Dec 02 2008
Winter Wonderland Collage - Tutorial #155
Today I thought I would try my hand at a collage type card. Collage cards are wonderful for young adults. This one is for my future daughter-n-law for Christmas. I’m safe showing this on the blog because no one in my family actually visits this blog to read my babblings, lol. They just think I’m a stamp fanatic who spends way to much time and money on my hobby. :) They are probably right, but I’m happy here in my little stamping room and blog world. I have a feeling I’m not the only stamp fanatic out there!
I wanted to keep this card mellow so I selected all blue shades of ink to use. This project would have a complete different feel if I added even one color from a different color family, for instance red. Come to think of it, I would like to try this again with all shades of red.
Let’s get started on today’s tutorial shall we. 
Supplies:
| Stamps: Close to My Heart “Winter Wonder” and “Festive Frills” |
| Paper: Stampin’ Up Not Quite Navy, Whisper White, Basic Black |
| Ink: Stampin’ Up Very Vanilla, Soft Sky, Blue Bayou, Night of Navy, Baja Breeze, Basic Black & Not Quite Navy |
| Accessories: Versamark pad, Fine Detail Clear embossing powder, heat gun, Sponges, Post it notes, Ribbon, Silver Brads |
Stamped the main image on a 5″ square piece of Whisper White card stock by first loading the stamp with Versamark and then loading it with Black ink before stamping it.
Heat embossed the image using clear embossing powder and a heat gun.
Sponged some Very Vanilla ink over the embossed image.
Ripped a post it note leaving the sticky part at the top and used it as a mask.
Sponged Soft Sky ink around the post it note mask.
Added Some Baja Breeze ink right at the post it note edges to really define the mask shape.
Masked the top of the card stock with a post it note.
Sponged Blue Bayou ink at the bottom of the card stock.
Removed the mask and turned it around to mask the bottom portion of the card stock. I ripped pieces out of the post it note.
Sponged Not Quite Navy ink in the open areas.
Removed the large post it note mask.
Sponged Baja Breeze ink on the top of the card stock leaving some light areas.
I decided I didn’t like the hard lines made at the bottom with the Not Quite Navy ink so I added more Not Quite Navy ink around those areas to soften the hard lines and I also added some Not Quite Navy ink at the top of the card stock.
Randomly stamped the Berry Flourish using Baja Breeze ink.
Added some more Berry Flourishes with Blue Bayou ink.
Stamped the Winter Wonder stamp twice using Not Quite Navy ink.
Stamped the Snowflake using Black ink.
Sponged some Night of Navy ink around the out side edges of the card stock.
Assembled the card. Here it is finished measuring 5.5″ square.
I hope this tutorial has inspired you to get out those stamps and try a collage card today. They are fun and simple.
May your day be filled with Crisp images and inks to blend.
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/
Awesome! I’ve always wondered how one would go about doing a collage! I’m thinking I’d like to try one using some of my “Texas” themed stamps. It is transfixing to watch your creations unfold right before my very eyes! Thanks for the inspiration. Won’t be able to get into the studio till the weekend but I hope to be able to show you how I do. Take care & enjoy the cooler weather!
This is Great I have these stamps,Wonderful Job as always. I have been trying different things on my own with the help of you…TFS…. Cant wait to see the next creation.
Is there anything you can’t do?! This collage is beautiful! I really enjoy collage myself. You should tell your family how many people read your blog everyday-I bet they would be amazed at how many of us fanatics there is out here in cyber world! Thanks for sharing.
Love this one too! Changing up the colors…mmm…So inspiring, Thank you, Michelle!
Wow! i just love everything you do… great card once again ;)) keep it up!!
thank you for sharing
Lauretta
Beautiful collage Michelle! I would like to see it in shades of red/pink too!
very different to what you use to do, but very nice.
Your family is like my family… to much money on paper-staff… but i love it and i feel god doing this…
have a nice day.
Johanna
Another lovely card. Very appropriate for winter. “I am a blog addict and proud of it”. :<). I always have to have at least one fix before I leave for work.
Michelle~ You make it look so darn easy! sigh. I guess I might have to attempt it again some day…
Love this card as well, actually love them all!!
Incredible what you did with that collage stamp! Beautiful card. Your future DIL will love it! (lucky girl)
This is wonderful & so different from your usual style (which I also love BTW). I love your blog & am amazed that you can put out a tutorial almost every day. I really miss them on days when you decide to take a break. I have a German Shepherd from a rescue home (she’s our 4th GSD) & she has the best temperament of them all (the others were positively neurotic compared to her even though they came from parents who were prize winners). I would advise anyone thinking of getting a dog to check out their local rescue centre first.
So….your family things you ‘babble’ on your blog??? Well, they are missing some pretty wonderful art. Thanks so much for your continued inspiration.
Orginarily, I’m not a collage card person, but I have to say, I love what you’ve done with this design. I think it’s the monochromatic colors which gives it a more contemporary feel. Maybe I’ll give it a shot afterall! TFS.
I love it !!! Michelle, this is gorgeous, and very wintery–is that a word?!?! lol !
I really like the look of collage cards and this one is superior. And, being a “blue” person (my favorite color) I love the colors. Thank you for another beautiful card.
wow you even make collage look beautiful Sometimes its just through together mess but this is awesome
OK, isn’t it THE most fun thing when we step out of our normal style, lol?? FABULOUS, Michelle! She’s gonna love it!
I’ve never tried this card before, but I will definately now. Really great tutorial! Thanks.
Love this card in blue..you make it look so easy! Would love to see what you do with a red card…i can see something oriental.
I think after your future daughter in law recieves this card she will be joining your blog!!
Oh Michelle I’ve always loved collages and you do them beautifully. Is the “Close to my heart” the name of the stamp manufacturer? I’d love to obtain the stamps you used for this card. Please let us know where to purchase them. So happy to see you using this technique because then I’ll be able to learn another skill for my cards. Thanks!
Michelle this is a neat collage! I like the colors you used and how you obtained the collage, it would be fun to see it in reds and a little pink also. I am sure your family no how much talent you have, at home it must be all around you, so what’s a little paper?
Yeah right, you are the only stamp fanatic out there! NOT!!!
Nice card, I’ve never been into collages, but it looks nice.
I have had a collage stamp for sometime but nothing I did made it look right. I am going to give this a try. Thanks again for sharing!
What a great tutorial! I like your translation of this collage! It’s so cool! I have some new Christmas collage style stamps (just two), but this does inspire me to try something different! Very cool indeed! Thanks for doing what you do! I learn so much from you! When I try a “Zindorf Technique” my cards look soooo cooool!
Just purchased a book on Vintage collage Works and love it!! Your work is so breath taking..thanks for sharing all your techniques
Love this card….love all your work actually.
Thanks for continuing to inspire.
amazing card !! truly beautiful
isa
WoW Michele, another stunning card. You make it look sooo easy! I just wish I had more time to practice - maybe then my efforts would bear a passing resemblance to your inspiring pieces. Many thanks for sharing
Beautiful again!
Michelle, you have inspired me more than anyone I have ever known.I tryed your brayer technique over and over until I final got a look that my grandaughter who is 5 said “granny you are a artist” .Ok now that makes my day.Thank you Michelle you really have been a lot of help to me and you have made me feel that I to can think outside my box.I look forward everyday to go to your blog site or your scs site.
Hugs
Di
I love this collage!! and the colours, gorgeous. I’m delighted with this artwork.
I’ll enjoy to see more collage cards from you, they inspire me so much:-))
Hugs,
Anja from germany
Another great card a nd a super tutorial Michelle - I had a go … hope you like it :0)
Oh my, this is one of my all-time favorite Christmas cards, the colors, the layout (that touch of black)! I’m a collage wannabe but just can’t quite get it to work. Once again, your step-by-step is an inspiration to try anew this stunning technique.
P.S. I nominated you for a new blog award, check it out on my blog.
Absolutely gorgeous!!!!!!! Wishing you a wonderful and blessed Christmas. Thank you for the joy you’ve added to this year with your art and classes. Cindy
OMG…..I LOVE this card! Thanks again for being such an inspiration.