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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Christmas 2026 with Taylored Expressions

Thanks for stopping by today! It time for the Christmas 2026 Release from Taylored Expressions! This is truly one of my favorite releases of the year and I am excited to share my projects with you. There a number of bundles to choose from and all the products are available for purchase separately as well. All the new products are available now in the TE Store.

First up is a look at Cozy Christmas Collection. This Bundle includes the Create-n-Quads Layering Stencil - Cozy Christmas, the Foil It - Cozy Christmas, three Create-n-Quads coordinating Dies, Cozy Christmas Car, Cozy Christmas Wreath, Cozy Christmas Candy Cane, and the Mini Strips Stamp - Cozy Christmas. 

I used all the products in the Bundle on my cards but you can purchase the products individually. 

Here is the stenciled wreath. I used a combination of Royal Icing, Tiki Mule, Sour Gummy, Cherry Pop, Rose Water, Pear, and Sweet Basil Inks and Cardstock. I stamped the sentiments on Cherry Pop Cardstock in Versamark Ink and embossed with gold embossing powder. 

On this card I used two more of the new products, the Window to the World Cutting Plate Die and the Snowflake Serenade Embossing Folder. 

To create the background on this card I embossed Tiki Mule Cardstock with the Snowflake Serenade Embossing Folder and then lightly dragged my Sugar Cube Pigment Ink across the embossed cardstock. 

I did use the Foil It - Cozy Christmas with TE Gold Foil using my Minc Foiling Machine. Then I stenciled all the images. Here I used the Masking Stencils - Rectangle to add color behind the candy canes. 

The snowflake embellishments are added with the Bits & Pieces - Clay Snowflakes.

I really like this color combo and the Create-in-Quads Layering Stencil - Cozy Christmas is great for mass producing Christmas cards. 

My next card and tag are created with the Trim the Tree Collection. This collection includes the Festive Friends Ornaments Die Set, the Festive Favorites Ornaments Die Set, the Pining For You Background Stamp, and the Oh What Fun Stamp Set and coordinating Dies. 

I used the Pining For You Background Stamp for the card front, stamping on Cilantro Cardstock with Jalapeño Ink. This is such a great background for your holiday cards. The Santa, Penguin, and Snowman are die cut with the Festive Friends Die Set and the smaller ornaments with the Festive Favorites Ornaments Die Set. There are options for ornament toppers and hangers in both die sets. 

I used foam tape to attach the ornaments for a little dimension. The sentiment is from the Oh What Fun Stamp Set. 

I think the Festive Friends Ornaments also make cute tags. The base of the tag is die cut with the new Bauble & Bow 2 Die Set. 

The Good Tidings of Great Joy Stamp Set includes to large images for the focal point of your card. You can keep your cards really simple with these images for mass producing. They are beautiful on their own. On this card I stepped up the design and added the poinsettia and greenery. 

First I stamped image in Versamark Ink and then embossed with TE Gold Embossing Powder. Then I blended Bleu Cheese and Honeydew Inks over the embossed image. 

This is a 5x7 card. I cut a piece of Blue Corn Cardstock for the card front and stenciled with the Take Two - Sweet & Starry Stencil with Blue Corn Ink. Next I die cut the arch into the card front with the Arched Stackles and matted the arch with Te Gold Foil Cardstock with the Additional Arched Stacklets Die Set. 

I created the poinsettia with the Garden Variety Die Set - Poinsettia. 

My next card is created with the gift with purchase products. If you spend $100 you will receive the Piece of Winter Layering Stencil and if you spend $200 you will also receive the Piece of Winter Cutting Plate. 

First I stenciled with the Piece of Winter Layering Stencil. I used a combination of Royal Icing, Confetti Cake, Macaron, and Tiki Mule. Next I foiled the Foil It Acetate - Piece of Winter with Silver Foil and glued it over the stencil card front. 

I die cut the Piece of Winter Cutting Plate Die from Tiki Mule cardstock and aligned it over the stenciling. I die cut the middle snowflake with the new Diamond Glitter Cardstock and used foam tape to inlay it back in the frame. 

The holidays are a wonderful time to send a little extra love through the mail, and there’s something especially meaningful about receiving a card made by hand. The Christmas 2026 Release from Taylored Expressions is here, with new ways to create cards, gifts, and projects for the people who make the season meaningful.

There’s something for every kind of holiday crafting! Create four coordinating cards at once, build on the previously released Berry & Bright collection with new coordinating products, or take the creativity beyond the card with products that can be used to create cards, tags, ornaments, garlands, gift embellishments, and more.

And there’s a little extra winter joy during release week! ❄️ Now through October 6, 2026, or while supplies last, Taylored Expressions is offering two exclusive gifts with qualifying purchases:

• $100+ purchase: FREE TE Exclusive - Piece of Winter Layering Stencil
• $200+ purchase: FREE TE Exclusive - Piece of Winter Cutting Plate Die

Whether there’s a long list of holiday cards to make or just a few extra-special projects planned for friends and family, there are so many ways to make the season handmade.

The Christmas 2026 Release is available now at Taylored Expressions!

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

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Season's Greetings

Hi and welcome to Day 4 of the Papertrey Ink September Release Countdown! Today I have two more projects to share with you. All the new products will be available tomorrow, September 29th at 12 PM EST.

I love the idea of the Cup of Christmas Stamp Set and Dies. I stamped the cup in Pure Poppy Ink and added the accents with Scarlet Jewel Ink. To create the whip cream topping I embossed with a puffy white embossing powder and added a chunky glitter. 

How cute are the little house and lamp post! All the greenery and berries are included in the Cup Of Christmas Stamp Set. 

I die cut the card front with the Border Bling: Border Bling: Snowflakes Dies. The oval is die cut with the largest die in the Love to Layer: Beaded Trim Die. 

Supplies: 

Stamps: Cup of Christmas

Dies: Cup of Christmas, Love to Layer: Beaded Trim, Border Bling: Border Bling: Snow Flakes

Ink: Coastal Blue, Pure Poppy, Classic Kraft, Cocoa Bean, True Black, Pine Feather, New Leaf, Hawaiian Shores, Versamark

Paper: Pure Poppy, Stamper's Select White, Bitty Big Collection: Aqua Mist, Gold

Other: White Embossing Powder, Sequins, White Paint

My final project is created with the pretty Into the Blooms: Holiday Bouquet Dies. 

I arranged the bouquet inside the paper wrapping and attached it a piece of vellum that is die cut with the largest die in Love to Layer: Beaded Trim Die Set. The sentiment is from the Framed in Flowers: Christmas Stamp Set. 

I stenciled the background with the Winter Foliage Stencil Collection.

Supplies:

Stamps: Framed in Flowers: Christmas

Dies: Framed in Flowers: Christmas, Into the Blooms: Holiday Bouquet, Love to Layer: Beaded Trim

Ink: Pinefeather, Prairie Grass, Spring Moss, Classic Kraft, Pure Poppy, Summer Sunrise, Orange Zest, Versamark

Paper: Vintage Cream, Classic Kraft, Pure Poppy, Pinefeather, Stamper's Select White, Vellum

Other: Winter Foliage Stencil Collection, White Embossing Powder, Red Glittered Cardstock, White Paint, Blending Brushes

Stop by the PTI Blog for all the details and more inspiration from the team.  All the new products will be available tomorrow, September 29th at 12 PM EST. 

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