Holiday Cards

It’s the last Tuesday of July (HOW?)–so we welcome a NEW Card Kit from TE. This one is called Wreathed in Joy Kit and Taylored Expressions has this available to purchase today!

Reminder: These kits are limited release, so if you see a kit that strikes your fancy, don’t delay! 🙂

Let’s get the holiday music going and get to craftin’!

I always like a non-traditional color mix to get crazy with and this one is a jazzy one to me. It’s probably not for everyone, but I love how lovely and soft these turned out! I think I conjure up this color combo due to the “I only got an orange in my stocking at Christmas” statement I heard as a kid–along with “up hill both ways to school”, etc. 😂

I digress 😂– Back to the crafty chat–I used Salt Water as my panel color base. It definitely brings an elegance to these cards, in my opinion. Don’t get me wrong, I can use Sugar Cube on Sugar Cube on Sugar Cube for eternity, but it’s fun to mix it up, now and again. 🙂

I used the the Vintage Sprigs background to create this panel with Versamark and TE Clear Embossing powder. I definitely tend to lean to the subtle–the downside being it’s easier to appreciate those details in person vs. photos. 😉 Just a forewarning–this Vintage Sprigs is going to be coming out often from my collection!

This was a fun design to create too! I put the Peace on Earth sentiment from the Fly Your Flag 2 set on a clear block and stamped in repeatedly with Oyster Ink. If you did this with a Misti, you may get even better results, but I think a clear acrylic block works just as well. Honestly, there is no trick to this–I just wing it. So don’t look to close, because it isn’t perfect, but it is handmade. 😊

I stamped and blended two additional wreaths to create this design, but I think you can honestly create it with just the one. I wasn’t sure exactly how I wanted it laid out, so I made extra, but one might be plenty! 🙂

I stamped the wreath “frame” with Avocado ink (rarely does this lovely color see the light of day–but it’s soooo good!) and then blended on the green bits with Mint Julep, Spearmint and Poblano Pepper. The orange words and berries are created with Peaches n’ Cream and Sweet Potato Pie.

The dies I used for the frames are the following: Frame in Frame 2 Cutting Plate, Frame in Frame 3 Cutting Plate, and Petite Scallop Rectangle Stacklets. The background is created with the Pierced Circles Cutting Plate.

I might spread out the two letters (J & Y) out a little further if I make this design again. However, overall I love the fun departure from traditional colors! 🧡💚

Here’s the scoop from Taylored Expressions:

The Wreathed in Joy Cardmaking Kit retails for $65, is packaged in a zippered pouch with a custom sticker, and includes:

Wreathed in Joy Stamp & Stencil Combo set
Wreathed in Joy die collection
The Insiders – Wreathed in Joy panels

Most kit items are not available to purchase individually.

Additional products available to purchase outside of the kit: The Insiders – Wreathed in Joy panels, Wreathed in Joy envelope seals, Foil it – Wreathed in Joy panels, Fly Your Flag 2 Die & Clear Combo set, and Vintage Sprigs Background stamp.

Limited quantity available.

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

Wreathed in Joy cards: