Spring 2015 Essentials by Ellen Release Hop

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Hello, and welcome to the Spring 2015 Essentials by Ellen Release Hop! I’ll be showcasing some of the new stamp sets and dies In my post today!  And, Woo Hoo!!! I also get to give this new stamp set, called Bohemian Garden to a lucky someone!  Please leave a comment to enter my giveaway!

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The fun begins in the CLASSroom and there is also a Grand Giveaway! To enter, be sure to leave a comment there, and at every stop along the hop by May 5th!  Winners will be announced May 8th.

Happy hoppin’!

The CLASSroom – http://ellenhutson.typepad.com/the_classroom_new/

Lisa Adametz – http://papergrace.com/

Sandy Allnock – http://sandyallnock.com/

Joni Nina Andaya – http://jonininaandaya.blogspot.com/

Joan Bardee – http://www.dearpaperlicious.com/

Laurel Beard – http://www.laurelbeard.org/

Heather Campbell -  http://parkermolly.blogspot.com/

Kittie Caracciolo – http://www.kittiekraft.com/  You are here

Julie Ebersole – http://papertrufflez.com/

Sharon Harnist – http://paperfections.typepad.com/

Pamela Ho – https://fishydesign.wordpress.com/

Tiffany Johnson – http://iheartartblog.com/

Emily Leiphart – http://leiphartonart.blogspot.com/

Jennifer McGuire – http://www.jennifermcguireink.com/

May Park – https://mayholicraft.wordpress.com/

Catherine Pooler – http://www.catherinepooler.com/blog/

Miriam Prantner – http://mprantner.blogspot.com/

Heather Pulvirenti – http://heatherpulvirenti.blogspot.com/

Julia Stainton – http://juliastainton.com/blog/

Alice Wertz – http://aliceslittlewonderland.blogspot.com/

Carissa Wiley – http://www.sprinkledwithglitter.com/

My first project is a cute scene that showcases one of the fun sentiments from Julie’s 12 Days companion Greetings.  I couldn’t resist pairing the little “calling bird” from the 12 Days set with the Just Chicken In sentiment. 

KC Essentials by Ellen 12 Days Companion Greeting 1 left

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The sky and ground was sponged using distress inks and ink blending tools and the ground foliage was stamped with the smallest flower stamp from Julie’s Bold Blooms set.  I used a yellow marker to add color to all of the flower tips.  The bird was stamped with with black versafine, heat embossed with clear embossing powder and cut out to pop up in the scene with mounting tape. The double mounted frame was cut using the nesting card templates set. 

KC Essentials by Ellen 12 Days Companion Greeting 1 center

I cut several sections of the Wide Tree and cut them apart into smaller sections to use to create the foliage in front of the bird.  I punched 1/8” circles, formed them with my small tipped stylus and molding pad and attached them to the tips of the branches.  I wanted the dimensional flowers to replicate the floral background.  I stamped the sentiment on the largest cloud from the Cloud Set and attached it and the smaller clouds in the scene with mounting tape.  Isn’t he the cutest little bird!!.

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My second project was made using Julie’s Wild Garden die set.  I love making die cut floral projects.  This unique set gave me lots of different pieces to layer and play with. 

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The flowers were made using the three similar shaped dies in the set.  Each flower section was formed using my stylus and molding pad and attached together with glossy accents.  I used several of the different shaped dies to create the green foliage background for my project.  Again each piece was formed using my stylus and molding pad. The frame was cut using the Nesting Card Templates and attached to the card base with mounting tape.

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I created a base for the floral spray by attaching several pieces of foliage to the card base with glossy accents.  The flowers were attached with glossy accents and then I tucked several more pieces of foliage under and around the flowers to fill it.  I added the pearls for the finishing touch.

KC Essentials by Ellen Wild Garden 1 right

Thanks for coming by and I hope you enjoy all of the wonderful designs along our hop.

Both cards are 5.50” x 4.25”

381 thoughts on “Spring 2015 Essentials by Ellen Release Hop”

  1. your first card is pure cuteness with that little chick and fun sentiment! the next one just says ‘Kittie’ all over with your gorgeous handmade flowers. each one is a work of art AND heart! 🙂
    please do not enter me into the drawing since I was blessed to be the winner of your last giveaway. but I did want to let you know how inspired I am by your projects. 🙂
    have a great day!

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  2. Your first card is really cute with the ‘chicken in’ sentence 🙂
    Love your second card, the colours you have used is my favorite.
    Love it!

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  3. Good Morning, Kittie. WOW! this spring release is going to bring many days of joy. I had a chuckle with that talking bird, and the flowers are perfect. I love the cut out feeling with in the flower and leaves. Beautifully done. ….have a good day.

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  4. Such a cute card with the Chicken. I love the second card with all those die cuts making a beautiful bouquet. Great use of the dies. Lovey design. This is such a great release. TFS

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  5. Hi Kittie, Your 1st card is sooooo cute – love the colour combo and the great job you’ve done on those little yellow wild flowers. The 2nd is beautiful also, and so suitable for many an occasion. You seem very fond of the Sour Grape and green card and it always delivers for you! Thank you for all the time and information you share with us.
    Oh! Love the newly made over blog site. Everything is so clear and easy to find.

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  6. You certainly take card creations to a whole new level. The first card made me chuckle. Only Julie could come up with these stamps.

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  7. WOW, WOW, WOW! Your flowers are the most realistic paper flowers I’ve ever seen! I’d love to see a video on how to do this. Great job showcasing the new products, just AMAZING!

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  8. Wow, love your ADORABLE punny chicken card and the great dimension using the Wild Garden die cuts is stunning! Love that Bohemian Garden stamp set, it’s on my wish list!

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  9. I can’t wait to get the companion stamp set to Twelve Days. I have the Twelve Days stamp set and now I can use it all year long!! Your flower creation card is absolutely beautiful!

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  10. Those purple flowers are spectacular ! I have loved that bird since the 12 days set, he goes perfectly with the sentiment.

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  11. Kittie, I love both of these cards…. Loved the play on words in the first one and love love love the flowers in the 2nd one…. I’m seeing another new die in my future…. lol. Thank you for sharing your wonderful creativity

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  12. I am blown away by the gorgeous flower card you have created. Thanks for sharing. I am loving this new release from Ellen Hutson.

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  13. Oh my word, KITTY! Your cards are stunning I absolutely LOVE these stamps and dies and what you did with them is simply amazing. I can only wait to see what all of you ladies do with these AFTER the release is open.

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  14. Your cards never fail to amaze me. Super talent for scenes. The flowers, though, really caught my eye. What a super release.

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  15. You always amaze me! Both of these are gorgeous! That little bird card makes me smile! Your second card is so elegant! Thank you for the awesome inspiration!

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  16. Kittie, I am a loyal follower. I really got a chuckle when Isaw your chick card. Too cute! I also really love the flowers die cut and layered – starting to become an addict with the dies.

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  17. You continue to BLOW my mind with your crafting. It’s utterly amazing what you do with the supplies given to you. WOW

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  18. Your card using the dies is just stunning. I never would have thought of layering the dies! Thank you for the inspiration.

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  19. Wonderful dies in this release. Love the purple flowers. The only thing I like better than flowers is birds so your cards hit the mark with me!

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  20. The “just chicken in” card is so much fun and the card made using the floral dies is stunning. Love the colors, too.

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  21. WOWOWOWOWOWOW!! SO IN LOVE with the New Release and I CAN’T WAIT to get ahold of these!! =) SQUEAL!! LOVING your AWESOME Cards!! THANKS SO MUCH for sharing and have a FABULOUS WEEK!! =)

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  22. hey there… sweet lil card… and thanks for giving us more ideas to fly with:) take care and keep the cards hopping…looks gr8

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  23. Your cards are just as fabulous as always! I love your little birdie and the foliage and flowers are so pretty! I just love seeing what you do with dies!

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  24. Your attention to detail is an inspiration! Never thought to layer die cuts to form a 3-d bouquet. The purple card is exquisite! Just chicken in is beyond darling, not just a unique sentiment but placed in another dimensional design of detail and cuteness! You inspire me, Kittie

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  25. Every Crafter has amazing ideas and so much inspiration on this blog hop. well done and lovely work from a crafter in New Zealand.

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  26. Haha, I can appreciate the punny chicken card and all the work you put into it; and had a little chuckle. Then, THEN, I got to your purple diecut flower card and -WOW- I am in awe! Awesome! Great cards!

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  27. Fantastic cards! The chicken is funny and cute with so much attention to details, the purple flowers are gorgeous, love the dimension on both projects.

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  28. WOW!!! May I ask for a video on the chicken card? It’s awesome. Then I saw the second card – you are very talented!!

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  29. Oh my, your chicken scene is very tastefully done like all of your creations. When I saw your Wild Garden card in Sour Grape and Easter Grass, my jaw dropped. It is stunning, Kittie!

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  30. Your first card with the chicken is just too cute! I love how you made it 3 dimensional with the flowers outside the frame. Then, I saw your second card!!!! Just BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!! I’m LOVING it!!!!!

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  31. Kittie – I wondered what you’d do with these stamps and dies from Julie – and you used them in your own unique style, and they turned out great! I especially love the chicken calling from the flower garden – what a hoot! Can’t wait to get my hands on some of these stamps, and thanks for the great examples!

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  32. I am just amazed at your chicken card! The dies make for beautiful little flowers. Love the sentiment on the cloud die too!

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  33. SO INSPIRING AND SO TALENTED. ONE CAN JUST START AT ANY LEVEL WITH THESE STAMPS AND THE HOPS TO GUIDE THEM. HOW FUN AND HOW LUCKY WE ARE.

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  34. That first card is too cute, what a fun scene you created and that is a lot of dimension and die cutting on the second!

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  35. Wow! Wow! Wow! Both of your cards are awesome. I really love how you used the flower dies on the second card. What wonderful dimension!

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  36. Both cards are fantastic. I love the scene of the first card and the dimension on the second. The release has so many great products!

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  37. The chicken scene is adorable! The flower bundle is lovely. Great work on both. I’m going to have to break my promise of “no more flowers” and look into these new stamps and matching dies, just don’t tell my husband! 🙂
    Thank you for the inspiration!

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  38. Wow! The intricacy on your cards is amazing, you must be a very patient woman 🙂 Love them! Thank you so much for sharing

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  39. Your little ‘calling bird’ is So Cute. and your flowers are simply gorgeous! Thanks for sharing your talent with us.

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  40. Wow! What you do with dies amazes me! Your lil bird card is soo cute! I’m completely head over heals for the new Bohemian Garden stamp set!I tell you Julie outdid herself! lol

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  41. I thought the first card was just too cute, but the second was totally amazing! If I ever get this cast off, I may just spend all of my days at the die cutter! Thanks so much for the creativity jump-start!

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  42. Kittie you are a wizard with dies. Your cards are so wonderfully detailed. I don’t know how you have the patience with all the little elements but I’m glad you do – everything you create is a work of art. I love Julies new fun punny sentiments and the florals are gorgeous.

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  43. I really love the purple die cut flowers! Layering the leaves with the flowers adds so much dimension to the card, it takes the look of real flowers!!! Thank you so much for sharing your cards with us!!!

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  44. The “chicken in” is just too cute, but the flowers are fabulous. Love what you did with the die cuts. Thanks for the inspiration and the chance to win a great prize.

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  45. I’m in love with the “Punny” sentiment set. Julie always let her humorous side show through. You are the ultimate scene builder Kittie. I truly admire your artistry. Thanks

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  46. Hi Kittie! All of your scenes are amazing! I don’t even want to know how long it takes to make these master pieces. LOL I’m working on my Mother’s day greeting cards/gifts and I tell ya, some days I only get a couple of styles of card made and others several. Anyhoo…I’m amazed at how you take these flat images and make them 3D. Thanks so much for sharing your vision of what can Be.

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  47. .Wonderful cards. Will mailing the flower card be a problem? It is gorgeous and the chicken is so cute

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  48. Just Chickin In… Too stinkin cute! I have the Twelve Days stamp set and am SO happy about the companion sentiment set! This card is so cute! You blow me away with the things you do with dies!Your second card is the perfect example! I mean- WOW! Beautiful!

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  49. SUPER CUTE and ABSOLUTELY STUNNING cards Kittie – WOW – your floral spray is AMAZING!!!
    The Wild Garden dies, Bohemian Flowers & Mondo Magnolias are on the top of my wishlist, so I’m SUPER excited at having the chance to win the Bohemian flowers => THANK YOU for the chance to win some CRAFTY AWESOMENESS 🙂

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  50. Kittie you are so u early talented. I’m in awe at every single card you create. Thank you for sharing and inspiring and also the chance to win.

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  51. Just as I thought I was done “oohing” and “ahhing” over your first card, there was the fantastic second one! Love the colors and all the details in both. Thanks for sharing, and for the great giveaway! ~ Andrea

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