Hey there! I pulled out my Stampin’ Up! Big Shot Die Cut Machine today for a bit of texture on this project.   I also took advantage of the wood grain stamp and texture plate to create a card that looks like painted wood. Before we get into the tutorial today, I want to give you [...]

Happy Monday! Let’s make some waves today using clear embossing powder to protect the white of the card stock.  But before we get started on today’s tutorial I have a blog candy winner to announce.   The winner of the Stampin’ Up! Playful Pieces stamp set is. . . . . . . . . . [...]

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Whew, what a fun filled evening I had.  I’m still hanging out in Ottumwa, Iowa and man oh man, my Iowa friends did not let me down when it came to entertainment.  Check it out, we went to watch the ladies Roller Derby.     The home town team, Oskaloosa Mayhem Girls (OMG) are a force to [...]

I’m in Ottumwa, Iowa teaching my brayer techniques this weekend and I could not have timed my trip better.  After teaching yesterday I was treated to the awesome sights and sounds of the Ottumwa Hot Air Balloon Races and Festival.  When we arrived at the festival things were just starting to heat up.  They were inflating [...]

Going, going, gone!   Here is your chance to win the Stampin’ Up!, Level 3, Hostess Stamp Set, Playful Pieces.  This is such a large set they had to put it in 2 cases.  This set will retire in just a few short days on June 30, 2011 that is the reason I said going, going, [...]

  I have another emboss resist card for you this week.  I know this is a bit Fallish, but I love the colors.    Hope you do too. I really have no time to chat today.  I’m packing for my trip to Ottumwa, Iowa tomorrow.   So let’s get right to the tutorial. Supplies: Stamps: Stampin’ Up! Inspired by [...]

Tags: Brayer, brayering, card making, Card tutorial, emboss resist, Handmade Greeting card, Michelle Zindorf, rubber stamp art, rubber stamping, Stamped Art, Stampin' Up, Stamping tutorial, Zindorf

Hello, hope all is well with you.  Things are busy as usual here, but all is well.  I have a fun scene for you today.  I live in a rural area and this is a scene that I often get to see in person.  Farms, fields, animals, love it!  The banner at the top of [...]

Tags: Brayer, brayering, card making, Card tutorial, emboss resist, Handmade Greeting card, Michelle Zindorf, rubber stamp art, rubber stamping, Stamped Art, Stampin' Up, Stamping tutorial, Zindorf