I played along with a new challenge site for me. I have seen some of the bloggers I stalk participating in the  Colour Me Card Challenge, and this weekend I had some time to actually submit something. The CMCC #23 asked us to use monochromatic Coastal Cabana with a neutral color. You should check it out!

I decided to try my new SU Blendabilities  alcohol markers with some Fresh Prints DSP from the last Occasions catalog since it fit right into the CMCC# 23 and the cool inspiration card by Vicki Dutcher at the MUSE Card Club Challenge #70.

This was my first coloring attempt with the Coastal Cabana ones so be patient with me. I essentially just used the three colors separately without actually blending them.

I loved the coverage without streaking like regular markers- it’s like the ink just melts together. I am looking forward to playing some more with the other colors in the future. SU has projected that the Blendabilities will be available near the end of June so the the supply is secure when orders start coming in for them:) They are economical too- 3 shades of a color in a 3 marker pack for $12.95. I never invested in other branded alcohol markers in the past because I knew it would be not only difficult with all the shades but could be very costly so I am so excited there are now alcohol markers in Stampin’ Up colors -even skin tones! WooHoo!

I decided on a card for my mom with a sentiment from  SU A Dozen Thoughts since the one I made her for Mother’s Day actually got mailed but never arrived at her mailbox. I had stopped at my MIL’s home the other day and saw her card on the mantle, and it made me think that my mom had never mentioned hers? I then asked her, and she said she never received it! That was a bummer since I actually did mail it! LOL. Good thing I could show her I did make her one even before Mother’s Day- see this post!

Don’t forget to check out the Weekly Deals ending tomorrow- you can view them from the Top Bar of my blog labeled  WEEKLY DEALS .

Yesterday was my birthday, and I got a great present- the launch of the NEW  2014-15 Stampin’ Up Catalog!!

But before ordering was opened in the afternoon, I woke up to these sweet treats from my two kiddos who are home for the summer. My daughter had early in-services at the hospital from 6 am to 8 am so she had the posies all fresh and waiting for me in the kitchen when she got home. My son, a fellow Giant Eagle icing fanatic, got the cake for me. Thanks to Juliane for picking it up:)

Now, some of you with little ones are still getting  hand-made cards, and some of you like me have grown up kids and remember those little masterpieces they made us. Although part of my children’s inheritance in sitting in my stamping room, Sarah decided to make a card for me like she did when she was a youngster. The inside was just priceless- a special note any mother would cherish (kleenex needed.) Now, the SU Demo in me thought…hmmm…almost like SU Sketched Birthday balloons? Must show her these!

My son and I picked up my hubby at the airport, and he said…I know the catalog is open now, what SU goodies do you want for your birthday? I pulled out the catalog, and thought “well, everything I don’t have now…lol.” Now, on a more serious note, I thought this was a great time to show you my top five favorites (right now- subject to change as I peruse over the cattie daily.) Stay tuned for the next few posts to see my favorite stamps and embellishments in the new catalog.

FLOWER PATCH BUNDLE # 136788 – A Photopolymer set with a ton of blooms and pretty sentiments that coordinate with matching FRAMELITS!! Of course, you can order them separately but they are bundled at 15% off in this catalog.

IN COLOR 2014-16 CARDSTOCK AND PAD KIT # 133673 – Get all 5 new In Color ink pads and 4 sheets of each new color. It’s like you get the paper for free when it is bundled together! $29.95

@SO SOCIAL Stamp Set- # 134192 Clear $26.95, # 134189 Wood 36.95- Perfect set that is trendy and relevant to today’s social media run world. You may not understand it but everyone else will- especially the teens and young adults you send cards, too! A MUST HAVE with so many sentiments!

 

LITTLE LETTERS Thinlits # 133730 – 26 Alphabet dies 3/4″ high with ejection holes for easy removal- perfect size for personalizing cards and gifts:) $28.95

HAMBURGER BOX BIGZ XL DIE # 133724 – Create a 4″ x 3 1/4″ x 1 1/4″ hamburger box for little gifts like gift cards, candy, or jewelry. A hostess cupcake fits in it. The die also makes 3 other tag style cut outs.  $42.95

If you have any questions or need assistance of any kind, I would be privileged and pleased to help you!

You can order HERE at my Online Store.