Rainy Day Creations

Sep 17 2008

Zindorf Style

Published by rainy at 12:15 am under Cards, Flourishes

I so love Michelle Zindorf’s style. She makes the most unique and stunning cards. So for my card today I decided to try following one of her many fantastic tutorials. The one I chose can be found here. I changed (or should I say omitted) some steps to make it more beginner friendly! lol Thank you, Michelle!

I used a tree image from one of Flourishes most recently released sets, “Forest of Trees”. I also used Flourishes “Flourished Elements” and “Flourished Words” sets. That yummy ribbon is by May Arts.

And finally I just had to post a close-up-taken-in-the-sunlight picture of the Flower Soft product that can be purchased at Flourishes. This stuff is so cool and adds so much texture and interest. Plus it’s so easy to use. (But be sure to turn off all fans before opening up the package. It’s really light and fluffy.) Nancy Kirk, one of Flourishes owners, has made a video demonstrating this product.

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Stamps: Flourishes “Forest of Trees”, “Flourished Elements” and “Flourished Words”
Paper: SU! Whisper White and Really Rust
Ink: SU! Soft Sky, Not Quite Navy, Ruby Red, Really Rust, More Mustard, Old Olive, Chocolate Chip (marker), VersaMark
Accessories: May Arts Satin Ribbon; Flower Soft, Glue; Clear Embossing Powder; White Gel Pen

27 Responses to “Zindorf Style”

# dorison 17 Sep 2008 at 2:32 am

this is lovely, I also like Michelle Zindorf’s style, but never tried it by myself, your card is sooo pretty:)
# peanutbeeon 17 Sep 2008 at 4:12 am

I love your style. I haven’t met a Rainy card yet that I haven’t loved!
# Lindaon 17 Sep 2008 at 4:26 am

Your card is gorgeous!
# Besseyon 17 Sep 2008 at 4:43 am

Rainy, you would make Michelle proud. Nice job. I love her cards, and yours as well. I check your blog every day.
# Darlene (SCS: akronstamperdpk)on 17 Sep 2008 at 5:16 am

Awesome job on the Zindorf styled card!! Love the “flower soft” tree … looks so life-like! Beautiful!!
# Pat (mspfd)on 17 Sep 2008 at 7:36 am

Wowzers! This is phenomenal! What a gorgeous card, Susan.
# Carolon 17 Sep 2008 at 10:28 am

This is the 2nd time I’ve heard of flower soft - I must be living in a cave! LOL I’m headed over to check that video now to see what it’s all about. It looks amazing on your tree, just like fresh fallen leaves. I love your card “ala” Zindorf - you really nailed it!
# Nancy Kon 17 Sep 2008 at 11:27 am

Wow - that tree came out great with the Flower soft added! What wonderful texture and color! I too love Michelle’s style, but have yet to get anywhere close to having my stuff look like hers! You did a fabulous job!
# Shirleyoneon 17 Sep 2008 at 3:05 pm

This is so beautiful. I like Zindorf, but yours is just so totally different with the Flower soft. It is just wonderful!
# shellyon 17 Sep 2008 at 4:59 pm

Absolutely stunning Susan. I am off to Chicago tomorrow for the stamp show and I am hunting flower soft up first thing!!!
# Joanneon 17 Sep 2008 at 8:37 pm

Beautifully done! I have some Flower Soft too! What a great idea…
# Laura (scrapnextras)on 17 Sep 2008 at 8:39 pm

Wonderful job with Michelle’s brayer technique…love the flourish and the tree is magnificent! Gorgeous card!
# Julie Koerberon 17 Sep 2008 at 8:45 pm

Oh my Susan, you did this one justice — big time! I love Michelle’s look and I think the elements you added gave your card a real Susan spin! LOVELY!
# Karen Witteron 17 Sep 2008 at 9:05 pm

This card is beautiful, Susan! The tree looks awesome with the Flower Soft. Your water and beach are incredible too. Great card!
# Pinkyon 17 Sep 2008 at 9:07 pm

Susan, I have never used the product Flower Soft, but it looks amazing on your card. I love how you used the brayering technique to create your scene!

Pinky
# Libbyon 17 Sep 2008 at 10:15 pm

What a wonderful “Zindorf” card! And that Flower Soft is amazing - I see yet another big Flourishes order in my future! Between you and Leslie, I can’t seem to resist spending more and more money (which I suppose is Flourishes’ master plan…)
# Christina Fischeron 18 Sep 2008 at 4:35 am

Oh my goodness — this is beautiful, Susan! The Flower Soft makes a gorgeous autumn tree!!
# josefa lauraon 18 Sep 2008 at 6:29 am

BEAUTIFUL VERY BEAUTIFUL
# Tanyaon 18 Sep 2008 at 9:43 am

WOW! That is stunning! Love it!
# Conniecrafteron 18 Sep 2008 at 12:47 pm

Oh Wow, if you wouldn’t have said I would have thought this was one of her cards, you did an awesome job and love the texture to it too!
# Toshon 18 Sep 2008 at 2:28 pm

Absolutely STUNNING!! Love the swirls with the highlights…love the flower soft!! WOW!!
# Jenon 18 Sep 2008 at 3:31 pm

WOW!!! Gorgeous and that new fluff is so fun!!!
# stampmonkeyon 18 Sep 2008 at 9:28 pm

This card just blows me away! You did an awesome job releasing your inner Zindorf. I love how you did the waves/water and using the Flower Soft for the leaves was very clever. Just beautiful!
# Cindy Lawrenceon 19 Sep 2008 at 6:45 am

Oh Susan, this is sooooo lovely! Love the Zindorf background, and the flower soft on the tree is INCREDIBLE!!! I really need to get some of that!
# Rose Annon 20 Sep 2008 at 6:45 am

Your Zin background looks gorgeous, and I love the realistic looking leaves on your tree!! Wonderful!!
# leslierichon 21 Sep 2008 at 12:18 am

This turned out wonderful, Susan! Your beach and water look so real and the background looks like it goes on forever. Love the plain, wide ribbon border, too. And, of course, the tree is very cool!
# Terrion 21 Sep 2008 at 6:52 pm

Wow this card is so beautiful. I love how you did the tree with the flower soft.

Ter:)