More Happy Half Sheets

Today Taylored Expressions is releasing new Happy Half Sheets. With Happy Square Sheets, you can turn one 6 x 6 inch patterned panel into a coordinated collection of cards without wondering where to cut or how to arrange each piece.Two new sets of Happy Square Sheets are joining the TE catalog that give you the layouts and measurements for easy card layouts. 

I used one of the layouts from Happy Half Sheets Volume 1. You can start with a piece of patterned paper or make your own. Here I used the Heart to Heart Stamp & Die Combo to create my patterned paper. I stamped a variety of hearts from the stamp set using Pink Champagne, Raspberry Sorbet, Jujube, and Mulled Wine Inks. 

Here is my first layout. I die cut the sentiment with the Mega Messages Die Set - Hugs and added a die cut heart. 

I used the Pierced Lattice Cutting Plate Die to die cut the card front which adds a subtle pattern.

Here is my second card. I just followed the layout and added the strip of the stamped pattern to a panel I die cut with the Pierced Lattice Cutting Plate Die from Raspberry Sorbet Cardstock. 

The larger sentiment is die cut with the Mega Messages Die Set - Love and the smaller sentiment is from the Bitty Strips Stamp Set - Lots of Love. 

Turn one stamped or stenciled 6 x 6 inch panel into coordinated cards with Happy Square Sheets! Volumes 1 and 2 are joining the Taylored Expressions catalog with 10 easy-to-follow cutting maps and 37 unique card layouts between them.

You can also create a colorful floral-and-butterfly panel with the Florals & Flutters 6 x 6 Stamp & Stencil Combo, then use your favorite Happy Square Sheet to confidently cut and arrange every piece.

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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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More Happy Half Sheets

Hex Effects!

It is the last Tuesday of the month and time for another Taylored Expressions Cardmaking Kit. Welcome Hex Effects! The Hex Effects kit is designed to make cardmaking simple with endless possibilities. Supplies are limited, so be sure to grab yours before they're gone.

I have two projects with the kit to share with you today. 

To create my first card I used the Hex Effects Cutting Plate Die with the Hexagon Layering Stencil. I stenciled with Guava, Fruit Punch, Granny Smith, and Potato Chip Ink. Then I die cut the Hex Effect Cutting Plate Die from Sugar Cube Cardstock and layered the die cut over the stencil to create the card front. 

To created the center hexagons I stamped the Polka Chic Background Stamp on Sugar Cube Cardstock with Versamark Ink and then embossed with TE White Embossing Folder, and then stenciled over the white embossing. I die cut the polka dot hexagons and used foam tape to inlay the die cuts back into the card front. 

I used the Mini to Mighty Stamp Set - Valentine Stamp Set and Dies to add the sentiment to the center of the card. 

On my second card I used a TE Maps - Hex Effects, that is included in the kit, to create the card front. I chose the map that reminded me of a quilt pattern. I used the Hex Effects Cutting Plate Die to die cut the patterned hexagons. I used Macaron, Kiwi, Blue Raspberry, and Potato Chip cardstock. 

Then I followed the page map and glued the die cut hexagons to create the pattern. I used foam tape to attach the center yellow hexagons to add dimension. I added a heart that I die cut with the Dinky Decorations Die Set - Valentine and added a Bits & Pieces - Cookie Monster Glitter Drop.

This sentiment is from the Sew Many Wishes Stamp Set and die cut with the coordinating dies. 

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

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Hex Effects!

Sending Love and Hugs

Today I  sharing projects that I created with the new Yana's Daisies Collection from Spellbinders.  I was so excited to get to work with this product line. The Daisies are so pretty and the products make it easy to create cards that make a beautiful statement. 

My first card features the beautiful Yana's Daisies Etched Dies. Products will be linked below. I think the details on these dies are so pretty. When assembled, this set of two thin metal cutting dies create argon daisy cluster with an outline to anchor the design

I die cut the daisies from white cardstock and then blended ink to add the color. I die cut the anchor die from a green cardstock and layered it behind the die cuts to add just a touch of green. The sentiment is added with the Crafty Hugs Sentiments Plate & Die Set . There are eight sentiment plates with corresponding dies to cut out the seven large sentiments. 

I cut a piece of Fairy Tale Cardstock to fit the card front. Then I used the Layered Daisy Shower Stencil to add the daisies to the background. Then I embossed the card front with the new Molded Frame 3D Embossing Folder. I finished off the card with a few Crystal Mix Color Essentials Gems 

My next card is so easy to create with the Daisy Shower BetterPress and Stencil Bundle from Yana's Daisies Collection. You need the Spellbinders BetterPress Letterpress System to use Daisy Shower BetterPress Plate but it worth the investment. I used Cosmic Sky Ink to ink up the plate. Then I used the coordination Daisy Shower Stencil to add the color to the daisies. Such a quick way to get an impressive result! 

Here is a closer look at how the ink is pressed into the BetterPress Cotton Card Panel. I created a A4 card but the Daisy Shower BetterPress plate is perfect for an A7 sized card too. This a another sentiment from the Crafty Hugs Sentiments Plate & Die Set. 

At the bottom of the card I added the borders with the Winter Borders Etched Dies and finished off with a few Color Essentials Gems in Opal.

Thanks for taking a look!! 

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Sending Love and Hugs

Pick Your Pairings Release at Taylored Expressions

Pick Your Pairings week is all about what TE customers want to coordinate with a current TE product. Taylored Expressions asked the Fans of TE Facebook Group what they would like to see! I have two projects to share with the customer inspired products. The new stamps and dies are available now in the TE Store. 

The  Sandy Shores Split 6x6 Background Stamp is such a great scene building stamp set and the new Gus & Gertie - Make a Splash Stamp Set and Die combo is so fun with the background stamp.  

I stamped the water in Rock Candy and Confetti Cake Inks and the sand in Toffee Ink I splattered the background with white paint and then added brown watercolor splatters to the sand. I also added a few white drops from the Tiny Diamonds - Bold. 

Gus and Gertie are colored with Olo Markers. I created the umbrellas with the Under My Umbrella die set.The card front is die cut with the Frayed Edge Stacklets. 

The sentiment is included in the Gus & Gertie - Make a Splash Stamp Set and Die combo.

Next is a look at the Tall Tales Alpha Die Set and the coordinating Foil It - Mini Slim Drop Shadow Sentiments. First I stenciled the background with the Rotating Hearts Stencil with Cupcake and Guava Inks. Then I foiled the panel with TE Gold Stars & Sparkle Fun Foil.

I die cut each letter from a different color cardstock that are linked below. The foiled shadows make the letters easy to line up.

I used the Mini Slim Postage Stamp Stacklets to mat the foiled panel. 

When you spend $200+ site wide, you’ll receive a free $25 coupon card* to use on a future order of $25 or more!

Thanks for stopping by! Stop by the TE blog for more inspiration from the team.

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Pick Your Pairings Release at Taylored Expressions

Scattered Blooms

Hi Friends! My projects today are created with the new Scattered Blooms Cardmaking Kit from Taylored Expressions. I have two projects to share with you demonstrating a couple different ways to use the kit. 

To create this card I used one of the Foil It – Scattered Blooms Panels with Gold Shimmer Fun Foil. Then I stenciled the flowers with the Scattered Blooms Layering Stencil. I have linked the inks I used below. I stenciled a few extra flowers to use as embellishments. 

The sentiment is die cut with the Big Hugs Die which is including in the kit. I backed the sentiment with the Big Hugs Backer which is available for purchase separately. I added a few Gold Glitter Drops to the center of a few flowers. 

My second card shows the versatility of the Scattered Blooms Cutting Plate that is included in the kit. For this card I die cut flowers from Rose Water, Fruit Punch, and Potato Chip Cardstock. Then I added more detail with a little ink blending and a white gel pen. The leaves are die cut from Mint Julep Cardstock and blended with Cilantro Ink. 

The background is die cut the Pierced Lattice Cutting Plate from Licorice Cardstock. The card front is stenciled with the Wavy Stripe Stencil and Rose Water Ink. 

The sentiment is from the Sundry Sentiments Stamp Set and die cut with the coordinating dies. I added the sentiment to an oval die cut with Stitched Oval Stacklets and the Petite Scallop Oval Stacklets. 

The Scattered Blooms kit is $67 packaged in a zippered pouch with a custom sticker. The kit includes:

• Scattered Blooms Layering Stencil
• Scattered Blooms Cutting Plate
• Big Hugs Die
• The Insiders – Scattered Blooms
• True Colors Inspiration Cards (Set of 4)

Kit items are not available to purchase individually.

Thanks for stopping by today. Stop by the TE Blog for more inspiration and all the details. 

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Scattered Blooms