Taylored Expressions / Taylor's Birthday Celebration!

Taylored Expressions is celebrating Owner & Creative Director Taylor Van Bruggen's birthday with a collection of new and returning birthday favorites designed to help cardmakers create personalized birthday cards for the people they love.

Birthdays are one of the most common occasions we create for, and handmade cards have a unique way of making someone feel seen, valued, and celebrated. This release is filled with products that make it easy to customize cards for family, friends, neighbors, coworkers, and everyone else on your birthday card list.

From festive birthday sentiments and celebratory imagery to the new Postmarked Birthday Bundle, you'll find plenty of creative possibilities for crafting cards that are as unique as the people receiving them.

There is a new addition to the "Postmarked" collection......Postmarked - Birthday!!  Let's see how I've used it!!

I had fun with this as I've used the Foil It - Postmarked Birthday with Champagne Fun Foil.  Color palette includes Lime Zest, Mulled Wine, Lollipop, and Cotton Candy inks.  I've created a shaker card using the new Bits & Pieces - Sparkly Dots.  To tie everything together, I've stamped the new background, Party Doodles, in Cotton Candy ink onto Cotton Candy cardstock.

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My next card also uses the new background, Party Doodles, but it's been white heat embossed onto Lollipop Cardstock.

For this one, I used the Hooray Hat Die with Lime Zest, Mulled Wine, Lollipop, and Cotton Candy Cardstocks.  A simple sentiment strip using a sentiment from Big Birthday Hugs.  Silver Glitter Drops were added for some sparkle.

Go check out the Taylored Expressions website for all the details on the celebration happening over there for Taylor's Birthday!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TAYLOR!!!

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Featured Promotion 🎁

To celebrate Taylor's birthday, customers will receive a FREE Bitty Strips Stamp Set – Birthday Wishes when they spend $44 or more from Taylor's Birthday Collection. This versatile sentiment set is packed with birthday greetings that pair perfectly with the new release and will quickly become a staple in any birthday cardmaking collection.

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Stamp Joy 2026 Registration is Open! 🎉

Registration is now open for Stamp Joy 2026, Taylored Expressions' annual crafting event and the most joyful weekend of the year!

Whether attendees join in person or participate through the Staycation experience, Stamp Joy offers a unique opportunity to learn new techniques, create exclusive projects, connect with fellow cardmakers, and enjoy a weekend filled with creativity and inspiration.

From educational classes and special guests to exclusive products, giveaways, and exciting surprises, Stamp Joy is designed to help crafters grow their skills, spark new ideas, and build meaningful connections within the crafting community.

Be sure to check out all the details and secure your spot before registration fills up!

--Amy ♥

Taylored Expressions / Sunkissed Summer

SUMMER is here!!

Welcome to the Taylored Expressions new release called Sunkissed Summer!

This release is divided into 2 bundles--

Coastal Collage

and

Beach Bound

The new Sunkissed Summer Collection from Taylored Expressions is designed to help crafters create meaningful cards for the people who matter most. Whether you're celebrating a birthday, sending a thoughtful thank-you, checking in on a friend, or simply sharing a little encouragement, this release makes it easy to stay connected through handmade cards.

The collection features two curated bundles filled with coastal-inspired creativity. The Coastal Collage Bundle combines coordinating stamps, dies, and sentiments that make creating charming seaside-inspired cards effortless, while the Beach Bound Bundle offers endless opportunities for scene building with tropical foliage, beach accessories, flowers, and playful summer details.

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My first card I went with summery blue using Bleu Cheese ink and cardstock.  This card features the new Sketchy Stripes 6x6 Background Stamp that is a free gift this release!

I created my own background by stamping images from Coastal Collage using Bleu Cheese ink.  Sentiment is from the new sentiment set called Sunny Sayings done in white embossing.

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Next up is a fun colorful beach scene using the new Beach Bound product bundle!

I created this cute beach bag with fun "charms" and some Garden Variety Tropical Blooms dies.

The background was done using the Sandy Shores Split 6x6 Background stamp.  Look how cute this is with the addition of the flip flops and the beach hat!

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As a special release-week promotion, customers who purchase any Sunkissed Summer Bundle will receive the new Sketchy Stripes 6x6 Background Stamp FREE. This versatile background adds texture, movement, and interest to a wide variety of projects and pairs beautifully with the coastal and summer themes found throughout the collection.

The free gift is available with the purchase of any Sunkissed Summer Bundle from June 9 at 9 AM CT through June 16 at 9 AM CT, online and in-store while supplies last. Limit one free gift per customer.

--Amy ♥

Taylored Expressions / Across the Miles

Sending handmade love across the miles from Taylored Expressions!

There is a new release today that features all the states and some other fabulous products to coordinate.  

Let's send some love to connect with those far away!

My first card was made to send some birthday wishes to anyone from Kansas!  I love that I can send a smile to friends and family out of state!

I used the Across the Miles Die of the United States in Oat Milk Cardstock across a panel of rainbow striped Taylored Expressions cardstock (I used up scraps too!).  Sentiment from Close at Heart Stamp Set was stamped in bold black ink VersaFine CLAIR.  I used the Across America - Kansas stamp set and added a layered star for approximately where I live.

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My second card uses the Across America - Colorado along with the Across America - Kansas to send love to a friend there!

I brought in the Around Town Heart Stencil and ink blended with Sprinkles and Pink Champagne Inks.  I added some interest by using the Wavy Stitch Stacklets on the perimeter.  Kansas and Colorado were die cut using Toffee Cardstock.  To finish, I added a few die cut hearts for accents along with a sentiment from Close at Heart stamp set.

I wanted to share the back of my card as well.......what a fun way to share your signature that you made the card!!!

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Two Great Ways to Save on Across America

To celebrate the release, we’re offering Double Crafty Rewards Points on the Across America Die & Clear Stamp Set or 20% off the Across America Bundle, making it the perfect time to add all 50 states to your crafty collection and start creating projects that are uniquely personal.

--Amy ♥

Taylored Expressions / Adventure Awaits Cardmaking Kit

Hello!!

Taylored Expressions' Adventure Awaits Collection is a travel-inspired release designed to help cardmakers celebrate life’s meaningful moments through handmade cards filled with heart and connection. ✈️🌍

Whether you’re sending smiles across the miles, celebrating a special trip, wishing someone well on a new adventure, or reminding loved ones they’re never far away, the Adventure Awaits Cardmaking Kit makes it easy to create thoughtful cards that help people feel remembered and loved.

My first card is meant to send to a loved one or friend that you don't see often.  I love the way you can stencil these icons in whatever colors you want!  

My color palette uses Blueberry, Honey, and Oyster inks.  I added my icons to an embossed background using the Cloud 9 3D Embossing Folder.  The sentiment is from one of the Adventure Awaits Insiders that was die cut using the Stitched A2 Layer Stacklets Die Set.  I added some of the small All Together Adventure Icon Dies done in bold black.

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My second card uses the new Road Map Background stamp in Oyster Ink.  I've added more of the Adventure Awaits stenciled icons.  This time the ink colors are Papaya, Persimmon, Green Tea, and Brussels Sprout.

I added a A2 Postage Stamp Stacklet to frame in my travel icons.  The sentiment is from the new Going Places stamp and die set.

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To help inspire your crafty journey, Taylored Expressions is sharing an exclusive early-access tutorial created just for you! In this special video, Creative Team member Theary Chea-Tran walks you through how to create a heartfelt “Sending Smiles Across the Miles” card using the Adventure Awaits Collection.

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This month, every order qualifies for the adorable Critter Crew - Flamingo stamp FREE with any purchase, bringing a bright pop of playful personality to your crafty projects. When your order reaches $100+, you’ll also receive the Fruit Cocktail Die & Stencil Combo FREE!

Whether you’re shopping the new Adventure Awaits Collection, stocking up on essentials, or grabbing products from your wishlist, now’s the perfect time to treat yourself and pick up a few extra crafty goodies along the way.

Don’t wait too long — these freebies are only available through May 31st while supplies last!

Shop the full Adventure Awaits Collection now at Taylored Expressions!

--Amy ♥

Taylored Expressions / Throwback Thursday / Talking in Circles

Hello!

Welcome to the Throwback Thursday release from Taylored Expressions where we are revisiting the Talking in Circles products.  A few new products are releasing today as well to coordinate with the previous products!

I've used one of the new maps - Talking in Circles 2 - A2 Sugar Cube.  I've paired this map with the new Talking in Circles - Half Patterns 2 die.  

My color palette is Cookie Monster, Blueberry, Peapod, Lollipop, and Candy Corn cardstocks.  After die cutting all the half circles, they were pieced into the "map" with glue.  For the sentiment, I went bold and black using the C'mon & Celebrate Die Set with a backer of vellum cardstock.  For some decor, I added the Bits & Pieces Clay Stars.

Go check out the new products available now!

Taylored Expressions

--Amy ♥

Taylored Expressions / Party in the USA Release

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Welcome to the Party in the USA Release from Taylored Expressions!

We have a wonderful release to celebrate all the red/white/blue and America's birthday/anniversary this year--250 years!

There are some amazing new products along with a die from the Archives---On the Road Wagon!

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One of the new releases is the "You've Got Mail" die set that I can not wait to use for other occasions but this release is all about America so red/white/blue it is!

I created a mini slim card using the Mini Slim Wavy Stripe Cutting Plate Die with Cherry Pop and Blueberry Cardstocks.  The cute mini letters are using the new Postmarked--Americana.  I added some glitter glue to the starts on the envelopes.  Sentiment is from a new set called Star Spangled Sentiments.

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Next up is a card using a die from The Archived Collection - On the Road Wagon.

The background for my wagon is the new Stars & Stripes 6x6 Embossing Folder.  I've used Sugar Cube ink over the raised areas for a bit of "pop"!

I added in more of the tiny envelopes from Postmarked - Americana and also used the American Flag Die Set to embellish the cute wagon!  Another cute sentiment from Star Spangled Sentiments was added along with some clay stars.

Make sure to check out all the new products to celebrate America over at the Taylored Expressions store!

--Amy ♥

Taylored Expressions / Critter Crew Couture

The Critter Crew Couture release is all about adding extra personality, versatility, and playful charm to your crafty projects! This collection was designed to coordinate with the adorable FREE Critter Crew red rubber stamps included with every Taylored Expressions order, giving crafters even more ways to use and enjoy their monthly freebies.

The release features fun accessories, photo-inspired products, and versatile dies that work beautifully for cardmaking, scrapbooking, memory keeping, and more. Highlights include the new photo strip and instant photo frame dies perfect for showcasing stamped critters, sentiments, and favorite photos with a classic instant-photo feel.

I created a cute little shaker card using the new Instant Photo Frame Dies.  The shaker element was added to a panel of Sugar Cube Cardstock that was embossed with the Cloud 9, 3D Embossing Folder.  I used the sweet little hedgehog and turtle from the Critter Crew.

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Any purchase of the Critter Crew Couture Bundle includes a special coupon toward a future Taylored Expressions purchase.

Link Taylored Expressions homepage: https://www.tayloredexpressions.com

Link directly to the Critter Crew Couture release category: https://www.tayloredexpressions.com/whats-new/critter-crew-couture/

New boost

--Amy ♥