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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 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 $25 USD) currently in stock at Ellen Hutson.com To enter my giveaway, please leave a comment on today’s post by Tuesday, August 23rd!
There is also a crazy good Grand Giveaway in the CLASSroom! To enter, be sure to leave a comment there, also by Tuesday, August 23rd
ALL winners will be announced at the CLASSroom on Friday, August 26th! Please check there on that date to see if you are a winner and for further details on claiming your prize!
You should have arrived at my blog from Sharon Harnist’s blog.
If you get lost along the hop, please visit the CLASSroom blog for a complete list of all the designers.
Now how about my creations for today?! I’m so excited to show you! First up, I’ve used Mondo Peony stamp set and the matching dies along with a sentiment from the Lovely stamp set to create this framed encouragement that now sits above my craft table. I smile every time I see it!
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The beautiful peony was stamped and die cut 3 times. I colored each one with my Clean Color pens and then hand cut a few of the petals from 2 of them to pop up over the full image. I did the same with one set of leaves. The background was all stamped and colored with Distress inks. The beautiful, encouraging sentiment was stamped and heat embossed; then I added some flicks of color as well as a few drops of Glossy Accents.
Up next is a fun card I created using Silver Linings designer dies, along with a sentiment from the Warm Fuzzies stamp set.
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This card was created from 2 panels of watercolor paper that were used to soak up mixtures of Color Burst and water from my craft sheet. The teal panel had been white embossed by first smooshing Versamark through an acrylic stencil I created using the raindrops die. The orange/yellow panel was cut/embossed using the 2 sun rays dies. Then I die cut a cloud and stamped the sentiment on it. I just love the teal/orange color combo!
So there you have it! Don't forget to leave a comment to win!
Now it’s time for your next stop on the blog hop ---> Nichol Magouirk
Happy hoppin’ and have fun!
OMG, I love your Silver Linings card and how you separated the top and bottom with the sky in the middle. Such vibrant colors too!
Posted by: Ann Marie Greenspan | Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at 09:42 AM
I enjoy both of your cards they are so soft and happy!
Posted by: Brenda | Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at 09:48 AM
Beautiful cards! Love the colors that you used.
Posted by: Beth Holt | Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at 10:03 AM
Gorgeous samples, Broni, I especially love the peony card!!!
Posted by: Diane | Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at 10:09 AM
Love the cards you made from this new release. I especially like the bright colors you used. The cards are so fun!
Posted by: Margaret Schuering | Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at 10:09 AM
Great ideas. Can hardly wait to start with this release.
Posted by: Kathleen Caffey | Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at 10:10 AM
Love your framed peony!
Posted by: Marilyn in Michigan | Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at 10:17 AM
Oh my...loving your Mondo Peony!! TFS
Posted by: Dolly | Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at 10:26 AM
nice cards but the peony is favorite and it is lovely!!!
Posted by: Ina M Good | Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at 10:30 AM
Just beautiful!!
Posted by: Tara Prince | Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at 10:31 AM
Mondo Peony is the queen of all flowers. This stamp set is a must have for me. My dad has passed and he planted all the peonies that are in my yard. This stamp looks just like my peonies from my dad.
Posted by: Mary Anne Perlmutter | Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at 10:31 AM
Peonies are my favorite flower but I don't think I could ever get one to look as beautiful as your's. But that doesn't mean I wouldn't like to try. I do love what you did.
Posted by: ANN | Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at 10:44 AM
Your Mondo Peony card is gorgeous!! Love this whole release! :)
Posted by: Lisa | Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at 10:50 AM
Beautiful amazing colors on your cards! I adore that mondo peony card!!
Posted by: Kari V. | Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at 10:56 AM
Absolutely beautiful!!!
Posted by: Sabrina Radican | Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at 11:07 AM
Wow...I'm loving your mondo peony card. The coloring is outstanding. Thank you.
Posted by: Rita Montgomery | Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at 11:11 AM
Nice techniques. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Barbara | Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at 11:22 AM
I was really trying not to get another peony stamp...I do have many...however the more I see it the more that I know that one day it's just gonna jump into my cart and I will hit the button and buy it!!
Posted by: dawn young | Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at 11:30 AM
Love the mondo peony card. Such a pretty floral.
Posted by: Mary Webster | Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at 11:31 AM
I love your peony creation!
Posted by: theCook | Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at 11:31 AM
Oh that peony card is just gorgeous. I love how you layered it and the colors are so pretty. Your sunburst card is beautiful too. Thanks so much for the inspiration.
Posted by: Nancy R. | Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at 11:33 AM
Love the watercoloring on these cards, they are stunning!
Posted by: Jackie Parkins | Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at 11:34 AM
Love the watercolor on both of your projects. The peony art piece really makes an impact.
Posted by: Cherie | Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at 11:40 AM
The peony might be my favorite, but I love the technique on sun card. Texture and color. The sentiments are perfect!!
Posted by: Linda J Thurston | Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at 11:42 AM
I love the peony card with the layered flower. Amazing idea! And the sunburst card is really interesting too. Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Lolita | Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at 11:51 AM
Loved both of your cards. The peony is just gorgeous!
Posted by: Barb C | Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at 11:55 AM
Wow Broni your cards are gorgeous - I love the colors you chose. I especially love the sunshine card!
Posted by: Harriet Skelly | Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at 11:56 AM
As always I love your cards! Peony is one of my favorite flowers and I am always looking for a great peony stamp. 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 | Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at 12:01 PM
Both of your cards are gorgeous. But I really love the peony and how you colored it.
Posted by: Debbie | Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at 12:02 PM
Your cards are beautiful, thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Claudia Lapos | Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at 12:03 PM
Love that first project!!! Stunning <3
Posted by: Ruby N | Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at 12:04 PM
Amazing watercoloring on your beautiful cards, I love the teal/orange combo too!
Posted by: Melissa.friedrich | Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at 12:09 PM
Beautiful projects! I especially loved the framed peony. Gorgeous!
Posted by: Linda Miles | Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at 12:17 PM
I adore the mondo peony stamp in the frame and the wonderful colors you used on the silver lining card!
Thanks for sharing :)
Posted by: Lauri Bacalzo | Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at 12:19 PM
I love bright cards.
Posted by: Karen Roberts | Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at 12:21 PM
Your card is beautiful Broni! I love the mondo peony stamp! Tfs
Posted by: Angie Williams | Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at 12:50 PM
Love the use of the raindrops in the silver linings card.
Posted by: Jo Lindskog | Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at 12:51 PM
Wow - beautiful cards. Your Mondo Peony card is simply gorgeous.
Posted by: Sandy N. | Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at 01:06 PM
All I can say is WOW. beautiful cards.
Posted by: Mary Guikema | Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at 01:08 PM
WOW! Great use of the silver linings dies, too. Such inspiration, thanks!
Posted by: Lori | Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at 01:12 PM
That peony card, WOW! That is fantastic!! I love how you made it really dimensional and pop even though the colors are so soft. Absolutely beautiful! Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Larissa | Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at 01:12 PM
Love these flowers watercolours. So amazing.
Posted by: Maryam crafter | Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at 01:14 PM
Wow your picture frame is so gorgeous! I can see why you smile every time you look at it... But both projects are beautiful... There is so much I want :)
Posted by: Thordis | Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at 01:18 PM
Pretty creations. I love your framed peony art piece.
Posted by: Christine Szekeres | Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at 01:35 PM
Both of your cards are really pretty, but I love that framed mondo peony!
Posted by: Lisa H. | Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at 01:44 PM
WOW!! Stunning!
Posted by: Janet D. | Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at 01:53 PM
Yep...that stunningly colored peony deserves a frame and your happy sun card is so sweet.
Posted by: conil | Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at 01:55 PM
I love the peony, great cards!
Posted by: Sandy | Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at 01:59 PM
I LOVE the Mondo Peony card !! Bee-u-tiful!!!
Posted by: Sherry Hedger | Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at 01:59 PM
Such fun products from Julie! And your projects are so lighthearted and cheerful! I love your peony card.
Posted by: Dennisonka | Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at 02:06 PM
Such a beautiful card and gorgeous framed piece of art! We are getting ready to move at the end of the month and I think I might just have to do something like that for my new craft room!!! This has to be my most favorite MONDO stamp from Ellen Hutson yet!!! Thank you for sharing your talent!
Posted by: Taniesa | Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at 02:08 PM
Gourgous cards! Thanks for the chance to win!
Posted by: Brenda | Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at 02:25 PM
Wow! Such striking cards! The Peony is lovely and the Sprinkled card is just so cool. Your coloring is amazing.
Posted by: Janelle H | Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at 02:26 PM
Your peony card is gorgeous.
Posted by: Tami B | Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at 02:26 PM
Sunshine LOVE!! and GORGEOUSLY colored peony!!
Posted by: LauraJane:) | Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at 02:43 PM
Great cards. Love the Mondo Peony stamp and die set and the colors you used. Thank you for sharing and being part of this wonderful new release giveaway.
Posted by: Vicenta Ghylin | Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at 02:46 PM
Love your framed peony Broni. No wonder you smile when you see it. So beautiful as is your card. A great job on both!
Posted by: Teresa Doyle | Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at 02:49 PM
like how you separated the silver lining....
Posted by: Theresa | Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at 02:54 PM
Beautiful sentiment on the peony card and love the silver linings and the way it is divided for rainddrops.
Posted by: Brenda in in | Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at 03:01 PM
Both cards are fantastic!
Posted by: Lynda J | Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at 03:25 PM
Gorgeous peony card, love the colors! And I love your sweet design using Silver Linings!
Posted by: Sharron Gregory | Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at 03:25 PM
That peony is gorgeous and I love the way you used the Silver linings die set. Beautiful use of color!
Posted by: shartl | Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at 03:30 PM
I loved both of your cards, but especially the silver linings one because turquoise/coral/orange is one of my favorite color combos.
Posted by: Sue Sherard | Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at 03:32 PM
Great job using the peony stamp set. This release is so perfect!
Posted by: Vicki Smith | Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at 03:47 PM
Both gorgeous, Broni! I'm SO happy that I was able to get one of the Mondo Peony sets in my cart!!!
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Posted by: Michele F | Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at 03:48 PM
Fabulous cards! I love the beautiful Mondo Peony card with your beautiful coloring! And love the way you used the fab Silver Lining dies! Beautiful background! Awesome coloring!
Posted by: Denise Bryant | Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at 03:59 PM
The framed Peony is absolutely gorgeous! What fabulous coloring! I love the separation of the Silver Linings die. These are both stunning cards!
Posted by: Patt H. | Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at 04:08 PM
Beautiful projects! Love your framed peonies. Thanks.
Posted by: Troy Louise | Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at 04:14 PM
Broni, both of your cards are gorgeous! Amazing colors and I love how you framed the mondo peony =)
Posted by: Tracie Pond | Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at 04:18 PM
Stunning cards and design... I love your peony
Posted by: Sue | Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at 04:21 PM
simply stunning... awesome idea of making a frame using peony stamp!! more ways to use the stamp!!
Posted by: Shraddha | Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at 04:23 PM
Beautiful cards! Love it!
Posted by: Lisa Herrera-Garcia | Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at 04:26 PM
Beautiful cards x
Posted by: Melanie | Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at 04:50 PM
Love your peony card!
Posted by: Marianne | Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at 04:52 PM
Love how you used the distress inks!
Posted by: Lisa | Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at 04:53 PM
Gorgeous cards, Broni! What a wonderful release! I ordered the mondo peony set last night!
Posted by: Leigh Penner | Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at 05:06 PM
Wow... gorgeous cards! The color/dimension on the Mondo Peony is wonderful... can hardly wait to have it in hand. The color/sentiment used on the Silver Linings card makes me smile, even with raindrops! Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful creations, and for the opportunity to win a stamp set from this fun release!
Posted by: Lercy | Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at 05:09 PM
Two great cards! Love your clever layout and design on the 'Silver Linings' card. And I agree, the teal and orange color combo is gorgeous.
Posted by: Sue | Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at 05:16 PM
I loved both of your cards -- they are gorgeous!!
Posted by: Lois John | Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at 05:18 PM
Love your cards. Thank you for sharing.
Posted by: Linda Whitaker | Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at 05:31 PM
The peony is fantastic.
Love how you layered the rain and sun on
the second card.
thanks for sharing some great cards.
Posted by: Mary Holshouser | Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at 05:47 PM
The Silver Linings card is really nice. I like the colors and the layout! Great color combo!
Posted by: Jan Elmore | Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at 05:54 PM
Broni - Your projects are great ! Your peony is absolutely beautiful!
Posted by: Trish Klemann | Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at 06:10 PM
Love your cards, great designs and colors. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Judy | Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at 06:11 PM
Love the beautiful peony card. Great idea with the layering on the rain and sun.
Posted by: Gilda (McStamper) | Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at 06:12 PM
Sooo wanting the peony set! It's my husband's fav flower and the card you made would be perfect for our upcoming anniversary!
Posted by: Wendy Brichacek | Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at 06:14 PM
WOW! your peony is just wonderful.
Posted by: Marian W | Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at 06:15 PM
beautiful card :)
Posted by: angela | Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at 06:39 PM
Lovely cards...
Posted by: Sangeetha Marsden | Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at 06:51 PM
Beautiful watercoloring!
Posted by: Lindar C | Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at 06:52 PM
I love, love how you used and colored the Mondo Peonny! So pretty! I also love your fun card. TFS
Posted by: Loly Borda | Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at 06:52 PM
Broni the Mondo Peony is coloured just beautifully and the colorburst water mix on the second card is gorgeous!
Posted by: Tracey McNeely | Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at 07:00 PM
Lovely cards!
Posted by: JanTink | Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at 07:02 PM
Great cards but I especially love the Mondo Peony one. What gorgeous colouring. Love your layering idea.
Posted by: BunnyD | Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at 07:03 PM
Love that peony picture, how pretty it looks framed.
Posted by: sheron egolf | Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at 07:12 PM
Love how you framed the Peony - I'm sure you smile when you see it, it's gorgeous! Wonderful idea and I love the inspirational sentiment. Perfect for a craft room.
Posted by: Zelda | Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at 07:31 PM
wonderful cards, Broni - love love that peony set!
Posted by: Betty | Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at 07:34 PM
Great new release & cards showcasing them! Beautiful framed peony for inspiration in a craft room too!
Posted by: Patricia F. | Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at 07:42 PM
Oh I love the framed flower Broni!
Posted by: Lisa Lara | Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at 07:45 PM
Your designs are so pretty - what a fabulous new release and blog hop.
Posted by: Ann K | Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at 07:46 PM