Happy Friday

Hi Friends

I hope you have enjoyed a great week. We just returned from spending a week in a cabin in the woods in Southern Indiana (Nashville).  It was fabulous to just relax and not have to be doing things. (I did get a few texts from work that I had to address, but it was still a nice break from reality.)

I wanted to share a couple cards I made using Taylored Expressions Word A La Carte stamps, Grace and Faith. These stamps are so lovely, and the cards come together so quickly with these bold images.

Here are my projects:

I let the gorgeous My Mind’s Eye Paper, Collectable Notable guide my coloring for the letters and flowers.

Thanks for stopping by and have a blessed weekend!

Nette

Taylored Expressions April Studio Challenge

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 theme for April is:

Mix & Match!  TE stamp sets are designed with plenty of images and sentiments so they are "self-contained" for lots of creativity, but sometimes it's fun to mix and match several different sets for even more possibilities.

Your challenge is to create a project using three or more TE stamp sets.

I decided to create a card scene for Mother’s Day using the sets:

Cozy Cottages

Made in the Shade

Lavender Bouquet

Basket Full

One thing I love to do is combine stamp sets.  You can really extend the value and use of your stamps if you do this.  And so many of the Taylored Expressions sets compliment each other, it’s not hard to do!

I love to create scenes as you may know if you’ve visited previously. My mom adores woodland critters, so I thought these sets came together so nicely to create a fun.  I colored and cut the birdhouse images (used my Copics).  I picked my colors to coordinate with the patterned paper I wanted to use, We R Memory Keepers, Simply Spring. 

Here’s a close up:

Now, be sure to check out the rest of the Baker’s Dozen’s creations to see how to get the most out of your stamps.

Carole Burrage
Charmaine Ikach
Jen Shults
Kerri Mchaud
Lynnette Kauffman
Sankari Wegman
Shannon White
Shelly Mercado
Stephanie Kraft
Tammie Edgerton
Taylor VanBruggen
Wanda Guess

Hope you enjoy the projects and are inspired to combine your stamp sets!

Hugs and blessings

Nette

Lawn Fawn Inspiration Week-Happy Mother’s Day

Hi Friends,

We’re continuing with Lawn Fawn Inspiration week. Today features projects using the Happy Mother’s Day and Year Three mini sets.

I decided to make some Mother’s Day cards (since it is coming up for those of us in the US):

I went with a  Clean and Simple design for both cards.  On the first card, I added some corner rounding to just add a little extra touch to the design, and the second card, I added three banners from Pink Lemonade and some Lawn Trimmings for some added punch.

Please visit the Lawn Fawn blog to see some of the design team creations. You are sure to be inspired, and there are prizes!!!

On a side note, please join with me in adding to your prayer list the people of West Texas.  What a terrible week this has been.  I continue to pray for the victims and the law enforcement in the Boston tragedy. I know that God is sovereign and in control, and I just pray that people will turn to Him.

Hugs and Blessings

Nette

Lawn Fawn Inspiration Week

Hi Friends

Welcome to day 3 of Lawn Fawn inspiration week.  Today we are featuring the newest alphabet set called Riley’s ABCs.  You can see how cute it is, and it’s a nice size, not too small and not too large. 

I decided to make a custom sentiment for my card

I figured I could use this card for someone who has just moved or had a baby! 

Thanks for stopping in today, be sure to visit the Lawn Fawn blog for more inspiration. 

 

Hugs and blessings

Nette

Lawn Fawn Daphne’s Closet

Hi Friends

Before I jump right into my project for today, I wanted to acknowledge the bombings in Boston. What a horrible event.  I pray for those families impacted and the people injured. There is so much evil in the world. I just pray that people turn to Jesus for comfort.

Sometimes when things like this happen, it doesn’t feel right to blog on happily as if nothing occurred which is why I wanted to start off my post saying something about it. 

But now, onto happier topics…Today, is the second day in the Lawn Fawn Inspiration week. I am featuring a card using Daphne’s Closet.  I just love these gorgeous papers. The colors are so pretty, right up my alley.

I also decided to use the super adorable Hearts Dies and newest alphabet set, Riley’s ABC’s. I added a little touch of Lemon Lawn trimmings to accent one of the hearts.

Be sure to visit the Lawn Fawn Blog to see the rest of the design team projects and to sign up for some fun prizes.

Hugs and blessings

Nette

Lawn Fawn Inspiration Week

Hi Again Friends,

(Two posts in one day, I know, it’s crazy!) 

Lawn Fawn is kicking off inspiration week at the blog.  We are featuring projects that use some of the recently released stamps.  Today, we are featuring Critters on the Savanna.

Here’s what I came up with:

I paired it with pretty paper from Daphne’s Closet and some Lime Single Cord.

Be sure to visit the Lawn Fawn Blog to see the other projects from the Design Team and to sign up for some fun prizes

Hugs and blessings

Nette

Lawnscaping Challenge

Hi Friends,

It’s that time again, a new Lawnscaping Challenge starts today!

 

Our challenge is sponsored by Lawn Fawn.  The winner will get their choice of Lawn Fawn Stamp set.

This challenge is an Inspired by challenge, it can be any kind of inspiration. I went with CASEing a card of Mrs. Lawn Fawn herself, Kelly Marie. Her card is located here.

Here’s what I came up with:

I used the Summertime Charm and Sophie’s Sentiments stamp sets with Pink Lemonade paper.

I hope you decide to play along!
Hugs and blessings

Nette

Taylored Expressions Get Well Card

Hi Friends,

I hope you are having a great week. We are finally seeing signs of spring in Indiana, and I am so happy about it. 

Today, I thought I’d share a get well card I made using Taylored Expressions Tea-riffic stamp set…

This stamp set is so nice, it comes with coordinating dies, so you get all that you need in one package.  I combined with the fun Pebbles Basics 1 Cardmaking Pad. I also used some of the new dies that were released  (Tag stacklets 1, and Ric Rac Borders.)  I colored the image with my Copics and then put the whole card together, topping it off with some ribbon and twine. 

Hopefully, I won’t need to send this anytime soon to anyone, but Get Well cards are always nice to have on hand to be ready.

Hugs and blessings

Nette

Taylored Expressions April Spotlights:

Hi Friends

Happy Friday! I thought it would never arrive. I’m so ready for the weekend. 

Today is a fun Taylored Expressions day. We are spotlighting some of the new products.  With Mother’s day right around the corner, what better time to start thinking about our moms.

I went with a Clean and Simple projects.  Here is what I came up with:

I just love those Flower Box Sprigs and Flowers die cuts and had to use them. Of course, I used them a little differently than in a flower box, but I still like the effect.  I also pulled out the sentiment from the new Lavender Bouquet stamp set.  (isn’t that set and all of the Taylored Expressions bouquet sets just stunning?!)

The rest of the Baker’s Dozen design team are spotlighting projects from the new release, so please be sure to check them out

Broni Holcombe

Carole Burrage

Charmaine Ikach

Jen Shults

Kerri Mchaud

Lynnette Kauffman

Nancy McKinney

Sankari Wegman

Shannon White

Shelly Mercado

Stephanie Kraft

Tammie Edgerton

Taylor VanBruggen

Wanda Guess

One last thing, a super fun thing….did you happen to see the Moxie Fab blog?  Several Taylored Expressions stamps received the Moxie Fab stamp of approval?  How cool is that? I know it’s not surprising because they are fabulous. 

Have a great weekend friends

Hugs and blessings

Nette

Taylored Expressions April Release Day: Lifetime of Happiness

Hi Friends!

Happy release day!  Today, you can purchase the new stuff that’s been previewed this week at the Taylored Expressions online store. 

Today, I am sharing a project made with the Lifetime of Happiness Stamp set.  This set is perfect for grads and is so fun to color. I decided to make a little gift box with the set:

And here’s a bit of a close up showing the tag:

I also used the new Rick Rack Border and Tag Stacklets to complete the project. 

The rest of the Baker’s Dozen have also created projects that you are sure to want to see, here are the links to their blogs:

Broni Holcombe

Charmaine Ikach

Jami Sibley

Jen Shults

Kerri Mchaud

Lynnette Kauffman

Regina Mangum

Sankari Wegman

Shannon White

Shelly Mercado

Stephanie Kraft

Tammie Edgerton

Taylor VanBruggen

Wanda Guess

 

Thanks for stopping in.

Hugs and blessings

Nette

Taylored Expressions April Sneak Peek: Graphic Greetings Grad and Windy Tree Die

Hi Friends

Happy Wednesday! I hope your week is going well and that you are enjoying the sneak peaks for the upcoming Taylored Expressions release.  There are some awesome stamps and dies coming out this month. 

For today’s post, I get to preview two of the soon-to-be released items. First up, Graphic Greetings Grad:

(I went for a chalkboard type of look, I tried doing the smudging that is so trendy right now, but I couldn’t pull it off.) 

For the next project, Windy Tree die:

This card was made using Distress inks on the panel using the Windy Tree die.   I also distressed the card base where the tree would cover, and popped up the tree panel with foam tape to create a recessed look.

Be sure to check out the posts by the rest of the Baker’s Dozen, plus a couple super special guests for today’s post!

Carole Burrage

Charmaine Ikach

Jen Shults

Kerri Mchaud

Lynnette Kauffman

Nancy McKinney

Sankari Wegman

Shannon White

Shelly Mercado

Stephanie Kraft

Tammie Edgerton

Taylor VanBruggen

Wanda Guess

Plus special guest posts by Baker's Dozen Alumni:

Danielle Lounds

Jodi Collins

Thanks for stopping by!

Hugs and blessings

Nette

Taylored Expressions Sneak Peak: Made in the Shade and Window Cat

Hi Friends!

It’s that time again, time to start previewing the upcoming Taylored Expressions release for April. This month’s release features all sorts of fabulous stamps and dies. You are just going to love them! I promise.

Today, I’m featuring two projects from this month’s release, and here they are:

 

(Featuring the new Made in the Shade stamp set, and the snowmen paying homage to the 9 inches of snow we had in Indianapolis last week). I colored with my Copics and finished the card off with some of the paper from Pebbles Family Ties

This little gift set is featuring some of the new dies being released this month by Taylored Expressions:  Window cat, Rick Rack borders, and Tag stacklets.  I put them with the beautiful paper from We R Memory Keepers Simply Spring.

Now, if you haven’t already, be sure to check out the designers participating in today’s previews:

Broni Holcombe (guest designer)
Carole Burrage
Charmaine Ikach
Jami Sibley
Jen Shults
Kerri Michaud
Lynnette Kauffman
Nancy McKinney
Sankari Wegman
Shannon White
Shelly Mercado
Stephanie Kraft
Tammie Edgerton
Taylor VanBruggen
Wanda Guess

Thanks for stopping by, and I hope you return tomorrow for another exciting Sneak Peak.

Hugs and blessings

Nette

Lawnscaping Challenge #55

Hi Friends

Today, we are kicking off a new Lawnscaping Challenge.  This one is featuring embossing (any kind of embossing, your choice).

Simon Says Stamp is sponsoring this challenge, and giving a gift card to their amazing online store.

I decided to try out water-coloring since I got some of those DerWent Inktense water color markers.  Here’s my first attempt using them.

I embossed the flower onto watercolor paper and then colored with the markers. I embossed the sentiment on the banner and then attached it.

I am looking forward to playing with these markers so more and getting the hang of them.

I hope you decide to play along, be sure to check out the inspiration from the design team at the Lawnscaping blog.

Have a blessed day

Nette