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Tuesday 26 June 2018

Taylored Expressions Halloween Stamps

June 26, 2018 0 Comments
I like making gift tags using various stamps.  I always check to see that they allow items to be sold that are made from their products.  My items are very limited production, and I'm planning to feature some on this blog.

This year I finally bought some Taylored Expressions stamps, which are made by a small company in Iowa.  I've been curious about them for a while but I think I've only ever seen one photo of what they look like inside the package.  I thought I might share what they look like, in a totally unsolicited, I didn't get paid for a review sort of way!  They tend to be more expensive than some, so I got these on sale.

On websites you only ever see the front of the package.  I wanted this Tag-a-long Halloween set mostly for the cat, which is awesome and reminds me of one I know in the neighbourhood that has a lot of attitude.  The illustrations are by Danielle Lounds.  This stamp was released back in 2015!  What took me so long?



They are good quality red rubber cling stamps, and they come stuck to the front package insert, which has a laminated plastic smooth surface.  It means you can store it on the card and there isn't much packaging, and I appreciate that.


I also notice that lots of cling stamps for sale don't include the measurements.  Taylored Expressions often says "images smaller than actual size" so it turns out the cat is quite a satisfying size that is much bigger than the picture.


I bought them online from Taylored Expressions, and I have to say I did like the service, which included a hand written thank you on the invoice.  Pretty cool.

Although I have the cat in mind for some gift tags, I am also considering using it to decorate a box.  I really like the bat and the potion bottles, and the Abracadabra.  Plus it is possible to use these stamps with other sets and come up with something new.

Saturday 2 June 2018

Lacy Throw

June 02, 2018 0 Comments
I'm working on a purple lacy throw.  I like the colours a lot, as it has purple, grey and a cream colour.



 For blankets I use circular needles because I need extra space for all the stitches, and it also redistributes the weight.  I'm a little under halfway finished.
This is the Old Shale pattern which looks like seashells.  I have some different lace stitches I want to try, but at the moment I really love this one.





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