Hey there, woohooooo...Happy Release Day! The girls have really outdone themselves with this release...everyone's projects have been AMAZING! Don't forget that starting today, all of the new dies and stamps are available for purchase in the Fresh out of the Oven section of the Taylored Expressions store. Happy shopping!
I was given the task of creating two totally different projects using the same Curly Swirlies die. Whoop whoop, I love this die...it's so elegant and could be used for so many different things! This tag was simple and so fun to create! A girl just NEEDS to get inky once in a while! *grin* The Tag Stacklets 1 die was used to cut two tags...one from card stock and the other from Bazzill's Antique Sheet Music then they were adhered together (the music paper was a little thin so the card stock was used for stability). The swirls were cut from Copic Mask It and positioned on the tag before four colors of Memento ink were sponged and the masks removed. The seam binding bow was died to match the top portion of the tag and a butterfly (Elegant Butterflies and Elegant Butterflies Overlays) with rhinestones that were colored with Copic markers finish the tag. I decided not to go with a sentiment for now. When I figure out what I want to use this for, I'll stamp/die cut a sentiment to attach to the top.
SUPPLIES:
STAMPS: None
PAPER: Neenah Solar White; Bazzill (Raven Monochromatic, Antique Sheet Music); Vellum Cardstock
INK: Copic markers; Memento (Summer Sky, Bahama Blue, Lulu Lavender, Grape Jelly)
ACCESSORIES: Spellbinders Grand Calibur; TE Taylored Dies (Curly Swirlies, Elegant Butterflies, Elegant Butterflies Overlays, Tag Stacklets 1); Copic Mask It; sponges; KaiserCraft Silver rhinestones (colred with BG07); Crop-A-Dile; seam binding; Tattered Angels Pearl Glimmer Mist; heat tool; Creative Impressions Black Twine; adhesive
TECHNIQUE(S): Masking; sponging
SIZE OF FINISHED PROJECT: 3" x 5"
My good friend's nephew is getting married this summer so I wanted to make a card for him. I think there's something really, really classy about a white on white wedding card, dont you? OMGosh, I broke out so many dies to make this! Ready for the rundown? Fleur De Lis Accents from Spellbinders was used for the border and topped with the new Curly Swirlies die. Die cut flowers from Friendship Blooms, Mini Leaves, Bugabee Flowers and even Flowerbox Sprigs & Flowers were used to create the beautiful cluster. The flowers were shaped with a stylus, soft/spongy pad and tweezers. I really love the look of dimensional flowers! They are so much fun to create not to mention how amazing they look! The sentiment is from the new Lifetime of Love stamp set and was die cut using the Tag Stacklets 1 die. A corner of the tag was curled under and popped up on foam to give it a little shape. A Sparklet makes a beautiful center for the big flower and silver rhinestones were used for the smaller flowers then a few extras were scattered around the card. I just LOVE making wedding cards! It's such a special occasion and deserves a special card!
SUPPLIES:
STAMPS: TE Lifetime of Love
PAPER: Neenah Solar White
INK: Memento Tuxedo Black
ACCESSORIES: Spellbinders (Grand Calibur, Shapeabilities Fleur De Lis Accents); TE Taylored Dies (Curly Swirlies, Friendship Blooms, Mini Leaves, Bugabee Flowers, Flowerbox Sprigs & Flowers, Tag Stacklets 1); Stamp-a-ma-jig; stylus/soft pad (to shape flowers); KaiserCraft Silver (Sparklets, rhinestones); Mini Glue Dots; Zig 2-Way Glue pen; SU Dimensionals; adhesive
SIZE OF FINISHED PROJECT: A2 (4 1/4" x 5 1/2")
Need a little more inspiration? Head on over to the Baker's Dozen blogs to see what they've been up to. I'll see you back here again tomorrow for one last spotlight from this release!
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Hey there, it's Day 2 of the Taylored Expressions sneak peeks. All of the new dies and stamps that you've seen over the last couple of days will be available for purchase tomorrow in the Fresh Out of the Oven section of the store! I've got two projects to share with you today. The first uses a die called Shades of Thanks. The tree was die cut from the white Nestie panel and backed with a wood-grained pattern paper from Doodlebug. Seem binding was died to match the green paper and a sentiment from TE Mani Mini - Occasions completes this CAS card.
SUPPLIES:
STAMPS: TE Many Minis - Occasions
PAPER: Neenah Solar White; Bazzill Raven Monochromatic; Doodlebug Design Inc Flower Box collection
INK: Memento (Tuxedo Black, Bamboo Leaves)
ACCESSORIES: Spellbinders (Grand Calibur, Nestabilities Labels Twenty-Two); TE Taylored Dies (Shades of Thanks, Designer Mini Tags); slot punch; seam binding; Mini Mister (water); heat tool; Zig 2-Way Glue pen; SU Dimensionals; adhesive
SIZE OF FINISHED PROJECT: 5 1/4" x 5 1/4"
My second project uses the new Lifetime of Love set. What a cute idea for a stamp set, huh? The image was colored with Copic markers and the trees were paper pieced with the Flowerbox collection from Doodlebug. Talk about a fun, bright wedding card!
COPIC COLORING:
SKIN: E11, E01, E00 HER HAIR: E59, E57, E53 DRESS/VEIL: C3, C1, C00, 0 HAT: C6, C4, C2, C0, BG09, B02, BG02 CAR: Y17, Y15, Y13, Y11, R08, R05, R02, C6, C4, C3, C2, C1, C0, C00, BG70 CANS: BG09, B02, BG02, R46, R43, G46, G43, G40 ROAD: C6, C4, C2, C0 GRASS: G46, G43, G40 SKY: BG01, B00
SUPPLIES:
STAMPS: TE Lifetime of Love
PAPER: Neenah Solar White; Bazzill Raven Monochromatic; Doodlebug Designs Inc. Flower Box collection
INK: Copic markers; Memento Tuxedo Black
ACCESSORIES: Spellbinders Grand Calibur; TE Taylored Dies (Banner Stacklets 1); Stamp-a-ma-jig; paper snips; Zig 2-Way Glue pen; button from my stash; Creative Impressions Black Twine; SU Dimensionals; adhesive
TECHNIQUE(S): Paper piecing
SIZE OF FINISHED PROJECT: A2 (4 1/4" x 5 1/2")
That will do it for me today, but come on back tomorrow for a couple more projects! The Baker's Dozen has some amazing projects to share, so make sure you check them out and say hi!
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Hey there, are you ready for some sneaks of Taylored Expressions May Release? It's an awesome release coming your way! To start things off, I want to share this card I made with the Band It die, Birch Tree Cutting Plate and Greetings for Him stamp set. This one is all about the guys...Grandpa, Dad, Uncle, Son and Brother! How about that cutting plate, huh? A little bit of Copic scribbling and they really do resemble a forest full of birch trees! This die also looks great as a silhouette!
COPIC COLORING:
TREES: E43, E41
SUPPLIES:
STAMPS: TE Greetings for Him
PAPER: Neenah Solar White; Bazzill (Raven Monochromatic, Kraft)
INK: Copic markers; Memento Tuxedo Black
ACCESSORIES: Sizzix Big Shot; TE Taylored Dies (Band It, Birch Tree Cutting Plate); Zig 2-Way Glue pen; Bazzill Blackbird rhinestones; adhesive
SIZE OF FINISHED PROJECT: A2 (4 1/4" x 5 1/2")
Well that's it for today...stop back by tomorrow for a couple more projects. Until then, swing by the other Baker's Dozen blogs to see what they have been up to!
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Hey there, woohoo...this is the last card for the Virtual Stamp Night (VSN) mini through Splitcoaststampers. The main event will be in June. Meredith's challenge, Hot Dog!, was to create a card with a dog image and incorporate heat embossing. Fun challenge! The dog image I used is Chuck Wagon from Whipper Snapper Designs. I heat embossed the bone on the banner which is also from WSD, but I don't know the name of it. The CAS layout is from My Favorite Things...love it!
There's still time for you to play in the VSN challenges...you have until Monday, May 06, to upload your projects. I hope you dig out those "puppy dog stamps and heat embossing stuff" and play along with us!
COPIC COLORING:
DOG: E29, E27, E25, E23, E21 PAWS/FACE: E53, E51, E50 NOSE: C6, C4, C2, C0 COLLAR: R08, R05, R02, E08 FLOWER: R08, R05, R01, E08, Y17, Y15, Y11, G46, G43, G40 GROUND: G46, G43, G42
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SUPPLIES:
STAMPS: WSD Chuck Wagon, bone (it's WSD but I don't know what the name of it is)
PAPER: Neenah Solar White; Bazzill Raven Monochromatic; Canvas Corp Red & Kraft Mini Dot
INK: Copic markers; Memento Tuxedo Black; VersaMark
ACCESSORIES: Spellbinders Grand Calibur; MFT Die-Namics Jumbo Fishtail Banner Stax; Sakura Clear Glaze pen; clear embossing powder; heat tool; Creative Impressions Black Twine; adhesive
SIZE OF FINISHED PROJECT: A2 (4 1/4" x 5 1/2")
Hey there, this card is for my Dog Days of Summer VSN challenge through Splitcoaststampers. I challenged everyone to create a project that showcases your favorite way to BEAT THE HEAT, whether it's going to the beach, the lake, camping, indulging in your favorite beverage, cranking the air conditioning or even driving with the top down. Whatever it is...I want to see it! I hope you'll play along!
My card uses Whipper Snapper Designs, Full Speed Ahead, stamp set. I've been hoping to color this one up for a while now but have never had the opportunity...until now! Woot! The image was stamped with Tuxedo Black onto Neenah Solar White then colored with Copic markers. The headlight, windshield and girl's eyes all have clear glaze pen for a nice, subtle shine. It doesn't show, but I'm pretty sure there's an Oregon Duck bumper sticker on the back of that car...GO DUCKS! *grin*
COPIC COLORING:
SKIN: E11, E01, E00, R30 HAIR: E44, E43, E42, E41 HER SHIRT: Y17, Y15, Y11, Y00 HIS SHIRT/HAT: G28, G24, G21, G20 CAR: C3, C1, C00 TIRES/TRIM ON CAR: C6, C4, C2, C0 WINDSHIELD/HEADLIGHT: BG72, BG70 GROUND: W4, W2, W0 SKY: B18, B06, BG05, BG01, B00 CLOUDS: B93, B41, C0, BG70, 0
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SUPPLIES:
STAMPS: WSD Full Speed Ahead
PAPER: Neenah Solar White; Bazzill (Raven Monochromatic, metallic silver...not sure of the name)
INK: Copic markers; Memento Tuxedo Black
ACCESSORIES: Spellbinders Grand Calibur; TE Taylored Dies Cloud Duo; Sizzix Big Shot; Cuttlebug embossing folder; Stamp-a-ma-jig; Sakura Clear Glaze pen; SU Dimensionals; adhesive
SIZE OF FINISHED PROJECT: A2 (4 1/4" x 5 1/2")
