TAYLORED EXPRESSIONS SEPTEMBER SPOTLIGHTS: A SPOOKY VIEW

Hey there, all 21 of the new Taylored Expressions  stamps and dies from the September Release are available for purchase.  Release Week may be coming to an end, but the Big Birthday Bash will still continue all month long with awesome prizes up for grabs...you won't want to miss it!  Today's game is Guess the Number, and you can find details on Taylor's Blog...did I mention prizes?  Head on over and check it out!

I have a spotlight project to share with you today.  I love creating scenes with the window dies but wasn't able to play with this earlier in the week...so I thought I would do it today.  It's pretty awesome that the Labels Stacklets 5 dies coordinates with the Gothic Window!  The Gothic Window was die cut, air brushed then stamped with Tuxedo Black.  The die cut pieces were laid into the window frame then the layers popped up on foam.  The bats from the Gothic Window Accessories were die cut then added to the window scene.  Die cuts from Spooky Fence Border and Windy Tree complete the card.

COPIC COLORING: 
SKY:  V25, V22, V20

SUPPLIES: 
STAMPS:  TE A Spooky View
PAPER:  Neenah Solar White (aka Bazzill Coconut Swirl); Bazzill (Raven Monochromatic, Majestic Smoothies); TE Halloween Project Pantry
INK:  Copic markers; Memento Tuxedo Black 
ACCESSORIES:  Spellbinders Grand Calibur; TE Taylored Dies (Label Stacklets 5, Gothic Window, Gothic Window Accessories, Spooky Fence Border, Windy Tree); Copic Airbrush System; Tonic paper cutter; Zig 2-Way Glue pen; Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L 3D Foam Squares; adhesive
TECHNIQUE(S):  Air brushing
SIZE OF FINISHED PROJECT:  A2 (4 1/4" x 5 1/2")

It's been another great release; for more inspiration, visit the Baker's Dozen blogs:

Carole Burrage

Charmaine Ikach

Heather Jensen - Guest Designer

Jen Shults

Joan Ervin

Kerri Michaud

Sankari Wegman

Shannon White

Shelly Mercado

Stephanie Kraft

Tammie Edgerton - that's me!

Taylor VanBruggen

Wanda Guess

Thanks for stopping by! 

DTGD13lisahenke - BEACH 1 MILE

Hey there, I'm thrilled to be participating this year in Splitcoaststampers 8th Annual Dare to Get Dirty challenges!  DTGD is our way of saying thanks to the most amazing Fan Club members ever!  So what's this about, you ask?  Easy...it's all about you, silly!  Our Dirty Dozen Designers, both past and present, have gotten together and planned a super fun week for you!  Besides the stamping end of it, the girls will be hanging out in the chat threads waiting to dish the dirt!  Yep...if you've ever wondered how someone does something, ask away...we'd love to share our dirty little secrets with you!  Everyone will be able to see our DTGD projects, but only the Fan Club members will be able to see what the specific challenge details are or participate in the challenges!  Come join in the fun!  Not a member but want to be?  Not a problem...join here!  Ooohhhh...and did I mention prizes?  I thought that might have gotten your attention!  *grin*  Click here for more info!

I'm back with a card for Lisa's (lisahenke) challenge.  I've been wanting to color Ivan, from Whipper Snapper Designs, since the Dog Days of Summer VSN (Virtual Stamp Night also through SCS).  He would have been perfect for a couple of those challenges...and since he was still sitting on my desk, I decided to ink him up!  I think someone must have told Ivan to follow the marked path to get to the beach...I just love that expression on his face!  *grin*  

Ivan was stamped with Tuxedo Black onto Neenah card stock then colored with my fav...Copic markers!  The ball and frog's eyes both have Sakura Clear Glaze on them for a nice, subtle shine.  The sentiment was computer generated, die cut, colored with Copic markers then popped up on foam (only on the pointy side...the wider side was adhered to the card front).  The background clouds were made with a die cut cloud template and my Copic Airbrush System...and a couple Copic colored, die cut clouds complete the card!

COPIC COLORING: 
FROG:  Y15, Y11, Y00, YG25, YG23, YG21, YG00  BEACH BALL:  B26, B23, B21, R27, R24, R22, R21, C3, C1, C00  SHORTS:  B26, B23, B21, C3, C1, C00, 0  SIGN:  R27, R24, R22, R21  GROUND:  E43, E42, E41, E40  SKY (around frog):  B23, B21, B0000, 0  CLOUDS:  B23, B21, B0000, C00, 0  AIRBRUSHED SKY (background panel):  B21, B0000

Seeing Ivan on his way to the beach makes me think I should go more often.  Only thing is, Oregon's beaches are usually c-c-c-o-l-d!  I'll be back again tomorrow with a couple more DTGD projects...see ya then!

Thanks for stopping by! 


SUPPLIES: 
STAMPS:  WSD Ivan
PAPER:  Neenah Solar White; Bazzill Raven Monochromatic 
INK:  Copic markers; Memento Tuxedo Black 
ACCESSORIES:  Spellbinders Grand Calibur; TE Taylored Dies (Cloud Duo, Cloud Border); MFT Die-Namics (Lead the Way); Copic Airbrush System; Sakura Clear Glaze pen; PC/printer (for sentiment); Stamp-a-ma-jig; Dimensionals; adhesive
TECHNIQUE(S):  Airbrushing
SIZE OF FINISHED PROJECT:  A2 (4 1/4" x 5 1/2")

DTGD13TammieE - OH, YOU FOXY THING!

Hey there, I'm thrilled to be participating this year in Splitcoaststampers 8th Annual Dare to Get Dirty challenges!  DTGD is our way of saying thanks to the most amazing Fan Club members ever!  So what's this about, you ask?  Easy...it's all about you, silly!  Our Dirty Dozen Designers, both past and present, have gotten together and planned a super fun week for you!  Besides the stamping end of it, the girls will be hanging out in the chat threads waiting to dish the dirt!  Yep...if you've ever wondered how someone does something, ask away...we'd love to share our dirty little secrets with you!  Everyone will be able to see our DTGD projects, but only the Fan Club members will be able to see what the specific challenge details are or participate in the challenges!  Come join in the fun!  Not a member but want to be?  Not a problem...join here!  Ooohhhh...and did I mention prizes?  I thought that might have gotten your attention!  *grin*  Click here for more info!

Okey-dokey...so this is for MY (Tammie E) challenge!  That cutie-patootie fox, Rizzo, is from Whipper Snapper  Designs.  He was stamped with Tuxedo Black onto Neenah card stock, colored with Copic markers then fussy cut and set aside.  A square Nestability was cut into the white panel to reveal the scene behind it.  The birch trees were die cut then colored with Copic markers and that sky...it was colored with Copic markers too!  Well...technically it was created with the Copic Airbrush System in combination with a cloud die template.  I'm still learning, but I think I'm finally getting the hang of it.  Woot!  The trees and sky were adhered directly to the back of the square frame and before the fox was adhered to the front, I gave him a shadow to ground him (can't have a floating fox, now can I?).  Ha!  The whole panel was popped up on foam on the card base.

COPIC COLORING: 
FOX:  E18, E19, E17  CHEST, WHISKERS, TAIL, EARS:  W3, W2, W1, 0  NOSE:  C6, C4, C2, C0  SHADOW:  W3, W2, W1  BIRCH TREES:  E43, E41

The picture is a little too dark...he really does have eyes peeking out of all that fur!  Clear Glaze pen was used to give his nose a subtle shine.  Love that stuff!  I'll be back again tomorrow with another DTGD project...see ya then!

Thanks for stopping by! 


SUPPLIES: 
STAMPS:  WSD Rizzo
PAPER:  Neenah Solar White
INK:  Copic markers; Memento Tuxedo Black 
ACCESSORIES:  Spellbinders (Grand Calibur, Nestabilites Classic Square Small); TE Taylored Dies (Birch Tree Border, Cloud Border); Copic Airbrush System; paper snips; Sakura Clear Glaze pen; Zig 2-Way Glue pen; SU Dimensionals
TECHNIQUE(S):  Fussy cutting
SIZE OF FINISHED PROJECT:  5 1/4" x 5 1/4"

WITH SYMPATHY

Hey there, I'm back with a quick sympathy card.  I don't do one-layer cards very often...ok, next to never...so I thought I would give it a try.  The stamp set is Wildflower Silhouette by Whipper Snapper Designs.  I stamped the flowers and sentiment on the card base (GKD Pure Luxury) with Memento Tuxedo Black.  I used four large sticky notes (two layers each) and sectioned off where I wanted to airbrush.  I selected five Copic markers then sprayed each creating a gradient background.  I peeled off the top layers of sticky notes then misted Copic Colorless Blender (0) over the image.  The sticky notes were removed and my one-layer card was complete.  Seriously easy!  The blender solution makes it look a little like tear stains, don't you think?

COPIC COLORING: 
BACKGROUND:  B99, B97, B95, B93, B91, 0

THIS PROJECT INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING CHALLENGES: 
DESIGNED TO COLOR ~ Sunday Showcase on Facebook (combined one layer with monochromatic)
JUST US GIRLS ~ #184 Technique (Ombre)

Thanks for stopping by! 


SUPPLIES: 
STAMPS:  WSD Wildflower Silhouette
PAPER:  GKD Pure Luxury 
INK:  Copic markers; Memento Tuxedo Black 
ACCESSORIES:  Stamp-a-ma-jig; sticky notes; Copic Airbrush System; Mini Mister (Copic Colorless Blender)
TECHNIQUE(S):  Masking; airbrushing
SIZE OF FINISHED PROJECT:  A2 (4 1/4" x 5 1/2")

TAYLORED EXPRESSIONS APRIL SNEAK PEEK: GRAD CAP DIE & LAVENDER BOUQUET

Hey there, I'm back with more sneak peeks for Taylored Expressions April Release...I'm really excited to share my projects today!  I just LOVE these new stamps and dies!  So without further ado...I have two projects to share.

Here in my neck of the woods, people bleed purple and gold!  You might have already figured that out though.  *grin*  I used several new products for this card/gift bag combo.  To start with, let me introduce you to this cutie pie, Moka Jerome.  Adorable, huh?  He was stamped with Tuxedo Black on Neenah card stock then colored with Copic markers.  The Instant Photo Frames die that was released last month is perfect for this little guy!  Check out that glittery, gold border...it's the larger of the new Ric Rac Border dies.  The sparkly border is just what this card needed!  The background was embossed with the Stars Impression Plate and to tie into the star theme, a couple stars from the Seeing Stars die were popped up.

Here's the inside...more Bazzill paper to match the front, another gold Ric Rac Border and the Poster Graphic #'s was used for the year.

COPIC COLORING: 
SKIN:  E11, E01, E00, R30  HAIR:  E44, E43, E42, E41  CAP/GOWN:  V17, V15, V12  TASSEL/TIE:  Y17, Y15, Y11, Y0000  DIPLOMA:  Y17, Y15, Y11, Y0000, C3, C1, C00  SHIRT:  C1, C00  SKY:  Y17, Y15, Y11, Y0000

Next up is the gift bag...more specifically, the tag for the bag.  Did you notice the awesome new Tag Stacklets 1 dies?  Awe-some!  I can already tell I'll be using them a lot!  The same Bazzill paper that was used on the card was also used to cut out the tag then Graphic Greetings Graduate was embossed in white.  A second tag was cut from Neenah card stock and embossed with the Stars Impression Plate.  The gold Ric Rac Border and popped up stars match the card.  The Grad Cap die was cut from Neenah then colored with Copic markers.  I had so much fun on this project!

SUPPLIES: 
STAMPS:  TE Moka Jerome, Graphic Greetings Graduate
PAPER:  Neenah Solar White; Bazzill (Raven Monochromatic, Basics Ticking); Best Creation Dark Gold Glitter card stock
INK:  Copic markers; Memento Tuxedo Black; VersaMark
ACCESSORIES:  Spellbinders Grand Calibur; Sizzix Big Shot; TE Taylored Dies (Grad Cap, Ric Rac Borders, Tag Stacklets 1, Instant Photo Frames, Seeing Stars; Poster Graphic #'s); TE Taylored Impressions Stars; Stamp-a-ma-jig; embossing buddy; Imagine White Embossing Powder; heat tool; Zig 2-Way Glue pen; SU Dimensionals; adhesive
TECHNIQUE(S):  Embossing
SIZE OF FINISHED PROJECT:  A2 (4 1/4" x 5 1/2")


Next up is a card made with Lavender Bouquet...you already know how much I adore Taylor's Bouquet stamps!  This one is no different!  It was stamped with Tuxedo Black on Neenah card stock, colored with Copic markers, fussy cut then popped up on foam.  A Nestie was used to cut out a section of the background panel to expose the airbrushed sky.

COPIC COLORING: 
FLOWERS:  V17, V15, V12, YG25, YG00, 0  BARREL:  E47, E44, E43, E42, E41, C6, C4, C2, C0  GRASS:  YG25, YG00  SKY:  BG10, B00  CLOUD:  BG10, B00, 0

SUPPLIES: 
STAMPS:  TE Lavender Bouquet
PAPER:  Neenah Solar White; Bazzill Raven Monochromatic; My Mind's Eye Unforgettable "Happiness" Delight, Remarkable "Day" Dates
INK:  Copic markers; Memento Tuxedo Black 
ACCESSORIES:  Spellbinders (Grand Calibur; Nestabilities Standard Circles Small, Standard Circles Large); TE Taylored Dies (Cloud Duo, Grass Border, Large Scallop Border, Cloud Border); paper snips; X-Acto knife; seam binding; SU Dimensionals; adhesive
TECHNIQUE(S):  Airbrushing
SIZE OF FINISHED PROJECT:  5 1/4" x 5 1/4"

Well that does it for today.  I'll be back tomorrow with a Release Day project, but for now head on over to see what the Baker's Dozen has in store for you.  You're in for a treat...Baker's Dozen Alumni Danielle Lounds and Jodi Collins are joining in the fun!  Woot!

Carole Burrage

Charmaine Ikach

Jen Shults

Kerri Mchaud

Lynnette Kauffman

Nancy McKinney

Sankari Wegman

Shannon White

Shelly Mercado

Stephanie Kraft

Tammie Edgerton - that's me!

Taylor VanBruggen

Wanda Guess

Plus special guest posts by Baker's Dozen Alumni:

Danielle Lounds

Jodi Collins

Thanks for stopping by! 

TAYLORED EXPRESSIONS APRIL SNEAK PEEK: MADE IN THE SHADE AND PICTURE WINDOW

Hey there, it's time for sneak peeks of the Taylored Expressions April Release!  Whoop!  This is such an amazing release and there is so much cool stuff to show you, so let's get to it!  I've got two projects to share with you today!  The first one is the stamp set Made in the Shade. My favorite season is fall, and those pumpkins were just calling out to me to be colored!  The Windy Tree die was also used to create this crisp, Autumn scene.

COPIC COLORING: 
PUMPKINS:  YR18, YR15, YR12, YR00, E27, E25, E23, E21  GRASS:  YG67, YG25, YG21, YG00  TREE:  E27, E25, E23, E21, YR18, YR15, YR00, YG67, YG25, YG00  SKY:  BG11

SUPPLIES: 
STAMPS:  TE Made in the Shade
PAPER:  Neenah Solar White; Bazzill Raven Monochromatic 
INK:  Copic markers; Memento Tuxedo Black 
ACCESSORIES:  Spellbinders Grand Calibur; TE Taylored Dies (Windy Tree, Cloud Border); X-acto knife; paper snips; Zig 2-way glue pen; Bazzill Blackbird rhinestones; adhesive
TECHNIQUE(S):  Airbrushing; fussy cutting
SIZE OF FINISHED PROJECT:  A2 (4 1/4" x 5 1/2")

My second project features a bunch of the new dies.  Guess what...there's a new window die!  *swoon*  This one is called Picture Window and there are coordinating dies to go with it (Window Cat, Window Accessories and Flowerbox Sprigs & Flowers).  I used all of them except for Window Cat.  If there was any way I could squeeze the little kitty in, I would have!  Ha!  Kraft card stock was cut into 5/8" strips then layered onto the card front.  Copics were used to shade the "siding", windowbox, shutters and window.  You really can't see it in the picture, but I cut a little 1/2 circle that I attached to the back of the windowbox.  It was colored with the same greens that the foliage was colored with and used to mound the foliage.  Oh!  Great news...I started cleaning out my craft room and found the acetate that I lost.  I was able to create glass without having to dig through the trash!  *grin*  I love the little welcome sign in the flowerbox!  It's from the Many Minis - Occasions set, and it was the perfect way to finish this card!

COPIC COLORING: 
LIGHT (from inside the window):  Y02, Y000, Y0000  SHUTTERS/WINDOW/SIGN:  C2, C000, 0  FLOWERBOX:  R39, R37, 0  FOLIAGE:  YG67, YG25, YG23, YG21, YG00, R39, R37, R35, R32  SIDING (on house):  E43, E41  CURTAINS:  E41

SUPPLIES: 
STAMPS:  TE Many Minis - Occasions
PAPER:  Neenah Solar White; Bazzill (Maraschino Monochromatic, Kraft, Basics Garden Vines colored with E41); Acetate
INK:  Copic markers; Memento Tuxedo Black 
ACCESSORIES:  Spellbinders Grand Calibur; TE Taylored Dies (Picture Window, Window Accessories, Flowerbox Sprigs & Flowers); Tonic cutter; silver rhinestones; Zig 2-Way Glue pen; SU Dimensionals; adhesive
SIZE OF FINISHED PROJECT:  5 1/4" x 5 1/4"

That's it for me today, but I'll be back tomorrow with two new projects!  Stop by and say hi to the rest of the Baker's Dozen!

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 - that's me!
Taylor VanBruggen
Wanda Guess

Thanks for stopping by! 

SHAKE YOUR TAIL FEATHERS!

Hey there, I made this for the last VSN challenges through Splitcoaststampers and have never gotten around to posting it.  Oops!  My friend, Brenda (tessaduck), challenged us to use feathers as embellishments or if we didn't have the real deal, to use feather images or pattern paper with feathers (you get the idea...needed to have a feather!).  This super sweet image is from  Whipper Snapper Designs new release and is called Bunny with Chick.  Way too cute!  I've been really into airbrushing lately so the sky and feather were airbrushed to match.  Gotta love that, right!?!

COPIC COLORING: 
BUNNY:  W3, W1, W00, R30, R00, R0000  BOW:  R30. R00, R0000  CHICK:  Y17, Y15, Y13, Y11, YR15  GROUND:  YG25, YG21, YG0000  SKY:  R00  FEATHER:  Y11

Thanks for stopping by! 


SUPPLIES: 
STAMPS:  WSD Bunny with Chick
PAPER:  Neenah Solar White; Bazzill Raven Monochromatic; My Mind's Eye Collectable collection (Memorable "Note" Record)
INK:  Copic markers; Memento Tuxedo Black
ACCESSORIES:  Circle punches (1 1/4", 1 3/8"); feather; sticky note masks; Copic aircompressor; Bazzill Blackbird rhinestones; SU Dimensionals; adhesive
TECHNIQUE(S):  Masking; air brushing
SIZE OF FINISHED PROJECT:  5 1/4" x 5 1/4"

KATEY CATERPILLAR

Hey there, I made this for the last VSN challenges through Splitcoaststampers and have never gotten around to posting it.  Oops!  This was actually for my challenge where I asked everyone to create a project with an inchworm image or Inchies.  Katey Caterpillar is from Whipper Snapper Designs and is so darned cute!

COPIC COLORING: 
CATERPILLAR:  BG75, BG72, BG70, YG25, YG21, YG0000  FLOWER:  YR18, R02, E44, E43, E42, E40  GROUND:  E44, E43, E42, E40  SKY:  BG72

Thanks for stopping by! 


SUPPLIES: 
STAMPS:  WSD Katey Caterpillar
PAPER:  Neenah Solar White; Bazzill Raven Monochromatic; My Mind's Eye Collectable collection (Remarkable "Beautiful" Grace, Memorable "Journey" Adventure, Notable "Wonder" Lovely, Memorable "I'm With..." Together)
INK:  Copic markers; Memento Tuxedo Black
ACCESSORIES:  Spellbinders Grand Calibur; TE Taylored Dies (Cloud Border, Banner Stacklets 1); Copic airbrush system; American Crafts Elements button; Hemptique Hemp Cord; Crafter's Pick The Ultimate glue; SU Dimensionals; adhesive
TECHNIQUE(S):  Airbrushing; masking
SIZE OF FINISHED PROJECT:  5 1/4" x 5 1/4"

TAYLORED EXPRESSIONS MARCH SPOTLIGHTS: FLUTTERBYS AND OH SNAP!

Hey there, I'm back with a couple Spotlight projects for Taylored Expressions March Release.  It's funny...this is sooo not what I had in my head when I started this card, but you know what...I like how it ended up!  If only I could get just ONE decent picture!  *ugh*

I'm not so sure if this one is any better...but anyway, the solid Flutterby was die cut out of the panel and the Flutterby overlay was cut then placed inside the opening.  The entire panel and overlay was popped up on foam.  The sentiment from Posh Posies was embossed to make it pop and was cut with the Banner Stacklets 1 die.  A button and twine bow complete the card.

Here's the inside...another Flutterby overlay and coordinating paper.

SUPPLIES: 
STAMPS:  TE Posh Posies
PAPER:  Neenah Solar White; Bazzill Raven Monochromatic; My Mind's Eye Collectable collection (Notable "Memo" Documented)
INK:  Versamark; Memento Tuxedo Black
ACCESSORIES:  Spellbinders Grand Calibur; TE Taylored Dies (Flutterbys, Banner Stacklets 1); American Elements button; Creative Impressions Black Twine; SU (Dimensionals, Embossing buddy); clear embossing powder; heat tool; adhesive
TECHNIQUE(S):  Embossing
SIZE OF FINISHED PROJECT:  A2 (4 1/4" x 5 1/2")

My second project is a set of tags.  It's always good to have some tags on hand for decorating gift bags.  The card stock and Doodlebug paper was cut with Frame It Up 1 and Label Stacklets 3 dies.  A flower from Bugabee Flowers is a nice coordinating accent to the Flutterbys and background paper.  

COPIC COLORING: 
BUTTERFLY:  R46 (airbrushed)

Well, that's it for me for this release.  Stop by the Baker's Dozen's blogs to see their Spotlight projects!

Broni Holcombe - Guest Designer
Carole Burrage
Charmaine Ikach
Jami Sibley
Jen Shults
Kerri Mchaud
Regina Mangum
Sankari Wegman
Shannon White
Shelly Mercado
Stephanie Kraft
Tammie Edgerton - that's me!
Taylor VanBruggen
Wanda Guess

Thanks for stopping by! 


SUPPLIES: 
STAMPS:  TE Oh Snap!
PAPER:  Neenah Solar White; Bazzill Raven Monochromatic; Doodlebug Design Inc. Flower Box collection (Wallflowers)
INK:  Copic markers; Memento Tuxedo Black
ACCESSORIES:  Spellbinders Grand Calibur; TE Taylored Dies (Frame it Up 1, Label Stacklets 3, Flutterbys, Bugabee Flowers); Bazzill Blackbird rhinestones; KaiserCraft Ebony Sparklets; SU Dimensionals; ribbon from my stash; Creative Impressions Black Twine; Crop-o-dile; adhesive
TECHNIQUE(S):  Airbrushing (the butterfly)
SIZE OF FINISHED PROJECT:  A2 (4 1/4" x 5 1/2")