Essentials by Ellen Clear Stamps & Designer Dies Debut & Giveaway!

Welcome to the Essentials by Ellen Blog Hop!  We’re so excited to unveil a brand new line of high quality Clear Stamp Sets and Designer Dies, designed by my sweet, dear friend Julie Ebersole exclusively for another dear, sweet friend Ellen Hutson LLC!

This collection reflects an eclectic mix of images, sentiments and art styles that are sure to appeal to a wide range of tastes!  Just in time for holiday crafting, the entire release is available now at Ellen Hutson LLC (and there's even a Get-It-All option!)

All Essentials by Ellen Stamp Sets and Dies arrive in a signature storage package with an (AWESOME and available separately!) durable clear envelope and a labeled cardstock backer for convenient storage and organization. The die packaging features an attached magnetic sheet (more awesomness, also available separately!), to ensure that even the smallest of your dies is stored securely!  And best of all, they are now available in their own category right HERE at Ellen Hutson LLC!

Enjoy and happy World Cardmaking Day!

PROJECTS (all supplies are linked at bottom of post):

I had fun making some more Copic "watercolor" backgrounds for these Christmas cards (except this time I used Ranger Specialty Stamping Paper instead of glossy cardstock) ... you can find the complete tutorial HERE on Ellen's the CLASSroom blog.

Quick Instructions:
1. Spread Copic Various Ink Refills onto acrylic stamping block.
2. Spritz with Copic Colorless Blender Solution.
3. "Stamp" the block directly onto Ranger Specialty Stamping Paper to achieve a "watercolor" or "ink blot" look!

For the blue card, I used Copic Various Ink Refills B23 and BG53. For most of the backgrounds I made, I centered the acrylic block on the A2 card sized (4.25" x 5.50") piece of specialty paper but for this blue background I stamped twice, covering the entire piece, and ended up with this great "hill" that I thought would be perfect for the Christmas Scribbles tree!  The tree was stamped with Ranger Jet Black Archival ink:

Next, to create the "snow" (or rain? I guess it could be either!) I created a stamp pad out of paper towel and wet it with Copic Colorless Blender Solution. Then I used the large cluster of dots from the Bokeh Dots stamp set and wet the stamp/picked up the Blender Solution from the paper towel, then stamped onto the background:

Here's a closer look at the resulting "snowy" or "rainy" effect ... Fun, right?!!  

The Christmas Scribbles sentiment was stamped onto a piece of 110# Neenah Solar White cardstock and hand trimmed, then popped up on Copic X-Press It Foam Tape over the background (also popped up on foam tape), on a Licorice Twist card base. A few scattered Pretty Pink Posh Clear 6mm Cupped Sequins finish it off.

My next card/background was created similarly as above, using Copic RV55 and YG23 Various Ink Refills, stamped in the center of the white panel:

I really like how the pink and green blended together to create some orange and red!  The Home & Hearth houses were die cut out of the background (save those window pieces!) and popped up on foam tape over the Licorice Twist card front, then the windows adhered on the flat black card front (the QuickStik makes this an easier job!) -- I love the dimension! 

The Merry & Bright sentiment was added with Jet Black Archival ink and the beautiful handwritten Merry & Bright "Christmas" word die cut from beautiful Gold Glitter Cardstock.  I really like using Copic's Glue Marker to adhere small/thin die cuts like these windows and word.

Next, I have some holiday tags made with the adorable Twelve Days stamp set. I seriously squealed when I first saw this sweet set -- I know Julie MUST have designed it just for me (bwahahaha!!) . . . so I just HAD to make some of my favorite tags with it!

My tag bases are the fantastic Pretty Pink Posh Stitched Duo 1 Tag die (measures 2-3/4" wide x 4"), cut from Neenah Natural White cardstock. Each of the images were stamped with either Memento Tuxedo Black or Rhubarb Stalk ink onto My Favorite Things' Decorative Circle Tag STAX (this tag die set has been retired but Ellen still has some in stock, so if you really like it, you might want to scoop it up before it's gone!).  

I created the hole reinforcers from Licorice Twist and Wax Lips Bazzill Card Shoppe cardstock, using 1/4-inch and 1/2-inch hole punches. Each of the tags were trimmed with pieces of Pink Paislee's Merry & Bright 6x6 patterned paper and Pow! Silver Glitter Paper, then tied with Tim Holtz Silver Tinsel Twine.  

Here are the next three tags (now I just have six left to make!)

Don't you LOVE Julie's cute, whimsical illustration style?!!  And guess what? This fabulous brand new stamp set could be yours . . . See the Giveaway details below!

GIVEAWAY:

I have some giveaway fun for you! This new TWELVE DAYS stamp set will go to one lucky winner!  Please leave a comment here on my blog by October 8.  I will announce my winner back here on my blog October 9 (and hopefully will have the rest of my tags finished so I can share them with you then)!

BLOG HOP DETAILS:

The fun all starts at the CLASSroom, where there is a GIANT prize package being given away -- be sure to leave a comment there by October 8.  Winners will be announced October 9!

HOPPERS:

• The CLASSroom
• Teri Anderson
• Laurel Beard
• JJ Bolton
• Heather Campbell
• Kittie Caracciolo
• Darlene DeVries
• Julie Ebersole
• Sharon Harnist - You are here!
• Amber Kemp-Gerstel
• Cristina Kowalczyk
• Karolyn Loncon
• Nichol Magouirk
• Jean Manis
• Jennifer McGuire
• Chari Moss
• Paulina Nakamura
• Jocelyn Olson
• Catherine Pooler
• Miriam Prantner
• Julia Stainton

Thanks SO MUCH for stopping by!  
UPDATE: COMMENTING IS NOW CLOSED AND WINNER HAS BEEN ANNOUNCED HERE!

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Comments

[Dana W]

1.

Wow!! I love the backgrounds you did!! And the tags are so darn cute!!

[Ohkat]

2.

WOW! Always my first thought when looking at your work! I am excited to try making a background with my copics today. Thank You

[Carla Crosby]

3.

Love the copic background treatment and the cas tags!!! Thanks for the tutorial!

[Maureen Morton]

4.

I can't take my eyes off of these amazing backgrounds - the perfect backdrop for this amazing release. Thanks for the great how-to, too! Such beautiful work. Thanks for the inspiration.

[Kristie G.]

5.

Happy WCMD!!! WOW! Love these amazing backgrounds! Great projects!

[Sherry L]

6.

Wow your copic blended backgrounds are so cool thanks for sharing your technique with us. Great tags also You sure are talented

[Pat C.]

7.

Wow...love all of your ideas.

[Lenora]

8.

Stunning backgrounds and wonderful projects!

[CandyW]

9.

Fantastic cards!!! And I love the tags!!!

[JulieP]

10.

Oh my goodness....LOVE those tags!

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11.

love the tags

[Penny Ward]

12.

Wowzers on the watercolor cards...just gorgeous! And I will be using your idea of tags for the 12 Days stamp set....so cute!

[Lisa K]

13.

Gorgeous cards and tags! You do wonderful work with those Copics and alcohol liquid.

[Jeanne B]

14.

Your backgrounds are stunning! Wonderful cards.

[Michelle Leone]

15.

Fabulous projects with amazing colors/technique! LOVE, love the 12 Days tags!! Happy WCMD!

[Richard]

16.

Wonderful work here. Love your tags!

[Jeannie Phillips]

17.

Great card! Thanks for the chance to win. This is my FAVORITE set by far. My head is swimming with ideas.

[Heather L]

18.

Cool techniques and great projects.

[Sabrina Radican]

19.

Fabulous cards and tags!!

[Christy Q]

20.

Those tags are just adorable!!! Perfect use of the 12 Days set!

[alyse]

21.

wonderful backgrounds great colors thanks
Alyse d

[Kathy Stacy]

22.

What a fun technique. I tried this without using a block and also comes out fantastic.

[Cheryl B.]

23.

Those tags are so cute! The 12 Days is my favorite set of the release. Julie at her finest (chortle snort)!
Thanks for a chance to win

[Sherry]

24.

Thanks for sharing that great technique. It is a must try. Love your cards and love the stamp set.

[~amy~]

25.

okay, WOW. LOVE everything!

[Julia McLaren]

26.

Thanks for sharing your creativity. I'll definitely try that background technique.

[Debbie Lou]

27.

Great watercolor look with the scribbled tree--LOVE IT!

[Barbara Chmura]

28.

Beautiful cards. Love the new collection!

[Connie Cox]

29.

I love the watercolour look with Copics. I wouldn't have thought to use the ink in this way. Totally amazed!! TFS xxx

[Velvet]

30.

What beautiful Copic backgrounds -- I never think of doing this. And the tags with the 12 Days of Christmas images are so cute too! What a great release from Julie!

[Larissa Heskett =)]

31.

LOVING your AMAZING Creations for today!! Whoop Whoop!! So EXCITED about this New Release!! THANKS SO MUCH for sharing and have a Fabulous Weekend!! Happy WCMD!! =)

[Tammy Joyce]

32.

cute cards and I love the blue and the tree. very neat. tfs

[Terri (Blindstamper)]

33.

Wow! Those backgrounds are gorgeous!

[Chera]

34.

wow!! that technique is rocking my world!! They are so vibrant and eye catching

[Murtuza Charania]

35.

What amazing backgrounds love all your creations tfs

[Jacki]

36.

What a fun Saturday morning I'm having seeing all these great cards designed by such talented ladies!!

[Janet L.]

37.

Cool techniques

[Rebecca]

38.

Cute cards and I love the tags!

[Jane Van]

39.

The backgrounds are perfect for the scribbles stamps! Beautiful!

[Eileen L.]

40.

I love color and your backgrounds are fabulous. What a great background for the new stamps and dies. Beautiful.

[JanetB]

41.

Like everyone else, I love the copic "watercolor" backgrounds, and the way you put it all together.

[conil]

42.

What can I say. Impressive projects..those tags crack me up.

[kReN kurts]

43.

What a wonderful background technique! Definitely a "keeper". Your cards looks wonderful!!!!

Thanks for sharing your creativity!
kReN@http://afourthlife.blogspot.com

[Valerie Bullock]

44.

Beautiful!!

[Eileen M]

45.

Wow, beautiful! I love that copic background!

[candace]

46.

The watercolor background is so striking that now I will have to get some Copic ink refills (I guess the pens won't work for this)and the specialty stamping paper. Thanks for the inspiration!!!

[Diane]

47.

The watercolor technique gives great, unusual results. Like that a lot. Your tags were a fun idea, too. Thanks.

[Tracy L.]

48.

I love the watercolor background using Copic inks. Your cards are beautiful,thanks for sharing!

[Jo Ann D.]

49.

I love this technique. Your cards are gorgeous and the release is so much fun!

[Irasema]

50.

These cards are so colorful! Thank you for including every detail on how you made the backgrounds. So great to see new techniques (new to me, anyway). Thank you!