Welcome to the Essentials by Ellen Blog Hop! We’re so excited to unveil a brand new line of high quality Clear Stamp Sets and Designer Dies, designed by Julie Ebersole exclusively for Ellen Hutson LLC .
This collection reflects an eclectic mix of images, sentiments and art styles that are sure to appeal to a wide range of tastes! Just in time for holiday crafting, the entire release is available now at Ellen Hutson LLC .
All Essentials by Ellen Stamp Sets and Dies arrive in our signature packaging with a durable clear envelope and a labeled card stock backer for convenient storage and organization. Our die packaging also features an attached magnetic sheet, to ensure that even the smallest of your dies is stored securely!
I have some giveaway fun for you! The Cozy Christmas stamp set will go to one lucky winner! Please leave a comment here o n my post by October 8th; winners will be announced October 9th!
The fun all starts at the CLASSroom, where there is a GIANT prize package being given away—be sure to leave a comment there by October 8th; winners will be announced October 9th!
Hoppers
- The CLASSroom - http://ellenhutson.typepad.com/the_classroom_new/
- Teri Anderson - terisplace.wordpress.com
- Laurel Beard - www.laurelbeard.org
- JJ Bolton - www.jjbolton.org
- Heather Campbell - http://parkermolly.blogspot.com
- Kittie Caracciolo - http://kittiekraft.typepad.com/kittiekraft/ (You are here)
- Darlene DeVries - http://www.darlenedesign.com
- Julie Ebersole – http://papertrufflez.com
- Sharon Harnist - http://paperfections.typepad.com/
- Amber Kemp-Gerstel - www.damasklove.com
- Cristina Kowalczyk - http://mypapersecret.blogspot.com/
- Karolyn Loncon - karolyns-paperkraft.blogspot.com
- Nichol Magouirk - http://nicholmagouirk.typepad.com
- Jean Manis - www.jeanmanis.com
- Jennifer McGuire - http://www.jennifermcguireink.com/
- Chari Moss - www.mossymade.com
- Paulina Nakamura - http://www.prettypinkposh.com/blog
- Jocelyn Olson - http://redballooncards.blogspot.com
- Catherine Pooler - www.catherinepooler.com
- Miriam Prantner - http://mprantner.blogspot.com
- Julia Stainton - http://juliastainton.com/blog
My projects today were made using Christmas Scribbles, Cozy Christmas and Tis The Season stamp sets and Home and Heath and Laurel Wreath dies.
I love the simplicity of this beautiful pine sprig and pinecone image from the Christmas Scribbles set. I stamped the sprig image with Forest Moss distress ink on Neenah Heavyweight Solar White cardstock, heat dried it well and then lightly watercolored with a waterbrush and reinker. I stamped the pinecone image twice on Peanut Cluster cardstock with Gathered Twigs distress ink, heat dried and watercolored lightly with the waterbrush and reinker. I cut the pinecones out and formed them using my stylus and molding pad.
I cut a square frame out of Tan Woodgrain Embossed cardstock using Nesting Squares dies and shaded using Gathered Twigs and a Color Box stylus and foam tip. I cut a smaller frame using Peppermint cardstock and attached to the woodgrain frame with 1/4” double stick tape. I applied mounting tape to the back of the frame and attached it over the image.
I attached the pinecones to the pine sprig with mounting tape and attached a multi loop bow for the finishing touch. Card size: 5.25” square
The images and dies in the Cozy Christmas stamp set and Home and Hearth and Laurel Wreath die sets are so cute. Snowy house scenes are one of my favorite holiday projects to make. I stamped the stars on Icy Mint cardstock using Mustard Seed Distress Ink to create the base for the scene and attached it to the card base. I cut three layers of ground snow using Neenah Heavyweight Solar White cardstock, applied Crafter’s Pick Ultimate Glue, covered with Polar White Flower Soft and allowed it to dry. I used an old paint brush to glue to the top of the houses and sprinkled with Flower Soft. I crimped all the tiny trees with my straight crimper to add a tiny bit of dimension.
I attached the three layers of snow to the card base with ATG adhesive. I cut the width of the layers narrower than the frame so they wouldn’t get in the way of attaching the frame. I tucked all the little houses and trees in with mounting tape and glossy accents.
The frames were cut using the Nesting Card Templates, attached together with ATG adhesive and attached over the scene with mounting tape. The houses were cut using Red Hots cardstock and the trees were cut using Gumdrop cardstock. The sentiment layers were cut using the Nesting Rectangles and the sentiment was stamped using Fired Brick Distress Ink. I attached two Laurel Wreaths to the frame with glossy accents and attached the sentiment with mounting tape. Card size: 5.50” x 4.25”
I feel in love with the little car with it’s Christmas tree on the roof in the Tis The Season set and knew I had to do lots of fussy cutting to create a dimensional snowy holiday card. I stamped the car twice with black Versafine on Wax Lips cardstock and embossed with clear embossing powder. I stamped the top of the car and tree several times on Caramel Apple cardstock with black Versafine and embossed with clear embossing powder. I used my craft knife to cut out the windows of the first car and then used my snips to cut out around the wheel wells. I colored the wheels of the second car with a black Copic marker , cut off the top portion of the car and then attached the top car with mounting tape. I cut all the trees out and off the car top using my snips.
I used a hand cut cloud template, Tumbled Glass distress ink and an ink blending tool to create a sky background for my scene. I attached the scene to the card base with ATG adhesive. I cut two snow ground layers and attached them to the card base with ATG adhesive. I cut the red frame using Nesting Card Templates and attached over the snow scene with mounting tape.
I hand cut the little banner and stamped the sentiment with black Versafine. I attached the car to the scene with mounting tape and attached the banner with glue dots. Card size: 5.50” x 4.25”
I sure hope you have enjoyed my projects and know you are going to love all the wonderful creations made by my fellow hoppers.
Enjoy and happy World Card-making Day!
Red and brown card stock makes a striking background. Love the scribbled pine branch.
Posted by: Martha M | October 05, 2014 at 01:29 PM
Love your awesome cards, Thanks!
Posted by: Molly | October 05, 2014 at 01:37 PM
incredible cards - that pinecone and sprig is my favorite - so beautiful!
Posted by: Tricia Schaden | October 05, 2014 at 01:47 PM
Your cards are fabulous..such pretty, jolly cards, They make me happy...
Posted by: Jessica Figueroa | October 05, 2014 at 01:48 PM
I love that first card with the pine bough and pine cones - absolutely breathtaking
thanks so much for sharing
Posted by: Barb Housner | October 05, 2014 at 01:49 PM
Gorgeous cards! These stamps are awesome :)
Posted by: laura mm | October 05, 2014 at 01:53 PM
Such lovely works of art--they would all look great on a wall in someone's home!
Posted by: Marty | October 05, 2014 at 01:54 PM
Wow! What stunning cards. Love the pine cone card and how you did your trees on the second card.
Posted by: Amy Marshall | October 05, 2014 at 01:59 PM
FUN! These sets make such great light hearted Christmas cards.
Posted by: SentSue | October 05, 2014 at 02:01 PM
All your cards are very beautiful and vibrant red .... Tells here comes Christmas and happy new year.thanks for sharing
Posted by: Keshina | October 05, 2014 at 02:04 PM
I can't wait for the time to send Christmas cards!
Posted by: Cora | October 05, 2014 at 02:07 PM
I love the dimension of the cards
Posted by: Luanne | October 05, 2014 at 02:16 PM
All projects are wonderfully put together and the snow-covered houses are right out of a real winter scene. I want to go to your first-shown project...it was breathtaking. The colors, the layout, the simple evergreen sprig and pine cones, truly a treat for the eyes. Thank you.
Posted by: PARKER O | October 05, 2014 at 02:32 PM
Your cards are fantastic! The dimention in them is so great as well as this release. So many great dies and stamps.
Posted by: Sandy Schroeder | October 05, 2014 at 02:33 PM
Love your cards.
Posted by: sheila_g | October 05, 2014 at 02:37 PM
I love to see the depth and detail of your cards! Thank you!
Posted by: Loydene | October 05, 2014 at 02:42 PM
I love to see the scenes that you create with a stamp set; they're like no others! Amazing!
Posted by: Kathy Camasso | October 05, 2014 at 02:59 PM
Fabulous projects, as always. You make the rest of us look bad! LOL Love the car carrying the tree, the houses on snow are fantastic, and the pine sprig is just gorgeous! All your stuff is magic, you are simply amazing!
Posted by: diane mcvey | October 05, 2014 at 03:20 PM
Thanks for all your inspirational ideas with this release of new products. My favorite of your projects is the houses with snow and tiny trees. Fabulous attention to detail and fun to see.
Posted by: Cindy Pryor | October 05, 2014 at 03:25 PM
WOW - - you do dimension to a whole other dimension (wink wink). Very bold, very dramatic. Simply lovely.
Posted by: Laura Miller | October 05, 2014 at 03:26 PM
Your cards are so elegant and fun! The pine sprig card is so peaceful.
The dimensional snowy house card is so pretty!
Posted by: Lucy Evans | October 05, 2014 at 03:28 PM
Amazing cards, truly a work of art! Thanks so much for sharing!
Posted by: Debbie | October 05, 2014 at 03:42 PM
Wonderful cards! They are filled with inspiration!
Posted by: Mary Jane | October 05, 2014 at 03:58 PM
I love the simple elegance of your pine sprig. Framed perfectly! ;- ) Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Debbie B. | October 05, 2014 at 03:59 PM
I love your style...it's classic Christmas!
Posted by: Amy C. | October 05, 2014 at 04:07 PM
In true Kitty fashion, you've made masterpieces. I always love to see what you design with new images. Thanks.
Posted by: Linda K | October 05, 2014 at 04:33 PM
These pine cones are amazing. Love the dimension on your cards. Thanks so much,
Posted by: Karen W | October 05, 2014 at 04:56 PM
Pinned it! Every last one. Gorgeous! New follower here. Thank you so much for the inspiration.
Posted by: Christy Clark | October 05, 2014 at 05:01 PM
LOVE the cozy, woodsy scenes on your cards, they are all FABULOUS, truly art!
Posted by: Melissa Friedrich | October 05, 2014 at 05:11 PM
Love the cards!! Great release!!
Posted by: Yvonne C. | October 05, 2014 at 05:18 PM
Love your 3D cards! They are gorgeous and inspiring!
Posted by: Terri | October 05, 2014 at 05:31 PM
Wow...all three fabulous cards!! I think I love the pine cone card!! Although the village & tree card are super cute also!
Posted by: Patty Eifert | October 05, 2014 at 05:52 PM
Such elegant and beautiful cards. Thank you for sharing.
Posted by: Alix Andra | October 05, 2014 at 05:57 PM
Love your cards and the scenes you create!
Posted by: Margie Visnick | October 05, 2014 at 06:06 PM
Beautiful cards! Love them
Posted by: Caroline | October 05, 2014 at 06:13 PM
Your cards are just amazing!
Posted by: Sue McRae | October 05, 2014 at 06:43 PM
Fantastic Cards!!!
Love them all.
Posted by: Debi W | October 05, 2014 at 06:59 PM
Wow Kittie, I just love the little layered Christmas village! What an awesome card!
Posted by: Pat | October 05, 2014 at 07:06 PM
These are just beautiful!! I am always amazed at your creativity!! very cool!
Posted by: Heather Thompson | October 05, 2014 at 07:23 PM
The 3D dimension you get in your cards is mind blowing. I think I find my favorite until I scroll down to the next one.
Posted by: Peggy Fitzmaurice | October 05, 2014 at 07:47 PM
Great cards...these dies and stamps are wonderful and just love how you used them!
Posted by: Mary-Anne V. | October 05, 2014 at 08:00 PM
Very elegant cards in traditional colors, I really like the dimension and the detail. Thanks so much for the great inspiration.
Posted by: Rita Gascot | October 05, 2014 at 08:02 PM
Amazing!!!!
Posted by: Charity Chamberlain | October 05, 2014 at 08:03 PM
Love,love, love your stunning cards, Kittie! They could be framed, and given as a treasured gift!
Posted by: Cynthia Berquist | October 05, 2014 at 08:32 PM
Wonderful holiday cards!! Love the scenes created, thanks so much!
Posted by: Lynne S in GS | October 05, 2014 at 08:49 PM
Oh, so cute!
Posted by: Katie | October 05, 2014 at 09:36 PM
Love all your cards, but again, I've in LOVE with the tiny houses and your card using them is A.DOR.ABLE!
Posted by: Robin | October 05, 2014 at 09:51 PM
Oh, loving that stamp set...you made awesome cards with the stamps!!
Posted by: Colleen F | October 05, 2014 at 10:04 PM
Beautiful projects...especially like the pine cone and red ribbon Kittie!!!
TFS
Jan
Posted by: Janet Castle | October 05, 2014 at 10:09 PM
Your cards are just awesome! Love them!
Posted by: Gwen | October 05, 2014 at 10:58 PM
Gorgeous cards! I love the Scribble Christmas set and the set with the houses! Fabulous that the cute houses have matching dies!
Posted by: Denise Bryant | October 05, 2014 at 11:01 PM
These are all beautiful little artistic masterpieces!! SO LOVELY!
Posted by: Emily Branch | October 05, 2014 at 11:03 PM
Beautiful cards as always. Sure wish I had some of your talent. These are some exciting new dies and stamps to add to my forever growing wish list.
Posted by: Virginia Ogg | October 05, 2014 at 11:06 PM
Gorgeous cards...WOW!!!
Posted by: Barb Ghig | October 05, 2014 at 11:10 PM
Your card with all the dimension leaves me speechless. You are very talented and I'm so glad I hopped to your website to see your cards. This new release is wonderful.
Posted by: Vicki Smith | October 05, 2014 at 11:10 PM
Love your projects!
Posted by: Tina | October 05, 2014 at 11:54 PM
Always love your cards!! Amazing ~
Posted by: PJ | October 06, 2014 at 12:00 AM
Kittie, these are great cards that I know you spent a lot of time creating and constructing. Thanks for the effort.
Posted by: Betty B | October 06, 2014 at 12:02 AM
WOW!!! Absolutely beautiful cards!!! I loved the dimension in your cards!! It makes them really pop!!! Very creative and stunning work!! This release is absolutely amazing and someone will be very lucky to win!!
Posted by: Tiffany | October 06, 2014 at 12:03 AM
Just beautiful craftsmanship!! Love your cards--they are amazing!!! :)
Posted by: Mary Myers | October 06, 2014 at 12:37 AM
Your pine cone card is very traditional Christmas. Very pretty.
Posted by: Flo | October 06, 2014 at 01:01 AM
Those are some really kewl cards love all your scenes :)
Posted by: Nikki C | October 06, 2014 at 01:23 AM
Your cards are simply amazing! Each and everyone of them showed me a new way to use those new stamps! Thank you!
Posted by: Karen Rice | October 06, 2014 at 01:55 AM
WOW - there is a WORLD OF WONDERFUL in your cards Kittie!!!
LOVE the ELEGANCE of your first card, with the BOLD red layers, BEAUTIFUL wood grain frame and GORGEOUS pine cones & leaves!!!
LOVE the SWEET scenes and DELIGHTFUL dimension of your other cards too!!!
THANK YOU for sharing your CREATIVE INSPIRATION and CRAFTY TEMPTATION :)
Posted by: TracyM #6773 | October 06, 2014 at 04:23 AM
Oh, my.....these are classic and elegant and everything that is wonderful about Christmas cards!!! LOVE these framed beauties that are works of art suitable for home decor.
<3 J
jwoolbright at gmail dot com
HerPeacefulGarden.blogspot.com
Posted by: Janis | October 06, 2014 at 06:23 AM
The snow brings the whole card together. I love all of the dimension you put into your work. Thanks so much for sharing!
Posted by: Monica P | October 06, 2014 at 06:48 AM
I always love your stunning cards! Thanks for the chance to win.
Posted by: Birgit | October 06, 2014 at 07:37 AM
Loved the cards!!!
Posted by: PaulaJean | October 06, 2014 at 07:49 AM
I have only 1 comment...Fabulous!
Posted by: sandy | October 06, 2014 at 08:50 AM
Wow your cards are awesome so much to see and I love the design especially that nice wintery scenery. TFS and the chance to win.
Posted by: Anja curvers | October 06, 2014 at 09:15 AM
Your cards are simply amazing! I love the dimension -- it adds so much to the card. My favorite is definitely the second card with the home and hearth set. The snow and crimping of the trees really makes the card interesting and fun. Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Denise Gutshall | October 06, 2014 at 10:42 AM
Amazing scenic designs, with all that Kittie signature depth and dimension! So festive and each could stand-alone as a piece of art! Thank you, Kittie--they are enchanting!!!
Posted by: Julie Ebersole | October 06, 2014 at 10:44 AM
Stunning, love all your cards especially the houses card. TFS
Posted by: Priscilla | October 06, 2014 at 12:47 PM
Such great cards, I love the winter scenes!
Posted by: Kat | October 06, 2014 at 12:47 PM
Love the dimension on the Christmas village card! Fantastic!
Posted by: Robyn I | October 06, 2014 at 01:52 PM
Wow, such elegant, gorgeous cards! Love them all!
Posted by: JessM | October 06, 2014 at 02:18 PM
These are all so beautiful
Posted by: Ellie | October 06, 2014 at 02:22 PM
What beautiful cards with the traditional holiday colors and love the layering!
Posted by: Candice L. | October 06, 2014 at 02:36 PM
YES, the pine cones look so real. The card with the snow is so cute also. Very nice creations.
Posted by: Jan | October 06, 2014 at 02:55 PM
I absolutely LOVE your work! These stamps are so cute! I really like that they can be used in so many different ways!
Sally Akins
Posted by: saakins1010@att.net | October 06, 2014 at 03:21 PM
I love the card with Christmas tree on top of the car, and the pine cone card is beautiful.
Posted by: Jennifer F | October 06, 2014 at 03:49 PM
Love the cards!
Posted by: Diana Johnson | October 06, 2014 at 04:52 PM
Your cards are amazingly done - each one has a certain something to make them stand out and shine!! Good for you - you rocked this!!
Posted by: Taunya Butler | October 06, 2014 at 06:05 PM
wow, love these cards, especially the pine cones!
Posted by: Debbie M | October 06, 2014 at 06:55 PM
Oh gosh, Kittie! I love them all! If I had to choose a favorite…"Time to Get Merry"! You did fantastic on each one! This new line is fabulous! Thanks to Ellen & Julie!
Posted by: Michele Clay | October 06, 2014 at 06:58 PM
WOW! these cards are so gorgeous~ the dimension and details are amazing! that car card is seriously so cute~~
Posted by: haejin | October 06, 2014 at 07:30 PM
The layered houses card is amazing, I can't believe how much depth you added to a card!
Posted by: Anika F | October 06, 2014 at 07:43 PM
The pine cone card is simply gorgeous!
Posted by: Helen | October 06, 2014 at 07:46 PM
These are all incredible! I especially love the scene with the snow and houses, if I received that for Xmas I would never throw it away!!! I would especially love the houses, so thank you so much for the chance to win them.
Posted by: Shona Chambers | October 06, 2014 at 08:19 PM
These darling stamps look great with your elegant, constructed style!
Posted by: Carolynn Wilson | October 06, 2014 at 08:25 PM
OMG, your cards are works of art! I would display them in my home. Thanks for the chance to win!
Posted by: JulieK | October 06, 2014 at 08:34 PM
Your cards are always such a work of art! When it comes to dies...you always make them shine Kittie! Christmas Scribbles are such a favorite of mine!!!
Posted by: Dara Lynn | October 06, 2014 at 09:45 PM
Your cards are all so gorgeous! I love the pine sprig card. I love the car with the trees. They are just amazing.
Posted by: Amy McCue | October 06, 2014 at 09:59 PM
I love how elegant your first card is! The branches and pinecones are just set off beautifully by the colours and design you chose. Truly lovely.
Posted by: Janelle Graham | October 06, 2014 at 10:23 PM
Awesome cards, especially the pine sprig and pinecone card! Thanks for the ideas!
Posted by: Cathy K. | October 06, 2014 at 10:52 PM
I always love looking at your great card and tag designs! They inspire me and put me in the holiday spirit!
Posted by: Tanya | October 06, 2014 at 11:33 PM
Loving the simple elegance of that first card!
Posted by: Maeghan D.M. | October 07, 2014 at 12:28 AM
I love your cards...I thought that pine cone was a real rounded element wow. and I just love the scenes and the whole dimension of all the cards. Beautiful job!!
Posted by: Tanya McAlexander | October 07, 2014 at 12:58 AM
Kittie your cards are wonderful, so full of depth and dimension. I'm afraid I do not have your creative patience, but I am looking forward to taking attempting the pine cone card, just lovely.
Posted by: KimC | October 07, 2014 at 02:21 AM
Love the dimensions on the card...it looks perfect :)
Posted by: Avni Jain | October 07, 2014 at 02:35 AM