Introducing the beautiful Field Notes Card Kit from Taylored Expressions!

Hello friends. I hope this post finds you well and happy and I hope you're having a good week so far. August is rolling along, and that's awesome, because we are one step closer to Fall/Autumn! And then maybe this crazy, weird and not-so-great year can be over. 2020 has been a huge test for me. Maybe I will end up writing a post about this strange time, but not just yet. The story is still writing itself. Tomorrow I am having surgery and I'm pretty scared. I haven't had anesthesia or surgery in almost 30 years. I'm trying to stay calm and collected, but my anxiety is already through the roof with all that's happened this year. So if you have a moment tomorrow - say a little prayer for me that all goes well. I would appreciate the good vibes and good thoughts. XOXO

On to the crafty business at hand now! Today is the launch date for the newest card kit from Taylored Expressions. This is number four already, and they are so good! This new one is called Field Notes and I'm swooning over these gorgeous sketchy florals.... The kit includes three stamp sets, dies, stencils, envelopes, envelope seals....all in a pretty storage pouch. It's just lovely. I was inspired by the florals to do some water coloring with Distress Inks for my cards. I love how they came out. I have a bunch more ideas too!!

 

Isn't this a gorgeous stamp!? My first card is in hues of olive, yellow and brown for a vintage feeling. The card is an A2 card base from Kraft cardstock. The green layer is Sweet Basil cardstock from TE (all supplies are listed in the supply link at the bottom of my post). The top layer and the stamped images are on watercolor paper.

 

I used the fabulous new Masking Stencils that come in the kit to create a color blocked background with Distress inks. I started with watercolor paper and then moved the stencil around on the paper and inked blocks of Antique Linen, Crushed Olive and Mustard Distress Inks. SO FUN! I love this technique. Once the color blocks were on the paper, I misted the paper with water and dried it with my heat tool. Then I added brown splatters and inked the edges with Distress ink. I wrapped twine around the card and attached the little tag onto the twine. I think it looks like a sketchbook!!

 

This is what the included stencils set looks like. You can use the center portions or the larger portion to stencil so many different effects.

 

 

The flower was stamped with Distress ink so it would be 'flowy' with water. I used a water brush and Distress inks to color the flower. The flower is mounted onto the card with foam squares.

 

This is one of the three stamp sets included. Aren't these so pretty!? And red rubber, too. For that perfect impression!!

 

My second card is also an A2 Kraft cardstock card base. The top layer is watercolor paper. I stamped the floral three times and die cut them out with the matching dies. I used the stencil to color block some pretty aqua in the center of the card. I stamped the sentiment and the flowers with Vintage Photo Distress Ink. Using brown ink instead of black ink I feel automatically makes your project seem vintage.

 

I watercolored with a water brush and distress inks - the flowers - in shades of pink and purple and green. I thought about coloring them all green too - maybe next time!

 

I used foam tape to affix the florals to the card, off center. Clean and simple, but so very pretty. I think this could be a good card for get well or sympathy. 

 

FIELD NOTES CARD KIT CONTENTS!

Okay my crafty friends - time to shop and get your kit before they sell out! I hope you take care and have fun crafting until I see you back here soon.

CLICK HERE or on the graphic below to see my supply links for these projects! (Affiliate links used)

Comments

[Geneva]

Lovely cards....the pink one is so vibrant, you make it come to life.
Reading this late. Praying your surgery went well & you are on the road to recovery.

[Imran]

Amazing greeting card design featuring the best!

[Kathren]

This is a great kit! I love the sample cards you created. Thanks for sharing! Happy crafting!

[Maria]

Gorgeous projects, Wanda! Such lovely florals! I do hope and pray that your surgery went well! I pray that with each new day that you feel better! May God bring you through this difficult time and restore joy to your heart! Sending you warm hugs!!!

[Nancy H Thomas]

Beautiful projects as always. Prayers for health and recovery.

[Anne Sturgeon]

I especially love this new Field kit form TE. Your water coloring is so gorgeous. Love all of the florals in this one.
Now about tomorrow, I am starting now and will be saying extras for you all day tomorrow. You are in good hands and it will soon be only memory! Don't plan on much rest tonight, but after you can get caught back up. Hugs and hopes for a speedy recovery.

[Jules L]

Praying here friend! These cards are beautiful. I love the fallish vibe. I think I am pushing fall crafting as I too want to get past 2020. There are lessons while we go through this and some bright spots like your work! Take good care! Off to buy these stencils!

[Linda S.]

Beautiful cards. Keeping you in our prayers. Be well. Wishing you peace.

[Lynne]

Those cards are absolutely beautiful.
Sending my best wishes for your operation and recovery. Try to block it all out and dream of your next creation.

[Carole Keating]

Beautiful cards!!! You are so very talented! I learn and enjoy so much from your card creations! 😀

[Alison B]

Praying for you and your medical team. Also praying for a smooth surgery and a great recovery. As always your cards are gorgeous !

[Jen Shults]

I love your take on these and your bright bold colors with a rustic feel... just perfect!