Tuesday, April 28, 2015

Essentials by Ellen



Hello, and welcome to the Spring 2015 Essentials by Ellen Release Hop! I’ll be showcasing some of the new stamp sets and dies in my post today!

You can find the entire new release HERE.
Check these out!  

For my first card, I used the new Amazing Women and Wild Gardens
First, I die cut the flowers from white and then I watercolored the insides with my Gansai Tambi watercolors!

Next, I used the Wild Gardens dies and cut them from cardstock. 
I accented these with a sentiment from Mondo Magnolias.
 
Comment on this post for a chance to win! 

The fun begins in the CLASSroom and there is also a Grand Giveaway! To enter, be sure to leave a comment there, and at every stop along the hop by May 5th!  Winners will be announced May 8th.

Next stop is Kittie Caracciolo - http://www.kittiekraft.com/!  Thanks for hopping with us!

Now for the full hop list...
Lisa Adametz - http://papergrace.com/
Sandy Allnock - http://sandyallnock.com/
Kittie Caracciolo - http://www.kittiekraft.com/

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Dana said...

Beautiful cards!! Love how you used the dies!!

Lee said...

Oh I really like the watercoloring.

Janet said...

AWESOMENESS!!!! Lovin' this new release!
~God bless~

Unknown said...

So gorgeous...love your creations!

Mary-Anne V said...

wow gorgeous floral cards...I just love how you watercoloured the first one.

Nancy said...

What cute projects! I love the soft coloring on the first one outlined in the die.

Deeps said...

I love the 2 ways that you used the dies. They are very pretty.

Terri (blindstamper) said...

Lovely cards...want those flowers!

Katia said...

my goodness your card is so beautiful, I lvoe the colors I love this die!

Unknown said...

your use of the stencils adds so much to the cards

Judie said...

Love the way you got two different uses on the same dies!

Marty B said...


Both cards are so pretty & love the watercolor you did on the first one~

Sherry Butcher said...

Great cards. Thanks for sharing.

Rufred said...

I love your first card, awesome use of the die set.

Jill said...

Love the new products---great cards very pretty!!!!

Kari V. said...

Beautiful beautiful beautiful!! I think I need these dies!

Terry said...

Different and beautiful. I am learning so much. These stamps are so versatile wow is all I can say
love this series

Unknown said...

Very cute!

Caly Person said...

oh wow! I love how subtle these are - with a hint of bright colors. such a great blend!

Bonnie said...

So Beautiful.

Marcia said...

Great cards - really love them!! I'm wondering how you colored on the inside of those white flowers - so perfectly!!

karenb said...

These are so nice!!!

bzyPTmom said...

Your cards are so lovely--love the amazing women stamp set!

Miriam Prantner said...

So pretty! I love these dies, that first one is my favorite, so soft, I love the inlay!

Luckysmom said...

Beautiful cards. Love the new releases!

Michele K. Henderson said...

Wonderful inspiration! Colorful and fresh!

Mary W said...

Love how watercolor looks on cards - thanks!

FreeToBeMe..LisaJ said...

Heather,

Your cards so beautiful love the mother's day card.

Donna Cala said...

I knew that visiting your blog was going to cost me money. LOL! LOVE what you did with the new products; the dies are a must-have.

Denise Bryant said...

Gorgeous cards! I have really flipped over those lovely floral dies!

Nancy said...

Beautiful designs!

sandie said...

love the cards

Anonymous said...

Lovely cards!

Unknown said...

Lovely!

Unknown said...

I love your two cards. I thought that the magnolia was my fav, but now the wild flowers are definitely on my wish list.

Kris in Alaska said...

Oh my brain can't take all this inspiration! lol How will I ever remember all these fabulous ideas! Stunning!

Carisa said...

Beautiful!

Julia said...

Beautifully designed cards, thank you for the inspiration!

Unknown said...

So pretty! Love the cards. Thanks

Simply AJ said...

Beautiful cards! I just love this collection. Great Inspiration!

Unknown said...

Beautiful cards! This is such a great release from EH!

Joann said...

Such pretty cards. I'm really loving those dies!

Colleen said...

Very pretty on both of the cards but your second is my favorite I just love that die set! It is on my wish list

Jean said...

Love the flowers!!

Unknown said...

Lovely cards! Thank you for sharing these with us :)

Unknown said...

I just love the delicate colouring on your card! These stamp set sure are pretty!!

Margarita Navarro-Rivera said...

Love your cards! Wonderful stamp sets!

Memories by Manda said...

Great cards. I love the amazing women stamp set and the flower dies. A beautiful release. Thanks for sharing.

Janelle said...

Beautiful flowers. Thanks for sharing your talent.

Sue McRae said...

Wow, I love those flower dies!

greggers said...

Love your 1st card with the soft colors, the card is beautiful! The 2nd card is gorgeous. TFS

Unknown said...

Classic, love the strip background.

Celeste Goff said...

Wow, what absolutely beautiful cards!

Kathy BM said...

Lovely cards. I especially like the watercolouring on the first one - beautiful!

Giovana said...

Love this stamp and die set!! Your cards are beautiful!

lindagrady said...

The flower images/dies are amazing; love them.

Taunya Butler said...

WOW - stunning beyond belief!! You have used dies and stamps to create such a harmonious beauty and grace in your cards!!! So awesomely done!!

lnewbigging said...

Love the black and white stripe card!

Donna said...

Both cards are just lovely!

Gwen said...

Love your cards! Gorgeous!

cal8007 said...

Awesome dies! Your cards are gorgeous!

Hugs,
Carmen L

KelliETN said...

Awesome giveaway! TFS! I love the cards!

Ginny said...

Love all the new products. Very nice projects.

Di said...

Love the cards and the colours, the die sets are amazing. Thank you for sharing.
Di B.

zub momi said...

Beautiful cards!

Tinchen said...

Ganz tolle Karten,sehr schöne Umsetzung.


LG Tinchen

Nandini said...

Beautiful cards! Love the new release!

tinyfeet said...

I love the magnolia stamps!
Such a nice effect you achieved on the flowers with you watercolors!

Susan said...

Oh my, love that die cut, beautiful. Thanks for sharing!

jan metcalf said...

Beautiful cards! Love the black and white strip to set off the lovely flowers!!

Julie Ann said...

Beautiful cards. These sets are amazing.

Unknown said...

Beautiful! Love the white cutouts with the soft watercolor insides. That die set has now been added to my wish list. :)
Lu C

Jennifer Hovermale said...

I love your card that uses the watercolors! It makes the die cuts look so soft and pretty. Thank you for sharing your creativity!!

Jennifer Hovermale said...

I love your card that uses the watercolors! It makes the die cuts look so soft and pretty. Thank you for sharing your creativity!!

Maria Valente said...

This die is gorgeous and I love how you've used them in your cards. Simply beautiful!
Hugs MaryV

Beth H. said...

Beautiful! Love the coloring behind the die cuts. Very smart!

Joyce said...

Beautiful projects today. Thanks for sharing.

Donna said...

Beautiful, Beautiful! Thanks!

loulou said...

Lovely cards. The first card with the watercoloured dies is especially beautiful. I really like this new die set.

Janet M said...

I love having a matching stamp and die.

Janet M said...

I love having a matching stamp and die.

daniiii said...

So excited to try out some of the stamp sets from this release!

Chris D. said...

Love the Amazing Woman sentiments. Beautiful.

D.Ann C said...

They're SO very lovely!

Unknown said...

Very lovely cards. Enjoying this hop. Thanks for the chance to win a great prize.

Thordis said...

So beautiful... That set is so pretty! Thanks for the inspiration :)

craigale said...

Lovely, thanks for sharing

Helen Gullett said...

This card is simply beautiful! Pretty flower die for sure!

Satori said...

Delicate designs! Beautiful cards!

mtscrapgal said...

Beautiful cards, Heather. Love your style.

Laura said...

Like others are saying - - really want to get the Wild Garden die - - love how you can create the outlines of all these various flowers

Natasha said...

thanks for the ideas

Becs Attwood said...

Gorgeous projects, such fun new products. Thanks for sharing!

Tracey McNeely said...

Beautiful cards Heather, I love tho white die cuts with the Gansai!

Jean Carol said...

Love the flowers from dies.

Eileen M said...

Absolutely beautiful!

Bobbie Bluegill said...

The watercolor within the white die-cut is simply stunning.

Denise G. said...

Beautiful cards! I would have to say the watercolored flower card is my fav.

Indy's Designs said...

Just love these floral dies! What amazing projects you've created using them!

Anonymous said...

Just gorgeous, Heather!! I can't get over how different these roses are cut in white compared to cut in colored card stock. Thanks for this great inspiration to play with these dies.

Unknown said...

Beautiful cards. Adore the watercolor.

Lisa said...

These are stunning, I especially love that diagonal stripe on the second card. Must put that into my arsenal.

Unknown said...

Stripes and Magnolias? Yes, please!

Vicki said...

I so love that magnolia stamp and die. Gorgeous cards. Thanks!

KimberlyM said...

Gorgeous cards! I am in love with the flowers! :)

C said...

these are great!

FLA said...

Thank you so much for sharing your talent!

Anita in France said...

These are both simply lovely, Heather ... one soft, delicate and delicious, the other bold, striking and fabulous! Anita :)

TracyM #6773 said...

DELIGHTFUL cards Heather!!!
LOVE your stamp & die combos - Wild Garden, Mondo Magnolias and Bohemian Flowers are on the TOP of my wishlist :)
THANK YOU for sharing your CREATIVE INSPIRATION!!!

Unknown said...

Thanks you so much for the idea on using die cuts - one of my favorite things to do. Love you cards

Lisaerica said...

Always beautiful! Your first card is stunning, the coloring is perfect. Thanks for inspiring and the chance to win.

Unknown said...

Lovely cards! Thanks for sharing :)

Naki said...

wow! Gorgeous, simply gorgeous!!! I love your work!!!

Rose Santuci-Sofranko said...

Beautiful! Thanks and God bless! ILuvTheEucharist @ aol.com

maria said...

Love the colors you used, great set!

Lisa's Creative Niche said...

Love what you did with the dies!

Anja said...

Simply gorgeous, Heather ♡

scrappergirl56 said...

Loving your cards...that strip on the sides really works...loving this release I tell ya...

Andrea said...

This is such a gorgeous set! Thank you for the inspiration!

Unknown said...

wow lovely set!

Angela Walters said...

These cards are my style. I love how you used the wild garden dies! Both cards are beautiful!

Andrea D. La Vigne said...

Love your cards, but especially that first one! The watercoloring on the flowers is superb. Thanks so much for sharing these!

Andrea D. La Vigne said...

Love your cards, but especially that first one! The watercoloring on the flowers is superb. Thanks so much for sharing these!

Lisa said...

Fabulous cards! Really loving this new release!

Jennifer L. said...

Beautiful cards! I'm thinking I might need that Wild Garden die set now.

Allycat said...

Love both cards, the colour combo on first card is so pretty, very cleverly done, tfs

Jennifer_GlitterInMyHair said...

WOW, I love these! The first card especially....all that wonderful white space makes the color even more gorgeous!!

Jessica Lin said...

beautiful cards! thanks for sharing!

Barbara Thomassen said...

Wonderfully beautiful!

Lorraine said...

You've really shown the versatility of those dies. Both cards are absolutely beautiful.

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