Hey There,
Sorry for my absence this week. We have been at the OSU hospital this week getting pre-surgery testing etc. done for my husband, Russ’ heart surgery today. As I type this he is in surgery and I am trying to keep my mind occupied by posting this card tutorial. I created this card last night in order to clear my mind so bare with me with the coloring. If you ever want to know what mood I am in look at the projects that I post. When I want/need to relax I color, lol. Last night was such a night.
I’ve decided to give this card away as blog candy so if you would like to enter your name to try to win it, please leave a comment at the bottom of this post. If you are getting this blog update via e-mail, please CLICK HERE AND THEN ENTER YOUR COMMENT.
I will select the winner using a random number generator on Monday, July 9, 2012. Good luck everyone!
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Now on with today’s tutorial. . . . . . .
Supplies:
Stamps: Stampin’ Up! Greeting Card Kids, Everything Eleanor, Jack of all Trades
Card Stock: Stampin’ Up! Whisper White, Basic Black, Old Olive and Stampin’ Up! Watercolor Paper
Ink: Stampin’ Up! Old Olive, More Mustard, Tempting Turquoise, Always Artichoke, Rich Razzleberry and Stazon Jet Black
Accessories: Stampin’ Up! Sponges, 1 3/4″ circle punch, post it note, blender pen, Markers (Blush Blossom, Old Olive, More Mustard, Basic Black, Wisteria Wonder, Daffodil Delight and Soft Suede), brayer
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Stamp the pumpkins using More Mustard ink on Stampin’ Up! Watercolor paper.
Stamped the witch using Stazon Jet Black ink on the watercolor paper.
Colored the pumpkin by adding a bit of More Mustard marker at the bottom of the pumpkin and then used a blender pen to more the color up to the top of the pumpkin a little at a time.
Stamped the stems on the pumpkin using Basic Black ink.
Added More Mustard marker to the bottom of the pumpkins and used the Blender pen to blend the color. Be sure to just lay a bit of the marker down at a time. Blend it before adding more.
Added a touch of Basic Black to her hat and cap and then blended it with the Blender pen.
Added Blush Blossom marker to her skin and blended it with the Blender Pen.
Added a bit of Wisteria Wonder marker to her dress and shoes and blended it with the Blender pen.
Colored her hair and the hat buckle and the broom straw using Daffodil Delight marker. Colored the rest of the broom in using a Soft Suede marker.
Cut out the pumpkins and the witch using Stampin’ Up! Paper Snips.
Now for the background. Cut a 4.5″ x 6″ piece of Whisper White card stock. Punched a 1 3/4″ circle punch from a Post it note and used it as a mask for the moon.
Brayered Tempting Turquoise and Rich Razzelberry ink at the top of the card stock.
Sponged Old Olive ink at the bottom of the card stock, making a hill.
Removed mask and adhered the witch to the card stock and added an Old Olive marker shadow below the pumpkin and broom.
Stamped the Everything Eleanor Flourish using Stazon Jet Black ink twice.
Sponged Always Artichoke and Black ink at the bottom of the card stock.
Sponged Always Artichoke ink at the bottom of 2 of the pumpkins and to the Right side of one of the pumpkins.
Adhered two of the pumpkins and stamped the flourish in black over top of them. Filled in the gaps in the design using a Basic Black marker.
Adhered the 3rd pumpkin using Stampin’ Dimensionals. Added an Old Olive panel and a Basic Black panel.
Here is the finished project measuring 5″ x 6.5″.
Please send your healing thoughts and prayers to Russ today. It would be greatly appreciated.
Until my next post. . . . . . .
Hugs,
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I hope you can make it to one of my workshops in 2012. I have decided not to travel after this year, so be sure to catch one this year!
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My prayers are certainly going out to Russ and you at this time. *HUGS* I love the card! All the layers to make the pumpkins look that way just blows me away. Take care.
Trish
It looks amazing!!!!
Thoughts and prayers are with you and Russ.
Beautiful card – it always amazes me what some shading will do.
Sending good thoughts and prayers to you and Russ today. I love this card and tutorial. Thanks so much for all you share!
You and Russ are in my prayers. I love visiting your blog, I even tried making one of your Halloween cards one year. It didn’t come out to bad just need more practice with the brayer. I love this card. Thank you for sharing your techniques.
Sending good thoughts to you and Russ. I’ve been through the massive heart attack and the heart surgery, so hang in there. It will get better.
Absolutely love the card. It’s just too darn cute!!
This card is beautiful. I the background sky!! Sending lots of hugs and prayers for you and your husband. I hope his recovery goes smooth.
As always a beautiful and inspiring card. Sending prayers and well wishes for Russ and prayers for comfort and strength to you as well.
Beautiful card Michelle. Thanks you very much for your step-by-step instructions on how to make this card. I hope that everything goes well with Russ’ surgery today. All my best.
This card is beautiful!!. You do amazing work. Thanks for sharing.
Said a prayer for you and Russ! Card is so adorable! Your talent is amazing!
LOVE, LOVE this card…..WOW! I would love to win it!
I hope all goes well with your husband’s surgery. Prayers to you and your family during this time.
Hugs,
Lori
Michelle, I love this card! And I love your tutorials! Best wishes for your husband’s speedy recovery.
What a precious card! Would love to get win your blog candy!
I have sat where you sit today waiting on word of my Husband’s heart surgery. I will keep you and he in my prayers and know your faith and gift with colors and imagination will continue to get your through this trying times.
God Bless you,
Renette
The card is one of my favorite Zindorf originals and it would be a cherished addition to my craft room. Prayers for you and Russ. Wish you could come and spread brayering magic in Savannah Ga again…..
Prayers for you both.
Praying for you both. I hope everything turns out well for you Russ
Let Russ know that Jed and I are thinking about him. Sounds to me like y’all need to go on a vacation after he recuperates. The fish are biting and the guest room is ready. All you need to do is let me know when you want to come.
so sorry you were under stress when u made this card. It is awsome. I know what it is like waiting for the surgeon to come tell you the surgery is over and all is well.
I love this set, the kids are adorable. Your card is fantastic. can’t wait to try it myself. Of course I would love to win it, but thank you for the step by step directions.
My heartfelt prayers go out for your husband. I pray that the surgeons, and everyone involved in your husband’s care, perform at the peak of their God-given ability and that they have steady hands, make clear decisions and that they care for him as if he was their own loved one. I pray that you have peace during this surgery and recovery period. (P.S. Your card is fabulous and I’m so very glad that you shared the tutorial with us so we could TRY to duplicate it.)
Peace, Love & Joy,
Joyce
My thoughts and prayers go out to you for you and your husband. The card is very beautiful. I enjoy looking at your blog everyday and you have a great talent. Thanks for sharing with me.
Sharon
Beautiful card, as always! Ive tried brayering like this, it just never seems to turn out as good as yours! I hope everything turns out well for your husband and soon will be on a speedy recovery home! Thoughts and prayers go out to you and him. God bless!
Prayers and good wishes for both you and Russ!
Thanks for reminding me about coloring. In my early college days I had a coloring book that I’d color in when I was stressed. Now I can disguise that “therapy” through stamping!
Michelle, praying that Russ’ surgery went well and also for a speedy recovery. Hang in there as patience is a virtue as you play Nurse Michelle. Your Halloween card is just stunning, and your tutorials are always just fabulous.
A beautiful card. I like how you added the witch and pumpkins after you did the background. Keeping Russ and you in my prayers. Thanks for sharing!
My thoughts are with you and Russ. I admire your coloring and appreciate your tutorials.
Love the card, and always so impressed with your creative idea’s.
My thoughts and prayers are with you both as you go thru the days ahead.
I enjoy so all your posts and sharing of your canning and baking. It just makes this more
of just a creative website.
Michele, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your husband….wishing the best for both of you. I have some of your cards that I purchased at your classes and I treasure them. God has blessed you with amazing artistic talent and a sweet personality. I think your card is amazing and would love to have it to enjoy.
You & Russ are in my prayers. Please keep us posted on how he is doing. I love coloring, too…especially coloring “outside the lines” lol. Please enter me in your drawing.
Thanks for the opportunity to win this card. Prayers to you and yours. Take care.
This card is BOO-tiful Michelle! I LOVE all things Halloween and pumpkins, too!
I would be honored to win this card. Please enter me into your drawing!
That you for sharing your creative and beautiful ideas!
LuAnn Kessler
Prayers and thoughts go out to you and Russ and your family. In hopes that ALL goes well with the surgery and the recovery. Your card is amazing, as always. Thank you for the wonderful tutorial and keep us posted on Russ’ progress. Please enter me in the drawing for the cute card, it is amazing even in this difficult time, you can produce such wonders. Big HUGS to you all!
This card is so darn cute – loved your tutorial as it was so easy to follow —- I would absolutely love to have this special card. It’s BOOtiful! Your inspiration is so incredible!
Kimberly Jones
great tutorial, love this card!
Sending prayers for Russ that all goes well and his recovery time is short…and a few for you too.
Love the little witch card, great coloring and I would love to have the card. I would frame it and hang it in my workshop. You have been an inspiration to me for a couple years now.
God bless you and your family.
Thank you for your tutorial. Now I will have to try this. Love your work.
I know God is in the operating room with Russ today and will guide the doctors. Prayer is a powerful healer and you and Russ have an abundance of prayers being said for you, mine included. I pray all will go well with the surgery and recovery. May God Bless you both at this time.
I love the card, please enter me. I, too, color during times of stress. I always say it is the child coming out, it’s how we cope.
LOVE Halloween!! Hope your husband has a safe and speedy recovery … looking forward to your class in Sept.
saying prayers that everything went well yesterday. since I obviously received this in my blog feeder after the fact, I am going to think happy thoughts that surgery was a huge success and you are feeling much more relaxed knowing your hubby is safe and secure and doing much better.
your card is truly lovely! thank you for always showing the steps you take. it sure helps to see the process.
sending big hugs your way!
Michelle and Russ, Thinking of you today and praying for a successful surgery. Sending positive thoughts!
Love this idea love everything you make but a great idea for Halloween maybe I better start them now and my Christmas ones then they will be done and I am not rushing
Sending hugs and prayers to you and Russ. the clock moves very slowly when waiting for someone that you love is in surgery. be sure to give an update when you can. thanks for the step-by-step directions and the card is beautiful!
I enjoy reading your tutorials! You do such beautiful work! I pray your husband’s surgery goes without a hitch!
Sending good thoughts and kind prayers your way. Once again you created a marvelous piece of art – regardless of what was weighing on your mind. (I do confess, I have a real weakness for Halloween projects and this little stamp set in particular.)
Wishing Russ a speedy and complete recovery!
Hugs!
Beautiful card. Do hope everything went well. Thinking of you and your husband.
Thank you for posting this wonderful card and tutorial! You are always so inspiring!! I will keep your husband in my prayers!!
Praying for God’s peace and strength for both the patient AND the caregiver as Russ recovers!
Oh, it would be soooo nice to win this wonderful card. You just are one special, talented person, my dear. Prayers and thoughts go to you and your husband. God bless ya. Hugs, Sylvia (stampin’ hawk in Indiana)
I am saddened to hear your husband is having heart surgery. Having two children go through heart surgery I understand the waiting during surgery and then the recovery after. Russ will be in my prayers and so will you. I am so glad I had the opportunity to take your classes. I use what you taught me all the time. Sad though to hear this is the last year. I hope you continue this blog site with your wonderful art. Jolene
Thank you for your tutorial, they are always great. Prayers for Russ and you as he goes through surgery. Hang in there!
The card is really cute and I would love to win it. My prayers are there for you and Russ. My hubby also had heart surgery (twice, actually) and he is fine. It’s hard to be the one waiting until he comes out of surgery. He’ll feel so good after his recovery. Love to both of you and trust God. Keep us posted.
Michelle, thinking of you. Thinking of Russ. I really want all to go well for you. I think your art is remarkable…and so is your resilience over the last several years. Once again, you’ve done a beautiful card. I have so enjoyed your blog and appreciate the effort you put into it.
I pray that everything goes well and he has a speedy recovery. I just discover you website and love you cards. If you are ever in Texas would love to attend you workshop. Prayers to you and you family during this time.
Suzanne
Super card, Michelle! I love that little witch on the moon and the coloring of the pumpkins is great. Hope to try it soon. Thank you!
Blessings and fast healing to your husband, too.
Thank you for sharing what is going on in your life right now. This is so stressful and we are praying for Russ. Please keep updates on how the surgery went.
The fact that making cards gives you peace of mind is so encouraging. YOu are so very talented and I look forward to your postings.
I would love to win this card. I treasure the ones I bought in the past.
with all our love,
Tish
Will keep Russ and you in thoughts and prayers today for uneventful surgery and recovery. Thanks for a chance to win a Zindorf original…
hugs to you & Russ, w/prayers & much love; it’s amazing what the mind & hands can do in a tight situation, such as you are having; I’d so love to win this card, as I can’t order SU from you (I’m Canadian, eeh?!); have a quiet & stress free day, as Russ recovers from surgery & you by his side.
Heartfelt good wishes to Russ and to you during surgery and recovery. This card is so cute. Thanks for the opportunity to make it mine!
Michelle, please know that my thoughts are with you and your husband today and the days to come. Thank goodness for all the new technology and the wonderful doctors who study it. I’m sure everything will work out just fine for Russ. I”ve sat in the waiting room for many hours while my husband had surgeries so I know what you are going through. God bless you both.
I would love the chance to win your beautiful pumpkin card. I’ve learned so much from your tutorials. You are so talented and clever.
Hope all goes well with your husband’s surgery. Prayers go out for you both.
Please enter my name in your contest. Thanks for all your beautiful tutorials
What a wonderful card………I love all your creations. I hope by now that your husband is in the recovery room and all went well. Bobbie
Always love your coloring and cards, whatever the inspiration. How’s the girls? I want you to know I’ve prayed for Russ, that Jesus holds him tenderly in his hands during his surgery and that his recovery isn’t too painful (big incision site). You also have been covered in prayer my friend… Will be waiting for an update later. Take care.
Praying for you and your husband for peace and a fast recovery. Love this stamp set and the card. Blessings,
Thanks for sharing your wonderful therapy card…8-) Hoping all goes well with the surgery.
Hello Michelle… my thoughts and prayers are with you and Russ today. May his surgery go well and his recovery be swift. Your card is just gorgeous. Thanks for all of your wonderful tutorials.
Hi- Hope Russ and you are both feeling better. You have been through so much! Hugs Kay
Keeping you and Russ in my prayers. Blessings Sue
Michelle,
I hope your husband is recovering well. My husband had open heart surgery in 2005. He was very week, but recovered very well. He didn’t follow the Dr.s orders are far as exercise and diet which resulted in a heart attack last month. Make Russ follow the Dr.s orders. I think my husband had a real wake up call after the heart attack as he is following the Dr’s orders now. I also would love to win the blog candy, but even if I don’t I want to thank you for all the step by step instructions you provide all of us. It is very generous!!
please enter me in your drawing. we shall keep you and russ in our prayers. you do beautiful work. thank you.
eileen
Sending good thoughts and heartfelt prayers out to you and Russ today. Your card is beautiful…would not be able to tell how nervous you must have been working on it. BTW, hiding in my craft corner is my favorite coping technique too. Hope surgery has gone well and wishing Russ a speedy recovery.
Beth Anne
Prayers for your husband’s speedy recovery and thankful for your wonderful talent and inspiration.
My prayers are with Russ and You and that he will have a complete recovery! This card is so cute, fall is my favorite time of year and I would love to win it! God Bless!
My thoughts are with you as you wait for Russ to be out of the OR. I will hope for his speedy recovery as well. Love your witchy little card, and your coloring is wonderful.
Hugs from a Canadian friend,
Melissa
Michelle, I’m so sorry to hear Russ is having more heart surgery. I hope all goes well today and that his heart will be wonderful after this!
Witchingly awesome tutorial and card. You are so creative and talented. My prayers go out to you and Russ for best wishes for a speedy recovery from heart surgery.
Thinking of you and Russ for a successful surgery and smooth recovery. ~~Re the blog candy/card, I’d be so honored to receive an original by you! You are so talented and do such awesome work! Even in this time of stress, you continue to be an inspiration to us!
Hello Michelle,
Thank you so much for sharing your cards and tutorials. I just found you about 2 months ago and just ordered a brayer. I can’t wait to use it and try following one of your tutorials. I am praying for your hubby, as he goes through surgery and for you too!
This card is so cute and I love Halloween; would love to be the lucky winner! I hope your husband is doing better and has a quick recovery!
Oh Michelle, my heart goes out to you. Medicine is amazing now but all that goes out the window when its your loved one. Good Luck to you and Russ. I’ll be praying and sending strong signals your way. I feel like I know you. You sent me a couple of stamp sets you were selling and you are always so kind even if you have 100 things on your plate. I’m coming to Overland Park, Kansas to visit my daughter and will be there that Saturday you are having class and would give the world to take it. I just feel like I shouldn’t because I don’t want to hurt her feelings. We’re only there for 6 days. But I will be there in spirit. You are my hero. Your cards are masterpieces. I’ve never seen anything like them. Whew, I’m longwinded. Take care and Ill be thinking of you and Russ.
Lori
best wishes for you and your husband today! You are good people and God will bless you both richly. Love your card and hope to win an original of yours someday. God bless and keep you and the hubby in his care.
Michelle, I will keep your Russ in my prayers as he and you go through this difficult time. Take each day as it comes and do not hesitate to ask family and friends for help when you need it. keep the faith
warmly,\
Katie
Boy, the waiting for a loved one to get through surgery never gets easier, does it? I’ll be praying and rooting for both of you.
Such a beautiful card! I love everything from the colors to the stamp sets! Thank you for reminding me about Greeting Card Kids! I waited so long to finally get them, and now I’ve had them for almost a year, and my eye kind of gazes past them on my shelf when I’m looking for a stamp to use. Time to brush them off and do some coloring!
Dearest Michelle,
You and Russ are in my prayers. Praying for complete healing and comfort to engulf you both like a soft, snuggly blanket.
God bless you.
Teresa
Beautiful. Prayers go out to your family.
Amber
I love the card. I’d love to be picked. I wish the best to you and your husband. Many prayers.
Your in my prayers! God speed. Another beautiful card. All your cards are you amazing!
Best wishes for your husband a speedy recovery and to you as well during this time! Thanks for always brightening our day!
Always love your cards. Praying Russ came through surgery well and is on the road to recovery and you are getting some well needed rest tonight.
Love the pumpkin theme. Helps me think of cooler weather as we face triple digits for the next five days.
Praying for a speedy recovery for Russ and a restful week for you both. Love the card. Looking forward to taking your class in Elizabethtown. You’re amazing! – Sandy
Thank you this is a very Beautiful card.
Hope everything is going good with your husband.
Mary Beth
Hi Michelle
Love your pumpkin card, and the cute witch. My husband had triple coronary bypass surgery in February and is doing fantastic now. He feels so much better and my prayers are with you. Waiting for the surgery to get over is the hardest part.
I will be praying for a speedy recovery for him and to put your mind at ease.
Bev
Love the card! You always see so many wonderful things in familiar stamps!!! And I’ve love to win the card!!!
Good to hear your husband’s doing well and home already. Best wishes and many prayers for him!!
Terri
My prayers are with you and your husband. The photos did not appear on your blog or e-mail?
Love this set! On my list for my next order.
My prayers are with you both during the surgery and the recovery time! This little witch tutorial is just the cutest yet. Love the instructions on shading with the markers! Thanks for all your tutorials and inspiration!
My best thoughts and wishes for your husband’s speedy recovery and for your return to normalcy. Thanks for the blog candy.
- Gitana the Creative Diva
gitana-thecreativediva.blogspot.com
Michelle – I’m sure we’re all sending our very best “get well” vibes to Russ.
But honestly – who wouldn’t be honored to have one of your cards! YES, put me in your drawing – and in the meantime, I’ll be trying my best to make a card like it… and trying, and trying…
Thanks again, for all you do!
Michelle,
It’s probably too late to enter for the blog candy, but it’s never too late to send heartfelt wishes for your husband’s full and speedy recovery. Bless you both.
Corky