Taylored Expressions Sneak Peek Tuesday!

Are you guys ready for some super cuteness?!! Well, today marks the first day of Taylored Expressions sneak peeks. Yup, Taylor is coming out with 3 new sets that will be available on Thursday. How exciting is that? Today the Baker's Dozen is featuring the new sets called Branching Out & Branching Out Coordinates (mini set). These sets are extra special because they were created by the newest stamp designer, Nancy McKinney. She is super talented and I can't wait to see the many new sets she creates. These sets also mark the beginning of a new Taylored Expressions quarterly charitable release. A portion of the proceeds from each of these sets will be donated to Eden Projects. Eden Projects' slogan is Plant Trees - Save Lives. It is an organization that recreates healthy forest systems in order to restore hope, alleviate suffering, empower people, and build local economies in impoverished communities. Their projects take place throughout Africa and also in Haiti. The tree theme serves a dual purpose in that it matches with the mission of Eden Projects and the name of the set "Branching Out" signifies TE's branching out with a new designer and a new collection of rubber stamps! Taylor has also decided to offer these sets in sheets of uncut rubber because a lower cost to TE means more money can be donated to charity! So, in honor of these very special sets, I have a mini tutorial of a Peep nest treat holder. I started with two scalloped circle nesties, one larger than the other. I then, taped some circle nesties in the middle of the scalloped circles and ran it through my cuttlebug again. Next, I took my scissors and made small cuts along the centers. After that, I cut a long slit on one side. Once I finished doing this to both circles I then started stamping the leaf image with white ink. Then, I took some tape and overlapped the scalloped circle edges. Next, I glued the circle previously punched in the center. Lastly, adhere the smaller scalloped circle with 3D glue dots to the larger one. Add some crimped paper and Peep while tying everything together with a clear bag and ribbon. I then stamped my images from the Branching Out set on a Taylored Expression tag. I think this cute treat holder would make any little kid smile :) I also decided to make a coordinating card to go along with the treat holder. I used the tree image and colored it in with my Copics. To add some color I added some Zva Creative flower eyelets to the tree. Well, that is all for today but make sure to check back for more peeks tomorrow. Also, don't forget to check out all the other Baker's Dozen design team members.
Until tomorrow,