Hi folks, 

I am back on the blog with something exciting! I have waaay too many stencils and there isn't an easy way to store them. It's all a mess as I store them the same way I store my stamps and dies.... Well, until now! Taylor came to rescue and designed new Simple Storage Stencil Sleeves for 6×6 and Mini Slim stencil sizes along with the new Simple Storage Binders. They also come with Stencil Storage Stickers that you can order to label the stencils that was released in 2019, 2020, and now 2021! I am also using the slimline storage binder to store half finished projects and the 6x6 one for leftover foils! 

I finally got a chance to play with my minc laminator with this card! I first applied a layer of glitter grab using the new Chantilly stencil and waited for it to dry completely clear. This is a crucial step! Then, I ran it through my minc using Deco Foil Enchanted Rose foil and trimmed off the bottom at an angle and placed it on another piece of oreo cardstock. For my sentiment, I used the Signature Thanks die and die cut the top of the sentiment using TE's Sticky sheet placed on oreo cardstock. For the backer, I used Oreo cardstock. I then removed the top part of the Sticky sheet and rubbed my left over foil over it so that my 'Thanks' also looks foiled. I then placed the foiled Thanks and backer on top of my foiled base! That's it :) I absolutely love how the foil turned out! 

My next card uses a technique that I have been wanting to try out for a while - Colorblocking! This isn't exactly my style, but I love how This turned out! I first started off by cutting two strips of Candy Corn and Lollipop cardstock. I then ink blended the candy corn cardstock using Sweet Potato ink and Braided Diamond stencil. Then, I cut another strip of Cupcake and Pineapple cardstock and die cut a heart such that the center of the heart die is aligned with the 'meeting point' of the two cardstocks. I also cut a couple of smaller hearts to surround the larger heart :) Then, I die cut a bunch of On Repeat - Birthday and pasted them on the Pineapple side of the heart and cut around the edge of the heart :) 

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Happy Crafting,

Kavya

Hi folks, 

I am back on the blog with inspiration for the new kit from TE! This kit provides endless opportunities to create fun and unique cards. Grab our adorable Oh, What a Day! Cardmaking Kit and get everything you need to make handmade cards all year long! There’s a cute critter and a sweet sentiment or two for a variety of occasions, from birthdays and graduations to get well soon and thinking of you. The combinations are limitless!

Hi folks, 

I am back on the blog with another fun release from TE! This time, Taylor is releasing some products from Stamp Joy and a bunch of monthly freebies with new coordinating products. So let's get started? 

My first card uses something that I have been waiting for Taylor to release for months! Strip Dies! I love creating my own stripped backgrounds, so this makes it so much easier. For my first card, I decided to paper weave! I can't remember the last time I did this. Probably 4th grade? But it's so much fun to do it as an adult too LOL! I first started off by die cutting strips in in size 1/8th using gold card stock and 1/4th using Lollipop, Candy Corn, Pineapple, Granny Smith and Cookie Monster. I then weaved them by leaving some space in between for some extra drama! You will notice that the weaving isn't even especially with the gold strips. This is because I decided to add the gold strips after weaving the colored cardstock as I felt that it was missing something, and I was too lazy to redo the weaving. Nevertheless, I think it turned out well. Later, I added a border using toffee cardstock and Stitched Framed Stacklets 1. Finally, I added heat embossed sentiments from Love & Hugs and Mini Strips - Watt's Up?

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My next card uses the Bold Branches coordinating stamp and die. I first started off by stamping and coloring different leaves from the set. For the thin foliage, I hear embossed it directly on Blueberry cardstock using gold embossing powder. As I didn't want the white border around the stamped images, I colored the outline using blue copic marker and added extra details using a gold gel pen. Then, I prepared the base by ink blending the edges of Blueberry cardstock using blue corn ink and splattered some gold paint using Gansai Tambi Starry colors set. Finally, I added a sentiment from Love & Hugs and added some gorgeous gold drops to finish off the card! 

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My last card is quite simple to recreate. I started off by creating a striped background using leftover strips from my first card (no particular pattern here!). Then, I ink blended the balloons using Lollipop, Jelly Donut, Candy Corn, Pineapple, Cookie Monster and Granny Smith dye inks. I used the same inks to stamp the insides of the balloons and the stems using the coordinating stamp set. Then, I splattered some more fold, silver and pearl drops using the new Gansai Tambi starry colors set! Finally, added a sentiment from Mini Strips - Donut Worry.

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That's it folks! 

Happy Crafting,

Kavya

Hi folks,

I am back on the blog with another fun post showcasing the new Valentine's Treat release from Taylored Expressions with so many cute and simple ways to decorate and present your tiny gifts and goodies :) 

My next project is these super Polka Dot Kraft bags that I decorated by stamping a bunch of hearts from Itty Bitty Sentiments - Valentine in the tiny circles using Lollipop dye ink. I also added a Critter from Critter Clips - Valentine and closed them using embroidery floss and a stamped sentiment on Itty Bitty Tags - Halloween! 

For these super adorable Treat Totes, I used the pre cut totes now available in store. For the one on the left, I created a see-through opening using acetate and Heart Stacklet dies. For the one on the left, I diecut the front of the tote using Stitched With Love cutting plate. For both the bags, I recommend die cutting them before folding! The tiny tags from Foil It tags - Valentine are just the perfect size for these bags :) 

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That's it folks. I hope these projects inspire you to try something new! 

Happy Crafting,

Kavya

My next card uses the Gus and Gertie - Best Buds stamp set. I ink blended a night sky using Oreo, Blueberry, Blue Raspberry, Lollipop and Plum Punch dye inks and sprinkled some white paint for the stars! I finished off the card by stamping a sentiment from Love & Hugs in Plum Punch and added some more from Mini Strips - Watt's Up?

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My next card is super easy to create. I ink blended the edges of an A2 sized cardstock using Peaches and Cream and Pink Champagne. I stamped Love Lights using Lollipop and ink blended the stencils from the combo using Jelly Donut and Lollipop. I added some extra details a white gel pen cox why not? I finished off the card by heat embossing a sentiment from Love & Hugs and added some more from Mini Strips - Watt's Up?

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My final card uses the new Chip and Charlie Valentine stamp. I created a city background for the stamp set by ink blending Blue Raspberry and Granny Smith for the sky and added the city scape by die cutting the Downtown Border die using Blue Raspberry. For the grass, I used Granny Smith cardstock. I finished off the card by heat embossing a sentiment from Love & Hugs and added some more from Mini Strips - Donut Worry.

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That's it folks! I hope these projects inspire you to create your own awesome and cute cards using this week's release! 

Happy Crafting, 

Kavya

Hi folks, 

I am back on the blog with another fun release from TE! I love how the new Create in Quad stencils make it super easy to mass produce cards! TE has another stencil to add to the Collection: Snowflakes :))) I have a bunch of cards to show you all today. These are super easy to make using a few inks and happy mediums. 

My first cards use Snow Cube as the base. I first ink blended the snowflakes using stencil 1 and 2 with lollipop, strawberry milkshake, jelly donut, plum punch, lavendar glaze, cookie monster and blueberry dye inks. For stencil 3, I used some happy medium in gold and for #4 using peaches and cream dye ink. I also went over stencil #2 again using iridescent happy medium for the extra sparkle!  I then matted the ink blended cardbase on jelly donut, cookie monster, plum punch and lollipop cardstock and placed it on A2 sized toffee cardstock. Finally, I added a sentiment by heat embossing the Winter Blessings stamp or Get Cozy stamp on colored cardstock.

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My next set of cards uses colored cardstock matted on top of toffee cardstock. I started off by die cutting Poblano Pepper, Lime zest, Blue Raspberry and Watermelon cardstock using petite scalloped rectangle dies. I then ink blended the snowflakes using matching dye ink and sugar cube ink. For stencil #3 and #4, I used gold and iridescent happy medium and finished it off by adding heat embossed sentiments!