Handmade by Kavya: Taylored Expressions

Hi folks,

While Taylored Expressions has no new products to release this week, the DT has worked on some inspiring projects to show you how some previously released products can be used to create both A2 and Mini Slim sized cards! Stretching your supplies to create any sized cards? Sign me up!

If any of the main products that the TE Creative Team used on their project has caught your eye, we are making a selection of them available to you for 30% off through this Sunday, May 9th or while supplies last. Here are the sets included in the sale:

I have been in a creative rut lately... I decided to make some changes to my 'cardmaking life' and one of the changes is to spend more time learning new skills! I can never color well using just alcohol markers so I decided to invest in some brush markers and this is my first card made using just these markers (no colored pencils whatsoever)! Definitely not great but I am happy that I am expanding my skills! I plan to enroll in some online classes by Sandy Allnock too so let's see how that goes :)

I will be showcasing the Treetops background stamp and Swinging By critters! This card is relatively simple to put together. I first started off by coloring the treetop and other critters using just alcohol markers. As it is a night sky, I tried using darker shades of colors. Then, I ink blended the background using Blueberry, Blue corn and Mint Julep inks. I masked a circle while inking and I later tried coloring it using alcohol markers to make it look like a moon! Finally, I added some grass by using the Build A Scene - Grassy Hills Die and some Cilantro cardstock. Like always, ink blended the edges of the die cut using Cilantro and Poblano Pepper and splattered some paint! Adhered all these elements and added a sentiment from On Repeat - Birthday (Yes, I still have the ones from last September - Love having pre cut sentiments nearby!) to finish it off!

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Hope you liked this project! Be sure to check what the rest of the DT has in store.. all of us are using totally different products!

Happy Crafting,
Kavya

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Hi folks,

I am super excite about this release! TE is releasing their popular blender brushes in a smaller size along with a black and white blender brush!!! IKR? and to celebrate this, we are also having a mini stencil release. The I Want it ALL Bundle retails for $75 and includes the following:

Bitty Blender Brushes (set of 6)
Bitty Blender Brush labels
Black & White Blender Brushes (set of 2)
All 6 new stencils
8.5″ x 11″ Grid Paper Placemat Pad

The special introductory price of $75 on the I Want it ALL Bundle is available now through Sunday, April 25th, or while supplies last!

My first card uses the new Roundabout stencil. Here is a fun little way to create a geometric sunset! I first started of by ink blending the stencil using Blueberry, Plum Punch, Lollipop, Candy Corn and Pineapple dye ink. I then ink blended the edges with the same colors to make it seem more like a 'sky'. I then stamped the Endless Evergreens background using oreo ink. I didn't apply 100% pressure while stamping it so that it looks a bit more realistic. Then, I simply tore the edges to give it a frayed look and then placed it on top of a A2 oreo cardbase, Finally, I added some mini sentiments from 'You are the Best' heat embossed on Candy Corn cardstock.

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My next card is a super simple rainbow card that uses the new Mandala stencil. I first stenciled the Mandala using Lollipop, Candy Corn, Pineapple, Granny Smith and Cookie Monster dye inks. I then trimmed the cardstock. I cut some 1/4" strips using Lollipop, Candy Corn, Pineapple, Granny Smith, Cookie Monster and Jelly Donut cardstock and created a rainbow striped background. I then placed both these pieces on some Sea Salt cardstock. Then, I die cut the letters 'FYI' using Cap It Off Alpha out of Sugar Cube cardstock for the outline and vellum for the inside. Finally, I included a sentiment from Simple Strips: Snarky heat embossed on Jelly donut cardstock to finish it off.

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I hope you liked these cards! Be sure to check out the TE blog to see what other have in store.

Thanks,

Kavya

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Hi folks,

Taylored Expressions has a new kit out and it's all about butterflies! Here’s everything included the Butterfly Wishes Kit– which retails for $55:

Butterflies Stamp & Stencil Combo set
Butterflies die collection
Clearly Crafty Butterfly Wishes stamp set
Clearly Crafty Sweet Sentiments stamp set
Diamond Jewels
6 Custom Envelope Seals
6 Toffee A2 Envelopes
Packaged in a zippered pouch with a custom kit label

Limited quantity available. Most items not available to purchase individually.

My first card is another one of my 'vibrant colors on dark cardstock' combos! I don't think I can get enough of them and this kit provided me with so many ways to stretch my supplies as it comes with coordinating dies. This card is super easy to recreate.. I first started off by heat embossing the Butterflies stamp and stencil on Oreo cardstock using white embossing powder. I then stamped the same stamp on white cardstock using Oreo ink and ink blended the wings of the butterfly using the coordinating stencil. I used Pineapple, Candy Corn, Lollipop, Granny Smith, Cookie Monster and Jelly Donut to ink blend the wings. I used the same colors to stamp the inner details using Clearly Crafty Butterfly Wishes stamp set. I also added some details using a white gel pen. I finally die cut all of these butterflies and adhered them on top of the Oreo cardstock. Then, I added a border using Stitched Frame Stacklets 1 and a sentiment using Clearly Crafty Sweet Sentiments stamp set and Heart Stacklet dies.

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For my next card, I created a rainbow watercolor background on some 110 lb watercolor paper. I then masked one side of the Butterflies stamp and heat embossed the bodies using white embossing powder. Later, I stenciled in the wings using Candy Corn, Pineapple, Lollipop, Granny Smith, Cookie Monster and Jelly Donut inks and added the details to the wings using a white gel pen. I finally finished it off by adding sentiments from the Clearly Crafty Sweet Sentiments stamp set.

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I hope you liked these projects. Be sure to check out the TE blog to see what the rest of the team has in store!

Thanks,

Kavya

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Hi folks,

There is a new Mother's Day themed release from Taylored Expressions and you sure won't be disappointed! I had a blast working with the new products that pair perfectly with some previous releases :) So let's get started!

My first card is another one of my "bright colors on dark colored cardstock" cards! For this one. I tried something different and pulled out Mulled Wine cardstock from my stash - a color that I am yet to use after 7 months on the DT! I ink blended the edges using Mulled Wine ink as well and stamped the Gathered Greenery background using the same ink multiple times until I was happy with it :) I then colored various images from Picked Posies using colored pencils and markers and placed them at the edge of the card. I then used the new On the Block Mom die to create a vertical 'MOM'. I simply cut each alphabet separately and placed them strategically so that you cannot see the overlapped parts of the stamp. I also stamped the MOM using a lighter ink like Salt Water Taffy and then colored on top using Copics and colored pencils. Then, I added some Nuvo drops to finsh off my card (they actually hide a bunch of mistakes like adhesive, creases etc!)

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My next card is a critter card that shows you a fun way to use the new Pierced Circles cutting plate die. This die adds a subtle background when used and is perfect for those critter cards when you don't want to add too many elements but think your card is 'lacking' in some way! I first started of by ink blending the edges of a Salt Water Taffy cardstock using Cookie Monster ink. I then used the Wispy Grass Border die and the hill die from Heart Fence and Hill die to create my grass and land. I used Key Lime cardstock for this and also ink blended the edges using the same ink. I then die cut all these elements using the Pierced Circles cutting plate die. I had some left over Layer It Toadstools from a previous project so I decided to use them here! Then, I stamped On the Block Mom using a litter shade of ink and then colored on top using colored pencils and alcohol markers. For my critters, I used Max and Mille and Love from Max and Mille. Finally, I added a sentiment from Mini Strips - You're the Best by heat embossing it on some Candy Corn cardstock!

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Right now, through Sunday, April 11th (or while supplies last), You can get the Picked Posies bundle for 15% off! The bundle includes the Clearly Crafty Picked Posies stamp set, Picked Posies die collection, and Gathered Greenery Background stamp. The discounted bundle price is only available through Sunday, April 11th.

Be sure to check out what the rest of the DT has in store! You won't be disappointed!

Happy Crafting,

Kavya

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