Berry & Bright!!

 It is Christmas in July at Taylored Expressions today. This month's Cardmarking Kit, Berry & Bright, will get you started on your holiday creating early! It is perfect for cards and tags! I have two projects to share with you using two different color combos.

Here's what's included in the kit:

Berry & Bright Layering Stencil

Berry & Bright Greetings Split Stamp

Berry & Bright Coordinating Dies

The Insiders - Berry & Bright

These items are available for purchase outside of the kit:

Bauble & Bow Die Set

Berry & Bright Greetings Coordinating Dies

Foil It - Berry & Bright

For my first project I went with a traditional color combo, combining Cherry Pop, Cilantro, and gold. 

I foiled one of the Foil It- Berry & Bright panel with TE Gold Foil using my Minc. I used Cherry Pop and Mulled Wine Ink for the poinsettias and berries and Lime Zest, Cilantro, and Jalapeño for the greenery. Then I die cut with the Berry & Bright Coordinating Dies. 

I used Cherry Pop Cardstock for the card base and embossed with the 3D Embossing Folder - Poinsettia & Pine. With the Bauble & Bow Die Set, which is available for purchase outside of the kit, I added the ornament hanger and bow. 

This is one of The Insiders - Berry & Bright panels that are included in the kit. 

One Foil It- Berry & Bright panel creates four stenciled images. I created three tags with the other three stenciled images. I am excited to already have six tags in my stash for wrapping Christmas presents! 

For my next project I used a combination of Royal Icing, Tiki Mule, Honeydew Melon, Green Tea, Brussels Sprouts with Champagne accents. This might be one of new favorite color combo! 

On this card I used all the dies in the Bauble & Bow Die Set. I added the ornament base, double layer bow, ornament hanger, and greenery. 

Here I stamped a sentiment from the Berry & Bright Greetings Stamp Set on Brussels Sprouts Cardstock and embossed with Champagne Embossing Powder. Then I die cut with Berry & Bright Greetings Coordinating Dies, which are available for purchase separately from the kit. 

And the inside of the card is done and ready to go! 

And I have three more tags done and ready to go!

The Berry & Bright Cardmaking Kit makes it easy for you to create four beautifully detailed wreaths at once, helping you make more heartfelt Christmas cards in less time. With the coordinated layering stencil, split sentiment stamp, and die, you can quickly build a collection of polished holiday cards while personalizing each one with your favorite colors, backgrounds, and embellishments.

Your creativity can extend well beyond cards, too! Use the Berry & Bright collection to make ornaments, gift tags, garlands, package decorations, and more. If you choose the Boughs & Baubles Bundle, you’ll have even more possibilities with dimensional ornament shapes, statement bows, coordinating sentiment dies, Foil It panels, and festive envelope seals.

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When you purchase the Berry & Bright Cardmaking Kit or Boughs & Baubles Bundle, you’ll receive exclusive early access to a bonus tutorial from Creative Team member Alicia Ekermans.

Stamp Joy 2026 Registration Closes on August 3rd! 🎉

Registration for Stamp Joy Staycation closes Monday, August 3 at 11:59 PM CT, and we don't want you to miss out!

Join Taylored Expressions on Saturday, November 7 for a live virtual crafting experience filled with creativity, learning, and connection. You'll create exclusive projects alongside TE founder and Creative Director Taylor VanBruggen and Designer Susan Block, discover exciting new techniques, enjoy a $60+ goodie bag of brand-new TE products, and craft with a welcoming community of fellow cardmakers... all from the comfort of your own craft space!

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Happy crafting! Stop by the TE Blog for all the details on the new products, and more inspiration from the team. 

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Berry & Bright!!

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.  

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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. 

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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. 

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Papertrey Ink October Release Day 4

Thanks for stopping by for Day 4 of the Papertrey Ink October Release. I have two more projects to share with you. All the new products will be available on October 28th at 12 pm EDT. 

This card is created with the Winter Iris Stamp Set and die cut with the coordinating Winter Iris Dies. I stamped in Versamark Ink, embossed with gold embossing powder, and the colored with Olo Markers. 

The frame behind the flowers is die cut with the In Frames Rectangle Dies. I added the bow with dies in the Into the Blooms: Swag Dies Set. 

The sentiment is included in the Winter iris Stamp Set. The gold backing is die cut with a die in the Hold That Thought Die Set. The background is foiled with the Rustic Woodgrain Hot Foil Plate with gold foil. 

Supplies:

Stamps: Winter Iris
Dies: Winter Iris, Into the Blooms: Swag, Hold That Thought, In Frames Rectangle
Ink: Winter Wisteria, Lemon Tart, Lavender Moon, Versamark
Paper: Stamper's Select White, Vellum, Winter Wisteria, Gold
Other: Rustic Woodgrain Hot Foil Plate, Gold Foil, Olo Markers, Gold Gems, Gold Embossing Powder

I love making Christmas Tags! The base of each tag is die cut with the largest die in the new Reflections: John 18 Die Set. I foiled the background on each tag with the new Silent Night Hot Foil Plate with gold foil. All the sentiments are from the new Timeless Ornaments Stamp Set and die cut with the Hold That Thought Die Set. 

This sweet angels is die cut with the Angelic Sentiments Die. I die cut from Stamper's Select White Cardstock and I added gold cardstock behind the die cuts.  The Christmas greenery is die cut with the Into the Blooms: Swag Die on all the cards. 

The centerpiece of this card is die cut with the Into the Blooms: Poinsettia Die. The snowflakes are die cut with the Build-A-Hat Die Set, a really fun winter themed set. 

I used the Candy Cane Classics Die Set the create the candy canes with the bow.

Supplies:

Stamps: Timeless Ornaments
Dies: Reflections: John 18, Hold That Thought, Pierced Circles, Angelic Sentiments Die, Into the Blooms: Swag, Into the Blooms: Poinsettia, Build-A-Hat, Candy Cane Classics
Ink: Pure Poppy, Scarlet Jewel, Ripe Avocado, Tropical Teal
Paper: Stamper's Select White, Ripe Avocado, Simply Chartreuse, Tropical Teal, Pure Poppy
Other: Silent Night Hot Foil Plate, Gold Foil, PTI Clear Gems, Diamond Stickles, White Glittered Cardstock

Stop by the PTI Blog for more inspiration. All the new products with be available tomorrow at 12 pm EDT. 

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Papertrey Ink October Release Day 3

Thanks for stopping by for Day 3 of the Papertrey Ink October Release. I have two more Christmas projects to share with you. All the new products will be available on October 28th at 12 pm EDT. 

My first card is created with the Farmhouse Vase Stamps and Dies and the Into the Blooms: Bold Berries Dies. 

To stamp the vase I used Spring Rain and Blueberry Sky Inks. The berries are blended with Pure Poppy and Scarlet Jewel Inks. 

I added the frames with the In Frames: Rectangle Dies using classic Kraft Cardstock. The sentiment is from the This is Big Sentiments: Merry Christmas. 

The card front is foiled with the Fresh Greens Hot Foil Plate using white foil. 

Supplies:

Stamps: Farmhouse Vase, This is Big Sentiments: Merry Christmas

Dies: Into the Blooms: Bold Berries, Farmhouse Vase, In Frames: Rectangle

Ink: Pure Poppy, Scarlet Jewel, Ripe Avocado, Classic Kraft, Spring Rain, Blueberry Sky

Paper: Stamper's Select White, Pure Poppy, Classic Kraft, Simply Chartreuse, Vellum

Other: Fresh Greens Hot Foil Plate, White Foil, PTI Black Gems

Next is a look at the Reflections: John 16 Stamp and Dies. I started by stamping the verse in Versamark Ink and embossing with gold embossing powder. 

There are three dies in the Reflections: John 16 Die Set, one that cuts the verse and two more rectangles that I used behind the embossed sentiment. 

I used the Into the Blooms: Bold Berries Die on this card too. Here I kept it neutral and used Vintage Cream Cardstock. 

On the card front I stenciled with the new Holly Berries Stencil Collection with Pinefeather Ink and finished off with a few gold gems. 

Supplies:

Stamps: Reflections: John 16
Dies: Reflections: John 16, Into the Blooms: Bold Berries
Ink: Fine Linen, Ocean Tides, Pinefeather, Classic Kraft, Versamark
Paper: Vintage Cream, Ocean Tides, Pinefeather, Classic Kraft
Other: Holly Berries Stencil Collection, Gold Embossing Powder, Gold Gems, Antique Linen Distress Ink

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

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Papertrey Ink October Release Day 3