O.k. – today is actually a GREAT day as today is the day that my wonderful daughter turns 20….it's official – I no longer have any "peeps" in the teens…Hannah my dear….HAPPY 20th and have fun at the Carolina Cup and naturally I would not show your birthday card to everyone to spoil the surprise……(you'll see it tomorrow on my post)
Now let's get to this pitty party that I had….(you noticed I said HAD….because no one showed up for it and I'm ok now)…you have been hearing me say that I am OOBER excited about the Blendabilities that Stampin' Up! is coming out with….and that they announced it at Leadership in January that they would be unveiled in the 1st quarter….well….there are not – but don't worry – they are still coming!!!
Here is a picture of what I am talking about! They are alcohol based markers that will make coloring/shading not only fun…but a dream! I have been so excited for these to come out and I need to understand and I hope that you do as well….that Stampin' Up! is waiting because they are afraid that the vendor will not be able to keep up with the high demand and until they can get all of that figured out….they are waiting!
They will be coming out in 12 shades/palettes and each set will give you (3) markers with a variation on the color to get great shading! It is obvious that SU is predicting that they are going to be a HUGE hit…(and they are)…but I must say – even though I was sad…they will be here soon and I will forget all about the time-line! Ok….enough…but when I was sad on Thursday, I thought of this card and I am happy with it…
Let's go – I think this is tooooo darn tootin' cute!
- The card base is the A-2 whisper white and the pool party is 5 1/8" X 3 7/8" and then the other white is 5" X 3 3/4" TIP: get the cutting out of the way…especially if you are going to be making a bunch! I am a big believer that getting this part behind you makes the stamping part soooo much more fun!
- Pulling out the "tree branch" from the Take Care Stamp Set…I inked it up with Early Espresso and then using the Stamp-a-ma-jig I stamped it once and then a little bit more to make the branch longer!
- Masking the sentiment from the dear little owls, I used Black Staz On to stamp these little guys on the tree! (I think there faces are so cute) This is from the Baby We've Grown Stamp Set!
- Doing something I have not done in a L O N G time…..I squiggled each of these colors on the Stamp-A-Ma-Jig plastic sheet (Island Indigo, Pool Party, Crisp Cantaloupe and Sahara Sand) and then picking up the color with the blender pen…I colored in the adorable owls!
COMMENT: Back to my pitty party – this is where I cannot wait to use the new Blendabilities…these worked GREAT and did the job, but the new markers are going to be over the top!
- The sentiment was perfect for this (I thought) and it came from the Gifts of Kindness Stamp Set! I find it a fun game to go through the catalog and look at stamp sets to find the perfect sentiment! Actually when you look at this stamp set…you could use many of these sentiments with the same cute owl layout! This is a very versatile stamp set!
- From Sale-a-bration…the pool party twine was the perfect touch to the cute card! I am so proud of myself – I MADE A BOW! Being the "bow challenged" person I am…I was happy!
- Last this is the envelope and is this liner PERFECT with it or what!!!! It looks like it was made for this card! It is from the Quatrefancy Specialty Designer Series Paper and I just adore it with the card! This is a very "happy" pack of paper! LOVE IT!!
So…can you see why my lip was hanging down on Thursday when I read the news….but have no fear – they will be here…..and hopefully soon….ZOOM!!!!
I have been waiting to place my last order for Sale-a-bration for these blendabilities…but I am going to get it done this weekend! I have been going through a ton of paper lately and there are many staples that I am running low of!
Let's all have a fun and safe weekend and please think of my "red caboose" Hannah today on her special day….her 20th Birthday!
Please email me….please place your final orders to take advantage of the FREEBIES…..and until tomorrow!
What a great “repurposing” of the owls from the baby stamp set! I love the way they are sitting on the branch. I would love to watch you decide what/how to put together a card. Sometimes it takes me so long to figure out what I want to do, I’m too tired to get the card done!
Do you ever have cards you don’t like when you get done (or almost done and you know it isn’t working)? What do you do with them? Mine sit there making me feel guilty for not liking them/for them not working.
Happy BIRTHday to you, and Happy Birthday to your daughter!
Have a nice weekend!
Cyberhugs!
Cute, cute, cute. Those owls work great for cards besides baby cards. Love the colors you used and how you made the branch longer. Thanks for sharing. A Happy, Happy Birthday to Hannah.
Happy Birthday to Hannah ! Cute card and I think it is a versatile stamp set …..don`t you just love that bunny ?
Thanks Bridget….I thought they looked cute on the branch! To answer your question about cards that I am not thrilled about once I am finished….YEP – I’m like you and most people…I have them – I try to add a quick and simple touch and try to mail them out QUICK so I do not dwell on them! Remember, YOU made it and thats what is important to your friends! hugs!!
Love your card!! I especially love how you paired these two stamp sets together! I love the Take Care Stamp Set but unfortunately I don’t have it! Great job! 🙂
Thanks for the wishes – she and friends are going to the Carolina Cup Horse Race in South Carolina! Fun time!!!!
That dear little bunny will be making a debut real soon! Too darn cute!
No worries….try to free-hand cut a branch!!! You can do it!
Yes Susan, a great card and a great day. Happy Birthday to Hannah. Love the coloring. You make it look so easy and fun. I think coloring is right up there with fussy cutting. Sorry.
To Hannah, we love your Mom, as I am sure you know. Happy 20th Birthday. Enjoy your weekend. 🙂
Happy Birthday to Hannah and good luck in the Carolina Cup Horse Race! I like your card. But, I think the owls look ticked off or just not happy. Now, I know owls don’t look happy but these look even more upset with the lines they have over their eyes. I have always thought that with this set! At least the punch owl doesn’t have a scowl! Maybe it is just my opinion, but I am sticking with it! Love that thicker twine and the bow is perfect! It always amazes me that your matting layers are always even and perfect! I have never noticed that sentiment before or if I had, I had forgotten. Speaking of birds, I have been watching the robins this past week. Does that mean spring is really here?
Happy Birthday to Hannah!!! I can not believe she is 20. Our babies are growing up! She was in kindergarten when we first met. I know you are so proud of her and the boys. Time flies. Here’s to another year of friendship and fun! Cute card. I am liking that tree branch. I’ll have to add that to my never ending wish list. 🙂
Dear Susan, I love your card. The owls are great. I love your coloring. The tree branch is amazing. Thanks for the tip. I want to wish Hannah a very special birthday today. I also want to wish her good luck on the Carolina Cup Horse race. That should be so much fun . You make my day when i see your daily great site on my computer. It is good to know I am not the only one to have a small Pity =Party. (LOL)
Hugs, Ellen Hinds
Speaking of birthdays, my younger daughter was 35 yesterday, March 28. She was born on the exact day of the Three Mile Island nuclear meltdown. Thankfully, we do not live in Penn. She is far from being a nuclear holocaust. More of a calm in the storm.
This is so stinkin’ cute, Susan!!, I love how you combined the sets and how you colored them. I’ve been trying to practice myself. Can’t wait to try the markers!!
P.s. Cute bow!