Pick Your Pairings

Hi and welcome to a  look at the Pick Your Pairing Release at Taylored Expressions. Twice a year, we invite our Fans of TE Facebook community to share ideas for coordinating products that would enhance or extend items they already love. 

First up is a look at the Onesie Funsie Clear Stamp Set - Grandparents addition. This is a new sentiment set that coordinates with the previously released Onesie Funsie Dies. 

I love the idea of sentiments for new grandparents! Here I added hearts to the onesie with the Mini Slim Stencil - Sweet Hearts and then stamped the sentiment. I added the baby themed embellishments with the Bundle of Joy Stamp Set and coordinating Dies. I added the flowers with the Fresh Cut Flowers Die Set. 

The background is embossed with the Lots of Love 3D Embossing Folder. The bottom sentiment is from the Mini Strips - Baby Stamp Set and die cut with the Mini Strips Die. 

I added one of  the Insiders - Grandparents panels to the inside of the card. 

Here is the second version of the card using most of the same products I used on the first card. 

I stamped the background and onesie with the Celestial Skies Background Stamp using Tiki Mule Ink on Royal Icing Cardstock. 

You can foil the Insiders panels. Here I used Blueberry Foil. 

Next I created a few tags with the Bitty Strips - Everyday Occasions and coordinating Bitty Strips Die and a few more of the new products. This set of tags showcase the Seasonal Sprig Stamp Set and coordinating Seasonal Sprig Foil It and Dies. I have listed the Foils and ink colors I used below. 

I die cut the stenciled image and cut it fit the tag. The tag is created with the Simple Tags Die and Backer Die. 

These tags are created with the Create in Quad Layering Stencil - Smiley Squad + Clear Add-Ons, C'mon on Get Happy Stamp Set, and the Smiley Squad Clear Stamp and Die Combos. These sentiments are also included in the Bitty Strips - Everyday Occasions Stamp Set. 

How cute are these smiley faces! 

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

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It's the Easter Release at Taylored Expressions!

Hi Crafters! I am popping in today with projects I have created with the new Easter Release at Taylored Expressions. There is something in this release for everybody. All the new products are available now in the TE Store. 

Let's start with a look at the new Tisket A Tasket line of products and the adorable Bitty Box Bunny Accessories and Giftable - Bitty Box. 

I used the A Tisket A Tasket Die Set and A Tisket A Tasket Die Set - Easter to create this sweet Easter Basket. The A Tisket A Tasket Die Set creates the basket and can be used for many other occasions. The set includes the dies to put together the basket, flowers and leaves, and a bow. 

The Tisket A Tasket Die Set - Easter is what I used to create the all the Easter items. I love how the bunny hangs over the basket. 

I added the sentiment with the new Pennant Picks Die and Clear Stamp Combo. The clear stamp set has sentiments for many different occasions. 

The background is stamped with the Scattered Meadow Background Stamp with Confetti Cake Ink on Salt Water Taffy Cardstock. I used the Rounded Rectangle Stacklets Die Set and the Ridged Rounded Rectangle Stacklets Die Set to the cutout in the center of the card. 

And how sweet is this treat box! The Giftables - Bitty Box Die creates a small box and then you use the Bitty Box Bunny Accessories Die and Clear Stamp Combo to added the ears, heart nose, and feet and stamp the sweet face. I used Cupcake Felt inside the ears. 

I used Postmarked - Springtime products to create this card.  First I used the Postmarked - Springtime Layering Stencil with a Foil It Postmarked Springtime panel. I used Champagne Foil. I stenciled with Rose Water, Fruit Punch, Kiwi and Potato Chip Inks. 

Next I embossed the card front with the Postmarked - Springtime Embossing Folder. The embossing added such a nice texture to the card. 

The sentiment is stamped with the new Hip-Hop Happy Easter Stamp Set and die cut with the coordinating Dies. 

I used the A Tisket A Tasket Die Set Easter to add the additional embellishments. 

My final project showcases the Risen Indeed Die Set. You can see how the circle dies layer together to create the scene. Behind the cross I added a circle die cut with the Rays Pierce & Cut Plate Die. 

The sentiment is from the new The Promise of Easter Stamp Set and die cut with the coordinating dies. I added the flower with the previously released Garden Variety Dies. 

I stamped the background with the Scatter Meadow Background Stamp using Macaron Ink on Macaron Cardstock. 

https://www.tayloredexpressions.com/whats-new/easter-2026/

We've created three Easter bundles that take the project planning off your plate! We’ve done the pairing so everything works beautifully together, making it simple to create cards and projects you’re excited to share.

Explore the Easter release, choose the products that fit your style, and create with confidence knowing the pieces are designed to work in harmony.

Get a little extra spring sweetness for your projects with one FREE Bits & Pieces – Spring Scatter with the purchase of any Easter Bundle! 

Limit one per order. Valid 9 AM CT Tuesday, March 3rd through 9 AM CT Tuesday, March 10th, 2026.

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

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It's the Easter Release at Taylored Expressions!

Hex Effects!

It is the last Tuesday of the month and time for another Taylored Expressions Cardmaking Kit. Welcome Hex Effects! The Hex Effects kit is designed to make cardmaking simple with endless possibilities. Supplies are limited, so be sure to grab yours before they're gone.

I have two projects with the kit to share with you today. 

To create my first card I used the Hex Effects Cutting Plate Die with the Hexagon Layering Stencil. I stenciled with Guava, Fruit Punch, Granny Smith, and Potato Chip Ink. Then I die cut the Hex Effect Cutting Plate Die from Sugar Cube Cardstock and layered the die cut over the stencil to create the card front. 

To created the center hexagons I stamped the Polka Chic Background Stamp on Sugar Cube Cardstock with Versamark Ink and then embossed with TE White Embossing Folder, and then stenciled over the white embossing. I die cut the polka dot hexagons and used foam tape to inlay the die cuts back into the card front. 

I used the Mini to Mighty Stamp Set - Valentine Stamp Set and Dies to add the sentiment to the center of the card. 

On my second card I used a TE Maps - Hex Effects, that is included in the kit, to create the card front. I chose the map that reminded me of a quilt pattern. I used the Hex Effects Cutting Plate Die to die cut the patterned hexagons. I used Macaron, Kiwi, Blue Raspberry, and Potato Chip cardstock. 

Then I followed the page map and glued the die cut hexagons to create the pattern. I used foam tape to attach the center yellow hexagons to add dimension. I added a heart that I die cut with the Dinky Decorations Die Set - Valentine and added a Bits & Pieces - Cookie Monster Glitter Drop.

This sentiment is from the Sew Many Wishes Stamp Set and die cut with the coordinating dies. 

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

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Papertrey Ink February Release Countdown Day 4

Hi and welcome to Day 4 of Papertrey Ink February Countdown. Today I have two more projects to share with you.  All the new products will be available tomorrow, February 24th at 12 PM EST.  

First up is a look at the pretty new die set, Into the Blooms: Bag of Blossoms.I die cut all the flowers and greenery from Stamper's Select White Cardstock and blended ink to add the color. I have listed the ink I used below. 

I attached the bag with foam tape, allowing me a little extra room to add the floral arrangement. I added the bag to an oval die cut with the Love to Layer: Laced Oval. The sentiments are from the new This is Big Sentiments: Happy Everything. 

To create the background of the card I die cut the Cover Plate: Exquisite from Sweet Blush Cardstock and adhered it to a panel of Sweet Blush cardstock. I love the texture it added to the card. 

Supplies:

Stamps: This is Big Sentiments: Happy Everything
Dies: Into the Blooms: Bag of Blossoms, Hold that Thought, Cover Plate: Exquisite, Love to Layer: Laced Oval
Ink: Sweet Blush, Pale Peony, Lemon Tart, Melon Berry, Spring Rain, Winter Wisteria, Ocean Tides, Mint Julep, Pinefeather
Paper: Stamper's Select White, Sweet Blush, True Black, Bitty Big Collection: True Black
Other: Antique Linen Distress Ink, Diamond Stickles, Blender Brushes, Foam Tape

Here's my second card with the Into the Blooms: Bag of Blossoms. This is another option for the handle of bag. I die cut the bag from Stamper's Select White Cardstock and stenciled with the Perfect Stripes Stencil Collection with Dark Indigo Ink. 

I framed this card with the new Filigree Frame Hot Foil Plate, using White Foil on Dark Indigo Cardstock. Behind the bag and in the center of the foiled frame I added a rectangle die cut with Stitched Rounded Rectangles, blended with Spring Rain Ink.

These sentiments are included the This is Big Sentiments: Happy Everything. 

Supplies: 

Stamps: This Is Big Sentiments: Happy Everything
Dies: This is Big Sentiments: Happy Everything, Into the Blooms: Bag of Blossoms, Rounded Rectangles: Stitched, Hold That Thought
Ink: Pure Poppy, Scarlet Jewel, Lemon Tart, Sweet Blush, Spring Rain, Blueberry Sky, New Leaf, Mint Julep, Pinefeather, Dark Indigo

Paper: Stamper's Select White, Dark Indigo
Other: Perfect Stripes Stencil Collection, Filigree Frame Hot Foil Plate, White Foil, Diamond Stickles, PTI Clear Gems, Antique Linen Distress Ink

Thanks for stopping by! Stop by the PTI Blog for all the details and more inspiration from the team. You can start shopping tomorrow at 12 PM EST.

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Papertrey Ink February Release Countdown Day 3

Hi and welcome to Day 3 of Papertrey Ink February Countdown. Today I have three more projects to share with you.  All the new products will be available on February 24th at 12 PM EST.  

My first two projects are created with the new Floral Confections Stamp Set and Dies. These floral cupcakes are so pretty. There are a number of different options for creating the floral cupcakes along with stencils to add pattern to the cupcake paper cups. On this card I used the striped stencil. 

I attached the cupcake to die cuts I cut with the new Reflections: Hebrew 11 Dies using Pure Poppy and white cardstock blended with Sweet Blush Ink. The sentiments are from the new This is Big Sentiments: Happy Everything.

The card front is created with Handmade Quilt Die, Elegant Edges: Fresh Cuts Dies, and Bitty Big Collection: Pure Poppy Cardstock. I finished off the card with PTI Pure Poppy Gems. 

Supplies:

Stamps: Floral Confections, This is Big Sentiments: Happy Everything
Dies: Floral Confections, This is Big Sentiments: Happy Everything, Elegant Edges: Fresh Cuts Die, Cover Plate: Handmade Quilt Die, Reflections: Hebrews 11
Ink: Aqua Mist, Sweet Blush, Pure Poppy, Green Parakeet, Versamark
Paper: Stamper's Select White, Pure Poppy, Sweet Blush, Bitty Big Collection: Pure Poppy
Other: Floral Confections Stencils, Stencil Basics: Dots Stencil Collection, Gold Gem, White Embossing Folder, PTI Pure Poppy Gems, Foam Tape, Blender Brushes

On this card I used another option for the floral topping. You can see that you have the option to add additional flowers to the cupcake topping. I used polka dot stencil on this card. 

The cupcake is added to an oval die cut with the new Love to Layer: Laced Oval. These sentiments are also from the This is Big Sentiments: Happy Everything. 

I used the new Filigree Frame Hot Foil Plate with gold foil on Lilac Grace Cardstock. I blended the edges with Plum Pudding Ink. 

Supplies:

Stamps: Floral Confections, This is Big Sentiments: Happy Everything
Dies: Floral Confections, This is Big Sentiments: Happy Everything, Love to Layer: Laced Oval
Ink: Plum Pudding, Winter Wisteria, Raspberry Fizz, Green Parakeet, New Leaf, Lemon Tart
Paper: Stamper's Select White, Lilac Grace, Gold
Other: Filigree Frame Hot Foil Plate, Gold Foil, Gold Gems, Foam Tape, Blender Brushes

My last project features the new Reflections: Hebrews 11 Stamps and Dies. I used the Watercolor Wonderful Stencil Collection with Spring Rain and  Limeade Ice Inks on Stamper's Select White and then used the Reflections: Hebrews 11 Dies to back and mat the sentiment. 

I added the flowers at the top with stamps and dies from the Floral Confections collection using Spring Rain and Blueberry Sky Inks. 

I created the background with the new Dotted Diamond Stencil Collection with Spring Rain and Blueberry Sky Inks. 

Supplies: 

Stamps: Reflections: Hebrew 11, Floral Confections
Dies: Reflections: Hebrew 11, Floral Confections
Ink: Spring Rain, Blueberry Sky, True Black, Limeade Ice
Cardstock: Stamper's Select White, Spring Rain, True Black
Other: Watercolor Wonderful Stencil Collection, Dotted Diamond Stencil Collection, PTI Blueberry Sky Gems, Blender Brushes, 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.

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Papertrey Ink February Release Countdown Day 3