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 cards.
You did a lovely job showcasing this stamp set – – I want it now more than ever. I really like the cut-out wreath card.
Great cards. Great release. I’m loving this hop…so many great ideas being shared. Thanks
Lovely and cute cards. Liked the way you showcased the Cozy Christmas Stamp set..Love this set!!!
Such a clever way to make quick and easy cards for the holidays! Your style is contagious and very inspiring! Thanks for the ideas!
Beautiful cards! They are so simple and so elegant! I have more order in and cant wait to get started!
DIY always! I love your simple elegant cards! Thanks for sharing and for the chance to win!
Great job on creating simple designed cards. I have such a hard time doing this but you’ve done it perfectly.
You have made a new follower and friend. I love your work and your photos are great too! Pinning away!
LOVE all your beautiful CAS cards, you really showcased these wonderful stamps and dies! I too will be making my holiday cards, so your easy to mass produce ones help me to be inspired to get going!
OMG! So simple and so beautiful. I’m going to CAS so many of these. Thank you for showing beautiful simplicity
Oh Wow!! You’ve outdone yourself!! Love all your beautiful CAS cards!
These are so beautiful! Love your fresh ideas! Thanks so much!
Love your simplicity and elegance.
These are all so beautiful and elegant. love how subtle they are. great shares.
Elegant and simple cards. Love the tags! DIY for me this year, same as last year. I have been die cutting Christmas Trees all day. Thanks for the tips, can’t wait to see more!
Wonderful projects…just love how you kept them simple and also how you added detailed steps. Thanks!
Very beautiful cards, simple and elegant. Thanks so much for the inspiration!
Love how simple and pretty these are!
Super cute cards!! I love the circle wreath…. simple but effective design!
Lovin that stamp!
Love that stamp!
Love that solitary tree against that delicate blue background! So peaceful and simple! Also the Copic coloring on the wreath. Beautiful!
I really like the clean and simple, yet fun and whimsical at the same time-not an easy feat, but you knocked it out of the park!
Love your cards, especially the wreath card – so simple and classic! Your Halloween card is too cute!
These Christmas cards are sooo adorable. I think you’ve just given me some great ideas 😉
the trees on this stamp set are so super cute!
Gorgeous cards! I love that tall tree and the beautiful background you created for it! So pretty! Both wreath cards are fabulous too!
Love all your cards and your talent.
Love these! Amazing! Great touch!
sweet and simple…love ’em!
sweet and simple…love ’em!
Great cards. Love the wreath made with the circles!
I love the die cut sentiments
Absolutely beautiful cards!! I love the CAS look!! I love the wreath you made with the bokeh stamp set!! Very creative!!
I love your simple and easy cards. I always wait till the last minute so they are usually a must. I love making the cards like the exploding box but they sure do take a little more time. If I don’t have time for those I like the less is more type. They are fun too.
All of your cards are wonderful. I love your clean & simple style.
Wow…these are amazing! Love the graphic and bold feel of your cards!
These are all fantastic 🙂
I will be making DIY cards -thanks for the great inspiration- beautifulcards!
I hope to DIY this year, Love,love,love your creative, yet subtitle cards! Love your directions, love that each card uses a different technique, and love that you did so many! Thank you Amber for sharing!
LOVE the designs of ALL the AWESOME cards you have shared today Amber!!!
Definitely DIY for special family & friends and buy for the ones I miss out on making ones for, hoping that this year it will be DIY for all, especially if I can decide on a couple of designs that I can make in bulk … I’m thinking that your STUNNING “Have yourself a merry little Christmas” ticks ALL my boxes and I have put the Merry & Bright and Bokeh Dots Stamp Sets on my MUST-HAVE list 🙂
THANK YOU for sharing your CREATIVE INSPIRATION, FABULOUS instructions and the chance to win too!!!
How fun!! Love your fresh approach ~ DIY for me 🙂
LOVE that card with the falling snow and the pale blue background!!!
It will be DIY Christmas cards for me.
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Love, love, love that treat bag. What a neat idea for my son’s class, or to give to ANYONE. So cool…
I just adore your clean and simple style. So fresh all the time!! I’m a DIY gal. I don’t think I’ve ever bought cards to give at Christmas. Thanks for the chance to win.
Loved how simple and pretty your cards are!! Great ideas!
Beautiful cards! Simply pretty
Ooohhhh I love your CAS style and your unique way to post your cards, love reading your blog. TFS. I make my own christmascards and after seeng these cards and great stamps and dies I for suram going to make some more cards.
Thanks for the great tutorial on each of the cards…simple and easy the way I like it! Great job showcasing these stamps!