11/27/25

The Black Friday Sale at Taylored Expressions

Happy Thanksgiving to all my US Friends! I hope you enjoying your day with family and friends. I popping in with projects I created with a few of the Black Friday products at Taylored Expressions


Get 20% off sitewide during our Black Friday sale, plus FREE Enamel Dot Bundle with any purchase of $100+ and FREE Present Parade Stamp & Stencil Combo with any purchase of $200+. 
Offers valid 11/26/25 at 9 AM CT through 12/1/25 at 11:59 PMC CT or while supplies last.

We hope you have a happy Thanksgiving weekend and find time to relax and enjoy the company around you.


To start off with I created two cards with the Another Year In Bloom Bundle, which includes the: 

Another Year In Bloom Stamp Set
Another Year In Bloom Coordinating Dies
Another Year In Bloom Die Collection Magnetic Panel
Sticker to It - Another Year In Bloom
Another Year In Bloom Bouquet Stamp
Another Year In Bloom Bouquet Coordinating Die
Another Year In Bloom Bouquet Coloring Stencil


My first card features the Another Year In Bloom Bouquet Stamp, the Another Year In Bloom Bouquet Coordinating Die, and the Another Year In Bloom Bouquet Coloring Stencil.


I stamped, colored with the stencil, and then die cut. I think this bouquet with so pretty and perfect for many occasions. The inks I used are linked below. The sentiments on my card are included in the Another Year In Bloom Bouquet Stamp. 


To create the backgrounds on my cards I used the Polka Chic Background Stamp. On this card I stamping in Versamark Ink on Cherry Pop Cardstock and embossing with TE White Embossing Folder. I used the Petite Scallop Arched Stacklets Die Set and the Arched Stacklets Die Set for the panel I attached the bouquet to. 


My second card showcases the Another Year In Bloom Stamp Set and Another Year In Bloom Coordinating Dies. The stamp set includes a flower for each month of the year. I colored the flowers with Olo Markers. 


I added the flowers to frames I die cut with the Petite Scallop Gallery Builder Die Set. I used the Polka Chic Background Stamp, using Royal Icing Ink on Royal Icing Cardstock. 


The strips of cardstock I added to both my cards are die cut with the Easy Strips Stitched Dies in 1/2, 1/4, 1/8 inch. 


My next card features the free gift with a purchase of $200.00 or more, the Present Parade 6 x 6 Stamp and Stencil Combo. 


I stamped in Versamark Ink and embossed with TE Gold Embossing Powder. Then I stenciled in Dried Fig, Macaron, Blue Raspberry, Confetti Cake, Dill Pickle, Kiwi, and Pineapple Ink. 


I added the present with the Birthday Bash Stamp Set, die cut with the coordinating die and added a sentiment for the Birthday Vibes Stamp Set, which is included in the Palette Playbook Bundle. 

Stop by TE Blog for all the details!!!



11/24/25

Hi and welcome to Day 3 of the Papertrey Ink November Release Countdown.  I have two more projects to share with you today. All the new products will be available tomorrow,  November 25th at 12 PM EDT.  


First up is a look at the cute Cover Plate: Snowman Dies. This is another no stamping card. You just die cut the pieces and put your card together. 


Here is closer look. I used a white glitter cardstock for the hills of snow and PTI Black Gems for the eyes and buttons. I used a black gel pen to accent the mouth. 


The extra snowflakes are added with the Holiday Tag, Let it Snow Die Set. 

Supplies:

Dies: Cover Plate: Snowman, Holiday Tag: Let It Snow. 
Ink: Aqua Mist, Sweet Blush, Pure Poppy
Paper: Stamper's Select White, Pure Poppy, Aqua Mist, Ripe Avocado, Sweet Blush, Orange Zest
Other: White Glitter Cardstock, PTI Black Gems, PTI Clear Gems, Blender Brushes, White Paint


Next is a set of tags created with a mix of new and previously release products. 


On this tag I used Holiday Tag: Peace on Earth Die and a sentiment from the new This is Big Sentiment: Holiday Tag.  I used the Winter Magic Stencil with Tim Holtz Distress Texture Paste to add the snow. 


Here is another sentiment from the This is Big Sentiments: Holiday Tags. The flower is created with the Into the Blooms: Poinsettia Dies. 


My last tag is created with the Holiday Tags: Let It Snow die. 

Supplies: 
Stamps: This is Big Sentiments: Holiday Tags
Dies: This is Big Sentiments: Holiday Tags, Holiday Tags: Snowman, Holiday Tag: Peace On Earth, Holiday Tags: Let It Snow, Into the Blooms: Poinsettia
Ink: Aqua Mist, Pure Poppy, Ocean Tides, Ripe Avocado
Paper: Stamper's Select White, Pure Poppy, Ripe Avocado, Orange Zest, Sweet Blush, Dark Indigo, Ocean Tides
Other: Tim Holtz Texture Paste, Snowflake Embellishments, White Glittered Cardstock, Twine, PTI White Pearl, PTI Black Gems, Winter Magic Stencil

Stop by the PTI Blog for more inspiration and all the details on the release. All the new products will be available tomorrow, November 25th at 12 PM EDT.  

11/23/25

Papertrey Ink November Release Countdown Day 3

Hi and welcome to Day 3 of the Papertrey Ink November Release Countdown.  I have two more projects to share with you today. All the new products will be available on November 25th at 12 PM EDT.  


My first card features the Adorning Pinecone Stamp Set and Dies.  I stamped the pinecone in Fine Linen, Classic Kraft and Cocoa Bean Inks. I also added Platinum Stickles and a splatter of white paint. 


I love the detail on the bow. I stamped the box in Pinefeather Ink and stamped the detail in Versamark Ink and embossed with gold embossing powder. 


For the background I die cut the new Cover Plate: Let It Snow from Stamper's Select White Cardstock. The sentiment is included in the Adorning Pinecone Stamp Set. 

Supplies: 

Stamps: Adorning Pinecone
Dies: Adorning Pinecone, Cover Plate: Let It Snow
Ink: Pinefeather, New Leaf, Antique Linen, Classic Kraft, Cocoa Bean, Versamark
Paper: Stamper's Select White, Classic Kraft, Gold
Other: Gold Embossing Border, White Glitter Cardstock, Platinum Stickles, PTI Clear Gems


Here is a look at the month's Reflections Stamp Set, Reflections: Isaiah 40 and Reflections: Isaiah 40 Dies. You used all three of the dies in the set. I blended Lemon Tart, Melon Berry and Pale Peony Inks and then die cut. 


The flowers and greenery are die cut with the Into the Blooms: Wild Wood Dies Set and the grass with the  Grassy Edge Border. 


The card front is die cut with the Cover Plate: Cross Stitched. 

Supplies:

Stamps: Reflections: Isaiah 40
Dies: Reflections: Isaiah 40, Into the Blooms: Wild Wood, Cover Plate: Cross Stitched, Grassy Edge Border
Ink: Lemon Tart, Melon Berry, Pale Peony, Raspberry Fizz, Simply Chartreuse, New Leaf, True Black
Paper: Sweet Blush, True Black, Stamper's Select White, Spring Moss
Other: PTI Pink Gems, Blender Brushes

I will be back tomorrow with more projects with the November Release. Stop by the PTI Blog for more inspiration. 

11/22/25

Papertrey Ink November Release Countdown Day 2

Hi and welcome to Day 2 of the Papertrey Ink November Release Countdown. The products releasing this month are designed for quick and easy creating as we head into  this busy time of year. I have two more projects to share with you today. All the new products will be available on November 25th at 12 PM EDT. 


Here is a look at the new Christmas Wishes Stamp Set & Dies. I went with a non traditional color combo of Tropical Teal, New Leaf, and Pinefeather. Another quick and easy card! 


The sentiments are included in the stamp set. I added the hill with the Bring Home the Holidays Die using a white glittered cardstock. 


To create the background I used the previously release Fanciful Snowflake Background Hot Foil Plate with white foil. 

Supplies:

Stamps: Christmas Wishes
Dies: Christmas Wishes, Bring Home the Holidays
Ink: Tropical Teal, New Leaf, Pinefeather
Paper: Stamper's Select White, Tropical Teal
Other: Fanciful Snowflake Background Hot Foil Plate, White Foil, White Glittered Cardstock, PTI Clear Gems, Blending Brushes, Foam Tape


Next we have the Cover Plate: Let It Snow and Holiday Tag: Let It Snow. I blended Dark Indigo, Enchanted Evening, Tropical Teal, and Hawaiian Shores Inks to create the background. I sprayed the background with a glitter spray so in person it has some sparkle. 


I added some extra snowflakes and PTI Blueberry Sky gems. 


The sentiment is from the This is Big Holiday Sentiments: Holiday Tag. 


Here is the tag I created with the Holiday Tag: Let It Snow.

Supplies: 

Stamps: This is Big Holiday Sentiments: Holiday Tag
Dies:  This is Big Holiday Sentiments: Holiday Tag, Cover Plate: Let It Snow, Holiday Tag: Let It Snow
Ink: Dark Indigo, Enchanted Evening, Tropical Teal, Hawaiian Shores, Aqua Mist, Blueberry Sky
Paper: Stamper's Select White
Other: Sparkle Spray, White Glittered Cardstock, PTI Blueberry Sky Gems, Blender Brushes

I will be back tomorrow with more projects with the November Release. Stop by the PTI Blog for more inspiration. 

11/21/25

Papetrey Ink November Release Countdown Day 1

Hi and welcome to Day 1 of the Papertrey Ink November Release Countdown. The products releasing this month are designed for quick and easy creating as we head into  this busy time of year. All the new products will be available on November 25th at 12 PM EDT. 


First up is a look at the Cover Plate: Elegant Ornament Die and the Holiday Tag: Elegant Ornament die. 


There is no stamping on this card! It is just created with the dies in the Cover Plate: Elegant Ornament. Just pick your color combination, die cut and glue the pieces together. Here I used a combination of Pure Poppy, Ripe Avocado, and True Black with touches of gold. 


I used the Holly Berry Stencil to create the background for the card and tag. 


I used gold foil cardstock to add the touches of gold. I added a little sparkle with PTI Red Gems. The sentiment die is included in the set. 


Here is a closer look at the tag. It is so easy to create and would be great for mass producing. 

Supplies:

Dies: Cover Plate: Elegant Ornament, Holiday Tag: Elegant Ornament
Ink: Ripe Avocado, Pinefeather, Pure Poppy
Paper: Stamper's Select White, True Black, Pure Poppy, Gold
Other: Holly Berry Stencil, Black Glittered Cardstock, PTI Red Gems, Blender Brushes, Twine


Next I have two card I put together with the Cover Plate: Peace on Earth Die. It is the same concept as the first card. Just die cut and adhere the pieces together!

I used a cloud stencil with Spring Rain Ink and then splatter white paint to create the background. I die cut  the stars from silver foil and the trees white glitter cardstock. 


I added PTI Blueberry Sky gems to the center of the stars. 

Supplies:

Dies: Cover Plate: Peace on Earth
Ink: Spring Rain, Pinefeather
Paper: Stamper's Select White Cardstock, Pinefeather, Silver
Other: White Glittered Cardstock, PTI Blueberry Sky Gems, Cloud Stencil, White Paint, Blender Brushes


Here is another card created with the Cover Plate: Peace on Earth Die. I created in the same manner with a different color combo. 


I used gold foil for the stars and added white pearls. 


At the bottom of this card I stamped a sentiment form the new This is Big Sentiments: Holidays. This is a great stamp set for making tags and cards. 

Supplies:
Stamps: This is Big Sentiments: Christmas Tags
Dies: Cover Plate: Peace On Earth
Ink: Enchanted Evening, Dark Indigo, Ripe Avocado
Paper: Stamper's Select White, Ripe Avocado, Gold
Other: White Glittered Cardstock, White Paint, PTI Pearl Gems, Cloud Stencil, Blender Brushes


Next I created three tags with the Holiday Tags: Peace on Earth. Again, so easy to create. 


I chose three different color combinations. On the first page I used Pinefeather, gold and white cardstock. I used a white gel pen to add the snow. 


Here I used Sweet Blush, Scarlet Jewel and white on the tag on the left and Ocean Tides, Dark Indigo, gold and white on the one on the right. 


I added white cardstock to the back of the cards and stamped the sentiment from the This is Big Sentiments: Holiday Tags. 

Supplies:

Dies: Holiday Tag: Peace on Earth
Ink: Pinefeather, Scarlet Jewel, Pink Peony, Ocean Tides, Dark Indigo
Paper: Pinefeather, Gold, Sweet Blush, Scarlet Jewel, Stamper's Select White, Ocean Tides, Dark Indigo
Other: White Glitter Cardstock, PTI Pearl Gems, White Gel Pen, Twine, Rose Gold Foil

I will be back tomorrow with more projects with the November Release. Stop by the PTI Blog for more inspiration. 

11/18/25

Happy New Year with Taylored Expressions

This years seems to have flown by for me! We will be celebrating a new year soon and I have some fun new products from Taylored Expressions to help you celebrate. The release is designed to help you create   quick and simple projects at this busy time of year. All the products are available now in the TE Store. 


I have two cards to share with you. My cards are so easy to create with the new Foil It - Shine On New Year's panels. On this card I lightly blended clouds in the background with the Set the Scene - Cloud Stencil Strips with Cupcake Ink. 


Then I foiled the panel with TE Gold Foil using my Minc. To add the disco ball I used the previously released Disco Vibes Stencil and dies. I used a combination of Cupcake, Oreo, and Berry Smoothie Inks. 


I framed the card with the largest die in the Frame in Frame 3 Cutting Plate and added a sentiment from the Mini Strips Stamp - New Seasons. 


My second card is created in basically the same manner as the first card but on this card I used the Foil It - Acetate Framed Fireworks over the Foil It - Shine On New Year's panel. The New Year's panel is foiled in Cookie Monster Foil and I for the acetate panel with Gold Shimmer Fun Foil. 


I used the Little Bits - Stars Die to cut the stars from the TE Gold Glitter Cardstock. I added stars behind and on top of the acetate. 


As on the first I framed the card with the largest die in the Frame in Frame 3 Cutting Plate and added a sentiment from the Mini Strips Stamp - New Seasons. 


Our New Year Cheer release makes it quick and simple to create polished cards, even during the busiest time of year! With festive designs and fun finishes, you’ll have everything you need to ring in the new year with creativity and joy.

Plus, get 20% off the New Year Cheer I Want It All Bundle this week only!
Offer valid 11/18 at 9 am CT through 11/25 at 9 am CT or while supplies last. 

Thanks for stopping by! Stop by the TE Blog for all the details and more inspiration from the team.