Essentials by Ellen Holiday II Release Blog Hop!


Hello and welcome to Essentials by Ellen Release Blog Hop I'll be showcasing several of the new stamp sets and dies on my post today!

And, yay!!! 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 $15) currently in stock at Ellen Hutson.com. To enter my giveaway, please leave a comment on today's post with a valid email address by October 27th!

If you arrived from Julia Stainton's Blog, you are on the right track. If not, you can start the hop from the CLASSroom Blog! Without further ado, here are my cards.


Ahh... I absolutely adore these gourds! =)


All the gourds and leaves are cut using the Gourd-jus die set with watercolor paper. I then colored them with Kuretake Gansai Tambi watercolor.


After adhering them to the card front, I added a few matching watercolor dots for a little interest. The sentiment is from the Autumn Acorns set.


For my second card, I inked up images from the Tis the Season set. This time there is a matching die set being released! =)


Mr. Chill Santa and the car + Christmas tree are stamped with Antique Linen Distress Ink, colored with Copic markers then cut using the new matching dies.


The sentiment is from another new set called Holly Jolly. I embossed it with WOW! Gold Glitter Finish embossing powder on vellum. I just love the extra glittery shine this embossing powder gives!


All the new stamps and dies are available NOW! You can also find the entire release here!

There is also a crazy good Grand Giveaway in the CLASSroom on Friday, October 30th!

If you get lost, please visit the CLASSroom Blog for a complete list of all the designers. It's time to send you to Anna Wight's Blog! Don't forget to leave comments along the way for more chances of winning an Essentials by Ellen stamp set of your choice! Happy Hopping! =)

Have a fantastic day and thanks for stopping by!


Affiliate links are used in some cases! =)
supplies:
for the Gourd-Jus Thank You card:
cardstock: (Rustic White) Papertrey Ink, (white watercolor) Strathmore Artist Papers
clear stamp: (Autumn Acorns) Essentials by Ellen
hybrid ink: (Chocolate Brown) My Favorite Things
color medium: (Gansai Tambi Watercolor) Kuretake ZIG
card size: 3 5/8" x 5 3/8"




for the Tis the Season Have a Holly Jolly Christmas card:
cardstock: (white) Papertrey Ink, (vellum)
clear stamps: (Tis the Season, Holly Jolly) Essentials by Ellen
dye ink: (Antique Linen) Ranger Industries
watermark ink: VersaMark
embossing powder: (Zing Gold Glitter Finish) American Crafts
accents: (green, red, clear iridescent sequins)
dies: (Tis the Season) Essentials by Elle
tool: (die-cut machine) Provo Craft, (heat gun)
other: (foam tape) 3M
Copics used:
Mr. Chill Santa:
beard: W3, W1, W00, 0
hat: C1, C00, 0, R27, R24, R17, R14, R22
sunglasses: T10, T8, T6, T4
car: C1, C00, 0, C7, C5, C3, Y18, Y08, R27, R24, R17, R14, R22
tree: E29, E39, E99, YG67, YG17, YG25
card size: 3 5/8" x 5 3/8"

Comments

Anonymous said…
All your cards are adorable, but I absolutely love the Thanksgiving card with the die cut pumpkins, gourds and leaves!
Scrapthat said…
Super cute cards! TFS
QuilterLaura said…
Your gourds and leaves are beautifully watercolored, thank you for sharing.
jcobb said…
These are too cute for words! Great job!
stempelfrida said…
Great card with the leaves on in that ordered fashion! and I am a big fan of your way of colouring, which I find again in the car :) Creative regards from stempelfrida
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Dot J Freel said…
Don't tell the other designers but your cards are my favorites of the new releases! Love them!
Nancy said…
So festive and adorable, Alice!
CraftyPaws said…
Oooh love that first card--fabulous colors and such a beautiful graphic quality. Oh and that second card is adorbs!!! Love them both!
Melissa said…
Both cards are great, but that autumn leaf one is WOW! Thank you for the inspiration!
Unknown said…
Love the second card! Thanks Alice
Donna
Miriam Leech said…
I especially love the Thank You card. Just beautiful. Thank you for the inspiration!
Trish said…
Your cards are so fun, I thought I loved the gourd and pumpkin one best and then I saw Santa...
Carol Ric said…
super cute cards. tfs!
Sandy S. said…
Those gourd dies and watercolors are a match made in heaven!
JanetB said…
Love your first card with those gorgeous leaves and gourds.
Louise said…
What wonderful cards. I am enjoying the hop. It's so fun to see the ideas and creations for this new release!
Deb Selby said…
Great job on showing the versatility of the stamps and dies
Jamie said…
Great cards! I LOVE the first one:)
choman9912@aol.com said…
Gorgeous! Both cards are delightful. Thanks for sharing!
Satori said…
Great release! Great cards!
Kimberly H said…
Love both cards.....but now I'm going to be singing "Have a holly jolly Christmas" in my head ALL day! Lol
Unknown said…
Your thank you card is beautiful!
Rachel Bergfeld said…
Your cards are adorable! Love your color work on the gourds!
Miriam Prantner said…
Wonderful cards! I love how you placed all the items on the first one, just fantastic!
conil said…
Oh my. If your not in the spirit after these two cards, you must be made of stone. These are spectacular. Beautifully designed and meticulously executed. Love them both.
pamboe said…
Your watercolor choices are just perfect for the awesome fall die cuts.
I Card Everyone said…
Alice!!!! OH your coloring and placement of those gorgeous leaves is fantastic! And how cool is that Santa? I've been waiting for him to come back in stock. ... running to check!
=] Michele
Unknown said…
I love both of your cards! I'm so excited about this release!
Jean said…
Great and inspirational ideas....can't wait to incorporate them in my cards.
Sue Smith said…
Fantastic cards. The coloring of your leaves is fa-nominal. Well done :)
Amye said…
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE your Thank you card! SO much fun!
Janet D. said…
Your Thank you card is phenomenal, and your Christmas card is so cute!!
NanW said…
The leaves and gourds are beautiful and great inspiration.
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Nana Griffin said…
A great job on these.
Robin Cooper said…
I must be in a gourd mood these days, because I sure love your gourd card. So pretty! Thanks for the opportunity to win a free stamp set!!
Betty said…
2 great inspirational cards!
cma21317 said…
great ideas. Both are so festive.
Debra said…
Love the designs and colors. Great use of the products.
M DelValle said…
Your cards are so unique! Love them! Maria
Marie said…
Love the color palette on the fall card. Great layout on the hip Santa card...love it!
A Tad Bit Off said…
Love the ZZ Top Santa!!
Kristy Tyra said…
Love the watercolor effects!
Barb D said…
Love your water coloring! Thanks for sharing!
Unknown said…
Love the colors you used with the pumpkin card!
liz said…
Like the gourd card very much Nice!
lisamom said…
That card with gourds and pumpkins really speaks to me! So pretty!
Teresa Doyle said…
WOWZERS Alice, your cards are lovely. I especially like the first one as the colours are so vibrant. Just beautiful.
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ART JUNKIE said…
very pretty colour choices. Shannon shannonpratt66@gmail.com
designbydonna said…
Those die cut pumpkins and gourds are very pretty. I am in love with that Cool Santa Dude
Karen D said…
love the cards - they are both great. the coloring on the fall card is spot on and I love the new Christmas stuff!
Mary W said…
Your leaves as a focal point/background is just great. It's nice to see other ways to use them while they still take center stage.
Karen B said…
Two really cute cards. Love them both.
Iris Esther López said…
Fantastic cards. Love the autumn one. So lovely.
Robyn said…
Love these cards, especially how you watercolored the autumn die cuts. Just gorgeous!
Nicki said…
I love the way you covered the whole card with dies. Neat idea.
pcm said…
love the gourds!
"glow" said…
GOrgeOUS crds... thanks for sharing.. love love love;)
Unknown said…
Your cards are lovely. Love how you did all the gourds on the one. SO many beautiful colors. And the Jolly Christmas card is adorable. Love the Santa with the shades. Great designs...TFS
Patricia said…
Loved both of your creations! The Gour-jus card would be such a joy to receive! The Santa card really rocks! It s so hip & cool! My niece would love a card like that! Thanks for the inspiration!
Oh You Made Me Ink said…
Both cards are really pretty!
Texas JennyWren said…
All your cards are lovely, but I especially LOVE the Gourdeous Gourds. I love their openness that the dies cut into them. And I love how you designed your card with them.

Thanks for sharing your creativity with all of us.
Michele K. Henderson said…
There is so much color and fun in your cards! These are really adorable!
Take Care!
Michele
Glorie said…
The Santa card looks fabulous! So cute!
Anonymous said…
Love your watercolored "gourd cuts!" Beautiful cards!
Karla Yungwirth said…
Love the watercoloring on your fall card, and the Christmas card is super cute! Thanks for the chance to win :) Karlajyungwirth@gmail.com
Unknown said…
I love the coulage layout!
Nancy Lee said…
great cards, very cute, thanks for the share!
Jo Lindskog said…
So cute and adorable, love the Santa card.
Nancy Lynn said…
Alice, both of your cards are so darn CUTE! This is the first time I've seen your creations and I so happy to have found you - thank God for blog hops eh! I look forward to seeing what you create next Alice! TFS
Verda said…
All three cards are wonderful and the bright fall card is an eye catcher. Nice work.
Betty Sue said…
Great cards!!! Both are stunning!
Very nice cards!!! Thank you!,!
Bobbie Bluegill said…
So festive. Such fun, new stamps and dies to play with.
Shirley said…
Love the designs (and colors) of your cards.
Jannette said…
Great looking cards!
Shirley said…
Awesome cards...love the design and color on each card.
Kerry said…
Great colors on those gourds. Fun cards.
Agata said…
The gourds card is so splendid!!! And I love your colouring on the second one (Sants with sun glasses??? Hilarious!) but that's no secret!
Lisa - papergrace said…
Both are incredible cards, Alice. I wish I could watch you get creative. You have such a way of making cards so innovative and so different. Your Santa card is so awesome! And your card with the gourds is simply stunning with Fall colors. Massive hugs, my friend. ♥
Anonymous said…
Beautiful cards. You put so much love and detail in your pieces. I am a new subscriber.
Debbie said…
Very festive
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Debbie said…
Very festive
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Unknown said…
Fun, fun cards. Love your gourd jus card - it's gorgeous! Thanks.
SHartl said…
Your cards are always so fun and so cute. I just love that beautiful autumn card with all the gourd die cuts on the front!
apedoak@aol.com
Diane Jaquay said…
Oh my goodness, Alice, I totally ADORE the gourd card, it's fabulous!
MelissaF said…
Gorgeous cards was my first thought, and my second one was "these look like so much fun to make!" Thanks for sharing.
Unknown said…
Love the cards, great colors and dimension!
Brithzi said…
Fantastic cards!
Bev said…
OMGEE I love the Holly Jolly Christmas card!!!
Mary-Anne V said…
Awesome cards..love the gorgeous gourds.
Lady Fair said…
Cute cards, love how playful and colorful they are.
Von Marie said…
Love both cards, that Santa is cute!!
Kristie Maynard said…
Great job, I especially love the gourd card, really lovely! TFS
Unknown said…
Love that gourd card
Megan said…
Your fall watercoloring is beautiful!
Anonymous said…
LOVE your cards and this new release!!! Your gourd card is awesome:)
PT said…
The little red car is so cute and fun!! I love that card.
Leoxzi said…
I love both cards, but the gourds is really spectacular. I love the bright colors
Denise Terry said…
Love...really love...both cards you did! Wonderful inspiration!
Nikki said…
I love both your cards. The gourds are my favorite.
StampinLouie said…
Alive love all you cute cards especially the Gourd-jus set. A must have
Candy said…
Spectacular Gourd card! and when I saw your Santa card I started singing! lol! Thanks for inspiring! (cbee at inbox dot com)
Ericka Strange said…
Cute cards, love the santa!
Denise G. said…
Great cards! I especially love the Thank you card -- the colors are wonderful! Thanks for sharing.
Amy Davis King said…
Love those watercolored gourd dies!
Unknown said…
Great cards! Love this new release!
Jo Herbert said…
I love how you have made your pumpkins into such a modern geometric design. your colouring is just beautiful. Thanks for being so inspiring. Hugs Jo
Sabrina said…
Very lovely cards!!
Kate B said…
I love your card with the gourds! Such beautiful colors!!
Lysa said…
FABULOUS cards as always Alice!
Lysa said…
FABULOUS cards as always Alice!
Lanae said…
These cards are so cute!! Thanks for sharing!
ScrapaDiddle said…
Your gourd card is gorgeous! So in love with all the new dies!
Unknown said…
Your cards are awesome!! I just got the Kuretake Gansai watercolours and I'm inspired to open the package and start using them immediately!!
Karenladd said…
Those gourd die cuts on your card are spectacular!! Fun autumn colors and design!
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bev p said…
I love that you die cut from watercolor paper to get your beautiful leaves. Not sure how long it might take me to figure that out! Thanks so much for the tip and really nice projects.
Unknown said…
Love the white spaces and clean designs!
Nandini said…
Beautiful colors! Love both the cards!
Unknown said…
both cards are lovely and so fun.. great job!!!
Sherisse Ang said…
Your cards are gourd-jus as always! I especially adore the brightly coloured card made from the gourds and leaves. The card is simply breathtaking!:)))
Kathy S said…
Wow - both cards are fabulous - can't decide which I prefer - really super.
Janet Swofford said…
Both of your cards are so different but I love them both! I love the gourd card because of it's lovely graphic quality! I love the Santa card for it's awesome cuteness factor! My email is janet@swofford.com
~amy~ said…
Alice, you know I love them! Both of your cards are fabulous!
Karine said…
The watercoloring on the first card is simply....perfect!!!
jan metcalf said…
Delightful cards! Beautiful and fun!
Ina Good said…
adorable cards enjoying hopping!
stamping sue said…
the gourds card is beautiful! really liking those dies.
stamping sue
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Deborah R said…
That first card really catches my eye. Love the design and the colors.
mtscrapgal said…
Great harvest card. I tried this technique for some leaf die cuts. Love the sun glassed Santa on the second card. Thanks
Brandi R said…
Gorgeous coloring on both cards! Love them both ♥
joy said…
LOVE the beautiful fall colors you used for the first card!! And, the second card is adorable, too!
Hazel A.. said…
Crazy about your "gourds" card! The water coloring and arrangement is really gourd-geous! Last year I stamped that CHILL Santa on tags and cards and wrapping paper ... He's gonna' show up die cut this year! Love your card with him, especially the glittery sentiment on vellum! TFS!
Unknown said…
Like the thankyou card, would be great to make for your favorite hostess this holiday season.
Daria G. said…
Oh Alice, both are so cool and pretty and beauty and fun!!!! thanks for all the inspiration!
Halina said…
These cards are so cute!! Thanks for sharing!
Kari V. said…
Gorgeous. I adore the way you painted on the gourd die cuts. That card is just stunning. I would love to receive a card like this!!
Debbie Rumpza said…
I love the watercoloring on the die cuts... so pretty.
Barbara said…
Both cards are lovely. Love the watercoloring on the die cuts!
Zuby said…
Great watercoloring on the leaves and pumpkins!
Hetty said…
Beautiful cards! Great inspiration.
Unknown said…
Beautiful cards! The water coloring on the fall card is beautiful. Such a cute Christmas card! Thanks for always including the copic colors you use.
Sandra said…
Leaves and gourds are so cute.
Cyndee said…
LOVE the first card! It IS gorgeous! The coloring was so beautiful and the layout was vey interesting.
RoseMary15 said…
I love your gourds card and how you spread all of them out around the card it made for a really awesome effect!
Connie said…
Cute cute cards
Some Lucky Dog said…
Love the Christmas Scribbles word stamps!
Jeanette said…
Love the gourds and the christmas card. Great job on both of them!
Monika/Buzsy said…
Fantastic cards Alice. Love the pretty fall colors on the first one... love how you built up the background with those images. Cute scene on the second.
Katia said…
your first card is one of my favorite cards on this hop!
Marcie Lovett said…
Such fun coloring and cut outs!
Marcie Lovett said…
Such fun coloring and cut outs!
Lisa's Creative Niche said…
so beautiful!!!! Love the papers!
Kris said…
Awesome cards today...gourds and pumpkins especially!
Memories by Manda said…
Cool cards. I'm really liking the fall die cuts.
Unknown said…
Beautiful fall watercolor card!
Kathy BM said…
Love your cards, especially the coloured & die cut gourds - fabulous!
Linda M said…
Great cards! The Christmas card is especially cute!
Amy McCue said…
I love that Santa and the car. I am waiting for some happy mail so I can play, too!
Donna Cala said…
The stand alone dies are really fabulous. All the shaded gourds are arranged so wonderfully. LOVE the card!
scrappergirl56 said…
So love the Mr. Chill Santa card...so cute!
scrapwoman said…
Great cards and so beautiful...but I am partial to those Christmas cards, so my fave is Santa! So clean, fresh and fun!!
Unknown said…
Your cards are so beautiful!
Mary Holshouser said…
Love the collage on the first card.
the colors are wonderful.
The second card is so pretty with the gold and my guy Santa.
thanks for sharing.
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Unknown said…
Love your cards, the second card is my favorite, love Santa!!!
Pam said…
Great cards. I especially like your Christmas card.
sentsue said…
Very cute cards. Love the vellum on the Christmas card like a parchment letter.
Laura said…
Love the gourd card! My girls could have fun coloring the gourds.
Unknown said…
Ooooh love the colors and layout of the gourd card, fabulous!
bluemoon said…
Your cards are wonderful, and so well done! Thank you so much.
Unknown said…
Love these cards!! The bold sentiment is awesome!
Unknown said…
Awesome cards!! Especially like the beautiful colors on your Fall card!!
Unknown said…
Everyone has a die cutting machine but me so I guess since I can't make your cards I will have to drool over yours! The Thanksgiving card is so colorful but then isn't fall colorful anyway? Your Christmas cards are so nice too. I'd love to receive all of them in my mailbox!
Tracey McNeely said…
Alice your projects are fabulous! I love your gourds and that car. Can't wait for my order to come!!
TracyM #6773 said…
Your cards are SO PRETTY and SO CUTE Alice!!!
LOVE your GORGEOUS gourds, LOVE your JOLLY Santa!!!
THANK YOU for sharing :)
Unknown said…
I really appreciate your work. Thank you for sharing. I love your use of the gourds.
Andrea D. La Vigne said…
Love the loose grid pattern in your autumn-themed card, and the colors you used on all the elements. The watercolor droplets really seem to tie everything together. And your Christmas card is fabulous--great coloring, and I love the gold greeting. Tfs!
Andrea
Andrea's Paper Antics
Unknown said…
Love both of your cards. The watercolored leaves and gourds are so pretty.
Marty said…
I love your gourd-jus card! The colors are so vibrant.
Donna said…
I really like the coloring of the gourds, very nice!
Anonymous said…
I wouldn't be able to pick just 'one' that I like, they are wonderful! Thanks so much for sharing your art! Many Blessings, Melitta
snazzyjj said…
Love both of your cards. The gourd card is so pretty and interesting. I really admire it.
Mary Sara P. said…
Fun, adorable cards. Thanks for the inspiration.
Denise Bryant said…
Fabulous cards! Love the gorgeous fall colors and the fun holiday card!
Ruth G said…
The gourd card is wonderful with the colors and watercolors. Your coloring on the Christmas card is fabulous and I love the layout you created! Thanks so much for sharing!
Janet M said…
Your gourds are gorgeous. Ha I'm sure you've heard that already. It's a fun set.
pixie sparkle said…
Love the colours you've used, so pretty!
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