Hi folks, 

The monthly kit for Taylored Expressions kit is here and it's all about cute bears that are perfect for any occasion! 

My first card is a generic card for any special friend in your life! I started off by stamping the bear and coloring it with copics. Then, for the background, I ink blended white cardstock with Blue Corn, Blue Raspberry and Granny Smith dye ink. For the forest, I die cut Peace on Earth cutting plate using Jelly Donut and ink blended the edges with coordinating dye ink. Splattered a bunch of snow and ran the background through Tiny Twinkles embossing folder to finish off my card! 

My next card is a Galentines Day card. I started off by stamping and coloring a bear from the kit. Then, I diecut a slimline postage background using Pink Champagne and Strawberry Milkshake cardstock. I ink blended the edges with coordinating dye ink. Added two folk art hearts and a sentiment to finish off my cards! 

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Happy Crafting, 

Kavya

Hi folks, 

Kavya here with a fun Christmas card using Taylored Expressions' latest release. Today's card features the new Scattered Holiday Blooms Bundle. I also have a tutorial coming up on how to create the faux frost and snow on the flowers and leaves, so be sure to check my IG tomorrow! 

I started off ink blending Jalapeño cardstock with Jalapeño die ink. For the label, I used Jalapeño again with Kraft Woodgrain cardstock and Easy Edgers die set. I diecut the word 'Joy' out of Sugar Cube cardstock. For the flowers and leaves, I used Watermelon, Granny Smith, Peapod, Poblano Pepper and Sweet Potato Pie. As always, ink blend the edges with coordinating dye ink. Then, I applied some frost using Glossy Accents and glitter (tutorial coming tomorrow on IG!) and finished it off with some paint splatters. 

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Love how this one turned out! 

Happy Crafting,

Kavya

Hi folks, 

I am back with another fun TE release that I am sure will solve some of your cardmaking problems - making masculine cards! There aren't enough masculine themed products in the market so I am sure you would appreciate some of the awesome products that I am going to showcase today. 

For my first card today, start by blending the edges of Mocha cardstock with Oreo dye ink. Then, stamp the new Wood Slice stamp on Cinnamon card stock with Chocolate Truffle dye ink. To make it more realistic, I tore the edges of the wood slice and ink blended the edges with Cinnamon dye ink. Then, I cute various tools from the new Tools of the Trade die set with Honey, Blue Raspberry, Oyster and Sweet Basil cardstock. I made them look a bit dimensional using alcohol markers, white gel pen details and just plain old ink blending with coordinating dye ink. Added a heat embossed sentiment from Father's Day Favorites and I was done! 

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My next card uses the new First Drafts die set! I started off by creating my background using the new Wonky Grid stamp set. I stamped it using Jalapeno ink on Green Tea cardstock. Then, I cut various stationary products using Honey, Pineapple, Blue Raspberry, Guava, Spearmint and Buttercream frosting. For the envelope, I used Toffee cardstock with Medium Envelope die. I made them look a bit dimensional using alcohol markers, white gel pen details and just plain old ink blending with coordinating dye ink. Stamped a sentiment from Father's Day Favorites and I was done! 

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I hope these projects inspire you!

Happy Crafting, 

Kavya

Hi folks, 

I am back with another fun kit from TE and this one is all about my favorite style of cardmaking - typography! I am going to show you guys two cards that use these awesome large alpha dies as the focal point. The Alpha Bits Kit is $67 packaged in a zippered pouch with a custom sticker. The kit includes:

Hi folks, 

Kavya here with some inspiration for this month's newest kit from Taylored Expressions - Scattered Blooms. This one is filled with awesome goodies - dies, stencils and foil sheets! But, I decided to try two new layouts using the dies and I love how they turned out. 

First off, die cut a bunch of flowers and leaves using the cutting plate. I used Candy Corn, Pineapple, Granny Smith, Peapod, Dragon Fruit, Bubblegum and Strawberry Milkshake.

For the Blue card, I started off by die cutting flowers again using Blue Corn cardstock. I didn't use the flowers this time around. I used the negative. I placed the negative on Tropical Punch cardstock and added some die cut Blue corn flowers. I then placed the colorful flowers and leaves all over and added some gel pen details and Enamel dots for the floral centers. I finished off my hard by adding a die cut sentiment out of Blue Corn and Buttercream frosting cardstock!

For the brown card, I die cut a bunch of 'hugs' sentiment out of Cinnamon and arranged it all over my Cinnamon card base. Then, I arranged the flowers and leaves on one corner of the card and I was done!

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That's it! I hope this inspires you! 

Happy Crafting,

Kavya

I hope these projects inspire you! 

Happy Crafting,

Kavya

Hi folks, 

I am back on the blog with another fun release from TE! I love finding unique ways to combine products. So, this latest release is right up my alley! All of these new stamps can be combined with previous releases in unique ways, and I am all for it! 

My first card is based on my love for lemon tea! I started off by die cutting a Sea Salt cardstock with Diamonds Piercing Plate. Then, I added an arched die cut using Oyster card stock. For the teacups, I used Sugar Cube, Tropical Punch and Saltwater Taffy cardstock to make them look like Blue China cups. I heat embossed the teacup patterns on Tropical Punch cardstock and cut them into strips. I also added additional details using a white gel pen. I finished off my card with some lemons from Squeeze the Day and florals from Ever in Bloom. For the lemons and florals, I sued Pineapple, Granny Smith and Buttercream cardstock. Love how this one turned out!

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My next card uses the new Rise and Shine stamp set! I am NOT a morning person and I hate breakfast unless it's so sweet that it could be considered a dessert. While searching for inspo, this Grumpy Cat sentiment caught my eye and I knew it would be perfect! For the card base, I ink blended Sprinkles and Banana Cream Pie to create a warm sunny morning sky. For the grass, I used Peapod cardstock. Stamped, colored and adhered all the images to the card base and I was done!

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Hope these projects inspire you! 

Happy Crafting, 

Kavya

Hey folks, 

It's TE's 15th birthday and I cannot wait to show you all the awesome products in store for this new release. Here are the two offers for this release:

While supplies last during our 15th birthday celebration, you can get the Birthday Blowout Layering Stencil set for FREE with purchases of $100+! Purchase $175+ and you’ll also get the coordinating Birthday Blowout 3D Embossing Folder FREE! Use the stencil set and embossing folder together or on their own to create one of a kind birthday cards, tags, and more! Offer valid while supplies last.

Now on to my first project! For this fun ink blended card, I started off by ink blending my card base using Pineapple, Candy Corn, Lollipop, Granny Smith and Sprinkles dye ink. Then, I stamped the Ticks and Tacks background in the same color. Then, I ink blended the Create in Quads - Totally Rad stencil using the same colors and used Butter Cream and Peaches and Cream for the 'body' of the juke box and skates. Added a sentiment from Treat Yo-self and I was done! 

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For my next card, I used Buttercream and Toffee for the cardbase and diecut the rest of the Gnome Alone - Birthday using Pineapple, Candy Corn, Granny Smith, Sprinkles and Guava cardstock. Added a sentiment from Treat Yo-self and Simple Strips - For the Gnomes and I was done! Wasn't that simple?

Hi folks, 

Taylored Expressions has a new release  out and it’s all about Halloween! If you love cute critters, this one is for you! 

For my card today, I started off with a Cookie Monster cardbase and ink blended the sky using Blue Raspberry and Blueberry dye inks. Then, I added a strip of Peapod at the bottom for the grass. For the haunted house, I used the new Haunted Mansion cutting plate and added critters from Little Critters Halloween. For the house, I used Earl Gray, Plum Punch and Toffee cardstock. Finally, I added sentiments using Exclamation Points stamp and die set and I was done! 

Hi folks, 

Kavya here with another fun kit from TE! The Wreathed in Joy Cardmaking Kit retails for $65, is packaged in a zippered pouch with a custom sticker, and includes:

• Wreathed in Joy Stamp & Stencil Combo set
• Wreathed in Joy die collection
• The Insiders – Wreathed in Joy panels

Most kit items are not available to purchase individually. Additional products available to purchase outside of the kit: The Insiders – Wreathed in Joy panels, Wreathed in Joy envelope seals, Foil it – Wreathed in Joy panels, Fly Your Flag 2 Die & Clear Combo set, and Vintage Sprigs Background stamp. Limited quantity available! 

For my first project, I have a fun rustic card made using the Wreathed in Joy stamp and stencil combo. I started off by stamping the wreath in Peapod dye ink and the letters in Blue Raspberry and Tropical Punch dye ink. Then, I stenciled the wreath using Dill Pickle, Kiwi, Granny Smith and Watermelon dye ink. For the background, I stamped the Wood Plank background on Sea Salt cardstock using Mushroom and Oyster dye ink. I splattered some coordinating paint to make it a bit more rustic and cut the background into 1 inch strips. Ink blended the edges of the strips and adhered them to a cardbase like shown below. Added a quick sentiment and adhered all the elements to finish off my card! 

I hope these projects inspire you :)

Happy Crafting! 

Kavya