Emily Leiphart: VIDEO | Taylored Expressions | In the Abstract 2 Cardmaking Kit

How pretty is this new kit from Taylored Expressions?! If you loved the original In the Abstract Cardmaking Kit, you're sure to love the In the Abstract 2 Cardmaking Kit even more because... wait for it... there's a set of Create-in-Quad stencils included in this amazing kit!

I love layering abstract shapes but, let's be honest, sometimes it's hard to come up with a pattern and this kit does all the thinking for you! I'm in love with all of the backgrounds/scenes and the Create-in-Quads - Abstract stencils do all the work. By work, I mean physical labour. LOL

The colour palette I chose for my cards includes Lavender Glaze, Macaron, Mint Julep and Cookie Monster. I used both the inks and coordinating cardstock, as well as Sugar Cube, Black Licorice, Gold Foil and Gold Glitter cardstock.

This first card using the results of the first quadrant resembles a sunset with moon and water. I tried to pick a favourite but it's difficult because there's something special about each scene. I stamped the wheat grass from the Simple Silhouettes stamp set using Versafine Clair Nocturne ink and I love the drama of the black against the pastel background.

I added stars of different sizes from the Gathered Stars Die cut from Gold Glitter cardstock and attached the panel to a Black Licorice card base.

All of the sentiments are from the add-on More Signature Sentiments with coordinating dies. I die cut Gold Foil shadows for each of the sentiments and glued the layers together. Some of the cards have flat sentiments and others are popped up on foam tape for dimension.

I used one of the add-on Foil It - Abstract panels for this second quadrant, which resembles a sunrise over mountains and I adore the beautiful rays! I used Gold Deco Foil with my Mini Minc Foil Applicator to create this effect.

To elevate the brilliance of this panel and put the spotlight on those sun rays, I added Gold Drip Drops in various sizes. This panel was trimmed right down to the stencilled edge and placed on a Cookie Monster card base.

This third quadrant is definitely one of my top favourites because the Boho Bowls are so adorable! They can be used not just as vases but also random shapes on your cards, not just for this kit but any card.

I pulled the Branch Out and Subtle Sprigs Dies, originally sold with the original In the Abstract Cardmaking Kit but now available separately, and die cut them from Gold Foil and Black Licorice cardstock.

What I also love about this card is the subtle white-on-white border on the Sugar Cube card base, as well as the fully-stencilled panel. To finish, I embellished the card with a few Gold Drip Drops.

I'm sure you can understand when I say that this next card is also a favourite because who doesn't love rainbows and leaves? Pair them together and you have the most beautiful card!

I love the drama of this curved branch from Simple Silhouettes, especially when layered with the detailed Branch Out leaves cut from Gold Foil cardstock. This fourth and final panel was placed on a Macaron card base.

Coinciding with this kit release is a brand new Gift with Purchase! Through March 2023, with every $100+ purchase, you'll receive the Blooming Botanical Layering Stencils.