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Wednesday 28 May 2014

Dylusions BIG stamp.......

 When I went to the USA recently I got a bit carried away before I went when I saw that Jo-Ann's had an online stamp sale with 60% off, well, I couldn't refuse, it would have been rude...

One of the stamps I ordered was with Dyan Reaveley Dylusion stamps, I just loved the elegant back view of that coat. When it came, I was a bit horrified to find out that the coat stamp is about 9" tall. I NEVER make cards that big, my hand should have hovered for a bit longer over the 'buy' button.....




Then I had a bit of a brainwave, I stamped just the legs onto cardstock, and the coat onto another, which I cut out. Coloured with ProMarkers and then stuck on top of the legs, but it's now a midi coat rather than a mini, and, I think, looks just as stylish. I cut out the hat and popped that on with foam pads. The sentiment is an acrylic one from Katy Sue Designs - I chopped it up so that I could mount the two parts separately. I know you can ink just parts of the stamp, but somehow that doesn't work terribly well for me, and I get in a bit of a mess - another reason why I like cling stamps these days....



 
This card was made before the massive tidy up session of my crafty cupboard. Today, I sat down at the immaculate desk...........and sat...and sat.........oh no, I seem to have tidied my mojo away. My mind was a total blank. No inspiration at all. Hey ho, maybe I need a break

So a break is what I am having, I am off to EuroDisney tomorrow with a very excited Kiki and Monty - Kiki has been calling me non-stop 'did you know Ma that there are SIXTY SEVEN restaurants there? One of them is Thai and sounds really nice.....'
Ummm, I was thinking more along the lines of chicken nuggets and fries, or maybe a burger if I wanted to push the boat out!
She has also sorted out exactly where we need to stand to see the parades, so I am in capable hands...

I am scheduling some posts for while I'm away, and will add to them if I can, but if they seem brief, well, I'll tell you all about it when I get home on Sunday x








26 comments:

  1. Oh that sounds like a blast! Have fun!

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  2. I would never have thought to use a stamp that way!That is so neat, to use the legs, and then cover with the coat. Loved it, and thank you for the inspiration.BethAnn M.

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  3. Oh! I thought you had already been to Disney! Well, have a fab time - the kiddies will keep grandma right and make sure she's in the right place at the right time. Love the stamp but why on earth do they make them that big - oh yes! everything is bigger in USA..... Pat x

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  4. What a great job you did piecing the parts together. They look fab!

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  5. Have a wonderful time and enjoy those children. They are growing up so fast. Love the card....

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  6. Maryellen WebberWednesday, May 28, 2014

    Wow, that is a huge stamp! I like how you were able to minimize
    the size! Have a wonderful time
    at Disneyland Paris!!!

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  7. Fabulous card! Admire your crafting space too.

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  8. Oh what fun that will be with the littles! Can't wait to hear your stories! Love that image, cute card. Enjoy your break, Hugs, Jess

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  9. Fabulous Card!!! I saw those stamps at hobby lobby and was tempted.. ??? maybe I shouldn't tidy up to a sparkle...don't want to file away my mojo.... lol.....enjoy your trip It ALL Planned out for you..lol

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  10. I think this is very chic and very 1950 esk. i love it.

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  11. It's a stunning card, ver y clever use of the stamp xx

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  12. Very nice card and a great solution to the "problem" TFS!
    Have a great time at Disney.

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  13. Fab card and clever use of the stamp. Have fun!

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  14. Maybe you can choose your food then take it to a central place to eat, then you can all have what you want!

    Nice card, inventive solution! I have a Prima doll stamp that is a lot taller than I thought it would be, not sure what I can do with her though (operation perhaps)!

    Have a great time, not something I have ever done or will do!

    Cazzy x

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  15. I love this, didn't know Joanns ship to UK. I would have been stumped with the big stamp but clever you made it work so well. Have a fun time x

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  16. Great card. Love the shorter legs. Have fun at disney

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  17. you could always stamp it on plain paper and then scan it into your computer -that way you can re-size it to fit your cardstock.

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  18. OH, What a fabulous use of this tall stamp!!! Splendid job done. Lovely paper piecing too.

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  19. Super card Enfys - your use of the stamp in two parts has really worked well.

    Have a fab time at Disney.

    Toni xx

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  20. A very stylish coat,gorgeous card Enfys x

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  21. This is a great solution to the height of the stamp. It looks just as stylish. It sounds like this company was trying to create a stamp suitable for a 12" x 12" layout.

    I hope you're having a fun time right this very minute!

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  22. I would never have thought to take such a large stamp and cut it down the way you had. You are awesome and so is your card! Thank you!

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  23. That is a fabulous card! I love the big stamp and your card looks great!

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  24. That is a fabulous card! I love the big stamp and your card looks great!

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I love reading your comments, thank you for taking the time
Enfys x