The Papertrey Ink July Release Countdown Day 2

 Hi and welcome to Day 2 of the Papertrey Ink Release Countdown. Hi and welcome to Day 1 of the Papertrey Ink July Release Countdown! Today have I have two more projects to share with you. All the new products will be available on July 28th at 12 PM EDT. 

This serene scene is created with the new Meadow View Stamp Set and Dies. For this card I stamped the tree trunk in Cocoa Bean Ink and the leaves in New Leaf and Pinefeather, but next time I want to use fall colors. 

I die cut the Love to Layer: Torn Edges Die from Stamper's Select White Cardstock and thne blended New Leaf, Pinefeather, and Coastal Blue Ink on the background. The sentiment is included in the Meadow View Stamp Set. 

To add the frame around the card I used the new  Rooted in Love Press Plate & Frame with gold foil.

Supplies:

Stamps: Meadow View

Dies: Meadow View, Love to Layer: Torn Edges, Rooted in Love Press Plate & Frame

Ink: Coastal Blue, New Leaf, Pinefeather, Cocoa Bean, Tropical Teal

Paper: Stamper's Select White, Coastal Blue, Pinefeather

Other: Gold Foil, Gold Watercolor Paint, Blending Brushes, Foam Tape

Next is a look at the Quilt It: Wedding Ring Stamp Set, Die Set, and Quilt It: Wedding Ring Stencil Collection. I used the stencil to add the detail to the rings and one of the dies to inlayed the Coastal Blue pieces of cardstock. 

I added the heart with the smallest die in the new In Stitches: Hearts. The sentiments are from the July This is Big Sentiments: You and die cut with the coordinating dies. 

I added the flower and leaves with the new Into the Blooms: Freshly Picked Dies. 

I finished off the card with a touch of lace. 

Supplies:

Stamps: Quilt It: Wedding Ring, This is Big Sentiments: You

Dies:  Quilt It: Wedding Ring, This is Big Sentiments: You, In Stitches: Hearts, Into the Blooms: Freshly Picked

Ink: Coastal Blue, Hawaiian Shores, Spring Rain, Blueberry Sky, Mint Julep, Green Parakeet, Enchanted Evening

Paper: Stamper's Select White, Green Parakeet, Enchanted Evening, Coastal Blue, Bitty Big: Spring Rain

Other: White Lace, DMC Embroidery Floss, Blending Brushes

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

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The Papertrey Ink July Release Countdown Day 2

It's Day 4 of the Papertrey Ink April Release Countdown!

Hi and welcome to Day 4 of the Papertrey Ink April Release Countdown. I have two more projects to with you. All the new products will be available tomorrow, April 28th at 12 PM EDT. 

I am loving the pretty new Peaceful Meadows Stamp Set and Dies. I started by creating the background. I used the new Brushstrokes Stencil Collection and a mix of inks in blues and greens. 

Next I stamped the grass and the stems and flowers over the stenciledl background. Then I lightly splattered bronze watercolor paint on the background. 

I stamped and die cut the tree and birds and attached them to card front. 

The sentiment is included in the Peaceful Meadow Stamp Set. 

Supplies:

Stamps: Peaceful Meadow
Dies: Peaceful Meadow
Ink: Prairie Grass, Spring Moss, Aqua Mist, Pure Black, Sweet Blush
Paper: Stamper's Select White, Prairie Grass
Other: Brushstrokes Stencil Collection, Blending Brushes, Copper Watercolor

My next card is created with a variety of new and previously release products. The centerpiece of the card is bumblebee that is created with Build-A-Bumblebee Die Set. You can create three different size bees. This is the largest one. 

You can tell I am loving the Brushstrokes Stencil Collection. I stenciled the background and then die cut with the previously released Cover Plate: Honeycomb Die. Behind the die cuts I added a layer of vellum and Lemon Tart Cardstock. 

The flowers are die cut with the new Into the Blooms: Pressed Flowers. I also added Diamond Stickles to the wings of the bees. 

The sentiment is from the This is Big Sentiments: Wishes Stamp Set. 

Supplies:

Stamps: This is Big Sentiments: Wishes Stamp Set
Dies: Into the the Blooms: Pressed Flowers, Build-A-Bumblebee, Cover Plate: Honeycomb Die
Ink: Spring Moss, Sweet Blush, Harvest Gold, Lemon Tart, True Black, Pinefeather
Paper: Stamper's Select White, Lemon Tart, True Black, Vellum
Other: Brushstrokes Stencil Collection, Diamond Stickles, PTI Black Gems, Blending Brushes

Stop by the PTI Blog of all the details and more inspiration from the team. You can start shopping tomorrow at 12 PM EDT. 

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It's Day 4 of the Papertrey Ink April Release Countdown!

It's Day 3 of the Papertrey Ink April Release Countdown!

Hi and welcome to Day 3 of the Papertrey Ink April Release Countdown. I have two more projects to with you. All the new products will be available on April 28th at 12 PM EDT. 

My first card features the new Into the Blooms: Pressed Flowers Dies. This is an A6 size card. I die cut a variety of flowers and greenery from white cardstock and blended with the colors inks I have listed below. 

I blended Spring Rain Ink on the background with a cloud stencil and then arranged the flowers and greenery on the blended background. Then I lightly splattered the background with white paint. 

The sentiments are from the new This is Big Sentiments: Strength Stamp Set and  die cut with the coordinating dies. Then I finished off with navy blue glitter drops. 

Supplies:

Stamps: This is Big Sentiments: Strength
Dies: This is Big Sentiments: Strength, Pressed Flowers
Ink: Dark Indigo, Blueberry Sky, Spring Rain, Aqua Mist, Hawaiian Shores, Tropical Teal, Summer Sunrise, Green Parakeet, New Leaf, Pinefeather
Paper: Stamper's Select White, Dark Indigo
Other: Navy Blue Gems, White Paint, Blending Brushes, Cloud Stencil, Foam Tape

Next is a look at the new Reflections: Exodus 14 Stamps and Dies. There are three dies in the Reflections: Exodus 14 Die Set. One dies cuts the verse and there are two dies that I used to mat the verse. 

The flowers and greenery are put together with the Into the Blooms: Pressed Flowers Die Set. 

I used the Regal Flourish Frame Hot Foil Plate with silver foil on Smokey Shadow Cardstock to frame the card front. 

Supplies:

Stamps: Reflections: Exodus 14
Dies: Reflections: Exodus 14, Into the Blooms: Pressed Flowers
Ink: Lilac Grace, Winter Wisteria, Pale Peony, Summer Sunrise, Spring Moss, Pinefeather, True Black
Paper: Stamper's Select White, Smokey Shadow, Spring Moss
Other: Regal Flourish Frame Hot Foil Plate, Silver Foil, PTI Clear Gems, Pale Blue Cardstock, Foam Tape, Blending Brushes

Stop by the PTI Blog of 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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It's Day 3 of the Papertrey Ink April Release Countdown!

It's Day 1 of the Papertrey Ink April Release Countdown!

Hi and welcome to Day 1 of the Papertrey Ink April Release Countdown. This month's release will full of pretty flowers, sweet ladybugs and bumble bees, and products to help you create cards when a kind word or encouragement are needed. All the new products will be available on April 28th at 12 PM EDT. 

Let's start with a look at the Wildflower Wreath Stamps and Dies and the Build-A-Bubblebee Die Set. First I stamped the floral wreath in Memento Black Ink and colored the image with OLO Markers. Next I die cut the image with the coordinating Wildflower Wreath Dies. 

The Build-A-Bubblebee Die Set includes dies to create three different size bumblebees. This is the smallest one. I used Vellum for the wings and added a little Diamond Stickles to the wings.

The background is stenciled with the new Brushstokes Stencil Collection. This is a set of four stencils. I love the look of the brushstrokes and see myself reaching for this stencil often. 

The front panel is die cut with the new Love to Layer: Top Notch Dies. The sentiment is included in the Wildflower Wreath Stamp Set. I added texture to the card front with Border Bling: Tin Stitch Die. 

Supplies:

Stamps: Wildflower Wreath

Dies: Wildflower Wreath, Love to Layer: Top Notch, Border Bling: Tin Stitch, Build-A-Bumblebee

Ink: Lemon Tart, Sweet Blush, Mint Julep, Lilac Grace

Paper: Lemon Tart, Lilac Grace, True Black, Stamper's Select White, Bitty Big Collection: True Black, Vellum

Other: Brushstrokes Stencil, Diamond Stickles, Olo Markers, Memento Black Ink, Blending Brushes

Next is a look at the This is Big Sentiments: Strength and coordinating dies. In time of loss or difficult times finding the right words can feel impossible. I appreciate having products to make these card easier and this stamp if full of encouraging sentiments. 

For the focal point of this card I used the Into the Blooms: Wild Wood Die, which included the dies to create the slice of wood and pretty florals. Then I added the ladybug with the new Build-A-Ladybug Dies. Like the bumblebee you can create three different size ladybugs. This is the smallest one. 

I used the Brushstokes Stencil Collections to create the background and lightly splattered gold watercolor paint. 

There are two different fonts to choose from for the larger Strength sentiment. The smaller sentiment is stamped on vellum and embossed with black embossing powder. 

Supplies: 

Stamps: This is Big Sentiments: Strength

Dies: This is Big Sentiments: Strength, Into the Blooms: Wild Woods, Build-A-Ladybug

Ink: Lemon Tart, Melon Berry, Spring Moss, Classic Kraft, Fine Linen, Berry Sorbet, Summer Sunrise, Pinefeather, Versamark

Cardstock: Stamper's Select White, Classic Kraft, Vintage Cream, Spring Moss, True Black, Lemon Tart, Vellum

Other: Brushstrokes Stencil Collection, Blending Brushes, Gold Watercolor Paint, PTI Clear Gems, White Gel Pen, Teal Cardstock

Stop by the PTI Blog of 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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It's Day 1 of the Papertrey Ink April Release Countdown!

Cards of Comfort

We all experience loss, and in those moments, finding the right words can feel impossible. I appreciate having products to make these card easier. The Cards of Comfort Release was created with these kinds of cards in mind. All the new products are available now in the Taylored Expressions Store. 

My first project is created with the Woodland Blooms Stamp & Stencil Combo, the Foil It - Woodland Blooms, and the Woodland Blooms Dies. There are a few different options in the Foil It - Woodland Blooms. I chose to work with the one that creates the flowers for two of the corners of the card. 

I used a combination of Royal Icing, Tiki Mule, Sour Gummy, Honeydew Melon, and Brussels Sprout Inks. The card front is embossed with the new Garden Trellis Embossing Folder using Royal Icing Cardstock. 

The sentiment is from the new In Loving Memory Stamp Set and die cut with the coordinating dies. I finished off the card with a scattering of Oreo Enamel Dots. 

My next card is perfect for the loss of a pet. I don't have anything like this in my stash! I created the card with the new Faithful Friend Stamp Set and coordinating dies and the Paw Prints on Your Heart Die Set. I started by using the largest die in the Stitched A2 Layer Stacklets Die Set to die cut the card front from Honeydew Melon. Next I used the paw print stamp in the Faithful Friend Stamp Set to stamp the paw prints around the card front using Honeydew Melon Ink. 

I stamped the paw prints from the Faithful Friend Stamp Set with VersaFine Clair - Nocturne Ink on Toffee Cardstock and die cut with the coordinating dies. I added Oreo Enamel Dots to the paw prints. The hearts are die cut with the Pawprints on Your Heart Dies. 

The sentiment is included in the Faithful Friend Stamp Set. 

Some cards are harder to make than others—but they’re often the ones that mean the most. Taylored Expressions’ new Cards of Comfort release was thoughtfully created to help you navigate those more tender moments with care. From heartfelt sentiments to peaceful florals, gentle textures, and meaningful imagery, this collection is designed to help you express support, sympathy, and love when words don’t come easily.

This release also includes a special focus on pet sympathy, with products that honor the deep connection we share with our furry companions. It’s a beautiful way to create something truly personal for friends and loved ones experiencing that unique kind of loss.

To make creating even easier, Taylored Expressions is offering a FREE Sympathy Palette Playbook with any purchase from the release (available 4/21 at 9 AM CT through 4/28 at 9 AM CT). This thoughtfully curated guide takes the guesswork out of color, helping you choose soft, comforting combinations that work beautifully for sympathy cards.

You can explore the full Cards of Comfort collection and start creating something meaningful here: https://www.tayloredexpressions.com/whats-new/cards-of-comfort/

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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Cards of Comfort

The For Her Release from Taylored Expressions

Today's Taylored Expressions new release is For Her! The release is full of beautiful sewing and stitching inspired products, and a pretty family tree. All the products are available now in the TE Store. 

My first two projects feature some of the new stitching and sewing products. I used a color combination of Rose Water, Raspberry Sorbet, Jujube, and Sweet Basil Inks and Cardstock. 

There are two different embroidery hoop dies in this release. I used the Classic Embroidery Hoop Die with the Woodgrain Cardstock - Kraft. I used the new Charming Bloom Layering Stencil for the designs inside the hoops. 

I used the new Micro Dot Background Stamp with Rose Water Ink to add the background behind the stenciling, perfect for the look of counted cross stitch fabric. I used the Little Bits - Needle and Thread and Little Bits - Thread Card to die cut additional embellishments. 

The card front background is stamped with the Cross Stitch 6x6 Background Stamp. 

The larger sentiments are stamped and die cut with the Sew Essential Stamp and Die Combo. I stamped in Versamark Ink and embossed with TE White Embossing Powder. The smaller sentiments are from the new  Bitty Strips - Sew Essential Stamp Set and die cut with the Bitty Strips Die. 

The Embroidery Floss sentiment on the thread card is included in the Seed & Such - Sew Essential Clear Stamp Set. 

I used TE Gold Foil for the needle and embroidery hoop top. 

My next card showcased the new Family Tree Stamp and Stencil Combo. You can stencil hearts or flowers. The tree is stamped in Brussels Sprout Ink and I used Watermelon Ink to stencil the hearts. 

I created the background by using the Build-A-Scene - Cloud Stencil Strips with Royal Icing Ink and blending Honeydew Melon Ink at the bottom. 

I added the birds and birdhouses with the Little Bits Die Set - Birds and Birdhouses and the sentiment if from the From the Heart Stamp Set. 

Happy crafting! Stop by the TE Blog for all the details on the three bundles, new products, and more inspiration from the team. 

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The For Her Release from Taylored Expressions

Papertrey Ink March Release Countdown Day 1

Hi and welcome to Day 1 of the Papertrey Ink March Release Countdown. This month is full of spring inspiration. All the new products will be available on March 24th at 12 PM EST. I have three projects to share with you today. 

My first card  features the new Spring Wagon Stamp Set and Dies.  You can fill the wagon with a variety of spring flowers and greenery. I love the addition of the mushrooms and cracked speckled egg. 

I also stenciled a few leaves in the background with the new Stems and Blooms Stencil Collection. The bottom sentiment is from the new This is Big Sentiments: Spring which includes numerous sentiments to celebrate the season. 

I used the Rounded Rectangles: Stitched Dies to cut front panel of the card and I used a corner rounder on the bottom corners of the card front. 

Supplies:

Stamps: Spring Wagon, This is Big Sentiments: Spring
Dies: Spring Wagon, Rounded Rectangles: Stitched
Ink: Spring Rain, Blueberry Sky, Fine Linen, Classic Kraft, Summer Sunrise, Sweet Blush, Hibiscus Burst, Lilac Grace, Amethyst Allure, New Leaf, Simple Chartreuse, Pure Black, Lemon Tart
Paper: Stamper's Select White, Lemon Tart, Bitty Big: Blueberry Sky
Other: Stamps & Blooms Stencil, Black Gems, Yellow Dots, Blending Brushes

My next two cards are created with a number of new products, the sweet Simply Birds Die Set, the Praying For You Sentiments Stamp Set and Die, the Framed in Florals Hot Foil Plate. 

I die cut the birds from white cardstock and blended Lemon Tart, Simply Chartreuse, Aqua Mist, and Tropical Teal Inks. I used a colored pencil to highlight the details  on the birds. I die cut the nest from Classical Kraft Cardstock with the previously released Into the Blooms: Spring Nest Die Set. 

The card is framed with the Framed in Floral Hot Foil Plate using a teal foil. This is just one of the sentiments in the Praying For You Stamps Set. 

Supplies: 

Stamps: Praying For You
Dies: This is Big Sentiments: Spring, Simply Birds, Into the Blooms: Spring Nest, Love to Layer: Making a Point
Ink: Lemon Tart, Simply Chartreuse, Aqua Mist, Tropical Teal, Sweet Blush, Hibiscus Burst, Summer Sunrise, Hawaiian Shores, Classic Kraft
Paper: Stamper's Select White, Classic Kraft, Tropical Teal, Aqua Mist
Other: Framed In Flowers Hot Foil Plate,PTI Clear Gems, PTI Clear Gems, Blending Brushes

Here is my second card using the same products. I love the details on die cut, both on the birds and flowers. 

On this card I added touches of gold with gold foil, gold embossing powder, gold cardstock, and gold gems. 

I used a white gel pen to add a few highlights to the birds.

Supplies: 

Stamps: Praying For You
Dies: Praying For You, Simply Birds, Rounded Rectangles
Ink: Spring Rain, Blueberry Sky, Enchanted Evening, Fine Linen, Sweet Blush, Pale Peony, Lemon Tart, Summer Sunrise, Spring Moss, Ripe Avocado, Cocoa, Bean
Paper: Stamper's Select White, Enchanted Evening, Spring Moss, Lemon Tart, Sweet Blues, Gold
Other: Framed In Flowers Hot Foil Plate, Gold Foil, Gold Gems, Blending Brushes, White Gel Pen

Thanks for stopping by! Stop by the PTI Blog for all the details and more inspiration from the team. I will be back tomorrow with more projects from the March Release. 

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Papertrey Ink March Release Countdown Day 1