Snailed It!

There is a new cardmaking kit at Taylored Expressions today! Who ever thought snails could be so cute! The new Snailed It Cardmaking Kit is available now in the TE Store. 

The Snailed It Cardmaking Kit includes:

• Snailed It Stamp, Stencil, & Clear Combo
• Snailed It Cutting Plate Die
• The Insiders - Snailed It
• Taylored Tutorial instruction sheet

There are also coordinating products available for purchase separately. 

On my first card I used the Snailed It Stamp, Stencil, & Clear Combo to create this fun background. I started by stamping the Snailed It Stamp in Versamark Ink on Sugar Cube Cardstock and embossing with TE White Embossing Powder. Next I used the four stencil to created the snails. I used a combination of Toffee, Kiwi, Dill Pickle, and Rock Candy Inks. Then I used the clear stamp set with Oreo Ink to stamp the faces on the snails. 

I splattered the background with a brown watercolor paint and the die cut the panel with the largest die in the Squiggle Stacklets.  I stenciled a few extra snails, flowers, and mushrooms to add to the front of my card. The images are die cut with the Snailed It Cutting Plate Die.

I die cut a piece of Kiwi Cardstock with the  Easy Strips - 1/2" stitched die and wrapped it around the card along with a strip of vellum. I added the die cut images and a sentiment from the Let's Shell-ebrate Stamp Set and die cut with the coordinating dies. The sentiment set and dies are available for purchase separately. 

My second card features the Blooms & Shrooms Die Set, which is also available for purchase separately. I die cut the mushrooms and flowers from Potato Chip, Kiwi, Dill Pickle, and Rock Candy Cardstock and blended ink on the die cuts for shading. 

I used the Squiggle Stacklets to die cut the from rectangle and stenciled clouds with the Set the Scene Cloud Stencil Strips with Salt Water Taffy Ink. At the bottom I added a strip of Kiwi Cardstock. I arranged the mushrooms and flowers and then added the snails and smaller flowers and mushrooms. 

The card front is stamped with the Polka Chic Background stamp in Rock Candy Ink on Toffee Cardstock. I added another sentiment from the Let's Shell-ebrate Stamp Set .

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The Snailed It Cardmaking Kit includes:

• Snailed It Stamp, Stencil, & Clear Combo
• Snailed It Cutting Plate Die
• The Insiders - Snailed It
• Taylored Tutorial instruction sheet

Kits go fast and most items are not available to purchase outside the kit. Plus, in 2025 each monthly cardmaking kit included 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:

• Let's Shell-ebrate Stamp Set
• Let's Shell-ebrate Dies
• Blooms & Shrooms Die Set
• Envelope Seals - Snailed It

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

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Papertrey Ink May Release Countdown Day 4

Welcome to the 4th and final day of the Papertrey Ink May Release. I have two more projects to share with you.  All the new products will be available tomorrow, May 27th at 12pm EDT. 

My first card features the adorable new Build-A-Buggy Die Set and This is Big Sentiments: Baby Stamp Set and coordinating dies. There are so many options in the die set to create different types of buggies and the coordinating Build-A-Stencils allow you to add pattern. You can see how I stenciled the Swiss dots on the top of the buggy. 

I love the addition of the clouds in the set. I used a gold foil cardstock for a touch of bling. I attached the buggy to an oval that is die cut with the Love to Layer: Scalloped Ovals. I used Stamper Select White Cardstock that is ink blended with Sweet Blush Ink. 

The sentiments are from the new This is Big Sentiments: Baby and die cut with the coordinating dies. I used the Cover Plate: Tin Stitches to add the texture to the card front. 

Supplies:

Stamps: This is Big Sentiments: Baby

Dies: This is Big Sentiments: Baby, Build-A-Buggy, Love to Layer: Scalloped Ovals, 

Cover Plate: Tin Stitches

Ink: Sweet Blush, Lemon Tart, True Black

Paper: Stamper's Select White, True Black, Sweet Blush, Gold

Other: Build-A-Buggy Stencils, Black Gems, Cloud Stencil

Next up is a look at the Into the Blooms: Lemon Blossoms Dies. I love the details on the lemons. I die cut the lemons from white cardstock and then blending Lemon Tart and Summer Sunrise Inks. The leaves are blended with New Leaf and Pinefeather and I added a little Aqua Mist Ink to the white flowers. 

I arranged the leaves on a rectangle that is die cut with the Love to Layer: Deckled Edges dies. I stenciled the background with a cloud stencil and Aqua Mist Ink and then splattered an aqua watercolor on the background. 

The card front is stenciled with the new Life's Lemons Stencil. The sentiment is from the new Main Squeeze Stamp Set. 

Supplies:

Stamps: Main Squeeze

Dies: Into the Blooms: Lemon Blossoms, Love to Layer: Deckled Edges

Ink: Lemon Tart, Summer Sunrise, Aqua Mist, New Leaf, Pinefeather, True Black

Paper: Stamper's Select White, New Leaf

Other: Life's Lemons Stencil, Diamond Stickles, Clear Gems, Blender Brushes

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

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Papertrey Ink May Release Countdown Day 3

Welcome to Day 3 of the Papertrey Ink May Release. My projects today feature have a western flair!  All the new products will be available on May 27th at 12pm EDT.

A Home on the Range Hot Foil Plate and Border Bling: Lasso Dies! How creative is that! To create this fun background I started with a piece of white cardstock and foiled the A Home on the Range Hot Foil Plate with a copper foil. Then I used a stencil with Spring Rain Ink to stencil the clouds. I added the grass with the Grassy Edge Die.

There are two dies in the Border Bling: Lasso Dies. This is the larger one. I die cut from Fine Linen cardstock and blended the edges with Classic Kraft Ink. The boots are stamped with the new Cowboy Reverie Stamps and die cut with the coordinating dies. 

The flowers are stamped with the new Wild Petals Stamp Set and Dies. The sentiment is from the new Cowboy Logic Stamp Set. 

Supplies: 

Stamps: Wild Petals, Cowboy Logic, Cowboy Reverie

Dies: Wild Petals, Cowboy Reverie, Love to Layer: Torn Edges, Border Bling: Lasso, Grassy Edges, Love to Layer: Garnished Edges

Ink: Spring Rain, Mint Julep, New Leaf, Fine Linen, Classic Kraft, Enchanted Evening, Lemon Tart, Summer Sunrise, Pale Peony, Autumn Rose, Cocoa Bean 

Paper: Classic Kraft, Stamper's Select White, Fine Linen, Vintage Cream

Other: Home on the Range Hot Foil Plate, Copper Foil, Cloud Stencil, Bronze Gem, Blender Brush

Next I create fun jean pockets that can be filled up with the new Cornered: Jean Pocket Dies. I used a piece of Blueberry Sky Cardstock and die cut the pockets and I highlighted the stitching with a gold gel pen. I filled the pockets with flowers and greenery that I created with the new Wild Petal Stamp Set and coordinating dies. I stenciled the pocket with the Pocket Embellishment Stencils and Pure Poppy Ink. 

The circle lasso at the top is the smaller die in the Border Bling: Lasso Dies. I added a few more flowers and another sentiment from the Cowboy Logic Stamp Set. 

Supplies:

Stamps: Wild Petals, Cowboy Logic, Cowboy Reverie

Dies: Wild Petals, Cowboy Reverie, Love to Layer: Torn Edges, Border Bling: Lasso, Grassy Edges, Love to Layer: Garnished Edges

Ink: Spring Rain, Mint Julep, New Leaf, Fine Linen, Classic Kraft, Enchanted Evening, Lemon Tart, Summer Sunrise, Pale Peony, Autumn Rose, Cocoa Bean 

Paper: Classic Kraft, Stamper's Select White, Fine Linen, Vintage Cream

Other: Home on the Range Hot Foil Plate, Copper Foil, Cloud Stencil, Bronze Gem, Blender Brush

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.

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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. 

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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. 

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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. 

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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.

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