TAYLORED EXPRESSIONS APRIL SNEAK PEEK: GRAD CAP DIE & LAVENDER BOUQUET

Hey there, I'm back with more sneak peeks for Taylored Expressions April Release...I'm really excited to share my projects today!  I just LOVE these new stamps and dies!  So without further ado...I have two projects to share.

Here in my neck of the woods, people bleed purple and gold!  You might have already figured that out though.  *grin*  I used several new products for this card/gift bag combo.  To start with, let me introduce you to this cutie pie, Moka Jerome.  Adorable, huh?  He was stamped with Tuxedo Black on Neenah card stock then colored with Copic markers.  The Instant Photo Frames die that was released last month is perfect for this little guy!  Check out that glittery, gold border...it's the larger of the new Ric Rac Border dies.  The sparkly border is just what this card needed!  The background was embossed with the Stars Impression Plate and to tie into the star theme, a couple stars from the Seeing Stars die were popped up.

Here's the inside...more Bazzill paper to match the front, another gold Ric Rac Border and the Poster Graphic #'s was used for the year.

COPIC COLORING: 
SKIN:  E11, E01, E00, R30  HAIR:  E44, E43, E42, E41  CAP/GOWN:  V17, V15, V12  TASSEL/TIE:  Y17, Y15, Y11, Y0000  DIPLOMA:  Y17, Y15, Y11, Y0000, C3, C1, C00  SHIRT:  C1, C00  SKY:  Y17, Y15, Y11, Y0000

Next up is the gift bag...more specifically, the tag for the bag.  Did you notice the awesome new Tag Stacklets 1 dies?  Awe-some!  I can already tell I'll be using them a lot!  The same Bazzill paper that was used on the card was also used to cut out the tag then Graphic Greetings Graduate was embossed in white.  A second tag was cut from Neenah card stock and embossed with the Stars Impression Plate.  The gold Ric Rac Border and popped up stars match the card.  The Grad Cap die was cut from Neenah then colored with Copic markers.  I had so much fun on this project!

SUPPLIES: 
STAMPS:  TE Moka Jerome, Graphic Greetings Graduate
PAPER:  Neenah Solar White; Bazzill (Raven Monochromatic, Basics Ticking); Best Creation Dark Gold Glitter card stock
INK:  Copic markers; Memento Tuxedo Black; VersaMark
ACCESSORIES:  Spellbinders Grand Calibur; Sizzix Big Shot; TE Taylored Dies (Grad Cap, Ric Rac Borders, Tag Stacklets 1, Instant Photo Frames, Seeing Stars; Poster Graphic #'s); TE Taylored Impressions Stars; Stamp-a-ma-jig; embossing buddy; Imagine White Embossing Powder; heat tool; Zig 2-Way Glue pen; SU Dimensionals; adhesive
TECHNIQUE(S):  Embossing
SIZE OF FINISHED PROJECT:  A2 (4 1/4" x 5 1/2")


Next up is a card made with Lavender Bouquet...you already know how much I adore Taylor's Bouquet stamps!  This one is no different!  It was stamped with Tuxedo Black on Neenah card stock, colored with Copic markers, fussy cut then popped up on foam.  A Nestie was used to cut out a section of the background panel to expose the airbrushed sky.

COPIC COLORING: 
FLOWERS:  V17, V15, V12, YG25, YG00, 0  BARREL:  E47, E44, E43, E42, E41, C6, C4, C2, C0  GRASS:  YG25, YG00  SKY:  BG10, B00  CLOUD:  BG10, B00, 0

SUPPLIES: 
STAMPS:  TE Lavender Bouquet
PAPER:  Neenah Solar White; Bazzill Raven Monochromatic; My Mind's Eye Unforgettable "Happiness" Delight, Remarkable "Day" Dates
INK:  Copic markers; Memento Tuxedo Black 
ACCESSORIES:  Spellbinders (Grand Calibur; Nestabilities Standard Circles Small, Standard Circles Large); TE Taylored Dies (Cloud Duo, Grass Border, Large Scallop Border, Cloud Border); paper snips; X-Acto knife; seam binding; SU Dimensionals; adhesive
TECHNIQUE(S):  Airbrushing
SIZE OF FINISHED PROJECT:  5 1/4" x 5 1/4"

Well that does it for today.  I'll be back tomorrow with a Release Day project, but for now head on over to see what the Baker's Dozen has in store for you.  You're in for a treat...Baker's Dozen Alumni Danielle Lounds and Jodi Collins are joining in the fun!  Woot!

Carole Burrage

Charmaine Ikach

Jen Shults

Kerri Mchaud

Lynnette Kauffman

Nancy McKinney

Sankari Wegman

Shannon White

Shelly Mercado

Stephanie Kraft

Tammie Edgerton - that's me!

Taylor VanBruggen

Wanda Guess

Plus special guest posts by Baker's Dozen Alumni:

Danielle Lounds

Jodi Collins

Thanks for stopping by!