Nov 19 2008
Thinking of You Penguin - Tutorial #150!!!!!
When someone introduces a person to the great craft of Rubber Stamping they should scream, very loudly ”Warning, Warning, Warning” just like the robot in the old TV show, Lost in Space (I’m showing my age here folks). Not only will you want every single stamp that you see and will tell yourself that you need it, yeah right, lol. But you will need, I mean want, every single tool that you are introduced to also, along with card stock, lots and lots of card stock.
This is my personal order for Stampin’ Up paper that was conveniently left on my door step yesterday. :) Folks, I am just restocking too, lol.
Today’s post will show you new stamps from Fire Cracker Designs by Pamela. Here is the link to her site, because you are going to want this Penguin set, lol. http://www.safesecurestore.com/stores/merchant.mvc?Screen=SFNT&Store_Code=firecrackerdesignsbypamela
Also, I will show you a Mirror Image Stamp by Rubber Stampede, you can do an Internet search and probably come up with a million places to get this stamp and I will show you how to paint with an Aqua Painter, which I got from Stampin’ Up.
WARNING! WARNING! WARNING!!!!!
Let’s get started. 
Supplies:
| Stamps: Fire Cracker Designs by Pamela |
| Paper: Stampin’ Up Whisper White, Basic Black & Not Quite Navy |
| Ink: Stampin’ Up Basic Black, So Saffron, Riding Hood Red, Not Quite Navy & Baja Breeze |
| Accessories: Brayer, Versamark pad and marker, fine detail clear embossing powder, Aqua Painter, Going Grey Marker, White Ribbon, Silver Brads, Heat gun, reverse image stamp by Rubber Stampede |
This is the rubber side of the mirror image stamp (ignore the stains from use). To use the mirror image stamp you will stamp your image on the mirror image stamp and then stamp the mirror image stamp on the card stock. This creates a mirror image of the original stamp. Clear as mud? lol
So, starting out I stamped a mirror image of the penguin using the mirror image stamp and Black ink upside down on my Whisper White card stock. I chose to not press really hard when stamping the mirror image to keep it light and broken looking.
I then stamped the original penguin stamp up right and above the mirror image using Black ink.
My Whisper White card stock measures 3.25″ x 6.25″.
Stamped the star in the sky using Versamark only.
Using my Aqua Painter and So Saffron ink I painted the Penguin’s sweater and hat.
I use a re-inker and place a drop of ink in the lid of the ink pad, but you can squeeze the ink pad when it is closed and you will get a pool of ink on the lid that you can use to watercolor with.
When painting the mirror image I use water down ink so it is lighter than the original image.
To clean my Aqua Painter I brush it on my scrap paper until it doesn’t show any color on the paper any longer.
Next I painted the Riding Hood Red ink on using the same method.
After the paper has dried all the way, you can go back in and paint your shadows (dark areas) in on the sweater and hat using the Aqua painter and the same colors of ink. Layering the same color will show darker, but you have to wait for the paper to dry.
I also painted his beak with So Saffron.
Colored the black areas of the mirror image with a Going Grey marker.
Colored over my Original image using a Versamark marker and then heat embossed the star and the original image using fine detail embossing powder and a heat gun.
Now that my original image and my star are heat embossed I can brayer over them and they will resist the ink.
Brayered Baja Breeze ink at the top and bottom of the card stock.
Tore a post it note and used it as a mask. Sponged Baja Breeze ink at the post it notes torn edge to create the ground.
Sponge a little Not Quite Navy ink right at the post it note edge not covering the sponged Baja Breeze ink entirely.
Removed the post it note mask.
Brayered Not Quite Navy at the top and bottom of the card stock, not covering the Baja Breeze ink entirely.
Sponged Not Quite Navy around the edge of the card stock.
Assembled the card, adding silver brads and white ribbon. Here it is finished measuring 5″ x 6.5″. Oh yeah! This is tutorial number 150!!!!
May your skies be full of bright shining stars.
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/
Oh my gosh, this penguin is adorable. Thanks for sharing all the techniques with us this morning. I will read it again later (I always read your tutorials at least twice!). Have a wonderful day.
Oh my goodness! This is absolutely adorable! You are quite the enabler, aren’t ya? I totally agree about the “warning” as well. I’ve been very good about not being tempted by new stamp website, but I think you’ve broken me this time. There are several sets on Fire Cracker Designs that I have to have (well, just WANT really bad). As always, thanks so much for sharing your wonderful talent and enabling us all.
Another winner! This double image stamp looks easier to use than the acetate smacking technique I’ve used before. What an adorable this little penguin is and NO, I’m not paying heed to your “warnings”. I am an addict………I can’t help myself! I must have this penguin! Thanks for taking such pains to make your instructions so precise and providing photos too. Tonight we plan to go out and watch the shuttle go over and as I look upon the stars I’m going to think of you and your wish for us today. God bless you Michelle.
Way too CUTE!!! You’re right about the stamps & supplies…I NEED it ALL too! LOL.
I have a question…I’m trying to learn to emboss-resist (can’t hardly wait for the advanced brayer class in Feb:)…I’m having trouble with going over my image with the versa marker…I tend to get those awful white outlines…I’ve tried going a little inside the line, but then I get brayer color onto my image…is there a secret, or do I just need to keep practicing? Thanks!
Very cute. I love how you placed the star image so that the penguin is looking up at the star. The tutorial is so well written. What a lot of work!!!! Thanks as always Michelle.
Trish
Just adorable!
You always come up with the most creative projects. They are so inspiring… so much so that I always have to shop for the stamp sets you’ve used! lol You certainely are an enabler:) BUT I tell myself that this is a healthy hobby… and everyone is allowed a good, clean hobby, right?
Anyway… I wanted to tell you that you can also use your brayer to make a reverse image. Just put ink on you image, roll a clean brayer over the image, then brayer that image onto your paper… this may save some of us from buying yet another tool!!
You got it right. I’m totally addicted. Love this Michelle, its so gorgeous…….tfs
Ks.stamper
Evelynn
SUPER CUTE Michelle. How do you get the idea’s? SUPER!
Beautiful, Michelle, congrats on your 150th tutorial! May God give you the strength to keep doing them. I love coming here first thing in the morning!!
You inspire me so much and I want to thank you for doing the tutorials. I have to laugh with “need”. Hubby keeps telling me there is a difference between need and want. lol I have to tell you how I got into stamping. A co-worker showed me cards that she made at a SU party and I was immediately addicted. I HAD to stamp cards. It’s been just about a year now and I have over 100 stamp sets and tools, gadgets, etc. (Hubby has been an angel and doesn’t mind much that I took over the dining room) It IS an addiction and it should come with a warning label.
I hope to take one of your classes so if you’re ever in the NJ/NY area, I’ll be there.
Very cute card, Michele and WOW that’s a lot of cardstock.
Here’s a little tidbit of info about Lost In Space. Did you know that Angela Cartwright who played Penny in that show is an artist and created the stamp set Unruly Girls that is sold by Stampington?? I’m sure you probably knew that. I took an interest in Angela because Cartwright was my maiden name. And… I”m dating myself too cause I used to watch it all the time. :O
Have a super day!
I love the penguin, so cute and I want it and everything it takes to make it. Why didn’t anyone worn me, I just buy and buy. I think I need to stop, after I get the mirror image stamp and the penguin stamp. I’m bad, I need to stop looking at your awesome stuff. Your talent is incredible.
this one is soooo cute. Penguins are my weakness and that stamp set is so adorable. Your card is ingenious! inspired! incredible!
OH MY! I love Penguins. This is so wonderful - I love the reflection! You are so creative. Thank you very much for sharing your creations.
So, you’re an addict, too? Hello, friend!!!! I’m so glad there’s no 12 step program for our disease, because I don’t want to be cured! Congrats on your 150th tutorial. Your site is the first one I visit every day. I have a question: every time I try to pool ink in the lid of my SU pads, it doesn’t work. Do you squeeze from the sides or from the lid? Thanks,
Wendy
This is awesome, I just love this image and what you do with them, I only want to buy the stamps you use
:).
I have a littlelittle surprise for you, click on the word “surprise”
Love the affect of the mirror image stamp…that will be my next purchase. What you do with stamps is awesome, what a wonderful creative mind you have. I thank my friend for introducing your sight.
Too freakin’ cute!! You’re right…that penguin is a “must-have”! I can’t say it enough, Michelle…thank you SO much for all the hard work you do in providing these tutorials…you, girl, are DEFINITELY da-bomb!!
what a cute stamp! and I totally agree with your warning! LOL!
I love your creation today!
Hi Michelle, no kidding when you say I must have that stamp, I can’t live without it. The most I can hope to do is to keep creating my monthly list and never actually own up to my husband that I have an addiction (LOL)
You did it again to me, I looked at the firecracker new stamp sets and thought hmm, perhaps. Now that’s changed to a I must have. I need self control to kick in. thanks for a great tutorial.
Christine
Very nice!!!! OH—Remember Dr. Smith on there—did not like him!!! Guess I am dating myself, too.
Each Tutorial keeps getting better and better. I’m just going to have to get that stamp. Adorable….Thanks for all the insporation you continually give us.
Mary Jane
Hi Michelle,
If I thought snowmen were the best for holiday cards: penguins are too. I loooove your card.
If it might help one of your fans: I already used an acetate to replace the mirror image stamp. Mine was too small for the image I had to “reflect” so the acetate workec perfectly.
and we are SO grateful that you got hooked on stamping and for all 150 tutorials!
oh Michelle, you understand …. if my husband knew who was responsible for some of my purchases, he would be looking to shut you down …. don’t worry, I will never tell! I really am having a hard time understanding why the economy is slowing down - I know I am doing my share!
What do you mean by showing your age? Everyone remembers Will Robinson, The Robot, Dr. Smith …. it was not that long ago …
Love the card, thanks for sharing and thanks for the inspiration!
Sandra
You were right. I want it all!
You certainly put stars in my sky. Thanks for your generous sharing of the process. And, yes I do “need” all those things! Martha Kay, aka, theneon
An adorable card.
What a cute, cute card that penguin is just adorable. Once again a great tutorial I thank you Michelle. Have a great day and TFS.
Debbie/Phx AZ
You are too funny.
I just received my rather large order from Pamela at Firecracker Designs, all because of YOU! Lol.
I’m sure she loves it when you post a tutorial using her stamps!
Thanks for feeding our addiction. We love you for it.
150 pieces of pur talent on display!!! I love this stamp. It is a just-gotta-have type of stamp for sure. Wonderful work from Oh Most Talented One.
Heather
I love it, Michelle! I have never done the reverse stamping and only had a slight idea of how to do it. I love your tutorial and the details. Thanks for sharing, once again……….
That Mirror Image Stamp is awesome!
I can’t begin to tell you how much I love & adore your cards!!! your techniques are phenomenal & you are a great teacher!!!
I am just starting to venture on this adventure… & I hope with practice I can get better. Thank you for all the inspiration you provide!!!
Another amazing example of the Zindorf touch! Thank you for sharing your wonderful talent with us.
Please, please schedule a workshop in Hawaii. It would be such a nice way to “warm up” from a cold winter. It’s another lovely day here: warm sunshine, blue sky, soft breeze.
Lost in Space that takes me back! Another inspirational tutorial. I look forward to many, many more.
Oh my.
Warning, Warning, Warning!
Danger! Danger! Danger!
2 more stamps I just gotta have!
Simply awe inspiring work!
That’s great, Michelle. Thanks for sharing your tutorials.
Jill (who certianly wouldn’t be old enough to have a clue what your talking about with “Lost in Space”. Promise …
)
Michelle, as always another beautiful piece of art. I love the reflection you created. You make your art pieces come a live. I am so jealous what a BEAUTIFUL stack of cardstock! (Can cardstock be beautiful??? OF course it can!LOL!) It must have an incrediable collection of stamps to go with that cardstock!
WOWZER!! This is so awesome!! I don’t have one of those reverse stamps…never seen one before!! This is so very cool!! I’m so glad I have this penguin set!!
This is one of the cutest cards I have ever seen EVER! Love it, love it, love it!!!
The penguin alone is great looking but then you add the reverse image and that extra detail gives the card the WOW factor.
What a great penguin! You are right - I need this set!
Thanks for your great ideas and for sharing with us!
Congratulations on #150! Lucky us to have you teaching and inspiring us on such a regular basis. This is a beautiful technique. And you are right, we will just have to go and buy that set. I for one know I NEED it…. tee hee. Thanks for sharing!
Another really wonderful card. I don’t know how you keep coming up with these ideas!
Congrats on reaching this milestone. Lucky us that you are so generous to share your talents with us.
You made me actually LOL when I read your WARNING, WARNING, WARNING!!!! So true!!!
Looking forward to trying this one ~ just need to find time! Where can I get that?
Also looking forward to your next 150 tutorials.
Michelle, I love, love, love this post! You are too much fun and this is an absolutely stunning piece of art! Thank you for starting my day out with a BIG smile!
BettyAnn
150 Tutorial Posts!! WOW!! You’re amazing to continue sharing your artwork w/us. You sure know how to spoil us. This card is a beautiful piece of eye candy!
well I guess I am just going to have to get a reverse stamp. thanks for another great tutorial
The Card is So Very Bright and Tender Sweet!! I love it….He’s so Cute!~ What a beautiful job on the whole card…..
Dear Michelle,
Gosh another wonderful card. You know that I want all the fantastic stamps you use so I can copy your cards!!!! It is just getting terrible.
You pick awesome stamps - most I have never seen before - although I do have a couple of them.
The penquin means lot to me as it used to be a joke for many many years between my dad and myself. This guy is so very sweet and so lovable.
I don’t quite understand the reverse stamping though :o(
Congratulations on this being your 150 lesson! Boy have we ever been lucky to find you and to learn so much!!
Big Hugs
He is too cute and love the reflection!
You’ve inspired me to pull out my brayer and expand my horizons, but I can’t figure out how you get the effect you do on your cardstock. When I brayer across I get a line of color. How do you get a graduated color effect? Do you explain this in one of your tutorials?
Anxious to learn, Julie
PS I was wanting to take one of your workshops in Austin in September but Hurricane Ike got in my way!!!
What a cutie he is. Wow Michelle you have me makeing a fool of myself still trying to get an even layer of ink from my brayer, and now I HAVE to learn to do reflections. LOL
As always Love the card
This little penguin card is so adorable!!
you’re GREAT!
this card is so cute!
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Michelle,
another adorable card. I love it!! Thanks so much for continuing to share your talent with us. I really look forward to your blog every day. I have yet to try your technique, but am hoping to do so over the Thanksgiving holiday. Wish me luck.
When it comes to stamping, “need” is a relative term. My husband put it all in perspective one day when he passed by my stamping room and asked, “So who is that thousand-dollar card for?”
This is *darling*! I adore penguins and now have yet another set that I will have to add to my collection. Um, thanks for enabling. hehe