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 the wreath and the Happy die!! The inking of the edges really makes it pop!!
I was going to buy them but this release is so fab now I can’t! Beautiful cards you made….
I LOVE your style Amber! So clean and simple but stunning nonetheless! Die cut stickers?! Amazing! Thanks so much for all the great ideas!
Simple and classy – love your style. This entire release is great.
I love all your cards especially the Christmas wreath.
I love the simplicity of the cards yet they are very elegant as well. Thanks for sharing!
Oh great cards!
Simple and so
pretty. Loving
the blue one
with the tree
and glitter
snow!
Carla from Utah
Wow! You really nailed this release with your projects! I loved them all! The Treat Yo Self tag is adorable! Great inspiration! Thanks for the giveaway too!
I love the cards you created, the whole collection is awesome!
Clean and simple, Quick and easy. Your nailed it with these superbly done cards! Thank you!
Loving all the fun projects by everyone. Your Autumn Acorn card is my favorite. Still thinking fall I guess.
Wow great DIY tutorials here! I love the cards and the “how to”!!! This is a great release and I love what you came up with.. Oh btw love your blob:)…just sayin!
I’ll be diy-ing my cards as usual. You certainly have shared some great ideas to get me inspired to get started.
That wreath is super! Great selection of wonderful cards.
I just love the softness of your cards, Amber. They are simple yet so elegant.
I usually do both DIY and store bought depending on the recipient. You created great inspirational cards!
I haven’t quite given up hope of making some Christmas cards, but I’m afraid I won’t have enough time now that we are moving house.
Forgot to say I totally love your CAS Christmas cards, esp. the tree with the soft blue background. So pretty!
good grief… your cards are amazing and I totally love the Halloween tag you made with the “treat yo self” die… clever!!
Such cute cards. I love the watercolor with the Christmas tree.
Simple yet truly beautiful cards. Thanks for sharing.
Amber, you are so talented! Love ALL your cards, I could not possibly pick out a favorite!
I love the simplicity of your design style! This is a wonderful new collection.
DIY not BUY! Thanks for these elegant ideas.
DIY of course!!!! As always, everything you touch Amber is pure gold!! Fabulous!!:)
Oh, wow. Those cards span the entire holiday season! I love seeing how the collection is so versatile. I have to confess, though, that my favorite is the wreath card. I’m a sucker for Kraft paper.
Amazing projects! Love how you used the loopy string in such creative ways.
Your cards are all so elegant!I make my own Christmas cards every year.You have provided me with some wonderful inspiration!!!
iI love your take on these stamps & dies, especially the “Treat Yoself!
Awesome CAS cards! Thanks for the inspiration.
I loved how you used these stamps and dies, especially the Bokeh Dots for the wreath, super cute!
I love these stamps and what you did with them. Wow!
Love the simple and gorgeous cards you made!
Thanks for sharing your wonderful projects.
I love the simplicity and beauty of all of your cards. Thanks so much for sharing!
I love CAS cards. I do make my Christmas cards and my list of 120 has dwindled to about 80 over the years, so it’s getting easier…but that’s just one reason I like CAS cards! Each one of yours is beautiful; I’m really taken with the Thanksgiving card. And the wreaths. TFS and for the chance to win this stamp set.
Love your cute cards…so simple and classy!!
Stunning! Classy! Colorful! Inspirational! You are always these, but you’ve outdone yourself. You never cease to amaze me.
Clever, “simple”, beautiful all of them.
Love your cards! The wreath one is gorgeous! I will definitely be DIYing my Christmas cards, as I always do!
Love the simplicity of your cards…..very clean and classic!!
Simply gorgeous.
I’m new to your blog, love the clean and simple designs. Great inspirations!
These cards are all great, but I especially like the mod wreath.
Wow, your cards are simply amazing!!!
Simple, but simply elegant. I love them all!
Such beautiful cards! Thanks for the inspiration.
My Oh MY….would love to get my hands on
this one…I see all kinds of possibilities….Thank you
Fabulous cards!! Great inspiration. Thanks for a great giveaway.
Your clean and simple cards are totally awesome. Love each and every one!
All the cards are beautiful but the Peace Joy Love card is so elegant! I love it.
What a fun release! The sets are simple but versatile.