TAYLORED EXPRESSIONS OCTOBER 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 theme for October is:

Never Felt Better!!

Felt is all the rage in crafting.  It's so thick and soft and gives that special warm and cozy feeling to fall and winter projects.  TE has 21 yummy colors to choose from, but do you ever just stare at all that felt and think, "Hmmmm...what should I do with it?"

Designers...show us a fun  project featuring felt.

I was really excited when I heard the Studio Challenge was going to be using felt.  I don't use it very often, but I sure like the way it looks!  This was my first time working with TE felt and I'm very impressed with the quality!  I ran the Split Pea felt through my Big Shot with the holly die from Very Merry Outlines, and it cut perfectly!  I had my TE metal shim on hand in case it wasn't able to cut on it's own, but I didn't even have to use it!  I made a CAS card for today's challenge because I've been super busy preparing for our Coastal Retreat.  My craft room is a HUGE disaster and I was using limited supplies.  Normally I would glue the felt into place with The Best Glue Ever or Crafter's Pick The Ultimate glue.  Each are tacky and holds really well...but like I said, limited supplies...I actually used my ATG tape gun and it held!  Gotta love that!

COPIC COLORING: 
HOLLY LEAVES:  YG95, YG93, YG91

SUPPLIES: 
STAMPS:  TE Big Bold Christmas
PAPER:  Neenah Solar White; TE 'Tis the Season Project Pantry
INK:  Copic markers; Memento Tuxedo Black 
ACCESSORIES:  Sizzix Big Shot; TE Taylored Dies (Very Merry Outlines; Label Stacklets 2); TE Quatrefoil Cutting Plate; Scrapbook Adhesives by 3M Adhesive Sheets; KaiserCraft Red rhinestones; SU Dimensionals; adhesive
SIZE OF FINISHED PROJECT: A2 (4 1/4" x 5 1/2")

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I wanted to take a second and congratulate Taylor and Jon for the new addition to their family...baby Charlotte is simply precious!  Have fun checking out the Baker's Dozen felt projects!

Carole Burrage

Charmaine Ikach

Jen Shults

Joan Ervin

Kerri Michaud

Pattie Goldman - Guest Designer

Sankari Wegman

Shannon White

Shelly Mercado

Stephanie Kraft

Tammie Edgerton - that's me!

Taylor VanBruggen

Wanda Guess

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CHALKBOARD CHRISTMAS

Hey there, hmmm...I'm not sure why my camera muted the color of the plaid paper.  It's more the color of the ribbon.  Anyway, here's another easy peasy Christmas card using the Chalkboard Technique.  So much fun!  The bow was made with a Zutter Bow-it-All...perfect bows every time!  Psst...I might have a Bow-it-All to give away later this month.  *wink*  Watch for info on my blog.

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SUPPLIES: 
STAMPS:  WSD Blackboard Xmas
PAPER:  Neenah Solar White; SU Basic Black; Little Yellow Bicycle Wonder & Wishes collection
INK:  VersaMagic Cloud White
ACCESSORIES:  Spellbinders (Grand Calibur, Nestabilities Labels Two); KaiserCraft Red rhinestones; ribbon from my stash; Zutter Bow-it-All; SU Dimensionals; adhesive
TECHNIQUE(S):  Chalkboard
SIZE OF FINISHED PROJECT:  A2 (4 1/4" x 5 1/2")

SLEEPY CHRISTMAS

Hey there, how about a quick and easy Christmas card?  You have to love when they come together super fast!  Bartholomew is from Whipper Snapper Designs and is adorable!  He was stamped on Neenah then colored with Copic markers.  The polar bear panel was popped up on foam.  A few die cut banners and a snowflake make for an easy layout!

COPIC COLORING: 
POLAR BEAR: W3, W1, W00, 0   BEAR'S NOSE:  C6, C4, C2, C0  GROUND:  C4, C2, C0

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SUPPLIES: 
STAMPS:  WSD Bartholomew
PAPER:  Neenah Solar White; Little Yellow Bicycle
INK:  Copic markers; Memento Tuxedo Black 
ACCESSORIES:  Sizzix Big Shot; TE Taylored Dies (Banner Stacklets 1, Make a Snowflake); Sakura Clear Glaze pen; Zig 2-way Glue pen; KaiserCraft Silver Rhinestone; SU Dimensionals; adhesive
SIZE OF FINISHED PROJECT:  A2 (4 1/4" x 5 1/2")

SNOW GIFT SET

Hey there, the Coastal Retreat is right around the corner!  This is a project that I'll be teaching on Friday (sign up at Memories of Time).  It's uses the "Gap" card technique.  It's so easy to make and a little different than a traditional card!

We'll make a set of four cards, the box to hold them in and even add some die cuts to the envelopes...no stamping...no coloring!  *grin*  Hope to see you there!

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SUPPLIES: 
STAMPS:  None
PAPER:  Neenah Solar White; Best Creation Inc White Glitter card stock
INK:  None
ACCESSORIES:  Sizzix Big Shot; embossing folders; TE Taylored Dies (Curly Swirlies, Make a Snowflake, Poster Graphic Alpha); Scor-Pal; scissors; Scor-Tape; ribbon from my stash; Zig 2-Way Glue pen; Sparklets; adhesive
TECHNIQUE(S):  3D; gap card
SIZE OF FINISHED PROJECT:  Card; A2 (4 1/4" x 5 1/2")  Box; 4 3/4" wide x 6" high x 1" deep

WARM WINTER WISHES

Hey there, after coloring that cutie pie dragon from Whimsy, I couldn't wait to color another.  This is Heidi...she was stamped on Neenah with Tuxedo Black then colored with Copic markers.  The layout is from Karen Giron's Sweet Sunday Sketch Challenge.  Love the simplicity!  Since I didn't use a sentiment, I love that this could be given for Christmas, a birthday, get well, missing you...

COPIC COLORING: 
SKIN:  E11, E01, E00, R30, BG10  HAIR:  E25, E23, E21  HAIR BOWS:  BG23, BG11, BG10, N3, N1, B91  DRESS:  BG23, BG11, BG10  SCARF, SHOES:  N3, N1, B91, BG23, BG11, BG10  FUR:  E84, E81  SNOW:  N1, BG10  SKY:  BG0000

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SUPPLIES: 
STAMPS:  Whimsy/Wee Stamps Heidi
PAPER:  Neenah Solar White; Bazzill Raven Monochromatic; Bo Bunny Snow Day collection 
INK:  Copic markers; Memento Tuxedo Black 
ACCESSORIES: Sizzix Big Shot; MFT Die-namics Jumbo Fishtail Banner; TE Taylored Dies Make a Snowflake; KaiserCraft Silver rhinestone; SU Dimensionals; adhesive
SIZE OF FINISHED PROJECT:  A2 (4 1/4" x 5 1/2")

FALL FUN

Hey there, I think I've overloaded you on gift card holders and matching gift bags, so how about a project that focuses on coloring?  I recently made my very first Whimsy/Wee Stamps purchase...this stamp was one of them.  I'm really excited to finally color a Sylvia Zet image!  How stinkin' cute is that dragon playing in the fall leaves?  Love!

The image was stamped with Tuxedo Black onto Neenah card stock then colored with Copic markers.  I have to say, it was a little challenging to match the blue/green color of the dragon to the Doodlebug paper!  I am really happy with the result though!  I kept the design CAS (clean and simple) by adding a few banners and a single Taylored Expressions acorn die cut.  The acorn was cut from Neenah then colored with Copics.  The pieces were adhered together then shaped using a stylus and soft mat before being popped up on foam.

COPIC COLORING: 
DRAGON:  BG13, BG10, B95, B91  DRAGON'S BELLY, WINGS, SPINES:  Y17, Y15, Y11, Y00  DRAGON'S MOUTH, EARS:  R30, R00, R0000  LEAVES:  Y17, Y15, Y11, Y00, YG67, YG63, YG61, YR18, YR15, YR12, R56, R46, R43, E25, E23, E21  BERRIES:  R56, R46, R43  GROUND:  E25, E23, E21  SKY:  BG13, BG0000

THIS PROJECT INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING CHALLENGES: 
ONE CRAZY STAMPER ~ Thankful or Autumn
STAMP AND CREATE ~ Fall or Halloween

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SUPPLIES: 
STAMPS:  Whimsey/Wee Stamps Autumn Happiness
PAPER:  Neenah Solar White; Doodlebug Design Inc Happy Harvest collection 
INK:  Copic markers; Memento Tuxedo Black 
ACCESSORIES:  Sizzix Big Shot; MFT Die-namics (Fishtail Flag Stax, Jumbo Fishtail Banner Stax); TE Taylored Dies Falling for You; stylus/soft mat (to shape the acorn); Sakura Clear Glaze pen; SU Dimensionals; adhesive
SIZE OF FINISHED PROJECT:  A2 (4 1/4" x 5 1/2")

GIFT BAG TRIO

Hey there, I'm back tonight to show you the matching gift bags to the gift card holders that I shared this morning.  Gotta love those Taylored Expressions dies...am I right???

Here's another peek at the gift card holders...

I made the sweet little reindeer bag the same way as the gift card holder.  The cheeks and ears have pink chalk ink that was rubbed on with my finger.  The nose was shaped with a stylus and soft mat to give it a nice curve before it was popped up on foam.  The ears were also shaped with a stylus.

SUPPLIES: 
STAMPS:  None
PAPER:  Bazzill (Raven Monochromatic, Kraft, brown); Best Creation Inc. Red Glitter card stock
INK:  VersaMagic Pink Petunia
ACCESSORIES:  Spellbinders Big Shot; TE Taylored Dies (Sack it to You, Sack It - Reindeer); stylus/soft mat (to shape the nose and ears); SU Dimensionals; Sharpie White Extra Fine Point marker; Mini Glue Dots; adhesive
TECHNIQUE(S):  3D
SIZE OF FINISHED PROJECT:  3 1/4" wide x 5" high

It doesn't get any easier than this little Santa suit!  White felt was cut with the Medium Scallop Border then glued to the base before the other pieces were assembled.

SUPPLIES: 
STAMPS:  None
PAPER:  Bazzill (Raven Monochromatic, red, silver metallic)
INK:  None
ACCESSORIES:  Spellbinders Big Shot; TE Taylored Dies (Sack it to You Plus Bonus Santa, Medium Scallop Border); Crafter's Pick The Ultimate glue; adhesive
TECHNIQUE(S):  3D
SIZE OF FINISHED PROJECT:  3 1/4" wide x 3 1/2" high





The last one is the little snowman.  The cheeks have pink chalk ink that was rubbed on with my finger.  The holly leaves and nose were both shaped with a stylus and soft mat then the nose was popped up on foam. 

SUPPLIES: 
STAMPS:  None
PAPER:  Bazzill (Raven Monochromatic, orange, two shades of green); Best Creations Inc. Red Glitter card stock
INK:  VersaMagic Pixie Dust
ACCESSORIES:  Spellbinders Big Shot; TE Taylored Dies (Sack it to You, Sack It - Snowman, Very Merry Outlines); stylus/soft mat (for shaping the nose and holly leaves); Mini Glue Dots; SU Dimensionals; Sharpie White Extra Fine Point marker; adhesive
TECHNIQUE(S):  3D
SIZE OF FINISHED PROJECT:  3 1/4" wide x 5 1/4" high

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GIFT CARD HOLDERS

Hey there, just thought I'd pop in and post projects I've been working on using some Taylored Expressions products.  These are the cutest gift card holders EVER!  *grin*

Love this adorable reindeer!  The cheeks and ears have pink chalk ink that was rubbed on with my finger.  The nose was shaped with a stylus and soft mat to give it a nice curve before it was popped up on foam.  The ears were also shaped with a stylus.

SUPPLIES: 
STAMPS:  None
PAPER:  Bazzill (Raven Monochromatic, Kraft, brown); Best Creation Inc. Red Glitter card stock
INK:  VersaMagic Pink Petunia
ACCESSORIES:  Spellbinders Big Shot; TE Taylored Dies (Tag Pocket, Sack It - Reindeer); stylus/soft mat (to shape the nose and ears); SU Dimensionals; Mini Glue Dots; adhesive
TECHNIQUE(S):  3D
SIZE OF FINISHED PROJECT:  4 1/2" wide x 4 3/4" high


This was a super easy Santa suit.  White felt was cut with the Medium Scallop Border then glued to the base before the other pieces were assembled.

SUPPLIES: 
STAMPS:  None
PAPER:  Bazzill (Raven Monochromatic, red, silver metallic)
INK:  None
ACCESSORIES:  Spellbinders Big Shot; TE Taylored Dies (Tag Pocket, Sack it to You Plus Bonus Santa, Medium Scallop Border); Crafter's Pick The Ultimate glue; adhesive
TECHNIQUE(S):  3D
SIZE OF FINISHED PROJECT:  3" wide x 4 3/4" high




The last character is a super cute snowman.  The cheeks have pink chalk ink that was rubbed on with my finger.  The holly leaves and nose were both shaped with a stylus and soft mat then the nose was popped up on foam. 

SUPPLIES: 
STAMPS:  None
PAPER:  Bazzill (Raven Monochromatic, orange, two shades of green); Best Creations Inc. Red Glitter card stock
INK:  VersaMagic Pixie Dust
ACCESSORIES:  Spellbinders Big Shot; TE Taylored Dies (Tag Pocket, Sack It - Snowman, Very Merry Outlines); stylus/soft mat (for shaping the nose and holly leaves); Mini Glue Dots; SU Dimensionals; adhesive
TECHNIQUE(S):  3D
SIZE OF FINISHED PROJECT:  3 3/4" wide x 4 3/4" high


This last one is a little different than the characters.  It's done with the chalkboard technique.  A Mix & Match Bow was cut from red glitter card stock...it totally makes this gift card holder pop!  The picture really doesn't do it justice!

SUPPLIES: 
STAMPS:  TE Big Bold Christmas
PAPER:  Bazzill Raven Monochromatic; Authentique "Glistening" paper; Best Creations Inc Red Glitter card stock
INK:  VersaMagic Cloud White 
ACCESSORIES:  Spellbinders Big Shot; TE Taylored Dies (Tag Pocket, Mix & Match Bow, Tag Stacklets 1); Stamp-a-ma-jig; Scor-Tape; adhesive
TECHNIQUE(S):  3D; chalkboard
SIZE OF FINISHED PROJECT:  3 1/4" wide x 4 3/4" high

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