New Tools Release from Taylored Expressions

Taylored Expressions is releasing a number of new tools today, many of them in TE Teal! The tools include a teal tape dispenser, die pick, reverse tweezers, large magnets and magnetic rulers, along with the the new Swatch Out Stencil. 

The Swatch Out Stencil was created to coordinate with the Ink-spiration cards to offer an option for keeping a record of your blended color combinations! The True Colors clear stamp set is the perfect size to stamp the name of each ink.

I created a Mini Slim card to give you a look at the color combination I chose to work with. I cut a piece of Sugar Cube Ink to fit the card front and starting at the bottom, I blended ink in Banana Cream Pie, Confetti Cake, Blue Raspberry, Poblano Pepper, Blue Corn, and a little Oreo ink on the upper corners. 

Once I had blended the background I splattered white paint. Next I die cut images from the Garden Variety - Prairie dies set from TE Glossy Black Cardstock.  

The top sentiment is from the All Together Occasions Stamp Set. I stamped Versamark Ink on Poblano Pepper Cardstock and embossing with TE White Embossing Powder. The bottom sentiment is from the Mini Strips - Hello Add-ons Stamp Set.

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Stop by the TE Blog to get a look at all the new products and more inspiration from the team. 

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New Tools Release from Taylored Expressions

The Bear Hugs Kit

Hi All! Today I have a few projects to share with you that I created with the Bear Hugs Kit from Taylored Expressions. 

How cute are these warm and cozy bears! I created two cards and a tag with the kit. The kit is perfect for the winter season of crafting. 

On my first card is stamped the bear in Oreo Ink and used the Bear Hugs Coloring Stencil to add the color. I used Sea Salt and Oyster inks to add definition around the edges of the bear but still keeping the feeling of a white polar bear.  I used an Olo Marker, R0.1, to highlight the cheeks and inside of the ears. 

I foiled one of the Foil It - Bear Hugs, available for purchase separately,  with Cherry Pop Fun Foil and die cut with the Arched Stacklets, matting the image with TE White Glittered Cardstock, 

I used the Embossing Folder - Favorite Sweater, also available for purchase separately, to emboss the card front with Cherry Pop Cardstock. The sentiment is from the Beary Much Love Stamp Set, included in the kit. 

I stamped, stenciled, and die cut the bears and then die cut the image two more times from Sugar Cube Cardstock.  I glued the layers together to add the extra dimension. I foil another one of the Foil It - Bear Hugs Panels with Holographic Silver Glitter Fun Foil. Then I used the Set the Scene - Clouds Stencil Strips to stencil the clouds in Blueberry Ink. 

The snow is die cut with the  Build a Scene - Snow Drifts Dies. I added a little Blueberry Ink to the edges of the snow and then added All the Glitters: Fluffy Snow. 

The are three bear images in the kit. This is the third one that I used to create a tag with the Tag Stacklets 5 Die Set. I used both of the two new embossing folders that are available for purchase, Favorite Sweater and Tine Twinkles, on my tag. I finished off with a few Bits & Pieces - Snowflakes and white rhinestones. 

This 'beary' adorable collection of stamps, dies, and stencils has everything you need to create one-of-a-kind projects in no time! Inside, you'll find:

• Bear Hugs Stamp Set
• Bear Hugs Dies
• Bear Hugs Coloring Stencil
• The Insiders - Bear Hugs
• Beary Much Love Stamp Set
• True Colors Inspiration Cards

Kits go fast and most items are not available to purchase outside the kit. 

Pair the kit with these coordinating products for even more versatility:

• Bear Hugs Envelope Seals
• Embossing Folder - Tiny Twinkles
• Embossing Folder - Favorite Sweater
• Beary Much Love Dies
• Foil It - Bear Hugs

Hop on over to the TE Blog for all the details and more inspiration from the team. 

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The Bear Hugs Kit

Papertrey Ink October Release Peeks Day 4

Welcome to Day 4 of the Papertrey Ink October Release Countdown.I have two more holiday cards to share with you today.  All the products will be available tomorrow, October 29th at 12 pm ET. 

My first project features the Border Bling: Framed in Nature Die. The nature background is perfect for holiday cards but would make a beautiful background throughout the year. Using spring or summer colors would give it a whole different feel. Here I used Pinefeather cardstock with Ocean Tides behind the die cut leaves. 

The die cuts a small rectangle in the middle of the card. I die cut Stamper's Select White  cardstock to fit inside the frame that I blended with Lilac Grace Ink. Next I die cut the Angel with the new Angelic Sentiments Die and add Lilac Grace Cardstock behind the small die cuts at the bottom of the dress. 

I used the Into the Blooms: Swag Dies to add the greenery at the top of the card. I used a chunky glitter, white paint, and clear gems to accent the greenery. The sentiment is from the new This is Big Sentiments: Merry Christmas Stamp Set. 

Supplies:

Stamps: This is Big Sentiments: Merry Christmas

Dies: This is Big Sentiments: Merry Christmas, Angelic Sentiments, Border Bling: Framed in Nature, Into the Blooms: Swag

Ink: Lilac Grace, Ocean Tides, Pinefeather, Aqua Mist

Paper: Lilac Grace, Ocean Tides, Pinefeather, Aqua Mist, Mint Julep, Stamper's Select White

Other: Chunky Glitter, White Paint, PTI Clear Gems

Next is a look at the Stained Glass Window Dies. There are three stained glass window dies in the set. I die cut the window for True Black Cardstock for the window frame. Then I die cut again using Lemon Tart, Aqua Mist, Tropical Teal, New Leaf, and Enchanted Evening cardstock. I inlayed the different colors of cardstock back into the window and then used a glitter maker over the cardstock to look like stained glass. 

The greenery is added with the Blooms: Swag Dies and the star is die cut with the dies in the Reflections: October Dies Set . I stenciled the background with the Brick Wall Stencil Collection.

The die cut sentiment is from the Line It Up Christmas Dies. 

Supplies:

Dies: Stained Glass Window, Reflections: October, Into the Blooms: Swag, Line It Up Christmas

Ink:Aqua Mist, Tropical Teal, Enchanted Evening, Dark Indigo, Lemon Tart, New Leaf, Pinefeather

Paper: Enchanted Evening, Aqua Mist, New Leaf, Pinefeather, Pure Black

Other: Gold Foil Cardstock, Gold Glittered Cardstock, Gold Gem, Glitter Marker, Brick Wall Stencil Collection 

Thanks for taking a look. Stop by the PTI Blog for more inspiration from the team. 

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Papertrey Ink October Release Peeks Day 4

Papertrey Ink October Release Peeks Day 3

Welcome to Day 3 of the Papertrey Ink October Release Countdown.I have two more holiday cards to share with you today.  All the products will be available on October 29th at 12 pm ET. 

First up is the Sparkling Tree Hot Foil Plate and coordinating die and the Line it Up Christmas Dies. First I used the Sparkling Tree Hot Foil Plate with foiled Rainbow Foil on Vellum. Next I die cut the tree from Pale Peony Cardstock and layered the vellum over the pink cardstock. 

I used the Cover Plate: Cross Stitched Die to create the background, layering New Leaf Cardstock under the white die cut cardstock and the framed the card with the Border Bling: Skinny Diagonals Frame.

I die cut the stars from a variety of colors of glittered cardstock to add to the card front. The sentiment from the  Line It Up: Christmas Dies is die cut from New Leaf Cardstock. 

Supplies:

Dies: Sparking Tree, Line It Up: Christmas, Cover Plate: Cross Stitched, Border Bling: Skinny Diagonals Frame

Ink: Pale Peony, New Leaf

Paper: Stampers Select White, Pale Peony, Vellum, New Leaf

Other: Glittered Cardstock in various colors, Rainbow Vellum, Pink Gems

My next card is created with the Deerest Blessings Stamp Set and Dies. I love the elegance of the deer. The deer is stamped in Fine Linen Ink and the antlers are stamped in Versamark Ink on Classic Kraft Cardstock and embossed with gold embossing powder. 

I continued to build the scene with the trees, snowflakes, and presents that are included in the stamp set. The hills of snow are die cut from the previously released Bring Home the Holidays Dies. 

The sentiment is also included in the stamp set. 

Supplies:

Stamps: Deerest Blessings

Dies: Deerest Blessings, North Pole Mail: Postage Stamp Frame Post Card,  

Ink: Fine Linen, Classic Kraft, Mint Julep, Pinefeather, Ocean Tides, Aqua Mist, Tropical Teal, Versamark

Paper: Tropical Teal, Classic Kraft, Stamper's Select White

Other: Gold Embossing Powder, Gold Gems, White Paint

Thanks for taking a look. I will be back tomorrow with more projects. Stop by the PTI Blog for more inspiration from the team. 

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Papertrey Ink October Release Peeks Day 3

Papertrey Ink October Release Peeks Day 2

Welcome to Day 2 of the Papertrey Ink October Release Countdown. Today I have the newest addition to the Reflections Collection to share with you.  All the products will be available on October 29th at 12 pm ET. 

My card is created with the Reflections: October Stamp Set and Dies. I started by cutting a piece of Blueberry Sky Cardstock to fit the card front. I knew I wanted a night background so starting with a colored cardstock makes the ink blending quicker and easier. I used Enchanted Evening and Dark Indigo Inks over the Blueberry Sky Cardstock. 

I heat dried the ink and, then stamped the sentiment in Versamark Ink, and embossed with Gold Embossing Powder. Then I lightly splattered gold paint on the background. 

The Reflections: October Die Set includes the manger, the bed, and the star. I die cut the grass with a die in the Bring Home the Holidays Die. 

I framed the card with the Border Bling: Skinny Star Frames Die. 

Supplies:

Stamps: Reflections: October
Dies: Reflections: October, Bring Home the Holidays, Border Bling: Skinny Star Frames
Ink: Blueberry Sky, Dark Indigo, Classic Kraft, Ripe Avocado, Versamark
Paper: Blueberry Sky, Dark Indigo, Classic Kraft, Ripe Avocado
Other: Gold Embossing Powder, Gold Glittered Cardstock, Gold Paint

Thanks for taking a look. I will be back tomorrow with more projects. Stop by the PTI Blog for more inspiration from the team. 

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Papertrey Ink October Release Peeks Day 2

Papertrey Ink October Release Peeks Day 1

Welcome to Day 1 of the Papertrey Ink October Release Countdown. The October's Release if full of holiday inspiration for cards and tags, and beautiful angel themed products. All the products will be available on October 29th at 12 pm ET. 

My first three projects feature the new Build-An-Angel Dies and Angelic Sentiments. The Angel Die is beautiful. The are three different wing options in the set. Experiment with different types of paper for the wings. Glittered, Foil, Vellum, and Patterned Paper add interest and texture. 

Here I used a glittered Aqua Cardstock for the wings. I blended Aqua Mist Ink on the bottom edges of the dress and spritzed Tim Holtz - Distress Spritz. I die cut the greenery and berries to add to the dress with the Build-A-Stocking Dies. 

The Angel is layered on a die cut panel cut with the new Love to Layer: Soft Ridges. The background is die cut with the Border Bling: Twinkle Dies. The sentiment is from the Angelic Sentiments Die Set. 

Supplies;

Stamps: Angelic Sentiments, 

Dies: Build-An-Angel, Love to Layer, Soft Ridges, Border Bling: Twinkle, Build-A-Stocking

Ink: Aqua Mist, Pure Poppy, Ripe Avocado

Paper: Aqua Mist, Pure Poppy, Ripe Avocado, Stamper's Select White

Other: Glittered Cardstock, Ranger Ink - Tim Holtz - Distress Spritz, Red Gems 

Here is another sentiment from the Angelic Sentiments Die Set. I love this sentiment. I used a pink and gray color scheme so I could use the card throughout the year. 

For these wings a used a rose gold foil cardstock. I also added the foil behind the die cuts at the bottom of the dress. 

I die cut the sentiment with the smallest die in the Love to Layer: Soft Ridges.

Supplies:

Stamps: Angelic Sentiments
Dies: Build-An-Angel, Love to Layer: Soft Ridges, Love to Layer: Rectangle, North Pole Mail: Candy Cane Frame Post Card
Ink: Smokey Shadow, Sweet Blush
Paper: Smokey Shadow, Stamper's Select White, Sweet Blush
Other: Rose Gold Foil, Patterned Paper, Pink Gems

Next I created a set of tags. Look at the dies you already own and see if you could use them for tags. Here I used the Love to Layer: Soft Ridges Dies and the previously released Love to Layer: Stitched Circle. 

Here are more sentiments from the Angelic Stamp Set. I used the Stargazing Hot Foil Plate and the Fanciful Snowflake Background Hot Foil Plate for the backgrounds. 

I like to die cut the body of the Angel twice and glued to the two layers together to add more dimension. 

Supplies:

Stamps: Angelic Sentiments, All Around Christmas Stamp
Dies: Build-An-Angel, Love to Layer: Soft Ridges, Love to Layer: Stitched Circle
Ink: Dark Indigo, Sweet Blush, Pure Poppy, Versamark
Paper: Dark Indigo, Pinefeather, Pure Poppy, Sweet Blush, Stamper's Select White
Other: Stargazing Hot Foil Plate, Fanciful Snowflake Background Hot Foil Plate, Bakers Twine, White Foil, Gold Foil, Blue Gems, Pink Gems, White Embossing Powder, Patterned Paper, Glittered Cardstock, Foil Cardstock

My final project is created with The Bigs Christmas Sentiment Stamp Set and die cut with the coordinating dies. This is a set of large sentiments prefect for the focal point of a card. 

I added the Angel with the Angelic Sentiments Die using a white glittered cardstock. The Bigs Christmas Sentiment Stamp Set includes the greenery and berries I added to the card. 

I used the Stargazing Hot Foil Plate with white foil to add the stars in the background. The border around the card is die cut with the  Candy Cane Frame 2 Die. 

Supplies:

Stamps: The Big Christmas Sentiments

Dies: The Big Christmas Sentiments, Love to Layer: Soft Ridges, Border Bling: Candy Cane Frame 2, Angelic Sentiments

Ink: Ocean Tides, Pinefeather, Pure Poppy

Paper: Pure Poppy, Ocean Tides, Stamper's Select White

Other: Stargazing Hot Foil Plate, White Foil, White Glittered Cardstock, Red Gems

Thanks for taking a look. I will be back tomorrow with more projects. Stop by the PTI Blog for more inspiration from the team. 

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All the Trimmings Release at Taylored Expressions

I am back on the blog today after a short break with some gift giving ideas from Taylored Expressions. Today's projects feature ideas for gift tags, gift card holders, treat holders, and cards. You can find all new products now in the TE Store. 

First up is a look at the Gingerbread Lane Stamp Set and Dies. I love these little gingerbread houses and they are sized perfectly to fit on the front of the box you can create with the previously released Treats & Trinkets Box Die. The die creates a box that is 1 ¾ x 1 x 2 ⅝ inches and is prefect for small treats and gifts. 

I used the larger of the three houses to create a card. I stamped all of the house in Sugar Cube Pigment Ink on Toffee Cardstock and embossed with TE White Embossing Powder. Then I added the color with Olo Markers. There are a number of dies in the set to add the gumdrops, candy canes, gingerbread, and candies. 

On the top part of the card I embossed Rose Water Cardstock with the 3D Embossing Folder -  Poinsettia & Pine. I die cut the bottom borders with the Easy Edgers Dies set. The bottom pattern is stamped with the Dotted Snowfall Background Stamp. 

Here's a closed look at the trinket boxes with the added details. 

Next up is a cute gift card holder created with the I'm A Hugger - Reindeer Dies and Clear Stamp Set. The stamp set is used to add the eyes and the mouth to the reindeer. The die cuts a slot to add the gift card. 

I used TE Glittered Cardstock for the nose and ornaments on the antlers. It adds a nice touch of sparkle. 

I made two sets of tags with the new Arch Noel Stamp which coordinates with the previously released Arch Nouveau Dies. I used the new Tag Stacklets 5 Dies for the base of the tags. I am excited about this new shape of tag. I love the scallops at the bottom. 

To keep the tags quick and easy to created I stamped in Versamark Ink on Jalapeño Cardstock and embossed with TE Gold Embossing Powder. Then I just added Red Glitter Drops. 

The sentiments are from the new Sundry Sentiments - Holiday and die cut with the coordinating dies. 

I do try to add handmade tags to all my packages so I made a second set. I stamped in Versmark Ink on Salt Water Taffy Cardstock and embossed with TE White Embossing Powder and I added a little color with Olo Markers. 

My final project features the new Folk Holiday Tags Stamp and Stencil Combo and the Folk Holiday Tags Die. I used a combination of Brussels Sprout, Cherry Pop, Confetti Cake, and Spearmint Inks. 

I created a variety of tags to give you some different ideas and shapes. You can just die cut the images and add twine at the top or add the die cut images to other shapes of tags you might already own. 

You can also used the stenciled images for cards. Here I created a mini slim card with the Mini Slim Postage Stamp Stacklets and embossed with the 3D Embossing Folder - Poinsettia and Pine. 

Enjoy exclusive access to a creative creations Video Tutorial with Sue Banker with purchases of $75 or more from our release category! Sue steps outside the crafty box to create fun and innovative holiday projects using the products from this release.

Stop by the TE Blog for all the details and more inspiration from the team. There are also several bundles of products that will be available for purchase. 

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All the Trimmings Release at Taylored Expressions