9/26/23

It's the Taylored Expressions Christmas Release!

I am always excited for the Taylored Expression Christmas Release! And this year's is a good one! It's full products perfect for cardmaking, mass producing cards, tags, and more. All the products are available now in the TE Store. 


I have lots to share with you so let's get started. My first projects are created with the new Baking Spirits Bright Stamp Set and Dies along with the new sentiment set, Season's Sweetings


Let's start with the card. I stamped the cookies on a few different cardstocks. On the Toffee and Cherry Pop Cardstock I stamped in Versamark Ink and embossed with TE White Embossing Powder. I added a few details to the cookies with Olo Markers. 


And what's a Christmas Cookie without sprinkles! The new Bits & Pieces - Holiday Sprinkles are perfect. I also used red and green Glitter Drops and added a little Sugar Cube Glitter to a few of the cookies. 

To create the background I stamped the Gingham Check Background Stamp on Sugar Cube Cardstock with Cherry Pop Ink. Lastly I added on the great sentiments in the Season's Sweeting Stamp Set and die cut with the coordinating die. 


I thought these tags would be perfect for food gifts and make those handmade goodies extra special! I used the Tag 2 Stacklets and the Pierced Tag Stacklets to die cut the tags. Then I punched a hole at the top and added ribbon. 

Next up is four cards I made with the Create-in-Quads - Deck the Hall Stencil. This is a set of four stencils which is prefect for mass producing your holiday cards. There are also coordinating dies to cut the stars, bells, ornaments, and stocking, which gives you so many options for cards or tags. And the Deck the Hall - Strings and Things Stamp Set gives you the option to stamp the strings and other details. 


On the background of all my cards I lightly blended Salt Water Taffy Ink and then splattered the background with gold paint. I used the Create-in-Quads - Deck the Hall Bells Die to die cut the all the bells in one one step. There are also coordinating die for the stars, stockings and ornaments.

First I stamped the strings and background details and then I attached the bells with foam tape. The pine branches are die cut with the previously release Pine Clippings Dies. 


I used Spearmint, Jalapeño, Cherry Pop, Confetti Cake, and Blue Raspberry Inks with the stencil. To add the gold I used Happy Medium in Gold. I waited for the Happy Medium to dry and then die cut all the pieces. 


At the top of this card I used Pine Bough Background Stamp and the Pine Bough Background Edger to add the branches at the top. 


All the sentiments are from the new Jingle All the Way Stamp Set and die cut with the coordinating Jingle All The Way Dies




My final project is created with the new Peaceful Dove Stamp & Stencil Combo and the Peaceful Dove Die. I think this dove is so pretty and elegant and could be used for occasions other than Christmas. 

First I stamped the Peaceful Dove Stamp in Jalapeño Ink on Sugar Cube Cardstock. Jalapeño is a new ink and just perfect for the Holiday season. Next I stenciled the dove with Jalapeño, Confetti Cake, and Banana Cream Pie Inks. 



Next I die cut the dove with the Peaceful Dove Coordinating Dies. I die cut the dove two more times from Sugar Cube Cardstock and glued the layers together. I wanted the dove to stand out from the background. The sentiment is also from the Jingle All the Way Stamp Set


While supplies last, when you place and order of $200+ you will receive the All Together - Occasions 3 Stamp & Die Combo set FREE. It's the perfect collection of holiday sentiments that you can stamp in one impression and die cut with one pass through your die cut machine - perfect for holiday card making mass production! Offer valid while supplies last.

Thanks for stopping by! I hope I got you excited to start your holiday creating. Stop by the TE Blog for all the details and more inspiration from the team! 

9/25/23

Papertrey Ink September Release Countdown Day 4

It's Day 4 and the final day of the the Papertrey Ink September Release Countdown. I have two more projects to share with you. All the new products will be available on tomorrow, September 26th at 10 PM ET. 


This sweet scene is created with the Festive Mailbox Stamp Set and dies. There are lots of possibilities with this set. You could build the full scene or just used the sleigh or the mailbox. 


I cut a piece of Sweet Blush Cardstock to fit the card front and then foiled the cardstock with the Fanciful Snowflake Background Hot Foil Plateusing silver foil and the Spellbinders Glimmer Hot Foil System. I added a panel of vellum and then glued down the scene. 



I added the snow with the Bring Home the Holidays Die Set. The additional snowflakes are die cut with the new Perfect Snowflakes Dies

Supplies:

Stamps: Festive Mailbox
Dies: Festive Mailbox, Perfect Snowflakes, Bring Home the Holidays
Ink: Sweet Blush, Lovely Lady, Hibiscus Burst, Raspberry Fizz, Aqua Mist, Hawaiian Shore, Simply Chartreuse, Ripe Avocado, Pinefeather, Lemon Tart, Pure Black, Classic Kraft
Paper: Stamper's Select White, Sweet Blush, Ripe Avocado, Vellum
Other: Fanciful Snowflake Background Hot Foil Plate, Pink Gems, Blender Brushes


Next is a look at the Serene Sleigh Stamp Set and Dies, another great scene building stamp set. I love the elegance of the sleigh with the candles. 


I used the Snowflake Fun Frame Die to cut the white frame. Behind the frame I added a panel of Bitty Big Collection: Olive Twist Cardstock. 


I finished off the card with a few clear jewels for a little sparkle. 

Supplies:
Stamps: Serene Sleigh, Winter Globes Sentiments Mini 
Dies: Serene Sleigh, Snowflake Fun Frame 
Ink: Simply Chartreuse, Ripe Avocado, Olive Twist, Pure Poppy, Classic Kraft, True Black, Lemon Tart, Honey Nut, Harvest Gold
Paper: Stamper's Select White, Bitty Big Collection: Olive Twist, Ripe Avocado
Other: Clear Gems, Glue

Thanks for stopping by!  I hope you have enjoyed a look at the  Papertrey Ink September Release. Stop by the PTI Blog for more inspiration from the Design Team. 




9/24/23

Papertrey Ink September Release Countdown Day 3

Thanks for stopping by for Day 3 Papertrey Ink September Release Countdown. I have two new projects to share with you. All the new products will be available on September 26th at 10 PM ET. 


My first project is created with the Psalm Reflections: September Stamp Set and Dies. I die the the frame from Ripe Avocado Cardstock. Then I stamped the sentiment and die cut with the same die so that the sentiment would fit in the frame. 


The flower is created with the Into the Blooms: Dahlia Die Set. I used Plum Pudding Cardstock and blended Winter Wisteria Ink. The additional greenery is added with the new Into the Blooms: Christmas Sprigs. 


The card front is die cut with the Border Bling: Twinkle Die from True Black Cardstock. Then added a panel of gold cardstock behind the die cut stars. 

Supplies:

Stamps: Psalm Reflections: September
Dies: Psalm Reflections: September, Into the Blooms: Christmas Sprigs, Into the Blooms: Dahlia, Border Bling: Twinkle Die
Ink: True Black, Ripe Avocado, Plum Pudding, Winter Wisteria
Paper: Stamper's Select White, True Black, Ripe Avocado, Plum Pudding, Gold Glitter
Other: Gold Gems, Blender Brushes, Glue


Next is a look at the new Love to Layer: Ornament Die Set. I think this die would be great for mass producing Christmas cards. After I created the ornament I added greenery at the top with the new Into the Blooms: Christmas Sprigs Dies. 


To create the card front I cut a piece of Pure Poppy Cardstock to fit the card front. Then I blended Pure Poppy and Scarlet Jewel Inks around the edges, finished off with splattered white paint. The sentiment is from the Just Sentiments: Santa Mini and I added the gold border with a die in the Birthday Celebration Bling Die Set.

Stamps: Just Sentiments: Santa Mini 
Dies: Love to Layer: Ornaments, Into to the Blooms: Christmas Sprigs, Birthday Celebration Bling 
Ink: Pure Poppy, Scarlet Jewel, Versamark
Paper: Stamper's Select White, Pinefeather, Ocean Tides, Pure Poppy, Gold Foil
Other: White Embossing Powder, Gold Jewel, White Paint, Blender Brushes

Thanks for stopping by! I will be back tomorrow with more sneak peeks. Stop by the PTI Blog for more inspiration for the Design Team. 






9/23/23

Papertrey Ink September Release Countdown Day 1

It's Day 2 of the Papertrey Ink September Release Countdown. I have three new Holiday cards to share with you today. All the new products will be available on September 26th at 10 PM ET. 


My first two cards feature the Forever Snowflake Frame Dies and the Merry Christmas Hot Foil Plate. Two no stamping cards! On my first project I decided to go with an elegant feel, just using white, create, Kraft, and gold. 


The Forever Snowflake Frame Dies include two wreath options and a number of beautiful snowflake that can be used along or layered together. 


I added the sentiment with the new Merry Christmas Hot Foil Plate, using gold foil and the Spellbinders Glimmer Hot Foil System. For the background I cut a piece of Rustic White Cardstock, added detail with the Cover Plate: Quilted, and splattered a little gold paint. 

Supplies:

Dies: Forever Snowflake Frame, Merry Christmas Hot Foil Plate, Rustic Wood Star, Cover Plate: Quilted
Ink: Classic Kraft
Paper: Rustic White, Rustic Cream, Classic Kraft, Gold Glitter
Other: Gold Foil, White Pearls, Foam Tape, Gold Paint


On this card I used the second wreath option in the die set. Then I die cut a number of snowflakes from Stamper's Select White Cards, blended Aqua Mist Ink on the edges of the snowflakes, finishing off with a touch Stickles in Diamond


The flowers is created with the Into the Blooms: Poinsettia Dies. I used Pure Poppy Cardstock and then blended Scarlet Jewel Ink. 

Supplies:

Dies: Forever Snowflake Frame, Merry Christmas Hot Foil Plate, Into the Blooms: Poinsettia
Ink: Aqua Mist, Pure Poppy, Scarlet Jewel, Ripe Avocado
Paper: Stamper's Select White, Pure Poppy, Ripe Avocado, Rustic Cream
Other: Geometric Snowflakes Stencil Collection, Stickles, Rhinestones, White Foil, Blender Brushes


Next up is a look at the Ornament Cloche Stamp Set and Dies. This set included the pretty ornament and a number of options for scening building in the ornament. I chose to go with the Christmas trees but there is a really cute car option. 


The Ornament Cloche Stamp Set and Dies also includes the flower, candy cane, an additional greenery options. The snowflakes that I added the the corners are two of the options in the new Perfect Snowflake Dies


The background is die cut with the Border Bling: Twinkle Die

Thanks for stopping by! I will be back tomorrow with more sneak peeks. Stop by the PTI Blog for more inspiration for the Design Team. 


9/22/23

Papertrey Ink September Release Countdown Day 1

Hi and welcome to the first day of the Papertrey Ink September Release Countdown. This release is all about creating for the Holidays. All the new products will be available on September 26th at 10 PM ET. 


First up is a look at the Christmas Bouquet Stamp Set and Dies. I used a mix of Sweet Blush, Autumn Rose, Scarlet Jewel inks for the flowers. Then I stamped the veins of the flowers in Versamark Ink and embossed with gold embossing powder. I used Ocean Tide and Pinefeather Inks for the greenery. 


The background is stenciled with the Holiday Berries Stencil Collection. I did add a rectangle of vellum under the flowers and greenery so that they stood out from the background. 


The sentiment is from the new With Great Joy Stamp Set. 

Supplies:

Stamps: Christmas Bouquet, With Great Joy
Dies: Christmas Bouquet, Border Bling: Skinny Stitched Frame
Ink: Sweet Blush, Autumn Rose, Scarlet Jewel, Versamark, Ocean Tides, Pinefeather
Paper: Scarlet Jewel, Stamper's Select White, Sweet Blush, Vellum
Other: Holiday Berries Stencil Collection, Gold Embossing Powder, Clear Embossing Powder, Gold Gems


Next up is the fun Holiday Car Dies. The die set includes the car and all it parts and the Christmas Trees. 


I used Distress Inks in Chipped Sapphire and Uncharted Mariner to create the evening sky. I added a hill of snow with a die in the previously released Bring Home the Holidays. The card front is die cut with the Love to Layer: Torn Edges Dies. 


I added the sentiment with the new Merry Christmas Hot Foil Plate and Die, using gold foil with a Spellbinders Glimmer Hot Foil System. I splattered white paint for snow to added the winter feel. 

Supplies:

Dies: Holiday Car, Merry Christmas Hot Foil Plate and Die, Love to Layer: Torn Edges, Bring Home the Holidays
Ink: Pure Poppy, Pinefeather
Paper: Stamper's Select White, Pinefeather, New Leaf, Pure Poppy, True Black, Classic Kraft, Hawaiian Shores, Gold Glitter
Other: Distress Ink in Chipped Sapphire and Uncharted Mariner, Red Foil, White Paint, Blender Brushes

Thanks for stopping by! I will be back tomorrow with more sneak peeks. 




9/19/23

New Cardstock Colors from Taylored Expressions

Today Taylored Expressions is releasing four new colors to their Premium Cardstock Collection and TE Premium Inks. And of course they all have fun foody names, Sour Gummy, Jalapeño, Huckleberry, and Cinnamon. I have two projects to share with you, one showcasing the cardstock and one with the new inks. 


My first card uses three of new cardstock colors, Sour Gummy, Jalapeño, and Cinnamon. Jalapeño is going to be a create color for Holiday cards. I used the Gnome Alone Birthday Die Set along with the Fall Y'all - Dress-Up Dies. 

I also took the time to create a True Colors Ink-spiration Card so that I could refer back to the color combination. I can get in a rut with my color combos and these cards is great for reference.  


Behind the gnome I added a few leaves and pinecones with the Garden Variety - Fall Dies. The sentiment is from the  Mini Strips - Harvest Stamp Set. I stamped on Sour Gummy Cardstock and embossed with TE Gold Embossing Powder.



Next up is a look at the new inks. I used all four of the new inks along with Cherry Pop and Banana Cream I used the inks with the Four Seasons Stamp & Stencil Combo to create the background. 


I added a sentiment from the Handlettered Thanksgiving Stamp Set and die cut with Handlettered Thanksgiving Dies. I added the additional leaves with the recently released Awesome Autumn Stencil and Awesome Autumn Dies. 

 





While supplies last, we’ve got a Full Set Syndrome I Want it All – Part 2 Bundle for $87 that includes all four new colors (Jalapeño, Sour Gummy, Huckleberry, and Cinnamon) of full sized ink pads, mini ink cubes, ink refills, and full cardstock packs. It’s a great way to add all 4 of the colors to your own collection! Offer valid while supplies last.

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

9/17/23

The August Surprise Box from Papertrey Ink

Today's cards are full of Fall goodness! I used the new August Surprise Box from Papertey Ink. I used a combination of stamps, dies, and stencils to create by cards. This month's Surprise Box is available now in the PTI Store. 


The Surprise Box includes: 
        • 1 Stamp Set
        • 1 Coordinating Die
        • 1 Coordinating Stencil Collection
        • 1 Tool
        • 1 Embellishment


All the stamps, dies, and stencils I used to create my card is included in the Surprise Box with the exception of the grass I die cut with the Grassy Edge Die.


The background is blended with Aqua Mist Ink and I lightly splattered gold paint. 


On my second card you can see how I used the stencils to add the lantern, candle, and leaves. 


The sentiment is from the Just Sentiments: Happy Fall Mini Stamp Set. 


Thanks for stopping by today! You can find the Surprise Box here.