USING LETTERBOARD DIE CUTS FOR A UNIQUE BABY CARD

Fellow EH Ambassador Emily Midgett is expecting twin boys and we thought it would be fun to share her joy with a “sprinkle” shower!

I had several ideas engaged in an epic battle in my head, but this “BOGO” version won . . . it made me chuckle the most. (wink). And, you know how I love me a card that makes me laugh . . . !

Now, I know this could have been done in more traditional baby hues, but I must admit to having a fondness for the traditional black, with a wood frame, and white letters. I couldn’t help but borrow the little baby onesie die from Baby, by Pretty Pink Posh, to cut a matching pair of outfits from felt, for a touch of warm fuzzies. EEP!!! (#hearteyes)

If you’d like some tips/tricks & hacks for working with the Letterboard Dies, be sure to check out this post and video on the Ellen Hutson blog: Tips & Tricks for the Letterboard Die Set

Thanks for stopping by today!

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SUPPLIES:

• Letterboard, Essentials By Ellen Designer Dies

• Baby, Pretty Pink Posh Dies

• Solar White - 25 pk, Neenah Classic Crest Cardstock

• Ebony Black 100 lb - 25pk, Essentials By Ellen Cardstock

• Winter White, Essentials By Ellen Wool Felt 9 X 12 - 5 Pk

• White Birch, Arc Crafts Self-Adhesive Wood Sheet

• String by the Spool - Natural Burlap, May Arts

• Art Impressions Brad Pack - Silver

• iCraft Purple Tape 1/2 in X 15 yds

• Ranger Multi Medium, Matte Mini, 1/2 oz.

• Platinum 6 Die Cutting And Embossing Machine, Spellbinders Tools

• Crafter's Companion Gemini Junior

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STRETCHING YOUR STAMPS

(chortle)

Oh, Rainbow Dog, I smile every time I look at you! (insert gleeful grin here)

This is an extremely simple design, without much in the way of technique—you could say, it’s a more literal interpretation of “stretching your stamps”, heh, heh, heh!

I don’t think much of an explanation is needed, but hey, if you have questions, just ask. And, if you want to duplicate this card, the orange, yellow and green strips measure 5/8 x 4 1/4”. Finished card is your standard A-2 (measuring 4 1/4 x 5 1/2”). Specific paper, ink and marker colors are listed below in the supplies.

I found it easiest to space things out by gluing the pink and blue dogs into position first, then the orange and green, with yellow being positioned last. Popped the whole thing into the MISTI so I could stamp the sentiment nice and straight in the desired spot.

If you would take a moment to leave a comment on today’s post, I’ll draw a name randomly this Friday evening, Mar 27th; I’ll email the winner and send this card out via snail mail.

Stay home, stay healthy, stay crafty. (wink)

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SUPPLIES:

• Clever Sausage by Julie Ebersole, Essentials by Ellen Clear Stamps

• Clever Sausage by Julie Ebersole, Essentials by Ellen Designer Dies

• Peppermint Scrub, Catherine Pooler Ink Pad + Bazzill Card Shoppe Cardstock, Candy Hearts, 10 pk

• Aquatini, Catherine Pooler Ink Pad + Bazzill Card Shoppe Cardstock, Robin's Egg, 10 pk

• Scarlet Red, Zig Art & Graphic Twin Tip Marker (yeah, yeah, I know it’s “scarlet red”, but it shows orange on the following paper and, yes, I tested all these color pairings BEFORE I committed them to my project. I’m anal that way.) + Bazzill Card Shoppe Cardstock, Circus Peanuts, 10 pk

• Apricot, Zig Art & Graphic Twin Tip Marker + Bazzill Card Shoppe Cardstock, Marshmallow Chick, 10 pk

• Deep Green, Zig Art & Graphic Twin Tip Marker + Bazzill Card Shoppe Cardstock, Juicy Pear, 10 pk

• Solar White - 25 pk, Neenah Classic Crest Cardstock

• Black Onyx, Gina K Designs Ink Cube

• X-Press It Tape Runner

• Mini MISTI Laser Etched Stamping Tool (6-1/8 X 7), My Sweet Petunia

• Platinum 6 Die Cutting And Embossing Machine, Spellbinders Tools

• Crafter's Companion Gemini Junior

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FUN BIRTHDAY CARD FOR GIRLS - CATHERINE POOLER

Welcome! So glad you’re here for the Catherine Pooler blog hop! Be sure to take note at the bottom of my post for giveaway info!

I’m sharing a fun and colorful birthday card today that I think any girl would get a kick out of! Brace yerself for a flash-back to the 1980’s and 90’s—this card was totally inspired by the Lisa Frank Sticker and Stationery products, sooooooo very popular way back when!

I thought that rainbow paper from the Totally Rad collection, die cut into a Big City, would make such a great background for the roller skates!

I used the EH Swing N’ Slide Dies to make a penny slider channel for the skates to go back and forth on as you tilt the card. Of course, I had to add lots Stickles, right?! “This birthday card is too sparkly!”, said no one ever.

••• GIVEAWAY •••

One random & lucky commenter will win $25 to the EH shop! To enter for a chance to win, make sure to leave comments at each stop along the hop! Comment before Sunday, March 29th at 11:59pm PDT. Winner will be notified by email.

May the odds be ever in your favour! (wink)

Thanks for stopping by, and enjoy the eye candy from the rest of the Ellen Hutson Ambassadors hopping along:

• Ashlea Cornell  

• Emily Mydlowski  

• Adelina Starace  

• Michele Ferguson  

• Kelly Griglione   

• Laurel Beard  

• Ardyth Percy-Robb  

• Carly Tee Minner  

• Julie Ebersole  

• Therese Calvird  

• Lisa Spangler  

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SUPPLIES:

• Let the Good Times Roll, Catherine Pooler Clear Stamps

• Let the Good Times Roll, Catherine Pooler Dies

• Totally Rad, Catherine Pooler Patterned Paper

• Paisley Park, Catherine Pooler Sequins

• Big City by Julie Ebersole, Essentials By Ellen Designer Dies

• Swing N Slide By Julie Ebersole, Essentials By Ellen Designer Dies

• Solar White - 25 pk, Neenah Classic Crest Cardstock

• Ebony Black 100 lb - 25pk, Essentials By Ellen Cardstock

• Flirty Fuchsia, Catherine Pooler Ink Pad

• Royal Treatment, Catherine Pooler Ink Pad

• Obsidian Amalgam, Gina K Designs Ink Pad

• BG10 - Cool Shadow, COPIC Sketch Marker

• B04 - Tahitian Blue, COPIC Sketch Marker

• RV17 - Deep Magenta, COPIC Sketch Marker

• YR68 - Orange, COPIC Sketch Marker

• Y08 - Acid Yellow, COPIC Sketch Marker

• V09 - Violet, COPIC Sketch Marker

• Ranger Stickles, Diamond

• Sunburst, Ranger Stickles

• Ranger Stickles, Cosmic

• Mini MISTI Laser Etched Stamping Tool (6-1/8 X 7), My Sweet Petunia

• X-Press It High Tack Double-Sided Foam Mounting Tape, 1/4 in

• Adhesive Dot Runner, Gina K Designs

• Platinum 6 Die Cutting And Embossing Machine, Spellbinders Tools

• Crafter's Companion Gemini Junior

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3 SIMPLE AND SWEET NEW BABY CARDS - PRETTY PINK POSH

Welcome to the Pretty Pink Posh Hop! You can see their latest release at this link: PRETTY PINK POSH SPRING 2020

I have 3 darling but simple new baby cards to inspire you with!

For whatever reason, I was drawn to yellow and mint for this trio’s color combo.

Images were white embossed onto white card stock, and then ink blended over the top, before die cutting. Just a little bit of scoring on the base card adds a nice bit of texture and interest, don’t you think?

The little lamb was embossed with Fallen Leaves Versafine Clair ink and clear detail powder onto watercolor paper and then watercolored using Zig Clean Color Real Brush Markers.

“Baby” was die cut 3x from yellow card stock and stacked together; after gluing onto the card, I coated the top with a Clear NUVO Glitter Gloss Brush Pen—wish that had shown up on camera better, but you get the idea.

Read on for some fun giveaway info and links to all the EH Ambassadors playing along!

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••• GIVEAWAY •••

One random & lucky commenter will win $25 to the EH shop! To enter for a chance to win, make sure to leave comments at each stop along the hop! Comment before Wednesday, March 25th at 11:59pm PDT. Winner will be notified by email.

HOP ROSTER:

• Julie Ebersole  ← YOU ARE HERE

• Adelina Starace  

• Carolyn Peeler

• Michele Ferguson  

• Ardyth Percy-Robb  

• Emily Mydlowski

• Kelly Griglione

• Ashlea Cornell

• Carly Tee Minner

• Sandy Allnock

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SUPPLIES:

• Baby, Pretty Pink Posh Clear Stamps

• Baby, Pretty Pink Posh Dies

• Baby Script, Pretty Pink Posh Dies

• Little One, Pretty Pink Posh Clear Stamps

• Little One, Pretty Pink Posh Dies

• VersaMark Ink Pad

• Embossing Magic Bag, Inkadinkado

• Stampendous Embossing Powder, Detail White, 0.76 oz.

• Mint To Be, Catherine Pooler Ink Pad

• Shea Butter, Catherine Pooler Ink Pad

• Polished, Catherine Pooler Ink Pad

• Zig Clean Color Real Brush Marker Set B, Set of 12

• 021 - Light Carmine, ZIG Clean Color Real Brush Marker

• VersaFine Clair Ink Pad, Fallen Leaves

• Clear Fine, Avery Elle Embossing Powder

• Watercolor Paper Pad 9x12, Canson XL

• Solar White - 25 pk, Neenah Classic Crest Cardstock

• Bazzill Card Shoppe Cardstock, Marshmallow Chick, 10 pk

• Life Changing Blender Brush Set, Picket Fence Studios (LCB-full)

• Dual Speed Heat Tool, WOW

• We R Memory Keepers Mini Score Board

• Scrapbook Adhesives Crafty Foam Tape, White

• Tonic Nuvo Aqua Shimmer Pen 2 pk

• Chisel Tip, ZIG 2 Way Glue

• Small Fine Point (23638), Pentel Arts Aquash Water Brush

• String by the Spool - Metallic Gold, May Arts

• Yellow Hemp/Twine - from my stash

• Platinum 6 Die Cutting And Embossing Machine, Spellbinders Tools

• Crafter's Companion Gemini Junior

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3 SIMPLE BOTANICAL CARDS - FLORA & FAUNA 3RD BIRTHDAY

My friends over at Flora & Fauna are celebrating 3 years!

They have a big sale going on to celebrate—20% off Mar 19-23, with code: birthday3

These three cards feature images from their most recent release. If you’re like me and adore hand-drawn, whimsical imagery, their stamps are so SO fun to work with!

Feat. Flora & Fauna Butterfly Dreams

I love how the butterfly white embossed on black POPS against that colorful flower. I used Fresh Inks in Peach, Tomato Red, Celery and Basil for this one.

Feat. Flora & Fauna Tropical Leaves | Everyday Word Party

Just watercolored (with Kuretake Gansai Tambi) some patches of green in various hues and then gold embossed this gorgeous leafy stem onto vellum; it’s secured to the card front with glue dots—the line details really help conceal those glue dots nicely!

Feat. Flora & Fauna Tropical Leaves | Word Party 3

OK . . . my name is liar—I actually had FOUR cards, but I forgot to grab the fourth one to shoot. I’ll shoot and share it another day—not sure why I forgot it, but hey, it’s crazy times right now, right?! Anyway, I took part of my third card and used it on this one above. I’ll give you a hint: I used a particular EH die that made pulling this off super easy . . .

Hope you’re staying healthy during this time, and maybe getting an opportunity to craft and make cards!

Thanks for stopping by!

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