Dec 11 2008

Season’s Greetings and Melting Snow - Tutorial #156

Published by zindorf at 7:01 am under Tutorials

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Season’s Greetings to each and everyone of you!  I have decided to take the presser of blogging off of my plate for the rest of the month of December so I can really enjoy the holidays.  My next post will be after the New Year. 

I’m going to leave you until then with a very quick to put together brayer card.

Let’s get started:

Supplies:

Stamps: Stampin’ Up Lovely as a Tree, Impression Obsession Branches of a Tree
Paper: Stampin’ Up Whisper White & Not Quite Navy, Basic Grey Design Paper
Ink: Stampin’ Up Baja Breeze & Old Olive, Adirondack Lake Mist & Pitch Black
Accessories: Stampin’ Up Word Window Punch, Brads, Brayer, White Gel Pen ********************************************************

Brayered Baja Breeze ink at the top of a 3.25″ x 5″ piece of Whisper White card stock.

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Brayered Old Olive ink at the bottom of the card stock leaving a white section of the card stock showing.

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Stamped the Lovely as a Tree Stamp with Lake Mist ink.

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Stamped the large tree with Pitch Black ink.

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Punched two Word Window Punches from Not Quite Navy Card stock to use as embellishments.  I cut one curved end off of each one.

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Assembled card and added White Gel pen to the large tree branches and white gel pen at the base of the tree on the ground to simulate snow.

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

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May your holidays this season be ones you will remember always.

Until next year. . . . . .. . . . . . . .

Huge Huge 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/

86 Responses to “Season’s Greetings and Melting Snow - Tutorial #156”

  1. # Gidget-Trishon 11 Dec 2008 at 7:39 am

    Merry Christmas Michelle! I hope you have a wonderful, restful Christmas holiday. This card is very peaceful, just like the world should be. Thank you for all your work and inspiration. Your creativity is amazing. You deserve a good break. Enjoy!
    Trish

  2. # Phyllison 11 Dec 2008 at 7:47 am

    Whew, I was worried about you! Thanks for the tutorial, its beautiful! I wish you and yours a very Merry Christmas and see you in the New Year!

  3. # Christina Francoon 11 Dec 2008 at 8:02 am

    I think it’s a great idea! It gives us plenty of time to go back and study your many, many tutorials and gives you a break - which you deserve! Merry Christmas and enjoy your holidays!! This card is another piece of art. Blessings.

  4. # Tamaraon 11 Dec 2008 at 8:17 am

    Merry Christmas, Michelle. I too was worried about you…
    Hope you have a wonderful, blessed Christmas. May your new year be filled with all the things you love.

  5. # Randaon 11 Dec 2008 at 8:27 am

    Michelle,

    Glad to know that all is well with you. I was starting to worry a bit. I hope you and your family have a wonderful holiday. Your talent are amazing, but I so admire your dedication to sharing your wonderful talent with us as much (and as EARLY) as you do.

    Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

  6. # Susanon 11 Dec 2008 at 8:28 am

    I sure did miss you the last few days. the first thing I do after I log in is check your site for new card/inspirations. This one is beautiful!!!!!!!! Truly looks like an early foggy morning. I love it

    Merry Christmas!!!!

  7. # Theresaon 11 Dec 2008 at 8:31 am

    Enjoy your holiday season! Thanks for all the amazing tutorials! I love every one.

  8. # Lisa Fosteron 11 Dec 2008 at 8:46 am

    Merry Christmas, Michelle!

  9. # chellon 11 Dec 2008 at 9:08 am

    Man, what a bummer…but an understood one. Have a great Christmas and will be looking forward to your wonderful creations in the new year, Lord willing!

  10. # Stephanie C.on 11 Dec 2008 at 9:15 am

    Merry Christmas! Enjoy the holidays. ‘Til next year!

  11. # sandyh50on 11 Dec 2008 at 9:54 am

    Good morning! I pictured you baking Christmas goodies this last week! LOL! Have a wonderful vacation and Merry Christmas to you!

    Thanks goodness for your tutorials, I can look back and get my Zindorf fix!!!

  12. # Sandy Kon 11 Dec 2008 at 9:57 am

    I’ve been looking for you each day. I’m glad you checked in. You deserve a break especially with the holidays. Holidays can be stressful enough without the added pressure of a blog. We will, of course, go through withdrawls! I have until this last post. I was wondering if you were okay.

    Have a very Merry Christmas, Michelle!

  13. # Kathleenon 11 Dec 2008 at 10:15 am

    Merry Christmas. Thank you for all the presents you give us through the year in the form of your gorgeous art work. This card didn’t look like it would be that “easy”. I look forward to emulating it.

  14. # Louraeon 11 Dec 2008 at 10:22 am

    Beautiful card, as always!!! Have a wonderful holiday and I look forward to January!!!

    Lourae

  15. # Ferahon 11 Dec 2008 at 10:33 am

    Wishing you the happiest of holidays! Thank you for everything you have shared.

  16. # Peggyon 11 Dec 2008 at 10:33 am

    Merry Christmas ~ I just love what you do, and how you teach us to do it too!! This will give me a chance to go back over and do some of your tutorials again. I feel such a sense of accomplishment each time I try it!! Happy New Year!!

  17. # rebekkaon 11 Dec 2008 at 10:34 am

    fast but gorgeous.. Have a wonderful Christmas.

  18. # Melon 11 Dec 2008 at 10:46 am

    Have a wonderful Holiday season!!! You will be missed!
    Enjoy,
    Melba

  19. # Dawn Froston 11 Dec 2008 at 11:03 am

    Have a great Christmas Michelle! I hope you are rested and relaxed for the coming new year.

  20. # Eveline van Heijston 11 Dec 2008 at 11:13 am

    Hi Michelle, what a beautiful card.
    I want to wish you Happy Holidays. And all that is good for 2009. With lots of tutorials.
    Eveline.

  21. # Evelynon 11 Dec 2008 at 11:15 am

    Thank you for all of the wonderful tutorials that you take time to post on your blog. Your work is fantastic! Wishing you a very happy holiday! See you after the new year has begun.

  22. # Cyndi Watkinson 11 Dec 2008 at 11:30 am

    Beautiful card! I hope you enjoy your holidays. I will miss reading your blog every day, but I totally understand taking a break. I hope this Christmas brings as much joy to you as you have brought to your stamping fans this past year.
    Cyndi

  23. # Chrissyon 11 Dec 2008 at 11:34 am

    Happy Holidays Michelle! Glad to see you’re taking some time off - blogging takes quite a bit of time, especially when your posts are as detailed as yours. THANK YOU for being such an inspiration to us all with your tutorials!

    Once again, another beautiful card! Thanks for sharing!

    Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!
    -Chrissy

  24. # Sharon in NEon 11 Dec 2008 at 11:38 am

    Beautiful way to end the year. Have a wonderful Christmas. You richly deserve it!

  25. # Vicky Stevenson 11 Dec 2008 at 11:44 am

    I, too, was beginning to worry about you. Glad that all is well. Enjoy the break, I look forward to the New Year knowing that you will be there to inspire me. Merry Christmas, Vicky

  26. # Inekeon 11 Dec 2008 at 12:34 pm

    I learned so much from your blog this past year !
    Good idea to have a break ! enjoy it.

    Merry Christmas and a very happy and healthy New Year,
    from the Netherlands.

  27. # kathyon 11 Dec 2008 at 12:39 pm

    Thanks for another great tutorial; it is a gift you give to your readers all year through!

  28. # Besseyon 11 Dec 2008 at 12:40 pm

    Michelle,
    Glad to see your tutorial today, was concerned something might be wrong. Have a Very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Enjoy the holidays, and may ‘09 giving a happy, healthy, and a inspiring journey along the way.

  29. # MSBetsyZon 11 Dec 2008 at 12:45 pm

    Whew! I was a tad concerned, too…but was hoping you were busy with baking and decorating for the holidays. Beautiful card—so serene! Enjoy the holidays, Michelle, and spending time with family. I will also go back to day one of your tuts and refresh my memory.

    Hugs,
    Betsy

  30. # Teresaon 11 Dec 2008 at 12:48 pm

    Very nice. Enjoy your holidays!

  31. # Harriet Skellyon 11 Dec 2008 at 12:52 pm

    Michelle, thank you for all the presents you give us throughout the year (your tutorials of course!). I hope you have a happy holiday with your family and friends and look forward to your art in the new year! One of the best gifts I gave myself this year was attending your 2 workshops and meeting you and the others in the class! Hugs, Harriet

  32. # Rukhshanaon 11 Dec 2008 at 12:53 pm

    Have a wonderful Christmas & I look forward to seeing your tutorials return in the new year. Finding your blog has been one of the highlights of my crafting year.

  33. # Susanon 11 Dec 2008 at 1:01 pm

    Major ditto to all the above comments! Glad all is well with you. Have a very blessed Christmas and a happy, healthy, and creative New Year!! We really can’t say thanks enough.

  34. # Diane Cooperon 11 Dec 2008 at 1:06 pm

    That is a great card to end off with! I hope you enjoy your holidays with your family and friends!
    See you in 09!
    Diane

  35. # Linzieon 11 Dec 2008 at 1:13 pm

    Another beautiful creation!

    Enjoy your family and friends during this Holiday season. Glad your taking a break…

    All of us here who are dedicated fans of your Wonderful creations and blog, Wish you and your family A Very Merry Christmas and A Happy, Healthy New Year!

    Until Next Year….God Bless!
    Hugs,
    Linzie

  36. # Sandy in AZon 11 Dec 2008 at 1:19 pm

    Good for you Michelle ! I’m happy to hear you’re taking time off to enjoy the holidays. We often put too much pressure on ourselves to try to do it all. I assumed you were busy with holiday preparation and classes. I was hoping I was correct and you were ok. I missed your tutorials and ispiration, but I’m happy you’re taking much needed time off.
    Your card today truly depicts a serene winter day. It captures that bleak, but quiet, peaceful look of winter. As always, the color and shading are beautiful. I’ll look forward to your future beautiful cards.
    Have a very Merry Christmas, and a Happy, Healthy, New Year !

  37. # Kikoon 11 Dec 2008 at 2:00 pm

    If anyone deserves a blogging break, it is you! Your tutorials are in such detail that I can’t even imagine all the work that goes into bringing them to us. This card is another wonderful example of your inspiring creativity and thanks for sharing it here. Happy Holidays to you and your family… and Happy New Year, too!

  38. # Lauretta Seeon 11 Dec 2008 at 2:01 pm

    Ohhhh i miss you already… Wish you have a nice holiday, may all your wishe’s come true!! Can’t wait to see you back. :))

  39. # Debra Hoggon 11 Dec 2008 at 2:20 pm

    Man I even posted a thread wondering where you were, I soooo happy to see that you are okay and posted one more card… until the new year. [I’m a addict to your blog and was missing my fix, lol]
    I wish you and yours a very merry Christmas and New Year!!

    Debra

  40. # Hayleyon 11 Dec 2008 at 2:38 pm

    Have a really wonderful holiday season! Can’t wait to see your new cards/tutorials in the new year!

  41. # Linda V.on 11 Dec 2008 at 2:39 pm

    Michelle, I hope you have a wonderful Christmas and Happy New Year. You are the best! Thank you for taking the time to share your techniques with all of us. I check you blog daily. I’m looking forward to another inspirational year.
    Linda

  42. # Adele in Las Vegason 11 Dec 2008 at 3:04 pm

    I was hoping you were OK. Take a break and enjoy the holidays! Good for you! Love the card, as always, Michelle. Thanks for sharing………….

  43. # Caroleon 11 Dec 2008 at 3:09 pm

    Hi MIchelle

    Thank you so much for all the tutorials you gave us. I will miss you and your tutorial but like everyone you need this time for you and your family. Have a beautiful Christmas and wonderful Holidays. Thanks again, your tutorials are very useful for me!

  44. # shirley henryon 11 Dec 2008 at 3:50 pm

    Was glad to see your email this morning! Was hoping you were just busy with Christmas. You deserve a well earned break.
    Have a wonderful Christmas with your family and I look forward to seeing `you` and your awesome `works of art` in the new year!

  45. # Linda Wattson 11 Dec 2008 at 4:00 pm

    Enjoy your Holiday, you certainly deserve a break!

    Linda

  46. # Cindion 11 Dec 2008 at 4:01 pm

    VERY NICE!! WISHING YOU AND YOURS A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR!! GOD BLESS YOU TOO!!

  47. # Lesley Ebdonon 11 Dec 2008 at 4:02 pm

    All the best for the Holiday Season Michelle and enjoy your well earned rest from blogging. Many thanks for the wonderful inspiration and tutorials you have shared with us throughout 2008.

  48. # Heather xon 11 Dec 2008 at 4:21 pm

    Have a great christmas Michelle. I have enjoyed your tutorials all year and look forward to seeing you again in 2009 :0)
    **Hugs** Heather x

  49. # Kim Dunworthon 11 Dec 2008 at 4:21 pm

    Very happy holidays to you Michelle! Look forward to your creations next year.

  50. # Linda Simson 11 Dec 2008 at 4:57 pm

    With only a few steps…I might actually be able to do this one! Thanks.

    Will be looking forward to the new year….and your next post. Enjoy the holidays.

  51. # Beckyon 11 Dec 2008 at 5:04 pm

    Hey Michele, I love lonely old trees in the winter time and this one is beautiful. It’s snowing & sleeting here right now here so this looks like I’m looking out at my backyard tree. :) You always create such a wonderful work of art. Thanks for making 2008 a great year by sharing your wonderful talent with us all. (((HUGS))) Happy Holidays to all and Happy STamping !!! Becky

  52. # lindaon 11 Dec 2008 at 5:07 pm

    Happy holidays to you also!!
    to bad that you are going to leave us for such “a long” time!! But…you can see that as a compliment!!!
    Enjoy your holiday and I hope you have the time to come up with lots of new ideas for the new year!! :-)

  53. # Sallyon 11 Dec 2008 at 5:11 pm

    I, like others, was worried about you! So glad you are just taking a break for the holidays! Thanks for sharing with us all these wonderful creations. See you in 2009!

  54. # Janineon 11 Dec 2008 at 5:15 pm

    Missed you. Have a wonderful Christmas and New Year and thank you so much for all your inspiration and wonderful tutorials. Janine

  55. # Kerry from PAon 11 Dec 2008 at 5:22 pm

    Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! We’ll miss being inspired but you deserve time to spend with your family and enjoy the holidays.

  56. # Kelleyon 11 Dec 2008 at 5:59 pm

    Michelle,

    Happy Holidays! May you enjoy the wonders of this holiday season with your family and friends. Actually that wish goes out to all! May your holiday season be filled with much love and happiness!

  57. # Shirleyon 11 Dec 2008 at 6:00 pm

    Have a great holiday Michelle, you will be missed! Its always good to rest. Have a very Merry Christmas.

  58. # Moniqueon 11 Dec 2008 at 6:20 pm

    Michelle, first off I have to say that I am completely in aw of your talent! I have just recently come across your blog and cannot believe what I have been missing. I really love the style you create and decided that I wanted to give it a try! I made my first, as I call it, “Zindorf” card. If you like you can check it out on my blog at “stampingwithmonique.blogspot.com and I made reference to you, of course! Thanks so much for your amazing talent and inspiration. I am hooked now!

  59. # Claire Allenon 11 Dec 2008 at 6:34 pm

    Hi Michelle, I too have missed you these past few days, and would like to join with everyone else in thanking you for all your inspiration and your generosity in sharing with us, and wish you and yours the very best kind of Christmas and New Year. May peace and joy be with you all.

  60. # Janeton 11 Dec 2008 at 6:38 pm

    I was happy to see this today! I am glad you are ok. With the holidays there is so much to do, so i am glad you are taking a break. This is the time for family. You have been such and inspiration to all of us and i can’t wait till the new year, till then i want to wish you and all your family a MERRY CHRISTMAS and a HAPPY NEW YEAR! Blessings to you all!

  61. # Darsanaon 11 Dec 2008 at 6:49 pm

    WEll I have to say that the selfish part of me is a bit sad because I love checking out your blog each day to see what wonderful things you have in store for us, but I completly understand the need for a break and taking time to enjoy what is closest to your heart - Time with family and especially during the holidays. Please enjoy them to the fullest, and I will try, try, try, to wait patienly for the new post (year).
    Blessings and wishes.

  62. # Linda C.on 11 Dec 2008 at 7:35 pm

    Good for you!! Have a Merry Christmas w/your family & friends!

  63. # sue mon 11 Dec 2008 at 8:35 pm

    This is beautiful and I love the word punch additions. Very nice!

  64. # Karenon 11 Dec 2008 at 9:00 pm

    You know, I was just looking at my Lovely As A Tree set today going hmmmm, what will I do with this? And now I see your lovely tutorial!
    Thanks so much for all the inspiration you give us, Michelle. You deserve a well earned rest over the holidays- although you probably won’t be resting that much, LOL!
    Have a lovely peaceful Christmas.
    Karen.

  65. # Eileen Mon 11 Dec 2008 at 9:32 pm

    Happy Holidays, Michelle! Thanks for all the inspiration throughout the year. I look at every stamp set and think “what would Michelle do with this one?” I hope you enjoy lots of fun times with family and friends! (would you be surprised to know I bought branches of a tree this weekend? Your break may be good for my wallet!)

  66. # Violeton 11 Dec 2008 at 11:24 pm

    Hello,
    I too wondered if you were ill - and then I wondered if my computer wasn’t working.
    I have saved all your samples and I so enjoy trying to make cards similiar to yours - but using the stamps and inks that I have on hand. Thank you for inspiring us!

    Wishing you a Merry Christmas

    Violet

  67. # Jillon 12 Dec 2008 at 12:54 am

    Merry Christmas to you and yours, Michelle. Thanks for the wonderful tutorials this year and all the best for 2009.

  68. # Melissa (SCS: stampin_melissa)on 12 Dec 2008 at 1:14 am

    Ah Michelle, this is simply lovely, you’ve made it look so incredibly easy! Enjoy your break and I wish you a very merry Christmas and a happy New Year!

  69. # Brendaon 12 Dec 2008 at 1:43 am

    Happy Holidays Michelle! Thank you so much for sharing your creativity with us all this past year. Blessings…

  70. # lauraon 12 Dec 2008 at 2:31 am

    Gorgeous card as always. enjoy your family and holiday. I have been enjoying your blog so long I know I will go through withdrawals but you deserve a break. Merry christmas and a Happy New Year

  71. # Debieon 12 Dec 2008 at 8:06 am

    Very beautiful card Michelle. I too have missed you! I hope you have a restful and enjoyable Holiday Season! See you in the New Year.

  72. # Conniecrafteron 12 Dec 2008 at 11:01 am

    Love how you matched the colors of the image with the paper, so cool!
    Hope you enjoy your holiday with family and friends!

  73. # Vickion 12 Dec 2008 at 12:00 pm

    This is so stunning!! I’ll have to know that I’ve TRIED one of your tutorials…but I guess I’ll need more practice at it!! I did not show it!! :) But perhaps as I keep working on it, I can come up with something descent!! :) TFS!!

  74. # Rebeccaon 12 Dec 2008 at 4:57 pm

    and I thought I liked Trees a lot:D

  75. # Doneldaon 12 Dec 2008 at 7:11 pm

    wow, I can’t believe how simple and yet stunningly beautiful it is!! I hope you have a wonderful holiday seasion!!!!

  76. # Octaviaon 13 Dec 2008 at 12:47 am

    Thank U for my last stamping “fix” for 2008. I’ll miss checking for your new work each day, but now I have a chance to catch up on some of your older creations:) Have a joyful rest & holiday!!!

  77. # Jlynnon 13 Dec 2008 at 3:21 pm

    Wishing you and your family the Merriest Christmas and a Happy New Year!

  78. # Adrieneon 13 Dec 2008 at 5:12 pm

    Hi Michelle,

    Please enjoy your holidays!! I’m glad to see you are ok and hope you have a wonderful rest of December, holiday season, and super New Year. Thank you, thank you, thank you, for all the beautiful cards, the tutorials and the inspiration you have shared with all of us!

    Merry Christmas,
    Adriene

  79. # hettyon 15 Dec 2008 at 2:51 pm

    Michelle, Thank you very much for another inspirational year. I hope you have a wonderful Christmas and a happy and healthy New Year with even more inspiration to share!
    I have tried your tutorial today and maybe you want to come over and have a look at my variation.
    Season Greetings from The Netherlands!

  80. # Tammyon 15 Dec 2008 at 3:33 pm

    This is a very stunning card. It’s the first time I have ever seen anything like it done.
    Thank you so much for sharing with us what you did. This is my first visit to your site and I can see I have been missing a lot.

    Happy Holidays to you and yours.
    Tammy

  81. # johannaon 16 Dec 2008 at 5:05 pm

    Have a nice chrismas and a happy new year!
    I’ll be back in 2009… i realy love your blog… i gott sooo much inspiration…
    thanks for everythink in 2008.
    johanna (from sweden)

  82. # cherylon 16 Dec 2008 at 7:21 pm

    very beautiful and serene!

  83. # Carolyn Kingon 16 Dec 2008 at 9:29 pm

    Amazing as always….enjoy your time “off” and time with the family!

    Merry Christmas!

  84. # Karen Ion 18 Dec 2008 at 7:16 pm

    Michelle,

    Thank you for all you do for us. I’m glad that you are taking time off to enjoy the holidays. May you enjoy the holidays as much as we all enjoy your tutorials.

  85. # Angion 20 Dec 2008 at 7:15 am

    Thanks so much for sharing your talents with us! What a blessing you are! I hope that your holidays are restful and memorable.

    Merry Christmas!

  86. # Rikkeon 29 Dec 2008 at 4:37 pm

    Wow, I’m totally tongue tied. The things you’re doing is absolutely amazing …
    Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful …

    A little greeting from Denmark

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