Hello, and welcome to the Late Summer 2016 Essentials by Ellen Release Hop! I’ll be showcasing several of the new stamp sets and dies on my post today! So honored to be part of this release hop!And, yay!!! I also get to give away an Essentials by Ellen stamp set! The winner may chose ANY Essentials by Ellen brand stamp set (Maximum value $25 USD) currently in stock at Ellen Hutson.com To enter my giveaway, please leave a comment on today’s post by Tuesday, August 23rd!There is also a crazy good Grand Giveaway in the CLASSroom! To enter, be sure to leave a comment there, also by Tuesday, August 23rd.ALL winners will be announced at the CLASSroom on Friday, August 26th! Please check there on that date to see if you are a winner and for further details on claiming your prize!If you get lost along the hop, please visit the CLASSroom blog for a complete list of all the designers.
OK, now that you know the details, let's get hoppin! You should have arrived here from the amazing JJ Bolton's blog.
Now.... here are my creations- eek! First up, is my card using Sock Monkey Surprise & matching Sock Monkey Surprise dies designed by the fabulous Kimberly Wiener!
Isn't this set so cute!!!! So playful and perfectly fun. It is ideal for paper piecing. I used some Simple Stories paper with hearts for the belly and kite. It reminds me of my daughter's sock monkey. The Avery Elle Scalloped Frame dies are perfect around the outside. Some Basic Grey enamel dots and timeless twine make the perfect finishing touches.
Next up, you'll see my card featuring the new Sunshine Word die by amazing Julie Ebersole. It also includes the Stay Golden set and Stay Golden dies.
With black paper as the base of this creation, I needed something bright to pop off the page. So I chose to use the Stay Golden stamps and dies. I used the rock & roll technique to pick up some yellow orange and a little pink for my pineapple. I love the way the colors turned out, the perfect platform for the Sunshine Word dies. I doubled layered these for extra impact. Some washi, twine and more enamel dots finished it off.
OK, please head over to Heather Campbell's blog next for more inspiration! Thank you for visiting me today!
You can view the complete release by going here.
Love the sock monkey card!!!!
ReplyDeleteThat Sock Monkey is so cute. My 2 yr old nephew will love it.
ReplyDeleteSock Monkeys!!! Your cards are great.
ReplyDeleteI love the sock monkey card!
ReplyDeleteSuper fun Cards. The sock monkey is growing on me the more I see him.
ReplyDeleteThis monkey is way too cute. Love the bold colors you used against the black. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteLove the paper pieced sock monkey! Super cute!
ReplyDeleteLove your use of patterned paper on these fabulous cards! The sock monkey is just too cute!
ReplyDeleteLove that sweet monkey!
ReplyDeleteHi Katie! How lucky are you to be playing with Kimberly's set?!?!! OH I cannot even imagine how you PCNW girls contained your excitement! LOve that little guy, and cannot wait to 'monkey around' with it, too!!! not to forget... your pineapple is so pretty, too! xx
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pineapples my favorite but a cute sock monkey card too!
ReplyDeleteI don't use black in my cards enough. Your cards are striking with the black accents. Love that pineapple.
ReplyDeleteI love the colors you used on the sock monkey & the pineapple card is great. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeletecute :D! TFS
ReplyDeleteSuper cute cards!
ReplyDeleteYour sock monkey is so cute and the paper is great. Your pineapple really pops against that black background and sparkles so much.
ReplyDeleteYour monkey card is sooooo adorable. Love them both.
ReplyDeleteI am in love with the sock monkey! What a great release this is! Your cards are wonderful!
ReplyDeleteLove your sweet cards, the pineapple one is so pretty and sparkly! :)
ReplyDeleteKatie these are both so darn cute! I LOVE what you did with Kimberly's sock monkey and the pineapple just looks fab over the black background!
ReplyDeleteI love your Sock Monkey card and how he matches the kite. Rock on! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteYour cards are so much fun! I really love that pineapple!
ReplyDeleteI likey. Thanks for the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteKatie girl, you know I LOVE LOVE LOVE what you have donw with this, the apper piecing is FAB FUN and so quirky COOL! The use of black so HIP!!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks my friend for this awesome showcase!!!!! MWAH!
Fantastic cards. love that frame die it makes the first card. OMG the black background with the pineapple!!!!!! So FAB!!!
ReplyDeleteLove your cards and your paper piecing!!
ReplyDeleteThat sock monkey is way too fun.
ReplyDeleteWhat cute cards! I love that sock monkey and the way you used pieced paper is so clever. The coloring on the pineapple is so pretty and it really pops on the black base. Thanks for sharing your talent with us!
ReplyDeleteVery cute cards. Love the stitched border. I want that set in a bad way!
ReplyDeleteVery cute cards!! Did you use one of the border dies to make that framing around the sock monkey?? Thanks for the chance to win!!
ReplyDeleteI love using the rock and roll technique. It gives such great results. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI love the sock monkey with the kite. Now that is an original idea for a card. Wonderfully done.
ReplyDeleteReally love your Sunshine card!
ReplyDeleteThat sock monkey is so cute, I love the way you paper pieced it!
ReplyDeleteKatie your cards are stunning!
ReplyDeleteI love the color choices!
Thanks for sharing :)
As always I love your cards! I really like the saying with the pineapple set. This is a very versatile release and I can already imagine many ways to use these new stamps and dies. Thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteBoth cards are awesome! The sock monkey is absolutely adorable!
ReplyDeleteSuper cute paper piecing sock monkey card, and beautiful pineapple card!
ReplyDeleteYour sock monkey is so cute! I love his patches.
ReplyDeleteYour cards are so cute!
ReplyDeleteYOUR PINEAPPLE IS AWESOME.
ReplyDeleteLove this release! Thanks for the wonderful inspiration!
ReplyDeleteWhat an awesome job you did on both cards. You show 2 very different, yet amazing styles. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThese look great! So fun!
ReplyDeleteYour cards are awesome! I love them! Tfs
ReplyDeleteI love the cards you've made with these new products, especially the sock monkey card! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThese are wonderful cards and great inspiration
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing
These are great cards - love how the pineapple stands out against the black background. This release is just awesome.
ReplyDeleteSuch cute cards! Love the sock monkey one. Such wonderful colors!
ReplyDeleteLove the use of the black paper. What a great way to make the colors pop off the sheet.
ReplyDeleteS0 cute and inspirational! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteAmazing card! That monkey is just too cute :)
ReplyDeleteLove that you put them in dark background.lovely card
ReplyDeleteWhat cute cards! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteWhat a happy sock monkey! Love the layout. The pineapple card is bold and dramatic...Love it!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful job!! I love your bright cards and I LOVE this new Ellen release!!!
ReplyDeleteOh my I love your take on these stamps and dies. The monkey card is so cute!
ReplyDeleteGreat cards! Love the colorful sock monkey card and the dark card with gold is stunning! Thanks for sharing on the blog hop.
ReplyDeleteHow fun! I love all the happy colors in your creations! The more I see, the more excited about the sock puppet set!
ReplyDeleteBright bold and awesome cards!
ReplyDeleteBoth of your cards are striking! I just love that adorable Sock Monkey set, and your card is great. Love the clever way you incorporated the heart pattern paper into the monkey and kite! TFS.
ReplyDeleteThat sock monkey is THE cutest! Love your cards.
ReplyDeleteBrilliant use of the patterned paper on the monkey card and that pineapple card really sparkles (pun intended).
ReplyDeleteYour rock & roll technique was perfect, the colors blended together very well. Love it!
ReplyDeleteSuch fun products from Julie! And your projects are happy and cheerful. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteWhat great cards. I am so partial to that wonderful colorful sock monkey.
ReplyDeleteCute cards. Love your coloring on the sock monkey. Thank you for sharing and being part of this giveaway
ReplyDeletesuch beautiful cards. I can see everyone falling in love with that cute monkey. Thank you for sharing your artistic talents.
ReplyDeleteSuch cute cards for the Blog Hop. Love that little sock Monkey by Kimberly. Thanks for a chance to win.
ReplyDeleteFreshly colored pineapple!! Sweet sock monkey too!
ReplyDeleteWOW Katie, these are so cute! Love that sock monkey!
ReplyDeleteI like the black background with your pineapple! So eye catching!
ReplyDeleteI love the colorful hearts and the stripes paired together with your cute monkey. Pineapples are my new obsession!! Great job.
ReplyDeleteOMG, I just love how you did the sock monkey. Very cute!!! And I love the sparkle of the 2nd card. Lovely.
ReplyDeleteThis is an awesome release. I love your Pineapple and Sunshine card.
ReplyDeletereally fun set of cards!
ReplyDeleteCute sock monkey
ReplyDeleteLove your creations and this is a wonderful release.
ReplyDeletePretty cards. Love the sock monkey.
ReplyDeleteI love the contrast if the dark background with the pineapple. So pretty!
ReplyDeleteLOVE your fun and colorful cards and this new release!!!
ReplyDeleteFabulous designs on both cards! The wonderful colors and great papers are just perfect for your adorable monkey creation!
ReplyDeleteOh my!! Sock monkeys make my heart happy and this one is adorable with his kite and paper piecing!
ReplyDeleteFantastic monkey card!
ReplyDeleteYour sock monkey is sooo cute and fun!
ReplyDeleteWow! Beautiful cards! Love the cute sock monkey. And the pineapple on the second looks good enough to eat!
ReplyDeleteOoooo... I really like that you used black, as the images/colors do stand out so much more with it on both cards. Wish I had that little Sock Monkey stamp set in my hands, though. I am working on kid cards and just know the images would go over big time! Thank you so much for sharing your sweet cards, and for the opportunity to win a fun stamp set!
ReplyDeleteDelightful cards! Love the details on your fun sock monkey card!
ReplyDeleteAwesome cards!The little sock monkey is adorable & I love the way you showcased the Pineapple against the black background!
ReplyDeleteLove that fancy sock monkey
ReplyDeleteCommented already on Instagram but had to come by and tell you how much I love what you did with the sock monkey and the colours so cute and the pineapple is so sweet--pun intended!
ReplyDeleteCute cards, Katie. Love the hearts on the sock monkey!
ReplyDeleteGreat cards. That monkey is so cute done with the bright colors. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteYour cards are so cute! I'm in love with this release.
ReplyDeleteYour cards are beautiful and I love the one with the black background, so origional and bright. Sunshine on.
ReplyDeleteoh that sock monkey... super cute!!!
ReplyDeleteYour cards are beautiful. Love the sock monkey. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteSo inspiring to see how many different ways you can use all these new sets!!! Great job! Love pineapples!!!
ReplyDeleteLove your paper-pieced monkey. So cute!
ReplyDeleteYour use of colors is very impressive, thanks so much for sharing your designs with us.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards. I love the pineapple on the black card. Melanie x
ReplyDeleteCute cards! I need that pineapple!
ReplyDeletelove the pineapple card!! Thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed your colorful sock monkey, but your pineapple card wowed me! The black background was perfect for the pineapple! Gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteGreat work! Love the colors on your first card. What fun!
ReplyDeleteLove these cards! What a great release!
ReplyDeleteLove your cards ythey're really cool. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteLove your cards Katie....that colorful sock monkey is super cute!!!
ReplyDeleteSuper fun cards! What a wonderful release!
ReplyDeleteI love your cards! That pineapple card with the black background is a stunner!
ReplyDeleteHi Katie ~ Your cards are wonderful. The sock monkey is playful and fun (love the border die you chose to go with it as well as the staple) and I love everything about your beautiful pineapple card. I think black is the perfect backdrop to this shiny pineapple and bright colors of the embellies. Thanks so much for sharing!! ~HUGS~
ReplyDeleteI love how you chose to use a black background for the pineapple cards! The pineapple really pops and is showcased with simple but well thought out embellishments. Truly one of my favs on this blog hop
ReplyDeleteCute card. Love the design in his hands and feet.
ReplyDeletethanks for sharing.
Love your cards. The first is so fun, & the second is elegant. Well done, Katie.
ReplyDeleteYou just gotta love that monkey! So cute with the different colors!
ReplyDeleteI like all the layers on the sock monkey card. lovely pineapple card!
ReplyDeleteI love that pineapple on the black cardstock, so striking. Thanks for sharing with us.
ReplyDeleteLove that little bear and that black background for the pineapple, awesome! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteLove your cards. The sock monkey with the kite is adorable.
ReplyDeleteI love, love, love your sock monkey card!
ReplyDeleteAdorable cards. I love that black background for the pineapple, really makes it pop. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteYour paper pieced sock monkey is so fun! What a great idea. Brings more colour to the little guy!
ReplyDeleteI love how you used the Pineapple set, Thanks for the inspiration
ReplyDeleteJust looking at these bright, happy cards makes me smile! Thanks for showcasing the new release and for the opportunity to win such a great prize: I would choose the Mondo Peony.
ReplyDeleteLovely and simple cards...
ReplyDeleteI love the black! Makes everything pop! Great cards!
ReplyDeleteKatie, you have a very creative style!!! Love the black on the pineapple! Also love the bright colors on the monkey! Cute cards! Thank you for sharing as well as a chance to win one of these awesome sets!
ReplyDeleteOh! Love that pineapple on the black cardstock!! Very nice!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous cards! The sock monkey card is adorable, love all the detail on it. The coloring on your pineapple is stunning - really pops! Thanks for the inspiration.
ReplyDeletedarling sock monkey card and love how you used the pineapple set.
ReplyDeleteSo cute Katie how you used Kimberly's new stamp. Love your gorgeous pineapple card.
ReplyDeleteThe sock monkey with the hearts is adorable! Wonderful job!
ReplyDeleteSuper cute cards = and a great new release.
ReplyDeleteGreat job with the cards, Katie! The sock monkey is adorable and the pineapple looks great! Thanks so much for sharing with us and for participating in this great hop and giveaway.
ReplyDeleteVery cute cards. Love the paper piecing card with the sock monkey. It's fun.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards! I love the new products.
ReplyDeleteCute sock monkey card, great designs
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards! I love the new products.
ReplyDeleteLove these on the dark card stock. It makes them really pop and the cards are beautiful! This is a super new release with great possibilities.
ReplyDeleteLove the Black background... so elegant. Thanks
ReplyDeletePenny
What a cute pair of cards Katie!! Love what you've done with Kimberly's new set!!
ReplyDeleteBoth of these are wonderful cards, love the colours you have used on the sock monkey and that has made yours a stand out design to me. Them pineapples are everywhere but much fun and I love how you coloured yours. Many thanks for the blog hop and wonderful inspirations Karen x
ReplyDeleteThis is what is so cool about blog hops. You get to see some of the same products used in totally different ways. I love what you did with the sock monkey.
ReplyDeleteThese are both nice. I like the pineapple against the black card stock. Very nice.
ReplyDeleteSo adorable! Gotta love that sock monkey.
ReplyDeleteI just love that sock monkey card.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun sock monkey!!! Love the colors you used and your pineapple card is just fab!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat great cards! Love that monkey! :)
ReplyDeleteDare I say it...brilliant use of these new products. And the amazing cards...oooh...be still my heart.
ReplyDeleteGreat cards, Love all the colors you chose for sock monkey card.
ReplyDeleteLove your adorable neon sock monkey and fabulous pineapple card!
ReplyDeleteThat first card is so darn cute! It's colorful and happy. The other card is beautiful and so classy.
ReplyDeleteLove your colors.
ReplyDeleteAdorable monkey and love the pineapple card.
ReplyDeleteWonderful cards, Katie! I love this new release so much. So many things to add to my wish list. Thanks for your inspiration.
ReplyDeleteGreat cards. Love the kite.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE the Sock Monkey! What a cute card!
ReplyDeleteLove your cheeky monkey. Colors and embellishments are perfect. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards, love the paper peicing monkey.
ReplyDeleteYour cards are so vibrant
ReplyDeleteSuch fun, bright and bold cards!
ReplyDeleteSo cute and fun. Love the coloring.
ReplyDeleteAdorable sock monkey and fun pineapple cards.
ReplyDeletePineapples and monkeys...oh my! Love your cards!
ReplyDeleteHey, Katie! long time no see- it's so nice to see you crafting in this blog hop - love you fun creations.
ReplyDeleteSuch cute designs! I just love these new sets!
ReplyDeleteYay YOU! I love them both! Monkey's and Pineapples!
ReplyDeleteGreat cards! I love your idea with the sock monkey!
ReplyDeleteBoth of your cards are adorable!
ReplyDeleteI love your sparkly pineapple card! The colors, the texture, etc. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeletethat pineapple really stands out on the black!
ReplyDeleteLove both of your cards!
ReplyDeleteSo excited for many of the items in this release!!
ReplyDeleteYou really have a knack for making your cards feel new and modern.
ReplyDeleteYour sock monkey is so cute.
ReplyDeleteSo much fun! Love both the cards!
ReplyDeleteBoth of your cards are fabulous, Katie!! Gotta tell you, though, that your sparkly pineapple stole my heart. ♥ It's just stunning! Especially on that black cardstock. WOW!!
ReplyDeleteGreat cards love the sock monkey so cute!
ReplyDeleteLove both of your cards!
ReplyDeleteWOW!!! I love that sock monkey!!! how creative!!! glad to have hopped on over to your loveliness and take a peek at your little colorful and fun world ! maria
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing these cards with us. They are both wonderful.
ReplyDeleteLove the sock monkey card!! Pineapple card is cute too.
ReplyDeleteOriginally from Hawaii but now reside in Florida, I am automatically drawn to your pineapple card. The simplicity of the design and the unique colors used were great. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteOriginally from Hawaii but now reside in Florida, I am automatically drawn to your pineapple card. The simplicity of the design and the unique colors used were great. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteLove the pineapple against the black, very pretty!
ReplyDeleteThat sock monkey is so cute and I love the pineapples. Such stunning stamp sets and dies in the new range
ReplyDeleteLove your sock monkey surprise card - so cute
ReplyDeleteGreat cards! The sock monkey is so cute (love the piecing approach) and I'm smitten with your pineapple card- so elegant!
ReplyDeleteYour sock money card is do adorable and am sure that my grandsons would love receiving it. The pineapple card is colored so vibrantly.
ReplyDeleteCute cards :) I like the monkey set :)
ReplyDeleteOh, my!! How in the world do you manage??? I would be so happy to get a card like this. Actually, it would thrill me beyond belief to be able to MAKE one of these and have it turn out so well!!! Thanks for the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteWhat a happy monkey card!! Love how you used the patterned paper, super cute!
ReplyDeleteThe sock monkey is soooo cute!
ReplyDeleteThe sock monkey is super cute. I love how you decorated him.
ReplyDeletethese are both fabulous but sock monkey stole my heart!
ReplyDeleteCute cards!
ReplyDeleteThe sock monkey card is so cute!
ReplyDeleteThe sock monkey card is so cute!
ReplyDeleteOh, Katie, you nailed it with the monkey!! Everyone must have a sock monkey! The pineapple card is absolutely striking, too! Thanks for your inspiration!
ReplyDeleteInky Hugs back at you....love your creations!
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