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Videos: Ellen Hutson Essentials by Ellen Holiday Release BLOG HOP with GIVEAWAY

By Laurel on August 4, 2015August 13, 2015

Winner has been notified via email! Vicki Smith!!!

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Hello, and welcome to the Essentials by Ellen Holiday 2015 Release Hop! I’ve been waiting for this day for a long time!!! The reveal and release of the Ellen Hutson Holiday release designed by my dear friend, Julie Ebersole! is here!  I’ll be showcasing several of the new stamp sets and dies on my post today!  We’ve got a lot of talented designers on this hop so be sure to hop along because there are giveaways! Yup, giveaways!!!!!! More info on that at the end of this post!   There is also a Grand Giveaway in the CLASSroom!  To enter, be sure to leave a comment there as well as every hop along the way by August 11th, 2015!!! Winners will be announced by the weekend! The next person on the hop is Heather Campbell!

For the hop today, I’ve created four cards in total and TWO videos.  I made more but the rest will be posted over the next week or two because I didn’t want to overwhelm you with a card heavy post when you have so many other marvelous hoppers to get to!  All supplies I used along with all the new stamps and dies from this release are linked at the end of this post!

First up, a few cards from the Got Candy stamp set and coordinating die!!! I think this set is just so stinkin’ fun! I will start with the more toned down version….  I added very little Color Burst/water and kept it simple by stamping in the Happy Halloween sentiment and bat in Versamark, and heat set with Liquid Platinum embossing powder. I love how unpredictable the Color Bursts are and the solid bat image from the stamp set is adorbs!

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Ok, next up is something a little out there! Like cra cra….   I decided to make a VERY VIBRANT background with the Ken Oliver Color Bursts and Perfect Pearls mix. Then I stamped the adorable ghosts onto white card stock and die cut the ghosts with the coordinating die and popped them up with some foam dimension. I stamped the Happy Halloween sentiment multiple  times in Versamark and heat set with the Liquid Platinum embossing powder again.  As a finishing touch, I stamped a few black stars from the set, flicked on some white dropplets and…. Well, you’ll see…….  This one is so “out there” from my norm, I hesitated even blogging it… LOL!

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And now, let’s move on to my next project! From Halloween to Christmas. I’m using the Mistletoe and Holly stamp set and coordinating dies for for this card. I stamped the flowers in versamark and heat set with white embossing powder and then watercolored them with the Zig Clean Color Real Brush markers. I went with an untraditional color palette and threw in some purple (Distress Inks: Cracked Pistachio, Worn Lipstick and Seedless Preserves). The sentiment was stamped with Versamark and heat set in, why yes… Liquid Platinum embossing powder!! And a finishing touch, some Gold Texture spray and white paint flicks.

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And last, if you are still here with me, I have a card and video using the same Mistletoe and Holly stamp set showcasing some easy masking and coloring techniques. I’ve got a video up for this one!!!!!! You can watch it by clicking HERE!

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I also have have super quick FULL REVEAL video below to share with you! You can see all the products in this release up close and personal in this short video.

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Here is the complete list of hoppers! Remember, leave a comment on each of their blogs because every one of the hoppers have a giveaway!

  • The CLASSroom 
  • Lisa Adametz 
  • Sandy Allnock 
  • Laurel Beard – YOU ARE HERE!!!!
  • Heather Campbell 
  • Darlene DeVries
  • Julie Ebersole
  • Sharon Harnist 
  • Angel Johns 
  • Stephanie Klauk
  • Amy Kolling
  • Emily Leiphart 
  • Nichol Magouirk 
  • Jennifer McGuire
  • Maureen Merritt 
  • Kay Miller 
  • Carolyn Peeler 
  • Julia Stainton 
  • Laura Sterckx 
  • Amy Tsuruta
  • Kimberly Wiener 
  • Carissa Wiley

And here is a list to all of the products in this release:

  • Essentials by Ellen Holiday 2015 Complete Release 
  • Essentials by Ellen Clear Stamps, Got Candy? by Julie Ebersole  
  • Essentials by Ellen Clear Stamps, Thankful by Julie Ebersole
  • Essentials by Ellen Clear Stamps, Mistletoe & Holly by Julie Ebersole  
  • Essentials by Ellen Clear Stamps, Mondo Poinsettia by Julie Ebersole
  • Essentials by Ellen Clear Stamps, Elf’d by Julie Ebersole  
  • Essentials by Ellen Designer Dies, Elf’d by Julie Ebersole 
  • Essentials by Ellen Designer Dies, Got Candy? by Julie Ebersole  
  • Essentials by Ellen Designer Dies, Mistletoe & Holly by Julie Ebersole 
  • Essentials by Ellen Designer Dies, Mondo Poinsettia by Julie Ebersole 
  • Essentials by Ellen Designer Dies, Thankful by Julie Ebersole 
  • All Essentials by Ellen by Julie Ebersole products
  • Entire new release

GIVEAWAY TIME: I am giving away this set to one lucky commenter.  Please ensure you leave your email along with your comments or you have the “no reply” option disabled.  You have 48 hours to respond or another winner will be chosen.  You have until August 11th to comment for a chance to win!

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Goodies used in today’s projects along with clickable links to the new stamps an dies:

Essentials by Ellen Holiday 2015 Complete Release

Essentials by Ellen Clear Stamps, Got Candy? by Julie Ebersole

Essentials by Ellen Designer Dies, Got Candy? by Julie Ebersole

Essentials by Ellen Clear Stamps, Thankful by Julie Ebersole

Essentials by Ellen Designer Dies, Thankful by Julie Ebersole

Essentials by Ellen Clear Stamps, Mistletoe & Holy by Julie Ebersole

Essentials by Ellen Designer Dies, Mistletoe & Holly by Julie Ebersole

Essentials by Ellen Clear Stamps, Mondo Poinsettia by Julie Ebersole

Essentials by Ellen Designer Dies, Mondo Poinsettia by Julie Ebersole

Essentials by Ellen Designer Dies, Elf’d by Julie Ebersole

Essentials by Ellen Clear Stamps, Elf’d by Julie Ebersole

Ken Oliver Color Burst, Violet

Ken Oliver Color Burst, Orange

Art GRIP Color Pencils, Set of 6, Red

Art GRIP Color Pencils, Set of 6, Yellow

Art GRIP Color Pencils, Set of 6, Green

VersaMark Ink Pad

Ranger Embossing Powder, Liquid Platinum

VersaFine Ink Pad, Onyx Black

Ranger Perfect Pearls Mists, Perfect Pearl

Ranger Perfect Pearls, Perfect Pearl

Lawn Cuts Dies, Small Stitched Rectangle Stackables

Lawn Cuts Dies, Large Stitched Rectangle Stackables

Ranger Liquid Pearls, Ruby Red

Ranger Distress Ink Pad, Cracked Pistachio

Ranger Distress Mini Ink Pad, Seedless Preserves

Ranger Distress Ink Pad, Worn Lipstick

Hero Arts Spray, Unicorn White

irRESISTible Texture Spray, Gold

Ranger Super Fine Embossing Powder, White

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381 thoughts on “Videos: Ellen Hutson Essentials by Ellen Holiday Release BLOG HOP with GIVEAWAY”

  1. wienerhoneymooners says:
    August 4, 2015 at 9:10 am

    LOVE these techniques!!!! FAB, so tickled to be in this line up of all star designers!

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  2. strassberg says:
    August 4, 2015 at 9:15 am

    Beautiful cards and I loved the video. Could you please link to the full back sticky note you showed in the video? There are so many options on target.com and I can’t figure out what is full back and what is regular. Thank you!

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  3. Kate says:
    August 4, 2015 at 9:16 am

    Love the look of the new stamps and dies!!!

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  4. Joy m says:
    August 4, 2015 at 9:24 am

    I love this stamp set awe who am I kidding I love it all!

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  5. Kim says:
    August 4, 2015 at 9:27 am

    Fabulous samples with these fantastic stamp sets!

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  6. cmayne says:
    August 4, 2015 at 9:29 am

    Laurel, as always, your cards, your video and especially, your enthusiasm really deliver! Amazing showcases of the new release! The poinsettias…oh my! Heart captured!
    ~carol (cmayne@shaw.ca)

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  7. zhockeymom77 says:
    August 4, 2015 at 9:31 am

    Oh No! You have melted my shopping freeze! LOVE!

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  8. Patrice DIckie says:
    August 4, 2015 at 9:34 am

    I love this line….

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  9. Kelly Keegan says:
    August 4, 2015 at 9:35 am

    Great job! Love your cards and all the fabulous new release products!

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  10. Amy Schaum says:
    August 4, 2015 at 9:36 am

    Love the techniques you used!

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  11. jan metcalf says:
    August 4, 2015 at 9:38 am

    Purple pinecones and candy stripes, love it!

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  12. Maureen Hayes says:
    August 4, 2015 at 9:40 am

    Oh Laurel,

    With each card I kept saying, “this one is my favorite!”, then I’d see the next one and fall in love all over again. . . Lol! Thank you for doing the videos (and the future ones) because I really enjoy watching you create and learning from you. You did this release proud lady! Thanks for the inspiration.

    Maureen

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  13. Rita Wright says:
    August 4, 2015 at 9:40 am

    Great techniques. I have got to get some of those Color Bursts! They make such amazing backgrounds.

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  14. Daria Grushina says:
    August 4, 2015 at 9:43 am

    Great cards and techniques!!! Thank you so much for sharing and for the videos!

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  15. Deb V says:
    August 4, 2015 at 9:46 am

    Thoroughly enjoyed your release video! Your cards are ALWAYS so fun
    and fantastic! Can’t wait to see more.

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  16. Connien says:
    August 4, 2015 at 9:47 am

    The Mistletoe and Holly set has caught my eye!. Your cards and videos are great.

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  17. Lisa K says:
    August 4, 2015 at 9:49 am

    Awesome release! Always look forward to your videos as they are fun.

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  18. Debi Wilson says:
    August 4, 2015 at 9:51 am

    Thanks for the videos! Great release. I also love the backgrounds you did for the cards.

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  19. urrn4u says:
    August 4, 2015 at 9:51 am

    Thanks for the give away Laurel – you’ve done a great job with your examples today. I really like the Be Merry Poinsettia card.

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  20. Linda Sodano says:
    August 4, 2015 at 9:59 am

    I love all the new stamp sets! Your cards are very nice! Thanks for the chance to win this set! Love it!

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  21. sano says:
    August 4, 2015 at 10:00 am

    Your mistletoe and holly card just sparked my holiday spirit. Now I want to get going on my cards!

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  22. Thordis says:
    August 4, 2015 at 10:06 am

    Your cards are amazing! Love this release! And thanks for the videos 🙂

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  23. barbara lassiter says:
    August 4, 2015 at 10:06 am

    Love this new release and all the cards you made! Thanks for showing a sample for each new set. The colored pencil on the white embossed card is a neat technique and I love to use it and see it used.

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  24. labarrett says:
    August 4, 2015 at 10:07 am

    These are all beautiful, Laurel! Love your vibrant watercolor backgrounds on the first two!

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  25. Nancy Sue says:
    August 4, 2015 at 10:07 am

    Awesome cards.

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  26. Sue Wareham says:
    August 4, 2015 at 10:09 am

    Just love those color burst, can’t wait to get all the colors! Thanks for sharing love the cards

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  27. Jacquie says:
    August 4, 2015 at 10:09 am

    Love your cards, I’ve been waiting for this release

    Reply
  28. Cornelia (fun stamping) says:
    August 4, 2015 at 10:09 am

    Pretty cards – especially the Halloween ones! Fabulous release!

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  29. Barbara F says:
    August 4, 2015 at 10:14 am

    Love your cards. You just inspired me to start thinking about the holidays. Great Release.

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  30. Diane says:
    August 4, 2015 at 10:14 am

    Love the cool backgrounds you created for the Halloween cards, and the poinsettias are simply gorgeous!!

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  31. Susan says:
    August 4, 2015 at 10:17 am

    Oh my! I was on the fence about the poinsettia but the kraft card has convinced me. What a tremendous release.

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  32. Denise Bryant says:
    August 4, 2015 at 10:24 am

    Fabulous cards! I’m anxious to get my hands on the Color Bursts and these new stamps and dies! Love the fun Halloween designs, and the Mistletoe and Holly set is fabulous…. didn’t think I ‘needed’ another holiday set, but I gotta get it!

    Reply
  33. mary w says:
    August 4, 2015 at 10:25 am

    Your color burst techniques for halloween are wonderful – describe the spooky day so well!

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  34. Karen King says:
    August 4, 2015 at 10:28 am

    Great cards! Color bursts are perfect for those halloween cards, and it’s good to do something different from your “norm”!

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  35. Renee Thompson says:
    August 4, 2015 at 10:29 am

    Great cards! Love the color burst — just took a class with Ken Oliver himself this weekend!

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  36. Sílvia Silva says:
    August 4, 2015 at 10:30 am

    Hi Laurel! I love your techniques and your cards. My favorite product in the new Essentials by Ellen release is the GOT CANDY? stamp set. Thanks for this giveaway. xoxo

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  37. Ann Celino says:
    August 4, 2015 at 10:32 am

    Love the Christmas card. You are right – that striped paper sets it all off!

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  38. Dolly (scrapthat) says:
    August 4, 2015 at 10:34 am

    Great fun cards Laurel and thanks for doing the vid on the release! 😀

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  39. Brandi R says:
    August 4, 2015 at 10:35 am

    Awesome cards! Love the backgrounds and beautiful coloring!

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  40. LesLee says:
    August 4, 2015 at 10:36 am

    Beautiful Cards… Love the ghost one.. that background did not scare me at all :0 Thanks for the videos great tips! Thanks for the chance to win Gidgetgadgetgirl@yahoo.com

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  41. Sandy says:
    August 4, 2015 at 10:37 am

    Too cute. Love your ideas.

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  42. Holly E. says:
    August 4, 2015 at 10:41 am

    Love these.. I think you’re ghost one is spectacular!!!

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  43. Lisa says:
    August 4, 2015 at 10:41 am

    You are so talented. I’ve been watching you on YouTube for a while now and everything you create is fabulous. These Halloween and Christmas cards are nothing short of awesome!

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  44. tksbaskets says:
    August 4, 2015 at 10:42 am

    Great video. Thanks for sharing.

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  45. Liz McAllister says:
    August 4, 2015 at 10:46 am

    Oh! that color burst background is beautiful!

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  46. nurse6b says:
    August 4, 2015 at 10:51 am

    Beautiful card samples I love the really dark one with the ghosts!

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  47. barb macaskill says:
    August 4, 2015 at 10:53 am

    LOVELOVELOVE all of your cards!!! Especially the ones using the Mistletoe and holly stamps!! WOW! WOW ! WOW!! Absolutely gorgeous!!! TFS!

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  48. Carol Castillo says:
    August 4, 2015 at 10:54 am

    I love your “out there” card! It’s my favorite!

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  49. conil says:
    August 4, 2015 at 10:54 am

    Look at you , getting a jump on Halloween and Christmas. Love these new images, which you’ve used so well on these wonderful cards.

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  50. Barb Chmura says:
    August 4, 2015 at 10:55 am

    Love the Halloween and Christmas stamps!

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  51. Kristie says:
    August 4, 2015 at 10:56 am

    Great techniques, Laurel and great new release!

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  52. Kathy H says:
    August 4, 2015 at 10:57 am

    Really fun holiday inspirations!

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  53. KariLynn L says:
    August 4, 2015 at 11:05 am

    Laurel your cards are just gorgeous. Love the backgrounds you created on the Halloween cards, so cool.

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  54. Kerry D says:
    August 4, 2015 at 11:10 am

    Way to go bold with the second halloween card! It is amazing the different effects you created from the color burst. I think I need to play with some of that. Love the purple on the non-traditional pointsettia/mistletoe & holly card too.

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  55. Angie Hall says:
    August 4, 2015 at 11:16 am

    Boy, you’ve been busy with this release. So many cards, videos and hints. Thanks Laurel.

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  56. Sam's Mimi says:
    August 4, 2015 at 11:20 am

    Oh no! Love them all!

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  57. Vicki Finger says:
    August 4, 2015 at 11:21 am

    Love that Poinsettia and coordinating die soooo much!

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  58. Diane Hover says:
    August 4, 2015 at 11:24 am

    Beautiful cards and I love the use of the Color Burst for the Halloween cards..I just purchased some and loved seeing it in use!!

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  59. Jo Ann D. says:
    August 4, 2015 at 11:26 am

    Great car! I love colored pencils on Kraft. Like you, I am not a huge fan of masking. So much extra work! 🙂

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    1. Jo Ann D. says:
      August 4, 2015 at 11:26 am

      Card…not car! Sigh

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  60. channin says:
    August 4, 2015 at 11:28 am

    Wonderful cards!! I especially love your ghost card, the background is incredible!!

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  61. Dorothy C. says:
    August 4, 2015 at 11:32 am

    Love all your cards! The Halloween backgrounds are incredible.

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  62. Barbara S says:
    August 4, 2015 at 11:37 am

    I’ve seen those Ken Oliver color bursts and just them – great card. The white embossing on kraft is an absolute favorite technique of mine – I love your card

    Reply
  63. terrie rodrigue says:
    August 4, 2015 at 11:39 am

    Your halloween cards turned out really nice…
    My favorite one is the first poinsettia card….love it
    thanks for sharing with all of us
    Well done

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  64. Julie says:
    August 4, 2015 at 11:42 am

    I love the wild background on your ghost card. Great release video, too.

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  65. Rebecca C. says:
    August 4, 2015 at 11:43 am

    Love the cards!

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  66. Candice L. says:
    August 4, 2015 at 11:47 am

    Gorgeous cards!! Great holiday release from EH. Thank you for the wonderful instructional video and inspiration.

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  67. Wanda M. says:
    August 4, 2015 at 11:54 am

    Such a pretty card. Love the use of the kraft cardstock and the striped border.

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  68. Jamie Vanskiver says:
    August 4, 2015 at 11:58 am

    Awesome cards! I love the effect you got with the color burst on the first card! It looks amazing!! Your poinsettia cards are so pretty! Gorgeous colors and LOVE how you framed them on the first card, really makes a beautiful card!

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  69. Nicki says:
    August 4, 2015 at 12:05 pm

    You have really gotten my creative juices flowing.

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  70. Jeanne says:
    August 4, 2015 at 12:09 pm

    Love everything – especially your Halloween card with the color bursts !

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  71. Donna Whitten says:
    August 4, 2015 at 12:09 pm

    Loved your cards and enjoyed the video! Thanks for sharing.

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  72. Cheryl L. says:
    August 4, 2015 at 12:10 pm

    LOVE what you’ve done with the new release!

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  73. Julie says:
    August 4, 2015 at 12:10 pm

    Great cards! Especially love the Mistletoe and Holly card in your video! I am going to have to pull out the pencil crayons and Kraft cardstock…love this!

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  74. Lorelle says:
    August 4, 2015 at 12:11 pm

    Your backgrounds are cool.

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  75. Nana Griffin says:
    August 4, 2015 at 12:13 pm

    Great card ideas. Very nice!

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  76. beejaymc says:
    August 4, 2015 at 12:14 pm

    Love the Halloween color burst background!! Great cards – lots of inspiration!!

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  77. Daisies Girl says:
    August 4, 2015 at 12:15 pm

    Awesomely cool backgrounds on your Halloween cards and the white embossing on your holiday cards just makes them look so stupendous!!! Love these cards and you have done an incredible job showcasing these sets!!!

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  78. Jan O says:
    August 4, 2015 at 12:16 pm

    Great release and inspiration!

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  79. Victoria Dent says:
    August 4, 2015 at 12:22 pm

    Love the cards you made. would love to have been a fly on the wall when you did the background for card with the bat. Personally I don’t do halloween, but I love the background. justme81233@yahoo.com

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  80. Mary W P says:
    August 4, 2015 at 12:23 pm

    Love ALL the cards! Such cuteness. I agree with you on how great white embossing and colored pencils look on that kraft color card stock. Great video! Thanks for the chance to win a prize!

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  81. KimC says:
    August 4, 2015 at 12:25 pm

    Love Halloween and your cards are fabulous; the color combination is so great. Glad you posted something outside your comfort zone, it is great. Thanks for sharing the videos.

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  82. ninewood says:
    August 4, 2015 at 12:28 pm

    Great backgrounds on your Halloween cards!!!

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  83. Nana Griffin says:
    August 4, 2015 at 12:30 pm

    Love the poinsettia card.

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  84. Susi says:
    August 4, 2015 at 12:31 pm

    So many lovely cards … the new release is looking super!

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  85. Donna Dacy says:
    August 4, 2015 at 12:36 pm

    Your take on the Christmas card using nontraditional colors is great. I love the back grounds on the Halloween cards. Julie did a good job designing this release. I love each and every one of the items. I play Ms. Claus for a charity so I am also drawn to the elves. They are so stinking cute. TFS

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  86. Nora says:
    August 4, 2015 at 12:37 pm

    What stunning creations!! I love your backgrounds on the Halloween cards. They are amazing. The way you created the Christmas cards is just beautiful. Stunning design!

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  87. Terri (Blindstamper) says:
    August 4, 2015 at 12:39 pm

    Your Halloween cards are so stinkin’ cute!

    Reply
  88. kartelene531 says:
    August 4, 2015 at 12:41 pm

    great christmas cards and wonderful video thank you for sharing

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  89. checkerberrylane says:
    August 4, 2015 at 12:47 pm

    Wow… beautiful poinsettia cards…love the techniques!

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  90. Sue Maguire says:
    August 4, 2015 at 12:48 pm

    What a fabulous release! Thanks for the great inspiration. Your cards are beautiful.

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  91. Jo Lindskog says:
    August 4, 2015 at 12:57 pm

    What great ideas! Even makes me think I can do them! Thanks

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  92. junglebarrya says:
    August 4, 2015 at 12:59 pm

    WOW! Love your color burst card!

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  93. Lori B says:
    August 4, 2015 at 1:01 pm

    Great cards-love the look of the color bursts. If I have any $$ left after Ellen’s release, I will have to check them out too!

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  94. Patty says:
    August 4, 2015 at 1:21 pm

    Wonderful cards!

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  95. Kathryn M says:
    August 4, 2015 at 1:35 pm

    Such inspiration thanks

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  96. Cynthia F says:
    August 4, 2015 at 1:39 pm

    LoVe how you did the cards, especially the Halloween!

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  97. Brithzi Sandy says:
    August 4, 2015 at 1:40 pm

    Beautiful Christmas cards! Love the Mistletoe & Holly set. Cute Halloween cards also. Thanks for both videos. Looking forward to seeing your other cards.

    Reply
  98. Eileen barth says:
    August 4, 2015 at 1:46 pm

    Love the stamps and dies all are cute!

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  99. Patty Beers says:
    August 4, 2015 at 1:50 pm

    I love the color burst backgrounds. This is a new product to me. I will have to look into it.

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  100. Shirley says:
    August 4, 2015 at 1:52 pm

    Love your cards and as always love your video.

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  101. Nancy Ward says:
    August 4, 2015 at 1:57 pm

    Gorgeous cards! The background you created with “Color Burst and Perfect Pearls” is to die for! Just stunning!

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  102. Michelle Leone says:
    August 4, 2015 at 2:00 pm

    Wow…. just beautiful! Amazing color/detail!

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  103. nicoleqmullen says:
    August 4, 2015 at 2:01 pm

    What an amazing selection of cards! Love your second Halloween card, it is so out there and wild, perfect for Halloween! Your Christmas cards are just beautiful too!

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  104. Debbie says:
    August 4, 2015 at 2:05 pm

    The white embossing on the craft paper (Brown) was my favorite by far. Would never have thought of using that color, especially for a Christmas card. Beautiful!

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  105. Candy says:
    August 4, 2015 at 2:06 pm

    Beautiful non traditional colors on the Christmas card. And the gold splatter is just a wonderful touch. Thank you!

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  106. Maaike says:
    August 4, 2015 at 2:19 pm

    fabulous, just fabulous!

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  107. Judy Sander says:
    August 4, 2015 at 2:19 pm

    Super cute cards Laurel. Love the techniques you gave us too. Aren’t Julie’s designs the greatest?

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  108. rdh95 says:
    August 4, 2015 at 2:25 pm

    My oh my! I have to get me some Color Burst. I have been looking at what everyone is creating with these little gems and can’t wait any more! Your cards make me happy. I love the look of the Christmas card on Kraft paper. Sharp and crisp. Awesome job:)

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  109. Colleen C. says:
    August 4, 2015 at 2:27 pm

    Love your cards! Great new release!

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  110. Katrina says:
    August 4, 2015 at 2:29 pm

    What great cards! Love the colors and themes! So fun!

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  111. irene grau says:
    August 4, 2015 at 2:30 pm

    Lovely collection of cards. Love that last one with the candy stripe edge — great touch!

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  112. Christine M says:
    August 4, 2015 at 2:34 pm

    Yep love stripe paper any time of year. Pretty card.

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  113. BeverlyBL says:
    August 4, 2015 at 2:35 pm

    So many beautiful creations. Love those color bursts.

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  114. Holly Saveur says:
    August 4, 2015 at 2:46 pm

    Such gorgeous cards!

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  115. Sabrina Radican says:
    August 4, 2015 at 2:51 pm

    Beautiful cards!! Those ghosts are to cute!!

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  116. toadtoedprincess says:
    August 4, 2015 at 2:57 pm

    I love the video. Coordinating dies are sure nice. I like all o f your work. Thanks!

    Reply
  117. nhorby says:
    August 4, 2015 at 3:00 pm

    Wow! How cool that you shared so many cards with us…thank you!

    Reply
  118. Mary Locke says:
    August 4, 2015 at 3:03 pm

    Your cards are beautiful! Love to style!

    Reply
  119. Theresa Tuttle says:
    August 4, 2015 at 3:09 pm

    Love the cards!

    Reply
  120. Debbie Strotz says:
    August 4, 2015 at 3:12 pm

    LOVE all the cards and the new sets!!!

    Reply
  121. Kathy W. says:
    August 4, 2015 at 3:15 pm

    Great cards!!!

    Reply
  122. Sue McRae says:
    August 4, 2015 at 3:16 pm

    What a wonderful assortment of cards!

    Reply
  123. Carol HappyExpressions says:
    August 4, 2015 at 3:20 pm

    Beautiful!

    Reply
  124. Mary Ellen Lounsbery says:
    August 4, 2015 at 3:25 pm

    Love your cards. I especially was intrigued by the flicking on the back of the card to flatten those perfect pearl peaks!

    Reply
  125. Mary says:
    August 4, 2015 at 3:30 pm

    Love all of these! The color combos on the first christmas card is my favorite! Thank you for sharing!

    Reply
  126. Berina Febin says:
    August 4, 2015 at 3:31 pm

    Beautiful cards!! Love the Kraft one!! Lovely..
    -Berina (rgaberina@yahoo.co.in)

    Reply
  127. Vicki Smith says:
    August 4, 2015 at 3:33 pm

    Color burst is right. Awesome job!

    Reply
  128. Vicki Smith says:
    August 4, 2015 at 3:36 pm

    Oops!
    Forgot my E-mail address. smith1365@yahoo.com
    Color burst is right. Awesome job!

    Reply
  129. gailanne says:
    August 4, 2015 at 3:40 pm

    What a great bunch of cards featuring Julie’s new stamp images. I particularly like the first Halloween one, which I mentally labelled Fire Mountain as soon as I saw it.
    gweitzel@shaw.ca

    Reply
  130. Judie A says:
    August 4, 2015 at 3:41 pm

    Wow all your cards are so beautiful! Especially love the color scheme of the last one!

    Reply
  131. FeM says:
    August 4, 2015 at 3:41 pm

    Great techniques and cards.

    Reply
  132. ssonnier2015 says:
    August 4, 2015 at 3:43 pm

    Awesome Release!

    Reply
  133. Sally says:
    August 4, 2015 at 3:45 pm

    Thanks so much for sharing your great ideas and creativity!

    Reply
  134. Cindy G. says:
    August 4, 2015 at 3:58 pm

    Wonderful video! So quick and cute with the pumpkins! Thanks for the whole release video too- it really helps to see them all in one setting!

    Reply
  135. Laurie Kearnes says:
    August 4, 2015 at 4:00 pm

    Wow! Great video on the card and I watched a couple of others, too! Thank you for the chance to win. I just love the stamp sets.

    Reply
  136. Lady Fair says:
    August 4, 2015 at 4:00 pm

    Hi! I watch all of your videos, so entertaining and educational! I would love to win this stamp set. Thanks for sharing all of your cards.

    Reply
  137. Ashley W says:
    August 4, 2015 at 4:01 pm

    Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  138. Janet Cobb says:
    August 4, 2015 at 4:01 pm

    Such lovely creations and fabulous techniques! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  139. Lynne Morgan says:
    August 4, 2015 at 4:05 pm

    coloring on the kraft colored card stock is a great idea, looks lovely

    Reply
  140. Theresa Wright says:
    August 4, 2015 at 4:07 pm

    I can’t wait to play with my Ken Oliver Colorbursts! They are unpredictable and so random!

    Reply
  141. ajjupiter says:
    August 4, 2015 at 4:13 pm

    Diggin’ your poinsettias. Nice video too.

    Reply
  142. Deb Kane says:
    August 4, 2015 at 4:18 pm

    Such cute Halloween cards, and really like the non-traditional Christmas colours!!

    Reply
  143. Cathy says:
    August 4, 2015 at 4:23 pm

    I loved all the Christmas cards!

    Reply
  144. paula munro says:
    August 4, 2015 at 4:24 pm

    great cards…thx for the video too.

    Reply
  145. Bonnie Thrasher says:
    August 4, 2015 at 4:31 pm

    I loved all your cards. Lovely.

    Reply
  146. Claire Broadwater says:
    August 4, 2015 at 4:38 pm

    Such great cards and videos! Thanks for all the inspiration! You are so talented! XX

    Reply
  147. Pat k says:
    August 4, 2015 at 4:41 pm

    Just love the thought of holiday cards!

    Reply
  148. Annie @ AMLC says:
    August 4, 2015 at 4:44 pm

    I love your fall cards! It’s Halloween, so out there is perfectly acceptable! 🙂 Your purple and green Christmas card is just downright stunning! Just love this non-traditional color combo! Thank you for the chance to win too!

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  149. Elizabeth Pyper says:
    August 4, 2015 at 4:47 pm

    With every hop on these blogs, the Got Candy set speaks to my heart more and more, and with those Ken Oliver color bursts.. how could they not just scream Halloween even more? Amazing! Thank you for sharing!

    Reply
  150. Karen Talbot says:
    August 4, 2015 at 4:51 pm

    So many gorgeous cards! I love seeing the new fall and winter release!

    Reply
  151. Jen W says:
    August 4, 2015 at 4:52 pm

    These are lovely!

    Reply
  152. Michelle Golz says:
    August 4, 2015 at 4:52 pm

    Love the cards!

    Reply
  153. Michele W says:
    August 4, 2015 at 4:52 pm

    Great cards! It’s hard to pick a favorite. Hadn’t seen the Ken Oliver color bursts before but I will definitely be checking them out. They make such great backgrounds for Halloween cards. Great cards and great video. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  154. Cindy says:
    August 4, 2015 at 4:59 pm

    The funky, fun backgrounds on the Halloween cards are so great. And I really like the untraditional colors on the Christmas card!

    Reply
  155. Carolee says:
    August 4, 2015 at 5:12 pm

    LOVE your cards and this new release!!!!

    Reply
  156. Jeanie R says:
    August 4, 2015 at 5:14 pm

    Lovely examples for the new release! Thank you!

    Reply
  157. chriss58 says:
    August 4, 2015 at 5:21 pm

    Beautiful cards Laura!

    Reply
  158. Betty says:
    August 4, 2015 at 5:25 pm

    wonderful cards Laurel!

    Reply
  159. melissaf123 says:
    August 4, 2015 at 5:25 pm

    Wow, those Colorbursts are awesome on your adorable Halloween cards! I love your watercoloring and un-Christmas colors on your beautifully watercolored poinsettia!

    Reply
  160. Trish Klemann says:
    August 4, 2015 at 5:31 pm

    Laurell – Great stuff! Thanks for doing the overview video1

    Reply
  161. Sandy says:
    August 4, 2015 at 5:37 pm

    Lovely cards! Enjoyed this stop.

    Reply
  162. Martha A Miller says:
    August 4, 2015 at 5:38 pm

    Ooh so spooky! Love your techniques. The poinsettia cards are lovely.

    Reply
  163. Sue Rosa says:
    August 4, 2015 at 5:41 pm

    Great cards. I particularly like the Be Merry card.

    Reply
  164. Laurie Brown says:
    August 4, 2015 at 5:46 pm

    Oh your Halloween cards are so fun!!! And those poinsettia cards are very very pretty!!!

    Reply
  165. Lynda J says:
    August 4, 2015 at 5:47 pm

    Always beautiful cards!

    Reply
  166. Rhonda Z says:
    August 4, 2015 at 6:07 pm

    I love your cards and your videos. Thanks!!

    Reply
  167. kellychevron says:
    August 4, 2015 at 6:09 pm

    Love the cards, love all the dies to coordinate!

    Reply
  168. Lisa Nay says:
    August 4, 2015 at 6:10 pm

    Your Christmas cards are just lovely! Halloween is just plain fun!

    Reply
  169. Indy says:
    August 4, 2015 at 6:12 pm

    Oh my goodness! You have been a really busy girl! All of your projects are amazing!

    Reply
  170. Stephanie Z says:
    August 4, 2015 at 6:16 pm

    Love your Halloween and Christmas cards!

    Reply
  171. Cindy Small says:
    August 4, 2015 at 6:17 pm

    Loved your cards. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  172. Carla Hundley says:
    August 4, 2015 at 6:22 pm

    Wonderful work on all
    your cards. Love the
    backgroundsnow on the
    Halloween ones.
    Carla from Utah

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  173. Brenda Hobdy says:
    August 4, 2015 at 6:23 pm

    Love the prismacolor flower card. I thought I was the only person that thought masking was time consuming!

    Reply
  174. Marcia says:
    August 4, 2015 at 6:36 pm

    Fun and colorful cards!! Love the purple ghosts.

    Reply
  175. Marie O says:
    August 4, 2015 at 6:39 pm

    What a fantastic array of cards.

    Reply
  176. littlesavedgirl says:
    August 4, 2015 at 6:46 pm

    Hi Laurel, now I see why you’ve been sooo busy! So hoping I’m a winner of this beautiful blog hop! The designs are so versatile ☺️

    Reply
  177. Kristina (CraftyPaws) says:
    August 4, 2015 at 6:46 pm

    Gorgeous cards! I especially love the the background on that first one. Cosmically delish!

    Reply
  178. Sharon M says:
    August 4, 2015 at 6:48 pm

    Great release and fun cards.

    Reply
  179. juliamuscari says:
    August 4, 2015 at 7:00 pm

    The mistletoe and holly stamp set is adorable…love your examples!

    Reply
  180. Cathy Homan says:
    August 4, 2015 at 7:12 pm

    Great cards! I love the colors you used. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  181. Geri S. says:
    August 4, 2015 at 7:12 pm

    Oooo, love how the bats seem to come from a scary background. Neat techniques!

    Reply
  182. Cindy Hehmann says:
    August 4, 2015 at 7:13 pm

    Wonderful new products and great cards for inspiration. Can’t wait to get some of these. …or all of them. ..hehehe!

    Reply
  183. Iris Esther López says:
    August 4, 2015 at 7:13 pm

    Great cards. This is a great release.

    Reply
  184. meghan says:
    August 4, 2015 at 7:18 pm

    Great job! Love your cards and all the fabulous new release products! meghan meghangreene185@gmail.com

    Reply
  185. Karen Louder says:
    August 4, 2015 at 7:21 pm

    awesome cards love the halloween cards the most as it is my favorite holiday

    Reply
  186. Troy Louise says:
    August 4, 2015 at 7:24 pm

    Beautiful cards. Can’t wait to get a few of these goodies for the best times of the year! Thanks.

    Reply
  187. Patti Painter says:
    August 4, 2015 at 7:33 pm

    Laurel, all of your cards are wonderful. I don’t do many Halloween ones, but I do love the techniques you used. I just ordered some color bursts and can’t wait to give them a try. I love the Christmas cards, very creative use of the colors. Thanks for sharing and the chance to win.

    Reply
  188. redgemva says:
    August 4, 2015 at 7:39 pm

    Love your card, looking forward to release.

    Reply
  189. tsurutadesigns says:
    August 4, 2015 at 7:39 pm

    good grief woman…you are a-mazing! seriously love each and everyone of your beautiful cards…WOW. Hope you were able to land a new techie toy today!

    Reply
  190. Marlene B says:
    August 4, 2015 at 7:40 pm

    Beautiful cards. I’ve just started experimenting with the colour bursts so it’s nice to see some examples.

    Reply
  191. Kathleen Caffey says:
    August 4, 2015 at 7:45 pm

    Awesomeness personified.

    Reply
  192. Pat McCleary says:
    August 4, 2015 at 7:47 pm

    Beautiful & unexpected. Love your unique take, Laurel.

    Reply
  193. BarbGhig says:
    August 4, 2015 at 7:51 pm

    Gorgeous cards, Laurel! Thanks so much for your wonderful videos, too!

    Reply
  194. joy meadows says:
    August 4, 2015 at 7:52 pm

    Love your cards, Laurel! Thanks for the video. I am in love with this new release.

    Reply
  195. Natalie says:
    August 4, 2015 at 8:01 pm

    What a lovely Christmas card I would be honoured to find that in my mailbox this year.

    Reply
  196. Brenda DellaVecchia says:
    August 4, 2015 at 8:03 pm

    Cool backgrounds! Glad this blog hop helped me find you.

    Reply
  197. Sarah V says:
    August 4, 2015 at 8:04 pm

    Love the Mistletoe and Holly set!

    Reply
  198. Sandy Small says:
    August 4, 2015 at 8:06 pm

    The card video was great. I will need to try colored pencils on Kraft.

    Reply
  199. Michelle Thierry says:
    August 4, 2015 at 8:07 pm

    Love your cards! I can’t wait to see the other videos you prepared!!

    Reply
  200. Brenda says:
    August 4, 2015 at 8:10 pm

    Love the simplicity of the Halloween cards!!

    Reply
  201. Sandi Kuhlman says:
    August 4, 2015 at 8:18 pm

    Wow! You. We’re really busy! Lovely cards!

    Reply
  202. sheryl peavy says:
    August 4, 2015 at 8:30 pm

    Really enjoy your videos and the cards you make.

    Reply
  203. cardcrazycrafter says:
    August 4, 2015 at 8:39 pm

    Awesome and fun cards Laurel…thanks for sharing 🙂

    Reply
  204. Glorie Alvarez says:
    August 4, 2015 at 8:40 pm

    Fabulous cards! Love the kraft one, so vibrant and pretty.

    Reply
  205. Lisa Silver says:
    August 4, 2015 at 8:42 pm

    Your backgrounds are so fun! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  206. kimheggins says:
    August 4, 2015 at 8:43 pm

    These are simply amazing…just love your style!

    Reply
  207. Janet Sisk says:
    August 4, 2015 at 8:43 pm

    WOW! I just love your cards. I just got those Color Burst powders and can’t wait to play. Thanks for the inspiration. 😀

    Reply
  208. Carmen says:
    August 4, 2015 at 8:43 pm

    Such a cute set!

    Reply
  209. genmil says:
    August 4, 2015 at 8:46 pm

    I love the color bursts great techniques .
    These stamps are a blast

    Reply
  210. sabina says:
    August 4, 2015 at 8:52 pm

    Love the colors for Halloween

    Reply
  211. Donna says:
    August 4, 2015 at 8:56 pm

    Perfect colors on the Halloween cards! Love the pointsettia too!

    Reply
  212. Heidi Stamps says:
    August 4, 2015 at 8:57 pm

    Really fun styles of cards! TFS!

    Reply
  213. barbie says:
    August 4, 2015 at 8:58 pm

    Lovely! Simply lovely

    Reply
  214. Lindarub says:
    August 4, 2015 at 8:59 pm

    Love the techniques and the cards.

    Reply
  215. barb mason says:
    August 4, 2015 at 9:05 pm

    Love your crazy backgrounds. So very fun.

    Reply
  216. Cindy T says:
    August 4, 2015 at 9:12 pm

    Love how easy these will be to add color!

    Reply
  217. Kellie says:
    August 4, 2015 at 9:17 pm

    Loved both Christmas holiday cards!

    Reply
  218. Barbara Regis says:
    August 4, 2015 at 9:25 pm

    Holiday season card is THE ONE!

    Reply
  219. Denise Terry says:
    August 4, 2015 at 9:27 pm

    So beautiful! Especially the Mistletoe and Holly cards!

    Reply
  220. Shannon Pratt says:
    August 4, 2015 at 9:28 pm

    Great sets. Cant wait to start stamping. Shannon

    Reply
  221. Carol K says:
    August 4, 2015 at 9:38 pm

    great techniques. . .great cards

    Reply
  222. Miriam Prantner says:
    August 4, 2015 at 9:41 pm

    Wonderful cards! Loving those color bursts and the coloring on kraft!

    Reply
  223. Jean McCurry says:
    August 4, 2015 at 9:53 pm

    Fall is my favorite season and I’m always looking for great fall images. Really love these!

    Reply
  224. Olive M says:
    August 4, 2015 at 10:06 pm

    Love the Christmas card with the distress ink frames…so pretty.

    Reply
  225. zhockeymom77 says:
    August 4, 2015 at 10:10 pm

    Love the mistletoe and holly on the kraft cardstock!

    Reply
  226. parafighter says:
    August 4, 2015 at 10:20 pm

    Love your cards, really like the mistletoe and holly

    Reply
  227. Teresa says:
    August 4, 2015 at 10:25 pm

    Wow, some really good ideas using this new release. Thanks for the chance to win,

    Reply
  228. Debs says:
    August 4, 2015 at 10:27 pm

    Love your design and colors!

    Reply
  229. She'll says:
    August 4, 2015 at 10:41 pm

    Great cards:) thanks!

    Reply
  230. Megan says:
    August 4, 2015 at 10:48 pm

    Ahhh, it can’t be time to start thinking about fall and winter yet!? This fabulous new release MIGHT make me dread it a little less, but I’m still going to soak up summer while it’s here!

    Reply
  231. Ericka S says:
    August 4, 2015 at 10:48 pm

    Love the cards, thanks for sharing

    Reply
  232. kathy sarver says:
    August 4, 2015 at 10:58 pm

    Love the cards! Great job!

    Reply
  233. Laura Norris says:
    August 4, 2015 at 11:14 pm

    What fun! Great color!

    Reply
  234. Linda Mc says:
    August 4, 2015 at 11:22 pm

    I really like your colors, different and effective.

    Reply
  235. Sandra Schroeder says:
    August 4, 2015 at 11:33 pm

    Great job on your cards, Laurel. Both poinsettia cards are very pretty, but those halloween cards are too cute. I love the dark and spooky background on that ghost card.

    Reply
  236. Melissa H says:
    August 4, 2015 at 11:40 pm

    What gorgeous cards!

    Reply
  237. Donna Scully says:
    August 4, 2015 at 11:41 pm

    Love your choice of bold colors………rich looking and vibrant……………..would love this set……Go ahead and make my day!………….lol

    Reply
  238. Julie S. says:
    August 4, 2015 at 11:45 pm

    I love that you’re not afraid of color! Me either, the more color, the better I like it. I love your non traditional color Christmas card because those are the colors I decorate with, they are my traditional colors!

    Reply
  239. momrc says:
    August 4, 2015 at 11:59 pm

    Great new release – and a fun blog hop. So full of inspiration.

    Reply
  240. Anna D. says:
    August 5, 2015 at 12:00 am

    The pinecones are calling me.

    Reply
  241. Viveca V. says:
    August 5, 2015 at 12:14 am

    Thanks for sharing the super techniques for some super stamp sets!

    Reply
  242. Barbara says:
    August 5, 2015 at 12:23 am

    The mondo poinsettia is awesome.

    Reply
  243. Dianne says:
    August 5, 2015 at 12:47 am

    This release is really nice. Can’t wait to buy the Halloween set!

    Reply
  244. Elizabeth Gutierrez says:
    August 5, 2015 at 12:49 am

    Loved the backgrounds!

    Reply
  245. Debby says:
    August 5, 2015 at 12:56 am

    These would be so much fun to create with. I love the “be merry”. And your ghost cards are so cool.

    Reply
  246. Marcie Johnson says:
    August 5, 2015 at 1:25 am

    Love your ideas with these awesome sets!

    Reply
  247. Chris says:
    August 5, 2015 at 1:34 am

    The colors are outstanding! Very creative.

    Reply
  248. Susieq says:
    August 5, 2015 at 1:41 am

    All look great. I like you choice of colors.

    Reply
  249. Louise Rolph says:
    August 5, 2015 at 2:33 am

    thanks for sharing your great cards Laurel. Love this new release.

    Reply
  250. Sue Lutz says:
    August 5, 2015 at 2:53 am

    The ghosts tickle me!!! Cute, cute, cute card.

    Reply
  251. Susiesue says:
    August 5, 2015 at 3:33 am

    Love the mistletoe & holly set… Those Colorado burst backgrounds are gorgeous.

    Reply
  252. Cristina says:
    August 5, 2015 at 3:40 am

    love love love halloween cards!!
    Cristina
    thehouseoftheblackbirds.blogspot.it

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  253. TracyM #6773 says:
    August 5, 2015 at 3:58 am

    BOO-tiful
    +
    BOO-tiful
    +
    BEAUTIFUL
    +
    BEAUTIFUL
    =
    ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS cardsl!!!
    THANK YOU for sharing your CREATIVE INSPIRATION and CRAFTY TEMPTATION Laurel 🙂

    Reply
  254. scrapanistas says:
    August 5, 2015 at 5:16 am

    Great cards love the bat card thanks for sharing your talent.

    Reply
  255. ireneaddison says:
    August 5, 2015 at 5:17 am

    Great cards to showcase a fabulous release! I just picked up some Colorburst so I am looking forward to playing…thanks for the inspiration!

    Reply
  256. Leslie Brown says:
    August 5, 2015 at 6:27 am

    The use of frames and watercolour is gorgeous!

    Reply
  257. LauraJane:) says:
    August 5, 2015 at 6:45 am

    Super Full reveal video..I like to see everything up close and personal: )
    Love the Esentials sets!

    Reply
  258. Sharri Reeves says:
    August 5, 2015 at 7:26 am

    Beautiful cards. Love the color burst background on the first card. I would also like to win a little Ellen/Julie live.

    Reply
  259. Linda F says:
    August 5, 2015 at 7:34 am

    What a fabulous variety of cards. I really love the pencil on the kraft. Thank you for the video and the close up of the new release

    Reply
  260. Elaine Pierce says:
    August 5, 2015 at 7:38 am

    Love the way you show-cased the stamps and dies with stunning backgrounds!

    Reply
  261. amyrmccue says:
    August 5, 2015 at 8:08 am

    I love the candy cane paper accent on the poinsettia card. Beautiful!

    Reply
  262. Birgit says:
    August 5, 2015 at 8:16 am

    Fabulous cards! I love them all!

    Reply
  263. Nina-Marie Trapani says:
    August 5, 2015 at 8:17 am

    So many lovely cards! Great backgrounds you’ve created too!
    Nina-Marie 🙂
    ninamariedesign@gmail.com

    Reply
  264. Donna says:
    August 5, 2015 at 8:22 am

    I love love love your cards! I love the Ken Oliver colorbursts! The poinsettia done in the non traditional colors is my favorite! I very rarely use green and red for my Christmas cards! Great work!

    Reply
  265. M. Schuering says:
    August 5, 2015 at 9:02 am

    Love all these cards you made with Ellen Hutson’s new release. I hope Santa comes early to my house! 🙂

    Reply
  266. Janelle Graham says:
    August 5, 2015 at 9:03 am

    I know you didn’t showcase the Mondo Poinsettia card today but I think it’s gorgeous. Your other Christmas cards are lovely as well. Great stamp set. ☺

    Reply
  267. nanagretchen says:
    August 5, 2015 at 9:40 am

    Love your cards, and loved the way you used the Color Burst, great job and TFS!

    Reply
  268. JanetB says:
    August 5, 2015 at 9:47 am

    I think I will have to try the Color Burst technique, I love those backgrounds! Thank you for all the inspiration.

    Reply
  269. Susan N, says:
    August 5, 2015 at 9:49 am

    Your cards make me want to start on my holiday cards now! Very nice indeed.

    Reply
  270. dotjiris says:
    August 5, 2015 at 9:51 am

    I really love that Christmas stamp set.

    Reply
  271. Donna says:
    August 5, 2015 at 9:55 am

    I love your cards Laurel!

    Reply
  272. stamping sue says:
    August 5, 2015 at 10:05 am

    I do like halloween cards! yours are fantastic. thanks for sharing and for the chance to win a stamp set.
    stamping sue
    http://stampingsueinconnecticut.blogspot.com/

    Reply
  273. Brandy Duncan says:
    August 5, 2015 at 10:09 am

    Love the cards. The Halloween cards are so much fun. I don’t think that they are to crazy. The Christmas ones are just gorgeous. Thanks for the inspiration.

    Reply
  274. Crimson Owl Creations says:
    August 5, 2015 at 10:12 am

    Laurel, I just love your pretty cards with the terrific backgrounds! Great ideas!
    Take care!
    Michele H.
    crimsonowl@charter.net

    Reply
  275. pamboe says:
    August 5, 2015 at 10:13 am

    Perfect technique for a Halloween card! I’m going to do that!

    Reply
  276. Jane M says:
    August 5, 2015 at 10:40 am

    Love the way you used these new stamps and dies! Your cards are great as always!

    Reply
  277. Linnea Sundstrom says:
    August 5, 2015 at 11:04 am

    terrific!!!! think the purple and orange colorbursts were MADE for Hallowe’en! that first card is BATTYRIFIC!!!

    Reply
  278. Carrie Ross says:
    August 5, 2015 at 11:45 am

    I love all your cards. The Halloween backgrounds were fabulous!

    Reply
  279. lisa808 says:
    August 5, 2015 at 11:54 am

    Fabulous Halloween backgrounds/cards. Beautiful Christmas cards!

    Reply
  280. Jeanne B says:
    August 5, 2015 at 11:56 am

    Very creative! I love your cards.

    Reply
  281. Jennifer Ford says:
    August 5, 2015 at 12:20 pm

    I am excited for the holidays…. Although not prepared. I contemplated Christmas in July (which is progress) …. But I could not do it. This definitely gives me inspiration. Thank you!

    Reply
  282. Sharbogast says:
    August 5, 2015 at 12:32 pm

    Ok, seriously.. Love ALL your cards.. Yes, even the one you laughed about. The ghosts are adorable, but I like the background, and the sentiment. It’s just fun. Looks like you had fun making it.. hehe Thanks so much for sharing, and taking the time to make videos.

    Reply
  283. Camille says:
    August 5, 2015 at 1:05 pm

    You put me in the mood for Halloween. Great cards, I love them.

    Reply
  284. ksellwang says:
    August 5, 2015 at 1:46 pm

    Love all of your cards, this is a great release! I’m in love with the Mondo Poinsettia, think that set needs to come to my house

    Reply
  285. Christine R says:
    August 5, 2015 at 1:47 pm

    Thanks for sharing these great techniques. I love the background colors!

    Reply
  286. Carol Mc says:
    August 5, 2015 at 2:10 pm

    Great cards and techniques. I love they way your white embossing on kraft turned out.

    Reply
  287. Janet D. says:
    August 5, 2015 at 2:55 pm

    Love your techniques, these are grat cards!!

    Reply
  288. Sharon Salerno says:
    August 5, 2015 at 3:52 pm

    Love the cards! Such fun holiday stamps and dies!

    Reply
  289. Jeri says:
    August 5, 2015 at 3:58 pm

    Lovely cards.

    Reply
  290. Ellen S says:
    August 5, 2015 at 4:02 pm

    Love the cards!

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  291. Traci Lord says:
    August 5, 2015 at 4:10 pm

    Love it all! The Halloween cards are Awesome! ?

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  292. maureenchandler says:
    August 5, 2015 at 4:16 pm

    Great cards and video – thanks so much for sharing and for the chance to win!!

    Reply
  293. Beatrice Lawson says:
    August 5, 2015 at 4:53 pm

    I have my fingers crossed so hard – the Mistletoe and Holly set is my fave of the new release!! (Although I must say the background of your Halloween cards is to die for:-)) Just beautiful!

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  294. Amante del Papel says:
    August 5, 2015 at 5:29 pm

    I love how you coloring the background of all your cards, there are so beautiful and stunning!

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  295. Mary Lubin says:
    August 5, 2015 at 5:42 pm

    Great Halloween cards and I love the coloring on the craft Christmas card.

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  296. Ruth Aubertine says:
    August 5, 2015 at 6:09 pm

    Love your work and LOVE this stamp set. The best is the die cuts that match!!!! Thank for the opportunity!

    Reply
  297. Heather T says:
    August 5, 2015 at 6:52 pm

    Beautiful cards, great backgrounds. Thanks for sharing.

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  298. JudyB says:
    August 5, 2015 at 7:12 pm

    Super cute cards Laurel. I love the 3 ghost card. Thanks for sharing with us.

    Reply
  299. Paula says:
    August 5, 2015 at 7:12 pm

    I didn’t think I was going to like this card. I was thinking….she’s colouring the poinsettia flower green, she’s colouring the pinecone purple…..what on earth is she thinking. But when you were finished WOW….it was perfect.

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  300. Pamela Parks says:
    August 5, 2015 at 7:34 pm

    Love this release! Love what you did!

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  301. Janet Mack says:
    August 5, 2015 at 7:35 pm

    Fun Halloween cards, my favorite holiday to make cards for.

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  302. Susan says:
    August 5, 2015 at 8:18 pm

    Love all stamp sets for all 3 holidays! Fun! Fun! Fun!

    Reply
  303. Margarita Navarro-Rivera says:
    August 5, 2015 at 8:27 pm

    Great cards!

    Reply
  304. mmzulick says:
    August 5, 2015 at 8:34 pm

    My favorites are the mistletoe and holly plus the mondo poinsietta. Great cards, thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  305. Danielle Dietz says:
    August 5, 2015 at 8:36 pm

    I absolutely love this new release! Fabulous cards too. 🙂

    Reply
  306. Eileen M says:
    August 5, 2015 at 9:08 pm

    Fantastic! What an awesome release!

    Reply
  307. denisegutshall says:
    August 5, 2015 at 9:10 pm

    Beautiful cards! I am just loving this new release! What a wonderful technique with the Halloween card.

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  308. Kathy BM says:
    August 5, 2015 at 10:18 pm

    Love your cards. TFS.

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  309. Kathy Crosby says:
    August 5, 2015 at 10:30 pm

    Beautiful cards! Great inspiration!

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  310. Sally Richards says:
    August 5, 2015 at 10:33 pm

    OMG… just love love love your cards… i think i’m in love with the mistletoe and holly card the most tho… lol thank you sooooo much for your inspiration

    Reply
  311. Janet lech-picado says:
    August 5, 2015 at 10:41 pm

    Congrats, julie! Beautiful release.

    Reply
  312. Pat Ladd says:
    August 6, 2015 at 12:03 am

    Thanks you for the tips of using a gel pen for missing lines with the embossing powder and also to flick the back of the card to make sure the poinsettia dots are rounded and not peaked. Beautiful card!

    Reply
  313. pinkheelscreative says:
    August 6, 2015 at 1:29 am

    Glad to see someone as obsessed with watercolor techniques as I am! Love all your cards!

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  314. Pam A says:
    August 6, 2015 at 8:04 am

    You really worked these stamp sets to the max. Love the backgrounds on the halloween cards.

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  315. Bobby says:
    August 6, 2015 at 8:13 am

    I love the Colorbursts on the Halloween cards. The video was great as was the coloring on the poinsettia cards..

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  316. Shona Chambers says:
    August 6, 2015 at 8:33 am

    Such incredible cards and love the backgrounds you created.

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  317. Christina says:
    August 6, 2015 at 8:51 am

    I love the backgrounds that you did!! I love your cards!

    Reply
  318. Helen Gullett says:
    August 6, 2015 at 9:17 am

    Cute Halloween cards and gorgeous Christmas cards! Fabulous background!

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  319. Cathy Schlecker says:
    August 6, 2015 at 9:22 am

    Nice cards. Thanks!

    Reply
  320. Jan says:
    August 6, 2015 at 9:30 am

    Thanks for sharing. Cute cards.

    Reply
  321. Bev T says:
    August 6, 2015 at 10:19 am

    Love the cards and the new products.

    Reply
  322. Kris in Alaska says:
    August 6, 2015 at 10:37 am

    I’m a sucker for anything Christmas related especially poinsettias!

    Reply
  323. Michelle R. says:
    August 6, 2015 at 11:10 am

    Beautiful Cards. Love the Halloween ones.

    Reply
  324. byulgzr says:
    August 6, 2015 at 1:20 pm

    beautiful cards~ love the coloring on the kraft card~ 🙂

    Reply
  325. Autumn says:
    August 6, 2015 at 1:49 pm

    What a fun and special Christmas card!

    Reply
  326. Judy McEwan says:
    August 6, 2015 at 1:50 pm

    Great crds! Thanks for all of the examples

    Reply
  327. Nancy Chiou says:
    August 6, 2015 at 3:46 pm

    lovely cards! I love this stamp set!

    Reply
  328. Melissa H says:
    August 6, 2015 at 4:07 pm

    it is always such a pleasure to watch your videos and creativity!

    Reply
  329. AG says:
    August 6, 2015 at 4:20 pm

    Great cards and great collection!! Love the Color Burst card; it looks so cute!

    Reply
  330. Diane Martin says:
    August 6, 2015 at 4:56 pm

    Amazing cards. I like them all. Can’t wait to see the rest of the hop and then come back and catch up on all the cards you previewed.

    Reply
  331. Patt H. says:
    August 6, 2015 at 7:37 pm

    Gorgeous cards & an awesome video! Loved seeing the Color Burst powders used as I just got some & have not had a chance to play with them.

    Reply
  332. andrea says:
    August 7, 2015 at 8:15 am

    The cards are so beautiful it’s hard to choose a favorite. But if I was pressed, I’d say the one you did using Mistletoe & Holly is my favorite. Thanks for sharing the beauty.

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  333. Janet Swofford says:
    August 7, 2015 at 9:38 am

    Your cards are all wonderful! I think your “wild ” card is so cool! Such a spooky background for those cute ghosties!!!

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  334. Anja Bytyqi says:
    August 7, 2015 at 10:31 am

    Great cards, Laurel! I especially love the fun background on the first one!

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  335. Mari Nyx says:
    August 7, 2015 at 12:13 pm

    Loving the collection. Your video was awesome! ~M~

    Reply
  336. Vicki Smith says:
    August 7, 2015 at 1:13 pm

    The color burst background on the first card is so beautiful and I watched your video and enjoyed your designing process very much. This release is wonderful and I would be thrilled to win! Thank you, Laurel!!!
    smith1365@yahoo.com

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  337. happypaperink says:
    August 7, 2015 at 2:06 pm

    Laurel I love your backgrounds & I agree those ghosts are super cute!!!

    Reply
  338. Mary Holshouser says:
    August 7, 2015 at 5:10 pm

    the first card looks like there’s been an explosion. Love the bat flying out of it.
    The flowers are so pretty. Can’t wait for Christmas and time to make those cards.
    thanks for sharing

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    1. Mary Holshouser says:
      August 7, 2015 at 5:30 pm

      forgot my e-mail
      txmlhl@yahoo.com
      thanks.

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  339. Charlotte C says:
    August 7, 2015 at 7:23 pm

    So ready for Halloween now, seeing your cards. Christmas will have to wait. TFS.

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  340. lisascreativeniche says:
    August 7, 2015 at 10:02 pm

    Oh I love the ghosts card! Great background!

    Reply
  341. Marty says:
    August 8, 2015 at 12:29 am

    All the cards are beautiful & love the effect you got with the color burst!

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  342. Chris M. says:
    August 8, 2015 at 1:36 am

    The Christmas cards are great.

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  343. Lori says:
    August 8, 2015 at 4:04 am

    Pick me! Pick me!! Super awesome. Love your beautiful ideas.

    Reply
  344. Ana says:
    August 8, 2015 at 4:17 am

    Great colors on backgrounds with color burst. And the christmas cards look amazing.

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  345. Tracey Mazza says:
    August 8, 2015 at 10:41 am

    Your style is just spectacular. The color you add and style added to these amazing new roll outs by JUlie are just spectaculars x. TFS. t xx

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  346. Linda says:
    August 8, 2015 at 11:28 am

    So fun! Thanks for the ideas!

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  347. Aubrey says:
    August 8, 2015 at 5:06 pm

    Hi! My name is Aubrey and I’m 11 years old. I haven’t really gotten into stamping yet, but after watching a lot of videos I really want to! I all your cards are amazing and I really hope that I will be able to, too someday! Thanks for the giveaway opportunity!

    -Aubrey

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    1. Aubrey says:
      August 8, 2015 at 5:15 pm

      (I am… aubreygfife@yahoo.com)

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  348. snazzy jjs says:
    August 8, 2015 at 5:10 pm

    Great techniques and i love this new release.

    Reply
  349. Sue D says:
    August 8, 2015 at 5:15 pm

    Very creative cards!
    slrdowney at hotmail dot com

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  350. Tracy N says:
    August 8, 2015 at 6:39 pm

    Love the cards! Thanks for sharing so many examples.

    Reply
  351. Renee says:
    August 8, 2015 at 7:01 pm

    Wow, love the ghosts card with that background and the poinsettia is lovely!

    Reply
  352. Kelsey says:
    August 8, 2015 at 9:40 pm

    love the craft and christmas mix!

    Reply
  353. gwenyt says:
    August 8, 2015 at 9:41 pm

    Love your Be Merry card so much!

    Reply
  354. Sandy says:
    August 9, 2015 at 2:53 am

    Beautiful!

    Reply
  355. Susie Brosonski says:
    August 9, 2015 at 10:53 am

    Love the cards! I love to win and spend Labor Day weekend with my art!

    Reply
  356. Ronna E. says:
    August 9, 2015 at 11:18 am

    Love the holiday stamps – and love what you have done with them!

    Reply
  357. Maggie Carmody says:
    August 9, 2015 at 11:50 am

    I love your non-traditional cards – they are beautiful. Great release.

    Reply
  358. francesca says:
    August 9, 2015 at 12:37 pm

    beautiful cards!! 🙂

    Reply
  359. Judith B says:
    August 9, 2015 at 1:01 pm

    LOVE your Halloween cards, especially the background on the first. I might take it as an inspiration for the invitations to my son’s first birthday party 😉 Thanks!

    Reply
  360. Kathy Mc says:
    August 9, 2015 at 10:05 pm

    WOW, I am really impressed with all your cards even though your second one isn’t my style either. Love the Mistletoe and Holly set, especially, and both of those cards are fabulous. Great job with video and all ~ crossing my fingers I’m a lucky winner!

    Reply
  361. Debbie Eslinger says:
    August 10, 2015 at 3:29 am

    Great cards and techniques

    Reply
  362. 1593dennis says:
    August 10, 2015 at 7:38 am

    How creative! Looking forward to returning from work today to watch the videos!

    Reply
  363. Liz O. says:
    August 10, 2015 at 9:30 am

    Fab set of cards! Love the creative backgrounds and techniques showcased, TFS!

    Reply
  364. melissadawnlane says:
    August 10, 2015 at 10:23 am

    Wow, loveliness, Laurel!

    Reply
  365. Nandini says:
    August 10, 2015 at 3:41 pm

    Loved the cards! Especially the beautiful backgrounds and how well you combine them with the fabulous stamps of this release!

    Reply
  366. DEBBIE MYERS says:
    August 10, 2015 at 5:52 pm

    All of your cards are awesome but I particularly love what you did with the Halloween card and the bat!

    Reply
  367. Carla Hundley says:
    August 10, 2015 at 7:57 pm

    Terrific cards and I really like
    the first card and the Be Merry
    card!
    Carla from Utah

    Reply
  368. Linda says:
    August 10, 2015 at 7:57 pm

    Thanks for the ideas using this new release. The pop of color of the stripes is a great idea.

    Reply
  369. Heather Lynn says:
    August 10, 2015 at 11:43 pm

    Love your Mistletoe and Holly cards. Great techniques to try. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  370. Jennifer L. says:
    August 11, 2015 at 12:51 am

    Lovely cards! Thanks for sharing and for the chance to win.

    Reply
  371. Ginger G. says:
    August 11, 2015 at 6:07 am

    Really like your “Be Merry” card – thanks for doing videos!

    Reply
  372. Marianne says:
    August 11, 2015 at 7:25 am

    Oh my, those cards look amazing. Love those vibrant backgrounds and you showed that those pointsettias are even more versatile than I already thought.

    Reply
  373. Nadine says:
    August 11, 2015 at 10:40 am

    Amazing release and I love the mistletoe card

    Reply
  374. craftingigi says:
    August 11, 2015 at 11:29 am

    Great cards! More techniques for me to try!

    Reply
  375. lindsay w says:
    August 11, 2015 at 1:45 pm

    Love the Halloween cards!

    Reply
  376. corgidusty says:
    August 11, 2015 at 5:17 pm

    Awesome mixed media cards!! I need this entire release for sure. Thanks for the video too.

    Reply
  377. Rose Santuci-Sofranko says:
    August 11, 2015 at 5:56 pm

    Very cool designs/cards! Thanks and God bless! ILuvTheEucharist @ aol.com

    Reply
  378. Elizabeth says:
    August 13, 2015 at 1:37 pm

    I started cardmaking while sick and disabled with chronic Lyme disease. I’m still very sick and cardmaking is my therapy. I love everything about it, and it brings me so much joy! I am so happy that I found you along the way, Laurel. You are so talented. I love your cards, and I am learning a lot through you and others. I found you through Catherine and now have found this design team. I can’t wait to look at all of their cards. I am so sad that I missed the deadline for the giveaway. I want everything! Smiles and blessings… Elizabeth

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