Across the Miles

Hi All! Have you ever wanted a die of your home state or maybe a die for your bestie's how state? Well today Taylored Expressions is releasing state die and stamp combos for all the states! Whether you’re sending birthday wishes across the country, encouragement from afar, or a simple “thinking of you,” this release is filled with creative ways to bridge the distance with handmade kindness.

I got to choose two states to work with and I choose California and Ohio. I am native Californian and my husband is originally from Ohio so we have relatives there. 

I die cut the California Clear Stamp & Die Combo from Royal Icing Cardstock and Ohio from Brussels Sprout and blended the edges of each state with the coordinating inks. The background is stamped with the previously released Roadmap 6 x 6 Background Stamps. I used Honeydew Melon ink on Honeydew Melon Cardstock. 

To add the dashed line between the states and stamp the sentiment I used stamps in the new Close at Heart Stamp Set and coordinating dies. The small travel icons are included in the Across the Miles Dies. 

Next up is a look at the new Across the Miles Stamp Set and Dies. I stamped the Across the Miles Map with Toffee Ink on Toffee Cardstock and die cut with the coordinating die. To send birthday wishes from California I die the my state from Royal Icing Cardstock and blended Sour Gummy Ink on the edges. Next I brushed the edges with Versamark Ink and embossed with TE White Embossing Powder. To add to the vibe I added sunglasses, die cut with the Little Bits - Sunglasses Die, and an umbrella die cut with the Under My Umbrella Stamp Set. 

The card front is die cut with the Postage Stacklets from Royal Icing Cardstock and embossed with the Halftone Dots Embossing Folder. The sentiments are from both the Acoss the Miles and Close to My Heart Stamp Sets and Dies. 

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Across the Miles

Adventure Awaits

It's the last Tuesday of the Month and time for a new Taylored Expressions Cardmaking Kit! This month's kit is all about travel, making it perfect for both card makers and scrapbookers. The kit is available now in the TE Store. 

I have two card inspired by the new kit. 

Kit Contents:

• Adventure Awaits Layering Stencil 
• Adventure Awaits Coordinating Dies
• All Together Adventure Icons Stamp & Die Combo
• The Insiders - Adventure Awaits

Add-Ons:

• Road Map 6x6 Background Stamp
• Going Places Stamp Set
• Going Places Coordinating Dies
• Sticker to It - Adventure Awaits

The Adventure Awaits Layering Stencil creates five images, the plane, luggage, camera, car, and suitcases. I used all five images between the two cards. I used a color combo of Tiki Mule, Sour Gummy, Cilantro, and Poppy Seed along with VersaFine Clair - Nocturne Ink. 

For the card front I stamped Road Map 6x6 Background Stamp with VersaFine Clair - Nocturne Ink on Salt Water Taffy Cardstock. 

I used the Going Places Stamp Set and Dies to added the sentiments to my cards using Sour Gummy Ink on Sugar Cube Cardstock. I stamped the All Together Adventure Icons Stamp & Die Combo to create the smaller icons. 

For my second card I stamped Versamark Ink on Licorice cardstock with the Road Map 6x6 Background Stamp and embossed with white embossing powder. 

The card front is embossed with the Swiss Dots Embossing Folder. 

Taylored Expressions' Adventure Awaits Collection is a travel-inspired release designed to help cardmakers celebrate life’s meaningful moments through handmade cards filled with heart and connection. ✈️🌍

Whether you’re sending smiles across the miles, celebrating a special trip, wishing someone well on a new adventure, or reminding loved ones they’re never far away, the Adventure Awaits Cardmaking Kit makes it easy to create thoughtful cards that help people feel remembered and loved.

Shop the full Adventure Awaits Collection now at Taylored Expressions and find all the supplies used in today’s projects linked below!

Link:
https://www.tayloredexpressions.com/whats-new/adventure-awaits-cardmaking-kit/

To help inspire your crafty journey, Taylored Expressions is sharing an exclusive early-access tutorial created just for you! In this special video, Creative Team member Theary Chea-Tran walks you through how to create a heartfelt “Sending Smiles Across the Miles” card using the Adventure Awaits Collection.

This month, every order qualifies for the adorable Critter Crew - Flamingo stamp FREE with any purchase, bringing a bright pop of playful personality to your crafty projects. When your order reaches $100+, you’ll also receive the Fruit Cocktail Die & Stencil Combo FREE!

Whether you’re shopping the new Adventure Awaits Collection, stocking up on essentials, or grabbing products from your wishlist, now’s the perfect time to treat yourself and pick up a few extra crafty goodies along the way.

Don’t wait too long — these freebies are only available through May 31st while supplies last!

Link: 
https://www.tayloredexpressions.com/exclusive-gift-with-100-purchase/

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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Adventure Awaits

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

Hi and welcome to the Day 1 of the Papertrey Ink May Release Countdown! Today my cards are all about welcoming new babies in the world.  All the new products will be available on May 26th at 12 PM EDT. 

My first two cards today feature the Quilt-It-Baby Die Set and the This is Big Sentiments: Welcome. I really like the idea of quilt squares. There are two different size options for the quilt squares. This is the smaller one. I have listed the cardstocks and ink colors I used below. 

I created the star pattern and die cut the quilt squares from white cardstock. Then I blended Spring Rain Ink to help highlight the stitching. I used Blueberry Sky Cardstock for the card front and used the previously release Cover Plate: Handmade Quilt Die to add the pattern. 

The sentiments are from the new This is Big Sentiments: Welcome. The hat is die cut with dies in the new Build-A-Bear Dies Set. 

Supplies:

Stamps: Quilt-It-Baby, This is Big Sentiments: Welcome
Dies: Quilt-It-Baby, This is Big Sentiments: Welcome, Cover Plate: Handmade Quilt Die, Build-A-Bear, On the Edge: Scallops Collection Die
Ink: Spring Rain, Blueberry Sky, Enchanted Evening, Lemon Tart, Summer Sunrise, New Leaf, Pinefeather, Versamark
Paper: Stamper's Select White, Blueberry Sky, Enchanted Evening, Spring Rain, Lemon Tart, New Leaf, Pure Poppy, Bitty Big Collection: Blueberry Sky
Other: White Embossing Powder, Blending Brushes, Foam Tape

This is the larger option for the quilt square. I stamped the patterns on colored cardstock, colors listed below. After I stamped the pattern I stamped the stitching. I used the Cover Plate: Handmade Quilt Die to add the pattern to the quilt square. 

I added the clouds with the new In Stitches: Starry Skies. There are dies for clouds and stars in this set. 

I used a mix of the Bitty Big Collection: Pale Peony and the Bitty Big Collection: Spring Moss patterned paper for the card front. These are more sentiments from the This is Big Sentiments: Welcome. 

Supplies: 

Stamps: Quilt-It Baby, This is Big Sentiments: Welcome, 
Dies: Quilt-It Baby, This is Big Sentiments: Welcome, In Stitches: Starry Skies, Cover Plate: Handmade Quilt Die
Ink: Summer Sunrise, Hibiscus Burst, Raspberry Fizz, New Leaf, Berry Sorbet, Pure Black, Sweet Blush
Cardstock: Stamper's Select White, Hibiscus Burst, Bitty Big Collection: Pale Peony, Bitty Big Collection: Spring Moss
Other: Button, Twine, Lace, Blending Brushes, Foam Squares

Next up is a look at the cute new Build-A-Bear Dies Set. There are many options for dressing up your bear including some patriotic options. I am going to a baby shower soon so I went with the baby girl option. 

I die cut the bear from white cardstock and then used Distress Inks in Antique Linen and Brushed Corduroy to add the color. I added the flower and leaves with the Into the Blooms: Pressed Flowers Die. 

The sentiment is from the This is Big Sentiments: Welcome. The card front is die cut with the Cover Plate: Gathering Florals. 

Supplies: 

Stamps: This is Big Sentiments: Welcome
Dies: Build-A-Bear, This is Big Sentiments: Welcome, Cover Plate: Gathering Florals, Into the Blooms: Pressed Flowers
Ink: Sweet Blush, Hibiscus Burst, Raspberry Fizz, Simply Chartreuse
Paper: Stamper's Select White, Sweet Blush, Raspberry Fizz, Simply Chartreuse, Cocoa Bean, True Black, Bitty Big Collection: Raspberry Fizz
Other: Distress Inks in Antique Linen and Brushed Corduroy, Pink Gems, Lace

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

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

Hi and welcome to the Day 1 of the Papertrey Ink May Release Countdown! This month is all about the red, white, and blue, summer get togethers, and new babies! All the new products will be available on May 26th at 12 PM EDT. 

Today I have a fun take on a patriotic card with some floral designs. I used the new Freedom in Bloom Stamp Set and coordinating Freedom in Bloom Dies to create this pretty floral inspired flag. The sentiment I used is also included in the stamp set. 

I created the background with the Cover Plate: Gathering Florals Die. I used Pure Poppy Cardstock and added Stamper's Select White Cardstock behind the die cuts. 

I added vellum across the center of the card and then added the leaves that are die cut with the previously released Into the Blooms: Pressed Flowers Die behind the flag. 

I added a few gold gems to finish off the card. 

Supplies:

Stamps: Freedom in Bloom
Dies: Freedom in Bloom, Cover Plate: Gathering Florals, Into the Blooms: Pressed Flowers Die
Ink: Blueberry Sky, Green Parakeet, Cherry Pop, New Leaf
Paper: Pure Poppy, Stamper's Select White, Gold, Vellum
Other: Gold Gems, Blending Brushes

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

Talking in Circles

It's Throwback Thursday at Taylored Expressions! TE is release products from the previously released Talking in Circles cardmaking kit along with some fun new products. You can find the new products now in the TE Store. 

There are dies to cut circles, half circles, and quarter circles along with Talking in Circles Maps in Sugar Cube and Toffee Cardstock. I started by picking a map to work with. This makes the card layout so. easy even though it might look complicated. I used a color combination of Confetti Cake, Blue Raspberry, Mint  Julep, Wintergreen, and Sour Gummy. 

I used the new Playful Patterns for Half Circles Stamp Set to stamp the various patterns and then die cut with the Talking in Circles Whole Circles and Quarter Circle Dies. I also used the Talking in Circles Die - Inverted Diamond to die cut the diamonds from glittered cardstock. Once all my pieces were die cut I just followed the pattern on the map to place the die cuts. 

 

I used a sentiment from the More Sundry Sentiments Stamp Set to finish off the card. 

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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The Patriotic Release!

America turns 250 just once and Taylored Expressions is joining in the celebration with new products to celebrate in a handmade way! Think fireworks lighting up the night sky, handwritten happy mail, neighborhood parades, and all the red, white, and blue memories that bring us together year after year! All the new products are available now in the TE Store. 

My first card features The Archive Collection - On the Road Wagon. This is a die set you can use throughout the year! I filled the wagon with red, white, and blue flowers using the previously release Garden Variety Die Set. To add to the patriotic feel I used gold foil to die cut the wagon handle and the center of the wheels. 

I used Blueberry Cardstock for the card front that I embossed with the new Stars and Stripes Embossing Folder. After I embossed the cardstock I lightly rubbed my Sugar Cube Ink Pad over the embossing. I framed the card with the largest die in the Frame in Frame Cutting Plate 3. 

I added the pennant with the sentiment with the Pennant Picks Die & Clear Stamp Combo. The bottom sentiment is from the new Star-Spangled Sentiments Stamps Set and die cut with the coordinating dies. 

I love the TE Postmarked Collection and Postmarked - Americana is the newest addition to product line. I used the Foil It - Postmarked Americana with Gold Shimmer Fun foil. Then I stenciled with the Postmarked - Americana Stencil. I used a combination of Cherry Pop, Blueberry, Watermelon, and Confetti Cake Inks. I also embossed the card front with the Postmarked - Americana Embossing Folder. 

I created the mailbox with the Happy Mail Die &  Clear Stamp Combo that was release last year. I stenciled a few extra images and die cut them with the Postmarked Cutting Plate which works with all the images in the Postmarked Collection. I used foam tape to add the envelopes and stamp falling out of the mailbox. 

This sentiment is also from the Star-Spangled Sentiments Stamp Set. 

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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The Patriotic Release!

Critter Crew Couture

It's the Critter Crew Couture at Taylored Expressions! If you ordered from Taylored Expressions you know you receive a free gift with purchase and this year it is all about the critters. You can also purchase the critter stamps and there are coordinating die and coordinating sentiments. 

Today TE is releasing accessories like photo strips and instant photo frames that are perfect for showcasing stamped critters. These products were designed to make your monthly Every Order Freebie red rubber stamps even more versatile, giving you fresh ways to use and display the Critter Crew stamps you already love collecting each month!

One of the new products is the Critter Crew Stamp & Die Combo - Holiday Additions. I decided to take my critters trick or treating! I stamped each image with Oreo Ink, colored with Olo Markers, and die cut with the coordinating critter die. 

I die cut the frames from Sugar Cube Cardstock with the new Instant Photo Frames Die Set. Behind the frames I added squares of white cardstock blended with Plum Punch and Pineapple Inks. I also splattered a little gold watercolor. I stamped the bats and spiders with the new Inky Doodle Clear Stamp - Holiday.

I went with a Mini Slim Card. I stamped the background with the Celestial Skies Background Stamp on Licorice Cardstock with Versamark Ink and embossed with gold embossing powder. The sentiment is from the Mini Strips - Halloween Stamp Set. 

The Critter Crew Couture release is all about adding extra personality, versatility, and playful charm to your crafty projects! This collection was designed to coordinate with the adorable FREE Critter Crew red rubber stamps included with every Taylored Expressions order, giving crafters even more ways to use and enjoy their monthly freebies.

The release features fun accessories, photo-inspired products, and versatile dies that work beautifully for cardmaking, scrapbooking, memory keeping, and more. Highlights include the new photo stripand instant photo frame dies perfect for showcasing stamped critters, sentiments, and favorite photos with a classic instant-photo feel.

Any purchase of the Critter Crew Couture Bundle includes a special coupon toward a future Taylored Expressions purchase. 

Link Taylored Expressions homepage: https://www.tayloredexpressions.com

Link directly to the Critter Crew Couture release category: https://www.tayloredexpressions.com/whats-new/critter-crew-couture/

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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Critter Crew Couture