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I'm about to earn a level 1 set, and I have Fabulous Four already. I'm torn, but I've narrowed it down to two. So help me decide, y'all, do I get Wee Watercolors or Stippled Stencils? I have nothing in either of those styles, which is why I picked them (I figure free sets are a cheap way to branch out), but I really can't decide. Help!
I think Wee Watercolors is a little more versatile. I also like Stippled Stencils though. If you are wanting to see what you would use most I would go surfing through the gallery to see all the different ways to use both, then decide.
Decisions, decisions...don't ya just hate them! I think out of those two I would go with Stippled Stencils...only because I think the Wee Watercolors are too small. But I do like the Burst in Bloom one too! I agree with looking throught the gallery...I'm sure you'll find tons of cute cards made with both of those sets. Don't know if that will help your decision or not but still fun to look!
I agree with ShadyStamper that the Wee Watercolors are too small. If you are going to choose between that one and Stippled Stencils, I would definitely go with Stippled Stencils. Otherwise I would suggest Burst in Bloom, that was actually my first choice out of the level 1 sets, followed by Festive Four. Have fun choosing!
I have the Wee Watercolors and I really enjoy this set! I use mine to stamp business cards because they're the perfect size. Also, look at the stamp that looks like a heart. Now look a little closer! If you stamp in a pinwheel motion it makes a great big flower bloom. If you only stamp it four times at evenly spaced intervals, it can also do a reasonable four leaf-clover impersonation! I have BIG fun with this WEE set!
I think I'm gonna go with Wee Watercolors just because it seems a lot more versatile. From looking at the gallery, I see a lot more cards with the Stippled Stencils, but I think the square thing might get to me. I looked at Burst into Bloom, but I wanted to try something a little more different from anything I own.
Thanks for the help!
I just recently went through exactly the same decision (had a few of the other sets, and didn't really like what was left). I ended up taking the stipled stencils,against my better judgement, but my friend (and demo) talked me into it. I gotta tell you, now I am very glad I did. I have already made several cards using the set and it is great for backgrounds. It is definately one of those sets that is soooo much better in life than in the catty. Here are links to a couple of the cards I used the set on, just to give you an idea.
I was in the same "pickle" and ended up picking Stippled Stencils. I LOVE it! I really liked the shaded square since I don't own "All Natural" stamp set. I use the square stamp with a lot of my other stamp sets.
I went with Stippled Stencils, too! It just looked like you could make pretty vintage-looking backgrounds. ?? Haven't tried it yet, but it looked more versatile with the square bkgrnd stamp, too.
I got stippled stencils (somewhat unenthusiastically) last time I qualified for level one and ended up LOVING it. I immediately made some of my favorite cards. I can't wait to play with them more!
Help me decide!
