Did you know that today is World Cardmaking Day? It’s pretty much every crafter’s dream holiday. An excuse to lock the door and get knee deep in cardstock and glue…or in the case of today’s post, an excuse to visit a ton of blogs that are all offering you a first peek at the newest collection of stamps and dies available from Ellen Hutson. Papercrafter extraordinaire Julie Ebersole has designed a line of incredibly trendy and versatile products that are exclusively available at Ellen Hutson and today is the big day that you can grab ’em up.
I’m here along with twenty other crafty temptresses to show you my take on these new products. So, let’s get scrolling – because I’m sure you are ready for me to stop talking and start crafting.
Each of the cards you’ll see in this post are decididly simple, which means you can pump out a stack of cards in little to no time at all. These days, I am a very big fan of quick and easy.
SUPPLIES:
Cozy Christmas | Brushstroke Christmas | Merry & Bright Stamp Set | Memento Luxe Ink in Pear Tart // Love Letter
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Apply ink the “Joy” stamp and use a wet wipe to remove ink from the dot over the “j” 2. Stamp “Peace” and “Love” on either side of “Joy” greeting 3. Stamp holly leaf image in red and green ink
Watercolors are a great way to add texture without doing much work at all . Just swipe on some color. No need to be neat or precise. Love that.
SUPPLIES:
Cozy Christmas | Merry & Bright Stamp Set| Memento Luxe Ink in Teal Zeal | Watercolor set | Watercolor Paper | Martha Stewart Iridescent Glitter Glue
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Paint blue background onto front of card and allow to dry 2. Stamp swirly line from Merry & Bright stamp set 3. Stamp tree, star and “Merry Christmas” greeting 4. Add yellow glitter glue to star and dots of white glitter glue to create snowfall
When I received the products in this new release, I was so excited to see a laurel wreath die. I love a good laurel wreath and it’s about time someone created one for all of us papercrafters. To create this card, I turned it upside down and added a simple twine bow.
SUPPLIES:
Laurel Wreath Die | Merry & Bright Handwritten Dies | Merry & Bright Stamp Set| Memento Luxe Ink in Love Letter | Ellen Hutson Craft-a-Board | Copic Markers in YG11, Y13, YG17 | Red & White Baker’s Twine
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Die cut wreath from green cardstock and from Craft-a-board 2. Use Copics to add shading to edges of wreath 3. Adhere cardstock wreath to Craft-A-Board 4. Adhere bow to wreath 5. Die cut “happy” sentiment from red cardstock 6. Cut banner from white cardstock and stamp “holidays” greeting in red ink.
SUPPLIES:
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Stamp leaves 2. Stamp “Thank You” greeting on a small strip of white paper 3. Mount strip on kraft paper and adhere to front of card
SUPPLIES:
Merry & Bright Stamp Set | Bokeh Dots Stamp Set | Solid Red Baker’s Twine
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Stamp large circle in shades of green 2. Stamp greeting 3. Adhere red twine bow
This last project may just be my very fave. If you are unfamiliar with the hilarity of “Treat Yo Self” do your self a favor and indulge in next thirty-five seconds. Considering that Halloween is right around the corner, it only made sense to put this die to use for the holiday. I printed out the “Trick or” portion and added it to the die.
SUPPLIES:
Treat Yo Self Die | Vellum | Crop-a-dile Tool | Fiskars Pinking Shears | Orange Striped Treat Bags | Black Striped Treat Bags | Purple Baker’s Twine | Xyron 3″ Sticker Maker
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Cut die from orange cardstock 2. Run through sticker maker 3. Print out banner with additional greeting and adhere to die 4. Cut tag shape from vellum and add eyelet with Crop-a-dile 5. Trim bottom tag with pinking shears
And now that you’ve scrolled your way through all these projects, you’ve earned a chance to win one of my favorite stamp sets! Please leave a comment here by October 8th; winners will be announced October 9th!
For more WCMD inspiration featuring the Ellen Hutson Essentials Collection by Julie Ebersole, visit these bloggers! There are prizes to be won – so don’t miss out on a single blog!
http://parkermolly.blogspot.com
http://kittiekraft.typepad.com/kittiekraft/
http://paperfections.typepad.com/
http://mypapersecret.blogspot.com/
karolyns-paperkraft.blogspot.com
http://nicholmagouirk.typepad.com
http://www.jennifermcguireink.com/
http://www.prettypinkposh.com/blog
http://redballooncards.blogspot.com
These cards are so fantabulous!! I love them!! We just had holiday photos taken yesterday, so we will definitely be buying cards to share the photos on! Haha
First time visitor to your blog. Love your style!! And your bio-pic at the top totally makes me want to laugh along with you.
Love your creations that you made using the release stamps and dies. Thanks for sharing!
They may be simple cards, as you put it, but they sure pack a punch!
What cheerful, gorgeous simplicity!! Love all your cards.
You make simple look so stunning. Love all of this, but I especially love the Trick to treat yo self. So perfect.
Such cute cards. So simple yet elegant.
Amber, thank you so much for all this amazing card inspiration! I won’t thank you for all the enabling, you temptress you, lol!! Hugs, Darnell
Amber, your cards are “simply” great.
Love, love, love! Great release!
Happy WCMD! I love the holiday cards. And I cannot resist stripes.
Amber–I love your CAS cards-I have to try the simple watercolored backgrounds on my next card.
Love the holiday cards they are great.
Love your clean and simple cards!
DIY there is no other way. love your cards!
Love your cards, Great release!
Well We are moving in November but to answer your question-Ill now be making. You have inspired me:)
Always DIY! Fantastic cards, Amber!
I’ve done DIY cards for the past couple of years and will do the same this year. Most of them are already finished! LOVE the simplicity of your cards! Thanks for sharing, and thanks for the chance to win!
~Ashley W
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Great projects! I love how you used the Bokeh circle for the wreath.
Fabulous projects, Amber!
DIY of course! I love making holiday cards and “matching” the style to the recipients. Julie’s new designs will be perfect for my eclectic family.
Your cards are terrific! Thanks for the inspiration.
Love your neat and stylish cards. Your unique way of using the stamps and dies is very refreshing. Yes I make 65 cards every year. Each year I vow to make a simple design but end up with a multi task card every time. Friends and family say they love them so I’m encouraged to keep it up. Tks.
Clever ideas!
Love your cards and how you included Thanksgiving and used the treat yo self for Halloween bags. Very clever.
Love how different all the cards are!
All I can say is WOW Amber!!! You are an awesome designer. These cards are fabulous. I love the white space … my style.
How do you do that!! I am blown away the simple elegant AMAZING concepts!! You are super talented.
So many great cards! Your blog is beautiful. Just love the way you used the Treat Yo Self die for a Halloween treat. So smart. Good stuff!
Love all the cards.
such pretty simplicity. loved it
Treat yo self for Halloween!! I love this!! Thinking outside the box. Boom!
Lovely cards – simple is good, especially when they are as stunning as these!
Simple and elegant!
I’ll me making my cards this year. Love the Bokeh set!
LOVE your cards!! I will definitely be making mine this year. 🙂
I love the simplicity and elegance of your cards. I will be making mine. THanks for the inspiration.
So glad to find your blog!! Love your cards!!!!! Intensely!!!!
Amber – yup, I’m making my Christmas cards this year, too – as always! These new sets from Julie and Ellen will make it pretty easy this year, I’m thinkin – and thank you so much for the chance to win one of the cutest ones! Thanks, too for the great inspiration cards – love ’em!
Bokeh is one of my favorite techniques right now. Love your wreath, thank you for the instructions.
I love your sweet tree card. I will be trying that idea as it is so simple and cute. Hope I can get the background to look as nice as yours!
Robbie
That’s it. I’m busting out the watercolors and the glitter glue.
I will be making my cards as I always do:) My friends look forward to see what I come up with every year!
Love your sweet, gentle style, Amber. Beautiful job with this awesome release!
So happy to see all your crafty goodness! Love what you create, these cards are so CAS and gorgeous! I’ll probably make and buy (photo cards) for this years holiday cards. Happy WCMD!
What a fabulous way to spend a Saturday. Your cards are so cute and thanks for the great tutorials.
Love the cards! very simple, and effective
Love the cards! The wreath is so clever! Thanks for sharing your creativity!
LOVE the cozy set you are offering. I am jewish but I can not pass up buying all the fabulous Christmas card making supplies. I make cards for Operation Write Home and other holiday card drives. Seems like a win win except for my wallet.
Amber, thanks for all the great tips in addition to the wonderful projects. Love how you used the scribble circle to create a wreath.
I really enjoyed seeing your lovely and fun creations, and that video clip is too funny; when she says “fine leather goods” I just cracked up 🙂 Thanks for sharing and Happy WCM Day! Looking forward to visiting your blog again soon.