It's the Halloween Release at Taylored Expressions

Hi and thanks for stopping by today! I always look forward to creating for holidays and as a card designer you start early! Today Taylored Expressions is releasing new Halloween products and they are so fun to work with! 

First up is a look at the Create-in-Quads – Happy Haunting product line. The Happy Haunting Stencil  turns one sheet of cardstock into four finished card fronts with a single layering stencil—a haunted house, playful ghosts, a colorful spiderweb, and witch hats. I foiled one of the Foil It-Happy Haunting panels with TE Gold Foil and then stenciled with the inks I have listed below. 

My first card focuses on the Witch's Hats. I stencil all four images and cut the images into four panel. With the hats I used the coordinating Create-in-Quads - Happy Haunting Witch Hats Die to die all the hats at one time. 

Next I cut a piece of Macaron Cardstock with the Squiggle Stacklets for the card front. I stenciled the clouds with the Set the Scene - Clouds Stencil Strips with Jelly Donut Ink. Then I die with the Happy Haunting Witch Hats Die again and inlayed the hats back in to the card front. 

The sentiment is from the new Spooky Saying Stamp Set. 

I created one more card with the four panel but you can get a glimpse at the other two images in the background. 

After I stenciled I used the new coordinating 3D Embossing Folder - Boo Crew. I just love the added dimension and texture. It is even better in person! And the Boo Crew Embossing folder would be great on its own for a Halloween card background. This is another sentiment from the new Spooky Saying Stamp Set. 

Next up is a look at the Postmarked - Spooky Season Bundle and the Bitty Box Halloween Accessories Dies Set. The Postmarked – Spooky Season brings together layered stencils, a 3D embossing folder, foiled panels, and coordinating stamps and dies—all designed to mix and match into postage-stamp-collage backgrounds filled with pumpkins, ghosts, bats, and candy corn.

I foiled one of the Foil It - Postmarked Spooky Season panels with TE Gold Foil and then stenciled with Blue Raspberry, Candy Corn, Peapod, and Oreo Inks. Then I die cut the panel with the largest die in the A2 Postage Stamp Stacklets Die Set and then embossed with the 3D Embossing Folder - Spooky Season. This sentiment is also from the new Spooky Saying Stamp Set.

I used the Create-in-Quads Layering Stencil - Happy Haunting to the stencil just one witch's hat and die cut with the Happy Haunting Witch Hats Die. 

And who doesn't love a cute treat box for a Halloween treat! Last Easter TE released the Giftables – Bitty Box Die Set along with an Easter Bunny option. The new Bitty Box - Halloween Die Set works with the Giftables – Bitty Box Die Set,  giving you more options, including a pumpkin, bat, and a cute Frankenstein. 

Here is the bat. I used Black Glitter Cardstock for the wings. 

Here is the cute Frankenstein. I love the eyes! 

And here is the pumpkin. I have of couple of granddaughters who will love these! 

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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It's the Halloween Release at Taylored Expressions

More Happy Half Sheets

Today Taylored Expressions is releasing new Happy Half Sheets. With Happy Square Sheets, you can turn one 6 x 6 inch patterned panel into a coordinated collection of cards without wondering where to cut or how to arrange each piece.Two new sets of Happy Square Sheets are joining the TE catalog that give you the layouts and measurements for easy card layouts. 

I used one of the layouts from Happy Half Sheets Volume 1. You can start with a piece of patterned paper or make your own. Here I used the Heart to Heart Stamp & Die Combo to create my patterned paper. I stamped a variety of hearts from the stamp set using Pink Champagne, Raspberry Sorbet, Jujube, and Mulled Wine Inks. 

Here is my first layout. I die cut the sentiment with the Mega Messages Die Set - Hugs and added a die cut heart. 

I used the Pierced Lattice Cutting Plate Die to die cut the card front which adds a subtle pattern.

Here is my second card. I just followed the layout and added the strip of the stamped pattern to a panel I die cut with the Pierced Lattice Cutting Plate Die from Raspberry Sorbet Cardstock. 

The larger sentiment is die cut with the Mega Messages Die Set - Love and the smaller sentiment is from the Bitty Strips Stamp Set - Lots of Love. 

Turn one stamped or stenciled 6 x 6 inch panel into coordinated cards with Happy Square Sheets! Volumes 1 and 2 are joining the Taylored Expressions catalog with 10 easy-to-follow cutting maps and 37 unique card layouts between them.

You can also create a colorful floral-and-butterfly panel with the Florals & Flutters 6 x 6 Stamp & Stencil Combo, then use your favorite Happy Square Sheet to confidently cut and arrange every piece.

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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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Berry & Bright!!

 It is Christmas in July at Taylored Expressions today. This month's Cardmarking Kit, Berry & Bright, will get you started on your holiday creating early! It is perfect for cards and tags! I have two projects to share with you using two different color combos.

Here's what's included in the kit:

Berry & Bright Layering Stencil

Berry & Bright Greetings Split Stamp

Berry & Bright Coordinating Dies

The Insiders - Berry & Bright

These items are available for purchase outside of the kit:

Bauble & Bow Die Set

Berry & Bright Greetings Coordinating Dies

Foil It - Berry & Bright

For my first project I went with a traditional color combo, combining Cherry Pop, Cilantro, and gold. 

I foiled one of the Foil It- Berry & Bright panel with TE Gold Foil using my Minc. I used Cherry Pop and Mulled Wine Ink for the poinsettias and berries and Lime Zest, Cilantro, and Jalapeño for the greenery. Then I die cut with the Berry & Bright Coordinating Dies. 

I used Cherry Pop Cardstock for the card base and embossed with the 3D Embossing Folder - Poinsettia & Pine. With the Bauble & Bow Die Set, which is available for purchase outside of the kit, I added the ornament hanger and bow. 

This is one of The Insiders - Berry & Bright panels that are included in the kit. 

One Foil It- Berry & Bright panel creates four stenciled images. I created three tags with the other three stenciled images. I am excited to already have six tags in my stash for wrapping Christmas presents! 

For my next project I used a combination of Royal Icing, Tiki Mule, Honeydew Melon, Green Tea, Brussels Sprouts with Champagne accents. This might be one of new favorite color combo! 

On this card I used all the dies in the Bauble & Bow Die Set. I added the ornament base, double layer bow, ornament hanger, and greenery. 

Here I stamped a sentiment from the Berry & Bright Greetings Stamp Set on Brussels Sprouts Cardstock and embossed with Champagne Embossing Powder. Then I die cut with Berry & Bright Greetings Coordinating Dies, which are available for purchase separately from the kit. 

And the inside of the card is done and ready to go! 

And I have three more tags done and ready to go!

The Berry & Bright Cardmaking Kit makes it easy for you to create four beautifully detailed wreaths at once, helping you make more heartfelt Christmas cards in less time. With the coordinated layering stencil, split sentiment stamp, and die, you can quickly build a collection of polished holiday cards while personalizing each one with your favorite colors, backgrounds, and embellishments.

Your creativity can extend well beyond cards, too! Use the Berry & Bright collection to make ornaments, gift tags, garlands, package decorations, and more. If you choose the Boughs & Baubles Bundle, you’ll have even more possibilities with dimensional ornament shapes, statement bows, coordinating sentiment dies, Foil It panels, and festive envelope seals.

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When you purchase the Berry & Bright Cardmaking Kit or Boughs & Baubles Bundle, you’ll receive exclusive early access to a bonus tutorial from Creative Team member Alicia Ekermans.

Stamp Joy 2026 Registration Closes on August 3rd! 🎉

Registration for Stamp Joy Staycation closes Monday, August 3 at 11:59 PM CT, and we don't want you to miss out!

Join Taylored Expressions on Saturday, November 7 for a live virtual crafting experience filled with creativity, learning, and connection. You'll create exclusive projects alongside TE founder and Creative Director Taylor VanBruggen and Designer Susan Block, discover exciting new techniques, enjoy a $60+ goodie bag of brand-new TE products, and craft with a welcoming community of fellow cardmakers... all from the comfort of your own craft space!

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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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Berry & Bright!!

Day 4 of the Papertrey Ink July Release

 Hi and welcome to Day 4 of the Papertrey Ink July Release Countdown!  All the new products will be available tomorrow, July 28th at 12 PM EDT. I have three more projects to share today. 

First I have two projects with the Framed In Flower Stamp & Dies and the Framed in Flowers Stencil Collection. There are two floral images in the Stamp Set. 

I stamped in VersaFine Clair - Nocturne Ink and then embossed with a clear embossing powder. Then I stenciled with the Framed In Flowers Stencil Collection with Pure Poppy and Scarlet Jewel Inks. 

I used patterned paper from the Bitty Big Collection in Green Parakeet at the top of my card and Tropical Teal on the bottom half of the card. I added the white border with the On the Edge: Scallops Collection.

The postage stamp is from the Framed In Flowers, Stacked Mail Stamp Set and Dies and the birthday sentiment is included in the Framed In Flowers Stamp Set. 

Supplies:

Stamps: Framed In Flowers, Stacked Mail
Dies: Framed In Flowers, Stacked Mail, North Pole Mail: Postage Stamp Frame Post Card, On the Edge: Scallops Collection
Ink: Pure Poppy, Scarlet Jewel, Green Parakeet, New Leaf, Tropical Teal, True Black
Paper: Stamper's Select White, Green Parakeet, Tropical Teal, Pure Poppy, Bitty Big Collection: Green Parakeet, Tropical Teal
Other: Baker Twine: Pure Poppy, PTI Pure Poppy Gems, Blending Brushes, Olo Markers

The sunflower is the second flower in the stamp set. Here I stamped in Versamark Ink and embossed with Copper Embossing Powder. 

I used the North Pole Mail: Postage Stamp Frame Post Card Die for the postage frame. 

I created the smaller sunflower with the Into the Blooms: Sunflower Die Set. 

The background of the card front is lightly stenciled with the Sunflower Garden Stencil Collection. 

Supplies:

Stamps: Framed In Flowers, Stacked Mail
Dies: Framed In Flowers, Stacked Mail, North Pole Mail: Postage Stamp Frame Post Card, On the Edge: Scallops Collection
Ink: Pure Poppy, Scarlet Jewel, Green Parakeet, New Leaf, Tropical Teal, True Black, Versamark
Paper: Stamper's Select White, Green Parakeet, Tropical Teal, Pure Poppy, Bitty Big Collection: Green Parakeet, Tropical Teal
Other: Sunflower Garden Stencil Collection , Baker Twine: Pure Poppy, PTI Pure Poppy Gems, Blending Brushes, Olo Markers, Black Embossing Powder, PTI Red Poppy Gems

My last project is created with a combination for the new Into the Blooms: Freshly Picked Die Set, the Rooted In Love Press Plate and Frame Die, and the This is Big Sentiments: You. 

To create the card front I stenciled with the Brushstrokes Stencil Collection with Autumn Rose, Sweet Blush, Summer Sunrise, and Lemon Tart Inks. Then I arranged the flowers and greenery. 

The frame is die cut and foiled with the Rooted In Love Press Plate and Frame Die. 

This is another sentiment from the This is Big Sentiments: You Stamp Set. 

Supplies:

Stamps: This is Big Sentiments: You

Dies: This is Big Sentiments: You, Into the the Blooms: Freshly Picked, Rooted in Love Press Plate & Frame
Ink: Sweet Blush, Autumn Rose, Scarlet Jewel, Prairie Grass, Ripe Avocado, Lemon Tart, Summer Sunrise
Paper: Stamper's Select White, Scarlet Jewel, Ripe Avocado, Prairie Grass, Sweet Blush
Other: Brushstrokes Stencil Collection, Blending Brushes, PTI Clear Gems, Enamel Dots, Pink Foil, Foam Tape

Thanks for stopping by! \Stop by the PTI Blog for all the details and more inspiration from the team. All the new products will be available tomorrow, July 28th at 12 PM EDT

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Day 4 of the Papertrey Ink July Release

Day 3 of the Papertrey Ink July Countdown

Hi and welcome to Day 3 of the Papertrey Ink July Release Countdown! This release is full of beautiful florals, creative stencils, a new press plate, and another This is Big Sentiment Set. All the new products will be available on July 28th at 12 PM EDT. 

I love the Into the Blooms Die Collection and the new Into the Blooms: Freshly Picked may be one of my new favorites. I went for vibrant flowers using the colors of ink I have listed below. 

I die cut the frame with the In Frames: Ovals Die, using Classic Kraft Cardstock for the frame and blending Spring Rain Ink on white cardstock for the center of the frame. The I arranged my die cuts inside the frame and added a few Blueberry Sky Gems. 

The card front is die cut from Blueberry Sky Cardstock with the Cover Plate: Gathering Florals Die. 

The sentiment is from the VIP Ticket Collection: On the Cover Stamp Set. 

Supplies: 

Stamps: VIP Ticket Collection: On the Cover Stamp Set
Dies: Into the Blooms: Freshly Picked, In Frames: Ovals Die, Cover Plate: Gathering Florals Die
Ink: Pure Poppy, Scarlet Jewel, Lemon Tart, Summer Sunrise, Orange Zest, Blue Berry Sky, Spring Rain, Prairie Grass, Ripe Avocado, Classic Kraft
Paper: Stamper's Select White, Blueberry Sky, Lemon Tart, Classic Kraft, Bitty Big Collection: Pure Poppy, Spring Moss
Other: PTI Blue Berry Gems, Blending Brushes, Foam Tape

Next is a closer look at the Reflections: Matthew 6 Stamp Set and Dies. I stamped the sentiment in Dark Indigo Ink. The die set includes the die that cuts the sentiment and the larger die behind the sentiment. 

I added the flowers with the Into the Blooms: Freshly Picked Die Set and arranged them around the sentiment. 

The background is stenciled with the Leafy Garden Stencil Collection. 

I finished off the card with a few PTI Clear Gems and Star Dust Stickles. 

Supplies: 

Stamps: Reflections: Matthew 6
Dies: Reflections: Matthew 6, Into the Blooms: Freshly Picked
Ink: Green Parakeet, New Leaf, Pinefeather, Sweet Blush, Hibiscus Burst, Lemon Tart, Dark Indigo, Spring Rain, Dark Indigo
Cardstock: Stamper's Select White, Green Parakeet, Sweet Blush, Dark Indigo
Other: PTI Clear Gems, Blending Brushes, Enamel Dots, Star Dust Stickles, Leafy Garden Stencil Collection

Thanks for stopping by! I will be back tomorrow with more projects to share with the new release. Stop by the PTI Blog for all the details and more inspiration from the team. 

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Day 3 of the Papertrey Ink July Countdown