2/21/26

Papertrey Ink February Release Countdown Day 1

Hi and welcome to Day 2 of Papertrey Ink February Countdown. Today I have two new stamp and die sets to share with you.  All the new products will be available on February 24th at 12 PM EST.  


My first card showcases the new Wrapped in Love Stamps Set and coordinating dies. I love the idea of the stacked packages. On the bottom package I stamped the stripes in Versamark and embossed with white embossing powder on Enchanted Ink Cardstock. 


I added the small flowers and leaves with the previously released Into the Blooms: Spring Nest Die set. The sentiment is included in the Wrapped with Love Stamp Set. 


I added the packages to an oval die cut with the new Love to Layer: Laced Oval. The background is stenciled with Dotted Diamonds Stencil Collection 

Supplies:

Stamps: Wrapped in Love
Dies: Wrapped in Love, Love To Layer: Laced Oval, Into to the Blooms: Spring Nest
Ink: Spring Rain, Blueberry Sky, Enchanted Evening, Lemon Tart, Green Parakeet, Versamark
Paper: Stamper's Select White, Blueberry Sky, Green Parakeet
Other: Dotted Diamonds Stencil Collection, White Embossing Powder, Foam Tape, Yellow Dots


How fun is the new Build-An-Emoji Die Set. There are different expressions and accessories to create the face. I die cut the circle from Lemon Tart Ink and blended Bright Buttercup Ink on the edges. 


The sentiments are from the new This is Big Sentiments: Happy Everything. The background is foiled with the Stargazing Hot Foil Plate with white foil on Hawaiian Shores Cardstock. 


I die cut the front panel with the Rounded Rectangles: Stitched Die and added a strip of Bitty Big Collection: True Black cardstock across the middle of the card.

Supplies:

Stamps: This is Big Sentiments: Happy Everything
Dies: Build-An-Emoji, This is Big Sentiments: Happy Everything, Rounded Rectangles: Stitched Die
Ink: Lemon Tart, Bright Buttercup, True Black, Raspberry Fizz, Pale Peony, Hawaiian Shore
Paper: Stamper's Select White, Hawaiian Shores, True Black, Lemon Tart, Sweet Blush, Green Parakeet, Raspberry Fizz, Bitty Big Collection: True Black
Other: Stargazing Hot Foil Plate, White Foil, PTI Clear Gems, Foam Tape

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


2/20/26

Papertrey Ink February Release Day 1

Hi and welcome to the first day of Papertrey Ink February Countdown. This month is full of new birthday products, pretty florals, and some really wonderful and fun new die sets. All the new products will be available on February 24th at 12 PM EST. 


Let"s start with a look at a pretty floral, the new Such a Treasure Stamp Set and Dies. The stamp set included the flowers, frame and sentiments I used on this card. 


I used Lemon Tart, Raspberry Fizz, Melon Berry, New Leaf, Pinefeather Inks to stamp the flowers and leaves. I stamped the frame in Versamark Ink on True Black Cardstock and embossed with gold embossing powder. I added vellum behind the frame that is blended with Lemon Tart Ink. 


The sentiments are included in the stamp set. The background is stenciled with the new Dotted Diamond Stencil Collection with Melon Berry and Raspberry Tart Inks. 


I used the Love to Layer: Torn Edges Die to cut the card front and finished off with gold gems. 

Supplies:

Stamps: Such a Treasure
Dies: Such a Treasure, Love to Layer: Torn Edges Die
Ink: Lemon Tart, Raspberry Fizz, Melon Berry, New Leaf, Pinefeather, Versamark
Cardstock: Stamper's Select White, True Black, Vellum
Other: Dotted Diamond Stencil Collection, Blender Brushes, Gold Embossing Powder, Gold Gems


Next is a look at the Uplifted By Nature Die Set. The set includes the dies for the tree, grass, and all the part of the balloons. The sentiments are from the new This is Big Sentiments: Happy Everything. Perfect for so many different occasions. 


To create the background I foiled with the Filigree Frame Hot Foil Plate using a gold foil. Then I blended inks in New Leaf and Aqua Mist. 


The card is framed with the previously releases Big & Tall Rectangles Die

Supplies:

Stamps: This is Big Sentiments: Happy Everything
Dies: This is Big Sentiments: Happy Everything, Uplifted by Nature, In Frames: Big & Tall Rectangles Die
Ink: Aqua Mist, Melon Berry, Lemon Tart, Plum Pudding, New Leaf, True Black, Versamark, Classic Kraft
Cardstock: Stamper's Select White, True Black, Gold, Bitty Big Collection: Aqua Mist, Classic Kraft
Other: Filigree Hot Foil Plate, Gold Foil, Gold Embossing Powder, Gold Gems

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

2/17/26

Colorfully Coordinated

It's the Colorfully Coordinated Release at Taylored Expressions today! If you love color and love to organize this release if for you! I know my cart is going to full! Keeping my supplies organized is a challenge for me. 


Let's start with a look at the new color of cardstock and ink being release today, Plum Tart. I paired Plum Tart with Berry Smoothie, Potato Chip, and Honeydew Melon and used Lemon Meringue and Brussels Sprouts to add shading. 

I decided on a 5 x 7 card with the beautiful Baroque Bouquet Stamp. I stamped in Oreo Ink and then used the Baroque Bouquet Stamp Stencil to add the color with Blender Brushes. I die cut with the coordinating Baroque Bouquet Die and then added embossing details with the Baroque Bouquet Stamp 3D Embossing Folder.  


Here is a closer look at the embossing detail. I love that TE has added 5 x 7 options to the TE product line.  I used the A7 Layer Stacklets Die Set and the A7 Large Scallop Stacklets Die Set for my card base. 


At the bottom I added a strip of Plum Tart Card embossed the Swiss Dots Embossing Folder. The sentiment is from the Signature Sentiments Clear Stamp Set and die cut with the coordinating dies. I finished off the card with a few Glitter Drops. 

Here are the details on the release: 

Hello all! Our Colorfully Coordinated release is this week and it’s a BIG one! This collection is all about helping choose color combinations with confidence, keeping supplies beautifully organized, and experiencing more joy when creating in full color.

You can view the full release here:
https://www.tayloredexpressions.com/whats-new/colorfully-coordinated/

Palette Playbooks
Palette Playbooks are a visual guide to Taylored Expressions color combinations that work beautifully together, so you can create with confidence! Each laminated reference sheet includes six coordinating color palettes and a light-to-dark shade sequence within the same color family to help take the guesswork out of choosing colors.
Bundles available:


Plum Tart
Plum Tart is officially being released into the TE color catalog!
http://tayloredexpressions.com/filter/by-color/plum-tart/

Simple Storage - Medium Binder + Sleeves
With new color tools and reference guides comes the need for easy storage. The Simple Storage – Medium Binder & Sleeves helps keep supplies visible, protected, and all in one place.
It’s perfectly sized for:
  • Palette Playbooks
  • Happy Half Sheets
  • TE Color Catalog
  • Design Duo Layering Stencils
  • And more


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

2/10/26

The Second Chance Release at Taylored Expressions

This week is the  Second Chance Release at Taylored Expressions.  TE is bringing back previously exclusive favorites into our main catalog and pairing them with brand-new coordinating pieces to increase your creativity and options. All the new products are available now in the TE Store.  I have four projects to share with you today. 


Let start with a look at the Winter Wonder Layering Stencil and the Petite Scallop Arch Nouveau Stacklets. The stencil creates four small designs with a winter theme. 


I used a combination of Royal Icing, Tiki Mule, Blueberry, and Cilantro Inks with the Foil It - Winter Wonder panel and TE Silver Shimmer Fun Foil. Each stenciled image is die cut with the Arch Nouveau Dies and matted with the new  Petite Scallop Arch Nouveau Dies.


I created the background by stamping the Dotted Snowfall Background Stamp in Tiki Mule Ink on Royal Icing cardstock. Then I embossed with the Swiss Dot Embossing Folder. 


All the sentiments are the Mini to Mighty Stamp Set - Occasions Stamp Set and die cut with the coordinating dies. I also created two tags with the stenciled images. 


Here is the inside of the tag. I added  Bits & Pieces - Clay Snowflakes to each project. 


Next is a look at the C'mon & Celebrate Die Set This is a large sentiment to create the focal point of your card. There are three dies in the set to add the different layers. The smaller sentiment is from the previously released Mini Strips - What's the Scoop. I stamped in Versamark Ink on Licorice Cardstock and embossed the TE Sparkle Gold Embossing Powder. 


For the background I used. the Present Parade 6 x 6 Stamp & Stencil Combo. I stamped in Versamark Ink and embossed with Gold Sparkle Embossing Powder and then used the stencil to color the gifts. I have listed the inks I used below. 

The focal point of my next project is the new Mega Messages - Friend Die. There are two dies in the set, one to die cut the sentiment and one to back the sentiment. I used TE White Glitter Cardstock for the sentiment with Guava for the backing. 


The background is created by stamping the leaves with the Bitty Bouquets Stamp and Stencil Combo and then stenciling with the new Bitty Bouquets - Bonus Blooms 2 Layering Stencil to add the flowers. The smaller sentiment is from the Simple Strips Stamp - Friendship 2 and die cut with the Simple Strips Die - Scalloped Edge. The flower in the corner is die cut with the Fresh Cut Flowers Die Set. 

If you follow Taylored Expression you know how great the Insides Panels are. There are so many panels to choose from for many occasions to finish off the inside of your card. Here I am using The Insiders - Friendship 2 Panel as the sentiment on the front of my card. I foiled the sentiment with TE Blueberry Foil using my Minc, and stencil clouds in the background with the Set the Scene - Rolling Clouds Stencil. 


I created the background by stamping the leaves with the Bitty Bouquets Stamp and Stencil Combo and then I used the. new Bitty Bouquests - Bonus Blooms 1 Stencil to add the flowers. I used a combination of Confetti Cake, Blue Raspberry, Blueberry, and Cilantro Inks. Next I used the Circle Sticklets to cut and matt the circle in the center of card and then added the sentiment behind the circle die cut. The smaller sentiment is from the Simple Strips Stamp - Friendship 2. 


Thanks for taking a look. Stop by the TE Blog for all the details and more inspiration from the team. 



2/5/26

Timeless Blooms

It is Throwback Thursday at Taylored Expressions! The Create-in-Quad Layering Stencil – Timeless Blooms is back! The Timeless Bloom Stencil creates four unique but coordinated panels all at once. And there are new products to coordinate! 


I created a set of four cards with the Timeless Bloom Stencil. I used a combination of Lavender Glaze, Popsicle, Plum Punch, Mint Julep, Cilantro, and Brussels Sprout Inks. 


I added the background texture to each card with the new Quilted Cutting Plate Die. I love the detail of the added texture and am sure I will reach for this Cutting Plate often! 


All the sentiments are from the Together in Type Stamp & Die Combo. Here I added a strip of vellum so that the sentiment stood out from the background. 


Here are the next two cards. I used Bits & Pieces Plum Punch Glitter Drops on all of my cards to add a little sparkle. 


On this card I die cut a small rectangle from the center of the card, framed it with the one of the smaller A2 Large Scallop Stacklets for some added detail. 


This card is framed with the largest die in the A2 Large Scallop Stacklets. The backgrounds of my cards are lightly splattered with  Dr. Ph. Martin's Bleed Proof White Watercolor. 

Thanks for taking a look. Stop by the TE Blog for all the details and more inspiration from the team. 

1/29/26

Definitions of Love

Hi All! I am back today with a Valentine's Day card with products from Papertrey Ink. The products are from the December Release which is filled with products for Valentine's Day, Weddings, or just sending love! 


I went with a red, black, and white color combo. I cut a piece of True Black Cardstock for the card front and foiled with the From the Heart Hot Foil Plate and red foil. 


The hearts are die cut with the Heirloom Hearts Die. This is a set of five dies to die cut hearts in varying sizes and details. So pretty! I added twine around the card for added detail. 




Stamps: This is Big Sentiments: Definitions of Love
Dies: This is Big Sentiments: Definitions of Love, Heirloom Hearts
Ink: True Black, Pure Poppy
Paper: Stamper's Select White, True Black, Pure Poppy
Other: Twine, Red Foil, From the Heart Hot Foil Plate, Open Your Heart Stencil Collection, Blender Brushes

Thanks for stopping by and have a great day!

1/27/26

Trendy Tiles

Today I am sharing the first Taylored Expressions Cardmaking Kit for the 2026, Trendy Tiles.  This kit is filled with playful patterns and timeless designs you’ll love reaching for again and again. The kit will work for so many styles and occasions! 

Kit Includes:
Trendy Tiles 6x6 Background Stamp
Quatrefoil Cutting Plate Die
Trendy Hellos Stamp & Die Combo
The Insiders - Trendy Tiles


Available for Purchase Outside of the Kit (Add-ons):
Envelope Seals - Trendy Tiles
The Insiders - Trendy Tiles
Quatrefoil Stacklets Die Set
Foil It - Trendy Tiles
Quatrefoil Stencil


When I had my first look at the kit I immediately thought about Italian and Mexican tile work, so that is what I used for inspiration for my two cards. On my first card I wanted the feel of colorful tiles and terracotta. I started by foiling one of the Foil It - Trendy Tiles with TE Copper Foil. 


Then I stenciled with the Quatrefoil Stencil using a mix of Sweet Potato and Cinnamon Inks to give the feel of Terracotta. Next I stamped the tile with the Trendy Tiles 6x6 Background Stamp in Rock Candy, Blueberry, Peapod, and Mango Inks and die cut with the Quatrefoil Cutting Plate Die.


The sentiments are from the Trendy Hellos Stamp & Die Combo, which is part of the kit. I brushed Latte Ink on the edges of my die cut to give a more worn look.



I took my inspiration from Italian tiles on my second card. There is something about blue and white tiles I love. I stamped tiles on Sugar Cube Cardstock with Blueberry Ink and then Versamark Ink on Blueberry Cardstock and embossed with TE White Embossing Powder. Then I die cut with the Quatrefoil Cutting Plate Die. 


To create the background I die cut a piece of Sea Salt Cardstock with the Quatrefoil Cutting Plate Die and inlaid the dies back into the card front. I added the lemons with the Fresh Squeezed Die Set. 


The sentiments are also from the Trendy Hellos Stamp & Die Combo.  I added the center border strip with the More Easy Edges Die. 

  • Trendy Tiles 6x6 Background Stamp
  • Quatrefoil Cutting Plate Die
  • Trendy Hellos Stamp & Die Combo
  • The Insiders - Trendy Tiles
  • Taylored Tutorial
  • Early access to an exclusive step-by-step video tutorial
Kits go fast and most items are not available to purchase outside the kit. Plus, each cardmaking kit includes a Taylored Tutorial and exclusive video tutorial!

Pair your kit with these coordinating products to take your projects even further:
Want it all? We totally understand and have made it easy for you to get everything in one click! Get the Tiled & Styled Big Bundle that includes the kit along with each of the additional coordinating products ensuring you have one of everything.

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