Irish Blessings

It's the St. Paddy's Day Release at Taylored Expressions! It has been a few years since TE has added new St. Patrick's Day products to the lineup and the new items are so fun!  All the products are available now in the TE Store.

I have two projects to share with you today that feature a number of the new products. Pretty rainbows and lucky charms!! 

My first project features the new Perfect Pennant Dies, the Foil It - Perfect Pennant St. Paddy's Day Panels. and Perfect Pennant St. Paddy's Day Stamp Set and coordinating dies, and the fun Happy Go Lucky Layering Stencil. 

I think you could used the Perfect Pennant Dies throughout the year on other projects. Using a couple of the pennants in the Foil It - Perfect Pennants St. Paddy's Day I foiled the pennants with one of the new foil colors being released, Magical. The shamrocks and horseshoe in included in the Perfect Pennant St. Paddy's Day Stamp Set. 

The background is stenciled with the new Happy Go Lucky Layering Stencil. This is a set of four stencils. I have listed the inks I used below. I die cut the stenciled panel with the Squiggle Stacklets. I also used the Squiggle Stacklets to die the vellum panel. 

Next up is a look at the Rainbow of Possibilities Stencil and the Another Irish Blessing Stamp. To create the background I first lightly stenciled clouds in the background with the Set the Scene - Clouds Stencil Strips with Salt Water Taffy Ink on Sugar Cube Cardstock. Then I stenciled the rainbow over the clouds. The Rain of Possibilities Stencil is a set of two stencils. 

Next I stamped the sentiment with VersaFine Clair - Nocturne Ink. I used the Perfect Pennant St. Paddy's Day Stamp Set and Dies to add the shamrocks and lucky horseshoe. 

I used the Squiggle Stacklets to die cut the card front.  I used Gold Glitter Cardstock and Gold Glitter Drops to add some sparkle. 

We have two bundles:

• Happy Go Lucky Bundle:
• Happy Go Lucky Layering Stencil
• Happy Go Lucky Cutting Plate Die
• My Lucky Charm Stamp & Die Combo

• Perfect Pennant Bundle
  • Perfect Pennant Die Set
  • Perfect Pennant - St. Paddy’s Day Clear Stamp Set
  • Perfect Pennant - St. Paddy’s Day Dies

Plus, get free rainbow stickers with any order of $25 or more from the St. Patrick’s Day category!

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Irish Blessings

New Gumdrop Ink and Cardstock

Hi Friends! Taylored Expressions is adding a new color of ink and cardstock to the TE catalog today, Gumdrop! I have a few projects to share with you that will give a good look at the new color which is available now in the TE Store. 

I have really been trying to experiment with some new color combos. I can get in such a rut! I am happy with how this one turned out. I used the new Gumdrop Ink with Confetti Cake, Blueberry, Potato Chip, Macaron, and Dill Pickle Inks. 

I used the Fan Favorite Layering Stencil for this card. This set of 6 stencils that layer together to create colorful paper fans. To the middle of the fans I added TE Enamel Dots in Dried Fig and Cookie Monster. 

Once I had stenciled the background I embossed with the Fan Favorite 3D Embossing Folder. The embossing highlights the design and adds texture and depth. 

The sentiment is from the Fantastic Birthday Stamp Set and die cut with the coordinating Dies. I stamped the sentiment in the new Gumdrop Ink. 

My next project features the new Gumdrop Cardstock. I created a set of tags with the Monster Squad Die Set.  I have always loved these dies. So fun for kids birthday presents. I used a combination of Gumdrop, Cupcake, Fruit Punch, Granny Smith, Macaron, Licorice, and TE Gold Glittered Cardstocks. 

I die cut the tags with Tag Stacklets 2 and the Pierced Tag Stacklets 2 Dies. I splattered gold paint on the backgrounds of each tag. I used dies in the Gnome Alone - Birthday Dies to add the balloons and cupcake.  

All the sentiments are from the Fantastic Birthday Stamp Set and die cut with the  Fantastic Birthday Stamp Dies. I used Oreo Enamel Dots for the eyes of my monsters. 

Gumdrop is available in inks, cardstock and envelopes! We also have an I Want it All Bundle for an easy one click to add everything to your cart.

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Treat Your Shelf

Hi Friends! I am excited to start off the week with the first cardmaking kit of the year from Taylored Expressions! The Treat Your Shelf Cardmaking Kit is here, and it’s perfect for all the book lovers in your life. I can't wait to make bookmarks for the members of my book club. 

Here is my group of projects I made with the kit to share with you first, two cards and two bookmarks. 

For the backgrounds of my cards I used the Pixie Petals Background Stamp, stamping Versamark Ink on Blue Raspberry Cardstock and embossing with TE White Embossing Powder. 

I used  a Foil It - Treat Your Shelf Panel with the Treat Your Shelf Layering Stencil to create my stack of books. I used TE Gold Foil with my Mini Minc Foil Applicator. I used a variety of ink that I have linked below. Once the books were stenciled and foiled I die cut with the coordinating Treat Your Shelf Dies. 

I mounted the books on a rectangle die cut and matted with Stitched Rectangle Stacklets and Petite Scallop Rectangle Stacklets. 

All the sentiments are from the One for the Books Stamp Set and die cut with the One for the Books Dies, available for purchase separately. On this card I used the Stitched Oval Stacklets and the Petite Scallop Oval Stacklets behind the books. Notice the clouds in the background. I used the Cloudy Skies Piercing Plate to achieve the look. 

I am loving these two bookmark options. I used the Bookmark Builder Die for the long bookmark. I just die cut books from different colored cardstocks and stacked the books on top of each other. 

The corner bookmark is die cut with the Get Thready - Corner Bookmark Die which creates a bookmark that fits perfectly on the corner of the page. I used TE Felt and DMC Embroidery Floss. I love the look and can't wait to make more of these. 

Here's a look at a couple of The Insiders - Treat Your Shelf Panels. I foiled the sentiments with TE Foil in Cookie Monster. 

The Treat Your Shelf Cardmaking Kit includes:

• Treat Your Shelf Layering Stencil
• Treat Your Shelf Coordinating Dies
• Treat Your Shelf Clear Stamp
• The Insiders - Treat Your Shelf
• Taylored Tutorial instruction sheet

Kits go fast and most items are not available to purchase outside the kit. New to the kits this year, we’re introducing the Taylored Tutorial instruction sheet, which provides step-by-step guidance for creating a special project using the kit's contents.

Coordinating products outside of the kit include:

• Foil It - Treat Your Shelf
• One for the Books Stamp Set
• One for the Books Dies
• Bookmark Builder Die Set
• Treat Your Shelf Envelope Seals

We also have the Big Book Bundle, which includes the kit along with each of the additional coordinating products for one of everything.

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Papertrey Ink January Release Countdown Day 4

Hi and welcome to the final day of the Papertrey Ink January Release Countdown. I have three more projects to share with you featuring the new Cover Plate: Geo Flowers, Happy Birthday Hot Foil Plate, and the In Stitches: Cake Builder dies. All the new products will be available at 12 PM EST tomorrow!

My first projects features the Cover Plate: Geo Flowers, Happy Birthday Hot Foil Plate, Build-A-Party Hat Dies. 

First I create the party hat. There are three different sizes of dies for the party hats. This is largest. I used felt to die cut the fringe and the hat topper. I stenciled the polka dots on the hat and then added the flowers and greenery with dies that are included in the Build-A-Party Hat Dies. 

I used the Happy Birthday Hot Foil Plate and Die to add the sentiment. I used a gold foil. 

I used the Cover Plate: Geo Flowers to create the card front. I die Stamper's Select White Cardstock and then blended Green Parakeet, Sweet Blush, and Lemon Tart Inks. Then I splattered gold paint on the background.

Supplies:

Dies: Build-A-Party Hat, Cover Plate: Geo Flowers, Happy Birthday Hot Foil Plate

Ink: Sweet Blush, Lemon Tart, Green Parakeet, Raspberry Fizz, Aqua Mist, Hawaiian Shores

Paper: Stamper's Select White, Aqua Mist

Other: Happy Birthday Hot Foil Plate, Gold Foil, Gold Paint, Gold Gems, Felt

On my second card I used the Happy Birthday Hot Foil Plate and Die with a rainbow foil. It makes a nice focal point for the card. 

I stamped and die cut the candles with the new The Bigs Birthday Style Stamps and Dies. The party hat is the smallest hat die in the Build-A-Party Hat Die Set. 

The confetti is also from the Build-A-Party Hat Die Set. 

The card front is die cut with the Border Bling: Tin Stitch Die.

Supplies:

Stamps: This is Big Sentiments: Birthday

Dies: Build-A-Party Hat, Cover Plate: Geo Flowers, Happy Birthday Hot Foil Plate

Ink: New Leaf, Hawaiian Shores, Enchanted Evening, Dark Indigo, Versamark

Paper: Stamper's Select White, Hawaiian Shores, New Leaf

Other: Rainbow Foil, Gold Glittered Cardstock, White Gel Pen, Gold Embossing Powder

My final card features the new In Stitches: Cake Builder Dies. There are a number options for layering and decorating the cake. 

I added glossy accents to the chocolate frosting and Diamond Stickles to add the sparkle. The sentiments are from the This is Big Sentiments: Birthday. 

Here's a closer look at the cake. 

I used the On the Edge: Scallops Collection Die to added the scalloped trim and the Weathered Wood Background Stamp at the bottom of the card. 

Stamps: This is Big Sentiments: Birthday, Weathered Wood Background 

Dies: In Stitches: Cake Builder, On the Edge: Scallops Collection Die

Ink: Sweet Blush, Raspberry Fizz, Cocoa Bean, Green Parakeet, New Leaf, Classic Kraft, Aqua Mist, Summer Sunrise

Paper: Stamper's Select White, Cocoa Bean, Green Parakeet, Aqua Mist

Other: Stickles in Diamond, Glossy Accents, Distress Ink in Worn Lipstick

Thanks for stopping by today. Stop by the PTI Blog for more inspiration from the team. 

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Papertrey Ink January Release Countdown Day 4

Papertrey Ink January Release Countdown Day 3

Welcome to Day 3 of the Papertrey Ink January Release Countdown. I have two more projects to share with you featuring the new Build-A-Party Hat Dies and Reflections: John 1 Stamp Set and Die.  All the new products will be available at 12 PM EST on Tuesday, January 28th!

The Reflections: John 1 Die die cuts this frame. I used Sweet Blush Cardstock, cutting it twice, and gluing the layers together to add some depth. 

Next I stenciled the background with the Berry Branches Stencil Collection. This is a set of four stencils. I have listed the inks I used below. After I stenciled the background I used the  Reflections: John 1 Die  again and inlayed the die cut pieces back into the frame. 

I stamped the sentiment in the middle and added a bow with crinkle ribbon. 

Supplies:

Stamps: Reflections: John 1

Dies: Stamps: Reflections: John 1

Ink: Sweet Blush, Pale Peony, Hibiscus Burst, Classic Kraft, Spring Moss, Simply Chartreuse, Pure Black

Paper: Sweet Blush, Stamper's Select White

Other: Berry Branches Stencil Collection, Crinkle Ribbon, Blender Brushes

Next up is the Build-A-Party Hat Dies. There are three different sizes of party hat dies and numerous dies to add accents to the hats. This is the middle sized hat. 

The background is die cut with the new Cover Plate: Geo Flowers Die. I added Tropical Teal behind the die cuts. 

The sentiments are from the new This Is Big Sentiments: Birthday. 

I used accents of gold glittered cardstock and teal gems to add the sparkle. 

Supplies:

Stamps: This is Big Sentiments: Birthday

Dies: Build-A-Party Hat, This is Big Sentiments: Birthday, Cover Plate: Geo Flowers

Ink: New Leaf, Amethyst Allure, Tropical Teal

Paper: Stamper's Select White, Tropical Teal, Green Parakeet, Lilac Grace, Raspberry Fizz, Lemon Tart

Other: Gold Glittered Cardstock, Teal Gems 

Thanks for stopping by today. I will be back tomorrow with more projects from the January Release. Stop by the PTI Blog for more inspiration from the team. 

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Papertrey Ink January Release Countdown Day 3