Hi Crafty Friend, Taylor here! Back-to-school season is creeping around the corner, and with it comes new supplies, packed calendars, and fresh beginnings. This time of year can feel a little chaotic, which makes it a great moment to share a little kindness and encouragement with a handmade card.

Whether it’s encouraging a student, thanking a teacher, or cheering on a sports player, our newest release is full of ways to share joy! We’ve got school-themed goodies to celebrate the start of a new year, plus even more sports joining our collection. You might remember we introduced Pickleball Little Bits with our Pick Your Pairings release, followed by basketball, football, and golf in our For Him release. We’ve added to the lineup! And don’t worry, we know there are still more sports to cover and we’ve got a list going!

Click below to shop the release, scroll for inspiration from the Creative Team, and then join me at 10 AM CT for some crafty fun!

In today’s featured video, Joy Baldwin scores big with sporty encouragement! She pairs the new Perfect Pennant products with Little Bits – Volleyball, Little Bits – Soccer, and the Nothin’ But Net Background to create cards that are perfect for cheering on your favorite players. Click below to watch and get inspired to send a little sideline support!

Take a peek at the fun projects from some of the TE Creative Team! Get a closer look and discover ideas to incorporate into your own projects. Click on the inspiration to hop over to the creators’ blog to read more about their designs and techniques.

Deby Bauer created a sunny yellow card to thank a teacher, and it’s packed with sweet details! She even carried the design to the inside, making it just as special as the front.

Amy Kolling crafted the cutest teacher cards! She used a Toffee background that resembles a corkboard and paired it with red and yellow for a color combo that says “back to school” in the sweetest way!

Jill Hawkins created two fun cards for this release! She made the school background look like a chalkboard look by heat embossing in white on black. And of course, she added googly eyes to her tennis ball!

Jen Shults created a card and matching tags in a volleyball theme. Her bold yellow, black, and white color combo make these projects really pop!

Melody Rupple created an adorable anniversary card featuring the cutest gnome bowlers! She also used the Nothing But Net Background Stamp and Perfect Pennant collection to craft a cheerful soccer card full of team spirit.

Lori Craig created a pair of playful school cards using the Classroom Canvas Background Stamp and a cheerful mix of colors that captures all the fun of school days!

Emily Mydlowski’s teacher card pairs bold, colorful stripes with school images that brings the Magic School Bus to mind! Her soccer card uses greens with black & white for a look that feels just like the field.

Join me live at 10AM Central on the Taylored Expressions YouTube Channel! I’ll be creating a thank you card with our new release products featuring a chalkboard technique. Come join the fun! (Don’t worry, if you miss the live you can always watch the replay afterward!)

Thanks for stopping by! Thursday we have a new color joining the collection and will be sharing some color inspiration on the blog. See you there!