Hi folks, 

Taylored Expressions has a fun new kit out... if you like puns, this one is for you! I have two very different cards for this release! Here’s everything included the Very Cherry Kit– which is available for $65:

My first card is super simple to recreate. I first started off by masking the bottom half of the background stamp and then stamping it on some Sugar Cube cardstock using Oreo ink. I then stamped the 'inner portion' of the cherries at an offset by using various ink colors to create a graphic look! I then simply added 'HI' by using the Cap it Off Alpha dies and another sentiment from the kit. Finally, I trimmed the edges and matted it on some Toffee cardstock to finish it off. 

Taylored Expressions has a new release out and its all about summer which I am waiting for - impatiently! Also, we have a new glitter collection... if you like sparkle, this is for you! Let's get started shall we?!

My first card uses the new Anything's Popsicle Stencil, Clear Stamp and Die set! It's a punny card for a father :) I first started off by ink blending a bunch of popsicles using Lollipop, Candy Corn, Granny Smith, Pineapple, Cookie Monster and Jelly Donut Inks. I then used the Glitter Grab to apply some 'sprinkles' and 'dipping'. I then sprinkled some Pearl glitter on top. Then, I used the Rainbow cutting plate to create a fun 'rainbow' background. Later, I created a the word 'Pops' using Cap It Alpha die and some glitter cardstock. Finally, I added some sentiments from Mini Strips - You are the Best to finish off the card!

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Hi folks. 

I am back on the blog with another fun release from TE and it's all about celebrating America! My first card combines a bunch of new products in creative ways. I first started off by stenciling the Starstruck stencil on Toffee cardstock using Sugar Cube ink. I then heat embossed the Full Circle - Patriotic stamp on a die cut USA map (Land of the Free die!). Later, I die cut the stars from the Starstruck set using Cherry Pop and Sugar Cube cardstock and finished it off by adding a sentiment from Full Circle Patriotic! Fun Fact: The sentiments fit perfectly in the Mini Strips and Simple Strips dies! 

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Hope you liked this release! Be sure to checkout what the rest of the DT has in store! 

Happy Crafting,

Kavya

Hi folks, 

Taylored Expressions has a new release out and it is all about making interactive cards! The new Theatre Fold gives you ample space to create a 3D scene and it is perfect for anyone who loves working with critters! 

My first card uses the the new Bitty Borders stamp and Oh my Word - Thank you. I first started off creating a pastel striped background using Potato Chip, Key Lime, Confetti Cake, Pink Champagne and Lavender Glaze cardstock. I then used it do diecut the frame of my card. Then, I ink blended the clouds on the theatre fold flaps using Set the Scene Cloud Stencil Strips and Confetti Cake ink. I also added some grass by diecutting Granny Smith cardstock using the Grassy Hills die. Then, I stamped and colored a bunch of images from Bitty Borders and Spring Grumplings and placed them as shown below. Finally, I stamped sentiments from Oh My Word - Thank You and Big Grumpy using Confetti Cake ink to finish it off :) 

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My second card is perfect for the special friend in your life! I first started off by creating a comic background by ink blending Blue Raspberry, Mint Julep and Confetti Cake dye inks and then stamping the Dizzy Dots background using Blue Raspberry. I then used the City Skyline die to create a skyline backdrop using Oreo and Mushroom cardstock. Later, I stamped and colored images from My Super Hero using alcohol markers and colored pencils. For the 'Hello' on top of the card, I used the two center pieces from the Theater Fold Frame and ink blended them using Blue Raspberry and Confetti Cake. I then heat embossed sentiments from Oh My Word Hello and My Super Hero. Finally, I created my Theatre fold card base using Cherry Pop and Blueberry cardstock and adhered all the images and elements to make this super cool card :) 

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My final card is yet another one of mine vibrant colors on cardstock cards! For this one, I simply ink blended the edges of Blue Corn cardstock with Blue Corn ink and splattered some white ink and liquid shimmer. Then, I stamped and die cut the Seasonal Sprig images and colored them using colored pencils. As these were stamped using black ink, I drew over the stamped outline using a white gel pen. For some reason, I didn't like coloring on white embossed images as the white was too bold for me. If you like to skip drawing over the outline, you can always heat emboss on Sugar Cube cardstock using white embossing powder and then simply color the images. I then finished it off by adding a diecut sentiment from Oh My Word Happy Birthday and some Bits and Pieces White Rhinestones.

Hi folks, 

Taylored Expressions has a new release out and it is all about celebrating the wonderful father's in our life! I have two cards showcasing this fantastic release and I hope you like them as much as I enjoyed making them.. 

My first card makes use of the large 'Dear Dad' stamp. If you have been following me for a while, you would know that I am a huge fan of typography! This large stamp from the new release gave me the perfect opportunity to make a card inspired by a bunch of floral typography I have been seeing lately. I know florals and vibrant colors aren't usually associated with masculine cards but why can't we? For this card, I first stamped the Spring Spray on some Sugar Cube Cardstock and then later heat embossed the 'Dear Dad' stamp using white embossing powder while masking the 'a' on top. Then, I simply colored the image and added some shadows to the letters. I finished it off by adding a sentiment from Perfect Parent 2!

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My second card uses a bunch of products from the new release. I first started off by creating an Argyle background by using the Argyle stamp and stencil combo and Diamonds Piercing plate. As this cutting plate doesn't cut an outer edge, I was able to use this to create a mini slimline card as well! For the inner diamonds, I used Peaches and Cream, Sugar Cube and Toffee ink. I then cut this using a stitched mini slimline stacklets. For the striped background, I used strips of Granny Smith, Lime Zest, Cookie Monster and Blue Raspberry. Then I stamped and colored some images from Sarcasti-Chuck, Sarcasti-Chuck's wardrobe and Hoppy Days. Then, I finished off the card by adding sentiments from 'On the Block - Dad' using Lime Zest cardstock and Simple Strips - Man Myth Legend using Cookie Monster cardstock.

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Hi folks, 

Taylored Expressions has a new release out and it's all about celebrating new grads and our amazing teachers! I cannot imagine it's already been a year since I have graduated.... In my mind, because I didn't get a ceremony, I haven't 'officially' graduated! Nevertheless, this release gave me an opportunity to make some cards for my friends who will be gradating in a few weeks :)

My first card uses a bunch of products from the new release. I first created a chalkboard by ink blending the edges of Sweet Basil cardstock using Peapod and Sweet Basil ink. I then rubbed the Sugar Cube ink directly on the cardstock to create some streaks that look like 'chalk'. For the wood frame, I stamped the Wood Plank background using Toffee Ink on Toffee Cardstock. I also ink blended the edges using Toffee Ink. Then, I heat embossed the adorable Full Circle - School background using white embossing powder. I lightly ink blended on top using Sweet Basil ink so that the background isn't 'pure white' and looks like it's been drawn with chalk. I then heat embossed the On the Block - Grad and Mini Strips - St Patrick's Day on Sweet Basil Cardstock. I didn't apply full pressure while stamping On the Block - Grad so that the heat embossed sentiment looks like it's been sketched/drawn with chalk! Then, I finally, stamped and colored  the pencils from Create in Color edger stamp :) 

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My next card is perfect for all the wonderful teachers in your life! I stamped the sentiment from the Fill in the Blank – Teacher stamp and cut out the letters to arrange them on my card. I used a few hearts from the Hearts A Plenty Cling & Clear Combo set to fill in the ‘O’ and added details with markers and a white gel pen. The globe is created with the Whole Wide World die collection and added a little apple from the I Pick You Cling & Clear Combo set. For the background, I ink blended an A2 cardstock using Peaches and Cream ink and for the desk, I stamped Playfully Plaid using Peaches and Cream ink on Peaches and Cream cardstock. Finally, I stamped a sentiment from Full Circle: School using Lavender ink.