A Paper Melody

7/29/25

O Christmas Tree Cardmaking Kit

It is the last Tuesday of the month and time for a new cardmaking kit for Taylored Expressions. We are celebrating Christmas in July with the new O Christmas Tree Cardmaking Kit, available now in the TE Store.

I created two different themed cards with the new kit to share with you today.

When it comes to untraditional Christmas color combos this is one of my favorite. I used Spearmint, Brussels Sprout, Salt Water Taffy and Macaron with silver accents. My first step was to stencil and die cut the tree.

Next I stamped the O Christmas Tree Split Stamp & Stencil Combo, using the part of the stamp that is created the snowflake background. I stamped in Versamark Ink and embossed with white embossing powder. I added the Christmas tree to the background and the die cut the presents to put under the tree.

I used the See the Light Die Set to add the ornaments to the tree. The See the Light Die Set is available separately for the kit. I added one of the sentiments in the Mini Strips Stamp - Holiday 2 from the card kit.

On my second card I went with a more traditional color theme, stenciling in Cilantro, Jalapeño, and Cinnamon inks, using Red Glitter Cardstock for the ornaments, and Licorice Cardstock for the card base. I stamped the snowflake in Versamark Ink and embossed with gold embossing powder.

To add the birds I used the new Winter Birds Die Set, also available for purchase separately. There are a number of types of birds you can create. I can see using this die set throughout the winter season. I used red glitter cardstock to add the ornament with the Light It Up Die Set.

This is another sentiment from the Mini Strips Stamp - Holiday 2.

https://www.tayloredexpressions.com/whats-new/o-christmas-tree-cardmaking-kit/

The O Christmas Tree Kit includes:

O Christmas Tree Split Stamp & Stencil Combo
O Christmas Tree Dies
Mini Strips Stamp - Holiday 2
The Insiders - O Christmas Tree
Taylored Tutorial

Kits go fast and most items are not available to purchase outside the kit. Plus, each cardmaking kit includes a Taylored Tutorial! This detailed instruction sheet helps kickstart your creative journey with step-by-step instructions.

Pair your kit with these coordinating products to take your projects even further:

Want it all? We totally understand and have made it easy for you to get everything in one click! Get the All Spruced Up Bundle that includes the kit along with each of the additional coordinating products ensuring you have one of everything.

https://www.tayloredexpressions.com/all-spruced-up-bundle/

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7/22/25

New Ink and Cardstock Colors from Taylored Expressions

There are four new ink and cardstock colors coming to Taylored Expressions today! They are named Royal Icing, Tiki Mule, Papaya, and Persimmon and I am going to give you look at all of them! All the new products are available now in the TE Store.

My first card features the Royal Icing and Tiki Mule Ink. I paired the two new ink with Spearment, Brussels Sprout, Huckleberry, and Potato Chip. I created the card with the Boho Botanicals Layering Stencil and the Foil It - Boho Botanicals.

I foiled the panel with Gold Shimmer Fun Foil and then used the stencil to add the flowers and greenery. The sentiment is from the Sundry Sentiments Stamps Set and die cut the coordinating dies.

I created the card again, this time using the new Papaya and Persimmon Inks with Guava, Fruit Punch, and Granny Smith.

You can see in the background the are enamel dots to match the new colors.

Next up is a closer look at the new cardstock colors. I used the Garden Variety 2 Die Set and the Rustic Pail Die to give you a look at all the colors together. I used Papaya, Persimmon, Royal Icing, Tiki Mule, along with Granny Smith, Cilantro, Toffee, and Gold Glitter Cardstock.

I used the Polka Chic Background Stamp for the card front and the sentiment is also from the Sundry Sentiment Stamp Set.

I also used the new colors of enamel dots on the centers of my flowers.

I also wanted to mention the new TE Exclusive - Swatchlet Die Set + Swatch Ring. I have been wanting to swatch my cardstock for ages so now I am getting started!

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7/21/25

Papertrey Ink July Release Countdown Day 4

Welcome to Day 4 of the Papertrey Ink July Release Countdown. I have two more projects to share with you today. All the new products will be available tomorrow, July 22nd at 12 PM EDT.

My first card features the Sweetest Bunch Stamp Set and Dies. This is a pretty one! I went with a color combo of reds, blues, greens, and yellow for a cheery bunch of flowers. I listed the inks I used below.

I used one of the dies in the Mat Stack Thank You So Much Collection behind the bunch of flowers. I used one of the stencils in the collection to add the stenciling around the edges. The sentiment is included in the Sweetest Bunch Stamp Set.

The card front is die cut with the Border Bling: Tin Stitch Die and I added a strip of Big Collection: Pure Poppy across the center of the card.

Supplies:

Stamps: The Sweetest Bunch,
Dies: The Sweetest Bunch, Mat Stack Thank You So Much, Border Bling: Tin Stitch
Ink: Pure Poppy, True Black, Ocean Tides, Pinefeather, Lemon Tart, Summer Sunrise, Spring Rain, Blueberry Sky, Dark Indigo, Fine Linen, Classic Kraft
Paper: Stamper's Select White, Spring Rain, Fine Linen, Bitty Big Collection: Pure Poppy
Other: Mat Stack Thank You So Much Stencil, Black Gems, Stickles: Star Dust

On my next card I used a combination of the new products to create a wedding card. I started by using the Rustic Woodgrain Hot Foil Plate with Rustic Cream Cardstock and gold foil. I added Antique Linen Distress Ink around the edges.

Next I die cut the bottom edge of the card front with the Elegant Edges: In Full Bloom Dies. I attached the panel to a piece of True Black Cardstock. Then I used the Elegant Edges: In Full Bloom Dies again to die cut the pieces that are inlaid back in the die cuts.

The sentiments are from the This is Big Sentiments: Wishes Stamp Set and die cut with the coordinating dies. There are numerous choices for the smaller sentiments, making it perfect for so many occasions.

Supplies:

Stamps: This is Big Sentiments: Wishes
Dies: This is Big Sentiments: Wishes, Elegant Edges: In Full Bloom
Ink: Versamark
Paper: True Black, Stamper's Select White, Gold, Rustic Cream
Other: Rustic Woodgrain Hot Foil Plate, Gold Foil, Gold Embossing Powder, Black Gems, Foam Tape

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7/20/25

Papertrey Ink July Release Countdown Day 3

Welcome to Day 3 of the Papertrey Ink July Release Countdown. Today I have two more projects to share with you. All the new products will be available on July 22nd at 12 PM EDT.

This pretty stamp set is called In Full Bloom and of course, there are coordinating dies. I like the fun, whimsical style of this set. I have listed the ink colors I used below. I also added a little light coloring to the leaves with Olo Markers.

I used the Love to Layer: Arches Dies to create the arched frame. I die cut white cardstock and ink blended the grass and clouds.

I used the Ornate Swirls Hot Foil Plate to create the background, foiling with gold foil.

Supplies:

Stamps: In Full Bloom
Dies: In Full Bloom, Love to Layer: Arches Die
Ink: Aqua Mist, Simple Chartreuse, Ripe Avocado
Paper: Stamper's Select White, Ripe Avocado, Lilac Grace
Other: Ornate Swirls Hot Foil Plate, Gold Foil, Various purple inks, cloud stencil, foam tape

My next card is created with the Reflections: Philippians 4 Stamp Set and Dies and the new Cornered: In Full Bloom Dies.

I stamped the verse on True Black Cardstock, embossed with gold embossing powder, die cut the sentiment and then added the sentiment to background die cut that is part of the Reflections: Philippians 4 Dies.

The background is stenciled with the Perfect Present Stencil Collection with Lemon Tart Ink. I die cut the corners with the Cornered: In Full Bloom Dies. Then I used the die again with colored cardstock and inlayed the pieces back into the card.

Supplies:

Stamps: Reflections: Philippians 4
Dies: Reflections: Philippians 4, Cornered: In Full Bloom
Ink: Lemon Tart, Sweet Blush, Hibiscus Burst, Green Parakeet,Versamark
Paper: Stamper's Select White, Green Parakeet, Sweet Blush, True Black, Gold
Other: Gold Embossing Powder, Gold Gems, Perfect Present Stencil Collection

Thanks for stopping by! I be back tomorrow with more projects from the July Release. Stop by the PTI Blog for more details and inspiration from the team.

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7/19/25

Papertrey Ink July Release Countdown Day 2

Welcome to Day 2 of the Papertrey Ink July Release Countdown. This month is full of pretty floral, gardens, and large, focal point sentiments. And today I have a pretty stencil set to share with you. All the new products will be available on July 22nd at 12 PM EDT.

I am loving the new In the Meadow Stencil Collection. This is a set of six stencil which give you all the details and options for color variation. I used Sweet Blush, Autumn Rose, and Scarlet Jewel inks for the flowers and Simply Chartreuse and Ripe Avocado for the greenery.

The sentiments are from the new This is Big Sentiments: Wishes Stamp Set. There are two font choices for the word Wishes and coordinating dies. Then there are great choices for the smaller sentiment, making the set perfect for many different occasions.

I used the On the Edge: Scallops Collection Die to add the vertical border.

Supplies:

Stamps: This is Big Sentiments: Wishes
Dies: This is Big Sentiments: Wishes, On the Edge: Scallops Collection Die
Ink: Sweet Blush, Autumn Rose, Scarlet Jewel, Simply Chartreuse, Ripe Avocado, Olive
Paper: Stamper's Select White, Sweet Blush, Scarlet Jewel
Other: In the Meadow Stencil Collection, Twine, Pink Jewels

Next up is a look at the Mat Stack: Thank You So Much Collection. The collection includes the large sentiment die, a set of dies to add the sentiment to, and three stencils in different patterns. I didn't use the stencils in the collection on this card but I will have a card to share tomorrow that does.

I used the In the Meadow Stencil Collection again with a different color combo, which I have listed below. After the stenciled the background I used the larger in the Die Mat Stack: Thank You So Much Die Set to die cut center of the stencil pattern. I put the die cut back into the card with form tape so that it would stand out from the background.

I lightly splattered dark blue watercolor on the background and finished off with some crinkle ribbon.

Supplies:

Dies: Mat Stack: Thank You So Much Collection
Ink: Hawaiian Shores, Tropical Teal, Enchanted Evening, Dark Indigo, New Leaf, Pinefeather, Aqua Mist
Paper: Stamper's Select White, Aqua Mist, Dark Indigo
Other: In the Meadow Stencil Collection, Crinkle Ribbon, Dark Blue Paint

Thanks for stopping by! I be hack tomorrow with more projects from the July Release. Stop by the PTI Blog for more details and inspiration from the team.

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7/18/25

Papertrey Ink July Release Countdown Day 1

Welcome to Day 1 of the Papertrey Ink July Release Countdown. This month is full of pretty floral, gardens, and large, focal point sentiments. All the new products will be available on July 22nd at 12 PM EDT.

My first two cards feature the new Into the Blooms: Above Ground along with the This is Big Sentiments: Wishes. The Into the Blooms: Above Ground Dies creates this pretty wooden bucket along with the flowers and greenery. I just die cut from colored cardstock and added a little ink blending to highlight the details.

To created the background I used the new Rustic Woodgrain Hot Foil Plate with Champagne Foil on Vellum.

The larger and smaller sentiments are added with the This is Big Sentiments: Wishes Stamp Set and coordinating Dies:

Supplies:

Stamps: This is Big Sentiments: Wishes
Dies: This is Big Sentiments: Wishes, Into the Blooms: Above Ground
Ink: Classic Kraft, Hibiscus Burst, Ocean Tides, Pine Feather, True Black
Paper: Stamper's Select White, Classic Kraft, Sweet Blush, Ocean Tides, Mint Julep, Pinefeather, Lemon Tart, Aqua Mist, Vellum, Gold Cardstock
Other: Rustic Woodgrain Hot Foil Plate, Champagne Foil, Black Gems, Foam Tape

Here is my second card with the Into the Blooms: Above Ground Dies. I created a white bucket and used Silver Cardstock for the metal bands.

The background is die cut with the new Cover Plate: Honeycomb from Bitty Big Collection: True Black Cardstock. I blended Lemon Tart Ink on white cardstock and add it behind the die cuts. The small bees I added are die cut with the previously released Into the Blooms: Wild Wood Die.

This is another sentiment from the This is Big Sentiments: Wishes.

Supplies:

Stamps: This is Big Sentiments: Wishes
Dies: Into the Blooms: Above Ground, Cover Plate: Honeycomb, Into the Blooms: Wild Wood
Ink: True Black, Summer Sunrise, Winter Wisteria, Hibiscus Burst, Raspberry Fizz, New Leaf, Aqua Mist
Paper: Stamper's Select White, Lemon Tart, Plum Pudding, Sweet Blush, Raspberry Fizz, True Black, New Leaf, Pinefeather, Green Parakeet, Bitty Big Collection: True Black, Vellum
Other: Silver Cardstock, Black Gems, Foam Tape

Next up is a look at the new Above Ground Stamp Set and Above Ground Dies. This is a fun set. You can create a herb garden or a vegetable garden and there is a three D option for the wood box.

I used the Rustic Woodgrain Hot Foil Plate to foil white cardstock with a silver foil and then die cut the wooden box pieces. Then I filled the box with stamped and die cut herbs.

The card front is die cut with the Cover Plate: Cross Stitch from white cardstock with Blue Corn Cardstock behind the die cuts. The sentiment is from the Say It Essentials Stamp Set.

Supplies:

Stamps: Above Ground, Say It Essentials

Dies: Above Ground, Cover Plate: Cross Stitch, Love to Layer: Laced Edges

Ink: Spring Moss, Simply Chartreuse, Ripe Avocado, Spring Rain, Olive, Harvest Gold, Honey Nut, Versamark

Paper: Stamper's Simply Select White, Dark Indigo, Bitty Big Collection: Simple Chartreuse

Other: Rustic Woodgrain Hot Foil Plate, Silver Foil, Gold Embossing Powder, Gold Gems, Cloud Stencil

Thanks for stopping by! I be hack tomorrow with more projects from the July Release. Stop by the PTI Blog for more details and inspiration from the team.

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7/15/25

The Second Chance Release at Taylored Expressions

Hi all! I have been on vacation for a few weeks but I getting back in creative mode with the new Second Chance Release at Taylored Expressions. The Second Chance Release is when TE releases former freebie products along with new add-ons. All the new products are available now in the TE Store.

I have three project to share with you today. My first card is created with the Hit the Jackpot Stamp and Die Combo and the Big Win Wishes Stamp Set and coordinating Big Win Wishes Dies. I went with the birthday theme, using the HBD in the slot machine window.

I added the gold touches with Gold Glitter Drops, Gold Foil Cardstock, and gold embossing powder. To create the background I used the Here Comes the Sun Stencil with Potato Chip and Pineapple Inks and then embossed with the new Halftone Dots Embossing Folder.

The sentiment is from the new Big Win Wishes Clear Stamp Set and die cut with the coordinating Big Win Wishes Dies.

Next up is a look at the Swiss Dots Embossing Folder, Cottage Charms Stencil and Die Combo, and the So Many Reasons Stamp and Die Combo.

First I created the background by die cutting Macaron Cardstock with the largest die in the Rounded Rectangle Stacklets and then embossing with the Swiss Dots Embossing Folder. I used Sugar Cube Cardstock for the base of the card and rounded the edges with the TE Corner Rounder Punch.

I used the Cottage Charm Stencil and Die Combo and Foil It - Cottage Charm Panel to create the flowers in the corners. First I foiled with Gold Shimmer Fun Foil with my Mini, then stenciled and die cut.

The sentiment is from the So Many Reasons Stamp and Die Combo. This is one of those versatile stamp sets with sentiments for many occasions.

For my final project I made birthday tags with the new Petal Pushers Petites Dies. I love these fun and modern dies and they fit perfectly on many of the TE tag dies. I used the Tag Stacklets 2 Dies and the Pierced Tag Stacklets 2 Dies.

I created the patterned background with either the Fine Diamond or Polka Dot Chic Background Stamps. These are great stamps when you just want a simple pattern to add interest to a project. For each tag I die cut one of the Petal Pushers Petite Dies direct in the front of the tag, and then from two different colors of cardstock for the flower and the leaves. I added shading with ink to the die cut pieces and then inlaid the pieces back into the tag.