What a fun day! I love fun, cute, functional tools and storage, and today is a BIG release day for those at Taylored Expressions! But, let’s start with this adorable Santa!
I started with the new Easy Strips Map Vol. 3 and the 1/4″ Easy Strips. I used the new Easy Strips Patters 1/4″ to add a little texture every third strip, and I kept the colors clean with pinks and white for a candy cane look.
After filling in according to the map, I cut the map layer down with an A2 stacklet to give it a white mat around the focal layer. Then, I added a Gnome Alone Santa cut from coordinating colors. I added some shading to the Santa hat and coat with the small, new detailed blending brushes. In addition to being super cute in a oui yogurt jar on my desk… priorities! LOL, they feel great in my hand and add just the right amount of ink on small spaces.
The white beard and fluffy white fur are accented with Unicorn Mist spray, as is the toy tote sack. They are super sparkly without being messy or grunge. I love the clean lines and bright pops of pink with the gnome die critters.
I cut a scalloped strip of Sugar Cube using the largest rectangle, added some score lines for a little visual interest and stamped Tis the Season to be Jolly from Little Critters Christmas stamp set. This made a little grounding of snow for Santa to stand.
I love the clean aesthetic of the new-today Detailed Blending Brushes. They are perfect for adding ink details to smaller die-cut pieces. They feel nice in my hand and add just the right mini-swooshes of ink over cardstock. Very, very glad to have these in my arsenal!
The other addition coming today that I cannot wait to order for myself is the storage tote! The totes are available as an open tote with a snap lid, as well as in a Simple Strips format where the channels hold compact rows of ink cubes. My calculation is 8 rows of 6 ink cubes for a total of 48 per tote. I’m ordering two and will have room for a few rows of small tools (detailed blender brushes!) and growth.
So, one more fun surprise for today! While supplies last, you can get the Tote-ally Awesome Storage Bundle for $99 which includes 6 of the new Simple Storage – Large Case along with a Doodlebug Foldable tote. Keep all of your projects and supplies organized and ready to go in style for your next crafty get-together!
So, Merry Christmas to me! LOL Which is your favorite new product from Taylored Expressions today?
