Hello, and welcome to the Essentials by Ellen Winter 2016 Hop! Wahooo what a fun release. I tell ya, that Julie knows how to design some amazing sets! If you didn't start from the beginning, you can start at the CLASSroom blog. You should have arrived here from Laurel's blog.
This bear. I love him. I mean LOVE him. Seriously, he's so cute!!!
This bear is part of the All Inside stamp set. That clever little die actually cuts out his arms so he can hold all sorts of goodness. I used one of the sentiments to create a heat embossed sentiment background on vellum (super soft appearance!) and then created a scene with a little tag. Those envelopes he's holding are from the new Bitty Envelope die set, accented by a heart from Hearth and Home.
Next I wanted to put just about every set I could to use. :) I stamped the bear again, this time using no-line coloring and then put a cut heart in his hands. Then, I created a background using the sun from the same All Inside stamp set and clouds from Up The Happy stamp set.
For additional hopping 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 $15) currently in stock at Ellen Hutson.com To enter my giveaway, please leave a comment on this post by February 16th!
There is also a crazy awesome Grand Giveaway in the CLASSroom! To enter, be sure to leave a comment THERE, also by February 16th; ALL winners will posted at the CLASSroom on Friday, February 19th!
If you get lost, please visit the CLASSroom blog for a complete list of all the designers.
Happy hopping’!
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SHOPPING:
Thanks so much for stopping by and hopping with us. Have a tremendous day!!!!
I love the bear so cute!
ReplyDeleteLove the pale pink background. You make such nice bow ties from the twine.
ReplyDeleteI can see why you love this bear! I mean, he's just the cutest!! I'm thinking I really *need* this stamp set. :)
ReplyDeleteHe is such a cutie :)
ReplyDeleteThis bear is so-o-o-o-o cute!
ReplyDeleteSuper sweet card!
ReplyDeleteOh how sweet is this bear. Adorable cards.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteYour card is adorable.
Such sweet cards and I love the bear
ReplyDeleteOh Heather, your cards are just precious!
ReplyDeleteThat is a very cute card.
ReplyDeleteCute card! I love how the bear can "hold" the heart!
ReplyDeleteOMG! So excited about the new products. Thank you for sharing your creativity. Can't wait to create something fabulous!
ReplyDeleteAHHHHH!!! Both cards are so cute! I'm with ya too on the bear! Love him!!! (or her lol!!!)
ReplyDeleteHow cute! I love that there is a die to cut his arm opening so he can hold/hug things.
ReplyDeleteI MUST HAVE THIS BEAR!!!!! And I love the way you used the word stamp for the background. Thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteVery cute card! Tammie
ReplyDeleteSo cute. I love that bear.
ReplyDeleteThat bear is adorable! I am lovin this blog hop
ReplyDeletelove how you combined sets. It turned out lovely. That bear is adorable
ReplyDeleteSuper cute card!
ReplyDeleteCute bear
ReplyDeleteYour cards are really cute & so is that bear!
ReplyDeleteSuch adorable bear cards! LOVE.
ReplyDeletelove the envelopes!!!! Thanks for the cute cards. Well done!
ReplyDeleteSo cute! Love all the new goodies.
ReplyDeleteLove that adorable bear in your cute scenes!
ReplyDeleteSeriously so cute!! I love the bear and that embossed background you made really makes the card!! Beautiful job!
ReplyDeleteOMG that bear!!
ReplyDeleteCute! I love bears!!!
ReplyDeleteThe little bear is so sweet.
ReplyDeleteGood idea to have arms that can be posed.
Great card.
thanks for sharing.
I love how the bear can hold something in his hands.
ReplyDeleteThese might be my favorite cards I've seen with this collection! I love how soft and sweet these cards are! <3
ReplyDeleteLove these cards! The bear is a cutie!
ReplyDeleteThe Bears are adorable. Love the clouds in the background.
ReplyDeleteThis bear Is my favourite of the release. Love the cards you've made with him!
ReplyDeleteThat bear is awfully sweet! Adorable cards too!
ReplyDeleteOh dear, just want to cuddle that bear. You've really made him shine.
ReplyDeleteCute, cute, cute bears... I see that the die allows you to place something in his hands. So cool! This looks like an amazing release!
ReplyDeleteLove the bears and backgrounds!
ReplyDeleteLovely cards! He sure is cute!
ReplyDeleteYour cards are SO adorable! I am loving this sweet bear. Thanks for the chance to win a great prize, too. :D
ReplyDeleteCute, cute cards! Love that bear and the hearts. Thanks so much for sharing.
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute bear! And your cards are also so cute!
ReplyDeleteAwesome cards and new release! Lovin' it! The bear is so cute!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance to win!
~God bless~
Cute cards! Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteTwo different looks from the same set and both are so cute!
ReplyDeleteI was hoping to see the little bear guy on the hop! Thank you so much for showcasing him. Too adorable.
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet little bear!
ReplyDeleteLove your card and this stamp set! I ordered it!
ReplyDeleteI am intrigued by the no line coloring - the effect is cool but I am not seeing how you did this.
ReplyDeleteGreat card - what a cute little bear!
ReplyDeleteThanks for showing us how adorable that bear is!
ReplyDeleteI am so glad you shared the bear. I didn't realize the die cut his little arms so he could hold things. The possibilities are end,Wes's. Your cards are adorable with him!
ReplyDeleteWonderfully sweet cards Heather! I love all the possibilities that cute bear offers!
ReplyDeleteboth cards are so very sweet!
ReplyDeleteThese are wonderful stamp sets. Would love to have them all!
ReplyDeleteso sweet! i love the soft colors you chose for these cards!
ReplyDeleteWhat sweet bears! Your card designs are so cute!
ReplyDeleteAweeee...your card is just so adorable! Great use of the New release!
ReplyDeleteWhat a cutie!!!
ReplyDeleteYour card is so adorable. What an amazing release. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteTwo awesome cards, but I prefer the first one :)
ReplyDeleteThat bear is so sweet holding his valentines.
ReplyDeleteI get it - completely. He is cute without being sickly sweet or too odd. I love critter stamps that do that because too many are too cute. Both cards are gorgeous and appeal to the two sides of my crafty brain. A bear, hearts, landscape and a tag I don't need any more than that lol! Thank you for the fabulous blog hop and for sharing your card art with us Karen x
ReplyDeleteLove this little bear! Can't go wrong with this little bear!!!
ReplyDeleteA www, that bear is so cute! I love your cards!
ReplyDeleteCute cards! That bear just makes me smile!
ReplyDeleteLove this card the bear is soooo cute.
ReplyDeleteThose cards are just adorable. Love that bear!
ReplyDeleteAaawwww... love your bear cards.
ReplyDeleteOh, Heather, both cards are so cute! I really LOVE the tag one!
ReplyDeleteThat bear is so cute. Love the cards.
ReplyDeletehe IS cute!
ReplyDeleteYour cards are both so cute. I love the bear stamps.
ReplyDeleteAWWW! Your right the bear is so cute.
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad that you used the bear. He's so cute!
ReplyDeleteSuper cute bear. Thanks for the inspiration :)
ReplyDeleteLove the way the bear cuts!
ReplyDeleteThis is such a cute bear! Love what you've done with him!
ReplyDeleteThat is just adorable. The bear is so sweet.
ReplyDeleteThat bear is the CUTEST!!
ReplyDeleteLeave it to you, to just up the ante with the sweetness factor! LOVE, my friend! LOVE!!! XOXO!!!
ReplyDeleteToo cute! Love this
ReplyDeletebear and how you have
him holding the envelopes
and heart. Great uses
of all the sets.
Carla from Utah
This bear is too cute - love that you can slip something under his paws. This is a great release.
ReplyDeleteThese little bears are so darn cute! Love how you changed up the envelope to the heart, so versatile!
ReplyDeleteAdorable!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great release. Such pretty cards.
ReplyDeleteThat bear is just the cutest thing. Love your cards.
ReplyDeleteLove both of your cards!!
ReplyDeleteAww, that bear is adorable!
ReplyDeleteSuch a sweet sweet bear! I love him. And I also love the vellum background that you created.
ReplyDeleteSuch a sweet, sweet card. I am loving this release!!
ReplyDeleteYour cards are so absolutely sweet! Love that bear!
ReplyDeleteYour cards really play up the sweetness of the bear. The recipients are lucky.
ReplyDeleteThat bear is completely adorable.
ReplyDeleteI love the fact that the die cuts the hands so you can tuck something in them.
Love that adorable bear and the way he can hold things - so many possibilities!
ReplyDeleteNice cards, fun bears.
ReplyDeleteAdorable! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteLove your sweet bear with that heart in his paws! So darling!
ReplyDeleteSo cute. Nice that the bear can hold something.
ReplyDeleteBeaut!
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to use that bear! What a cute stamp!!
ReplyDeleteSo cute I love the bear too Great cards. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteVery cute, getting ideas!!!
ReplyDeleteCute cards. I just love that bear!
ReplyDeleteI agree! The bear is really darling. I think I could give this to my grand-boy and he wouldn't think it's too girly! Really cute. Sigh...it was easier when he was smaller! Thanks so much for so much fun.
ReplyDeleteCute bear. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteCute cards! I think the bear is so clever.
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet bear. Well done x2
ReplyDeleteThe bear is SO fun, love that he can hold different things, and your cards are fabulous!
ReplyDeleteSo stinkin' cute! ♥
ReplyDeleteGreat pastel cards with an adorable bear.
ReplyDeleteCute cards. Love that this bear can hold things.
ReplyDeleteThat bear card is so cute!
ReplyDeleteWell doesn't Mr Bear look all shy and cute. Nice job.
ReplyDeleteAnd Thanks for the chance to win.
Darling cards. This bear is so cute! Thanks so much.
ReplyDeletethe bear is seriously cute! great card design.
ReplyDeleteThe bear is too adorable! Great cards!
ReplyDeleteLove the wee bear can hold things - he's a real cutie
ReplyDeleteRealy really cute cards...
ReplyDeleteSo adorable!! Love that bear!
ReplyDeleteThat bear is adorable. I thought he was pretty darn cute, but to see him colored is a game changer.
ReplyDeleteI'm so in love with that sweet bear! Love your adorable cards--the backgrounds are wonderful!
ReplyDeleteI was wondering WHO would be the one to use the little bear set!!! ;) TOO CUTE!!! LOOOOVE the little envelopes of love too!!! SUPER JOB on BOTH of your cards!!! ;)
ReplyDeleteJulie & Ellen have outdone themselves with this fun release. Love both of your cards; that bear is irresistible.
ReplyDeleteThose bears are just too cute. I love the soft one so much.
ReplyDeleteJust beyond adorable and sweet!
ReplyDeleteThat little bear is just adorable and I love the cards you made featuring him. It is so cool that the die cuts his arms so that they are free to carry things - love that!
ReplyDeleteThe bear is so cute and ou made such cute cards too.
ReplyDeleteLove the bear.
ReplyDeleteYour bear cards are just so sweet!
ReplyDeleteThese are both so sweet! Love the softness of the colors!
ReplyDeletelove this bear, he is so adorable
ReplyDeleteThat fat little bear reminds me of yogi ... love it.
ReplyDeleteSo cute... you make me love the bear as well I love the card with all of his valentine goodies he has received.
ReplyDeleteHe is adorable! Great cards!
ReplyDeleteGreat cards. That bear must come live with me. :)
ReplyDeleteLOVE the bear! Awesome coloring on your delightful card!
ReplyDeleteThat bear is so cute! Great cards!
ReplyDeleteCute bear! The scenes are great!
ReplyDeleteYes, that bear is seriously cute!
ReplyDeleteAdorable cards--the little bear is so sweet :)
ReplyDeleteThe bear is so huggable adorable!
ReplyDeleteTwo cute bears. I love the background on the first one and that bear is so cute with his little love note! I love the way his hands are cut out so he can hold stuff, great design!
ReplyDeleteSuper cute bear - I love that it can hold something.
ReplyDeleteSuch sweet cards - those bears are adorable!
ReplyDeleteThat bear is the best. Can think of so many uses for him. Good card.
ReplyDeleteSuch cute cards! I love this adorable sweet bear.
ReplyDeleteAdorable!!
ReplyDeleteI want that bear stamp and coordinating die.. love the idea that he can "hold" hearts or packages!
How adorable is that bear!?! Your cards put a huge smile on my face! I love that you featured him on both your cards! It's such a brilliant idea to have the bear's arms cut as part of the die so that you can add something special to it. What a great detail!
ReplyDeleteThe sideways card that the bear is holding gave me a giggle. Such a cute bear
ReplyDeleteSuper cute cards! I'm so excited that adorable fella is on its way to my mailbox!
ReplyDeleteAdorable cards! The die giving space for the bear to hold stuff - just awesome!! I love how you've used it.
ReplyDeleteLOVE that you gave him THOSE SWEET CHEEKS!!!
ReplyDeleteYour cards is beautiful. I am in love with the bear
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
KathleenR
Your card is adorable!!!!! Love it and this new release:)
ReplyDeleteYour card is beautiful. I love that bear
ReplyDeleteLove ad Prayers,
KathleenR
Absolutely love this bear with the ability to hold things !! So clever and fun. This release is fabulous. The blog hop is so much fun also to view.
ReplyDeleteI totally agree with you! How could you not love that bear?!?!
ReplyDeleteSuper sweet cards! That bear is darling! ♥
ReplyDeleteI really love the pale pink background with the stamped sentiment. And the bear is so cute. Love that he can be made to hold little goodies.
ReplyDeleteThe bear is so cute...cute cards!
ReplyDeleteThose are both super cute!
ReplyDeleteGreat bear. Love how you made him hold the envelope and the cheeks you created.
ReplyDeleteThat bear...I just love that he can hold a little treasure!
ReplyDeleteCould that bear stamp be any cuter? The possibilities for what he can hold is endless. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteAdorable! That bear is the cutest thing! :) x
ReplyDeleteheather, he's just so stinkin' CUTE.
ReplyDeleteBeary cute!
ReplyDeleteThe bear is simply adorable. Thank you for sharing:)
ReplyDeleteI love both cards, and the bear! My favorite though, is the stamped vellum you made! I just love that! I also like that the bear can be used for so many different type of cards. Your second card would be great for a get well card, or out of touch card! I love them both so much.
ReplyDeleteSo adorable.. I love him too I mean really LOVE him.. you have done a fantastic job making him extra cute. Thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteWow really cute card.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful projects! Love it!
ReplyDeleteSweet, sweet, sweet! You've done this dear guy so proud. Thanks for sharing your sweet inspiration and for this great chance.
ReplyDeleteLove the bear. Great cards....
ReplyDeleteOh my! I don't do cute but this bear, with your beautiful colouring is just wonderful, he is adorable! I love what you did with this set!
ReplyDeleteSO cute!!
ReplyDeleteI ❤️ Him too!
ReplyDeleteI also adore the background that you created!
What a sweet bear.
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet bear
ReplyDeleteLove this adorable bear! Your cards are so adorable!
ReplyDeleteCUTE cards! I love how the little bear's hands can hold things!
ReplyDeleteThe bear is so super adorable!!
ReplyDeleteAwwww! These are both so cute! Love that bear!
ReplyDeleteLove how you used the products, the design and colors are fantastic!
ReplyDeleteVery cute cards!
ReplyDeleteLove your cards. Awesome way to showcase the die showing he could hold something. Just love it.
ReplyDeleteLove that little bear! Such cute cards!
ReplyDeleteThese are so cute! Nice job!
ReplyDeleteYour cards are super cute! I love that bear and the soft backgrounds you created really make the little guy pop.
ReplyDeleteI love the scenes you have created in both cards! So cute!
ReplyDeleteSuch a cute little bear and I love that he can hold something ;)
ReplyDeleteI love the bear! He's a cutie pie and those rosy cheeks make him look even sweeter! I love how the die cuts his arms so he can hold things.
ReplyDeleteCards with cute animals are always nice for sending to children. They also like a little thing to brighten their day
ReplyDeleteHee hee!! That bear is too cute!!
ReplyDeleteReally nice, thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThat bear is so darn cute and I love that he can hold something! Your cards are precious!
ReplyDeleteFun cards they put a smile on my face!
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