Hi Everyone! It's sneak peeks week at Taylored Expressions! Let the fun begin! We have inspiration to share Tuesday through Friday. All of the new products will be available for purchase on Thursday, October 4th at 8 am PST. You'll find it all in the Fresh out of the Oven Department at the Taylored Expressions Store.You also can join us as a fan on Facebook for an early peek at the stamp sets, as well as a SPECIAL Facebook GIVEAWAY, on Wednesday night beginning at approximately 6 pm PST.
Okay, so like yesterday, there's a whole LOT of Christmas going on here! I have two more projects to share today using more new October release items. I'm so excited about this release - it's wonderful. I hope you find something (or many things) this week to inspire you for your winter crafting!
The first card for today is so happy and bright. I used the new 'Carta Bella Merry and Bright' Project Pantry Kit which has the prettiest shade of pink in it. Love this one. I used every color! LOL. The papers are 6x6 so the scale is just perfect.
The stamp set is called Very Merry, and it is indeed! Very Merry is a full size set from the Whimsical Wishes Collection. This stamp set comes WITH A DIE of the word "merry" which combines with the sentiments. (I used the merry die yesterday). The cute solid images are great for stampers who prefer not to do a lot of coloring.
I also used the Very Merry Outlines and Scallops TE Dies to cut out the super fun mittens on my card. There is a die to coordinate with all the images, and you can buy the solid image, the scallop layer image or both! Check it out!
My teeny sentiment is from the Many Minis Holiday new stamp set. This set coordinates perfectly with our Mini Tags, but you can see it isn't just for that! This card was just too much fun to make!
My second card for today uses all dies! I don't know if you're a "die-aholic" like me, but man, I love 'em. For my background I used the GORGEOUS new Holly Cutting Plate. I layered it over some cream cardstock for a purely Christmas look. Like the Quatrefoil Cutting Plate, the Holly plate cuts a perfect A2 card layer. No trimming needed.
For the word "Peace" I used a new Alphabet Die set released this month. It's called Poster Graphic Alpha Die Set and it's a good size for either cards or scrapbook pages. It would also make pretty monograms. Love all the detail in each letter. I'm going to use this one a lot.
I layered my letters onto a strip of vellum for just a touch of interest...and then I couldn't help but add some clear blings! The papers I used are from the Handmade Holidays Project Pantry Kit (which I used yesterday too!)
Please hop around and see what the rest of the crew has for you today!
Carolyn King - Guest Designer
Just lovely! Your CAS Very Merry card is spectacular! And I love the PEACE overlaid on the vellum with the holly behind! So simple and yet so striking!
Posted by: Taylor | 10/05/2012 at 08:06 PM
Holy Cow! You are uh-mazing, my friend! These are gorgeous!!!!
Posted by: Audrey Pettit | 10/05/2012 at 04:34 AM
Ohh, these are both So Fabulous Wanda!! Love the Darling mittens with their bakers twine! Too Cute! and your Alpha dies on the vellum look Amazing! Wowie!! You are soo Creative Lady! Love it! I definitely have to try that! Thanks for the inspiration my friend! 8-)
Hugs
Shannon
Posted by: Shannon White | 10/04/2012 at 06:50 PM
SOOOOO GORGEOUS Wanda!!
I love the Holly cutting plate and such a gorgeous idea with the vellum..SUPER!
Posted by: Holly Saveur | 10/04/2012 at 10:33 AM
Love both of the cards! The dies are GREAT!!
Your colors for each are perfect. Mittens do shout, "Winter".
Posted by: Fonda Jo | 10/04/2012 at 09:06 AM
So Cute! I want those mittens. I can already see, it's going to involve 2 die sets and a stamp set. Very Sneaky Wanda! And yes, I'm a die-0-holic too. LOL Love your card art.
Posted by: Paulette S. | 10/04/2012 at 08:19 AM
Love those mittens, holly background die and your vellum backdrop for your sentiment! Fun stuff!
Posted by: Kathy Martin | 10/04/2012 at 03:57 AM
fabulous cards. love the traditional colors on the second and the fun soft colors on the first! Both are awesome!
Posted by: Carolyn King | 10/03/2012 at 07:05 PM
That mitten card is so perfectly sweet - I love it! And those alpha dies look great on the vellum with the holly! Happy Anniversary and congratulations, my friend. I hope you are having a wonderful evening!
Posted by: Jami | 10/03/2012 at 07:00 PM
Gorgeous projects all around, Wanda!!! Loving those Very Merry dies!!!
Posted by: Debbie Carriere | 10/03/2012 at 06:07 PM
Wonderful cards, Wanda! Love the sweet mittens and the letters over vellum are stunning!
Posted by: Stephanie Kraft | 10/03/2012 at 12:24 PM
I love the mittens and the holiday cutting plate you used on the second card. It's so intricate.
Posted by: julie | 10/03/2012 at 11:23 AM
Love the look. I love the little mittens. Great colors and I am loving the letter dies too. Wonderful
Posted by: Billie A | 10/03/2012 at 10:41 AM
I am so happy to see the new alpha/font...and I absolutely love your cards. I am so excited about seeing it ALL at the FB Sneak Peak Party tonight!
Posted by: Renee Byrd | 10/03/2012 at 10:30 AM
Love, love, love the mittens and other dies in these new die/stamp sets! Wow! Gorgeous projects and I can see it will be an expensive month for me! :)
Posted by: Jill Norwood | 10/03/2012 at 10:10 AM
Great cards Wanda. Love those mittens and the vellum is a great idea.
Posted by: Melody Rupple | 10/03/2012 at 10:01 AM
Delightful as always to visit and see what you've made. Love it!!
Posted by: Natalie H | 10/03/2012 at 09:50 AM
This is wonderful Wanda! I love the way you used the vellum... that's a brilliant idea!
Posted by: Jen Shults | 10/03/2012 at 09:33 AM
Good morning, Sweet Wanda! Both cards are wonderful...love the blue mittens and the soft colors! And the vellum on the holly card is so elegant, yet stunning, with the die cuts. I will definitely be trying this myself, LOVE LOVE LOVE it! Have a FABulous day!!!
Posted by: Shelly | 10/03/2012 at 09:10 AM
gorgeous!
Posted by: wendy | 10/03/2012 at 08:57 AM