Hi there! Today’s the day… the new Essentials By Ellen release is now live! We are having a blog hop to celebrate! You should have arrived here from Laurel’s blog, and your next stop is Sandy’s blog. We have some prizes available, too, so be sure to read all the way to the end to find out more! I have two projects for you today using some of the new dies, so let’s get started with the details!
For my first project, I used the brand new Essentials Ovals dies along with a few older dies to create this clean and simple project. I began by die cutting a panel of white cardstock using the new Essentials Ovals dies, as well as one of the thin frames from some silver foil cardstock. These new Essentials dies are quite unique in that in addition to cutting the full solid shape, they also cut intricate and delicate frame! These die sets are also absolutely massive-totally worth the money!!
I adhered the thin silver foil frame to the white oval A2 frame, then popped up the white oval frame on the card base using foam adhesive. I added some die cut flowers using the Bold Blossoms dies cut from Azalea and Pitch Black cardstock, then added a black die cut Big Scripty Thank You to the interior of the frame. The final touch was a few silver gems to add some more sparkle!
For my second project, I used the new Essentials Rectangles dies to create some delicate frames to help draw the eye to my sentiment! I began by stamping a pretty floral background using the Mondo Wildflowers stamp set and some Pinkalicious ink.
I added two Essentials Rectangles frames cut from Azalea cardstock to the stamped background panel, then added a black Big Scripty Hello in the center of the frames. I also used a fine black pen to add some random black dots to help fill in some of the blank spots in the patterned background. The final step was to add some hot pink gems for a bit of sparkle!
Well, that’s all for my projects today! Now, we have some fun giveaway information for you!
We’ve got super fun prizes!!! One random & lucky commenter will win $25 to the EH shop and one will win the whole March Essentials by Ellen release!!! To enter for a chance to win, make sure to leave comments at each stop along the hop! Comment before Thursday, March 12th at 11:59pm PST. Winners will be notified by email.
Rose’s! Cards, Emily, especially that gorgeous pink beauty! I love them all!
I just love the beautiful clean and simple look of these cards. Those frames really highlight the sentiments. Nicely done.
LOVE your cards & now I want those dies! My first EH purchase was the Bold Blossoms & you make me want to use them!
I love the simplicity of your cards. Simple, yet elegant.
So beautiful!! Pink/Black are my favs!!!
I love the simple elegance of your cards, and appreciate your inspiration.
What beautiful cards!! Love the pink and black.
Love the use of vellum with your sentiment!
I love the new frames dies! Thanks for sharing your inspiration!
Your cards are gorgeous, Emily!
Love the striking colors.
So simple, but VERY elegant! Thank you for your creative contributions to this amazing blog hop!
Two beautiful, elegant, stylish cards in great colourcombinations !!
Lovely, Emily!
Beautiful cards.
The hot pink and black just pops. Love this combo!
I love this gorgeous black and pink color! It’s the perfect combination! Such a pretty card, and a fabulous new release too!
Warm Hugs,
Michele K. Henderson
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Beautiful
Thank you so much for the inspiration.
Your cards are lovely!
Marty Ferraro
Beautiful cards. I love the colors and the styles.
Beautiful!
Love these cards and I like they way you used the flower die in the corner.
Beautiful designs!!
Oh I love that pink and black , right up my alley
Love those skinny frames. Going to give that a try.
Fantastic framing on these elegant cards!
Love this Frames!!! 😍 Ely
Fabulous! Love the vibrant hot pink and black together.
Framing is one of my most favorite things to do. Great job!
I love the bright pink and black! The sentiment just pops!
So excited to see your fresh modern take on the rose dies since they are in my stash. Always wonderful, Emily!
Gorgeous cards, I especially love the Thanks card!
Gorgeous cards like always. You rock!
The dainty detail is beautiful.
Your hello card is very pretty. Such detail…
Pretty cards! Love the flowers and oval window on your first card! Pretty layering and design on your second card!
Really lovely cards, Emily! Plus, bonus–you reminded me that I have that older EH die set (the stand alone blooms). So yeah, I should give these a whirl! Thank you so much! 🙂
I love the second card!!
What simple and beautiful cards!
Cute cards!
Beautiful cards! I love the pink & black color combo.
It’s all about the frames for me! Must haves.
Wow! Pink and black are great and a favorite of mine. Both cards are beautiful.
I like the use of the frames for the cards.
Love the pink card!!
Such gorgeous cards!
The swirls bring a fun, bright element to this card.
Beautiful cards- love the colors! I like how you framed up the Hello sentiment and offset it on the card!
Love these frames. One of the latest fads in the market that I am in love with!
Beautiful! I especially love the pink frames- really nice!
Beautiful Emily, I love all the pops of color!
Love the inlaid look achieved with just the use of frames, and you’ve reeled me in with that gorgeous azalea cardstock for the pops of color- stunning!
Oh, wow! So beautiful.
Beautiful cards. Love the crisp red
against the black. thanks for sharing
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Beautiful cards. Love the designs and that pink and black color combo is utterly delicious ♥
Very pretty cards. I really love the frame dies in this new release.
Love the new essentials dies! Love the pink color of your cards! It’s my favorite color!
love your cards… clean, simple, but so impactful!
Awwesome card. So pretty.
Love the color combo!!
Love the cards. I would love to try the 2nd one. Great frames, background, and I like your dots!
Very pretty.
The hello card is so pretty! I love the dainty lines of the flowers, and the way you added the vellum behind the hello die cut. The two colors keep it so simple with the white. I really, really like this card!
Loved the way the frames set off the special sentiment and background.
These are beautiful cards, Emily! They have a CAS look, but very stylish & VERY striking!
Such gorgeous cards! Love the flowers and the backgrounds…
Thanks for sharing.
Beautiful cards!
Super cute cards. Good color choice.
Such beautiful cards. You always have such amazing projects
So pretty!
Beautiful cards and I especially love the new Essentials by Ellen products in fact I love the whole March release.
I love these new dies.
Fabulous cards! I like the diecuts! I should use mine more.
Pretty cards! I like those scripty dies!
Pretty card designs.
I love the thin foil frame on here!
So pretty. Color pops on black and white.
Beautiful Card Designs! Thanks for your inspiration