Welcome to the February 2017 Essentials by Ellen Release Hop!
You should have arrived here from Laurel Beard's blog. If not, head to the CLASSroom blog to get started!
You should have arrived here from Laurel Beard's blog. If not, head to the CLASSroom blog to get started!
First, everything is available in the store NOW! If you want to head over and buy - you can find the entire release HERE!.
For today's hop, I get to play with several of the new products!
First, interactive otters!
I used Swing N Slide dies to create a fun, interactive card that perfectly showcases these adorable little otters. Too fun, right?
Next up, it's all about the beauty products!
I used the new Make it Beautiful stamp set and popped it up against a stamped background. I love the little accent stitching along the bottom!
It’s a good thing you are here because I’m giving away an Essentials by Ellen stamp set! The winner may chose any in stock Essentials by Ellen brand stamp set (Maximum value $25 USD) at Ellen Hutson.com To enter, please leave a comment on today’s post by Tuesday, February 28!
There is also an AMAZING Grand Giveaway on the CLASSroom! To enter, be sure to leave a comment there, too, by Tuesday, February 28! ALL winners will be announced at the CLASSroom on Friday, March 3! Please check there on that date to see if you are a winner and for further details on claiming your prize!
If you get lost along the hop, please visit the CLASSroom blog for a complete list of all the designers.
Your next stop is the fantastic Kittie Caracciolo!
XOXO,
Heather
These are great!
ReplyDeleteThe background stamps are awesome! Thanks for the chance of winning.
ReplyDeleteBoth cards are great and it's a great release, but I especially love those otters! I adore your otter card, so very cute and so lovely. Fantastic release, thank you for the blog hop Karen x
ReplyDeleteLove the release. I love your nail polish bottle card. The wonky background stamp you used was great. I think that set will really be versatile.
ReplyDeleteSo fun! Really love your otter card!
ReplyDeleteBoth your cards are beautiful! I'm going to have to try making a slider card! :)
ReplyDeleteEEEEEEEP!!! Squealing for joy over these stamps!
ReplyDeleteFabulous cards!!
ReplyDeleteWonderful inspiration! Love this new release! I can't wait to use the otters!
ReplyDeleteAdorable! Having three daughters, I think I might need the makeup set!
ReplyDeleteCute cards, I think I need them all!
ReplyDeleteLove the girly lipstick card, but the otters on the slider does it for me. Wonderful!
ReplyDeleteYou did a great job on both cards. The otters are soooo cute and that is such a fun card with the slider in it.
ReplyDeleteSQUEAL!! LOVING the New Release!! OMG!! Your Cards have me SMILING!! =) How FUN!! LOVE them!! THANKS for sharing and have a FABULOUS WEEK!! =)
ReplyDeleteSuch fun and sparkle! Both cards re just so cute!
ReplyDeleteLove the otter card and the nail polish card is pretty cool too!
ReplyDeleteThose otters!!! I can't resist!
ReplyDeleteLove your otter card because of all the blue you used. The nail polish is great too because it's simple and yet very appealing. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI want the otter and slider die too
ReplyDeleteLove the wonky background stamps. This release is fantastic!
ReplyDeleteI'm in love with the Otters! Such a cute card. I also like how you kept the beauty card simple. Very sweet!
ReplyDeleteThis whole release is great but the spa day and slider dies are going to be must have. TFS your great creations.
ReplyDeleteAwwww. The otter slider is darling and the second card....how fun! Love both of these ♥
ReplyDeleteLove the "otter slide"!
ReplyDeleteSo sweet! Love your color choices.
ReplyDeleteYour otter card is really sweet. This new release is great.
ReplyDeleteSuch a fun release! Love those otters!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful release!!! Love your cards!!! The first one is really adorable!!! Love the otters!!!
ReplyDeleteLove this cute card! Just adorable, Heather.
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cute slider card - gotta try that sometime soon.
ReplyDeleteCute cards!
ReplyDeleteEep! Those otters~~~ too cute!
ReplyDeleteThe background on the otter card is gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteCUTE CARDS! LOVE THE OTTERS!
ReplyDeleteThe otter card is so cute. The slider element is cool. Thanks for a chance to win.
ReplyDeleteI just love the cute otters!
ReplyDeleteLots of great products, I can't pick my favorite.
ReplyDeleteI love the otter card! So cute.
ReplyDeleteCute cards, especially the otters! I love how the sentiment matches the theme of the slider card.
ReplyDeleteLovin’ on the otter stamps and dies … cuteness overload! Great cards and projects to share the release … thank you!
ReplyDeleteI would make your top card in a heartbeat! Love it.
ReplyDeleteLove the others!! Both cards are fabulous thanks for sharing Heather!
ReplyDeleteFun, fun, fun cards! Love them and this release!
ReplyDeleteVery cute cards! I want the whole collection!
ReplyDeleteLove both your cards! That otter set is too stinking cute!! I really want the makeup and spa set too. Heck..I really want it all!!
ReplyDeletevery fun card
ReplyDeleteLove that otter slider - gorgeous! And what girly girl wouldn't want to receive the 2nd card?! Love the CAS style.
ReplyDeleteSuper fun cards!!
ReplyDeleteYour cards are simply adorable, Heather! You make everything look inspiring and achieveable. Some projects are jaw dropping but I look at it thinking, I could never do that. I love that all of your work is stunning, and that it inspires me to craft more not less. Thank you! Adorable release from the Ellen Team as always. I love it all!
ReplyDeleteThe otters are adorable!
ReplyDeleteHow otterly adorable
ReplyDeleteYou've just convinced me I NEED the slider dies and the make-up set. LOVE both your cards.
ReplyDeleteLoving how the die lets the otters hold anything.
ReplyDeleteAdorable cards. Love them.
ReplyDeleteI adore both your cards! The makeup set is especially adorable- thanks for sharing your talent!
ReplyDeleteHow otterly cute. Love the colouring.
ReplyDeleteI really like your otter card. It's so cute and the interactivity is awesome! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteLoving this whole release!
ReplyDeletecute, cute cards!
ReplyDeleteI am in love with the otters. I love how they can hold things in their "hands". Your cards are just adorable!
ReplyDeleteLove the dots with the nail polish! Great card!
ReplyDeleteI love the interactive cards - and the stitching on the bottom of the bottle of nail polish card finishes the card-xxxx so cute!
ReplyDeleteThat otter card is super cute, and that lipstick looks so real! Great job.
ReplyDeleteHeather! Love your cards. I was in love with the otter couple, then saw the nail polish! They're both wonderful. :)
ReplyDeleteAdorable otter card and lipstick one too. So many ways to use these stamps. Thanks to all you gals for putting in the time to share!
ReplyDeleteYour cards are so sweet. I would love to receive either one, although I have to say, I am beginning to fall in love with the otter guy.
ReplyDeleteYour cards are so awesome. Love the little Otter slider.
ReplyDeleteOh, Heather! These are both such adorable cards! The otter one has the coolest background - makes me want to jump right in and share their fun! Love the feminine style of the other - it has been too long since we have had cute girly images. What a great release and what great inspiration you provide. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteHeather, both cards are sheer perfection. Thank you so much for sharing your talent with all of us. I can't thank you enough !
ReplyDeleteYour otter card is the cutest ever.
ReplyDeleteSuch fun! Thanks so much!
ReplyDeleteThose otters...love your card and design, you make them irresistible!
ReplyDeleteBoth of these are just so delightful--love that the otter couple is clutching so many "treasures" and that background? BOMB!!! The girly nail polish card just makes me think of my granddaughter and how much she would love it--I feel a CASE comin' on! ;) XO!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness, that otter card is so cute! Love your cards!
ReplyDeleteThose otters are really so much fun! Gotta say, the make it beautiful set appeals to me more than anything like it ever has before. I suddenly see multiple possibilities! Of course, I want it all. Darn budget! What's wrong with credit card debt, anyway??!!! (Sorry--I really am trying to be a responsible adult! What I need is a job or a sugar daddy or a winning lottery ticket--or better control over the "wanter!" Hmmmm. ) Thanks for some fun examples.
ReplyDeleteLove your cards!
ReplyDeleteLove your cards Heather. Those otters are just too darn cute!! Lots of must-haves in this new release!!!
ReplyDeleteI love your creativity...it always inspires me. Sweet cards!
ReplyDeleteThat nail polish image would be wonderful for my nail freak daughter!
ReplyDeleteEverything thing about your otter card is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThe otter is such a cute card, love it!! And how much fun is the spa card too. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing this great release and your cute cards!
ReplyDeleteLove your cards! Thanks for the inspiration and chance to win. :D
ReplyDeleteLove your otter card and how you've made them interactive, and your nail polish card is much too fun!
ReplyDeleteGreat cards and a great release! Thanks for sharing on the blog hop!!
ReplyDeleteThe otters are so cute and the background is perfect for them!
ReplyDeleteLovely release & cards! Thank you for sharing 😗 !
ReplyDeleteThe otters! They are just so much fun! I also love that background set!
ReplyDeleteI love the new release and your cards are so refreshing! Thank you for the chance to win'
ReplyDeleteyou elevated the nail bottle! The small attention to detail is wonderful! Thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteSuch cute, unique cards! Lovin' all these new sets! Thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteThese two cards are a great showcase of some of the new stamps and dies. The stamps are so much fun--I especially like the possibilities of the wonky backdrops. Add in dies like the sliders and--what's not to like?! Thanks for sharing your designs.
ReplyDeleteVery cute.
ReplyDeleteLove these cards, the slider/Otter card is divine!!
ReplyDeleteLove your otter slider card! Dang they are cute! And your CAS nail polish card is superb!
ReplyDeleteWow! I love the slider card. The sparkle, the colors, the serenity of the scene! Awesome use of an awesome release and supplies!
ReplyDeleteHow sweet
ReplyDeleteSuch wonderful cards.
ReplyDeleteBoth cards are great, but the otter one stole my heart.
ReplyDeleteLove your otter card!!!
ReplyDeleteBoth of your cads are to cute!
ReplyDeleteboth cards are so adorable... I am now singing adel... Hello lol, love how you made the nail polish. so realistic and shiny... Thanks so much for sharing.
ReplyDeleteLove your otter slide. Your cards are so much fun. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThese are both just so adorable. Clever use of this fun new release!
ReplyDeleteThose otters are too cute and they go so well with your inky background!
ReplyDeleteLove your interactive card 😊
ReplyDeleteThose otters are so darling....great creations!
ReplyDeleteI really like the girly nail polish card! It's cute and different!
ReplyDeleteLove what you created. So much fun!!!
ReplyDeleteFun cards...love the cute otters and the versatile background stamps on the 2nd card.
ReplyDeleteSo cute!
ReplyDeleteI really like the nail polish card sample. Thanks for sharing your work
ReplyDeleteWhat amazing cards! I love those Wonky backgrounds!
ReplyDeleteSweet interactive card -- LOVE that sentiment!
ReplyDeleteI just love those otters!
ReplyDeleteCute cards. I really like the interactive otter scene.
ReplyDeleteI love your fingernail polish card...sooo cute! Thank you.
ReplyDeleteThose otters are just too cute!
ReplyDeleteGreat cards! The otter set and the wonky BG are must haves.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards. Love the Distress ink water. Great design.
ReplyDeleteThe slide card is otterly adorable. I love the shimmery background. Ans, who wouldn't like to receive that "hello gorgeous" card? TFS.
ReplyDeleteGreat cards, I especially love the otter slider card!
ReplyDeleteLove the otters!
ReplyDeleteCould those sliding otters be any cuter?! Love these cards! Thank you!
ReplyDeleteLove the otters with a slider, can so see this in real life!
ReplyDeleteThe otter card is soooo cute!
ReplyDeleteSuper cute otter card, and I love the girlie nail polish card too! Thanks so much for the inspiration and the chance to win a stamp set!
ReplyDeletelove these!! that nail polish bottle is so so cute. a must have for this polish-o-phile!!
ReplyDeleteLove the otters and nail polish! Great cards!
ReplyDeleteThat otter card is adorable and the nail polish is so pretty!
ReplyDeleteSuch fun creations!! love them ! thanks for sharing :)
ReplyDeleteI am in love with the otters and the swing and slide die set.
ReplyDeleteWhat gorgeous depth of blue on your Otterly Beautiful card! Thank you for sharing such unique ideas
ReplyDeleteTotally adorable! Love your background on the otter card. Am I the only one who now has the Doors' song "Break On Through" ...to the Otter Slide ;-)... now stuck in their head?!? LOL
ReplyDeleteWhat great cards! I love the sliding otters and their clutch of goodies! Too cute!
ReplyDeletegreat slider dies and love your cards
ReplyDeleteAmazing cards ❤
ReplyDeleteI'm in to sliders at the moment. Those otters are in a beautiful water wonderland. Very pretty blue water.
ReplyDeleteYour cards are delightful.
ReplyDeleteI cannot get enough of the otters, they are killing me, so stinkin' cute!
ReplyDeleteThose otters are so fun!
ReplyDeleteLove that otter card ... beautiful background...
ReplyDeleteVery sweet cards!Thank you for sharing
ReplyDeleteI love this release! I love your nail polish card, and the oh so cute otters!
ReplyDeleteSo cute the otter slide...................
ReplyDeleteThose otters on the slider card are darling! I'm loving this new release.
ReplyDeleteHeather, both cards are awesome. Te otters are so sweet and the make up....well, need I say more? Adorbs!
ReplyDeleteLove the interactive Otters! Too cute! I love how you made the background for that card. Does look like water.
ReplyDeleteSuch cute cards! Especially the Otter Slider Card! Love the detail!
ReplyDeleteCute cards, Heather! Thanks so much for sharing with us and for participating in this great hop and giveaway!
ReplyDelete"Hello from the otter side" how cute is that? And the nail polish design is so sweet. I love it!
ReplyDeleteI love that gorgeous blue background on the first card and the perfect CASness of the second one!
ReplyDeleteLove your fun cards!
ReplyDeleteLove this girly card. Love the colouring and layout
ReplyDeletethe otters are so sweet.
ReplyDeleteSaw some of those when I was in
Alaska. they just floated along
like they had no care in the world.
thanks for sharing some cute cards.
Love the girly card but the otters are the best! Cute projects, thanks!
ReplyDeletelovely cards - the otters are so cute - love this stamp set:)
ReplyDeleteSuch sweet cards! I love this new release! Thanks for sharing your creations!
ReplyDeleteHeather, this is adorable! I love the little otters!
ReplyDeleteLove your backgrounds and the sliding otters. Great new release!
ReplyDeleteI love those make up stamps and dies. You can do a lot with those.
ReplyDeleteLove the water background you created!
ReplyDeleteCute. I just love cards that are shaped or have movement!
ReplyDeleteFabtabulous cards! Love the second one! It's so fun and I amm loving the wonky backdrops stamps set more and more every time I see it used again. So man different way it can be used!!!
ReplyDeleteSo fun! Thanks for a chance to win.
ReplyDeleteYour otter slider is so cute!!
ReplyDeleteYour otter card was fabulous. You did a great job on the "water" effect and always love interactive cards ! Great job!!!
ReplyDeleteThe background on the otter card is gorgeous!! Love those cute little otters.
ReplyDeleteCute cards! Love your otter slide!
ReplyDeleteVery cute and fun cards. Love this new release.
ReplyDeleteCute cards. Great release. Thanks so much for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteWonderful cards.....LOVE the sweet otters!!!
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Lovely cards! The first is definitely my favorite--sooo cute!!!! :) ~ Andrea
ReplyDeleteAdorable cards! Really love the Wonky Backgrounds!
ReplyDeleteGreat cards showcasing some of the terrific new products. I especially like your otter card... beautiful ombre background and adorable critters... it's perfection!
ReplyDeleteSuper cute otter slider card, what can be more fun than that! Love your fun and pretty nail polish card too! The wonky backdrops are one of my favorites of the release.
ReplyDeleteAwesome cards!! Love the darling otters!
ReplyDeleteIt is so much fun to see the same stamps/materials used in so many different and creative ways. I am making a list...so many cuties! Thanks for sharing your creations with all of us.
ReplyDeletethe little otters are just too cute
ReplyDeleteI love both of your cards! The otter slider card is adorable and the background is wonderful! I also love the background on the spa card!
ReplyDeleteLove the simplicity in your cards, Heather!
ReplyDeleteWhat great cards. Love your background with the otters.
ReplyDeleteFun cards.....love the backgrounds!
ReplyDeleteYour cards are beautiful! Thanks for sharing the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteAmazing cards, loving that otter slide:-)
ReplyDeleteSuch an adorable release! Loving all the examples! Such an awesome and cute otter slide!
ReplyDeleteMy Favorites are the Otter stamp set, Wonky backgrounds and slider dies!
Thanks for the chance to win!
~God bless~
The otter slider is so adorable as is the nail polish hello gorgeous. So many stamps so little time.
ReplyDeleteThese sliders cards are all so adorable.
ReplyDeleteThose otters! Too adorable~~
ReplyDeleteThose sliding otters are so cute and I love the background you created for them!!! And the nail polish card is so girly and fun!!!
ReplyDeleteHow,adorable us that otter couple?!! Too cute?!!
ReplyDeleteI love both of these cards. The otter slider one is adorable and I really like what you did with the nail polish!
ReplyDeleteFabulous new releases. Love your adorable otter slider and that super cute nail polish card.
ReplyDeleteGreat cards from a super release! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteStunning cards!!!
ReplyDeleteYour slider card is utterly awesome!
ReplyDeleteFab cards. Love that you put the die cut slider part back into the background. Must remember to do that when I'm finally going to create my first slider card.
ReplyDeleteGreat cards!
ReplyDeleteFabulous!! The otters are sooo cute!!
ReplyDeleteBoth cards are adorable! Love the backgrounds, and the slider.
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