Tuesday, October 18, 2016

Essentials by Ellen Blog Hop


Hello Hello! Welcome to the Holiday 2016 Essentials by Ellen Release Hop! 
You should have arrived here from Laurel Beard's blog.  
Your next stop is Julie Campbell's blog!

I cannot begin to tell you how excited I am for every Essentials by Ellen blog hop and release.  The stamps and dies are always  the best!!!

First I used the new Light Parade stamp and die set! 
I created a cute lil' scene with the boy and girl.  I simply love these little characters so much! 

Next up, I used the new Holiday Words dies!
I seriously love the boldness of these word dies!  Fantastic and they work with so many styles!!

Now for some serious fun!!! I also get to give away an Essentials by Ellen stamp set!  The winner may chose ANY  Essentials by Ellen brand stamp set  (Maximum value $25 USD) currently in stock at Ellen Hutson.com  To enter my giveaway, please leave a comment on today’s post  by Tuesday, October 25th!

There is also a crazy good Grand Giveaway in the CLASSroom!  To enter, be sure to leave a comment there, also by Tuesday, October 25th!  ALL winners will be announced at the CLASSroom on Friday, November 4thPlease check there on that date to see if you are a winner and for further details on claiming your prize!

Your next stop is Julie Campbell's blog!  If you get lost along the hop, please visit the CLASSroom blog for a complete list of all the designers.
Thanks for stopping by and happy hoppin’!

Links for your shopping....
Coordinating Stamps and Dies






Stand-alone Dies


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SSavidge said...

Your card is super cute. Honestly wasn't sure if I like this set at first, but you changed my mind :)

Taheerah said...

Cuteness and CASness! Awesome cards Heather!

brinkleyboy said...

Those little kids are so adorable what's not to like? Love how you used the negative of the Christmas Words die, so pretty! Great job on both cards!

Debbie Rumpza said...

Those jammies crack me up!

Unknown said...

Absolutely love your holiday words card, beautiful!

Colleen C. said...

Love the colors you used on these cards.

Anonymous said...

Love the little ones in their striped pajamas for Holiday cards!

Deb Selby said...

Gotta love those pj's.

cm said...

Heather, your cards are marvelous! Love the kids in pjs and yes, the word dies are bold-amazing! WOW on every level; thank you for the smiles today!
~carol

Linda S. said...

Very cute cards. Love the way you used the word dies.

Unknown said...

Very cute! I really like the simplicity and color choices for the Holiday Words.

Unknown said...

Love these new products. My favorite is the deer die.

Shelly Rasske said...

Awesome cards, I always love your designs!

TK said...

Superb release! BUT those PAJAMAS!!! lOVE...

Unknown said...

Super cute!! Love the jammies on the little kids!!

LesLee said...

Oh that little scene is so cute... makes me want a hot cup of coco, put on some Christmas music, and start decorating. Thanks so much for sharing and the chance to win.:)

Michele Zinser said...

Very very cute!

richardbreaks said...

So glad to see those kids being used so well! Your color blending is wonderful.

Becca Yahrling said...

That boy & girl are so cute in their striped onesie PJ's! Love it. I also love the bold holiday words.

Unknown said...

Love the card with the little kids. So cute. The bold words are one of my favorite. Really like how you have used them.

anniepalz said...

The kids with the pijamas soon cute. Love it

Avra Williams said...

Beautiful card!

Brenda said...

Super cute!!

aknancy said...

What 'happy, fun' cards.... thanks for sharing

Nancy R. said...

Christmas morning PJ's always bring a smile, and your cute card is adorable. The soft colors on your CAS holiday words card are lovely!

Linda M said...

Super cute and pretty cards! What a great release!

Julie Ebersole said...

Total cuteness, Heather!!! And, the ombré effect on the Holiday Words is SO pretty! XO!

I Card Everyone said...

Heather your cards are both really wonderful. LOve the sweet blending on those perfect words!
=]

nancy.allin18 said...

Your first card is adorable! Love those kids. I really like how the word dies are the star of the show on your second card. Such an awesome new release.

SPOgden said...

These are so cute. And I just love those kids in the pj's.

Sam B said...

Love how you did the words card; so pretty and elegant. And the first card is so cute! Amazing how just a change of color makes the PJ's look so different. TFS!

GrammyP said...

Your cards are wonderful! The card with the little boy and girl is so much fun! What a smile you would give the receiver with that card! Thanks for sharing! (Peg)

Unknown said...

Great cards. I too love the bold word dies... so many possibilities.

Unknown said...

Cute and classy covers the bases

Unknown said...

Adorable cards!! Thanks for sharing!

Unknown said...

Beautiful cards! Awesome work

Teri S. said...

I really like both of the cards. Thanks for sharing!

littlesavedgirl said...

Heather , thank you for sharing your fresh ideas for thexample blog hope . I really enjoyed them !

LisaBee17 said...

Seriously cute cards!!

Ronnie said...

Going out to see the lights is a favourite tradition that we have started with my children. Such a magic time

Diane Jaquay said...

Love the sentiment on the first card, Elf is my favorite Christmas movie!

Unknown said...

Beautiful cards. The kiddos are adorable and the Joy, Peace, Love is very elegant.

Dee Earnshaw said...

Gorgeous creations - thank you for sharing:)

Crafty Little Peach said...

Adorable!!!! TFS!

Deb said...

Great joy peace love card

Rubiobrandi said...

I love that the children are in their pajamas. It looks so realistic! Thank you for sharing your designs!

Carol Henderson said...

The children are so cute but I lobe the word dies. I see so many used for them and am glad you chose to use them in one of your examples.

Michele K. Henderson said...

I just LOVE thee big block words! Perfect for the holidays!

Betty Sue said...

Love the new Peace,Love and Joy dies! I love how you colored that card.

Kelly Massman said...

super fun cards!

Yukiko Sugiyama said...

Beautiful works!!! I love the joy peace love die with gradation soft colors!!!! Thank you for the inspiration!!

Casie W said...

The kids in jammies are just too cute and really say "Christmas"

Woendi Levitt said...

What a cute idea of the kids. Cute! Using the negatives with your dies was super. The soft colors are stunning

Unknown said...

the holiday words are the best - love the way you colored them.

A Tad Bit Off said...

The 2nd card is gorgeous!

Mandy Makes and Mends said...

Loving the kids they look fab. Your right the word dies are substantial and look marvellous they way you have coloured them . TFS

loceanjo said...

Love the JOY, PEACE, LOVE card! Especially the colours used!!

Sue D said...

Such cute kids--I like their striped outfits. Pretty colors on the second card.

Unknown said...

What a great release! Thank you for another way to look at and use the word dies on cards

Enna said...

Adorable! Love the striped footie jammies!

Kathy Thisted said...

Too cute! Both your cards are very cool! the second on with the bold words ione I want to try. thanks

Satori said...

CAS plus cute!

McStamper said...

Love the kids in stripes. Cute. Pretty word card, too.

Nana Griffin said...

A cute card of the kids.

Unknown said...

I love how you used the positive and negative pieces in the Joy. Peace word die.

Lieve said...

Your "Christmas carol singers" card is so cute ! Beautiful colouring as well.
Your second card is a beauty !
Thank you for the inspiration !

Janet D. said...

Your first card is adorable and your second is gorgeous!

Debbie Fisher (debbiedee) said...

Darling cards! The kiddos in pajamas remind me when I was little and mom always made all us kids (5) new pjs

Laura said...

The little kids are so cute!! The Joy, Love and Peace is a great beautifully simple card!

Nikki said...

Great cards. Love the big dies.

Teresa Doyle said...

Awesome cards Heather! I love Brandy's fun stamp sets and Ellen's products/designs are always fantastic! Great work!

Karen B. said...

Seriously fun and festive cards!

K$ said...

Joy, Peace, Love...love this card. Love the colors

Miriam Leech said...

Cute, cute, CUTE!!!! Love those kiddies in jammies!!
Thanks so much!

Beth H. said...

Just love your second card with the word die cuts. Super ink blending!

Patty said...

I really enjoyed both your cards..the first ia so cute, and I love your second with the big word dies!

Patty said...

I really enjoyed both your cards..the first ia so cute, and I love your second with the big word dies!

Purple Princess said...

gorgeous cards!!

Amy Y said...

Love both your cards. The first one is adorable and the second is a perfect CAS card. Great job showcasing the products!

Oliev said...

Sweet sweet cards:-)

Marta said...

Really sweet cards. I really like the pale color choices.

Rosemary said...

super fun set of cards!!

Unknown said...

Thanks for your cards and ideas.

Carolynn said...

I so agree with you about the versatility of the bold sentiment, and your card gives it a lovely, elegant look. Oh, and those kids in their Christmas jammies...sweet!

SusanME said...

Love these - especially the kiddos!! Thanks for sharing!

Barbara said...

Cute card from this great release from Ellen. Love seeing all the different designs from everyone.

Judys said...

I really love those Big Word dies. Thanks for your pretty cards.

Unknown said...

Awesome release, thanks for sharing!

CandyW said...

Such cute cards!!!!!

Unknown said...

Great cards. Thank you for sharing your ideas.

sharrilou said...

Peace, love &a joy, no better Christmas sentiments than that. Love your card.

Cardsbymaaike said...

the interchangeable head is both genius and a little bit creepy ;-) love how you colored your onesies, such fabulous work on the faded or ombre words too

D said...

Adorable cards! Makes me want to watch Elf again :)

kReN said...

Love the holiday word dies! They are perfect for CAS cards! TFS!

Mom and wife. said...

Love this word dies card.

Betty said...

such a pretty card with the word die - love it, Heather!

Bunny said...

I like being in my pajamas and going light looking. Love the joy, peace and love and how you inlayed it.

Geri S said...

Cute scene and lovely ombre coloring!

Unknown said...

Cute children and card! And wow .. love the joy peace love card ... just beautiful! :)

Amy McCue said...

I love your two little pajama cuties!!

Pat said...

Love your cards, Heather. The Holiday Words dies are right at the top of my wish list.

Colleen said...

Nice cards! Those jammies bring me back in time when I used to buy my kids holiday jammies and they wore them on Christmas eve for the family party.

Norma said...

Very creative cards. the kids in their jammies remind me of those my grandkids wore on our Christmas morning breakfast! Ha ;)

Tracy said...

I love all your card! The kids in their jammies are to cute!

jkstiles77 said...

Love the jammies ... so cute!

SHartl said...

Those kids in their jammies make me giggle! So cute and festive

Russell Productions said...

Nice cards. Very cute.

Barbara Howell said...

Thanks for sharing your beautiful creations. You showcased the word die perfectly.

Cynthia Cole said...

Such cute cards using the new EH products!

Katie said...

Love the 2nd card!

liz said...

The joy peace words are fantastic

Lindar C said...

Very sweet cards.

Unknown said...

The colors you chose for the holiday word dies card are fantastic! So soft and pretty!

Debbie B said...

Cute pajama card! Love the sentiment! Your word card is beautiful! I could see where that would be a good one to mass produce! Thanks for the inspiration! Thanks for sharing!

Unknown said...

Heather, The boy & girl are cute. And the bold letters are very pretty colors. Thank you for sharing your cards with us.

jan metcalf said...

Fun cards!

Deborah said...

The first card is adorable and the second card is simple elegance tfs.

EK Gorman said...

I am so loving this new realease. So many different styles of cards to make with it.

The sacred/secular medley said...

Love both cards, the word was is super classy.

joy said...

The large word dies are so yummy! As is your card.

judy said...

I love both cards and the kids in P.J's are adorable!

Elaine said...

Cute card with the kids and the other one is lovely!

Anonymous said...

I love how you used the word dies! They look awesome on this card.

Judy said...

Cute card Heather. It's nice they give you a choice of boy or girl with this stamp set. Thanks for sharing.

Leanne in Cali said...

Great cards! Love the kids in the pjs and the coloring in your Joy card is lovely. Thanks for sharing on the blog hop!!

Freda said...

Your words card is making me break my "NO MORE SPEND ON CHRISTMAS-THEMED dies" vow!

Amy Lim said...

Cute cards ! Loving this new release!

Lisa Silver said...

Your cards are seriously darling! I may have to crack into the wallet!

Deedee Maldy said...

Heather, the colors you used are so refreshing, and the bold words look amazing together. Thanks for sharing!

D.Ann C said...

What a couple of cuties!

Sue McRae said...

Those stripey pjs are adorable especially with that sentiment!

nancy dempsey said...

Love the pj's and the colors you chose for the bold words.

Diane Bakehouse said...

I really like what you have done with the word dies. Your card looks really beautiful. You made the pyjama stamp set come to life for me.

~amy~ said...

Love both of your cards, the first one is so sweet!

Maryjo Monterosso said...

Cute use of the kids in pj's and I am always fond on the word dies. Nice work. Thanks for sharing

Unknown said...

Really nice cards.

Mary-Anne V said...

Adorable carolers and great use of the word dies.

pcm said...

those carolers are so cute!

Unknown said...

Love the word die- great CAS card!

Kerry M said...

Great cards! The large word dies look great with the ombré ink behind them. Fun stamp that that you can make either girl or boy!

Unknown said...

Nice cards😊

Noreen said...

Love the kids in their PJ's!

Noreen
Crafty Journal

The Grand Fern Alley said...

Adorable cards! Love your creations.

Katie Ann Brooks said...

very cute cards Heather!

Miriam Prantner said...

Loving those cute kids and perfectly CAS second card!

Unknown said...

Love, love, love your first card. It is so adorable. (2nd card is beautiful as well, but the first card just speaks to me.)

Kentucky Daisy said...

I love both your cards!! The first one is fun for every age and has the motto that ELF used in his movie! :) And the second one is just straightforward blessings anyone would want to receive at Christmas or anytime. (I really like the way you colored the words, too, btw.) Thanks for being part of the hop!

Sparky the happy quilter said...

The boy and girl in PJs are just the cutest. So great for Christmas.

MelissaF said...

Love your cute kid scene with Light Parade, so fun and festive and your word die card is so elegant, great color combo!

Unknown said...

Love both cards. So great

Gwen said...

Love your cards! Those kids are so adorable!

Sabrina said...

Such darling and sweet cards!!

Loly Borda said...

I love, love how you used the Holiday words dies! And your other card is adorable! TFS

sharon said...

Love the words. Beautifully done. I can see the words used all year long.

Bunny Dobbie said...

Oh that's how the string of lights works! I couldn't imagine it fitting on the houses or even a tree. Your kids card looks great! Your ombré words card is beautiful.

cindybearj said...

I love that you have a funny card and a pretty card. Not that the first one isn't pretty but is has a funny sentiment and kooky kids singing it. I love the colors on the second card and the simplicity.

Denise Bryant said...

Love that string of lights! Fabulous cards!

Anita in France said...

Gorgeous graphic words, Heather ... and such a sweet little scene with those pyjama clad kids! Anita :)

Tania L said...

Stunning cards!

Arianna Barbara said...

Lovely cards!!!

Becs Attwood said...

Beautiful cards with these awesome products. Thanks for sharing.

Debra said...

I like the fun colors on the bold lettering card. The first card is soooo cute.

Jo Herbert said...

Heather I love the cute little kids for the 1st card such great colouring with a fun element to it. Awesome inspiration for an awesome release.

Unknown said...

I wondered how the children would look and you knocked it out of the ballpark!

the life and times said...

I love the kids. Super cute. Thank you

Unknown said...

The cards are beautiful and so much FUN!

loulou said...

Wonderful cards. Those light parade kiddies are so adorable

Unknown said...

Great cards! I especially like the colours in the Peace Joy Love card.

Donna Cala said...

I love the big and bold words. They are fabulous with the ombre. I would love glitter too.

Christy Velasquez said...

Really love how you used the big word dies in your second card! The soft coloring makes the words really pop on the front of the card.

Cindy said...

Adorable cards Heather!

Lynne said...

Those pj's are so cute.

golfergal said...

Love the inlay technique you used.

Mary Holshouser said...

Love the shading on the Peace,...... card.
The little singes are darling.
thanks for sharing.

Kris in Alaska said...

I'm a word die addict! LOVE that set!

bev p said...

Who doesn't love little footies?!!! So cute. I love the bold font of the dies. Thank you.

Ericka Strange said...

Great cards! Love the adorable kids and the sentiment is great! The word dies and color is beautiful!

Carol H. said...

The little pj dressed kids are adorable! Awesome cards!

Unknown said...

The kids in their PJ's ADORABLE!

Caron's Creations said...

Beautiful cards. The children made me smile. The bold words however was stunning. Loved your use of pastels. Thank you for sharing

Robyn said...

Lovely cards! Cute and clean and simple!

Amy Mercer said...

Adorbs!!! Well done! :)

KimC said...

Great cards from a wonderful holiday release.

Margaret Moody said...

Love your cards and the great new products!

Kleri said...

Simple and cute!Beautiful!

Sharron said...

Such an adorable set! Love your card!

Diane M said...

Love the word dies!

Pam D. said...

Wonderful cards! I really like the word dies! Thanks for sharing!

Amy Vitriani said...

Heather your cards are so so cute!! I love the one with the kids in their jammies!! So adorable 😊

Stephanie Ferreira said...

Love the card with the children in their pjs. Reminds me of my children. Cute card.

Craftynblissfulgurlie said...

Love both cards-they are gorgeous!!! ��

JanetB said...

I love the simple beauty of the JOY PEACE LOVE card, and the sweet kids card, too. I've always like the phrase, that you used on that card.

Mrsfish02 said...

Love your cards. The cutie kids is so much fun. Thanks for hopping.

Eileen M said...

Wonderful inspiration! I just love the Holiday Words die

Cathy said...

Absolutely adorable! Love the release!

Denise Kasbohm said...

Oh so cute!!

Margarita Navarro-Rivera said...

Love the sentiment on your first card and that Joy, peace and love die is my favorite of the release.

Sandy Small said...

Nice cards! The kids in their Jammie's are cute. The release is pretty cool!

Unknown said...

The little boy and girl are just adorable and fun! And the bold sentiment is beautiful with ombré color on each word. Really impactful.

Denise G. said...

Your first card from the holiday parade is too cute! I love the sentiment! The pastel colors for the second card is a nice surprise!

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