FOIL IT CRAZY WOMAN!

Now that's a lot of Foil Its!  I had to do a reorganization of all my Foil Its (mostly Taylored Expressions).  I do have a few Gina K Designs Poly Glaze Foiling sheets as well.  I found the large container at Container Store.  It is called Craft & Media Shimo Organizer Box.  LINK HERE  It is BIG - 22"x14¼"x6⅛" but I'm really happy with being able to get them all in one place. Taylored Expressions sells the 4"x6" storage pockets.  LINK HERE Taylored Expression sells labels for many of the Foil Its.  I used my label maker if the label wasn't included in the label sets.  I separated the Foil Its into categories.  Stand Alone Patterns, Coordinating Products, Sentiments, Mini/Triple Slims, Insiders, TE Maps & Gina K.  I also have a slot for the larger 6x6 Foil Its.  The lid doesn't fit if I include these so we'll see if I keep them in this storage or find something else. So now after seeing all these Foil Its in one place, I'm heating up my Mini Minc and having a foiling day!!!!!!

PICKLEBALL

I have a couple of friends who are big into pickleball.  I picked up the notecards at TJ Maxx and then repackaged them and made a cute tag.  The die cut is called Little Bits Pickleball by Taylored Expressions.  

TEA FOR TWO

I sent a little winter pick me up to a friend.  A tea cup puzzle, with tea to drink and a tea-riffic card!  

The card uses Taylored Expressions Tea for Two stamp and die combo.  

She is Iowa Hawkeye fan, so I used mostly Black & Gold for the theme of my wrapping and card.  I also bought the puzzle for myself and I can say it was a fun one to put together!  I find myself doing more puzzles in the winter months and I sure do enjoy them! 

MAIL BOX

Silly me - I put an order in with Concord & 9th and decided to buy this cute mailbox craft kit.  You know to get the free shipping!  😉  It was super easy to put together and it's a cute decor item in my stamp studio!  

PRETTY FLORAL STEM

This pretty floral is a die called Alstroemeria Stem from Simon Says Stamp.  I saw a card on You Tube and I wanted to make it myself.  It is delicate and pretty.  I struggled a bit with the coloring - getting the shading just right is not easy.  I made a couple of them.  

HAPPY MAIL

I used the Waffle Flower Postage Collage Mini Seals die set for this card.  The tiny envelope and liner are so cute.  I filled the envelope with pretty stems & flowers.  Dang - My layer is a bit crooked!  That's annoying!

 

MORE ANNIVERSARY CARDS

This was a new Taylored Expressions gift with purchase during the month of January.  It's a layered stencil set called Sweetheart Blooms.  I followed a video by Heather Nichols for the ink colors.  Both the pinks and reds were very pretty on the Toffee card stock.  I decided to make all the cards for anniversary - I'll have a few in my stash when I need them.  

TAYLORED EXPRESSIONS INK COLORS:  

Traditional colors more Red:  Guava, Cherry Pop, Mulled Wine

Pink colors:  Bubblegum, Lollipop, Dragonfruit

Green for leaves:  Green Tea with Brussel Sprouts for shading, Lime Zest with Sweet Basil for shading

ANNIVERSARY CARD

This is Concord & 9th die set turned out very pretty.  It's called Triple-Step Blooming Heart die.  I die cut it and then filled in all the colored card stock pieces.  It took some time but it was fun to do!  

FRUIT!!

This is a non-crafty post.  Any of you out there still playing Wordle every day?  In December, I had a shock when I got the word on the first try!  I had been to the grocery store and bought fruit so that how I started my game that lucky day!  Crazy, right?  HAPPY FEBRUARY!

HOT FOIL

I have been foiling lately - this is a little different type of foiling by Gina K Designs.  You run the acetate design through your hot foil machine.  Then remove the thin clear layer, put down the foil and run it through again.  I really like this because you can apply it to any card stock etc.  I've had these in my stash for a while and never used them - I was impressed with the results!  

ENCOURAGEMENT

I was inspired to make a couple of cards when I visited the Taylored Expressions Studio.  I already had all the supplies so it was easy to put them together.  I foiled the bible verse from the Clipboard Calendar - In the Word 2.  They are individual cards that you can foil or not.  I layered it  with shiny gold card stock.  The background is called Just Vine and is stamped with Versa Fine on Blue Corn card stock.  I colored the leaf with a Copic marker.  

While I had everything out, I made a second card!  I thought I could use these cards for encouragement for someone who is going through a rough time or illness.  

EMPRESS MINI

Since I've been using the Empress Mini I have been so impressed with how I can easily use up every inch of card stock.  The magnetic plate is a game changer - no more taping down every little die.  It really is awesome and it makes cutting out those small pieces faster & easier!  

Here's my new little Empress Mini! When I'm crafting I use it all the time.  It sits on my main desk area.  I ordered the black swivel stand from Etsy.  It's very handy because it gives you easy access when the plates come through the back of the machine.  I also love the little built in shelf for my plates.  

HAPPY 96th, WOW!

I made this card a while ago, but added the 96 to send to my Mother in law who turned 96 years old in January.  I knows she like purple and pink so I thought this was a good choice for her.  Everything I used is from Taylored Expressions, except for the glitter numbers.  

VALENTINE TREATS!

The treat box is from Taylored Expressions called Giftables Petite Parcel. I found some pretty patterned paper for the box so it was super simple to assemble.  And do you see that wooden block stamp?  Yes, I still use them!  

I found the patterned papers in my stash so these were quick to put together.  I filled them with wrapped chocolates and they are ready to give!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Martha!  I thought this card was good for Martha because she likes purple and quilting!  I used all Taylored Expressions products.