Taylored Expressions-Let’s Rainbow!

Hooray for a  New Release over at Taylored Expressions… it’s all Sunshine and Rainbows!! I am very excited about this release–I love the Sunshine Kit and now you can get some of those items a la carte! Big fan!

These are the Foil It – ROYGBIV with the Create-in-Quads – ROYGBIV! Soooooo fun! I could make these all day! 🙂

Rainbowtastic!

This one uses the Return of the Floaties cutie!

And this one uses the Duck Duck Goose little critter!

For both of these I used the TE Fun Foil Glitter Shimmer! Love that one!

Next up, I really wanted to straight up Googley eye this sun–that is my favorite from the previous kit release–so cute and fun to get in the mail. However, I thought I’d mix it up and go with this little sun!

This sentiment, face and then the die is all from the Here Comes the Sun–stamps, dies and foil it!

Oh soooo cute! I did have to still add googley eyes–looks like my sunshine got sunburned tho? ha!

Here’s the scoop from Taylored Expressions:

The Rainbow Enamel Dots Bundle is $45 and includes:


This special bundle is only is only available while supplies last!
  • First 750 orders of $75+ receive the Sticker to It – Rainbow Bright for free!
 

All these products are available now over at Taylored Expressions. See my links below  🙂

ROYGBIV cards:  

Sunshine card:   

Find the TE Blog Post HERE with lots of colorful examples to inspire from the TE Creative Team! 😉

Thanks so much for stopping by!  🙂

Take care- 

Jill

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Taylored Expressions-2025 Calendars!

It’s TUESDAY and that means it’s a New Release over at Taylored Expressions… Hooray for Calendars! I love to give these as gifts every year! Did we just start 2024? Yes we kind of did, but it’s always great to get a jump on making a stack of 2025 calendars to give! 🙂

First Up is Square Calendar Cards – Gus & Gertie with the 2025 Square Tear-Off Calendars (set of 10). Love these cuties!

They are always so cute! I used two background stamps to go along with these cuties… Fineline Leaf Background and Twinkle Twinkle Background.

Next up, are these elegant calendars I made with stamping and all heat embossing in different fancy embossing powders! These are the Arch Nouveau stamps along with the coordinating Arch Nouveau Dies and the new super fancy 2025 Arched Desk Calendar!!

So cool–these are a fun new addition to the TE calendar selections! Be sure to check everything out, because there are lots of choices and sure to be something fun for everyone! 🙂

Here’s the scoop from Taylored Expressions:

 

All these products are available now over at Taylored Expressions. See my links below  🙂

Gus & Gertie calendars:  

Arch Nouveau calendars:     

Find the TE Blog Post HERE with lots of calendar inspiration to create from the TE Creative Team! 😉

Thanks so much for stopping by!  🙂

Take care- 

Jill

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Waffle Flower: March 2024 NEW Release!

There is New Release over at Waffle Flower! Today, we are sharing the MARCH Release! You can find all the new products >>HERE<<!! 

Be sure to hop over to the Waffle Flower website and check out all the newly released products! I am sharing them all here today, but will be sharing them on Instagram HERE and will have a Giveaway post there soon too! Be sure to be a follower to have a chance to win!

Also, before I forget: Waffle Flower Spring Sale (3/5-3/15)

This sale (HERE) contains products like Postage Collage and Intertwined Bears. Shop early for the best selections! No code required – all prices marked as shown. Can be combined with Last Chance items. Not eligible for returns/exchanges.

Waffle Flower new products: (click links below for direct shopping ease! 😊)

Sweet Strawberry Bundle! (save on the bundle HERE!)

This one uses the uber cute Sweet Plates Die and the Multiple Strawberries Die-n-Stencil!

Next up we get into the backgrounds too–which are instant favorites!

This card reminds me of Strawberry Shortcake–hello 1980’s! 🙂

Here I combined the Strawberries Background Stencil with the previously released Postage Collage! And why not go blue on the strawberries? Mixing it up for fun–the beauty of cardmaking!

I also used the previously released You and Me die set! (And STAMPS are available too: You & Me Stamps!!)

Such sweet fun! And now, I can’t wait to eat real strawberries again! 🙂 Not complaining–because it is amazing we can shop for them in the off season, but those local summer ones are the best!

The Postage Collage sets are always super fun and I like to mix those in. There are different Postage Collage Sizes HERE!

Links to new (and some previously released) Waffle Flower March 2024 products:

This is a great Waffle Flower release to keep you busy!

The Waffle Flower Shader Brushes :

Head over to Waffle Flower HERE to see all the products I used today from the March Release! And be certain to check out the Waffle Flower site! The Team is always amazing with their projects!

Take care–Jill 🙂

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Taylored Expressions-February Card Kit!

Happy Tuesday! Its the end of February already, believe it or not! That means today is a new kit release at Taylored Expressions! This is a fun one full of natural goodness–It’s the Whimsical Wings Cardmaking Kit!

My first card includes the moths you create with the kit (Stamps, stencils and dies) and the background you can purchase separately called Lush Greenery Background. Oh goodness, this background is dynamite and a great accent to this fun kit! 

I stamped the Lush Greenery Background in Avocado, Dijon and Pineapple to create the different colors. I just sort of wing it (not pun intended), but I do recommend being mindful of your ink pads just so you don’t get the darker ink on the lighter one. I find getting the lighter on the darker yellow isn’t a big deal, at least in my experience. 😉

For the sentiment, I used the Simple Strips-Thanks sentiments. Seemed perfect for this card! 🙂 The moths are Dragon Fruit, Jalapeño, Dijon. I also think these would be fun sprayed with the Unicorn Sparkle spray, but I thought of that after I adhered them with foam tape. Gah! 🙂

Next up, we have the Whimsical Wings foiled! I used the TE Silver Shimmer Fun Foil on the Foil It – Whimsical Wings.

The Signature Hello die is in the kit, however if you’re interested, the Signature Hello Backer die is sold separately.

I used the Pierced Circles cutting plate and the Rounded Rectangle Stacklets. I added some of the original Drip Drops, but the ones you can now purchase outside the kit, would be lovely! They are called: Bits & Pieces – Glossy White Rhinestones.

I love how whimsy and simple this looks. Again, not that it was easy to get to this design 😂, but it is for sure, always fun to have that journey!! 💛

Have fun creating with these flyers! And fun fact: A group of moths is sometimes referred to as an eclipse! 🙂

Here’s the scoop from TE:

The Whimsical Wings Kit is $69, is packaged in a zippered pouch with a custom sticker, and incudes:

  • Whimsical Wings Stamp & Stencil Combo
  • Whimsical Wings Coordinating Die
  • Signature Hello die
  • The Insiders – Whimsical Wings
  • True Colors Inspiration Cards (set of 4)
Most kit items are not available to purchase individually.
Limited quantity available.
 

All these products are available now over at Taylored Expressions. See my links below  🙂

Lush Whimsical Wings card: 

Foiled Whimsical Wings card:   

Find the TE Blog Post HERE with lots of Whimsical inspiration from the TE Creative Team! 😉

Thanks so much for stopping by!  🙂 Have a great week! 💛

Take care- 

Jill

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Pinkfresh Studio: NEW February 2024 “Pure Joy” Release!

Hello! I am excited to be here today to share a few cards I made with the lovely NEW Pure Joy release from Pinkfresh Studio! You can find the full NEW RELEASE HERE. This HOP is an INSTAGRAM HOP, so please be sure to head over there to enter for a chance to win! (You’re welcome to comment here too, of course 😊, but only only eligible for a chance on INSTAGRAM).

If you’re a person that wants to click the whole release in one place, you can see that HERE.

Here are my projects:

The first one uses the Breezy Blossoms set– Stamp, Stencil and die are all individual products, so be sure you select what you’d like.

Breezy Blossoms set– Stamp, Stencil and die. The Pinkfresh Ink Cubes make this sooooo easy to create!

This stencil set is the Geometric Tile Stencil–so cool!

The sentiments on these first two cards are from the set Happy Vibes!

And lastly is this sweet set:

What a lovely little scene this makes and the die cuts it all out! I didn’t use it here, but it is very cool to use.

For ALL of these, I had fun using the Pinkfresh Ink Cubes which come in a great sets perfect for layering.

Here’s a little link compilation to these new Pinkfresh products I used here today. You can find them all in the Pinkfresh Studio shop HERE.

Huge thanks to Pinkfresh Studio for having me along to celebrate this February 2024 “Pure Joy” Release! Please check out the list of designers on IG to hop on over to today!

Thanks for stopping by! And thank you again, Pinkfresh Studio for the fun!

Take care–Jill 🙂

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Taylored Expressions-Easter Release!

Happy Tuesday! It feels like Monday around here (ouch!)–however, it is TUESDAY and that means it’s a New Release over at Taylored Expressions… The Easter Release!

First up, we have these cute little Carrot Treat Boxes! They are sooooo easy to make and oh so adorable! You can easily fit in candies, cash or little gifts! I kept mine really simple as they are fun to make in bulk and adorable just the way they are in fun colors. I modeled mine off my son’s favorite bag of carrots we buy when we see them. 🙂

Next up, we have the Folk Eggs and the Easter Egg Cups! I thought I’d take a swing at using different darker colors for Easter. I love the pop it gives the eggs!

For the Folk Eggs, I blended on Blueberry, Mango, Kiwi, and Bubblegum.

Here is the TE Exclusive – Flower Fields Stamp & Stencil Combo (which is an exclusive gift with qualifying purchases for a limited time or while supplies last. PSA: Don’t delay if you plan to qualify & receive this (this week only!)

I can’t stop with the Sour Gummy –I have to hide this ink pad from myself because I use it on everything lately!  Love it! Love how this made the background pop!

So pretty! This is a great stamp and stencil combo!

Lastly, I just wanted to share these cute Hedgehugs Cards which are the Exclusive gift with qualifying purchases in February* over at TE. The To the Point sentiment set is also an exclusive gift for the next level up. Always a good month to stock up, right?!

(*Note: Until supplies run out, the Floral Fields Gift will be going for a very limited time and then the Hedgehugs will be back!) Current info is available via TE–so check there for the latest. But I didn’t want to forget to share them this month!

Here’s the scoop from Taylored Expressions:

The Folk Eggs Bundle retails for $112 and includes: 
  • Folk Eggs Stamp & Stencil Combo set
  • Folk Eggs die
  • Easter Egg Cups die
  • Hello Spring rubber stamp
  • Hello Spring die
  • Foil It – Hello Spring

All these products are available now over at Taylored Expressions. See my links below  🙂

Floral Fields card (exclusive gift set!):  

Easter Eggs card:   

Carrot Treat Boxes:   

Find the TE Blog Post HERE with lots of Easter inspiration to create from the TE Creative Team! 😉

Thanks so much for stopping by!  🙂

Take care- 

Jill

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Taylored Expressions-Second Chance Release!

Happy Tuesday! It’s an exciting one as this release is always a fave of mine–It’s the Second Chance release over at Taylored Expressions! In case you missed things when they were offered as exclusive gifts and wanted one, this is for you! I also enjoy it because there are always new things to go along with the previous things–making everything even better–when it was great to begin with!

First up, let’s enjoy the Big Cheers Cling & Clear Combo! I am a huge fan of large words–stamps and dies and now… there is a die for this one- Big Cheers Die–Which makes it even better! This also features the new Signature Cocktails Stamp & Stencil Combo which was super fun to use–I love how these colors turned out!

I actually die cut the word Cheers out because I thought I’d use it just raised up, but it didn’t look as great as the stamped ombre word, so I went with that and added some stitching, of course. You could also easily add Simple Strip to bring this for celebrating a specific accomplishment or occasion.

I love layers of stencils to add all the little details and using the TE Detail Blender Brushes make this WAY easy to do now!

Next up, we have the  Giftables Cute Carton! Along with that, I also used the new Take Two – Pretty Polka Stencil which makes quick work of covering the carton pieces with a stencil!

I used the rainbow die that is included with the Giftables Cute Carton to make a window and then I added Mini M&M’s behind it! Oh so cute! The cute little tag is made with the now for purchase Little Bits – Rainbow Coin and the newly released Coin Companions! The Coin dies are so fun and I can’t wait to use them more now! Too cute!

And lastly here is the new Woodland Ferns die–along with the new Mini-Strips-Sympathy. These actually pair swimmingly together. I die cut the Woodland Ferns and then blended some inks on before putting them on the embossed panel.

For this, I blended on Sour Gummy, Dijon, Pineapple and Jalapeño. The Embossing folder is Embossing Folder – Cable Knit.

These are the cards to make ahead and the cards we unfortunately always need.

All these products are available now over at Taylored Expressions. See my links below  🙂

Cheers card:<  

Rainbow Carton: 

Woodland Ferns cards:

Find the TE Blog Post HERE with lots of inspiration to create from the TE Creative Team! 😉

Thanks so much for stopping by!  🙂

Take care- 

Jill

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Waffle Flower: February 2024 NEW Release!

There is New Release over at Waffle Flower! Today, we are sharing the February Release! You can find all the new products >>HERE<<!! Rainbows, good luck, charm and SPRING! Hooray!

Be sure to hop over to the Waffle Flower website and check out all the newly released products! I am sharing them all here today, but will be sharing them on Instagram HERE and will have a Giveaway post there soon too! Be sure to be a follower to have a LUCKY chance to win!

Waffle Flower new products: (click links below for direct perusing/shopping! 😊)

Love this first one because I had to go all Lucky Charms on it! So fun in rainbow delightfulness!

I did an ombre blend on the  Oversized Lucky Print Die and it turned out great!

Let’s continue with the St. Patrick’s Day goodies and then we’ll hit SPRING!

This next cards use all the shamrocks!

Alllllll the good luck! Plus, I used the cutting plates from the previous releases that go swimmingly with anything 🙂

Shamrock Die + Lucky Clover Background stencil— he is so cute!

This one uses the new Lucky Clover Die + Happy St. Patrick’s Day Stamp Set! This is super fun that the sentiment is made to perfectly fit on all the shamrocks! I clear embossed this for extra oomph!

Background is created with the previously released Quilting Texture Die–a new staple for sure!

Since I had a few shamrocks left, I thought this would be a fun rainbowtastic way to use them with the Oversized Lucky Print Die!

This one was fun to make and reminds me of looking through a window! 🙂

And of course, the Postage Collage Lucky Stencil Trio! The Postage Collage sets are always super fun! And the Sparkles Panel Die! That’s a great one to have too!

Here is the Postage Collage Sizes! (<< Bundle link to save!)

And now SPRING! (direct links below)

Love these sweet clovers!

And the You and Me die set! And STAMPS: You & Me Stamps!! + Layered Daisy Die

Layered Daisy Die! I used them single like the wildflowers I see growing around in the summer, but layering them gives them some serious gusto!

All the good luck this release! Plus SPRING!! This is a great Waffle Flower release to keep you busy!

The Waffle Flower Shader Brushes :

Head over to Waffle Flower HERE to see all the products I used today from the February Release! And be certain to check out the Waffle Flower site–oh my word! The projects the team made are always awesome!

Take care–Jill 🙂

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Taylored Expressions-First Card Kit of 2024!

Hello! I don’t know about you, but I am stunned it’s the end of January! HOW? Wow is all I can say! It’s been a busy month!

The first card kit for 2024 is releasing today at Taylored Expressions! This Pattern Play Kit is one of those kits you could just have fun for all the weeks and months ahead! Love it!

My first card, I had to die cut allllll the colors. NO joke–You should see my pile–I die cut for over an hour 😄! I just wanted everything ready and available to tinker around with. So glad I did!

I decided to design my pattern in the same color order, but I went in columns and snaked it back up and down. So in the end, it looks random, but if you really stop and look, you’ll see I went in the same order. I have always loved those scrap quilts people make and this has a bit of that random feel to me–albeit all cut the same 😉.

The sentiments are from Simple Strips-Crafty (so fitting, right?)and from Mini Strips- Hello Add Ons. OH and I used the Pierced Grid Cutting Plate die (you can purchase separately) as my background–I will be using this one often! Love that subtle texture!

Next up, I used one of the Maps in the kit to create this card with Tropical Punch, Dijon and Raspberry Sorbet!

Different than I would normally whip up, but I thought it had that homey, cozy feel! The TE Maps – Pieced Patterns in the kit really make this QUICK to do and quite cathartic! The trick is to have all your pieces cut and just have fun putting the puzzle together! 🙂

The Hello is from Big Hello and the Simple Strip is Simple Strips – Crafty again. I wish I was under this “quilt” right now! 🙂

Lastly, just one more quick card I made.  This one is completely random and I had a quick window to make it, but I am looking forward to making more because I have sooooo many pieces! Hooray!

The sentiments on this one is the Bold Birthday Die and the Bold Birthday Backer. Hopefully my son’s friend liked it! 🙂

These are so fun to make!! 🙂 If you don’t have the TE Sticky Sheets, there are some in the kit. However, I definitely recommend grabbing an extra pack–I used them often! Oh and the TE Maps – Pieced Patterns also come in the kit, but know they are consumables so you may want more of those too!

Here’s the scoop from TE:

The Pieced Patterns Cardmaking Kit retails for $57, is packaged in a zippered pouch with a custom sticker, and includes:
  • Pieced Patterns – Squares die
  • Pieced Patterns – Triangles die
  • Four Square 6×6 Background stamp
  • Sticky Sheets (set of 10 sheets)
  • TE Maps – Pieced Patterns
  • The Insiders – Everyday Occasions panels
  • True Colors Inspiration Cards (set of 4)
Most kit items are not available to purchase individually.
Additional products available to purchase outside of the kit: Pierced Grid Cutting Plate die, Pieced Patterns envelope seals (set of 10, 5 each of 2 designs), TE Maps – Pieced Patterns, and The Insiders – Everyday Occasions panels.

Limited quantity available.
 

All these products are available now over at Taylored Expressions. See my links below  🙂

Rainbow Pattern card:  

Hello card: 

Find the TE Blog Post HERE with lots of pattern play inspiration from the TE Creative Team! 😉

Lastly, if you haven’t seen, this is the tail end of the January Gift with qualifying purchases ––Easy Edgers Dies!

Thanks so much for stopping by!  🙂 Have a great rest of the week!

Take care- 

Jill

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Taylored Expressions-Sweet Treats!

Is it cold where you live? The Midwest has gotten the one-two punch with lots of snow and then frigid temps–burrrrr! What better way to spend these cold days that to craft!? Yay! Today  Taylored Expressionshas some new fun for creating Valentine treats! These are perfect for classmates, coworkers, neighbors, friends and even leave one for the mail carrier!

There is a fun Kids Valentine kit over at TE, be sure to check that out, but today, I’m sharing others here–Sweet sweet Strawberries and these adorable flower pops!

These Strawberries are created with the Berry Sweet Treat and the tags are made with The Berry Best stamp set–eeeeeep! These are so cute and the perfect size to tuck a treat into–or several! (You can fit a few Dove Chocolates in here or several Tootsie Rolls, to name a couple 😉)

And TE also has these Berry Baskets available to purchase! I need to grab a few more of those because I think they’d be fun for lots of fun ahead!

I stamped my Strawberries with the seed stamps from the Berry Sweet set, but honestly, they are adorable just plain too! I love these so much! They are easy to die cut and then tie up with twine. (I recommend going back through all the holes and weave them through twice–super easy and it makes them tie up beautifully in a snap!)

Pretty sure I used every TE pink, red and green to create these cuties!

As I was making them and die cutting the stem, I realized they would make a fun Tomato! So I made those too :). The Mini Strip is from the Mini Strips-Floral set.

This one makes a cute little 3 x 3 Valentine or note. 😊🍅

Next up, we have the I’m a Sucker for You! These could not be easier too! I stamped mine with different background stamps (Chicken Wire Background, Rainbows All Around Background, Ticks & Tacks Background) but you could easily leave them plain and in bunches or in singles–adorable!

I doubled up the leaves, but one die cut is plenty. 🙂

I had to add a sweet bee from the The Bee’s Knees Stamp & Stencil Combo too. 🙂

Tootsie Pops, Blow Pops or fancy lollipops all work! Ohhhh remember those layered ones–pastel colors in rows? Those would be fun too! 🙂 And now I can’t stop singing that song! 🙂

I recommend using High Tack Double-Sided Tape, 1/4″ to quickly put these together–truly stick and done! 🙂

These are so fun to make!! 🙂

All these products are available now over at Taylored Expressions. See my links below  🙂

Strawberries/Tomato card:  

Lollipop Treats:  

Find the TE Blog Post HERE with lots of treat filled inspiration from the TE Creative Team! 😉

Thanks so much for stopping by!  🙂

Take care- 

Jill

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