HEADS UP! PAPER CRAFT SALE

The Essentials by Ellen 25% off select items sale is going on NOW through Jan 1st 11:59pm PT. Sale applies to the EBElove category (click HERE for to go straight there) and you must use code EBElove25 at check out to get the discount.

Happy treat yo’self!

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TOUCHY FEELY THANK YOU CARD

YouTube Video Tutorial HERE.

I’m on the Ellen Hutson blog today, link HERE. Won’t bore you by repeating all the details, but I wanted to share this card here because I love it so much—it’s the kind that makes me say, “Ooooh, I’d totally buy this in my local boutique if I ever saw one like it!”

Makes ya’ wanna reach out and pet it, right?!

Love that.

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SUPPLIES:

• Classic Block Alpha by Julie Ebersole, Essentials By Ellen Designer Dies

• The Color Pop Collection, Essentials By Ellen Wool Felt

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

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

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

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

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

• Solar White - 25 pk, Neenah Classic Crest Cardstock

• Bazzill Card Shoppe Cardstock, Pale Rose, 10 pk

• Bazzill Card Shoppe Cardstock, Pale Rose, 25 pk

• That Thing You Did, Essentials By Ellen Clear Stamps

• Polished, Catherine Pooler Ink Pad

• MISTI Laser Etched Stamping Tool (8-1/8 X 10-1/2), My Sweet Petunia

• Creative Corners, My Sweet Petunia

• Imagine Crafts, On Point Glue

• Jewel Picker, Marvy Uchida

• Embellishment Wand, Studio Katia

• Studio Katia Crystals, Iridescent Stars (substitute for what I used in video)

• 3mm Iridescent Stars, HAI Sequins (substitute for what I used in video)

• Tombow Mono Multi Liquid Glue, 0.88 oz.

• Chisel Tip, ZIG 2 Way Glue

• Crafter's Companion Gemini Junior

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DIY POM POM GARLAND

I love pom poms. And I’ve wanted a pom pom garland for my Christmas tree for the longest time, but the cost of those beautiful handmade garlands always stopped me in my tracks; a single 6’ garland can run $35 +/- and upwards. My tree is 7.5’ . . . based on the size, I would need somewhere between 30 and 36’ of garland to wrap around it . . . You do the math . . . Seriously, I just couldn’t bring myself to spend that much on a garland, alone, for my tree.

Part of my plan, of course, involves some weebles (a.k.a. grandbabies); I really REALLY wanted my tree to be entirely child friendly—no wild shrieking “DON’T TOUCH!!!” out of the adults. And no worries about broken glass from fragile collectible ornaments and possible boo-boos.

I hit the craft store and purchased a 1 pound skein of yarn (Caron brand, white). Pulled out my pom pom makers, and got BUSY! If you’ve never made your own pom poms, I gotta say, they’re easy, fun, and a great way to decompress/alleviate stress! AND, you can watch your favorite TV shows while you’re pumpin’ out the poms! I wasn’t able to edit and share this before the holiday, BUT, I now have a quick video tutorial for those of you who have not yet been introduced to the ways of pom pom makers—you’ll be ahead of the game for next year’s tree, OR, there are lots of other things you can make with pom poms . . . (I’m collecting ideas HERE on Pinterest).

I used very nearly the entire pound of yarn to make two 12’ and two 6’ garlands for my tree.

LINK: How-to video for the little paper house ornaments featuring dies I designed is HERE.

I’m so happy with how it turned out!

Hope you had a Merry Christmas and I wish you an amazing 2020!

My joy. ❤️

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SUPPLIES:

• We R Memory Keepers Pom Pom Maker Set (I used the middle sized one for my project)

• And, yes, there’s a JUMBO Pom Pom Maker

• 1 Pound Caron Yarn, White

SANTA'S ASKING

Sometimes you stare at something and then those voices in your head get to chattering and all of a sudden you have to drop everything else and see if you can make it real. That’s what happened with these. Very last minute. But good golly, Miss Molly, do I ever love the whole idea of these!

HOW TO:

• Die cut equal amounts of white and red tags (they have to match in shape/size or this doesn’t work well . . . just sayin’ . . . ) .

• Prep red tags with anti-static pouch then stamp and gold emboss sentiment; set aside.

• Position the small speech bubble die over the top of the white tag(s) and run through your die cutting machine (Purple Tape is your friend . . . ); result should resemble a “beard” shape.

• Secure beards to red tags with gold twine/cord.

• * BOOM *

And, that’s all I got to say about that. (wink)

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SUPPLIES:

• Retro Holiday Greetings by Julie Ebersole, Essentials By Ellen Clear Stamps

• Shipping Tags by Julie Ebersole, Essentials By Ellen Designer Dies

• Speech Bubbles by Julie Ebersole, Essentials By Ellen Designer Dies

• VersaMark Ink Pad

• Gold, Hero Arts Embossing Powder

• Embossing Magic Bag, Inkadinkado

• Dual Speed Heat Tool, WOW

• Solar White - 25 pk, Neenah Classic Crest Cardstock

• Bazzill Card Shoppe Cardstock, Wax Lips, 10 pk

• String by the Spool - Metallic Gold, May Arts

• ICraft Purple Tape 1/2 in X 15 yards

• Crafter's Companion Gemini Junior

• Platinum 6 Die Cutting And Embossing Machine, Spellbinders Tools

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SKIING BY

Snow capped mountains? CHECK!

Sweet little pine trees? CHECK!

Adorable critters on skiis? CHECK!

I can’t help it; these guys are seriously just too cute!

I don’t ski—can’t ski, more than likely will never ski in this lifetime. Oh, but I can pretend I’m on the slopes in fluffy snow with a cozy sweater, looking all nimble and athletic . . . and no face-planting . . . (bah ha haaaaaah)

So, it’s Friday, the 13th. Normally, that would be scary, right?! (Who’s superstitious? Not me . . . Not me . . . LOL!) But it’s actually your lucky day. Ser.i.ous.ly.

So. Don’t freak out or anything. Here’s the skinny:

BTW, did you know that Ellen Hutson LLC used to have fun Friday the 13th sales? Oh, yes they did! And, in honor of their 13th year, they’re throwin’ it back and doin’ it again!

SEE???!!! I told you you were gonna get lucky! (snort) (wink)

(chortle)

Have a gooder!

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SUPPLIES:

• Skiing By, Pinkfresh Studio Clear Stamps

• Skiing By, Pinkfresh Studio Dies

• VersaFine Clair Ink Pad, Nocturne

• Sauna, Catherine Pooler Ink Pad

• Green Tea, Catherine Pooler Ink Pad

• Mandarin Spice, Catherine Pooler Ink Pad

• It's A Boy, Catherine Pooler Ink Pad

• Bazzill Card Shoppe Cardstock, Taffy, 25 pk

• Bazzill Card Shoppe Cardstock, Taffy, 10 pk

• Solar White - 25 pk, Neenah Classic Crest Cardstock

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

• Chisel Tip, ZIG 2 Way Glue

• Prisma Glitter, Lawn Fawn

• Crafter's Companion Gemini Junior

• Platinum 6 Die Cutting And Embossing Machine, Spellbinders Tools

Affiliate links are included in this post; when you shop via my links, it absolutely, no kidding, for realz doesn’t cost anything extra and I receive a small commission. Thank you ever so muchly!