Hello, and welcome to the Late Summer 2016 Essentials by Ellen Release Hop . . . I’ll be showcasing several of the new stamp sets and dies in my post today! First up, I'm using the awesome Stay Golden stamp set and coordinating Stay Golden dies (All bold products are linked below in the supply section):
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To create this card:
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I absolutely adore pineapples and this set has some FABULOUS coordinating sentiments ... I couldn't pass up this pina colada one (since it's one of my favorite tropical drinks)! The pineapple stamps are offered in a 2-step type stamp for the largest pineapple (with separate greenery top), and two smaller one-piece solid pineapple stamps! You can either use the large pineapple two stamps together, or maybe just the criss-cross outline, if you want the option to hand color it with markers or pencils = great versatility!
To create the large pineapple "cup" I used #52 Bright Yellow Zig Clean Color Real Brush Marker on the solid pineapple, lightly spritzed it with water, then stamped it onto watercolor paper. Once the base was dry, I used #61 Light Brown Zig to color the criss-cross pineapple the same way I did the base (spritz with water, then stamp). Once the pineapple was dry, I die cut it with its coordinating die, then took the middle pineapple die and used the side of the pineapple to cut the top off my stamped & die cut pineapple, to create the cup!
The green pineapple top was created with a base layer of Zig #41 Light Green and shaded with #40 Green by coloring directly on the stamp. I'll have some more detailed step-out photos of how to create this pineapple with the Zig Clean Color Real Brush Markers this Friday over in Ellen Hutson's the CLASSroom -- I hope you'll join me then!
The drink straw was created by just hand coloring a scrap piece of watercolor paper with #36 Light Blue Zig marker and giving it stripes with #31 Cobalt Blue. The vertical border of pineapples on the left side of the card base was made with the smallest solid pineapple, colored the same way with the Zig Clean Color markers -- I love the vibrancy of these watercolor markers!
The sentiments were stamped with Jet Black Archival ink and my Misti Stamping Tool.
TIP
The Misti is very helpful when stamping on textured watercolor paper. The bumpy surface sometimes takes multiple stampings to achieve a good solid coverage and the Misti is a lifesaver!
Next up, I used the new Silver Linings Dies, Sunshine Block n Script Dies, and Hello sentiment from the Lovely stamp set (click the photos below to shop these products!):
This unique die set includes two mirrored image 180-degree sunray dies. I used them both -- one on top and the other on bottom, to create a full 360-degree sunray image! The other unique thing about these dies is that the "rays" are cut all the way through your cardstock, but still connected at the top and bottom = genius!
I die cut the sunrays, cloud and Sunshine Words from white cardstock and then colored them with these Copic markers: Y13,19; YR02,12,14,09. The cloud was lightly colored along the bottom with Copic BG0000. The Hello sentiment from the Lovely stamp set was gold heat embossed.
To finish the card, I popped the sunray panel up over a layer of gorgeous gold glitter cardstock and finished with a sprinkling of 4, 6, and 8mm Clear Pretty Pink Posh sequins.
GIVEAWAYS
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 $25 USD) currently in stock at EllenHutson.com. To enter my giveaway, please leave a comment on today’s post by Tuesday, August 23.
There is also a crazy good Grand Giveaway in the CLASSroom! <--To enter, be sure to leave a comment there, also by Tuesday, August 23.
ALL winners will be announced at the CLASSroom on Friday, August 26. Please check there on that date to see if you are a winner and for further details on claiming your prize.
BLOG HOP
You should have come to my blog via Kristie Goulet's blog on the hop. If you get lost along the hop, please visit the CLASSroom blog for a complete list of all the designers.
Next on the hop is my sweet and talented friend -----> Broni Holcombe!
Happy hoppin’!
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Love that Silver Linings die. I have to get that. I make a lot of sunburst cards but manually cut out each triangle. This die will be such a lifesaver and will get a lot of use.
Posted by: Ann Marie Greenspan | August 16, 2016 at 08:41 AM
The silver linings die is pretty awesome! Your pineapple drink is very creative. Thanks for sharing
Posted by: Brenda Gordon | August 16, 2016 at 08:47 AM
Love the pineapple stamps and dies! Great example!
Posted by: Beth Holt | August 16, 2016 at 09:02 AM
I adore the bright, sunny colors on both of these!!!
Posted by: Diane | August 16, 2016 at 09:08 AM
Love the versatility of this pineapple set along with its sentiments. Love your projects. Thanks!
Posted by: Margaret Schuering | August 16, 2016 at 09:08 AM
Oh my..such great xards. I have to have it all.
Posted by: kATHLEEN CAFFEY | August 16, 2016 at 09:08 AM
Love your pretty cards!
Posted by: Marilyn in Michigan | August 16, 2016 at 09:14 AM
Great cards Sharon!!Fun and bright! perfect :D TFS
Posted by: Dolly | August 16, 2016 at 09:25 AM
The pineapples you used to create the border on your card is amazing. Your cards show that you had fun with this release. Thank you, for your beautiful ideas,
Posted by: Mary Anne Perlmutter | August 16, 2016 at 09:27 AM
Love the pineapple drink card very unique the way you used cutout die and I love pina coladas too!
Posted by: Ina M Good | August 16, 2016 at 09:28 AM
Love the pineapples!!
Posted by: Tara Prince | August 16, 2016 at 09:30 AM
Love the pineapple border and your pineapple drink.
Posted by: ANN | August 16, 2016 at 09:41 AM
Such great cards!! Love the pineapple *drink cup*! :)
Posted by: Lisa Beeman | August 16, 2016 at 09:48 AM
Your cards are breathtaking! I love that sunshine card with all its glory and glitter! And I love how you used the smaller pineapple for the side border on your first card. So creative!
Posted by: Kari V. | August 16, 2016 at 09:54 AM
WHAT a GREAT idea. the straw is fantastic. Girls loves her pineapple drinks!!! great release.
Posted by: Christine M | August 16, 2016 at 09:58 AM
Nice cards!!!
Posted by: Sabrina Radican | August 16, 2016 at 10:05 AM
I love your cards and that pineapple drink just rocks. Thank you for sharing.
Posted by: Rita Montgomery | August 16, 2016 at 10:09 AM
Beautiful cards! Pick me! I love summer and sunshine!!
Posted by: Katherine Wall | August 16, 2016 at 10:10 AM
Love the little pineapples peeking out from the side.
Posted by: Barbara | August 16, 2016 at 10:21 AM
Cute cards!! Great border of pineapples!!
Posted by: dawn young | August 16, 2016 at 10:27 AM
Two terrific cards! Love the bright and happy colors on both, and boarder of tiny pineapples too. Thanks for sharing your creative ideas.
Posted by: Nancy R | August 16, 2016 at 10:28 AM
Love the pineapple card.
Posted by: Mary Webster | August 16, 2016 at 10:29 AM
Wow! Your sunshine card really is shining!
Posted by: theCook | August 16, 2016 at 10:30 AM
Beautiful - so bright and summer-y!
Posted by: Jackie Parkins | August 16, 2016 at 10:37 AM
Thanks for sharing your lovely cards with us. I especially like the uplifting sunshine card.
Posted by: Cherie | August 16, 2016 at 10:37 AM
Love both cards - I especially love the pineapple one - I agree that there are great sentiments to go with the pineapple!
Posted by: Harriet Skelly | August 16, 2016 at 10:52 AM
As always I love your cards! I really like the sayings with the pineapple set. This is a very versatile release and I can already imagine many ways to use these new stamps and dies. Thanks for the chance to win.
Posted by: Louise P | August 16, 2016 at 10:59 AM
Love your cards, the pineapple drink is so fun! Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Claudia Lapos | August 16, 2016 at 11:00 AM
Darling pineapple card!
Posted by: Debbie | August 16, 2016 at 11:01 AM
Your projects are beautiful!
Posted by: Ruby N | August 16, 2016 at 11:03 AM
I absolutely adore the pineapple cup. How clever! And the sunshine card is amazing too.
Posted by: Karen B. | August 16, 2016 at 11:03 AM
I love the little pineapples and the gold glitter!
Posted by: eliza d | August 16, 2016 at 11:07 AM
Super cute pineapple drink card, so fun! The beautiful Silver Linings card is sure to brighten someone's day!
Posted by: Melissa Friedrich | August 16, 2016 at 11:07 AM
I can't say enough about the wonderful sets.
The pineapple card is way o cute!
Thanks for sharing :)
Posted by: Lauri Bacalzo | August 16, 2016 at 11:07 AM
Love your cards, especially the pineapple card! This is such a great release!
Posted by: Linda Miles | August 16, 2016 at 11:15 AM
Love all your cards!
Posted by: Karen Roberts | August 16, 2016 at 11:19 AM
Sharon your cards are beautiful! I love them! Tfs
Posted by: Angie Williams | August 16, 2016 at 11:46 AM
These cards a beautiful, the Silver Linings set has so many ways to use it.
Posted by: Jo Lindskog | August 16, 2016 at 11:50 AM
Your cards are amazing! So beautiful :)
Posted by: Thordis | August 16, 2016 at 11:59 AM
Didn't think I needed pineapple stamp/die and I thought I had enough sunshine themed stamps/dies. This release has got me rethinking. Your cards are beautiful and the Silver Linings card is so bright and sunny.
Posted by: Sandy N. | August 16, 2016 at 12:02 PM
Love the pineapple card.
Posted by: Sharon Ricker | August 16, 2016 at 12:04 PM
Your cards are outstanding as always. Beautiful job.
Posted by: Mary Guikema | August 16, 2016 at 12:07 PM
So neat! Thanks for the tips!
Posted by: Lori | August 16, 2016 at 12:09 PM
The yellow on gold is so summery .. Love your cards.
Posted by: Mom and wife | August 16, 2016 at 12:12 PM
Great cards! Love the pineapples.
Posted by: Lolita | August 16, 2016 at 12:14 PM
Loving all the creativity of this blog hop. Nearly half way through and I'm amazed by all the wonderful inspiration! Will have to digest this all slowly!
Posted by: Christine Szekeres | August 16, 2016 at 12:34 PM
Wonderful cards! This blog hop is sparking my creativity!
Posted by: Lisa H. | August 16, 2016 at 12:40 PM
Your cards are so pretty, love your pineapple card!
Posted by: Janet D. | August 16, 2016 at 12:51 PM
Dare I say it...brilliant use of these new products. The straw in the pineapple is essential...right? And the amazing sun card...oooh...be still my heart.
Posted by: conil | August 16, 2016 at 12:53 PM
I think my next purchase needs to be some of those markers, they're amazing!
Posted by: Sandy | August 16, 2016 at 12:58 PM