Tuesday, August 5, 2025

Taylored Expressions / School Daze & Sports Plays Release


Happy August! Taylored Expressions has their first release of the month: 
School Daze & Sports Plays!
We have lots of goodies in this release that are great for a variety of occasions! 

While I don't have kiddos in school anymore (sadly), I have lots of teacher friends!

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There is a new gnome addition this month......Teacher Gnome.  I've dressed her up using the new dies that are all teacher themed using a variety of colored cardstock....Cookie Monster, Cherry Pop, Toffee, Cilantro, Pineapple, Candy Corn, and then some basics!  This was so fun to put together!!

My teacher was adhered to a clear embossed background using the new Classroom Canvas background stamp.  This gives just the right amout of shine!  The sentiment is from the new Mini Strips - New Seasons.

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Sticking with the teacher theme here......I've used the new Teacher Insiders from this release but on the front of my card.

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I've trimmed the panel down using the Stitched Rectangle Stacklets and then matted with the Petite Scallop Rectangle Stacklets.  I added some of the icons (colored with Copics) from the School Daze stamp set to the bottom.

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Here are the details:


This release has products perfect for celebrating teachers, students, coaches, and sports fans. These goodies were made to help you capture all the excitement this time of year brings! There are three new bundles and this week only, you can save 10% on these bundles.




Plus, we're donating $1 from every order placed August 5th through August 11th to AdoptAClassroom.org to support teachers as they head into the new school year.


--Amy ♥

Tuesday, July 29, 2025

Taylored Expressions / O Christmas Tree Cardmaking Kit


July flew right by! 
It's time for another cardmaking kit from Taylored Expressions.  It is a cute Christmas themed kit called 'O Christmas Tree' and is available NOW!

****Shop Taylored Expressions**** 


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This first card features the main tree image done in Poblano Pepper, Confetti Cake, and Hot Fudge inks.  The stencil used has a 3rd layer that was used to add Happy Medium-Iridescent Glitter.  The snowflake background was stamped in Pink Champagne ink and then stamped again with Versamark.  The snowflakes were then heat embossed with clear embossing powder for a fun shine.  A single pink present was tucked under the tree along with a white heat embossed split sentiment from a new Mini Strips Holiday 2 set in a new font!


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 My second card also features the tree as the main image but done in Pink Champagne, Raspberry Sorbet, Mulled Wine, and Hot Fudge inks.  Over the 3rd layer of the stencil the same Happy Medium-Iridescent Glitter was added (this time over the Mulled Wine color).  The tree and adorable presents were added over a background done with the Burlap Embossing Folder.  The white heat embossed sentiment is from the new Mini Strips Holiday 2 sentiment set.  Did you see the adorable little birdie sitting in the tree???  It's a new die set called Winter Birds and is just so SWEET!!!!


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Here are the details on the kit:

The O Christmas Tree Kit includes:
O Christmas Tree Split Stamp & Stencil Combo
O Christmas Tree Dies
Mini Strips Stamp - Holiday 2
The Insiders - O Christmas Tree
Taylored Tutorial

Kits go fast and most items are not available to purchase outside the kit. Plus, each cardmaking kit includes a Taylored Tutorial! This detailed instruction sheet helps kickstart your creative journey with step-by-step instructions.


Pair your kit with these coordinating products to take your projects even further in the Spruce it Up Bundle:

Want it all? We totally understand and have made it easy for you to get everything in one click! Get the All Spruced Up Bundle that includes the kit along with each of the additional coordinating products ensuring you have one of everything.



--Amy ♥

 

Tuesday, July 22, 2025

Taylored Expressions / Color Drop!!!


Hello!
Taylored Expressions is adding to their color family today with 
Royal Icing, Tiki Mule, Papaya, and Persimmon.
There will be paper, ink, enamel dots....and more.  

Check out Taylored Expressions for all the details and bundle available!



My first card focuses on the cardstock colors now available.  I've used the Scattered Blooms Cutting Plate to make lots of blooms for this card in all the new yummy colors!   

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I've added a sentiment from one of my favorite sets, Sundry Sentiments.  Notice the flower centers?  Those are the new coordinating enamel dots!!

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My second card features all the new ink colors releasing today!  
I used the Wallflowers Stencil along with the Pierced Tiles Cutting Plate for an A7 sized card.

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Now, it's time for you to do some shopping for these amazing new colors from Taylored Expressions!

--Amy ♥

Tuesday, July 15, 2025

Taylored Expressions / Second Chance Release


This week Taylored Expressions has their Second Chance Release and are excited to get some of these great products into their catalog, along with new goodies to pair with them. Here is the promo for this week:

Buy 5+ items from the Second Chance release and get 15% off products in the release! Offer valid 7/15 at 9 am CT through 7/22 at 9 am CT.


The first project I have to share is a card using the All Planned Out 3 die collection.  I love these types of dies because it plans our your card layout easily and you can adjust it too!  I used the Bits & Blooms stamps and coordinating dies for this card.  My color combination is Dragonfruit, Tropical Punch, Concord Grape, Granny Smith, and Cupcake inks.  Lots of dimension here with foam adhesive along with black gemstones.

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My second card uses the Artsy Hearts Foil It Panel.  Mine was done using Rainbow Stars & Sparkle Fun Foil and the Mini Minc.  I added tiny die cut hearts in rainbow colors to the centers.  Adding in the big Hugs sentiment die along with a sentiment strip from Mini Strips Hello Add-Ons.

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My last card uses the Bold Beams Stencil along with the Bold Beams Cutting Plate.  My fun color stenciled combination includes Cherry Pop, Pumpkin, Sweet Corn, Candy Corn, and Tropical Punch inks.  I added in the Mega Messages Hey There die for a pop in the center!  To finish, I added coordinating enamel dots.

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Thanks for joining me today for the Second Chance Release from Taylored Expressions!

--Amy ♥

Pinkfresh Studio / “Whispering Views” Release Blog Hop / Giveaway!


Welcome to the Whispering Views Release Blog Hop with Pinkfresh Studio!
There is a fabulous new release of whimsical images and some florals too!


I used the new Blushing Blooms stamps, dies, and stencils.  I created this to be bold and pop on a Navy Blue background with lots of pop with gold accents.  

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I used the Blanket Stitched Octagons for a layered look and to frame my card.  My blooms were stenciled in orange and pink Pinkfresh Inks.  Sentiment was gold heat embossed onto Navy cardstock as well.  Gold drops were added to finish the card.

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You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

Click here to enter
***GIVEAWAY***

-Pinkfresh Studio will give away the full release on the Pinkfresh blog and YouTube channel. 

-Then they will give away TEN $50 gift cards along the hop. As usual with blog hops, the winners will be randomly selected from the comments.


Pinkfresh Studio will pull the winners and post them on July 22, 2025, on the Pinkfresh Studio GIVEAWAY PAGE. You must check that page and claim your prize within two weeks.




--Amy ♥

Tuesday, June 24, 2025

Taylored Expression / Seeds & Such Cardmaking Kit


Happy Tuesday! 
The last Tuesday of June is here and Taylored Expressions is releasing their Seeds & Such Cardmaking Kit that has adorable seed packets and colorful veggies. 
This kit is so AMAZING!!  There are so many ways to use these products!!
I created mini cards that just fit inside the seed packet!!  I started by stamping the seed packets in Salt Water Taffy ink and used the coordinating dies to cut out.  

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The images were ink blended with various inks using the stencils and die cut.  They were added to a piece of inked cardstock behind the frame of the seed packet.  To create the cards, I added a layer behind using the Frame in Frame Cutting Plate.  This gave the cards a little twist with the scallop edge!  

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Here you can see how they stand up........I love creating mini cards!!

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Here are the kit details:

Seeds & Such Background Stamp
Seeds & Such Dies
Vegetable Garden Layering Stencil
Seeds & Such - Vegetables Clear Stamp
The Insiders - Seeds & Such
Taylored Tutorial

Kits go fast and most items are not available to purchase outside the kit. Plus, each cardmaking kit includes a Taylored Tutorial! This detailed instruction sheet helps kickstart your creative journey with step-by-step instructions.


Pair your kit with these coordinating products to take your projects even further:

Want it all? We totally understand and have made it easy for you to get everything in one click! Get the Sow Much Fun Bundle that includes the kit along with each of the additional coordinating products ensuring you have one of everything.


Plus, for a limited time save $10 on the Seeds & Such Cardmaking Kit & $15 on the Sow Much Fun Bundle! Offer valid 6/24 at 9 am CT through 7/01 at 9 am CT or while supplies last.
--Amy ♥

Tuesday, June 17, 2025

Taylored Expressions / Birthday Bash



There is a fun BIRTHDAY BASH going on over at Taylored Expressions!
Join us for some new products to go along with some previously exclusive items to celebrate the birthday celebration!

Check out the details below of the promotion for this release!


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I created a fun shaker card using the new Bits & Pieces - Sparkle Party.  I started with a frame made with the Squiggle Stacklets and Pink Champagne cardstock

The Birthday Bash icon images were stamped in Pineapple, Pink Champagne, Peaches 'n Cream, Spearmint, and Gumball inks.  I added a fun split sentiment from Birthday Bash.  Over the top, Unicorn Mist was spritzed for shimmer!

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Next up is a card using Icing on the Cake stencil, die and embossing folder along with the NEW Icing on the Cake Additions!!!  I love the new little flags and banner!  I added some citrus goodness with the Fresh Squeezed Dies along with a sprinkling of glitter.

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Notice the background??  It's a NEW size of background stamp........5 x 7 size called Funfetti.  I white heat embossed it onto a piece of Spearmint cardstock.  

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Get FREE Bits & Pieces – Sparkle Party with any purchase of $75+ sitewide! Offer valid 6/17 at 9 am CT through 6/24 at 9 am CT or while supplies last.



Plus, registration for Stamp Joy 2025 is LIVE! Save $50 with Early Bird registration, open 6/17 at 9 AM CT through 7/1 at 11:59 PM CT.
https://tayloredexpressions.regfox.com/stamp-joy-2025

--Amy ♥

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