Taylored Expressions / New Tools and Essentials Release

Taylored Expressions is introducing new Tools and Essentials! 

Craft smarter, not harder! The newest tools and essentials from Taylored Expressions are designed for effortless creativity so you can easily create stunning cards.

I have a few cards to share using some of the new cardmaking stamps and dies!

First up is the new capsule shape dies called Label Stacklets 15.  I've paired it with the Boho Botanicals stencil.  

I blended Mango, Honey, Pink Champagne, Watermelon, Sweet Basil, and Avocado inks for this gorgeous blended panel.  Using the Label Stacklets 15, one of the layers was used to die cut the center and was popped off the card with foam adhesive.  Love the dimension it gives.  The sentiment die is a new one called Mega Messages - Oh Happy Day.  Something I have been doing to elevate my cards is use the Unicorn Sparkle Metallic Mist over the top of my cards!  I LOVE the subtle sparkle!

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My next card uses one of the new backgrounds called Polka Chic Background.  I've used it to stamp the blooms from the die set Fresh Cut Flowers with Sugar Cube Ink.

  

The Polka Chic Background was also stamped on a Sugar Cube notecard using Sea Salt Ink for a subtle look.  The blooms were arranged over an Arched Stacklets panel over the Polka Chic Background.  Sentiment, from Hello Lovely, was gold foiled and finishes off the card.

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Don’t miss the new and exclusive Glassboard Buddy – only available from Taylored Expressions! The Glassboard Buddy is your magnetic sidekick for keeping tools and embellishments right where you need them. It sticks to your glassboard and keeps everything within reach so you can spend less time searching and more time creating!

Can’t decide which background stamp you love the most? Get them all with the Essential Backgrounds Bundle!

--Amy ♥

Taylored Expressions / Flit & Flutter Release

Taylored Expressions is excited to announce that they are releasing the popular Flit & Flutter from Crop & Create Spring 2025 to their catalogue!  They have added lots of new coordinating products to help polish those projects.

I've used some of the new stand alone additions for this release......Flit & Flutter Butterflies and Flit & Flutter Hummingbirds.

You may recognize this project from the graphic above.  I've used the Foil It Flit & Flutter but did not foil......I love the bold black outlines! 

I used the Create in Quads Flit & Flutter for the floral image in the colors of Pink Champagne, Peaches 'n Cream, and Sweet Potato Pie.  It may look like more colors than that but it's all in how much pressure you do when ink blending.  I added ink blended Flit & Flutter Butterflies with black dotted accents to my panel.  

The panel was added to a Sweet Potato Pie base that was stamped with the Fineline Script Background.  The sentiments are my favorites......Mini Strips Calendar.  As a finishing touch, a few Clear Drip Drops were added.

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My second card uses the Flit & Flutter Hummingbirds.  The hummingbirds were die cut and ink blended with these colors:  Spearmint, Blue Raspberry, Poblano Pepper, Mulled Wine, Pineapple, and Peaches 'n Cream.

I created the Mini Slim background using the Pierced Tiles Cutting Plate, Mini Slim Thin Frame Cutting Plate, Build a Scene -  Grassy Hills, and the Rainbow Cloud Duo Die Set.  Sentiments are again from the Mini Strips Calendar.  As finishing touches, I added some White Foil Drops for shine!

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We have a new gift collection called Simple Gifting! These bundles have all the pieces needed to create and package a set of cards to give as a gift. It is available in three color themes and they pair with the Flit & Flutter collection.

Plus, customers get 25% off a custom stamp with any purchase from the Flit & Flutter collection! Offer valid 4/08 at 9 AM CT through 4/15 at 9 AM CT. Limit one per customer.  We’ve also created two new custom stamps that pair beautifully with Flit & Flutter.

--Amy ♥

Taylored Expressions / For Her Release

April 1st .......there's no April Fools today!

 To kick off the month, Taylored Expressions is excited to introduce the For Her release!  

This release celebrates all the amazing women in our lives!

I have some inspiration using these new products.  The first card I am sharing is included in the Sneak Peek above!

Heartfelt Blooms is a stamp and stencil combo that includes one large bundle of blooms.  My color palette includes Eggplant, Dried Fig, Snow Cone, Gumball, Mango, Banana Cream Pie, and Green Tea inks.  To the greenery to add dimension, I flicked dark green color using the G29 Copic.  Once the colors were ink blended and the image was die cut, I splattered Dr. Ph. Martin's Pen-White over the floral spray.  

The floral spray was double layered and added over a stamped background using the Weathered Words Background in Sea Salt Ink.  The focal panel was added to an Eggplant layer.  To finish the card, sentiment strips from a new favorite set (Foil-It - Mini Strips Calendar) were done in Silver Fun Foil and added with foam adhesive.  Silver Glitter Drops were added to tie into the silver sentiments.

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My second card uses the Free Stamp w/ Purchase of $75 from the For Her Release Collection called My Wish for You.

I kept this fairly simple to make the message take center stage.  I used blooms from Fresh Flowers and ink blended them using Pink Champagne, Bubblegum, Confetti Cake, Blue Raspberry, Pineapple, Sweet Potato Pie, Dill Pickle, and Cilantro Inks.  

The sentiment was stamped in Versafine Clair Nocturne ink onto a panel die cut using the Diagonal Stitch Rectangle Stacklets which was further layered with the Petite Scallop Rectangle Stacklets.  White Foil Drops were scattered among the blooms to finish the card.

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We’ve got a delightful collection full of goodies to celebrate the amazing women in our lives. And this week, get a FREE My Wish for You Stamp with any purchase of $75+ from the new For Her collection. Offer valid April 1st at 9 AM CT through April 8th at 9AM CT or while supplies last.

--Amy ♥

Taylored Expressions / Nature's Canvas Cardmaking Kit

Hello!

It's the last Tuesday of the month and that means it's time for a new kit at Taylored Expressions! The Nature's Canvas Cardmaking Kit features beautiful floral illustrations that are perfect for so many different coloring techniques. I've used the kit along with the included stencils for some ink blending!!

The Nature's Canvas Cardmaking Kit includes:

Nature's Canvas Stamp Set

Nature's Canvas Coloring Stencil

Timeless Greetings Stamp Set

The Insiders - Nature's Canvas

Taylored Tutorial instruction sheet

My first card uses the poppy inspired image in the blended colors of Sweet Corn, Cilantro, Dill Pickle, and Sweet Potato using the stencils.  I've paired it with a bold Cilantro cardstock background that was white heat embossed with the same image.  The main image was layered onto a Rounded Rectangle Stacklets.  A new addition to the Bits & Pieces lineup are the White Foil Drops.....my FAVORITE to date!

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My second card uses a soft color palette of Rose Water, Pink Champagne, and Dill Pickle inks blended over the stencils from the kit.  My blooms were tucked into a cutout background using the Label Stacklets 13 and the Diamonds Piercing Plate.  I added in those new Bits & Pieces White Foil Drops.  

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Kits go fast and most items are not available to purchase outside the kit. New to the kits this year, we’re introducing the Taylored Tutorial instruction sheet, which provides step-by-step guidance for creating a special project using the kit's contents.

Pair your kit with these coordinating products to round-out your projects:

Nature's Canvas Envelope Seals

Nature's Canvas Dies

Timeless Greetings Dies

Get the Big Nature Bundle that includes the kit along with each of the additional coordinating products ensuring you have one of everything.

--Amy ♥

Taylored Expressions / Pick Your Pairings Release

Hello!

It’s time for another Pick Your Pairings release! Our amazing Fans of Taylored Expressions have shared their creative ideas, and we’ve brought them to life—ready to add the perfect finishing touch to your projects. 

My first card is a mini slim using the Foil It - Drop Shadow Sentiments along with some Magical Fun Foil.

My colors were Dragonfruit, Sweet Corn, and Gumdrop cardstocks using the Tall Tales Alpha Die Set.  I added in some coordinating cupcakes from the Gnome Alone Die Set - Birthday and frosted them with some Sugar Cube Fine Glitter.  For embellishments, a few Bits & Pieces Start Party were added with liquid glue.  Simple birthday greetings strip was added from Simple Strips Occasions.

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My second card uses a new addition to the gnomes called Gnurse Gnome - Dress Up.  Fitting because I'm a nurse, this was fun to accessorize!

Her scrub top was stamped with the Bold Border Background Blocks in Sugar Cube ink.  The background is Talking in Circles Piercing Plate trimmed down and a simple black strip of cardstock was added to ground my nurse.  Sentiment from Mini Strips - Hello Add-ons.

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When you spend $200+ sitewide, you’ll receive a free $25 coupon card* to use on a future order of $25 or more! 

*Limited to the first 275 orders excluding gift certificates. A physical card will be included in your order and used like a coupon code at checkout.

--Amy ♥

Taylored Expressions/ Technique Week & Summer School

Hope everyone’s fueled up with their caffeine today! 

We made it through the time change this weekend and Tayored Expressions Virtual Stamp Joy. 

This week, we’re kicking off Technique Week with the launch of our TE Perforated Paper, along with new products to pair with the paper. Plus, we’re excited to open early bird registration for our Summer School event! 

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The Perforated Paper is so FUN to use along with florals!  I've used Woodland Blooms with a pop of Fruit Punch color.

I ink blended the Woodland Bloom in one corner and then rotated my Perforated Paper and ink blended the bloom in the other corner.  Black rhinestone details were added to the flower centers.  A simple frame, from Stitched Frame Stacklets 1, centered is the perfect placement for the sentiment from Sundry Sentiments.

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This card uses Buds & Blossoms on the Perforated Paper but the paper was backed with Pineapple cardstock so it gives off a buttery color instead of the stark white paper!

My color palette:  Huckleberry, Eggplant, Pineapple, and Brussels Sprout.  A simple layout with an added frame from Fancy Feature Frames Die Set and a sentiment from Essential Sentiments.

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Here are all the details of Summer School:

Craft alongside Taylor Van Bruggen and Susan Block as they share their best techniques for flawlessly foiled designs—all from the comfort of your home. You’ll receive a class kit filled with new TE goodies, created just for this event (valued at over $50!). Plus, enjoy exclusive shopping perks, exciting giveaways, and a special 30% discount on the Mini Minc to kick-start your foiling adventure! Sign up before March 25th to save $20 with Early Bird pricing. Don’t miss out on this chance to add a little extra sparkle to your summer!

Register here: https://tayloredexpressions.regfox.com/summer-school-2025

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Hurry Quick!!

Be one of the first 500 orders to spend $50+ in the Technique Week category and get a FREE pack of Perforated Paper!

--Amy ♥

Taylored Expressions / Calendar Release 2025

Happy March! 

We hope warmer weather is on the way as spring is on the horizon. This week is our Calendar Release with more options than ever before!

The new Perennial Scenes for the calendar is AMAZING and features a layering stencil!  But this can be used for cards too!

My calendar features the Sugar Cube Square Tear-Off Calendars along with the Perennial Scenes Bundle.

I used the Foil-It Mini Strips Calendar along with Champagne Fun Foil in my Mini Minc.  My color palette includes: Fruit Punch, Watermelon, Lime Zest, Cilantro, Brussels Sprout, Bleu Cheese inks.

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My second project features the Arched Rainbow Layering Stencil that coordinates with the Sugar Cube Arched Desk Calendar.  My color palette of inks include--Honey, Mint Julep, Pink Champagne, and Gumdrop.  I added in some dimension using the Decorative Borders Die below the rainbow.

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We're offering a portrait & landscape calendar, the Arch Desk Calendar in Toffee & Sugar Cube, Mini & Square Tear Off Calendars, as well as our 5x7 Calendar.  Plus, get access to an exclusive Craft-Along Class with Susan Block—FREE when you purchase the Perennial Scenes Bundle!

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--Amy ♥

Taylored Expressions / Talking in Circles Cardmaking Kit

 Wahoo!  

It's time for another AMAZING card kit from Taylored Expressions!  

Talking in Circles Cardmaking Kit is SO perfect for literally any occasion, gender, color combo, etc.!!!

Check out all the kit details at the bottom of my post and for the bundle available!

I went GROOVY for my first card and used a fun retro color combination.......Dragonfruit, Sweet Potato, and Macaroon.  

This card uses the Talking in Circles TE Maps that are included in the kit.  They come in both Sugar Cube and Toffee (available outside the kit).  I also used the Stitched Alpha Dies with Black Licorice cardstock.  The circle panel was trimmed down using the Stitched Rectangles Stacklets and added to a Macaroon card panel.

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My second card has a quilt theme and this sentiment from What's Cookin' is PERFECT.  

I used the Talking in Circles Piercing Plate Die as a template to layer the full circle die cuts onto.  I was able to then run the panel through my Big Shot again with the Talking in Circles Piercing Plate Die to add the piercing to the circles.  A simple frame from Frame in Frame Cutting Plate.

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The Talking in Circles Cardmaking Kit includes:

Talking in Circles Die - Whole

Talking in Circles Die - Half

Talking in Circles Die - Quarter

TE Maps - Talking in Circles - A2 Sugar Cube

TE Maps - Talking in Circles - Mini Slim Sugar Cube

The Insiders - Talking in Circles

Taylored Tutorial Kits go fast and most items are not available to purchase outside the kit. 

New to the kits this year, we’re including a Taylored Tutorial instruction sheet, which provides a step-by-step guide for creating a special project using the kit's contents.

Available outside the kit includes:

Talking in Circles Piercing Plate Die

The Insiders - Talking in Circles

TE Maps - Talking in Circles - A2 Toffee

TE Maps - Talking in Circles - A2 Sugar Cube

TE Maps - Talking in Circles - Mini Slim Toffee

TE Maps - Talking in Circles - Mini Slim Sugar Cube

Talking in Circles Envelope Seals

--Amy ♥