Welcome to the February 2017 Essentials by Ellen Release Hop! I’ll be showcasing several of the new products on my post today!
It’s a good thing you are here because I’m giving away an Essentials by Ellen stamp set! The winner may chose any in stock Essentials by Ellen brand stamp set (Maximum value $25 USD) at Ellen Hutson. To enter, please leave a comment on today’s post by Tuesday, February 28!
There is also an AMAZING Grand Giveaway in the CLASSroom! To enter, be sure to leave a comment there, too, by Tuesday, February 28!
ALL winners will be announced at the CLASSroom on Friday, March 3! Please check there on that date to see if you are a winner and for further details on claiming your prize!
You should have arrived here from Heather Campbell's blog and your next stop along the hop is Darlene DeVries' blog. If you get lost along the hop, please visit the CLASSroom blog for a complete list of all the designers.
Happy hoppin’!
My projects today were made using the Oh Deer Stamps and Oh Deer Die Set and the Otter Ware Stamps and Otter Ware Die Set.
Julie’s deer images in the Oh Deer sets are so precious and I thought they would be perfect paired with the heart wreath and flower images from the Otter Ware sets. I placed hot pressed watercolor paper in my MISTI and stamped the deer with gathered twigs ink and then used my waterbrush to pull some of the brown out to the body of the deer. I heat dried the image and then stamped the deer again to reinforce the body lines. I love my MISTI!! After they dried I used a mini applicator to add just a little more brown on their backs and ears. I cut the deer out using the dies and then trimmed a little of the edges off with my scissors. I used my MISTI to line up my wreath stamp and used crushed olive ink to stamp the image. I once again used my waterbrush to pull the green out to fill in the wreath, allowed to dry and then stamped again to darken the wreath foliage image.
I carried the heart theme to the card base using Lawn Fawn Let’s Polka In The Meadow. I think the tiny heart pattern is so sweet. I had lots of color choices in the paper pack but really loved the green to represent a forest background for the deer. I attached a double matted frame to the card base using mounting tape. I attached both the deer to the card base with mounting tape. I layered the heart wreath over an all white wreath to make it stand out a bit more in front of the green background then secured it in place with mounting tape. I was going to leave the wreath plain but decided to add the three tiny red flowers to add a touch of color. I carried the red over to the tag for the finish.
I really love Julie’s wreath image and couldn’t resist creating a clean and simple project that made it the main focal point. I repeated the same steps as above to stamp and color the wreath using my MISTI, markers and waterbrush. I stamped a few extra pieces of foliage, colored and cut them out. I trimmed the foliage pieces off a little and arranged them on the wreath and attached with glossy accents. I cut three red flowers, formed them with my stylus and molding pad and attached then to the wreath with glossy accents. I applied clear Wink of Stella to the flowers to add some sparkle and then set the tiny pearls in the center.
I cut and assembled the square frames to create a triple matted frame and attached to the card base using mounting tape. I applied thin strips of mounting tape all the way around the back of the wreath and attached it to the card base.
I hope you are enjoying our blog hop and seeing all the wonderful new sets in the release. You should have arrived here from Heather Campbell's blog and your next stop along the hop is Darlene DeVries' blog. If you get lost along the hop, please visit the CLASSroom blog for a complete list of all the designers.
Oh Deer card is 5.50” x 4.25”
Wreath card is 4.50” square
So sweet.
Posted by: Cathy | February 21, 2017 at 09:13 AM
I love the corny play on words with the deer set! Thanks for the chance of winning.
Posted by: Tina Egan | February 21, 2017 at 09:15 AM
Love the detail in both cards thanks for sharing
Posted by: Sue markwarft | February 21, 2017 at 09:25 AM
The word play on the deer set is just totally adorable! Both of your cards are gorgeous and anyone would love to receive one of them. The deers are so sweet and now I want those stamps too! Fantastic release, thank you for the blog hop Karen x
Posted by: Karen P | February 21, 2017 at 09:25 AM
Great cards! I was wondering how you would incorporate the Otter set with the deer but it works perfectly. A great way to stretch your stamps and dies. Thanks for the fun blog hop. I love the new release!
Posted by: Donna Rinckel | February 21, 2017 at 09:27 AM
Love the cute Oh Deer stamp set and how you paired it with the Otter Ware stamp set. Never would really have thought of using the 2 together (my mind is in a rut). Thanks!
Posted by: Margaret S Schuering | February 21, 2017 at 09:35 AM
Love how you've mixed and matched!!
Posted by: ~amy~ | February 21, 2017 at 09:36 AM
I like the combination of the deer and wreath stamp sets!
Posted by: Glenda Lehrmann | February 21, 2017 at 09:39 AM
Your cards are so unique and fun!! The deer with the wreath is adorable!
Posted by: Rukmini | February 21, 2017 at 09:42 AM
STUNNING!!! Just STUNNING!!!
Posted by: Catherine Bowen | February 21, 2017 at 09:47 AM
Love the simple, framed heart. So pretty. so many great stamps today! Thank you.
Posted by: Constance Hildebrand | February 21, 2017 at 09:48 AM
What darling and beautiful cards!!
Posted by: Sabrina Radican | February 21, 2017 at 09:50 AM
Good Morning, Kittie. what an unusual layout. I never would have thought of. The brilliant colors for wreath and deer, the deer are colored brilliantly, they look real. They catch your eye right away. ,,,thanks so much for inspiring......have a good day.
Posted by: Pattie Jns | February 21, 2017 at 09:50 AM
I love the deer set. I had already put them on my wishlist.
Posted by: Elisa | February 21, 2017 at 10:01 AM
Love that wreath... it's just beautiful.
Posted by: Debbie | February 21, 2017 at 10:07 AM
Wonderful inspiration! Love this new release!
Posted by: Lori Ellen | February 21, 2017 at 10:10 AM
Wonderful inspiration! Love this new release!
Posted by: Lori Ellen | February 21, 2017 at 10:11 AM
You always have incredible dimension in your cards - amazing! Thanks for the chance to win.
Posted by: Sandy | February 21, 2017 at 10:14 AM
Great cards, especially love the colors on the wreath/heart card. So pretty!
Posted by: Jeannette aka Jnett | February 21, 2017 at 10:19 AM
These are both so pretty, I especially love the one with the deer.
Posted by: Tami B | February 21, 2017 at 10:20 AM
I'm always amazed by your work. Just beautiful!
Posted by: Mary Beth Chojnacki | February 21, 2017 at 10:20 AM
Oh so sweet! That heart wreath is wonderful and I especially love the way you framed the deer with it. Precious!
Posted by: Kristina CraftyPaws | February 21, 2017 at 10:22 AM
These are adorable! What a great combination of the sets!
Posted by: Katrina | February 21, 2017 at 10:30 AM
SQUEAL!! LOVING the New Release!! OMG!! Your Cards have me SMILING!! =) How BEAUTIFUL!! LOVE them!! THANKS for sharing and have a FABULOUS WEEK!! =)
Posted by: Larissa Heskett | February 21, 2017 at 10:35 AM
Love both of your cards. Love the mixing of the stamp sets!
Posted by: Margarita Navarro-Rivera | February 21, 2017 at 10:39 AM
Love the cute clean look of these cards...amazing as always.
Posted by: Paula Munro | February 21, 2017 at 10:56 AM
The deer in the heart card is amazing. Thanks for the inspiration and chance to win.
Posted by: Carol | February 21, 2017 at 11:08 AM
Both of these sets are my favorite of the new release! Have been looking for a deer sentiment set. Wonderful job! Thanks for the opportunity.
Posted by: Sarah | February 21, 2017 at 11:11 AM
Beautiful cards, I like the clever sentiments in this set.
Posted by: Lindar C | February 21, 2017 at 11:12 AM
Both cards are sweet, but the deer card is my favorite! Thanks for your tip on stamping the outline twice!
Posted by: Elaine C | February 21, 2017 at 11:12 AM
Kittie,
As usual stunning cards. Thanks for the chance to win.
Posted by: Gael G | February 21, 2017 at 11:24 AM
Oh, deer, your cards are just wonderful. Thanks for a chance to win.
Posted by: Rita Montgomery | February 21, 2017 at 11:34 AM
These cards are gorgeous! This release is wonderful!
Posted by: Katy | February 21, 2017 at 11:42 AM
Love your deer card...it looks very 'woodsy'. Great release!
Posted by: Donna Gourley | February 21, 2017 at 11:51 AM
Great cards. This new release us wonderful!
Posted by: Crystal Muirhead | February 21, 2017 at 11:56 AM
I love your designs. The deer set is so cute. I love the heart wreath around them. So much fun!
Posted by: Sarah Greber | February 21, 2017 at 11:56 AM
Cute sets!!! I love all the detail in your work...you always do a beautiful job!
Posted by: Dawn | February 21, 2017 at 11:57 AM
Thanks for the chance to win!
Posted by: Lynda J | February 21, 2017 at 12:02 PM
Love the use of heart wreath stamp, combined with the deers. So cute!
Posted by: Terri Bradburn | February 21, 2017 at 12:06 PM
Your cards are lovely!
Posted by: Beth Holt | February 21, 2017 at 12:08 PM
This deer set is just too sweet. Your card is beautiful!!!
Posted by: EK Gorman | February 21, 2017 at 12:09 PM
Beautiful release!!! Love your cards!!! The first one is really cute!!!
Posted by: Arianna Barbara | February 21, 2017 at 12:12 PM
These are just wonderful, Kittie!! That's such a great set!!
Posted by: Broni | February 21, 2017 at 12:13 PM
Wow! These are gorgeous!!! Always love your artistic style. So much time and love put into your creations ♥
Posted by: Brandi R | February 21, 2017 at 12:18 PM
Love the plain heart wreath card. So simple, but so nice, too!
Posted by: joy meadows | February 21, 2017 at 12:19 PM
Beautiful cards .... and a fun new release.
Posted by: Ann K | February 21, 2017 at 12:25 PM
Beautiful cards.
Posted by: Jan J | February 21, 2017 at 12:26 PM
Love the wreaths! So pretty~~
Posted by: Haejin Kang | February 21, 2017 at 12:35 PM
I like the uniqueness of the wreath card.
Posted by: Kara S | February 21, 2017 at 12:36 PM
Pretty cards! Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Cindy Aguirre | February 21, 2017 at 12:39 PM
Great use of hearts. Thank you for sharing.
Posted by: Teresa | February 21, 2017 at 12:43 PM
I love your cards, Kitty. Always an inspiration!
Posted by: Barb C | February 21, 2017 at 12:46 PM
Great cards! TFS :)
Posted by: laura mm | February 21, 2017 at 12:58 PM
Love the heart wreath die!!
Posted by: Elizabeth Grimball | February 21, 2017 at 12:59 PM
What a great use of the heart wreath. I love the way you triple matts.
Posted by: Barbara Howell | February 21, 2017 at 01:06 PM
Lovin’ on the otter stamps and dies … cuteness overload! Great cards and projects to share the release … thank you!
Posted by: Dennisonka | February 21, 2017 at 01:09 PM
Great size for the wreath and like the way you used them. Both cards are great!
Posted by: Pam Kent | February 21, 2017 at 01:12 PM
Lovely cards Kittie! Love the dear stamp set, thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Liz O. | February 21, 2017 at 01:18 PM
Beautiful cards! Thanks for this wonderful inspiration!
Posted by: Linda M. | February 21, 2017 at 01:25 PM
Kitty, thank you for the inspiration. I love the depth that you showed with layers.
Posted by: Amy Lemmon | February 21, 2017 at 01:29 PM
Love the new releases! So many cute stamps
Posted by: Jennifer Olson | February 21, 2017 at 01:38 PM
I love how you mixed and matched the sets. Beautiful cards.
Posted by: Becky Reynolds | February 21, 2017 at 01:40 PM
Your cards are so pretty! I love them.
Posted by: Teresa Chapman | February 21, 2017 at 01:40 PM
I absolutely love the "Oh DEER" set.
Posted by: Donna Gavin | February 21, 2017 at 01:41 PM
Your cards are so sweet! I love the heart shaped wreaths.
Posted by: Elise S. | February 21, 2017 at 01:46 PM
love the simple elegance
Posted by: Kathy Thisted | February 21, 2017 at 01:46 PM
Very cute and well done!
Posted by: Beth | February 21, 2017 at 01:53 PM
Both awesome cards! Especially those sweet deer! I really love the matted frames on both...really nice finishing touch!
Posted by: Patty E | February 21, 2017 at 01:53 PM
Lovely cards. Those deer are so adorable and I love wreaths.
Posted by: Becca Yahrling | February 21, 2017 at 01:57 PM
love the deer!!
Posted by: Tara Prince | February 21, 2017 at 02:12 PM
Thanks for the inspiration I love the deer set.
Posted by: Brenda | February 21, 2017 at 02:13 PM
You are amazing. I am always in aweof your work! Love the new products by Ellen Hutson and team!
Posted by: Taniesa | February 21, 2017 at 02:15 PM
Well done
Posted by: gretchen n | February 21, 2017 at 02:20 PM
Two gorgeous cards; love the way you showcased two very different ways to use that beautiful wreath!
Posted by: Karen | February 21, 2017 at 02:23 PM
Always love the dimension you do. Awesome.
Posted by: Jude Unnone | February 21, 2017 at 02:32 PM
Thanks for showing how versatile the leafy wreath is
Posted by: Lynda | February 21, 2017 at 02:32 PM
It's always cool to see different ways to use the same set - love your creations!
Posted by: Teresa DeWitt-Pierce | February 21, 2017 at 02:39 PM
I love how you re-purposed the seaweed heart into a vine heart! So creative!
Posted by: Christine Szekeres | February 21, 2017 at 02:51 PM
The Otter Ware set is so versatile. Love it.
Posted by: Brandy Mayerski | February 21, 2017 at 02:57 PM
Oh dear-I do believe I need some deer in my life. Lovely cards!!
Posted by: Linda K | February 21, 2017 at 03:08 PM
I could see the deer set making adorable xmas cards too! I just love this release. Great job on the cards. Very clean and elegant looking.
Posted by: RACHELOrr | February 21, 2017 at 03:10 PM
Love the deer with the hearts, what a great idea
Posted by: Emma Rose | February 21, 2017 at 03:12 PM
Great cards! So creative!
Posted by: Jana Yeager | February 21, 2017 at 03:14 PM
Love how you used the deer in the heart wreath, very smart!
Posted by: Laura Greig | February 21, 2017 at 03:19 PM
The Deer set is so adorable! Your frames are beautiful, they add another element to the cards.
Posted by: Kathi | February 21, 2017 at 03:20 PM
Ruh roh. I already have a thing for wreaths, but your use of them has taken it to a new level. LOVE these.
Posted by: Lisa | February 21, 2017 at 03:31 PM
Awe, sweetness itself. And the wreath card is beautiful.
Posted by: Ina Nelson | February 21, 2017 at 03:54 PM
Ah yes! You have really shared with us the versatility of these sets - never would have thought to combine the two. Such a sweet nature scene and the heart wreath alone is stunning! Love your colors and layouts. Thanks for rocking this wonderful release and for the chance to win.
Posted by: Maureen Morton | February 21, 2017 at 03:56 PM
Kitty, both of your cards are out of this world beautiful. Thank you so much for sharing your talent with us.
Posted by: Susie Moore | February 21, 2017 at 04:01 PM
Your cards are always so wonderful.
Posted by: Chris Handy | February 21, 2017 at 04:10 PM
Beautiful color combinations. I enjoy the simple elegance of your layout. The "Oh Deer" and the entire Otter Collection are some of my favorites of the new release. Cute punny humor. Thanks for using the kelp wreath in two ways, especially the repurposing it as a vine wreath. Looking forward to seeing other uses with the wreath because I fell in love with it.
Posted by: Teresa Sedbrook | February 21, 2017 at 04:10 PM
Your cards made my heart sing! Love the layering and texture. I'll be visiting your blog again. Thanks!
Posted by: Jeanne | February 21, 2017 at 04:22 PM
Pretty cards. I especially like the CAS card with the wreath.
Posted by: Olive M | February 21, 2017 at 04:38 PM
great cards! Love the release
Posted by: Susie Sonnier | February 21, 2017 at 04:41 PM
Oh, I really love what you created with the deer, beautiful cards!
Posted by: Danni reid | February 21, 2017 at 04:42 PM
Beautiful cards Kittie! Love your framing & color combos. Awesome designs.
Posted by: Trish H | February 21, 2017 at 04:45 PM
Oh, Kittie!!! Your shading on the deer? Impeccable! And, I love that you used the wreath from Otter Ware to highlight them! I reread your quick tutorial/tips on how you used the MISTI for both of these--fab technique I can't wait to try myself!!!
Posted by: Julie Ebersole | February 21, 2017 at 04:47 PM
Darling cards, love them!
Posted by: Janet D. | February 21, 2017 at 04:47 PM
Oh, WOW!!! You have taken some simply lovely stamps and taken them way beyond the next level. I hadn't really noticed the little wreath too much, and just look what you did with it! Sometimes the simplest designs (not easy, but simple!) really have the most impact. Thank you.
Posted by: bev p | February 21, 2017 at 05:01 PM
Thank you for sharing all of the amazing products in this awesome release. I love your beautiful work!
Posted by: Kirsty Vittetoe | February 21, 2017 at 05:25 PM