Hello, and welcome to the Late Summer 2016 Essentials by Ellen Release Hop! You should be arriving from Lisa’s blog – if not, then pop over to the start of the hop at The CLASSroom!
I’ll be showcasing several of the new stamp sets – in TWO videos – on my post today! (Since there are two videos today, I’ve only got one more video coming this week – on Friday.) Scroll down for giveaway info and for the supply lists are below each video.
Knitted Birthday Card: Sock Monkey
Sock Monkey has a bunny friend. And balloons! I looked up the monkeys on Google to check the coloration, and the monkeys are kind of a brown-grey color….so I used both. You could also swap the order – grey color on the monkey with brown lines. Either will create that mottled knitted effect! Watch the video below or click HERE to watch in HD on YouTube.
Supplies used for Sock Monkey card
Below are links to the supplies I’ve used for today’s project; compensated affiliate links may used, which means if you make a purchase I receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. I truly appreciate your support toward the costs of running this blog! Read more.
Mr Bear Goes to the Ocean
For my second card, I decided it was time to get out distress markers – I haven’t used them in a while! I combined a few techniques here, both straight-up coloring as well as scribbling on the stamps for the background images to make them look like they’re in the distance! Watch the video below or click HERE to see it in HD on YouTube.
Supplies used for Bear card
Below are links to the supplies I’ve used for today’s project; compensated affiliate links may used, which means if you make a purchase I receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. I truly appreciate your support toward the costs of running this blog! Read more.
- All Inside Stamps (the bear) and the matching dies
- Bear Ware stamps (accessories), and the matching dies
- Stay Salty stamps
- Distress markers
- Canson XL Watercolor Paper
- Versafine Onyx Black Ink
- Silver Brushes —- used #4 in this video
Giveaway!
Hooray!!! I also get to give away an Essentials by Ellen stamp set!
note: if you’re not able to leave a comment for the giveaway, leave comments on YT and I’ll pick from those too.
- The winner may chose ANY 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.
Your next stop is the amazing Teri Anderson!
Summer-2016 Release Links
- Standalone dies
- Stamps / dies
- Bear Ware by Julie Ebersole (and the matching dies)
- Lovely by Julie Ebersole
- Mondo Peony by Julie Ebersole (and the matching dies)
- Sock Monkey Surprise by Kimberly Wiener (and the matching dies)
- Stay Golden by Julie Ebersole (and the matching dies)
- Stay Salty by Julie Ebersole (and the matching dies)
- Warm Fuzzies by Julie Ebersole
- Complete Release
Copic Knitting? This just makes me giggle 😉 Love the little nautical scene you created on your second card.
Love the scenes you built -adorable cards!
Your artistry is outstanding! I love monkeys and the ocean….my spirit would soar if I could win one of these great stamp sets!!!
I’m not sure which card I love more! I also thoroughly enjoyed both videos. Watching you color/paint brings me such calm. It was just what I needed. 🙂
Love your cards.
Great cards. Thank you for sharing your talents!
HeatherBCrafty
Fabulous productions! You are the one to learn from to advance.
Hi Sandy ~ Not surprisingly, your color, whether with Copics or otherwise, is stunning. I just received my first Copics in the mail this week and am going to (hopefully) start experimenting this week while it continues to be hazy, hot & humid! Thanks so much for sharing and including video tutorials; I’m definitely headed there to look at your beautiful creations!! Happy Weekend!! ~HUGS~
Wow! I love the way you incorporate the stamps into the card designs!
Amazing cards perfectly showcasing new products. This release is great and I can’t wait to get my paws on some wonderful stamp sets and dies!
Love your cards!!
Sandy I love visiting your blog. You are so informative and clever and a wonderful kind person to boot.
WOWZA… mr bear goes to the ocean…so adorable. as always…love your work Sandy…
Super cute cards! I just love those cute little stamps from the Bear Ware set!
Love the Sock Monkey holding the bunny, so cute and fun.
Thanks for sharing.
Such a cute ocean scene! So impressed by the coloring. And I can’t get over how cute the sock monkey is! Thanks for sharing your awesome cards!
Love how beautifullyou perfect you create scenes on your cards. LOVE!!
That sock monkey is so so so cute!
Love both of these but I am so excited for new things for that bear to hold 😀 Love the fish!
I love your cards Sandy!! I make sure I watch all your videos to get tips on colouring!
Just love love love the bear and the monkey.
Love watching you colour!!! Sock Monkey and Bear are too adorable
Sandy, I love everything you do. The coloring on the monkey is great and my fav is the bear, Thanks for the ideas.
The sock monkey comes to life with your skillful coloring. Thank you for sharing your awesome skills.
Both cards are just wonderful! Always so fun to watch you color and paint! And the release is amazing, too!
Great cards, Sandy, fun too!!
In British Columbia, Canada, our sock monkeys are made out of mens thick grey work socks and they have red heels. Makes for a real cute monkey.
Love your “knitting” on the bear and bunny.
You give us lots of ideas :o)
Sandy, your talent is amazing. I LOVE both cards. You make it seem so easy lol. Thank you so much for the great inspiration.
I am not a fan of sock monkeys, however, the card is really cute. My favourite is the bear and his fishing buddy – ready to snatch the fish and fly away!! 🙂
These are such cute cards. I love the little bear and seagull.
Love these stamps! I’ve had the basic bear stamp/dies on my wish list for ages. Now I have to add more LOL. So little time, so many fun toys. Great cards, and great teaching — thank you so much. As one just entering the wide world of watercolors, I really appreciate the hints you offer, and the skill you demonstrate.
These cards are amazing & love to watch your tutorials & technique in action. I learn something new every time!!!
These are both so amazing and the colouring of the sock monkey look incredible!!
Great cards! I love how you explain why you’re doing certain things i.e. waiting for one section to dry before working on the adjacent section/turning the image upside down, etc. Thank you for the video. I think the bear is really cute, might have to add him to my wishlist.
Oh, my GOSH!!!!!!!!!! The bear, the sock monkey, TOO CUTE!
Amazing as always!!! My favorite is the sock monkey his sooo cute
Beautiful coloring, great cards!
I’m always blown away by your shading and shadows. you make it look so easy!
Hmmm….if I follow your instructions, would it be legal to answer ‘Yes’ if anyone asks me if I’m a knitter? I’d best get out my copy of the Crafting Guide To Law and Laughter handbook. Here’s hoping you’ll bail me out if there’s a problem. Thanks for the inspiration!
OH MY! these are colored flawlessly!!
Thank you for the chance to win : )
Patti
Oh wow! Gorgeous cards!!!
Hi Sandy! Two more gorgeous card projects. I know already that I am getting that sock monkey. My hubby was just telling me about one he had as a child! Naturally, I have to surprise him with a sock monkey card! This release looks fabulous!
Cute cards! I especially like the sock monkey.
Your cards are little works of art! Just beautiful. Thanks for the inspiration.
Both of your cards are fabulous, Sandy! The scenes you created are wonderful!
I’m always amazed as I watch you share your talents. Thank you for your display of beautiful cards and of course these 2 amazing designs are no different.
I appreciate your sharing what you know about coloring so we can all make pretty cards.
I love to watch your YT videos, you are SO very talented! And I love your sock monkey card! Too cute!
Cute cards. I love the Mr Bear goes to the ocean!
Beautiful cards! I like your creative style.
Wow! Both cards turned out great!