Joyful Creations with Kim

Wednesday, April 12, 2017

Freshly Made Sketches: Roses and Thanks

It's time for a new sketch at Freshly Made Sketches! Today we have a sketch by Jen Brum.

I saw the curve and instantly knew that I'd be using this Thanks Scallop Border die that's been in my not-yet-used box for a very long time!!

As I was scrounging through the box to find the border die, I saw my unused Roses. It was meant to be! They fit perfectly above the thanks.

Not much creativity in this card. (I spent some time trying to get fancier - but I like it the way it is!) I didn't even pick the colors! I saw the current color challenge at The Paper Players and it immediately caught my eye. I hadn't really embraced Mint Macaron but as I paged through their design team cards, I found that I really liked how they had used it.

I hope to see you playing along with this sketch!! There's so much open space and room for creativity, I'd love to see how you use it.

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The sequins are from Stampin' Up's Fancy Frost Sequins. The paper is from the earlier version of the Stampin' Ups designer paper packs.

SSS Thanks Scallop Border

Thursday, April 6, 2017

TE Release Day: A Suitcase and Bandages

It's release day at Taylored Expressions! Everything you have seen this week is now available! But first, I have two more peeks at this release.

Last month, we had a new die to create cute little matchboxes - here's what I did with it. This month, we have an add-on die called Matchbox Accessories-Suitcases. Check out what it does with the matchbox!!

It's a cute little suitcase!! With corners and straps and a handle!!

I turned it into a graduation present. With a new graduate preparing to leave home, it's a perfect way to celebrate!!

I cut my own little piece for the inside - mostly because I wanted that sentiment from the new Wonderful World set to fit on it - but it thought it worked well to have it slightly arched so that a monetary gift could easily be tucked underneath (and easily taken out!!)

Here's the supply list for this card but be sure to keep reading for one more card!

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Next I want to show you the new stamp set Listen to Your Heart along with the new Little Bits - Bandage. I am in love with the fonts on these sentiments. I wanted to keep the rest of the card simple so the full focus is on the sentiment.

How cute are those bandages??! I couldn't resist a trio holding the two pieces of white cardstock together - then just a pop of color with the enamel shapes.

Just a quick post from me because it's time to head over to the TE Blog for links to all of the designers and to find out if you won a prize if you've been answering the Question of the Day. Then head to the TE Store because it's now full of new products!

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Wednesday, April 5, 2017

TE Sneak Peek Day 3: Graduation

It's day 3 of sneak peeks for the April release from Taylored Expressions! Today I have two graduation cards using a variety of new products. All the new products you see today will be available tomorrow. Be sure to check out each of the creative team members' blogs for all of the sneak peeks - starting with the Taylored Expressions blog.

We're coming up on the season of graduations!! Sometimes I think it's a bigger cardmaking time for me than even Christmas as for years my husband has been involved as a coach in youth sports and a leader in the church confirmation program. He keeps up with these kids so I get lists from him a month early as to who he wants to send graduation cards to! Most of you probably aren't quite so big into graduation although there's always one or two to make - and for this graduation season there's a fabulous new set called Wonderful World. It works for graduation and there are also sentiments like "bon voyage" or "enjoy the journey"

I love the sentiment (can't you just hear Louis Armstrong singing right now?!) And I love the font!! I pulled out the previously released Whole Wide World die and the Starry Night Cutting Plate for my "wonderful world" scene.

Here's the supply list for this card and be sure to keep reading for a chance at prizes and for another sneak peek!!

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I also used some glittery silver/gold paper.

Before I share a peek at another product, I'm excited to tell you that Taylored Expressions is celebrating Release Week with some fabulous giveaways! Visit the TE blog to answer Taylor's Question of the Day for a chance to win a prize from the latest release!

Another new item this release is the Brushed Star Background which has so many possible uses but I paired it with the new Block Party - Grad die. (Sorry for this shadowy card photo but it's always hard to capture white embossing on white - so I kept some shadows on it!)

Taylored Expressions: Stars for the Grad

I didn't add too much to this card because I wanted the star to be the stars!!! You can see the image below both in the stamp cover and I left some shine on my embossed stars. I cut the "grad" out of the star background and capped it with the Little Bits-Hats Off including a golden tassel!!

Tomorrow I have another get well and a 3D project for graduation! Be sure to head over to the TE blog for links to the rest of the creative team and to enter the question of the day contest!