Saturday, October 4, 2014

Essentials by Ellen Blog Hop!!!!!!!!!!

THIS POST IS LOADED WITH INFO, PROJECTS AND PRIZES, SO PLEASE READ ALL THE WAY TO THE BOTTOM!
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HAPPY WORLD CARD MAKING DAY FRIENDS and most of all welcome to the Essentials by Ellen Blog Hop!  Hip Hip Hooray!
We’re so excited to unveil a brand new line of high quality Clear Stamp Sets and Designer Dies, designed by Julie Ebersole exclusively for Ellen Hutson LLC.  This collection reflects an eclectic mix of images, sentiments and art styles that are sure to appeal to a wide range of tastes!  Just in time for holiday crafting, the entire release is available now at Ellen Hutson LLC.  All Essentials by Ellen Stamp Sets and Dies arrive in a signature packaging with a durable clear envelope and a labeled card stock backer for convenient storage and organization.  Even the die packaging also features an attached magnetic sheet, to ensure that even the smallest of your dies is stored securely!
You can check out the entire new release HERE!
The fun all starts at the CLASSroom, where there is a GIANT prize package being given away—be sure to leave a comment there by October 8th; winners will be announced October 9th!  
In case you get lost along the way, here is the full list of hoppers




  • The CLASSroom - http://ellenhutson.typepad.com/the_classroom_new/
  • Teri Anderson - terisplace.wordpress.com
  • Laurel Beard - www.laurelbeard.org
  • JJ Bolton - www.jjbolton.org
  • Heather Campbell - http://parkermolly.blogspot.com
  • Kittie Caracciolo - http://kittiekraft.typepad.com/kittiekraft/
  • Darlene DeVries - http://www.darlenedesign.com
  • Julie Ebersole – http://papertrufflez.com
  • Sharon Harnist - http://paperfections.typepad.com/ 
  • Amber Kemp-Gerstel - www.damasklove.com
  • Cristina Kowalczyk - http://mypapersecret.blogspot.com/
  • Karolyn Loncon - karolyns-paperkraft.blogspot.com
  • Nichol Magouirk - http://nicholmagouirk.typepad.com
  • Jean Manis - www.jeanmanis.com
  • Jennifer McGuire - http://www.jennifermcguireink.com/
  • Chari Moss - www.mossymade.com
  • Paulina Nakamura - http://www.prettypinkposh.com/blog
  • Jocelyn Olson - http://redballooncards.blogspot.com
  • Catherine Pooler - www.catherinepooler.com
  • Miriam Prantner -  http://mprantner.blogspot.com
  • Julia Stainton - http://juliastainton.com/blog

  • Let's get to the projects, shall we???
    For my first project, I used the new Bokeh Dots, Merry & Bright stampsthe new (and coolest) stag die and words dies from Merry and Bright!  The little hearts are from the Home & Hearth die set. I used vellum to make the bokeh dots a little more subtle and then stamped the hearts on the vellum!

    Next, I kept it one layer and used the Bokeh Dots and words dies from Merry and Bright


    Tis the Season is seriously one of the cutest stamp sets EVER!  It just makes me HAPPY!

    The Merry & Bright stamp set is a full of possibilities!  I used stamped the string and sentiment and then went in and stamped and colored in the lightbulbs.  Then, I added a white gel pen accent and coated the  light bulbs with glossy accents. 

    Last project to share with you is my Zipper Panel die project, and I thought this was the PERFECT Christmas Tree ornament die.  How fun is this to hide a gift card or moola in!?!?  I used the new Home & Hearth dies to create a die cut scene and a Cozy Christmas sentiment which pairs perfectly! 


     Here's the inside. :) 

    Now for some fun to share...  the sweet and extremely generous Ellen & Julie are offering up a prize!
    Yes, I have a set of Merry & Bright to give away! 

    Please leave a comment ON THIS BLOG POST by October 8th!  Winners will be announced October 9th!
    Now it's off to Kittie Caracciolo's blog!  Thanks so much for stopping by and joining us for this very, very special hop!

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    Pink Stamper Girl said...

    Love all the cards you made, but the bokeh ones really steal the show. Simply gorgeous and I'm loving all the products in this release.
    Briana C.

    Carol H. said...

    Your cards and tags are too cute!! Love!

    craftylady1952@gmail.com said...

    This looks like a great new set of products to play with. You cards are awesome.

    Patricia said...

    Your cards are awesome! The bokeh dots on vellum is so beautiful! Will have to give it a go. Thanks for the wonderful inspiration!

    Alyson H said...

    Oooh, I want it all! I love these cards... thank you for sharing :-)

    Jamie said...

    I love your style! Great cards here. Love the zipper ornament! I love love stamp set you chose for the win!

    not so sleepy/beauty said...

    Love the Bokeh! The colors are fantastic!

    joy said...

    Your cards are amazing - especially the first one! This new release is SO fabulous!! Thanks for the inspiration.

    Marianne said...

    Wow, so many great products and such awesome cards. Love how you've used the vellum.

    Amy said...

    The cards are beautiful. I LOVE this release. And I can't wait till tomorrow!!!!

    Pat said...

    What beautiful cards you've created. I think it's a great idea to have the zipper card hang from the tree and have it open from the top. If you asked I couldn't pick a favorite - they're all great. And I love this set - hope I win, and thanks for the chance to do just that!

    Unknown said...

    I love the cards you created, the whole collection is awesome!

    Vicki said...

    All your projects are fantastic but I must say the vellum one is outstanding. So beautiful.

    Unknown said...

    These projects are so beautiful.

    Unknown said...

    Some really lovely work. The string on lights look so cute

    Kathy W said...

    Such wonderful cards. I love the string of lights.

    RedGem said...

    Wow... great cards... really love your creations. I just love the new release!

    Mary said...

    Love, Love, Love all your cards. Especially that first one with the dots behind the vellum. So beautiful! Thanks for a chance to win a set from this amazing new release!

    Unknown said...

    Great cards! Can't wait for Christmas.

    Ann D said...

    All of your cards are so clever, especially the one using vellum. I would love to own the Merry and Bright set, as I am a sucker for the Christmas lights motif.

    Eileen said...

    Love you're creations Heather! I have followed Darlene for a long time, and now I have added you to my inspiration!

    Pini said...

    I just love what you did with these cards especially the Christmas lights. It's so clean and simple. Just my style.

    Pia said...

    Wonderful cards. I absolutely love love the 2nd bokeh card. Brilliant! Well done as always!
    Happy Card Making Day!

    Rubeena I. said...

    omg these are beautiful cards!!!

    Elle said...

    Love, Love, Love!!!!

    Unknown said...

    I loved all of your cards and love this Holiday release! Can't wait to get my order!!

    Unknown said...

    The color on your first two cards is refreshing.

    Unknown said...

    Those are the best cards!! I don't think I could pick a favorite, they are all great! Love the release! Thanks!

    Teresa W. said...

    Awesome cards! It's hard to pick my favorite one. They are so cute and cheerful. Love them all.

    Sheryl said...

    Your projects are all wonderful! Love this release more with every blog stop; how is that possible?!?

    Quiana said...

    Wow I love your cards. Thanks for sharing.

    Katico Crafts said...

    Awesome stamp set! Thank you for the giveaway!

    jodpea said...

    I love the fairy light one... I love fairy lights, full stop.

    Amy C. said...

    Beautiful cards! Thanks for the chance to win that cute new stamp set.

    Unknown said...

    This new release is fabulous!

    Late Blooming said...

    Really like the new font dies. thanks.

    Dixie Cochran said...

    Your cards are terrific. My favorite is the car with the tree on top. Perfection!

    Rita said...

    Just lovely.........the more I see the more I want all of the new collection.

    ktfabian2 said...

    Your cards are fantastic! Usually I can pick a favorite, but I love every single one of the cards you made!

    Lucy Schmidt said...

    Oh, but I do love vellum. Using it with the bokeh stamps adds even more love. You definitely made optimal use of all the products you featured. Love all of them and may CASE each of them while I'm at it. ;-)

    Donna Cala said...

    Wonderful cards. I especially love the bokeh cards and string of glass lights. The glossy accents are the perfect touch.

    ScrapaDiddle said...

    Those cards are terrific and I can't decide what I like best! So many wonderful stamps and dies to choose from!

    Renee V said...

    WOW, your cards are simply amazing!!! And Merry and Bright is my fave from the release - that string of lights is just too cute!

    Sue Speck said...

    I really like your cheery, colorful work - you really captured the essence of Julie's art style!

    Unknown said...

    What fun and elegant cards that reflect the fun and elegant release. This hop is hopping with inspiration!

    Helen F. said...

    Heather, your cards bring fun and whimsy to the lives of people they touch. Great job with the new stamps :-)

    bzyPTmom said...

    Heather, your cards are gorgeous! Love the stamp set being given away, awesome!

    Ela said...

    I love all of the cards you created, so great. If I had to pick a favorite, that would probably be the one with the Christmas lights, it's so cool.
    Hugs
    Ela

    Unknown said...

    Your cards are all so cute! Thanks for sharing them with us!

    Nataliea said...

    Loved your ideas!

    Marcie Sharp said...

    Happy WCMD! Love the card with the vellum- stunning!

    Lynne said...

    Such cute cards. Thank you so much for sharing.

    Sara said...

    I love all the cards, but was really interested to see you use the zipper die oriented differently. Such a good idea.

    maureen said...

    very cool cards and ideas for this release..... thank you for them.

    sueymem said...

    I love the reindeer die on the vellum.

    nancy said...

    All your cards are wonderful and so creative! Thanks for all the inspiration!

    Rubeena I. said...

    Beautiful cards.

    MyLittleBlueDog said...

    Love the car and tree!

    Craftykthy said...

    Cute cards so creative

    Cheri said...

    Just love the string of bulbs in this set. Love your cards made from this stamp set.

    Sue D said...

    I like your colorful projects.

    Pam said...

    Love all your cards! The
    merry & Bright stamps & dies are fabulous!

    Unknown said...

    Love your cards and this new release. Can't wait to get my hands on them

    Kris B said...

    All your cards are fabulous! You're really getting me in the mood to make some Christmas cards!

    Unknown said...

    Love this set!

    Barbara said...

    Cute cards and ideas. Love the gift care/ornament idea and all the cards are fun. Great stamp sets.

    Unknown said...

    Great showcase!

    Kari V. said...

    Wow wow wow! I am blown away by all these cards! I really love this release.

    Susi said...

    Oooohh ... your cards are terrific!

    susieqhersh said...

    Love these...simple and creative.

    Anonymous said...

    Loved the Christmas lights card!

    Simply AJ said...

    Fantastic Cards! I love the string of lights... so colorful and fun! Thanks for sharing.

    LesLee said...

    So ADORABLE!!! love it. Thanks so much for the inspirations, sharing and the chance to win. :)

    SueB said...

    merry & bright is delish as are your cards! thanx for the inspiration and blog candy opp!

    Amy Williams said...

    Love all of your cards! Thanks for sharing them with us!

    Anonymous said...

    Love em Heather! Hoping to win!

    Leesa Everitt said...

    What fun sets!

    Unknown said...

    Such a great release. Love what you did with the cards!

    Unknown said...

    The string of lights is so cute and I really like the holly and berries in the stamp set. Thanks for sharing

    cheryl l. said...

    Nice cards! Like the Kraft card the best.

    gardener said...

    What fun use of the products. Love the string of lights!

    Whimsically Yours, Robyn said...

    I love ALL the sets! ALL the dies! How can a girl choose?!? Rats!

    Rachael said...

    You have such great style!!

    Traci said...

    Love them all!

    Unknown said...

    Love all the wonderful cards. Great inspiration.

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    Unknown said...

    I was waiting to see a card with the Christmas tree on top the the car. Lol reminds me of the movie "Christmas Vacation " with chubby chase. Love it! 🎄

    Unknown said...

    Wonderful cards.

    Anonymous said...

    What great ideas you've given all of us! Your cards are Awesome! I am just loving how you used the stamps and dies! Can't wait to get my hands on some of these products!

    Deb said...

    I really like your Christmas tree lights card! Nice work!

    Jennie said...

    Fab designs and love the dots. Uber cute cards :)

    Unknown said...

    Wow. These cards are AMAZING! All of them are great!! LOVE how the vellum added to the bokeh effect. Gorgeous! And the glossy accents on the xmas lights are genius!

    Joan said...

    These are all cute but I'll have to say that the tree on the cute little car really caught my attention.

    Teresa Doyle said...

    OMGosh, what CUTE cards! I love them all!!!

    Crystal said...

    Great cards. Even my husband liked a few! Thanks for the share.

    wwilloww said...

    Great cards! I love how you used the string and light bulb!!!

    Rudi said...

    I love all of your cards! How fun!

    KFlaherty said...

    I love your cards Heather - great job!

    Von Marie said...

    Love the cards and stamps

    Patt H. said...

    Fantastic cards! Love your use of vellum & also how you "glammed" up the Christmas lights

    Sherry Butcher said...

    Great job, love your cards. TFS.

    Katie Kinde said...

    Such cute cards!

    Amanda said...

    You made so many wonderful cards! I love the zipper panel die so much!

    Anonymous said...

    Great card ideas. The bokeh dot stamps are growing on me : )

    MoJo said...

    I love the Bokeh effect! Great cards!

    Marcy said...

    Love all of your cards! So inspiring! Merry & Bright is a must have!

    Amy Martin said...

    Fun Fun cards... And what great ideas. Thanks for sharing them. I am definitely using a few of your ideas.

    shawnacreate said...

    Boy do I love these especially the card with the lights.

    chiyo smith said...

    I'm in love with the Christmas Lights card. Great job on all the cards. What a special release/hop!

    Linda said...

    You made great projects! I loved the first 2 cards with the be merry and bright, and the deer with the vellum to soften the background. Great job!

    Nina said...

    I really like how you softened the bokeh dots with the vellum.

    Simply AJ said...

    Fantastic cards! Love everything... great inspiration!

    Anonymous said...

    Awesome projects Heather! Yeah, I may need the bokeh set, I don't have anything like it and I can tell you had so much fun playing with it. Love the set you're giving away too!

    jean said...

    awesome cards ,love this set of stamps!!

    Margaret R said...

    Fun cards Heather! All delightful!

    Unknown said...

    Beautiful cards! I can't pick a favorite Ellen Hutson set.....I want them all!

    Margaret R said...

    Fun cards Heather! All delightful!

    Sue said...

    Love your use of the Merry and Bright set - not too fussy but the message is clear. But I also love what you did with the Tis the Season card!

    Cristine said...

    OMG...the first two cards! LOVE them!

    CaffeinatedPapercuts said...

    Love love love everything! The bokeh cards are beautiful, bringing home the tree is classic, and the ornament!

    Jackie said...

    Loving the velum and the car cards.

    Beatrice Lawson said...

    Such gorgeous cards! I love the touch of shimmer card stock for the diecut words!

    Anonymous said...

    Wow cute. I hunk my favorite would the light bulbs. Super cute and CAS at the same time :)

    Kris in Alaska said...

    I'm totally in love with all your cards and especially that bokeh set!

    BeverlyBL said...

    I am in love with the tree lights. I thought they turned out great. All the others are really wonderful, too.

    Samantha F. said...

    Amazing cards! Love the car going up the hill :).

    Graciellie Design said...

    I love this stamp set! Thanks so much for sharing your beautiful projects!!!

    Jennifer said...

    Beautiful beautiful just love them all!!!

    Ruthk11 said...

    Really liked your technique for the set of lights. Will be doing that asap. Tfs

    Ying said...

    Love the bokeh effect on the vellum!

    Anonymous said...

    Love the soft look with the velum amd aren't those lights just too cute.

    Flo said...

    Cute cards. Great release. Thanks.

    Stephanie Ortiz Contreras said...

    beautiful cards, heather!!!!!

    Neesey said...

    Love this hop! I am seeing so many great ideas. Great cards here. I'm in love with the little VW! Lots on my wish list here!

    StampinwithAloha said...

    Your cards are adorable! Love this release!

    Lindsey said...

    Absolutely fabulous, Heather! I"m especially loving your first card...the deer, the bokeh, the stary antlers, the vellum...love it all!

    C said...

    TFS!

    Julie I. said...


    Beautiful designs to show off this new release! I especially like the way you layered vellum over some of the stamped images on your first card.... it added so much depth to your design, but didn't take the focus away from that stag!

    CarlavdM said...

    OOOhhhh I like the XMas-lights-card very much, it's very elegant.

    HawaiianLibrarian said...

    fun cards and fun set!

    Unknown said...

    Beautiful cards!!!!

    Cathy P in AZ said...

    I love your style Heather! Such wonderful cards!!

    Bori said...

    Love what you created! Those dots behind the vellum are adorable!

    Hetty said...

    I love your happy and bright Christmas cards!

    cosie said...

    The merry and bright set is my favourite and your CAS card is perfect. So easy to mass produce. Love it.

    Anonymous said...

    Heather, love what you have created with the new line of products!

    Runningstamper said...

    Great cards!!! Love your clean and simple, yet fabulous, style!

    Yainea said...

    Love your bright style! All the cards are simply fabulous but I'm in love with the first one, I need to try that bokeh technique using vellum, looks so pretty!!

    Sarah G said...

    Your cards are fabulous - such a fantastic showcase of this release! I love the stag head, bokeh stamps and so many of the other elements - love the cool, quirky look they give. My shopping list is massive :)

    Isha Gupta said...

    Love all the cards esp. the first one!

    Monique said...

    I love the gorgeous card with the string of lights the most; clean and simple but with lots of impact! I love Julie's videos, and I'm so excited to see her designing product!!

    Unknown said...

    I have to stop blog-hopping. I now NEED the whole release.

    Patsy N. said...

    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.
    Great job, love the Christmas lights and little car with tree. Thanks for sharing.

    Anonymous said...

    Beautiful cards - love the bright and colourful ones especially!

    Celeste Goff said...

    Wow, your cards and tags are all wonderful! I love the attention to detail you add to each one!

    Gay Ferland said...

    Wow! This is such an amazing release!! So many gorgeous products that are a must have!! Great cards!!!!

    Laura said...

    The bokeh dots stamps are so cool and the stag die can be either fun or elegant.

    AmandineC said...

    I love your cards ! It's just fabulous ideas !
    Thanks for the chance to win !

    Pat Gasko said...

    Great cards Love all of them. I like the way you used the zipper die would not have thought of putting the opening at the top.

    Elaine said...

    Super cards, such great inspiration and I really love that stamp set! Elaine x

    Unknown said...

    Your "be bright" vellum card is one of the prettiest things I've seen today! Great use of the new release!

    I Card Everyone said...

    Hi Heather! Love your creations... that zipper really needs a home here on Christmas day and the sentiments on your prize set would be oh so perfect to embellish with! Thanks!
    =] Michele

    Nicole said...

    Great new stamps - and I love your cards!!!

    Anonymous said...

    Love love love all your cards!

    ValByDesign, Valerie said...

    Wonderful, wonderful job!!! I LOOOVE AAALL your cards! They're So cute!

    Shirley said...

    Love the Merry and Bright dots card...can be used all year round.

    maria f. said...

    Oh, Heather, each of your projects just blows me away! So sweet. So well done. Great job showcasing great products.

    camcas said...

    Just love the Christmas lights!

    Beachsidelynn said...

    I need to be making some Christmas cards with this beautiful release. Your cards are great inspiration.

    Vanessa Middleton said...

    Wow, I love your cards. The Merry & Bright one especially. GORGEOUS!

    Shari B said...

    I ADORE every one of your cards! Great inspiration!

    Casey said...

    Great projects! I like the use of velum.... Way to go!!!!

    mommyx2 said...

    Awesome cards! Love love the zipper die and the bokeh!

    Unknown said...

    That's a really cute stamp set, and your cards to too cute.

    Anonymous said...

    Your cards are adorable! I need to get my vellum out and get going!

    TJE said...

    Look at that cup with the marshmallows in! And the little holly leaves. too cute!

    Natasa said...

    Amazing cards! Had to do some pining :) The new release is absolutely gorgeous.

    kksb said...

    Cute cards!

    cm said...

    Knock-out, show-stopping cards, Heather! Beautiful showcase of the new release; I'm swooning over the zipper die!
    ~c

    windinstarsranch said...

    Love the Christmas lights. Great job on all your cards. Thanks for the inspiration. Thanks also for the chance to win an awesome prize

    lifesabeach32940 said...

    I absolutely LOVE your cards! You did an awesome job with Ellen's new release!

    lifesabeach32940 said...

    I absolutely LOVE your cards! You did an awesome job with Ellen's new release!

    Glenda said...

    Love your cards!

    KT Fit Kitty said...

    Gorgeous cards! Love your design!

    Anonymous said...

    I LOVE these new stamps and I have so many great ideas for them, inspired by your beautiful cards, of course! So colorful!

    Unknown said...

    Your cards are all very nice. I love how differently styled you made them. The last card with the lights was so nice. Grey Idea using glossy accents. It really makes the lights seem real.

    Unknown said...

    Love the bright colors and whimsy in your cards!

    DebbieG said...

    Beautiful cards.... love the vellum.

    Unknown said...

    Love your cards especially,my the first one with the vellum. Very pretty. Stamp set is really nice with lots of possibilities. Thanks for sharing.

    Peace On Our Hill said...

    Beautiful. Loved the variety you posted. The zip panel looks like a fun product

    Lynndee said...

    What great cards! I love the merry & bright stamp set- that string of lights is just adorable!

    Colleen C. said...

    Love all of your cards. Very colorful and creative!

    turk1002 said...

    Love them all, but especially the ones with the vellum.

    Anika E said...

    Adorable!

    Anonymous said...

    Love these stamp sets, especially the Christmas lights and the car with the tree on top!

    Unknown said...

    Beautiful cards! Love the clean look and colors. Nicely done!

    stamper101 said...

    Love all the colors on your cards!

    zgagi said...

    Great cards! Love the non-traditonal colors in both of the bokeh cards.

    Louise said...

    Wonderful cards. The new release is so exciting.

    Unknown said...

    Love your creativity. Bright and cheerful designs.i

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