School Daze & Sports Plays

Hi and welcome to the School Daze & Sports Plays Release at Taylored Expressions. As we get ready to send our children back to school and begin all the fall sports this release is perfect for teachers, athletes, and coaches. 

My first project works for a soccer player or soccer coach. I used a number of new products to create my card including the Nothing but Net Background Stamp, the Little Bits - Soccer Die, and Perfect Pennant Clear Stamp Set - Team Spirit. 

I cut a piece os Sugar Cube Cardstock for the card front. I lightly stenciled clouds with the Set the Scene - Cloud Stencil Strips and Gumball Ink. Then I stamped the  Nothing but Net Background Stamp in Oreo Ink. I added grass at the bottom of the net with the Build a Scene - Grassy Hills Dies and Dill Pickle Cardstock. 

Next I foiled the pennants with Blueberry Foil and die cut with the previously released Perfect Pennant Die Set. I blended ink on the top and bottom pennant and then added the sentiments with the Perfect Pennant Clear Stamp Set - Team Spirit and die cut with the coordinating Pennant Clear Stamp Set - Team Spirit Dies. I used the new Little Bits - Soccer Dies to add the three soccer balls. 

My next card features the Little Bits - Bowling Dies and the previously released Sporty Gnomes Die Set. I created the two gnomes with the Sporty Gnomes Dies Set and the Gnome Alone Die Set for the body of the gnomes. 

To create the card front I cut a piece of Sugar Cube Cardstock and then embossed with the Swiss Dots Embossing folder. To create the bowling alley I used the Rainbow Bright 2 Die, using Licorice Cardstock for the edges and Toffee Cardstock stamped with the Wood Plank Background Stamps with Toffee Ink for the center lane.

I added the bowling ball and bowling pins I created with the Little Bits - Bowling Dies and a few red glittered hearts with the Little Bits - Hearts Dies. The sentiment is from the Duck Duck Goose Stamp and Die Set. 

Perfect Pennant - Team Spirit Bundle

Little Bits Bundle - Sport 2

School Daze Bundle

Plus, we're donating $1 from every order placed August 5th through August 11th to AdoptAClassroom.org to support teachers as they head into the new school year.

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O Christmas Tree Cardmaking Kit

It is the last Tuesday of the month and time for a new cardmaking kit for Taylored Expressions. We are celebrating Christmas in July with the new O Christmas Tree Cardmaking Kit, available now in the TE Store. 

I created two different themed cards with the new kit to share with you today. 

When it comes to untraditional Christmas color combos this is one of my favorite. I used Spearmint, Brussels Sprout, Salt Water Taffy and Macaron with silver accents. My first step was to stencil and die cut the tree. 

Next I stamped the O Christmas Tree Split Stamp & Stencil Combo, using the part of the stamp that is created the snowflake background. I stamped in Versamark Ink and embossed with white embossing powder. I added the Christmas tree to the background and the die cut the presents to put under the tree. 

I used the See the Light Die Set to add the ornaments to the tree. The See the Light Die Set is available separately for the kit. I added one of the sentiments in the Mini Strips Stamp - Holiday 2 from the card kit. 

On my second card I went with a more traditional color theme, stenciling in Cilantro, Jalapeño, and Cinnamon inks, using Red Glitter Cardstock for the ornaments, and Licorice Cardstock for the card base. I stamped the snowflake in Versamark Ink and embossed with gold embossing powder. 

To add the birds I used the new Winter Birds Die Set, also available for purchase separately. There are a number of types of birds you can create. I can see using this die set throughout the winter season. I used red glitter cardstock to add the ornament with the Light It Up Die Set. 

This is another sentiment from the Mini Strips Stamp - Holiday 2. 

https://www.tayloredexpressions.com/whats-new/o-christmas-tree-cardmaking-kit/

The O Christmas Tree Kit includes:

• O Christmas Tree Split Stamp & Stencil Combo
• O Christmas Tree Dies
• Mini Strips Stamp - Holiday 2
• The Insiders - O Christmas Tree
• Taylored Tutorial

Kits go fast and most items are not available to purchase outside the kit. Plus, each cardmaking kit includes a Taylored Tutorial! This detailed instruction sheet helps kickstart your creative journey with step-by-step instructions.

Pair your kit with these coordinating products to take your projects even further:

• The Insiders - O Christmas Tree
• O Christmas Tree Envelope Seals
• Winter Birds Die Set
• See The Light Die Set

Want it all? We totally understand and have made it easy for you to get everything in one click! Get the All Spruced Up Bundle that includes the kit along with each of the additional coordinating products ensuring you have one of everything.

https://www.tayloredexpressions.com/all-spruced-up-bundle/

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New Ink and Cardstock Colors from Taylored Expressions

There are four new ink and cardstock colors coming to Taylored Expressions today! They are named Royal Icing, Tiki Mule, Papaya, and Persimmon and I am going to give you look at all of them! All the new products are available now in the TE Store. 

My first card features the Royal Icing and Tiki Mule Ink. I paired the two new ink with Spearment, Brussels Sprout, Huckleberry, and Potato Chip. I created the card with the Boho Botanicals Layering Stencil and the Foil It - Boho Botanicals. 

I foiled the panel with Gold Shimmer Fun Foil and then used the stencil to add the flowers and greenery. The sentiment is from the Sundry Sentiments Stamps Set and die cut the coordinating dies. 

I created the card again, this time using the new Papaya and Persimmon Inks with Guava, Fruit Punch, and Granny Smith. 

You can see in the background the are enamel dots to match the new colors. 

Next up is a closer look at the new cardstock colors. I used the Garden Variety 2 Die Set and the Rustic Pail Die to give you a look at all the colors together. I used Papaya, Persimmon, Royal Icing, Tiki Mule, along with Granny Smith, Cilantro, Toffee, and Gold Glitter Cardstock. 

I used the Polka Chic Background Stamp for the card front and the sentiment is also from the Sundry Sentiment Stamp Set. 

I also used the new colors of enamel dots on the centers of my flowers. 

I also wanted to mention the new TE Exclusive - Swatchlet Die Set + Swatch Ring. I have been wanting to swatch my cardstock for ages so now I am getting started! 

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Papertrey Ink July Release Countdown Day 4

Welcome to Day 4 of the Papertrey Ink July Release Countdown. I have two more projects to share with you today.  All the new products will be available tomorrow, July 22nd at 12 PM EDT. 

My first card features the Sweetest Bunch Stamp Set and Dies. This is a pretty one! I went with a color combo of reds, blues, greens, and yellow for a cheery bunch of flowers. I listed the inks I used below. 

I used one of the dies in the  Mat Stack Thank You So Much Collection behind the bunch of flowers. I used one of the stencils in the collection to add the stenciling around the edges. The sentiment is included in the Sweetest Bunch Stamp Set. 

The card front is die cut with the Border Bling: Tin Stitch Die and I added a strip of Big Collection: Pure Poppy across the center of the card. 

Supplies:

Stamps: The Sweetest Bunch, 
Dies: The Sweetest Bunch, Mat Stack Thank You So Much, Border Bling: Tin Stitch
Ink: Pure Poppy, True Black, Ocean Tides, Pinefeather, Lemon Tart, Summer Sunrise, Spring Rain, Blueberry Sky, Dark Indigo, Fine Linen, Classic Kraft
Paper: Stamper's Select White, Spring Rain, Fine Linen, Bitty Big Collection: Pure Poppy
Other: Mat Stack Thank You So Much Stencil, Black Gems, Stickles: Star Dust

On my next card I used a combination of the new products to create a wedding card. I started by using the Rustic Woodgrain Hot Foil Plate with Rustic Cream Cardstock and gold foil. I added Antique Linen Distress Ink around the edges. 

Next I die cut the bottom edge of the card front with the Elegant Edges: In Full Bloom Dies. I attached the panel to a piece of True Black Cardstock. Then I used the Elegant Edges: In Full Bloom Dies again to die cut the pieces that are inlaid back in the die cuts. 

The sentiments are from the This is Big Sentiments: Wishes Stamp Set and die cut with the coordinating dies. There are numerous choices for the smaller sentiments, making it perfect for so many occasions.

Supplies:

Stamps: This is Big Sentiments: Wishes
Dies: This is Big Sentiments: Wishes, Elegant Edges: In Full Bloom
Ink: Versamark
Paper: True Black, Stamper's Select White, Gold, Rustic Cream
Other: Rustic Woodgrain Hot Foil Plate, Gold Foil, Gold Embossing Powder, Black Gems, Foam Tape

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Papertrey Ink July Release Countdown Day 3

Welcome to Day 3 of the Papertrey Ink July Release Countdown. Today I have two more projects to share with you. All the new products will be available on July 22nd at 12 PM EDT. 

This pretty stamp set is called In Full Bloom and of course, there are coordinating dies. I like the fun, whimsical style of this set. I have listed the ink colors I used below. I also added a little light coloring to the leaves with Olo Markers.

I used the Love to Layer: Arches Dies to create the arched frame. I die cut white cardstock and ink blended the grass and clouds. 

I used the Ornate Swirls Hot Foil Plate to create the background, foiling with gold foil. 

Supplies:

Stamps: In Full Bloom
Dies: In Full Bloom, Love to Layer: Arches Die
Ink: Aqua Mist, Simple Chartreuse, Ripe Avocado
Paper: Stamper's Select White, Ripe Avocado, Lilac Grace
Other: Ornate Swirls Hot Foil Plate, Gold Foil, Various purple inks, cloud stencil, foam tape

My next card is created with the Reflections: Philippians 4 Stamp Set and Dies and the new Cornered: In Full Bloom Dies. 

I stamped the verse on True Black Cardstock, embossed with gold embossing powder, die cut the sentiment and then added the sentiment to background die cut that is part of the Reflections: Philippians 4 Dies. 

The background is stenciled with the Perfect Present Stencil Collection with Lemon Tart Ink. I die cut the corners with the Cornered: In Full Bloom Dies. Then I used the die again with colored cardstock and inlayed the pieces back into the card. 

Supplies:

Stamps: Reflections: Philippians 4
Dies: Reflections: Philippians 4, Cornered: In Full Bloom
Ink: Lemon Tart, Sweet Blush, Hibiscus Burst, Green Parakeet,Versamark
Paper: Stamper's Select White, Green Parakeet, Sweet Blush, True Black, Gold
Other: Gold Embossing Powder, Gold Gems, Perfect Present Stencil Collection

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

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Papertrey Ink July Release Countdown Day 2

Welcome to Day 2 of the Papertrey Ink July Release Countdown. This month is full of pretty floral, gardens, and large, focal point sentiments. And today I have a pretty stencil set to share with you. All the new products will be available on July 22nd at 12 PM EDT. 

I am loving the new  In the Meadow Stencil Collection. This is a set of six stencil which give you all the details and options for color variation. I used Sweet Blush, Autumn Rose, and Scarlet Jewel inks for the flowers and Simply Chartreuse and Ripe Avocado for the greenery. 

The sentiments are from the new This is Big Sentiments: Wishes Stamp Set. There are two font choices for the word Wishes and coordinating dies. Then there are great choices for the smaller sentiment, making the set perfect for many different occasions. 

I used the On the Edge: Scallops Collection Die to add the vertical border. 

Supplies:

Stamps: This is Big Sentiments: Wishes
Dies: This is Big Sentiments: Wishes, On the Edge: Scallops Collection Die
Ink: Sweet Blush, Autumn Rose, Scarlet Jewel, Simply Chartreuse, Ripe Avocado, Olive
Paper: Stamper's Select White, Sweet Blush, Scarlet Jewel
Other: In the Meadow Stencil Collection, Twine, Pink Jewels

Next up is a look at the Mat Stack: Thank You So Much Collection. The collection includes the large sentiment die, a set of dies to add the sentiment to, and three stencils in different patterns. I didn't use the stencils in the collection on this card but I will have a card to share tomorrow that does. 

I used the In the Meadow Stencil Collection again with a different color combo, which I have listed below. After the stenciled the background I used the larger in the Die Mat Stack: Thank You So Much Die Set to die cut center of the stencil pattern. I put the die cut back into the card with form tape so that it would stand out from the background. 

I lightly splattered dark blue watercolor on the background and finished off with some crinkle ribbon. 

Supplies:

Dies: Mat Stack: Thank You So Much Collection
Ink: Hawaiian Shores, Tropical Teal, Enchanted Evening, Dark Indigo, New Leaf, Pinefeather, Aqua Mist
Paper: Stamper's Select White, Aqua Mist, Dark Indigo
Other: In the Meadow Stencil Collection, Crinkle Ribbon, Dark Blue Paint

Thanks for stopping by! I be hack tomorrow with more projects from the July Release. Stop by the PTI Blog for more details and inspiration from the team. 

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Papertrey Ink July Release Countdown Day 2