TAYLORED EXPRESSIONS OCTOBER STUDIO CHALLENGE

Hey there, it's time for the Baker's Dozen Studio Challenge (a monthly opportunity for the DT to share what makes our stamping studios hum...each month we're asked a fun, crafty question so we can share our favorite products, tips/tricks, stamping advice and more).

The theme for October is:

Never Felt Better!!

Felt is all the rage in crafting.  It's so thick and soft and gives that special warm and cozy feeling to fall and winter projects.  TE has 21 yummy colors to choose from, but do you ever just stare at all that felt and think, "Hmmmm...what should I do with it?"

Designers...show us a fun  project featuring felt.

I was really excited when I heard the Studio Challenge was going to be using felt.  I don't use it very often, but I sure like the way it looks!  This was my first time working with TE felt and I'm very impressed with the quality!  I ran the Split Pea felt through my Big Shot with the holly die from Very Merry Outlines, and it cut perfectly!  I had my TE metal shim on hand in case it wasn't able to cut on it's own, but I didn't even have to use it!  I made a CAS card for today's challenge because I've been super busy preparing for our Coastal Retreat.  My craft room is a HUGE disaster and I was using limited supplies.  Normally I would glue the felt into place with The Best Glue Ever or Crafter's Pick The Ultimate glue.  Each are tacky and holds really well...but like I said, limited supplies...I actually used my ATG tape gun and it held!  Gotta love that!

COPIC COLORING: 
HOLLY LEAVES:  YG95, YG93, YG91

SUPPLIES: 
STAMPS:  TE Big Bold Christmas
PAPER:  Neenah Solar White; TE 'Tis the Season Project Pantry
INK:  Copic markers; Memento Tuxedo Black 
ACCESSORIES:  Sizzix Big Shot; TE Taylored Dies (Very Merry Outlines; Label Stacklets 2); TE Quatrefoil Cutting Plate; Scrapbook Adhesives by 3M Adhesive Sheets; KaiserCraft Red rhinestones; SU Dimensionals; adhesive
SIZE OF FINISHED PROJECT: A2 (4 1/4" x 5 1/2")

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I wanted to take a second and congratulate Taylor and Jon for the new addition to their family...baby Charlotte is simply precious!  Have fun checking out the Baker's Dozen felt projects!

Carole Burrage

Charmaine Ikach

Jen Shults

Joan Ervin

Kerri Michaud

Pattie Goldman - Guest Designer

Sankari Wegman

Shannon White

Shelly Mercado

Stephanie Kraft

Tammie Edgerton - that's me!

Taylor VanBruggen

Wanda Guess

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CHALKBOARD CHRISTMAS

Hey there, hmmm...I'm not sure why my camera muted the color of the plaid paper.  It's more the color of the ribbon.  Anyway, here's another easy peasy Christmas card using the Chalkboard Technique.  So much fun!  The bow was made with a Zutter Bow-it-All...perfect bows every time!  Psst...I might have a Bow-it-All to give away later this month.  *wink*  Watch for info on my blog.

Thanks for stopping by! 


SUPPLIES: 
STAMPS:  WSD Blackboard Xmas
PAPER:  Neenah Solar White; SU Basic Black; Little Yellow Bicycle Wonder & Wishes collection
INK:  VersaMagic Cloud White
ACCESSORIES:  Spellbinders (Grand Calibur, Nestabilities Labels Two); KaiserCraft Red rhinestones; ribbon from my stash; Zutter Bow-it-All; SU Dimensionals; adhesive
TECHNIQUE(S):  Chalkboard
SIZE OF FINISHED PROJECT:  A2 (4 1/4" x 5 1/2")

SLEEPY CHRISTMAS

Hey there, how about a quick and easy Christmas card?  You have to love when they come together super fast!  Bartholomew is from Whipper Snapper Designs and is adorable!  He was stamped on Neenah then colored with Copic markers.  The polar bear panel was popped up on foam.  A few die cut banners and a snowflake make for an easy layout!

COPIC COLORING: 
POLAR BEAR: W3, W1, W00, 0   BEAR'S NOSE:  C6, C4, C2, C0  GROUND:  C4, C2, C0

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SUPPLIES: 
STAMPS:  WSD Bartholomew
PAPER:  Neenah Solar White; Little Yellow Bicycle
INK:  Copic markers; Memento Tuxedo Black 
ACCESSORIES:  Sizzix Big Shot; TE Taylored Dies (Banner Stacklets 1, Make a Snowflake); Sakura Clear Glaze pen; Zig 2-way Glue pen; KaiserCraft Silver Rhinestone; SU Dimensionals; adhesive
SIZE OF FINISHED PROJECT:  A2 (4 1/4" x 5 1/2")

SNOW GIFT SET

Hey there, the Coastal Retreat is right around the corner!  This is a project that I'll be teaching on Friday (sign up at Memories of Time).  It's uses the "Gap" card technique.  It's so easy to make and a little different than a traditional card!

We'll make a set of four cards, the box to hold them in and even add some die cuts to the envelopes...no stamping...no coloring!  *grin*  Hope to see you there!

Thanks for stopping by! 


SUPPLIES: 
STAMPS:  None
PAPER:  Neenah Solar White; Best Creation Inc White Glitter card stock
INK:  None
ACCESSORIES:  Sizzix Big Shot; embossing folders; TE Taylored Dies (Curly Swirlies, Make a Snowflake, Poster Graphic Alpha); Scor-Pal; scissors; Scor-Tape; ribbon from my stash; Zig 2-Way Glue pen; Sparklets; adhesive
TECHNIQUE(S):  3D; gap card
SIZE OF FINISHED PROJECT:  Card; A2 (4 1/4" x 5 1/2")  Box; 4 3/4" wide x 6" high x 1" deep

WARM WINTER WISHES

Hey there, after coloring that cutie pie dragon from Whimsy, I couldn't wait to color another.  This is Heidi...she was stamped on Neenah with Tuxedo Black then colored with Copic markers.  The layout is from Karen Giron's Sweet Sunday Sketch Challenge.  Love the simplicity!  Since I didn't use a sentiment, I love that this could be given for Christmas, a birthday, get well, missing you...

COPIC COLORING: 
SKIN:  E11, E01, E00, R30, BG10  HAIR:  E25, E23, E21  HAIR BOWS:  BG23, BG11, BG10, N3, N1, B91  DRESS:  BG23, BG11, BG10  SCARF, SHOES:  N3, N1, B91, BG23, BG11, BG10  FUR:  E84, E81  SNOW:  N1, BG10  SKY:  BG0000

Thanks for stopping by! 


SUPPLIES: 
STAMPS:  Whimsy/Wee Stamps Heidi
PAPER:  Neenah Solar White; Bazzill Raven Monochromatic; Bo Bunny Snow Day collection 
INK:  Copic markers; Memento Tuxedo Black 
ACCESSORIES: Sizzix Big Shot; MFT Die-namics Jumbo Fishtail Banner; TE Taylored Dies Make a Snowflake; KaiserCraft Silver rhinestone; SU Dimensionals; adhesive
SIZE OF FINISHED PROJECT:  A2 (4 1/4" x 5 1/2")