JUST WRITE

I wanted to try out my new Just Write kit from Taylored Expressions.  I recently purchased it after a trip to the TE store!  I really hadn't planned on buying it but between seeing samples in person and a little peer pressure it's part of my collection now!  😉  I saw this ink combination online and really liked the rustic look.  There are 3 stencil layers to get you all these images.

Here is the first card that I made - I just love that ink bottle and pen.  The die cut flower is from Spellbinders called Sealed Blooming Stems.  The sentiment is from TE called Inked Expressions.  The ink blot is part of a clear set that is included with the stencils.  I have some more cards in the process on my desk so I will post those tomorrow.  

NO SHELF CONTROL!

From the looks of my recent purchases at TE the sentiment is truly meant for me - I HAVE NO SHELF CONTROL!  I bought this fun set while on my shopping spree at TE.  The background is from TE called Arch Deco.  I stamped the background on white and one on grey card stock.  The plants and pots are from Taylored Expressions Let It Grow stencils and dies.  The sentiments are TE Shelf Control with matching dies. I used an embossing folder on three of the cards called Linked by Penny Black.  I'm not sure what category these cards will be filed in but they sure were fun to make!  

GREAT WEEKEND FUN!

I had a very fun weekend!  Family & Friends visited from Ohio and Kentucky.  We are all card makers so of course we had to make a visit to Taylored Expressions.  Two hours later - we had more goodies to add to our collections!  There is something about seeing things in person that makes you go a little crazy!  

Laura, Casey & Colleen - my guests for the weekend! We had a blast at the TE Store! 

We started with the fun make & take card.  And even though I told them that I wasn't buying that kit...guess what?  The peer pressure is real - ha!  

The card we made from the Just Write kit that we all own now!  

Four happy ladies!

Laura was cold, so she had to buy a sweatshirt to wear!  Looking good in her new TE gear!

Here we are with our kits - what a mess we are!  

When we got home, we had show and tell.  We each shared what we bought and then laid it all out on the floor to take this photo.  P.S. - my liquor was not purchased at TE!  ha!  Thank you so much for your visit, it was a great time!  

PRETTY FLOWERS

These cards turned out so pretty - even prettier in person!  I used the Spellbinders Yana's Daisies die cut. The embossing folder is also from Spellbinders called Molded Frame.  The sentiments are from Taylored Expressions Timeless Greetings.  

 

HAPPY EASTER!

 

THANKS SO VERY MUCH!

This is my favorite flower in the Taylored Expressions Nature's Canvas stamp set.  I colored it using the layering stencil set.  The background embossing folder is Spellbinders Loops.  The sentiment is from Altenew called Sweet Jasmine.  

SOUTHERN BOUQUET

Copic coloring for this next card.  

The stamp and die are from Amuse Studio Southern Bouquet.  The sentiment is Taylored Expressions Timeless Greetings.  The background is TE Pierced Circles.  What a pretty spring bouquet!

IN THE GARDEN

Here is the line up of inks I used on the Taylored Expressions Triple Slim In The Garden layering stencils. The colors are nice for a spring vibe.  

I splattered the cards with white ink.  The sentiments are TE Modern Sentiment Labels.  So pretty! 

MEADOW ASTER

It's been a while since I've done any coloring with Copic markers. I've been wanting to use this pretty floral.  It is Taylored Expressions Meadow Aster stamp and die combo.    

I ended up keeping this card pretty simple.  I added the stitched panel edge.  I used my score pal to add the score lines into the card front.  The sentiment is from Taylored Expressions Beautiful Soul.  

TODAY'S MY BIRTHDAY!

It's my Birthday today!  Here are the handmade cards that I have received so far!  I feel really special!

GUY CARD

I decided to make a Taylored Expressions Map card with more manly colors.  I like how it turned out.  I used the Taylored Expressions Triangles die and cut out black, white and gray card stock.  I used the TE Crossroads cutting plate to add the stitched lines.  The sentiment is from TE Hello Friend stamp & die combo. 

THANKS SO MUCH

A quick thank you card was needed.  I used the Taylored Expressions Garden Gallery stamp & die for the greenery.  The sentiment is from TE called Timeless Greetings.  

 

BLESSED

I stamped out a few of the Taylored Expression Meadow Aster flowers and decided to color another one. This time I colored with cheery yellow!  

I followed a card design that I saw online.  I splattered the flower with white & dark brown inks.  I stamped the sentiment from Taylored Expressions Beautiful Soul stamp & dies.  

THINKING OF YOU

Another of the Taylored Expressions Nature's Canvas flowers.  I do love this floral set so much.  I used the stencils to color the flower and then die cut it out.  The background is a new gift with purchase embossing folder called Halftone Dots.  The sentiment is from TE called Timeless Greetings.  It's a new favorite of mine.  

OH-IO

I found some Ohio State related patterned paper in my stash so I decided to make another postage collage card.  I found a few stickers and letters to complete the simple card.