Summer - Right as Rain

Simon Says Stamp GOOD VIBES Release Day

Hello! Today, I’m delighted to be sharing three projects featuring products from the just-released Simon Says Stamp GOOD VIBES release. This release is serious fun – think beach, summer, bright and happy.

Let’s head to the beach! My first card features the Surf’s Up stamp set.

I created a background with inks (from top): Salty Ocean, Summer Sky, Squeezed Lemonade, Dandelion, Tangelo, and Spiced Marmalade.
I stamped the Surf’s Up beach/sun image in black ink on top of the inked panel. I die-cut a frame from Key Lime cardstock (included in the Gina K Add-On pack). The diameter of the circle die was such that I covered the outside circle of the beach/sun image with the frame.
I stamped and Copic-colored a number of the images in the Surf’s Up set, adding them to the scene along with some clouds cut with the Picture Book Sky die.
To finish off the card, I heat-embossed the sentiment on black cardstock and added it to the frame.

My next project showcases the intricate and elegant Debra die.

I cut the die from white cardstock and cut it to an A2 size (the die cuts the inside design but not the outside edges).
I created a panel to go behind the Debra frame with alcohol inks – Red Pepper and Sunshine Yellow – on Yupo paper.
I heat-embossed a sentiment from the Vacation Time set and adhered it to the card.

My final project showcases several of the big sentiments in the Vacation Time set.

I repeatedly stamped two of the Vacation Time sentiments on white cardstock for the card background.
I added a die-cut Bikini and heat-embossed sentiment (Four Seasons set) to a circle cut from cardstock to match the ink I used to stamp the sentiments.

Looking for more inspiration? Check out the Good Vibes Gallery. Additionally, head to the Simon Says Stamp Blog for two days of blog hopping on Thursday and Friday!

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Taylored Expressions June 2018 Release

Hello! Welcome to the Taylored Expressions June 2018 Release! All of the products that we have been sharing this week are now available in the TE store! Before you head off to shop, I have several more projects to show you.

For my first project – a 4th of July card – I have combined the just-released Freedom & Fireworks stamp set with several TE die-cut sets.

I stamped and heat-embossed the Freedom & Fireworks images on Watermelon cardstock.
I stamped and heat-embossed the sentiment on Sugar Cube cardstock.
I cut the Downtown Border from Blue Corn cardstock and the Underlay from Sugar Cube cardstock.
To finish the scene, I added a die-cut Little Bits – Flag.

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I have returned to the Tropical theme for my final project that showcases the Do the Hula Stamp & Die Combo with a watercolored Flirty Florals Background. There is more information about the TE Liquid Watercolors promotion at the end of my post.

I stamped and heat-embossed the Flirty Florals Background and watercolored it with several of the new Liquid Watercolors.
I stamped and heat-embossed the hula girl and colored her with watercolors.
I stamped the Tropical Florals sentiment on vellum which I framed with a die-cut circle, created with the Stitched Frame Stacklets 2 set.

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Thanks so much for stopping by! To see more projects with the new release and new product information, head over to the TE Blog for a complete list of the participating designers!

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TE June 2018 Release – Sun and Fun

Hello! Welcome to Day 3 of the Taylored Expressions June 2018 Release Sneak Peeks. Today my projects focus on 4th of July and the summer sun. The June 2018 release products I have been sneaking this week will be available tomorrow – Thursday, June 7 @ 7 AM PDT!

One of my color scheme favorites is Red, White, and Blue! I created a 4th of July card which could also be used for a summer birthday.

I stamped and heat-embossed several of the fireworks images in the Freedom & Fireworks set on Watermelon cardstock and cut it with the Land of the Free Die.
I die-cut and heat-embossed cardstock cut with the Happy Script die and adhered the die-cut to Heavyweight Vellum cut with Happy Script Backer – Mixed Media Die; with this release, a number of the word dies now have backers.
I stamped and heat-embossed the birthday sentiment from Peek-a-Boo Birthday on Blue Corn cardstock and cut it with a die in the Double-ended Flag Stacklets die set.
I dry-embossed Sprinkles cardstock with the Lots of Stars embossing folder for the background.
To finish things off, I added a flag cut with the Little Bits – Flag die.

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My second project is a CAS friendship card featuring the Sending Script die.

I die-cut and heat-embossed Oreo cardstock cut with the Sending Script die and adhered the die-cut to Cut & Color Me – White Chipboard cut with the Sending Script Backer – Mixed Media Die.
I sponged Lemon Meringue, Pineapple, and Candy Corn inks through the Rise & Shine Stencil on Sugar Cube cardstock. Without removing the stencil, I added Moonstone Nuvo Glimmer Paste on top of the ink.
I inked Sugar Cube cardstock with Lemon Meringue and Pineapple ink, stamped the Sending Sunshine sentiment, and cut the piece with a circle die. I then cut it in half to form a half sun. I attached this piece at the bottom of the stenciled panel.
To finish the card, I added flip flops cut with the Little Bits – Flip Flops die from Oreo cardstock and Sugar Cube cardstock colored with Candy Corn ink.

Supplies (new products will be released June 7):

Taylored Expressions is celebrating Release Week with a giveaway during each day of sneak peeks! Visit the TE Blog to answer Taylor’s Question of the Day for a chance to win one of the latest products before you can buy it!

Thanks for visiting! On the TE Blog you will see more projects and product information, as well as a complete list of participating designers.

TE June 2018 Release – Let’s Chill

Hello! Welcome to Day 2 of the Taylored Expressions June 2018 Release Sneak Peeks. I am sharing two CAS summer-themed cards today (both featuring popsicles). Mark your calendar – the June 2018 release products will be available Thursday, June 7 @ 7 AM PDT!

My first project showcases the Chill Out stamp set paired with the Block Party – Popsicles and Little Bits – Frozen Treat dies.

I stamped and heat-embossed the Chill Out sentiment on Blue Raspberry cardstock.
I stamped a die-cut Block Party – Popsicles with the Chill Out stamp in Guava ink on Guava cardstock.
I cut one additional popsicle with the Little Bits – Frozen Treat set (designed to work with the Block Party – Popsicles set) from Guava, Sugar Cube, and Toffee cardstock. I assembled the popsicle.
I used several patterns from the Hello Sunshine 6×6 Paper Pack above and behind the Block Party – Popsicles strip.
I cut a frame with the Frame in Frame Cutting Plate to tie everything together.

Supplies (new products will be released June 7):

My second CAS card combines the new Chill Out stamp set with the previously released Popsicle Stacklets die set.

I cut the popsicles with the Popsicle Stacklets set from Guava, Pineapple (a color introduction with this release), Candy Corn, and Toffee cardstock. I assembled the popsicles.
I stamped the Chill Out sentiment on Sugar Cube cardstock cut with the largest die in the Stitched Rectangle Stacklets set.
I added Salt Water Taffy ink to the panel with the Bubbly stencil.
The card base was covered with one of the patterns in the Hello Sunshine 6×6 Paper Pack.

Supplies (new products will be released June 7):

Thanks for visiting! On the TE Blog you will see more projects and product information, as well as a complete list of participating designers.

Taylored Expressions – Let the Sun Shine

Hello! Welcome to Day 1 of the Taylored Expressions June 2018 Release Sneak Peeks. This release is all about summer and includes products for a number of summer-related themes such as 4th of July, Tropical, Under the Sea, and Food & Drink. The TE June 2018 release products will be available Thursday, June 7 @ 7 AM PDT!

My first project is tropical-themed and showcases the Do the Hula Stamp & Die Combo and Liquid Watercolors (yes – Taylored Expressions will be carrying these, and there’s information about a promotion at the end of my post)!

I stamped and heat-embossed the hula girl and her skirt and colored her with a number of the TE Liquid Watercolors. Once dry, I cut the images with their corresponding dies.
For the background, I sponged Sugar Cube ink on Blue Raspberry cardstock (new color intro this month) with the Set the Scene – Clouds Stencil.
To complete the scene, I added a palm tree cut with the Build a Scene – Tropical set and a heat-embossed sentiment.
I used a strip of the Hello Sunshine 6×6 Paper Pack along the bottom for a colorful ground.

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My second project is sea-themed and showcases a super cute set – O-Fish-Ally Awesome.

I stamped and heat-embossed the whale image from the O-Fish-Ally Awesome stamp set and colored it with the Liquid Watercolors. Once dry, I cut the whale with its corresponding die.
The card background was created with two stencil sets – Set the Scene – Waves and Bubbly. I first sponged Salt Water Taffy ink on to the background with the Set the Scene – Waves stencil. Then I added Moonstone Nuvo Glimmer Paste to the panel with the Bubbly stencil (masking any part of the stencil that was above the top wave).
The O-Fish-Ally Awesome sentiment was heat-embossed on the background panel.
To fill out the scene, I added die-cut sea plants cut with the Build a Scene – Underwater die set.
And those bubbles above the whale? Those were cut with dies in the Snowman Shaker set!

Supplies (new products will be released June 7):

Thanks for visiting! On the TE Blog you will see more projects and product information, as well as a complete list of participating designers.