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
Love your use of the different sets. You’re an out-of-the-box thinker! As for my holiday cards, it’s DIY or nothing.
Oh these are so cool. CAS with a big punch!
I just LOVE your cards! The two in your first photo are my faves!
Beautiful cards! The soft colors and simple designs make them so lovely!!
your cards are Wonderful!! I love the tree.
I’ll make my own cards. I haven’t bought a single card, since I started cardmaking. I love tis release and you made some great cards with it.
Such classy & gorgeous projects as always. Love the new release!
Lovely cards!!
Love your CAS cards, so very pretty. LOVE this release
I love your water colored background and Laurel wreath, such great textures on your cards with these fabulous new stamp sets and dies!
Oh I am all about simplicity! I love your style Amber and these cards and treat bag are PERFECT! I’ll definitely be using your ideas in my upcoming projects. Happy World Cardmaking Day!!
You are so right about the laurel wreath die. It’s lovely and will be a versatile stamp in anyone’s collection. Thank you for the beautiful ideas and for your project details, too.
Really like the clean and simple designs. They would be great to make notecard sets. Thanks for the inspiration!
Dreamy designs, Amber. Love the clean and classy look that you always lend to everything you make!
Great inspiration – time to get started on those cards!
Oh my! How awesome!
Love your cards! Really like the circle wreath – so fresh and new! Thanks for sharing!
I love your work. Will be checking in on your blog often..
great projects! I am hoping DIY!
I love CAS styles for mass producing Christmas cards…your cards are perfect for this. Beautiful and inspiring!! TFS!
Wow! Every one of your cards are gorgeous and look so easy to do in my craft room. Thanks for the inspiration!
Adore the simplicity! Thanks for sharing.
I’m in love, with your cards and the new release.
Love your style!
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Beautiful cards. Truly love the simplicity of your work.
Love your cards but my favourite is the blue watercolored card with the tree.
I love your clean and simple designs, so perfect for the busiest time of the year!
Wow! Happy World Card-Making Day! Love all your cards and especially the “Treat Yo Self” tags! They’re so simple but eye-catching! Thanks for sharing!
Very lovely cards. Clean and simple means you can make lots of cards quickly. Thanks for sharing your wonderful ideas.
simple and elegant the way to go So fantastic!
Amber, I always love you elegant, simple style and your sense of humor. Thanks for all the super ideas and for a chance to win a prize.
I love your one layer wreath Christmas card using the bokeh set. So clever and would be so fun to make with the kids.
Wonderful projects!!!
These are fantastic CAS cards, Amber! Love them!
Your samples are terrific. Thanks for the opportunity to win.
Love your clean and simple projects! I come from a huge family so I’m always looking for ideas I can easily mass produce. Thanks for the inspiration!
Such classy cards, really lovely. I think I’ll save some money and make my own cards – hah.
Love your style. I am so glad I went on this hop as I have not run across your site. Now I have. Thank you
Such Beautiful work! Love your simple, straight-forward instruction Amber. You always wow us, no matter the stamps, but I am more excited for this release than any other all season. Julie and EH worked some great magic in this premier release!
Fabulous job Amber! I love every one of your cards!
OMG, I just love this release! Wish I could have the whole thing hehe…
Great projects! LOVE how you used that Treat Yo Self die, so clever!
What creative cards!
great points altogether, you simply won a logo new reader.
What may you recommend in regards to your put up that you just made a few days in the past?
Any positive?
So ready to treat myself to a little craft time after seeing your samples, Amber. I’ll be buying photo cards and sending hand-crafted cards and gifts to a few special people.
Clean, simple, gorgeous! I especially love the wreath!
Wonderful cards! I make most of my Christmas cards each year.
Such lovely, softly colored cards.
Gorgeous!
Fabulous ideas and inspiration.
Hugz from Wisconsin, Patricia
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