HELLO

Everything is Taylored Expressions for this card.  Gosh, another recent release that I couldn't pass up.  I have been collecting all the Year in Bloom flowers and buying the matching dies during 2025.  I pretty much copied Heather Nichols design on this card.  I colored the flowers a bit different but mostly everything else is the same as hers.  

Card stock:  Green Tea card base, Kraft layer, Sugar cube, Toffee, Earl Grey

Stamps:  Year in Bloom flowers (January - May) w/matching dies, Large Lattice Background, Timeless Greetings w/matching dies

Ink: Sugar Cube, Mocha for ink blending, VersaFine Clair Nocturne w/clear embossing powder, for the splatter Dr. Ph Martin's Bleed Proof White, Stampin' Up Early Espresso ink refill

Other: Vases & Places 2, Frame in Frame 3, Copic Markers (see below), white gems

SEASON'S GREETINGS IN MAY!

This stencil from Hero Arts called Geometric Holiday was used for my card today.  I was feeling like a little Christmas card would be fun!  Simple stenciling with a couple of shades of red & green and a simple sentiment.  

The sentiment is from Simon Says Stamp Christmas Word Mix 1.  

ENVELOPE SEALS

I wanted to try to match the colors of the envelope seals from the Taylored Expressions Just Write kit.  For the typewriter I used Bleu Cheese, Oatmilk and Onyx.  For the ink bottle and pen I used Green Tea, Oakmilk and Onyx.  

I used the TE Talking in Circles Piercing plate for the background on Green Tea card stock.  I used a stitched circle die - then added the woodgrain card stock.  I was happy that I was able to stamp direct on the woodgrain paper.   The little ink bottle and pen are my favorites!

A simple Hello There card to match the envelope seal. 

 

You're My Type...

I tried a few more color combinations with the Taylored Expressions Just Write kit. I have more cards from this collection tomorrow, then I'm cleaning up my desk and working something else!  

More JUST WRITE cards....

Here are more cards using the new Taylored Expressions Just Write kit.  I went with the same rustic color scheme since I already had everything all inked up!   Most all of the products are Taylored Expressions.  I added the little leaves on the one typewriter and that was from Flora & Fauna called Woodland Flowers.  The little leaves were already die cut in my storage pocket and seemed to work nicely with that card.  

I used Glossy Accents on the typewriter keys.  I got better at it the more I did it.  It's not hard and the little raised bubbles are a cool addition.  

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!