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.
You have a unique perspective on how to use the new stamps & dies! Your cards are all lovely.
Posted by: Sheryl | August 17, 2016 at 07:59 AM
the fishing card is super-clever
Posted by: SmilynStef | August 17, 2016 at 08:08 AM
oh my goodness....your cards are always so amazing and these are no exception..WOW.
Posted by: ~amy~ | August 17, 2016 at 08:14 AM
Fabulous cards! I love their CAS style.
Posted by: Andrea1702 | August 17, 2016 at 08:46 AM
Lovely cards:_)
Posted by: Oliev | August 17, 2016 at 08:48 AM
Your talent blows me away, I can't stop looking at your cards, the sailboat one is very cleverly put together, and then the simplicity but elegance of the last two are amazing! Wow!
Posted by: Helen Holmes | August 17, 2016 at 08:56 AM
Love Stay Salty. Thanks for the details on making your card.
Posted by: Kathy Marsh | August 17, 2016 at 09:00 AM
Love love love all of these Kittie, You are always outdoing yourself...Love Salty ...so fresh and the black and white
Fishing card is just perfect for a masculine card...and of course you have flowers....so clean and fresh.
Posted by: Vickie | August 17, 2016 at 09:02 AM
All your cards are great, but I really (reely) love the dropping a line one!!
Posted by: terriavidreader | August 17, 2016 at 09:22 AM
Your sail boat card is really cute. Like all the light blue colors.
Posted by: Stephanie Savidge | August 17, 2016 at 09:41 AM
Your cards are always so beautiful. Love this release.
Posted by: Cyndi | August 17, 2016 at 09:42 AM
Beautiful cards. Love the scene in your first card. The dimension on all 3 is great. TY for sharing
Posted by: Woendi Levitt | August 17, 2016 at 09:44 AM
These cards are so wonderful. Really like the dimension on the card with in the waves and boat.
Posted by: Mary-Anne V. | August 17, 2016 at 09:52 AM
Awesome ideas! Thanks so much for sharing on the blog hop.
Posted by: Leanne in CA | August 17, 2016 at 09:54 AM
Love all 3. Picking my fav would be the scene on your first card but the depth on all is great. TY for sharing
Posted by: Woendi Levitt | August 17, 2016 at 09:58 AM
Absolutely love your layers and dimension! My favorite is the flower! So simple and lovely.
Posted by: Nan | August 17, 2016 at 10:04 AM
Love these cards. The sailboat one is awesome. Love all the layers!
Posted by: Marcia Harrington | August 17, 2016 at 10:05 AM
Love your sailboat card. I love your work.
Posted by: Chris Handy | August 17, 2016 at 10:19 AM
That sailboat card of yours is stunning!!
Posted by: Sandi Pressley | August 17, 2016 at 10:21 AM
All gorgeous creations. TFS your creativity
Posted by: Kellie Nevin | August 17, 2016 at 10:23 AM
Love the cards!! But I'm half sad. Coz I bought the stay salty without the matching die.. out of budget >.<
Hopefully one day I'll be able to own it too!
Posted by: Michelle F | August 17, 2016 at 10:25 AM
Your work as always, Kittie, is A #1! The nautical card is perfectly executed & the fishing card is simplicity & elegance itself! I've always admired your work. Today's cards are no exception. Thank you for the wonderful inspiration!
Posted by: Patricia Foit | August 17, 2016 at 10:48 AM
Never get tired of seeing your wonderful creations! Great new sets!
Posted by: CJ | August 17, 2016 at 11:01 AM
All of these cards are wonderful. That sail boat scene is amazing!
Posted by: Kitty Smith | August 17, 2016 at 11:08 AM
Your sweet sea scene made me smile and the flower bunch card is charming!
Posted by: Sue McRae | August 17, 2016 at 11:22 AM
Fantastic cards Kittie. Love the sweet images (especially the fishing pole and fish-would be perfect for my son who loves fishing)... the flower is so elegant with white and red.
Posted by: Monika Davis | August 17, 2016 at 11:26 AM
Wonderful cards. I especially like the sailboat.
Posted by: nikki | August 17, 2016 at 11:26 AM
I love the way your sweet cards go out of frame and the delicate elegance of the last one!
Posted by: D.Ann C | August 17, 2016 at 11:32 AM
Love your cards. Dropping you a note is very cute.
Posted by: Mary K. M. | August 17, 2016 at 11:45 AM
OMGoodness, all three cards are adorable. Love your style.
Posted by: Keely | August 17, 2016 at 12:07 PM
Simply BEAUTIFUL cards.
Posted by: Valerie Breingan | August 17, 2016 at 12:23 PM
Love your sweet little CAS cards.
Posted by: super stick chick | August 17, 2016 at 12:33 PM
You are so fabulous! What a talent! Love everything you have done!
Posted by: christel | August 17, 2016 at 01:17 PM
Love how you showed how versatile each stamp set is, your cards are wonderful! I especially love your sea scene.
Posted by: Shirley N | August 17, 2016 at 01:55 PM
Your cards are so adorable. What an amazing release. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Diane | August 17, 2016 at 02:16 PM
Oh, how cute is that Dropping a line card, great job!
Posted by: Torrie | August 17, 2016 at 02:23 PM
Your cards are amazing! I love that you created some masculine options. Keep it up!
Posted by: Paula Wolfe | August 17, 2016 at 02:34 PM
Great inspiration! Love the blues used.
Posted by: Nana Griffin | August 17, 2016 at 02:44 PM
I love your cards! Great use of the release!
Posted by: Jenn Bishop | August 17, 2016 at 02:55 PM
Love your pretty blue Stay Salty card, Kittie, and you've really shown how versatile the Bear Ware set is, even without Bear! Wonderful cards!
Posted by: Sharon Harnist | August 17, 2016 at 02:56 PM
I love the new boat /sailing dies. It is nice to see something that you use for men's cards as there are so few. Your work is always interesting and I always learn something from them.
Posted by: Janet Bondy | August 17, 2016 at 04:07 PM
Fabulous. My favorite is the sailboat card.
Posted by: Sue D | August 17, 2016 at 04:44 PM
adore the wee sail boat card it certainly pops out at you
Posted by: Karen Rogers | August 17, 2016 at 04:50 PM
That tiny sailboat is to DIE for.
Posted by: Barbara Nies | August 17, 2016 at 05:40 PM
Love the super clean and simple fishing card!
Posted by: Megan N | August 17, 2016 at 06:59 PM
Kittie, I follow your work and you didn't disappoint! Love, love, love the sailboat card!
Posted by: Carol Henderson | August 17, 2016 at 06:59 PM
Love all the die cuts. So many options. Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Heather Lynn | August 17, 2016 at 07:13 PM
Love the cards you made. Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Violet Rose | August 17, 2016 at 08:00 PM
I absolutely love the boat card!!! I like that you cut it out and made it raised!
Posted by: Julie Henderson | August 17, 2016 at 08:23 PM
Very sweet cards!
Posted by: Jeanie R | August 17, 2016 at 08:23 PM
Your sailboat card is so pretty!! Love the dimensions :)
Posted by: Amy ames | August 17, 2016 at 08:27 PM
Gorgeous cards Kittie. Thanks for the inspiration.
Posted by: Glorie | August 17, 2016 at 08:29 PM
I love your monochromatic
Sailing scene! The waves are
so fun! Your CAS cards are
awesome!
Posted by: Lucy E. | August 17, 2016 at 08:53 PM
I absolutely love the sailboat card!
Posted by: Nina | August 17, 2016 at 09:25 PM
Very clean, very fresh and very creative artwork! Pure class!
Posted by: Linda Carson | August 17, 2016 at 10:04 PM
Two adorably cute cards, thanks for sharing!
Posted by: TK | August 17, 2016 at 10:44 PM
You sure made magic with this new release! I can hear the waves in your Salty creation! Thanks!
Posted by: Maureen Morton | August 18, 2016 at 12:23 AM
I think the sailboat card is brilliant and I am always flummoxed by a collection of tiny images, so seeing how you pick the saying and put it together with an image is fantastic. Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Janice Bryant | August 18, 2016 at 12:27 AM
You always create such fabulous cards, Kitty. I love all three of today's cards. Thanks for the inspiration!
Posted by: Michele W | August 18, 2016 at 12:35 AM
Love how the waves really pop out on the card. Love all your cards with this summer release.
Posted by: Suzanne Schlief | August 18, 2016 at 12:42 AM
Your cards are really gorgeous!
Posted by: Ann D | August 18, 2016 at 01:05 AM
Love all the layers in your cards~~ beautiful!
Posted by: Haejin Kang | August 18, 2016 at 01:16 AM
Love love love that blue sailing scene. So fresh and clean!
Posted by: karenladd | August 18, 2016 at 02:48 AM
I love all your work but for this post my favorite card is the sail boat--fabulous!
Posted by: Sharon Miranda | August 18, 2016 at 04:00 AM
All your cards are great.
Posted by: Memoriesbymanda | August 18, 2016 at 04:15 AM
I love how you put the Kitty touch on the new stamp sets with the wonderful dimensional cards -- particularly the stay salty card! It is wonderful and so different from what everyone else is doing! The fishing pole card and thanks a bunch are simple and delightful!
Posted by: Denise Gutshall | August 18, 2016 at 04:57 AM
These cards are wonderful! You have such fantastic attention to detail and love for dimension... I always love how you compose these little scenes!
Posted by: Cris G. | August 18, 2016 at 07:29 AM
love the sailboat card so much dimension
Posted by: Debbie Eslinger | August 18, 2016 at 08:19 AM
Awesome cards!! Great layouts for the dies!!
Posted by: Dana W | August 18, 2016 at 08:21 AM
Hello! Great cards showcasing products from the release! They are all beautiful! Especially like the fishing one.
Posted by: sue | August 18, 2016 at 08:38 AM
I love the All Inside bear so I was super excited to see new things for him to hold! I love that you showed those same things could be featured all by themselves on their own cards!
Posted by: Angela W | August 18, 2016 at 09:03 AM
Love your cards-straightforward and beautiful. The Stay Salty card is fabulous!
Posted by: Melynn | August 18, 2016 at 10:33 AM
Oh wow! Gorgeous cards!!!
Posted by: Arianna Barbara | August 18, 2016 at 11:15 AM
Incredible cards!! I just love these products : )
Thank you for the chance to win!
Patti
Posted by: Patti | August 18, 2016 at 11:31 AM
such a cute stamp set. I especially like the red and White with the flowers.
Posted by: Shannon Guadagnin | August 18, 2016 at 12:18 PM
love the monochrome look of these cards
Posted by: christine | August 18, 2016 at 12:20 PM
Love the monochromatic scheme of your first card, and the added sparkle. Great masculine CAS card with the rod & fish, though I think it could go for a feminine card as well. And I also really like the coloring on your third card. Tfs! :) ~ Andrea
Posted by: Andrea D. La Vigne | August 18, 2016 at 12:50 PM
Wow! The cards are so gorgeous, I really love all the dimension to both of them!
Posted by: Kristine A. | August 18, 2016 at 01:17 PM
You always amaze me with such beautiful, over-the-top cards, Kittie. I so appreciate your creativity! And you had such a wonderful release to create with!
Posted by: Deborah Michele Clay | August 18, 2016 at 02:21 PM
Love how you showcased these beautiful products. Thank you
Posted by: Rowena M. | August 18, 2016 at 02:29 PM
Gorgeous cards, as always and you showcased the new release beautifully! Tfs and inspiring!
Posted by: Kristina CraftyPaws | August 18, 2016 at 02:40 PM
Pretty cards. I especially like how you took small elements from the sets and used them as focal points. Thank you for the inspiration.
Posted by: Olive M | August 18, 2016 at 05:33 PM
Nice cards! I love how you used just black and white for the guy card, and the tiny flower image with scallop layers. And the wave die cuts. They could also be birds, upside down.
Posted by: Sandy Small | August 18, 2016 at 06:01 PM
Wow, the black and white card is so simple but so classy!
Posted by: Anna Tracy | August 18, 2016 at 06:08 PM
Fabulous cards, especially love your ocean scene card, genius!!!
Posted by: Shona Chambers | August 18, 2016 at 06:19 PM
All these cards are so sweet & lovin' all the layers!
Posted by: Marty B | August 18, 2016 at 07:05 PM
Love the red & black! I love anything nautical!
Posted by: red2454@aol.com | August 18, 2016 at 08:26 PM
Love that little sea scene that you created and the thanks a bunch card is simple but beautiful.
Posted by: Amanda Sheldon | August 18, 2016 at 08:40 PM
Great cards! So creative! I love seeing the Bear Ware images used without the Bear.
Posted by: Robin Ridpath | August 18, 2016 at 10:21 PM
Kittie, I'm so loving this stamp release. It's to soon for me to end the summer season. Your cards are terrific. Thanx for sharing.
Posted by: Gayle | August 18, 2016 at 10:52 PM
I love the boat and waves. Such a unique way to put it all together, and the colors are soothing and peaceful.
Posted by: Deedee Maldy | August 19, 2016 at 01:29 AM
Your cards are so 3D and real life.You are the queen at making scenes so unique and gorgeous!
Posted by: Valerie | August 19, 2016 at 03:33 AM
Gorgeous cards!! I have to have the stay salty set! The waves dies are fabulous.
Posted by: D | August 19, 2016 at 08:23 AM
Love each of your cards! Great colors, CAS designs!
Posted by: Gwen | August 19, 2016 at 08:53 AM
What spectacular three-dimensional cards!
Posted by: Marta | August 19, 2016 at 09:48 AM
Oh I love all of these! So fun.
Posted by: Jen W | August 19, 2016 at 09:52 AM
Wow!!what a way to build up a card. They pop right out and are just beautiful. Love your creativity.
Posted by: Lourdes de Jesus | August 19, 2016 at 11:05 AM
I am blown away by the simplicity and beauty of your nautical scene. That would be an heirloom card in my house! Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Trina M | August 19, 2016 at 02:00 PM
Wow... love the dimension in the sailboat card! Thank you for sharing.
Posted by: nancy faith | August 19, 2016 at 04:09 PM
I really, really love all your cards but the Stay Salty is just so special
Posted by: Carolyn S | August 19, 2016 at 05:16 PM