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They are both the same in that they are both digital images and can be downloaded, bought and sold. Both are sometimes free. Clip art is sometimes used in a derogatory manner in my opinion meaning the images are low quality. Also I don't assume clip art is meant to be used in greeting cards.
I prefer to call all of them 'digital images' but I use the term 'digital stamps' too sometimes. When I hear 'digital stamp' I assume it's an image to be used in a greeting card or as a stamp would and the quality of the image is like you would find from any good stamp company. But I hope that term fades away though because there is confusion about it.
I have been puter crafting/cardmaking for years and clip-art has come a long way. At one time, clip-art was only 72 DPI, most designers/artists today make their clip art in a minimum of 200-300 DPI which makes great printing results. PC Crafter, Aimee Asher among others (many many others) sell adorable high quality clip art. It is pre colored though, but when I started buying it, you also got B&W line art included so I do have much to choose from. I can print B&W and use my embossing powders so that it looks just like I stamped it
. . . When I hear 'digital stamp' I assume it's an image to be used in a greeting card or as a stamp would and the quality of the image is like you would find from any good stamp company. But I hope that term fades away though because there is confusion about it.
I hope the term "digital stamps" stays around for a very long time . Try a search on Google, and you'll see why. Search for the phrase "digital stamps" (with the quotes) and you'll find many stamping-related sites. Search for the phrase "digital images" or "clip art" and you'll find almost none.
The label "digital stamps" sets us apart from the rest of the Internet and defines the primary use for our images. People are starting to understand what the term stands for, even if they don't always agree on its use. I'm more interested in differentiating how we are using our digital stamps for paper crafts, as opposed to the broad category of digital images, which even includes photographs.
I hope the term "digital stamps" stays around for a very long time . Try a search on Google, and you'll see why. Search for the phrase "digital stamps" (with the quotes) and you'll find many stamping-related sites. Search for the phrase "digital images" or "clip art" and you'll find almost none.
I've got to agree with you. I include that term in my tags because of all the reasons you mention. I just wish there was another term that differentiates it just because of the confusion.......any suggestions? I guess as long that don't start getting called 'Digi Stampies' I'll be fine...lol.
I've got to agree with you. I include that term in my tags because of all the reasons you mention. I just wish there was another term that differentiates it just because of the confusion.......any suggestions? I guess as long that don't start getting called 'Digi Stampies' I'll be fine...lol.
LOL, Digi Stampies.
I know what you mean about looking for a better term. When I was researching keywords last year, I couldn't come up with any phrases that returned relevant search results that didn't somehow include the word stamp, stamps, or stamping.
Another thing I like about these terms is the parallel with scrapbooking.
digital scrapbooking / digital stamping
digi scrap / digi stamp
So, do you just print them out on regular printer paper then, and layer them onto cardstock afterwards? I know my printer would not print well on SU cardstock, at least I don't think so. Inkjet (printer) paper is so flimsy. How do you get it to look nice on a card?
My laser printer balks at anything over 80 lb, while my injket will take the GP cardstock Martha mentioned, which is 110 lb. Sam's Club also sells GP by the ream.
If your printer won't handle the 110 lb, an alternative is Wausau Bright White (what they call Premium Cardstock). It is acid free, 65 lb, feeds easily, and is good for layering. Staples carries it.
Remember a lot of printers have a flap in the back you can lift up when you are running cardstock through. The paper comes straight out the back and doesn't curl. You got to catch it though or it will fall to the floor and get spiderwebs all over it.
Remember a lot of printers have a flap in the back you can lift up when you are running cardstock through. The paper comes straight out the back and doesn't curl. You got to catch it though or it will fall to the floor and get spiderwebs all over it.
I usually use GP white from Walmart, sometimes whisper white from SU. I have also used 90lb water color paper and vellum bristol card stock (100lb) All those work fine with my Printer. I have an HP inkjet printer.
Remember a lot of printers have a flap in the back you can lift up when you are running cardstock through. The paper comes straight out the back and doesn't curl. You got to catch it though or it will fall to the floor and get spiderwebs all over it.
i went to walmart yesterday and bought two packs, cause I had done a big project on friday and was all out of paper, I just bought two with all these wonderful images coming out now ;)
I hope the term "digital stamps" stays around for a very long time . Try a search on Google, and you'll see why. Search for the phrase "digital stamps" (with the quotes) and you'll find many stamping-related sites. Search for the phrase "digital images" or "clip art" and you'll find almost none.
The label "digital stamps" sets us apart from the rest of the Internet and defines the primary use for our images. People are starting to understand what the term stands for, even if they don't always agree on its use. I'm more interested in differentiating how we are using our digital stamps for paper crafts, as opposed to the broad category of digital images, which even includes photographs.
I dislike the term digital stamps because they are not stamps. There is no stamping going on at all. I think the term digital images is an accurate description. But your right, the term 'digital stamp' has really taken hold.
I've recently started purchasing, printing, and using digital stamps and I have to say I love them. I've found a few great digi stamp companies (digi shack, Modern Sugar Blvd., etc.) What are some other sites that offer great digital images?
Stampinmomnh started a thread last month with a whole list of digital stamp companies: Forums at Splitcoaststampers
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Originally Posted by scrappychic17
I've recently started purchasing, printing, and using digital stamps and I have to say I love them. I've found a few great digi stamp companies (digi shack, Modern Sugar Blvd., etc.) What are some other sites that offer great digital images?
I like to have different options for my images and sentiments so I think digital stamps are a great idea. I've become enamored with a site callied digiments.blogspot.com. Wonderful variety of sentiments to printout and put on cards and you can even vary the size to suit your needs. Ingenious idea. Why couldn't I have come up with something like that.
You can also do a google search for photoshop brushes too. That will get you a lot of "stamps." Many digital scrapbook designers also have stamps of sorts too, usually in various formats.
Digi-Stamps
