3/7/24

Windows with a View

Hi and thanks for stopping by! Today's projects are created with products from the Spellbinders Windows With a View Collection by Tina Smith. I love the scenes you can created for the windows and they can be used for many occasions. 


My first card creates a scene looking out the window. I used two of the die sets in the collection, the Vista View Window Etched Dies and the Backyard Haven View Etched Dies. I also used the Background Scapes Stencils to add the clouds and grass to the background. 


I love all the details on the etched dies. The sentiment is from the Sending Sunshine Sentiments Clear Stamp Set and the background is embossed with the Dazzling Dots Embossing Folder.


On this card we are looking into the window.  I used the Backyard Haven View Etched Dies to add the tree branches and the The Botanical Solarium Etched Dies to add the pots and foliage. On the inside of the window I add some eyelet trim for a curtain and a piece of white cardstock blended with yellow ink. 


I added the accents to the pots with a gel pen and gold jewels to the centers of the flowers. I included another sentiment from the Sending Sunshine Sentiments Clear Stamp Set.



Thanks for stopping by today! 

3/5/24

It's the Calendar Release at Taylored Expressions

Today Taylored Expressions is releasing new products to create calendars and  fun products to accompany you through the seasons. I have two projects to share with you. You can all the new products now in the TE Store


First up is a look at the adorable I'm A Hugger - Lamb Die & Clear Combo, which pairs perfectly with the In the Word 3 - Clipboard Calendar Cards. 


I die cut the lamb from Sugar Cube Cardstock, the ears from Rose Water, the face from Sea Salt, and the hoofs from Poppy Seed Cardstock. I added a black rhinestone the the noses and accented the eyes with a white gel pen. 


The In the Word 3 - Clipboard Calendar Cards fit perfectly under the top hoofs. I colored with Olo Markers. 


Next is a group of cards I created with the Arch Nouveau Stamp Set and the Arch Nouveau Dies. This set is perfect for creating TE Calendars but are also a great focal point for a card. 


I wanted to keep the card simple so you could easily make a set of cards as a gift. I stamped in Oreo Ink and then colored with Copic Markers. Then I die cut with the Arch Nouveau Dies, cutting the larger Die from TE Gold Foil. 


The background is die cut with the Pierced Lattice Cutting Plate and I added a panel of gold foil behind the die cut panel. I added another touch of gold with the Gold Glitter Drops. 


On this card I used one of the solid stamps in the set with Versamark Ink on Licorice Cardstock and embossed with gold embossing powder. 


The sentiments are from the new Sundry Sentiments Stamps and die cut with the coordinating dies. I stamped in VersaFine Clair - Nocturne and embossed with Clear Embossing Powder. 



The Arch Nouveau Bundle is $79 and incudes:

Thanks for stopping by! Stop by the TE Blog for all the details and more inspiration. 







2/27/24

The Whimsical Wings Cardmaking Kit

Hi! I am starting off the week with a look the latest cardmaking kit from Taylored Expressions, Whimsical Wings. It is available now in the TE Store.


The Whimsical Wings Cardmaking Kit contains the stamps and stencils to create these beautiful butterflies. I stamped the butterflies in Blueberry Ink and then stenciled the details in Kiwi, Macaron, and Blue Raspberry. 


The background is stamp with the Lush Greenery Background Stamp, available for purchase separately, in Versamark Ink on Blue Raspberry Cardstock and then embossed with TE White Embossing Powder. Then I die cut the frame from the embossed cardstock with the Frame In Frame 3 Cutting Plate. 



The hello sentiment is included in the kit. The smaller sentiment is from the previously released Mini Strips Flutter By, linked below. 


On my second card I used one of the Foil It - Whimsical Wings panels with TE Rainbow Stars & Sparkle Fun Foil. The foil is always hard to photograph but looks beautiful in person. I used the stencils to add the details in Kiwi, Macaron, and Confetti Cake. 


I die this background with the  previously released Swirls Pierce & Cut Plate. I also lightly stenciled clouds on the background with the et the Scene - Clouds Stencil Strips.


I used the hello die from the kit with the coordinating Signature Hello Backer Die which  is sold separately. 


Here is a look at the inside of the card where I added one of The Insiders - Whimsical Wings sentiments.



The Whimsical Wings Kit is $69, is packaged in a zippered pouch with a custom sticker, and incudes:

  • Whimsical Wings Stamp & Stencil Combo
  • Whimsical Wings Coordinating Die
  • Signature Hello die
  • The Insiders - Whimsical Wings
  • True Colors Inspiration Cards (set of 4)
Most kit items are not available to purchase individually.


Limited quantity available

2/26/24

Papertrey Ink February Release Countdown Day 4

It's Day 4 of the Papertrey Ink February Release Countdown. I have two  more cards to share with you. today. All the new products will be available on February 27th at 10 PM ET. 


My first card is created with the He is Risen Dies and the new Spectacular Spiral Dies. The cross has beautiful wood texture. I cut the scarf from Lilac Grace Cardstock and then blended Royal Velvet Ink. 


I cut a piece of Stamper's Select Cardstock to fit the card front. Then I tie cut the Spectacular Spiral Die directly into the card front. Behind I die cut I added a panel of white cardstock blended with Lemon Tart Ink. 



I added Star Dust Stickles  to the leaves for a little sparkle. The sentiment is from the Thoughts of Easter Stamp Set and die cut with coordinating Thoughts of Easter Dies. 

Supplies:

Stamps: Thoughts of Easter

Dies: Thoughts of Easter, He is Risen, Spectacular Spiral

Ink: Royal Velvet, Lemon Tart, New Leaf, Mint Julep, Raspberry Fizz, Summer Sunrise

Paper: Stamper's Select White, Lilac Grace, Hibiscus Burst, Mint Julep, New Leaf

Other: Blender Brushes, Star Dust Stickles


Next up is a look at the Beautiful Branches Hot Foil Plate. I used gold foil with the Hot Plate and then I stenciled clouds. 


I die cut the grass with the Grassy Border Die from Spring Moss Cardstock and blended Olive Twist Ink on the edges. I stamped a sentiment from the Thoughts of Spring Stamp Set. 



The flowers and butterflies are included in the Flutter Flowers Stamp Set and Dies. I added the color with Olo Marker. 

Supplies:

Stamps: Flutter Flowers, Thoughts of Spring

Dies: Flutter Flowers, Grassy Border

Ink: True Black, Olive Twist, Aqua Mist

Paper: Stamper's Select White, Spring Moss

Other: Beautiful Branches Hot Foil Plate, Surprise Box Cloud Stencil, Gold Foil, Gold Embossing Powder, Gold Jewels, Gold Paint, Olo Markers

Thanks for stopping by! Stop by the PTI Blog for more details and inspiration. 

2/25/24

Papertrey Ink February Release Countdown Day 3

It's Day 3 of the Papertrey Ink February Release Countdown. I have four  more cards to share with you. today. All the new products will be available on February 27th at 10 PM ET. 


Reflections: February Stamp Set and Dies are the latest addition to the Reflections line of stamps. I die cut the largest die in the Reflections: February Dies Set from Stamper's Select White Cardstock and then stenciled the the flowers at the bottom with the At the Bottom Stencil Collection. 


I used the On the Border: Sunburst Border Die to add the sun rays behind the sentiment. The flower is die cut with the Into the Blooms: Blossoming Beauties. 


The background is stenciled with one of the four stencils in the Perfect Present Stencil Collection.

Supplies:

Stamps: Reflections: February
Dies: Reflections: February, , On the Border: Sunburst Border Die, Into the Blooms: Blossoming Beauties
Ink: Lemon Tart, New Leaf, Plum Pudding, Versamark
Paper: True Black, Stamper's Select White, Plum Pudding, New Leaf, Vellum
Other: At the Bottom Stencil Collection, Perfect Present Stencil Collection, Black Embossing Powder, Gold Jewel, Blender Brushes


My next three cards feature the new Spring Silhouettes Dies. I am really liking this die set. On this card I stenciled the front panel with the Perfect Present Stencil Collection and then die cut the egg die directly in the panel. I added foam tape behind the die cut to add dimension. 


I added the bunny, chick, and greenery to the insides of the egg. I added more greenery around the egg and added the flower with the Into the Blooms: Daisies. 



The sentiment is from the Thoughts of Spring Stamp Set. 

Supplies:
Stamps:  Thoughts of Spring
Dies: Spring Silhouettes, Into the Blooms: Daisies
Ink: Lilac Grace, Soft Stone, Lemon Tart, Summer Sunrise, Amethyst Allure, New Leaf, Mint Julep 
Paper: Stamper's Select White, New Leaf, Lemon Tart, Mint Julep, New Leaf, Lilac Grace
Other: Clear Jewels, Blender Brushes, Perfect Present Stencil Collection, Patterned Paper



On my next two card I used the adorable Delightful Bunnies Stencils. This is the cutest stencil set! Here I used the bunnies and flowers. 


I die cut the egg from Sweet Blush Cardstock and then added the cute die cuts. 


The sentiment is from the Thoughts of Easter Stamp Set. 

Supplies:
Stamps:  Thoughts of Easter
Dies: Spring Silhouettes, Thoughts of Easter
Ink: Sweet Blush, Hibiscus Burst, Soft Stone, Spring Moss, Simply Chartreuse, True Black
Paper: Stamper's Select White, Simply Chartreuse, Hibiscus Burst
Other: Delightful Bunnies Stencils, Clear Jewels, Blender Brushes, Perfect Present Stencil Collection


On this card I used the bunnies and carrots and a color combo of Aqua Mist, Sweet Blush, Lemon Tart, Soft Stone, and Orange Zest. 


This is another sentiment from the Thoughts of Easter Stamp Set. 


I added some small gems to the flowers. 

Supplies:
 Stamps:  Thoughts of Easter
Dies: Spring Silhouettes, Thoughts of Easter
Ink: Aqua Mist, Sweet Blush, Lemon Tart, New Leaf, Pinefeather, Orange Zest, Canyon Clay, Summer Sunrise, Soft Stone
Paper: Stamper's Select White, New Leaf, Lemon Tart, Bitty Big Collection: Aqua Mist
Other: Delightful Bunnies Stencils, Clear Jewels, Blender Brushes

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





2/24/24

Day 2 of the Papertrey Ink Countdown

Thanks for stopping by for Day 2 of the Papertrey Ink February Release  Countdown. I have two more cards to share with you that are perfect for Spring and Easter. All the new products will be available on February 27th at 10 PM ET. 


This card showcases the new Into the Blooms: Spring Nest Dies. The die set includes all the dies to create the nest including the flowers. 


I created the speckled eggs by splattering a brown watercolor paint. I attached the nest to a layer I die cut white the Love to Layer: Soft Scallops Die. The sentiment is from the new Thoughts of Spring Stamp Set. 


I used the Perfect Present Stencil Collection to create the background. I added the borders with the On the Edge: Scallops Collection Die.

Supplies: 
Stamps: Thoughts of Spring
Dies: Thoughts of Spring, Into the Blooms: Spring Nests, On the Edge: Scallops Collection Die, Love to Layer: Soft Scallops Die
Ink: Aqua Mist, Classic Kraft, Lemon Drop, Plum Pudding, New Leaf, Pinefeather, Sweet Blush, Hibiscus Burst, Versamark
Paper: Stamper's Select White, Classic Kraft, Bitty Big Collection: Harvest Gold
Other: Blender Brushes, Raspberry Fizz Twine, White Embossing Powder, Foam Tape, Yellow Jewels, Perfect Present Stencil Collection 


Next is a look at the fun Easter Buddies Stamp Set and coordinating dies. The basket is stamped on Classic Kraft Cardstock and embossing with white embossing powder. Then I highlighted with image with a Copic Marker in E33.


For the background I die cut the largest die in the Love to Layer: Deckled Edges from Stamper's Select White Cardstock. I blended the background with Aqua Mist Ink and added the grass with the Grassy Edges Dis and New Leaf Cardstock. 


The sentiment is from the Thoughts of Easter Stamp Set and die cut with the coordinating Die. I used the the Border Bling: Lattice Die for the card front.
 
Supplies: 

Stamps: Easter Buddies, Thoughts of Easter
Dies: Easter Buddies, Thoughts of Easter, Grassy Edge, Border Bling: Lattice, Little One, Love to Layer: Deckled Edges
Ink: Aqua Mist, New Leaf, Summer Sunrise, Raspberry Fizz
Paper: Stamper's Select White, Bitty Big Collection: Aqua Mist, Raspberry Fizz
Other: Blender Brushes, Foam Tape, White Paint, Pink Gems

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