Hello, and welcome to the Winter 2015 Essentials by Ellen Release Hop! I’ll be showcasing several of the new stamp sets and dies on my post today!
I used the "I love you more" sentiment and accented it with a heart. Then, I masked the inside of the heart and added the arrow. Once I had my stamping done, I added watercolors with my Gansai Tambi watercolors. This stuff just makes watercoloring so easy!
I had to use this sentiment too. There was no getting around it and I should add that it might never come off my acrylic block. I actually think this is perfect for my son. I stamped the sentiment and crown first and then masked the crown. Then, I cut hills from masking tape and used my Distress inks (Tumbled Glass and Shabby Shutters) to create the perfect hilly background.
Next up, Bold Blooms.
Well, I couldn't stop at one. (And I didn't stop at two either! teeheehee!) So, I stamped and die cut Bold Blooms flowers and leaves again and this time added them to a layer of pattern paper and vellum.
Last but not least I simply HAD to use the new super large heart from the Folk Hearts die set and I knew just what I wanted to do with them. I had to make it a window for the little (ahem maybe big) Wish Big hippo to peek through!
Now be sure to check out the entire new release - all available HERE!
And, yay!!! I also get to give this new stamp set, called Love You So to a lucky someone! Please leave a comment to enter my giveaway!
There is also a Grand Giveaway in the CLASSroom! To enter, be sure to leave a comment there, and at every stop along the hop by March 2nd; winners will be announced March 4th!
Happy hopping’!
Here's the entire hop list!
Great cards-love the florals!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous cards, love the watercoloring. Makes for some quick and beautiful CAS cards!
ReplyDeletesuch pretty cards, love your flowers and watercoloring!
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh!!! Great release and I just love the cards! The little window dies are the cutest....never seen anything like them. Thanks for sharing and have a great day!
ReplyDeleteCiao :)
Fabulous use of water coloring! That hippo just makes me smile!
ReplyDeleteSo very nicely done! TFS
Lynn Gauthier
Love the watercolor you have doneon the cards
ReplyDeleteWOW you've been busy! These are fabulous! Thanks for wonderful inspiration and a fun hop!
ReplyDeleteLoving all the watercolor and the contrast with the black accents. Well done!
ReplyDeleteFantastic, Heather!
ReplyDeletefabulous cards! I really loved your watercolor Heather!
ReplyDeleteDolly
beautiful colorful cards, thx for the inspiration
ReplyDeleteI love watercolor cards...fabulous job!
ReplyDeleteWOW. Super duper awesome cards! Love!
ReplyDeleteLove your cards! This release is fantastic!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards! I especially like the bold fonts with the watercolor!
ReplyDeleteYour cards are beautiful, I love the watercolors and the bright colors you used.
ReplyDeleteGreat cards, what fun!
ReplyDeleteYour rainbow masterpiece using the Bold Flowers is a fun a special one. Almost has a pink cotton candy 'fantasy' feel. Love it.
ReplyDeleteLove the watercoloring and Love You So set, so pretty, and the washi tape border on brightly stamped flowers is a great detail. The hippo in the heart window is adorable!
ReplyDeleteThese cards are fabulous! Loving this release:)
ReplyDeleteLove your coloring technique! The sentiment stamps in the Love You So set are right on! And who doesn't like bold blooms?
ReplyDeleteYou are so creative. I am in LOVE with that last card. The hippo peeking out from behind the heart... adorable!
ReplyDeleteOh Happy Day indeed. I love the versatility of the Bold Blooms! Great cards :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards! Now I'm even more in love with the release!
ReplyDeleteLove your splashes of rainbow watercolors -- especially on the bold blooms.
ReplyDeleteI absolutely LOVE Julie's script writing and the Hippo is just too cute. Awesome water coloring on your cards.
ReplyDelete6 cards! You are on a roll. Love your artsy watercolour ones !
ReplyDeleteGah! I love this whole release and that adorable saying "I'll eat you up" is just perfect!
ReplyDeleteWonderful cards Heather. Especially love the ones with the water colored background. Those images are so pretty! Love the script style.
ReplyDeleteAwesome cards! Love YOu So is one of my two favorites from this release!! I just LOVE it! TFS!
ReplyDeleteI'm drooling over your Bold Blooms projects all of your projects are gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteLoved all the card but especially the soft watercolors!
ReplyDeleteHeather! These cards are so gorgeous & fun! You've really inspired me, but then again, this release is fantastic, too! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteWow! You really had some fun with the new release. I just love all your cards and designs.
ReplyDeleteYour water colors are amazing, and I love the hippo card :)
ReplyDeleteLove the soft watercolors and that hippo is too cute!
ReplyDeleteLove these happy, cheerful cards.
ReplyDeleteLove the watercolored flowers. Those window dies are a must have and love the script words. Thanks for a chance to win.
ReplyDeleteYour cards are just awesome. I really love the watercoloring. I am inspired to give it a try!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness - you created some beautiful cards with these wonderful new stamps and dies!
ReplyDeleteGreat cards and cute stamps!
ReplyDeleteSuch nice cards. Love the hippo.
ReplyDeleteI love the floral stamp set. You make it special.
ReplyDeleteWow.... a bouquet of beautiful cards! Love the soft watercolors with the black sentiments!
ReplyDeleteLove the florals and your cards are great.
ReplyDeleteLove how you've done the watercolors!
ReplyDeleteLove your watercoloring! Your cards are lovely.
ReplyDeleteOH....Just Adore your cards!!!
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ReplyDeleteYour watercoloring is so pretty. It makes the cards pop.
I LOVE this word stamp set, I am always telling my boys.... I love you more!! definately on my wish list.
ReplyDeleteeverything is amazing!! :)
ReplyDeleteOoh! so many ideas. I want to try them all! Love, love, love flowers!
ReplyDeleteI really like this watercolor trend. I use watercolors so much better than alcohol markers...I think it's because I don't HAVE to be neat if I don't want to be! Thanks for showcasing parts of this fabulous release. I really like what you created!
ReplyDeletewonderful cards Heather - especially the bold blooms cards!
ReplyDeleteI'm in love with the hippo-card!
ReplyDeleteLove ALL your cards! I'm liking the hippo more and more - so cute.
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad you didn't stop......they are all wonderful!
ReplyDeleteLove the touches of watercolor. Great cards
ReplyDeleteSooo maaaaany cuuuute cards. Love the Wish Big Hippo and all the rest, too. Thanks for all the cards.
ReplyDeleteThe florals are great. And the watercoloring is fab!
ReplyDeleteOh just lovely! The hippo is adorable and the watercolors are so pretty.
ReplyDeleteGreat designs for this fun hop! Love your watercoloring techniques; your oh-so-talented!
ReplyDeleteJust beautiful love your work
ReplyDeleteYour cards are adorable!
ReplyDeleteEndless possibilities with these new sets. Really enjoyed how you used them.
ReplyDeleteWOW! You totally rocked this release, Heather! Love your cards.
ReplyDeleteYour cards are wonderful.
ReplyDeleteLove your watercoloring; you make it look super simple. And the hippo card is the cutest ever!
ReplyDeleteAwesome cards!! I really love the first one with the watercolor!!!
ReplyDeleteThese cards are just so beautiful I love them! This is such a fun release I can't wait to get some of them and start playing! TFS!
ReplyDeleteSuch a fun release!!! I'll eat you up...... is a favorite of mine from Where the Wild Things Are!!!!!
ReplyDeletePerfect - just perfect.
ReplyDeleteAwesome job on all your cards for this release Heather! My favorite is the little hippo, too cute peeking out of the heart. Loving the sentiment font of the Love You So stamp set! ~ Carol W.
ReplyDeleteYour cards are all so
ReplyDeletegreat, love the water
coloring on them. And
the window on the last
one is so fun!
Carla from Utah
The flower made with water colors and the black stamping are just gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteHi Heather love the whole set my only problem is being able to get it all at one time ..... little by little Patience lil lol. I love all your cards but I think the cutest.are the birthday one with the hills and the flowers with freehand watercolor that k you for sharing:-)
ReplyDeleteLots and lots of wonderful cards! I find it very interesting the way you use watercoloring for an area, not just a specific shape.
ReplyDeletenice and simple like your work
ReplyDeleteI love your cards and I love the stampset!
ReplyDeleteFabulous cards, I pinned them all! Love all the new stamp sets!
ReplyDeleteBright and beautiful cards! Thanks for the great work with beautiful stamps.
ReplyDeleteMy fave was the Love You More card.
ReplyDeleteLove your hippo card!!!
ReplyDeleteLove your cards! The watercolored blooms are so pretty.
ReplyDeleteSo many beauties you've produced with this great release. I especially love the water coloring paired with the brush stroke font. You are a dear to share.
ReplyDeleteSuch gorgeous cards! Love everyone of them. Your watercoloring is great!
ReplyDeleteSo many beauties you've produced with this great release. I especially love the water coloring paired with the brush stroke font. You are a dear to share.
ReplyDeleteLove love love the water color look!
ReplyDeleteLOVE! Love the hippo and the watercolor on the first card! All of these are gorgeous, but I just love that hippo :-D
ReplyDeleteFantastic cards. I love the watercolor rainbows.
ReplyDeleteThe cards are all amazing and so is this release. Have to check it out further and show all my crafty friends! TFS!
ReplyDeleteSuch great cards. I love the watercolor backgrounds!
ReplyDeleteAmazing, gorgeous cards- love them all. Love that "Love you so" stamp set - such a cool sayings :)))
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards! Your floral cards are lovely...I'm so ready for spring!
ReplyDeleteVery cute cards!! I love simple style.
ReplyDeleteYour cards are simply beautiful. I love your use of watercolor.
ReplyDeleteThese cards are beautiful! Love how you used the watercolors. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeletelove this release....... thank you
ReplyDeleteAll excellent ideas. I will probably case TEE HEE
ReplyDeleteSimply beautiful and inspiring simple cards!
ReplyDeleteLove that bloom stamp! Every card is just gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteYour cards are so special. Love the sentiments and the die cut flowers. I love the water colored dandelions. Nice job....TFS
ReplyDeleteOh that hippo!!! He's adorable! Love this release!
ReplyDeleteGreat clean, graphic cards!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards, Heather! Love the bold flower card so much!
ReplyDeleteWow did I say WOW, these cards are sooooo beautiful. Thank you for sharing your wonderful cards.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely stunning!!!
ReplyDeleteOmg, so cute!! I love the simple style with the fun pop of color!
ReplyDeleteThese cards are so so cute. I love them and the new release - thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteOh my, I love all of your cards!
ReplyDeleteLove all your fabulous cards showcasing this release! Great inspiration for using them all.
ReplyDeleteLove your cards! I especially like the watercolored ones and the one with the hippo. I think the colors on the watercolored ones are gorgeous, especially with the contrast of the black stamping. And fitting that hippo & greeting in the heart-shaped window is perfect. Just too funny! Tfs!
ReplyDeleteLove the cards you created! The watercolor look is so soft and beautiful, it's my fav technique out of the gazillions to do:) This release is perfect for it too!
ReplyDeletegreat cards
ReplyDeleteWhat wonderful cards and ideas on how to use this great release! Thanks for the chance to win!!!
ReplyDeleteGreat cards... Love the Wish Big..... cute!!
ReplyDeleteLove your watercolor cards the sentiments are great.
ReplyDeleteYour cards are fabulous! lovet hem all but the cute little hippo peeking from the heart is my fave. That one is just adorable!
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing your very nice creations. <3
ReplyDeleteSuch great florals!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat cute cards you made using these new products. It is hard to choose what to buy!!
ReplyDeleteCards are so soft and pretty. I like the heart shaped cutout on the hippo birdie card
ReplyDeleteGreat cards and techniques. Lovin' this new release!
ReplyDelete~God bless~
I adore those florals, must have! Thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteLove the cards! The hippo one is so cute! I love that little guy and cant wait to get my hands on him!
ReplyDeleteAs always, your cards are absolutely beautiful, Heather!
ReplyDeleteLove your cards! Thanks for being a part if the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteSuper cute cards - love the hippo and the flowers.
ReplyDeleteisoscia at aol dot com
Those florals are great. Love the use of the watercolor.
ReplyDeleteLovely cards!! Those bold blooms are great!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards!
ReplyDeleteLove the pretty cards...each is a work of art waiting to be framed! Very nicely done!
ReplyDeleteAll beautiful cards ! That Hippo is great. But my favourites are the ones with the great watercolour background ! Love them !
ReplyDeleteThanks for inspiring us !
My free style watercoloring never turns out so pretty as this!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous cards. I especially love the watercolor ones!
ReplyDeleteThese cards are amazing! I adore them.
ReplyDeleteCute cards! i love the watercolor backgrounds you created.
ReplyDeleteLove, love, LOVE! you cards!
ReplyDeleteYour cards are fantastic! Love the watercolor ones. Your little peeking hippo is just too cute. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteGreat job! Love the items in this release!!!
ReplyDeleteI like all your fun and pretty cards. The water colouring makes them so fresh and spring like. I often use heat embossing when I am watercolouring stamps. You got great milage from the Oh Happy Day sentiment. Don't you love it when a stamp is so useful!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing all your lovely work. :)
your cards are absolutely amazing!
ReplyDeleteWell done - beautiful watercoloring. You obviously are enjoying these new sets.
ReplyDeleteWow! I love all your cards!! You are super talented at making those watercolor cards look effortless (amazing!) and I really love that hippo card!
ReplyDeleteYour cards are adorable and so happy! Love them!
ReplyDeleteOh my, I love your cards and all of the new stamps/dies! Thanks for the chance to win :-)
ReplyDeleteAll your cards bring a smile to my face; I like the watercolor effect and cute designs you have created!
ReplyDeleteI love all the watercolor backgrounds.
ReplyDeleteCute, cute, cute!
ReplyDeleteThese watercolor cards are really adorable! Love the bright colors and the fresh feel!
ReplyDeleteStunning cards - I love the watercoloring, so spring-like!
ReplyDeleteIn love with your style! Great cards!
ReplyDeleteOh wow, so many great cards. Love the blooms, but my favourite is definitely the water coloured rainbow blooms, and the hippo card is too cute!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card. Beautiful stamps. Thanks for the inspiration and the opportunity to participate in the game.
ReplyDeleteRegards,
Bozena
I am freaking out, I love Bold Blooms so much! Your two floral cards are rocking my socks off! I love the rest of them too. . . .but I SUPER DUPER PUFFY HEART those the most! (almost as much as I SUPER DUPER PUFFY HEART youuuuuuu!) xoxo
ReplyDeleteVery cute cards and I just love the sentiments!!!
ReplyDeleteWOOOOOOOOWZA Heather! I just love your crafting style! YOU are AMMMMMMMMAZING!
ReplyDeleteLOVE all the watercolor and the designs! FUN x FAB x 1000000000!
Such pretty cards. Oh how I love the hippo one.
ReplyDeleteLoving all the gorgeous watercoloring and the hippo peeking out from the heart.
ReplyDeleteLUV!!! especially the "little" hippo!!!
ReplyDeleteThese are the cutest stamps and your cards are gorgeous! Love the sentiments and those quirky florals :)
ReplyDeleteAnyone receiving one of your lovely cards would feel very special and loved! The watercolor, sentiments, flowers and hippo are gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteFabulous cards and I especially love the way you inked up the background on the I Love You More card. Fantastic!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Snoopy :D
Wow your cards are gorgeous! So many possibilities!
ReplyDeleteAll your cards are fantastic! The pastel watercolors make me yearn for spring! I'm very impressed with this release!
ReplyDeleteThese are all so wonderful! I can see why you weren't able to stop at one, or two, or even three!
ReplyDeleteWow, you are cray cray with that many cards, but in a good way! :)
ReplyDeleteYour floral combos are beautiful! Love the watercoloring, too!!
ReplyDeleteAll of your cards are so fabulous! I love them all!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! I was already sold on bold blooms, you sealed the deal! And the hippo! Adorbs!
ReplyDeleteBoy, do I love the Bold Blooms. You cards are fabulous!
ReplyDeleteWhat amazing cards.
ReplyDeleteSuch happy cards, they make me smile! What a great release..love it!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards...love the font on these sentiments.
ReplyDeleteWow, were you ever busy making cards for this hop. Each one is beautiful. I love those black and white stripes.
ReplyDeleteYour cards are beautiful!!!! Love this release.
ReplyDeleteHeather, I love what you did with your "splash" of water colors on your cards. Thanks for the giveaway and sharing your ideas with us.
ReplyDeleteHeather...awesome cards...love them ALL!
ReplyDeleteThese are fabulous! Very inspiring.
ReplyDeleteI love all of your cards - this is a great release!
ReplyDeleteLove the Bold Blooms and the Hippo is so cute. Nice cards!
ReplyDeleteHow fun are your cards? I like the watercoloring and that fun bold blooms!!
ReplyDeleteFantastic cards! I love that hippo!
ReplyDeleteWhat great cards, and what diversity! I am a watercolor fan, so am partial to those cards. I too love the Gansai Tambi watercolors.
ReplyDeleteYour cards are so pretty!
ReplyDeleteI love Julie's whimsical quirky style - and especially can't wait to play with the hippo and flower sets!
Oh My Goodness!! Absolutely gorgeous! All your cards are so pretty!
ReplyDeleteLove these sets! Your cards are adorable too!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great release, and what cheery cards you've c`reated.
ReplyDeleteso many options with these new stamps and dies. Your cards are gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteSuper duper fun cards, Heather!!! What a fabulous new release!
ReplyDeleteYour cards are so beautiful - love the splashes of watercolor! The new release is fabulous.
ReplyDeleteWow, I love all your cards! Thanks for sharing all of them.
ReplyDeleteLet me just say "WOW"! I just love your fabulous cards. Thanks for the inspiration. :D
ReplyDeleteCan never have too many love sentiments! Love your watercolor cards. Thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteYou really went to a lot of work for this blog hop, giving us so many examples and techniques to learn. Thanks, and nice work.
ReplyDeleteThese cards are all amazing! Awesome every single one!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great job of watercoloring...I hope to get that technique down soon. Nice colors...love all the cards.
ReplyDeleteMy goodness . . . where to look first. These are all fabulous. I love the watercolor, then I scroll further to the florals . . . and that whimsical hippo! I think I don't need all of these stamps and dies and now you have me second guessing myself. Beautiful work.
ReplyDeleteFabulous cards. The Bold Blooms set is fantastic. And I really love the hippo.
ReplyDeleteHeather,
ReplyDeleteLovely cards and the Love you so stamp set the sentiments are amazing.