My Beginner Brayer Lesson 2 video is now available.    Lesson 2 in my brayer video series takes you into masking, creating a tricky sky that includes yellow and blue and water with a sparkle.

It is highly recommended that you view the first video in this series prior to moving on to lesson 2.  You can get Lesson 1 and Lesson 2 by CLICKING HERE to view my sales page.

Brayer On Friend!

Until my next post. . . . . .

Huge Hugs!

Weight loss in 2013: 23.4 lbs

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Don’t miss out on this!

MYSTERY HOSTESS:

With Stampin’ Up!’s announcement  of the new Hostess Code, we can now “pool” Online Orders together (place them individually, orders will ship directly to you – within the US only, but use the same hostess code). When smaller orders are put in together, the larger order qualifies for HOSTESS BENEFITS.

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The new Stampin’ Up! Annual Catalog is active on  May 31, 2013.  I have some on hand that can be pre-ordered.  The cost is $6.50 which includes flat rate shipping.  Please e-mail me at mzindorf@aim.com if you would like to purchase one.

***************************************************************

Learn How to Brayer

I now have an online beginner brayer video class that will teach you how to brayer a beautiful 3 color sky. CLICK HERE TO GET IT.

****************************************************************

It’s that time of year to say goodbye to some of my favorite Stampin’ Up! stamps and accessories.  It’s time to snap up the stamp sets and accessories that are on your wish list.  Check it out before they are GONE, GONE, GONE.

CLICK HERE TO SEE THE RETIRED STAMP LIST!!

CLICK HERE TO SEE THE RETIRING ACCESSORIES!!!

Here is a link to my online shopping page that you can shop at 24/7 (from the comfort of your home, even in your pj’s) and the products will be shipped directly to your door step from Stampin’ Up.   CLICK HERE TO SHOP.

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Have you checked out the great clearance rack at Stampin’ Up!  CLICK HERE

**************************************************

Also, check out my new Zindorf Naturals Soap Page.  This stuff is oh so good for your skin.   CLICK HERE TO CHECK IT OUT.

Hey There,

This is my second free tutorial this week using the Stampin’ Up! stamp sets The Open Seas and Clockworks.  These two sets together make such great masculine cards.  I don’t know about you, but masculine cards are hard for me to come up with.  With Father’s Day approaching this card will come in handy.

My turtorial today features a little bit of direct to paper, watch out this technique is addictive.  Check out the tutorial below.

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I’ve added the featured card of the day to my sales page where you will also find some great deals on retired stamp sets and my brayer video.  CLICK HERE TO CHECK IT OUT

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You may also like:

CLICK HERE to view the free tutorial.

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If you wish to purchase the advanced brayer picture tutorial for this card you can find it HERE ON MY SALES PAGE.

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Now on with today’s tutorial. . . . .  . .

Project Supplies:

Stamps: Stampin’ Up! Clockworks (item #127292) and The Open Sea (item #123032)

Card Stock: Stampin’ Up! Whisper White, Basic Black and DSP from the Stampin’ Up! Regals Patterns Stack

Ink: Stampin’ Up!Basic Black, Soft Sky, Marina Mist, Pacific Point and Stazon Jet Black

Accessories: Stampin’ Up!  Sponge, White Gel Pen, Whisper White Taffeta Ribbon, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Argyle Embossing Folder and Big Shot Machine

Stamped the Seagulls stamp from the Stampin’ Up! Clockworks set using Soft Sky ink on a 3″ square piece of Whisper White card stock.

Smeared the Soft Sky ink pad behind the stamp image.

Stamped the image again using Marina Mist ink and then smeared Marina Mist ink behind the image.

Stamped the image a third time using Pacific Point ink.

Smeared Soft Sky ink at the bottom of the card stock to create the water.

Lightly smeared Marina Mist ink in at the bottom of the card stock.

Smeared Pacific Point ink in at the bottom of the card stock.

Stamped the Ship using Stazon Jet Black ink.

Added lines of ink using the very edge of the Pacific Point ink pad under the ship to blend the Black water lines into the Pacific Point ink.

Added White Gel Pen to the sails.

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

Cut a 2 7/8″ x 5.5″ piece of Basic Black card stock and cut a “v” out of the bottom.

Embossed it using the Argyle embossing folder and Big Shot Machine.

Cut a 4.75″ x 6.25″ piece of DSP and ripped the edge off of the bottom.

Embossed the DSP using the Argyle embossing folder and Big Shot Machine.  Note:  the paper does not all fit in the folder.  There will be a edge around the DSP that has not embossing.

Smeared the Marina Mist ink pad over the DSP to darken the embossing a bit so it shows up better.

Added the Basic Black piece and then added a Whisper White Taffeta Ribbon and adhered it to the back of the DSP.  Slipped a shorter piece of ribbon under the other and tied a knot.

Added a 5″ x 6.5″ Basic Black card base and then my main image was added using Stampin’ Dimensionals to pop it up.

Her is the finished card.

May you have a safe journey today and every day.

Until my next post. . . . . .

Huge Hugs!

Weight loss in 2013: 23.4 lbs

***************************************************************

Don’t miss out on this!

MYSTERY HOSTESS:

With Stampin’ Up!’s announcement  of the new Hostess Code, we can now “pool” Online Orders together (place them individually, orders will ship directly to you – within the US only, but use the same hostess code). When smaller orders are put in together, the larger order qualifies for HOSTESS BENEFITS.

****************************************************************

The new Stampin’ Up! Annual Catalog is active on  May 31, 2013.  I have some on hand that can be pre-ordered.  The cost is $6.50 which includes flat rate shipping.  Please e-mail me at mzindorf@aim.com if you would like to purchase one.

***************************************************************

Learn How to Brayer

I now have an online beginner brayer video class that will teach you how to brayer a beautiful 3 color sky. CLICK HERE TO GET IT.

****************************************************************

It’s that time of year to say goodbye to some of my favorite Stampin’ Up! stamps and accessories.  It’s time to snap up the stamp sets and accessories that are on your wish list.  Check it out before they are GONE, GONE, GONE.

CLICK HERE TO SEE THE RETIRED STAMP LIST!!

CLICK HERE TO SEE THE RETIRING ACCESSORIES!!!

Here is a link to my online shopping page that you can shop at 24/7 (from the comfort of your home, even in your pj’s) and the products will be shipped directly to your door step from Stampin’ Up.   CLICK HERE TO SHOP.

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Have you checked out the great clearance rack at Stampin’ Up!  CLICK HERE

**************************************************

Also, check out my new Zindorf Naturals Soap Page.  This stuff is oh so good for your skin.   CLICK HERE TO CHECK IT OUT.

MYSTERY HOSTESS

I am now able to pool small online orders using a Hostess Code.   This is exciting because I can now do a drawing with the my customers that use the hostess code  and pass the hostess benefits to the winner.  You will order like you always have at my online store,  but enter a hostess code and your order will ship directly to you - within the US only.  When smaller orders are put in together, the larger order qualifies for HOSTESS BENEFITS.  This could be from $25 to the sky is the limited.  Hostess benefits will be determined by the pool of orders received using the hostess code.

Until my next post. . . . . .

Huge Hugs!

Hi There,

I broke two Stampin’ Up! sets out today that work perfectly together, Clockworks and The Open Seas.  Don’t they look great together?

In my tutorial today I will show you how to achieve that open book look with just a bit of masking and shading.   Check it out below.

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I’ve added the featured card of the day to my sales page where you will also find some great deals on retired stamp sets and my brayer video.  CLICK HERE TO CHECK IT OUT

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Now on with today’s tutorial. . . . .  . .

Project Supplies:

Stamps: Stampin’ Up! Clockworks (item #127292) and The Open Sea (item #123032)

Card Stock: Stampin’ Up! Whisper White, Crumb Cake and Early Espresso

Ink: Stampin’ Up! Early Espresso, Sahara Sand and Stazon Jet Black

Accessories: Stampin’ Up!  Sponge, 1 1/4″, 1 3/8″, and 2 1/2″ Circle punches, Sahara Sand marker, Vingage Trinkets and post it note

Stamped the journal stamp from the Stampin’ Up! set The Open Seas using Stazon Jet Black ink twice on a 4″ square piece of Whisper White card stock.

Masked the left side of the card stock and sponged Sahara Sand ink at the masks edge.

Remvoed the mask and sponged Sahara Sand ink on the left side of the card stock and on the very edge of the Right side.

Stamped the Watch on a scrap piece of Whisper White card stock using Early Espresso ink.

Stamped the clock face on the card stock using Stazon Jet Black ink.

Stamped the cog in the center of the clock face using Early Espresso ink.

Stamped the clock hans using Stazon Jet Black ink.

Punched the two images out using a 1 3/8″ and 1 1/4″ circle punches.

Stamped the clock again using Early Espresso ink on the journal and colored the watch with a Sahara Sand marker (this step not shown).

Sponged Sahara Sand ink around the edge of the clock face and colored/

Cut a 5.25″ Crumb Cake panel and stamped the Clockworks flourish around the edge using Early Espresso ink.

Sponged Early Espress ink around the edges of the main image panel and Crumb Cake panel.  Adhered the clock pieces to the clock on the card stock.

Added a Vintage Trinkets brad to the center of the clock.

Stamp the World stamp from the Open Seas set on Crumb Cake card stock using Stazon Jet Black ink, twice.

Punched them out using the 2 1/2″ circle punch.

Sponged Early Espresso ink around the edges.

Cut 1/3 of the circles off, holding them together and cutting them at the same time so they are the same size.

Added a 5.5″ square Early Espresso card base and a 4 1/8″ square Early Espresso panel below my main image panel.  Added the globe images.

Here is the finished card measuring 5.5″ square.

Before I close let me tell you about the Mystery Hostess.  I’m so excited!

MYSTERY HOSTESS:

With Stampin’ Up!’s announcement  of the new Hostess Code, we can now “pool” Online Orders together (place them individually, orders will ship directly to you – within the US only, but use the same hostess code). When smaller orders are put in together, the larger order qualifies for HOSTESS BENEFITS.

Until my next post. . . . . .

Huge Hugs!

Weight loss in 2013: 23.4 lbs

***************************************************************

The new Stampin’ Up! Annual Catalog is active on  May 31, 2013.  I have some on hand that can be pre-ordered.  The cost is $6.50 which includes flat rate shipping.  Please e-mail me at mzindorf@aim.com if you would like to purchase one.

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**********************

Learn How to Brayer

I now have an online beginner brayer video class that will teach you how to brayer a beautiful 3 color sky. CLICK HERE TO GET IT.

****************************************************************

It’s that time of year to say goodbye to some of my favorite Stampin’ Up! stamps and accessories.  It’s time to snap up the stamp sets and accessories that are on your wish list.  Check it out before they are GONE, GONE, GONE.

CLICK HERE TO SEE THE RETIRED STAMP LIST!!

CLICK HERE TO SEE THE RETIRING ACCESSORIES!!!

Here is a link to my online shopping page that you can shop at 24/7 (from the comfort of your home, even in your pj’s) and the products will be shipped directly to your door step from Stampin’ Up.   CLICK HERE TO SHOP.

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Customers placing a $50 merchandise order, using me as their demonstrator,  through May 9, 2013 will receive the advanced brayer picture tutorial for this card free of charged via e-mailed.  This is in addition to my customer token program.  See token program details at the bottom of this post.

If you wish to purchase the advanced brayer picture tutorial for this card you can find it HERE ON MY SALES PAGE.

Here is a link to my online shopping page that you can shop at 24/7 (from the comfort of your home, even in your pj’s) and the products will be shipped directly to your door step from Stampin’ Up.   CLICK HERE TO SHOP.

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Stampin’ Up’s Color Refresh! I love color and I know that you do too. Color is fundamental to who Stampin’ Up! is and what they offer. It’s important for us to stay up-to-date with color trends so I am thrilled to share Stampin’ Up’s updated line of colors, and hope you will be as excited as I am by the new possibilities!

Why now? In 2010 Stampin’ Up! did a big color renovation and shared their plans for smaller color refreshes every three to five years to keep their colors on trend. Well it has been three years and I am excited to announce that the upcoming 2013-2014 annual catalog will include 10 new colors (most of which are returning In Colors from previous years)! Stampin’ Up! is welcoming back some of your favorites, moving some colors around, and introducing one brand-new color, so take a look!

Beginning on April 4, 2013, all retiring/discontinued color products (i.e. ink, paper, ribbon, accessories, etc.) will be available only while supplies last. This means that some products will not be available through the retired list period. Stampin’ Up! did anticipate increased demand and based their forecasts for these retiring colors on historical sales information from previous color transitions. However, even with the most careful planning, the response to a transition of this nature can surprise everyone–including your own personal purchases. We encourage you to get your favorites and look forward to the exciting colors coming in the 2013-2014 annual catalog.

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We’ve bundled it with the coordinating 7/8″ Scallop Circle Punch (introduced in the 2013 spring catalog) just in time for Sale-A-Bration for 15% off!

Dates: March 15 – May 30, 2013

What if you already have the punch? Don’t fret! Just buy the set!

*Only offered in clear-mount. Wood-mount option will be available in the 2013-2014 annual catalog.

Spring Surprise Order Deadlines:
Phone: Tuesday, May 30, 2013; 6:50 PM (MT)
OEX and Online: Tuesday, May 30, 2013; 11:50 PM (MT)

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Have you checked out the great clearance rack at Stampin’ Up!  CLICK HERE

***********************************************************

Michelle’s Free Stamp Program

Don’t miss out on my Customer’s free stamp set program. Check it out!  For your order of $50 in product using me as your demonstrator you will receive one virtual token.  Order $100 in product receive two virtual tokens, etc.  After you have collected 10 virtual tokens you will receive a free current stamp set of your choosing, a value of $30 or less.

Here is a link to my online shopping page that you can shop at 24/7 (from the comfort of your home, even in your pj’s) and the products will be shipped directly to your door step from Stampin’ Up.   CLICK HERE TO SHOP.   My free stamp set program will be an on going program. 

Note:  if you have actual tokens from my old program they are still good.

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Also, check out my new Zindorf Naturals Soap Page.  This stuff is oh so good for your skin.   CLICK HERE TO CHECK IT OUT.

Hey There,

I hope everyone had a wonderful Mother’s Day yesterday.  My grown son’s and Daughter-n-law came over and made me brunch.  What a treat!

Today’s tutorial shows how to get a bit of moonlite reflecting in the water.  Check out this brayer tutorial below.

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I’ve added the featured card of the day to my sales page where you will also find some great deals on retired stamp sets and my brayer video.  CLICK HERE TO CHECK IT OUT

***********************************************

The new Stampin’ Up! Annual Catalog is active on  May 31, 2013.  I have some on hand that can be pre-ordered.  The cost is $6.50 which includes flat rate shipping.  Please e-mail me at mzindorf@aim.com if you would like to purchase one.

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Now on with today’s tutorial. . . . .  . .

Project Supplies:

Stamps: Stampin’ Up! Serene Silhouettes (item #127322) and Etruscan Elegance Wheel (item #127868)

Card Stock: Stampin’ Up! Whisper White, Soft Sky, Basic Black and Summer Starfruit

Ink: Stampin’ Up! Soft Sky, Island Indigo, Summer Starfruit, Basic Black and Stazon Jet Black

Accessories: Stampin’ Up!  Sponge, sponge dauber, Regals Candy Dots (new sneak peek), White Gel Pen, Summer Starfruit Marker, Summer Starfruit Satin Stitched Ribbon, Flower Punch, Brayer, Square Lattice Embossing Folder, Window Frames Framelits, Big Shot Machine and Post it Note

Start by die cutting the third to largestest Window Frame Framelit out of Whisper White card stock using the Big Shot Machine

Brayered Soft Sky ink at the right and left sides of the card stock meeting the color in the middle.

Brayered Island Indigo ink at the right and left sides of the card stock not covering the Sky Blue ink entirely.

Stamped the Serene Silhouettes Tree using Stazon Jet Black ink.

Sponged Basic Black ink at the bottom of the card stock.

Masked the top rounded portion of the card stock and sponged Soft Sky ink at the post it note edge.

Added a bit of Summer Starfruit marker on the left sides of the leafy area on the tree.

Sponged Summer Starfruit ink just above the Basic Black ground area.

Added White Gel pen highlights in the leafy areas of the trees and the grassy areas.

Cut (2) 2″ x 6.25″ pieces of Soft Sky card stock and Wheeled the Etruscan Elegance Wheel over them using Island Indigo ink.

Adhered the panels on a 5″ x 6.5″ piece of Basic Black and put Summer Starfruit ribbon up the middle of the card stock adhering the ends to the back of the card stock.

Cut a 3.75″ square piece of Summer Starfruit card stock and embossed it using the Square Lattice Embossing Folder and the Big Shot Machine.

Added a 4″ square piece of Basic Black card stock and a 2.75″ square piece of Basic Black card stock.  Added the main image panel.

Added small flower punches at the tips of the smallest Basic Black panel.

Added the sneak peek Candy Dots in the center of each flower.  The candy dots will be available in the new Stampin’ UP! catalog starting May 31, 2013.   Woohoo!  Love these.

Attached the panels over the ribbon and large panels using Stampin’ Dimensionals to pop it up.  Also tied a bit of ribbon to the already attached ribbon in a knot.

Here is the finished card measuring 5″ x 6.5″.

May your day be filled with a Serene scene.

Until my next post. . . . . .

Huge Hugs!

Weight loss in 2013: 23.4 lbs

**********************

Learn How to Brayer

I now have an online beginner brayer video class that will teach you how to brayer a beautiful 3 color sky. CLICK HERE TO GET IT.

****************************************************************

It’s that time of year to say goodbye to some of my favorite Stampin’ Up! stamps and accessories.  It’s time to snap up the stamp sets and accessories that are on your wish list.  Check it out before they are GONE, GONE, GONE.

CLICK HERE TO SEE THE RETIRED STAMP LIST!!

CLICK HERE TO SEE THE RETIRING ACCESSORIES!!!

Here is a link to my online shopping page that you can shop at 24/7 (from the comfort of your home, even in your pj’s) and the products will be shipped directly to your door step from Stampin’ Up.   CLICK HERE TO SHOP.

*********************

Customers placing a $50 merchandise order, using me as their demonstrator,  through May 9, 2013 will receive the advanced brayer picture tutorial for this card free of charged via e-mailed.  This is in addition to my customer token program.  See token program details at the bottom of this post.

If you wish to purchase the advanced brayer picture tutorial for this card you can find it HERE ON MY SALES PAGE.

Here is a link to my online shopping page that you can shop at 24/7 (from the comfort of your home, even in your pj’s) and the products will be shipped directly to your door step from Stampin’ Up.   CLICK HERE TO SHOP.

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Stampin’ Up’s Color Refresh! I love color and I know that you do too. Color is fundamental to who Stampin’ Up! is and what they offer. It’s important for us to stay up-to-date with color trends so I am thrilled to share Stampin’ Up’s updated line of colors, and hope you will be as excited as I am by the new possibilities!

Why now? In 2010 Stampin’ Up! did a big color renovation and shared their plans for smaller color refreshes every three to five years to keep their colors on trend. Well it has been three years and I am excited to announce that the upcoming 2013-2014 annual catalog will include 10 new colors (most of which are returning In Colors from previous years)! Stampin’ Up! is welcoming back some of your favorites, moving some colors around, and introducing one brand-new color, so take a look!

Beginning on April 4, 2013, all retiring/discontinued color products (i.e. ink, paper, ribbon, accessories, etc.) will be available only while supplies last. This means that some products will not be available through the retired list period. Stampin’ Up! did anticipate increased demand and based their forecasts for these retiring colors on historical sales information from previous color transitions. However, even with the most careful planning, the response to a transition of this nature can surprise everyone–including your own personal purchases. We encourage you to get your favorites and look forward to the exciting colors coming in the 2013-2014 annual catalog.

********************************

We’ve bundled it with the coordinating 7/8″ Scallop Circle Punch (introduced in the 2013 spring catalog) just in time for Sale-A-Bration for 15% off!

Dates: March 15 – May 30, 2013

What if you already have the punch? Don’t fret! Just buy the set!

*Only offered in clear-mount. Wood-mount option will be available in the 2013-2014 annual catalog.

Spring Surprise Order Deadlines:
Phone: Tuesday, May 30, 2013; 6:50 PM (MT)
OEX and Online: Tuesday, May 30, 2013; 11:50 PM (MT)

********************************************

Have you checked out the great clearance rack at Stampin’ Up!  CLICK HERE

***********************************************************

Michelle’s Free Stamp Program

Don’t miss out on my Customer’s free stamp set program. Check it out!  For your order of $50 in product using me as your demonstrator you will receive one virtual token.  Order $100 in product receive two virtual tokens, etc.  After you have collected 10 virtual tokens you will receive a free current stamp set of your choosing, a value of $30 or less.

Here is a link to my online shopping page that you can shop at 24/7 (from the comfort of your home, even in your pj’s) and the products will be shipped directly to your door step from Stampin’ Up.   CLICK HERE TO SHOP.   My free stamp set program will be an on going program. 

Note:  if you have actual tokens from my old program they are still good.

**************************************************

Also, check out my new Zindorf Naturals Soap Page.  This stuff is oh so good for your skin.   CLICK HERE TO CHECK IT OUT.

Hey There,

I have a wedding card tutorial for you today that includes a the tutorial to make these great flowers that embellish this card.  A big thank you goes out to Jenna Barber who showed me the process to make the flowers.

This card features the Stampin’ Up! set Road to Happiness.  Check out the tutorial below.

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Another way to use the Stampin’ Up! set Road to Happiness.

CLICK HERE TO VIEW TUTORIAL

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I’ve added the featured card of the day to my sales page where you will also find some great deals on retired stamp sets and my brayer video.  CLICK HERE TO CHECK IT OUT

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Now on with today’s tutorial. . . . .  . .

Project Supplies:

Stamps: Stampin’ Up! Road to Happiness (item #126547), Wedding Words Wheel (item#125433)

Card Stock: Stampin’ Up! Whisper White, Soft Sky, Sahara Sand and Basic Gray.  Also, Designer Series Paper from the Stampin’ Up! Patterns Stack – Neutrals

Ink: Stampin’ Up! Basic Gray, Soft Sky, Sahara Sand and Stazon Jet Black

Accessories: Stampin’ Up!  Sponge, sponge dauber, Silver brads, silver gel pen, Stampin’ write makers (Basic Black and Blush Blossom), Bone Folder, Post it note, Framelits (Ovals collection and Floral Frames), Heart Punch, Boho Blossoms Punch, Heat Gun

Stamped the car using Stazon On Jet Black ink on Whisper White card stock.

Added the Bride and Groom using Stazon Jet Black ink.

Stamped the tin cans using Stazon Jet Black ink.

Die cut the scene using the Ovals Collection framelits.

Die cut an a Sahara Sand oval using the next largest oval from the Oval Collection Framelit.

Masked the car with a post it note leaving just a bit of the wheels showing and sponged in Basic Gray ink.

Removed the mask and sponged in Soft Sky ink at the top of the card.

Colored the wheels and tin can using a Silver Stampin’ Dazzle marker.

Colored the skin with a Blush Blossom marker.

Put the post it note mask on again and added more Basic Gray ink using the sponge just under the car to create a shadow.

Colored in the wheels of the car to darken with a Basic Black marker.

Cut a 4.75″ x 6.25″ piece of Soft Sky card stock and used the Wedding Words wheel and Sahara sand ink 3 times across the card stock.

Distress the edges of the main image panel, Sahara Sand panel and the Soft Sky panel using Basic Gray ink.  I just scraped the edges of the card stock across the stamp pad.

Added a 5″ x 6.5″ Sahara Sand Panel, (2) 1.5″ x 4.25″ pieces of DSP,( 2) 1.75″ x 4.5″ pieces of Basic Gray card stock.

Punched 6 of each of these flowers using the Big Shot machine and the Flower Frames Framelits out of Whisper White card stock.

Punched 3 Flowers out of Sahara Sand card stock using the Boho Blossoms Punch.

Divided up the Whisper white flowers in half.  Wet one half of the flowers and crumpled them up.  Un crumbled them and heat them with the heat tool.  This makes the flowers very stiff.

Used the bone folder on the other half of the flowers to break the fibers of the card stock and put a curl in the petals.

Assembled the flowers alternating the crumbled ones with the ones that I used the bone folder on.  Added a Sahara Sand punch in the middle.  The layers were put together using the mini glue dots.

Added a Silver Brad to the center and then fluffed up the flowers.

Added my 3 flowers to the card and also added (2) Basic Gray heart punches.

Added a 6.5″ x 10″ Whisper White card base folded in half.

Here is the finished card measuring 5″ x 6.5″.

May your day be filled with happiness.

Until my next post. . . . . .

Huge Hugs!

Weight loss in 2013: 23.4 lbs

**********************

Learn How to Brayer

I now have an online beginner brayer video class that will teach you how to brayer a beautiful 3 color sky. CLICK HERE TO GET IT.

****************************************************************

It’s that time of year to say goodbye to some of my favorite Stampin’ Up! stamps and accessories.  It’s time to snap up the stamp sets and accessories that are on your wish list.  Check it out before they are GONE, GONE, GONE.

CLICK HERE TO SEE THE RETIRED STAMP LIST!!

CLICK HERE TO SEE THE RETIRING ACCESSORIES!!!

Here is a link to my online shopping page that you can shop at 24/7 (from the comfort of your home, even in your pj’s) and the products will be shipped directly to your door step from Stampin’ Up.   CLICK HERE TO SHOP.

*********************

Customers placing a $50 merchandise order, using me as their demonstrator,  through May 9, 2013 will receive the advanced brayer picture tutorial for this card free of charged via e-mailed.  This is in addition to my customer token program.  See token program details at the bottom of this post.

If you wish to purchase the advanced brayer picture tutorial for this card you can find it HERE ON MY SALES PAGE.

Here is a link to my online shopping page that you can shop at 24/7 (from the comfort of your home, even in your pj’s) and the products will be shipped directly to your door step from Stampin’ Up.   CLICK HERE TO SHOP.

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Stampin’ Up’s Color Refresh! I love color and I know that you do too. Color is fundamental to who Stampin’ Up! is and what they offer. It’s important for us to stay up-to-date with color trends so I am thrilled to share Stampin’ Up’s updated line of colors, and hope you will be as excited as I am by the new possibilities!

Why now? In 2010 Stampin’ Up! did a big color renovation and shared their plans for smaller color refreshes every three to five years to keep their colors on trend. Well it has been three years and I am excited to announce that the upcoming 2013-2014 annual catalog will include 10 new colors (most of which are returning In Colors from previous years)! Stampin’ Up! is welcoming back some of your favorites, moving some colors around, and introducing one brand-new color, so take a look!

Beginning on April 4, 2013, all retiring/discontinued color products (i.e. ink, paper, ribbon, accessories, etc.) will be available only while supplies last. This means that some products will not be available through the retired list period. Stampin’ Up! did anticipate increased demand and based their forecasts for these retiring colors on historical sales information from previous color transitions. However, even with the most careful planning, the response to a transition of this nature can surprise everyone–including your own personal purchases. We encourage you to get your favorites and look forward to the exciting colors coming in the 2013-2014 annual catalog.

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Download the monthly flyers

• April- Best of Butterflies
• March – Best of Flowers
• February – Best of Love
• January – Best of  Birthdays

Download the Collector’s Card

January – Best Of Birthdays Clear-Mount Stamp Set #132929 February –Best Of Love Stamp Set #132987 March – Best Of Flowers Clear-mount Stamp Set #133342 April – Best of Butterflies Stamp Set #133345

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We’ve bundled it with the coordinating 7/8″ Scallop Circle Punch (introduced in the 2013 spring catalog) just in time for Sale-A-Bration for 15% off!

Dates: March 15 – May 30, 2013

What if you already have the punch? Don’t fret! Just buy the set!

*Only offered in clear-mount. Wood-mount option will be available in the 2013-2014 annual catalog.

Spring Surprise Order Deadlines:
Phone: Tuesday, May 30, 2013; 6:50 PM (MT)
OEX and Online: Tuesday, May 30, 2013; 11:50 PM (MT)

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Have you checked out the great clearance rack at Stampin’ Up!  CLICK HERE

***********************************************************

Michelle’s Free Stamp Program

Don’t miss out on my Customer’s free stamp set program. Check it out!  For your order of $50 in product using me as your demonstrator you will receive one virtual token.  Order $100 in product receive two virtual tokens, etc.  After you have collected 10 virtual tokens you will receive a free current stamp set of your choosing, a value of $30 or less.

Here is a link to my online shopping page that you can shop at 24/7 (from the comfort of your home, even in your pj’s) and the products will be shipped directly to your door step from Stampin’ Up.   CLICK HERE TO SHOP.   My free stamp set program will be an on going program. 

Note:  if you have actual tokens from my old program they are still good.

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Also, check out my new Zindorf Naturals Soap Page.  This stuff is oh so good for your skin.   CLICK HERE TO CHECK IT OUT.

Hi There,

Well, Russ and I are back from paradise (Fiji).  As you can see above the sunsets where so very beautiful and I’ve come back inspired.

First thing today, I have an exciting annoucement.  I have a blog candy winner today!

And the winner of the Stampin’ Up! Hostess Set, Summer Afternoon is. . . . . . . . .

Rita Simmons! who commented “I have always loved your tutorials, no matter which stamp set you use.  I like the idea of several tutorials for one stamp set, but I think you already do that.  If I need a western theme card, you have several I can choose from, because you tag them.  I am the minority here, but I like the varity  of each tutorial.  It would tempt me tho to buy a stamp set more often if you had 2 or 3 examples for each stamp set (which is why I have the western set, lol)  Have fun on your trip! and no matter which way you decide to do it, I will still be a loyal follower.  TFS

Rita Simmons, congratulations!   Please e-mail your shipping address to mzindorf@aim.com within 30 days to I can send out your stamp set!

Thank you everyone for commenting.  I love reading the comments and I take your suggestions seriously.

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Now for some pics from our trip.

You know I take traditional pictures, but I love to take unexpected ones too.

Russ on the beach.

A piece of a view from the resort.

Yours truly, totally chilling pool side.  Yep, no make up.  I share it all here, lol.  You could literally stay in a lounge chair all day.  The staff took really good care of us.  You could order drinks and food and they would bring it to you pool side.  Haven’t hit the scales yet since my return, but pretty sure it will be ugly, ugly.

This guy was chilling pool side too.  Right by my chair, lol.  He was very quick when the resort staff decided to relocate him to the beach.

These guys where chilling pool side in their own way also.  Lots of action by the pool.

Awesome entertainment!

The scenery was so very beautiful.  It was hard to leave there.

I have literally hundreds of photos from the trip that I need to go through.  Russ and I enjoyed shopping, resting, snorkeling, sailing, white water rafting, swimming, beach combing, pillow gifts each night from Stampin’ Up! etc.  It was fabulous!

A big thank you to Stampin’ Up! for providing the trip free of charge for us and a huge, huge thank you to my customers!  Without you I would not have been able to earn the trip.  You all rock!

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One thing before I close today, the new Stampin’ Up! Annual Catalog is active on  May 31, 2013.  I have some on hand that can be pre-ordered.  The cost is $6.50 which includes flat rate shipping.  Please e-mail me at mzindorf@aim.com if you would like to purchase one.

I’ll be back tomorrow with a tutorial.  My brain needs to re-adjust to USA time and home life.

Until my next post. . . . . .

Huge Hugs!

Weight loss in 2013: 23.4 lbs

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Learn How to Brayer

I now have an online beginner brayer video class that will teach you how to brayer a beautiful 3 color sky. CLICK HERE TO GET IT.

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It’s that time of year to say goodbye to some of my favorite Stampin’ Up! stamps and accessories.  It’s time to snap up the stamp sets and accessories that are on your wish list.  Check it out before they are GONE, GONE, GONE.

CLICK HERE TO SEE THE RETIRED STAMP LIST!!

CLICK HERE TO SEE THE RETIRING ACCESSORIES!!!

Here is a link to my online shopping page that you can shop at 24/7 (from the comfort of your home, even in your pj’s) and the products will be shipped directly to your door step from Stampin’ Up.   CLICK HERE TO SHOP.

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Customers placing a $50 merchandise order, using me as their demonstrator,  through May 9, 2013 will receive the advanced brayer picture tutorial for this card free of charged via e-mailed.  This is in addition to my customer token program.  See token program details at the bottom of this post.

If you wish to purchase the advanced brayer picture tutorial for this card you can find it HERE ON MY SALES PAGE.

Here is a link to my online shopping page that you can shop at 24/7 (from the comfort of your home, even in your pj’s) and the products will be shipped directly to your door step from Stampin’ Up.   CLICK HERE TO SHOP.

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Stampin’ Up’s Color Refresh! I love color and I know that you do too. Color is fundamental to who Stampin’ Up! is and what they offer. It’s important for us to stay up-to-date with color trends so I am thrilled to share Stampin’ Up’s updated line of colors, and hope you will be as excited as I am by the new possibilities!

Why now? In 2010 Stampin’ Up! did a big color renovation and shared their plans for smaller color refreshes every three to five years to keep their colors on trend. Well it has been three years and I am excited to announce that the upcoming 2013-2014 annual catalog will include 10 new colors (most of which are returning In Colors from previous years)! Stampin’ Up! is welcoming back some of your favorites, moving some colors around, and introducing one brand-new color, so take a look!

Beginning on April 4, 2013, all retiring/discontinued color products (i.e. ink, paper, ribbon, accessories, etc.) will be available only while supplies last. This means that some products will not be available through the retired list period. Stampin’ Up! did anticipate increased demand and based their forecasts for these retiring colors on historical sales information from previous color transitions. However, even with the most careful planning, the response to a transition of this nature can surprise everyone–including your own personal purchases. We encourage you to get your favorites and look forward to the exciting colors coming in the 2013-2014 annual catalog.

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Download the monthly flyers

• April- Best of Butterflies
• March – Best of Flowers
• February – Best of Love
• January – Best of  Birthdays

Download the Collector’s Card

January – Best Of Birthdays Clear-Mount Stamp Set #132929 February –Best Of Love Stamp Set #132987 March – Best Of Flowers Clear-mount Stamp Set #133342 April – Best of Butterflies Stamp Set #133345

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We’ve bundled it with the coordinating 7/8″ Scallop Circle Punch (introduced in the 2013 spring catalog) just in time for Sale-A-Bration for 15% off!

Dates: March 15 – May 30, 2013

What if you already have the punch? Don’t fret! Just buy the set!

*Only offered in clear-mount. Wood-mount option will be available in the 2013-2014 annual catalog.

Spring Surprise Order Deadlines:
Phone: Tuesday, May 30, 2013; 6:50 PM (MT)
OEX and Online: Tuesday, May 30, 2013; 11:50 PM (MT)

********************************************

Have you checked out the great clearance rack at Stampin’ Up!  CLICK HERE

***********************************************************

Michelle’s Free Stamp Program

Don’t miss out on my Customer’s free stamp set program. Check it out!  For your order of $50 in product using me as your demonstrator you will receive one virtual token.  Order $100 in product receive two virtual tokens, etc.  After you have collected 10 virtual tokens you will receive a free current stamp set of your choosing, a value of $30 or less.

Here is a link to my online shopping page that you can shop at 24/7 (from the comfort of your home, even in your pj’s) and the products will be shipped directly to your door step from Stampin’ Up.   CLICK HERE TO SHOP.   My free stamp set program will be an on going program. 

Note:  if you have actual tokens from my old program they are still good.

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Also, check out my new Zindorf Naturals Soap Page.  This stuff is oh so good for your skin.   CLICK HERE TO CHECK IT OUT.

Hey There,

Russ and I are heading to Fiji for a wonderful Stampin’ Up!  vacation.  I will not have Internet service and will be totally off the grid during our trip.  Hmmmm, it will be rough but I must make the sacrifice, lol.

I will be back online on May 9, 2013.

In the mean time, I encourage you to look back at some of the 600 tutorials I have provided for you.  Also, check out the Stampin’ Up! retiring lists so you don’t miss  out.   You can access the list below.

Until I return. . . . . .

Huge Hugs!

Weight loss in 2013: 23.4 lbs

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It’s that time of year to say goodbye to some of my favorite Stampin’ Up! stamps and accessories.  It’s time to snap up the stamp sets and accessories that are on your wish list.  Check it out before they are GONE, GONE, GONE.

CLICK HERE TO SEE THE RETIRED STAMP LIST!!

CLICK HERE TO SEE THE RETIRING ACCESSORIES!!!

Here is a link to my online shopping page that you can shop at 24/7 (from the comfort of your home, even in your pj’s) and the products will be shipped directly to your door step from Stampin’ Up.   CLICK HERE TO SHOP.

*********************

Customers placing a $50 merchandise order, using me as their demonstrator,  through May 9, 2013 will receive the advanced brayer picture tutorial for this card free of charged via e-mailed.  This is in addition to my customer token program.  See token program details at the bottom of this post.

If you wish to purchase the advanced brayer picture tutorial for this card you can find it HERE ON MY SALES PAGE.

Here is a link to my online shopping page that you can shop at 24/7 (from the comfort of your home, even in your pj’s) and the products will be shipped directly to your door step from Stampin’ Up.   CLICK HERE TO SHOP.

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Stampin’ Up’s Color Refresh! I love color and I know that you do too. Color is fundamental to who Stampin’ Up! is and what they offer. It’s important for us to stay up-to-date with color trends so I am thrilled to share Stampin’ Up’s updated line of colors, and hope you will be as excited as I am by the new possibilities!

Why now? In 2010 Stampin’ Up! did a big color renovation and shared their plans for smaller color refreshes every three to five years to keep their colors on trend. Well it has been three years and I am excited to announce that the upcoming 2013-2014 annual catalog will include 10 new colors (most of which are returning In Colors from previous years)! Stampin’ Up! is welcoming back some of your favorites, moving some colors around, and introducing one brand-new color, so take a look!

Beginning on April 4, 2013, all retiring/discontinued color products (i.e. ink, paper, ribbon, accessories, etc.) will be available only while supplies last. This means that some products will not be available through the retired list period. Stampin’ Up! did anticipate increased demand and based their forecasts for these retiring colors on historical sales information from previous color transitions. However, even with the most careful planning, the response to a transition of this nature can surprise everyone–including your own personal purchases. We encourage you to get your favorites and look forward to the exciting colors coming in the 2013-2014 annual catalog.

********************************

Download the monthly flyers

• April- Best of Butterflies
• March – Best of Flowers
• February – Best of Love
• January – Best of  Birthdays

Download the Collector’s Card

January – Best Of Birthdays Clear-Mount Stamp Set #132929 February –Best Of Love Stamp Set #132987 March – Best Of Flowers Clear-mount Stamp Set #133342 April – Best of Butterflies Stamp Set #133345

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We’ve bundled it with the coordinating 7/8″ Scallop Circle Punch (introduced in the 2013 spring catalog) just in time for Sale-A-Bration for 15% off!

Dates: March 15 – May 30, 2013

What if you already have the punch? Don’t fret! Just buy the set!

*Only offered in clear-mount. Wood-mount option will be available in the 2013-2014 annual catalog.

Spring Surprise Order Deadlines:
Phone: Tuesday, May 30, 2013; 6:50 PM (MT)
OEX and Online: Tuesday, May 30, 2013; 11:50 PM (MT)

********************************************

Have you checked out the great clearance rack at Stampin’ Up!  CLICK HERE

***********************************************************

Michelle’s Free Stamp Program

Don’t miss out on my Customer’s free stamp set program. Check it out!  For your order of $50 in product using me as your demonstrator you will receive one virtual token.  Order $100 in product receive two virtual tokens, etc.  After you have collected 10 virtual tokens you will receive a free current stamp set of your choosing, a value of $30 or less.

Here is a link to my online shopping page that you can shop at 24/7 (from the comfort of your home, even in your pj’s) and the products will be shipped directly to your door step from Stampin’ Up.   CLICK HERE TO SHOP.   My free stamp set program will be an on going program. 

Note:  if you have actual tokens from my old program they are still good.

**************************************************

Also, check out my new Zindorf Naturals Soap Page.  This stuff is oh so good for your skin.   CLICK HERE TO CHECK IT OUT.

Holy Mackerel!  is this really my 600th card tutorial!   Seems like yesterday that I started my blog.   How long have  you all been hanging out here?  Are you still enjoying the cards that I put up?

I’m thinking about changing things a bit.  I’m finding that I’m not getting as much out of my stamp sets as I should.  So, I’m thinking about doing a series on a set weekly.  Example, doing 2 or 3 tutorials using the same set.  Would this also be helpful to you?  I know it will make me stretch creatively, which will some times be painful, lol.   Let me know your feelings by commenting below.  I’ll be using a random number generator to select one of the commenters and give them this Stampin’ Up! Hostess Set, Summer Afternoon.

I’ll do the drawing on Thursday, May 9, 2013.

About today’s card tutorial, I’m leaving for an all expense paid trip to Fiji in a couple of days.  I was able to earn it by being a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator.  Gotta love a job that you can earn income and fabulous trips as well.

Anyhow, my mind is already at the beach so I put it on paper.   Follow along with the tutorial below and let’s go to the beach together!

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I’ve added this card to my sales page where you will also find some great deals on retired stamp sets.  CLICK HERE TO CHECK IT OUT

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Learn How to Brayer

I now have an online beginner brayer video class that will teach you how to brayer a beautiful 3 color sky. CLICK HERE TO GET IT.

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Now on with today’s tutorial. . . . .  . .

Project Supplies:

Stamps: Stampin’ Up! Road to Happiness (item #126547)

Card Stock: Stampin’ Up! Whisper White, Real Red, Tempting Turquoise and Basic Black

Ink: Stampin’ Up! Tempting Turquoise, Real Red, Crumb Cake and Stazon Jet Black

Accessories: Stampin’ Up!  Sponges, mini silver brads, silver gel pen, Stampin’ write makers (Real Red, Tempting Turquoise, Crumb Cake, Daffodil Delight and Basic Black), 1 1/4″ and 1 3/8″ square punches, Brayer and a post it note

Brayered Tempting Turquoise ink at the top of a 3.25″ x 4.5″ piece of Whisper White card stock.

Brayered Crumb Cake ink at the bottom of the card stock.

Masked the top 1/2″ of card stock using a post it note and sponged in the horizon line using Tempting Turquoise ink.

Stamped the card using Real Red ink.

Stamped the beach accessories using Stazon Jet Black ink.

Colored the wheels, windshield and seat back using a Basic Black marker.  Colored the surfboard with a Tempting Turquoise marker.  Colored the Bucket using a Daffodil Delight marker.  Colored the guitar and basket using a Crumb cake marker.  Colored the shovel with a Real Red marker. and colored the headlights and hubcaps using a Silver Gel pen.

Masked the car using a post it note and added a shadowing with Crumb Cake ink.

Added a Real Red panel, Tempting Turquoise panel, Basic Black panel, 4 Basic Black 1 3/8″ square punches and 4 Real Red 1 1/4″ square punches.

Cut a short strip of Basic Black card stock and nipped the end using a square punch so it created a “V” shape at one end.

Added the strip to the card front and added mini silver brads.

Added a strip of Tempting Turquoise down the bottom of the surfboard and a strip of Real Red marker along the bottom of the car to create more dimension.

Here is te finished card measuring 5″ x 6.5″.

May your day be just beachy!

Until my next post. . . . . .

Hugs,

Weight loss in 2013: 20.4 lbs

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It’s that time of year to say goodbye to some of my favorite Stampin’ Up! stamps and accessories.  It’s time to snap up the stamp sets and accessories that are on your wish list.  Check it out before they are GONE, GONE, GONE.

CLICK HERE TO SEE THE RETIRED STAMP LIST!!

CLICK HERE TO SEE THE RETIRING ACCESSORIES!!!

*********************

Customers placing a $50 merchandise order, using me as their demonstrator, from today April 12, 2013 through April 30, 2013 will receive the advanced brayer picture tutorial for this card free of charged via e-mailed.  This is in addition to my customer token program.  See token program details at the bottom of this post.

If you wish to purchase the advanced brayer picture tutorial for this card you can find it HERE ON MY SALES PAGE.

Here is a link to my online shopping page that you can shop at 24/7 (from the comfort of your home, even in your pj’s) and the products will be shipped directly to your door step from Stampin’ Up.   CLICK HERE TO SHOP.

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Stampin’ Up’s Color Refresh! I love color and I know that you do too. Color is fundamental to who Stampin’ Up! is and what they offer. It’s important for us to stay up-to-date with color trends so I am thrilled to share Stampin’ Up’s updated line of colors, and hope you will be as excited as I am by the new possibilities!

Why now? In 2010 Stampin’ Up! did a big color renovation and shared their plans for smaller color refreshes every three to five years to keep their colors on trend. Well it has been three years and I am excited to announce that the upcoming 2013-2014 annual catalog will include 10 new colors (most of which are returning In Colors from previous years)! Stampin’ Up! is welcoming back some of your favorites, moving some colors around, and introducing one brand-new color, so take a look!

Beginning on April 4, 2013, all retiring/discontinued color products (i.e. ink, paper, ribbon, accessories, etc.) will be available only while supplies last. This means that some products will not be available through the retired list period. Stampin’ Up! did anticipate increased demand and based their forecasts for these retiring colors on historical sales information from previous color transitions. However, even with the most careful planning, the response to a transition of this nature can surprise everyone–including your own personal purchases. We encourage you to get your favorites and look forward to the exciting colors coming in the 2013-2014 annual catalog.

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Read On . . .

• We’re introducing the line with these five products, but we’ll be adding more This and That stuff as time goes on.
• Bundle Dates: March 23-April 30 (remember the items that come in the bundle will be available in May and in the new catalog, but we’re only offering the discounted bundled until April 30).
• You get as many This and That products or bundles as you want.
• You can buy the This and That products separately. But why would you do that when you can get all five together and save 15 percent?
• Bundle ordering deadlines:
  • Tuesday, April 30, 2013; 11:50 PM (MT)

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Click here to view the embedded video.

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Download the monthly flyers

• April- Best of Butterflies
• March – Best of Flowers
• February – Best of Love
• January – Best of  Birthdays

Download the Collector’s Card

January – Best Of Birthdays Clear-Mount Stamp Set #132929 February –Best Of Love Stamp Set #132987 March – Best Of Flowers Clear-mount Stamp Set #133342 April – Best of Butterflies Stamp Set #133345

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We’ve bundled it with the coordinating 7/8″ Scallop Circle Punch (introduced in the 2013 spring catalog) just in time for Sale-A-Bration for 15% off!

Dates: March 15 – May 30, 2013

What if you already have the punch? Don’t fret! Just buy the set!

*Only offered in clear-mount. Wood-mount option will be available in the 2013-2014 annual catalog.

Spring Surprise Order Deadlines:
Phone: Tuesday, May 30, 2013; 6:50 PM (MT)
OEX and Online: Tuesday, May 30, 2013; 11:50 PM (MT)

********************************************

Have you checked out the great clearance rack at Stampin’ Up!  CLICK HERE

***********************************************************

Michelle’s Free Stamp Program

Don’t miss out on my Customer’s free stamp set program. Check it out!  For your order of $50 in product using me as your demonstrator you will receive one virtual token.  Order $100 in product receive two virtual tokens, etc.  After you have collected 10 virtual tokens you will receive a free current stamp set of your choosing, a value of $30 or less.

Here is a link to my online shopping page that you can shop at 24/7 (from the comfort of your home, even in your pj’s) and the products will be shipped directly to your door step from Stampin’ Up.   CLICK HERE TO SHOP.   My free stamp set program will be an on going program. 

Note:  if you have actual tokens from my old program they are still good.

**************************************************

Also, check out my new Zindorf Naturals Soap Page.  This stuff is oh so good for your skin.   CLICK HERE TO CHECK IT OUT.

It’s that time of year to say goodbye to some of my favorite Stampin’ Up! stamps and accessories.  It’s time to snap up the stamp sets and accessories that are on your wish list.  Check it out before they are GONE, GONE, GONE.

CLICK HERE TO SEE THE RETIRED STAMP LIST!!

CLICK HERE TO SEE THE RETIRING ACCESSORIES!!!

***********************************************************

Michelle’s Free Stamp Program

Don’t miss out on my Customer’s free stamp set program. Check it out!  For your order of $50 in product using me as your demonstrator you will receive one virtual token.  Order $100 in product receive two virtual tokens, etc.  After you have collected 10 virtual tokens you will receive a free current stamp set of your choosing, a value of $30 or less.

Here is a link to my online shopping page that you can shop at 24/7 (from the comfort of your home, even in your pj’s) and the products will be shipped directly to your door step from Stampin’ Up.   CLICK HERE TO SHOP.   My free stamp set program will be an on going program. 

Note:  if you have actual tokens from my old program they are still good.

**************************************************

Until my next post. . . . . .

Hugs,

Weight loss in 2013: 23.2 lbs

***************************************************************

Learn How to Brayer

I now have an online beginner brayer video class that will teach you how to brayer a beautiful 3 color sky. CLICK HERE TO GET IT.

****************************************************************

Customers placing a $50 merchandise order, using me as their demonstrator, from today April 12, 2013 through April 30, 2013 will receive the advanced brayer picture tutorial for this card free of charged via e-mailed.  This is in addition to my customer token program.  See token program details at the bottom of this post.

If you wish to purchase the advanced brayer picture tutorial for this card you can find it HERE ON MY SALES PAGE.

Here is a link to my online shopping page that you can shop at 24/7 (from the comfort of your home, even in your pj’s) and the products will be shipped directly to your door step from Stampin’ Up.   CLICK HERE TO SHOP.

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Click here to view the embedded video.

New Wood-Mount Cases

Introducing our new wood-mount stamp set packaging! These new cases are similar to our clear-mount boxes and fit perfectly on the shelf right next to them. They also have the images and stamp set name on the spine to make your search for the right set even easier.

Starting May 31 all wood-mount sets will come in this new packaging (sneak peek sets will also be in the new boxes during the preorder). And empty cases will be available with the launch of the new catalog. That means you can transfer all your old sets to these new boxes! There will even be a template for you to create your own label for your old stamp sets (available May 31). A pack of four half-size cases (3-3/4″ x 5-1/2″) will sell for $4.95 and a pack of four full-size cases (7-1/2″ x 5-1/2″) will be $6.95.

Get ready for all the exciting new products in the catalog–especially the new wood-mount boxes!

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Stampin’ Up’s Color Refresh! I love color and I know that you do too. Color is fundamental to who Stampin’ Up! is and what they offer. It’s important for us to stay up-to-date with color trends so I am thrilled to share Stampin’ Up’s updated line of colors, and hope you will be as excited as I am by the new possibilities!

Why now? In 2010 Stampin’ Up! did a big color renovation and shared their plans for smaller color refreshes every three to five years to keep their colors on trend. Well it has been three years and I am excited to announce that the upcoming 2013-2014 annual catalog will include 10 new colors (most of which are returning In Colors from previous years)! Stampin’ Up! is welcoming back some of your favorites, moving some colors around, and introducing one brand-new color, so take a look!

Beginning on April 4, 2013, all retiring/discontinued color products (i.e. ink, paper, ribbon, accessories, etc.) will be available only while supplies last. This means that some products will not be available through the retired list period. Stampin’ Up! did anticipate increased demand and based their forecasts for these retiring colors on historical sales information from previous color transitions. However, even with the most careful planning, the response to a transition of this nature can surprise everyone–including your own personal purchases. We encourage you to get your favorites and look forward to the exciting colors coming in the 2013-2014 annual catalog.

********************************

Read On . . .

• We’re introducing the line with these five products, but we’ll be adding more This and That stuff as time goes on.
• Bundle Dates: March 23-April 30 (remember the items that come in the bundle will be available in May and in the new catalog, but we’re only offering the discounted bundled until April 30).
• You get as many This and That products or bundles as you want.
• You can buy the This and That products separately. But why would you do that when you can get all five together and save 15 percent?
• Bundle ordering deadlines:
  • Tuesday, April 30, 2013; 11:50 PM (MT)

********************************

Click here to view the embedded video.

********************************

Download the monthly flyers

• April- Best of Butterflies
• March – Best of Flowers
• February – Best of Love
• January – Best of  Birthdays

Download the Collector’s Card

January – Best Of Birthdays Clear-Mount Stamp Set #132929 February –Best Of Love Stamp Set #132987 March – Best Of Flowers Clear-mount Stamp Set #133342 April – Best of Butterflies Stamp Set #133345

********************************

We’ve bundled it with the coordinating 7/8″ Scallop Circle Punch (introduced in the 2013 spring catalog) just in time for Sale-A-Bration for 15% off!

Dates: March 15 – May 30, 2013

What if you already have the punch? Don’t fret! Just buy the set!

*Only offered in clear-mount. Wood-mount option will be available in the 2013-2014 annual catalog.

Spring Surprise Order Deadlines:
Phone: Tuesday, May 30, 2013; 6:50 PM (MT)
OEX and Online: Tuesday, May 30, 2013; 11:50 PM (MT)

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Stampin’ Up’s fabulous Spring Catalog Get your supplies to rock those Spring projects.

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It’s a Magical Paper Escape Every Month!

Check this out, you can now get a monthly kit called Paper Pumpkin from Stampin’ Up! that includes exclusive stamps and everything you will need for a great project.  You can get more info on this great product at www.mypaperpumpkin.com They even have a try me kit!  You won’t want to miss out on even one of these kits. . . . . . .  Please select me as your demonstrator when placing your order.

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Have you checked out the great clearance rack at Stampin’ Up!  CLICK HERE

Also, check out my new Zindorf Naturals Soap Page.  This stuff is oh so good for your skin.   CLICK HERE TO CHECK IT OUT.