Hello, and welcome to the Holiday 2016 Essentials by Ellen Release Hop! I’ll be showcasing several of the new stamp sets and dies on my post today, AND I also get to give away an Essentials by Ellen stamp set, so please be sure to check out the giveaway details below!
My first card uses the FUN new Antlers die (by Julie Ebersole), along with the new Holiday Words dies and Light Parade stamps and dies, to create this inlaid die cut card:
(Click on any photo for a larger view. Bold products are linked below in the supply section).
This card came together quickly by just die cutting the Holiday Words from watercolor paper, silver metallic cardstock, and Bazzill Peppermint cardstock. After splattering my Zig Gold Wink of Stella onto the watercolor background, I simply replaced the PEACE and LOVE die cut words into the background and secured them on the back side of the background with X-Press It Foam Tape.
The background was attached with the foam tape to a gold metallic cardstock base, allowing the gold cardstock to show through the JOY word window. The Antlers were intertwined with gold heat embossed and die cut Light Parade lights (colored with R27 Copic marker) and also attached with foam tape at the top, then the base of the Antlers were glued onto the background using Matte Multi-Medium.
My next cards use Homespun Holiday stamp and die sets (by Brandi Kincaid):
I loved this beautiful ornament wreath so much, but couldn't decide on my favorite color combo ... so you all get to tell me which you like best! Each wreath was silver or gold heat embossed onto Neenah 110 Lb. Solar White cardstock, then the ornaments colored with Copic markers and bows colored with coordinating Kirarina WiNK metallic markers.
Blue:
Silver heat embossed.
Copic markers: BG01-11-13-32-53-57.
Bow: Kirarina WiNK-Silver Metallic.
Bazzill Robin's Egg cardstock.
Or Green:
Gold heat embossed.
Copic markers: G14, YG17-21-23-25, Y06.
Bow: Kirarina WiNK-Dandelion.
Bazzill Juicy Pear cardstock.
Each wreath was die cut with its coordinating Homespun Holiday wreath die. Note: the centers of the wreaths are not cut out with the die -- I hand cut them with a craft knife.
The colored background panels were die cut with Taylored Expressions Frame-in-Frame 1 die. I love the simple elegance this embossed and die cut frame adds to the cards! The pretty "wish" sentiment was silver and gold heat embossed onto the die cut panels, then mounted flat onto Neenah Solar White card bases. The wreaths were popped up on foam tape.
Which color combo do you prefer?
GIVEAWAY
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, October 25, telling me your favorite part of the holidays!
There is also a crazy good Grand Giveaway in the CLASSroom! To enter, be sure to leave a comment there, also by Tuesday, October 25!
ALL winners will be announced at the CLASSroom on Friday, November 4. 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 from the fabulous Julie Ebersole's blog.
Your next stop on the hop is the awesome Brandi Kincaid!
If you get lost along the hop, please visit the CLASSroom blog for a complete list of all the designers.
But before you leave, don't forget to leave a comment here on my blog, for your chance to win!
Happy hoppin’ and thanks so much for visiting today!
SUPPLIES
Love your card with the antlers!!! So pretty.
Posted by: Stephanie Savidge | October 18, 2016 at 08:35 AM
Beautiful cards and a wonderful release!
Posted by: Shelly R | October 18, 2016 at 08:57 AM
That first card packs such an awesome punch! My favourite part of the holidays is having the house look all pretty with decorations, and singing carols!
Posted by: Taheerah | October 18, 2016 at 09:04 AM
Gorgeous cards! Love the bauble wreath.
Posted by: Debbie | October 18, 2016 at 09:25 AM
Glad to see the bauble wreath in a card sample. Lovely.
Posted by: Deb Selby | October 18, 2016 at 09:34 AM
Love these new products.
Posted by: Emily K | October 18, 2016 at 09:38 AM
I was so glad to see that you used the Homespun Wreath! This is my favorite set of all and I was wondering how the wreath looked in a card!
Posted by: Diane Hanson | October 18, 2016 at 09:41 AM
The wreaths on your cards are beautiful.
Posted by: Linda S. | October 18, 2016 at 09:42 AM
Two fabulous cards! Love, love, love...
Posted by: TK | October 18, 2016 at 09:47 AM
These are FAB! I really love the bright bold simplicity of the wreath cards. Love the green!
Posted by: Richard | October 18, 2016 at 10:03 AM
Fantastic cards. The little wreath is so wonderful
Posted by: Ina Nelson | October 18, 2016 at 10:10 AM
Beautiful... but you never disappoint... thanks for the little tidbit about having to cut the middle of the wreath... Both cards are very inspirational.. I love the gold peeking through all the words... Thanks so much for sharing and the chance to win :)
Posted by: LesLee Stone-Rasmus | October 18, 2016 at 10:12 AM
Stunning cards! And I love both color combos of the wreath!
Posted by: Avra | October 18, 2016 at 10:13 AM
Just beautiful cards. Thank you.
Posted by: Jody V | October 18, 2016 at 10:16 AM
Wonderful cards!!!
Posted by: BrendaN | October 18, 2016 at 10:16 AM
Love the lights in the antlers - fun! Gorgeous cards. The wreaths are beautiful.
Posted by: Becca Yahrling | October 18, 2016 at 10:17 AM
Two wonderful cards -- such an impact to use the negative and positive die cuts on the first!
Posted by: SherylH | October 18, 2016 at 10:19 AM
I was so happy to see the ornament wreath stamp/die used. You are the first in the blog hop to use it. Beautiful cards and great color combos. I especially love the blue one!
Posted by: Andrea D. | October 18, 2016 at 10:22 AM
Your wreath cards are so pretty! love the colors you chose. Thanks for sharing
Posted by: nancy faith | October 18, 2016 at 10:23 AM
My favorite is the blue, but both are equally stunning! My favorite part of the holidays is making my Christmas cards. They give me such pleasure to give and create!
Posted by: Cindy | October 18, 2016 at 10:24 AM
Love the big "Holiday Words"!
Posted by: Loydene | October 18, 2016 at 10:29 AM
Sharon you've combined a few of my favorites in a very cute way!
=]
Posted by: Michele F | October 18, 2016 at 10:37 AM
Gorgeous cards! My favorite is the blue wreath card--so pretty!
Posted by: Linda Miles | October 18, 2016 at 10:41 AM
Two terrific cards! Love the antlers and lights on the bold holiday words card, and the wreath cards are classy and modern at the same time in those bright colors.
Thanks for the inspiration!
Posted by: Nancy R | October 18, 2016 at 10:41 AM
great cards, love the colors! Wasn't too sure about the antler dies but the blog hop has convinced me I *need* them! TFS!
Posted by: Sam Burnett | October 18, 2016 at 10:44 AM
I like both wreath cards but the blue one would get my vote. Love the blue and silver combination.
Posted by: Olive M | October 18, 2016 at 10:56 AM
Absolutely gorgeous and elegant cards! I love the colors on your first card, and those ornament wreaths are beautiful. Such an awesome new release!!
Posted by: Nancy Allin | October 18, 2016 at 10:57 AM
Gorgeous cards; those wreaths are swoon-inducing! My favourite part of the Christmas holidays: spending time with my family, enjoying the gift of one another's company. My niece and nephew, 6 and 4, make the joy of Christmas all the more special. Thank you for the smiles today!
~carol
Posted by: carol | October 18, 2016 at 10:59 AM
Beautiful cards!! Absolutely love the first card-- awesome inspiration!!
Posted by: Megan Harp | October 18, 2016 at 11:04 AM
Such variety in your cards! Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Teri | October 18, 2016 at 11:07 AM
My favorite was the.........blue card! But if you would see my house, you would know that blue is my favorite color! All three cards were very creative and inspirational. I really love the way you colored the wreath--thanks so much for sharing!
Posted by: GrammyP | October 18, 2016 at 11:09 AM
I love both of the wreath color combos. But that antler card blew me away.
Posted by: Betty Buchsdrucker | October 18, 2016 at 11:10 AM
These are gorgeous, Sharon, especially that first card, WOW!!!
Posted by: Diane Jaquay | October 18, 2016 at 11:16 AM
Gorgeous creations love your wreath cards - thank you for sharing:)
Posted by: Dee Earnshaw | October 18, 2016 at 11:20 AM
Hi Sharon. I love the wreath card and could see myself making that in a whole rainbow of colours. It's a great one to make en mass
Posted by: Ronnie Pearce | October 18, 2016 at 11:22 AM
So beautiful! TFS!
Posted by: Lauren | October 18, 2016 at 11:23 AM
Of the wreath cards, I prefer the blue one, but I really loved the antler card using the word dies....gorgeous!!
Posted by: Lisa Beeman | October 18, 2016 at 11:23 AM
Sharon , thank you for sharing your skills !
Posted by: Tracy Lustick | October 18, 2016 at 11:24 AM
Love all your great cards; I especially like how you used the holiday word dies, inlaying a couple of words with new colors... beautiful!
Posted by: Sue D. | October 18, 2016 at 11:25 AM
how lovely! your color choices make your cards extra special!
Posted by: Kelly Massman | October 18, 2016 at 11:34 AM
love love the wreath
Posted by: De Brooner | October 18, 2016 at 11:35 AM
So many options with that wreath stamp! I couldn't choose, either!
Posted by: C Williams | October 18, 2016 at 11:39 AM
Love the wreath cards! The colors are beautiful!
Posted by: Betty Sue | October 18, 2016 at 11:46 AM
There is so much to this release, I had forgotten about the darling wreath. I think I like the blue, but they are both beautiful.
Posted by: Carol Henderson | October 18, 2016 at 11:46 AM
Beautiful cards. I like brightness of the blue and green cards.
Posted by: Woendi Levitt | October 18, 2016 at 11:51 AM
holidays = family so that is what I love most. your two wreath cards are gorgeous! can't pick a favorite
Posted by: caroline | October 18, 2016 at 12:02 PM
Fantastic cards!
Posted by: Lynda J | October 18, 2016 at 12:06 PM
Cards are beautiful! My fav part of the holidays is sewing gifts for a niece and nephew. Usually its fleece jammies.
Posted by: SJ | October 18, 2016 at 12:06 PM
I love these cards! Thank you for sharing your creativity and designs.
Posted by: [email protected] | October 18, 2016 at 12:13 PM
I love the wreath so contemporary and I love how you have coloured it . Your makes are great TFS
Posted by: Mandy barton | October 18, 2016 at 12:24 PM