Good Tuesday morning and welcome to the Holiday II Essentials by Ellen Release Hop! I’ll be showcasing a few of the new stamp sets and dies on my post today! I also get to give away an Essentials by Ellen stamp set! The winner may chose ANY Essentials by Ellen brand stamp set (maximum value $15) currently in stock at Ellen Hutson.com To enter my giveaway, please leave a comment on today’s post with a valid email address by October 27th!
There is also a wonderful Grand Giveaway in the CLASSroom! To enter, be sure to leave a comment there, also by October 27th, with a valid email address; winners will be announced at the CLASSroom on Friday, October 30th!
Have fun checking out all the wonderful designs along the hop!
If you get lost, please visit the CLASSroom blog for a complete list of all the designers.
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- The CLASSroom
- Lisa Adametz
- Sandy Allnock
- Teri Anderson
- Laurel Beard
- JJ Bolton
- Heather Campbell
- Kittie Caracciolo
- Julie Ebersole
- May Flaum
- Kristie Goulet
- Sharon Harnist
- Karolyn Loncon
- Nichol Magouirk
- Jean Manis
- Jennifer McGuire
- Carly Minner
- Chari Moss
- Carolyn Peeler
- Julia Stainton
- Alice Wertz
- Anna Wight
- Carissa Wiley
My first project was made using the new Gourd-Jus die set paired with the Happy Thanksgiving sentiment from the Autumn Acorns set.
When I cut the images I noticed that the negatives that would normally be removed stayed in place. Instead of pushing them out leaving the negative space I secured them all in place on the back with double stick tape. I wanted the lines of each image to be pronounced when I colored them. I used distress inks and mini applicators to apply color to the images. When I was finished applying color I applied versa to the images and heat embossed with clear embossing powder. Clear embossing makes the colors become much brighter. Check out my Fall Leaves Tutorial in the CLASSroom if you would like to see step by step photos of my coloring process.
I cut frames from the Impression Obsession All-in-one Frames Rectangles 2 and attached them to the card base with thin strips of mounting tape. I attached all the images with mounting tape and arranged all them in a loose design to appear as if they were sitting on a table at the farmers market. I couldn’t resist putting the two little leaves on the sentiment frame.
My second project was made using the new Christmas Scribbles die set paired with the Christmas Scribbles stamp set. The twinkly stars in the background are from the new Holly Jolly stamp set and the sentiment is from the Tis the Season set.
I applied the color to the tree portion of the stamp with a distress marker avoiding the little star at the top and stamped the trees across the card base. I stamped the tree one more time on a separate piece of cardstock to cut out with the new accompanying die. I used my waterbrush to lightly pull the color down to fill in the open sections of all the trees.
I hand cut the snowy ground layer with deckle scissors and cut the thin frame using my Nesting Card Templates. I attached the ground piece to the back of the frame with double stick tape and then attached the frame to the card base with thin strips of mounting tape. The individual tree was attached in the scene with a double layer of mounting tape. The sentiment was stamped with versa, embossed with gold embossing powder and attached with mounting tape. I added a tiny bit of sparkle to the stars with yellow stickles for the finishing touch..
Thanks for coming by and I sure hope you enjoy hopping to see all the fabulous designs with the wonderful new dies and stamps.
Essentials by Ellen Holiday II 2015 Complete Release
Gourd-Jus Project
Christmas Scribbles Project
Your gourds are 'gourd-jus!' The colors and texture are beautiful. Your sparkly trees are pretty and festive.
Posted by: lisa808 | October 20, 2015 at 09:45 AM
Oh, the gourds and pumpkins are amazing, great cards!
Posted by: Laura Crandall Greig | October 20, 2015 at 09:47 AM
Ohhh, both cards are great, but I really really like the nice Christmas trees and how the snow glimmers! Creative regards from stempelfrida
Posted by: stempelfrida | October 20, 2015 at 09:53 AM
Wow these are so beautiful! I love the second card! Very stunning!
Posted by: Aubrey | October 20, 2015 at 09:54 AM
DOESN'T THE SHINE MAKE THE GOURDS JUST POP OUT? aND THIS HAS TO BE THE CUTEST TREE IN THE FORREST.
Posted by: beverly | October 20, 2015 at 09:57 AM
Great ideas here! TFS! These Essentials are really fabulous--and need I say, essential? So many wonderful designs! kReN
bTW, couldn't figure out how to leave a comment on some of the blogs. It's a real challenge to find those comment buttons!
Posted by: kReN kurts | October 20, 2015 at 09:57 AM
I love the gourds!! What great inspiration for my Thanksgiving cards that I will be starting this week!
Posted by: Janet Cobb | October 20, 2015 at 10:02 AM
Kitty, your work is always STUNNING! I love both of your cards, they are amazing! TFS!
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Posted by: Teresa | October 20, 2015 at 10:02 AM
Love all of the dimension!
Posted by: 1aquagirl | October 20, 2015 at 10:03 AM
nice cards Kittie,
TFS
Posted by: Dolly | October 20, 2015 at 10:03 AM
Love the Christmas tree card!
Posted by: dmc4042 | October 20, 2015 at 10:09 AM
You did such an awesome job on those pumpkins and gourds! Love them and that tree in that stamp set is so cool. Love your cards.
Posted by: Dot Freel | October 20, 2015 at 10:10 AM
Wow!! These cards are beautiful especially the Thanksgiving one.
Posted by: Amber McGary | October 20, 2015 at 10:14 AM
Gorgeous cards! Love all the sparkle and shine!
Posted by: Nancy Ward | October 20, 2015 at 10:16 AM
Love the shine and bold colors. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Hope Mitchell | October 20, 2015 at 10:17 AM
Looks like you put a lot of work into both designs, and it shows! Thank you for the inspiration!
Posted by: Mel | October 20, 2015 at 10:19 AM
Your cards are always so lovely with so much dimension!
Posted by: Kate | October 20, 2015 at 10:21 AM
Love the beautiful colors on the gourds, so realistic and the dimension is lovely. The little Christmas trees are cute.
Posted by: Eileen Lucas | October 20, 2015 at 10:21 AM
As always, fantastic cards!
Posted by: JanetB | October 20, 2015 at 10:22 AM
So gorgeous and luxe looking! TFS and inspiring!
Posted by: Kristina (CraftyPaws) | October 20, 2015 at 10:28 AM
Could your cards get any better????? NO! Your are the queen of making gorgeous scenes and I bow down to you!!! I just love the gorgeous gourds on that first card.
Posted by: Trish | October 20, 2015 at 10:30 AM
Wonderful cards. I have never thought of leaving the cut pieces in place for dimension...thanks for that tip. I will try it soon. As always, I love everything you do!
Posted by: Sarah | October 20, 2015 at 10:30 AM
Amazing cards! I love the detail......looks like you spent days making them!
Posted by: Kimberly H | October 20, 2015 at 10:34 AM
Both cards are gorgeous! I love the dimension you created for both cards. Awesome job!!
Posted by: Cathy Homan | October 20, 2015 at 10:38 AM
Those gourds look absolutely real. Totally amazing card.
Posted by: Debbie Selby | October 20, 2015 at 10:39 AM
Oh my-your projects never fail to amaze me-so much lovely detail!
Posted by: Lori B | October 20, 2015 at 10:44 AM
Wow!! Awesome cards!! Your gourds look sooo real!!
Posted by: Maureen Reiss | October 20, 2015 at 10:45 AM
gourdjus coloring of those gourds!
Posted by: Pai Meng | October 20, 2015 at 10:46 AM
lovely cards. tfs!
Posted by: Happy Expressions | October 20, 2015 at 10:48 AM
Beautiful cards! Again, Ellen has outdone herself (and the other designers) with wonderful designs. Thanks for the chance to win.
Posted by: Carol | October 20, 2015 at 10:49 AM
Love the gourds & pumpkins...perfect for this time of year!
Posted by: Barb M. | October 20, 2015 at 10:52 AM
Nice cards. Love the texture on the gourds.
Posted by: Nancy Lee | October 20, 2015 at 11:01 AM
beautiful card, you did such a lovely job coloring the pieces!
Posted by: Karen D | October 20, 2015 at 11:02 AM
Hands down, the most gorgeous cards in the Hop. Love them both. May CASE your fall card and substitute Christmas items for the gourds. Thx for the inspiration again.
Posted by: Paula Munro | October 20, 2015 at 11:02 AM
Love your Thanksgiving card, so intricate. You Christmas card is one of my favorites so far, love the trees against the white sparkly background.
Posted by: Gina | October 20, 2015 at 11:03 AM
What wonderful cards. I am enjoying the hop. It's so fun to see the ideas and creations for this new release!
Posted by: Louise | October 20, 2015 at 11:05 AM
Fabulous dimension and details on both cards!
Posted by: Jan O | October 20, 2015 at 11:05 AM
Excellent work!! Love the fall colors and the trees. Beautiful stars really set it off!!
Posted by: Jennifer Williams | October 20, 2015 at 11:11 AM
Beautiful cards.
Posted by: Marlene B | October 20, 2015 at 11:17 AM
Both cards are terrific as always! I adore your shiny gourds! And the scribbly tree is amazingly cute!
Posted by: Elizabeth | October 20, 2015 at 11:23 AM
Love your little scenes, and always look forward to finding them in the Classroom. These are lovely, as well - you do such wonderful paper crafting! Thanks for such great ideas!
Posted by: Gini K | October 20, 2015 at 11:25 AM
I don,the think my first post really posted so I will try again. Love both Cards, especially Christmas one
Posted by: Debbie Eslinger | October 20, 2015 at 11:26 AM
Without going into a long story, I'll just say thank you for sharing the tree card. Both cards are really pretty.
Posted by: Tami B | October 20, 2015 at 11:27 AM
Such a sweet little tree card1
Posted by: Karen B | October 20, 2015 at 11:29 AM
Great cards:)
Posted by: Ellie f | October 20, 2015 at 11:34 AM
Love the 3D elements. So fun!
Posted by: Amye | October 20, 2015 at 11:37 AM
These are both gorgeous cards! And now the gourd dies have been added to my list!!
Posted by: CandyW | October 20, 2015 at 11:42 AM
Stunning cards. Gorgeous details and lovely embellishments.
Posted by: conil | October 20, 2015 at 11:43 AM
The intense colors of the gourds and leaves really pop and that tree is just the cutest little tree going!
Posted by: Jean | October 20, 2015 at 11:44 AM
...the snowy ground under the trees...was that just a white glimmer paper or was it something you added to the paper to make it look like snow? Very pretty.
Posted by: Janie Winans | October 20, 2015 at 11:49 AM
Good Morning, Kittie. Amazing gourds, and bright colors with lots of texture. Really has the fall colors. I love the way you left the inserts and had them pop.
your Christmas trees in the second card are very different. in design, and love the way you presented them. This is a good one for the office friends. or any made in multiple. ....thanks for sharing....inspired....hugs
Posted by: Pattie Jns | October 20, 2015 at 11:54 AM
You exceeded your usual exceptional die cards!! Your color choices and shine are just magnificent!
Posted by: pamboe | October 20, 2015 at 11:54 AM
It's been a while since I was given the pleasure of seeing your work and low and behold you didn't upset! I love the color job on the acorns and gourds! Very classy!
Posted by: jellybeanerz | October 20, 2015 at 11:54 AM
I love the sheen on your harvest card and the Christmas card feels so serene. Beautiful!
Posted by: Karen King | October 20, 2015 at 12:00 PM
Kittie - you never ever disappoint! Thanks for your beautiful designs!!!
Posted by: Janet | October 20, 2015 at 12:01 PM
Your gourds are just beautiful and so perfect for Thanksgiving.
Posted by: Mary W | October 20, 2015 at 12:02 PM
Such great cards. Love them.
Posted by: SUSAN JACOBS | October 20, 2015 at 12:04 PM
The coloring on the gourds is just beautiful! I'll have to use the clear embossing idea on some of my projects!
Posted by: Rachel Bowers | October 20, 2015 at 12:10 PM
Oh my goodness, what fantastic cards!! Love them!
Posted by: Janet D. | October 20, 2015 at 12:14 PM
Dang! These are amazing!
Posted by: Laura R- Chicago | October 20, 2015 at 12:19 PM
Beautiful!
Posted by: Cheryl | October 20, 2015 at 12:22 PM
Outstanding cards!! Wow! So creative! Maria
Posted by: Maria | October 20, 2015 at 12:23 PM
Loving the dimension/shimmer/shine on these cards!
Posted by: Miriam Prantner | October 20, 2015 at 12:26 PM
Love, love, love the gourd and technique!!! You never fail to amaze me with your creations!
Posted by: Deb Cox | October 20, 2015 at 12:29 PM
Loved the way you used multiple frames on the gourd card and then placed the gourds over top. Great colors.
Posted by: Chris Scherer | October 20, 2015 at 12:30 PM
Wow, such wonderful cards. Love the clear embossing on the gourds, so pretty. And using the pine boughs as trees, very clever.
Posted by: Lady Fair | October 20, 2015 at 12:30 PM
sweet:) thanks so much for the fall tutorial technique share and the much-loved and needed inspiration for the next season...!!:)
Posted by: glow:) | October 20, 2015 at 12:32 PM
LOVE your gourds card!!! Thanks for the opportunity to win a free stamp set!!
Posted by: Robin in Washington | October 20, 2015 at 12:44 PM
I love the sparkle and shine on your cards. nwilcox95(at)comcast(dot)net
Posted by: Nancy Wilcox | October 20, 2015 at 12:48 PM
Love both cards but think scribbles is my favorite!
Posted by: CactusLynda | October 20, 2015 at 12:49 PM
I really love the second card! It is just so shiny and pretty. I really love how you experiment with the layering of the cards to make them look so fun! :)) Thanks for sharing, you have given me so many ideas!!
Posted by: Sherisse | October 20, 2015 at 12:55 PM
Very lovely!
Posted by: Nana Griffin | October 20, 2015 at 12:56 PM
Wow your leaves are stunning! Adore your scribbled tree card! The images in that set are my fav :)
Posted by: Jamie Vanskiver | October 20, 2015 at 12:58 PM
Love, love, love your beautiful cards! Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Donna Whitten | October 20, 2015 at 12:59 PM
Your cards are so stunning and so beautiful!!!!
Posted by: Sabrina Radican | October 20, 2015 at 01:04 PM
Love the 3-D effect. Love the designs and colors. Great use of the products.
Posted by: Debs | October 20, 2015 at 01:05 PM
you always create such wonderful cards Kittie and these are exceptional!
Posted by: Betty | October 20, 2015 at 01:07 PM
The cards are so pretty! The gourds look fabulous with your beautiful coloring and the embossing :)
Posted by: renee m | October 20, 2015 at 01:08 PM
I like the Thanksgiving card the best. The pumpkins, gourds, and leaves are so dimensional and fabulous!
Posted by: Kristy Tyra | October 20, 2015 at 01:09 PM
Tis the Season...real cute
Posted by: Laura | October 20, 2015 at 01:09 PM
So so pretty. FABULOUS!
Posted by: Christine M | October 20, 2015 at 01:11 PM
Love the trees with the gold touches!
Posted by: lisamom | October 20, 2015 at 01:21 PM
I love both of your cards! They are really pretty but the pumpkins are amazing!
Posted by: Oh You Made Me Ink | October 20, 2015 at 01:28 PM
Wow What a lush Autumn card! Pretty
Posted by: Liz McAllister | October 20, 2015 at 01:35 PM
Love the snow on the tree card, so pretty!
Posted by: lindsay w | October 20, 2015 at 01:40 PM
Who wouldn't love getting either of these cards in the mail? Adorable.
Posted by: Nicki | October 20, 2015 at 01:43 PM
Your cards are simply lovely. I love them both. Anyone would be so happy to receive them and I am sure they will cherish them. TFS
Posted by: Donna Dacy | October 20, 2015 at 01:46 PM
Your trees are perfect. this stamp is the perfect tree stamp for cards.
Posted by: Jan E | October 20, 2015 at 02:00 PM
Outstanding cards as usual, Kittie! The gourds are stunning & the Xmas trees are glistening. I love this new release from Ellen & Julie's creations are amazing. Thanks for the inspiration.
Posted by: Patricia F. | October 20, 2015 at 02:03 PM
I really love these cards I cant decide which one I like more the thanksgiving gourd card or the christmas tree card. Absolutely stunning.
Posted by: Rose Dierking | October 20, 2015 at 02:04 PM
Totally in love with the Thanksgiving scene. Pretty colors.
Posted by: Donna Wakefield | October 20, 2015 at 02:09 PM
Love your cards! They look more like a piece of Art work then a "card".
Posted by: Jannette Davis | October 20, 2015 at 02:11 PM
Wow! Amazing Thanksgiving card. Both cards are beautiful.
Posted by: Iris Esther López | October 20, 2015 at 02:16 PM
Awesome cards...love the clear embossing powder on the first and the sparkle on the last.
Posted by: Mary-Anne V. | October 20, 2015 at 02:16 PM
Both cards are gorgeous! Love the treatment of the leaves and gourds dies!
Posted by: Linda Sodano | October 20, 2015 at 02:19 PM
Great colors and embossing on the gourds. Makes them look so real.
Posted by: Sandy S. | October 20, 2015 at 02:25 PM
Your work is so intricate and beautiful. Love all the cards. Embossing the gourds makes them pop!
Posted by: Vicki Smith | October 20, 2015 at 02:29 PM
What an amazing Thanksgiving card!
Posted by: Valerie Serfozo | October 20, 2015 at 02:52 PM
Beautiful cards! The new releases are fantastic!
Posted by: Donna Hitz | October 20, 2015 at 02:55 PM
These cards are gorgeous.
Posted by: ANN GREENE | October 20, 2015 at 02:58 PM