Big Fun – I’m the Guest Designer in the Ellen Hutson CLASSroom!

Today is an exciting day for me! I am the Guest Designer in the Ellen Hutson CLASSroom! How fun is that? Big fun – that's what I say!  My project and tutorial feature fabulous products from Taylored Expressions and I think you're going to like it! A bright and cheerful card for Spring.  If you're hopping on over to my blog from the CLASSroom – thank you, and welcome!  I'm happy to see you here!
 
If you didn't come over from the CLASSroom, here's a sneak peek at my card:
 
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To see all the photos of my card and the tutorial about how to make it – CLICK HERE to head over to the CLASSroom!  
 
AND, in honor of my guest designer gig, Ellen Hutson has very generously allowed me to have a contest for an awesome product giveaway so you can make your own window card!  Thanks Ellen! 

All you have to do to be eligible to win the prize package is leave a comment here on my blog any time between now and midnight on March 19th.  On the 20th I will announce the winner here!  Sound good? For your comment, I would love it if you would let me know what techniques or tips you would like to see me post here on A Blog Called Wanda.  Thank you and GOOD LUCK! 

 
Here is a photo of the prize: 
 
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I hope you have a wonderful day my crafty pals! Don't forget to leave a comment to win! Thank you! 
 
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105 responses to “Big Fun – I’m the Guest Designer in the Ellen Hutson CLASSroom!”

  1. Manjari Kanungo Avatar
    Manjari Kanungo

    I would love to learn how you do your shading.
    Your card is absolutely stunning!

  2. Nikki Brown Avatar
    Nikki Brown

    Love love love the card Wanda…. should have joined in with the classroom but didn’t have time. …. think I am missing out though so will investigate to see if it’s avaliable to me after its finished. …… Hope you are all ok. ….x

  3. Jude Avatar
    Jude

    Great card! So bright & fresh. Thanks for sharing.

  4. Diana k Avatar
    Diana k

    Love the adorable awning. Nice job!

  5. Anne S Avatar

    WOW! This card is awesome. Thank you for this detailed tutorial. Your tips on white and gray, choosing paper before coloring, and using the tip of the marker is extremely helpful. I would like to see using more with die cuts. Thanks again.

  6. Doris Avatar

    What a great card! I’m always looking or new ways to use fancy folds on cards, so that might be something you could include in one of your designs.

  7. Eileen L. Avatar
    Eileen L.

    Congrats Wanda. Absolutely love your card. I especially love that cute awning its adorable. I would love to see more ideas using bits of die cuts combined. While I have a hard time cutting just a piece off and using it, I think with more ideas I would be more encouraged to do so and get more use from my dies.

  8. Tammy Kirk Avatar
    Tammy Kirk

    What a sweet card. You have motivated me to make some stringie cards.

  9. carol hayden Avatar
    carol hayden

    The awning caught my eye.. I love everything about your card……

  10. Donna M. Avatar
    Donna M.

    A sweet & cheery card- don’t we all need that lately? Love the card, & your blog is awesome! Subscribed. Your creations make me smile!

  11. Kathy D Avatar

    Wanda, congrats on being featured in The Classroom! I love all the little details on your card, the awning just makes me want spring! I would love Copic coloring tips – I have a nice collection of Copics, but I am a blending and shading novice.

  12. Linda Robison Avatar

    Thanks for the opportunity – I think shading, mine needs help! LOL Thanks again.

  13. Nina Avatar
    Nina

    What a bright spring card – I really like the awning over the cute window.

  14. Sharon Hayes Avatar
    Sharon Hayes

    I LOVE the sweetness of your house, picket fence, and hearts. It is whimsical and precious. Just my style! I love it, and I am so glad I found your blog. You are now bookmarked.

  15. Denise Bryant Avatar
    Denise Bryant

    Hi Wanda, so excited to see you over in the CLASSroom! Congrats! Love your card… dimensional cards are so fun! Lots of great details!
    I’d love to see some Copic coloring tutorials from you!

  16. Jennifer Scull Avatar

    I have just signed up as an email follower of your blog because I enjoy the happy happy projects you share! this guest card for Ellen Hutson is the perfect example of what draws me to your art. love the bright colors and fun you seem to capture in all you create! 🙂
    thanks for the inspiration!

  17. Sharon Avatar
    Sharon

    I made a comment already but didn’t tell you what techniques I would like for you to demonstrate. I would like copic coloring techniques and then other technique that you like the most. I learn from every artist I follow. I employ ideas that support my style. I can’t wait to see more of your work.

  18. Mary Anne Perlmutter Avatar
    Mary Anne Perlmutter

    Wanda your card brighten up my dreary day. Thank you for sharing a cute and very colorful card.

  19. AJ Avatar
    AJ

    What a wonderful card! Popped over from the “Classroom” to see some of your work… You have amazing talent! You have another new follower (Smile)! I’m game for any tip/trick you want to share – from adding dimension to Copic coloring/shading. Thanks again! AJ@queeenofmynest

  20. Dottie J Avatar
    Dottie J

    An amazing card. I love your use of patterned paper and the way your copic coloring just looks like an extension of the patterned paper. It coordinates so perfectly and I would love to see more of your process for achieving that.

  21. Susie Avatar
    Susie

    Love your card! You inspire me to get out my window die and start creating! Thanks!

  22. Karen R Avatar
    Karen R

    What a cute card. I love Taylored Expressions products.

  23. Lynn Put Avatar

    Big congrats Wanda! Your card is incredible!

  24. Nancy Penir Avatar

    Love this giveaway! Congrats to you Wanda, your card is a bright happy scene of lovelies!

  25. Holly Saveur Avatar
    Holly Saveur

    Congrats !!
    Gorgeous card..LOVE that window!
    All you teach me is great..always love to see a tutorial about how you made the card…

  26. MoJo Avatar

    Your card is so adorable! I love the awning!

  27. Phyllis Freese Avatar
    Phyllis Freese

    Wow! Such a great card that shouts Spring!
    I love it.

  28. Lin Avatar

    Congrats, Wanda – this is adorable!! That awning is so cute!

  29. Suzanne W. Skeels Avatar

    Wanda, been following you for several years now. Love what you do with TE stamps and dies. Any coloring techniques would be appreciated. I use Copics and water colored pencils the most so what works for Copics can be adapted for pencils. Thanks for the chance.

  30. Pam K. Avatar
    Pam K.

    Your card is beautiful, Wanda! I’ve never seen anything like it…very inspirational!
    Thanks for sharing.

  31. Patricia R. Avatar
    Patricia R.

    I love the way you use dies as that is what I like to use more than anything. It seems I have become a die addict, but I do not have these from TE. Love that awning.

  32. Karen O'Byrne Avatar
    Karen O’Byrne

    Love the card and all the techniques you used.. It sounds like you had a lot of fun creating it and isn’t that the whole point?

  33. Shelly Avatar

    Congrats, Wanda! Ellen couldn’t have picked a more deserving, talented, or super sweet person to be the guestie! Have an awesome weekend!

  34. Marsha H Avatar
    Marsha H

    Hi Ms Wanda! Congrats on your guest spot in Ellen’s Classroom! Adorable card and great tips along the way. Your photography is awesome too! Thank you for the opportunity to win TE product … I have yet to venture into that line, but with creative eye candy like yours, I could easily be swayed! 😉

  35. Sandy Boyd Avatar
    Sandy Boyd

    I love this card! I would absolutely love it if you would have a class to do this card! love your shading and I love the awning.

  36. Pam Sparks Avatar

    congrats Wanda! Happy Spring… lovely creating and makes me think of the perfect Spring day!

  37. julie Avatar
    julie

    A well-deserved honor, my friend. Beautiful card.

  38. Fonda Jo Avatar
    Fonda Jo

    Congratulations! and you deserve it!! Great card – cute, colorful, use of dies and copics are perfect! It shouts, “Spring”.

  39. Melissabg Avatar
    Melissabg

    Love the card! Love that you can use the concept so many ways too!

  40. Valerie Bullock Avatar
    Valerie Bullock

    Wanda – thank you for sharing this adorable card. I have recently found Taylored Expressions and love their stamps and die combos. I appreciate any technique tutorial folks are willing to share, as I find inspiration from all of them.

  41. janet Avatar
    janet

    What a cute card.Thanks for the tips and would love to see more coloring tips/techniques.

  42. Suzie P. Avatar
    Suzie P.

    Congrats Wanda on being chosen as Ellen’s guest in the classroom! You are my favorite blogger to follow and I check in each day. I love your use of bright colors. I am starting to see some inlaying when die cutting. Can you help me out in this technique?

  43. Iris Soscia Avatar
    Iris Soscia

    Gorgeous card – I would love to see coloring tips.

  44. Alanna Avatar

    What a super fun and cute card. I’d also love to see coloring tips. I have many Copics but really don’t use them as I am intimidated by them.

  45. Sue D Avatar
    Sue D

    Very cute card and thanks for all the great tips you shared. I would like more tips on using dies and coloring techniques.
    slrdowney at hotmail dot com

  46. Efrat Avatar
    Efrat

    Beautiful card!! Love the colors and the layout. Really fun card.

  47. JanMcD Avatar
    JanMcD

    Love all the tips and ideas.

  48. jane harrah Avatar
    jane harrah

    Really a cute and different way to use a window! Love it.

  49. Andrea D. La Vigne Avatar

    What a really great card, Wanda! Great tips, too. Do you do any coloring with watercolor or Inktense pencils, or just Copics? I don’t do Copics myself, but would love any tips for the pencils. I love that little awning. I am curious, though, if it folds down flat to put in an envelope? I make cards for Operation Write Home, and that is a requirement for them. Anyway, I would love to see more tips for working with die cuts–altering them and whatnot. Thanks so much for sharing this, and congrats on being featured on Ellen Hutson’s blog!

  50. Nancy Avatar
    Nancy

    What a great card – it’s cheerful and fun and reminds me of Spring. Thanks, too, for the great tips.

  51. Heather North Avatar

    Congrats on your guest design team spot at Ellen Hutson!!! I love what you’ve done with your sweet window card. I came from the EH Newsletter, so I’m off to the classroom to see how you put this adorable card together.

  52. Emma Sleppy Avatar
    Emma Sleppy

    Wow that card is great and we really need a little spring around here. Love the colors and TE dies and stamps. Thanks!

  53. Jo Ann Avatar
    Jo Ann

    Congratulations on being a guest designer! I love your bright and cheerful card. We are so longing for spring in the Northeast after our long, snowy winter. I wish I could throw open my window and see that beautiful yard that’s in your card.

  54. julie Avatar
    julie

    Have you used your Tim Holtz framework dies yet? I’ve cut several, but haven’t used them in a project yet. Would love to see what you come up with.

  55. Lady Gray Avatar
    Lady Gray

    Your cards are fabulous. I just found you the other day while looking for some ideas. Your aqua and red cards (limitless hearts) I’ve seen are beautiful. I like very dimensional techniques – pop ups, floating floors, fold outs etc. Makes cards even more interesting. The card you made with Taylor Expressions is no exception. Keep creating those cards as I love your designs.

  56. Sally K Avatar
    Sally K

    I have followed your delightful blog for quite awhile. I always enjoy and learn when she show how you put cards and other projects together.

  57. Eveline van Heijst Avatar

    Lovely card. I love that awning over the window.
    Eveline.

  58. Maureen Hayes Avatar
    Maureen Hayes

    I enjoyed your lesson over at Ellen’s classroom. Thank for the tips, I know I learned a few things I didn’t know before that will take my card making to the next level, and I thank you! Your card is not only beautiful, but so bright and cheery.

  59. Nadinebd Avatar
    Nadinebd

    What a wonderful card. You have so much detail. It is fresh and full of joy.

  60. Martha Avatar
    Martha

    Thanks for the great tutorial. I love the awning on your card. Your card is really bright and cheerful.

  61. Rita C Jackson Avatar
    Rita C Jackson

    The card project is absolutely beautiful. I would love to see more copic coloring on your blog.

  62. Susan Mac Donald Avatar
    Susan Mac Donald

    Wanda, your blog’s wonderful & the card is stunning!!! thank you for sharing your talent & LOTS of tid bits!!

  63. Melanie Avatar
    Melanie

    Thanks so much for the Copic tips! Adding gray to white spots sounds like a good plan!

  64. Valerie Avatar
    Valerie

    Love the awning. I am in love with multilayered cards and would love to see more.

  65. Barb C Avatar
    Barb C

    Great card! Love your style!

  66. Sherry Avatar
    Sherry

    Love this card. I have a couple of Tailored Made Stamps and are so easy to stamp with them. I am interested in learning more about shading using Copics. I use them all the time, but don’t know what I am doing. Trial and error, I guess! Love the tips you gave today ! Thanks!

  67. Bridget W Avatar
    Bridget W

    Beautiful card! I saw it on Instagram as well. I’d like to see more shading & shadowing techniques on the blog.

  68. Amy R Avatar
    Amy R

    Your card is darling. I love the awning.

  69. Chris Avatar
    Chris

    What a great card… I am so excited for you to be invited to share a project on Ellen’s page. AWESOME…..

  70. Deborah Rikard Avatar
    Deborah Rikard

    Hi Wanda. Your card is lovely and so happy. Glad you came to share. Your copic coloring is wonderful and I would love to learn more.

  71. Vicki M Avatar
    Vicki M

    Wanda, beautiful card as always. I enjoy your layering and patterned paper tips along with your copic coloring tips. Your blog is such a cheerful and fun place to visit. Thanks! Vicki M.

  72. Zena B. Avatar
    Zena B.

    Thanks for sharing all your great tips! I love your card – it is so cheery and reminds me of spring.

  73. Michele aka derbylea Avatar

    This is very cute and what an honor to be a guest at Ellen’s classroom!

  74. sally Avatar
    sally

    I’ve been following you for a long time. I love how detailed your posts are, and so many pictures of everything. I’m always interested in die cutting techniques.

  75. Lynn aka Lynnpenguin Avatar
    Lynn aka Lynnpenguin

    Sweet…love the opportunity to win something. Great card Wanda !!

  76. MaryLouH Avatar
    MaryLouH

    I made a card somewhat like this awhile back. It turned out great. Love your card too. I don’t have any specific requests for tutorials. I just enjoy going around the different blogs and seeing the cards featured. I may copy something but then I add my own touches or modifications. thanks for the offer of the prize.

  77. PattiD Avatar
    PattiD

    Love the bright colors ! Perfect for spring and getting myself out of the winter doldrums!

  78. Pam T. Avatar
    Pam T.

    Beautiful card!!! Congrats for being featured on Ellen Hutson’s blog.

  79. Joan S. Avatar
    Joan S.

    Absolutely beautiful, cute Your shading tips are much appreciated as I am a little nervous about experimenting with my Copics.

  80. Kathy Avatar
    Kathy

    love the awning! thanks for the idea Wanda!

  81. Mary Avatar

    Love the bright Springey colors!

  82. Carol in Montana Avatar
    Carol in Montana

    This card is so adorable!! It makes me believe Spring really is on its way! I’m always ready to learn more about this fun craft of card making! Love this awning! Show me as many different ways to use dies (or parts of them) and I’ll be a happy girl!
    Congrats on being over at Ellen Hudson’s!

  83. SWR Donna Avatar
    SWR Donna

    Love the awning and all the cheerful colors!! Thanks for the chance to win!

  84. crafty girl Avatar
    crafty girl

    thanks for the giveaway!

  85. Linda Boucheron Avatar
    Linda Boucheron

    Great card…love the spring oolors you use…

  86. Peg Parsons Avatar
    Peg Parsons

    Your card is so colorful, perfect papers & coloring!! For tips & techniques I would love videos of coloring. Thank you Wanda!!

  87. Carol Jones Avatar
    Carol Jones

    What a darling and creative card! Congrats on joining with the EH crew — I love their products, tips/tutorials, etc. I’ll enjoy any technique you want to feature — and thanks!

  88. Sheryl262 Avatar
    Sheryl262

    Such a bright & cheery card! Would love some tips on some basic Copic color combo must-haves.

  89. Pat McCleary Avatar
    Pat McCleary

    The elements on this card are amazing, & that awning is a masterpiece. Nice to see you in the classroom- you rocked it.

  90. Nancy Roberta Avatar
    Nancy Roberta

    Great card – we all need a little spring in our lives. Thank you!

  91. Patt H. Avatar
    Patt H.

    Gorgeous card, Wanda! Your coloring is superb. Thanks so much for the great tips. I love that little awning die!!

  92. Ashley N Newell Avatar

    Congrats, sweet friend! So well deserved! This card is FABULOUS!! I love the awning!

  93. Jeannine Brenner Avatar
    Jeannine Brenner

    What a super cute card! Love the details, the dimension and your choice of pattern paper! Love the awning also!! I would love to see more tips in creating cards using pattern paper! Thanks for a chance to win an amazing giveaway!!

  94. Rosemary Avatar

    Your work is awesome and I love your tutorials! Do you have any photography tips especially for your cards? Your photos always look so crisp and bright! Hugs, Rosie

  95. Debbie Avatar
    Debbie

    Very nice, any tips on shading would be great!

  96. Audrey Pettit Avatar

    OMGoodness! That window is SO beautiful, and SO creative, my friend! Absolutely adore the 3D dimension! Beautiful! And huge congrats on your guest designer spot!

  97. Larissa Heskett =) Avatar

    LOVING your SWEET Card!! Such AMAZING Details and the colors are even more FUN!! THANKS SO MUCH for sharing and have a FABULOUS WEEK!! =)

  98. Laura Norris Avatar
    Laura Norris

    Wow what an amazing card you have created! Thanks for sharing your talent and enthusiasm.

  99. Diane Quinlan Avatar
    Diane Quinlan

    Wanda – I am new to your blog, but I will certainly be back! I love your card….it looks like Spring, which we all need after the winter we had. I am finding many die cuts and love what they can do. I have a Vagabond, which I recently broke. Lucky for me, my husband was able to fix it. But, I feel like I don’t have enough information on how to use all these dies. I would like to know exactly which pads to use with various dies.
    I look forward to visiting again!!

  100. Angie Hall Avatar
    Angie Hall

    What a wonderful adaptation of a window card. It is so cute and colorful and dynamic. Thanks for sharing and congrats on the honor of being in Ellen’s Classroom.

  101. Karen Silvester Avatar
    Karen Silvester

    I love the card. I too am looking for more techniques that use die cuts, but even more so using dies cuts in more than one way. Versatility..that is my thing. Money is tight these days so I like to find new ways to use my supplies.

  102. Lisa K Avatar
    Lisa K

    Thanks for sharing the great card! I love Taylored Expressions and have a couple of her stamps.

  103. Louise Avatar
    Louise

    Beautiful cad and nice prize also!

  104. KathyK Avatar
    KathyK

    VERY cute card – love all of the tips and tricks and I like the ideas you offered on how to use the die cuts with “out of the box” ideas!

  105. Rebekka K Avatar

    wow, what an awesome card! Love the window and awning. Great tutorial too.

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