Build A Snowman

It's Day 4 of the Papertrey Ink October Release Countdown! I have two more projects to share with you today. All the new products will be available tomorrow, October 27 at 12 pm EDT. 

I love these sweet snowmen I created with the new Build-A-Snowman Dies. I used foam tape to attach the hats and scarves, adding dimension to the scene and gems in black and red to add the buttons and eyes to add some sparkle. 

I created the background by blending Dark Indigo Ink over the Spring Rain cardstock, then lightly splattering  white paint across the surface to create a soft, snowy background. I die cut the Christmas tree from the Build-A-Christmas Tree Die Set using Ripe Avocado Cardstock. Then I cut the tree in half and adhere one half to each side of the card front.

I die cut the hill of snow with Elegant Edges: Fresh Cut Die Set and the sentiment is just one other many great sentiments in the This is Big Sentiments: XL Christmas Stamp Set.

Supplies:

Stamps: This is Big Sentiments: XL Christmas

Dies: Build-A-Snowman, Build-A-Christmas Tree, Elegant Edges: Fresh Cuts

Ink: Ripe Avocado, Dark Indigo, Pure Poppy

Paper: Stamper's Select White, Dark Indigo, Sweet Blush, Orange Zest, True Black, Ocean Tides, Pure Poppy, Ripe Avocado, Classic Kraft

Other: PTI Red Gems, PTI Black Gems, White Paint, White Glitter Cardstock

Here is another idea with the Build-A-Snowman Die cut. To create the winter scene, I blended ink over the card front to form a soft background. I lightly splatter white paint over the inked area to resemble falling snow, then added the Christmas tree die cut with the Build-A-Christmas Tree Die Set and added snowflakes to complete the scene.

I used foam tape to attach the snowman to the card front, then added gems for the buttons and eyes to create visual interest.

This is another sentiment from the his is Big Sentiments: XL Christmas Stamp Set. 

Supplies:

Stamps: This is Big Sentiments: XL Christmas

Dies: Build-A-Snowman, Build-A-Christmas Tree, Elegant Edges: Fresh Cuts, Border Bling: Snowflakes

Ink: Spring Rain, Blueberry Sky, Ocean Tides, Orange Zest, Pure Poppy

Paper: Stamper's Select White, Ocean Tides, Dark Indigo, Orange Zest, Pure Poppy

Other: PTI Clear Gems, True Black Gems, Red Gems, White Glitter Cardstock, Stardust Stickles, White Paint

My final project showcases the pretty Rustic Pine Press Plate and the larger sentiment in the new This is Big Sentiements: XL Christmas. This an easy card to create. I foiled the Rustic Pine Press Plate with gold foil on Pure Poppy Cardstock. I die cut the card front from white cardstock with the North Pole Mail: Postage Stamp Frame Post Card Die. 

I added the flowers with dies in the new Build-A-Bell Die Set. 

Supplies:

Stamps: This is Big Sentiments: XL Merry Christmas

Dies: This is Big Sentiments: XL Merry Christmas, Build-A-Bell, North Pole Mail: Postage Stamp Frame Post Card

Ink: Pinefeather, Pure Poppy, New Leaf, Lemon Tart

Paper: Stamper's Select White, Pinefeather, Pure Poppy, New Leaf

Other: Rustic Pine Press Plate, Gold Foil, Gold Gems

Happy Crafting! Stop by the PTI Blog for all the details on the new products and more inspiration from the team. All the new products will be available tomorrow, October 27 at 12 pm EDT. 

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Build A Snowman

Let Your Heart Sing

It's Day 3 of the Papertrey Ink October Release Countdown! I have two more projects to share with you today. All the new products will be available on October 27 at 12 pm EDT. 

First up is a look at the sweet Let Your Heart Sing Stamp Set and coordinating dies. There are numerous options for hair styles and hair accessories that you can add. I stamped the dresses in Sweet Blush, Coastal Blue, and Spring Moss Inks. 

Here is a closer look at the details. I stamped the wings with Versamark Ink on Vellum with Gold Embossing Powder. I die cut the hill of snow with a die in the Elegant Edges: Fresh Cuts.

I used the Tropical Teal Cardstock for the card front. I splattered the background with white paint and add a few PTI Clear Gems. The sentiment is included in the Let Your Heart Sing Stamp Set. 

Supplies:

Stamps: Let Your Heart Sing

Dies: Let Your Heart Sing, Elegant Edges: Fresh Cuts

Ink: Sweet Blush, Scarlet Jewel, Honey, Cocoa Bean, Coastal Blue, Tropical Teal, Spring Moss, Ripe Avocado, True Black, Versamark

Paper: Stamper's Select White, Tropical Teal, Vellum

Other: Copic Markers, Gold Embossing Powder, Star Dust Stickles, PTI Clear Gems, White Paint

My next card features the Reflections: 1 Peter Stamp Set and Dies. I stamped the sentiment in the Ripe Avocado Ink and the die cut with the coordinating dies. I also used the two scalloped oval dies in the Reflections: 1 Peter die set from vellum and Americana cardstock. 

I added the leaves and berries with the new Into the Blooms: Wagon Wheel using Sweet Basil, Honey Nut, Americana and Copper Shimmer. 

I used patterned paper from the Bitty Big Collection: Honey Nut for the card front. I added the border around the card with the new Fall Harvest Die. 

Stamps: Reflections: 1 Peter

Dies: Reflections: 1 Peter, Into the Blooms: Wagon Wheel, Fall Harvest

Ink: Sweet Basil, Honey Nut, Americana

Paper: Sweet Basil, Honey Nut, Americana, Copper Shimmer, Stamper's Select White, Vellum, Bitty Big Collections: Honey Nut

Other: Lace, Antique Linen Distress Ink

Happy Crafting! Stop by the PTI Blog for all the details on the new products and more inspiration from the team. I will be back tomorrow with more projects with the new release.

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Peace in Every Season

It's Day 2 of the Papertrey Ink October Release Countdown! I have two more projects to share with you today. All the new products will be available on October 27 at 12 pm EDT. 

My first card features the new Holiday Window Stamp Set and Dies. For the background of the card I stamped the Rustic Brick Background Stamp Set in Soft Stone Ink on white cardstock. Next I die cut the window and the shutters. Behind the window panes I added a piece of white cardstock blended with Lemon Tart Ink. I also added Star Dust Stickles. 

There is a variety of flowers, greenery, a flower pot, and lantern that you can add to the window. I tried to use many of the elements to give you an idea of the options. I love the addition of shelf with the snow. 

I lightly splatter white paint on the scene. The sentiment is included in the Holiday Window Stamp Set. 

Supplies:

Stamps: Holiday Window, Rustic Brick Background

Dies: Holiday Window

Ink: Pure Poppy, Scarlet Jewel, Ripe Avocado, Simply Chartreuse, New Leaf, Sweet Blush, Cocoa Bean, Versamark, Fine Linen, Lemon Tart, Coastal Blue

Paper: Stamper's Select White, Classic Kraft, True Black, Pure Poppy

Other: Gold Embossing Powder, White Puffy Embossing Powder, White Embossing Powder, Star Dust Stickles, Gold Gems, White Paint

Next up is the Hang the Lights Dies and Stencils. I love the pretty branch! There are three stencils included in the Hang the Lights Stencil to add pattern to the Christmas lights. For the snowflakes I used Versamark Ink to stencil the snowflakes and then embossed with white embossing powder. I added Star Dust Stickles to the polka dot pattern. 

Here is a closer look at the branch. I added texture paste to some of the greenery. I used the new Love to Layer: Fancy That Dies to die cut the panel behind the ornaments. 

The card front is die cut with the Border Bling: Snow Flakes Die. The sentiment is from the new This is Big Sentiments: XL Christmas. 

Supplies: 

Stamps: This is Big Sentiments: XL Christmas

Dies: Hang the Lights, Love to Layer: Fancy That, Border Bling: Snow Flakes

Ink: Prairie Grass, Pinefeather, Tropical Teal, Harvest Gold, Pure Poppy, Versamark, Coastal Blue, Classic Kraft

Paper: Stamper's Select White, Pure Poppy, Prairie Grass, Pinefeather, Tropical Teal, Lemon Tart, Classic Kraft

Other: Hang the Lights Stencils, Texture Paste, White Paint, White Glitter Cardstock, Gold Foil, Star Dust Stickles, White Embossing Paste

Happy Crafting! Stop by the PTI Blog for all the details on the new products and more inspiration from the team. I will be back tomorrow with more projects with the new release.

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Season's Greetings

It's Day 1 of the Papertrey Ink October Release Countdown! It is another month full of products to celebrate the Holidays. All the new products will be available on October 27 at 12 pm EDT.

My first card features the Into the Blooms: Wagon Wheel Dies Set. The set is full of pretty florals and a stunning bow that can be added the wagon wheel. I used a color combination of Sweet Blush, Autumn Rose, Scarlet Jewel, Simply Chartreuse, and Ripe Avocado.

Here is a closer look. I used Classic Kraft Cardstock for the wheel and a gold foil cardstock for the inner portion of the wheel. I lightly splattered the florals with gold paint. The wheel is attached to a background I die cut with the new Love to Layer: Fancy That Dies. 

The patterned paper I used for the card front is from the Ripe Avocado Leaves Individual Pattern Sheets. The sentiment is included in the This is Big Sentiments: XL Merry Christmas Stamp Set. I stamped in Versamark Ink on Scarlet Jewel Cardstock and embossed with Gold Embossing Powder. 

Supplies:

Stamps: This is Big Sentiments: XL Merry Christmas

Dies: Into the Blooms: Wagon Wheel, Love to Layer: Fancy That

Ink: Sweet Blush, Autumn Rose, Scarlet Jewel, Simply Chartreuse, Ripe Avocado, Versamark

Paper: Sweet Blush, Scarlet Jewel, Simply Chartreuse, Ripe Avocado, Stamper's Select White, Gold Foil, Ripe Avocado Leaves Individual Pattern Sheets 

Other: Gold Embossing Powder, Gold Paint, Cloud Stencil, Blender Brushes, Gold Jewels

My next card features two new products, Build-A-Bell Die Set and Build-A-Bell Stencils, and the All About Christmas Stamp Set. There are three stencils to add pattern to the bells. Here I used the snowflake stencils with Versamark Ink and embossed with white embossing powder. 

The Build-A-Bell Die Set includes all the dies to create the bow, flowers, and holly leaves with berries. I splattered white paint to give the feel of snow. 

The sentiment is from the All About Christmas Stamp Set and Dies. There are three large sentiments in the stamps set. 

Supplies: 

Stamps: All About Christmas

Dies: All About Christmas, Build-A-Bell, Love to Layer: Fancy That

Ink: Pure Poppy, Scarlet Jewel, Lemon Tart, Coastal Blue, Hawaiian Shores, New Leaf, Versamark

Paper: Stamper's Select White, Coastal Blue, Pure Poppy, New Leaf, Gold

Other: Build-A-Bell Stencils, White Embossing Powder, White Paint, Gold Gems, Blending Brushes, Red Glitter Cardstock

Happy Crafting! Stop by the PTI Blog for all the details on the new products and more inspiration from the team. I will be back tomorrow with more projects with the new release.

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Season's Greetings

All the Trimmings

It's the annual All the Trimmings Release at Taylored Expressions. This release is full of new products to make the season merry, bright and wonderfully handmade. I have a number of projects to share with you today that will add that extra handmade touch to your gift giving this year. 

Let's start with a look at the adorable Gift Card Mug Die Set. You can create the snowman with a hat or whip cream which can be pulled up to reveal a gift card. 

I cut two snowman from Sugar Cube Cardstock, one for the front and one for the back. Then on the front snowman I die cut the mouth, added the nose and eyes, and buttons. I stamped the Gingham Check Background Stamp with Versamark Ink and embossed with TE White Embossing Powder and die cut the scarf. I used TE Regular Foam Sticky Strips to attach the front to the back of the snowman. I found this work best for leaving enough room for the gift card. I used the I'm Interactive Clear Stamp Set to stamp the "PULL" sentiment. 

Here is a look at the snowman with the whip cream. 

You can use the Tall Gift Card Notch Die to add the gift card or just use a glue dot and attach the hat or whip cream directly to the gift card. 

Next up is the Reindeer Cheer Die. There a number of different way to use this die! 

The Reindeer Cheer Die can be used with the previously released Giftables - Bitty Box Die. The box can hold a sweet treat or a small gift. 

I also created a gift card holder using the Petite Packet Die and adding the face of reindeer. I used a circle die for the head. Another idea is to create a band that could around socks or another soft item and then add the reindeer elements to the band. 

My final project is a set a tags created with the new Charming Tags Die Set and the Pierce & Stitch Holiday Die Set. The Charming Tags Die set creates two different shape tags. 

Once I cut the base of tag I used each of the Pierce & Stitch Dies to die cut directly into the center of the tag. I used two strands of DMC Embroidery Floss for the simple stitching patterns. 

I added a few embellishments to the stitching but that is optional. 

I added twine to the hole at the top of tags. I added white cardstock to the back of each tag so I could write to and from on the back. 

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

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Foiled & Fabulous

It's the Foiled & Fabulous Release at Taylored Expressions. This release is all about helping you create cards easily with the beautiful touch of foil. TE is introducing 5 NEW TE Fun Foil colors, fresh Foil It designs, and plenty of fabulous inspiration to get those creative wheels turning! I have three projects to share with you. 

My first project uses the new Foil It - Branching Out with the new Sweet Basil Foil. The foil has more of a  mat finish as compared the a shiny foil. I used the previously released Branching Out Stencil to added the stenciling to the leaves using Pineapple, Honey, Pear, Sweet Basil, and Poblano Pepper Inks. 

The sunflower is die cut with the Layer It - Sunflower Die Set and the leaves and acorns with the Garden Variety - Fall Die Set. I used Banana Cream Cardstock for the sunflower and blended Pineapple and Honey Inks. 

I used the Foil It - Sundry Sentiments - Fall to add the sentiment and die cut with the coordinating dies. 

This next card features the Foil It - Fields Aflutter with the new Honey Foil. Again this foil has more of a mat finish. It is so pretty in person. I foiled the panel and then blended ink on the top of the foiling with Sweet Basil, Pineapple, Royal Icing, and Tiki Mule Inks. 

The sentiment and acorns are included in the new Foil It - All Around Autumn. I stamped the leaves with the All Around Autumn Stamp Set and the die cut the leaves and sentiment with the All Around Autumn Die Set. 

I finished off the card with a few Bits & Pieces - Champagne Glitter Drops.

My final project features the Foil It - Sweet Stitches with Blue Corn Foil. There are three different foil it patterns to choose from. I foiled one of the Sweet Stitches Panels with Blue Corn Foil and then I lightly stencil the center of each square with Salt Water Taffy Ink. To do the stenciling I created a mask with the smallest die in the Square Stacklets. 

I was excited to have the opportunity to used the Tiny Trinkets Die Set - Christmas that was released a couple of weeks ago. I created a Christmas Trinket for each square. 

The sentiment is from the Mini Strips Stamp - Cozy Christmas Stamp Set. 

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

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