this week is the taylored expressions may release week. this month there are new patriotic & father's day rubber stamps/craft dies & some dinosaurs and robots make an appearance too - everything will be available for purchase on thursday, may 8th at 7am pdt. and be sure to scroll to the bottom of this post for details on a giveaway.


my first card for today features the new sentiment stamp patriotic prose - proud along with the new craft die set star stacklets. the entire sentiment stamp actually say 'so very proud of you' - but it was easy to just ink up the top for a shorter sentiment.

there are 3 patriotic prose sentiment stamps this month - this one could easily be used year round though. just change up the color combo and you will have a general 'proud of you' card.

my second card - and my favorite for this month - features the new rubber stamp set mischief maker - americana & the new flag cutting plate.

i spent a lot of time learning how to color her with markers & many, many stamped images later i am pretty happy with the results. i paper pieced her outfit with a couple of patterned paper scraps & added a flag strip i created with the flag cutting plate.

 

taylored expressions is celebrating release week with some fabulous giveaways! visit the te blog each sneak peek day this week for details on how you can enter to win.

be sure to stop by the baker's dozen design team blogs for more may release sneak peeks.

 

• Charmaine Ikach
• Courtney Kelley - you are here
• Danielle Lounds
• Jeanne Streiff
• Jen Shults
• Joan Ervin
• Kendra Wietstock
• Kerri Michaud
• Sankari Wegman
• Shannon White
• Shelly Mercado
• Stephanie Kraft
• Taylor VanBruggen
  

so very proud supplies
cardstock: [solar white] neenah paper
patterned paper: [diy shop 6x6 paper pad] american crafts, [4x6 vertical journaling card/a charmed life collection] simple stories
accents: [beetle black mini jewels] doodlebug design inc.
fiber: [black thread] ikea
rubber stamps: [patriotic prose - proud] taylored expressions
pigment ink: [rocket red brilliance] tsukineko
craft dies: [star stacklets set] taylored expressions

available in the taylored expressions store -

*choice snow white cardstock

*american crafts 6x6 pad - diy

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red, white, & blue supplies
cardstock: [solar white] neenah paper, [red & blue] bazzill basics paper
patterned paper: [diy shop 6x6 paper pad] american crafts, [happy go lucky 6x6 paper pad] fancy pants designs, [daily grind 6x6 paper pad] simple stories
accents: brushed pewter distress stickles] tim holtz/ranger
rubber stamps: [mischief maker americana set] taylored expressions
dye ink: [tuxedo black memento] tsukineko
pigment ink: [onyx black versafine] tsukineko
markers: [skin: e000, e00, e02, e11 - hair: y000, y11, y15, e13, b02, b04 - flag: b18, r29] copic, [eyes: eb7] spectrum noir
craft dies: [american flag cutting plate & grass border] taylored expressions

available in the taylored expressions store -

*crate paper 6x6 pad - diy shop	*fancy pants 6x6 pad - happy go lucky	*simple stories 6x6 pad - daily grind	*choice snow white cardstock	*memento tuxedo black full pad
*copic markers

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Comments

[Queen Mary]

My first time to your blog believe it or not! (I think - must be or I would be a subscriber because I love your style). Unless like now I came without my glasses and can't read, can only see the pictures so excuse any typos! I love both cards, the CAS of the first one and the flag on the side of the little blonde girl; she reminds me of when I was little and we went to neighborhood Fourth of July picnics!

[Renee Byrd]

So, I was a big fan of the Moka stamps...but, now the Mischief Makers are going to give them a run for their money...love it...and you did a marvelous job with the coloring and paper piecing!!

[KathyJH]

Great cards! I love the paper piecing on the girl - I always just color it but I like the paper piecing.

[Patricia Cuddeback]

Both cards are fabulous. Great job of paper piecing. I love adding the paper to an image. (Less coloring to do).

[Kendra]

SO CUTE! I love both projects ~ totally fab!!!

[Wanda G (stampcat)]

EEEEK! So adorable Courtney! I love her little tiny paper pieced jeans! Totally cute! Great cards today - love this release. XOXO

[marylouh]

I had to smile when I saw the little girl waving the flag. Great cards.

[Jessica H.]

These are really great cards! I think you did a really great job coloring the hair!!

[Joan Ervin]

Awesome cards, Courtney....I especially love how you used a section of the American Flag as trim....genius idea!!!!

[Jen Shults]

These are just wonderful! I love your super creative use of the flag die!!