A Paper Melody: Ocean

12/10/24

The Cute Combos Release

Hi Crafters! Today I have look at the new Cute Combos Release at Taylored Expressions. This release is full of stamp & die combos that cover a wide variety of themes and occasions. There are 10 stamp and die combos in the release. I have four cards to share with you.

My first card features the Cute to Boot Stamp & Die Combo. There are two different style boots in the stamp set. I couldn't resist the fun sunflower boots. I stamped the boots in Oreo Ink colored with a combination of Olo and Copic Markers.

Olo-

Y2.2, Y2.3, Y8.6

B2.0, B2.2

G5.1, 5.3

Copic-

E30, 31, 33, 35,37

I stamped the background with the Wood Plank Background Stamp, stamping in Versamark Ink on Toffee Cardstock, and embossing with white embossing powder. I die cut the background with the Frayed Edge Stacklets and blended Toffee Ink on the edges.

I used the Checking In Background Stamp with Salt Water Taffy Ink and Salt Water Taffy Cardstock to added the center strip. The sentiment is included in the set.

My next card features the Under the Sea Stamp and Die Combo. I colored the mermaid with Olo Markers and added some glitter to her fin. I used Olo Markers in:

G5.1, G5.3, G1.7

BG2.1, BG2.3, BG2.4,BG2.7

BV1.1, BV1.2, BV1.4, BV1.7

Y1.1, Y1.2

Behind the mermaid I used the Build A Scene - Waves Stencil Strips with Brussels Sprout, Poblano Pepper, Blue Raspberry, and Confetti Cake Inks.

I used the Arched Stacklets to frame and mat the scene. The card front is stencil with the Flickering Stencil with Confetti Cake Ink on Confetti Cake Cardstock.

I lightly splattered white paint on the background and added Bits & Pieces - Clear Drip Dots.

Next up is a look at the Piñata Party Stamp and Die Combo. The set includes these two piñatas and sentiments. I colored with Olo Markers in:

R2.2, 2.4

BV 1.1, 1.2, 1.4, 1.7

B2.0, 2.2, 2.4, 2.6

YG 1.2, 1.4, 1.6

Y1.1, 1.2, 1.3

O 2.2, 2.4, 2.5

To create the card front I used the largest die in the Squiggle Stacklets with Macaron Cardstock. Next I used the Circle Stacklets to cut the circle in the center of the card front. Then I embossed with the Sprinkles Embossing Folder. I used a smaller circle die to mat the image with Kiwi Cardstock.

I finished off with Glitter Drops in the colors I linked below.

My last project features the Cottage Garden Stamp and Die Combo. I love the fun, happy flowers!

I stamped and die cut the flowers and greenery and centered them on an oval die cut with the Stitched Oval Stacklets and matted with the Petite Scallop Oval Stacklets.

The card front is die cut with the Swirls Pierce & Cut Plate from Cookie Monster Cardstock.

Get 15% off when you purchase 4 or more new Stamp & Die Combos part of our Cute Combo release. Just add 4 or more new combos to your cart, and the discount will automatically apply!

If you want all the combos, the I Want It All Bundle is yours at a special price of $199, making it easy to get every delightful duo!

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

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4/13/23

Seahorse Kisses with Spellbinders

Hi All! Today I have three projects to share with you that I created with the new Seahorse Kisses Collection by Dawn from Spellbinders. This collection is inspired by the ocean and its inhabitants, which I am always partial to!

The collection includes a variety of adorable seahorse images, as well as other ocean-themed designs such as shells, waves, and bubbles.

Let's start by taking a look at the embossing folder I used for all the backgrounds, the Cast Away 3D Embossing Folder. On this card I used the embossing folder with SB Sage Cardstock. Spellbinders recommends spritzing your paper with water before embossing. It definitely makes a difference and is worth the extra step. I also blended sage ink on top of the embossing.

I cut a circle directly into the card front with the Fluted Classic Circles Etched Dies and used the die again to add added the pale blue circle behind the frame.

Next I stamped a number of the images from the Seahorse Garden Stamp & Die Set in black ink and colored with Copic Markers. This set has 13 clear stamps that have two sentiments, air bubbles, shells, florals, plants, and a seahorse and coordinating dies. I arranged the stamped image in and around the circle.

The sentiment is is from the new Seahorse Kisses Sentiments Glimmer Hot Foil Plate & Die Set, a set of three hot foil plates and matching dies to cut.

Next up is a look at the Seahorse Floral Glimmer Hot Foil Plate & Die Set. The largest hot foil plate is a beautiful seahorse perched in a bed of floral and seashells. There are three sentiment plates, and all have coordinating thin metal cutting dies.I foiled the Seahorse with gold foil and colored with Copic Markers. I lightly splattered gold paint on the background.

I used sentiments included in the Seahorse Floral Glimmer Hot Foil Plate & Die Set.

I used the Seahorse Floral Glimmer Hot Foil Plate & Die Set again for this card but I kept it simple and easy to create. I used Glacier Cardstock with Cobalt Blue Foil and then used a Copic Marker in B91 to simply add a few highlights.

I used the Seahorse Garden Stamp & Die Set to add the flowers and greenery and the sentiment is one of the three in the Seahorse Kisses Sentiments Glimmer Hot Foil Plate & Die Set.