Good Tuesday morning and welcome to the Late Summer 2016 Essentials by Ellen Release Hop! I’ll be showcasing several of the new stamp sets and dies on my post today! I am also get to give away an Essentials by Ellen stamp set! The winner may chose ANY Essentials by Ellen brand stamp set (Maximum value $25 USD) currently in stock at Ellen Hutson.com To enter my giveaway, please leave a comment on today’s post by Tuesday, August 23rd! There is also a Grand Giveaway in the CLASSroom! To enter, be sure to leave a comment there by Tuesday, August 23rd. ALL winners will be announced at the CLASSroom on Friday, August 26th! Please check there on that date to see if you are a winner and for further details on claiming your prize!
If you get lost along the hop, please visit the CLASSroom blog for a complete list of all the designers. You should have arrived here from Heather Campbell’s blog and your next stop will be Julie Ebersole’s blog.
My first project was made using the Stay Salty Stamp Set and coordinating Stay Salty Die Set . The sun is from the All Inside Die Set and the frame was made using the My Favorite Things Pierced Square Frames.
I stamped the boat image on white cardstock with versa and embossed with white embossing powder. I used my waterbrush and Broken China reinker to color the boat and when it was dry I cut it out. The fish fin was stamped with Broken China ink and embossed with clear embossing powder. The sun and waves were cut using white cardstock and then I applied Cosmic Shimmer Glue and clear glitter to add sparkle and set aside to dry.
The background was sponged using both Broken China and Tumbled Glass ink and then it was attached to the card base with ATG adhesive. The frame was attached over the scene using thin strips of mounting tape. The waves , boat, clouds, sun and fish fins were all attached with small pieces of mounting tape.
My second and third projects were made using the Warm Fuzzies Stamp Set , Bear Ware Stamp Set and coordinating Bear Ware Die Set.
I love that so many of the Warm Fuzzies sentiments match up so perfectly with the Bear Ware images. Both of these cards were fast and easy to make. The images and sentiments were stamped with black versafine and embossed with black embossing powder.
The rod and fish done in black and white seemed perfect for a masculine card.
The tiny bouquet of flowers are so cute and were so fun to watercolor with my waterbrush and Peeled Paint and Festive Berries reinkers. I thought they looked so sweet with the cream colored Mini Scalloped Square Stax layers.
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Thanks for coming by and I hope you enjoy all the wonderful projects along the blog hop.
Love the sailboat card-colors, composition and style! Thanks, Kitty!
Posted by: Barb C | August 16, 2016 at 09:34 AM
Kittie, what gorgeous cards as usual. I especially like what you did with the water on the sailboat card. These dies and stamps are awesome!
Posted by: Ann Marie Greenspan | August 16, 2016 at 09:36 AM
Your style is so elegant. I love the sailboat card. Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Brenda Gordon | August 16, 2016 at 09:41 AM
Love your cards! Great way to use the dies as the focal points. Beautiful!
Posted by: Beth Holt | August 16, 2016 at 09:57 AM
My goodness, you really showcased this new product release in a big way! Love all the cards. But the fishing one is my fav.
Posted by: Randa | August 16, 2016 at 09:57 AM
Awww so cute Kittie! I love the last two and how you mixed it up! TFS
Posted by: Dolly | August 16, 2016 at 09:59 AM
Love all the dies you used in your cards. The seaside scene is great! Thanks!
Posted by: Margaret Schuering | August 16, 2016 at 09:59 AM
Such wonderful dimension on all of these beauties!!
Posted by: Diane | August 16, 2016 at 10:01 AM
Love the cards and the release..such great ideas.
Posted by: kATHLEEN CAFFEY | August 16, 2016 at 10:02 AM
Kittie, your cards are simply amazing! Beautiful.
Posted by: Marilyn in Michigan | August 16, 2016 at 10:07 AM
I am all about fishing so i loved your cards
Posted by: Ina M Good | August 16, 2016 at 10:17 AM
Kittie, your are the queen of layers. Your cards are wonderful in this release. I do enjoy clean and simple cards. The seaside card is amazing.
Posted by: Mary Anne Perlmutter | August 16, 2016 at 10:19 AM
Kittie, your are the queen of layers. Your cards are wonderful in this release. I do enjoy clean and simple cards. The seaside card is amazing.
Posted by: Mary Anne Perlmutter | August 16, 2016 at 10:19 AM
Kittie, your are the queen of layers. Your cards are wonderful in this release. I do enjoy clean and simple cards. The seaside card is amazing.
Posted by: Mary Anne Perlmutter | August 16, 2016 at 10:19 AM
love the clean style!!
Posted by: Tara Prince | August 16, 2016 at 10:22 AM
I lOVE all of the cards you made! The waves were genius! The fishing pole & fish are a wonderful masculine card idea! and the simple flowers to say thanks are beautiful! Thank you for sharing your wonderful ideas!
Posted by: Cassie | August 16, 2016 at 10:23 AM
All of these cards are adorable. I like how you gave all of them dimension.
Posted by: ANN | August 16, 2016 at 10:30 AM
I love all your cards. I love the simplicity of the fishing rod card. :)
Posted by: Lisa Beeman | August 16, 2016 at 10:39 AM
So creative!! I love your sailboat card...it is so serene. And how did you make the fishing line on your second card? Great cards!!
Posted by: Kari V. | August 16, 2016 at 10:45 AM
Swoon. Truly love at first sight.
Posted by: Susan T | August 16, 2016 at 10:47 AM
FANTASTIC CARDS! Such great ideas using this fab release.
Posted by: Christine M | August 16, 2016 at 10:48 AM
Fabulous cards!!
Posted by: Sabrina Radican | August 16, 2016 at 10:49 AM
Hi Kari, I'm sorry that I failed to mention that I used plain black sewing thread for the fishing line and attached it a couple places with glue. Thanks for asking.
Posted by: Kittie Caracciolo | August 16, 2016 at 10:51 AM
Super use of the stamps - love the fishing card.
Posted by: Kathy Stacy | August 16, 2016 at 10:53 AM
Stay Salty is so cute and versatile.. love your cards.
Posted by: Rita Montgomery | August 16, 2016 at 10:59 AM
Good Morning, Kittie, WOW! a wonderful collection from EH, and you did a fantastic job of displaying the products. If I had to choose, I love the boat, and fishing, funny because I can't swim and am afraid of the ocean. Once lived close to the ocean, its an awesome thing to see, a even be close on the beach. Love all your ocean scenes. You make them welcome and friendly......LOL
Posted by: Pattie Jns | August 16, 2016 at 11:04 AM
Wow Kittie! Three great cards. Love the boat scene with terrific use of those dies and layered so beautifully. And two great CAS cards that really highlight the versatility of the products in this release. Thanks so much for your inspiration.
Posted by: Nancy R | August 16, 2016 at 11:11 AM
What wonderful cards!! Love seeing how everyone uses the release so differently!!
Posted by: dawn young | August 16, 2016 at 11:21 AM
Good to be reminded that small stamps can make a whole card.
Posted by: Mary Webster | August 16, 2016 at 11:24 AM
Absolutely love the dimension on your first card!
Posted by: theCook | August 16, 2016 at 11:25 AM
Oh my I can't choose which I like best. I know how about ALL of them. Love the 3 d effect on the cards, I'm a fan of that. Crisp clean. Love the embossing as well. My pocket book is crying and I'm smiling. Great ideas.
Posted by: Linda Thurston | August 16, 2016 at 11:25 AM
Your use of layers is so beautiful. I really love the monochromatic look of the sailboat card. Wow!
Posted by: Lisa H. | August 16, 2016 at 11:29 AM
Thanks for sharing your beautiful cards and the little details you add really makes your projects shine.
Posted by: Cherie | August 16, 2016 at 11:29 AM
Gorgeous cards! I love that Stay Salty stamp set.
Posted by: Jackie Parkins | August 16, 2016 at 11:36 AM
Gorgeous cards as usual. Thanks for the wonderful ideas.
Posted by: Jody V | August 16, 2016 at 11:39 AM
Love, love, love these cards! The sailboat one in particular really blew me away! Thank you so much for posting these--so much awesome here!
Posted by: Larissa | August 16, 2016 at 11:40 AM
The 3 D effect on the boat card is stunning !
Thanks for sharing :)
Posted by: Lauri Bacalzo | August 16, 2016 at 11:43 AM
Oh Kittie I love all of your cards - all have so much dimension but that first card with the sailboat scene is amazing! I also love the simplicity of the Thanks a Bunch card!
Posted by: Harriet Skelly | August 16, 2016 at 11:48 AM
As always I love your cards! I am so excited about the additions for the bear and I love the Stay Salty set. The fish/mermaid tail is the cutest! This is a very versatile release and I can already imagine many ways to use these new stamps and dies. Thanks for the chance to win.
Posted by: Louise P | August 16, 2016 at 11:49 AM
Absolutely awesome cards! Those waves look so cool die cut!
Posted by: Karen B. | August 16, 2016 at 11:55 AM
Beautiful cards, thanks for the inspiration!
Posted by: Claudia Lapos | August 16, 2016 at 11:56 AM
Awesome cards, love the sailboat scene and the CAS style of the beautiful Bear Ware cards!
Posted by: Melissa Friedrich | August 16, 2016 at 11:57 AM
I am so impressed with your projects! My favorite is the one with the boat. I love the dimension and colors you chose.
Posted by: Debbie | August 16, 2016 at 11:57 AM
Such lovely projects!
Posted by: Ruby N | August 16, 2016 at 11:59 AM
Gorgeous cards!
Posted by: Karen Roberts | August 16, 2016 at 12:03 PM
I love how dimensional all of these are!
Posted by: eliza d | August 16, 2016 at 12:04 PM
Love this release and your beautiful cards! Thanks for inspiring me to make some cards today! Just wish I had some of these new products now!
Posted by: Linda Miles | August 16, 2016 at 12:04 PM
As always, your cards are clean, crisp and wonderful.
Posted by: Paula Munro | August 16, 2016 at 12:07 PM
All 3 cards are amazing. I know a special little sailor boy who would love the first card. Guess I'll have to get that set, too.
Posted by: Mary Guikema | August 16, 2016 at 12:07 PM
Love all of the cards! The waves with the sailboat are awesome! Tfs
Posted by: Angie Williams | August 16, 2016 at 12:30 PM
I love your cards and the variety of ideas that can be made with these new releases. Perfect!
Posted by: Carolyn Hargrave | August 16, 2016 at 12:33 PM
You always make awesome cards and today's cards are no exception. This is a great release with so many possibilities.
Posted by: Sandy N. | August 16, 2016 at 12:40 PM
All of your cards are awesome!! I really love the sailboat with the die cut waves!
Posted by: Carol H. | August 16, 2016 at 12:43 PM
What great cards, your colors are fantastic can't choose which I like the best!
Posted by: Jo Lindskog | August 16, 2016 at 12:45 PM
Cute cards! I love the fishing one. Nice to see something a little different done with this release! So cute!!
Posted by: Laurie | August 16, 2016 at 12:46 PM
OMG! Your cards are gorgeous! Thanks for sharing your talent with us :)
Posted by: Thordis | August 16, 2016 at 12:52 PM
WOW! Stunning!
Posted by: Lori | August 16, 2016 at 12:55 PM
I love the use of the bouquet from the bear accessories alone. That made a really cute card!
Posted by: Lolita | August 16, 2016 at 01:05 PM
All your cards are just ADORABLE! These new sets are so versatile. Thanks for the inspiration.
Posted by: Janelle H. | August 16, 2016 at 01:23 PM
I am loving the Stay Salty set. I overlooked it last night when I ordered, but seeing all the great creations, including yours, I'm rethinking it! So flexible and fun! Thanks for inspiring us!
Posted by: Christine Szekeres | August 16, 2016 at 01:31 PM
I love your cards. I think the first one was my favorite!
Posted by: Brenda | August 16, 2016 at 01:40 PM
OH! I love all the different ways you used the stamp and die sets! Your first card is wonderful!
Posted by: Janet D. | August 16, 2016 at 01:45 PM
Fantastic cards... all three! I especially liked seeing what you created using just a few small images from the Bear Ware set... simple amazing! TFS.
Posted by: Sue D. | August 16, 2016 at 01:47 PM
Kittie,
these are so cute..... as always, your creativity amazes me. I love your cards... thank you for sharing your creativity....
Posted by: Mz Cookie | August 16, 2016 at 01:49 PM
You're just a genius with dies. Such charming cards.
Posted by: conil | August 16, 2016 at 01:50 PM
Love your beautiful cards! Especially the sail boat one. Love how you created the water, very pretty. Awesome release!
Posted by: lindagk23 | August 16, 2016 at 01:54 PM
The dimension in your cards never fails to amaze me. Gorgeous!
Posted by: Sandy | August 16, 2016 at 01:55 PM
Such fun products from Julie! As always, your cards are beautiful ... you are the detail queen!
Posted by: Dennisonka | August 16, 2016 at 01:57 PM
Such adorable cards!!!! Simple yet stunning! I love this new release so many versatile sets! Thank you for sharing!
Posted by: Taniesa | August 16, 2016 at 01:57 PM
Fantastic cards. Love your cute sailboat card. Thank you for sharing your ideas and being part of this wonderful new release giveaway.
Posted by: Vicenta Ghylin | August 16, 2016 at 02:15 PM
You did a great job on all 3 of these. I love the simple design and the layers of the 2nd & 3rd ones.
Posted by: Tami B | August 16, 2016 at 02:20 PM
Such a FUN sailing scene you have created!!
Posted by: LauraJane:) | August 16, 2016 at 02:33 PM
OMG! Love that beach scene!
Posted by: Pam | August 16, 2016 at 02:34 PM
Great techniques! You do an amazing job.
Posted by: Kristy Contreras | August 16, 2016 at 02:39 PM
Your cards are all fabulous. The sailboat card is genius - I thought it was a canvas at first. And I love he simplicity of the 2nd card. And the 3rd is my favorite. So simple, but so elegant in design.
Posted by: Becca Yahrling | August 16, 2016 at 02:39 PM
Oh Kittie, you NEVER disappoint! Your cards are all amazing as ever. You do such beautiful work and these are no exception!
Posted by: Teresa Doyle | August 16, 2016 at 02:39 PM
Love your cards. This is an awesome release.
Posted by: Ann V | August 16, 2016 at 02:42 PM
Love the sailboat
Posted by: Theresa | August 16, 2016 at 02:44 PM
all your cards are absolutely amazing!!
Posted by: Rosemary D | August 16, 2016 at 02:45 PM
Absolutely blown away by this release.
Posted by: Shelly R | August 16, 2016 at 02:49 PM
I love the sailboat card, very pretty!
Posted by: sheron egolf | August 16, 2016 at 02:51 PM
Oh wow, these are three terrific cards. The ocean scene is beautiful and I love the fish diving in the waves. The fishing line in the second card looks so good over the top of the frame and that boquet is cute as can be. Great cards.
Posted by: Brenda in in | August 16, 2016 at 02:53 PM
The "thanks a bunch" card is my favorite- great colors!
Posted by: Cate S | August 16, 2016 at 02:56 PM
Lovely cards!
Posted by: Sue Sherard | August 16, 2016 at 03:09 PM
Fabulous cards! Love your use of the die cuts! The CAS design with the fish is perfect!
Posted by: Sharron Gregory | August 16, 2016 at 03:12 PM
Love the sailboat scene!
Posted by: Lynda J | August 16, 2016 at 03:22 PM
I just love your monochromatic card designs, especially the cool blue sailing scene!
Posted by: shartl | August 16, 2016 at 03:23 PM
The cards are stunning! love how clean and simple and beautiful the second and third cards are. But my heart belongs to the first. It is absolutely, amazingly gorgeous!
Posted by: Nandini Karmarkar | August 16, 2016 at 03:39 PM
The mermaid tail is so clever
Posted by: Liz McAllister | August 16, 2016 at 03:43 PM
Love the dimension on your sailboat scene card! Pretty colors too!
Posted by: Denise Bryant | August 16, 2016 at 03:45 PM
I love all the dimension on your awesome cards. Salty Sales is the perfect set for making masculine cards. The saying in it are wonderful! I have that one at the top of my wish list!
Posted by: Patt H. | August 16, 2016 at 03:47 PM
Love that very first card and the pretty scene you created Kittie! The rest of your cards featuring images from Bare Ware on their own is such a great idea!
Posted by: Tracey McNeely | August 16, 2016 at 03:47 PM
I knew you would hit it out of the ballpark... you never disappoint. Love how you took the smallest elements and made big statements. Thank you so much for sharing your sweet creations, and for the opportunity to win a stamp set from this amazing release!
Posted by: Lercy | August 16, 2016 at 03:51 PM
You just make this collection come alive with all the wave layers, etc. Awesome job as always!
Posted by: Vicki Smith | August 16, 2016 at 03:53 PM
Such sweet cards. I must get that bear ware set! Thanks.
Posted by: Troy Louise | August 16, 2016 at 04:05 PM
Fun nautical scene, Kittie. I adore how you kept it to blue and white.
Posted by: Tracie Pond | August 16, 2016 at 04:09 PM
Cute cards! I love the dimensional waves!
Posted by: Yaloosue | August 16, 2016 at 04:10 PM
Your cards are beautiful and technically perfect! I don't know how you do it but I hope one day mine will look that perfectly finished.
Posted by: sharon mesdag | August 16, 2016 at 04:16 PM
Your cards are so sweet! Great idea for the fishing rod!
Posted by: Lisa Herrera-Garcia | August 16, 2016 at 04:16 PM
Your cards are always so fabulous. Love the stay salty card.
Posted by: Sue McW | August 16, 2016 at 04:19 PM