Just in time to make Christmas cards I have this fantastic new Stampin’ Up Holiday Mini Hostess set to give away as blog candy.

If you wish to enter, please leave a comment on this blog post telling me to enter you.  If you are getting this blog update via e-mail you will need to click this link and then leave a comment on the actual blog post:  http://zindorf.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/2009/09/30/patterned-pines-blog-candy/

I will select the winner via random number generator when I return from Knox, Maine on Monday, October 5, 2009.  Good luck to all and have a super, super weekend. 

Until my next post. . . . . .

Hugs,

Michelle

  Get ready for Brayer Workshops!  I am coming to:

Knox, Maine  - I will be in Knox, Maine this Friday & Saturday (October 2 & 3).  There are a couple of spot available if you want to jump in at the last moment.  :)  Just e-mail me at mzindorf@aim.com and I can give you all the details.

Akron, Ohio

Broomfield, Colorado

Moore, Oklahoma

Nashville, Indiana

Portland, Michigan

2010

Dayton, Ohio at Marco Paper

Phoenix, Arizona

Monroe, Louisiana

Jacksonville, Florida

St. Louis, Missouri

Mechanicsville, Virginia

Raleigh, North Carolina 

Colleyville, Texas

Colorado Springs, Colorado

Boise area of Meridian, Idaho

Riverside, California (Southern California)

Salem, Oregon

Wheaton, Illinois

St. Cloud, Minnesota

Rockville, Maryland

North Chili, New York (near Rochester)

New Johnsonville, Tennessee

Kenova, West Virginia

Helena, Montana

Middleburg Heights, Ohio

Venice, Florida

Ginnell, Iowa

Piedmont, Alabama

Auburn, Washington

Elk Grove Village, Illinois

Here is a link to my workshop calendar where you can see all of my travel schedule and to get info on beginner and advanced Brayer workshops:   http://zindorf.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/workshop-calendar 

Link to my Stampin’ Up website where you can order all of your must have Stampin’ Up products from me 24-7:  http://michellezindorf.stampinup.net

Frequently asked questions answers:  http://zindorf.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/frequently-asked-questions/

Hi Everyone,

I just wanted to give everyone that is currently registered for one of my Brayer workshops in the future a heads up.  Do to some changes in Stampin’ Up’s policies for their demonstrators, which I am one, I will be changing my brayer workshops that are being taught outside of retail stores to an all Stampin’ Up product workshop.  What this means to you is,  you will receive a kit that is filled with all Stampin’ Up products (brayer, stamp set/s, etc.)  The kit will still be a $60 value and the products will be of a very similar nature, just a different brand.  The workshops will be taught the same way I always have just with a different product line.   Rest assured you will be very happy with the kit you receive.  People that attend my workshops say it is like Christmas when they open their new supplies.  :)  I take very good care of my students.

The workshops being held in Knox, Maine and Broomfield, Colorado will not change.  The supplies are already at the workshop sites for these two locations.  :)  All ready to get inky.

If you are going to attend a workshop that I have currently scheduled in a retail store, your kits will not change.  Stampin’ Up is working with me on these retail store locations that I am currently scheduled with.

Clear as mud, lol.  I hope it is clearer than that.  E-mail me at mzindorf@aim.com if you want further clarification.

If you have questions regarding Stampin’ Up policies, please contact Stampin’ Up, not me.  I have found they are very easy to work with.

I hope your day is filled with wonderful things.

Until my next post.

Hugs,

Michelle

Today’s tutorial is a little lesson on how you can heat emboss over heat embossed images to put images behind one another.  This lesson is a bit long so you will want to get chocolate and coffee to make it through, lol. 

I want to share a couple of things before I start the tutorial.  Last weekend I had the pleasure of joining my Stampin’ Up!  Up Line at an event they put together called Fall Fest.  It was in New Jersey and it was WAY FUN!!  Thanks to everyone, you made me feel so very welcome. 

Of course, at Stampin’ Up events people bring swap cards to trade.  I didn’t bring a card but instead made bookmarks.  This is what I swapped. 

The swaps I received in return were out of this world wonderful.   Thanks to all!

I also got to teach how to create this card to everyone in attendance.

My Awesome Stampin’ Up! Down Line Team will be sent the directions for these two projects so they can share them with at their workshops.

Now on with the tutorial. . .  .

Supplies:

Want a free 39 page, Stampin’ Up Mini catalog?  If you are a resident of the United States,  just e-mail your mailing address to me and I will get one in the mail to you.  Are you inspired by this Blog?  One way you can help support this blog is by ordering your Stampin’ Up products through me.   You can order 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.  Want a copy of the brand new 2009-2010 Stampin’ Up Catalog for $9.95 with free shipping, just e-mail me at mzindorf@aim.com and I will get one in the mail to you.  Want to become a Stampin’ Up Demonstrator and earn instant income?  Consider being part of my Stampin’ Up Team.  Also check out the Stampin’ Up specials, click this link to check it out:  http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/michellezindorf/promotions

Stamped the Sentiment from the Stampin’ Up All Holidays set by first loading the stamp with Versamark and then Bashful Blue ink before stamping it on a 4.5″ square piece of Whisper White card stock.  I then heat embossed the image with clear embossing powder and a heat gun.

Stamped the Flourish from the Stampin’ Up set Priceless by first loading it with Versamark and then Sahara Sand ink before stamping it.  I then heat embossed the image using clear embossing powder and a heat gun.

Stamped the Nest image from the Stampin’ Up set Nature’s Nest by first loading the stamp with Versamark and then Close to Cocoa ink before stamping the image.  I then heat embossed the nest using clear embossing powder and a heat gun.

Colored the eggs in with a Bashful Blue marker.

Added Ballet Blue ink to the eggs.

Blended the two colors together using the Bashful Blue marker again.

Colored the nest in with a Creamy Caramel marker.

Added Close To Cocoa marker to the bottom of the nest.

Colored in the leaves with an Old Olive Marker.

Colored over the nest and eggs with a Versamark marker and then heat embossed the image using clear embossing powder and a heat gun.

Stamped the pot of Flowers from the Stampin’ UP set Bloomin’ Beautiful set by first loading the stamp with Versamark and then Close to Cocoa ink before stamping it.  I then heat embossed the image using clear embossing powder and a heat gun.

Colored the pot in with a Bashful Blue marker.

Added Ballet Blue marker to the shadow parts of the pot.

Blended the colors on the pot together by coloring over them with the Bashful Blue marker.

Colored in the flowers with a Blush Blossom marker.

Colored in the leaves with an Old Olive Marker.

Added Pretty in Pink marker to the flowers.

Added just a touch of Positively Pink marker to the flowers.

Colored over the flowers and pot with a Versamark marker and heat embossed the image using clear embossing powder and a heat gun.

Sponged Apricot Appeal ink all over the card stock using a circular motion.

Sponged Creamy Caramel ink under the nest and pot and around the edge of the card stock.

Added Close to Cocoa ink around the edge of the card stock and under the nest and pot without covering up all of the Creamy Caramel ink.

Added a touch of Basic Black ink around the edge of the card stock and under the nest and pot, not covering up all of the Close to Cocoa ink.

Time to add some white highlights.

Colored in the centers of the flowers, added touches of white to the sentiment, eggs and flourish.

Added a bit of Basic Black marker to the flourish and bottom of the flowers, flower pot and nest.

Lastly, my very wise Up Line, Karen Barber shared this tip with me.  When you finish a heat embossed card, heat it for just a second with your heat gun to bring back that brilliant shine to all of your embossed images. 

I finished the card off with an Apricot Appeal, Bashful Blue & 2 Basic Black panels, gold brads, and a thin strip of Basic Black card stock.

Here it is finished measuring 5 3/8″ square.

May your day be filled with things that warm your heart.

Until my next post. .. . . . . . . .

Hugs,

Michelle

  Get ready for Brayer Workshops!  I am coming to:

Knox, Maine  - I will be in Knox, Maine this Friday & Saturday (October 2 & 3).  There are a couple of spot available if you want to jump in at the last moment.  :)  Just e-mail me at mzindorf@aim.com and I can give you all the details.

Akron, Ohio

Broomfield, Colorado

Moore, Oklahoma

Nashville, Indiana

Portland, Michigan

2010

Dayton, Ohio at Marco Paper

Phoenix, Arizona

Monroe, Louisiana

Jacksonville, Florida

St. Louis, Missouri

Mechanicsville, Virginia

Raleigh, North Carolina 

Colleyville, Texas

Colorado Springs, Colorado

Boise area of Meridian, Idaho

Riverside, California (Southern California)

Salem, Oregon

Wheaton, Illinois

St. Cloud, Minnesota

Rockville, Maryland

North Chili, New York (near Rochester)

New Johnsonville, Tennessee

Kenova, West Virginia

Helena, Montana

Middleburg Heights, Ohio

Venice, Florida

Ginnell, Iowa

Piedmont, Alabama

Auburn, Washington

Elk Grove Village, Illinois

Here is a link to my workshop calendar where you can see all of my travel schedule and to get info on beginner and advanced Brayer workshops:   http://zindorf.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/workshop-calendar 

Link to my Stampin’ Up website where you can order all of your must have Stampin’ Up products from me 24-7:  http://michellezindorf.stampinup.net

Frequently asked questions answers:  http://zindorf.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/frequently-asked-questions/

I am currently in New Jersey enjoying myself at a Stampin’ Up Team Function.   I created this project before I left last Thursday so you would have something to mess around with this weekend in my absence.  Enjoy!  I will be back on Monday. 

Supplies:

Want a free 39 page, Stampin’ Up Mini catalog?  If you are a resident of the United States,  just e-mail your mailing address to me and I will get one in the mail to you.  Are you inspired by this Blog?  One way you can help support this blog is by ordering your Stampin’ Up products through me.   You can order 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.  Want a copy of the brand new 2009-2010 Stampin’ Up Catalog for $9.95 with free shipping, just e-mail me at mzindorf@aim.com and I will get one in the mail to you.  Want to become a Stampin’ Up Demonstrator and earn instant income?  Consider being part of my Stampin’ Up Team.  Also check out the Stampin’ Up specials, click this link to check it out:  http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/michellezindorf/promotions

Brayered So Saffron ink at the top and bottom of a 4″ square piece of Whisper White card stock.

Used the direct to paper method and smeared Bordering Blue ink on the card stock to create some mountains using the corner of the ink pad.

Note:  All you need to do is make the suggestion of the elements. 

Smeared Always Artichoke ink below the mountains using one edge of the ink pad.

Smeared Certainly Celery ink at the bottom of the card stock.

Smeared Old Olive ink on.

I wanted to add a bit of warmth to the scene so I added the warm color More Mustard using the edge of the ink pad.

Stamped the Branch Out tree 3 times using Basic Gray ink.

Extended the trunks of the trees with a Basic Black marker.

Stamped the Flowers from the Charming Set using Old Olive ink.

Colored the flowers in with a White Gel pen.

Stamped a few leaves in the trees with Old Olive ink.

Stamped the words stamp from the Charming set down the left side of the card stock using Basic  Black ink.

Added 2 Bordering Blue, 2 Whisper White and one Basic Black background panels and 4 silver Brads.

Here is the finished card measuring 5 3/8″ square.

May you have the time to really enjoy your weekend.

Until my next post. . . . .

Huge Hugs,

Michelle

  Get ready for Brayer Workshops!  I am coming to:

Knox, Maine

Akron, Ohio

Broomfield, Colorado

Moore, Oklahoma

Nashville, Indiana

Portland, Michigan

2010

Dayton, Ohio at Marco Paper

Phoenix, Arizona

Monroe, Louisiana

Jacksonville, Florida

St. Louis, Missouri

Mechanicsville, Virginia

Raleigh, North Carolina 

Colleyville, Texas

Colorado Springs, Colorado

Boise area of Meridian, Idaho

Riverside, California (Southern California)

Salem, Oregon

Wheaton, Illinois

St. Cloud, Minnesota

Rockville, Maryland

North Chili, New York (near Rochester)

New Johnsonville, Tennessee

Kenova, West Virginia

Helena, Montana

Middleburg Heights, Ohio

Venice, Florida

Ginnell, Iowa

Piedmont, Alabama

Auburn, Washington

Elk Grove Village, Illinois

Here is a link to my workshop calendar where you can see all of my travel schedule and to get info on beginner and advanced Brayer workshops: 

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

Link to my Stampin’ Up website where you can order all of your must have Stampin’ Up products from me 24-7: 

 http://michellezindorf.stampinup.net

Frequently asked questions answers: 

 http://zindorf.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/frequently-asked-questions/

 How about a winter scene for all of you early birds out there that are already working on those Christmas cards.

I really needed to get my embossing powder fix this week, lol.  So here is a project that features embossed images over embossed images.  This project features the brand new Stampin’ Up Level 1 Hostess set “Patterned Pines”.  This set is only available until January 4, 2010 and is featured in the New Holiday mini catalog.  The stamp set is free with an order of $150.  Along with the Patterned Pines Tree, I used my favorite flourish from the Stampin’ Up set Baroque Motifs, item number 113490.  This set was still out on my desk from using it in my last tutorial so I went ahead and used it again.

Let’s get right into the tutorial. . . .

Supplies:

Want a free 39 page, Stampin’ Up Mini catalog?  If you are a resident of the United States,  just e-mail your mailing address to me and I will get one in the mail to you.  Are you inspired by this Blog?  One way you can help support this blog is by ordering your Stampin’ Up products through me.   You can order 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.  Want a copy of the brand new 2009-2010 Stampin’ Up Catalog for $9.95 with free shipping, just e-mail me at mzindorf@aim.com and I will get one in the mail to you.  Want to become a Stampin’ Up Demonstrator and earn instant income?  Consider being part of my Stampin’ Up Team.  Also check out the Stampin’ Up specials, click this link to check it out:  http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/michellezindorf/promotions

On a 4.25″ x 5″ piece of Whisper White stamped the Baroque Motifs Flourish with Versamark only.  Heat embossed the image using clear embossing powder. 

Stamped the Patterned Pines Trees by first loading my stamp with Versamark and then with Sahara Sand ink before stamping it.  Heat embossed the images using clear embossing powder and a heat gun.

Colored over the trees with a Versamark marker and heat embossed the images using clear embossing powder and a heat gun.  This protects the white designs in the tree images.

Tore the edge off of a post it note and used it as a mask for the snow area of the scene.

Brayered Bordering Blue ink at the top of the card stock.

Brayered Not Quite Navy ink at the top of the card stock, not covering the Bordering Blue ink entirely.

Sponged Not Quite Navy ink right at the post it note edge to darken the horizon line.

Removed the post it note mask and wiped the ink off of my heat embossed images.  Be careful not to smear the ink from the embossed images onto your white snow.

Tore a hill in the post it note mask and held it in place while I sponged Bordering Blue ink at the post it note edge to create a hill in the scene.

Outlined the embossed Flourish with a Bordering Blue Marker to make it look more dimensional. 

Outlined the flourish that is closer to the top of the card stock with a Not Quite Navy marker.

Put a post it note mask right under the trees and sponged on some Bordering Blue ink to create a shadow for the trees.

Outlined the right sides of the trees with a Sahara Sand marker.

Added a thin Basic Black marker line down the right sides of the trees.

Sponged Not Quite Navy ink around the outside edge of the card stock.

Sponged Basic Black ink around the outside edges of the card stock.

Added a Basic Black and Sahara Sand panel, White Ribbon and Gold Brads.

Used my Stampin’ UP Piercing Tool and mats to add the pierced lines at the top and bottom of the card.

Here is the finished project measuring 5.25″ square.

I am flying out to New Jersey tomorrow for a Stampin’ Up Team event.  I am sooooo excited!

May your weekend be one of fun and laughter!

Until my next post. . . . .

Huge Hugs,

Michelle

  Get ready for Brayer Workshops!  I am coming to:

Knox, Maine

Akron, Ohio

Broomfield, Colorado

Moore, Oklahoma

Nashville, Indiana

Portland, Michigan

2010

Dayton, Ohio at Marco Paper

Phoenix, Arizona

Monroe, Louisiana

Jacksonville, Florida

St. Louis, Missouri

Mechanicsville, Virginia

Raleigh, North Carolina 

Colleyville, Texas

Colorado Springs, Colorado

Boise area of Meridian, Idaho

Riverside, California (Southern California)

Salem, Oregon

Wheaton, Illinois

St. Cloud, Minnesota

Rockville, Maryland

North Chili, New York (near Rochester)

New Johnsonville, Tennessee

Kenova, West Virginia

Helena, Montana

Middleburg Heights, Ohio

Venice, Florida

Ginnell, Iowa

Piedmont, Alabama

Auburn, Washington

Elk Grove Village, Illinois

Here is a link to my workshop calendar where you can see all of my travel schedule and to get info on beginner and advanced Brayer workshops: 

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

Link to my Stampin’ Up website where you can order all of your must have Stampin’ Up products from me 24-7: 

 http://michellezindorf.stampinup.net

Frequently asked questions answers: 

 http://zindorf.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/frequently-asked-questions/