SO MANY VOICES

Hey, hello, and hi there! I have some new stamp sets to share as part of the Essentials by Ellen Summer Of Stamping Release! You can see the new sets in detail here:

• Mini Voices In My Head

• Voices In My Head Vol. 3

• Voices In My Head Accessories

• 3 Set Combo

I have a few samples to share from each of them below and a video of me practicing my people colorin’ skills with Copic Markers. The EH Ambassadors are hopping along today and also have samples to share—be sure to read about the prize info at the bottom of my post.

Feat. Voices In My Head Accessories | Voices in My Head Vol. 3 | Voices in My Head

Love that my girl has her own laptop and bevvies, like that cuppa hot tea . . .

Feat. Voices In My Head Accessories | Voices In My Head Vol. 3

The sentiments in Vol. 3 couldn’t ring more true—and nearly all of ‘em fit perfectly within the laptop “screen”. . . Sooooooo many options for that screen, I’m tellin’ ya’ . . . ! EEP!!!

Feat. Mini Voices In My Head | Voices In My Head Vol. 3

I don’t color people very often, but for today’s hop and video (below), I wanted to try with my Copic Markers!

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HOP/PRIZE DETAILS:

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, August 1st at 11:59pm PDT. The winner will be notified by email.

HOP ROSTER:

• Ellen Hutson Blog

• Carissa Wiley

• Ardyth Percy-Robb

• Laurel Beard 

• Sandy Allnock 

• Lisa Spangler

• Michele Ferguson 

• Therese Calvird 

• Jessica Frost-Ballas

• Julie Ebersole

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SUPPLIES SHOWN IN VIDEO:

• Mini Voices In My Head

• Voices In My Head Vol. 3

• Jet Black Amalgam, Gina K Designs Ink Cube

• Obsidian Amalgam, Gina K Designs Ink Pad

• E51 - Milky White, COPIC Sketch Marker

• YR0000 - Pale Chiffon, COPIC Sketch Marker

• YR00 - Powder Pink, COPIC Sketch Marker

• E33 - Sand, COPIC Sketch Marker

• E27 - Milk Chocolate, COPIC Sketch Marker

• 0 Colorless Blender, COPIC Sketch Marker

• YG21 - Anise, COPIC Sketch Marker

• YG17 - Grass Green, COPIC Sketch Marker

• YG67 - Moss, COPIC Sketch Marker

• YR23 - Yellow Ochre, COPIC Sketch Marker

• R22 - Light Prawn, COPIC Sketch Marker

• W7 - Warm Gray No. 7, COPIC Sketch Marker

• C3 - Cool Gray No. 3, COPIC Sketch Marker

• Solar White - 25 pk, Neenah Classic Crest Cardstock

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

• Black MISTI Laser Etched Stamping Tool (8-1/8 X 10-1/2), Hero Arts

• Creative Corners, My Sweet Petunia

• Deluxe 12 Inch Paper Trimmer with Aluminum Cut Rail, Fiskars

• Tombow Mono Multi Liquid Glue, 0.88 oz.

• Precision 5 Inch Scissors with Sheath, EK Success

• Teflon Bone Folder, Essentials by Ellen

• Stainless Tweezers, Elisa's Backporch Design

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.

RAINBOW INKING WITH BRANDI'S THANK YOU FOR BEING A FRIEND

feat. THANK YOU FOR BEING A FRIEND by Brandi Kincaid for Ellen Hutson LLC

That hand-lettering, tho . . . (happy sigh)

More, please!!!

The secret to pulling off the rainbow inking is using a MISTI and blending the edges of the ink where they will transition to the next color by using blending sponges. Note: Even tho the sponges will inevitably become stained, you can wash them with a little “fairy liquid” (dish soap), rinse and squeeze them out and let them air-dry. Or, if you’re like me, you want one for every color of ink so you never have to do that. Just sayin’ . . . Anyhoo, I find these sponges are the best for blending out water-based dye inks directly on the stamp.

Towards the bottom of my post, I have details on a fab deal—a ridiculously cute and FREE Rainbow Stamp set you can get with purchase at Ellen Hutson LLC now through July 19, while supplies last. And trust me, you wantsessss it, Preciousssssss!!!

Click on the photo to see more info at ellenhutson.com

Be sure to read the fine print! And, cute or what?! (all the heart eyes) #givemeallthesolidstamps

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SUPPLIES:

• Thank You For Being A Friend by Brandi Kincaid, Summer of Stamping Clear Stamps

• Summer of Stamping Combo by Brandi Kincaid

• Party Dress, Catherine Pooler Ink Pad

• Sweet Sixteen, Catherine Pooler Ink Pad

• Sauna, Catherine Pooler Ink Pad

• Bellini, Catherine Pooler Ink Pad

• VersaFine Clair Ink Pad, Nocturne

• Solar White - 25 pk, Neenah Classic Crest Cardstock

• Smoothies Minis, Creative Expressions / Tonic Nuvo Blending Sponges

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

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

• Magnetic Cutting Mat & Ruler, Heidi Swapp Tools

• X-Press It Tape Runner

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.

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.

FUNNY BABY CARD

Carly and her hubby Shaun are awaiting the arrival of a sweet baby boy and we couldn’t be more excited for them!

I just knew I was saving those clear rain drop embellishments for sumpin’ special! (wink!)

The camera couldn’t pick it up, but the pale blue streaks are also top coated with streaks of Clear Glitter Gloss NUVO Aqua Shimmer—so shimmery IRL! I love funny baby cards and this was a hoot to bring to life!

Thanks for stopping by and check out my fellow hoppers’ sweet creations below:

• Ellen Hutson LLC Blog

• Lisa

• Julie - YOU ARE ALREADY HERE

• Sandy Allnock

• Jessica 

• Michele 

• Carissa

• Carolyn 

• Emily Mydlowski

• Therese

• Emily Midgett

• Ashlea Cornell

• Ardyth

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SUPPLIES:

• Cue The Confetti by Julie Ebersole, Essentials by Ellen Clear Stamps

• Baby, Pretty Pink Posh Clear Stamps

• Baby, Pretty Pink Posh Dies

• VersaFine Clair Ink Pad, Nocturne

• Clear Fine, Avery Elle Embossing Powder

• 073 - Vanilla, ZIG Clean Color Real Brush Marker

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

• 072 - Beige, ZIG Clean Color Real Brush Marker

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

• 302 - Haze Blue, ZIG Clean Color Real Brush Marker

• Watercolor Paper Pad 9x12, Canson XL

• Solar White - 25 pk, Neenah Classic Crest Cardstock

• X-Press It Tape Runner

• Clear Rain Droplets, HAI Sequins EH | HAI

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

• Ranger Multi Medium, Matte Jar, 3.8 oz.

• Tonic Nuvo Aqua Shimmer Pen 2 pk EH | Scrapbook.com

• Scrapbook Adhesives Crafty Foam Tape, White

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

• Platinum 6 Die Cutting And Embossing Machine, Spellbinders Tools EH | Scrapbook.com

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.