MISS YOU ALREADY!

Hey there, I recently purchased some digital images from Tiddly Inks and I couldn't wait to color this little cutie.  She was printed on Neenah, colored with Copic markers then cut using the Out-of-the-Box with a Nestie technique.  Her hands were printed a second time, fussy cut then adhered to the popped up banner.  The bow was paper pieced and colored with Copics for a little extra depth (kinda hard to see on the brown paper).  The gorgeous fall paper is from Doodlebug Designs...you'll be seeing it again really soon!  *wink*

COPIC COLORING: 
SKIN:  E11, E00, E000, R30, BV31  HAIR:  E59, E27, E99, E97, E21  SHIRT:  RV17, RV14, RV13  BOW:  E59, E27, E21

THIS PROJECT INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING CHALLENGES: 
COME AND GET IT CHALLENGES ~ Fall Colour Challenge
CRAZY 4 CHALLENGES ~ C4C205 Bows
TIDDLY INKS CHALLENGE ~ #118 Saying Goodbye

Thanks for stopping by! 



SUPPLIES: 
STAMPS:  TI Whatcha Doing
PAPER:  Neenah Solar White; Bazzill Raven Monochromatic; Doodlebug Designs Inc Happy Harvest collection
INK:  Copic markers
ACCESSORIES:  PC/printer; Spellbinders (Grand Calibur; Nestabilities Standard Circles Small, Standard Circles Large); MFT Die-namics Fishtail Flag Stax; paper snips; SU Dimensionals; Zig 2-Way Glue pen; adhesive
TECHNIQUE(S):  Fussy cutting; paper piecing; out-of-the-box with a Nestie
SIZE OF FINISHED PROJECT:  A2 (4 1/4" x 5 1/2")

TAYLORED EXPRESSIONS SEPTEMBER STUDIO CHALLENGE

Hey there, it's time for the Baker's Dozen Studio Challenge (a monthly opportunity for the DT to share what makes our stamping studios hum...each month we're asked a fun, crafty question so we can share our favorite products, tips/tricks, stamping advice and more).

The question for September is:

We’re continuing our month-long TE Birthday Bash celebration with a special birthday-inspired Studio Challenge!  Sometimes all we need to help us create is to simply see something that is beautiful, cool, or unique.  Did you know that Taylored Expressions has over 30 boards on Pinterest filled with crafty eye-candy?  We’d love to have you follow us at http://pinterest.com/tayloredexpress.

Today’s challenge:  choose a photo from Taylor’s Birthday Inspiration Pinterest Board to inspire a stamped creation!

There are some awesome inspirational pictures to choose from in the birthday board.  I absolutely love everything about this one...so I didn't change much about it.

Here's my version...

I die cut the mason jar, cut the handle off to mimic the inspiration photo then colored it with Copic markers without stamping it to give it a softer look.  The lemon and straw were stamped with Tuxedo Black after it was stamped off several times.  The My Mind's Eye paper was perfect!

COPIC COLORING: 
JAR:  BG72, BG70, 0  LEMON:  Y15, Y11, Y00, Y000, Y0000  STRAW:  R00, R000, R0000, C1, C00, 0

SUPPLIES: 
STAMPS:  TE Hey Sweet Tea
PAPER:  Neenah Solar White (aka Bazzill Coconut Swirl Smoothies); Bazzill Cinder Monochromatic; My Mind's Eye
INK:  Copic markers; Memento Tuxedo Black; SU Blush Blossom
ACCESSORIES:  Spellbinders Grand Calibur; TE Taylored Dies (Mason Jar Glass & Lid, Party Banner Border); paper snips; Stamp-a-ma-jig; Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L Thin 3D Foam Squares; adhesive
SIZE OF FINISHED PROJECT:  A2 (4 1/4" x 5 1/2")

There are prizes up for grabs on today's blog hop...all you have to do is play along!  Details are on the TE blog.  Prepare yourself to be inspired...check out what the Baker's Dozen has been up to!

Carole Burrage
Charmaine Ikach
Jen Shults
Joan Ervin 
Kerri Michaud
Sankari Wegman 
Shannon White
Shelly Mercado
Stephanie KraftTammie Edgerton - that's me!
Taylor VanBruggen
Wanda Guess

Thanks for stopping by! 

TAYLORED EXPRESSIONS SHARE JOY CAMPAIGN: INSPIRATION CHALLENGE WEEK

Hey there, the Taylored Expressions 5th Birthday Bash is continuing this week with a new Share Joy Campaign, benefiting the Union Rescue Mission of Los Angeles, Prodigal's Home of Phoenix and Iowa Homeless Youth Shelter of Des Moines.  These wonderful charities work tirelessly to bring comfort and care to many homeless individuals and families throughout the year.  One way they are sharing joy each and every day is by celebrating the birthdays of their participants, and you can help by sending in your handmade birthday cards!

This week, TE will help you to create with a different Birthday Inspiration Challenge each day.  These charities need birthday cards of all kinds:  child, adult and baby...so send in your funny, sweet, pretty or elegant works of art, and know that you will be brightening someone's day in a way only a handmade card can do.  For details on how to participate, please hop over to the Taylored Expressions Blog.

Today's challenge hostess is Charmaine and she wants us to do a Dry Emboss Brayering Technique.  It sounds way harder than it really is...especially since she created this awesome video to make it easy peasy for us! 

In addition to the Dry Emboss Brayering technique, I also wanted to use the Ombre Technique (to have a gradient of color...light to dark), and the Chalkboard Technique on the sentiment panel completes the card.  There are several Design Team members and alumni who have samples to share for today's inspiration...head on over to Taylor's blog for the complete list.

Thanks for stopping by! 

SUPPLIES: 
STAMPS:  TE Big Bold Birthday
PAPER:  Neenah Solar White (aka Bazzill Coconut Swirl Smoothies); Bazzill Raven Monochromatic 
INK:  Memento (Lady Bug, Rhubarb Stalk); VersaMagic Cloud White
ACCESSORIES:  Sizzix Big Shot; TE Taylored Dies (Label Stacklets 6); TE Party Banner Cutting Plate; brayer; Stamp-a-ma-jig; KaiserCraft Silver rhinestone (colored with R39); Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L Thin 3D Foam Squares; adhesive
TECHNIQUE(S):  Dry Emboss Brayering; Ombre; Chalkboard
SIZE OF FINISHED PROJECT:  A2 (4 1/4" x 5 1/2")

HAPPY HOLIDAYS

Hey there, I thought I would pop in this morning, before work, to share a Christmas card made with Taylored Expressions Wreaths of Joy.

The wreath was stamped with Tuxedo Black, colored with Copic markers then die cut with the Seasonal Wreath die.  The bird was stamped, colored, fussy cut then popped up on foam.  Alternating black and white layers were cut with Nesties.

COPIC COLORING: 
BIRD:  R37, R35, R32, T2, T0  WREATH:  G46, G43, G40  ORNAMENTS:  R37, R35, R32, T4, T2, T0

Thanks for stopping by! 


SUPPLIES: 
STAMPS:  TE Wreaths of Joy
PAPER:  Neenah Solar White (aka Bazzill Coconut Swirl Smoothies); Bazzill Raven Monochromatic; Little Yellow Bicycle Wonder & Wishes collection
INK:  Copic markers; Memento Tuxedo Black 
ACCESSORIES:  Spellbinders (Grand Calibur, Nestabilities Standard Circles Small, Standard Circles Large); TE Taylored Dies Seasonal Wreath; paper snips; Stamp-a-ma-jig; Scrapbook Adhesive by 3L Thin Foam Squares; adhesive
SIZE OF FINISHED PROJECT:  A2 (4 1/4" x 5 1/2")

TAYLORED EXPRESSIONS STAMP OF THE MONTH CLUB BLOG HOP

Hey there, as we continue the month-long Birthday Bash at Taylored Expressions, we have some fun birthday gifts to give.  Each of the designers on today's hop will be giving away the card they are showcasing to one lucky reader.  If you like the card I've made for today, simply leave a comment here on my blog before 6pm PST on Thursday, September 12, and you'll be entered into a drawing to win it!  Winners will be announced on the TE blog Friday morning.

Are you in love with the Stamp of the Month and Key Ingredients kit, or what?  I just love how everything already matches and takes the guess work out of it for me!  If you're interested, there are three different subscription options to choose from...check them out!  Oh, and don't forget, the From Me to You Stamp/Die combo is still available for FREE with a $50 purchase through 09/15 (while supplies last).  A Deluxe Subscription in the US is $39, so if you add the coordinating die, you will qualify for the free set...just saying!  *grin*

Now about the card...the flower image was stamped with Tuxedo Black and colored with Copic markers.  The die cut arrow is called This Way to Smiles and is one of the coordinating dies to the SOTM, Sending Smiles...and can be purchased separately.  

COPIC COLORING: 
FLOWERS:    YR02, YR0000, RV95, RV91, BG72, BG70  FOLIAGE: YG21, YG0000, Y0000, BG72, BG70

SUPPLIES: 
STAMPS:  TE SOTM Sending Smiles
PAPER:  Neenah Solar White (aka Coconut Swirls Smoothies); Bazzill Raven Monochromatic, TE September Key Ingredients Kit 
INK:  Copic markers; Memento Tuxedo Black 
ACCESSORIES:  Spellbinders Grand Calibur; TE Taylored Dies (This Way to Smiles); Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L Thin 3D Foam Squares; adhesive
SIZE OF FINISHED PROJECT:   A2 (4 1/4" x 5 1/2")

It's not a Birthday Bash without a surprise, right?  I'm going to also send the card I made for Splitcoaststampers VSN (Virtual Stamp Night) challenges.  Here's a picture of it...leave a comment on my blog for a chance to win both of these cards!

Time to check out what everyone else has been up too...don't forget to leave lots of comments!


Amy Crockett

Cassie Trask 

Charmaine Ikach

Jen Shults

Joan Ervin

Monika Davis 

Shannon White

Shelly Mercado

Stephanie Kraft

Tammie Edgerton - that's me!

Taylor VanBruggen 

Tracy Clemente

Thanks for stopping by! 

FIND JOY

Hey there, I thought I would pop in with a card I made for the VSN (Virtual Stamp Night) challenges through Splitcoaststampers.  Angie's challenge, Silhouettes and Lines, is to use both a silhouette (solid) stamp and a line (open) stamp on our project.  Taylored Expressions Stamp of the Month, Sending Smiles, was the perfect choice!

The flower (lined) image was stamped with Tuxedo Black, colored with Copic markers, fussy cut then popped up on foam.  Layers were cut with Layering Doily Medium and Layering Doily Small.  The silhouette (solid) image was stamped with Sage Shadow.  All of the paper and ribbon was from the September Key Ingredients Kit, so it took all the guess work out and made for a quick, easy card!

COPIC COLORING: 
FLOWERS:    YR02, YR00, YR000, YR0000, RV95, RV93, RV91, BG72, BG70  FOLIAGE:  YG21, YG0000, Y0000, BG72, BG70

Thanks for stopping by! 


SUPPLIES: 
STAMPS:  TE SOTM Sending Smiles
PAPER:  Neenah Solar White (aka Coconut Swirls Smoothies); TE September Key Ingredients Kit 
INK:  Copic markers; Memento Tuxedo Black; SU Sage Shadow
ACCESSORIES:  Spellbinders Grand Calibur; TE Taylored Dies (Layering Doily Medium, Layering Doily Small); paper snips; ribbon from the TE September Key Ingredients Kit; Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L Thin 3D Foam Squares; adhesive
TECHNIQUE(S):  Fussy cutting
SIZE OF FINISHED PROJECT:  A2 (4 1/4" x 5 1/2")