Blended Hope and and Bloom with Hope

This card was made using the new Blendabilities, but I think I need a little more practice with Coastal Cabana markers.  Still, it was a fun card to make by using a masking technique using the big flower from Blended Bloom.  I also used the Daffodil Delight markers for the small Bloom with Hope flowers. The Blendabilities come in a set of 3 markers, per assortment, light, medium and dark for $11.95.  They are on page 212 of the new catalog, and since they are alcohol based markers, you need to use the Memento ink pad which is water-based and fast drying.  This will prevent smearing.. There is also a skin tone assortment.  Just can't wait until they are available to everyone.  The yarn on my card is called Coastal Cabana Thick Baker's Twine which really accents my card, I think. The idea behind this card came from Sandi MacIver.