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

Forever Thankful

Welcome to Day 2 of the Papertrey Ink August Release Countdown!I have two project to share with you today that celebrate Fall and give thanks.  All the new products available on August 25th at 12 PM EDT. 

The new Build-A-Scarecrow Die Set is one of my favorites of the new release. I started by picking a plaid patterned paper for the shirt and built my color scheme around those colors. I die cut colored cardstock for each piece and the added detail with the ink blending. 

I used Copic Marker to color the face, a black gel pen to accent the mouth, and added small black rhinestones for the eyes. Sunflowers, pumpkins, and a black crow finish off the scene. 

To create the background I die cut the largest die in the new Love to Layer: A Little Loopy from Stamper's Select White Cardstock and then inked blended the background. The sentiment is from the Fall Cloche Stamp Set that I will be sharing tomorrow. 

Supplies

Stamps: Fall Cloche

Dies: Build-A-Scarecrow, Love to Layer: A Little Loopy, Fall Cloche

Ink: Blueberry Sky, Dark Indigo, Harvest Gold, Honey, Pinefeather, Cocoa Bean, Orange Zest, Terracotta Tile, Fine Linen, Classic Kraft, Spring Rain

Paper: Stamper's Select White, Classic Kraft, Pinefeather, True Black, Gold

Other: Twine, Black Rhinestones, Gold Gems, Copic Markers, Blending Brushes, Cloud Stencil, Patterned Paper

My next Fall themed card is created with the new Cup of Blessings Stamp Set and Dies. I love the idea of the tea cup. I stamped the tea cup in Blueberry Sky Ink and then added the gold details by stamping with Versamark Ink and embossing with gold embossing powder. 

Here is a closer look at the details. I used the Weathered Wood Background to created the look of a table and patterned paper from the Bitty Big Collection: Blueberry Sky for the table linen. 

I used the Love to Layer: A Little Loopy again behind the tea cup. The sentiment is included in the Cup of Blessings Stamp Set. 

Supplies:

Stamps: Cup of Blessings, Weathered Wood Background

Dies: Cup of Blessings, Love to Layer: A Little Loopy

Ink: Ripe Avocado, Prairie Grass, Summer Sunrise, Orange Zest, Terracotta Tile, Blueberry Sky, Autumn Rose, Scarlet Jewel, Classic Kraft, Cocoa Bean, Lemon Tart, Versamark

Paper: Stamper's Select White, Ripe Avocado, Classic Kraft, Bitty Big Collection: Blueberry Sky

Other: Gold Watercolor Paint, Gold Gems, Lace, Blending Brushes

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

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Forever Thankful

Welcome Fall

Welcome to Day 1 of the Papertrey Ink August Release Countdown! This release signals the change in season and celebrates Fall and holidays ahead. All the new products available on August 25th at 12 PM EDT. 

Let's start with a look at Halloween! My first card features the new Bewitching Bookcase Stamp Set and Dies. I love the details on the bookcase. I stamped in Versamark Ink on Classic Kraft Cardstock and embossed with white embossing powder. Then I stamped and die cut a variety of items to fill the bookcase. 

The Happy Halloween banner is included in the Bewitching Bookcase Stamp Set. I stamped in Versamark Ink on True Black Cardstock and embossed with gold embossing powder. The large Boo sentiment is from the new This is Big Sentiments: Halloween. 

I added the spider webs with the previously released Spooky Halloween.

Supplies:

Stamps: Bewitching Bookcase, This is Big Sentiments: Halloween, Spooky Halloween

Dies: Bewitching Bookcase, This is Big Sentiments: Halloween, Spooky Halloween

Ink: Tropical Teal, Orange Zest, Green Parakeet, True Black, Classic Kraft, Versamark

Paper: Stamper's Select White, True Black, Tropical Teal, Classic Kraft, Gold, Bitty Big Collection: True Black

Other: White Embossing Powder, Gold Sparkle Embossing Powder, Gold Gems, Black Gems, Foam Tape

Next a look at Into the Blooms: Apples Dies. This is a beautiful die set that creates detailed apples, apple blossoms, an apple branch, and leaves. I listed the inks I used below for the ink blending. 

To create the background I used the Brushstrokes Stencil Collection with Lemon Tart, Summer Sunrise, Rose Water, and Pure Poppy Ink. And then I lightly splattered with a bronze watercolor paint. 

The sentiments are from the previously released This is Big Sentiments: Fall Harvest Stamp Set. I used the  Love to Layer: Torn Edges Dies to die cut the card front. 

Stamps: This is Big Sentiments: Fall Harvest

Dies: This is Big Sentiments: Fall Harvest, Into the Blooms: Apples, Love to Layer: Torn Edges

Ink: Lemon Tart, Summer Sunrise, Rose Water, Pure Poppy, Scarlet Jewel, Sweet Blush, Pale Peony, Simply Chartreuse, Pinefeather, Cocoa Bean

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

Other: Brushstrokes Stencil Collection, PTI Clear Gems, Bronze Watercolor, Blending Brushes

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

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Welcome Fall

Berry & Bright!!

 It is Christmas in July at Taylored Expressions today. This month's Cardmarking Kit, Berry & Bright, will get you started on your holiday creating early! It is perfect for cards and tags! I have two projects to share with you using two different color combos.

Here's what's included in the kit:

Berry & Bright Layering Stencil

Berry & Bright Greetings Split Stamp

Berry & Bright Coordinating Dies

The Insiders - Berry & Bright

These items are available for purchase outside of the kit:

Bauble & Bow Die Set

Berry & Bright Greetings Coordinating Dies

Foil It - Berry & Bright

For my first project I went with a traditional color combo, combining Cherry Pop, Cilantro, and gold. 

I foiled one of the Foil It- Berry & Bright panel with TE Gold Foil using my Minc. I used Cherry Pop and Mulled Wine Ink for the poinsettias and berries and Lime Zest, Cilantro, and Jalapeño for the greenery. Then I die cut with the Berry & Bright Coordinating Dies. 

I used Cherry Pop Cardstock for the card base and embossed with the 3D Embossing Folder - Poinsettia & Pine. With the Bauble & Bow Die Set, which is available for purchase outside of the kit, I added the ornament hanger and bow. 

This is one of The Insiders - Berry & Bright panels that are included in the kit. 

One Foil It- Berry & Bright panel creates four stenciled images. I created three tags with the other three stenciled images. I am excited to already have six tags in my stash for wrapping Christmas presents! 

For my next project I used a combination of Royal Icing, Tiki Mule, Honeydew Melon, Green Tea, Brussels Sprouts with Champagne accents. This might be one of new favorite color combo! 

On this card I used all the dies in the Bauble & Bow Die Set. I added the ornament base, double layer bow, ornament hanger, and greenery. 

Here I stamped a sentiment from the Berry & Bright Greetings Stamp Set on Brussels Sprouts Cardstock and embossed with Champagne Embossing Powder. Then I die cut with Berry & Bright Greetings Coordinating Dies, which are available for purchase separately from the kit. 

And the inside of the card is done and ready to go! 

And I have three more tags done and ready to go!

The Berry & Bright Cardmaking Kit makes it easy for you to create four beautifully detailed wreaths at once, helping you make more heartfelt Christmas cards in less time. With the coordinated layering stencil, split sentiment stamp, and die, you can quickly build a collection of polished holiday cards while personalizing each one with your favorite colors, backgrounds, and embellishments.

Your creativity can extend well beyond cards, too! Use the Berry & Bright collection to make ornaments, gift tags, garlands, package decorations, and more. If you choose the Boughs & Baubles Bundle, you’ll have even more possibilities with dimensional ornament shapes, statement bows, coordinating sentiment dies, Foil It panels, and festive envelope seals.

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When you purchase the Berry & Bright Cardmaking Kit or Boughs & Baubles Bundle, you’ll receive exclusive early access to a bonus tutorial from Creative Team member Alicia Ekermans.

Stamp Joy 2026 Registration Closes on August 3rd! 🎉

Registration for Stamp Joy Staycation closes Monday, August 3 at 11:59 PM CT, and we don't want you to miss out!

Join Taylored Expressions on Saturday, November 7 for a live virtual crafting experience filled with creativity, learning, and connection. You'll create exclusive projects alongside TE founder and Creative Director Taylor VanBruggen and Designer Susan Block, discover exciting new techniques, enjoy a $60+ goodie bag of brand-new TE products, and craft with a welcoming community of fellow cardmakers... all from the comfort of your own craft space!

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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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Berry & Bright!!

Hi and welcome to Day 3 of the Papertrey Ink November Release Countdown.  I have two more projects to share with you today. All the new products will be available tomorrow,  November 25th at 12 PM EDT.  

First up is a look at the cute Cover Plate: Snowman Dies. This is another no stamping card. You just die cut the pieces and put your card together. 

Here is closer look. I used a white glitter cardstock for the hills of snow and PTI Black Gems for the eyes and buttons. I used a black gel pen to accent the mouth. 

The extra snowflakes are added with the Holiday Tag, Let it Snow Die Set. 

Supplies:

Dies: Cover Plate: Snowman, Holiday Tag: Let It Snow. 
Ink: Aqua Mist, Sweet Blush, Pure Poppy
Paper: Stamper's Select White, Pure Poppy, Aqua Mist, Ripe Avocado, Sweet Blush, Orange Zest
Other: White Glitter Cardstock, PTI Black Gems, PTI Clear Gems, Blender Brushes, White Paint

Next is a set of tags created with a mix of new and previously release products. 

On this tag I used Holiday Tag: Peace on Earth Die and a sentiment from the new This is Big Sentiment: Holiday Tag.  I used the Winter Magic Stencil with Tim Holtz Distress Texture Paste to add the snow. 

Here is another sentiment from the This is Big Sentiments: Holiday Tags. The flower is created with the Into the Blooms: Poinsettia Dies. 

My last tag is created with the Holiday Tags: Let It Snow die. 

Supplies: 

Stamps: This is Big Sentiments: Holiday Tags
Dies: This is Big Sentiments: Holiday Tags, Holiday Tags: Snowman, Holiday Tag: Peace On Earth, Holiday Tags: Let It Snow, Into the Blooms: Poinsettia
Ink: Aqua Mist, Pure Poppy, Ocean Tides, Ripe Avocado
Paper: Stamper's Select White, Pure Poppy, Ripe Avocado, Orange Zest, Sweet Blush, Dark Indigo, Ocean Tides
Other: Tim Holtz Texture Paste, Snowflake Embellishments, White Glittered Cardstock, Twine, PTI White Pearl, PTI Black Gems, Winter Magic Stencil

Stop by the PTI Blog for more inspiration and all the details on the release. All the new products will be available tomorrow, November 25th at 12 PM EDT.  

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Papertrey Ink November Release Countdown Day 3

Hi and welcome to Day 3 of the Papertrey Ink November Release Countdown.  I have two more projects to share with you today. All the new products will be available on November 25th at 12 PM EDT.  

My first card features the Adorning Pinecone Stamp Set and Dies.  I stamped the pinecone in Fine Linen, Classic Kraft and Cocoa Bean Inks. I also added Platinum Stickles and a splatter of white paint. 

I love the detail on the bow. I stamped the box in Pinefeather Ink and stamped the detail in Versamark Ink and embossed with gold embossing powder. 

For the background I die cut the new Cover Plate: Let It Snow from Stamper's Select White Cardstock. The sentiment is included in the Adorning Pinecone Stamp Set. 

Supplies: 

Stamps: Adorning Pinecone
Dies: Adorning Pinecone, Cover Plate: Let It Snow
Ink: Pinefeather, New Leaf, Antique Linen, Classic Kraft, Cocoa Bean, Versamark
Paper: Stamper's Select White, Classic Kraft, Gold
Other: Gold Embossing Border, White Glitter Cardstock, Platinum Stickles, PTI Clear Gems

Here is a look at the month's Reflections Stamp Set, Reflections: Isaiah 40 and Reflections: Isaiah 40 Dies. You used all three of the dies in the set. I blended Lemon Tart, Melon Berry and Pale Peony Inks and then die cut. 

The flowers and greenery are die cut with the Into the Blooms: Wild Wood Dies Set and the grass with the  Grassy Edge Border. 

The card front is die cut with the Cover Plate: Cross Stitched. 

Supplies:

Stamps: Reflections: Isaiah 40
Dies: Reflections: Isaiah 40, Into the Blooms: Wild Wood, Cover Plate: Cross Stitched, Grassy Edge Border
Ink: Lemon Tart, Melon Berry, Pale Peony, Raspberry Fizz, Simply Chartreuse, New Leaf, True Black
Paper: Sweet Blush, True Black, Stamper's Select White, Spring Moss
Other: PTI Pink Gems, Blender Brushes

I will be back tomorrow with more projects with the November Release. Stop by the PTI Blog for more inspiration. 

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Papertrey Ink November Release Countdown Day 3

Papertrey Ink November Release Countdown Day 2

Hi and welcome to Day 2 of the Papertrey Ink November Release Countdown. The products releasing this month are designed for quick and easy creating as we head into  this busy time of year. I have two more projects to share with you today. All the new products will be available on November 25th at 12 PM EDT. 

Here is a look at the new Christmas Wishes Stamp Set & Dies. I went with a non traditional color combo of Tropical Teal, New Leaf, and Pinefeather. Another quick and easy card! 

The sentiments are included in the stamp set. I added the hill with the Bring Home the Holidays Die using a white glittered cardstock. 

To create the background I used the previously release Fanciful Snowflake Background Hot Foil Plate with white foil. 

Supplies:

Stamps: Christmas Wishes
Dies: Christmas Wishes, Bring Home the Holidays
Ink: Tropical Teal, New Leaf, Pinefeather
Paper: Stamper's Select White, Tropical Teal
Other: Fanciful Snowflake Background Hot Foil Plate, White Foil, White Glittered Cardstock, PTI Clear Gems, Blending Brushes, Foam Tape

Next we have the Cover Plate: Let It Snow and Holiday Tag: Let It Snow. I blended Dark Indigo, Enchanted Evening, Tropical Teal, and Hawaiian Shores Inks to create the background. I sprayed the background with a glitter spray so in person it has some sparkle. 

I added some extra snowflakes and PTI Blueberry Sky gems. 

The sentiment is from the This is Big Holiday Sentiments: Holiday Tag. 

Here is the tag I created with the Holiday Tag: Let It Snow.

Supplies: 

Stamps: This is Big Holiday Sentiments: Holiday Tag
Dies:  This is Big Holiday Sentiments: Holiday Tag, Cover Plate: Let It Snow, Holiday Tag: Let It Snow
Ink: Dark Indigo, Enchanted Evening, Tropical Teal, Hawaiian Shores, Aqua Mist, Blueberry Sky
Paper: Stamper's Select White
Other: Sparkle Spray, White Glittered Cardstock, PTI Blueberry Sky Gems, Blender Brushes

I will be back tomorrow with more projects with the November Release. Stop by the PTI Blog for more inspiration. 

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Papertrey Ink November Release Countdown Day 2