5/24/25

Papertrey Ink May Release Countdown Day 2

Welcome to Day 2 of the Papertrey Ink May Release. My projects today feature the cutest cowboy boots and the perfect lemons for summer.  All the new products will be available on May 27th at 12pm EDT.


My first two cards feature the Wild Petals Stamp Set and Dies and the Cowboy Boot Dies. There so many options to create your cowboy boot both with dies and stencils. On my first pair of boots I used Pure Poppy Cardstock and one of the stencils in the Cowboy Boot Stencil, which is a set for four stencils.I stenciled with Versamark Ink and embossed with gold embossing powder. 


Here's a closer look. I love the detail of the buckle and block heel. I added the flowers with the new Wild Flowers Stamps and Dies. 


The background is created with the new Cover Plate: Bandana Die, so perfect with the boots! The sentiment is from the new Cowboy Logic Stamp Set. 

Supplies: 

Stamps: Wild Petals, Cowboy Logic

Dies: Wild Petals, Cowboy Boot, Cover Plate: Bandana

Ink: Pure Poppy, Scarlet Jewel, Lemon Tart, Summer Sunrise, New Leaf, Classic Kraft, True Black, Versamark

Paper: Stamper's Select White, Pure Poppy, Classic Kraft, Gold

Other: Cowboy Boot Stencil, Gold Gems, Gold Embossing Powder, Foam Tape, Blender Brush


In my second card I used one of the decorative dies in the Cowboy Boot Die Set to add the detail to the boot and added the stitching with DMC Embroidery Floss. I filled the boot with flowers with the Wild Petals Stamp Set and Dies. 


I die cut the oval with the Love to Layer: Oval Dies for Stamper's Select White Cardstock and then blended Lemon Tart and Summer Summer Sun Rise Inks.I added the sentiments with the new This is Big Sentiments: You're the Best.  


I stenciled the background with the Buffalo Plaid Stencil Collection and lightly splattered gold watercolor on the background. The bottom border is added with the On the Edge: Scallop Dies. 

Supplies: 

Stamps: This is Big Sentiments: You're the Best, Wild Petals

Dies: This is Big Sentiments: You're the Best, Wild Petals, Cowboy Boots, Love to Layer: Ovals, On the Edge: Scallop

Ink: Aqua Mist, Plum Pudding, Winter Wisteria, Sweet Blush, Hibiscus Burst, Lemon Tart, Summer Sunrise, Simply Chartreuse, New Leaf, Tropical Teal, Classic Kraft

Paper: Stamper's Select White, Classic Kraft, Cocoa Bean, Gold

Other: Teal Cardstock, Gold Gems, Buffalo Plaid Stencil Collection, DMC Embroidery Floss, Gold Watercolor, Foam Tape


Nothing say summer like sweet lemonade and lemons! How cute is the Main Squeeze Stamp Set! 


You can even add ice to the pitcher and glass! I stamped the ice in Versamark Ink and embossed with white embossing powder. I arranged the stamped images on an oval that was die cut with the Love to Layer: Ovals. 


The background is stenciled with the new Life's Lemon Stencils. This is a set of six stencils which give you lots of details and accents. I die cut the edge of the card with the Love to Layer: Torn Edges Dies. The sentiment is also included in the stamp set. 

Supplies: 

Stamps: Main Squeeze

Dies: Main Squeeze, Love to Layer: Torn Edges, Love to Layer: Oval

Ink: Lemon Tart, Summer Sunrise, New Leaf, Pinefeather, Aqua Mist, Soft Stone, Versamark

Paper: Stamper's Select White, Vellum, Aqua Mist

Other: Life's Lemon Stencils, Diamond Stickles, White Embossing Powder, PTI Clear Gems, Black Embossing Powder

Thanks for stopping by! Stop by the PTI Blog for all the details and more inspiration from the team. I will be back tomorrow with more project from the new release. 

5/23/25

Papertrey Ink May Release Countdown Day 1

Welcome to Day 1 of the Papertrey Ink May Release. This release is full of cowboy boots, sweet new baby products, and products for the men in our lives. All the new products will be available on May 27th at 12pm EDT.

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Let's start with a look at the Baby Steps Stamp Set, Baby Steps Dies, and Baby Steps Stencils. These cute shoes are do easy to create with the dies in the set. I love the little touches of the colored rims on the shoes and the cute laces and bows. 


Here is a closer look. You can see how I stenciled the polka dots on the sides of the shoes with the Baby Steps Stencils. The pacifier is also included in the die set. 


I added the flowers with the the new Into the Blooms: Wild Wood Dies. I die cut the flowers and greenery from Stamper's Select White Cardstock and then blended inks to add the color. The sentiment is from the new This is Big Sentiments: Baby Stamps and Dies. 

Supplies:  
Stamps: Baby Steps, This is Big Sentiments: Baby
Dies: Baby Steps, This is Big Sentiments: Baby, Into the Blooms: Wild Wood, Love to Layer: Soft Scallops Die
Ink: Aqua Mist, Tropical Teal, Simply Chartreuse, New Leaf, Hibiscus Burst, Pale Peony, Sweet Blush, Lemon Tart, Summer Sunrise 
Paper: Stamper's Select White, Hawaiian Shores, Tropical Teal, Aqua Mist
Other: Watercolor Plaid Stencil Collection, Teal Glitter Cardstock, Diamond Stickles, PTI Clear Gems


Next is a look at the Cowboy Reverie Stamp Set and Dies. I like this set because it great for cards for both men and women. The background is die cut with the Cover Plate: Bandana which makes the prefect background for the stamp set. 


I added a scalloped circle of vellum behind the stamped images to help them stand out from the background. I used the Love to Layer: Soft Scallop Die to die cut the vellum. The sentiment is included in the Cowboy Reverie Stamp Set. 


I used the Cover Plate: Bandana for the card front, die cutting from Enchanted Evening Cardstock and added Stamper's Select White Cardstock behind the die cuts. 

Supplies:
Stamps: Cowboy Reverie
Dies: Cowboy Reverie, Cover Plate: Bandana, Love to Layer: Soft Scallops
Ink: Enchanted Evening, Dark Indigo, Antique Linen, Classic Kraft, Cocoa Bean, Dark Chocolate, Ocean Tides, Pinefeather, Versamark
Paper: Stamper's Select White, Enchanted Evening
Other: Gold Embossing Powder, Gold Gems

Thanks for stopping by! Stop by the PTI Blog for all the details and more inspiration from the team. I will be back tomorrow with more project from the new release. 

5/20/25

Shine So Bright

The Taylored Expressions Memorial Day Sentiment Sale starts today!  Sentiment stamps and coordinating dies are 20% off. Offer valid 5/20 at 9 am CT through 5/26 at 11:59 pm CT or while supplies last. Each Design Team Member got to choose one their favorite sentiment stamps set to work with. It is really hard to pick a favorite but I chose to work with the Shine So Bright Stamp Set and Shine so Bright Dies


I created two cards with the stamp set. I like the happy sentiments in this stamp set! 


For my first card I chose the Arch Dreamscapes Stamp Set to go with one of the sentiments in the Shine So Bright Stamp Set. I stamped the scene in Versamark Ink and embossed with gold embossing powder. I used the Dreamscapes Layering Stencil to add the ink blended color and the Additional Arch Nouveau Dies to die cut the arches. The larger arch is cut from vellum. 


I stenciled the background with the Here Come the Sun Stencil and Cupcake Ink. The flowers and greenery are die  with the Fresh Cut Flowers Dies from Sugar Cube Cardstock and the blended with TE Inks. 


The card front is die cut with the A2 Postage Stamp Stacklets. 





My next card is centered around the Fanfare Cutting Plate and Fanfare Stencil. It seemed to go perfectly with the Hey Sunshine sentiment. I cut a piece of Sugar Cube cardstock with the Squiggle Stacklets. Then I die cut with the Fanfare Cutting Plate and stenciled with the Fanfare Stencil. 


The cute sun is from the Here Comes the Sun Stamp set and die cut with the Here Comes the Sun Dies. I added the clouds with the Rainbow Cloud Duo. 


I finished off the card with a few Gold Glitter Drops. 




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


5/13/25

A Year In Bloom

As a token of gratitude for shopping with Taylored Expressions, every order you place comes with a free gift. For 2025, we’re excited to bring you A Year in Bloom - a series of monthly red rubber stamps inspired by birth flowers. With today's release we are excited to have some fun additions to go along with the rest of the A Year in Bloom collection. 


My first card is created with the new A Year in Bloom - Vases and Places 2 Die Set, the Petite Scallop Gallery Builder, and the Large Lattice Layering Stencil and Large Lattice Stamp. I used the Year in Blooms stamps from January, February, March, April, and May along with the coordinating dies. 

If you miss a month you can buy the stamp to keep your collection complete. 


I colored the flowers with Olo Markers, die cut them, and arranged them in the four fun vases I die cut with the A Year in Bloom - Vases and Places 2 Die. The sentiments are from the previously release Mini Strips - Floral Stamp set. 


The background is stamped with the new Large Lattice Stamp and stenciled with the Large Lattice Layering Stencil using Macaron Ink. Next I die cut scalloped shapes to center the floral arrangements on with the new Petite Scallop Gallery Build Die set. I cut them from Sugar Cube Cardstock lightly blended ink to add the pastel colors. 

Next up is a closer look at the Large Lattice Stamp and the Large Lattice Layering Stencil. Here I stamped the  Large Lattice Stamp on Sugar Cube Cardstock in Blue Corn Ink. Then I stenciled with the Large Lattice Layering Stencil. There are three stencils in the set. I used Granny Smith, Banana Cream, and Bleu Cheese Inks. Then I splattered with Dr. Ph. Martin's bleed proof white opaque watercolor. 


I die cut these vases with the previously released A Year in Bloom - Vases & Places Die Set. My flowers are colored with Copic Markers and I added Tiny Diamonds to accent the vases. 

I used the new Diamond Stacklets Die set to cut three diamonds that fit the diamonds that are stamped with the Large Lattice Stamp and used foam tape to pop them up from the background. 


This sentiment is from the Sundry Sentiments Die Set and die cut with the coordinating Sundry Sentiments Dies. 

From new focal points to backgrounds, A Year in Bloom Beyond is all about helping you do more with the flowers you already have.

Save $10 on the A Year in Bloom Beyond Bundle! Offer valid 5/13 at 9 am CT through 5/20 at 9 am CT or while supplies last.


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

5/12/25

Take Note

Hi All! I am kicking off the week with cards I created with the new Take Note Collections from Spellbinders


I have three cards to share with you with a mix of the new products that you will find linked below. 


My first card is centered around the new Reel Color Etched Dies. I think this die is so fun and different from anything else I own. I dic cut the wheel from white cardstock  and then added the different colored cardstock in the imprinted stop on the wheel. 


The Reel Color Sentiments BetterPress Plate & Die Set has the perfect sentiments to go with the collection. I love that the BetterPress Plates can be used with the BetterPress System or the Glimmer Hot Foil System. Here I foiled the sentiment with gold foil on Raven Cardstock. 


I used the Take Note Registration BetterPress Plates with Mooniest Foil to created the striped background. The flower is die cut with the Floral Spray Etched Dies.


I used the Reel Color Etched Dies on my second card too and added another sentiment from the Reel Color Sentiments BetterPress Plate & Die Set.


I used the Take Note Registration BetterPress Plates with black ink for the background and the sentiment at the top of the lined paper. I used gold foil for the gold line down the side. I used the Torn Paper Edges Etched Dies to die cut the torn edges of the notebook paper. 


The Wish sentiment is from the previously release Fresh Picked Sentiments Etched Dies. I finished off the card with different color enamel dots. 


My final project features the Push Pin Notes Etched Dies which creates the notebook paper with the turned up paper edge and the cute pushpins. 


For the background I created another sheet of notebook paper with the Take Note Registration BetterPress Plate and used the Torn Paper Edges Etched Dies to add details to each side of the notebook paper. 


I used the Floral Spray Etched Dies to add the flowers and leaves. 

Thanks for stopping by! You can find all the new products HERE

5/6/25

The For Him Release at Taylored Expressions

The new release at Taylored Expressions this week is all about the men in our lives and  the new Dreamscape Collection that can be used for many different occasions. The products are available now in the TE Store. 


First up is a look at the new Dreamscape Collection that included the Dreamscapes Layering Stencil, Additional Arch Nouveau Dies, Arch Dreamscapes Stamp Set, Ridged Arch Nouveau Die Set, Arch Windowpanes Die Set, and the Arch Interactive Window Die. 

Dreamscapes Layering Stencil creates four beautiful, peaceful scenes making it perfect for so many different occasions. 


Here I stamped the background with the Fine Diamond Background Stamp with Toffee Ink on Toffee Cardstock. You can see how I used the Ridged Arch Nouveau Die Set to add the detail around the frame. 


The sentiment is from the new Perfect Pennant - Dad Clear Stamp Set.  I splattered paint on the background and added the twine. 


On my second card on used the Arch Windowpanes Die to add the windowpane. Here I used a Foil It - Dreamscape panel with the Dreamscape Stencil. I used TE Champagne Foil. 


For this background I used the Pinstripe 6x6 Background Stamp with Blue Corn Ink on Sugar Cube Cardstock. 


The sentiment is stamped with the Hello Lovely stamp set. I stamped in Versamark Ink and embossed with  Champagne Embossing Powder. 




My next two cards feature the Mega Messages - You're the Best Die and the Create-n-Quads Pattern Playground Stencil. The Create-n-Quads Pattern Playground Stencil creates for different background panels. Here I used Rock Candy, Honey, Blueberry, and Brussels Spout Inks but the color combos are endless!


The Mega Messages - You're the Best Die Set consists of two dies, one for the sentiment and one for the shadow background. I die cut the sentiment three times and glued the layers together to add the extra depth. 


For the Father's Day sentiment I used the Foil It - Perfect Pennant Dad, foiling with Blueberry Foil and die cutting with the Perfect Pennant - Dad dies. The die set also includes the stars I added to the card. 


On my second card I used the You're the Best Shadow die  to die cut directly into the card front. I added Salt Water Taffy Cardstock behind the die cut. 


This sentiment is also created with the Foil It - Perfect Pennant Dad, foiling with Blueberry Foil and die cut with the Perfect Pennant - Dad dies. The fingers are die cut with the new Little Bits Die Set - Football.



Our new For Him release brings in bold patterns, sporty details, and fresh sentiments designed to help you create masculine cards that speak to your favorite fella.
https://www.tayloredexpressions.com/whats-new/for-him/

Plus, get more ideas for masculine color combos with the Make it Masculine color guide FREE with the Pattern Playground Bundle! This guide shows how a simple change of colors can make any project more masculine.

https://www.tayloredexpressions.com/pattern-playground-bundle/
Offer valid 5/6 at 9 am CT through 5/13 at 9 am CT

We also have two collection bundles:

The Little Bits Bundle - Sporty has everything you need to create projects that celebrate your favorite athletes, coaches, and sports fans. 
Bundle Includes:
  • Little Bits Die Set - Basketball
  • Little Bits Die Set - Football
  • Little Bits Die Set - Baseball
  • Little Bits Die Set - Golf




The Everything Arches Bundle is packed with stencils, stamps, and dies that work together to craft captivating arched designs.

  • Dreamscapes Layering Stencil
  • Additional Arch Nouveau Dies
  • Arch Dreamscapes Stamp Set
  • Ridged Arch Nouveau Die Set
  • Arch Windowpanes Die Set
  • Arch Interactive Window Die

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