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Tuesday, April 9, 2013

TAYLORED EXPRESSIONS APRIL STAMP OF THE MONTH BLOG HOP

Hey there, it's time for the Taylored Expressions Stamp of the Month Blog Hop!  You're in for a treat this month!  The April Key Ingredients Kit is drop dead, gorgeous!  The pattern paper is from Fancy Pants and the colors are sooo pretty!  Taylor did an amazing job matching the SOTM, Simple Greetings, to the paper.  I'm super excited for the coordinating Simple Tabs dies that can be purchased seperately.  LOVE!  If you're interested, there are three subscription options to choose from:  Key Ingredients Kit Club (paper, card stock and ribbon), Stamp of the Month Club (exclusive stamp set that coordinates with the KI Kit Club) and Deluxe Key Ingredients (combination of the KI Kit Club and SOTM Club).  Now, onto my projects...I actually made two to share today...I didn't want to put the stamps down. *grin*  



SUPPLIES: 
STAMPS:  TE April SOTM Simple Greetings
PAPER:  Neenah Solar White; TE April Key Ingredients Kit
INK:  Memento Tuxedo Black; SU (Crushed Curry, Baja Breeze)
ACCESSORIES:  Spellbinders (Grand Calibur; Nestabilities Standard Circles Small, Standard Circles Large); TE Taylored Dies (Leafy Branch, Medium Scallop Border); sponge; paper snips; Stamp-a-ma-jig; stylus; Bazzill Blackbird rhinestones; Zig 2-Way Glue pen; SU Dimensionals; adhesive
TECHNIQUE(S):  Sponging, fussy cutting
SIZE OF FINISHED PROJECT:  5 1/4" x 5 1/4"

Here's the second project.  Did I mention I LOVE these colors!?!



SUPPLIES: 
STAMPS:  TE April SOTM Simple Greetings
PAPER:  Neenah Solar White; Bazzill Raven Monochromatic; TE April Key Ingredients Kit
INK:  Memento Tuxedo Black; SU (Crushed Curry, Baja Breeze)
ACCESSORIES:  Spellbinders (Grand Calibur; Nestabilities Standard Circles Small, Standard Circles Large); TE Taylored Dies (Simple Tabs); paper snips; Stamp-a-ma-jig; Bazzill Blackbird rhinestones; SU Dimensionals; adhesive
TECHNIQUE(S):  Fussy cutting
SIZE OF FINISHED PROJECT:  A2 (4 1/4" x 5 1/2")

That's it for me today; hop on over to check out the Key Ingredients Team and the participating Baker's Dozen to see what they made for today!


Thanks for stopping by! 

Friday, April 5, 2013

TAYLORED EXPRESSIONS APRIL SPOTLIGHTS: TAG STACKLETS 1

Hey there, what an amazing release, huh?  This was one of my favorites releases, for sure!  So many cool stamp sets and dies!!!  The April Release is available for purchase through the Fresh Out of the Oven section of the Taylored Expressions store.

For today's spotlight, I decided to make a Mother's Day tag using the Tag Stacklets 1 die and Hydrangea Bouquet stamp set...I just can't get enough of the bouquets!  They are so stinkin' fun to color!  You definitely can't see it in the picture, but there is a single flower (biggest pink one in the front) that was stamped a second time, colored with Copic markers, fussy cut then popped up on foam.  Simple, but it looks really cool in person!



COPIC COLORING: 
FLOWERS:  R85, R83, R81, BV04, BV02, BV01  LEAVES:  YG25, YG23, YG21, YG00  VASE:  C6, C4, C2, C0  GROUND:  C3, C1, C00  SKY:  R0000

SUPPLIES: 
STAMPS:  TE Hydrangea BouquetMany Minis - Holidays
PAPER:  Neenah Solar White
INK:  Copic markers; Memento (Tuxedo Black, Angel Pink)
ACCESSORIES:  Spellbinders Grand Calibur; TE Taylored Dies Tag Stacklets 1Designer Mini Tags; paper snips; Crop-A-Dile; seam binding; mini mister; heat tool; Creative Impressions Black Twine; SU Dimensional
TECHNIQUE(S):  Fussy cutting
SIZE OF FINISHED PROJECT:  3" x 5" (not including seam binding)

Thanks so much for checking out my projects this week!  Don't forget to stop by the Baker's Dozen to see what awesome-ness they created for today!

Broni Holcombe - Guest Designer
Tammie Edgerton - that's me!


Thanks for stopping by! 


Thursday, April 4, 2013

TAYLORED EXPRESSIONS APRIL RELEASE DAY: HAPPY HEART

Hey there, it's release day here at Taylored Expressions!  That means everything you've seen over the last couple of days is FINALLY available in the Fresh out of the Oven section of the store.  Woohoo!!!

Today's project uses the sooo very awesome set, Happy Heart.  LOVE!  As soon as I saw this sentiment, I knew I wanted to sponge a sun.  I went about it a little bit different than I normally would though.  I actually used a light box.  I started by stamping the sentiment on the backside of a sticky note then positioned it to the back of the Neenah card stock panel (I didn't want to stamp it on the panel because the sponging would pick up black from the sentiment and make it all muddy looking...ask me how I know!  Ha!).  I put it on the light box to figure out where I wanted to put the horizon.  I started by sponging Dandelion ink for the softer yellow then brought in the Cantaloupe to define the edge of the sun and the sun's rays.  After the sponging was complete, a Stamp-a-ma-jig was used to line up the sentiment.  Quick and easy!  *grin*



Here's the inside...another quickly sponged sun to tie back to the front of the card.




SUPPLIES: 
STAMPS:  TE Happy Heart
PAPER:  Neenah Solar White; Bazzill Raven Monochromatic 
INK:  Memento (Tuxedo Black, Dandelion, Cantaloupe)
ACCESSORIES:  Sticky note masks; 1 1/4" circle punch; light box; sponges; Stamp-a-ma-jig; Bazzill Blackbird rhinestones; adhesive
TECHNIQUE(S):  Masking, sponging
SIZE OF FINISHED PROJECT:  A2 (4 1/4" x 5 1/2")

Happy shopping!  Don't forget to stop back by tomorrow for one last project featuring products from the April Release.  Now hop on over to check out the Baker's Dozen and their fabulous projects!

Broni Holcombe - Guest Designer
Charmaine Ikach
Jami Sibley
Jen Shults
Kerri Mchaud
Lynnette Kauffman
Regina Mangum
Sankari Wegman
Shannon White
Shelly Mercado
Stephanie Kraft
Tammie Edgerton - that's me!
Taylor VanBruggen
Wanda Guess


Thanks for stopping by! 


Wednesday, April 3, 2013

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 JeromeGraphic 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 1Instant 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!


Plus special guest posts by Baker's Dozen Alumni:


Thanks for stopping by! 


Tuesday, April 2, 2013

TAYLORED EXPRESSIONS APRIL SNEAK PEEK: MADE IN THE SHADE AND PICTURE WINDOW

Hey there, it's time for sneak peeks of the Taylored Expressions April Release!  Whoop!  This is such an amazing release and there is so much cool stuff to show you, so let's get to it!  I've got two projects to share with you today!  The first one is the stamp set Made in the Shade. My favorite season is fall, and those pumpkins were just calling out to me to be colored!  The Windy Tree die was also used to create this crisp, Autumn scene.



COPIC COLORING: 
PUMPKINS:  YR18, YR15, YR12, YR00, E27, E25, E23, E21  GRASS:  YG67, YG25, YG21, YG00  TREE:  E27, E25, E23, E21, YR18, YR15, YR00, YG67, YG25, YG00  SKY:  BG11

SUPPLIES: 
STAMPS:  TE Made in the Shade
PAPER:  Neenah Solar White; Bazzill Raven Monochromatic 
INK:  Copic markers; Memento Tuxedo Black 
ACCESSORIES:  Spellbinders Grand Calibur; TE Taylored Dies (Windy Tree, Cloud Border); X-acto knife; paper snips; Zig 2-way glue pen; Bazzill Blackbird rhinestones; adhesive
TECHNIQUE(S):  Airbrushing; fussy cutting
SIZE OF FINISHED PROJECT:  A2 (4 1/4" x 5 1/2")

My second project features a bunch of the new dies.  Guess what...there's a new window die!  *swoon*  This one is called Picture Window and there are coordinating dies to go with it (Window Cat, Window Accessories and Flowerbox Sprigs & Flowers).  I used all of them except for Window Cat.  If there was any way I could squeeze the little kitty in, I would have!  Ha!  Kraft card stock was cut into 5/8" strips then layered onto the card front.  Copics were used to shade the "siding", windowbox, shutters and window.  You really can't see it in the picture, but I cut a little 1/2 circle that I attached to the back of the windowbox.  It was colored with the same greens that the foliage was colored with and used to mound the foliage.  Oh!  Great news...I started cleaning out my craft room and found the acetate that I lost.  I was able to create glass without having to dig through the trash!  *grin*  I love the little welcome sign in the flowerbox!  It's from the Many Minis - Occasions set, and it was the perfect way to finish this card!


COPIC COLORING: 
LIGHT (from inside the window):  Y02, Y000, Y0000  SHUTTERS/WINDOW/SIGN:  C2, C000, 0  FLOWERBOX:  R39, R37, 0  FOLIAGE:  YG67, YG25, YG23, YG21, YG00, R39, R37, R35, R32  SIDING (on house):  E43, E41  CURTAINS:  E41

SUPPLIES: 
STAMPS:  TE Many Minis - Occasions
PAPER:  Neenah Solar White; Bazzill (Maraschino Monochromatic, Kraft, Basics Garden Vines colored with E41); Acetate
INK:  Copic markers; Memento Tuxedo Black 
ACCESSORIES:  Spellbinders Grand Calibur; TE Taylored Dies (Picture Window, Window Accessories, Flowerbox Sprigs & Flowers); Tonic cutter; silver rhinestones; Zig 2-Way Glue pen; SU Dimensionals; adhesive
SIZE OF FINISHED PROJECT:  5 1/4" x 5 1/4"

That's it for me today, but I'll be back tomorrow with two new projects!  Stop by and say hi to the rest of the Baker's Dozen!

Broni Holcombe - guest designer
Carole Burrage
Charmaine Ikach
Jami Sibley
Jen Shults
Kerri Michaud
Lynnette Kauffman
Nancy McKinney
Sankari Wegman
Shannon White
Shelly Mercado
Stephanie Kraft
Tammie Edgerton - that's me!
Taylor VanBruggen
Wanda Guess


Thanks for stopping by! 


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