Elzybells! I have the new Elzybells!
Don’t know what Im talking about? Well look ———->HERE You can view the Winter and Holiday collection by clicking on the sidebar to the right. BEWARE!! The money will fly out of you PayPal account once you enter. LOL!
So, what do you all think about these adorable images? I want to know.
I LOVE them. Like, love them so much I would dream of them, before I finally put in my order. I initially tried to resist.
Pricey?Yeah, that is my thought too. I have been spoiled (and loving it) with unmounted/acrylic images. Or buying in sets (like from Stampin Up!). The good thing about not buying in sets, is I don’t get stuck with the price of a set of wood mounted stamps, with images I dont like, just because its in the set. Acrylic and UM are cheap enough to me I don’t mind getting a set, even if I don’t LOVE every image.
Sentiments-YIKES! That is quite expensive IMO. BUT we all tend to LOVE the A Muse sentiments.
THAT being said, Kim from MFT is releasing on Nov. 1st, a new sentiments set, called Essential Sentiments. It has 28 sentiments in the set-awesome font-for a huge fraction of the cost. Let me tell you this is going to be a MUST HAVE!!!!!
I only ordered 2 sentiments from Elzybells. One was because I forgot about the set I had coming from Kim! LOL! The other-as you will see was just perfect for my image. Sometimes you just gotta fork over the dough.
Size-Let me say they were smaller than I thought they would be. I KNOW they do list the sizes online-but still, they were tiny. Much more tiny than expected. BUT, in the end, after actually using them, I LOVE the size they are. Really perfect for us cardmakers. Sometimes images (like Rubber Romance) can be too large IMO.
Shipping-yeah, WHAT shipping method isn’t pricey these days? I paid $5.50, and let me say it was WELL worth it. When it’s sent Priority I’m very happy to pay.
WHY? Because I’m very impatient! I don’t mind paying for shipping when it arrives just a few days later! I ordered on a Tuesday, and had them in my hands on Friday! I’m on the East Coast, so that is awesome! I was very happy.
When I order from a company, and I get my stuff days later, they have a customer for LIFE!!!
So A PLUS for customer service. I also say A PLUS for quality! You all know A Muse has wonderful quality products. No I’m not affiliated with them-just giving my opinion.
All in all, yes I think they are worth it.
To sum it up-if I love an image, I love an image. I don’t care if its from the dollar bin, or a $40 set. I buy what I like. As long as I get use out of it, then to me its worth it. Like any purchase, you need to evaluate if you will USE it.
What difference does it make if you buy 8 dollar bin stamps, and never use them, or buy one $8 stamp but use it all the time?
Do you see how I justify stuff? Sick huh? BUT, it makes sense doesn’t it?
Now onto my wonderful Elzybells creations!!!
How cute is this??? SERIOUSLY! I’m in LOVE! you know I had to get at least ONE penguin didn’t you?
As said before penguins are my butterflies of winter! Meaning I LOVE butterflies, and in winter I LOVE penguins. Cannot resist butterfly, or penguin stamps!
The penguin is stamped on the white card base, and the circle punch out is layered over him.
See that sentiment? THAT is from Kim’s Essential Sentiments set! OMG! Isn’t it fabulous? I’m so loving it.
I love this layout, its so great for those smaller images, that can get lost on a card sometimes.
He was colored with Copic’s, and of course has stickles on the snowy ground, and the juggling snowballs. There is a pierced line under the sentiment. Really CUTE! I LOVE HIM!
Another thing I LOVE-Angels!
So THIS is the sentiment I got at Elzybells. Isn’t it so pretty! I used the stuffing you would put into a quit or pillow for the “clouds”. I knew my old sewing obsession would come in handy SOME DAY! LOL!
I added some glitter to them, by rubbing on my glue pen. Its very pretty IRL. SPARKLY too.
There is a dry embossed star behind the main image-using Cuttlebug star folder. The tag is by Making Memories. I made it with my Tag Maker. Cheap adhesive star stickers complete the look. A Muse twinkle stars on her skirt bottom.
Now onto my WINTER-WONDERLAND
Another image I love-Ice-skating stuff. She is the cutest!
I coluzzled my circle, then framed it with my Making Memories tag. She is stamped on a white layer. Colored with Copic’s, and stickles added.
See the dimension?
I just LOVE her! See she is perfect size. I still have ONE more image I haven’t used yet-I think its the most popular-Winter Song.
Again-sentiment is from Essential Sentiments by MFT!
I used my Fiskars plate for the embossed Polka dot layer, and my Snowflakes folder from Cuttlebug. Paper was from last year Stampin Up! I thought the polka dots were like snow-and the swirls were like ice-skating patterns! LOL! LAME I know!
So I hope you enjoyed my samples today.
Please let me hear what you think!
On a family note: Thanks for the prayers for Jason. Some of the tests were good. His symptoms have settled down a little, so that is promising. He will see a specialist soon, to see what they think, and if they should do more tests.
So thank you!
Alexa has cold, and has Chemo on Halloween! No trick or treating for her! Plus she misses her class party! BUMMER!
She will probably get to trick or treat in the hospital though? I think?
Anyway-have a great day ! Tomorrow I’ll have more to show.
Don’t forget to comment on THIS post for MYTIME MAIL!!! Time is ticking!
Till tomorrow-
40 Responses for "Elzybells are here! What do YOU think? My opinion"
I just got some this weekend. I put off ordering online and I’m so glad I did. I actually found them in a store!
I love that fluffy batting cloud. So cute!
The Elzybells are simply adorable! I love the cards you did with them, too. And I love, love, LOVE how you coordinate everything – absolutely NOT lame at all!
Lauren – I am totally with you on this ! Those stamps are soo cute – pricey yes, but then we’re all willing to pay for what we love, right?!! 🙂 Your cards are beautiful – love the circle tags around the Elzybells! I ordered some on a Thursday and got them Sat – in MAINE! Wow! Yea for USPS Priority! 🙂 Great clouds btw!
Oh I do love these cards! That batting with glitter is just heavenly looking. I agree that they are smaller in person but dang they are cute!
I think I will have to end up ordering a couple……..
I now will have to actually BUY some of these…I thought they were too pricey, but you give great justification….and some adorable samples!
I am glad the tests came back good for Jason, sorry to hear that Alexia has a cold..I am fighting the flu right now too…and it is horrible. Hope everyone gets healthy soon. HUGS!
I just ordered some elzybells too. They are too adorable and I HAD to get some penguins! I have penguin love like you do! I wish they were a bit bigger though and cheaper! But I had to have the penguins! Hopefully mine will be here soon so I can play!!
Awesome Lauren…I am still going to try and resist though since I gotta start using what I got!
Adorable! I just love these images, and hope to add some to my collection one of these days! I love each of your cards, the fresh and wonderful!
Still bummed about Alexa having to have chemo on Halloween, but I hope she gets to have some fun that day 🙂
So cute! Thanks for sharing them all. I think I’ll need those new MFT sentiments. I have been wanting a set like that with cute sayings. I will pay whatever for a stamp if I love it. I just paid $9 for a sentiment I had to have. So sorry that Alexa can’t go trick or treating, hopefully she can at the hospital. Thanks again!
These cards (as usual) are fantastic! I do love the images, but I have some others I’m eyeing right now. Like some Bellas and waiting to see the new Gina K, of course I will book mark this great site! There is too much I can’t keep up! Hum, maybe I can win lotto! 🙂
So sorry that Alexa has chemo on Wed. I do hope that there will be some fun even if at the hospital or maybe in the house. Maybe wait till Saturday and do a special Halloween event in the house for the family.
All the best!
I am sooo glad you posted this. I’ve been itching to get the new Elzybells stamps for a week now. I’m glad you were honest- now I know the downfalls. But I DO like the images, so I’ll probably get a couple to start.
I checked out the Elzybells this weekend on their site. I LOVE them!!! I sooooooooo want the one with the reindeer and bird looking up at the star! Your cards are precious! I hope Alexa is able to have a little fun on Halloween! Sending my love!
How was your weekend? I do love the little elzbells. I have a wish list over there..I love this little skater…Happy Monday. Chris
Oh.No.You.Didn’t!!….. 😉
I just knew you were not gonna resist the Elzybells for a very long time (especially with a penguin in the bunch!!)
I’m so jealous! LOL
I just love those stamps and will be keeping a close watch on their collections!…
Your cards are awesome, I love those fresh and crisp colors with the little details that make all the difference!! 🙂
Sorry Alexa is stuck in the hospital instead of trick-or-treating! 🙁
I’m sure they’ll have something going on in there for the kids, but still I hope she’s not too disappointed!
Stay positive regarding Jason’s condition, and one way or another it’s always better to know what’s going on, I hope you’ll get answers soon.
Very cute stamps and very cute cards! I’m also a butterfly/penguin type of gal. Might have to order that cute penguin soon!
Lauren, thos are such cute cards! I have been debating ordering those stamps. I hate ordering from the States because it takes forever to get to me….I don’t have patience really…haha! I love what you did with your cards! They are all too darn cute!
beautiful cards as always Lauren! and good luck with chemo on Wednesday. I hope they do hook her up with some candy!!!
Sorry to hear about Alexa being sick – hope she gets some candy at the hospital!
And let me just say, you are making me want to buy these darling stamps!!!!! That angel one especially is calling my name! I *LOVE* that one! And the ice skating one is adorable too – I thought that pink paper looked like ice skating patterns before I read your post, so your idea wasn’t lame!
I love your cards Lauren. They are all adorable. I think the new Elzybells stamps are sweet. Like you , I need to justify the cost and wether or not I will I use them. At this time I am buying stamps from too many companies and not using all of the stamps that I buy. One company that comes to mind is MFT. I ahev most of the newest releases but have not used them yet. So I think for now I will pass on the Elzybells and go visit them on the site. 🙂
Mary
LOVE the Elzybells! They are wonderful! I ordered Winter Girl the snowflake a sentiment and Girl with Sled. If you want to see a sample I did last week, take a peek…
http://www.stampwithcrystal.blogspot.com/
Ohhh, those are just adorable. I will definately have to check those out!
New to your blog and I just love what I have seen so far. Can’t wait to browse around some more.
Ok, I admit it…it’s all my fault. I pointed the penguins out to you LOL! Love what you did with them. They sure are cute! But even if they weren’t, you could make them cute!
I hope they have some fun stuff for the kids at the Hospital on Wednesday. Sorry she has to have Chemo then. Can’t wait to see the new sentiment set.
Lauren, I totally love all of these cards. I think we’ve all been spoiled with buying unmounted and in sets from time to time; but every so often you just have to fork over that dough. I’ve been resisting those cute Elyzabells, but you just might convince me to give in yet.
OMW…..these are just the cutest! I think that the penguin will have to find a home in my collection too.
Your cards are gorgeous. 🙂
Sorry about Alexa’s cold and chemo on Halloween. Keeping her and your whole family in prayers.
Hugs,
Renee
Oh Lauren, you’re killin’ me!! These are TOO freakin’ cute!! The minute I saw the banner for Ellzybell’s, I knew I HAD to have them. But ordering from Canada sometimes is difficult. Soooooooo, I talked to my local stamp store owner and she’s gonna order them and carry them in her store!!!! Woohooooooo!!! And I’ll be using your cards for inspiration when I get my inky little fingers on them!!! THANKS!!!
Hi Lauren … I too am in LOVE with the new line being carried via AMuse entitled “Elzybells”. There is just something about the design of them, the simple line drawings and just the kinda if characters that make you go “Awwww that’s so cute”. Ok well that is MY excuse and I’m sticking to it! ha
Their price point per stamp is UP there, but my point-of-view is much like yours~~if I can use it and work it into my needs in rubbah, {wink} and if it’s just a couple that I want currently, then I shall wave my magic wand around [Mr. Visa is my wand! ha] and POOFFFF, I shall have a couple of these adorable, unique and very heart-warming Elzybells stamps :0)
Of course, all of this wouldn’t even be an issue if I’d win the Lottery or something.
Take care Lauren (big hugs to Alexa & I pray she gets some trick’or treating in while at the hospital) and keep on Blogging.
Yep – I already got some Elzybells in my room waiting for ink! I have an idea for the main 2 images I bought and loved the “postage stamp” images for envelopes that I couldn’t resist! Now I just need to find time to ink them up!
Your cards are too cute. I debated over that penguin – now may have to go back and get him…. hmm…….
Thanks for sharing your work!
Love, LOVE your Elzybells, Lauren–especially the little skater girl! You ROCK!
Your cards are just the sweetest! I might have to *skate* on over to check them out! Love the soft look to them!
Hey, when do you get time to stamp all these luscious cards???? I love the circle punch over the image. Fabulously creative.
These stamps are BY FAR the cutest things I have seen in a long time. I just love those little girls. I have been so frustrated with SU sets — the girl sets in the new catalog, IMO are non-existant or ugly. Nothing sweet. Elzybells are sweet!!! The price is in the yikes zone for me, but with Christmas coming up, I am hoping I can swing some presents for me!
Shipping — I HATE paying shipping!! But, if you wnat it, and that is the way they are sold, what can you do?
Your cards are adorable — love the little skater girl!
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