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Taylored Expressions – Celebrating Christmas

Welcome to Day 2 of the Taylored Expressions October 2017 Release Sneak Peeks. The October products being sneaked will be released Thursday, October 5 @ 7 AM PST!

Today, I am sharing two Christmas cards. My first card depicts a Christmas Eve scene featuring the latest addition to the Simply Stamped series – Simply Stamped Christmas Tree.

To create the tree, I stamped the most solid tree image with Peapod ink. I then stamped the next layer with VersaMark ink. As the ink dried, the area became lighter. Finally, I stamped the third layer with the Sugar Cube pigment ink to replicate flocking. I decorated the tree with the corresponding die set. I dry-embossed the background with the Cable Knit folder. I used a portion of the Jolly Old St. Nick border for the background, tucked behind the patterned paper. The stamped tree is decorated with ornaments and tinsel, and a star on top, cut with dies in the Simply Stamped – Christmas Tree set.

Supplies:

Simply Stamped – Christmas Tree [ TLR ]	Simply Stamped – Christmas Tree Dies [ TLR ]	Jolly Old St. Nick [ TLR ]
Banner Stacklets 1 [ TLR ]	Embossing Folder – Cable Knit [ TLR ]	TE Foil Cardstock – Silver [ TLR ]
TE Foil Cardstock – Gold [ TLR ]	TE 6×6 Paper Pack – Build a Scene [ TLR ]	TE Premium Cardstock – Peapod [ TLR ]
TE Premium Cardstock – Cherry Pop [ TLR ]	TE Premium Cardstock – Sugar Cube [ TLR ]	TE Premium Ink – Peapod – Full Pad [ TLR ]
TE Premium White Pigment Ink – Sugar… [ TLR ]	VersaMark – Watermark Stamp Pad [ TLR ]	Zing! Embossing Powder – White Opaque [ TLR ]

I created an envelope for the card using Merry Mail 2. This set features a gorgeous poinsettia border. I stamped the border twice, once with Cherry Pop ink and again with Oreo. I colored the centers with colored pencil. The address label was also colored with pencils.

Supplies:

Merry Mail 2 [ TLR ]	A2 Envelopes – Sugar Cube [ TLR ]	TE Premium Ink – Oreo – Full Pad [ TLR ]
TE Premium Ink – Cherry Pop – Full Pad [ TLR ]

My second card showcases the dramatic Nativity Cutting Plate.

For the background, I used the smooshing technique to apply Distress Oxide Inks to watercolor paper. While the panel dried, I cut the Nativity Cutting Plate from Oreo cardstock. I heat-embossed the Rejoice sentiment with gold embossing powder and cut it as a double-ended banner. I created the card base from gold matte metallic cardstock included in the Metallic Neutrals pack. The star is cut from Gold Foil with the Little Bits – North Star die.

Supplies:

Nativity Cutting Plate [ TLR ]	Rejoice [ TLR ]	Little Bits – North Star [ TLR ]
TE Foil Cardstock – Gold [ TLR ]	TE Premium Cardstock – Metallic Neutrals [ TLR ]	TE Premium Cardstock – Oreo [ TLR ]
TE Premium Cardstock – Sugar Cube [ TLR ]	TE Premium Watercolor Cardstock [ TLR ]	Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Ink – Broken… [ TLR ]
Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Ink – Salty… [ TLR ]	Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Ink – Faded… [ TLR ]	VersaMark – Watermark Stamp Pad [ TLR ]
Zing! Embossing Powder – Gold Metallic [ TLR ]

Taylored Expressions is celebrating Release Week with some fabulous giveaways! Visit the TE Blog for a chance to win a prize from the latest release!

For a limited time, earn DOUBLE CRAFTY POINTS on the Merry Mail 1 and Merry Mail 2 stamp sets!

If you’re not a Crafty Points member, it’s free and easy to join. Just create an account at the TE webstore and you’re automatically enrolled to begin earning crafty points with every purchase. You’ll earn 34 Crafty Points EACH on the purchase of our Merry Mail 1 and Merry Mail 2 stamp sets! Offer valid on qualifying purchases made between 9am CST on Thursday, October 5, 2017 and 11:59 pm CST on Sunday, October 8, 2017 and only while supplies last. Crafty Points are only available on purchases made via our retail site: www.tayloredexpressions.com.

Thanks for visiting! Head on over to the TE Blog to see more projects and product information, as well as a complete list of participating designers!

Taylored Expressions – Let It Snow

Hello! Welcome to Day 1 of the Taylored Expressions October 2017 Release Sneak Peeks. It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! The October products being sneaked will be released this Thursday, October 5 @ 7 AM PST!

My first project features the Quick Critters – Winter Stamp & Die set.

I stamped the snowman and his scarf three times. I colored the scarves with Copic markers and added Glossy Accents for dimension. I dry-embossed the background with the Snowfall folder and added trees to the scene, which I cut with dies in the Build a Scene – Central Park and the Build a Scene – Winter Trees sets. The hats are included in the Little Bits – Snowman set.

Supplies:

Quick Critters – Winter Stamp & Die… [ TLR ]	Build a Scene – Rolling Hills [ TLR ]	Build a Scene – Central Park [ TLR ]
Build a Scene – Winter Trees [ TLR ]	Little Bits – Snowman [ TLR ]	Banner Stacklets 1 [ TLR ]
Stitched Rectangle Stacklets [ TLR ]	Embossing Folder – Snowfall [ TLR ]	TE Premium Cardstock – Cookie Monster [ TLR ]
TE Premium Cardstock – Sugar Cube [ TLR ]	TE Premium Cardstock – Watermelon [ TLR ]	TE Premium Cardstock – Oreo [ TLR ]
TE Premium Ink – Oreo – Full Pad [ TLR ]	Zing! Embossing Powder – White Opaque [ TLR ]	VersaMark – Watermark Stamp Pad [ TLR ]

The October 2017 release includes two stamp sets for decorating envelopes. This is an easy and fun way to add color and whimsy to your holiday greetings! I created an envelope for the card shown above using the Merry Mail 1 set. I colored the stamped images with colored pencils. The bottom sentiment was stamped with red ink.

Supplies:

Merry Mail 1 [ TLR ]	A2 Envelopes – Sugar Cube [ TLR ]	TE Premium Ink – Oreo – Full Pad [ TLR ]
TE Premium Ink – Cherry Pop – Full Pad [ TLR ]

For my second card, I created a Christmas card in non-traditional colors showcasing the Spirit of Christmas set.

I heat-embossed the Spirit of Christmas images and cut the trees with corresponding dies in the Christmas Tree Stacklets set (these could be cut from patterned paper for an entirely different look!). The background was dry-embossed with the Winter Flurry folder. I added a bird cut with the Little Bits – Birds set to tie-in the Lollipop cardstock used for the sentiment banner.

Supplies:

Spirit of Christmas [ TLR ]	Christmas Tree Stacklets [ TLR ]	Little Bits – Birds [ TLR ]
Banner Stacklets 1 [ TLR ]	Build a Scene – Rolling Hills [ TLR ]	Embossing Folder – Winter Flurry [ TLR ]
TE Premium Cardstock – Metallic Neutrals [ TLR ]	TE Foil Cardstock – Silver [ TLR ]	TE Premium Cardstock – Lollipop [ TLR ]
TE Premium Cardstock – Key Lime [ TLR ]	TE Premium Cardstock – Cookie Monster [ TLR ]	TE Premium Cardstock – Sprinkles [ TLR ]
TE Premium Cardstock – Sugar Cube [ TLR ]	VersaMark – Watermark Stamp Pad [ TLR ]	Zing! Embossing Powder – White Opaque [ TLR ]

Taylored Expressions is celebrating Release Week with some fabulous giveaways! Visit the TE Blog for a chance to win a prize from the latest release!

Additionally, for a limited time, earn DOUBLE CRAFTY POINTS on the Merry Mail 1 and Merry Mail 2 stamp sets!

Thanks for visiting! Head on over to the TE Blog to see more projects and product information, as well as a complete list of participating designers!

Merry Monday Christmas Challenge – Penguins

Hello. I’m playing along with the Merry Monday Christmas Challenge whose theme this week is Penguins. I created a CAS card showcasing the Marianne Design Penguin die set.

The Marianne Design Penguin die set includes two penguin options. (I purchased my set from 123Stitch. Marianne Design is headquartered in The Netherlands and sells through a few US retailers.)

I created the background scene by partially die-cutting the mountain included the Marianne Design Igloo and Mountain set. I had to hand cut the edges to span the card’s width. I did this as I didn’t want too many layers on the card (I often have two or three snow hills!). The sentiment is from the Hero Arts Let It Snow set.

Supplies: Marianne Design Igloo and Mountain, Hero Arts Let It Snow, Lawn Fawn Large Stitched Square Stackables, Taylored Expressions Salt Water Taffy (blue cardstock)

Taylored Expressions – Happy Halloween Owl

Hello! Today, I’m sharing a CAS Halloween-themed card created with Taylored Expressions products.

To create the background, I applied Distress Oxide inks – Broken China, Fossilized Amber and Spiced Marmalade – and then stamped the sentiment from the Simply Said – Halloween set. I added the Little Bits – Witch Hat to the Little Bits – Owl which I placed on a branch cut with the On a Limb – Branches set decorated with On a Limb – Leaves.

Supplies:

Simply Said – Halloween [ TLR ]	Little Bits – Owl [ TLR ]	Little Bits – Witch Hat [ TLR ]
On a Limb – Branches [ TLR ]	On a Limb – Leaves [ TLR ]	Stitched Rectangle Stacklets [ TLR ]
Embossing Folder – Weathered [ TLR ]	TE Premium Cardstock – Oreo [ TLR ]	TE Premium Cardstock – Pumpkin [ TLR ]
TE Premium Cardstock – Candy Corn [ TLR ]	TE Premium Cardstock – Lemon Meringue [ TLR ]	TE Premium Cardstock – Sugar Cube [ TLR ]
Woodgrain Textured Cardstock Pack [ TLR ]	TE Premium Ink – Oreo – Full Pad [ TLR ]	Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Ink – Broken… [ TLR ]
Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Ink -… [ TLR ]	Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Ink – Spiced… [ TLR ]	Ranger Multi Medium Matte [ TLR ]

Lawn Fawn – Meow You Doin’?

Hello! Today, I’m sharing a CAS friendship card featuring the Lawn Fawn Meow You Doin’ stamp set. (I previously shared a card with this set in this post.)

I stamped the images in VersaFine on Arches Cold Press watercolor paper and colored them with watercolor pencils. I heat-embossed the sentiment on dark gray cardstock cut with the largest die in the Lawn Fawn Stitched Circle Stackables set.

The background is dry-embossed with a Taylored Expressions folder.

Lawn Fawn – Clear Photopolymer Stamps – Meow You Doin’ [ SBC ]	Tsukineko – VersaFine – Instant Dry Pigment Ink Pad – Onyx Black [ SBC ]
Tsukineko VersaFine ONYX BLACK Ink Pad VF-082 [ SSS ]	Arches Watercolor Pad – 9′ x 12′, 140 lb, Cold Press, Fold-over, 12 Sheets [ BLIC ]
Arches COLD PRESSED WATERCOLOR PAD 140lb 012852 [ SSS ]