Last November Ellen Hutson began celebrating their 10th anniversary with the theme United We Flourish. And what does "United We Flourish" mean? It means that our company would not be here without the amazing companies we work with, the designers who create stunning projects showcasing the wonderful products being created, AND you -- the fabulous customers! Your response to United We Flourish was overwhelming and heart-warming! We heard repeatedly from you that you appreciate how our little company works together with the other manufacturers we carry, to bring you their products and education showing how to use those products. To thank you for your constant support and encouragement, we have partnered with some of our friends to offer exclusive limited edition stamp and die sets! These sets will be available for a limited time (most likely 3-6 months) after each release, depending on how quickly you snap them up. The theme of these stamps sets are uplifting and fun.
This month's United We Flourish collaboration is with Altenew and here's the beautiful die and stamp set combo they created, Poppy Fields:
Isn't this layering stamp set wonderful?!! It creates two different sizes and shapes of poppies, and also has the alternate line drawing (which can be hand colored). Poppies are some of my favorite flowers! And here's a sample I created with it:
To create these poppies, I used Hero Arts Rose Madder (lighter color, stamped first) and Crimson (darker, second color) Bold inks. I stamped them onto Neenah 110 Lb. Solar White cardstock and then die cut them with their coordinating dies (included in this set). The flower centers were stamped with Jet Black Archival ink, then shimmered with Clear Wink of Stella marker. Next, I popped the two flowers up with foam tape over the stems I stamped in black ink (to keep the card monochromatic).
After the sentiment was stamped on the white panel, it was trimmed to 3-7/8" wide and clear sequins scattered & adhered. The panel was popped up over a white card base with a black/white accent strip on the left. The accent strip was created with the outline poppy flowers from this stamp set -- it makes a pretty custom patterned paper!
I love quick and easy cards like this, don't you? :)
BLOG HOP & GIVEAWAYS:
Please be sure to visit everyone participating in the hop today and leave some comment love, because two randomly selected commenters will win a $30 gift certificate to the Ellen Hutson shop AND two commenters will win a $30 gift certificate to the Altenew shop!! To enter, just leave a comment on the Ellen Hutson CLASSroom blog or the Altenew Card Blog by 12pm PST on Wednesday, September 27th.
I am the last person on the hop --> You can find the full list of participants on either the Ellen Hutson CLASSroom blog or the Altenew Card Blog .
Thanks so much for joining us today!
SUPPLIES: >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
Love your CAS card.
Posted by: Alma D | September 24, 2017 at 02:18 PM
Beautiful card and stamp set.
Posted by: Melissa Flieg | September 24, 2017 at 03:44 PM
Gorgeous caard!
Posted by: audrey | September 24, 2017 at 03:49 PM
Simply Splendid!!
Posted by: LauraJane:) | September 24, 2017 at 03:59 PM
I am totally squealing about your "patterned paper" panel. Love the black, white and red color scheme, too. Simple, but beautiful. I will be saving this one to my "idea file"! Thank you so much.
Posted by: bev p | September 24, 2017 at 04:28 PM
Gorgeous layering poppies! Love your 'patterned' paper too.
Posted by: Sharon O | September 24, 2017 at 04:55 PM
WOW! WOW! WOW! What a gorgeous card. Love the black edging you made using the outline stamp.
Posted by: sandie carter | September 24, 2017 at 05:30 PM
Sharon, I don't know that there is anything you've EVER created that I don't love. And this card? I LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOVE!!! So clean, beautiful, and that edge?! *thud* You rock my world with your mad skillz, my friend.
Posted by: Lisa Adametz | September 24, 2017 at 06:08 PM
Wonderful how the black stamped images along the edge really add elegance to your card - it's super!
Posted by: Susi | September 24, 2017 at 06:46 PM
Gorgeous!
Posted by: Karen | September 24, 2017 at 06:55 PM
Love your beautiful card. The custom paper is the perfect touch! :)
Posted by: barbara lassiter | September 24, 2017 at 07:55 PM
Simply beautiful!!
Posted by: Maxine | September 24, 2017 at 08:09 PM
Such gorgeous poppies, your card look amazing!
Posted by: Teresa Doyle | September 24, 2017 at 08:18 PM
Love your awesome card! Gorgeous colors & great design!
Posted by: Patt H. | September 24, 2017 at 09:47 PM
Beautiful card design with this set.
Posted by: Sue LD | September 24, 2017 at 10:06 PM
Well this is totally a fav for me. Black, red and white is a favorite color combo for me. I love the peek a boo flowers along the edge. So chic and classy.
Posted by: Dana Joy | September 24, 2017 at 11:20 PM
Beautiful card and color choice. I like the black and white side bar you created.
Posted by: Tracy A | September 24, 2017 at 11:30 PM
That's a very lovely card !!
Posted by: Marjorie Dumontier | September 25, 2017 at 12:20 AM
Oh my!!! Absolutely gorgeous!!!
Posted by: Arianna Barbara | September 25, 2017 at 02:55 AM
Simple,and absolutely gorgeous. I think this is my favourite card in the bloghop
Posted by: Helen Holmes | September 25, 2017 at 04:25 AM
they saved the best for last. Nice job.
Posted by: Susan T | September 25, 2017 at 07:03 AM
Your red poppies are gorgeous. The black and white border looks perfect.
Posted by: Gilda (McStamper) | September 25, 2017 at 07:29 AM
So beautiful!!
Posted by: Tara Prince | September 25, 2017 at 08:07 AM
Beautiful card! The strip on the left created with the poppy outline stamps is brilliant.
Posted by: Tonia Sims | September 25, 2017 at 08:29 AM
Your card is gorgeous! I love the composition and colors!
Posted by: Sue Washburne | September 25, 2017 at 08:42 AM
Very pretty poppies and card Sharon!
Posted by: jan metcalf | September 25, 2017 at 09:54 AM
This is so very beautiful 💖!! I ordered this as soon as I saw it , and when I saw your card I immediately thought "I hope that background is made from the stamp"..... because it is gorgeous, yet so simple to do. I can just imagine how great it will look in different colors, or with kraft cardstock 😊. Thank You!!
Posted by: Jodi C | September 25, 2017 at 10:36 AM
Simply spectacular! I love it when an image can stand on its own and reach right out and grab your attention! TFS!
Posted by: Barb Macaskill | September 25, 2017 at 11:32 AM
aWESOME
Posted by: M Strach | September 25, 2017 at 03:38 PM
so so pretty
Posted by: cindy m | September 25, 2017 at 06:33 PM
Love the black and white strip of flowers and the colored flowers.
Posted by: Lindarub | September 25, 2017 at 07:40 PM
Absolutely gorgeous card. Thanks for sharing....
Posted by: Jeanne Beam | September 25, 2017 at 07:51 PM
Such a lovely card Sharon! The simple and elegant design looks wonderful with your strip of handmade dsp in black, so clever! Poppies are a favorite of mine too and this summer, I found some in purple. ; )
Posted by: Kelly W. | September 25, 2017 at 08:42 PM
poppiesove the black and white strip as a highlight to the lovely l
Posted by: Janet Ingraham | September 25, 2017 at 08:47 PM
That's a gorgeous card! Love the simple black and white, the stamping on the strip and the beautiful blooms popping out! Awesome!!
Posted by: Karthikha Uday | September 25, 2017 at 09:04 PM
Beautiful card, thanks for sharing
Posted by: Jennifer | September 25, 2017 at 10:17 PM
Stunning card, love it and the black and white flower border.
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Posted by: Diane Brown | September 25, 2017 at 10:37 PM
Thank you for the inspiration! I particularly like your use of the line drawn poppies on the edge of the card.
Posted by: Astrid | September 25, 2017 at 10:38 PM
Simple yet oh so elegant Sharon! That poppy just pops!
Posted by: Melissa B. | September 25, 2017 at 10:58 PM
Gorgeous, Thanks for sharing
Posted by: Kim Anning | September 26, 2017 at 03:32 AM
Beautiful card, I love the black and white stamped strip accenting your beautiful colored flowers! Great set!
Posted by: Lagene | September 26, 2017 at 08:27 AM
This is such an elegant card. Just gorgeous.
Posted by: cyndi morris | September 26, 2017 at 10:55 AM
Sharon, I love the intensity of the color, beautifully done! It was ingenious to use the outline stamp to make the strip peeking out from underneath, stunning card!
Posted by: Cheryl Cain | September 26, 2017 at 04:38 PM
Red and black ared my favorite combination. This is so beautiful.
Posted by: Dawn Jones | September 27, 2017 at 05:46 AM
I love the color combination, the pattern you created on the left, the clean and simple-ness - just EVERYTHING about this card!
Posted by: SusanME | September 27, 2017 at 06:50 AM
This is just beautiful! I love that you stamped the outline in black and white along the edge.
Posted by: Daria Zender | September 27, 2017 at 08:55 PM
The colors are stunning!
Posted by: Pennie | September 27, 2017 at 10:39 PM
Wow, Helen -- thank you SO MUCH!! <3
Posted by: Sharon Harnist | September 28, 2017 at 11:24 AM
Susan -- You are so very kind! Thanks so much for the wonderful compliment! <3
Posted by: Sharon Harnist | September 28, 2017 at 11:25 AM
Loving these poppies!
Posted by: Jean Marmo | September 28, 2017 at 05:55 PM