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 |
gabriele
One of my favorite is the thistle. Thank you for showing and giving me ideas!
Oct . 17 . 2017Marianne
This is my first time watching one of your videos. Now I’m a fan! My favorite product is the thistles stamp set.
Oct . 17 . 2017Betty chen
i love your card! the colors are cheerful and that card would surely make me smile!
Oct . 17 . 2017Jacqueline Kaiset
I absolutely love the thistle stamp set.
Oct . 17 . 2017FD91354
My favorite it the cozy lady. I have so many friends that like to grow their own things it would be perfect for cards.
Oct . 17 . 2017Stacey
Beautycard…I love all things floral. I can’t choose just one.
Oct . 16 . 2017Laura Johnston
I really love an older set by Ellen- bokeh dots! It makes great backgrounds. Thank you.
Oct . 16 . 2017Elyse
Love Ellen Hutson’s hello gorgeous stamp set with the nail polish and makeup compact! I woke in that industry so it’s fun having stamps for cards with cosmetics.
Oct . 16 . 2017Rachel Vass
Beautiful card. Love your thistles. Im Scottish so they definitely speak to me. I’m not currently fortunate enough to own any Ellen products but I absolutely love the look of the mondo range especially the hydrangea.
Oct . 16 . 2017Cards Ink
Beautiful card. My favourite is Wild Garden Dies.
Oct . 16 . 2017dloates2005
Your card is stunning! I love the dots! I can’t narrow it down to one item. So I’d say it’s the variety of stamps from elegant like yours to fun filled animals.
Oct . 16 . 2017Lindsay
My favorite is the Stay Golden pineapple set!
Oct . 16 . 2017Christina Labbe
Your card is simply stunning! I’m really partial right now, to the mondo magnolia set from essentials by ellen.
Oct . 16 . 2017Mona Toth
May Your card is amazing, like always! 😍 Thanks for the chance! I really really love the new Leading Ladies stamp set! (I thing this is must have stamp for me) 😍
Oct . 16 . 2017Tamara haverkamp
Thank you for sharing this magical card with us. It is so stunning i absolutely love it 💖💖 my fav stampset from ellen hutson is the Essentials by Ellen Mondo Hydrangea by Julie Ebersole and the stamp set you used is definetely a favourite too. It really is gorgeous. Thank you for the chance to win this amazing giveaway😍😍
Oct . 16 . 2017Lynn Brown
I love your cards! And it was so fun to watch your step by step youtube tutorial foe how you make them! Thanks for sharing! I teally enjoy the Cozy Lady stamp set, since I’m faily new to stamping I’m not as creative yet so I don’t see how I could make amazing cards like you and the others without help haha.
Oct . 16 . 2017Leanne S
I do not own any Ellen products and If I start, the list will never end. I’m a lover of dies and anything floral.
Oct . 16 . 2017Kristina "CraftyPaws"
I love the simple Essentials by Ellen Bokeh Dots.
Oct . 16 . 2017KimberlyRae
Lovely to See You Here, May!
Oct . 15 . 2017Cathy A
The thistles look so pretty with the different tones May, such a lovely card xx
Oct . 15 . 2017Maryam's craft
This card is amazing.. I should get this stamp set after I saw this card.very elegent and lovely dots inbetween
Oct . 14 . 2017Patt H.
Love, love, love this awesome card! The color is fabulous & this is my favorite new stamp. Thistle is a must have!
Oct . 14 . 2017Sandy Small
I love the elegant purple color, it is so rich with the green and gold embossing! Your stamped backgrounds are always so beautiful. Thanks for sharing,
Oct . 14 . 2017I really like the Essentals by Ellen leading ladies! But my favorite Essentals by Ellen products are actually their stamp packages and magnetic sheets. I love how sturdy they are, and no dies get lost when using magnetic sheets to store.
Marianna
Loving the new Thistle and Snail It stamps sets.
Oct . 14 . 2017Liz mca
Love the thistle and the snail too!
Oct . 13 . 2017