Twice a year Taylored Expressions asks our customers which products you’d like to see expanded. Maybe there’s a stamp set that would be even more versatile with coordinating dies. Perhaps a favorite floral design is waiting for a coloring stencil. The Pick Your Pairing Release is filled with new products designed to coordinate with TE favorites you may already own!

On my first card I used three of the new products. The Just Because Coloring Stencil coordinates with the previously released Just Because Stamp Set and Dies. I am excited about the Mini Slim Arched Stacklets. I love the arch shape and am happy to have it for Mini Slim Cards. TE has also added butterflies to the Little Bit Collection. 

I used Macaron, Dried Fig, and Concord Grape Inks for the flowers and Pear and Sweet Basil for the leaves with the new Just Because Blooms Coloring Stencil. Then I die cut the image and added it the center of the arch with foam tape. 

I added clouds to the center of the arch with the Set the Scene - Cloud Strip Stencil. I added the butterflies with the new Little Bits - Butterfly. The sentiment is included in the Just Because Stamp Set. 

My next card features the new Spooky Scribbles 6x6 Background Stamp. I stamped in VersaFine Clair - Nocturne Ink and then embossed with TE Clear Embossing Powder. The embossing helps keep my background pattern bold when I do the ink blending. I blended Potato Chip, Pineapple, Candy Corn, Guava, and Rose Water Inks. 

I added the ghosts with the Haunted Boo-levard Dies and added Bits & Pieces - Black Rhinestones to the eyes. 

The large sentiment is die cut with the new C'mon It's Halloween Die Set for TE Black Glitter Cardstock. 

I love the Triple Slim Layering Stencil - Holly Holiday that was previously released. Now we have the Triple Slim - Holly Holiday Coordinating Dies. This set is perfect for mass producing Christmas cards! 

I used a color palette of Salt Water Taffy, Sour Gummy, Watermelon, Cherry Pop, and Sweet Basil Inks. 

I used the new Mini Slim - Arched Stacklets again to cut the arch shape the for the center of the card. 

I used the Little Bits - Star Dies to add the star to the top of the tree. 

After I stenciled I lightly splattered the background with gold paint from the TE Watercolor Set - Metallic.

I used different colors of cardstock for the inside of the arch and embossed with the Embossing Folder - Tiny Twinkles. 

The sentiments are from the Mini to Mighty Stamp Set - Christmas and die cut with the coordinating dies. I stamped in Versamark Ink on Cherry Pop Cardstock and embossed with TE Embossing Powder in Gold Sparkle.

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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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

The Second Chance Release at Taylored Expressions

This week is the  Second Chance Release at Taylored Expressions.  TE is bringing back previously exclusive favorites into our main catalog and pairing them with brand-new coordinating pieces to increase your creativity and options. All the new products are available now in the TE Store.  I have four projects to share with you today. 

Let start with a look at the Winter Wonder Layering Stencil and the Petite Scallop Arch Nouveau Stacklets. The stencil creates four small designs with a winter theme. 

I used a combination of Royal Icing, Tiki Mule, Blueberry, and Cilantro Inks with the Foil It - Winter Wonder panel and TE Silver Shimmer Fun Foil. Each stenciled image is die cut with the Arch Nouveau Dies and matted with the new  Petite Scallop Arch Nouveau Dies.

I created the background by stamping the Dotted Snowfall Background Stamp in Tiki Mule Ink on Royal Icing cardstock. Then I embossed with the Swiss Dot Embossing Folder. 

All the sentiments are the Mini to Mighty Stamp Set - Occasions Stamp Set and die cut with the coordinating dies. I also created two tags with the stenciled images. 

Here is the inside of the tag. I added  Bits & Pieces - Clay Snowflakes to each project. 

Next is a look at the C'mon & Celebrate Die Set This is a large sentiment to create the focal point of your card. There are three dies in the set to add the different layers. The smaller sentiment is from the previously released Mini Strips - What's the Scoop. I stamped in Versamark Ink on Licorice Cardstock and embossed the TE Sparkle Gold Embossing Powder. 

For the background I used. the Present Parade 6 x 6 Stamp & Stencil Combo. I stamped in Versamark Ink and embossed with Gold Sparkle Embossing Powder and then used the stencil to color the gifts. I have listed the inks I used below. 

The focal point of my next project is the new Mega Messages - Friend Die. There are two dies in the set, one to die cut the sentiment and one to back the sentiment. I used TE White Glitter Cardstock for the sentiment with Guava for the backing. 

The background is created by stamping the leaves with the Bitty Bouquets Stamp and Stencil Combo and then stenciling with the new Bitty Bouquets - Bonus Blooms 2 Layering Stencil to add the flowers. The smaller sentiment is from the Simple Strips Stamp - Friendship 2 and die cut with the Simple Strips Die - Scalloped Edge. The flower in the corner is die cut with the Fresh Cut Flowers Die Set. 

If you follow Taylored Expression you know how great the Insides Panels are. There are so many panels to choose from for many occasions to finish off the inside of your card. Here I am using The Insiders - Friendship 2 Panel as the sentiment on the front of my card. I foiled the sentiment with TE Blueberry Foil using my Minc, and stencil clouds in the background with the Set the Scene - Rolling Clouds Stencil. 

I created the background by stamping the leaves with the Bitty Bouquets Stamp and Stencil Combo and then I used the. new Bitty Bouquests - Bonus Blooms 1 Stencil to add the flowers. I used a combination of Confetti Cake, Blue Raspberry, Blueberry, and Cilantro Inks. Next I used the Circle Sticklets to cut and matt the circle in the center of card and then added the sentiment behind the circle die cut. The smaller sentiment is from the Simple Strips Stamp - Friendship 2. 

Thanks for taking a look. Stop by the TE Blog for all the details and more inspiration from the team. 

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The Alpha Bits Cardmaking Kit

Today I have two cards to share with you that I created with the new Alpha Bits Cardmaking Kit from Taylored Expressions. This is such a fun kit! 

The Alpha Bits Kit is $67 packaged in a zippered pouch with a custom sticker. The kit includes:

• Tall Tales Alpha die
• Drop Shadow Stencils
• Bold Border Background Blocks
• The Insiders – Alpha Bits
• True Colors Inspiration Cards (Set of 4)

Most kit items are not available to purchase individually.

Additional products available to purchase outside of the kit: The Insiders – Alpha Bits, Alpha Bits Envelope Seals, Wavy Stitch Stacklets, and Foil It – Drop Shadow Sentiments.

Limited quantity available.

The Kit contains the Tall Tales Alpha Dies, which is a full set of  the Alphabet. You can create your own words or use the Drop Shadow Stencils included in the kit. Here I decided to create the word bloom, which I die cut from Macaron Cardstock. 

I stamped the polka dot stamp in the Bold Border Background Blocks with Versamark Ink, embossed with white embossing powder, and then blended Dill Pickle Ink over the dots. I added the additional sentiments with the You Are Additions Stamp Set and coordinating Dies. I added the flowers and greenery with the Garden Variety 2 Dies. 

To create the background I die cut a piece Salt Water Taffy Cardstock, stamped the striped stamp in the Bold Border Background Blocks with Salt Water Ink. Then I used the Wavy Stitch Stacklets to add the stitched detailing. This die is available for purchase outside of the kit. 

On my second card I used the Thanks Drop Shadow Stencils with Oyster Ink. Then I die cut the letters in the cardstock colors I linked below. I die cut each letter three times and layered them together. I used the striped stamp in the kit for the background. 

I added the the flower and leaves with the Garden Variety 2 Dies and added a Yellow Glitter Drop to the center of the flower. 

I used the Stitched Mini Slim Stacklets and the Petite Scallops Stacklets to frame the sentiment. 

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

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The Alpha Bits Cardmaking Kit