Taylored Expressions June Studio Challenge

 

 

Hello!  It's time for the Baker's Dozen Studio Challenge. This is a monthly opportunity for the Taylored Expressions team to share what makes our stamping studios hum:)  Each month we have a fun, crafty question so we can share our favorites, some tips and tricks, stamping advice and more!

The question for June is:
What's on your summer reading list? Are you a big reader or not? If you are, what books have you read lately that you would recommend? Do you have a favorite author or genre? How about something for sitting out by the pool, or the beach, or even just the backyard...some nice light summer reading?
Do you use fancy bookmarks or do you dog-ear your pages? Or, do you use an e-reader? Everyone can use bookmarks and they make great favors and gifts. Let's see a little inspiration!

Well, unfortunately I'm not a very big reader, but I did get into the Hunger Games series (my favorite books of all time!) and the Twilight series. Oh, and I also read the Fifty Shades of Grey series (flushing a little bit:) 

My sister is a VERY big reader!  She gives me some second hand books every Christmas that she thinks I will enjoy, and I almost always do enjoy them!  I just finished a book by Jennifer Weiner called Goodnight Nobody, which was really good, and I'm about to start a book called Good in Bed by the same author.  

I don't have an e-reader, so I usually use my handmade bookmarks which I love to make!  Today I have a set of 3 bookmarks to share with you using a Taylored Expressions Luggage Tags Die as well as the Posh Posies Stamp Set and the Posh Vases Dies:

This color combo looks much better in person!  I cut out the luggage tags, then stamped the images onto white cs which I layered behind the tags.  I added vases cut out of Simple Stories Vintage Bliss dp, tied some twine around them and attached the Designer Mini Tags.  I added some coordinating ribbon to the tops of the tags and called them complete!  I think they make the perfect bookmarks and I have 3 friends in mind that I can give them to:)

 

Make sure you check out the rest of the Baker's Dozen Blogs to see what they came up with today!  I can't wait to see which sets and dies they used:) 

 

Carole Burrage
Charmaine Ikach
Jen Shults
Joan Ervin
Kerri Michaud
Sankari Wegman
Shannon White
Shelly Mercado
Stephanie Kraft
Tammie Edgerton
Taylor VanBruggen
Wanda Guess

Thank you so much for stopping by and have a terrific Tuesday!

Kerri
Recipe:
Stamps:  Taylored Expressions Posh Posies
Paper:  SU Cameo Coral, PTI Ocean Tides and Fine Linen cs, Simple Stories Vintae Bliss dp
Ink:  SU Sage Shadow, Cameo Coral, River Rock, Color Box Black Licorice, Ranger Antique Linen Distress Ink
Accessories:  Taylored Expressions Posh Vases Dies, Luggage Tags Die, Designer Mini Tags Dies, Twine, Ribbon, Rhinestone, Stardust Stickles

 

Congratulations On Your Graduation!

Hello!  One of my best friends has a daughter who graduated high school this year, and I wanted to share the card I made her for graduation:)  I used this adorable gal from Taylored Expressions named Moka Skylar and colored her up with Copics to look like Jess.  I cut her out and layered her on top of a Tag Stacklets 1 Die.  I also used a Banner Stacklets 1 Die below that.  The border was cut with the Open Scallop Border Die and I added hearts from the Cupid's Arrows Die Set.  Here's a close up of Skylar:  

The dp and ribbon are from the Patriotic Project Pantry Kit.  These colors were perfect for Jessica's school colors:)  Here's a look at the inside:

I used the fabulous Grad Cap Die, as well as those cool Poster Graphic #'s Dies.  The sentiment comes from the Moka Jerome Stamp Set.  

Well we had a very busy weekend!  Two birthday parties, out of town visitors, and a gymnastics banquet!  Avery has her name on a special banner for being a state champ this past year:

Aren't they adorable?  They had a BLAST at the banquet~so fun!  Thank you so much for stopping by and have a terrific Tuesday!

Kerri
Recipe:
Stamps:  Taylored Expressions Moke Skylar and Moka Jerome
Paper:  Kraft, Red, Navy, White cs, TE Patriotic Project Pantry Kit
Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black, Copics, SU Night of Navy
Accessories:  TE Tag Stacklets 1 Dies, Banner Stacklets 1 Dies, Cupid's Arrows Dies, Grad Cap Die, Open Scallop Border Die, Poster Graphic #'s Dies, CB Seeing Spots EF, Ribbon from Patriotic Project Pantry, Foam Squares

Taylored Expressions June Spotlights: Ride the Wave

Please scroll down for the Your Next Stamp  Fun Friday Challenge!

Hello!  So was I right about the Taylored Expressions release or what?  Aren't the new products FABULOUS!!!  Today I have a very CAS card to share with you.  Actually I have one more using this set that I'm just putting the finishing touches on and will upload shortly.  I don't want to put Ride the Wave down~or the Ride the Wave Border Die for that matter!  The DT has been so inspirational, and I have a million ideas running through my head:)  

For this card, I colored a sunset sky using my Copics, then simply stamped the images from Ride the Wave over the top.  I added some twine, a button, distressed the edges, and called it complete!  Super easy!

Ok, here's one more CAS card using this awesome set along with some Echo Park Paper Co. A Perfect Summer dp:

Make sure you check out the rest of the Baker's Dozen Blogs for even more inspiration today, and I hope you have a wonderful time playing with your new goodies:)  Remember, they can all be found in the Fresh out of the Oven Department!  Have a fab Friday!

Carole Burrage
Charmaine Ikach
Jen Shults
Joan Ervin
Kerri Michaud
Sankari Wegman
Shannon White
Shelly Mercado
Stephanie Kraft
Tammie Edgerton
Taylor VanBruggen
Wanda Guess

Kerri
Recipe:
Stamps:  TE Ride the Wave
Paper:  White, Blue, Orange cs, Echo Park Paper Co. A Perfect Summer dp
Ink:  Copics, SU Kiwi Kiss, Bashful Blue, Chocolate Chip
Accessories:  Tim Holtz Distressing Tool, Twine, Button

The NEW Your Next Stamp Fun Friday Challenge!

Hello!  We are starting a fun new challenge at Your Next Stamp called the Fun Friday Challenge!  Each month we will have an inspiration picture AND a sketch for you to play along with!  You can use either the sketch or the inspiration pic or both for your projects! You can also play as many times as you would like throughout the month~just link each project to the blue linky button at the bottom of the Fun Friday Challenge posts!  

Each Friday, the DT will have projects to share for some inspiration:)  You can use any stamps you wish, but only people using YNS images will be eligible to win the Top Pick (trust me, the blinkie is sooooo cute, you definitely want to win!)  There are also YNS Gift Certificates to be won, AND a chance to be chosen as the next YNS Guest Designer!  Check out all of the details on the brand new YNS Challenge Blog HERE!

Here are the June Challenges:

I decided to use Peggy's awesome sketch today and here's what I came up with:

I used this super sweet image called Skye, as well as a few fun YNS Dies~The Flower Fun Spring Grass Die, the Pinwheel Die Set, and the YNS Tree Trio Die Set.  The dp I used is My Mind's Eye Bramble Rose.  

Make sure you check out the YNS Challenge Blog to see more inspirational projects, and to read all the rules regarding the new challenge.  We hope you'll play along with us this month!  Thanks for stopping by:)

Kerri
Recipe:
Stamps:  YNS Skye
Paper:  PTI Berry Sorbet, My Mind's Eye Bramble Rose
Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black, Copics, PTI Aqua Mist
Accessories:  YNS Flower Fun Spring Grass Die, YNS Tree Trio Die Set, YNS Pinwheel Die Set, Rectangle Nestabilities, Brad, Sewing Machine, Foam Squares

Taylored Expressions June Release Day: Graphic Greetings Get Well + Moka Sunshine

Hello again!  Well, today is the day!  The Taylored Expressions June release is available NOW in the Fresh out of the Oven Department~WooHoo!!!  I hope you love all of the new products as much as I do:)  

Today I'm sharing a project I made with the new Graphic Greetings Get Well stamp and this cutie called Moka Sunshine.  I decided to paper piece her a little bit because who doesn't love polka dot pj bottoms?  I know I do!  The dp I used is Simple Stories Vintage Bliss (no surprise there:) and I used the gorgeous Lace Chain Border Die as well.  

For my box, I used a Silhouette file called 3D Crate Box.  I stamped the Graphic Greetings Get Well once again and cut out the "get well soon" for my sentiment.  I added the beautiful butterfly that I cut with one of the Flutter-bys Dies.  I'm going to send this sweet card to my mom because today is her last chemo treatment!  She had a small cancerous tumor in the area where her ovaries used to be, and they were able to remove it, but they wanted her to have 6 rounds of chemo.  She will certainly be glad to have that behind her!

Make sure you check out the rest of the Baker's Dozen blogs for more inspirational projects today and have fun shopping!  

Carole Burrage
Charmaine Ikach
Jami Sibley
Jen Shults
Joan Ervin
Kerri Michaud
Nancy McKinney
Sankari Wegman
Shannon White
Shelly Mercado
Stephanie Kraft
Tammie Edgerton
Taylor VanBruggen
Wanda Guess

Thanks for stopping by!

Kerri
Recipe:
Stamps: Graphic Greetings Get Well, Moka Sunshine
Paper: Kraft, White cs, Simple Stories Vintage Bliss dp
Ink: SU Bermunda Bay, Memento Tuxedo Black, Copics
Accessories: Lace Chain Border Die, Rectangle Nestabilities, Flutter-bys Die, Button, Ribbon, Sewing Machine, Foam Squares

Taylored Expressions June Sneak Peek: Delightful Day and Teacup Bouquet!

 

Hello!  I'm back with more sneak peeks from Taylored Expressions!  All of the fabulous new stamps and dies will be available tomorrow in the Fresh out of the Oven Department!

 

Today I used this darling previously released set called Delightful Day.  It was available to Key Ingredient subscribers only, but will be available to everybody tomorrow! 

 

Taylor is also releasing some fun Delightful Day Conversation Bubbles Dies to coordinate with this set!  Did you notice my sun?  Those are some new dies called Pinking Circles Stacklets~love!  I also used the Open Scallop Border Die and my dp is Simple Stories Vintage Bliss which I can't seem to put down:)

Next up I have a card using the gorgeous new Teacup Bouquet:

 

I decided to paper piece the teacup and saucer and added a little shading with my Copics.  Since I had the leaves and flowers cut out, I decided to pop them up with foam squares.  The sentiment was stamped onto the Band-It Die.  I just love how it looks! 

 

 

Make sure you check out the rest of the Baker's Dozen Blogs for more sneak peeks today and I'll be back with another project tomorrow for Release Day (it's probably my favorite so I hope you come back:)

 

Carole Burrage
Charmaine Ikach
Jen Shults
Joan Ervin
Kerri Michaud
Regina Mangum
Sankari Wegman
Shannon White
Shelly Mercado
Stephanie Kraft
Tammie Edgerton
Taylor VanBruggen
Wanda Guess

Thanks for stopping by!

Kerri
Card #1
Stamps: Delightful Day
Paper: Kraft, White cs, Simple Stories Vintage Bliss dp
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Copics, SU Kiwi Kiss
Accessories: Delightful Day Conversation Bubbles Die Set, Open Scallop Border Die, Pinking Circle Stacklets Dies, Circle Nestabilities, Sewing Machine, Foam Squares, Ribbon
Card #2
Stamps: Teacup Bouquet
Paper: Kraft, White cs, My Mind's Eye 6x6 Vanity Fair dp
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Copics
Accessories: Band-It Die, Circle Nestabilities, Sewing Machine, Foam squares

Taylored Expressions June Sneak Peek: Ride the Wave Border and Stars & Stripes!

Hello!  It's release week at Taylored Expressions, which means we have some fabulous new goodies to share with you over the next few days!  I LOVE this month's release and I know you will too!

My first card uses several new products.  For the background, I used the amazing new Ray of Sunshine Cutting Plate as well as the new Ride the Wave Border Die~don't you LOVE the shapes of these new dies?! I also used a new stamp set called Ride the Wave along with the coordinating Surfboard Die.  Ride the Wave has some awesome, grungy type images that are so perfect for making cool guy cards:)  I am going to get a lot of use out of this set!  Here's a close up:

Next up is a new set called Stars & Stripes with Coordinating USA Die-so awesome!  

To stamp the image, I taped off the star portion and inked up the stripes with red ink.  I then removed the tape and inked up the stars with blue ink.  It's not perfect, but I love the distressed look of the stamp, and felt like it didn't need to be perfect:)  

The die that comes with the set made it so easy to cut out!  The paper and ribbon come from the Patriotic Project Pantry Kit pictured below:

So do you like what you've seen so far?  I'll be back tomorrow with more peeks, but in the meantime, make sure you check out the rest of the Baker's Dozen blogs to see more amazing projects!

 

Carole Burrage
Charmaine Ikach
Jami Sibley
Jen Shults
Joan Ervin
Kerri Michaud
Sankari Wegman
Shannon White
Shelly Mercado
Stephanie Kraft
Tammie Edgerton
Taylor VanBruggen
Wanda Guess

 

Thanks for stopping by!

 

Kerri

Recipe Card #1

Stamps: Ride the Wave
Paper: Yellow, Blue, Kraft, White cs, Fancy Pants Designs Down by the Shore dp
Ink: SU Chocolate Chip, Pumpkin Pie, Ranger Tea Dye and Antique Linen Distress Ink
Accessories: Ray of Sunshine Cutting Plate, Ride the Wave Border Die, Surfboard Die, Banner Stacklets 1 Dies, Button, Twine

Recipe Card #2

Stamps: Stars & Stripes
Paper: Red, White, Blue cs, Patriotic Project Pantry Kit
Ink: SU Real Red, Night of Navy
Accessories: Stars & Stripes Coordinating Die, Oval Nestabilities, Banner Stacklet 1 Dies, Buttons, Ribbon from Project Pantry Kit, Sewing Machine, Foam Squares, Star Dies

Taylored Expressions: Kid's Summer Fun Pack!

Hello!  Taylor has a new item in the Taylored Expressions Store today called the Kid's Summer Fun Pack!  This kit comes with so many crafty goodies to help kids fill up those boring summer hours:)  My daughter made a couple of cards for a birthday party this past Saturday and my son sat in on the action too!  They had a blast!  Here's a picture of what is included in the Kid's Summer Fun Pack:

Here's one of the cards that my daughter, Avery made.  She used paper, cardstock, buttons, bling, and washi tape from the kit and stamped the happy birthday using the Milestone Markers stamp set.  

Next up is Carson's card:)  He chose this fun guy from the Party Monsters stamp set to color up and then he wanted the biggest buttons he could find to glue in the corners.  So cute and he was so proud of his card!  They couldn't wait to show daddy when he got home:)

Here are my cutie pies holding up their projects:

Here's a link list of all the kiddos who have projects to share today

Sankari Wegman (Jayanta & Uma)
Shelly Mercado (Olivia, Nick, Mateo)
Kerri Michaud (Carson, Avery)
Jen Shults (Evey)
Charmaine Ikach (Savannah, Arwen)
Stephanie Kraft (Sabrina)


Also, make sure you check out Taylor's Blog because she has more details on the kit plus a photo collage of all the Tiny Chefs with their projects~so cute!  

I'll be back tomorrow with Day One of sneak peeks from the Taylored Expressions June release~WooHoo!  Have a fabulous Monday!

Kerri

Your Next Stamp Fun Friday!

Hello!  TGIF which means that we have some awesome inspiration projects for you on the Your Next Stamp Blog!

Today, I have a simple gift tag that I made using the fabulous Recipe Card Clear Stamp Set, along with the Sugar and Spice Large Apron Die and the YNS Whatnot Die Set Sugar and Spice.  I also used the Large Postcard Die to frame the recipe card.  

If you haven't had a chance to take a look at all of the awesome new dies Karen has gotten in the store, you should definitely check them out!  

Well, this has been a busy week!  Lots of appointments, and trying to finish up school with Avery, and tonight my little man has his pre-school graduation.  I know I'm going to be a blubbering mess:(  Thank you so much for stopping by and have a wonderful weekend!

Kerri

Recipe:

Stamps:  YNS Recipe Card Clear Stamp Set

Paper:  White and Red cs, Doodlebug Designs Stars & Stripes dp

Ink:  Color Box Black Licorice

Accessories:  Sugar and Spice Large Apron Die, YNS Whatnot Die Set Sugar and Spice, Large Postcard Die

You're Absolutely Fabulous!

Hello!  How was your Memorial Day Weekend?  I had a wonderful and fun 3 days with my family:)  Now I'm just trying to finish up the final few days of school with Avery and then I will happily welcome summer vacation!  

I wanted to share a card that I made using this beautiful image from Taylored Expressions called Rose Bouquet.  I really wanted to color the roses using several different Copic colors, and I love how it looks!  I also added some Curly Swirlies flourishes behind the image for some added interest, and I used the Open Scallop Border Die for the border.  The dp is Echo Park Paper Co. For the Record 2 and I also used some ribbon from the January 2013 KI Ribbon Bundle which coordinates with this paper collection.  

Well, I am busy working on the new release for next week!  Trust me, this release is so much fun and I am having a blast playing with the new goodies:)   Thank you so much for stopping by today, and have a terrific Tuesday!

Kerri

Recipe:

Stamps:  Taylored Expressions Rose Bouquet

Paper:  Kraft, Orange, White cs, Echo Park Paper Co. For The Record 2 dp

Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black, Copics

Accessories:  TE Curly Swirlies Dies, Open Scallop Border Die, January 2013 KI Ribbon Bundle, Foam Squares, Oval Nestabilities

Your Next Stamp May After Release Party Post!

Hello!  So how did you guys like the Your Next Stamp May release?  Super cute as always, right?  I am just loving all of the new images, and the dies~FABULOUS!!!  

For my card today I used another one of the adorable birdie images called Flower Bush Robin.  I just adore these darling birds:)  I also used the YNS Fishtail/Banner Dies for my sentiment which comes from the Handwritten Sentiments Set.  (I just saw that the Fishtail/Banner Dies are on sale for $12.00!!!) I also used the YNS Whatnots Die Set ~ Groovy 70's for the flowers.  The dp is Echo Park Paper Co. Bundle of Joy and the layout is the Deconstructed Sketch #95.  

Head on over to the Your Next Stamp Blog to see a list of the DT members who have projects to share with you today!  I just love all the inspiration!  Also, don't forget to take advantage of the May deals:

I hope you have a wonderful Memorial Day weekend!  Thank you so much for stopping by and enjoy your Friday:)

Kerri

Recipe:

Stamps:  YNS Flower Bush Robin, Handwritten Sentiments

Paper:  Echo Park Paper Co. Bundle of Joy

Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black, Copics

Accessories:  YNS Fishtail/Banner Dies, YNS Whatnots Groovy 70's, Pearls, Sewing Machine, Foam Squares, Oval Nestabilities, Ribbon

Your Next Stamp May New Release Blog Hop!

Hello and welcome to the May Your Next Stamp New Release Blog Hop! We have several new stamps sets from a variety of artists being released TODAY, as well as several new dies! You can find all of the new goodies HERE at the Your Next Stamp Store!

Make sure you hop around to all of the blogs featured in the link list below for lots of inspiration using the new products! If you leave a comment on all of the blogs, you will be entered to win a $20.00 YNS gift certificate! The lucky winner will be announced on the Your Next Stamp Blog May 25th.  If you've been hopping along, you should have arrived from Kelli's blog.

Here’s what I came up with:

For my first card, I used this fun image called Birdies on a Wire.  So cute!  I also used one of the new dies called YNS Talk Bubbles with Alphabet and Numbers Set.  I stamped the sentiment from Birdies on a Wire and cut it out with one of the talk bubbles.  I just love how it looks!  The dp is Echo Park Paper Co. Country Drive.

For my next card I used one of my favorites from the release~Phoebe!  Isn't she adorable?!  I colored her up with Copics and stamped the sentiment that comes with Phoebe onto a banner cut with the YNS Fishtail/Banner Dies.  I added some flowers from the YNS Whatnot Die Set~Groovy 70's, and a butterfly from the YNS Spring Garden Die Set.  The dp is Simple Stories Vintage Bliss.

Karen is also offering up some awesome hop specials so make sure you take advantage of these great deals!

Now it's time to hop on over to Veronica's blog!  Thank you so much for stopping by today and happy hopping and shopping!

Kerri

Taylored Expressions May Studio Challenge

Hello!  It's time for the Baker's Dozen Studio Challenge. This is a monthly opportunity for the Taylored Expressions DT to share what makes our stamping studios hum. Each month we have a fun, crafty question so we can share our favorites, some tips and tricks, stamping advice and more.

The question for May is:
What is your favorite time of the year? Some of us love the sunshine and heat of summer, while some of us long for the crisp cool air of fall. Do spring flowers make your heart sing or is it snow and the smell of pine needles that makes you jolly?

Tell us about your favorite month or season and also tell us about your favorite time of year to stamp.

You can probably tell from my snippet that I love FALL!  I love the earthy colors of fall, and if I could own every pumpkin image on the stamping market I probably would:)  Growing up, I used to hate fall because I lived in Wyoming, and fall meant that the ground would be frozen for the next 9 months LOL!  Now that we live in Florida, I look forward to the somewhat cooler temperatures!  I also just love that fall is the start of the holidays.  Such a fun season!

For my project today, I created 3 calendar pages using the TE 2013 6x6 Dated Calendar Download which you can find HERE.  Taylor also has the 2014 Download available which is perfect for creating gifts!

For my September page I used the fun Made in the Shade Stamp Set along with dies from the Sunny Days Stamp Set with Coordinating Dies.  I stamped the image twice and cut the pumpkins out so I could pop them up for some dimension.

For my October page I used another one of the Made in the Shade images and added a haunted house from the Oh What a Holiday Set.

For my November page I used the Made in the Shade set once again, and added a cloud from the Sunny Days Stamp Set with Coordinating Dies.  Once again, I stamped the image twice, and cut out the front house so I could pop it up for dimension.

I'm also REALLY looking forward to fall this year because we will be all moved in to our new home~YAY!  First, I've just got to survive the summer with bored kiddos in a small house-yikes.  

Make sure you check out the rest of the Baker's Dozen blogs to see more fun calendar projects!  Thank you so much for stopping by and have a fabulous day:)


Charmaine Ikach
Jen Shults
Kerri Michaud
Sankari Wegman
Shannon White
Shelly Mercado
Stephanie Kraft
Tammie Edgerton
Taylor VanBruggen
Wanda Guess

Kerri
Recipe:
Stamps:  Made in the Shade, Oh What a Holiday
Paper:  White, Black, Orange, Red cs
Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black, Copics
Accessories:  TE 2013 6x6 Dated Calendar Download, Sunny Days Stamp Set with Coordinating Dies, Sewing Machine, Foam Squares