Essentials by Ellen Blog Hop

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 8^th; winners will be announced October 9^th!

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 8^th; winners will be announced October 9^th! 

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!

Essentials by Ellen Clear Stamps, Christmas Scribbles by Julie Ebersole	Lifestyle Crafts Dies, Nesting Squares	Distress Ink Pad, Gathered Twigs	Distress Ink Pad, Forest Moss
Essentials by Ellen | Woodgrain Embossed #110 Cardstock, Tan, 10 Pk	Bazzill Card Shoppe Cardstock, Peppermint, 25 pk	A Cardstock, Neenah Heavyweight, Classic Crest Solar White 110 lb, 25 pk	Essentials by Ellen Clear Stamps, Cozy Christmas by Julie Ebersole
Essentials by Ellen Designer Dies, Home & Hearth by Julie Ebersole	Essentials by Ellen Designer Dies, Laurel Wreath by Julie Ebersole	Lifestyle Crafts Dies, Nesting Card Templates	Lifestyle Crafts Dies, Nesting Rectangles
The Ultimate Glue, 4 oz.	Flower Soft, Polar White	Bazzill Card Shoppe Cardstock, Gumdrop, 25 pk	Bazzill Card Shoppe Cardstock, Banana Split, 10 pk
Distress Ink Pad, Mustard Seed	Distress Ink Pad, Fired Brick	Ice Stickles, Yellow	ATG Kit, Advanced Tape Glider
Essentials by Ellen Clear Stamps, Tis the Season by Julie Ebersole	VersaFine Ink Pad, Onyx Black	Bazzill Card Shoppe Cardstock, Wax Lips, 25 pk	Bazzill Card Shoppe Cardstock, Caramel Apple, 10 pk
Ranger Super Fine Embossing Powder, 1 oz. Clear	Scissors, 5" Titanium Blade	Heat It Craft Tool	Prima Marketing Comfort Craft Craft Knife by Ingvild Bolme
COPIC Sketch Marker 110, Special Black	Distress Ink Pad, Tumbled Glass	Ink Blending Tool	Scotch Double-Sided Foam Mounting Tape
Sizzix Accessory, Magnetic Platform for Wafer-Thin Dies	Sizzix Big Shot Machine, Powder Blue & Teal	Tim Holtz Tonic Retractable Craft Pick	Tonic Paper Trimmer Guillotine, 8.5"
Teflon Bone Folder

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Comments

[Maureen Morton]

1.

I love how you've used this great release. Your cards are like taking a walk in the woods! I can feel the holiday spirit for sure. Such rich colors and wonderful depth. Amazing! Thanks!

[Carla Crosby]

2.

Love all the dimension that you have in your cards....thank you!

[Dana W]

3.

Amazing cards!! You are fabulous with the layers!!!

[Jennifer Scull]

4.

all of your cards are a delight as always, but the car with the tree on top just makes me smile!!! love that one! :) thanks for always inspiring us!

[Kristie G.]

5.

Happy WCMD!!! LOVE your cards. Such fabulous inspiration!

[Desi]

6.

I love the car and trees card. Reminds me of days gone by.

[Sherry L]

7.

Love the 3-D effect of your cards my favorite is the first one love the pine cones. Thanks for sharing

[Lenora]

8.

Lovely dimension to all of your cards! Simple and stunning!

[JulieP]

9.

Wow.Wow.Wow. Gotta follow your blog!

[CandyW]

10.

All I can say is WOW!!!!!

[Carol B.]

11.

Wonderful cards. My favorite is the car with the tree on top. Your addition of the forest it is driving through makes the card even better!

[Penny Ward]

12.

Your cards are ALWAYS over the top! Love all the dimension you achieve on each and every creation. :)

[datitus2@me.com]

13.

your cards are so detailed...luv them

[Cheryl B.]

14.

I love the simplicity of your first card and incredible detail of the rest of your cards.
This is a great release!

[Michelle Leone]

15.

Three a-mazing projects.... beautiful color and dimension!!

[Jeanne B]

16.

Beautiful cards! This release is wonderful!

[Lisa K]

17.

Wonderful cards. I love those first ones with the pine cone and needles. They are all gorgeous cards, but those speak to me.

[Sabrina Radican]

18.

OH MY... WHAT BREATHTAKINGLY BEAUTIFUL CARDS!!!!

[Richard]

19.

Wow. Amazing how you made these fun little elements so wonderfully regal and stately. Just fab. Ps, you have anew follower!

[Tammy Joyce]

20.

Awesome cards but the second one is my fav. It looks like the homes are ready to jump out at you. Beautiful work Kittie

[alyse]

21.

love the 3-d effect! singing let it snow- all very christmassy great ideas thanks
alyse d

[Conniecrafter]

22.

Love the dimension your brought with the pinecones on the first, your snowy village is too cute and cute tree picking scene!

[Jane Van]

23.

Nice job on all the cards...the pinecone one is really elegant!

[Heather L]

24.

Your cards are like little framed pieces of art.

[Jeannie Phillips]

25.

Great card! Thanks for the chance to win.

[Marg]

26.

I really like how you shaped and colored the pine cones. It makes them look so real. Wonderful scenes.

[Julia McLaren]

27.

Wow, your blog is a new find to me this morning, but I'll definitely begin following you. I adore your use of die cuts!

[Christy Q]

28.

Wow, Kittie! You never fail to disappoint with your amazing use of layers to show dimension.

[Robbie]

29.

I have always loved your cards! You do a great job in creating scenes and adding dimension to make them interesting. I could not choose a favorite as I love them all

[Sherry]

30.

I absolutely love your clean and beautiful cards. Is can see I need to use my dies more.

[Barbara Chmura]

31.

As always, I just love the cards you made with Ellen's new release! thanks so much for all the ideas!

[Connie Cox]

32.

Your cards are so pretty! Your snow scene card is stunning. TFS xxx

[Debbie Lou]

33.

I just LOVE the bold red and green on your cards! They look so rich! And the depth and texture is fantastic!!!

[Kathy Stacy]

34.

WOW - you sure know how to create dimension! All you cards are pieces of art work.

[~amy~]

35.

absolutely gorgeous. wow. Love your cards!

[Larissa Heskett =)]

36.

LOVING your AMAZING Creations for today!! Whoop Whoop!! So EXCITED about this New Release!! THANKS SO MUCH for sharing and have a Fabulous Weekend!! Happy WCMD!! =)

[Eileen L.]

37.

Love them all, but do love the die cuts a wee bit more. Always enjoy seeing the dimension you create. Wonderful release of dies and stamps.

[JanetB]

38.

Love all your cards, so much detail. Thank you for the inspiration!

[Jean Cross]

39.

Your work always makes me happy, Kittie. I kept looking back at those pinecones. I thought they were real ones. Wow. The snowy hills layered with the houses really made me stop and pause and study. Such great work. Thanks for sharing with us!

[Murtuza Charania]

40.

Super gorgeous cards love the details that's a lot of effort result super fantabulous

[Terri (Blindstamper)]

41.

I always adore your projects, especially love what you can do with die-cuts!

[Broni]

42.

Your cards are beautiful as always, Kittie! I love how you made your pine cones look 3D and the flower-soft snow is so cool! Love them all! I love this release too! So much fun!

[Chera]

43.

your scenes are just stunning! Would love to get a card like any of those in the mail!!!

[Janet L.]

44.

You know how to make cards come alive Kittie! Thank you for continuing to share your talents!

[Irasema]

45.

This is my first time visiting your blog and I am so glad I did! Your cards wowed me!

[conil]

46.

All these little scenes are works of art. Beautiful.

[Lynda Thomas]

47.

Your cards are gorgeous as always! You are such an inspiration - your projects make me want to reach a little further. The car with the tree on top made me smile! Thx.

[Rebecca]

48.

Beautiful cards! I love the dies!

[Eileen M]

49.

So beautiful! I can't choose a favorite here, but I have to admire your "fussy" cutting skills on the third card. It is so cute!!!

[Mary Sara P.]

50.

Love the houses nestled in "snow" card. Makes you think of the holidays.

[Valerie Bullock]

51.

Kittie - you make scribbles look elegant!!! Love it!

[kReN kurts]

52.

Kittie, love all these cards. The nested houses are adorable and love the bug with the tree on top.
Thanks for sharing your creativity!
kReN@http://afourthlife.blogspot.com

[Arlene D]

53.

The Home and Hearth dies are so cute and you use of them is awesome!

[Jo Ann D.]

54.

Gorgeous cards! This is a fun release!!!

[Candace]

55.

The pine cones look 3D the way you colored them! Also, I love the simplicity of the forest of trees and the car.

[Tracy L.]

56.

I love the pine cone tip! I love how much detail and dimension you put into your cards, very beautiful,thanks for sharing!

[Dorothy C.]

57.

Beautiful cards - each one a work of art! You make me want to buy all the stamps and dies.

[Diane]

58.

The pine card is so elegant. Love that one. Your other designs are fun. Thanks for sharing.

[Pattie Jns]

59.

Good Morning, Kittie. MY!OH!MY! what wonderful packages these stamps and dies will make ready for you to do many things for the holidays. Their size is perfect to tags, cards, even stationary accents. Love them and thanks for the special packaging too.....huggs.

[Pattie Jns]

60.

Post scrip. I really like your cards with these new stamps and dies. Very festive. LOL

[Amber McGary]

61.

Wow! What beautiful cards!

[Monika Davis]

62.

Beautiful projects Kittie. Especially love the first one. So elegant. I do love myself that pine sprig.

[Cindi Hansen]

63.

Love your cards!

[Vickey E.]

64.

All of your cards are absolutely beautiful. So creative and love the dimension, especially with the pine cones.

[marylouh]

65.

The scenes are so pretty. Love all of the snow on the houses and in the yard.
The 3-D effect worked so well in all of the cards.
thanks for sharing some beautiful projects.
Happy WCMD

[Vicki Bray]

66.

Your cards are breath taking! Love all of them!

[natalie dever]

67.

Oh my goodness!! gorgeous work!! I adore that pine sprig card, and your houses are so cute!!

[Lynne]

68.

LOVE your cards - just gorgeous! Love the pine cones on the card - this set is beautiful. Happy World Card Making Day!

[Glorie]

69.

Wow! Your projects are works of art. Love the dimension and texture!

[Dolly]

70.

Over the top awesome cards as always Kittie! TFS :D

[theCook]

71.

Love that pinecone card!

[Ruth Gander]

72.

Beautiful cards as always! This is a great release! Thanks so much for sharing and the chance to win!!

[Angela Ke]

73.

Snow Snow wonderful addition on your cards. I like it best on cards. Awesome projects. thanks

[Bobby]

74.

I love all your little scenes.

[Jackie]

75.

Just WOW! Your cards are works of art and should be framed.

[Beth Ross]

76.

Kittie, your cards are stunning, as always!

[Cheri Weston]

77.

These cards are simply fabulous! All worthy of the title "art work".

[Madeline Rains]

78.

These are incredible! I love your name too. It's my cousin's name and I never hear it.

[Daria Z.]

79.

Your cards are amazing! Love the crimped trees - great idea. Love the simplicity of the sprig and pinecones. And the last one is just plain fun.

[Deb L]

80.

Wow, I love them all Kittie!

[Pat K]

81.

Your creativity is amazing! Thanks for sharing!

[Dani]

82.

I love all the use of dimension in your card designs.

[Robin L]

83.

You always amaze me with your great ideas. Snow cute!

[Janet]

84.

What great cards, so unique and clever! Thanks

[Diana]

85.

You made some pretty amazing cards

[AmyS]

86.

The dimension you add to your cards is amazing...inspiring....wonderful!

[Linda Tupper]

87.

You're cards are just amazing. Love all of them. That beautiful house Christmas card is so beautiful, as is the trees and the car. What beautiful work. Thank you so much for sharing you're wonderful ideas with us. Lovely.

[Shelley C]

88.

Love the formal look using whimsical images, so creative! The car with the tree is such a fun, happy little stamp!!

[Paula Munro]

89.

Always love your work. You have been such an inspiration in my own card-making.

[Jan]

90.

Your cards are always so clever and wonderfully detailed! I love them.

[Kathleen Hodgins]

91.

Your cards are stunning with all the added dimension!

[Jeanne Streiff]

92.

Oooh FUN!!! Great projects (as always!). Love all the new sets and dies!

[Thordis]

93.

Love your cards... they are so adorable and sweet. I really love the card with the houses and snow... Brilliant :)

[Yoonsun Hur]

94.

Simply Gorgeous!!!

[Angie Cater]

95.

Amazing cards! Love them all!

[Cindy S]

96.

Wow...what lucky person is receiving these little masterpieces?.? I hope they appreciate all of the work behind them.

[Donna]

97.

Love your cards and love your blog!

[Judy]

98.

Your cards are amazing!!

[Carolyn Picken]

99.

Great cards, so different , thanks

[Sandy Gregg]

100.

WOW, I want to go and pick the pine cones off of your card, it looks so real and beautiful. You are a very talented artist. Love all of your cards!!!