Oh my ...

Look what was in my inbox as I arrived home...

Hope you find just what the

Spring-cleaning-fairy ordered in stock!

=] Michele

Essentials by Ellen April Release is in the House!

 
All of those sneaky peeks on IG this week may have gone unseen by a few... but never fear - today, I'll share the whole kitten-kaboodle! 

First up... Everyday Doodles and dies, and Everyday Punnies:

Julie has given us great doodle-y line drawings & the fill-in stamps - such a fun way to add a spot of color [and to use all those Catherine Pooler inks I love]!

 

This play day ended on a happy note card set!  When I found it hard to choose which pun I wanted to add, I decided to include them all!  a simple little Copic highlight over Copic-friendly ink was just the ticket to draw the eye to one!

 

 

Next:  Instant Photo frame dies!

 

I had plenty of 'models' leftover... and even found a way to add a bit of instant bokeh with one of Julie's background sets!

 

That cover plate is from Altenew - isn't it fun? 

But this one would be fabulous too!

One more... a wonderful new Painted Stripes set... believe me, the sky is the limit with these lovelies!

How could I stop with just one size stripe?  Isn't stamping over the stripes fun?  A teensy bit of Copic coloring for a bit of depth, and dimension... et voila!

 

 

Have I tantalized you a bit today?  All these and a few more fabulous products are available now at Ellen Hutson, LLC … thanks so much for hanging out with me today! 

 

=]  Michele 



CAS[E] this Sketch #316

Brian King is our Sketch #316 artist this week... we can always count on Brian to give us lots of options with his sketches!

I've had way too much fun with a new set from Penny Black, called Special Friends and dies  … there may be a few more variations on IG, if you'd like to see them, you'll find me @mfergu01 =]

A bit of blended Distress Oxide Peeled Paint ink, and details from EH Stitching Lines, provided the 'ramp' for this little hopper, and I've popped him up on a little PPP Decorative Tag.  Footprints, and sentiment are compliments of a very old Avery Elle set called Happy Spring! 

Hope you have a little time to spend with us at CTS this week!  You'll find so much more inspiration here from the team!

=]  Michele

Inspired By #66 speckled eggs

 

I tried a little bit of alcohol inking this week... but there wasn't as much success in my craft studio as there is in nature... aren't these speckled eggs gorgeous?

 

Here is my little egg, with a sweet surprise inside, for IB #66:

 

Hope you aren't tired of my Penny Black special friends yet!!

 

Here is that Alexandra Renke cracked egg die again. I attempted to recreate the wonderful bowl and shiplap background from the IB photo inspiration … what will inspire you this week?

 

=]  Michele



EBE April Release coming... and a birthday to celebrate!!

Our IG sneaks of all things new in April from Ellen Hutson includes a little celebration of Altenew

who is celebrating their 5th birthday this week!!!

Happiest birthday, Altenew!

may your success continue for many years to come!!

 I'll see you back here on Friday!!!

=] Michele





CAS[E] this Sketch #315

Do you think I had any fun at all with this week's Sketch?  lol

After seeing CTS #315, it was clear that I had to play cards with one of the many beautiful butterflies I have at my disposal... thanks, N@!

First up, a very old MFT set that still makes my heart flutter!  and the impression of the bold band in the Sketch using an old Cuttlebug embossing strip!

 

THEN, while searching for those butterfly dies, I came across another oldie-but-goodie die, and this happened:

 

Well that surely is a fun stand in, right?  It will be sent off to a very brave friend across the pond who deserves support for her battle with breast cancer.

I'm wondering if the entire team used a butterfly [or pretty stand-in for her!] … let's go see!

=]  Michele

Inspired By #65 ... windows

 

Laurel has chosen such a handsome photo inspiration for us this week … I've interpreted it quite literally...

 

Inside:

"I wish we could each look out our own window,

                     and see the same scene!"
 

The Ton's Vogue Skies provided the view out of my

Mama Elephant window from a very well loved

Peek a Frame die set.

 

We look forward to what you'll create using Inspired by #65!

=]  Michele