The Alpha Bits Cardmaking Kit

Today I have two cards to share with you that I created with the new Alpha Bits Cardmaking Kit from Taylored Expressions. This is such a fun kit! 

The Alpha Bits Kit is $67 packaged in a zippered pouch with a custom sticker. The kit includes:

• Tall Tales Alpha die
• Drop Shadow Stencils
• Bold Border Background Blocks
• The Insiders – Alpha Bits
• True Colors Inspiration Cards (Set of 4)

Most kit items are not available to purchase individually.

Additional products available to purchase outside of the kit: The Insiders – Alpha Bits, Alpha Bits Envelope Seals, Wavy Stitch Stacklets, and Foil It – Drop Shadow Sentiments.

Limited quantity available.

The Kit contains the Tall Tales Alpha Dies, which is a full set of  the Alphabet. You can create your own words or use the Drop Shadow Stencils included in the kit. Here I decided to create the word bloom, which I die cut from Macaron Cardstock. 

I stamped the polka dot stamp in the Bold Border Background Blocks with Versamark Ink, embossed with white embossing powder, and then blended Dill Pickle Ink over the dots. I added the additional sentiments with the You Are Additions Stamp Set and coordinating Dies. I added the flowers and greenery with the Garden Variety 2 Dies. 

To create the background I die cut a piece Salt Water Taffy Cardstock, stamped the striped stamp in the Bold Border Background Blocks with Salt Water Ink. Then I used the Wavy Stitch Stacklets to add the stitched detailing. This die is available for purchase outside of the kit. 

On my second card I used the Thanks Drop Shadow Stencils with Oyster Ink. Then I die cut the letters in the cardstock colors I linked below. I die cut each letter three times and layered them together. I used the striped stamp in the kit for the background. 

I added the the flower and leaves with the Garden Variety 2 Dies and added a Yellow Glitter Drop to the center of the flower. 

I used the Stitched Mini Slim Stacklets and the Petite Scallops Stacklets to frame the sentiment. 

Stop by the TE Blog for all the details and more inspiration. 

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The Alpha Bits Cardmaking Kit

Papertrey Ink April Release - Day 4

Thanks for stopping by for Day 4 of the Papertrey Ink April Release Countdown. I have two more cards to share with you today that are all about Dad. All the new products will be available on tomorrow, April 30th at 10 PM ET.  

My first card features the new Hats Off to Dad Stamps and Dies and the Perfect Strips Stencil. I die cut the hat from Blueberry Sky Cardstock and then blended Enchanted Evening and Dark Indigo Inks. I used a white gel pen to highlight the stitching.

The heart is included in the Hats Off to Dad Stamp Set and the larger sentiment is included in the new Father's Day Sentiments Stamp Set. I used the Reflections: April Dies to die cut the center section. 

The striped background is stenciled with the Perfect Stripes Stencil with Enchanted Evening and True Black Ink. 

My next card features the Father's Day Sentiments Stamps and Die along with the new Argyle Stencils. I like the Argyle pattern. I stenciled with Ocean Tides, Spring Rain, and Enchanted Evening Ink. I used the Reflections: April Dies again to die cut the center portion and mount the sentiment. 

The smaller embellishments are from an older set, Just for Dad Mini Stamp Set.

Thanks for taking a look.You can stop by the PTI Blog for more inspiration from the design team. 

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Papertrey Ink April Release - Day 4

Papertrey Ink April Release - Day 3

Thanks for stopping by for Day 3 of the Papertrey Ink April Release Countdown. I have two more cards to share with you today. All the new products will be available on April 30th at 10 PM ET. 

How cute is the new Wild About Mushrooms Stamp Set and Dies and Hot Foil Plate!! This such fun and whimsical group of products!

I die cut the circle in the center of the card with in die in this month's Pro Stamper's Box from Classic Kraft Cardstock. I added the sentiment and the arranged the stamped images around the circle. 

I used white foil with the Wild About Mushrooms Hot Foil Plate for the background. 

Next up is a look at the Towering Trees Stamps and Dies and the Cornered: Decor Dies. I like the simple elegance of this set. I started by stamping the frame from the Sapling Frame Stamp Set in Versamark Ink and then embossed with gold embossing powder. I blended the background with Aqua Mist and New Leaf Inks and added the trees and grass. 

I stenciled the background with one the great stencils in the April Pro Stamper's Box and die cut the corners with the new Cornered: Decor Dies. 

Thanks for taking a look. I will be back tomorrow with more projects. You can stop by the PTI Blog for more inspiration from the design team. 

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Papertrey Ink April Release - Day 3

Papertrey Ink April Release - Day 2

Thanks for stopping by for Day 2 of the Papertrey Ink April Release Countdown. This release is full of pretty floral, the cutest mushrooms, and some great masculine products. All the new products will be available on April 30th at 10 PM ET.

My first card features the Into the Blooms: Mushroom Dies. I don't know what it is but I think these mushrooms dies make such a fun card. I die cut the mushrooms from Antique Linen, Classic Kraft, and Honey Nut cardstock. I used a white glittered cardstock for the spots along with a white gel pen. 

The background is stenciled with one the great stencils in the new Pro Stamper's Box for April. I use Simply Chartreuse and Ripe Avocado Ink on Classic Kraft Cardstock. I die cut a piece of Vellum with the Love to Layer: Deckled Die, attached it over the stenciled pattern and arranged the mushroom and greenery. 

The bottom border is die cut with the new Elegant Edges: Decor Dies and the sentiment is included in the new Sapling Frame Stamps and Dies. 

Next up is a closer look at the Pro Stamper's Box: April. All the stamps, dies, and stencil that I used to created this card are included in the box. Let's start with the background. I used one of the stencils in the Box and stenciled with Ranger Metallic White Texture Paste on Tropical Teal Cardstock. 

The frame is cut from a glittered cardstock and I added vellum behind the oval. The sentiment is stamped on Tropical Teal Cardstock in Versamark Ink and embossed with white embossing powder. 

Thanks for taking a look. I will be back tomorrow with more projects. You can stop by the PTI Blog for more inspiration from the design team. 

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Papertrey Ink April Release - Day 2

Papertrey Ink April Release - Day 1

Hi All! Today is Day 1 of the Papertrey Ink April Release Countdown. This release is full of pretty floral, the cutest mushrooms, and some great masculine products. All the new products will be available on April 30th at 10 PM ET.

First up is a look at the new Blissful Blooms Stamp Set and Dies and the Cover Plate: Stitched. 

The Blissful Blooms Stamp Set is full of modern, free form flowers and stems that you can mix and match together. I used a combination of Sweet Blush, Pale Peony, Autumn Rose, Scarlet Jewel, Ripe Avocado, and Simply Chartreuse Inks. The sentiment is included in the stamp set. 

I really like the new Cover Plate: Stitched. It is such an easy way to add a subtle background pattern. 

Supplies:

Stamps: Blissful Blooms

Dies: Blissful Blooms, Cover Plate: Stitched

Ink: Sweet Blush, Pale Peony, Autumn Rose, Scarlet Jewel, Simply Chartreuse, Ripe Avocado, Versamark

Paper: Stamper's Select White, Autumn Rose

Other: White Embossing Powder, PTI Gems: Clear

On my second card with the set I stamped the flowers and then added a little more detail by blending ink over the stamped image. I have listed the ink colors below. 

I added another sentiment from the set and a few PTI Gems: Black. 

Supplies:

Stamps: Blissful Blooms

Dies: Blissful Blooms, Cover Plate: Stitched

Ink: Pale Peony, Hibiscus Burst, Lemon Tart, Orange Zest, Melon Berry, True Black

Paper: Stamper's Select White, True Black, Pale Peony

Other: PTI Gems: Black

My next project features the Life's Great Adventure Stamps and Dies along with the Playful Stripes Stencils. This is a fun outdoorsy set perfect for all the nature lovers in your life. 

I cut a piece of white cardstock with the largest die in the Love to Layer: Deckled Dies and and blended Spring Rain and New Leaf inks to set the background and then added the stamped elements. The sentiment is from the new Pro Stamper's Box: April. I will have a closer look at that set tomorrow. 

I used the Playful Stripes Stencil to created the background. I cut a piece of Spring Rain Cardstock and stenciled with Spring Rain and Pure Black Ink. 

Supplies:

Stamps: Life's Great Adventures, Pro Stamper's Box April

Dies: Life's Great Adventures, Pro Stamper's Box April, Love to Layer: Deckled

Ink: Spring Rain, Enchanted Evening, Ocean Tides, True Black, Pure Poppy, Antique Linen, Classic Kraft, Lemon Tart, Pinefeather, 

Paper: True Black, Spring Rain, Stamper's Select White

Other: Playful Stripes Stencil, Blender Brushes

Thanks for taking a look. I will be back tomorrow with more projects. You can stop by the PTI Blog for more inspiration from the design team. 

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Papertrey Ink April Release - Day 1

The Propagation Garden Collection

Hi! Today I have three cards to share with you today that I created with the new The Propagation Garden Collection from Spellbinders.  

I do not have anything like this collection in my stash! The plants are beautiful and there are elements to to create chemistry bottles making this collection perfect for a variety of cards. 

On my first card I incorporated the plants with the Propagation Garden Frames Etched Dies. I will link the products below. The frame has nice wood grain details. I used a white cardstock and blended a pale gray ink of the edges. Next I created the bottles with the Laboratory Glassware Etched Dies. I love all the details you can add, including the etched lab details and the the water. 

The plants are created with the Propagation Plants Etched Dies. I love the addition of the die for the roots and the details on the plants. 

The background is embossed with the Leafy Helix Embossing Folder. It is the perfect background for these products. The sentiment is from the Propagation Garden Sentiments Stamp & Die Cutting Set. 

The Propagation Garden Frames Etched Dies can be used in two way. Here I added the extra tray to hold the bottles. 

The sentiment is included in the  Propagation Garden Sentiments Stamp & Die Cutting Set. 

You can mixed other floral die cuts with the greenery in this set. Here I used the Sealed Bouquet Etched Dies.  I also used the longer die in the Propagation Garden Frames Etched Dies to added the shelf at the bottom.

There is also a wax seal included in the collection. I love the simple "Hello" created with Oval Hello Wax Seal Stamp. I used two of the colors in the Must-Have- Wax Bead Mis Teal and highlighted the text with a Uchida - DecoColor Premium Gold Metallic Marker. 

Thanks for stopping by!  Stop by the Spellbinders Store to see the The Propagation Garden Collection.

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The More Fresh Picked Collection

I have a post up on the Spellbinders be on the blog. I am sharing hare a few cards I have created with the new More Fresh Picked Collection. I love the newest additions to the Fresh Picked Collection. The modern, contemporary feel of the collection is so fun for cardmaking.

You can stop by the Spellbinder's Blog  for all the details on my cards. Have a great day!

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The More Fresh Picked Collection