BEAUTIFUL BOLD FLORALS BY BRANDI

Happy to be hopping this week for sweet Brandi Kincaid’s release for the Ellen Hutson Summer of Stamping event! See Brandi’s full release HERE.

I’ll have a few more samples to share over this week that I made with her sets—all three of which I positively ADORE!!!

Feat. Mondo Pansy

Did some quick and easy watercoloring but with an “anti-coloring” twist to it—one of my favorite ways to approach a beautiful and large card-front-covering stamp . . . (swoon):

So gorgeous and easy to work with—LOVE!!!

I’ve had my head down working on some illustrations for future releases, but it was fun to come up for air to share this design—thank you for stopping by and read on for more hop and prize details:

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Hop Prize Info

We’ve got a super fun prize!!! 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! And don’t forget to comment here, too, for a bonus entry! Comment before Saturday, July 18th at 11:59pm PDT. The winner will be notified by email.

HOP ROSTER:

• Ellen Hutson Blog

• Jessica Frost-Ballas

• Adelina Starace

• Lisa Spangler

• Michele Ferguson

• Ashlea Cornell

• Carissa Wiley 

• Carly Tee Minner

• Laurel Beard

• Emily Mydlowski 

• Julie Ebersole 

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SUPPLIES:

• Mondo Pansy by Brandi Kincaid for Ellen Hutson | See Brandi’s full release HERE

• Abandoned Coral, Ranger Distress Oxide Ink Pad

• Embossing Magic Bag, Inkadinkado

• VersaMark Ink Pad - or Versamark Mini Cube

• Bellini, Catherine Pooler Ink Pad - Alternative: Tattered Rose, Ranger Distress Ink Pad

• Coral Cabana, Catherine Pooler Ink Pad - Alternative: Abandoned Coral, Ranger Distress Ink Pad

• Pixie Dust, Catherine Pooler Ink Pad - Alternative: Seedless Preserves, Ranger Distress Mini Ink Pad

• Sauna, Catherine Pooler Ink Pad - Alternative: Squeezed Lemonade, Ranger Distress Ink Pad

• Watercolor Paper Pad 9x12, Canson XL

• Mini Media Mat, Waffle Flower Tools

• Dual Speed Heat Tool, WOW

• Embossing Gun (Wagner), Hero Arts

• Stampendous Embossing Powder, Detail White, 0.76 oz.

• Clear Fine, Avery Elle Embossing Powder

• Solar White - 25 pk, Neenah Classic Crest Cardstock

• Large Fine Point (23637), Pentel Arts Aquash Water Brush / Long Large, ZIG Watercolor BrusH20

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

• Magnetic Cutting Mat & Ruler, Heidi Swapp Tools (my work surface)

• Tonic 12 Inch Maxi Guillotine Trimmer by Tim Holtz

• Scrapbook Adhesives Crafty Foam Tape, White

• 5mm (1/4"), Be Creative Tape or X-Press It High Tack Double-Sided Tape, 1/4 in

Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links; if you see something you like, want or need, and purchase via my links, I receive a small commission, at no extra cost to you, which I use to buy coffee, which fuels my creativity and provides energy to make more card ideas. And, pay the rent.

LIGHT UP ASIAN LANTERNS CARD

HAI Supply Direct & Pear Blossom Press

Hey, hi, hello!!! Welcome to the HAI Supply / Pear Blossom Press Collab Hop! Be sure to scroll to the bottom of my post for more info about prizes and whatnot!

Cards that light up are among the most popular interactive cards you’ll find—there’s something magical about pressing a button and having a scene become illuminated right in the palm of your hand. If you’ve ever wanted to try your hand at making one, but been intimidated by making an electrical circuit yourself, you may want to try the EZ-Lights by Pear Blossom Press!

I used some beautiful Washi Paper from HAI Supply that coordinated with images (So Matcha Stamp Set) I had already stamped and colored. I heat embossed the lantern images with black pigment ink and clear embossing powder onto the Washi and then die cut those out. Washi paper is still made by hand using centuries old methods. To learn more about it, you can visit this link: Mino Washi Paper I love Washi paper for its beautiful patterns, colors, texture and its translucent properties. The little LEDs shine through them in a lovely way!

A card like this is perfect for special occasions and becomes a keepsake because of its extra-special features!

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 *** PRIZES ***

Hops are always more fun when there are prizes, right?? Four prizes will be awarded to four separate winners, chosen at random, from comments left on participating blogs and videos. Prizes include $25.00 gift codes from Pear Blossom Press, and $25.00 gift codes from HAI Supply. No purchase necessary. Comments must be posted by 11:59 pm PST on June 27, 2020. Only one comment per blog or video will be counted, but you can comment on multiple blogs and videos in the hop for additional entries. (This is to prevent spam.) Contest open internationally to participants over 18 years of age. Void where prohibited by law. Any personal information collected will only be used for the purposes of contacting winners, your information will never be shared or sold. Comments left on YouTube videos must not violate community guidelines. This contest is not sponsored by YouTube. Winners will be announced on July 6, 2020 at pearblossompress.com and prizes must be claimed within thirty days of announcement, or new winners will be drawn.

*** DISCOUNTS ***

One code, two stores! Enter discount code EZSHIP4 at checkout on Pear Blossom Press and HAI Supply for $4.00 off your total, on orders over $25.00 (before tax and shipping), valid until June 27, 2020.

For more inspiration, check out all of the stops in the hop and leave some comment love!

• Angela Myhre for Pear Blossom Press

• Maria Willis

• Rachel Winn

• Julie Ebersole - you are here

• Seeka - next stop

• Lauren Lovato

• Niccole Kulig

• Pat Johnson

• Ann Corbiere-Scott

• Tessa Reed

• Ali Farmer

• Lindsay Ostrom

• Adelina Starace

• Cassie Trask

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SUPPLIES:

• Iridescent Cherry Blossom Sequins, 7mm (HAI)

• JAPANESE HANDMADE WASHI PAPER SET1 (20PC SET, 6X6in) (HAI)

• EZ-Lights by Pear Blossom Press (PBP)

• So Matcha by Julie Ebersole, Essentials by Ellen Clear Stamps (EH)

• So Matcha by Julie Ebersole, Essentials by Ellen Designer Dies (EH)

• Lime Rickey, Catherine Pooler Ink Pad (EH)

• Life Of The Party, Catherine Pooler Mini Ink Pad Bundle (EH)

• Solar White - 25 pk, Neenah Classic Crest Cardstock (EH)

• Bazzill Card Shoppe Cardstock, Juicy Pear, 10 pk (EH)

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

• Ultra Thin, Glue Dots Sheets (EH)

• Scrapbook Adhesives Crafty Foam Tape, White (EH)

• Scrapbook Adhesives Thin 3-D Foam Squares, Mix White (EH)

• Magnetic Cutting Mat & Ruler, Heidi Swapp Tools (EH)

• Platinum 6 Die Cutting And Embossing Machine, Spellbinders Tools (EH)

Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links; if you see something you like, want or need, and purchase via my links, I receive a small commission, at no extra cost to you, which I use to buy coffee, which fuels my creativity and provides energy to make more card ideas. And, pay the rent.

HUMAN RAINBOW

Making a card, or art, is an expression of so many things—in this case, I was feeling this (among many other things) and the card just kinda happened. The world is in need of a lot of love right now . . .

I’ve been asked about what kind of paper to use with the Zig Clean Color Markers. I’ve tried this and that, but I seem to get the best results when I use Canson XL 140#. I cut most of the sheets down to 4.25 x 5.5” for card making. The above panel was initially cut to 3.75 x 5”, and later 3.5 x 4.34” to achieve better visual balance.

I hope you are all staying safe and healthy.

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SUPPLIES:

• Over It by Julie Ebersole, Essentials by Ellen Clear Stamps

• Confetti Kisses by Julie Ebersole, Essentials By Ellen Designer Dies

• VersaFine Clair Ink Pad, Fallen Leaves

• Delicata Small Ink Pad, Golden Glitz

• Delicata Ink Pad, Golden Glitz

• 062 - Dark Brown, ZIG Clean Color Real Brush Marker

• 054 - Pale Orange, ZIG Clean Color Real Brush Marker

• 026 - Light Pink, ZIG Clean Color Real Brush Marker

• 076 - Medium Beige, ZIG Clean Color Real Brush Marker

• 072 - Beige, ZIG Clean Color Real Brush Marker

• 060 - Brown, ZIG Clean Color Real Brush Marker

• Long Detailer, ZIG Watercolor BrusH20

• Watercolor Paper Pad 9x12, Canson XL

• Desert Storm - 25 pk, Neenah Environment Cardstock

• X-Press It Tape Runner

• Chisel Tip, ZIG 2 Way Glue

• Gold Foil, HAI Washi Tape

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

• Tonic Comfort 8.5 Inch Guillotine Paper Trimmer by Tim Holtz

Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links; if you see something you like, want or need, and purchase via my links, I receive a small commission, at no extra cost to you, which I use to buy coffee, which fuels my creativity and provides energy to make more card ideas. And, pay the rent.

RELAX AND CREATE - EASY DROP SHADOW DIE CUTS

I needed a card to celebrate someone special’s recent accomplishment and wanted to keep the design very clean and classy. I nearly white embossed the tag line underneath the “OMG” but went with clear and am really glad I did because I think the white would have detracted from the overall design on the card front itself. WHEW!!! Good call, me! (chortle)

I love this look so much . . . I need more mondo letter dies. Definitely.

I love the contrast of the bright yellow for the drop-shadow effect . . . I don’t think things get much easier than this . . .

Hope you are continuing to take good care and staying healthy!

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SUPPLIES:

• That Thing You Did, Essentials By Ellen Clear Stamps

• Mondo OMG by Julie Ebersole, Essentials by Ellen Designer Dies

• Bazzill Card Shoppe Cardstock, Candy Hearts, 10 pk

• Bazzill Card Shoppe Cardstock, Marshmallow Chick, 10 pk

• VersaMark Ink Pad

• Embossing and Watermark Ink Pad, Gina K Designs

• Embossing Magic Bag, Inkadinkado

• WOW Embossing Powder, Super Fine 160ml - Clear Gloss

• WOW Embossing Powder, Super Fine - Clear Gloss

• Chisel Tip, ZIG 2 Way Glue

• Embossing Gun (Wagner), Hero Arts

• Scrapbook Adhesives Crafty Foam Tape, White

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

• Tonic Comfort 8.5 Inch Guillotine Paper Trimmer by Tim Holtz

• Platinum 6 Die Cutting And Embossing Machine, Spellbinders Tools

Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links; if you see something you like, want or need, and purchase via my links, I receive a small commission, at no extra cost to you, which I use to buy coffee, which fuels my creativity and provides energy to make more card ideas. And, pay the rent.

RELAX AND CREATE - KNOCK OUT AND ALPHABET SUBSTITUTION CARD

This is a technique I haven’t done in a long looooong time! When Channin Pelletier ‘s lesson on Letter Substitution came up on Day 10 in OCC’s Spring Card Camp 2, I was reminded of it and because my Dad is an avid gardener (among his many other talents) and Father’s Day is coming, it seemed providential to remake this card for him! You’ll see me pause and shift gears slightly, right before die cutting.

You’ll also see me deal with a mishap. A discerning card maker would notice the blip, but my sweet Dad never does and always displays the cards I make for him on the mantel. (big sappy grin)

In the past I’ve done this card with white card stock, but I decided to go with kraft on this one—love the look of colored pencils on it!

That little radish from Brandi’s Plant Lady was so perfect for this! The alphabet die set* I used is out of stock at the moment, but here is one that is similar in size, Chunky Alphabet Dies by The Stamp Market , and another that would make for a slightly different take on the concept, Something Extra Alpha Dies, by The Stamp Market.

Have a wonderful weekend!

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SUPPLIES:

• *Classic Block Alpha by Julie Ebersole, Essentials By Ellen Designer Dies (EH)

• Leading Ladies - Plant Lady by Brandi Kincaid, Essentials By Ellen Clear Stamps (EH)

• Detail Black, Pinkfresh Studio Hybrid Ink Pad (EH)

• Desert Storm - 25 pk, Neenah Environment Cardstock (EH)

• White Chalk Pastel Pencil, set of 2 (Dick Blick)

• Set of 24, Prismacolor Premier Colored Pencils

• Black, Lawn Fawn Hemp Cord

• We R Memory Keepers Mini Score Board

• Teflon Bone Folder, Essentials by Ellen

• Craft Tweezers, EK Success

• Tombow Mono Sand Eraser (512A)

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

• Magnetic Cutting Mat & Ruler, Heidi Swapp Tools

• Platinum 6 Die Cutting And Embossing Machine, Spellbinders Tools

Disclosure: Just so you know, this post contains affiliate links; if you see something you like, want or need, and purchase via my links, I receive a small commission, at no extra cost to you, which I use to buy coffee, which fuels my creativity and provides energy to make more card ideas. And, pay the rent.