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!
Oh Boy! I love the combination of your always elegant style with Julie's fun collection. Terrific cards, as always!
Posted by: Shrinkingmimsy@gmail.com | October 04, 2014 at 03:23 PM
Excellent job! I love how you used traditional Christmas colors and your cards just took my breath away! Thanks for sharing your ideas!!
Posted by: TamiB | October 04, 2014 at 03:24 PM
Wonderful cards! Love the simplicity and all the texture in the first, but that second snowy scene just knocked my socks off!
Posted by: Miriam Prantner | October 04, 2014 at 03:30 PM
Great cards! And a great release! ;-)
Posted by: diana | October 04, 2014 at 03:31 PM
What fabulous cards!!!
Posted by: Tona | October 04, 2014 at 03:33 PM
This new release is absolutely lovely. I loved your spin on the new products and how you used dimension on your cards, beautiful cards!
Posted by: Jennifer D | October 04, 2014 at 03:34 PM
Gorgeous!
Fabulous ideas and inspiration.
Hugz from Wisconsin, Patricia
rubber stamping is my game blog
Posted by: Patricia St Martin | October 04, 2014 at 03:38 PM
Oooh! I love the 3d scenery card with the houses on the hill! It's FABULOUS! Such an amazing project!
Posted by: Mei Au | October 04, 2014 at 03:39 PM
Love your cards, as always! The pinecones are wonderful. Great idea to form them. With that and your coloring I thought they were real!
Posted by: Carol H. | October 04, 2014 at 03:41 PM
Your cards are truly works of art, Kittie! They are simply amazing! Thanks for all of the inspiration & hard work. Thanks for the giveaway too!
Posted by: Patricia F. | October 04, 2014 at 03:45 PM
Your cards are AMAZING! I love all of them. The houses and pine cone ones are my fav if I had to pick. I love the elegant way you made them all look!
Briana C.
Posted by: Briana Campbell | October 04, 2014 at 03:49 PM
Wonderful! Love all
your cards, especially
the one with all the
trees and houses!
Carla from Utah
Posted by: Carla Hundley | October 04, 2014 at 03:52 PM
Wow! Those pinecones are awesome! They do not look like they were stamped at all! Your 2nd card is truly amazing!I'm in awww!!! Wonderful cards here! tfs
Posted by: Jamie Vanskiver | October 04, 2014 at 04:00 PM
Your cards are amazing! Such attention to detail and beautifully done. Thanks for your inspiration.
Posted by: joy meadows | October 04, 2014 at 04:05 PM
Love how yiu've created 3 totally different cards with the same cardstock and colours, from the gorgeous CAS pine card to the cozy and whimsical houses and the fun trees.
Posted by: Marianne | October 04, 2014 at 04:07 PM
I love the cards you created, the whole collection is so much fun!
Posted by: kazumi edwards | October 04, 2014 at 04:10 PM
Thanks for the great ideas!
Posted by: Amy B. | October 04, 2014 at 04:17 PM
Gorgeous cards! I absolutely love this release!
Posted by: Denise MIlazzo | October 04, 2014 at 04:17 PM
Stunning pine bough and pine cones. Very elegant. Nice to use all winter. Thanks!
Posted by: Vicki | October 04, 2014 at 04:22 PM
I love the dimension in all of your cards. Stunning work.
Posted by: Elizabeth Garcia | October 04, 2014 at 04:25 PM
Your designs never cease to amaze me. Beautiful dimension and depth!
Posted by: Susan McMenamin | October 04, 2014 at 04:31 PM
Just love the dimension to your cards.
Posted by: Jenny | October 04, 2014 at 04:32 PM
j'aime tout ce que vous faite car même si je ne connais pas l'americain je n'ai qu'a regarder tout le matèriel que vous utilisez. et cela est grâce a vous que j'ai découvert le magasin d'Ellen Hutson LLC et que je passe commande depuis la france (même si le port est chèr)je suis très admirative de tout ce que vous faites. Amitié. Marithé
Posted by: marithé | October 04, 2014 at 04:34 PM
Wow! So much dimension!
Posted by: Kathy W | October 04, 2014 at 04:35 PM
Your stuff is always amazing! The framed cards at the end of the post just blew me away! Thanks for a chance to win a set from this cool new release!
Posted by: Mary W. P. | October 04, 2014 at 04:36 PM
Loved all your cards. My favorite was the one with the houses. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Brittany Tucker | October 04, 2014 at 04:39 PM
That first card looks so PLUSH! The red on all the cards sets the Christmas mood beautifully. I love your works of art and you certainly know how to set a scene. Thanks for sharing and for the opportunity to perhaps win this wonderful stamp set.
Posted by: Pat Jandacek | October 04, 2014 at 04:51 PM
Wow. I love what you did with those dies. Awesome cards!
Posted by: Pam Spicer | October 04, 2014 at 04:55 PM
Amazing! Great detail and layering on your beautiful cards.
Posted by: teresa | October 04, 2014 at 04:59 PM
I love the beautiful and creative look of your cards and the stamp set is so darling!
Posted by: Sheryl Devereaux | October 04, 2014 at 05:03 PM
Just knew you'd have some seriously amazing cards! So cool how you've created such an elegant card with the Christmas Scribbles set!
Posted by: Sheryl Sharp | October 04, 2014 at 05:04 PM
Lovely cards. I really like the simplicity of the pine sprig an pine cones. A truly lovely card.
Posted by: Deb H. | October 04, 2014 at 05:04 PM
I love your cards
Posted by: Quiana Wallace | October 04, 2014 at 05:16 PM
The pine and cone is simply beautiful. Thank you.
Posted by: Beverly Parkison aka Lateblooming Designs | October 04, 2014 at 05:20 PM
OMG! Love how real the cards are. You are very creative.
Posted by: Rita Y | October 04, 2014 at 05:37 PM
What a range -- from the CAS style of the pine boughs to the 3D creations that made me feel like I was there looking on. Lovely work!
Posted by: Lucy Schmidt | October 04, 2014 at 05:40 PM
Beautifully designed and crafted cards! My favorite is the car with the tree on top. Clever!
Posted by: Dixie | October 04, 2014 at 05:40 PM
I so love your 3d cards. My fav is your little village card!!
Posted by: Betty Sue | October 04, 2014 at 05:41 PM
Your first card is absolutely stunning...I didn't think the rest would be able to compare, but they're all fantastic!
Posted by: Tracy | October 04, 2014 at 05:43 PM
You have created wonderful scenes. These cards are sure to grace some mantelpieces. VERY VERY impressive!!!
Posted by: donna | October 04, 2014 at 05:45 PM
Your cards are so pretty and creative. I can't imagine how they look in person. Such inspiration.
Posted by: Wanda M. | October 04, 2014 at 05:54 PM
WOW~!!!!!!! Your cards are just little masterpieces! I can totally see the love that goes into each of them.. Incredible work :)
Posted by: Renee VanEpps | October 04, 2014 at 05:57 PM
Charming images wonderfully showcased by your classic artistry!
Posted by: Sue Speck | October 04, 2014 at 06:01 PM
These cards are very beautiful. I am envious of your talent.
Posted by: Erin Gengo | October 04, 2014 at 06:02 PM
Loved the simplicity and brightness of the pine bough.
Posted by: Nataliea | October 04, 2014 at 06:40 PM
all I can say is WOW! fantastic work!
Posted by: Allison | October 04, 2014 at 06:41 PM
Love all of the cards. I really like the one with the car and the Christmas tree on top.
Posted by: LynneZ | October 04, 2014 at 06:53 PM
Your pine cones look so incredibly real!! I had to do a double take! You used my favorite Christmas colors for all your cards - I am such a traditional red and green girl!! Stunning cards.
Posted by: Connie G | October 04, 2014 at 06:56 PM
I love all three cards but the first card with the pine cones is just gorgeous.
Posted by: Sara N. | October 04, 2014 at 06:56 PM
I love the dimensionality of the pine cone and branch card. Very elegant.
Posted by: mary | October 04, 2014 at 07:06 PM
traditional and elegant are words that come to mind describing these cards.... thank you for them .
Posted by: Maureen White | October 04, 2014 at 07:13 PM
Always love everything you create - stunning projects
Posted by: JanetG | October 04, 2014 at 07:14 PM
Good. Ness. Gra. Cious! The details on these! Over the top, Kittie! You are a ROCK STAR!
Posted by: Angela R. | October 04, 2014 at 07:20 PM
Amazing -- every one of your cards are unbelievable! You are one creative lady and I'm so glad you are willing to share with all of us! Happy WCMD!!
Posted by: NancyR | October 04, 2014 at 07:21 PM
really festive cards!
Posted by: Rubeena | October 04, 2014 at 07:24 PM
Wow, the dimension in your cards is awesome! Love it!
Posted by: Sheri K | October 04, 2014 at 07:28 PM
Love the color green that you used makes such a statement. Love the cards.
Posted by: Kathryn M | October 04, 2014 at 07:29 PM
Love the card with the car and all those fussy cut trees.
Posted by: Megan | October 04, 2014 at 07:33 PM
Love the dimension on your cards.
Posted by: Sue D | October 04, 2014 at 07:33 PM
You are the master of layered cards! These are just gorgeous and full of lovely details.
Posted by: annheidel | October 04, 2014 at 07:41 PM
Your cards are stunning. Thanks for sharing your creations.
Posted by: Cheri C. | October 04, 2014 at 07:42 PM
Your cards are brilliant. I am so impressed by the elegance and dimensional cards that you made. I was so caught up in your creativity that I scrolled through your blog and was even more impressed. You've given me a new way to look at this amazing release. Thank you.
Posted by: kit cochran | October 04, 2014 at 07:43 PM
Beautiful cards!
Posted by: Barb | October 04, 2014 at 07:45 PM
All I can say is WOW! Love the 3D look of your cards. The one with the car and Christmas trees is my favorite. So realistic.
Posted by: Jen W. | October 04, 2014 at 07:56 PM
Amazing! Love all the details and dimension on your cards! Such beautiful scenes you've created!
Posted by: Kris B | October 04, 2014 at 08:06 PM
You are truly talented! Your cards just blew me away. I especially loved those little crimped trees and the flowers soft snow!! ADORABLE!
Posted by: Kari V. | October 04, 2014 at 08:14 PM
All three cards are fabulous and I love how you created dimension on the pinecone and the snow scene is so cute!
Posted by: barbara lassiter | October 04, 2014 at 08:16 PM
Your cards are amazing! So many details, so much to look at! Simply amazing--
Posted by: Lori B | October 04, 2014 at 08:16 PM
Wow! Awesome cards!
Posted by: Angelique | October 04, 2014 at 08:16 PM
As always, such wonderful designs, Kittie! I absolutely adore your square card with the pine cones!
Posted by: Lee-Anne | October 04, 2014 at 08:16 PM
Your cards are amazing, and so creative!
Posted by: Susi K | October 04, 2014 at 08:18 PM
Great cards! I like how you crimped the trees!
Posted by: Sandy Small | October 04, 2014 at 08:40 PM
Beautiful and Elegant cards. Thanks so much for showcasing the new release!
Posted by: LesLee Stone-Rasmus | October 04, 2014 at 08:46 PM
Love the 3D pinecone - so wintery, and all those mini houses are adorable! Great job!
Posted by: D | October 04, 2014 at 08:48 PM
omigosh, Kittie, your pine sprigs/cones card is gorgeous! thanx for the inspiration and blog candy opp!
Posted by: SueB of Blondin Blogs | October 04, 2014 at 08:50 PM
What pretty cards! Thanks for sharing them!
Posted by: Amy Williams | October 04, 2014 at 08:50 PM
Yayyy for all the cuteness!
Posted by: karenhollister@yahoo.com | October 04, 2014 at 09:05 PM
Refreshing! Love your point of view!!!!
Posted by: Kimmer Manera | October 04, 2014 at 09:07 PM
Your cards are so detailed!
Posted by: L Everitt | October 04, 2014 at 09:09 PM
With dies you can make any stamp set look beautiful! Love your cards and thanks!
Posted by: Kristen V | October 04, 2014 at 09:11 PM
Wonderful Cards! Love your layering and details... amazing job!
Posted by: AJ | October 04, 2014 at 09:11 PM
Love the cards, especially that fern card.
Posted by: Irene Grau | October 04, 2014 at 09:12 PM
Love all your cards! Fantastic release and thanks for a chance to win!
Posted by: Linda Peshoff | October 04, 2014 at 09:13 PM
Great dimensional cards!
Posted by: CHERYL l. | October 04, 2014 at 09:16 PM
LOVE LOVE LOVE these cards! Such beautiful dimension on the houses and car, and beautifully elegant with the pine branch. Absolutely gorgeous! Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Beau | October 04, 2014 at 09:27 PM
Great idea using that pine tree from the top of the car in the background! Love that little car! Great cards!
Posted by: Robyn | October 04, 2014 at 09:34 PM
Wow what dimension. They are Wonderful!
Posted by: Traci Lord | October 04, 2014 at 09:34 PM
Love all the tradional colors. Great cards
Posted by: Jamie Hile | October 04, 2014 at 09:43 PM
Neat pine branch card... good job!
Posted by: Deb A. | October 04, 2014 at 09:51 PM
Amazing cards! I love the dimension that you put into them! Your work is very inspiring!
Posted by: Amy Seigler | October 04, 2014 at 09:53 PM
Love the dimension you put in the cards wonderful job and ideas.
Posted by: Stephanie Summers | October 04, 2014 at 09:55 PM
Wowzers...these cards are amazing! Love the winter houses scene you created...the snow is perfect!
Posted by: Jennie Harper | October 04, 2014 at 09:56 PM
I love the simple pine bough card.
Posted by: Elisa | October 04, 2014 at 09:56 PM
The snowy house scene is just perfect for Christmas!
Carol b (cc)
Posted by: Carol b | October 04, 2014 at 09:57 PM
Beautiful cards! That pinecone is gorgeous! And the winter scene you created with the flower soft is amazing!
Posted by: Jessica H. | October 04, 2014 at 10:01 PM
These cards are so beautiful. But the 1st one (Acorn) is absolutely stunning- love the matting that sets it off.
Posted by: Joan Schonrock | October 04, 2014 at 10:07 PM
Fun cards! Great release! Excited for Julie and Ellen!
Posted by: Kristinkat2 | October 04, 2014 at 10:21 PM
Such fun winter scenes you've created. Thanks for the inspriration!
Posted by: Tran | October 04, 2014 at 10:24 PM
I love your cards. The first one is especially elegant! Great job!
Posted by: Teresa | October 04, 2014 at 10:31 PM
You have created some fantastic scenes from this great release. Thank you for sharing.
Posted by: Crystal Coppock Muirhead | October 04, 2014 at 10:38 PM