Season's Brightest Blessings

Hi and welcome to Day 1 of the Papertrey Ink September Release Countdown! This month is all about Christmas with beautiful florals, a pretty wreath, a cup full of Christmas and the cutest tag die set. All the new products will be available on Tuesday, September 29th at 12 PM EST. 

First up is a look at the Merry Christmas Banner Press Plate, coordinating die, and the Merry Christmas Banner Stencil Collection. This is one of my favorites from the new release. Experiment with different color combos with the Merry Christmas Banner Stencil Collection to create a traditional, elegant, cozy, playful, or wintry feel. 

I listed the ink colors I used with the stencil below. Here I was going for more of an elegant feel with a combination of blues and greens. 

I foiled the Merry Christmas Press Plate with a silver hot foil on Dark Indigo Cardstock and then die cut with the coordinating die. I used foam tape to attach the banner to the card front. 

I lightly splattered the background with a silver watercolor paint and added a few clear sequins. I used the Holly Berries Stencil Collection to add a subtle pattern to the green cardstock. 

Supplies:

Dies: Merry Christmas Banner Press Plate & Merry Christmas Banner Dies

Ink: Blueberry Sky, Dark Indigo, Coastal Blue, Ocean Tides, Pinefeather, Cocoa Bean

Paper: Stamper's Select White, Ocean Tides, Pinefeather, Dark Indigo

Other: Merry Christmas Banner Stencil Collection, Holly Berries Stencil Collection, Silver Hot Foil, Clear Sequins, Silver Watercolor Paint, Blending Brushes

On my second card I choose kraft , burgundy, pine green, cream, and add twine for a homespun holiday style. I used Vintage Cream Cardstock with the Merry Christmas Banner Stencil Collection and brushed Vintage Cream Distress Inks on the edges. 

I foiled the banner with Gold Foil and added a few gold gems. 

The smaller sentiment is from the This is Big Sentiments: XL Happy Holidays and the patterned paper is from the Bitty Big Collection: Scarlet Jewel. 

Supplies:

Stamps: This is Big Sentiments: XL Happy Holidays

Dies: Merry Christmas Banner Press Plate & Coordinating Die

Inks: Ripe Avocado, Simply Chartreuse, Pinefeather, Fine Linen, True Black, Scarlet Jewel

Paper: Vintage Cream, Classic Kraft, Scarlet Jewel, Bitty Big Collection: Scarlet Jewel

Other: Merry Christmas Banner Stencil Collection, Twine, Blending Brushes, Gold Jewels, Gold Hot Foil

My next two cards are created with the Framed in Flowers: Christmas Stamp Set and Dies and the Framed in Christmas Stencil Collection. I went with traditional Christmas color on this set of cards, red, green, and gold. There are two images in the stamp set, the poinsettias and the holly leaves. 

The Framed in Flowers: Christmas Stencil Collection makes it easy to add the color to your images. First I stamped in Versamark Ink and then embossed with gold embossing powder. Then I stenciled with Pure Poppy and Scarlet Jewel Inks. The sentiment is also included in the stamp set. 

I added the die cut poinsettia with the previously released Into the Blooms: Poinsettia Die. The card front is foiled with the Merry Motifs Hot Foil Plate. 

Here is the second image that I created in the same manner of the first one. I added the extra holly leaves with the Into the Blooms: Holly Dies.

I did blend Speckled Egg Distress Ink lightly to background. 

This sentiment is also in the Framed in Flowers: Christmas Stamp Set. 

Supplies: 

Stamps: Framed in Flowers: Christmas 

Dies: Framed in Flowers: Christmas, Into the Blooms: Poinsettia, Into the Blooms: Holly

Ink: New Leaf, Pinefeather, Pure Poppy, Scarlet Jewel, Versamark

Paper: Pinefeather, Pure Poppy, Simply Chartreuse, Stamper's Select White, Gold

Other: Framed in Flowers: Christmas Stencil Collection, Merry Motifs Hot Foil Plate, Gold Hot Foil, Gold Embossing Powder, Gold Watercolor, PTI Pure Poppy Gems

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

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Season's Brightest Blessings

Autumn Splendor

Today I am sharing projects I created with the new Autumn Splendor Release from Taylored Expressions. It is the time of year I pull out the warm colors of fall, create pumpkins, leaves, and pretty florals, and celebrate gratitude. 

My first card features the Petal Pusher 2 Die. First I die cut from Sugar Cube Cardstock and used the inks I have listed below to add the warm colors to the leave and flower.  Next I stenciled a piece of Toffee Cardstock with the new Lots of Leaves Stencil with Toffee Ink. Then I die cut the Petal Pusher 2 Die in the center of the stencil cardstock. 

Next I lightly splattered gold watercolor paint on the inked pieces and inlaid the pieces back into the card front. 

The sentiment is from the new CozyVibes Stamp Set and die cut with the coordinating Cozy Vibes Dies. 

Next up is a look at the Harvest Hello Stamp Set and coordinating Dies. The Harvest Hello Stamp Set creates five different sized pumpkins, stems, leaves, and includes six sentiment stamps. 

To create the patterned background I used the new Branching Out Stamp & Stencil Combo. I stamped in Versamark Ink and embossed with gold embossing powder and then stenciled the leaves. I added the arch in the center of the card with the Arch Nouveau Dies and Additional Arch Nouveau Dies. 

I layered the pumpkins inside the arch. The acorns I die cut with the previously released Garden Variety - Fall Die Set and the flowers are die cut with dies in the Garden Variety 2 Die Set. All the sentiments I used are included tine the Harvest Hello Stamp Set. 

I also created two tags with the new products. The tags I die cut with the Tag Stacklets 5 Die Set and used the Arch Nouveau Dies and Additional Arch Nouveau Dies to die cut the arches on the tags too. 

Here is a closer look,

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

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Autumn Splendor

Back to Basics

Hi and welcome to the Back to Basics Release at Taylored Expressions. Whether you’re new to cardmaking or have been creating for years we all need those versatile staples and shapes of dies, the ones we use over and over. 

We’re celebrating the release with savings on both the new products joining the TE collection and some of the dependable favorites already waiting in the shop.

September 15th at 9 AM CT through September 22nd at 9 AM CT:

✨ Save 10% on all NEW Back to Basics products

✨ Save 20% on select existing Stacklets, cutting plates, and more

No coupon code is needed. Eligible products will be automatically discounted during the promotion.

If there’s a Stacklet you’ve been meaning to add to your collection, a background plate you’ve admired, or one of those versatile tools you know you’ll use dozens of different ways, this is the week to make it part of your crafty stash.

My card showcases the new Simple Weave Cutting Plate. This is such a great die to add texture and interest to the background of your card. First I used the largest die A2 Large Scallop Stacklets Die Set to die cut the scallop card front from Toffee cardstock and then I die cut again with the Simple Weave Cutting Plate. 

The flowers are die cut with the Simple Stems Die Set. I will list the ink and cardstock colors I used below. You can see how I layered the ink blended cardstock back into the flowers and leaves. 

The sentiment is from the Cheers to Many More Years Stamp Set. I finished off the card with a few White Foil Drops. 

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

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Happy 18th Birthday to Taylored Expressions!!!

Today we are wishing Taylored Expressions Happy 18th Birthday! TE is releasing new birthday products and ways for you to participate in the celebration. 

One Big Day, Two Birthday Events

Our release-day schedule will look a little different this time:

🎁 9 AM CT: The 18th Birthday Bash Release arrives

🎉 7 PM CT: Taylor hosts the live Birthday Craft-Along Party on YouTube

⏰ No 10 AM Live: Save your crafty time for our evening celebration!

Can’t join the party live? The replay will be available so you can create with Taylor whenever it works for you.

My birthday card is created with the Birthday Bonfire Layering Stencil, the Birthday Bonfire Cake Toppers Layering Stencil, the Cheers to Many More Stamp Set and Dies, and the Letter by Letter Clear Stamp Set. I wanted to show you how you can personalize your card. 

First I stenciled by cake using Rose Water, Guava, Mint Julep, Banana Cream, Pineapple, Latte and Cinnamon Inks. Then I stenciled the topper and used the Letter by Letter Stamp Set to add the personalization. 

I used TE Happy Medium - Iridescent Glitter with the stencil to add the sparkle to the frosting and Glossy Accents to added sparkle to the chocolate layers of the cake. The sentiment is from the new Cheers to Many More Years Stamp Set. 

I used the Rose Water Cardstock for the card front and embossed with the Mini Meadow Embossing Folder. 

Stop by the TE Blog for all the details on the new products, ways to join the celebration, more inspiration from the team, and wish TE a Happy 18th Birthday! 

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Happy 18th Birthday to Taylored Expressions!!!

Little Bits, Big Ideas

Hello September! My first post this month is full of new Little Bits Dies from Taylored Expressions. TE is adding to the Little Bits Collection with six new themes, Birthday, Crafty, Get Well, Shapes, Words, and Vintage. Little Bits are perfect on there own or mixed with other products when you just what to add one more small touch to your card. 

My first two card feature the the Vintage Collection which includes a retro Television, Rotary Telephone, Record Turntable, Record Sleeve, and Instant Camera. There is also a Vintage Vibes Stamp Set with coordination dies. 

I die cut the television from Confetti Cake Cardstock and then used the 1/4 Inch Easy Strips Dies to cut the stripes in the TV screen. I listed the colors of cardstock I used below. 

I used the Pixie Dust Background Stamp with Confetti Cake Ink behind the television. I used the Circle Stacklets to die cut the circles. The background is embossed with the Halftone Embossing Folder using Blue Raspberry Cardstock. 

I used the Little Bits Inverted Diamonds Die to die cut the diamond shapes and added a few rhinestones. The sentiment is from the new Vintage Vibes Stamp Set and Dies. 

My next card features the Little Bits Die Set - Instant Camera Dies. I love the all the details of the camera. And the previously released Instant Photo Frames Die Set works perfectly the camera! 

Here is a closer look at the details. I die cut the flower with the Garden Variety Die Set to add to the photo frame. I embossed the Mint Julep Cardstock with the Swiss Dots Embossing Powder. I used the Sketchy Stripes Background Stamp for the card front. I used Licorice Cardstock, stamped in Versamark Ink, and embossed with White Embossing Powder. 

I used the Little Bits Die Set - Friend for the larger sentiment and the smaller sentiment is from the new Bitty Strips Stamp Set - Small Talk. 

My new next card features dies from the Little Bits Birthday Collection. I used the cupcake and balloons. The collection also includes a birthday hat and a present. 

I like the size of the Little Bits Words. Here I used the Little Bits Die Set - Happy along with the smaller sentiment is from the new Bitty Strips - Small Talk Stamp Set. 

The background is stamped with the Funfetti Background Stamp with Versamark Ink on Sugar Cube Cardstock and embossed with TE White Embossing Powder. I blended the background with the inks I have listed below. 

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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Spooky Greetings

Welcome to Day 4 of the Papertrey Ink August Release Countdown!I have two project to share with you today. All the new products available tomorrow, August 25th at 12 PM EDT.

Who doesn't love a cute, little ghost! There are numerous ways to dress up your ghost with the new Build-A-Ghost Die Set. I added the witch's hat, broom, candy corn, and the Pumpkin Trick or Treat Basket. 

To create the die cut behind the ghost I die cut the largest die in the Love to Layer: Little Loopy Die Set from True Black cardstock. Next I added clouds with white pigment ink and then foiled using gold foil with the Stargazing Hot Foil Plate. 

The sentiments are from the new This is Big Sentiments: Halloween. 

Supplies: 

Stamps: This is Big Sentiments: Halloween

Dies: This is Big Sentiments: Halloween, Build-A-Ghost, Love to Layer: Little Loopy

Ink: Fresh Snow, True Black, Sweet Blush, Honey, Versamark

Paper: Stamper's Select White, True Black, Gold, Orange Zest, Harvest Gold, Bitty Big Collection: Sweet Blush

Other: Blending Brushes, Black Glitter Cardstock, Stargazing Hot Foil Plate, Gold Foil, Gold Embossing Powder, Gold Foil

Next I created a set of tags using the new Halloween Silhouettes Stamp Set and Dies. The pumpkins are stamped with Candy Corn Ink and the other three images are stamped on True Black Cardstock with Versamark Ink and embossed with gold embossing powder. 

The sentiments are all included in the Halloween Silhouettes Stamp Set and have coordinating dies. 

The Halloween Silhouettes Dies cut all the spooky images and the card they are centered on. I added the loopy edges with the medium sized die in the Love to Layer: Little Loopy. 

I punched a hole at the top of each tag, strung twine and added the button. 

Stamps: Halloween Silhouettes

Dies: Halloween Silhouettes, Love to Layer: Little Loopy

Ink: Versamark, True Black, Orange Zest, Terra Cotta Tile

Paper: Royal Velvet, Green Parakeet, True Black, Tropical Teal, Orange Zest

Other: Gold and Black Embossing Powder, Buttons, Twine, Gold and Black Rhinestones

Happy Crafting! Stop by the PTI Blog for all the details and more inspiration from the team.  

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Spooky Greetings