Welcome to the Essentials by Ellen October Release Blog Hop. If you came from the amazing Carly Tee Minner’s blog, you are right on track!
To celebrate a new release from Essentials by Ellen, I created a one layer card focusing on the Thistle stamp set.
I started by stamping the sentiment from the MFT Hand-Lettered stamp set in the middle of my card front with Altenew black ink. FYI, I used Altenew Spicy Yogurt cardstock as my card base to give an earthy feeling to my card.
Then I stamped the flowers and stems from the Thistle stamp set with Hero Arts purple ombre ink and Altenew moss Ink.
Next, I stamped the circles from the Bokeh Dots stamp set in three shades of purple to fill in the gaps between my main images. FYI, I did some stamp surgery by cutting out my stamp with scissors to get a tiny circle stamp.
I also created a matching envelope by heat embossing the sentiment from the Hand-Lettered Stamp Set on a flap of the purple envelope with Altenew gold embossing powder.
Video
I made a video tutorial to show you how to create to create a fun background using the Thistle stamp set. I’m also showing a tip on how to add a personal touch to an envelope. You can watch it above or on my YouTube channel.
Ellen Hutson October Release
These are the new stamps and dies from Ellen Hutson October Release. Make sure to visit the Ellen Hutson store HERE to learn more about their awesome new products.
Giveaway
I’m giving away one Essentials by Ellen prize pack valued at over $50 including new/old stamps and dies from Ellen Hutson LLC. For a chance to win, leave a comment below telling me your favorite product from Essentials by Ellen. I’ll announce one lucky winner on Tuesday, October 31st. (*Edited to add: a winner will be announced on Saturday, November 11th.)
Blog Hop
This is the last stop of the blog hop. But you still can start hopping from the Ellen Hutson The CLASSroom blog. That’s all for today. Happy crafting!
Supplies
I have listed the supplies I used below. I participate in several affiliate programs including Simon Says Stamp(SSS), Ellen Hutson(EH) and Hero Arts(HA). Compensated affiliate links may be used at no cost to you where possible. Thank you so much for your support.
 Essentials by Ellen Thistle Stamp Set Shop at: EH |
 My Favorite Things Hand-Lettered Stamp Set Shop at: SSS | MFT | EH |
 Essentials By Ellen Bokeh Dots Stamp Set Shop at: EH |
 Tim Holtz Tonic Paper Trimmer Shop at: SSS | AZ | EH |
 Wagner Embossing Heat Tool Shop at: SSS | HA | EH |
 Versamark Watermark Ink Shop at: SSS | HA | EH |
 Altenew Jet Black Ink Shop at: SSS | AN | EH |
 Altenew Spicy Yogurt Cardstock Shop at: AN |
 Neenah Solar White Cardstock 80LB Shop at: SSS | EH |
 Hero Arts Acrylic Block Shop at: SSS | HA |
 Altenew Glue Tape Shop at: SSS | AN |
 Original MISTI Stamping Tool Shop at: SSS | AZ | EH |
 Altenew Antique Gold Embossing Powder Shop at: SSS | AN | EH |
 Hero Arts Light Purple to Grape Purple Ink Shop at: SSS | HA | EH |
 Altenew Moss Ink Shop at: SSS | AN | EH |
Dee Johnson
Very lovely! I really like the Hero Arts Embossing Gun.
Oct . 13 . 2017jlingraham
I love the thistles!!!
Oct . 13 . 2017Margery C
Beautiful card. I love Crafty Lady because we all are this crazy crafty lady.
Oct . 13 . 2017Terri Koszler
Love your thistle card May, my favourite set is the wonky backgrounds.
Oct . 13 . 2017Allie
I love the My Favorite Things Handletter stamp set! I wish I could write like that! Beautiful card, by the way!
Oct . 13 . 2017Anne Sturgeon
I just adore the thistle set. So wonderful with the purples. Nicely done…..
Oct . 13 . 2017Sharon Hayes
I love the card. The purples and greens are stunning.
Oct . 13 . 2017margessw
This is a gorgeous card ! Answer to your question is hard because I don’t own any but, looking in the shop, I find all the floral stamps really beautiful.
Oct . 13 . 2017Dee Earnshaw
wow, May your card is just so beautiful:)
Oct . 13 . 2017memalagene
Beautiful card, love how you created the thistle background!
Oct . 13 . 2017raggiodiluce82
Wow!!! Such a lovely card!!! Colors are so beautiful! My fav from this release is Bear Hugs Die Set!
Oct . 13 . 2017shartl
I really love this beautiful card with the purple and green color combo. The dots background makes these thistle even more gorgeous and I like your coordinating envelope. I love everything by Ellen Hutson but especially like Autumn Acorns and Cozy Christmas
Oct . 13 . 2017Marina
Beautiful card! Thanks for sharing it.
Oct . 12 . 2017I love the snail it stamp set, I can see me make lots of things with it.
karenladd
Your cards are always so beautiful and that purple thistle design is spectacular! The purple envelope adds to the impact too. I love the EH die set, Wild Garden and this Thistle set
Oct . 12 . 2017Laura Harding Peddicord
The thistle set is fabulous and the shades of purple and green are perfect with a pretty dark purple envelope. It is stunning. Thank you so much for sharing!
Oct . 12 . 2017MelissaF
Beautiful card and I love this new Thistle set from Ellen Hutson!
Oct . 12 . 2017Tracie Pond Designs
The thistles are lovely. Always adore your background stamping.
Oct . 12 . 2017Tracy A
My favorite is the Cozy Lady set.
Oct . 12 . 2017Melissa
The All Inside stamp and die sets are probably my favorite Essentials by Ellen products. I love how more stamps & dies have been added to complement (and dress up) the bear. Super cute!
Oct . 12 . 2017Cynthia Cole
Love your card! My favorite from the new release is cozy lady.
Oct . 12 . 2017Gilda (McStamper)
Not crazy about thistles but the thistles on your card are beautiful. Love the colors and pretty sentiment. Thanks for the video. From the new sets, I really like Cozy Lady.
Oct . 12 . 2017susanscrap
I just love the leading ladies stamps! Of course the rest of the products are wonderful too! You made some very beautiful cards, thanks for sharing.
Oct . 12 . 2017Julie
Beautiful card. I love the Thistle stamp set.
Oct . 12 . 2017Isabelle
Very elegant and beautiful card !
Oct . 12 . 2017Daryl Wong Chok Lun
Thank you May! Beautiful card as always!
Oct . 12 . 2017