Feb 18 2009
I need a Chef - Tutorial #178
Today I created a little different scene for you using a masking technique with Post it Notes. Grab your favorite beverage and hang out a while with me.
Let’s get started. 
Supplies:
| Stamps: Stampin’ Up Voil`a & Voil`a to Go |
| Paper: Stampin’ Up Whisper White, Basic Black & Pumpkin Pie |
| Ink: Stampin’ Up Kiwi Kiss, So Saffron, Always Artichoke & Basic Black |
| Accessories: Sponges, Post it Notes, Stampin’ Up Markers, Black Ribbon, Copper Brads & a Brayer |
Please don’t forget you can order your Stampin’ Up products from me 24-7 from this link: http://michellezindorf.stampinup.net or e-mail me at mzindorf@aim.com if you are within the United States.
Stamped the Chef with Basic Black ink on a 4.5″ x 6″ piece of Whisper White card stock.
Stamped the coffee cup with basic black ink.
Stamped the Chef and the coffee cup again on post it notes and cut them out to use as mask. Try to stamp as much of the image as you can on the sticky part of the post it note. When cutting your mask out cut inside the design area a bit so you don’t end up with a white shadow around your image after coloring in the background.
Sponged So Saffron ink all over the background of the card stock using a pouncing up and down motion to get a speckled look.
Sponged Kiwi Kiss ink on the card stock, not covering the So Saffron ink all the way.
Masked the top of the card stock with a post it note right over the other masks.
Brayered Kiwi Kiss ink at the bottom of the card stock.
Sponged Basic Black ink at the edge of the post it note mask.
Removed all the masks.
Colored the chef’s skin, cup and outlined his suit with a Creamy Caramel marker.
Did some outlining with a Close to Cocoa Marker.
Colored his scarf and part of the cup with a Pumpkin Pie marker.
Outlined the scarf and the detail on the cup with a Really Rust marker.
Colored the tray and the bottom of the chef’s feet with a black marker.
Sponged Always Artichoke around the outside of the card stock.
Sponged Basic Black ink around the edge of the card stock not covering the Always Artichoke ink entirely. If you get really dark around the edge of your card stock the lighter center of the card stock pops!
Added a few simple layers and stamped the sentiment with Basic Black ink. Added the ribbon and 3 copper brads.
Here it is finished measuring 5″ x 6.5″.
I hope this tutorial has inspired you to try masking with post it notes. It is an easy way to create a scene.
P.S. I have updated my sales page with more retired Stamp Sets.
May you be content in whatever you are doing today!
Until my next post. . . . . . . . .
Hugs,
Michelle
Link to my Stampin’ Up website were you can order all of your must have Stampin’ Up products from me 24-7: http://michellezindorf.stampinup.net
Here is a link to all of my tutorials: 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/
Hi Michelle. You make these techniques look so effortless because your tutorials are so great. But I know they aren’t so easy; mine don’t turn out even 1/2 as cool as yours. I guess it takes practice, skill and talent. Anyhow, I love looking at your art: it’s very inspiring!
Jennifer
Love that green! If I just saw the photo and it had no ribbon on it I’d think I was looking at a vibrant sign hanging in a restaurant. Another great tutorial! I’m just astounded how you do this each day. Thank you for continuing to share your awesome tips with all of us.
This is terrific. I love the bright colours.
Makes me want to get out my little chef set and stamp away. Very cute TFS!
Seems straightforward and easy - your card is totally charming! I do like how you got the center to pop! Thanks for the time to create the great card and tutorial!
Cute–love the shading.
Another great tutorial!
Thank you sooo much!
Hugs from Vienna, Austria
Susan
Michelle I have to tell you everytime I come to your blog and check out your tutorials I always learn something new. I watch you daily and I’m never disappointed. I love your blog. Keep up the great work you are truly and inspiration and mentor.
I like the color combo you used today! Super cute card!
Hi Michelle:
Another great tutorial, I am so lucky to have stumbled onto your blog, you have such talent and I thank you for sharing it with all of us. Hugs from Canada.
I would have never thought to do this. You are a genius!!! Love that Kiwi color!
I’d give it 2 thumbs up!! This chef never looked so good!
I have this set! I’m always so happy when I have the sets to recreate your cards. They are amazing and I learn something each time. Thanks for taking time to share.
Wonderful, you make such a work of art from so simple an image.
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AAHHHHH!! I LOVE IT!! And I have this set too. Thanks for showing us how you did the shading on the chef’s suit. Can’t wait to give it a go!
Karen from Michigan
Adorable… this has always been one of my favorite sets…but haven’t taken him out to play in quite some time…once again, thanks for the inspiration
I think I’ll try this. I bought that stamp a long time ago and never did feel inspired to do anything with him. That’s changed. Thanks!
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Love the colors you chose and the touch of the ribbon & brads:)
HI Michelle, another great tutorial .. thanks!
I admit I was happy when you said you became an SU demo becuase I assumed it meant you would have more SU products in your tutorials? I mostly own SU so that is good for me if it works out that way.
All the best on being a demo - I wish your business much success.
Jill
i love this card! I have similar sets (no from stampin up though) that would work well with this. Thanks for sharing with us Michelle!
I love all your brayered cards- it is definitely your talent. I have this set and haven’t used it in a while, so thanks for sharing and inspiring!
wow - I watch your tutorial and I’m even more amazed at your artistry!! so beautiful!!!