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
Fabulous cards! I want to case them all. The clean & simple cards are wonderful this time of year when we need to make a truckload!
I ❤ the wreath card! Very simple but very cute!
Nice cards, and thanks for sharing.
Great cards!!! I love simple styles and yours are wonderful!!!
Love the simplicity of these!
Love the simplicity and elegance of your cards. Thank you!
Love your watercolor Christmas card!
You have a real gift for making clean and simple cards!
The glitter glue is cool. I am going to have to buy some of that to yes with these stamps. Beautiful cards and not overwhelming : )
I love your clean and simple style. I’m making my own Christmas cards again this year and I really appreciate all of your designs.
Your cards are very pretty. Love them. Thanks.
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These are incredible! I’ll be doing a little of both this year. With a baby on the way I know I won’t be able to make enough cards for everyone I’ll want to send to, but I’m going to try to make as many as I can.
DIY all the way, baby! 🙂
Great cards. I love your ideas.
What elegant cards!! These are beautiful – I am so impressed. Thank you for sharing
So glad you showcased the Treatyoself die as a Halloween card- thanks for the ideas.
Julie is such a talented artist. I just love her style! Fantastic technique on your first card. I especially love the laurel wreath card. Terrific job on showcasing the wonderful products from Julie!
Your created very clever cards! I really like the wreath! Thanks for sharing.
Gorgeous cards Amber. DYI cards this year – thanks for the inspiration!
Love, love, LOVE the CAS amazingness of these cards!
I love your little explaining notes!!! An your cards are wonderful!!!
Hi Amber! Treat Yo self, is a hoot, so Julie! Love all of your projects. Copic coloring on colored card stock….yum!
Simple and beautiful.
I only send a few so I make them! And I love CAS cards so these are perfect!
Thanks for all of the great projects and wonderful instructions.
Totally fun cards! My first visit to your blog… and I’ll be back!
What a bunch of beauties. Very cool!
DIY FTW! Love everything that you made, and thank you for the instructions! The Treat Yo Self is my fave thing of this whole collection…and one of my fave scenes for Parks and Rec. “…the best day of the year!”
Very good blog post. I definitely love this site. Stick with it!
love all your beautiful creations!!!! hopefully I can diy my cards this season starting with halloween!!!
Cute Halloween card.
Fabulous cards!!!! Loving the new stamps and dies.
Love your cards!!
Love the simplicity of all the cards!
DIY for sure! Love your clean and simple style!! Awesome cards and great release!!
Two words…..Simply Elegant. TFS
Thanks for sharing your info. I really appreciate your efforts and I am
waiting for your next write ups thank you once again.
loving the wreath
It’s DIY cards at my house! Thanks for sharing your simple yet striking cards. I love the way you’ve interpreted the images… like using the swirly line for the snowy base under the Christmas tree, or the scribble circle for a wreath!
What a peaceful cards, I like them! Do it myself, ofcourse!
My goodness you made a lot of wonderfull cards.
How nice that you also addded the how-to-do-it underneath every card……thank you very much!
What a beautiful new release! Love your cards too! Great job as always! I am a big fan!
Such beautiful simplicity!! I love every single card!!
Such fun Christmas cards. Thanks for the inspiration.
Beautiful and simple cards and love them all.
Your style and cards are simply the best!!!!!! So inspiring!!!!!
The most sweetest cards!!!
Love your subtle , classy designs.
Amber, your cards are always so elegant and pretty! I love them all!
Ok, here goes, my first try to hop them all….life always gets in the way ..going to focus on finishing the hop…love all the inspirational talents of your team. It’s my little escape to the outside world…thanks for sharing your great talents.
Hope I’m posting on the correct site..doing the eye candy hop….Love all your designs they are simply great. Very nice! thanks for sharing!