Hello, and welcome to the Essentials by Ellen Holiday 2015 Release Hop! I’ll be showcasing several of the new stamp sets and dies on my post today….check out all of them in the release!! (Click HERE if you’re in love already and need them ALL. I did!)
Watercolor a white poinsettia
I have a video today for this first card – I used distress inks with the Mondo Poinsettia stamp set and matching die set! In the video you’ll see a few tricks to help make your watercoloring a little easier…I discovered that leaving my diecut in place in the paper it’s cut from helped to keep it still as well as serving as a palette! Watch the video below or click HERE to see it in HD on YouTube.
I’m excited to start playing around with foil in coming months as the holiday season is rolling around…I kinda skipped it when everyone else got their laminators, even though I have one. I figured I’d save myself a new technique to play with for Christmas!
Supplies for Poinsettia:
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- Mondo Poinsettia stamp set and matching die set!
- Sentiment from matching die set!, stamped in Hero Arts Ombre Ink
- Distress Inks and Distress Markers with Wink of Stella pen and Silver Brush
- Watercolor paper
- Foil adhered with Be Creative tape
- Dimensional adhesive is Power Tabs
- Final touches: Glossy Accents!
Are you ready for another card after all that sweet watercoloring? Let’s jump over to another season: halloween!
Color a pumpkin patch with Copics
My second card uses this sweet little halloween stamp set called Got Candy – I love non-scary cards for halloween! Even the ghosties here are just adorable. On Thursday I’ll have the video posted to show you how to color this one – including all the perfect Copic colors to use for pumpkins. If you “need” (ha) this stamp set, drop it in your cart today while you get the poinsettias so you’re ready to roll when the video lands in your inbox. That moon, which opens to reveal a surprise sentiment, is from THIS die set from last year. #justcallmeyourenabler LOL! #sorrynotsorry
Supplies for pumpkin patch:
- Got Candy stamp set and Mini Windows die set
- Copic markers (Pumpkin colors in case you’re placing orders today: YR04 YR18 E19)
- Foam tape, Glossy Accents, 2″ post it tape
- Airbrush, and my Airbrush Buyers Guide
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Prizes
And, yay!!! I also get to give this new stamp set, Mondo Poinsettia 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 August 11th, 2015; winners will be announced by the weekend!
Happy hoppin’! Your next stop is the oh-so-talented Laurel!
The bloghop list:
- The CLASSroom <–grand giveaway!
- Lisa Adametz
- Sandy Allnock <—you are here!
- Laurel Beard
- Heather Campbell
- Darlene DeVries
- Julie Ebersole
- Sharon Harnist
- Angel Johns
- Stephanie Klauck
- Amy Kolling
- Emily Leiphart
- Nichol Magouirk
- Jennifer McGuire
- Maureen Merritt
- Kay Miller
- Carolyn Peeler
- Julia Stainton
- Laura Sterckx
- Amy Tsuruta
- Kimberly Wiener
- Carissa Wiley
A giggle… “berries” actually the flower!
I need all those stamps for sure. Your coloring is amazing!!
love it
what amazing cards!
Amazing colouring
Sandy, I am just in awe of your talent!
These 2 sets are my favorite. I love your cards. Can’t wait to try your techniques. Thanks for sharing!
You used my favorite stamp on this release, and how beautifully you color them! I love, love your card. TFS and for the coloring tips.
I appreciate your sharing your ideas for these new stamp sets.
Linda from Pgh.
The poinsettia collection is my fav….. And your card is beyond beautiful Sandy
The first card is the last word in elegance! And the second is so bright and cheerful! Absolutely amazing work!
*_* wow no words…
Wonderful coloring…thanks for the tips!! Can’t wait to see your pumpkin patch video!
Wow! I love that poinsettia card, Totally gorgeous!
Absolutely gorgeous!!!! What a fantastic technique; love everything about your card and the touch of shimmer! Thanks fro the thechnique video and all the tips, looking forward to watch the pumpking coloring video too! TFS!
You’ve made two gorgeous cards! The poinsettias look so real … as if you’ve attached live plants on the card. Love it!
always learn so much from your coloring thanks for the great video
Gorgeous flowers and super cute pumpkin patch!
Your coloring is fabulous, Sandy, and great video, too! Love the Fall colors ~ pumpkins and all ~ but I don’t care for some of the weird sentiments either. Thanks for the chance to win Mondo Poinsettia!
What a gorgeous winter card!!! So elegant!
What a gorgeous card. Love it.
The poinsettia card is so elegant and the Halloween one so fun. Love them!
Beautiful card and great tips on coloring. TFS
lovely cards!
Thanks for taking the time to provide a video for your water coloring technique – love the white poinsettia
Your white poinsettias are gorgeous. I have always been partial to the white and I love your Halloween card.
I always enjoy your videos. I learn so much, thank you! Beautiful cards!
My parents had white poinsettias at their wedding since they married on Dec. 23. I’d love to try this technique for their 64th anniversary card. I’m sure the Wink of Stella makes it just gorgeous!
Stunning Card! I cant wait to try and duplicate it!
This card is absolutely stunning!!!!
Wonderful products and wonderful ideas.
LOVE your card! Awesome coloring and the gold foil is perfect!
you have such an amazing talent!
Great cards – especially the pumpkin patch!
Oh my goodness! I am in awe of how beautiful thos poinsettias are.
Great cards!
As always your cards amaze me! I enjoyed the white poinsettia video since I struggle with coloring white images.
Cute pumpkin patch and love the white poinsettias.
slrdowney at hotmail dot com
LOve your unusual white poinsettia and thanks for the video.
Love, love, love your cards!