would love to enter for your blog candy. Thank you.
Cheryl Sims
I love the vibrant colours on this card and the way the denim blue flowers appear to be in the background. Wow! I want to be entered in for the blog candy too. I had to chuckle when I read what Phyllis said about this being an art class in jammies as I’m sitting here in my jammies with my cup of green tea. *LOL* Good one Phyllis!
Michelle, I so enjoy your blog. Thanks for everything.
Trish
The color combination used in this card is amazing! Thank you so much for the time you spend on tutorials for all of your FANS! Much appreciated here. Love, love, love the blog candy you are offering. Very cute set. Maybe this is my lucky week to win!
Thank you so much for your tutorials - they’re the first thing I look at in the morning while I’m eating my oatmeal!! I would love to be entered for the blog candy - thanks!
Julie Fielder
just beautiful!
thanks for a chance to win blog candy….i love this card. it is beautiful and anxious to try it.
Michelle, beautiful, beautiful and gorgeous. just makes you say ooh and ahh, when you look at it. lovin the basic grey stamp set,may have to search for this one, you are such an enabler, girl. please enter me for the blog candy. Cuddles N Hugs, so cute. Gina K designs are some of my favorite stamp sets, would like to have this one. Thank you for all that you do. Blessings….
Wonderful job! I visit your site every morning. You come before breackfast, work and even coffee. How is that for loyalty. Could you please enter me for the blog candy.
Thanks Melissa McLean
Hi Michelle,
again a great tutorial.
I like your blog.
Please enter me for the candy
It`s a georgeos Stamp set, hope i have good luck.
Greetings from Germany
Martina
I love your talent and your blog candy is super adorable!!!
Gorgeous as usual! I love the bright colors you used. Thanks for all your amazing tutorials.
Love your work! Your tatent is amazing. Please enter me into your blog candy drawing.
Jannette D.
Thank you for your creativity and the chance to win blog candy.
Jayne
Once again, such a beautiful card! Is it too much to hope to win this set on Sunday as that is my birthday? Would love one more present. Thanks also for showing tutorials using sponges as well as ones with your imfamous brayer. You have really inspired me to make cards I never would have dreamed of before finding your blog.
Michelle this is beautiful as always! It is bright as you say, but it still looks kind of autumny. I would love to be entered into your blog candy give away. Thanks for the opportunity.
Love the colors on this one - I think you’ve inspired me to go create! Thanks for such clear, understandable tutorials. Oh, yes, please enter me for the blog candy - Melanie’s stamps are always so cute & this set is no exception!
Beautiful Card! Everytime I look at your blog I am amazed at what you can do. I would love the opportunity to win your blog candy. Thanks!
Great color combinations! I have a question for you (not related to this card). When you brayer - say on the top or bottom, do you go side to side, or from the top to bottom, or bottom to top? Thanks!
I love the bright colors. I am definitely going to try this. Thanks for a chance to win the blog candy!
hello again, such beautiful work,thanks for this opportunity to win. Have a great day!
Eileen
Your cards are always so beautiful!
Please enter me for the blog candy!
Thanks for the chance to win!
What another gorgeous card! I’ve been getting braver and actually have tried some of your tutorials and been happy with the results. Love your detailed steps! Makes it hard to mess up! I especially love all the great stamps you use. Makes me look at them with a different eye. Like today’s for example, gotta go on the hunt for it!
Thanks, too, for the chance to win some blog candy!
I love the colors in this card. I have learned so much from you. Thanks for the great card! Please enter me in a chance to win the very cute stamp set.
Simply beautiful, Michelle.
I’d love to win the set as my dd loves flamingos! Thanks for a chance.
Hi Michelle what a gorgeous card! I just love the colours and their flow. Another card to make at my stamp and play day.
un petit bonjour de france !! j’ai découvert votre site il y a une semaine et me voilà “addict” ! je serais très heureuse de gagner ces splendides tampons ! merci
Just love your tutorials. Flowers are my favorite and these colors are so beautiful. Thanks for sharing your inspiration and talent.
Thank you for being a constant source of inspiration and the chance at some blog candy!
Thank you for the tutorial; it’s great! And what wonderful blog candy! Thanks for the chance to win!
Awesome Tutorial and fabulous Blog candy! Enter me!!!!!!!
Michelle, this is just so gorgeous!!! TFS
Your card is gorgeous, as usual! TFS! I want blog candy! LOL
I love the colours you’ve got in this card - it’s beautiful. Please enter me in the candy draw!
Beautiful as always!!! Thanks for sharing your talent with us!! You are such an inspiration!
I love it ! The colors you put together are always beautiful. THe way you embossed some of the flowers for the white to show thru, then left others to pick up color achieved a beautiful look. I’m definitely going to try it. Great card, as usual !
Oh, and please put me in for the drawing. Thanks.
WOuld love to be entered to win the stamp set. Love your work Michelle. You’re so talented.
Mary
http://www.primitiveseasons.blogspot.com
I’m in for a chance to win Melanie’s stamp set please. I love the vibrant colors on this card. Thank you Michelle for sharing all of your tutorials with everyone.
your designs are always amazing and inspiring for me…. thank you for your wonderful tutorials. I would love to be entered into your blog candy. Thank you again.
Oh I LOVE IT! I am a huge fan of bright colors! I guess I have my project set to work on for tonight! Thanks!
Also the blog candy is adorable. I have eyed that set but have yet to buy it..so it would be fabulous to win it!
Thanks for the opportunity.
Your tutorials are always so incredible. Thank you!! Please enter me in the blog candy giveaway!
pick me, pick me. I absolutely love your tutorials, and the giveaway stamps are adorable.
What a BEAUTIFUL card! I love all the bright colors! And what fun candy you are giving away! I would love to win!
Hugs~ Kim
I just looooove those colors and you make it work as those colors float from one shade to another. You a wonderful artist. I hope I win and thank you for the chance.
Olga
HI Michelle… great card. Love the bright colors… I love your blog candy and would love love love to win it.. please enter me
Thanks a ton, hope you have a great day!
count me in! I would love this set -
Beautiful work … as usual! Another one to add to me things to try list!
Thanks for the inspirations.
Sandra
Another beautiful card. I love the colours and do hope that I’m the lucky winner of the stamp set.
Thanks Michelle for sharing your talents.
Thank you for the chance to win some blog candy.
I love this tutorial…
Thank you for always answering my questions
hugs
JoAnne
This is just to gorgeous…….Do you ever run out of ideas??????? Thanks for a chance for some candy.
your cards and so stunning and such an inspiration to me. Would love to be in the drawing for the set of stamps - some of my friends are going through “stuff” at the moment and could use a cuddle and hug card
your lessons are so informative. I wish I had half or even a third of your neat stamps.
Oh, please pick me! Love that set! Hope you are adjusting now to the time change!!!!
Sure do enjoy your tutorials. They are amazingly easy to follow.
All your creations are so awe-inspiring! Someday, I will actually duplicate one
For now though, I would love to have this cute, cute, cute stamp set!
Blessings,
Beth
As always Michelle, your card is absolutely stunning. I look forward every day to seeing something new that you have done. Thank you for the opportunity to win this adorable stamp set. I would love to be the winner.
These are stunning colors! And the use of white gel pen makes the image spectacular. Hope I win.
Love what you have done here! Thanks so much for sharing, and thanks for offering such great blog candy!
I’ll throw my name in the pile! I like the mix of colors you used in todays masterpiece, it just seems so vibrant.
As always, BEAUTIFUL card! You are truly amazing! I love what you do with a white gel pen, I wish I could use mine that well. Please enter me for the blog candy, as that is one of the sweetest sets I have seen in a long time! Thanks for sharing your talent with us!
Please enter me for a chance to win the blog candy. As always, beautiful card. I love the bright colors. Thank you for the chance to win!
Hi Michelle, I would love to be entered in to your blog candy contest. That’s so cool of you to do that. I’m just starting my blog out, so I’m not sure how to do a blog candy. Do you give away your own products, or is it from the companies? Good to know. Thank you so very much.
I love your work!!!
Alena in Northern CA.
i would LOVE to be entered to win this set of stamps! thanks for offering us a chance to win…LOVE your work!
I would love to win!
I LOVE to see your tutorials - the way they come together…it’s amazing to see how the first stamp turns into some gorgeous creation!
What a beautiful card for today’s tutorial! Love the bright colors! I would love a shot at today’s blog candy! I’ll keep my fingers crossed!
Nancy
I love the card. The colors you used really maki it pop. The candy would be nice too.
I am totally blown away by your brayering and sponging techniques.
I love the stamps by Melanie. Very, very cute.
Phyllis Johnson
First, I am here to tell you your card is gorgeous! “I can’t stop looking at it” gorgeous! Secondly, I would love to win Melanie’s stamps. Who can resist those?
Fabulous tutorial & thanks!
I’d also like to be entered for your blog candy.
I look forward to your daily emails and the inspiration you offer. Absolutely breathtaking.
Melanie’s stamps are adorable–please enter me in your blog candy drawing.
This creation just takes my breath away; I am trying desperately to become more creative, all because of your blog! And YES, YES, I’d love to win some stamps/candy!
Thank you!
I love your cards and tutorials. It makes it easy to follow the directions with pictures of each step and I have had wonderful success expermenting on your methods by following your examples. Thanks!! Please enter me in the blog candy contest.
Really loved the colors on this lovely card. And…thanks for the chance to win those cute stamps!
Besides being so creative, you also very generous. I so looking forward to all your tutorials!
What a beautiful card to brighten up someones day…….love it! Can’t wait to try it
Thanks again for making my day
Oh Michelle this card is so lovely the bright colors are awesome they really give this card a boost. TFS.
Please enter me in for this blog candy. What an adorable set and would really be perfect for Valentine Day…I know, I know we are not even through Thanksgiving and Christmas yet but you know as stampers we must look ahead when it comes to holidays…lol
Debbie/Phx AZ
Another awesome tutorial…if only mine looked as good.
I would love to be entered for your blog candy…who couldn’t use a cuddle OR a hug?
~Lana B~
mamastamps at sbcglobal dot net
Michelle, definitely enter me in your blog candy drawing! I would love to win this stamp set and make some cuddles cards.
Love you work and all that you do for all of us. Thanks
Hi Michelle,
What a lovely card today! That warm weather you’ve been having in Ohio is having an impact on your state of mind! I love the blog candy set…I used to have two dogs who were sisters and I always called them “two by two”. I only have Shelby now,but this set reminded me of that expression. Maybe Jasmine will shine down and I’ll win the two by two set!! How cool would that be…….Cmon jazzie….
Michelle, thank you again for your amazing tutorials. Oh how I would love to win that candy, and thanks for offering it to us.
wonderful card and tutorial as usual !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Lana
I would like a chance at the cute stamp set. TSF
Hugs,
Anne
Georgeous card Michelle!
You’ve made yet another masterpiece!
Please enter me in your blog candy giveaway!
Wow!!! This card is gorgeous! One of my all time favorites! You make it look so easy…I have got to try this!!
Great card–love the colors!! Please enter me in the contest. Thank you!
What an adorable set! Please enter me!
Beautiful bright colours - the card will brighten up someones day
Thanks for brilliant tutorial and the chance to win blog candy.
I’d LOVE to be entered to win! Thanks for this opportunity!
Michelle,
What a beautiful card! Thank you so much for sharing so much of yourself with us. I am always so excited to open your update in my mailbox to see what you have produced each day. I am always amazed at your creativity.
Please enter me in the giveaway. These are such cute little stamps.
thanks for sharing
ceashark at aol dot com
You are so talented in addition to generous. Thanks for sharing both.
Wow, love the bold colours in this one. Thanks for giving us the chance to win those stamps, I would like to enter please.
You are just so cool to be giving away more blog candy! I would LOVE to win it. I just got Melanie’s “A year of Flowers” and I love them. I can’t wait to meet you on Saturday at Marco’s!
Blessings….Patty
Hi Michelle,
I think you, a true artist. I’m completely in AWE…..of every card you create and then I stumble upon your BLOG the other day…..and follow the tutorial of Tumbling Leaves….OMG! I NEVER….EVER thought I’d be able to create anything close to your works of art! Thank you so very much for sharing with all of us your talent! Thank you.
Peace!
I’d love a chance to win this set, I love Gina K stuff. I just love your blog and look forward to each tutorial you share with us. Your work is wonderful. Thanks so much for sharing with us.
Really gorgeous card! Thank you again for all the inspiration! Very cute blog candy
Oh yes indeed - please enter me. I have some of her other sets and that one is definitely on my Wish List.
Thanks for this great tutorial and for this opportunity
DianeL
loyaz1@wbhsi.net
BEAUTIFUL!!!! Hope to see you on Saturday!!! Calling now to try to get a spot! Thanks for all you do and for sharing your talents with us…..by the way, I love your paintings!!!
….Sharon
Adorable stamp set and stunning tutorial once again! You da bomb! Please enter me for the blog candy draw.
Hello again Michelle !
Good to see you last week in Dayton and thank you for the awesome cards and tutorials.
I love this card - a lot of color during the cold fall days !
And I love the stamp set that you are giving away so please, please pick me !!!
Gabriela
Great tutorials, I want in on the CANDY
You have the BEST BLOG online!! I would love to be entered for your blog candy drawing. Thanks for all the inspiration!
Hi Michelle
I really love your card, it’s so gorgeous. Of course I’d like to be entered for the blog candy. Thanks for a chance to win!
Thanks for the chance to win some great stamps. I have some of Melanie’s stamps but I don;t have this set. Pick me!
your work is just stunning! thanks for the chance to win…
As always, Michelle, you continue to give us cards that encourage us to try (EEK!) and they oh-so help my day be nice. When I need a pick-me-up I check out the latest email and re-read the tutorial. Kind of a type of virtual stamping…
Thank you and I hope to win something soon! (just had to put that in there…)
L.
What a darling stamp set and with Valentine’s just over the hill it would be great for the cards………………..
I have been saving all of your tutorials on my computer so after I take my brayer class on Saturday I’m going to do a Zindorf marathon in my craft room and brayer and sponge til my arms fall off !!! HA HA
Thanks for sharing your wonderful talent.
Fantastic tutorial - the card is amazing! Thanks for the chance to win this cute set.
You are such an inspiration. Thank You
Dawn
Gorgeous color choices on this and wonderful use of white! Thanks for the tutorials and the awesome blog candy!
I want some candy!
Blog candy that is 
Thanks for another great tutorial, you are so creative!!
Super sweet images… would love to win them…
thanks!
Kim D in FL
wonderful! you make it all so understandable. Lots of wow factor! LOVE it!
Please also enter me for a chance to win the blog candy.
Tracyg
This is a fun card and will have fun playing around with this. Thanks for the many card turtorials and being able to have fun with them.
These bright colors are so pretty! You always inspire me to try harder!
Thanks for all your ideas.
Hi -
I really like your card today. And I think I have all the color inkpads to (try to) make it. Please enter me in your card candy contest today. I love Gina K stuff.
Bobbie
Another gorgeous card. How do you do it? Youjust have an eye for color blending. I have to call my daughter into my stamo room to help me poick colors that go well together! Love your tutorials! Please enter me for the chance to win this adorable set!
Dorothy A
Gorgeous card today as usual! Please enter me in your draw for the card candy. Thanks!
I want to be entered!! Thank you once again for a beautiful card. You make it look so easy. Thank you for sharing. You inspire me!!
I would like to thank you for sharing all of your wonderful cards you make they are so beautiful. Please enter me in the bog candy I would love to win that set. Thanks so much.
Connie R.
I came across a card of yours on SPS and have been in awe ever since. I love your site! I wish I could take one of your classes but I live far away from you and where I have seen your classes scheduled.I love the blog candy and love how you use different companies products to express your artistry!
Michelle, Thanks for the chance to win some blog candy. Love your blog and all your wonderful creations!
Please enter me to win that adorable set! Your card today is very beautiful with the white detailing, and as always, your work inspires me. Thank you for everything you share with us!
Michelle, your website is an incredible inspiration to me. I used to stamp a whole lot but moved on to teabag folding and 3d decoupage design, which I still am in love with, but seeing your work on your blog has inspired me to get out my stamps and inks again. Thanks so much for all you to to inspire women around the world! You are a champion!
Please enter my name into your blog candy draw. The stamp set is divine.
many thanks,
Penny
I would LOVE to have this stamp set so I can send my sweetie some lovin’ while he’s deployed with the military.
Beautiful as always. Please enter me in the blog candy give-away.
Debbie Schubauer
Hi Michelle. Thank you again for a great tutorial. It is always a treat to check e-mails and find your tutorials. Hope you are getting your time clock back in the right time. You make your cards look so simple. Thanks agin Judy.
Thank you for the very nice tutorials.
Ik like to win the blog candy.
regards Renske
This one is just what I needed on a dreary, rainy Vermont day. Thanks for sharing your talent with us all. Your mother raised a saint!
Wow, this one is gorgeous….you can make stamps jump off the page. Each and every one of your tutorials are great,, but some just POP. I’d really love a chance to win the “Cuddles & Hugs ” stamp set. Please keep these little works of art coming.
Love your work. Gorgeous card as usual. Please enter me in your blog candy drawing. I would love to have it. Thanks a bunch.
Obviously by the number of comments I’m not the only one that loves your work! Thanks for the opportunity to win this stamp set. It would be a lot of fun to play with.
Thanksfor the Tuturial.I have so many of your tuturial that I want to try but have to get more hours in a day and hit the lottery so I can retire.
Thanks for the chance to win that cute set.
Mary Strauser
Michelle,
I must say your work is fantastic. They are gorgeous I just love learning another new technique. Thanks So Much! Great stamp set to do this with. Will have to try it very soon.
id luv 2 win thi set thanx 4 th chance
Beautiful card!
I also adore the blog candy stamp set - I’d love to win it!
I enjoy coming to your blog each day and learning something new! Thanks for all that share with us and the chance to play!
WOW! What a treat it is to stop here daily. We need to be giving you candy for all the inspiration you give to us!
I know! I know! I Know - I just love this blog candy set. Being new to the stamping world this would start me off on the right note……. I just adore what you do ….
hoping you pick me… Thank You!!!! :o)
yahooo… Please I would love to be entered into the draw. As always your tutorial rocks and gives great inspiration. Ty for sharing your amazing talent.
labaldy2007@juno.com
oops ..me bad! It’s lablady2007@juno.com…what can I say “Happy Fingers or too much coffee”
Wow! Another great tutorial! Great stamps! Please enter me!
Oh, Please enter me in your drawing! I love your tutorials and your beautiful work. You’re so inspiring! Diane
Your cards are always stunning and I love the tutorials you include with each card.
Please enter my name for the blog candy!
Beautiful card Michelle. I would so love to win the Gina K blog candy. I love the cats.
LOVE the white in your card, excellent as always!!
Sweet blog candy, please enter me as well
Beautiful card once again…love the warm colors!
Michelle I would love a chance to win some blog candy, but even if I can’t win , just know I am so grateful for your wonderful tutorials they are fabulous. Please Please pick me…..
Ks.stamper
Evelynn
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Gorgeous card, I love those bright colours. I’d love to be entered into the draw for the blog candy, the stamps are so cute, thanks so much.
I love the flowers and colors in this card, its beautiful!!
Thanks for entering me in your draw.
As always, so lovely! I adore Melanie’s stamps and would love a chance to win this set. Thank you!
Wow, this is just beautiful. I was just telling my BFF how I don’t have the artistic eye for shadowing and landscaping so I really enjoy your tutorials as it teaches me to add elements to create a scene around the stamp that I would just generally use as is, color, mat, embellish, and move on. I’m glad that she told me about your blog and I have been a faithful reader since. Please enter me in the drawing, I would be ever so grateful. Best wishes.
Your work is amazing and inspiring! I appreciate this chance to win your blog candy.
Barb E.
This is the cutest set. I would love to be in the drawing.
Your card is beautiful. Thank you so much for sharing your amazing tutorials with us. You have inspired me to be more creative with my cards and it has been so much fun. Thank you, Thank you for your inspiration.
This is so beautiful, I love bright colors, my bff and I are hooked on your blog!!
Thanks for the chance to win such a great set of stamps!
Michelle
Totally awesome Michelle.
All those colors, I never in a million yrs. would have thought they would all wk. so well together. Great inspiration to start blending.
Thanks
Happy Thursday
Love your card Michelle.
No need to enter my name for the stamp set. I own that set.
Please enter me into this blog candy! I have been eyeing this set and just haven’t ordered it yet. BTW, I love your tutorials. I think it’s absolutely amazing that you do this all for your readers. Thank you so very much.
It has been so grey all week here it is lovely to come home and find such a bright and cheery card on your blog. I have all those ink colours so I am really tempted to find some flower stamps and play!
I love how you bring the stamps to life! I want to practice the technique with outlining the flowers with the black and white. Yes please on the blog candy entry too. Thanks!
What a cute set! I would love to win it. Another great tutorial, Michelle. Thanks for sharing your creativity and ideas with us.
Wow, super spectacular!
As always…
SG
this looks very nice, i mean, both, the blog-candy-set and your card.
thanks för the chance to win.
Please pick me.
Johanna
Michelle - Another absolutely beauteous creation! Thank you so much for sharing it with us. Please enter me for the stamp set - it’s adorable!
Keep on creating…as I drive in to work I wonder what you’ve come up! (not that I’m actually looking at personal emails at work!!!)
Please enter me in this great giveaway. Thanks for all of your tutorials. You have helped me with my techniques so much.
HI Michelle
Thanks for your daily inspiration - it helps me get out of my comfort zone and try something new! I’d love to win this set for my little boy. He is obsessed with animals and loves to stamp with me - creating his own cards etc.
Fiona P
I would love to be entered for this stampset. I am so grateful for all your tutorials. You are so very generous to take the time to do that. Thank you very much
Hi Michelle
I would love that adorable little.big set
Please pick me
And I love the bright colours on your card,
it’s georgious
Donna
Hi:
Another fantastic card and tutorial!!! If you ever decide to do a brayer workshop online, I would be the first one to sign up. Would love to win some blog candy!!!
Bev T.
Gorgeous - and the stamp set would be so useful!! Please pick me ! Thanks !
Your work is amazing and inspiring! I appreciate this chance to win your blog candy.
Barb B.
Please enter me for your blog candy. I can hardly wait each morning to see what you have created. Thanks for the inspiration.
Yes please Michelle enter me in the blog candy. What a gorgeous card, love the stamps you used. Thanks.
I love this adorable set of stamps! Thanks for the chance to win.
Please enter me for the blog candy. This set is so cute. Your tutorials are the first thing I look at each day when I turn my computer on!
Kate
Michelle, How cute! Would love the opportunity to win your candy…. How kind you are with your offers, especially the sharing of your wonderful creativity. Thank you, thank you…. You inspire me!
Thanks Michelle for sharing another great tutorial and beautiful card with us. Thanks too for the opportunity to win some more blog candy. Your talent and generousity never ceases to amaze me.
Gloria
Thanks for another great card. Thanks also for the chance to win!
Hi Michelle!
Wow another beautiful tutorial! I love the bright colors. You make it look so easy!
Thanks for the really cool stamp set - those animals are adorable and the sayings are sure to be used over and over again!
Thanks for the opportunity to apply!
Linda
Another fantastic card. I love how you can totally change the look of a card by highlighting ne side with a white pen. Genius. As always I am in complete awe of your creations and your talent. Also, thanks for the chance to win this candy - the stamp set is drool inducing.
Have a great day!
Minna
The card is lovely, i love the warm colors. thanks so much for all the blog candy chance!
toni
You have such an incredible eye for colour! I love your artwork.
And absolutely I would love to be considered for today’s blog candy! I love the two kitties in the set.
Thank you for a wondeful tutorial…awesome as usual! Please enter me in your draw for the blog candy. Thanks for the chance to win some awesome candy!!
Hi! I love this card! Please enter me for a chance to win those cute stamps. Thanks for sharing your talent!
Absolutely another beautiful card!!! Yet another stamp set and company to check out…
Thanks for all these great tutorials!
Thank you for the chance to win some blog candy.
I look forward each day to your tutorial. I have learned so much!
I LOVE this card…the bright colors just make my day…and of course, I want to be part of the drawing for the blog candy.
God Bless,
Debi
Like always - your card is awesome and I really needed the bright color pick-me-up as the nasty weather outside is reminding me snow is right around the corner. I would love to be entered into the drawing for this set of ‘very cute’ stamps!
Thanks bunches!
Cindy
please enter me in the drawing for the blog candy - great stamps! and your tutorials are so wonderful - inspirational…thank you
I love checking out your blog every day… I’ve learned so much! And thank you for the chance to win some really cute blog candy!!
I just love your artwork and would love to be entered into a blog candy contest that you are throwing! Thank you for all the time and effort you spend with this passion!
Denise W
mamascollections@aol.com
Yes, Yes, Yes! I so want to be entered in this blog candy. I really like this card, love the colors and even have quite a number of them. I am adding to my Adirondack inks since taking your classes and viewing these tutorials.
Hello Michelle~
Another wonderful card! Thanks for sharing. I knew I liked it before I could see anything but the very top with a full spectrum of colors! I’m color obsessed and adore creations with lots of color. You outdid yourself this time.
The blog candy you’re offering is adorable! Put my name in the mix!
Thanks much,
~jeanie.
Michelle, girl…..YOU ROCK.
You amaze me, almost everyday I take a look at your blog to find again another fantastic tutorial and than you spoil us even more by giving away such nice blogcandy!
Although I never have luck in the game (but I do in Love
HAHA) I keep my fingers crossed for having a change to win this candy.
Love, from the Netherlands,
Jolanda
This is beautiful. I have never looked at Basic Grey’s stamps - this image is just gorgeous.
Again - when are you going let me use your credit card for all these things you make me want to buy?
You don’t have to put me in the drawing. I’m just stopping by to say how pretty this is!
Hi Michelle, Another great tutorial. Please enter me for the blog candy.
I look forward to checking our your site every day. You are such an awesome talent. Thanks for sharing with us.
Gail
Love your tutorial and your cards! Thanks too for the chance to win some candy.
Thanks for the chance to win these cute stamps. Love your tutorials, I need to try them when I get a chance.
Angel hugs
Debby
The card is beautiful and the colors are the same as the leaves on the trees in South Carolina today! Would love to be entered for a chance to win the blog candy.
LOVE the colors you used on this one….. I am slowly working up the nerve to try one of your techniques! Your brayered designs are amazing!
Also LOVE the blog candy…. pick me! pick me!
I would love to win the stamp set, with 12 grandchildren i could put it to good use! HA! Michelle your card made me feel warm and cozy when i first looked at it. You do amazing things with your little sponges.
Free stuff is the best stuff of all!
I love your techniques! Still not brave enough to try on my own. I’m building myself up in my head. I’m a perfectionist, and I know my first few tries will be a really big mess!
hello from Sweden
Hope to win of course 
Your site is sooo cool, and your work is so inspirational
Michelle—-I don’t know how you do it! Your work is amazing. Thanks for another great tutorial also! Please enter me in the blog candy contest….those stamps are CUTE!!
Really seriously, pick me…I love your designs and it gives me hope that some day I could design and prepare such beautiful cards everytime….just like you. Pick me on the blog candy give away
and thanks as always for teaching and sharing! You rock@
Hi Michelle,
Thanks agin for all your wonderful posts.
What fabulous blog candy. I have purchased that set yet, so perhaps it’s meant to be!
Thanks so much for being so generous.
-michele
I agree - cute, cute, cute! Please enter me. Thank you.
Stunning card! :o) lyss
Michelle, When I saw you had blog candy with a Koala in it, I thought I would love to win this blog candy as Koalas are my favorite animal, and rarely see them in stamps.
Wow, it would be so neat to win. Love your card as usual. I made a couple of your cards and e-mailed them to a lady who has a stamp store and told her she needed to check out your blog, as you are my favorite. Keep the tutorials coming. You are a talented lady and generous for sharing. Thanks.
WoW this is breath taking!! It’s so beautiful and your tutorial is wonderful.
Please enter me in on this sweet adorable stamp set. Thanks for a chance.
What an awesome tutorial. All of your creations are so stunning and wonderful. I would love to be entered in the drawing for the blog candy!
Beee-autiful! What a warm way to showcase flowers
Love it, as always. I am so excited for another chance to win your BLOG Candy. You give away such cool things, I hope it’s me this time 
Oh yes! I want to be entered !! What a wonderfully sweet stamp set. Thx for the opportunity to have it in my home.
Another FABULOUS card, thank you for all your wonderful tutorials and beautiful cards. Thank you also for the chance to win some fun stamps.
I look forward to your tutorial e-mail everyday. You have such great talent and provide inspiration. Thank you for sharing with us and for the chance to win some candy.
WOW Michelle!!!!
I must be way late in reading your blog - look at all the comments!!!!
I would love to be entered in the blog candy please.
I would just like to say that I am addicted to your blog. I feel like I am getting personal art classes in my home.
Love the bright colours in todays card. Yes I can see how to use the white in my paper now. As soon as I have finished making my Christmas Gifts - I will be trying your tuts. Hopefully they will be good enough to post on my own blog.
Thank you for everything once again.
I love the strong “Sunset” colors you used and how you sponge them on so artfully! I have Distress inks by Ranger… I’ll have to try this technique with them…. I want the Adirandak line, too!
Please enter me in you blog cany draw~CUTE images, and SO MANY phrases to go with them! Thank you for the chance!
As always, another beautiful card……hope this is my turn to win the blog candy!!
I love your cards, they are amazing. I borrowed a friend’s brayer and ink set and had a go but cannot make it work as good as you do. I think I will stick to your sponging technique. I would love to win the blog candy - I always follow up looking at your blog and where I can purchase the same stamp sets you use.
I actually looked at this one the other day. I decided to behave and not buy it due to my club meeting next week and we have to order a minimum. Sometimes I hate being a responsible adult. The set is sooo cute!
Great card. I am going to do this method soon. You make it seem so easy. Also, thanks for the blog candy. Heres hoping I win.
Heather
It’s so sweet that you give away so much blog candy! I haven’t won yet, but I’ll keep trying… thanks!
Thanks for another great tutorial! Your card is amazing! Love the vibrant colors and great images! Please enter me for the wonderful blog candy! Such a cute set!
Thanks for all the inspiration and the chance to win!
Carla
Hi Michelle -
Please enter me for a chance to win that cute stamp set. Thanks for sharing your incredible talent and for showing us step by step how you create your gorgeous cards.
Oh wow, I never would have thought of leaving parts of the image white like that. It really adds a lot of interest, and makes the wildflowers look “classy” =] Thanks for sharing! I’m going to try this out tonight =]
I would love to be entered to win that stamp set! I love the flamingoes, and I think I only have like 4 sentiment stamps
hehe
What an incredible card. Thank you for sharing! I would love to win your blog candy.
Another great card!!!! Please enter me in the blog candy drawing. thanks! Wendy
Once again, you have outdone yourself. Gorgeous card! Thanks for sharing, Please enter me for that cute stamp set.
It looks like your snowman is a sure sign that winter is upon us, quickly too, I must say. The weather has gotten quite cold where I live. I like your new card with all the different colors. I’m going to give it a try. Oh - and I hope I win!!!
Hello Michelle,
Everything you make is just fabulous….this is no exception!
Thanks for the blog candy - the snakes are sooo dang cute! I want (no, make that need) those stamps!
Wow! What a beatiful piece of artwork! Thank you so much for your generosity in teaching us so many things with stamping!
May I please be entered for the blog candy?
Michelle, this is gorgeous! I love your work! Please enter me in the drawing! We are taking a long week-end for Veterans’ Day so won’t get home until Tuesday, but you’ll be the first blog I check!
Look at all these comments! Please add me to the list for the blog candy Enjoy your tutorials so much. Thanks for sharing! Thought of you this morning about 3 AM and wondered if you were up yet?!?! You make this look SO easy - you’ve certainly have an unique talent with your style of card making!
Michelle, Your work is just awesome. I love to see your blog daily. The blog candy is super. That stamp set is so cute. Pick me!!! lol
Hi Michelle!
I am always amazed at what you can do with ink and stamps and embossing powder!!
I don’t know how you do it, but I always “feel” and see way beyond the final image when your cards are done as I would in true artistry. I really enjoy reading your tutorials, each and every one!
Blog candy? You bet! I’m game to play! I would be thrilled to receive that stamp set from M. Muenchenger! It is super cute and would be so much fun to play with! I hope that ramdom picker eventually rests on my response!
Thanks for doing what you do!
Gillian
As always another inspiring card. Thanks for sharing!!! P.S. I would love to win your blog candy.
Absolutely beautiful card Michelle. Thanks so much for sharing with us. I would love to be entered in your blog candy give away. You are very generous with us! Take care.
Your tutorials are so inspiring. Thank you for sharing your awesome talent. Please enter me in the chance to win your blog candy.
Lovey card. I would like to enter for your blog candy give away too!
Michelle, The card is so unique. I love your blog because I always get such good ideals and inspiration from you. Please enter me in the blog candy give away. The stamps are so cute!
Put my name in the pot too. Thank. Enjoy the helpful tutorials.
Your blog is part of my morning ritual. I’ve learned so much from you and hope one day to have the opportunity to attend one of your workshops. I’d love to be entered into the drawing for the blog candy! Thanks for all you do.
Teri Frank
Michelle, I so love the way you can make any stamp you use talk for its self.Really you do not even have to use a stamp set together to make the most awesome cards I have ever saw.I really wish I lived close enough to be able to attend one of your classes.Thank you so much for sharing your hearts desire with us.
Hugs
Dianne
I love your tutorials and oow and awe over your art! I am always inspired by what you do. Thanks for that!
Thanks also for the chance at the drawing for your cute stamp set you are giving away. I would appreciate being entered in it. Hugs, Cynde
oh my, this is absolutely stunning! You wow me every time! I would LOVE to be entered into your blog candy drawing!
Holey Moley-i save your blog to be one of the last I read at 3AM and almost clicked off. I am so amazed at what you do. I would love to win but even better, I wish I could take a class if you ever find your way to MI. Marco’s is too far away for me. Or maybe do a video??? enter me please and thank you.
Oh goody - I have a sweet tooth and I love candy!!! You are a real inspiration too! All the best - Sharon
Gorgeously bright colors!!! You are so sweet to entice us all with blog candy!!! Count me in, and thanks for all you do!!!
I bought my mum this set for her birthday- she love sit but wanted some inspiration. thanks for providing it!! Also, I would love ot be entered to the candy draw- would love the koala stamp, being aussie and all
Thankyou!