Good Monday morning and welcome to the Winter 2015 Essentials by Ellen Release Hop! My projects today will be showcasing Bold Blooms, Wish Big, Bold Blossoms Stand Alone Dies, Bold Blooms Matching Dies and Mini Window Dies.
I am excited that I get to give the new Wish Big stamp set as blog candy to a lucky someone! Please leave a comment on this post to enter my giveaway!
There is also a Grand Giveaway in the CLASSroom! To enter, be sure to leave a comment there, and at every stop along the hop by March 2nd; winners will be announced March 4th! I know you are going to enjoy seeing all the wonderful designs along the hop. Have fun!!!
HOPPERS:
- The CLASSroom
- Sandy Allnock
- Teri Anderson
- Laurel Beard
- Heather Campbell
- Kittie Caracciolo (you are here)
- Sharon Harnist
- Broni Holcombe
- Nichol Magouirk
- Jean Manis
- Jennifer McGuire
- Donna Mikasa-see link to Donna’s blog below
- Chari Moss
- Catherine Pooler
- Miriam Prantner
- Julia Stainton
- Carissa Wiley
My first project was made using the Wish Big stamp set and the Mini Window Dies. If you love making window cards as much as I do then the mini window dies are going to be a must on your wish list. Julie has outdone herself by including several different mini window variations in the set. I thought the hippo would look precious set in a see thru window made with double shutter window die.
I stamped the bird once and hippo image twice on white cardstock with black versafine and heat embossed with black embossing powder. I stamped the balloons and party hat on colored cardstock with black versafine and embossed. I colored the bird and hippo images with copic markers and fussy cut them out with my snips. I cut the head off of one hippo off of the second image and popped it up on the body with rolled glue dots. I cut the party hat and balloons out, applied versa and clear embossing powder, embossed and then cut them out. I attached the hat to the bird with rolled glue dots.
I used the cut window as a template to draw cutting lines on the card base and then used my craft knife to cut the opening for the see thru window. I used my Teflon bone folder to get a crisp fold on the shutters and then applied mounting tape to the back of the window and attached over the opening of the card base. I attached the hippo’s feet on the inside opening of the window with drops of glossy accents. I then added a couple thin strips of cardstock to create braces that would hold the hippo straight and attached them to the hippo and window base with double stick tape. I cut a second window in white and cut off the shutters with my craft knife. I attached the window to the inside opening with double stick tape to cover the hand cut lines and to create a neat finish for the inside.
I arranged the balloons and attached them to the card base and frame with mounting tape. I attached a couple thin strings to the front balloons with drops of glossy accents. I then attached the strings to the back of the bird with a glue dot and attached the bird to the card base with mounting tape. I added the cut sentiment for the finishing touch.
Card size: 5.50” x 4.25”
For my second project I cut the blooms and foliage out using the Bold Blossoms Stand Alone Dies and Bold Blooms Matching Dies and attached the pieces together with rolled up double stick tape.
I stamped the sentiment from the Bold Blooms set on the card base with versa and embossed with gold embossing powder. I created a double matted frame using Nesting Squares, attached them together with ATG adhesive, applied mounting tape on the back and attached it over the sentiment.
I arranged the leaves for my flower embellishment and attached them with glossy accents. The large flower was attached to the frame with mounting tape for a bold finishing touch.
Card size: 5.25” square
Thanks for stopping today and I hope you have fun hopping along to see the other hopper’s projects.
I love the hippo and the extra texture on the balloons. Thanks for the inspiration!
Posted by: Christine R | February 23, 2015 at 01:07 PM
Love that Bold Blooms - so pretty :)))
Posted by: Daria G | February 23, 2015 at 01:09 PM
I am really starting to like the hippo. Very cute card!!
Posted by: Laurie | February 23, 2015 at 01:12 PM
I am in love with your cards. Just elegant on top of fun and beautiful.
Posted by: Angela Yu | February 23, 2015 at 01:14 PM
The hippo card!! Love the window, very cool. Thanks for sharing with us!
Posted by: Erica Mattingly | February 23, 2015 at 01:17 PM
Beautiful. Simply beautiful.
Posted by: Christine M | February 23, 2015 at 01:22 PM
pink + gereen + gold = one gorgeous card! Nicve
Posted by: Liz McAllister | February 23, 2015 at 01:22 PM
thanks for all the inspiration. these products are to die for!!
Posted by: Susan T | February 23, 2015 at 01:22 PM
You used the window to make a terrific card! Great addition to tools!
Posted by: Dee Ann Matthews | February 23, 2015 at 01:23 PM
Great cards. That stinkin' cute hippo peeking out at the bird is hilarious. Such a darling card. But the flower card is aboslutely gorgeous. Love the colors and the die cuts used. Beautiful job. TFS
Posted by: Donna Dacy | February 23, 2015 at 01:25 PM
Love this release. Great job! Love your blog.
Posted by: Laura D. | February 23, 2015 at 01:30 PM
Those are fun windows! Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: SentSue | February 23, 2015 at 01:30 PM
What an adorable stamp set!
Posted by: Terri | February 23, 2015 at 01:33 PM
Your cards are fantastic, but I think I just fell in love with the hippo. Him with the little bird is so cute.
Posted by: Dottie | February 23, 2015 at 01:37 PM
Cute cards! Just love that new bold blossom die!
Posted by: Maryann | February 23, 2015 at 01:42 PM
Love your cards, Kittie! Your projects are always an inspiration to me- so pretty.
Posted by: Lori B | February 23, 2015 at 01:45 PM
That Hippo card is the best ever! Love it!
Posted by: Karen | February 23, 2015 at 01:47 PM
Oh my, the window card made me smile (so cute)!
Your cards are excellent and thank you for being a part of the hop.
Posted by: Vicki Smith | February 23, 2015 at 01:49 PM
What a wonderful release - and I love the cards you made with it, especially the second one, Oh Happy Day! Thanks for the chance to win!
Posted by: Corinna Bonk | February 23, 2015 at 01:49 PM
Love your cards, so fun!
Posted by: Emily Frasier | February 23, 2015 at 01:52 PM
Gorgeous cards! I just love the design of your hippo card with the opening for the hippo to peek out and how you placed the balloons the bird is holding. Beautiful flower card, too!
Posted by: Jeri | February 23, 2015 at 01:53 PM
Great cards! The hippo one is so cute. I like the shiny balloons and the way you put him in the window. Fun idea!
The rose one is so pretty. I like the layered die cuts and the gold embossed greeting. It always makes a card a little more special to heat emboss the stamping, especially in gold!
Thank you for sharing your beautiful work! :)
Posted by: auntie em (emily) | February 23, 2015 at 01:58 PM
That birthday card is just TOO cute! Love the coloring on the bird & hippo, and how the balloons stick out above the top of the card. The colors on the floral card are wonderful, too. Thanks for sharing these, and for doing the giveaway!
Posted by: Andrea D. La Vigne | February 23, 2015 at 02:00 PM
The bird with that big hat on is hysterical! LOVE it:) That window card is fabulous!And ofcourse the flower dies are a must have! Right? tfs
Posted by: Jamie Vanskiver | February 23, 2015 at 02:01 PM
the first card is my fave
Posted by: {vicki} | February 23, 2015 at 02:02 PM
The flower is gorgeous and the hippo soooo cute! Thanks for bringing your touch to this release.
Posted by: Crystal Muirhead | February 23, 2015 at 02:04 PM
Love your cards and how you used these new products. Thanks for your inspiration.
Posted by: Pam Spicer | February 23, 2015 at 02:05 PM
The hippo stamp set is so darn cute... Love your cards
Posted by: nancy faith | February 23, 2015 at 02:08 PM
Gotta love that hippo! Your cards are great! Very creative.
Posted by: Cindy Greene | February 23, 2015 at 02:09 PM
Love the hippo card and the window really makes the card.
Posted by: Lindarub | February 23, 2015 at 02:12 PM
Wow! Your cards are just incredible! I am loving those window dies & the little hippo has stolen my heart.
Posted by: Patt H. | February 23, 2015 at 02:16 PM
Just love the "oh happy day" sentiment!!!
Posted by: Shelley C | February 23, 2015 at 02:21 PM
You did a great job on all of your cards. I really like the window die. The release is amazing!
Posted by: Teresa | February 23, 2015 at 02:21 PM
The big hippo mama cards are lovely :) love them all
Posted by: Irmak Norman | February 23, 2015 at 02:22 PM
Simply adorable cards with this awesome release! Love it all! Thanks for sharing and for the chance to win!
Posted by: Janet Swofford | February 23, 2015 at 02:24 PM
Love your cards!!!
Posted by: Kim | February 23, 2015 at 02:28 PM
What pretty cards! Love them both!
Posted by: teresa | February 23, 2015 at 02:30 PM
Love the hippo card and especially the mini window die. I've become a nut for the dies, especially the smaller ones. Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Maggie B | February 23, 2015 at 02:37 PM
Love your cards kittie! So sweet!
Posted by: Laurie Hunt | February 23, 2015 at 02:38 PM
This hippo set is darling!!! I cant wait to see it in person!
Posted by: Kim Faucher | February 23, 2015 at 02:39 PM
Great cards and techniques. Lovin' this new release!
~God bless~
Posted by: Janet | February 23, 2015 at 02:40 PM
Great cards but I must say I love those blossoms best! Thanks for the chance to win!
Posted by: Sandy M | February 23, 2015 at 02:44 PM
I love how you played with the new stamps and dies! Fabulous cards!
Posted by: Barb Ghig | February 23, 2015 at 02:46 PM
Super cute cards - love the hippo with the window die and the rose is so pretty.
isoscia at aol dot com
Posted by: Iris Soscia | February 23, 2015 at 03:02 PM
Terrific cards! I adore the hat on the birdie! It's adorable.
Posted by: Elizabeth | February 23, 2015 at 03:14 PM
Lovely cards! Love those windows!
Posted by: Margarita Navarro-Rivera | February 23, 2015 at 03:19 PM
Love your card with the hippo. The window saker is very creative!
Posted by: Arlene D | February 23, 2015 at 03:23 PM
What a cute window surprise...it's like getting a little hidden present! Your cards are always inspiring, pretty, and fun! I love all your cards!
Posted by: Carmen Willis | February 23, 2015 at 03:24 PM
Love your cards, especially the flower one. I LOVE those flowers and coordinating dies!
Posted by: Nancy Ball | February 23, 2015 at 03:36 PM
love your cards!
Posted by: Barb H. | February 23, 2015 at 03:41 PM
Great release. Love the windows.
Posted by: Holly F | February 23, 2015 at 03:42 PM
Love your color choices. Thanks for sharing these wonderful cards.
Posted by: Cathy Homan | February 23, 2015 at 03:49 PM
Love your cards and how you used the stamp sets and dies! I love the Hippo, he is just so adorable!
Posted by: Mary Jane | February 23, 2015 at 03:51 PM
I love your hippo! I just want to squeeze its little blushing cheeks!
Posted by: Toni at FHC | February 23, 2015 at 03:54 PM
Great window card!!! Fun cards.
Posted by: Jill A | February 23, 2015 at 04:02 PM
Great job! Love the items in this release!!!
Posted by: Susie Sonnier | February 23, 2015 at 04:04 PM
amazing set of cards... the first one is just so cute!!
Posted by: Rosemary D | February 23, 2015 at 04:09 PM
Good Morning, Kittie. a wonderful card with bright colors an joy. different.
Hippo is so cute, love your balloons, hope they don;t let the chick fly
Posted by: Pattie Jns | February 23, 2015 at 04:12 PM
The way you colored that hippo is just amazing! And I really love oh happy day framed card with the flower… it is so pretty!
Posted by: Kari V. | February 23, 2015 at 04:13 PM
Kittie, I love you use of bold color. :-)
Posted by: Renee Person | February 23, 2015 at 04:14 PM
You are so very creative! I really like the design of the hippo card, just adorable!
Posted by: Sue | February 23, 2015 at 04:17 PM
The hippo card is so clever.
Posted by: mary | February 23, 2015 at 04:19 PM
Your hippo and birdie cards is so cute-love the vibrant colors. Your rose cards is absolutely gorgeous! I like how you combined the bold blossoms and bold blooms dies. Thank you for sharing.
Posted by: Brithzi Sandy | February 23, 2015 at 04:22 PM
Love the hippo and window dies!
Posted by: Karen Viskup | February 23, 2015 at 04:23 PM
Love both of your cards- the hippo is so cute and the rose die is so elegant! Thanks for sharing and the opportunity to win :-)
Posted by: Julie Gearinger | February 23, 2015 at 04:34 PM
Adorable!
Posted by: Madeleine | February 23, 2015 at 04:34 PM
These are the cutest stamps. Loved the vivid colors. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Barbara Walborn | February 23, 2015 at 04:36 PM
I LOVE these beautiful rose die! The colors and the texture are really amazing!
Posted by: Michele H. | February 23, 2015 at 04:41 PM
Such a fun card, Kitty! I love how you did the balloons - thank you for sharing how you created it!
Posted by: Christy Q | February 23, 2015 at 04:47 PM
Beautiful and colorful as always! Yay Julie and Ellen for being there for everyone! They make crafting so easy!
Posted by: lisamom | February 23, 2015 at 04:48 PM
Really cute cards. Love the frame card with the rose. Thanks for the inspiration.
Posted by: Olive M | February 23, 2015 at 04:50 PM
Two totally different cards, but both of them great ones !
Posted by: Lieve | February 23, 2015 at 04:51 PM
LOVE!!!
Posted by: Marianne | February 23, 2015 at 04:52 PM
your projects are always so amazing
Posted by: Lori Lien | February 23, 2015 at 04:53 PM
SUPER fun cards! LOVE the little hippo in the window and birdie with her balloons! Great peek of the new stamps:)
Posted by: Savannah O'Gwynn | February 23, 2015 at 04:56 PM
Fabulous cards!!
Posted by: Sabrina Radican | February 23, 2015 at 04:57 PM
Oh my gosh! The card with the hippo and the birdie is just to cute for words.
Posted by: Glenda Lee Nutting | February 23, 2015 at 05:00 PM
Such a fun scene you created above, love the sparkle and I love how CAS the second is.
Posted by: Miriam Prantner | February 23, 2015 at 05:08 PM
great inspiration! seriously luvin' the windows dies!!
Posted by: Linnea J | February 23, 2015 at 05:12 PM
So beautiful and such gorgeous bold color!
Posted by: Chris Locke | February 23, 2015 at 05:17 PM
Those bold blooms are lovely! Great cards!
Posted by: Karen K | February 23, 2015 at 05:19 PM
Gorgeous cards, Kittie. I've always been a huge fan on Splitcoast.
Hugs,
Snoopy :D
Posted by: Snoopy | February 23, 2015 at 05:19 PM
These are fantastic! The hippo is too cute, and the blooms are beautiful!
Posted by: Laura Norris | February 23, 2015 at 05:25 PM
Fun cards! I really like the window :)
Posted by: Isha | February 23, 2015 at 05:27 PM
Love your ideas!
Posted by: Kathie Bianucci | February 23, 2015 at 05:29 PM
Your hippo card is so vibrant, I really love what you did with it!
Posted by: Kim K | February 23, 2015 at 05:30 PM
The Hippo card is adorable!
Posted by: Theresa P. | February 23, 2015 at 05:31 PM
The "Oh Happy Day" card may be my favorite out of the whole blog hop. Well done! Loving this new release.
Posted by: Mary Tilman | February 23, 2015 at 05:44 PM
Love the graphic Bold Blooms! Great cards!
Posted by: donna | February 23, 2015 at 05:46 PM
Love, love the hippo card. It is so adorable.
The flower card is gorgeous
Posted by: garce | February 23, 2015 at 05:53 PM
Your cards are so vibrant and fun! What a great release..love it!
Posted by: laurie | February 23, 2015 at 05:54 PM
Great cards...love those gorgeous bold blossoms dies.
Posted by: Mary-Anne V. | February 23, 2015 at 05:57 PM
Such fun and fresh cards! Love them!
Posted by: Shelly | February 23, 2015 at 06:04 PM
I love your window card - how cute is that hippo
Posted by: Barbara S | February 23, 2015 at 06:12 PM
The cards are wonderful!!!! Love!!
Posted by: Betty Sue | February 23, 2015 at 06:30 PM
LOVE your cards...that hippo is so stinkin' CUTE
Posted by: ~amy~ | February 23, 2015 at 06:32 PM
I just love that bold blooms die! Thank you for the inspiration.
Posted by: K Honeycutt | February 23, 2015 at 06:44 PM
Kittie, I like what you did with the cute Hippo card. The blooms are dies I feel I must get. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Tigerberry (Susan) | February 23, 2015 at 06:51 PM
Hi Kittie, wonderful cards love the colours you are using
and the Birdie-Hippo is so cute
Posted by: Maria | February 23, 2015 at 06:51 PM
OMG that first card is just the cutest Kittie - and the second card is so elegant! I love this release!
Posted by: Harriet Skelly | February 23, 2015 at 06:53 PM