Hi There,

Well life is getting back to normal now that Russ’ ticker is ticking correctly.    Whew!

Anyhow, my Sis, Sonja is here visiting from Colorado and has been on a mission creating cards.   She doesn’t stamp much at her home but when she visits me she likes to take full advantage of my stamp room, grin.   It’s always fun seeing your obsession through someone else’s eyes.   Makes me realize how blessed I am to have all the crafting supplies that I have.  And yes, you really realize what an abundance of stuff you collect.   The one with the most stamps at the end wins, right?

Since my Sis wants to hang out in my stamp room I decided to start making my Christmas cards.   I’m not one to crank out 150 cards of one design.  Mass production is definitely not my thing.    So today’s tutorial is one of many Christmas card designs that I will be sending out personally to friends and family.  This one comes together very quickly.   I hope you enjoy the tutorial below, as much as I enjoyed making it. 

Please have a safe and wonderful Thanksgiving week! 

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Looking for retired Stampin’ Up! stamp sets?  Check out my sales page, CLICK HERE.

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Reminder. . . . .

I have something to give away to one of my Stampin’ Up! customers.  For the month of November, 2o11, when you place a Stampin’ Up!  order using me as your Demonstrator,  you will receive one entry toward a full set of  Stampin’ Up! Many Marvelous Markers a $109.95 value,  for each $25 increment in merchandise purchased.  Place an order for $50 and get two chances and so on and so on.

About the Many Marvelous Set of Markers:

 ■ Dual tipped markers: .5 mm fine point and flexible brush
■ Set of 38, packaged in rigid plastic case with handle
■ Includes colors from all 4 color collections

■ Odorless, water-based dye ink
■ Coordinate with Classic Stampin’ Pads and exclusive Stampin’ Up! card stock
■ Finger grips on cap aid in easy cap removal

I hope you can get excited about this, I am!  I cannot rave enough about these markers.   Not sure what I would do without my set.  I use them pretty much every time I create something.

I will select the winning customer on December 1, 2011 using a Random number generator.   Good Luck!

CLICK HERE SHOP AT my Stampin’ Up! web site where you can shop 24/7  for all of your Stampin’ Up! products.  Your order will be shipped directly to your door step straight from Stampin’ Up!  You will also receive a special card made by me in appreciation for your order.  My customers mean the world to me.  If you would like assistance with your order, please contact me at 937-344-1312 or e-mail me at mzindorf@aim.com.  I will be glad to assist you.

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Now on with the tutorial. . . . .

Supplies:

Stamps:  Stampin’ Up!  Winter Post

Card Stock: Stampin’ Up! Letters to Santa Designer Series Paper, Early Espresso, Cherry Cobbler and Soft Suede card stock.

Ink:  Stampin’ Up! Early Espresso and Basic Black

Accessories:  Stampin’ Up!  Cherry Cobbler Ribbon, Snowflake punch, sponge, post it note.

Want a free copy of the brand new Stampin’ Up! Holiday Mini Catalog?  Just e-mail your address and I will get one right out to you.  Get your copy of the new 2011-2012 Stampin’ Up! Idea Book & Catalog by sending $9.95 to me at P.O. box 116, West Alexandria, Ohio 45381 or via paypal to mzindorf@aim.com, shipping is free.      Are you getting inspiration from this blog?   One way you can help support it is to order your Stampin’ Up products through me.   Click HEREto place an order and have your ordered delivered directly to your door step from Stampin’ Up!    Want to become a Stampin’ Up Demonstrator , receive a 20% discount on product and earn instant income on orders?  Consider being part of my Stampin’ Up Team and start your own business or become a Hobby Demo just for the discount.  Click HERE for more information.

Cut my card stock layers, the picture show layers largest to smallest with measurements (Early Espresso, Cherry Cobbler, Letters to Santa Designer Paper and Soft Suede.

Sponged two Early Espresso ink spots on the Soft Suede main image panel.  The spots are where I will be punching out the snowflakes.

Punched out 2 snowflakes.

Ripped a hill shape in a post it note and put it on my card stock as a mask to create the hill shape by sponging in Early Espresso ink.

Stamped the deer using Basic Black ink.

Adhered the main image panel to the Designer Series paper.

Assembled the rest of my card and added Cherry Cobbler ribbon.  Here is the finished card measuring 4.25″ x 5.5″.

May your week be filled with the people you love.

Until my next post. . . . .

Hugs,

   Get ready for Brayer and Direct to Paper Workshops!  I am coming to the following locations, click the location name for more information.    

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

Thanks Everyone for your thoughts and prayers.    Much love to all of you!

Russ’ procedure was a great success so far.  The Cardiologist stopped Russ’ heart and shocked it into rhythm again and he is doing fine here at home now.  Woohoo!  It’s amazing what they can do these days.

Anyway, I just wanted to update you and say thank you, thank you.

Huge Hugs!

Michelle

Hey there,

Just a quick note, my husband, Russ is going in to have a procedure done at the hospital which involves stopping his heart and shocking it back in rhythm.   Please keep him in your thoughts.

I will be checking my e-mail, but please be patient if I do not respond as quick as normal.

Hugs!

Hey There,

Today’s tutorial is a fun little project using FIRE!!!   Lol, Really it is using a candle flame, not a roaring fire, grin.

The main image panel was created using the Soot Stamping Technique.  Hang out and check it out below.

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Check out my sales page where you can find retired Stampin’ Up! stamp sets and my original handmade cards for sale, CLICK HERE.

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Reminder. . . . .

I have something to give away to one of my Stampin’ Up! customers.  For the month of November, 2o11, when you place a Stampin’ Up!  order using me as your Demonstrator,  you will receive one entry toward a full set of  Stampin’ Up! Many Marvelous Markers a $109.95 value,  for each $25 increment in merchandise purchased.  Place an order for $50 and get two chances and so on and so on.

About the Many Marvelous Set of Markers:

 ■ Dual tipped markers: .5 mm fine point and flexible brush
■ Set of 38, packaged in rigid plastic case with handle
■ Includes colors from all 4 color collections

■ Odorless, water-based dye ink
■ Coordinate with Classic Stampin’ Pads and exclusive Stampin’ Up! card stock
■ Finger grips on cap aid in easy cap removal

I hope you can get excited about this, I am!  I cannot rave enough about these markers.   Not sure what I would do without my set.  I use them pretty much every time I create something.

I will select the winning customer on December 1, 2011 using a Random number generator.   Good Luck!

CLICK HERE SHOP AT my Stampin’ Up! web site where you can shop 24/7  for all of your Stampin’ Up! products.  Your order will be shipped directly to your door step straight from Stampin’ Up!  You will also receive a special card made by me in appreciation for your order.  My customers mean the world to me.  If you would like assistance with your order, please contact me at 937-344-1312 or e-mail me at mzindorf@aim.com.  I will be glad to assist you.

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Now on with the tutorial. . . . .

Supplies:

Stamps:  Stampin’ Up!  Season of Friendship

Card Stock:  Stampin’ Up! White Glossy, Old Olive, Basic Black and Cajun Craze

Ink:  Stampin’ Up! Cajun Craze, More Mustard, Cherry Cobbler and Soft Suede

Accessories:  Stampin’ Up!  Brayer, 1″ square punch, Old Olive Ribbon, Glimmer Brads, Candle, Krylon Fixative

Want a free copy of the brand new Stampin’ Up! Holiday Mini Catalog?  Just e-mail your address and I will get one right out to you.  Get your copy of the new 2011-2012 Stampin’ Up! Idea Book & Catalog by sending $9.95 to me at P.O. box 116, West Alexandria, Ohio 45381 or via paypal to mzindorf@aim.com, shipping is free.      Are you getting inspiration from this blog?   One way you can help support it is to order your Stampin’ Up products through me.   Click HEREto place an order and have your ordered delivered directly to your door step from Stampin’ Up!    Want to become a Stampin’ Up Demonstrator , receive a 20% discount on product and earn instant income on orders?  Consider being part of my Stampin’ Up Team and start your own business or become a Hobby Demo just for the discount.  Click HERE for more information.

Brayered More Mustard ink on a 3.25″ x 4.5″ piece of Glossy card stock.

Brayered Cajun Craze ink at the top of the card stock, not covering the More Mustard ink entirely.

Brayered Cherry Cobbler ink at the very top of the card stock.

Brayered Soft Suede ink at the bottom of the card stock.

Here is where the project gets fun!  

Hold the card stock in the candle flame, ink side down.  Moving the card stock at all times until the soot covers the card stock.  Be careful to not catch the edges of the card stock on fire.   You will not want to touch the soot on the card stock either or you will have finger prints on it.

Stamp the tree on the card stock.   Note:   the stamp does not have any ink on it.   

The stamp will take the soot off of the cardstock.

Stamped the leaves.

Use a fixative to cover the card stock so your soot does not rub off.   I used Krylon Fixative and it turned out perfect.

Punched a 1″ square from Cajun Craze card stock and then cut the square in half.

Assembled my card adding 2 Old Olive panels, 1 Basic Black panel, 2 Glimmer Brads and Old Olive Ribbon.

Here is the finished card measuring 5.25″ square.

May your imagination take you to amazing places.

Until my next post. . . . .

Hey There,

Today’s tutorial below was created using one of my favorite technique combinations, emboss resist with a brayered background.   I could not resist using this Stampin’ Up! Wolf stamp from the set “In Wilderness” and have this beautiful creature peeking out of the brush.  

What do you think, peaceful or scary?  Anytime I use a wolf image there is mixed reactions.  I find it peaceful myself.

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Check out my sales page where you can find retired Stampin’ Up! stamp sets and my original handmade cards for sale, CLICK HERE.

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Reminder. . . . .

I have something to give away to one of my Stampin’ Up! customers.  For the month of November, 2o11, when you place a Stampin’ Up!  order using me as your Demonstrator,  you will receive one entry toward a full set of  Stampin’ Up! Many Marvelous Markers a $109.95 value,  for each $25 increment in merchandise purchased.  Place an order for $50 and get two chances and so on and so on.

About the Many Marvelous Set of Markers:

 ■ Dual tipped markers: .5 mm fine point and flexible brush
■ Set of 38, packaged in rigid plastic case with handle
■ Includes colors from all 4 color collections

■ Odorless, water-based dye ink
■ Coordinate with Classic Stampin’ Pads and exclusive Stampin’ Up! card stock
■ Finger grips on cap aid in easy cap removal

I hope you can get excited about this, I am!  I cannot rave enough about these markers.   Not sure what I would do without my set.  I use them pretty much every time I create something.

I will select the winning customer on December 1, 2011 using a Random number generator.   Good Luck!

CLICK HERE SHOP AT my Stampin’ Up! web site where you can shop 24/7  for all of your Stampin’ Up! products.  Your order will be shipped directly to your door step straight from Stampin’ Up!  You will also receive a special card made by me in appreciation for your order.  My customers mean the world to me.  If you would like assistance with your order, please contact me at 937-344-1312 or e-mail me at mzindorf@aim.com.  I will be glad to assist you.

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Now on with the tutorial. . . . .

Supplies:

Stamps:  Stampin’ Up! In Wilderness and Just Believe

Card Stock:  Stampin’ Up! Whisper White, Baja Breeze, Cajun Craze and Island Indigo

Ink:  Stampin’ Up! Cajun Craze, Island Indigo, Baja Breeze and Basic Black

Accessories:  Stampin’ Up! Sponges, Brayer, 3″ circle Die, Big Shot Machine, Versamark Marker and Pad, Sahara Sand Marker, Silver Brads, Island Indigo Ruffled Ribbon, Large Bird Punch, clear embossing powder, heat gun

Want a free copy of the brand new Stampin’ Up! Holiday Mini Catalog?  Just e-mail your address and I will get one right out to you.  Get your copy of the new 2011-2012 Stampin’ Up! Idea Book & Catalog by sending $9.95 to me at P.O. box 116, West Alexandria, Ohio 45381 or via paypal to mzindorf@aim.com, shipping is free.      Are you getting inspiration from this blog?   One way you can help support it is to order your Stampin’ Up products through me.   Click HEREto place an order and have your ordered delivered directly to your door step from Stampin’ Up!    Want to become a Stampin’ Up Demonstrator , receive a 20% discount on product and earn instant income on orders?  Consider being part of my Stampin’ Up Team and start your own business or become a Hobby Demo just for the discount.  Click HERE for more information.

Die cut a 3″ circle out of Whisper White card stock using the Big Shot Machine and 3″ circle die.

Stamped the plant from the Stampin’ Up! set Just Believe by loading the stamp first with Versamark and then with Cajun Craze ink before stamping it on the circle.

Heat embossed the images using clear embossing powder and a heat gun.

Stamped the Wolf head by loading the stamp with Versamark and then with Basic Black ink before stamping it.

Heat embossed the image using clear embossing powder and a heat gun.

Colored the wolf with Sahara Sand Marker.

Colored over the entire wolf using a Versamark marker.  Heat embossed the image again using clear embossing powder and a heat gun.

Brayered Baja Breeze ink at the top of the card stock.

Any time you put ink onto your embossed images be sure to buff it off lightly to remove the ink from the embossed images so it doesn’t stain them.

Brayered Island Indigo ink at the very top of the card stock, not covering the Baja Breeze entirely.

Stamp the plant again using Baja Breeze to get some in the back ground.

Add the plant to the middle ground using Island Indigo ink.

Sponge Island Indigo at the bottom of the card stock.

Sponge Basic Black at the bottom of the card stock.

Cut a 5″ square of Baja Breeze card stock and stamp the plant around the edges using Cajun Craze ink.

Here are the measurements for the panels (2 Cajun Craze, 2 Baja Breeze and 1 Island Indigo).

Assembled the card front and added Island Indigo Ruffled Ribbon and Silver Brads.

Punched the leaves out of Island Indigo card stock using the Large Bird Punch.  Cut the stem off of the leaves and put one in each corner.

Here is the finished card measuring 5.5″ square.

May your day be filled with all the people you love!

Until my next post. . . . .

Hugs,

   Get ready for Brayer and Direct to Paper Workshops!  I am coming to the following locations, click the location name for more information.    

Hey There,

Happy Friday!   As I’m writing this post my dear husband is waiting to take me out to dinner so I will make this post very short.  It’s a super quick card and perfect for an Autumn thank you card.

I used the Direct to Paper method on the main image panel to create the illusion of wind.

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Reminder. . . . .

I have a something to give away to one of my Stampin’ Up! customers.  For the month of November, 2o11, when you place a Stampin’ Up!  order using me as your Demonstrator,  you will receive one entry toward a full set of  Stampin’ Up! Many Marvelous Markers a $109.95 value,  for each $25 increment in merchandise purchased.  Place an order for $50 and get two chances and so on and so on.

About the Many Marvelous Set of Markers:

■ Dual tipped markers: .5 mm fine point and flexible brush
■ Set of 38, packaged in rigid plastic case with handle
■ Includes colors from all 4 color collections

■ Odorless, water-based dye ink
■ Coordinate with Classic Stampin’ Pads and exclusive Stampin’ Up! card stock
■ Finger grips on cap aid in easy cap removal

I hope you can get excited about this, I am!  I cannot rave enough about these markers.   Not sure what I would do without my set.  I use them pretty much every time I create something.

I will select the winning customer on December 1, 2011 using a Random number generator. Good Luck!

CLICK HERE SHOP AT my Stampin’ Up! web site where you can shop 24/7  for all of your Stampin’ Up! products. Your order will be shipped directly to your door step straight from Stampin’ Up!  You will also receive a special card made by me in appreciation for your order.  My customers mean the world to me.  If you would like assistance with your order, please contact me at 937-344-1312 or e-mail me at mzindorf@aim.com.  I will be glad to assist you.

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Now on with the tutorial. . . . .

Supplies:

Card stock:  Stampin’ Up! Chocolate Chip, River Rock, Cajun Craze, Old Olive and Soft Suede

Ink:  Chocolate Chip and Whisper White

Accessories:  Stampin’ Up! Sponge, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Square Lattice Embossing Folder, Little Leaves Sizzlits Die and Lucky Limeade Ruffled Ribbon

Want a free copy of the brand new Stampin’ Up! Holiday Mini Catalog?  Just e-mail your address and I will get one right out to you.  Get your copy of the new 2011-2012 Stampin’ Up! Idea Book & Catalog by sending $9.95 to me at P.O. box 116, West Alexandria, Ohio 45381 or via paypal to mzindorf@aim.com, shipping is free. Are you getting inspiration from this blog?   One way you can help support it is to order your Stampin’ Up products through me.   Click HEREto place an order and have your ordered delivered directly to your door step from Stampin’ Up!    Want to become a Stampin’ Up Demonstrator , receive a 20% discount on product and earn instant income on orders?  Consider being part of my Stampin’ Up Team and start your own business or become a Hobby Demo just for the discount.  Click HERE for more information.

Using the edge of a Whisper White Craft Ink pad, smeared the ink on a 2.5″ x 4.25″ piece of Soft Suede card stock.

Dried the ink using a heat gun to speed up the process.

Die cut leaves from Chocolate Chip, River Rock, Cajun Craze and Old Olive card stock using the Little Leaves Die cut.

Cut a few leaves from each off of the stems and glued them on over the wind.  Sponged Chocolate Chip ink around the edges of the card stock.

Embossed a 4.75″ x 4″ piece of River Rock card stock using the Square Lattice embossing folder.

Assembled my card adding two Chocolate chip panels and Lucky Limeade Ruffled Ribbon.

Here is my finished card measuring 4.25″ x 5″.

May your Friday Night be spectacular!

Until my next post. . . . .

Hugs,

Get ready for Brayer and Direct to Paper Workshops!  I am coming to the following locations, click the location name for more information.

Earlier today I posted a tutorial on creating a Stamp Tangle.   This one I did during some down time today and I colored it with Stampin’ Up! markers.  Just thought I would share it with you.   Hope you like it.   (Sorry no tutorial was created)

Supplies:

Stamps:  Stampin’ Up! Summer Solstice

Card stock:  Certainly Celery, Blushing Bride, Basic Black and Whisper White

Ink:  Stazon Jet Black

Accessories:  Stampin’ Up! silver brads, Markers (Certainly Celery, Old Olive, Bashful Blue, Blushing Bride, Pretty in Pink), Micron 01 & 08 Black markers, 2B Pencil

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Reminder. . . . .

I have a something to give away to one of my Stampin’ Up! customers.  For the month of November, 2o11, when you place a Stampin’ Up!  order using me as your Demonstrator,  you will receive one entry toward a full set of  Stampin’ Up! Many Marvelous Markers a $109.95 value,  for each $25 increment in merchandise purchased.  Place an order for $50 and get two chances and so on and so on.

About the Many Marvelous Set of Markers:

 ■ Dual tipped markers: .5 mm fine point and flexible brush
■ Set of 38, packaged in rigid plastic case with handle
■ Includes colors from all 4 color collections

■ Odorless, water-based dye ink
■ Coordinate with Classic Stampin’ Pads and exclusive Stampin’ Up! card stock
■ Finger grips on cap aid in easy cap removal

I hope you can get excited about this, I am!  I cannot rave enough about these markers.   Not sure what I would do without my set.  I use them pretty much every time I create something.

I will select the winning customer on December 1, 2011 using a Random number generator.   Good Luck!

CLICK HERE SHOP AT my Stampin’ Up! web site where you can shop 24/7  for all of your Stampin’ Up! products.  Your order will be shipped directly to your door step straight from Stampin’ Up!  You will also receive a special card made by me in appreciation for your order.  My customers mean the world to me.  If you would like assistance with your order, please contact me at 937-344-1312 or e-mail me at mzindorf@aim.com.  I will be glad to assist you.

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May your evening be delightful!

Until my next post. . . . .

Hugs,

   Get ready for Brayer and Direct to Paper Workshops!  I am coming to the following locations, click the location name for more information.