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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! It's always a fun day when I get to hop with the folks over at Ellen Hutson;)
My first card uses one of the 2 dies in the Sunshine Word die set by the ever-awesome Julie Ebersole:) These little dies are so cute! Using an inlaid die cut technique, I created little "sunshine" squares. Because the letters in this die are all hooked together, it's super easy to do the inlaid technique.
For the background, I made a mask using the cloud dies from the Silver Linings die set and created some lightly blended clouds.
This next card uses the new Stay Salty stamp set and matching dies. These sets have all kinds of natural nautical designs with some fantastic sentiments. Speaking of sentiments, the font on this one is awesome, no? For this card, I created a little scene using the two sun ray panels of the Silver Linings die set. Together, they make a perfect full ray pattern.
The panels are blended with water-based ink and I stamped over them with Versamark. Then I went back with a small water brush and "painted" inside the clouds and waves. This removed the color just a bit for a bit more depth. This card just makes me want to hop in a boat and watch the sunset with a margarita;)
I hope you are enjoying the hop and all the wonderful new release! And, you know what? I also get to give away an Essentials by Ellen stamp set! Woohoo! The winner may ANY
My first card uses one of the 2 dies in the Sunshine Word die set by the ever-awesome Julie Ebersole:) These little dies are so cute! Using an inlaid die cut technique, I created little "sunshine" squares. Because the letters in this die are all hooked together, it's super easy to do the inlaid technique.
This next card uses the new Stay Salty stamp set and matching dies. These sets have all kinds of natural nautical designs with some fantastic sentiments. Speaking of sentiments, the font on this one is awesome, no? For this card, I created a little scene using the two sun ray panels of the Silver Linings die set. Together, they make a perfect full ray pattern.
The panels are blended with water-based ink and I stamped over them with Versamark. Then I went back with a small water brush and "painted" inside the clouds and waves. This removed the color just a bit for a bit more depth. This card just makes me want to hop in a boat and watch the sunset with a margarita;)
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!
If you get lost along the hop, please visit the CLASSroom blog for a complete list of all the designers. Happy hoppin'! Now it's time to hop on over to Katie Brooks!
Love the seaworthy cards. the sunshine card is fab!
ReplyDeleteThat Silver Linings die is a must have for me. I make my own sunburst cards all the time and this die will eliminate all the manual hand cutting of the triangles.
ReplyDeleteThat Silver Linings die is a must have for me. I make my own sunburst cards all the time and this die will eliminate all the manual hand cutting of the triangles.
ReplyDeleteYour cards are so creative! I am loving the sun burst die in the release.
ReplyDeleteThat "Sunshine" card is sure to brighten anyone's day. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteLove all this sunshine. Love your style and the cheerfulness of these cards.
ReplyDeleteGreat cards! Love both of them!
ReplyDeleteLove what you gave done with this release. I want it all.
ReplyDeleteNow that is stunning. I love how you placed these elements together. Love the colour and design.
ReplyDeleteLove what you gave done with this release. I want it all.
ReplyDeleteSuch wonderful inspiration, love both of these so much!!!
ReplyDeleteLove your sweet cards!
ReplyDeleteI really love how you used the sun ray die for the water & sky. I love both of your cards! Thank you for sharing
ReplyDeleteJJ you've added sunshine to my day in the most beautiful ways! Thank you! LOve your 'color block' style!
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very nice cards especially nautical one
ReplyDeleteOh, I love the sailboat card combined with the silver linings. So pretty and refreshing.
ReplyDeleteAmazing cards!!
ReplyDeleteOh my! I love the first card (well I love them both but that first one is such an eye catcher! TFS JJ :D
ReplyDeleteThese two cards are so simple, yet amazing at the same time. Love them.
ReplyDeleteI love the designs of both cards! Love the soft touches! Thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteLove both of your cards! :)
ReplyDeleteYour SUNSHINE card is so adorable...love it. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!! I love the different colors of sunshine. And the second card is really amazing too!
ReplyDeleteOH MY GOSH! so fabulous I mean really fantastic cards. great release.
ReplyDeleteGot to get these stamps. They are the best. Just like you and your cards. Thanks for the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteThese are awesome, JJ!
ReplyDeleteLove the sunshine word die and the sunshine rays Awesome cards!!!
ReplyDeleteGreat use of the dies - can't wait to use these.
ReplyDeleteBoth of your cards are terrific! Love the way you used the dies and the colors are so pretty. Thanks so much!
ReplyDeleteGreat use of the release. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteVERY cute cards!! Love this release too!!!
ReplyDeleteI think the salty card is my favorite, with the technique on the yellow sky. I can almost feel the ocean spray!! I'm becoming addicted to this set of stamps.
ReplyDeleteNeat technique. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteWow! Love the inlaid sunshine ombre sentiments!
ReplyDeleteWOW! These cards are amazing. I love the entire release.... I was thinking I might not need those dies but now that I saw your cards.... Yup, need those too!!! Thank you so much for sharing, JJ!!! <3
ReplyDeleteI love what you did the salty card!
ReplyDeleteBoth cards are just adorable!
Thanks for sharing :)
As always I love your cards! I didn't think I would need these dies but your cards are making me rethink that. 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.
ReplyDeleteBoth cards are awesome - I especially love the sea scene!
ReplyDeleteLove both your soft and pretty watercolored cards, and thanks for sharing how to use those dies, so clever!
ReplyDeleteWow!!! Beautiful cards. I love the way you used the dies... especially the rays.
ReplyDeleteLove your cards, JJ!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards! Must get some of these new products!
ReplyDeleteWow, these both look super cool!
ReplyDeleteThese are so bright happy and awesome!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty cards! I love them! Tfs
ReplyDeleteI love your bright and cheery cards, especially the sailboat. It's one I'd love to try. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteBoth of your cards are so cute! My favorite is the second one. Love the sailing scene. The colors are great!!
ReplyDeleteBoth of your cards are amazing, but I especially like your scenic Salty Seas card - beautiful sunset.
ReplyDeleteLove your cards, the colors make me smile.
ReplyDeleteSo inspiring! Thanks
ReplyDeleteLove your cards! They scream summer! :)
ReplyDeleteLove your cards
ReplyDeleteLovely cards. Love sun shine on sea
ReplyDeleteAmazing cards! Love the ocean sunset/sunrise one!
ReplyDeleteSuch happy cards! Great colors.
ReplyDeleteWow, really great ideas! The yellow and blue sunshine rays with the boat looks amazing! Thanks for sharing on the blog hop.
ReplyDeleteI really like both of your cards. I like the inlaid aspect of the first one. Very pretty and creative!
ReplyDeleteboth cards are so very cool!!
ReplyDeleteTwo wonderful cards. Both the Sunshine and Silver Linings die sets are at the top of my favorite list from this new release, and I love your creative use of them both. TFS.
ReplyDeleteYou cards are so soothing and relaxing, love them!!
ReplyDeleteThe ombre letters are beautiful, and the boat on the water is so cool, my boys would love it!
ReplyDeleteSo impressed by your use of these dies. Not sure I'd ever have thought of using the sunshine die multiple times. Thanks for the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteSo impressed by your use of these dies. Not sure I'd ever have thought of using the sunshine die multiple times. Thanks for the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteYour card is gorgeous! Very inspiring.
ReplyDeleteSuch fun products from Julie! And your projects are great! Fun, happy, cheerful cards!
ReplyDeleteI love your cards - Such great use of the new products. Beautiful colors.
ReplyDeleteLove the way you used the sunshine ray die for the sun AND water. Very inspiring! Thank you!!
ReplyDeleteFantastic cards. Love the Silver Linings Sunburst colors. Thank you for sharing your ideas and being part of this giveaway.
ReplyDeleteI love the cards. The silver lining dies looks like a lot of fun, can't wait to get that set.
ReplyDeleteI love what you did with the Silver Linings die (it's my favorite set of the release.)
ReplyDeleteFabulous SUNSHINE card:))
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness JJ your cards are adorable! How creative are you? These are really awesome!
ReplyDeleteSoooooo colorful!
ReplyDeleteGreat job! Bright fun colors.
ReplyDeleteYour cards are so cute! Pretty w/c. Love the way you did the sun and the sea on the 2nd card.
ReplyDeleteLove this release and your cards are so cute.
ReplyDeletelove how you used the silver lining as a horizon..
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card!
ReplyDeleteI love the inlays on the first card. I realized I don't do them enough. Thanks for the reminder on how nice they look!
ReplyDeleteWonderful use of the inlaid technique with the sunshine die. The nautical scene you created on the 2nd card is really peaceful.
ReplyDeleteYour cards are wonderful and so is this new release!!!
ReplyDeleteAwesome design with the sunshine inlays, love that simple design! And your nautical scene is fabulous!
ReplyDeleteAwesome design with the sunshine inlays, love that simple design! And your nautical scene is fabulous!
ReplyDeleteBoth cards are so fun and summery but I really love the sailboat scene! It reminds me of a kids puzzle.
ReplyDeleteGreat use of the sun ray dies.
ReplyDeleteGreat use of the sun ray dies.
ReplyDeleteLove the colors of the sailboat scene!
ReplyDeleteI can see the Silver Linings die set as being a go-to staple for me. Love the bright colors you used with it, and I like that you tilted the panel... gives a sense of movement, which you get a lot of when at sea. Thank you for sharing your wonderful cards and the opportunity to win a stamp set from this fun release!
ReplyDeleteLove how you used the sun ray panels on your card, they created a perfect ocean scene!
ReplyDeleteWow! These cards are gorgeous! Love the light, pretty colors on the first card. The die cuts remind me of sherbet glasses! And the die cut background and sentiment on the second is just stunning!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great way to use the Sunshine die! I love it! The 2nd card has such pretty vibrant colors & the design is awesome! I need those dies!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great way to use the Sunshine die! I love it! The 2nd card has such pretty vibrant colors & the design is awesome! I need those dies!!!
ReplyDeleteGreat cards! Love your colors! The 'sunshine' die is a favorite, and I love the inlaid technique you used!
ReplyDeleteOh both of these are so clever! Love them both
ReplyDeleteJJ I love all those blocks of coloured sunshine, what a neat idea. So glad I ordered that die!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards, JJ! I love how you did not color the boat.
ReplyDeleteWow - I love what you did with these dies! Beautiful cards!
ReplyDeleteHi JJ ~ Your cards are awesome and, coincidentally, showcases two of the three sets I chose for my initial purchase (one is already on back order). I am in LOVE with this release because it's fun and fresh!! Thanks for sharing your cards and I hope you don't mind if I CASE them!
ReplyDeleteLove the Sunshine card! Cause everybody needs a little sunshine in their life now and then! Great colors!!!
ReplyDeleteSuch pretty cards. Your coloring is always so great. (I love your blog banner). Thanks so much.
ReplyDeleteI love the sunshine card and the sailing sunburst!
ReplyDeleteSilver lining die is so gorgeously used here...love it!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat pretty cards. The colors are beautiful. Love the stay salty stamps.
ReplyDeleteWow...such beautiful cards! Love all these new sets and dies!!!
ReplyDeleteOh my, your cards prove what I knew already: I need it all!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! My eye was drawn to your sunset/boat/ocean card. The coloring is gorgeous!!
ReplyDeleteThese cards are gorgeous!! Love the one with the boat!
ReplyDeleteyour cards are gorgeous!!
ReplyDeleteReally like your cards great job, keep up the good work.
ReplyDeletesuper cute cards...love the inlaid die cutting!!!
ReplyDeletethe inlaid diecutting card was soo cute, but oh that silver lining scene card? AMAZING!
ReplyDeleteOh, these are so fun, JJ! Wonderful What a wonderful release!
ReplyDeleteFabulous card using the Stay Salty set! Love how you created the scene panel and then off set it on the white card to make it pop!
ReplyDeleteLove the cards.
ReplyDeletethey really speak summer and hot.
The boat card is wonderful.
thanks for sharing.
I especially love the inlaid sunshine card!
ReplyDeleteGreat cards, JJ. Love how you used the Silver Linings set. This is the first item on my list.
ReplyDeleteLove the sail boat. The colors of sky and water are beautiful.
ReplyDeleteGreat cards JJ. Love the way you used that sun ray die to make both the sky and the water, awesome. Thanks for sharing with us.
ReplyDeleteLove your cards. The ship background is awesome.
ReplyDeleteLove your cards. The ship background is awesome.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great way to combine the Stay Salty and the Silver Linings sets.
ReplyDeleteI love these! Your gorgeous vibrant colours really look amazing with these stamps and dies. Great designs!
ReplyDeleteBoth cards are beautiful JJ! I especially love the second one, I love those happy colors and the hopeful sentiment. TFS
ReplyDeleteFabulous cards! I particularly like your second card with its great panel set at such a jaunty angle: perfect! Thanks for the opportunity to win such a great prize: I would choose the Mondo Peony set.
ReplyDeleteWonderful cards....
ReplyDeleteI love your cards! You sold me on those dies!
ReplyDeleteWOW! Love your bright and beautiful summery cards! Using the sunshine 3 times for the focal was very clever! Love the sun rays done as sky and sea! Thank you for sharing and the opportunity to win!
ReplyDeleteTwo gorgeous cards, JJ! I love your inlaid die cutting technique on the first one with all those fabulous clouds, and your nautical card is amazing! You always know how to inspire us :)
ReplyDeleteThose dies are fabulous! Love how you used them in your cards. Thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteLove the boat using the 2 sun ray panels, I can almost feel the breeze! Your gallery is awesome!!
ReplyDeleteLove the cards! Very clean and colorful!
ReplyDeletefantastic background on your sailboat card!
ReplyDeleteLove your examples using the new release - so awesome.
ReplyDeleteFabulous cards JJ. I love your style and use of color.
ReplyDeleteYour cards were happy and cheerful! Love the way you used the sun rays.
ReplyDeleteGreat cards, J.J.! So bright and cheery. I love what you did with the sunshine die cuts. Thanks so much for sharing with us and for participating in this great hop and giveaway.
ReplyDeleteLove your card examples. Bet the new release was fun to play with!
ReplyDeleteBoth are cards are great. I love your use of the products you chose to showcase. I'm really loving the silver linings die. great use of it.
ReplyDeleteLove this new release with some unique dies and stamps. Your cards are beautiful and a clever use of some of them.
ReplyDeleteBright crisp fresh designs. Love them
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards! I love the new products.
ReplyDeleteBright crisp fresh designs. Love them
ReplyDeleteLovely cards. I especially like how you used both of the "burst" dies from the silver linings set to create the sky and the sea on the sailboat card.
ReplyDeleteI love all your sunshine! I live in the Pacific North "Wet" so any Sunshine is greatly appreciated! Thanks for the sunshine!
ReplyDeletePenny
Beautiful sunshine cards and you created a scene too which is my favourite thing to do with stamps! Just awesome art and inspiration! Many thanks for the blog hop and wonderful inspirations Karen x
ReplyDeleteOMG! The silver linings is so cute. I love this.
ReplyDeleteI love both of your cards, so cute.
ReplyDeleteYour cards are beautiful. I especially like the way you used t4h Silver Linings dies.
ReplyDeletebeautiful cards, JJ!! Love the triple panel with the sunshine die and the inlaid technique- so cool!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat great cards! So cute! :)
ReplyDeleteDare I say it...brilliant use of these new products. And the amazing cards...oooh...be still my heart.
ReplyDeleteDare I say it...brilliant use of these new products. And the amazing cards...oooh...be still my heart.
ReplyDeleteLove how you incorporated the dies with watercolors! Great cards!
ReplyDeleteLove your creations. What great new stamps and dies! Looking forward to getting my hands on some of these products.
ReplyDeleteI love these cards, they're so bright and happy! Just the simple words and watercolor on the first card makes me happy. The other card is so positive that it can't help but put you in a good mood!
ReplyDeletelove the nautical them of the second card
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Great cards!
ReplyDeleteYour card designs are super creative, JJ. Love the way you used the silver linings die to cerate the horizon/ocean.
ReplyDeleteBright, sunny, fun. Nice work.
ReplyDeleteBright, sunny, fun. Nice work.
ReplyDeleteOooh, I love the Silver Linings die set! It looks so versatile!
ReplyDeleteI love your sunshine cards. Cute idea. Silver linings turned out great. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDelete2 beautiful cards ! 💕
ReplyDeletegreat use of the products JJ! YOu really captured the Sunshine sentiment in a fun way, and of course, I love your nautical scene! Awesome being on the hop DT with you!
ReplyDeleteIam so glad you did Sunshine. I call me daughter sunshine. I like your color application.
ReplyDeleteLoving the masked clouds on the first card and that great sky/sun background on the second!
ReplyDeleteGreat designs. Love the way you did these.
ReplyDeleteLove your rainbow of sunshines and the way you combine the sun rays dies.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards with these new goodies!
ReplyDeleteLove the super fun watercolor cards with the new products. Enjoy seeing all the new ways to use these items. thanks
ReplyDeleteGorgeous!
ReplyDeleteJJ! You're AMAZING.
ReplyDeleteWe are having a VERY hot and dry summer which is unusual for us. Your cards look just like it with the bright yellow sunshine and the bright blue water of Lake Ontario! I would never have thought of using the Silver Linings that way. I love it! And the sentiments are so funny -- perfect. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteLove your inlaid sunshine card the best!
ReplyDeletelove the white boat on the colored scene!
ReplyDeleteLove both of your cards!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards! Can't wait to use the Silver Linings dies.
ReplyDeleteI love color which means I love your cards!
ReplyDeleteAwesome cards. I like the colors you chose.
ReplyDeleteLove your clouds! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteYour projects are just so sweet.
ReplyDeleteWow, JJ!! I just love your clean, graphic style so much. It's so different from my own and it is just soooo beautiful. Both cards are absolutely stunning!! ♥
ReplyDeleteAh, wonderful cards, JJ! I especially loved the second one - special way of using those dies, very nice!
ReplyDeleteGreat cards. Love the sunshine. So pretty and fun.
ReplyDeleteWOW I love the amazing COLOR that greeted me when I came over to your page! So beautiful and fun!!! Those silver linings dies are AMAZING!!! Loved how you used them- so pretty! maria
ReplyDeleteYour cards are outstanding! Can't make up my mind which one I love most. I even checked out your gallery. Really like your style.
ReplyDeleteWhat great cards you have shown us. I love the ways you have used the dies for your cards. Just wonderful! Thanks
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love your card which used the Stay Salty and the Silver Lining sets. The colors used are so vibrant and just make the card so alive. Mahalo nui loa.
ReplyDeleteGreat cards! Love the sunshine!
ReplyDeleteLove both cards- the inlaid technique is perfect for the sunshine die, and the full ray design of the sailboat card really sings to me! Thx for inspiring !
ReplyDeleteSuch stunning cards, especially love what you did with the sunshine dies
ReplyDeleteJJ! Awesome cards, as always--totally love your style!
ReplyDeleteLove the way you put together the Sushine card, simple and clean.
ReplyDeleteyour cards just made me smile real big!! almost like you actually sent me one of them! thanks for starting my day on a happy note!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards! I like the new die sets :)
ReplyDeleteWhat amazing cards!!!
ReplyDeleteBoth cards are lovely! The second is my favorite, so, so pretty and I love how you used the new EH die twice! Clever!
ReplyDeleteI love the sailboat card with the sky and the sea made from the sunshine die.
ReplyDeleteTwo sweet cards!! I love your fun designs!
ReplyDeleteI love the two cards that you made using the new rear! I can't wait for two die sets to come back into stock! They are silver lining and the other one is the sewing stitches die. Yay!
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