Handmade by Kavya

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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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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