Feb 02 2009

Cutting Up!

Published by zindorf at 3:39 pm under Uncategorized

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Whew!  Things are getting a bit overwhelming here at the Zindorf homestead.  So much to do, so much to think about.  The job search still continues for us, but we are doing fine.  FRAZZLED, but fine.  Sometimes I just want to hold on to the chair I’m in and ask the world to stop spinning so I can get caught up, lol.  But instead when things get tough the tough get cutting!  At least I did today since I am under the weather also.  I received a package of new stamp sheets from Innovative Stamp Creations and spent a bit of time cutting them up.  If you want to check out their stamp line here is the link:  http://www.innovativestampcreations.com/ischomepage.html

I’m just showing you the back sides of the stamps in this picture.  I’m such a tease!  I think you will love their new line that will be released this month.

If you have never used unmounted stamps before and want to know how to prepare them check out this previous post I did on the subject:

http://zindorf.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/2008/08/06/tool-time-red-rubber-stamp-sheets/

Oh heck, how about a little sneak peek of a card project that I will be doing in my Beginner Brayer Workshops that are coming up.  3-small.jpg

What you haven’t signed up yet!  Here is the link to my Brayer Workshop Calendar:

http://zindorf.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/workshop-calendar/

Hey, I hope you are feeling your very best today.

Huge Hugs,

Michelle

25 Responses to “Cutting Up!”

  1. # Evelyn in Oregonon 02 Feb 2009 at 4:16 pm

    I’ve been thinking about you…hoping that you would find some kind of employment! Are both you and your husband looking for work??? I hope not! Such a scary time. You are wonderful to continue to share your gift with your readers.

  2. # Melissa (SCS: stampin_melissa)on 02 Feb 2009 at 5:55 pm

    What a tease you are!!! Look at all that yummy rubber! I love ISC stamps; can hardly wait to see what you come up with!

  3. # Tamaraon 02 Feb 2009 at 6:06 pm

    love this card…maybe you will share with the rest of us after you teach it at your workshop. If you ever get close to OKC I will be the first to sign up for a class.

  4. # Rukhshanaon 02 Feb 2009 at 6:59 pm

    First you tease us with new ISC stamps & then you show a card that I would LOVE to learn how to make.

  5. # Kathy Eddyon 02 Feb 2009 at 9:38 pm

    I hope this is one we are doing in Wheaton! It looks gorgeous! I love ISC stamps. They have such a great style! Kathy

  6. # Connieon 02 Feb 2009 at 11:42 pm

    hehehe, you are such a tease, Michelle! Her new stamps this month are great! Can’t wait to see what you do with them!!

  7. # Debieon 02 Feb 2009 at 11:55 pm

    *waiting in anticipation to see what Michelle does with those new stamps*

  8. # LittleSeaOtter~Keciaon 03 Feb 2009 at 2:46 am

    Beautiful card! I think the advanced workshop would love to do this one too!

  9. # lindaon 03 Feb 2009 at 3:37 am

    I hope you’re feeling better soon!

    Those are a lot of stamps…….can’t wait to see what you’re going to do with them!!

    Can’t you do a brayer workshop online?? One you must suscribe for and then you send a you tube film or something like that?!
    Then, people outside the usa can also learn your brayertechnique!!! And it’s definitely something I want to learn!!
    Or a better Idea…..come to the Netherlands!!!

  10. # AngelaCon 03 Feb 2009 at 5:22 am

    Purely by coincidence I was doing exactly the same thing last night Michelle - only on a much smaller scale!! I received one of the ISC plates I’d ordered yesterday and of course as soon as I got home from work I was cutting it up ready to use. LOL

  11. # Phyllison 03 Feb 2009 at 7:17 am

    So sorry to hear you are under the weather too! Put the vaporizer on- I swear by mine! I’m going to visit your tutorials on preping unmounted stamps….I’ve always wondered about that. I tend to be on the lazy side and have mounted them to empty CD cases with double stick tape. Seems to work for me. Stay strong Michelle and continue to look for ways to capitalize on your talents. Thank you for continuing with your blog, I do look forward to it every day!

  12. # Lorion 03 Feb 2009 at 7:52 am

    Hope things start looking up for you!

    I would love to do your classes. Are you coming to the Northeast anytime? I would even suscribe to a “tube” class!!!!

  13. # Gidget-Trishon 03 Feb 2009 at 8:50 am

    Love that card for the beginner brayer class! You are so talented. And all that rubber hidden upside down makes me anticipate some wonderful new creations from you. I hope a new job adventure comes your way soon. Feel better!
    Trish

  14. # Beckion 03 Feb 2009 at 8:50 am

    WOW! A sneak peek - I love it! Can’t WAIT for the class on Feb. 21 and can’t WAIT to meet you in person and soak up everything!! And I got the last spot! I’m not worthy!!!!!! :)

  15. # Stephanie C.on 03 Feb 2009 at 9:04 am

    Wow! Oh how I wish I lived in Ohio, I would love to take this workshop! This card is beautiful. Thank you for the sneak-peak!

  16. # anjou krelovichon 03 Feb 2009 at 12:23 pm

    Michelle, I’ve been thinking of you. Take heart - I know you’ll find a dream job soon. That is a wonderful card. I just love it! Wish I could take your class! Anjou

  17. # Pat Jon 03 Feb 2009 at 12:38 pm

    No wonder you’re feeling frazzled! What a job cutting all that rubber, but so much enjoyment to look forward to after it’s finished…both for you and us! Your cards are beautiful and as soon as I can clear a flat space large enough for brayering I’m going to try my hand at it again. Thank you for all you share with us. Kind words “don’t pay the rent” but I hope they lift your spirits anyway.

  18. # Sandy Kon 03 Feb 2009 at 1:06 pm

    Sorry to hear you are under the weather. I love your card for the class. I sure wish I was close enough to take that class. It’s beautiful. Have fun cutting!

  19. # Laurie in MNon 03 Feb 2009 at 4:19 pm

    I hope you feel soon better. I love cutting rubber and wish I could have helped. I will look forward to your new creations.

  20. # Heather Fullerton (Retired Heather)on 03 Feb 2009 at 4:46 pm

    Oh, if only I lived close enough! I would LOVE to take your course but I live where you don`t…woe is me. I do try learn from your fantastic tutuorials.
    Hugs
    Heather

  21. # Kim Pon 03 Feb 2009 at 9:04 pm

    I love that card…and cannot wait to make it in Covington! My registration fee is in the mail…WooHoo!

  22. # Beth Grecoon 03 Feb 2009 at 11:59 pm

    Greetings you cut up!! That’s just down right nasty…. but I think I can spot a tree and a heart and …. :-)
    I too wish that I lived closer and could attend your brayering class. I love the sample that you’re working one. I tried to map how long of a drive it would be from Toronto Ontario to Covington.. now I just need to find some fellow travellers who would want to join me for a road trip! Who has travelled the furtherest to come to one of your classes?
    TFS!
    Beth Greco

  23. # Tonnieceon 04 Feb 2009 at 4:24 am

    Wow, that’s a lot of rubbah you got there Michelle. Can’t wait to see what miracles you create with all of them.

    Sure hope you are feeling better real soon.

    Have a good day.

    P.S.

    Got the goodie bags. Thanks

  24. # Kristineon 04 Feb 2009 at 7:35 pm

    What a gorgeous card…you do such beautiful work that’s so “YOU”! (hard to imitate cause you’re so good!) ;)

  25. # Sandy S, TNon 15 Feb 2009 at 7:07 pm

    I have had you in my prayers…I will include your husband. If you live here (Tn/Al) I would do everything in my power to help. Times are so hard for everyone right now (including us) but God has been good to us. We have been able to make just enough to meet our bills. My husband has his own business and I just received my Real Estate license (thank goodness the market is still good here).

    You are really being a stinker about the new stamps! How could you do this to all of us that droooooool over every card you make???? Why us…don’t you love us any more?? Can’t wait until you unvail your new stamps.

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