Cut 'n Paste

Ellen Hutson February Release

Hi friends! Today I'm joining Ellen Hutson to celebrate her February Stamp and Die release! There is a lot of variety in this release, but my favorite, probably because I love making feminine styled cards, is this stamp set, the Mondo Gerbera Daisy Stamp and Die set.

Not only is the flower part of the stamp set pretty, but the greetings are adorable too!

SUPPLY LIST:
Stamp & Die Combo: Mondo Gerbera Daisy Stamp and Die by Ellen Hutson
Inks: Emboss it Clear Embossing ink by Ranger, Coffee Archival ink by Ranger
Embossing Powder: White by Ranger
Copic Markers: Y11, Y13, Y15, YR61, YR23, G24
Patterned paper: Tiny Checks Bright by My Favorite Things (if that's out of stock, this one is the identical pattern, and has a similar yellow)
Cardstock: Solar White by Neenah, Desert Storm by Neenah
Other: 3D Foam adhesive, Heat embossing tool, MISTI Stamp positioner (large or small, either will work for cards)

For both this card, and the sample below, I added color to the flowers using the Faux Watercolor Technique with Copic markers on the backside of vellum. Here's a video tutorial I made a few years ago that features this technique. While this tutorial uses the Mondo Hydrangea Stamp & Die set instead of the Mondo Gerbera Daisy one, the technique itself is identical.

Finally, in addition to the Mondo Gerbera Stamp/Die combo, the next card also showcases the brand new Big Scripty Hello Die. For this one I die cut the greeting out of cardstock, then after gluing it in place on top of the flower, I applied Glossy Accents following the shape of the die cut so that it now looks like a puffy sticker. It's a simple technique, but adds subtle dimension to the card front, which I love. 

SUPPLY LIST:
Stamp & Die Combo: Mondo Gerbera Daisy Stamp and Die by Ellen Hutson
Hello Die: Big Scripty Hello Die by Ellen Hutson
Inks: Emboss it Clear Embossing ink by Ranger
Embossing Powder: White by Ranger
Copic Markers: Y11, Y13, Y15, YR61, YR23, G24
Cardstock: Solar White by Neenah, Desert Storm by Neenah
Other: Glossy Accents by Ranger - large bottle or small, 3D Foam adhesive, Heat embossing tool, MISTI Stamp positioner (large or small, either will work for cards), antique ledger paper, sewing machine and white thread.

Thanks so much for your visit. Please don't hesitate to let me know if you have any questions!

Watercolor Video Tutorial

Today I have a brand new video tutorial up on the Ellen Hutson You Tube channel. I invite you to pop over there to watch it, and if you're so inclined, I would appreciate it you giving it a like ;)

Watercolor flower Video Tutorial

Hi friends, I am back home from my time in Europe and enjoying the summer weather here in Vancouver.  I can't wait to tell you about my time in Italy and the "La Dolce Vita Retreat" - it was another great year! I am working on getting a summary post up here on my blog soon.  

After being away from my studio for a month it felt good to get back in there and get creative. Today I have a new video tutorial up in the Ellen Hutson CLASSroom, and I would love to have you click on the link and head over to check it out.

Faux-Watercolor technique with Copic Markers Video Tutorial

WooHoo! Last week I was honored to be a part of the blog hop for the new Essentials by Ellen stamp and die release. I received a lot of comments and questions about the Copic marker faux-watercolor technique that I used on the "Hi, there" hydrangea card so thought I would create a video tutorial to walk you through the steps. Please join me in the CLASSroom for Ellen Hutson to see more samples of this technique in action, and watch the video tutorial.

New Christmas Card Video Tutorial up Ellen Hutson

I have a brand new video tutorial up at Ellen Hutson's CLASSroom today. I hope you will come and see it!

The Winner of the "Things we Love 2015" giveaway is: Brandi R who commented on December 10, 2015 at 06:14 PM.

Brandi, please look for an email from me in your inbox.

Christmas layout video tutorial

Today I have a new video tutorial up on the Ellen Hutson CLASSroom blog. 

The tutorial focuses on making your own patterned paper using watercolor painting and stamps. This is the perfect technique for those times when you feel inspired to make a project, but find that you don't have the right style or color of patterned paper on hand. If scrapbooking a 12" x 12" layout is not your 'thing', I would encourage you to try using the techniques in your favorite paper craft application, because they would totally work for cardmaking and pocket scrapbooking too! 

So, head on over to the CLASSroom to watch the video, and if you enjoy it, please leave us a youtube like :)

Embossed Vellum Tutorial

I have a new video tutorial up on the Ellen Hutson CLASSroom today. Please CLICK HERE to check it out!

Layout Tutorial over at Ellen Hutson

It is my pleasure to share a scrapbooking video tutorial over at Ellen Hutson's CLASSroom today!! Click here to come on over to see it and say 'hi'!  The layout features some great watercolor techniques created with Distress inks and markers. See you there!

Free Video Tutorial and Blog Candy giveaway

Today's post has been a while in the making. I have wanted to share video tutorials on my blog for a long time, but had not gotten around to filming any. It was co-teaching my first Big Pictures Craft class that finally gave me the shove to tape my first workshop. Soon after completing that video, I was invited by Ellen Hutson to share a video tutorial in her CLASSroom. If you are joining me today from Ellen's blog, WELCOME! I am delighted you have stopped by. I invite you to stay a while and take a look around. My blog contains a mix of paper crafting projects, newborn photography and travel (in addition to traveling for work and pleasure, I also co-host creative lifestyle retreats in Tuscany Italy which you can read about here!). I also invite you to check me out on Pinterest and Instagram.

I have known the lovely Ellen Hutson for many years as our paths have crossed in the paper crafting industry many times. I was really excited when she invited me to play with the new line of stamps and dies she produced under her Essentials by Ellen brand. The super creative Julie Ebersol designed the products and I must say, they are outstanding. Great designs which are easy to create with, and really good price points too!

In designing the card, I wanted to concentrate on 3 things; watercolor, glitz and gold and I share some my techniques and tips in the video. Please visit Ellen Hutson's CLASSroom HERE to view the video tutorial for today's Christmas card. Be sure to come back here on Wednesday when I will be posting another project made with the stamps and dies from this release.

As a thank you for stopping by today and watching the video, Ellen has generously offered some Blog Candy to one lucky commenter. This giveaway package contains a few of the awesome things I used in creating today's cards; 2 die sets, 1 stamp set, a Basic Grey paper pad, and more! Just leave a comment here on my blog to be entered for your chance to win. Giveaway will close on Dec. 20 at 12:00PM PST and winner will be announced shortly there after.