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Taylored Expressions is releasing all the products from the kits for individual sale! In case you missed the kits, now is your chance to grab them. Today, I am using the Heart Fence and Hill die from Like Gnome Other... This is such a gorgeous scene builder die that can be used with all your critter cards! I used it to create this adorable card inspired by Monsters, Inc. I simply modified some stamps from TE to look like Mike and Sully...

For Mike, I used the penguin from Fluffy Friends: Holidays. I masked the eye and inner lines and drew the eye and smile! For Sully, I used the famous Big Grumpy! Then, I simply colored the images to look like them :) For the hill, I used the 'Hey There Sunshine" stencil on lollipop cardstock using lollipop ink. I also used the Hot Spots stencil with Candy Corn ink and cardstock. Then I finished it off by adding a Heart Fence die cut using Sugar Cube cardstock. 


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I hope this inspires you to stretch your supplies and use them creatively! Also, be sure to check out what the rest of the design team has in store for you!

Thanks,
Kavya

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Hi folks, 

If you saw any projects on social media using the Stamp Joy products and wanted to get them.. here is your chance! Today's project has a little backstory... I am always out of ideas for cards when it comes to florals! Most of my floral cards follow the formula - ink blended background + colored florals on one side or the center. I also find myself using the exact same color scheme over and over again. If you are in the same situation as me.. here is a fun little trick to get more inspiration! 

I LOVE browsing through clothes and prints by fashion designers. Each season has a specific style, layout and color scheme and they almost never repeat them. I like looking at Indian clothes; specifically prints by Masaba and designer wedding lahengas! Today's card was actually inspired by a lahenga that I pinned a while back...



Isn't this absolutely gorgeous? I love the tiny blue and pink mirror work on a bright yellow background. I tried to pick some elements from this dress and recreate them on a card. For example, I didn't have bling at hand so I decided to substitute with a pierced cover plate and used Nuvo Glitter drops. Can you guess the rest?

I first started off by using die cutting Pineapple cardstock using the Pierced Lattice Cutting Plate. I then placed a Lollipop cardstock behind this. I then used Heart Stacklets and Stitched Heart Stacklets die to die cut the hearts out of Sugar Cube cardstock and glitter cardstock. Later, I stamped various images from Full of Flowers - Single and colored them using colored pencils and alcohol markers. Finally, I stamped a sentiment from the same set using Cookie Monster ink and added a sentiment from Building Blocks Love Additions heat embossed on Lollipop cardstock. Finally, for the faux mirror look, I used Nuvo Goldcoast Glitter drops. 


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I hope you enjoyed this fun little inspiration! If you get inspired by clothes too, feel free to comment on my post on IG or below. Be sure to check out the TE blog for more inspiration from the rest of the DT.

Happy Crafting,
Kavya 


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Hi folks, 

Taylored Expressions has a new stencil themed release that goes hand in hand with the previously released masking stencils. I don't use stencils that often but I had a blast trying to combine them with my usual style...Let's get started! 


My first card uses the Diagonal Stitch Square stacklets. I first used the large 4 dies to die cut the edges of the card to create a nordic look. I then stamped the Wood plank background on Mushroom cardstock and ink blended the edges using Mushroom and Oreo ink. I also added some paint splatters to make it look more like wood. Then. I used the 2 small square dies to create my center piece. I stamped a sentiment from the Diamond Botanical stamp set and also fuzzy cut the floral elements from the same stamp set so that it surrounds the large square die! Another fun way to stretch those supplies! 


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My next card uses the Oval Scalloped and Oval Masking Stencils. I first started off by diecutting Buttercream cardstock using the Leafy Vine cover plate die. I then masked the center of another buttercream cardstock using Pinepple dye ink and Oval Scalloped masking stencil. I then ink blended the center of the die cut cardstock using Pineapple and Candy Corn dye ink using the Oval masking stencil. Then, I simply layered the two and added the word 'Love" diecut using the Cap it Off Alpha dies. Then, I simply added a sentiment from 'Building blocks: Love' to finish it off :) 


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My next card is a cute critter card where Millie and Max make a quick appearance! I first ink blended the squares using the Square masking stencil, Lollipop and Jelly Donut inks. I then ink blended the scalloped squares using Pink Champagne! As always, I added some paint splatters! Then, I simply added critters from 'Love from Max and Millie' and used a sentiment from the same set :) 



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I hope you enjoyed this fun release! 

Happy Crafting,
Kavya


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Hi folks, 

Did you have your eye on a few of Taylored Expressions exclusive products that slipped away before you could get your hands on them? (By exclusive, we mean products that you could earn free with a qualifying purchase.) Never fear, because now you will be able to purchase some of these exclusive stamps and stencils this week! Here is some cool inspiration if you are wondering how to use them! 

First stop, is this beautiful floral card made using the spring spray stamp and big hello stamp set! I first started off by ink blending the edges of an A2 blueberry cardstock using blueberry and blue corn ink. I then added some paint splatters (... like always :D). Later, I stamped and colored some images of Spring Spray using alcohol markers and colored pencils. Finally, I heat embossed the 'hey' and 'bonjour' from Big Hello stamp set and arranged the floral bunch around the large sentiment! 


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My next card is a fun rainbow card that every single crafter can relate to! I first created a rainbow background on watercolor paper using watercolors. I then heat embossed the 'Art from the Heart' background using white embossing powder. Later, I stamped various images from Crafty Grumplings and Do Something Creative stamp set an arranged them on a smaller rectangle to create a focal point. Finally, I used a sentiment from the Mini Strips - Fun and Funny set to finish it off! I mean, I could have spent $4 on a card from the store but I decided to spend 2 hours trying to make this card... and over $100 on supplies! THE STRUGGLE IS REAL!!!


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My final card uses the popular 'Pretty Package' Die with 'Every Birthday' stamps set. I simply ink blended the bow part of the die using Jelly Donut and Plum Punch inks and the 'box' part of the die using Cookie Monster ink and Play the Angle stencil. I then finished off the card by
stamping sentiments from the 'Every Birthday' stamp set on the inside and front of the card and added an image from Millie's Birthday Bash :) 


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That's it folks! I hope these projects inspire you to try out some of the new products :) 

Thanks,
Kavya 









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