Using Sentiments for a Scene | Essentials by Ellen

I kinda love bold sentiments. Not only do they fill up your card, you definitely can use them to create a scene. Here, I used them to set up a bit of a staircase scene for this birthday card. Be sure to stop by Ellen Hutson to shop these sets because Ellen is retiring and closing up her shop! Once these are gone, they are gone.


All my supplies for creating this card will be listed down below (with multiple sources when available) for your curiosity and convenience. Affiliate links used when possible. 

>> SUPPLIES <<

Essentials by Ellen – HB2U Stamps
—EBE: https://bit.ly/3C4kD6s
Essentials by Ellen – Party Time Stamps
—EBE: https://bit.ly/3My0VVI
Honey Bee Stamps – Intense Black Ink 
  —HBS: https://shrsl.com/3d6oe&nbsp;
  —SSS: https://shrsl.com/3d6or&nbsp;
  —EH: https://bit.ly/3ISeI65&nbsp;
  —Scom: https://shrsl.com/3jwwt&nbsp;
Honey Bee Stamps – Simply Spring Paper Pad
—HBS: https://shrsl.com/40ddf
—SSS: https://shrsl.com/40ddn
—EH: http://bit.ly/3GeuRnq
Concord & 9th – Sprout Mini Ink 
  –EH: https://bit.ly/3oI3N6Y&nbsp;
  –SSS: https://shrsl.com/3mx1f
Concord & 9th – Avocado Mini Ink 
  –EH: https://bit.ly/3BZhvZJ&nbsp;
  –SSS: https://shrsl.com/434d5&nbsp;
Concord & 9th – Briar Rose Mini Ink 
  –EH: https://bit.ly/3OEd5iw&nbsp;
  –SSS: https://shrsl.com/434d7&nbsp;
Concord & 9th – Blueberry Rose Mini Ink 
  –EH: https://bit.ly/3IJwOJZ&nbsp;
  –SSS: https://shrsl.com/434d9&nbsp;
Concord & 9th – Carnation Mini Ink 
  –EH: https://bit.ly/3opYcFl&nbsp;
  –SSS:https://shrsl.com/434da
Spectrum Noir – Clear Sparkle Pen
  –EH: https://bit.ly/2YNDMaf

August 2023 BuJo Set Ups

Again — late to another monthly set up but I wanted something quick an easy this week, minimal coloring because it’s going to be a busy one. I love this stamp set because it has doodle images along with a coordinating solid stamp to quick “color” it in.

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All my supplies for creating this card will be listed down below (with multiple sources when available) for your curiosity and convenience. Affiliate links used when possible. 

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>> SUPPLIES <<

The Sassy Club – Sassy Dots Notebook
–TSC: http://bit.ly/3EDjIvW
Essentials by Ellen – Summer Doodles
–EH: https://bit.ly/47nmrpC
Essentials by Ellen – Let’s Chill
–EH: https://bit.ly/45do6fJ
Ink Blot Shop – Date it (Calendar Builder)
–IBS: https://shrsl.com/3wlv6
Honey Bee Stamps – Intense Black Ink
—HBS: https://shrsl.com/3d6oe
—SSS: https://shrsl.com/3d6or
—EH: https://bit.ly/3ISeI65
—Scom: https://shrsl.com/3jwwt
Concord & 9th – Oceanside Mini Ink
–EH: https://bit.ly/3OomIhi
–SSS: https://shrsl.com/3mesd
Concord & 9th – Clementine Mini Ink
–EH: https://bit.ly/41xAkOI
–SSS: https://shrsl.com/462tf
Concord & 9th – Blueberry Mini Ink
–EH: https://bit.ly/3IJwOJZ
–SSS: https://shrsl.com/434d9
Concord & 9th – Fig Mini Ink
–EH: https://bit.ly/3KvOQAi
–SSS: https://shrsl.com/46cr6
Concord & 9th – Clementine Mini Ink
–EH: https://bit.ly/41xAkOI
–SSS: https://shrsl.com/46cr4
Concord & 9th – Sweet Pea Mini Ink
–EH: https://bit.ly/47ogWav
–SSS: https://shrsl.com/46cr3

Ink Swiping | Essentials by Ellen

Got any mini inks? Have you tried to swipe them to create a background? It’s one of the easiest techniques to create an easy background and you don’t have to be precise… the swipes add to the quirk!

All my supplies for creating this card will be listed down below (with multiple sources when available) for your curiosity and convenience. Affiliate links used when possible. 

>> SUPPLIES <<

Essentials by Ellen – Hey You Hot Foil
—EBE: https://bit.ly/3AkoThp
Essentials by Ellen – Hey You Die
—EBE: https://bit.ly/3AkoJGP
Trinity Stamps – Soapy Bubbles Embellishments
—EBE: https://bit.ly/35yEyKM
Concord & 9th – Sorbet Mini Ink
  –EH: https://bit.ly/3T7wsQ8&nbsp;
Concord & 9th – Carnation Mini Ink
  –EH: https://bit.ly/3opYcFl
Concord & 9th – Clementine Mini Ink
  –EH: https://bit.ly/41xAkOI
Concord & 9th – Lemongrass Mini Ink
  –EH: https://bit.ly/3V1Fa4E
Concord & 9th – Aqua Sky Mini Ink 
  –EH: https://bit.ly/3PqzugG

Whimsical Stamping | Essentials by Ellen

Doodles — they are always fun because it’s not about perfection, it’s just for fun. This stamp set is a great example of that and it also comes with the solids so you can easily color it up. Stamping doesn’t have to be perfect and honestly, it’s better that it’s not — it’s whimsical and fun! Don’t you think?

All my supplies for creating this card will be listed down below (with multiple sources when available) for your curiosity and convenience. Affiliate links used when possible. 

>> SUPPLIES <<

Essentials by Ellen – Everyday Doodles
—EBE: https://bit.ly/3oFNU48
Essentials by Ellen – Big Love
—EBE: https://bit.ly/3Lr4rAT
Essentials by Ellen – Sentiment Strips
—EBE: https://bit.ly/3hWK3fB
Essentials by Ellen – Valentine Vibes
—EBE: https://bit.ly/3Y5ZdPF
Honey Bee Stamps – Intense Black Ink 
  —EH: https://bit.ly/3ISeI65&nbsp;
Concord & 9th – Clover Mini Ink 
  –EH: https://bit.ly/3w8xn9I
Concord & 9th – Oceanside Mini Ink 
  –EH: https://bit.ly/3OomIhi
Concord & 9th – Honeysuckle Mini Ink 
  –EH: https://bit.ly/3yVKPOR
Concord & 9th – Buttercup Mini Ink 
  –EH: https://bit.ly/3PpLIq0
Concord & 9th – Parsley Mini Ink 
  –EH: https://bit.ly/3nmOK1l
Mis-T Rulers
  –EH: https://bit.ly/3JweJhu

Embossing Accents | Essentials by Ellen

If you follow me, you know I’m not big on simple cards. I tend to over add and include a ton of coloring. However, sometimes you just need a quick and easy birthday card. Even then, I couldn’t resist but add a little extra on this card by using embossing powder.

All my supplies for creating this card will be listed down below (with multiple sources when available) for your curiosity and convenience. Affiliate links used when possible. 

>> SUPPLIES <<

Essentials by Ellen – Hey You Die
—EBE: https://bit.ly/3AkoJGP
Essentials by Ellen – Sprinkles Stencil
—EBE: https://bit.ly/3UYUZce
Mini Distress Ink – Abandoned Coral
  –EH: http://bit.ly/2v8Kxr5 
Distress Ink – Kitsch Flamingo (large) 
  –EH: https://bit.ly/3gDLFb5
Mini Distress Ink – Carved Pumpkin
  –EH: https://bit.ly/38vqkL8
Mini Distress Ink – Mustard Seed
  –EH: https://bit.ly/2VMoxfU
Mini Distress Ink – Peacock Feathers
  –EH: https://bit.ly/3s2YrEI
Hero Arts – Pitch Black Cardstock
  –EH: https://bit.ly/3zZKQmG
Brutus Monroe – Gilded Sparkle Embossing Powder 
  —EH: http://bit.ly/3j7nyWt
Versamark Ink
  –EH: https://bit.ly/3gc618q
Ranger Round Ink Blending Tool
  –EH: https://bit.ly/2NEnfPh
Honey Bee Stamps – Precision Glue 
  –EH: https://bit.ly/2XqIVDt

Shaped Mini Slimline | Essentials by Ellen x Mama Elephant

I wanted to make this card since this Mama Elephant set came out but never had the time. I finally was able to make the time and I was so happy with how it turned out. Of course, what’s making a card without some hiccups? I didn’t realize the die for the house cut out the windows as well. Don’t worry! I figured it out!

All my supplies for creating this card will be listed down below (with multiple sources when available) for your curiosity and convenience. Affiliate links used when possible. 

>> SUPPLIES <<

Essentials by Ellen – Sweet Spring Stamps
— EH: http://bit.ly/3la1dIK
Essentials by Ellen – Sweet Spring Combo
— EH: http://bit.ly/3ZZd37o
Essentials by Ellen – Ears to You
— EH: http://bit.ly/3ZJjATP
Mama Elephant – Hey Neighbor Stamps
—EH: http://bit.ly/3Jz5PBu
Mama Elephant – Hey Neighbor Dies
—EH: http://bit.ly/3mL7TNQ
Memento Ink Pad, Tuxedo Black
  –EH: https://bit.ly/2BdM8z1
Memento Tuxedo Black marker 
  –EH: https://bit.ly/3juwiAp
Fiskars SureCut Portable Paper Trimmer 
  –Amzn: https://amzn.to/3ZIKB9R
Rabbit Hole Designs – Cottontail Embossing Tool
  –SSS: https://shrsl.com/3ymkk
Wagner Heat Gun 
  –EH: https://bit.ly/2NIsX2X 
  –SSS: https://shrsl.com/2hbls (new version)
  –S.com: http://shrsl.com/1esm6
Versamark Ink  –EH: https://bit.ly/3gc618q 
  –SSS: https://shrsl.com/2hbln 
 –S.com: http://shrsl.com/1eone 
  –Spal: https://shrsl.com/2vq9i 
Hero Arts – White Detail Embossing Powder
  –EH: https://bit.ly/3igS0rS 
  –S.com: http://shrsl.com/1yc1l 

Card for Cat Lovers & Bookworms | Ellen Hutson x Waffle Flower

I’ve said it many times before, I love mixing and matching all the sets. It just provides you with more ways to stretch your stamps and gives you all the possibilities! I had this Ellen Hutson set, which I love since I love the library nostalgia but no book related sets until I pulled out my Waffle Flower A Little Help stamp set. It came together so perfectly.

All my supplies for creating this card will be listed down below (with multiple sources when available) for your curiosity and convenience. Affiliate links used when possible. 

>> SUPPLIES <<

Essentials by Ellen – Treat Yo Self Stamp
–EBE: https://bit.ly/3E47n3r
Essentials by Ellen – Treat Yo Self Die
–EBE: https://bit.ly/3HVaImy
Essentials by Ellen – Treat Yo Self Combo
–EBE: https://bit.ly/3YFjtrs
Essentials by Ellen – Library Card Pocket
–EBE: http://bit.ly/3SH2GCz
Waffle Flower Stamps – A Little Help
—WF: https://shrsl.com/3wiif
—SSS: https://shrsl.com/3wiik
—EH: http://bit.ly/3jezJk4
—Amzn: https://amzn.to/3Y60RRb
Honey Bee Stamps – Intense Black Ink
—HBS: https://shrsl.com/3d6oe
—SSS: https://shrsl.com/3d6or
—EH: https://bit.ly/3ISeI65

Puzzle Piece Sentiments | Essentials by Ellen

I love when I have a ton of sentiments that I can have at the ready but sometimes, I don’t use all of them… so let’s put them all on one card!

All my supplies for creating this card will be listed down below (with multiple sources when available) for your curiosity and convenience. Affiliate links used when possible.

>> SUPPLIES <<

Essentials by Ellen – Essentials Hearts Die
—EBE: http://bit.ly/3XJWnju
Essentials by Ellen – Heart Eyes Stamp
—EBE: http://bit.ly/40cphKS
Essentials by Ellen – Heart Eyes Dies
—EBE: https://bit.ly/3Dk4viz
Essentials by Ellen – Heart Eyes Stamp & Die Combo
—EBE: http://bit.ly/3HBkDhT
Essentials by Ellen – Valentine Vibes Stamp Set
—EBE: http://bit.ly/3Y5ZdPF
Essentials by Ellen – Sentiment Strips Die
—EBE: http://bit.ly/3hWK3fB
Concord & 9th – Ballet Slipper Mini Ink 
  –EH :https://bit.ly/3VTdSMk
—SSS: https://shrsl.com/3wgyu
Concord & 9th – Sorbet Mini Ink
  –EH: https://bit.ly/3T7wsQ8&nbsp;
  –SSS: https://shrsl.com/3qkgf
Concord & 9th – Marmalade Mini Ink 
  –EH: https://bit.ly/3im5l76
—SSS: https://shrsl.com/3wgyv
Concord & 9th – Poppy Mini Ink
  –EH: https://bit.ly/3CjQm3k&nbsp;
  –SSS: https://shrsl.com/3qkgd
Concord & 9th – Buttercup Mini Ink 
  –EH: https://bit.ly/3PpLIq0&nbsp;
  –SSS: https://shrsl.com/3mesg
Honey Bee Stamps – Intense Black Ink 
  —HBS: https://shrsl.com/3d6oe&nbsp;
  —SSS: https://shrsl.com/3d6or&nbsp;
  —EH: https://bit.ly/3ISeI65&nbsp;
  —Scom: https://shrsl.com/3jwwt&nbsp;

Ink Painting | Essentials by Ellen

Did you wonder how I stamped out this large sentiment? It’s such a cool technique that I’ve kept in the back of my mind for awhile and I’m not sure why I waited so long. It’s super easy and the result is really cool!

All my supplies for creating this card will be listed down below (with multiple sources when available) for your curiosity and convenience. Affiliate links used when possible.

>> SUPPLIES <<

Essentials by Ellen – Big Love Stamps
–EH: https://bit.ly/3CSNRq7
Concord & 9th – Ballet Slipper Mini Ink
–EH :https://bit.ly/3VTdSMk
Concord & 9th – Buttercup Mini Ink
–EH: https://bit.ly/3PpLIq0
Concord & 9th – Marmalade Mini Ink
–EH: https://bit.ly/3im5l76
Concord & 9th – Poppy Mini Ink
–EH: https://bit.ly/3CjQm3k
Concord & 9th – Sorbet Mini Ink
–EH: https://bit.ly/3T7wsQ8
Honey Bee Stamps – Intense Black Ink
—EH: https://bit.ly/3ISeI65
Ranger Distress – Embossing Dabber
–EH: https://bit.ly/3vIRVoz
Hero Arts – Gold Embossing Powder
–EH: http://bit.ly/2Q6wUA7

Monotone Card | Essentials by Ellen

Here’s a super easy idea for a monotone card with a bit of ink blending to add something extra to it. No coloring required and it makes for easy mass production. Also, this set works so perfectly because it doesn’t need to be a Christmas card, just a winter one.

>> SUPPLIES <<

Essentials by Ellen – Snow Much Fun
–EH: http://bit.ly/3VxeRCc
Pinkfresh Studio – Garden Stroll (Mint, Evergreen)
—EH: https://bit.ly/3AkS19a
—SSS: https://shrsl.com/3nnqb
—Scom: https://shrsl.com/3nnqc
Erin Lee Creative – Blender Brushes – Rainbow Set
—ELC: https://shrsl.com/3bzke

Christmas Tags | Essentials by Ellen

Need an idea for Christmas tags? I like quick and easy ones mainly because they are pretty on a present but then they usually get tossed. Die cuts are the perfect solution.

>> SUPPLIES <<

Essentials by Ellen Kits – Farmhouse Tags
—EH: https://bit.ly/3Xs71M0
Essentials by Ellen Kits – Wide House Box Holiday Add-on
—EH: https://bit.ly/3OymkyG
Essentials by Ellen Kits – Holiday Cheer Hot Foil
—EH: https://bit.ly/3ibfXW5
Essentials by Ellen Kits – Sentiment Strips
—EH: https://bit.ly/3hWK3fB
Spellbinders – Matte Gold Glimmer
—EH: https://bit.ly/3VolYgo
Ranger – Stickles, Diamond
—EH: https://bit.ly/3OtY2pz
Lawn Fawn – Chunky Glitter
—EH: https://bit.ly/3EFZZuG
Neenah Desert Storm Cardstock
—EH: https://bit.ly/3OyUlyF
Hero Arts – Hero Hues Nautical
—EH: http://bit.ly/3TJlL77
Hero Arts – Hero Hues Palm
—EH: https://bit.ly/3V8htGT

Paper Piecing | Essentials by Ellen

When I first saw the North Pole Greetings Stamp set, I immediately thought of a postcard. I also thought about the fun patterns that you can color up the letters with. I’m terrible at that, so I rummaged around and pulled out a pack of holiday patterned paper and it was perfect — plus even better, I had scraps which I used for the main sentiment!

All my supplies for creating this card will be listed down below (with multiple sources when available) for your curiosity and convenience. Affiliate links used when possible.

>> SUPPLIES <<

Essentials by Ellen – North Pole Greetings Stamp
—EBE: http://bit.ly/3WBEbIw
Essentials by Ellen – North Pole Greetings Dies
—EBE: http://bit.ly/3t7hLRO
Essentials by Ellen – North Pole Greetings Combo
—EBE: http://bit.ly/3zMm8FK
Essentials by Ellen – Christmastown Stamp
—EBE: http://bit.ly/3hhAVSn
Pinkfresh Studio – Garden Stroll Mini Inks
—EH: http://bit.ly/3AkS19a
Pinkfresh Studio – Heartbeat (Candy Apple)
—EH: http://bit.ly/3avfvhG
Concord & 9th – Aqua Sky Mini Ink 
  –EH: https://bit.ly/3PqzugG
Trinity Stamps – Slimline Series: Holiday Trimmings
—EH: http://bit.ly/3fDOFGS