It's a good thing that I had this card prepared for you because you can call me Silly Susan! Thursday's are the days for the Pals Paper Arts Challenge and it is my week to submit a card! As one of the designers, we are to submit our cards to Cindy Hall, a great PAL that always takes cares of this!
Our cut off is Tuesday's at noon and I was oober proud of myself that I had my card ready for her on Monday! Today I received an email saying…did you remember that we are "off" tomorrow because of having 5 Thursdays this month….so Silly Susan – but I am already prepared for next week!
This week I am trying to share with you colors that I have not used in a while! Daffodil Delight was probably my most used colors (and Melon Mambo) a close 2nd when I first started stamping and I do not know why it has been on the back burner lately! We need a sunny color like this to brighten our day!
I still have not played enough with the blendabilities but I was pleased with this card today! I can say, the best video that I can relate to about quick tips is from Mary Fish. Please click here to see it! I think the reason why I can relate to it is – IT IS SIMPLE!
The blendabilites are so fun! I have always loved to "color" and these are just plain fun in trying to figure out the whole usage of using all of the colors and getting the blending "just right" All of the colors wil be available tomorrow…that deserves a woot-woot!
One thing that I do like about using these markers is…you can use just plain old whisper white paper! Remember, these are alcohol based markers so you want to work on a small section at a time and then keep going over to get the right colors.
When I first started to play with the markers, I did not listen to that advice and I was frustrated with the end result. Going over small areas at a time WORKS and you will be happy with the end result! Also, the easiest way to put the caps back on the markers is to lay them flat and then push the lid on.
The other "star" to this card is the simple embossing folder, Fancy Fan! A quick run through the Big Shot does the quickest and most effective texture for a mere $7.95! WOW!
The stamp set is a Hostess Set called, Bloom with Hope and it is just beautiful and a perfect stamp to use these new markers.I would love the opportunity to help you get this hostess set, between the 2 of us – we can figure out a great game plan and you will be super happy! Please email me and we will put our thinking caps on!
I couldn't resist to try the envelope with the blendabilites and it worked GREAT! Just slip a piece of scrap paper in and you are GOOD TO GO! Here comes another woot-woot!
The liner was from the Neutrals Designer Series Paper Stack…back to my motto – when in doubt…pull them out! I use these all the time!
I cannot believe that tomorrow it is August 1st! WOW – It is exciting for Demonstrators! We get to order a preview from the holiday catalog…..YEAH!!!! It is super cute and super clean….just like the big catalog!
Please remember that I will be mailing you a new Holiday Catalog if you have ordered from me in the past year! I am equally as excited as you are to get the goodies!
I am so glad that I pulled out this beautiful bright color of daffodil delight…its a fun color that makes you happy!
Have a happy day and until tomorrow!
p.s. – remember…TODAY is the LAST day for you to take advantage of the buy 3 get 1 free DSP….click here to see the paper selections!
Good Morning Susan . . . great card and colors. Love the envelope liner with the card . . . and that stamp set has great sentiments too!
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Very pretty…and love the matching envelope!
Hello Susan, what a bright and cheery card! Your cards are always great. And I do love how you decorate your envelopes as you do with the liner as well as the stamped image on the front.
Great card Susan. Could you tell us what the dementions are for the two Whisper White pieces and the size and color used between them to frame it. Is it suede or espresso? Thank you for your beautiful inspirations. I’m glad to see someone else is “silly” now and then. I thought it was only me.
Love this beauty! I enjoy your ideas so much. Simple but always pretty and appealing to all levels of us stampers and hobby demo’s!
Ahh, this is a nice cheerful card with “delightful” colors. Leave it to you, Susan, to put everyone in a “happy” mood! Thanks!
Elegant and fresh are what I think of when I look at your card today, Susan. Very summery and versitle.
Thanks for the inspiration.
Love the colors…love to color, too…just may have to get me some new “crayons”….(as I would tell hubby….)
Beautiful, Susan. I’ve been looking for a great idea using this image and this is it! TFS.
I haven’t play with Blendabilites enough yet either, but Susan you did a wonderful job. Your card is so buttery and creamy looking. Lovely.