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
Great cards! I am so excited about the new Essentials by Ellen stamps and dies designed by Julie Ebersole and can’t wait to get some of my very own. Congrats to Ellen and Julie!
I always have such a hard time with simple cards – you cards make such a statement thanks for the inspiration.
Loved ’em all – and I rarely say that! Also liked your well-plotted tutorial . . . so nicely done . . .
That blue watercolor card is lovely.
buy 🙂 lol these are all so creative!!!
Love the cards, what great stamp and die sets.
Love the clean and simple designs.
Thanks for showcasing a selection of simple cards! They are all wonderful.
Absolutely wonderful, Amber!
Loved all your cards, especially when you did the watercoloring!
Wonderful CAS cards! They are all beautiful! Love your style!
DIY always! Thanks for sharing so many wonderful ideas!
DIY because it adds that special personal touch. Thanks for the holiday inspiration!
I seriously love your style! Great samples here. This release is amazing! Now I need that Laurel leaf die. 😉
Love to DIY my holiday cards and tags. Thanks for the inspiration, big fan!!
Love your CAS style cards.
Of course I’ll be making cards to send to family & friends again this year – I absolutely love surprising them with new card designs! Your cards are an absolute treat for the eyes!
I have enjoyed the blog hop today and being able to see each designers take on the stamps and dies. I love the laurel wreath die. Thank you for the inspiration.
DIY all my cards and I’m about half-way through. I try not to duplicate the designs and so I start early so that it’s fun and doesn’t become a chore. Love your card designs and I think Julie should be commended for her great designs for stamps and dies!
Oh my! Love all your cards…but I think that layered wreath is the bestest!
DIY!
love your CAS cards, especially the wreath die one! I’ll be DIY for my cards this Christmas as usual. thanx for the inspiration and blog candy opp!
I just love the simplicity of your designs. Love it!!!
Thanks Amber, your designs are always so fresh and clean. Love that.
These are beautiful! I just found your blog and am so happy I did – you have great ideas!
Wow, love the wreath idea with the bokeh set. Genius!
Wow such beautiful cards. Thanks for Sharing.
Love your cards!! Huge fan of the clean and simple, and most importantly quick, style. I think it’s BRILLIANT that you used the holly berries to dot your j and your wreath cards are lovely!! I plan on making my own holiday cards this year so I’m hoping for something that can be made in an assembly-line fashion!
The Bokeh stamps should be in everyone’s stash. What fun ideas come to mind when I look at those.
Such lovely cards. This release is fantastic! Thanks for a chance to win!
Great cards from a great release!!
I’ll be making lots of tags and a few cards. This is a great release and I love what you’ve done with it. That wreath die is calling me!
Hi Amber! These cards are all so much fun! Love these new stamps and dies from Ellen and Julie. Hard to pick a fav, but I don’t have anything like the Bokeh set. 😉
Love these cards! Thank you so much for sharing your ideas!
Wow! Can you say Clean , Simple & Elegant. Your cards are Wonderful!
beautiful cards. thanks for sharing.
Great instructions-thanks for that! Like the past 5 years, I will be making my own-love doing this!
Love your use of the product in tradional and nontradional ways.
Love the cards and love the tips you give! Can’t wait to try some of these products out! Happy Cardmaking Day to Everyone!
Beautiful designs and love how you colored the wreath branches with Copics.
Great CAS cards, Amber! I like your work.
Your cards are so simple and elegant!
Simply Beautiful…. I love all the tips and techniques. Thnaks so much for sharing and the chance to win. 😀
You have such a clean simple look to your cards, in a very beautiful way. Love them!
Fun cards! Great release! Excited for Julie and Ellen!
I’m planning a DIY Christmas Card this year and love all the inspiration.
These are all so sweet. I don’t know which I like best????
Your style is charming! I’ve subscribed to your blog!
I love your blog! Such cool graphics and amazing layout. I think the simplicity of your cards is beautiful and easy to mass produce. Thanks for the ideas.
Love the simplicity of your style, Amber. Your cards are adorable.
I mix the Christmas cards, close family and friends get homemade, and some folks get store bought.