Nov 09 2008
Wonderful Snow Day - Tutorial #145
Felt like playing around with a snow scene today so I pulled out some old sets from Stampin’ Up. Before we get into the tutorial though I have an announcement to make. 
The winner out of 320 entries for the Cuddles & Hugs Stamp set is. . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .
Christina Francowho wrote “Your eye for color and placement is always mind boggling! Thanks for the generous blog candy (love Gina K!!) and also for your generous sharing of your time to make these tutorials!! It must be very time consuming to stop and photograph and write up all of the explanations. We appreciate YOU!!”
Congratulations Christina, please e-mail your address to mzindorf@aim.com and I will pop this set in the mail to you.
Thanks everyone for playing along!
Now on with today’s tutorial. . . .
Supplies:
| Stamps: Stampin’ Up Snow Angels & Lovely as a Tree |
| Paper: Stampin’ Up Whisper White, Not Quite Navy & Baja Breeze |
| Ink: Stampin’ Up Not Quite Navy & Baja Breeze, Palette Noir Black |
| Accessories: Prismacolor Markers, Silver Brads, Red Silk Ribbon, Sponge, White Gel Pen, Brayer, Tim Holtz Ruler, Push Pin |
Stamped Boy on a 4″ x 6.25″ of Whisper White card stock using Palette Noir Black ink.
Masked the snow area with a torn post it note.
Brayered on Baja Breeze ink.
Brayered on Not Quite Navy ink, not covering the Baja Breeze ink entirely.
Inked the tops of the trees only on this tree stamp with Palette Noir Black ink. I did this in order to omit the ground area of the stamp.
Sponged Not Quite Navy ink right at the post it note edge.
Removed the post it note and extended the tree trunks with a Black marker.
Colored the boy’s coat with a Prismacolor Sky Blue Light marker.
Added Blue Slate marker to his hat and coat.
Went over the coat and hat again with the Sky Blue Light marker to blend the two colors together.
Colored the mittens, gloves and a bit on the hat with a Scarlet Lake marker.
Added Mahogany Red marker to the scarf and mittens.
Colored the boots with a Light tan marker.
Added Walnut marker to the boots.
Went over the boots again with the light tan marker to blend the colors together.
Added Buff marker to his face.
Went over the snow angel lines in the snow with a Cool Grey 10% marker.
Added foot prints in the snow with the Cool Grey 10% marker.
Made dots in the sky for snow with a White Gel pen.
Sponged Not Quite Navy ink around the edge of the main image panel.
Pierced lines on each side of the main image panel using the Tim Holtz Ruler and a push pin.
Added Ribbon and brads and here is the complete card measuring 5″ x 6.5″.
Before I end this post I wanted to share a few photos from one of yesterday’s Beginner Brayer workshops from Marco Paper in Dayton, Ohio. Some of the ladies in yesterday’s workshops drove very long distances to attend. Ladies it was such a pleasure meeting and sharing with you, each and everyone of you are brayer masters now!
Have a fantastic Sunday!!!!
Until my next post. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hugs,
Michelle
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Congratulations to the winner of blog candy! Hope your trip was a good one. From the photos, looks like you had a good time! I love snow scenes and with your tutorials, they come so easy to me. I especially like the techniques you use as you color each item and then go back and with the subtlest touches, add depth and texture. Thanks for sharing this creation. Happy Sunday.
Oh my gosh, that is gorgeous - what a beautiful effect.
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Oh Michelle I just love this card!!!! Looking at it gives me such a feeling of peace. I can remember as a child being outside at night as a new snow gently fell. It was always so quiet and peaceful and of course I did make a snow angel or two. Thank you for bringing back some great memories and as usual for the wonderful tutorial. May you have a peaceful Sunday and TFS your pics from the class.
Debbie/Phx AZ
I’ve been waiting for your post this morning….now you’ve made my day. Another Zindorf masterpiece to oooh and awe over. He so cute!! TFS!
Cute, cute cute!!!
I was looking through my stamps yesterday and I wanted to use the snow angle one but didn’t have a vision as to how. This is so great. I don’t think I can do something this great but I’ll try to do something nice. Thank you so much for all the wonderful smiles you bring to people.
This is such a fun and peaceful card. I just love the colors and that stamp is just a must have. Congrats to Christina on winning one of your handmade cards. You lucky lucky stamper. Thanks for sharing the pictures of the lucky stampers that was able to go to one of your workshops. WoW what lucky stampers to be able to meet you in person and to learn some of your creative and inspiring MOJO!
Ahhhhhh. That little snow angel guy is so cute! And of course I love your brayered sky and I also love the layout of the card. I heard of some snow flurries in the forecast….hmmmm….sure hope they’re wrong! Great to see the pics of your brayer workshop. Take care,
Trish
Michelle, this is stunning! I just love your tutorials! TFS.
Michelle
I just stumbled across your blog today. I live right here in Montgomery County, Ohio! What a surprise to see you taught a class at Marcos. I’m going to link your blog and keep my eye out for any upcoming workshops you do in 2009.
By the way I have this same stamp and have a difficult time using it. Your idea is brilliant! Thanks so much for posting.
Melissa
Michelle!! This is so cute!! I love the sky/snow contrast - beautiful work!!
Take care and STAY POSITIVE!
Congratulations to the winner of blog candy!!!
This new card is so great, love the stamp set !!!
From the looks of the pictures it looks like you had a nice day. Congratulations to Christina the blog candy winner! I like the snow angel, he is so cute and this is a neat lay out.
WooHoo! I have both these sets and love using Snow Angels to make Christmas cards for my grandkids. This year their cards will be even more special thanks to you! TFS.
I’ve got both stamps, Yippee!! Stamp and play here we come.
Michelle, this is adorable, I love the addition of the footprints they are so cute. I kept wondering when you were going to be using the clear embossing powder, so my surprise there was non.
You make your wonderful creation look so easy. Thanks for sharing your creations with us.
Christine
Great card. I always like the snow angel.
Glad to hear you enjoyed your class.
What a great card. Love the layout. But the lasting picture of childhood in the snow is a memory that I think all of us have (who live in a snow area) and you have captured it perfectly! What fun.
Another great tutorial. I had a wonderful time at your class on Saturday! Can’t wait until you have your next advanced class. It was so worth the drive! By the way, we found a Starbucks and made it home just fine….
Thank you so much for the detailed tutorial. What a fun card and wonderful technique. You are so talented! Thank you for sharing with all of us.
Gorgeous card! Love you tutorials!!
What another wonderful card! I love the footprints by the way… you always seem to come up with that little extra detail that makes your work so original and unique!
Angela
What a Fun and Beautiful Card and tutorial….Thanks!
Love this one Michelle…. so much fun!
Just beautiful, love the trees in the background (I have that stamp) love the snow angel (had that stamp and got rid of it!!!!! Darn Darn Darn)
very cute scene, love the snow coming down too!
This is so cute, I just love how you do your scenery’s you are so creative……..
No one makes a sky as well as you do. Staring at it is so calming and soothing. Let the cold weather begin!!!
Thank you so very, very much!! You are so generous - especially with your time and talent!
Chris
Congrats, Christina! I agree with the comment you left~ “We appreiciate YOU!”, Michelle!
This Snow Angel boy is another beauty.
Michelle, you are so consistent with the quality of your creations. This card, like all before it, is just amazing. And I always love how you take great care and time to document for us how you made it. You are a treasure! I hope you know that! Best, Curt
Michelle, I just love viewing your blog everyday. You keep me inspired with all your creative ideas. I love this card and just want to keep thanking you for taking the time out of your day to do these tutorials. I appreciate it soooo much!!! Have a wonderful day. Jeanette
Michelle, this is just typical “KID” caught in action….I love it. I look forward everyday to your tutorials. Keep them comming. Thank you for sharing your God given talent with us.
Sandy