Sandy Allnock

Fearfully, wonderfully made! —Ps 139:14

Hippos, Birds, and Blossoms

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Hello, and welcome to the Winter 2015 Essentials by Ellen Release Hop! I’m excited about the release of today’s new products from Essentials by Ellen – so excited about them that I couldn’t stop myself from making TWO videos. Eeep! I be cray cray, eh? Just love what the amazing Julie Ebersole has created…let’s get busy and check out just a few – be sure to read all the way through because there’s an awesome giveaway too!

New products: Wish Big and Mini Window Dies

This hippo is the BESTEST, isn’t he?!? He looks positively puzzled…which is my expression half the time! lol. And he’s got a sweet little birdie buddy to hang out with – which I also love, two friends who are different from each other but friends nonetheless. Our world can use more of that!

For my project, I created a watercolored one-layer card, and that big green balloon in the middle is a window peeking to the inside. Cuteness! I love that the die set has windows of all sizes – and even one that opens in the middle. Darling idea! Watch the video below or click HERE to watch it in HD on YouTube.

Here’s a peek with the window open…the “to you” is on the back of the window that opens, and that cake peeks through from the inside of the card. For those that noticed the oops: my hand landed in that paint! Argh. I turned off the camera thinking I might have to start over. But – I put a lot of water on it, dabbed it off, more water, more dabbing. Once it was dry I took a this eraser to it and it was all gone. YEAH! Magic for just over a buck!

Sandy Allnock - Hippo Birdie2u

And here’s that cake on the inside. I love making cards with a treat inside! (And now I seriously want some chocolate cake!)Sandy Allnock - Hippo Birdie 2u

 

Supplies for Hippo Birdie:

Note that I’m travelling – if I’m not able to add a link to these specific products click HERE to go to the entire collection of Essentials by Ellen!

 

Sandy Allnock Coloring Bold Blooms

New products: Bold Blossom dies, Bold Blooms stamps

And now for some dies! As you know, I like to share ideas for those who don’t like to color – or who are coloring-challenged. This video shows both the easy way – stop before you get to the harder part – or doing more coloring to make the flowers even more dimensional. Either works great! And in addition to the standalone Bold Blossoms dies, there’s a Bold Blooms stamp set shown in the video (used for the sentiment) that has similar flowers, and there’s a die set that matches it. See it all over at Ellen Hutson’s site.  Watch the video below or click HERE to watch directly on YouTube!

 

Supplies for Bold Blossoms:

Giveaway

wish_big_EESTJ-013-15And, yay!!! I also get to give this new stamp set, called Wish Big (graphic attached) to a lucky someone!  Please leave a comment to enter my giveaway!

There is also a Grand Giveaway in the CLASSroom!  To enter, be sure to leave a comment there, and at every stop along the hop by March 2nd; winners will be announced March 4th!

Bloghop Links!

I’m so humbled to be in such amazing company with some of my crafty heroes! *gasp* Go see what they have to offer!

So go see Teri’s blog next – she always has amazing creations to share!

After you’ve had a chance to peek at the whole new line – what’s your favorite must-have item in this release of new products?

Reader Interactions

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  2. What fun new stamps and dies! I love your cards and thanks for the videos! The Wish Big set is just too cute for words!

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  6. When I saw your name on the Blog list, I thought you would use the hippo stamp. It is is a wonderful stamp set and I love what you did with it. The hidden doors are so much fun.! Thanks for sharing the great techniques on the second card!

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  14. Love what you’ve done with the new Hippo stamp set! Watercolor is so very NOW! Thank you for the detailed how too also!

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  27. Darling, darling card with the hippo (awesome coloring) and that gorgeous Bold Bloom/ Bold Blossom is to die for… fabulous!

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  28. Your hippo card is so cute and the flower card is very pretty. Love both of them. Thanks for sharing how you made them.

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  31. Sandy, your cards are fabulous. I enjoy watching your videos, they are full of instruction and fun. Awesome release, totally smitten by the hippo. Cheers!

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  36. Oh wow thank you for that hippo birdie water color video Sandy! You’ve helped me immensely, I really can’t wait to get home and try to paint like you!!!!!!!!!! hee hee.. AND now I want those water colors too!!! LOL. My fave from this AWESOME release is Wish Big! And you’re giving it away so I’d be the PERFECT recipient!!!!!

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  38. Both cards are beautiful! I really like how you talk through each technique (water color/copic) to let us know ow to shadow and add depth.

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  41. Both of your cards are so sweet. I just love the whimsical, playfulness of the first card and the drama of the second. Great cards!

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  42. Wow! Your first card is just so cute! Love the window that gives us a peek inside the card! And your second one…….the flowers are amazingly beautiful!!!

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  45. Love the videos! It is wonderful to see your watercolor skills, and Bold Blooms is a must have for me so loved seeing how to created the great card.

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