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

It's Day 4 of the Papertrey Ink Release Countdown

Welcome to Day 4 of the Papertrey Ink December Release Countdown. I have two more projects to share with you today.  All the new products will be available tomorrow, December 31st at 12 PM ET. 

My first card today is created with the new Perfectly Coiled Circle Hot Foil Plate, the Into the Blooms: Cute as a Button Dies, and the This is Big Sentiments: Get Well. I used a dark Aqua foil with the Hot Foil Plate and then die cut the circle with the Love to Layer: Scallop Circle dies. 

Next I created the flowers and greenery with the Into the Blooms: Cute as a Button Dies. I die cut from Stamper's Select White Cardstock and then ink blended the images in the ink colors I have listed below. 

The sentiments are added with the This is Big Sentiments: Get Well Stamp Set and die cut with the coordinating dies. 

Supplies:

Stamps: This is Big Sentiments: Get Well

Dies: This is Big Sentiments: Get Well, Into the Blooms: Cute as a Button, Love to Layer: Circles

Ink: Lemon Tart, Summer Sunrise, New Leaf, Pinefeather, Enchanted Evening, Hawaiian Shore, Tropical Teal

Paper: Stamper's Select White, Mint Julep, Aqua Mist, Lemon Tart, Bitty Big Collections: Aqua Mist

Other: Perfectly Coiled Circle Hot Foil Plate, Aqua Foil, Twine, Dark Blue Gems

My final card features the new Wings of Love Stamp Set. This is one of my favorites of the release. The sentiment is included in the stamp set. 

Once I had stamped and die cut the images I attached them to a rectangle cut with the new Love to Layer: Laced Edges Dies. I die cut the largest die in the set from Stamper's Select White Cardstock and ink blended with Spring Rain and Blueberry Sky Inks. 

I finished off the card is a strip of Spring Rain Cardstock, lace, and a few gold gems. 

Supplies:

Stamps: Wings of Love

Dies: Wings of Love, Love to Layer: Laced Edges

Ink: Spring Rain, Blueberry Sky, Simply Chartreuse, New Leaf, Sweet Blush, Pure Poppy, Lemon Tart, Classic Kraft

Paper: Stamper's Select White, Spring Rain, Bitty Big Collection: Pure Poppy

Other: Gold Gems, Lace, Foam Tape

Thanks for much for stopping by! Stop by the PTI Blog for more inspiration from the team.  

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It's Day 4 of the Papertrey Ink Release Countdown

It's Day 3 of the Papertrey Ink Release Countdown

Welcome to Day 3 of the Papertrey Ink December Release Countdown. I have two more projects to share with you today.  All the new products will be available on December 31st at 12 PM ET. 

My first card features the newest additions to the Reflections Collection, Reflections: December Stamp Set and Dies. On my card I used both sizes of the Reflections: December Dies. I die cut the larger die from vellum and then stamped the sentiment in black ink and embossed with black embossing powder. I die cut the smaller die from Stamper's Select Cardstock and placed it under the vellum so that my sentiment would stand out from the background. 

To create the card front I die cut Pure Poppy Cardstock with the North Pole Mail: Candy Cane Frame Post Card Die. This is a die that came out with the Christmas Release but can be used throughout the year. Next I foiled the background with the From the Heart Hot Foil Plate with gold foil. 

I added the flowers and greenery with the previously released All You Need is Love Stamp Set and Dies. 

Supplies:

Stamps: Reflections December, You are Loved

Dies: Reflections December, You Are Loved, North Pole Mail Candy Cane Frame Post Card

Ink: Pure Poppy, Mint Julep, New Leaf, Sweet Blush, Scarlet Jewel, Versamark

Paper: Stamper's Select White, Pure Poppy, Vellum

Other: From the Heart Hot Foil Plate, Gold Foil, Black Embossing Powder, Gold Gems, Gold Embossing Powder

My next card is created with the Elegant Edges: Nature's Blooms Dies and the Praying for You Stamp Set. I die cut a piece of Spring Moss Cardstock, stenciled at the top, and then used the Elegant Edges: Nature's Bloom Dies to die cut the flowers and decorative edge. 

I used the Elegant Edges: Nature's Bloom Dies again, die cutting from Stamper's Select White Cardstock. Using the pieces that cut out, I blended ink on each piece and inlayed the pieces back into the card front. 

The sentiments are from the Praying for You Stamp Set. 

Supplies:

Stamps: Praying for You

Dies: Elegant Edges: Nature's Bloom, Love to Layer: Delightful Brackets

Ink: Spring Moss, Prairie Grass, True Black, Lemon Tart, Summer Sunrise, Orange Zest, Pale Peony, Hibiscus Burst, Aqua Mist, Hawaiian Shores

Paper: Stamper's Select White, Spring Moss, Hawaiian Shores, Bitty Big Collection: Aqua Mist

Other: Glittered Cardstock, Pro Stamper's Box Stencil, Foam Tape

Thanks for much for stopping by! Stop by the PTI Blog for more inspiration from the team. I will be back tomorrow with more projects from the December Release. 

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It's Day 3 of the Papertrey Ink Release Countdown