It's Day 2 of the Papertrey Ink April Release Countdown!

Hi and welcome to Day 2 of the Papertrey Ink April Release Countdown. I have two more projects that are all about Dad to share with you today. All the new products will be available on April 28th at 12 PM EDT. 

My first card is created is the new Dad Dies, the Build-A-Briefcase Dies, and the Love to Layer: Top Notch Dies. 

I started with the Dad Dies which die cuts the different color strips of cardstock to spell out Dad. I used True Black, Classic Kraft, Gold, Enchanted Evening Cardstock. 

Next I put together the briefcase with the Build-A-Briefcase Dies and added a sentiment from the previously released Father's Day Sentiments Stamp Set. Then I die cut Bitty Big Collection : Dark Indigo Cardstock with the largest die in the new Love to Layer: Top Notch Die and Vintage Cream Cardstock with the smaller die in the set.

The card front is die cut with the Border Bling: Tin Stitch Die. 

Supplies:

Stamps: Father's Day Sentiments
Dies: Dad, Build-A-Briefcase, Love to Layer: Top Notch, Border Bling: Tin Stitch
Ink: True Black, Classic Kraft, Enchanted Evening
Paper: True Black, Classic Kraft, Enchanted Evening, Gold, Vintage Cream
Other: Twine, Gold Enamel Dots, Blending Brush

My next card features the Birch Grove Stencil Collection and the All About Dad Stamp Set and Dies. First I stamped one of the three sentiments in the All About Dad Stamp Set. I stamped in Versamark Ink on Ocean Tides Cardstock and embossed with white embossing powder. 

I stencil the background on Stamper's Select White Cardstock with Mint Julep, Ocean Tides, Aqua Mist, Tropical Teal Inks, and Smokey Shadow Inks. I die cut the center of the stenciled card front with the Love to Layer: Torn Edges Dies. I used foam tape to add the die cut back into the center of the card.

The leaves are die with the Into the Blooms: Spring Basket and I added a few black enamel dots. 

Supplies:

Stamps: All About Dad 
Dies: All About Dad, Love to Layer: Torn Edges, Into the Blooms: Spring Basket
Ink: Mint Julep, Aqua Mist, Versamark, Smokey Shadow, Ocean Tides, Tropical Teal
Paper: Stamper's Select White, Smokey Shadow
Other: Birch Grove Stencil, Blending Brushes, Teal Cardstock, Black Enamel Dots, White Paint, Foam Tape

Stop by the PTI Blog of all the details and more inspiration from the team. I will be back tomorrow with more projects with the new release. 

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It's Day 2 of the Papertrey Ink April Release Countdown!

It's Day 1 of the Papertrey Ink April Release Countdown!

Hi and welcome to Day 1 of the Papertrey Ink April Release Countdown. This month's release will full of pretty flowers, sweet ladybugs and bumble bees, and products to help you create cards when a kind word or encouragement are needed. All the new products will be available on April 28th at 12 PM EDT. 

Let's start with a look at the Wildflower Wreath Stamps and Dies and the Build-A-Bubblebee Die Set. First I stamped the floral wreath in Memento Black Ink and colored the image with OLO Markers. Next I die cut the image with the coordinating Wildflower Wreath Dies. 

The Build-A-Bubblebee Die Set includes dies to create three different size bumblebees. This is the smallest one. I used Vellum for the wings and added a little Diamond Stickles to the wings.

The background is stenciled with the new Brushstokes Stencil Collection. This is a set of four stencils. I love the look of the brushstrokes and see myself reaching for this stencil often. 

The front panel is die cut with the new Love to Layer: Top Notch Dies. The sentiment is included in the Wildflower Wreath Stamp Set. I added texture to the card front with Border Bling: Tin Stitch Die. 

Supplies:

Stamps: Wildflower Wreath

Dies: Wildflower Wreath, Love to Layer: Top Notch, Border Bling: Tin Stitch, Build-A-Bumblebee

Ink: Lemon Tart, Sweet Blush, Mint Julep, Lilac Grace

Paper: Lemon Tart, Lilac Grace, True Black, Stamper's Select White, Bitty Big Collection: True Black, Vellum

Other: Brushstrokes Stencil, Diamond Stickles, Olo Markers, Memento Black Ink, Blending Brushes

Next is a look at the This is Big Sentiments: Strength and coordinating dies. In time of loss or difficult times finding the right words can feel impossible. I appreciate having products to make these card easier and this stamp if full of encouraging sentiments. 

For the focal point of this card I used the Into the Blooms: Wild Wood Die, which included the dies to create the slice of wood and pretty florals. Then I added the ladybug with the new Build-A-Ladybug Dies. Like the bumblebee you can create three different size ladybugs. This is the smallest one. 

I used the Brushstokes Stencil Collections to create the background and lightly splattered gold watercolor paint. 

There are two different fonts to choose from for the larger Strength sentiment. The smaller sentiment is stamped on vellum and embossed with black embossing powder. 

Supplies: 

Stamps: This is Big Sentiments: Strength

Dies: This is Big Sentiments: Strength, Into the Blooms: Wild Woods, Build-A-Ladybug

Ink: Lemon Tart, Melon Berry, Spring Moss, Classic Kraft, Fine Linen, Berry Sorbet, Summer Sunrise, Pinefeather, Versamark

Cardstock: Stamper's Select White, Classic Kraft, Vintage Cream, Spring Moss, True Black, Lemon Tart, Vellum

Other: Brushstrokes Stencil Collection, Blending Brushes, Gold Watercolor Paint, PTI Clear Gems, White Gel Pen, Teal Cardstock

Stop by the PTI Blog of all the details and more inspiration from the team. I will be back tomorrow with more projects with the new release. 

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Cards of Comfort

We all experience loss, and in those moments, finding the right words can feel impossible. I appreciate having products to make these card easier. The Cards of Comfort Release was created with these kinds of cards in mind. All the new products are available now in the Taylored Expressions Store. 

My first project is created with the Woodland Blooms Stamp & Stencil Combo, the Foil It - Woodland Blooms, and the Woodland Blooms Dies. There are a few different options in the Foil It - Woodland Blooms. I chose to work with the one that creates the flowers for two of the corners of the card. 

I used a combination of Royal Icing, Tiki Mule, Sour Gummy, Honeydew Melon, and Brussels Sprout Inks. The card front is embossed with the new Garden Trellis Embossing Folder using Royal Icing Cardstock. 

The sentiment is from the new In Loving Memory Stamp Set and die cut with the coordinating dies. I finished off the card with a scattering of Oreo Enamel Dots. 

My next card is perfect for the loss of a pet. I don't have anything like this in my stash! I created the card with the new Faithful Friend Stamp Set and coordinating dies and the Paw Prints on Your Heart Die Set. I started by using the largest die in the Stitched A2 Layer Stacklets Die Set to die cut the card front from Honeydew Melon. Next I used the paw print stamp in the Faithful Friend Stamp Set to stamp the paw prints around the card front using Honeydew Melon Ink. 

I stamped the paw prints from the Faithful Friend Stamp Set with VersaFine Clair - Nocturne Ink on Toffee Cardstock and die cut with the coordinating dies. I added Oreo Enamel Dots to the paw prints. The hearts are die cut with the Pawprints on Your Heart Dies. 

The sentiment is included in the Faithful Friend Stamp Set. 

Some cards are harder to make than others—but they’re often the ones that mean the most. Taylored Expressions’ new Cards of Comfort release was thoughtfully created to help you navigate those more tender moments with care. From heartfelt sentiments to peaceful florals, gentle textures, and meaningful imagery, this collection is designed to help you express support, sympathy, and love when words don’t come easily.

This release also includes a special focus on pet sympathy, with products that honor the deep connection we share with our furry companions. It’s a beautiful way to create something truly personal for friends and loved ones experiencing that unique kind of loss.

To make creating even easier, Taylored Expressions is offering a FREE Sympathy Palette Playbook with any purchase from the release (available 4/21 at 9 AM CT through 4/28 at 9 AM CT). This thoughtfully curated guide takes the guesswork out of color, helping you choose soft, comforting combinations that work beautifully for sympathy cards.

You can explore the full Cards of Comfort collection and start creating something meaningful here: https://www.tayloredexpressions.com/whats-new/cards-of-comfort/

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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Seeds and Such

It is Throwback Thursday at Taylored Expressions today. TE is  bringing back elements from the Seeds & Such Cardmaking Kit. You can now purchase the individual products, along with new designs that coordinate with the Seeds & Such products. I love the garden theme! 

New to the collection is the Flower Garden Layering Stencil and coordinating Flower Garden Dies. The stencil set creates four flower images. Here is the sunflower and daises. I used Pineapple, Honey, Banana Cream Pie, Lime Zest and Peapod for the stenciling. 

I used the Seed & Such Background Stamp Set to create the seed packets. The background stamp includes two seed packets with two different window shapes. Next I die cut the stamped packets with the coordinating Seed & Such Coordinating Die. 

I used the Checking In Background Stamp to create the card front, stamping Peapod Ink on Lime Zest Cardstock. Behind the flowers I used the Set the Scene - Clouds Stencil Strips. 

The sentiments are stamped with the Seeds & Such - Flowers Clear Stamp Set. 

The little 10 cent stamp is also in the Seeds & Such - Flowers Clear Stamp Set.

The latest Throwback Thursday release from Taylored Expressions brings back elements from the Seeds & Such Cardmaking Kit, now available as individual products, along with new coordinating designs to expand your creativity even further! With the addition of florals like sunflowers, daisies, poppies, and marigolds, it’s easy to create charming garden-themed cards for any occasion.

As an added bonus, you’ll receive a FREE Insiders – Seeds & Suchwith any purchase from the Seeds & Such collection, valid through Thursday, April 23rd at 9 AM CT. Foil them for extra flair, add them as a design element on your card front, or simply sign, seal, and deliver!

To recreate the projects shared here, shop the Seeds & Such collection at tayloredexpressions.com.

https://www.tayloredexpressions.com/whats-new/throwback-thursday/

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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Palette Playbook Volume 2

Today Taylored Expressions is releasing the Palette Playbook Vol. 2. This release will complete the Palette Playbook so that all the TE Inks and cardstock colors is included in the Palette Playbook, offering curated color combinations for 85 of TE’s signature colors! Also TE  is releasing three new Palette Stencils. 

I have a card to share with you that I created with the Balloon Palette Stancil. This a set of four stencils that makes creating this fun birthday card quick and easy. And the stencil also creates a palette swatch that I die cut with the Palette Swatch Coordinating Die. 

I used a combination of Dill Pickle, Poblano Pepper, Banana Cream Pie, and Papaya Inks. I don't know if I ever would have come up with this combination on my own. I used the Palette Playbook - Dill Pickle for inspiration. This is a laminated reference sheet that is a perfect guide for exploring how Dill Pickle coordinates with the TE color collection. It includes six color combination ideas, including Taylor’s favorite combo, plus a shade sequence of coordinating TE colors in the same color family so you can see how the tones work together from light to dark. I love sheets and have purchased many of them. 

After I stenciled the balloons I die cut the card front with the largest die in the Squiggle Stacklets. Then I lightly splattered the card front with gold watercolor paint and added a few Bits & Pieces - Gold Holographic Stars.

The sentiment if from the Birthday Vibes Stamp Set.

Taylored Expressions' colorful new product release is designed to make creating with color easier than ever! The Palette Playbook collection is now complete, offering curated color combinations for 85 of TE’s signature colors! Each sturdy, laminated color inspiration guide comes equipped with six ready-to-use color palettes to inspire your projects.

Plus, you’ll find new designs perfect for bringing those palettes to life, including layering stencils and bold, statement-making sentiments. 

Bonus: Stock up and save on Palette Playbooks and Love to Label Sticker Sheets—add 10+ or 20+ of either product type to your cart to unlock tiered discounts (applied separately).

You can find all the products I used by visiting Taylored Expressions and checking out the “What’s New” category. 

https://www.tayloredexpressions.com/whats-new/palette-playbook-vol-2/

Happy crafting! Stop by the TE Blog for all the details on the three bundles, new products, and more inspiration from the team. 

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The For Her Release from Taylored Expressions

Today's Taylored Expressions new release is For Her! The release is full of beautiful sewing and stitching inspired products, and a pretty family tree. All the products are available now in the TE Store. 

My first two projects feature some of the new stitching and sewing products. I used a color combination of Rose Water, Raspberry Sorbet, Jujube, and Sweet Basil Inks and Cardstock. 

There are two different embroidery hoop dies in this release. I used the Classic Embroidery Hoop Die with the Woodgrain Cardstock - Kraft. I used the new Charming Bloom Layering Stencil for the designs inside the hoops. 

I used the new Micro Dot Background Stamp with Rose Water Ink to add the background behind the stenciling, perfect for the look of counted cross stitch fabric. I used the Little Bits - Needle and Thread and Little Bits - Thread Card to die cut additional embellishments. 

The card front background is stamped with the Cross Stitch 6x6 Background Stamp. 

The larger sentiments are stamped and die cut with the Sew Essential Stamp and Die Combo. I stamped in Versamark Ink and embossed with TE White Embossing Powder. The smaller sentiments are from the new  Bitty Strips - Sew Essential Stamp Set and die cut with the Bitty Strips Die. 

The Embroidery Floss sentiment on the thread card is included in the Seed & Such - Sew Essential Clear Stamp Set. 

I used TE Gold Foil for the needle and embroidery hoop top. 

My next card showcased the new Family Tree Stamp and Stencil Combo. You can stencil hearts or flowers. The tree is stamped in Brussels Sprout Ink and I used Watermelon Ink to stencil the hearts. 

I created the background by using the Build-A-Scene - Cloud Stencil Strips with Royal Icing Ink and blending Honeydew Melon Ink at the bottom. 

I added the birds and birdhouses with the Little Bits Die Set - Birds and Birdhouses and the sentiment if from the From the Heart Stamp Set. 

Happy crafting! Stop by the TE Blog for all the details on the three bundles, new products, and more inspiration from the team. 

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The For Her Release from Taylored Expressions

Florals and Flutters

It is the last Tuesday of the month and time for a new cardmaking kit at Taylored Expressions. This month's kit is named Florals and Flutter. Along with the pretty Florals and Flutter Background Stamp and Stencil there are the Happy Square Sheets! These sturdy, laminated 6 x 6 in. sheets are designed to help you get more from every stamped or stenciled panel. Simply follow the cutting guides printed right on the sheet to transform one panel into 3 to 5 focal points for coordinating card fronts.

For my first two cards with the Florals and Flutters Cardmaking Kit I used one of the Happy Half Sheet cards for inspiration. The Happy Half Sheet card gives you the measurement for cutting your stenciled panel and along with color inspiration. 

I used the colors suggested on the card, Guava, Oat Milk, Peaches n' Cream, and Spearmint. 

I used the Florals and Flutters Stamp and Stencil Combo to created the patterned paper. I stamped in Oreo Ink and then stenciled in the colors I listed above. I attached the two stenciled strips to Guava Cardstock that I die cut with the Stitched A2 Layer Stacklets Die Set and matted with the Petite Scallop Rectangle Stacklets. 

The background is stenciled with the Take Two - Beads and Blooms Stencil. I used Oak Milk Cardstock and stenciled with Spearmint Ink. 

Here is my second layout. The sentiments on my cards are from the More Sundry Sentiments Stamp Set and die cut with the coordinating dies. 

I added Guava Enamel Dots to the centers of some of the flowers. 

On my next project I used the stenciled background for the card front. Here I stamped in Oreo Ink and stenciled with Papaya, Confetti Cake, Rock Candy, and Granny Smith Inks. 

In the center of card I added a small rectangle of vellum and created the vase and flowers with the Petal Party Dies. I die cut the butterfly with the Flit & Flutter Butterflies Die Set. I added Rock Candy Glitter Drops to the centers of the flowers. 

The sentiment is from the new Softly Spoken Stamp Set, which is sold separately. 

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

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