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Jun 27 2009

Stampin’ Up 2009-2010 Idea Book & Catalog is in

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Quick note, I have a case of the new Stampin’ Up 2009-2010 Idea Book & Catalogs in.  These catalogs will be in effect on July 1st.  If you would like one mailed to you at the price of $9.95, please e-mail me at mzindorf@aim.com.  You should see this beauty and what it has inside, yummy!

I am teaching my Advanced Brayer Workshop today at Marco’s Paper in Dayton, Ohio so I am off to stamp and have fun!

Until my next post. . . . .

Huge Hugs,

Michelle Zindorf

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Jun 25 2009

A Little Look at my Gardens in 2009

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Oh, I know, you come to my blog expecting to see a rubber stamping tutorial and then I go off the deep end a couple times a year and do a post on my gardens, lol.  Bare with me, a tutorial will be coming along after this post.    I know there are a couple of you that garden, along with rubber stamping and probably a couple hundred other crafts going on at the same time.  :) 

I was just out in the garden this evening and decided to take a few photos.

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I’m a “Country Cottage” gardener, without the cottage, lol.  I have a boring ranch home.  But my gardens are done in Country Cottage.  That means I plant perennials and they pretty much decide where they will grow from year to year.  I let everything go to seed in the fall and seeds get scattered throughout the garden and new plants spring up in the Spring where ever they want to.  Only occasionally will a move a plant.  I also will grow some veggies in my flower beds.  They don’t mind sharing the space and I love home grown tomatoes.  :)

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I also grow plants that the butterflies love.  Above is a circular bed that is grown just for the butterflies.  With a butterfly house even.  I haven’t seen the butterflies use it yet, but I am hopeful.

Behind the circular bed is my favorite place to kick back and enjoy the gardens.  Below is the view of the farm across the road that I see from my favorite garden spot.  The barn in the photo below  is the one I painted in the fall and use for my banner at the top of my blog.  :)

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As you see below my gardens are so very full.  This happens every year with my perennials without me having to plant stuff.  I do fill a few pots with annuals, but my gardens are all perennials that come back year after year.

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Come on over and sit a spell with me and have a martini or sweet tea.  But beware, I may put a shovel in your hand because I have yet to put in the large flower beds that will run the length of the front of the property.  :)

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Thank you for indulging me and checking out a few of my garden photos.

Huge Hugs,

Michelle

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Jun 23 2009

NAME THAT BIRD CONTEST! STAMPIN’ UP STAMP SETS PRIZE!

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This is my brand new Parakeet who will be keeping me company in my stamp room.   He doesn’t have a name yet.  My Husband, Russ suggested I make it a contest on my blog to name the little guy.  So here it is, leave a comment making a suggestion on what I should name my new bird.  I will pick the winning name and reward the person that suggested the name with two, that’s right two Stampin’ Up sets, Botanical Blooms & Yummy.

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If you are getting this blog update by e-mail, you will need to click on this link to leave a comment:  http://zindorf.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/2009/06/23/name-that-bird-contest-stampin-up-stamp-sets-prize/

A couple of things about the bird, he is a very young male Parakeet.  Prodominately “Tempting Turquoise” in color with a bit of Going Gray and Whisper White.  How is that for a description?   Do you talk in Stampin’ Up colors too?  He will reside in my stamp room.

Now come on and get creative with the names.  I cannot wait to read them and I’m sure the bird would like a name, lol.  I will select the winning name on Friday, June 26, 2009. 

Good luck everyone!

Huge Hugs,

Michelle

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Jun 17 2009

Technical Difficulties

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Well I have a wonderful project for you today, but I cannot get the photos to upload.  I have run out of room, Yikes!  I have contacted the Powers That Be in request for help so hopefully they can expand my upload room.  Here are the supplies need to for this project:

Supplies:

Stamps: Stampin’ Up Just Surfing & Pocket Silhouettes
Paper: Stampin’ Up Whisper White, Pumpkin Pie, Kiwi Kiss & Not Quite Navy
Ink:Stampin’ Up Always Artichoke, Close to Cocoa, Creamy Caramel, Not Quite Navy, Baja Breeze, Kiwi Kiss, Tempting Turquoise & Pumpkin Pie
Accessories:Versamark Pad & Marker, Brayer, Post it Note, Sponges, Stampin’ Up Markers Tempting Turquoise, Certainly Celery & Pumpkin Pie, Clear embossing powder, heat gun

 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 current mini catalog, just e-mail me your address and I will pop 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.

ANNOUNCEMENTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS!!!!

I do have three announcements to shout out.

I will be teaching my Beginner & Advanced Brayer Workshops in Rockville, Maryland June 12 & 13, 2010 and returning to Wheaton, Illinois May 21 & 22, 2010.  My Wheaton Advanced People, heads up, I have all new Advanced Projects and a brand spanking new Kit for you!  For information/registration for either of these workshops, please e-mail me at mzindorf@aim.com.

Last but not Least, I want to give a huge WELCOME to the fabulous Marsha Edwards from Louisiana to my Stampin’ Up Team.  If you need a Stampin’ Up Demonstrator in Louisiana, look Marsha up.  You will not find a sweeter Demo anywhere.

Well I am off to Webster, New York tomorrow morning to teach my brayer techniques to some terrific stampers.  As always I will try to return your e-mails to me as quickly as possible.  Sometimes it is difficult while on the road, hang tight.

I will post again today if my blog difficulties get straighten out.  If not, I will have to deal with it the beginning of next week.  Please send good blog vibes to me in the mean time, lol.

Have a super rest of the week and get out there an enjoy some sunshine!

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

Huge Hugs,

Michelle

 dsc04276.jpg  Get ready for Brayer Workshops!  I am coming to:

Dayton, Ohio

Webster, New York

New Johnsonville, Tennessee

Stoughton, Wisconsin

Columbia, Missouri

Lynchburg, Virginia

Greenwood, Indiana

Castro Valley, California

Yardley, Pennsylvania (near Philadelphia)

Knox, Maine

Broomfield, Colorado

Moore, Oklahoma

Nashville, Indiana

Portland, Michigan

2010

Phoenix, Arizona

Monroe, Louisiana

Jacksonville, Florida

Mechanicsville, Virginia

Raleigh, North Carolina

Colorado Springs, Colorado

Salem, Oregon

Wheaton, Illinois

Rockville, Maryland

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 were 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/

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Jun 12 2009

Rooster Candy!!!

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Since I had created this card a while back I have had many request from folks wanting to purchase my Stampin’ Up Rustic Rooster set from me.   Well I cannot part with mine, but I did get my hands on another set that I am giving away as blog candy.  Yep, that’s right, Rooster Candy!

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Hey, if you want to enter and try to win this Rustic Rooster Set, just let me know in the comments section of this post and I will enter you.  If you are getting this blog update via e-mail, click on this link and then leave a comment:   http://zindorf.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/2009/06/12/rooster-candy/

I will select the winner using a Random number generator on Monday, June 15, 2009.

Good Luck to all!

I am teaching my brayer workshop this weekend at Marco’s Paper in Centerville, Ohio, I cannot wait to meet you ladies that are attending!  I have some fantastic projects in store for you.  Last I heard there were just a couple spots left at the workshop.  If you are interested please contact Marco’s Paper at  937-433-7030 or 1-888-433-5239 or website at  http://marcopaper.com/index.html  and they will see if they can squeeze you in.  :)

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

Hugs,

Michelle

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