Definitions of Love

Hi All! I am back today with a Valentine's Day card with products from Papertrey Ink. The products are from the December Release which is filled with products for Valentine's Day, Weddings, or just sending love! 

I went with a red, black, and white color combo. I cut a piece of True Black Cardstock for the card front and foiled with the From the Heart Hot Foil Plate and red foil. 

The hearts are die cut with the Heirloom Hearts Die. This is a set of five dies to die cut hearts in varying sizes and details. So pretty! I added twine around the card for added detail. 

The sentiment is from the This is Big Sentiments: Definitions of Love and die cut with the This is Big Sentiments: Definitions of Love Die. 

Supplies:

Stamps: This is Big Sentiments: Definitions of Love
Dies: This is Big Sentiments: Definitions of Love, Heirloom Hearts
Ink: True Black, Pure Poppy
Paper: Stamper's Select White, True Black, Pure Poppy
Other: Twine, Red Foil, From the Heart Hot Foil Plate, Open Your Heart Stencil Collection, Blender Brushes

Thanks for stopping by and have a great day!

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Definitions of Love

Build-A-Bouquet

Hi All! I am kicking off the week with a new project with products from Papertrey Ink. The love themed project is perfect for Valentine's Day, Wedding, or just sending love! 

This is a no stamping card. My card features the This is Big Sentiments: Definitions of Love Die,  Build-A-Bouquet Die, and the Heirloom Hearts Die. 

My first step was to die cut all the dies in the Build-A-Bouquet Die from Stamper's Select White Cardstock and then use my blending brushes to add the color. I have listed the colors of inks I used below. 

My bouquet is arranged on a pretty heart die cut with the Heirloom Hearts Die. The are three different edged dies in the set, along with a die to add a center to the larger heart. I used a glossy black cardstock to die cut the love sentiment from the  This is Big Sentiments: Definitions of Love Die. I die cut the sentiment two more times with True Black Cardstock and glued the layers together to add dimension to the sentiment. 

I used a piece of striped paper from the Bitty Big Collection: Sweet Blush for the card front. I die cut the bottom edge of the card with the Elegant Edges: Fresh Cuts Die. I finished off the card with a few clay hearts. 

Supplies:

Dies: Build-A-Bouquet, This is Big Sentiments: Definitions of Love, Heirloom Hearts, Elegant Edges: Fresh Cuts Die
Ink: Pale Peony, Sweet Blush, Raspberry Fizz, Aqua Mist, Lemon Tart, Summer Sunrise, Plum Pudding, Green Parakeet, New Leaf, Pinefeather
Paper: Stamper's Select White, True Black, Sweet Blush, Aqua Mist, Bitty Big Collection: Sweet Blush
Other: Yellow Gems, Heart Embellishments, Blender Brushes

I hope you have A good week! You can find off the new products HERE. 

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Build-A-Bouquet

The Valentine Release from Taylored Expressions

Hi and thanks for stopping by today! I hope you had a wonderful Holiday Season and a Happy New Year. I took a break from crafting over the holidays and am kicking off 2026 with the Valentine's Release from Taylored Expressions. All the new products are available now in the TE Store. 

Let's start with some fun Valentine Tags. First I foiled the Foil It - Simple Tags Valentine with TE Gold Shimmer Fun Foil using my Minc Hot Foil Machine. Then I stenciled with the Simple Tags Valentine Design Duo Stencil. I used a combination of Rose Water, Guava, Raspberry Sorbet, and Mulled Wine Inks. 

Next I die cut my stenciled tags with the Simple Tags Dies and backed the tags with the Simple Tags Backer Die. This a such an easy way to mass produce tags. 

I added sentiments to some of my tags with the new Mini to Mighty - Valentine Stamps and die cut with the coordinating dies. There are three different sentiments in three different sizes in the stamp set. I also added a few Gold Glittered Drops. 

TE is also releasing a new treat box die, the Giftables Die - Petite Parcel. You die cut the Petite Parcel Die twice and then assemble the box and use twine or ribbon to tie it close. I used the Sweet Heart Scribble 6 x 6 Rubber Stamp to stamp the pattern on the box on the left. The Sweetheart Scribbles Die is free with the purchase of $200 in product. On the right I embossed the box with the Lots of Love 3D Embossing Folder. 

Next I created a 5 x 7 card with the new Chocolate Factory Die Set along with the Full Heart Stacklets and the Petite Scallop Full Heart Stacklets. The Chocolate Factory Die Set creates the cutest chocolate candies. I love all the topping options. 

Here's a closer look. I added glitter and glossy accents to some of the candies. Then I arranged the chocolates on the hearts to look like a box of candy. The background is embossed with the Lots of Love 3D Embossing Folder. 

The card front is matted with the new A7 Large Scallop Stacklets Die Set. I am excited by the larger scallop edges. I think I will get a lot of used out of the die! The sentiment is from the new Sweet Talk Stamp Set. 

My third card features the Mega Message Die Set - Love, which is free with the purchase of $100 or more.  I created the background of the card with the Postmarked - Love Stencil, the Foil It - Postmarked Love, and the Postmarked - Love Embossing Folder. 

Here's a closer look. First I foiled with TE Gold Shimmer Fun Foil. Next I stenciled with the Postmarked - Love Stencil using Cherry Pop, Cupcake, and Guava Inks. Then I embossed the card front with the Postmarked - Love Embossing Folder. 

I used Cupcake and Cherry Pop Cardstocks for the Love Sentiment. The smaller sentiment is from the previously released Mini Strips - Valentine Stamp Set. 

We have three bundles designed to help you create unique, memorable cards:

• Heart to Heart Bundle
• Postmarked – With Love Bundle
• Sweet Talk Bundle

Plus, a variety of other goodies to mix and match with this release and collections beyond this release. This week only, we also have an exclusive $100 and $200 Gift with Purchase!

Offer valid Tuesday, January, 6, 2025 at 9 AM CT through Tuesday, January 13, 2025 at 8:59 AM CT or while supplies last.

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

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The Valentine Release from Taylored Expressions

It's the Second Chance Release at Taylored Expressions

Happy Tuesday Friends! Today I have three new projects to share with you that are created with new products for the Second Chance Release at Taylored Expressions.  The Second Chance Release is  when TE brings back previously exclusive products and this month we have added new coordinating items! 

First I am going to be showcasing two new sets of frames and a number of uses for them. On my first project I used the Feature Frames Die Set. The frames are sized perfectly of TE's adorable critters and other small stamps. There are four dies in the set. 

I used the Forever & Ever Stamp & Die Combo to create the sweet kittens. They are colored with Olo Markers. I embossed the background with the Lots of Love 3D Embossing Folder and Cherry Pop Cardstock. 

To add the borders I used the More Easy Edgers Die Set, also being released today. I love the detail it adds to a card. 

I used the The Exclamation Points Die & Clear Combo to add the sentiment at the top and the Mini Strips - Valentine Stamp Set for the other sentiments. 

I die cut this frame from TE Silver Glitter Cardstock and add a sentiment from the Forever & Ever Stamp & Die Combo.

The second frame set being released with the Fancy Feature Frames Die Set. This is also a set of four frames. 

On this project I used the Framed Flowers Stamp Set and coordinating dies for the centerpiece of the frame. I colored with Olo Markers and added vellum behind the frames. 

I love this background! I stamped the new Arched Deco Background Stamp in Versamark Ink on Sugar Cube Cardstock and embossed with TE White Embossing Powder. You can find the inks I used to blend the background listed below. I love the effect! 

The frame also fits perfectly on the Treats and Trinkets Box! 

My final project is created with the new Giftable Die Set - Pretty Pyramid and the new Fringe Benefits Die. 

The Giftable Die Set - Pretty Pyramid includes the die for the pyramid and then heart and stars dies to add the cut outs. The pyramid is big enough to hold treats, money, or a small gift. You can add pattern with stamps or stencils from your stash. 

I stenciedl this background with the Mini Slim - Swiss Hearts Stencil, using Guava Ink on Cupcake Cardstock. I added candy to this one. 

When you use the full Fringe Benefits Die you can create tassels like the ones in the background. But you can also cut down both the length and the width of the fringe. The pink tassel hanging from the pyramid is 1/4 of the die cut felt with the fringe cut down. The die gives you lots of options. It can also be used to add fringe to your card!

I love using TE Felt for most the tassels but the die work great with paper too. 

You can also add a small tag with the Itty Bitty Sentiments and Itty Bitty Tags 1 Dies or add a embelliments to the pyramid with glitter gems or small die cuts like the new Dragon Tales Die Set. 

Get 15% OFF the Second Chance Category when you buy 5 or more items from the category. This offer runs from January 14th at 9 am CT until January 21st at 8:59 am CT.

Thanks so much for joining me today! Stop by the TE Blog for all the details and more! 

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It's the Second Chance Release at Taylored Expressions

It's the Valentine Release at Taylored Expressions

Hi Friends! Love is in the air! It's the Valentine Release at Taylored Expressions. It's a BIG Release. I have three projects to share with you today. The products can be purchased separately or there are a number of bundles available that I will list at the bottom of the post. All the new products are available now in the TE Store. 

First up is a look at the Around the the Town - Love Bundle. You may recognize the concept from the 

Around Town Collection - Christmas that came out as part of the Christmas Release. The collection includes the Around Town - Love Stencil and coordinating dies, the heart shaped maps, and the Love Is In the Air sentiment set and  coordinating dies.

One of the things I love about the Around Town - Love Stencil and coordinating dies is that you create so many images at once! I had enough images to create both my two cards. I have listed the inks I used with the stencil below. 

I stenciled the background with one of the four map options with the Around the Town Hearts Stencil using Salt Water Taffy Ink. I added the sentiment with the Love Is In the Air sentiment set and  coordinating dies. The card is framed with the largest die in the  Frame in Frame 3 Cutting Plate. 

My second card uses another one of the map options in the  Around the Town Hearts Stencil. I used Cupcake Ink on the card. This sentiment is also from the  Love Is In the Air Stamp Set. 

There are also three new colors of Enamel Dots in this release, Pink Champagne, which I used on my card, and Guava, and Dried Fig. 

Next is a look at the Happy Mail Die & Clear combo. The mail box is perfectly sized to fit on the Treats & Trinkets box or it can be used on a card front! The combo is perfect for Valentine's Day or change up the colors and use the products throughout the year! 

To create the card front I stenciled with the Set the Scene - Clouds Stencil Strips with Cupcake Ink. Then I added the grass at the bottom with the  Build a Scene - Grassy Hills die set and Mint Julep Cardstock. 

Here is a closer look at the mail box. The center panel is stenciled with the Mini Slim Stencil - Swiss Hearts. I added the little envelope with the die included in the die set, and added the XO with the new Bits & Pieces - XOXO. I also used TE Red Glittered Cardstock for add a little bling. 

The mail box fits perfectly on the front of the box I created with the  Treats & Trinkets box, perfectly sized to add candy, money, or a small gift. 

Next I created three tags with the new Sweetheart Shaker Die and the Heart Shaped Shaker Bubbles. I filled the shaker with the pieces in the Bits & Pieces - XOXO. But you could add candy or other small items to the shakers. TE has a die called the  Pull to Open Die which you could used on the back of tag if you want your shaker to open. 

My first shaker is created to look like a perfume bottle. I like this option. My daughters are adults but I still give them little Valentine gifts. So I created my shakers with older children in mind. I added the Love Potion No. 9 sentiment with the previously released Foil It - If You Dare Labels Valentine. 

Before I die cut the hearts I stamped with the new Fineline Script 6 x 6 background Stamp, just to add some pattern to the background. The Sweetheart Shaker Die includes the tab at the top of the tag. 

I used the new Champagne Glittered Cardstock on my tags. I like this color! 

We have a lot of new products, plus three bundles that make it easy to grab collections in one click:

Around Town Love Bundle

Shake It Sweetheart Bundle

Truly Spectacular Bundle

This week only, we’re offering two Gifts with Purchase while supplies last:

• The 3D Embossing Folder - Full of Hearts is FREE with purchases of $100+.
• The Artsy Hearts 6x6 Background Stamp & Die Combo is FREE with purchases of $200+.

I hope you feel inspired to continue creating in the New Year! You can find all the products HERE. Stop by the TE Blog for ALL the details and more inspiration! 

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It's the Valentine Release at Taylored Expressions