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. 

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Papertrey Ink February Release Day 1

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:

• https://www.tayloredexpressions.com/love-to-label-sticker-sheets-i-want-it-all-bundle//
• https://www.tayloredexpressions.com/new-80-love-to-label-sticker-sheets-bundle/

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

https://www.tayloredexpressions.com/medium-storage-binder-sleeves-bundle/

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Colorfully Coordinated

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. 

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The Second Chance Release at Taylored Expressions

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. 

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Timeless Blooms

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. 

The sentiment is from the This is Big Sentiments: Definitions of Love and die cut with the This is Big Sentiments: Definitions of Love Die. 

Supplies:

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!

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Definitions of Love

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. 

https://www.tayloredexpressions.com/whats-new/trendy-tiles-cardmaking-kit/

The Trendy Tiles Kit includes:

• 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:

• Envelope Seals - Trendy Tiles
• The Insiders - Trendy Tiles
• Quatrefoil Stacklets Die Set
• Foil It - Trendy Tiles
• Quatrefoil Stencil

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. 

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The Interactive Release at Taylored Expressions

Hi and thanks for stopping by today. I have some fun cards to share with you today that are created with new, innovative products from Taylored Expressions. All the new products are available now in the TE Store. 

This a long post with lots of information! Let's start with a look at the Lightbulb Moment Die Set and the Pear Blossom Press EZ-Light 2 Pack.

There are three dies that create the lightbulb and three different options for the filament die in the center of the lightbulb, along with the die that cuts the place to put the Pear Bloosom Light under. Beside the filament die I used there is a heart and a lighting bolt.

I die cut the center lightbulb from Sugar Cube cardstock, blended Banana Cream Ink over the white, a then some glitter. The outside lightbulb is die cut from Banana Cream Cardstock. I used black glittered cardstock for the screw in portion of the lightbulb. 

Once I had my lightbulb assembled I added vellum under the cut for the light and then a Pear Blossom Press EZ-Light under the vellum. Behind I lightbulb I added foam tape to make room for the EZ-Light. 

The sentiments are from the Light It Up Stamps Set and die cut with the coordinating Light It Up Dies. The stamp set also included the small stamp that stamps Press. So fun! 

I used the Here Comes the Sun Stencil with Banana Cream, Potato Chip, and Cupcake inks to create the background. 

Next let's take a look at the On the Curvy Track Die. There are four dies in the die set giving you different options for the shape of the track. I decide to create a card with Gus & Gertie swimming in the ocean with the Gus & Gertie Stamp & Die Combo - Make a Splash.

First I created the water by blending Confetti Cake, Rock Candy, Blueberry, and Blue Corn Inks. I stamped the fish with the fish stamp in the Turtle-y Awesome Stamp & Die Combo in Blue Corn Ink and splattered the background with white ink. Next I die cut the track. Be sure to keep the die cut to layer back into the card. 

I wanted to show how I added the tape. You will add a On the Track - Spinners and Sliders Discs. I used a slider disc which fits between the two sides of the die cut. You need to be sure you leave enough room for the disc to move. 

I created the sky with Salt Water Taffy Ink and the Set the Scene - Rolling Clouds Stencil Strips. I added the sun with the Circle Stacklets. I used Toffee Cardstock for the sand, ripping the top edge and blending Toffee Ink. 

The card front is die cut with the Squiggle Stacklets. 

My final project features the Pout & Polish Die Set. I went with a non-interactive card on this one. You could make the card interactive by using the On the Curvy Track Die and have the brush come out of the bottle. But I wanted to give you ides for using the dies on a standard card. There is also a sentiment set that coordinates with Pout & Polish Dies, the Glow Big Stamp Set. 

I used Confetti Cake, Fruit Punch, and Lavender Glaze Cardstock with TE Happy Medium - Iridescent Glitter for the bottles of polish. I added the border at the bottom with the More Easy Edgers Die St. I used the Arched Stacklets Dies and Petite Scallop Arched Stacklets Dies to create the background to add the polish bottles. The flowers are die cut with the Garden Variety 1 & 2 Die Sets. 

I used Black Licorice Cardstock for the card front and stenciled with the Take Two - Pretty Polka Stencil with Sugar Cube Ink. 

Explore the captivating cards release to find tools to help you add interactive elements to your projects! From cards that light up, move, squish, tear, and more, you'll have endless ways to surprise and delight your recipients.

https://www.tayloredexpressions.com/whats-new/captivating-cards/

Every Taylored Expressions order includes a little something extra—our way of saying thank you for shopping with us! This year, you'll get a new adorable animal friend each month with every order.
 
Make your Every Order Freebie stamps more versatile with the new Critter Crew coordinating products! These additions to your growing collection will make crafting with your critter pals even more exciting. You’ll find new ways to use them with each Critter Crew stamp you collect!

Plus, get a FREE Critter Crew Collection Card with any purchase using code: CRITTERCARD this week only. This perfectly-sized collection card is a great way to keep your Critter Crew organized.

Limit 1 per customer, must be logged in. Valid Tuesday, January 13, 2025 through Tuesday, January 20, 2025 at 8:59AM CT.

https://www.tayloredexpressions.com/whats-new/critter-crew/

The New OLO Marker Collection is here! What better way to color your new Critter Crew companions than with OLO Markers?! With 96 new OLO Marker colors, it’s easier than ever to round out your collection and bring your ideas to life.

Shop all 96 new OLO Marker colors individually or grab one of our limited-time bundles to get them all in one click. Bundles are available while supplies last. All 96 new individual markers are part of our permanent catalog and will be restocked.

https://www.tayloredexpressions.com/whats-new/olo-marker-new-96/

Stop by the TE Blog for all the details and inspiration for the team! 

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The Interactive Release at Taylored Expressions